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Patent EP-0834921-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DISTEFANO THOMAS H
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1992-12-30
Granted: 2003-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a multi-layer circuit assembly. Said method comprises the steps of providing a first circuit panel (544) having a dielectric body with oppositely directed top and bottom surfaces, contacts (538) on its top surface at locations of a first pattern, terminals (530) on its bottom surface, and through-conductors (527) electrically connected to said terminals and extending to the top surface of the panel, and a second circuit panel (562) having a dielectric body with a bottom surface and terminals (530) at locations of said first pattern on the bottom surface of such panel, said providing step including the step of customizing said first circuit panel by selectively treating the top surface of such panel so that less than all of the through conductors of such panel are connected to contacts of such panel; stacking said circuit panels in superposed, top-surface to bottom surface relation so that the top surface of said first circuit panel faces the bottom surface of said second circuit panel at a first interface and said first patterns on said facing surfaces are in registration with one another, with said contacts of said first panel being aligned with said terminals of said second panel at least some locations of said inregistration patterns; and non-selectively connecting all of said aligned contacts and terminals at said interface, whereby less than all of said through conductors of said customized panel are connected to terminals of said adjacent panel. The invention also relates to a multi-layer circuit assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0791978-B1 (EP)
Title: An antenna
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 1997-02-17
Granted: 2004-08-25
Abstract: An antenna for use at frequencies of 200MHz and upwards has a cylindrical ceramic core (12) with a relative dielectric constant of at least 5, and pairs of helical elements (10A - 10D) extending from a feed point at one end of the core (12) to the rim (20U) of a conductive sleeve (20) adjacent the other end of the core (12) the sleeve (20) acting as a trap for isolating from ground currents circulating in the helical elements (10A - 10D). To yield helical elements (10A - 10D) of different lengths, the sleeve rim (20U) follows a locus which deviates from a plane perpendicular to the core axis in that it describes a zig-zag path. The helical elements (10A - 10D) form simple helices with approximately balanced radiation resistances. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0827667-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEKELENBURG MICHAEL ALWIN WIL
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 1997-02-13
Granted: 2001-10-10
Abstract: In a camera, the contrast ratio is deteriorated by reflections in e.g. the lens, resulting in flare. The flare compensation range is substantially increased by measuring and averaging a substrate current (P-sub) representing an amount of charge elements generated in an image sensor (1), which is subsequently subtracted (S10) from the output signal of the image sensor (1).
Patent EP-0901631-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER C DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/06
Filed: 1997-03-25
Granted: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A method and device for determining the presence and concentration of total microbial contamination or the presence and concentration of a specific microbial species is described. The method consists of a means of collection of a microbes form an air, liquid, surface or other sample and suspending them in fluid phase (3). An aliquot of the fluid phase (3) is introduced into a disposable test devise which allows filtration of the sample to concentrate the microbes and to remove extraneous substances including somatic cells, and concentration of the microbes. The total concentration of microbes is determined by adding a somatic and bacterial releasing reagent to a disposable test device (25) which composes a membrane (26) containing the luminescent reagents luciferin an luciferase, and introducing the disposable test devise (25) into a luminometer that can read the luminescence form the underside.
Patent EP-0927252-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOVICK DANIELA
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1997-04-29
Granted: 2006-10-18
Abstract: Antibodies directed against the ligand binding component of the interferon-±/² receptor are provided, which are capable of selectively modulating the activity of various type-I interferons.
Patent EP-1000007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CODIGNOLA FRANCO
IPC: C07C51/265
Filed: 1997-06-14
Granted: 2002-08-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/03154 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 25, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 25, 1999 PCT Filed Jun. 14, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/29378 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 9, 1998Process for producing mono- and poly-carboxylic aromatic acids by oxidation of the corresponding precursors with molecular oxygen and/or air in the presence of a catalytic complex formed by a combination of at least one metal selected from ruthenium, iridium, platinum and palladium, and/or at least one metal of Group VIIA, principally rhenium; and/or cerium, and B at least one metal belonging IVA of the periodic table of elements, principally zirconium and/or hafnium.
