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Patent EP-0878165-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALTA JOHANNES A
IPC: A61B1/12
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2004-01-02
Abstract: For the purpose of cleaning and/or disinfecting endoscopes having a plurality of channels (8, 9, 11, 12), each channel is connected to a feedline, which is provided with a shut-off valve, for a cleaning and/or disinfecting agent, and each channel is flushed with a cleaning and/or disinfecting agent. If necessary, before flushing the channels, separating means (26) are arranged in the endoscope in order to separate channels from one another, in such a manner that during flushing only single channels (8, 9, 11, 12) are present in the endoscope. Each single channel is connected to a feedline for a cleaning and/or disinfecting agent and is flushed separately. The single channels which merge in the endoscope into a common channel part (6, 7) are flushed one after the other. Advantageously, if single channels of mutually different passage width are flushed simultaneously, an additional flow restriction is arranged in at least the feedline connected to the channel with the greater passage width. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0956499-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOUVYN PATRICK
IPC: G01N21/89
Filed: 1998-01-28
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a detector (1) of foreign fibres and to a corresponding detection method, which can be used for detecting foreign fibres and foreign materials in a measurement object (5) in the textile industry, for example in yarns, slithers and unformed fiber bands on, for example, weaving machines, spinning machines, bobbin winding machines, doubling machines, cards, drawing benches and bobbin frames . . . . The principle of the detection is based on the fact that a measurement object (5) and foreign fibres or materials which are situated in the measurement object (5) absorb the light emitted into the measurement volume (4) by a light source (2) to different extents. All the light in the measurement volume (4), or a representative sample thereof, is measured by photodetectors (3) and converted into a photoelectric signal. Comparison of this signal with a signal measured when the measurement volume (4) was empty provides the absorption of the measurement object (5), from which the level of contamination of the measurement object (5) can be derived by interpretation.
Patent EP-1007065-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUNASEKARAN SUBRAMANIAN
IPC: C07K14/78
Filed: 1998-01-12
Granted: 2004-04-21
Abstract: Purified collagen is produced by a method containing steps of contacting a collagen sample with a first proteolytic enzyme followed by contacting with a reducing agent and a second proteolytic enzyme. Preferably, the first and second proteolytic enzymes are papain and the reducing agent is sodium sulfide, dithiothreitol, glutathionine or sodium borohydride. A biocompatible collagen is prepared by contacting the purified collagen with a delipidation agent such as chloroform or methanol to produce delipidated collagen, and then contacting the delipidated collagen with a phosphorylation agent such as sodium trimetaphosphate. Prior to phosphorylation, the delipidated collagen may be treated by compressing, dehydrating, dispersing and drying to form collagen fibers. Also, prior to phosphorylation, the delipidated collagen may be treated by filter-sterilizing. De-epithelializing of the collagen may carried out prior to treating with the first proteolytic enzyme. The purified and biocompatible collagen may be used in transplantation or hemostasis, and may be provided with compounds such as antimicrobials, antivirals, growth factors and other compounds suitable for biomedical use.
Patent EP-0997152-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOISHIHARA YASUO
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1998-02-12
Granted: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A therapeutic agent for lymphatic tumors (excluding myeloma) comprising as an active ingredient an antibody that specifically binds to a protein having the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 and that has a cytotoxic activity.
Patent EP-1015190-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ACKERET PETER
IPC: B25C11/00
Filed: 1998-01-28
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: The preferred embodiments described herein relate to a multi-purpose hand-held device. Some of the preferred embodiments describe a multipurpose hand-held implement comprising first and second members connected together to move between a first position, in which they form together an elongated body, and a second position. In one preferred embodiment, a multi-purpose hand-held device is described comprising a stapler and/or punch and other fold-out utensils, wherein a module containing the utensils is preferably incorporated into the stapler-punch component assembly. Other preferred embodiments are described herein.
Patent EP-0991704-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDRIANOV ALEXANDER K
IPC: C08G79/02
Filed: 1998-05-28
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A method for producing a polyorganophosphazene, such as, for example, poly[di(carboxylatophenoxy)phosphazenel], from polydichlorophosphazene. The polydichlorophosphazene is reacted with at least one nucleophilic reagent at a defined molar ratio of the at least one nucleophilic reagent to the polydichlorophosphazene. Such process results in the production of a polyorganophosphazene having a molecular weight within a desired range.
