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Patent EP-0912195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEEKMAN NICO JOHANNES CHRISTIAAN
IPC: A61K39/385
Filed: 1997-06-24
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: The invention is in the field of vaccines and immunogenic preparations. Normally in these preparations antigens and carrier compounds are irreversibly coupled in a stable bond. The invention, to the contrary, provides vaccines and immunogenic preparations in which the antigen (be it protein or peptide or carbohydrate or any other molecule to be used as an antigen for immunization/vaccination procedures) and the carrier compound are coupled in a reversible and labile way, with a so-called labile link. In this way, as is demonstrated in the experimental part of this application, surprisingly a better immune response can be elicited by an in itself poorly immunogenic antigen than by methods that provide a stable link between the antigen and carrier compound.
Patent EP-0921785-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NORTON SCOTT J
IPC: A61K8/66
Filed: 1997-06-13
Granted: 2004-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which comprise at least one acid protease enzyme and an acidic buffer, the acidic buffer comprising an acid and a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier, which compositions are useful for treating skin conditions, diseases or disorders. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0930842-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARBUT DENISE
IPC: A61B10/06
Filed: 1997-07-16
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: An arterial catheter system for removing plaque from the aorta and other arteries is disclosed. The system typically includes an elongate catheter member, a filtration apparatus disposed within the distal region, and an atherectomy assembly which includes a mechanism for trapping and holding mobile or fixed plaque and an excising mechanism for removing the plaque. In use, the catheter is positioned so that the atherectomy assembly lies within a region of interest, the filtration apparatus is deployed downstream of the region of interest, the plaque is trapped and held by a snare, vacuum, or other trapping means, and then the excising mechanism is activated to remove the plaque. Methods are also disclosed for removing plaque from the aorta and other arteries.
Patent EP-0932444-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EUVERINK GERRIT JAN WILLEM
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 1997-10-06
Granted: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of modified starch obtainable by treating amylose containing starch in aqueous medium with an enzyme from the group of the alpha-1,4-alpha-1,4-glucosyl transferases (EC 2.4.1.25) or an enzyme the activity of which corresponds to that of enzymes from the group just mentioned, as an agent for forming a thermoreversible gel. The invention also relates to products in the form of a thermoreversible gel having as gel-forming substance a modified starch as defined. The invention further relates to the use of a modified starch as defined in the form of an aqueous solution.
Patent EP-0862897-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUSSI DR ADRIAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1998-03-05
Granted: 2004-08-11
Abstract: the method involves directing a stimulating radiation beam (11) at the tooth (8) being examined and detecting the instantaneous value of the resulting fluorescent radiation (20) from the tooth. The instantaneous value is compared with a peak value previously measured during the measurement process which corresp. to a region of the tooth under examination with the worst caries. The tooth region with the worst caries is located when the instantaneous value coincides with the peak measurement value.
Patent EP-0870595-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOMT GUENTER
IPC: C08J3/28
Filed: 1998-04-07
Granted: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The method produces a green blank for car tyres. The blank is made from a variety of tyre structural components, in unvulcanised rubber mixture, with partly-embedded reinforcements. The new feature is used of a plasma and/or flame treatment, which increases surface adhesion in the blank assembly. Also claimed is a green tyre blank produced as described.
Patent EP-0879793-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AUSTIN ANNE-MARIE B
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 1994-01-25
Granted: 2004-01-02
Abstract: Described is a detergent composition comprising 5 to 80% soda ash, 5 to 24% surfactant and 0.5 to 25% of a zeolite builder, on a detergent composition dry weight basis, wherein up to 100% of the zeolite builder is replaced with an amount of a maleate copolymer effective to function as a builder, the maleate copolymer being characterized by a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 7,0000, a residual total monomer content of less than 1%, on a copolymer weight basis, and comprising at least 50 mole percent of maleate monomer, whereby at least 70 mole percent of the carboxylic acid charge on the maleate monomer is neutralized prior to polymerization, 10 to 50 mole percent of acrylate monomer and 1 to 10 mole percent of a nonionic comonomer; and wherein the detergent composition containing the maleate copolymer inhibits deposition of water hardness salts and the detergent composition comprising the maleate copolymer is characterized by improved detergency relative to the detergent composition without the maleate copolymer.