Patent EP-0841879-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELDRIGDE STEPHEN N
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1997-05-30
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à une prothèse implantable destinée à la réfection et à la reconstruction d'un défaut de paroi musculaire ou tissulaire. Ladite prothèse comporte un obturateur externe et au moins deux obturateurs de remplissage internes positionnés à l'intérieur de l'obturateur externe qui durcissent et donnent à l'obturateur externe son volume lorsqu'on introduit l'implant dans l'espace confiné du défaut de paroi musculaire ou tissulaire.
Patent EP-0921782-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUDLOW DAVID JON
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 1997-07-09
Granted: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A bathing system comprising a water distribution system for a bathing vessel is described. The vessel comprising a shell (103) that provides a water containment (105) for containing water. The water distribution system comprises at least one hollow molded into the shell (103) that communicates with the containment (105) such that any water in the hollow can flow into the containment, one or more jets (115) disposed in the hollow to direct water into the containment (105), a manifold connector (159) with at least one water inlet and at least one water outlet for each jet (115), at least one water supply line (129) disposed in the hollow for at least a portion of its length and extending from a penetration of the shell (103) to the water inlet of the manifold connector (139), and a jet supply line (141) for each a jet (115) connected to the water outlet of the manifold connector (159) and extending to the jet (115). The manifold connector (139) provides water communication between the water supply line (129) and the jet supply lines and comprises a releasable connection between the water supply lines (129) and the jet supply lines (141) such that the jets (115) and the jet supply lines (141) can be removed while connected together.
Patent EP-0976081-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WHITE JAMES L
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1997-07-09
Granted: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A novel system and process have been developed whereby a prepaid phone card, or any other similar inventory, may be easily and efficiently distributed at, for example, a point-of-sale. A computerized terminal including memory for storage is maintained at the point-of-distribution, or any other suitable location. The terminal's memory is adapted to store one or more security numbers, such as PIN numbers, telephone numbers and/or other suitable information corresponding to the information needed by consumers to utilize the service. The terminal initially connects to a host computer system in order to download one or more PIN numbers, and the downloaded PIN numbers are thereafter stored in the terminal's memory. The security codes, etc., may thereafter be dispensed by a user of the terminal onto cards, etc., without any need to connect to a host computer, and the terminal may be recharged with additional security codes, etc., only at a convenient time (e.g., at night). Detailed reporting may also be performed by the terminal, the host computer, or both. A mechanism for guiding the card into the terminal, as well as an assembly for securing an attached magnetic stripe reader may also be provided.
Patent EP-0857402-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MERCHANT HARISH D
IPC: C25D1/04
Filed: 1997-08-12
Granted: 2007-12-19
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un stratifié flexible haute performance amélioré, qui comprend: une couche d'une feuille de cuivre déposée par électrolyse, recouvrant une couche d'un matériau polymère flexible, cette feuille de cuivre se caractérisant par une résistance à la rupture par traction à 23 °C  égale à au moins 60 000 psi environ, une perte de la résistance à la rupture par traction à 23 °C égale à environ 15 % au maximum, après opération de recuit à 180 °C pendant 30 minutes, une granulométrie moyenne d'environ 1 micron au maximum, et des performances de longévité à la fatigue caractérisées par au moins 5 000 cycles environ avant défaillance, lorsque l'amplitude des contraintes est d'environ 0,05 % à environ 0,2 %. Dans un mode de réalisation, la feuille de cuivre est déposée par électrolyse au moyen d'une solution électrolytique se caractérisant par une concentration d'ions de chlorure libres ne dépassant pas 4 ppm environ et par une concentration d'additif organique égale au moins à 0,3 ppm environ.
