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Patent EP-2087245-A1 (EP)
Title: Rivet
Inventor: KHALIL ZIAD
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a rivet (2) for connecting workpieces (11, 12), in particular a blind rivet, having a sleeve (1) with a shank (5) and a widened preformed head (13) adjoining thereto, and optionally a rivet mandrel (8) with a head (9), wherein an end of the shank (5) lying opposite the preformed head (13) if necessary can be deformed to form a driven head by drawing the rivet mandrel (8) into the sleeve (1). In order that during the placement of a rivet (2) a gap (10) between the rivet (2) and workpieces (11, 12) to be connected can be closed and a highly loadable connection can be achieved, at least one indentation (3) running axially and/or at least one slot running axially are provided in the shank (5), which indentation (3) or which slot (4) during the placement of the rivet (2) causes a radial expansion of the shank (5) of the sleeve (1) towards the workpieces (11, 12).
Patent EP-2087216-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CASTAIGNEDE LAURENT
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'homogénéisation de carburant (1 ) dans le gaz d'une ligne d'échappement, comprenant : -une surface d'étanchéité (2) sensiblement plane entourant un passage (4); -un organe de déviation (3) faisant saillie à l'intérieur du passage (4) depuis la surface d'étanchéité et faisant saillie par rapport au plan de la surface d'étanchéité, la surface d'étanchéité et l'organe de déviation étant formés d'un seul tenant.
Patent EP-2100967-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KITAOKA MOTOMITSU
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A method for producing lacto-N-biose I and galacto-N-biose inexpensively and conveniently is provided. The method for producing lacto-N-biose I or galacto-N-biose,  characterized in that  the method comprises causing: 
(i) a combination of a carbohydrate raw material with an enzyme that catalyzes phosphorolysis of the carbohydrate raw material to give α-glucose-1-phosphate; and 
(ii) a combination of an enzyme that converts α-glucose-1-phosphate to UDP-glucose and an enzyme that converts UDP-galactose to galactose-1-phosphate with their cofactors, and/or a combination of an enzyme (UDP-Gly synthase) that converts α-glucose-1-phosphate and UDP-galactose to UDP-glucose and α-galactose-1-phosphate, respectively, with its cofactor(s) 
to act in the presence of N-acetylglucosamine or N-acetylgalactosamine, phosphoric acid, lacto-N-biose phosphorylase (EC 2.4.1.211), and UDP-glucose-4-epimerase (EC 5.1.3.2).
Patent EP-2117240-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIDA KATSUTOSHI
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2007-12-28
Abstract: A gateway information storage device (60) includes a gateway information storage unit (61) which stores gateway information indicating a gateway (GW) to which a mobile terminal (10) is being connected. An access device (20) includes: a gateway information acquiring unit (23) which acquires the gateway information from the gateway information storage device (60) in response to a connection request in handover that is received from the mobile terminal (10); and a connection processor unit (22) which establishes a connection between the mobile terminal (10) and a gateway (GW20B) identified by the gateway information acquired from the gateway information storage device (60).
Patent EP-1980955-A1 (EP)
Inventor: POPPEN RICHARD FREDERICK
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: A system for computing a path in a processor readable representation of a network which can minimize an identified cost. The cost can include time, distance, tolls paid, ease of turning, quality of scenery, processing time, waiting time, etc. A user of the pathfinding system can choose one or more categories of elements to avoid. For example, the user may want to avoid toll roads in a map of roads. The costs associated with the elements to avoid includes at least two levels of representation. The two levels of representation include a first level and a second level such that the second level is superior to the first level. The pathfinding system will determine a path which minimizes costs.
Patent EP-2018084-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GENTILLE TOD EDWARD
IPC: H04W72/02
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: In general, a mobile unit for communicating with other mobile units assigned to a group within a Multipoint Voice Network ("MVN") having a plurality of groups is shown. The mobile unit may include a transmitter, receiver, and controller. The transmitter is enabled to transmit a set of multiple carrier frequencies, where the transmitter is configured to transmit on one frequency chosen from a sub-set of multiple carrier frequencies from the set of multiple carrier frequencies. The sub-set of multiple carrier frequencies corresponds to a group of the plurality of groups. The receiver is configured to receive and demodulate the sub-set of multiple carrier frequencies and the controller configures the receiver to receive and demodulate the sub-set of multiple carrier frequencies that is assigned to the group.
