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Patent EP-1294800-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MEI HENRY L
IPC: C08G77/04
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to the silanization or surface treatment of minerals with alkylsilanes and alkylsilane copolymers. More specifically, the present invention relates to alkylsilane copolymers useful for surface treating pigments or fillers. The alkylsilane copolymers comprise at least two different monomers. The copolymers find particular utility for the surface treatment of white pigments, such as titanium dioxide, for improving the dispersibility and processibility of the pigments when compounded with a polymeric material, in particular, when compounded with polyolefins.
Patent EP-1292568-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RYONO DENIS E
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formulain which:X is -O-, -S-, -CH2-, -CO-, or -NH-;R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons;R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen;R4 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or trifluoromethyl;R5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R6 is carboxylic acid, or esters or prodrugs;R7 is hydrogen or an alkanoyl or an aroyl.In addition, a method is provided for preventing, inhibiting or treating a disease associated with metabolism dysfunction or which is dependent upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene, wherein a compound as described above is administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Examples of such diseases associated with metabolism dysfunction or are dependent upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene include obesity, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmias, depression, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, goiter, thyroid cancer as well as glaucoma, congestive heart failure and skin disorders.
Patent EP-1371265-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KATAYAMA TAKASHI
IPC: H04S3/02
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: A signal processing apparatus includes a decoder for decoding a stream signal so as to generate a digital audio signal of a low frequency effect channel and digital audio signals of first through n'th (n32) channels; an adder section for adding the digital audio signal of the low frequency effect channel and the digital audio signal of a specified channel among the first through n'th channels, so as to generate an addition signal; an n number of D/A conversion sections for converting the digital audio signals of the first through n'th channels, excluding the digital audio signal of the specified channel, and the addition signal into n types of analog audio signals; a first signal processing section for generating a digital audio signal of the low frequency effect channel; and a second signal processing section for generating an analog audio signal of the specified channel.
Patent EP-1305870-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SEYED-YAGOOBI JAMAL
IPC: F04B19/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: L'invention une pompe à conduction électrohydrodynamique destinée au pompage de liquides diélectriques, ainsi qu'une adaptation particulière destinée au transport de masse de liquides monophasés isothermes et non isothermes. Ladite pompe à conduction électrohydrodynamique ne requiert aucune injection directe de charges électriques dans le fluide. La pompe à conduction électrohydrodynamique comprend une section de pompage électrohydrodynamique et des tubes de connexion associés, les électrodes étant montées en séries dans la section de pompage. Ces électrodes sont couplées à une source d'alimentation en courant continu haute tension faible intensité. Une tension continue de polarité positive est appliquée auxdites électrodes. Diverses configurations d'électrodes peuvent être utilisées, notamment des configuration du type trois aiguilles, tube creux ou broche-aiguille.
Patent EP-1368460-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HARDIN SUSAN H
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
Patent EP-1315495-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WIIG KJESTEN A
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of threo-methylphenidate compounds for facilitating memory, e.g. to increase memory function such as long-term memory and recall ability.
Patent EP-1313766-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DECHERING KOEN JACOB
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: The invention provides a protein having an amino acid sequence as in SEQ ID 7, 8, 11 or 12, similar proteins, naturally occurring variants and homologous functional equivalents thereof, as well as the use of a polynucleotide encoding such protein, for use in an assay and for use in a method of modulation of transcriptional activity promoted by a responsive nuclear receptor and a coactivator, which coactivator is the mentioned protein and is named COASTER, and which nuclear receptor is preferrably a steroid receptor.
Patent EP-1265213-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HIGUCHI YASUNORI
IPC: G09G3/10
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A display apparatus, in which an image shown by an input
image signal is divided into a plurality of blocks, an
average luminance level of the image signal in each block is
detected, adjacent blocks having a relation such that a
difference of the average luminance levels is equal to or
larger than a predetermined level are detected from the
plurality of blocks on the basis of the average luminance
level of each of the plurality of blocks, a luminance
restriction command signal is generated when it is detected
that the adjacent blocks have continued the state where the
difference of the average luminance levels is equal to or
larger than the predetermined level for a predetermined time,
and the image corresponding to the image signal is displayed
while restricting the luminance level of the image signal in
response to the luminance restriction command signal.
Patent EP-1264794-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RILITZ NORBERT
IPC: B65H29/70
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: The sheet collecting device collects sheets (44) to form a stack (58) on a stack resting plate (48). It has input guides (42, 46) to guide the sheet onto the stack and lay it on the stacking plate. The guides are spaced out from the top sheet of the assembled stack on the stacking plate. Setting devices (10, 12, 64a, 64b, 70) are provided to maintain the spacing, at least while the sheet is being laid.
