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Patent EP-1451414-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DREYER HAROLD B
IPC: E03B3/04
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A water filtering system includes: a water intake system including a plurality of inlets in fluid communication with a water intake pump; and a containment/exclusion boom including (i) a support system positioned in a body of water, (ii) a curtain including a sheet of flexible fabric material that allows movement of water therethrough, the curtain having upper and lower ends with the upper end being connected to the support system, and (iii) means for maintaining the lower end of the curtain substantially against the floor of a body of water; wherein the curtain surrounds substantially all of the plurality of inlets and wherein, upon operation of the water intake pump, water is drawn through the curtain at which time the water is filtered, and subsequently filtered water is drawn through the plurality of inlets for delivery into the water intake system.
Patent EP-1463905-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VIEGAS HERMAN H
IPC: F17C6/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A method for distribution and sales of cryogenic fluids, in particular CO2, includes a system of filling stations for cryogenic fluids provided in connection with ordinary service stations for the filling of fuels to motor driven vehicles. The filling stations for cryogenic fluids include at least a stationary storage tank ( 1 ) and dispenser ( 3 ) with flexible hoses ( 4, 8 ) and a quick connector ( 5 ) for easy connection to a mobile tank ( 2 ) on a truck or the like. The filling station further includes a pressure/flow control column ( 27 ) with a phase separator ( 20 ) provided between the stationary storage tank ( 1 ) and the dispenser.
Patent EP-1458590-A1 (EP)
Title: Armrest comprising a pivotable screen
Inventor: NEUMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: The device has a visual display screen (12) that can be pivoted from an out-of-use position into an in-use position and a first rotatable arm support (6) on whose free end the visual display screen is rotatably mounted. A second arm support (13) rotatable with respect to the first can be covered by the first support with the visual display screen in its out-of-use position.
Patent EP-1377766-A1 (EP)
Title: Longeron et segment racleur combine incorpore aux longerons pour reduire la consommation d'huile
Inventor: TAKIGUCHI KATSUMI
IPC: F16J9/20
Filed: 2002-12-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un longeron de forme annulaire présentant une section généralement angulaire avec une surface extérieure (3) formée d'une paire de surfaces périphériques (5) possédant un petit rayon, et une surface intermédiaire (6) à grand rayon de courbure formée entre les surfaces périphériques (5). Lorsque le longeron est incliné, chaque surface périphérique (5) peut facilement glisser sur une couche d'huile du cylindre (16) et permettre au longeron (1) d'exécuter un léger mouvement de glissement sur la surface interne du cylindre. La surface intermédiaire (6) racle efficacement l'huile lubrifiante sur le cylindre pour former une couche d'huile lubrifiante d'une épaisseur minimale nécessaire entre une surface interne (17) du cylindre (16) et le longeron (1). De plus, le plus grand rayon de courbure de formation de la surface intermédiaire (6) donne une plus grande zone de contact à la surface interne (17) du cylindre (16) de manière à améliorer la résistance à l'usure.
Patent EP-1456279-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAWA ROLF
IPC: A61Q17/02
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations, which contain polyalkylene ethers with an average molar mass of between 300 and 100,000. The agents are characterised by improved water-resistance and sensory properties. Said polyalkylene ethers are particularly suitable for use in sunscreening agents, in antiperspirants and in insect repellents.
Patent EP-1454007-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VANDERBEKEN BERT
IPC: D07B1/16
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un câble (11) comprenant un fil d'acier (12) et un polymère (15). Le fil d'acier (12) possède un diamètre inférieur à 2,5 mm, et est revêtu du polymère (15). Le câble (11) possède un allongement permanent inférieur à 0,05 % à une force permanente de 50 N, après avoir été soumis à une force de 450 N. L'invention a également trait à un système d'élévation de fenêtre (300) comportant ledit câble (11).
Patent EP-1448164-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROYCE DOUGLAS ALLAN
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved shampoo compositions having from about from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a detersive surfactant, at least about 0.05 weight percent of an ester oil that is formed by the reaction of one or more polyprotic carboxylic acids with one or more polyhydric alcohols and wherein the ester oil is liquid at 25° C., and at least about 20.0 weight percent of an aqueous carrier.