Patent EP-2141347-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MARAGLIULO MARCO
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A Thermal compensation arrangement (6) comprises a housing (4) including a central longitudinal axis (A). The housing (4) comprises a cavity (14) and a solid state actuator unit (10) being arranged in the cavity (14) and having a first axial end (10a) and a second axial end (10b). The second axial end (10b) acts as a drive side of the solid state actuator unit (10). A thermal compensation unit (8) is arranged at least partially in the cavity (14) and is coupled to the first axial end (10a) of the solid state actuator unit (10). The thermal compensation unit (8) comprises a casing (32) being mechanically coupled to the housing (4) and comprising a recess (34). A piston (36) is axially movable in the recess (34) and is designed to be coupled to the solid state actuator unit (10). The recess (34) is filled with a fluid (MRF) of a viscosity (v) being influenceable by a magnetic field (B). An electromagnet (39) is arranged in the thermal compensation unit (8) and is designed to influence the viscosity (v) of the fluid (MRF) by its magnetic field (B).
Patent EP-2105425-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KUNIEDA MASAFUMI
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A disclosed honeycomb structure includes plural honeycomb units bonded to each other by interposing adhesive layers. Each of the honeycomb units has plural through holes that are longitudinally aligned and are separated from each other by partition walls, and includes a SOx absorbent, inorganic particles, and an inorganic binder. An expression Y≦-0.3X+1.55 (1.0≦X≦2.5) is satisfied, in which X represents a content (mol/L) of the SOx absorbent in the partition walls and Y represents a ratio B/A in which A represents the Young's modulus of the honeycomb units and B represents the Young's modulus of the adhesive layers.
Patent EP-2037235-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AYGUEN HAKKI
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The apparatus (10) has a light source (11) e.g. LED, radiating light radiation (12), and a display electronics circuit (17) determining flow of cooling agent and lubricant e.g. mineral oil. A measuring volume is provided between the source and a light-sensitive sensor e.g. color sensor, where a measuring plate (14) and measuring filter (13) e.g. depth filter, are provided in the volume. The plate and the filter are made of a material e.g. satined glass, whose translucency is changed by the agent and lubricant so that the sensor is illuminated by the light radiation. An independent claim is also included for a method for testing a minimum-quantity lubrication system for detecting cooling agent and/or lubricant flow.
Patent EP-2153866-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SZASZ ANDRAS
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable radiofrequency (RF) hyperthermia device having flexible applicator treatment electrodes for electric field capacitive coupled energy transfer, the device being useful for increasing the delivery of a systemically delivered drug at a localised target site. The portable RF device is suitable for use by a patient in their own home and the flexible applicator is a flexible, porous, light and easy to manipulate treatment electrode. The inventive device requires no specialist operator to ensure correct usage.
Patent EP-2113546-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SIMON JAMES
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: Compositions suitable for borehole uses comprise an inorganic part, which is swellable in water, which is dispersed within a polymer that may or may not be swellable in water and/or non-aqueous fluids. The compositions can be capable of swelling at temperatures over 300°C, and provide significant advantages over salts and swelling clays. Also disclosed are the methods used to make these compositions, as well as the applications of these compositions.
Patent EP-2009721-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KWAK CHAN
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: The cathode catalyst for a mixed reactant fuel cell includes a mixed catalyst that includes a first catalyst including a Ru-Ch1 compound where Ch1 is a chalcogenide selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and combinations thereof, and a second catalyst including a Pt-Ch2 compound where Ch2 is a chalcogenide selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and combinations thereof. The cathode catalyst can improve power characteristics of a fuel cell due to excellent catalyst activity and selectivity.
Patent EP-2037205-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JONES RALPH R
IPC: F41G3/32
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: A boresight alignment system is disclosed. The system comprises a frame movement sensor operable to determine a reference position on an object, a frame alignment sensor operable to determine a first boresight position on the object, a data acquisition processing unit in communication with the frame movement and frame alignment sensors and a display processing unit in communication with the data acquisition processing unit. The display processing unit is operable to display near real time attitude data measured by the frame movement and frame alignment sensors. The 
data acquisition processing unit comprises program instructions to correct for angular differences with respect to a reference position.
Patent EP-2009109-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JOSE PEDRO
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: The present invention provides diagnostic tests in which to identify individuals predisposed to essential hypertension, and the genetic, cellular and biochemical tools in which to carry out these tests. The present invention also provides methods of screening substances for antihypertensive properties in which to facilitate drug discovery for antihypertensive agents. A wide variety of tools are provided for these purposes as well. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for normalizing sodium transport in kidney cells of individuals having essential hypertension.
Patent EP-2030918-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SYNDIKUS ANDREAS
IPC: B65G17/34
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: The conveyor has a carriage (1) coupled to a carriage chain and running in a transport direction, and a transverse belt (8) circulating around a deflection roller (9), where the belt is driven transverse to the direction. Bulk goods are transported on the belt, and are loaded and/or unloaded at a fixed loading and/or unloading point. The roller is connected with a drive shaft (7), and an adjustable planetary gear (10) designed as multi-disk clutch is provided between the shaft of the belt and roller, where the gear connects the roller with the shaft in a connectable and disconnectable manner. An independent claim is also included for a method for driving a cross-over conveyor for transporting and sorting bulk goods.