Patent EP-0925613-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUCHNER PETER
IPC: H01M8/0267
Filed: 1997-08-22
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The invention is directed to an intermediate element for thermal, electrical and mechanical connection of two parts, particularly two fuel cells. The intermediate element is corrugated and each corrugation is respectively multiply interrupted along its wave hill/wave valley and is coined upward and downward in alternation.
Patent EP-0928507-B1 (EP)
Title: Connecteur d'antenne blinde
Inventor: PHELPS CRAIG
IPC: H01R103/00
Filed: 1997-09-24
Granted: 2002-01-16
Abstract: Connecteur amélioré d'antenne haute fréquence. Ce connecteur amélioré consiste en un boîtier métallique (10) entourant pratiquement un contact métallique (20) servant de connecteur de point d'alimentation en haute fréquence. Ce contact métallique est placé à l'intérieur du boîtier au moyen d'un branchement à un connecteur isolant (15) glissant vers l'intérieur d'une chambre (30) située dans le boîtier, de façon à placer le contact métallique à l'intérieur du boîtier qui entoure pratiquement ledit contact. Ce contact métallique est également positionné de manière à être en contact avec les points d'alimentation en haute fréquence d'un antenne (27) et d'une carte imprimée.
Patent EP-0994771-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH KENNETH L
IPC: G02B5/122
Filed: 1997-11-26
Granted: 2003-09-03
Abstract: Laminae suitable for use in a mold suitable for use in forming retroreflective sheeting and methods of making such laminae are disclosed. A representative lamina includes a single row of optically opposing cube corner elements disposed on its working surface. The working surface of a lamina is provided with a plurality of cube corner elements formed by the optical surfaces defined by three groove sets. Corresponding surfaces of opposing groove sets intersect substantially orthogonally along a reference edge to define first and second optical surfaces of the respective cube corner elements. The third optical surface of each respective cube corner element is defined by one surface of the third groove set.
Patent EP-0850706-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MURPHY MAURICE WILLIAM
IPC: H02G7/10
Filed: 1995-10-24
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming devices including dead-ends and insulator ties from flat and other strips of material, as well as the devices themselves, are disclosed. Components of these devices may be formed continuously from a single strip, avoiding the need to weld or clamp the components together. Forming the devices in this manner reduces the possibility of stresses or non-uniformities forming when the components are joined and permits continuous automatic or semi-automatic manufacture to occur. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0878535-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KACHER MARK LESLIE
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: Disclosed are light-duty liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions that are especially useful for the manual washing of heavily soiled dishware. Such compositions are in the form of oil-in-water or bicontinuous microemulsions. They essentially contain an alkyl ether sulfate-based anionic surfactant, a polyhydroxy fatty acid amide-based nonionic surfactant component, a suds booster which is preferably an amine oxide, an aqueous liquid carrier, a liquid hydrocarbon such as isoparaffin and an glycol ether microemulsion-forming solvent.