Patent EP-1461119-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RAGSDALE CHARLES W
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: Systèmes, procédés et algorithmes d'optimisation automatique pour système d'électroporation. Le système selon l'invention comprend généralement un ensemble support de cuvette (80) conçu pour recevoir une pluralité de cuvettes d'électroporation (85), comportant chacune une première et une seconde électrodes, et une chambre à chocs (75) conçue pour abriter l'ensemble support de cuvette, laquelle chambre est assortie d'un ensemble commutateur assurant tour à tour un contact électrique avec la première électrode de la pluralité de cuvettes. De plus, on trouve généralement un système de commande couplé à la chambre à chocs. Ce système commande au commutateur (100) d'établir automatiquement un contact avec la première électrode de chaque cuvette pour créer une différence de potentiel entre les électrodes de la cuvette au moment de l'établissement du contact.
Patent EP-1424328-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KUMAR MAHENDRA
IPC: C07D213/74
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: An improved process for producing 4-dimethyl amino pyridine is provided. The process
comprises quaternizing pyridine with a suitable quaternizing agent in the presence of organic
solvent, isolating the resulting salt and aminating the salt, N- [4-pyridyl] pyridinium chloride
hydrochloride, with N, N-dimethyl formamide. The resultant reaction mass is hydrolysed in the
presence of a base, extracted with a suitable organic solvent and distilled under vacuum to
produce 4-dimethyl amino pyridine.
Patent EP-1380339-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DONG CHUN CHRISTINE
IPC: C01C1/02
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an adsorbent for removing water and/or other
oxygen-containing impurities from a fluid comprising ammonia to the ppb level and
methods for making and using same. The adsorbent preferably comprises a substrate
having a plurality of pores and a surface area that ranges from about 100 to about 2,500
m 2 /g and a compound disposed within a least a portion of the substrate. In certain
preferred embodiments, the compound comprises at least one cation from the group
consisting of ammonium (I), lithium (I), sodium (I), potassium (I), cesium (I); magnesium
(II), calcium (II), strontium (II), barium (II), manganese (II), nickel (II), iron (II), zinc (II);
aluminum (III), indium (III), iron (III), and zirconium (IV) or combinations thereof that is
ionically associated with an anion from the group consisting of halide, sulfide, sulfite, or
sulfate.
Patent EP-1382501-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIECK RUDI
IPC: B60T10/02
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: In the hydraulic circuit a control valve (5) and a throttling valve (6) are connected in parallel with the positive displacement circulation pump (4). On closure, the control valve directs fluid through the throttle valve (6), to brake the shaft (3).
Patent EP-1391552-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHNEID JOSEF
IPC: D21G3/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: In a paper making assembly an essentially fixed but adjustable blade scrapes the surface of a rotating drum. The blade is mounted on an arm which rises and falls in response to the change in pressure within a flexible hose (8) under the arm (5). In its axial direction the hose (8) is esp. longer than the arm. The arm end makes contact with a de-activating switch limiting arm travel. The de-activation switch prevents contact between the hose (8) and the arm (5) in a given movement sector and limits pressure by the arm (5) on the base (7). The de-activation switch has an effective axial length which limits the force exerted by the blade holder (5) with the hose (8) along the length of the blade (4).
Patent EP-1398111-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOMEYAMA NOBUO
IPC: F16D3/16
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: In a cross joint (1) outwardly fitting a bearing cup
(outer ring member 4) to each of four pieces of shafts 2b of
a cross shaft member (2) via a cylindrical member (rolling
member 3), race portions (2c, 4a) formed on a side of the cross
shaft member (2) and on a side of the bearing cup (4) and a
shoulder portion (2d) provided between respectives of neck
portions of two of the shafts (2b) of the cross shaft member
(2) contiguous to each other are subjected to roller
burnishing.