Patent EP-1271005-A2 (EP)
Title: Procédé et dispositif de reconnaissance de rapport de boite de vitesses
Inventor: ATANASYAN ALAIN
IPC: F16H59/18
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: Procédé de reconnaissance du rapport engagé d'une boîte de vitesses d'un véhicule automobile, procédé mettant en oeuvre un signal correspondant à la vitesse de rotation d'entrée de la boîte et un signal correspondant à la vitesse de rotation de sortie de la boîte, comportant une opération de détermination d'engagement de rapport (404, 410) au cours de laquelle on détermine quel rapport de boîte est engagé, en fonction de la position relative du ratio desdits signaux et de valeurs limites d'au moins un jeu de valeurs limites, chaque jeu de valeurs limites correspondant à un rapport de boîte ; 
€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une opération de sélection (402, 408, 414, 420, 422, 424, 426) au cours de laquelle, pour au moins un rapport de boîte, on sélectionne le jeu de valeurs limites entre au moins deux jeux de valeurs limites potentiels.
Patent EP-1297934-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MANTEGANI ENZO
IPC: B28B3/00
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A device for compacting flowable material, particularly for
forming ceramic objects (50), comprises a first half mould (52)
interacting with a second half mould (51) to define pressing
cavity means (36'), suction means (36) associated with said
first half mould (52) and suitable for assisting the entry of
said flowable material into said cavity means (36'), said
suction means (36) being so configured as to be operationally
movable in relation to said first half mould (52). 
     Hopper means (41) is further provided that is suitable for
delivering said flowable material to said cavity means (36'),
and distribution means (26, 27, 28, 29; 46, 47, 48) arranged
for enabling uniform distribution of said flowable material in
said hopper means (41). 
     The device comprises cleaning means (24, 25) configured so as
to interact cyclically with said second half mould (51), which
is suitable for shaping a surface of said objects (50) intended
to remain visible during use. 
     A device for compacting flowable material so as to form
tableware (50) comprises a first half mould (52) interacting
with a second half mould (51) to define cavity means (36')
wherein said tableware (50) is formed, said second half mould
(51) being arranged for forming a surface of said tableware
(50) intended to remain visible, suction means (36) suitable
for assisting the entry of said flowable material into said
cavity means (36'), said suction means (36) being operationally
associated with said first half mould (52).
Patent EP-1304579-A2 (EP)
Title: Apparatus for testing electrical conductors
Inventor: FRIES PETER
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Electrical cable tester for testing cables joined together using a plug and socket connection. The tester has input and output plug connections (5, 6) that are complementary to each other and have the same number of contacts. The tester has the same number of measurement contacts (4). Between input and output connections and the measurement contact there is a single electrical connection.
Patent EP-1285742-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAWADA TAKAHIKO
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: An optical film made via melt extrusion of a
noncrystalline thermoplastic resin and having a thickness of
below 100 µm, a residual phase difference of up to 10 nm and
an optical axis deviation within ± 10°, and a method for
manufacture of an optical film wherein, when a nocrystalline
thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature Tg
is extruded from an extrusion die into a film and bringing
the film into close contact with a chill roll, a temperature
of the film before the film from the die exit is brought
into close contact with the chill roll is maintained not to
fall below Tg + 50 °C.
Patent EP-1283595-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUSUMOTO KATSUHIKO
IPC: B60L50/13
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A control apparatus and a control method of an on-vehicle
dynamo-electric machine 1 are provided for efficiently
controlling functions as a starter-motor and as a charging
generator. In case that the dynamo-electric machine 1 acts as
a charging generator, when a rotation speed of the
dynamo-electric machine 1 is not higher than a predetermined
value, a power is generated by applying a compensation current
from and inverter to an armature coil 3 for phase control. On
the other hand, when a rotation speed of the dynamo-electric
machine 1 is not lower than a predetermined value, operation
of the inverter is stopped. Thus, controlling a current applied
to a field coil 4 by a field coil current control means 5 generates
a predetermined target voltage.
Patent EP-1288570-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOOS WERNER
IPC: F23C6/04
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An ember region (10) providing a second combustion step is located beneath the burner (5) and fuel (2) is supplied from the burner region to the ember region . The boiler (1) burns solid fuel and includes a burner for providing a first combustion step, provided with a primary air supply device (12), an ignition device (9) and a fuel supply device (6). An Independent claim is also included for a method for generating heat by burning a solid fuel (preferably a biofuel) and then transferring the burnt fuel, which still contains some carbon, to an ember region where it is allowed to burn out or finishing glowing.
Patent EP-1300881-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KISHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: H01L21/52
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing semiconductor packaging according
to the present invention includes a first step of mounting
a component on a heat spreader with high melting point solder,
and a second step of adhering a frame, which is formed separate
from the heat spreader, upon the heat spreader so as to surround
the component following completion of the first step.