Patent EP-0888727-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUNREUTHER STEVEN J
IPC: B25B31/00
Filed: 1998-05-28
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: To reduce the force necessary to anchor the double "T" bar attachments, the filament (28) of each attachment is made longer than the shortest (perpendicular) distance between the "T" bars (24:26) to avoid the necessity of stretching the filament (28) beyond its original length as it is dispensed. The filament (28) lies in the same plane as the "T" bars to permit it to be fabricated on conventional stretching equipment. Preferably, each end of the filament is formed at an acute angle relative to a line (33) perpendicular to the "T" bar to which it is attached. The attachments can be supplied in continuously connected ladder stock form (Fig. 12) or in a clip of parallel spaced attachments (Fig. 1), situated between connector bars. In clip form, the attachments are fed along a correspondingly shaped channel (18) through the housing (10:12). In order to reduce the peak force necessary to sever the "T" bars from the respective connector bars, blades (60:62) are located within the housing such that they cut at different times during the trigger stroke (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0858221-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CZERWIEC RICHARD MARION
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-02-09
Granted: 2006-04-19
Abstract: The present invention details an apparatus for distribution of video and telephony services on a single twisted wire pair to each of a plurality of subscribers, comprising an optical network unit (ONU) connected by means of an optical fiber to a remote terminal, the ONU for installation in a neighborhood of primary and secondary subscribers. The ONU includes a switch matrix card for installation in the ONU for connection to POTS cards for a first number of primary subscribers over a corresponding first number of single twisted wire pairs and also for switched connection to a second number of switchable video cards, the first number being greater than the second number, the switch matrix card for connecting one or more of the switchable video cards to corresponding POTS cards resulting in an overlay of the video services and the telephony services using a VDSL technique, the overlay for remote selection over the fiber from the remote terminal whereby dispatch of a service person to connect or disconnect video services is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0908557-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NYGARD STINA
IPC: D21H11/10
Filed: 1998-09-16
Granted: 2004-02-11
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing a paper web. According to the method a stock is produced from the fibrous raw material and the stock is formed to a web which is dried on a paper machine. According to the invention the stock is formed from a mechanical pulp prepared from wood material of the Populus family and from bleached chemical spruce pulp, whereby the amount of the mechanical pulp is 20 to 70 weight-% and the amount of the bleached chemical softwood pulp is 80 to 30 weight-% of the dry matter of the stock. It is preferred to use an aspen pulp, over 70 % of the fiber fractions of which comprise fiber fractions +100, +200 and -200, and the proportion of the -200 fraction is 45 % or less. A coated fine paper can be produced from the paper web whose properties are better than those of a traditional fine paper having the corresponding bulk and grammage, on the same opacity level the paper produced by the invention will give a yield gain of up to more than 20 %.
Patent EP-1008217-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANAN KEITH
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1998-02-12
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A device and method for repairing and electrically connecting at least two sections of electrical cables includes an elongate connector (2) having two open ends (6, 7) and an interior wall (10) longitudinally dividing the cable connector into two portions, each portion having a hollow interior (12, 14). The cable connector also has an orifice (16, 18) in each of the two portions communicating with the hollow interior of that portion. A closure device, such as a threaded plug, is mateable with each orifice. In operation, water damage to the electrical cable portions is repaired by securing an end of an electrical cable section in the hollow interior of each of the two portions of the cable connector and passing water-damage repairing chemicals through the orifices in the cable connector, into the hollow interior of each of the two portions of the cable connector, and into the interior of the sections of the electrical cable. The sections of electrical cables are electrically connected when secured in the hollow interior of the two portions of the cable connector; therefore, the cable connector also functions as a splice electrically joining the two wire sections.
Patent EP-0988546-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHU ALBERT E
IPC: G01N33/531
Filed: 1998-03-18
Granted: 2007-03-07
Abstract: An analytical device is provided. The device comprises a liquid-impervious top support layer that defines a rim around an open port. A porous reaction membrane having an upper surface and a lower surface is proximal to the top support layer, such that a portion of the reaction membrane upper surface and rim define a sample receiving well. The reaction membrane upper surface is sealed to the lower surface of the top support layer by water-insoluble adhesive so as to form a liquid-impervious seal therebetween. An absorbent body is proximal to and in liquid communication with the lower surface of the reaction membrane. The analytical device may further comprise a liquid-impervious bottom support layer which is attached to the lower surface of the absorbent body. The device can be used in immunoassays for the detection of a bindable substance in a liquid sample containing the target substance.
Patent EP-0972222-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHENE RICHARD
IPC: G02C5/22
Filed: 1998-04-01
Granted: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A hinge includes a first rigid element enclosing elastic elements that have at least one elastic end oriented so that the elastic elements extend into a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the hinge. One end of the first rigid element is formed by a knuckle-piece, which is inserted between a pair of knuckles that together constitute the rigid second element. A pin passes through all the knuckles. A bush, disposed between a female hinge of the second rigid element and the pin, defines a peripheral surface which serves as a cam surface, against which at least one portion of the elastic elements is adjusted.