Patent EP-0981660-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUESGEN ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R21/18
Filed: 1998-05-11
Granted: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A weaving method and apparatus for producing a length of fabric which has a variable width, wherein the sheet of warp threads is guided in the area of the shed with a space between the warp ends which is enlarged or reduced according to the desired width of the fabric. The fabric is guided by a spreader device (19) at least on both of its longitudinal edges and preferably directly after the stroke of the weft yarn. The effect of the spreader devices on the width of the fabric is controlled synchronously with and substantially proportional to the enlargement (spread) and reduction (contraction) of the space between the warp ends. Seamless and seamed tubes with variable diameters can be produced using the inventive method.
Patent EP-0994655-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERSLOEF BENGT
IPC: A23L29/10
Filed: 1998-07-06
Granted: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A food composition giving a prolonged feeling of satiety, comprising a mixture of or an oil-in-water emulsion of triglyceride oils having a solid fat content at ambient or body temperature with a food emulsifier. The invention also refers to the use of said mixture or oil-in-water emulsion for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the control of calorie or fat intake.
Patent EP-0940303-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUNABASHIRI YUKISADA
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 1998-09-18
Granted: 2008-01-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de protection d'un membre d'équipage d'une automobile en cas de choc sur une partie latérale de l'automobile, l'appareil comprenant un airbag (8), dont une surface inférieure (13) est en contact avec la surface supérieure (5) d'un accoudoir (6) lorsque l'airbag (8) est en expansion vers l'avant, une force de réaction vers le haut (F) pouvant être exercée par la surface supérieure (5) de l'accoudoir (6) sur l'airbag (8) pressé vers le bas lorsqu'il est en expansion, ce qui permet d'augmenter la vitesse d'expansion de l'airbag (8).
Patent EP-1017428-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUH JANETTE
IPC: A61L2/16
Filed: 1998-09-22
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: Les allergènes d'acariens détriticoles Der-f et/ou Der-p sont neutralisés par une quantité d'un ou de plusieurs des agents neutralisants suivants: i) essence de bois de cèdre; ii) chlorure d'hexadecyltriméthylammonium; iii) chlorohydrate d'aluminium; iv) 1-propoxy-propanol-2; v) polyquaternium-10; vi) silicagel; vii) alginate de propylène-glycol; viii) sulphate d'ammonium; ix) hinokitiol; x) acide ascorbique; xi) acide tannique immobilisé; xii) chlorohexidine; xiii) anhydride malique; xiv) essence de cyprès japonais (hinoki); xv) un composé dAgC1 et de TiO2; xvi) imidazolidinylurée; xvii) 6-isopropyl-m-cresol; xviii) un composé de la formule (I); xix) un composé de la formule (II); xx) un dialdéhyde polymérique contenant deux ou plusieurs éléments d'une unité périodique de la formule (III) dans laquelle n est compris entre 2 et 200; xxi) urée; xxii) cyclodextrine; xxiii) un extrait de houblon hydrogéné; xxiv) polyvinylpyrrolidone; xxv) N-méthylpyrrolidone; xxvi) le sel de sodium de l'anthraquinone; xxvii) thioglycolate de potassium; et xxviii) glutaraldéhyde. Les agents neutralisants i) à xx) sont efficaces contre les allergènes issus des deux espèces. Les agents neutralisants xxi) à xxvi) sont uniquement efficaces contre les allergènes de l'espèce Der-f. Les agents neutralisants xxvii) à xxviii) sont uniquement efficaces contre les allergènes de l'espèce Der-p. On décrit des compositions d'aérosols contenant lesdits agents neutralisants, un propulseur et des solvants éventuels.
Patent EP-1056999-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CECCARANI MASSIMO
IPC: F02P17/12
Filed: 1998-08-17
Granted: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A process for detecting a misfire in one or more cylinders of an internal combustion engine, including sampling the exhaust gas pressure values during at least one engine cycle at a sampling frequency proportional to the crankshaft rotational speed, analyzing the sampled signal in the frequency domain, calculating a misfire index from the analysis, comparing the index with one or more threshold values, and identifying a misfire based on the comparison of the index with the threshold values.