Patent EP-0936199-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HABERREITER JOHANN ING
IPC: C04B14/38
Filed: 1998-07-30
Granted: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A low density ceramic fiber-free refractory molding is produced by vacuum molding of an acicular fibrous crystalline wollastonite slurry. Production of a vacuum molded ceramic fiber-free refractory molding of less than 0.8 g/cm<3> density comprises mixing acicular fibrous crystalline wollastonite (Ca3(Si3O9)) with water and preferably a binder to form a slurry, pouring into a mold, sucking away the liquid and drying the resulting molding. An Independent claim is also included for a high temperature insulating body which consists of preferably natural acicular fibrous crystalline wollastonite, a binder and optionally inorganic filler fibers and which has a dry density of less than 0.8 (preferably less than 0.5) g/cm<3>.
Patent EP-0915438-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BATCHELDER EDWARD M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1996-08-14
Granted: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A text message abstraction system and method allowing for the selection of important pieces of information based upon a number of criteria and for the removal of unnecessary components of a message. The abstraction system of the present invention is provided with an input message, a command set and a maximum message length and attempts to generate a message conveying all of the important information contained within the text message but within the maximum message length constraint. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0874207-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOY WILLIAMS A
IPC: F28F5/06
Filed: 1998-04-20
Granted: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A fluid cooled discharge screw adapted for use in a rotary heart furnace, is disclosed; the screw comprising a proximal end (52), a distal end, (54), and an outer barrel (34) disposed therebetween, a plurality of spaced continuous single solid flights (32) affixed to the exterior of the outer barrel, a plurality of spaced continuous double solid flights (72) affixed to the exterior of the outer barrel, and extending at least partially towards the proximal end of the discharge screw, internal passages disposed within the outer barrel for directing a fluid coolant such that it changes longitudinal direction within the discharge screw at least twice prior to exiting the discharge screw. The internal passages include a first annular longitudinal internal passage (58) disposed adjacent to the outer barrel (34) and in indirect cooling connection with the solid flights, and cladding (76) at least partially extending along the sides of the single solid flights. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0945265-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VILA UBEDA ROGELIO
IPC: B41F15/36
Filed: 1998-03-26
Granted: 2001-05-23
Abstract: The object of the Patent is a new procedure for wet-process silk-screening curved-surface ceramic pieces of a constant cross-section. To carry out this process, a conventional flat screen (1) is used, with the decorative motif (2), which is transferred to a specific frame (3) which comprises a replica, on two opposite sides, of the outline (4) of the constant cross-section of the piece. On each one of said sides, rigid strips (5) are secured which grip the screen and are attached to the frame (3). The undersides of the spatulas (6) are a replica of the relief of the piece, forming with two identical ones (7') - (7'') attached in parallel, a bath (8) to feed the supply of silk-screening ink throughout the entire silk-screening process. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0931628-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CACHOT MAURICE
IPC: B25F1/02
Filed: 1998-01-21
Granted: 2002-10-02
Abstract: The tool, comprising a handle with side plates (10, 11) and a series of blades (13) and other instruments (14 - 16). The handle has a cavity (12) for a magazine (2) holding a number of bits (30 - 35) with hexagonal shanks, used by inserting the shanks into a matching socket (100) in the side of the handle. The magazine cover has end catches (27) and can be completely detached from the tool and placed on a flat surface giving access to the bits.
Patent EP-0958215-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUMMEL PETER
IPC: B65H1/26
Filed: 1998-02-03
Granted: 2001-10-31
Abstract: In a non-stop stack changing device, remaining-stack bars are pulled from the stack area one by one and out-of-line in relation to each other. To this end, a pull/push drive is provided, which makes it possible to push the remaining-stack bars simultaneously into the grooves of a pallet carrying a sheet stack. Furthermore, the pull/push drive makes it possible to pull the remaining-stack bars in pairs from inside outwards out of the stack area. In addition, the remaining-stack bars can be pulled in a first and second sequence in accordance with this model. An individual motor drive is provided for this purpose, which operates interlockingly on each individual remaining-stack bar.