Patent EP-1520656-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GOELLNER WILLY
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The link track has interconnected links (2,3,4) which can hinge relative to one another by a limited angle. Each link has a connecting protrusion (8) on one side and a recess (10) on the other side, each having an opening (15,16) for a pin (17). The opening in the connecting recess is designed as a through-hole and also has a thread and a countersinking (18). The opening in the connecting protrusion extends over a predetermined angle. An independent claim is included for a link for a link track used especially for a cover apron.
Patent EP-1419907-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUJITA YASUHISA
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus that improves
data communication accuracy. Permanent magnets 13 are fixed
to the wheel well 12. A transmitter 30 fixed to a tire 20
includes a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of
the tire and an MI sensor for detecting magnetic fields
generated by the permanent magnets. As the tire rotates,
the positions of the permanent magnets relative to the MI
sensor change. Thus, the intensity of the magnetic field
acting on the MI sensor changes. The transmitter determines
the rotation angle of the tire based on the detection of the
MI sensor. When the rotation angle of the tire is in a
range optimal for wireless communication, the transmitter
transmits the air pressure data generated by the pressure
sensor.
Patent EP-1529584-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RETZBACH THOMAS
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: The clamping unit assembled of a main body (1), a conical rear area (2) for being joined to the spindle and a tool insertion area (3) at the front, is equipped with an intermediate sleeve (6) in order to reduce the inner space (4) for a tool shaft with a small diameter. A lateral gap or several radial positioned slots are created by erosion in order to increase the elastic quality of the sleeve (6). The gap, the slots, respectively are of a small diameter in order to avoid a leaking of the coolant (11).
Patent EP-1367264-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DI SANTE GIUSEPPE
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2003-05-26
Abstract: A fixture assembly for a constructive detail in a
metallic piece, in which a constructive detail
comprises a connection area and a metallic piece (14)
comprises a positioning area of the constructive
detail; in particular the fixture assembly (11) has a
body which includes a first portion (12) having clip-release
connecting elements (15, 16) to the
constructive detail and a second portion (13) having
sliding connecting elements (18, 19, 20) with sliding
connecting elements (20, 21) situated on the metallic
piece (14).
Patent EP-1398661-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MANICO JOSEPH A
IPC: G03B27/52
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: The processed photosensitive media (30) including an image is designed to be digitally scanned and manipulated in accordance with specific algorithm, before printing or displaying the image. The media is directly associated with an indicia to indicate that the media is designed in accordance with specific algorithm. An independent claim is also included for method for printing or displaying image.
Patent EP-1437415-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OTTO ROEL
IPC: C12P7/56
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: This invention relates to the production of lactic acid and/or
lactate from pentose-containing substrate, particularly from
xylose-containing substrate 
Currently, lactic acid is commercially produced from
glucose, starch, liquefied starch or sucrose. At present,
these substrates are the most important contributor to the
manufacturing cost price of lactic acid. Lignocellulosic
biomass offers a cost attractive alternative as a substrate
for the biological production of lactic acid because it is
readily available, has no competing food value, and is less
expensive than either starch or sucrose. 
We have found that moderately thermophilic  Bacillus  species
are able to ferment pentoses, more specifically xylose to
enantiomerically pure lactic acid and/or lactate. Said
conversion of pentoses leads to virtually only C 3  compounds,
i.e. said conversion runs via a homofermentive pathway,
which C 3  compounds can be recovered as lactic acid and/or
lactate.
Patent EP-1428689-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SANDSTROM PAUL HARRY
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a tire (1) having a rubber tread comprised of cap/base
construction where the tread cap layer (3) is the load-bearing running surface
of the tread (2) having a lug and groove configuration and the tread base layer
(8) underlies the tread cap layer (3) wherein the base layer (8) is a transition
zone between the tread cap (3) and remainder of the tire carcass and is not
intended to be a running surface of the tread (2). The tread cap layer (3) is
comprised of three distinct load-bearing zones, namely a circumferential
annular central rubber zone (6) positioned between two lateral and peripheral
circumferential annular rubber zones (7), each zone (6, 7) extending from a
tread base carbon black-rich rubber composition to and including said tire tread
running surface, wherein the rubber compositions of each of said zones (6, 7)
contain both carbon black and silica reinforcement. In one aspect, said central
zone (6) is of a silica-rich rubber composition and said lateral zones (7) are of a
carbon black-rich composition. In another aspect, said central zone (6) is of a
carbon black-rich rubber composition and said lateral zones (7) are of a silica-rich
rubber composition.