Patent EP-1042051-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NGUYEN PASCALINE H
IPC: B01J23/63
Filed: 1998-11-20
Granted: 2008-01-09
Abstract: Methods and chemical compositions for treating a gas stream comprising non-halogenated and halogenated organic compounds while suppressing halogenation of the non-halogenated organic compounds with the oxidation products of the halogenated organic compounds in the gas stream are disclosed. The gas stream in the presence of oxygen is contacted with the catalyst compositions of the invention to oxidize the non-halogenated and the halogenated compounds to form water, carbon dioxide, and halogen molecules (Cl2, Br2, etc.) and/or halogen acids such as HCl, HBr, etc. An advantage of the present compositions and methods is that halogenation or of the treated emissions is suppressed over a process operating temperature range 400 to 550  DEG C.
Patent EP-1171204-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VISOCEKAS ARIEL R
IPC: A62B33/00
Filed: 1998-12-02
Granted: 2011-03-23
Abstract: An avalanche life jacket having an airbag inflatable by a gas release system upon actuation is disclosed. The life jacket provides a torso strap and buckles for attaching the life jacket to the user. Prior to inflation, the airbag is folded and enclosed within the harness. The harness encloses the airbag via an enclosure mechanism which opens during inflation of the airbag to allow the airbag to fully expand. The life jacket further comprises a gas release system which may be automatically actuated by an accelerometer and/or manually actuated by the user's pulling of a release handle. Upon actuation, the gas release system releases gas into and inflates the airbag. The airbag inflates to surround at least the back and sides of the user's head to thereby provide physical protection and a thermal buffer between a portion of the user and the external environment, for example, during and after an avalanche and to facilitate search and rescue of the user after the avanlache. The inflated airbag also provides a buoyant force against the downward force exerted by the current of the avalanche as well as a supply of breathable gas. A hood or mesh is also included to shield the user from the external elements such as snow and thereby facilitate in preventing injury and/or suffocation during a fall or an avalanche.
Patent EP-1040160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COOKE JOEL M
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 1998-12-11
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Various modified carbon products are disclosed which can form a part of a polymeric product containing the modified carbon product and a polymer. One type of modified carbon product disclosed is a carbon product having attached at least one organic group, monomeric group, or polymeric group. Another type of modified carbon product disclosed is a carbon product having attached a group having the formula: -Ar-CO2-R or -(-CnH2n-)-CO2-R, where R is an organic group, monomeric group, or a polymeric group. The third type of modified carbon product contains a) a carbon product having attached at least one organic group directly attached to the carbon product, b) at least one ionic group, ionizable group, or a mixture thereof attached to the organic group, and c) at least one counter-ionic group or counter-ionizable group with at least one organic group, monomeric group, or polymeric group, or mixture thereof, where the counter-ionic or counter-ionizable group is attached to the ionic and/or ionizable group. A method of improving the dispersion of carbon products in polymers is also disclosed which involves dispersing the modified carbon products described above in a polymer to form a polymeric product.
Patent EP-0916316-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEINHAUSER PIUS
IPC: A61B90/70
Filed: 1993-10-22
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: Appts. to clean and/or disinfect and/or maintain handpieces (4) for medical or dental instruments has a carrier with a further feed channel (58a-58f) connected to the compressed air supply. It passes through the coupling plug to link with a fluid channel in the handpiece (4) when mounted. The cleaning agent supply pref. has a pressure supply container, pref. a pressure spray bottle (62). The cleaning and air supply channels (57a-57f;58a-58f) work with an air heater (46) in the compressed air line (41) with branch lines (41a1,41a2) to the feed channels. A further compressed air line (41b), linked to the first feed channels (57a-57f), is selectively connected to the compressed air supply (42). The carrier has a number of plug couplings, with a matching number of channels (57a-57f;58a-58f), and a common cleaning agent (61) and compressed air supply. Several carriers are in a washing container (2), in release mountings, at its lower level to stand upright, or the handpieces (4) are suspended from the top of the container (2). The container (2) is connected selectively to a fluid feed (5) for water and an outflow (13).