Patent EP-0966383-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASBURY SCOTT GUY
IPC: B62K13/02
Filed: 1998-03-10
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A bicycle towing device which is positioned between a tow bicycle, such as an adult bicycle, and a towed bicycle, such as a child's bicycle, and enables the towed bicycle to function as a one wheeled bicycle trailed behind the tow bicycle. The bicycle towing device in accordance with the present invention enables the towing of an intact and ridable towed bicycle behind the tow bicycle by lifting the front wheel of the towed bicycle off the ground and, if desired, the towed bicycle can be pedaled while it is being towed by the tow bicycle. When not in use, the bicycle towing device in accordance with the present invention is capable of being collapsed and stored on the tow bicycle. When it is desired to operate the towed bicycle in a one wheeled bicycle trailed mode, the bicycle towing device is capable of being removed from its stored position on the tow bicycle, extended and quickly and easily attached to the towed bicycle such that the towed bicycle can be ridden as a one wheeled bicycle trailer behind the tow bicycle.
Patent EP-0972109-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KINSLEY HOMAN B JR
IPC: C22C47/14
Filed: 1998-03-23
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a process for making a wet-layed, non-woven sheet comprising metal fibers, which process comprises:     (a)   (i) preparing an aqueous dispensing fluid comprising a non-carboxy containing water soluble polymer in solution; and (ii) dispersing metal fibres and metal powder into said aqueous dispensing fluid, wherein the non-carboxy containing water soluble polymer is dissolved in the aqueous dispensing fluid in an amount such that the viscosity of the dispensing fluid with dispersed metal fiber and metal powder is suitable for wet laying techniques, and wherein the water soluble polymer comprises from 1 to 5 weight percent of the aqueous dispensing fluid; (b) applying the aqueous dispensing fluid with dispersed metal fiber and metal powder onto a screen, and (c) removing the aqueous dispensing fluid to thereby form a metal fiber/metal powder sheet.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0978154-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALLCOCK GEORGE
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 1998-04-23
Granted: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A tree-like antennae support structure 10 comprises antenna mounting means on a tree trunk-like structure 11  and adjacent outwardly divergent branch-like structures 12 which are arranged such that a mounted antenna 13 has a clear arc of sight. The tree trunk and branch-like structures 11, 12 may be made from metal tubing with different diameters and curved transition portions, which are secured together. The arc of sight may be 120 and the antennae 13 may be dual polarised and vertically displaced relative to one another such that the branch-like structures can be in a realistic formation whilst avoiding interfering with the signals to and/or from the antennae. Also disclosed is a tree-like antenna support structure 10 which comprises at least two branch-like structures 30 extending upwardly from the top of a trunk 11 and each of said branch-like structures includes a vertical portion which provides a mounting for a dish antenna 14.
Patent EP-0985321-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1998-05-26
Granted: 2005-10-05
Abstract: L'invention a trait à un réseau téléphonique automatique à numéro vert (ou à libre-appel) qui permet à une unité d'abonné (S) de demander par téléphone au serveur téléphonique (23) de lui affecter, ou de lui donner la possibilité de choisir, un numéro libre appel. L'unité d'abonné peut restreindre l'accès à ce numéro libre appel en l'autorisant uniquement à certains numéros de téléphone et/ou indicatifs régionaux. Par la suite, lorsqu'une autre unité d'abonné appelle ce numéro libre appel affecté, le serveur téléphonique (23) achemine l'appel au numéro de l'unité d'abonné, étant sous-entendu que l'autre unité d'abonné fait partie de la liste restreinte, si elle existe. Le serveur téléphonique (23) classe les taxes d'appel du numéro libre appel qui doivent être facturées à l'unité d'abonné (S).