Patent EP-1311038-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EVANS ROBERT F
IPC: H01R13/648
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A high speed electrical connector is provided that comprises a substantially
planar dielectric (40), a substantially planar ground plane (30), and a signal conductor
(50). The ground plane (30) is disposed on one planar surface of the planar dielectric (40)
and the signal conductor (50) is disposed on the opposing planar surface of the planar dielectric
(40).
Patent EP-1321555-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOELTGE THOMAS
IPC: D05B3/08
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: The traversing table (7) has split support plates (15a, 15b) and the fabric is held on both sides of the buttonhole between plates (19a, 19b) and hinged clamps (17a, 17b). One of the clamps (17b) can be moved by a small amount to spread the buttonhole. The drive is through a stepping motor and eccentric under the control of the central programming unit. <??>The clamp (17b) is displaced at right angles to the buttonhole by only half the required spreading distance while the other clamp (17a) is moved a similar amount in the opposite direction by movement of the traversing table (7). Alternatively both clamps can have a displacement drive. The clamping mechanisms are driven by pneumatic cylinders attached to the support plates (15a, 15b).
Patent EP-1324416-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUGITA NARUTOSHI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A fuel cell is provided that is reduced in both size and weight while securing a sealed
state of respective flow passages by respective sealing members between separators and an
electrode assembly. In this fuel cell, there are provided in each of the separators (4A, 5A, 4B,
5B) communication ports (17, 18, 20, 21, 19, 22) for reaction gases and cooling medium that
are provided outward from gas sealing members (6Aa, 7Aa, 6Ba, 7Ba), and communication
paths (23A, 23B, 25A, 25B) that detour around the gas sealing members (6Aa, 7Aa, 6Ba,
7Ba) in the thickness direction of the separators (4A, 5A, 4B, 5B) and connect the reaction gas
communication ports (17, 18, 20, 21) with gas flow passages (8, 9). A cooling surface
sealing member (27) that seals off the cooling medium flow passage from the reaction gas
communication ports (17, 18, 20, 21) is placed at a position shifted from the communication
paths (23A, 23B, 25A, 25B) towards the communication holes (17, 18, 20, 21). In addition,
convex portions (30A, 30B) are provided between the reaction gas flow passages (8, 9) and
the communications ports (17, 18, 20, 21) of one separator (4, 5), while concave portions
(32B, 30A) that receive the convex portion (30A, 30B) are provided in the other separator (5,
4), and convex portions (34B, 34A) are formed behind the concave portions (32B, 30A).
Patent EP-1325819-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AJBANI MANOJ
IPC: B60C17/06
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a tread supporting ring (3) for use with a rim for a tire
having two beads comprising a sulfur cured rubber composition composed of:
   (A) 65 to 95 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubber (phr) of
a first rubber containing olefinic unsaturation; and   (B) 5 to 35 phr of a rubber having nylon side chains grafted thereto,
and   (C) 1 to 40 phr of at least one nylon.
Patent EP-1269910-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KEIRSBILCK RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: A61B5/026
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching a sensor of a physiological
parameter to an extremity of a person comprising: a fabric structure configured to
be positioned on an extremity of a person, said fabric structure advantageously
formed of loops of yarn-like material which exhibit porosity and controlled
elasticity; and sensor(s) of physiological parameters mounted on said fabric
structure such that when said structure is positioned on the extremity of a person,
said sensors sense physiological parameters of said person.
Patent EP-1293361-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOOIJEN PAUL JOHAN WILLEM MARI
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable counterweight for a
non-rotating hubcap, with the characteristics, that the
adjustable counterweight can be moved in relation to the
display disk. A second object is to enable correcting the
hubcap for the friction of the bearing or an unbalance created
by an asymmetrical signage. In order to be able to realize
these two objects in an easy manner, it is important to take
two basic positions that can be set easily. When the display
disk is mounted on the left side of the vehicle, the
adjustable counterweight takes basic position 1 and when the
display disk is mounted on the right side, the adjustable
counterweight is moved according (5) to basic position 2.
Patent EP-1243954-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LECOMTE FABRICE
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The optical connector (1) has a cover (3) and a channel (4), receiving a fibre optic unit (2) with an optical contact (41). The optical contact connects to a recess (16) and has a bayonet part (14) pushed by a spring (32) towards the rear face (6) of the connector holding the connector in place in the recess.