Patent EP-0947725-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TUENGLER EBERHARD DR
IPC: H02K11/225
Filed: 1999-03-25
Granted: 2006-04-12
Abstract: the method involves measuring the inductance of sensor coils (3,5), which are connected to an electronic circuit. The inductance of the first sensor coil depends on the position of the armature plate (1). The inductance of the second armature coil is substantially independent of the armature plate position. The coil cores are thermally well coupled together; the brake lining wear is derived from the change in sensor coil inductances : An independent claim is also included for an electromagnetically operated brake for electric motors.
Patent EP-0959184-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHRODE RAINER
IPC: E02F5/22
Filed: 1999-03-27
Granted: 2004-04-14
Abstract: The filled silo (10) is held over the excavated material (32) and the additive material (22) or additive mixture is distributed. The silo is then removed from the excavator or loader and a shovel mixer or separator is employed, as is also a second excavator or loader or shovel mixer. The excavated material is then picked up, mixed and delivered to a required point, eg. a pipe ditch.
Patent EP-0961379-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIMANEK ERNST
IPC: H02H3/08
Filed: 1999-05-27
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The operating parameters of the power switches and of the remaining system of the circuit are permanently evaluated, and across a multiplication are shaped, so that from this a self generating current switch off threshold is formed, and in an on-line operation is delivered to the superimposed regulating system.
Patent EP-0994291-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANGELA PAGANI
IPC: F17C13/12
Filed: 1999-10-04
Granted: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A two-stage pressure regulator with dual safety system, particularly for liquefied-gas cylinders comprising a body (1) which is provided with means (2,3,4) for removable coupling to a liquefied-gas cylinder and forms a first control stage (11) and a second control stage (18) for limiting and regulating the pressure of the gas in output. There is also a pin (15) for actuating the outlet valve of the cylinder, which is controlled by an actuation element which is actuatable by actuation means which can be accessed from outside the body, and further comprising means (40) for the removable locking of the coupling means (2,3,4) which are adapted to prevent the uncoupling and coupling of the body (1) with respect to the cylinder while the actuation pin (15) is in the position for opening the outlet valve. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1000982-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUMACHER CHRISTIAN
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 1999-11-04
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Dye mixture contains: (a) 5-amino-2-(vinylsulfonyl phenylazo)-acyl anilide (precursor) dye(s) (I); and (b) other reactive 5-amino-2-(sulfoarylazo)-acylanilide or -phenyl urea dye(s) (IIA) and/or corresponding disazo dye(s) (IIB) in an (a):(b) molar ratio of 70:30 to 30:70. Dye mixture contains (a) 5-amino-2-(vinylsulfonyl phenylazo)-acylanilide (precursor) dye(s) (I) and (b) other reactive 5-amino-2-(sulfoarylazo)-acylanilide or -phenyl urea dye(s) (IIA) and/or corresponding disazo dye(s) (IIB) of the given formulae in an (a):(b) molar ratio of 70:30 to 30:70; D = a benzene or naphthalene group; R = (substituted) 1-6 C alkyl or amino; RA, RB = 1-4 C alkyl, optionally substituted by carboxy, sulfo or -SO2-Y<3>, or amino; Y<1>, Y<3> = vinyl or ethyl with a substituent eliminated by alkali in the  beta -position; m = 1, 2 or 3; Z = a fiber-reactive group of the halopyrimidine, dichloroquinoxaline or halotriazine series; Z<0> = a divalent group, with two 2-halo-1,3,5-triazin-4,6-diyl groups bridged by a diamine. The full definitions are given in the DEFINITIONS (Full Definitions) Field.