Patent EP-1019833-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MULLER SHIMON
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-06-24
Granted: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A system and method for updating packet headers using hardware that maintains the high performance of the network element. In one embodiment, the system includes an input port process (IPP) that buffers the input packet received and forwards header information to the search engine. The search engine searches a database maintained on the switch element to determine the type of the packet. In one embodiment, the type may indicate whether the packet can be routed in hardware. In another embodiment, the type may indicate whether the packet supports VLANs. The search engine sends the packet type information to the IPP along with the destination address (DA) to be updated if the packet is to be routed, or a VLAN tag if the packet has been identified to be forwarded to a particular VLAN. The IPP, during transmission of the packet to a packet memory selectively replaces the corresponding fields, e.g., DA field or VLAN tag field; the modified packet is stored in the packet memory. Associated with the packet memory are control fields containing control field information conveyed to the packet memory by the IPP. An output port process (OPP) reads the modified input packet and the control field information and selectively performs additional modifications to the modified input packet and issue control signals to the output interface (i.e., MAC). The MAC, based upon the control signals, replaces the source address field with the address of the MAC and generates a CRC that is appended to the end of the packet.
Patent EP-1015378-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGMAN BRENT A
IPC: B66F9/20
Filed: 1998-07-20
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A handle (35) mounted generally horizontally on a fork lift truck for controlling forward and reverse speed of movement of the truck and raising and lowering forks is carried by a control device (100). The control device includes a shaft (150) with a centrally positioned spherical section (160) contained in a socket (172, 176) in a support member (170). The shaft is therefore free to rotate about the center (177) of the sphere. A ramp cam (200) is mounted on the support member surrounding the shaft. A slider (180) mounted on the shaft is pressed against the cam by action of a spring (190). This arrangement assures that the shaft and control handle remain centered until acted upon by an operator of the truck. Two linear potentiometers (270, 290) provide electrical output signals representing the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) positions of the end of the shaft opposite the control handle. The cam is provided with four distinct compound surfaces (201-204). For vertical movement of the handle, the slopes of the two lower surfaces (202, 203) are greater than the slopes of the two upper surfaces (201, 204). The slopes of each surface are also different in the forward and reverse direction. This arrangement provides the illusion that the same force is required to move the handle in any direction. A detent (215) in the center of the cam requires a slightly greater force to move the handle from the center position.
Patent EP-1041952-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLINE MARK JAMES
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1998-09-01
Granted: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A strong, easy to use tab and slot fastening device suitable for use with disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins (20). The fastening device preferably includes a tab member (42) and a slot member (44). The slot member has an inboard portion, an outboard portion and a slot. The inboard portion located laterally inboard of the outboard portion and the slot located between the inboard portion and the outboard portion. The tab member has a length, a proximal edge, a distal edge and a lip portion. The tab portion is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least the lip portion of the tab member pivots such that it overlaps the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member.
Patent EP-1009701-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TEMPLE STEPHEN
IPC: B41J11/02
Filed: 1998-09-04
Granted: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A vacuum drum assembly for a printing machine comprises a drum having an array of passageways (40) distributed along its length and around its periphery to permit air to flow from outside the drum to inside the drum in response to reduced air pressure inside the drum, and an array of valve members (52), each valve member being movable between a closed position in which that valve member restricts at least one of the passageways and an open positioning which the restriction of that passageway or those passageways is reduced. The arrangement is such that, when a partial area of the drum is wrapped with a sheet of material, at least some of the valves for the passageways adjacent the edges of that area are open, and the valves for the passageways which are not covered by the sheet and are not adjacent the edges of that area are closed. The open area of the drum is regulated such that it is small in regions where there is no paper. Accordingly, the open area of the drum is adapted to the shape and size of the paper and the position of the paper on the drum, whilst minimizing the required suction flow. A duplex printing machine comprises two such vacuum drum assemblies with their drums parallel. the air pressure inside the drums is reduced and the drums are counter-rotated. Material to be printed on is fed to the first drum so that the material can be held on the first drum by vacuum and rotated therewith, and a first print head prints on one side of the material. The material is then released from the first drum in a direction towards the second drum so that the material can be held on the second drum by vacuum and rotated therewith. A second print head then prints on the material on the second drum. The material is then released from the second drum. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0969036-B1 (EP)
IPC: C08K5/1575
Filed: 1998-11-02
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A method of molding a polyolefin resin which comprises dissolving at least one dibenzylidenesorbitol compound in a molten polyolefin resin, subsequently cooling the melt to a temperature not higher than the sol-gel transition temperature in cooling to thereby form network crystals of the benzylidenesorbitol compound, and molding the obtained resin composition at a temperature which is not lower than the melting temperature of the polyolefin resin but is not higher than the sol-gel transition temperature in heating; and a polyolefin resin molding obtainable by this molding method.