Patent EP-1306032-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CASADESUS MIRANGELS DAVID
IPC: A47C7/38
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: The sofa frame, comprising a supporting structure for cushions (11) and covers, is made up of two L-shaped modules (13'). Each module has two L-shaped elements (2', 3') with cross bars, connected at their forward ends by pivots (15), and at the top by levers (4) with two arms (5, 6). The upper module is sprung relative to the lower one by compression springs (10) so that the levers rock when a weight is applied to the sofa by a person sitting on it, at the same time tilting a rear headrest (12) into a near vertical position.
Patent EP-1382074-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RATTIER MAXIME
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: The invention concerns an electroluminescent device (1) comprising first (14) and second (5) substantially parallel mirrors (7) for converting electron-hole pairs into photons, and means for generating electrons and holes (6, 8). The converting means (7) and the first (14) and second mirrors (5) are designed to ensure the confinement between the first and second mirrors of photons having at least a selected wavelength, associated with a guided propagation mode. Additionally, the device comprises light extracting means (13) which communicate with part at least of the converting means and the generating means, comprised between the first and second mirrors, and are designed to extract therefrom part at least of the photons in guided mode, so that they reach outside.
Patent EP-1389941-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YIN JERRY CHI-PING
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: Methods have been developed for alleviating memory problems or psychiatric dysfunctions that have a memory formation component. These methods are based on the finding that a truncated form of an a PKC¶zeta protein is intimately involved in memory formation in animals. This finding is also conetral to methods for determining drugs that will have an effect on memory formation or the memory formation component of psychiatric dysfunctions.
Patent EP-1410447-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MARKS PHILIP E
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une protection RFI/EMI formée d'éléments de filaments non conducteurs et conducteurs entrelacés. La protection prend la forme d'un manchon doté d'une fermeture longitudinale, ce manchon étant sollicité de façon que des bordures libres définissant la fermeture soient positionnées dans une relation de recouvrement. Les éléments d'une paire de filaments drains sont disposés adjacents l'un à l'autre et recouverts par l'une des bordures libre. Un des éléments drains est entrelacé de façon continue avec les éléments de filaments formant le manchon, l'autre élément, état entrelacé en plusieurs endroits de fixation espacés le long du manchon. Entre les endroits de fixation, l'élément drain flotte sur la surface du manchon et peut être étendu à distance du manchon aux fins de fixation à une terre électrique.
Patent EP-1529059-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SPURLOCK MICHAEL
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A porcine adipocyte polypeptide, DNA and RNA molecules coding therefor, methods for its preparation, and antibodies specific for the polypeptide are disclosed. Methods of limiting fat deposition include due administering porcine leptin or porcine leptin DNA, and methods of regulating intake include administering porcine leptin, porcine leptin DNA, or an antibody directed against porcine leptin.
Patent EP-1402087-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PERICHON JACQUES
IPC: C25B3/29
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the electrochemical production of vinyl aryl derivatives. Said method is defined by the fact that it consists in subjecting a composition comprising cobalt salt, aromatic halide and vinyl ester to electrolysis on an inert cathode. The invention can be used for organic synthesis.
Patent EP-1434878-A2 (EP)
Inventor: REICH ZIV
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une construction d'acide nucléique comprenant : (a)un premier segment polynucléotidique comprenant au moins un élément d'une séquence d'acide nucléique; et (b) un second segment polynucléotidique codant un polypeptide comportant : (i) un domaine de fixation d'acides nucléiques pouvant fixer spécifiquement le ou les éléments de séquence d'acide nucléique ; et (ii) un signal de localisation permettant de diriger le transport du polypeptide dans une organelle contenant de l'ADN, de sorte que, lorsque la construction d'acide nucléique est introduite dans une cellule, l'expression du polypeptide du second segment polynucléotidique dirige le transport de la construction d'acide nucléique dans l'organelle contenant de l'ADN.
Patent EP-1450727-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEN MUVHAR SHMUEL
IPC: A61B/
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A flow reducing implant for reducing blood flow in a blood vessel having a cross sectional dimension, the flow reducing implant comprising a hollow element adapted for placement in the blood vessel defining a flow passage therethrough, said flow passage comprising at least two sections, one with a larger diameter and one with a smaller diameter, wherein said smaller diameter is smaller than a cross section of the blood vessel. A plurality of tabs anchor, generally parallel to the blood vessel wall, are provided in some embodiments of the invention.
Patent EP-1438523-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WLLIAMS RANDOLPH C
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A full-time transfer case (20) is equipped with an integrated planetary gearset assembly (42) and a synchronized range shift mechanism (102) to provide high-range (H) and low-range (L) drive connections. The integrated planetary gearset assembly (42) includes a first gearset (48), which acts as a two-speed reduction unit and a second gearset (50), which acts as an interaxle differential. The synchronized range shift mechanism (102) is arranged to concurrently move two components of the first gearset (48) and is synchronized to permit on-the-move range shifts.