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Patent DE-19736378-A1 (DE)
Title: Kettle for domestic use
Inventor: ALBRECHT HANS-PETER
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: The kettle has a hinged or removable lid that is locked by a bimetallic safety element when the temperature is above threshold. The kettle has a hinged or removable lid (6) and a device (10) to lock the lid in the position where it covers the container opening (8). The locking device comprises a thermally-controlled springy adjusting element, which locks the lid when the temperature is above a threshold temperature and unlocks it for temperature below this threshold. The adjusting element is a spring made of memory alloy and is bimetallic. The locking device is provided inside the apparatus, actually inside the lid. The element is pre-tensioned by means of a restoring element into the unlocking position.
Patent DE-19737356-A1 (DE)
Title: Electrically-operated domestic appliance controlled via voice commands
Inventor: HAS UWE DIPL ING
IPC: G10L15/22
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: The domestic appliance (1) has a voice-command function instead of, or in addition to, the standard manual operating controls, with identification of speech signals and conversion into corresponding operating commands for the appliance mechanical controller (2). The voice command function employs a processing unit with a control (4) programme which only allows successive speech signals to form an input command when they are entered within a defined time period.
Patent DE-19737392-A1 (DE)
Title: Rotary electrical component, e.g. potentiometer or rotary switch
Inventor: OGAWA TOSHIO
IPC: H01C10/32
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: The electrical unit can be in the form of a variable resistance or potentiometer that has a resistor track on a substrate 5 that is engaged by a contact on a disc b. The disc is mounted at the end of an input spindle 2 that is turned to change the setting. The spindle has a ring gear 3 that is spring 4 loaded into contact with teeth 1b on the housing. This provides definite positions with a clicking action.
Patent DE-19737430-A1 (DE)
Title: Contact lead-through-type electrical coupling element for metal encapsulated gas-insulated functional areas of switching station
Inventor: POTH RAINER
IPC: H02B13/045
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: An electric coupling element (KE) with contact lead-through piece and having a bolt-shaped electrically conducting terminal piece (AT) provided at a first end, with a first connection web (VS1) and at the second end with a second connection web (VS2). The terminal (AT) is provided partially with a lid-shaped sealing part (VT) in the centre zone which has a cast sheet-metal recess (BA) encircling transversely to the longitudinal axis of the terminal (AT). In the region of the first connection web (VS1), the terminal (AT) is bordered by a lid-type sealing cap (AK) which forms a sealed cavity (HR) in the region of the first connection web (VS1). The cavity-forming zones of the sealing part (VT) and the end cover (AK) are provided with a terminal- potential (AT) conductive layer, while the end cover (AK) including its end face boundary and the inner region of the cast sheet metal recess (BA), are provided with a conductive continuous earth-potential layer (EL)with an overlap at the edge.
Patent DE-19738792-A1 (DE)
Title: Drawer lock to prevent drawers from falling out
Inventor: KROPF PETER
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: The lock (7) is set at the front of the support rail (1) and interacts with a runner (4) at the back of the guide rail (2) so that when the guide rail is pushed into the support rail the runner automatically overcomes the lock  but when the guide rail is pulled out from the support rail the runner stops and automatically blocks against the lock. The lock can swivel about an axis (11) on the support rail and has a spring arm (9) resiliently supported against a suitable support face of the support rail. The lock can automatically return to its starting position after passing the runner as a result of the force of the spring arm.
Patent DE-19742705-A1 (DE)
Title: Exhaust gas purification catalyst
Inventor: KUROKAWA TAKAHIRO
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: Exhaust gas purification catalyst (C) comprises: (a) a base catalyst (2) directly on a carrier (1) and containing a precious metal and alkali(ne earth) metal; and (b) an upper catalyst layer (3) containing a zeolite.
Patent DE-19743219-A1 (DE)
Title: Device for fixing and guiding individual teeth in dental model
Inventor: SAILER ANDREAS
IPC: A61C13/12
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: Teeth are mounted on pins in holes or slots in holder plate which is vertically rotatable with respect to grinding device. The teeth are mounted on pins and are fixed into position or moved by the device whilst they are being ground into shape to form a dental model of the jaw. The teeth pins are received by holes (10) and slots (11) in a holder plate (7) that is pivotable about a hinge bolt (3). A vertically rotatable guide link (4) connected to the holder plate enables it to be moved through ca. 180 deg  relative to a grinding device. Used in dental laboratories.