Patent EP-1033237-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEST WALTER DR
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 1999-03-03
Granted: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A press cushion (1) consists of an elastic cushion section (2) and connection fibers (8) which pass to and fro between the cushion surfaces. The fibers are partially heat conducting and form meshes.
Patent EP-0992524-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DENNINGER UWE DR
IPC: C08G65/28
Filed: 1999-09-24
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: Polyether-polyols are produced from alkylene oxides and active hydrogen-containing starter compounds in presence of certain Group (XIII) metal compounds (I) with hydrocarbon groups attached to metal via oxygen, sulfur, selenium, nitrogen or phosphorus, including new compounds which also have two perfluoro-alkyl(or aryl)-sulfonate groups. A process for the production of polyether-polyols from alkylene oxides and starter compounds with active hydrogen atoms is carried out in presence of metal compounds of formula (I): (X)nM(E-R-E'l)m (I) X = halide, alkoxide, aryloxide, thiolate, sulfinate, sulfonate, sulfate, amide, phosphinate, phosphonate, phosphate or carboxylate; M = a Group (XIII) element; E = oxygen, sulfur, selenium, NR<1> or PR<1>; R<1> = H or 1-20C hydrocarbyl, e.g. alkyl or aryl; R = a 1-30C hydrocarbylene bridge, e.g. alkylene, arylene or aralkylene, or R plus R<1> may form a ring; E' = H, 1-10C hydrocarbyl such as alkyl or aryl, OR<2>, NR<2>R<3>, halogen, SR<2> or PR<2>R<3>; R<2>, R<3> = H or 1-10C hydrocarbyl such as alkyl, aryl or aralkyl, or R<2> plus R<3> and/or R<3> plus R or R<2> may form ring(s) and two or more ERE' units may form one or more rings; n = 0-3; m = 1-3; l = 0-10. Independent claims are also included for: (a) compounds of formula (RFSO3)2M(ERE'l) (XI); (b) a method for the production of (XI) from compounds of formula MY<1>Y<2>Y<3> (XII); RF = perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroaryl Y<1>, Y<2>, Y<3> = H, 1-10C hydrocarbyl such as alkyl or aryl, halide, alkoxide, aryloxide or amide , by reaction with H(ERE'l) followed by reaction with RFSO3H, both stages being carried out at -100 to 300 degrees C in presence or absence of inert solvent; (c) a method for the production of (XI) from compounds of formula M(ERE'l)3 (XIII), by reaction with RFSO3H under conditions as given for method (b); (d) a method for the ring-opening polymerisation of cyclic ethers in presence of (XI).
Patent EP-1008573-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PINKOS ROLF DR
IPC: C07C5/05
Filed: 1999-11-18
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A carboxylic acid is used in a process to hydrogenate polyene compounds to monoenes using a ruthenium catalyst. A process to hydrogenate a polyene to a monoene uses a ruthenium catalyst in the presence of a carboxylic acid.
Patent EP-1014043-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLZAPFEL WOLFGANG
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 1999-12-11
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Scanning head comprises a semiconductor substrate (72.1) with a symmetrical arrangement of photodetectors (73) and a transmission grating (74) on the opposite side from a light source (71). A scanning head for scanning a graduated gauge, comprises a semiconductor substrate (72.1) having: (a) structured photodetectors (73) on the side facing the scale (78);   (b) a blind hole; (c) a transmission grating (74) symmetrically aligned with the photodetectors on the substrate side facing the gauge; and (d) a light source (71) on the opposite side of the grating from the scale. Independent claims are also included for the following: (i) a process for producing the above scanning head; and (ii) a measuring system comprising the above scanning head.