Patent EP-1397004-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DUFF JOHN F
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A device that is external to a television set or other viewing appliance receives data encoded in a
television program broadcast signal. The device includes visual or audible indicia that are activated depending
upon the data that is received by the device. As a result, the indicia may be activated in synchronization with
events that occur during the television program. The device may be a standalone unit or may include a base
station that receives the encoded signal and transmits data to a remote unit that features the indicia so that the
indicia is activated in a remote fashion.
Patent EP-1450190-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PLISKA ANNE-CLAIRE
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: The optical fiber coupling apparatus (1) for coupling light
from a light-emitting device (3) into an optical fiber (4) in
an optoelectronic package comprises a microactuator (8) for
positioning the end of the fiber (4) with respect to the
light-emitting device (3), and a control circuit (9) in which
the manipulated variable is a position of the fiber end. The
control circuit (9) comprises outcoupling means (41) for
coupling out of the fiber (4) a well-defined portion of the
light propagating through the core of the fiber (4) and a
photodetector (5) for detecting the intensity of the
outcoupled light portion. The controlled variable in the
control circuit (9) is the light intensity detected by the
photodetector (5), from which a microprocessor (6) calculates
command signals for the microactuator (8). Thus, a remote
control of the optical coupling without any external
intervention is achieved.
Patent EP-1352831-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HUEPPI EMIL
IPC: B65B35/04
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: The method involves controlling the relative speed between the feed of the containers (B) and the feed of the piece goods (S) at the vicinity of the picking line, as a function of a filling level of at least one storage member.  An Independent claim is also included for a goods insertion apparatus.
Patent EP-1331480-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FLADDA GERDT
IPC: G01N11/08
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for measuring
concentrations especially in a pulp suspension, from
which a sample (3) has been taken. The sample (3) is
collected in a measuring vessel (2), in which a piston (6)
is guided upwards and downwards in order to press the
sample (3) from each direction through a measuring sensor
(5) connected at the side of the measuring vessel via communicating
tubes (4,4') connected in an upper and an lower
position to the measurement vessel (2), whereby the sample
(3) is stirred totally for eliminating of a flocculation
in the same, whereupon a measurement of the concentration
of the sample (3) is made either during the movement
upwards or downwards of the piston (6) in the measuring
vessel (2) and first when the speed of the sample (3)
through the measuring sensor (5) is constant and the
sample has been homogenized at least after some movement
upwards and downwards of the piston. The device consists
of a sample treatment unit (1), in which communicating
tubes (4,4') connect the upper (10) and lower (10') portion
of a measuring sensor (5), in said measuring vessel a
piston (6) is guidable upwards and downwards to press the
sample (3) through the measuring sensor (5) from each
direction and said diameter of said piston (6) mainly
corresponds to the inner contour of the measuring vessel
(2), the flow rate of the sample being controllable via
the speed of the piston and the measurement of the
concentration of the sample is practicable both during the
movement upwards and downwards of the piston (6).
Patent EP-1474660-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LINDBERG STEFAN
IPC: G01H1/14
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: An apparatus (14) for monitoring the condition of a machine (6), comprising: 
(a) at least one input (42) for receiving measurement data from a sensor (10) for surveying a measuring point (12) of the machine (6); 
(b) data processing means (50) for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means (50) comprising means for performing at least two condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, ..., Fn); 
(c) at least one of said at least two of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, ..., Fn) having a disabled state and an enabled state; said disabled state prohibiting complete execution of said condition monitoring function; and said enabled state allowing execution; 
(d) means for changing the state of a selected condition monitoring function between the disabled state and the enabled state, and 
(e) a communication port (16) for receiving a key comprising a code for enabling a selected condition monitoring function (F1, F2, ..., Fn) from a first predetermined date until a second date, 
(f) clock functionality (210) for providing time and date information,  
wherein said apparatus (14) is adapted to change the state of the selected condition monitoring function (F1, F2, ..., Fn) from the disabled state to the enabled state from said first predetermined date until said second date.