Patent DE-19745290-A1 (DE)
Title: Vessel propeller system for sea and inland vessels
Inventor: HAI HOANG DONG
IPC: B63H1/28
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: The propeller system, for a vessel, has two coaxial propellers (1,2) keyed to the end of the propeller shaft (1).  Using at least two propellers (2,3), they have different diameters. The leading propeller (2) has a smaller diameter (D) than the main propeller (3). The diameter of the front propeller is between 40 and 95 percent that of the main propeller.
Patent DE-19745908-A1 (DE)
Title: Gas reversing valves control for internal combustion engine, especially vane cell adjustment
Inventor: SCHAEFER JENS DIPL ING
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A drive wheel has a hollow chamber formed by a peripheral wall and two side walls, and inner impeller wheel (13). The periphery of the wheel hub (14) has at least one radial impeller (15). The outside of the peripheral wall or the peripheral surface of one of the sides has gear teeth; the inside of the peripheral wall has at least one hydraulic operating chamber (8) with radial walls (9) whose free end sides (10) are in sealed contact with the wheel hub of the impeller wheel and which point towards the longitudinal center axis of the drive wheel. The hydraulic operating chambers are each divided into two pressure compartments (11,12).  The free end side (16) of each impeller and or the free end side of each radial enclosure wall of the drive wheel has axial single or multiple lined contact reducing the frictional forces between the drive wheel and the impeller wheel.
Patent DE-19752637-A1 (DE)
Title: Metallic wiring production for semiconductor device
Inventor: JUN YOUNG KWON
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A method of producing a metallic wiring of a semiconductor device involves: (a) forming a lower conductor layer on a substrate and then applying an insulating layer; (b) producing a via in the insulating layer for partial exposure of the lower conductor layer; (c) depositing a first layer of conductive material on the insulating layer and within the via; (d) selectively removing the first layer of conductive material to produce a plug layer; (e) purifying the plug layer, preferably by heat treatment with H2 and/or O2 or a H2 and/or O2 plasma) to reduce its resistivity; and (f) depositing a second layer of conductive material on the insulating and plug layers to form an upper conductor (36).  Preferably, the first layer of conductive material consists of Al, Ag, Cu or their alloys applied by MOCVD, and is selectively removed in step (d) by anisotropic plasma back-etching or chemical-mechanical polishing.
Patent DE-19754047-A1 (DE)
Title: Solar module with solar concentrator
Inventor: HIBINO KOUETSU
IPC: F24S23/00
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: The module has each prism (16) comprising a component with a refraction index larger than that of air and of triangular cross-section. The prisms form a V-shape. On the underside of an extended section (30), continuing from an apex of the V-shape, is located a solar cell (12). At an apex of the V-shape is formed a longitudinally extending V-shaped recess. The extended section has a higher refraction index than the prisms. The boundary of the extended section and the prisms is convex at the prism side. The rear side of each prism may be mirrored.
Patent DE-19757662-A1 (DE)
Title: Optical scanning arrangement
Inventor: SUDA TADAAKI
IPC: H04N1/113
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: The arrangement includes an optical cascade scanning system consisting of two laser scanning systems with respectively one rotating polygon mirror for generating a partial line.  The partial lines of both systems are combined to form a sampling line in a main sampling direction of an image surface area.  A first and a second laser beam detector are provided for detecting a corresponding first and second laser beam at a predetermined position.  A first control mechanism is provided for controlling the first polygon mirror with a constant number of revolutions.  A counter counts a time difference between a detection of the first and the second laser beam by the corresponding detector.  A second control mechanism controls the second polygon mirror in such way, that its number of revolutions is adjusted relatively to the number of revolutions of the first polygon mirror, dependent on the determined time difference.