Patent EP-2159524-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AOKI HIROSHI
IPC: F25D27/00
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: An object of this invention is to optimize effects of lighting units illuminating inside of a refrigerator (100). In order to achieve the object, the refrigerator (100) includes: a heat-insulating main body (150) having openings in a front side; a divider (153) creating a first storage compartment (151) and a second storage compartment (152), by dividing inside of said heat-insulating main body (150) into said first storage compartment (151) and said second storage compartment (152) arranged side by side; and lighting units (200), located close to said openings of said first and second storage compartments, respectively, each of which has a light-emitting diode as a light source.
Patent EP-2040467-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE JI-YOUNG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A method and a system for providing program guide service are disclosed. The method of providing program guide service in a broadcasting system coupled to at least one broadcasting terminal through a network includes generating a video source for program guide by processing a video signal for plural broadcasting programs, encoding the video source using predetermined algorithm, and transmitting the encoded video source to the broadcasting terminal. Here, the broadcasting terminal outputs the program guide having some of a plurality of sub-videos included the video source on the basis of audience rating.
Patent EP-2052941-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COSTES CYRIL FLORENT
IPC: B61F15/28
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: The device has an electric current supply source i.e. railway vehicle's power supply equipment, supplying electric current to a single friction assembly, where the assembly has a friction disk (30) that strikes against contact slippers (26). The assembly is electrically connected to a wiring (32) that electrically connects tires (10) of wheels (2, 4). The wiring has a wire portion (42) that passes inside a drive shaft (6) of a fitted axle (1) between the wheels. Insulating materials (48, 50) are arranged inside the shaft and in a hub (14) of the wheel (4), respectively.
Patent EP-2181880-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVIDSSON STAFFAN
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic arrangement for a vehicle for controlling signals in an electronic display arrangement. The electronic arrangement is arranged to selectively switch between a plurality of different operational settings (11, 12, 13, 14, 15). A display unit (10) is arranged to display each of the operational settings (11, 12, 13, 14, 15). A signal gateway (20) denies or permits access to at least on signal from at least one instrument (30), to the display unit (10), depending on the selected operational setting (11, 12, 13, 14, 15). Each operational setting (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is associated with an identification signal (50) representative of a unique displayed size of the vehicle on the display unit (10). The arrangement is further arranged to receive the at least one input signal from the at least one instrument (30), the at least one instrument (30) being at least one information receiving instrument and/or at least one vehicle information collecting instrument and; 
substantially simultaneously providing access for the identification signal (50) and the at least one input signal through the signal gateway (20) to the display unit (10).
Patent EP-2062819-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BAILLARD ANDRE BRUNO DENIS
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: The engine (1) has an intermediate housing (3) located downstream of a front fan, and provided with an external shell (32) and a hub (31) connected together by radial arms (34). An exhaust housing (8) is provided with an external shell, where the housings are aligned on a same axis. A pylon has an elongated shaped structural box (9) that is rigidly fixed in upstream to the shell (32) by a front attachment (10) and in downstream to the housing (8) by a rear attachment (11). The front attachment has a transmission unit i.e. shear slug, for transmitting axial and lateral efforts to the pylon.
Patent EP-2073397-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHEN JOHN ZIJUN
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: A method includes receiving data in a first data processing module, and enabling a second data processing module when at least one signal time slot of the received data comprises data that complies with a first data transmission standard. The method also includes exchanging signals between the first data processing module and software executing in a processor, and determining that a software configuration of the second data processing module has been completed. The method also includes processing the data in the second data processing module for the at least one signal time slot, and enabling a third data processing module upon a completion of processing at least one data block in the second data processing module, and determining that a software configuration of the third data processing module has been completed, the at least one data block comprising multiple signal time slots.
Patent EP-2178079-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DOZOV IVAN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: The method involves applying a bipolar perturbation signal to pixels of zone and during an interval (t1), where the signal is greater than a threshold signal so that each pixel exits in an initial state and the signal is less than a switching signal so that each pixel of the zone having one of stable states as initial state does not flip into other stable state. Application of signal is prohibited to each pixel for an interval (t2) so as to allow each pixel to return to its initial stable state. The application of the signal and the prohibition of application of signal are reiterated.