Patent EP-1485571-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSEN JAN ODDVAR
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a triggering mechanism for a triggering valve (1) of a hydraulic emergency unlock circuit for unlocking hydraulically operated gripping members of a riser connector which connects a lower end of a riser (2) to a wellhead on a sea floor. The triggering mechanism comprises a cam ring (5) secured to a displaceable part (4) of a flex joint for the riser (2), and an actuator ring (8) which by means of hydraulic cylinders are translatory movable towards a stationary part (3) of the flex joint. An angular displacement (α) of the riser (2) causes an angular displacement (α) of the cam ring (5), which contacts the actuator ring (8) and forces the actuator ring (8) towards the stationary part (3) of the flex joint, causing an activating of a trigger (13) for the triggering valve (1).
Patent EP-1472920-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MULLER ULF
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: An automated circuit board assembly system includes at least one movable circuit board receiver that is equipped with an empty circuit board or a hybrid circuit which is transported towards an uptake location at which components are assembled to the board, and an uptake mechanism positioned at the uptake location which detects the circuit board position in preparation for the assembly process. An alignment device positions the circuit board receiver in a predetermined directional position at the uptake location.
Patent EP-1490505-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GROSSMANN KLAUS
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: Use of at least one of tryptophan aminotransferase (TAT); indole-3-pyruvate decarboxylase (IPDC) and indole-3-acetal dehydroxylase (IADH) for identifying herbicides. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) Method for identifying herbicides from their effects on the specified enzymes; and (2) Herbicides and growth regulators identified by method (1). ACTIVITY : Herbicide; Selective Herbicide; Pre-emergence Herbicide; Post-emergence Herbicide. No example given. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Inhibiting enzymes involved in biosynthesis of the plant hormone indole-3-acetic acid.
Patent EP-1525468-A1 (EP)
Title: Modele de rendements de structures et de compositions chimiques permettant de predire la composition d'hydrocarbures obtenus par thermolyse
Inventor: KELEMEN SIMON R
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: Procédé permettant de prédire la composition de produits hydrocarbures d'une matière carbonée complexe lorsque cette matière est exposée à des conditions spécifiques de durée et de température. Dans un mode de réalisation, la matière est caractérisée, ce qui permet d'obtenir des paramètres élémentaires, chimiques et structuraux. Une structure chimique représentative de la matière est construite sur la base des informations de caractérisation. Cette structure chimique représentative est ensuite étendue de manière stochastique afin d'obtenir un modèle de structure chimique à ensembles moléculaires, ledit modèle comportant des hétéroatomes. Le modèle de structure chimique est couplé à un modèle de rendement de composition et la composition des produits de la matière est déterminée à l'aide du modelage cinétique. La présente invention concerne également des procédés de construction d'un modèle structural chimique de matière carbonée complexe, de couplage d'un ensemble moléculaire de structures chimiques à un mécanisme chimique thermique, de mise à jour d'un ensemble de structures chimiques pendant le modelage cinétique pour refléter des produits de réaction chimique et d'élimination de molécules du système.
Patent EP-1504055-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AYERS VICTORIA JANE
IPC: C08L1/28
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne une pellicule de cellulose d'hydroxypropyle-méthylecomportant de la cellulose d'hydroxypropyle méthyle, plastifiée au moyen d'un plastifiant comprenant un acide organique ou un sel d'un acide organique, de préférence un acide lactique ou un alcool ou sel d'alcool. Ladite pellicule n'est pas toxique pour l'humain et peut servir de matériau d'enrobage d'une gélule d'administration par voie orale contenant, par exemple, une dose d'une préparation pharmaceutique.