Patent DE-19757669-A1 (DE)
Title: Production of mono:disperse, dilatant polymer dispersion(s)
Inventor: RUPANER ROBERT DR
IPC: C08F2/24
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: Production of dispersions of mono-disperse copolymer particles with an average particle size (d50) of 0.2-20  mu m and a heterogeneity of <=  1.4, by hetero-phase copolymerisation of a monomer mixture containing: (a) 90-99.8 wt.% styrene, esters and/or nitriles of (meth)acrylic acid, vinyl esters of 2-16C monocarboxylic acids, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, ethylene and/or butadiene; (b) 0.02-10 wt.% charge-carrying monomer(s) with 2-12 carbon atoms, containing optionally (partly) neutralised sulphonate, sulphate, phosphonate or phosphate groups but no carboxyl or carboxylate groups; and (c) 0-5 wt.% copolymerisable unsaturated 3-6C carboxylic acid(s) or mono-amides, N-methylol-monoamides, N-1-hydroxy-1-carboxy-methylmonoamides, 2-hydroxyethyl-monoesters and/or glycidyl monoesters, thereof.  Polymerisation is carried out in presence of  <=  0.1 wt.% emulsifier and/or protective colloid and 0.01-5 wt.% of a water-soluble metal salt at least with a divalent cation (amounts based on total monomer). Also claimed are monodisperse latex particles made by this process, with a d50 and heterogeneity as above.
Patent DE-19801186-A1 (DE)
Title: Production of colored laundry detergent particles for universal, colored or fine wash
Inventor: BLOCK CHRISTIAN DR
IPC: C11D3/40
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: In the production of colored laundry detergent particles containing surfactant, builder and/or bleach and colorant, (A) the powder component and colorant are made into a slurry and spray dried and (B) mixed with laundry detergent particles in a separate stage.
Patent DE-19801267-A1 (DE)
Title: Polyamide-6 granulate with specified relative solution viscosity suitable for making films and fibers made by hydrolytic polymerisation of caprolactam
Inventor: RAUE EBERHARD
IPC: C08G69/16
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: Preparing polyamide-6 of film- and fiber-forming quality by hydrolytic polymerisation of caprolactam, granulating the polymer, washing the granules with water to extract caprolactam and oligomers, concentrating the extract and adding this to fresh caprolactam as monomer for a further polymerisation charge. Polyamide-6 with a relative solution viscosity of 2.2-4.8 (1 g PA-6 in 100 ml 96 % H2SO4 at 25 deg C), made by hydrolytic polymerisation of caprolactam in the presence of dicarboxylic acids as chain regulator, subsequent processing of the polymer melt into a granulate, extraction of the low molecular components from the granules with water and drying the granulate. The extract water from the extraction of the granulate, containing a mixture of caprolactam and oligomers of caprolactam, is mixed with fresh caprolactam and the water is evaporated to yield a concentrate which is recycled to the polymerisation. The concentration of cyclic dimer at the end of the polymerisation is less than 1 wt. %.
Patent DE-19802288-A1 (DE)
Title: Procedure for traction control on car equipped with ABS
Inventor: KONRAD WERNER
IPC: B60T8/175
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: A procedure for traction control on a car equipped with ABS has the wheel speeds of at least the driving wheels detected. At least one valve arrangement assigned to the driving wheels is provided for pressure build-up, pressure maintenance and pressure reduction. With the brake pedal operated and with unreliable slip occurring at least at one driving wheel, brake pressure of the brake pressure built-up by the driver in the brake assigned to this wheel is modulated by controlling the assigned valve arrangement in the sense of a slip control. The brake pressure modulation only takes place when at least one of the following criteria is fulfilled: (1) the driver has operated an additional switch element; (2) the car speed lies below a specified threshold; (3) a certain time after the start of the brake control has still not elapsed; and (4) the gas pedal is operated.
Patent DE-19803729-A1 (DE)
Title: Back pack with shoulder straps adjustably fixed on rear side
Inventor: SELLINGER ANDRE
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: The securing recesses (14) are formed in width adjustment grooves (13) running crossways to the vertical height adjustment groove (12). A fixture plate (16) is fitted at the upper end of each shoulder strap with a securing knob (17), the neck (18) of which has a diameter which less than the width of the height and width adjustment grooves. The neck of the securing knob has a diameter, which is greater than the width of the height and width adjustment grooves and the securing recesses. The entry apertures (15) of the securing recesses is smaller than the diameter of the neck of the securing knobs, so that the knobs secure through elastic deformation of the material of the adjustment plate (11).