Patent EP-2009627-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KNAPPMANN STEPHAN
IPC: G11B7/24079
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a pickup with a laser, a detector unit and an objective lens for reading data from or writing data to a Super-RENS optical storage medium having a track pitch (TP) below the optical resolution limit, the pickup generating a main beam (M) for reading and/or writing of data and generating two satellite beams (S1, S2) for providing a tracking error signal, the three beams being focused by the objective lens onto the optical storage medium, and the reflected light from the optical storage medium being guided onto the detector unit. The main beam and the two satellite beams have a light intensity on the optical storage medium being sufficient for providing a super-resolution effect for the main beam as well as for each satellite beam. The light intensity of the two satellite beams is for example each in the order of 70 to 100% of the intensity of the main beam, if the apparatus is used for reading of data. The detector unit comprises in particular a main detector for detecting reflected light from the main beam, and two satellite detectors for detecting reflected light from the satellite beams reflected from the optical storage medium, and wherein the detector unit provides 3-beam tracking error signal for a tracking regulation.
Patent EP-2196968-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DAURENSAN VERONIQUE
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: The invention is related to a computer program product for detecting the presence of satellite objects in the vicinity of a mobile terminal in a wireless telecommunication network, said program product being adapted to carry out all the following steps: 
- a step for registering at least a satellite object through a respective name and a tag identifier with which the object is equipped, said tag having RF near field communication capabilities for communicating with the terminal, 
- a step for triggering the detection search of the registered satellite objects as a function of an event, the event being predetermined by the user or manually triggered by the user, 
- a step for alerting the user if at least a satellite object is not detected within the vicinity of the terminal.
Patent EP-2025623-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAO I-FENG
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A waste container includes a metal body (11) having a peripheral wall (111) defining a compartment (112) for receiving a garbage bag (15). Mounted above the body (11) is a cover (13) having a lid (133) movable between an open position and a closed position. An electrostatic device (2) is mounted to the cover (13) and operably connected to the lid (133). The lid (133) is moved from the open position to the closed position when the human body is within a detection range of a sensor (21) of the electrostatic device (2). A hollow frame (12) is mounted between the body (11) and the cover (13) and includes a perimeter wall (121) made of non-electrically conductive material. The body (11) is spaced from the cover (13) by the perimeter wall (121) and located outside the detection range of the sensor (21), preventing electrostatic interaction between the body (11) and the sensor (21).
Patent EP-2119580-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PANCALDI PAOLO
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A shock absorber (1) for vehicles, particularly for motorcycle-like vehicles and the like, comprising an axially acting elastic element (4) which is arranged on a cylinder (5) with a hydraulic piston (6) with a first end (7) which is coupled to the fixed casing (8) of the cylinder (5) and a second end (9) which is coupled to a portion (10) of the hydraulic piston (6). Means for adjusting the fixing position of the first end (7) are interposed between the first end (7) and the casing (8). The adjustment means comprise a bush (12), which is constituted by an annular disk (13) provided with an internal channel (14) which leads to its upper face with at least one respective opening (15), the internal channel (14) being coupled to a piston (16) for introducing fluid in the channel (14), and by an annular upper plate (17), on the outer front of which the first end (7) of the spring (4) rests, the plate (17) being arranged hermetically on the upper face. The plate (17) is provided with at least one respective stem (18), which can slide axially and hermetically along a corresponding opening (15) by way of the action of the internal pressure, determining a plurality of configurations of different mutual distance between the disk (13) and the plate (17).
Patent EP-2154103-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LONGO DENY
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: A modular beverage dispensing assembly (1) having a number of beverage storage units (2), each for supplying a pressurized beverage and in turn having an airtight pressure container (3) housing a collapsible removable cartridge (4) containing the beverage; and an electric compressor (5) for feeding pressurized gas into the pressure container (3) of each beverage storage unit (2), to crush the removable cartridge (4) inside the pressure container; each beverage storage unit (2) also having a valve assembly (12) for regulating pressurized-gas flow from the pressurized-gas source (5) into the airtight pressure container (3), and which has a non-return valve (25) and a three-way valve (26) arranged in cascade formation one after the other; the non-return valve (25) being interposed between the inside of the pressure container (3) and the three-way valve (26), and being so oriented as to allow pressurized-gas flow from the pressure container (3) to the three-way valve (26), and to normally prevent pressurized-gas flow into the pressure container (3); the three-way valve (26), on the other hand, being designed to connect the non-return valve (25) directly to the pressurized-gas source (5) when the pressure container (3) is in a predetermined work position, and to connect the non-return valve (25) directly to the outside when the pressure container (3) is not in the work position; the valve assembly (12) also having valve-locking means (28) for keeping the non-return valve (25) open when the collapsible removable cartridge (4) is inserted properly inside the pressure container (3).
Patent EP-2119428-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGASE SHINOBU
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: Provided is a hair frizziness reducing agent containing a lower alcohol and water, having a viscosity of from 1 to 90,000 mPa·s and used by leaving, after application to the scalp, the agent as is without washing it away.