Patent EP-1026827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEJIA MANUEL
IPC: H01L21/82
Filed: 1999-11-26
Granted: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A circuit includes an output node, a set of output transistors operative to control the signal level on the output node, a first voltage supply, and a second voltage supply. A hot socket detection circuit identifies when the first voltage supply or the second voltage supply is below a predetermined value indicative of a hot socket condition. In response to a hot socket condition, the hot socket detection circuit generates control signals that place the set of output transistors in a high impedance state. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1045027-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUCHIYA MASAYUKI
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 1999-01-08
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a novel gene having a reverse transcriptase motif. The invention isolates a novel gene having a reverse transcriptase motif, and gives its complete base sequence determined. The invention also provides a protein encoded by the gene, and an antibody against the protein. The use of them is useful in developing a method for detecting telomerase activity, a method for detecting a cancer cell, a telomerase activity inhibitor, and a method for screening a telomerase activity inhibitor. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1055349-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZIRPEL MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1999-01-04
Granted: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A process for transmitting and/or receiving data over an ISDN connection comprises the following steps: transmitting/receiving data over an ISDN terminal adapter (TA) by means of data processing equipment and a program running in the data processing equipment; during transmission or reception, the terminal adapter works in a transparent mode in which it forwards the data received over the ISDN network to the ISDN network or to the data processing equipment in an HDLC-transparent manner. The ISDN protocols required for ISDN communication are implemented by the program running in the data processing equipment.
Patent EP-1058848-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TENGVALL PENTTI
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 1999-02-23
Granted: 2002-09-18
Abstract: An analytical method of qualitative and optionally quantitative determination of the occurrence of polymerization/coagulation in a fluid containing polymerizable/coagulable components is described. The method comprises the steps of directing incident beams of electromagnetic radiation through a transparent support on which a film of electrically conducting material is placed, to the back of the film, at angles equal to or greater than the critical angle for total reflection, and measuring changes in the reflected beams due to changes in the surface plasmon resonance angle. Repeated measurements are correlated to the occurrence and magnitude of changes with qualitative and optionally quantitative occurrence of polymerization/coagulation in the fluid. The analytical method is not volume dependent since only one (small) surface of the measuring instrument needs to be in contact with the fluid. Further, the method can also be applied to poorly transparent fluids such as blood.
Patent EP-1058844-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PODGORNIK ALES
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 1999-02-27
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A porous self-supporting structure comprising at least two porous components A and B and the porous component B embraces the porous component A, wherein(i) surfaces of pores of the at least two porous components A and B are provided with chemical moieties for interaction with substances passing the pores and(ii) the pores of the porous components comprise a uniform multimodal pore size distribution through the entire polymeric structure.
Patent EP-1075396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSSE ROLF
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1999-03-22
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A control system controls operation of a vehicle drive train during acceleration to avoid regions of engine torque and speed which result in high emissions. The system responds to operator control signal, engine speed signals and optionally engine temperature signals and provides output signals to control the fuel injection to thereby control engine torque.
Patent EP-1070019-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AZIZIAN FARID
IPC: B01J20/08
Filed: 1999-04-01
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A water treatment product which is a particulate material having a specific surface area of at least 1.0 m2/g, or an artefact formed by bonding together such particulate material, and having an insoluble ferric iron coating. Perferably, the particulate material is an alumina-based material. The product is useful in the treatment of water to remove organic materials, cations or anions, and more particularly heavy metals, As, Se or F. Methods of making the water product are also provided.
Patent EP-1064113-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KROOS JOACHIM
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1999-03-01
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a molten film of metal, in particular a steel film, more uniform by strip casting, in which the molten material which is applied to a revolving belt is to have a thickness and properties which are as uniform as possible across the width of the film. To make the film more uniform over its width, forces are introduced into the metal film with a component which is directed oppositely to the direction in which the film is conveyed, which forces make the profile of the molten film of metal more uniform.
Patent EP-1076697-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPRIGGS MELANIE K
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-05-05
Granted: 2008-09-17
Abstract: The invention is directed to semaphorin polypeptide as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the semaphorin polypeptide, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding the polypeptide and methods for preparing the semaphorin polypeptide.
Patent EP-1097115-B1 (EP)
Title: High energy gun propellants
Inventor: BROWN LISA G
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 1999-07-08
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A low sensitivity gun propellant is disclosed having improved impetus and ballistic potential comprising RDX particles combined with at least one matrix component and plasticizer components including nitroglycerin and amounts of methyl nitrato ethyl nitramine and ethyl nitrate ethyl nitramine.