Patent DE-19805735-A1 (DE)
Title: Device for machining workpiece surfaces
Inventor: PUDER JOACHIM
IPC: B23C3/00
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: A device for machining workpiece surfaces has a tool consisting of a surface drive (8) for moving the tool in two movement axes, x and z. The surface drive  has a separate drive module for each movement axis which is composed of a guide component (12) for guidance along one guide axis and at least one linear drive (13).  The surface drive has a path- measuring system (14) for determining the path (9) of the tool generated by the movement. A computer-controlled drive controller is provided with which the two drive modules are controlled so that the tool is guided on a freely specified path in the plane set by the two axes.
Patent DE-19806370-A1 (DE)
Title: Decanter for single batch process waste water treatment plant
Inventor: BRETSCHNEIDER PETER
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A single batch reactor (SBR) has a float (8) supported decanter at the water surface (3) used in an intermittent waste water process with a subsurface inlet to a movable decanter pipe (1). The decanter pipe has an inlet (2) projecting above the water surface, protected by an inverted cap (4) which is rigidly fixed to the pipe and encloses an air cushion (6). The cap lower rim (7) is always below the water surface. The float is fixed to the cap outer wall. The cap upper wall has a tube (10) linking the air cushion with the ambient air. The upper end of the tube may be protected by a cap (11) from which it is separated by spacers (12).
Patent DE-19806935-A1 (DE)
Title: Vehicle pneumatic tire with sound absorbing foam layer
Inventor: DODT THOMAS
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 1998-02-19
Abstract: The foam layer (6) is placed on the inside (5) of the tire before vulcanization and is bonded in place, either chemically or mechanically, during vulcanization. Bonding aids can be resin additives, rubber solutions or pyramid-shaped projections.
Patent DE-19808776-A1 (DE)
Title: Passing object processing device for bag making
Inventor: KAMMLER ROMAN
IPC: B65B65/00
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: The processing device (1) has processing points (3-5) running in time coordination with the bags on a transporting device (27).  The processing points are on a fixture (8) which can turn round two turning points (6, 7).  Crank arms (9) connect each pivot point (10) of the fixture to a turning point, forming a four-link mechanism (11), so that the processing points can continuously run along D-shaped tracks (26).
Patent DE-19808777-A1 (DE)
Title: Annular free flight body used as carrier for observation and measurement systems
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: The annular free flight body known as a TGE turboplan with a centrally located IC engine as an electric motor drive aggregate for an air-screw is changed constructively so that out of the free flying flight body (1), a captive plane is created as a carrier for observation and measurement systems. The current supply for the drive aggregate and other consumers takes place via a cable connection (2) that can be wound up. The captive plane can be equipped with a working load, e.g. with observation and measurement systems. The plane is connected to a mobile or stationary ground station (5,6) via conductors for control, data transmission and signal transmission.
Patent DE-19809629-A1 (DE)
Inventor: SPRAFKE UWE
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: Screening panels (2.1,2.2,2.3) of a heat-insulating material are positioned beside each other on the inside of an outer wall (1) of the tank, so that an air gap (3.1,3.2,3.3) of set width, e.g. 10 - 20mm, pref. 12mm, is formed between panels and wall. The outer faces of the panels have a coating (4.1,4.2,4.3), formed a film glued to it, to reflect infrared radiation to the outside. The screening panels are of a material, which also acts fragmentation protection. Sealing collars (5.1,5.2,5.3) between the panels act as distance pieces and to seal the gap.
Patent DE-19810137-A1 (DE)
Title: Portable data processor is simple to operate and can be put to many uses
Inventor: SCHADT HERBERT
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: The data processor has a computer (2), e.g. a notebook, and a printer (4), which are mounted on a platform contg. an electrical operating device for the computer and/or printer.  The two-part platform has a platform part (1) for the computer and one (3) for the printer.  The parts are shape-locked together and have multi-pole connector parts (7,8) on their facing surfaces which make electrical contacts when the two platform  parts are joined together.