Patent EP-1032369-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG ESTHER H
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1998-11-19
Granted: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A vector for the systemic delivery of a virus to a target cell within a host animal comprising a complex of a cell-targeting ligand, a liposome and the virus.
Patent EP-0972595-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CASPER WILFRIED
IPC: B22D41/00
Filed: 1999-07-10
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The keep-hot crucible for liquid metals, has a bottom (1) and a side (2) surrounding the space (3) for accommodating the metal. The crucible side is provided with a built-on filling channel (4) which is open at the top, and leads to the bottom region of the space (3).
Patent EP-0976342-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEMPTER WILFRIED
IPC: A45B11/00
Filed: 1999-07-26
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: The arrangement holds an object, such as a parasol, a washing line arrangement, or similar, comprising a support element (1) for the object, arranged at a distance to ground (9). The holder arrangement includes preferably a gripping device (8) which engages with the ground, and a reception device (2) for the object, arranged at a distance to the gripping device.
Patent EP-0980117-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGE RALF
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1999-07-28
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: An internal section (5) of the connector provides channels (18) accepting and guiding the wires of the cable. These are parallel and open at one end of the section. At the other end they turn into pockets (25) opening radially outwardly.
Patent EP-1060459-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SLOAN JERRY F
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1999-03-05
Granted: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Locking and unlocking an application in a smart card allows for automatic authenticity of a lock or unlock command without the need for a personal identification number (PIN). The smart card is locked and unlocked by using a smart card device that need not have a keypad. The smart card device is a dedicated reader and locking/unlocking device, or can be a bank terminal, PC, telephone, etc. The smart card is inserted into the smart card device. A lock command is sent from the device to the smart card. An application on the smart card is locked. The smart card sends identifying information, such as a password and a card identification number, to the device which is stored in a cache. The identifying information allows automatic authentication for unlocking of the card at a later time. The locked application cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock, the smart card is inserted into the device and an unlock button is pressed. The smart card device reads the card identification number of the card and determines if the corresponding password for that card is present in the cache of the device. If so, an unlock command is issued to the smart card along with the password. If the password received by the smart card matches the password of the smart card then the smart card is unlocked.
Patent EP-1071338-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN BUUREN JAN
IPC: A23D9/00
Filed: 1999-03-23
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: L'invention consiste à faire tremper pendant au moins un jour des olives dans de l'huile végétale, de préférence de l'huile d'olive, de manière que les polyphénols se diffusent dans l'huile environnante. L'accroissement de polyphénols dans cette huile est d'au moins 10 ppm. Les polyphénols migrants sont normalement des polyphénols liposolubles. Les huiles ainsi traitées présentent une résistance accrue à l'oxydation. Leur goût est amélioré et mieux apprécié que celui de l'huile de départ.
Patent EP-1094993-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREULS ANTONIUS HENRICUS ELISA
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1999-06-21
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of applying a protective organic coating to an optical glass fiber, said glass fiber is drawn from a preform and passed through a liquid which contains the material for forming said organic coating, once the amount of liquid coating material to be applied to the fiber has been adjusted, said coating matrial is hardened, while a gas is passed along the liquid wherein nitrous oxide (an N2O-containing gas) is used as said gas. The invention also relates to the coated optical glass fiber, produced by that method.
Patent EP-1095195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KASA MARTIN
IPC: E04B2/14
Filed: 1999-07-08
Granted: 2002-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a building stone for masonry work, comprising lateral joining surfaces (3, 4) and an upper and lower bearing surface (1, 2). At least one notch (5), which is situated at a distance from the horizontal boundary edges of the upper and lower bearing surfaces (1, 2) and extends over only part of the height (h) of the building stone, is cut into each of the lateral joining surfaces (3, 4).