Patent DE-19811414-A1 (DE)
Title: Verfahren zur Herstellung von Spundfässern und Deckelfässern aus Kunststoff und Verfahren zum Rekonditionieren von Spundfässern
IPC: B29C69/00
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: Bei dem Verfahren zur Herstellung von Spundfässern und Deckelfässern aus Kunststoff werden Spundfaßkörper mit einem zylindrischen Faßmantel, einem Unterboden und einem Oberboden mit mindestens einem Spund mit einer verschließbaren Spundöffnung zum Befüllen und Entleeren der Spundfässer sowie einem oberen, für das Ansetzen eines Faßgreifers ausgebildeten Tragring in an sich bekannter Weise einteilig blasgeformt. Zur Herstellung von Deckelfässern wird der Oberboden konzentrisch zur Faßachse aus den abgekühlten Spundfaßkörpern herausgeschnitten, so daß der obere Tragring den Öffnungsrand der Deckelfaßkörper bildet. Anschließend wird auf dem Öffnungsrand der Deckelfaßkörper ein einfacher Deckel oder ein Spunddeckel mit Dichtung mittels eines Spannringes befestigt.
Patent DE-19816092-A1 (DE)
Title: Volume-altering resonator component for sound damping
IPC: G10K11/172
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: The resonator component comprises at least two interconnected hollow chambers. The inner pressure in the chambers can be altered to a value which corresponds to the frequency to be damped. In a compressor installation with a compressor (1) is a suction conduit (2) and a pressure conduit (3). The sound damping occurs in the pressure conduit by means of the resonance sound damper (4), which is installed in the pressure conduit at a suitable point. The sound damper is surrounded on all sides by the pressure in the pressure conduit and has a pressure compensation aperture (5) together with an outflow aperture (6) with the conduit (7) connected to the suction conduit (2). Through corresponding dimensioning of the apertures (5,6) including the conduit (7) the required pressure can be established within the resonator (4).
Patent DE-19817297-A1 (DE)
Title: Carrier card for use with a mini smart card
Inventor: WEBER UWE
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1998-04-18
Abstract: The mini card is located in a recess (8) formed in the carrier (1) and is readily removed. The carrier is of the same size as a standard smart card. The mini smart card has specific edge features (9,14) that mate with others on the carrier and provide location and retention.
Patent DE-19817682-A1 (DE)
Title: Cam tracker for valve drive of internal combustion engine
Inventor: ENGELHARDT HELMUT
IPC: F01L1/18
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: The cam tracker (1) may be in the form of a traction lever.  The side walls (2) extend with the intermediate cavity (10) away from the loaded gas exchange valve.  The endfaces (11) of the side walls facing away from the transverse beam (3) are bridged by a web (12). This web serves as a direct can run-up element and runs only in the cam run-up region.
Patent DE-19817861-A1 (DE)
Inventor: HEIDGEN KARSTEN
IPC: B61G11/16
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: The collision protection device has energy-absorbing elements (5), the larger surfaces of which are supported by the head carrier (3) and the ram protection structure. They are fitted at the side of the central buffer coupling (1). In a head-on collision with a rail vehicle with side buffers, they are mostly deformed locally in the region of the incoming buffer plate.
Patent DE-19818631-A1 (DE)
Title: Process for purging empty bottle with oxygen prior to saturation
Inventor: BLANK BURKHARD H I
IPC: A61K8/96
Filed: 1998-04-25
Abstract: In a process to enrich a fluid with a gas to a level above that of the natural saturation level of the gas in this fluid, the novelty is that a vessel (12, 52, 80) is filled with the gas, following which the fluid which is to be enriched is introduced into the vessel in an atomised condition. Following enrichment with the gas, the fluid is removed from the vessel (12, 52, 80). The vessel (52) is filled with a rinsing fluid prior to filling with gas, which then displaces the rinsing fluid. Also claimed is a suitable assembly with an enrichment vessel (14) linked to a gas holder (12) with a shut-off tap (26). The apparatus is also claimed.
Patent DE-19818968-A1 (DE)
Title: Transponder used in military aircraft
Inventor: HABERGER KARL
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: A transponder is produced by manufacturing two partial systems of the transponder, and then electrically and mechanically joining the two systems in a vertical fashion. An Independent claim is also included for a process for manufacturing a chip card using the transponder.
Patent DE-19823203-A1 (DE)
Title: Production of flexible strip useful as wrapping material, abrasive or polishing tape or functional finish
Inventor: HOLLSTEIN FRANK
IPC: D06M10/06
Filed: 1998-05-25
Abstract: In the production of a flexible strip material of a textile, the surface properties are improved by physical deposition of vapor produced by sputtering a solid under high vacuum conditions on the textile at a surface temperature preferably kept at less than 100 deg C by regulating the sputtering power and the distance between the target and textile. An Independent claim is also included for the flexible strip material produced in this way.