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Patent EP-0833187-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUDA KEIJI
IPC: G02B5/20
Filed: 1997-09-29
Granted: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus comprising:  a color filter base plate having a transparent substrate, a black matrix and a colored film of three primary colors provided on the transparent substrate, an electrode-carrying base plate provided with electrodes for applying an electric field parallel to the color filter (in-plane switching or IPS mode), and a liquid crystal disposed therebetween,  wherein a spacer is formed on the black matrix by patterning a resin, and the thickness and optical density of the black matrix assume particular values.
Patent EP-0885244-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRICEK FRANZ
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 1997-02-28
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for treating allergies that include either BSW17 mimotope peptides or antibodies raised against BSW17 mimotope peptides. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of allergies which involve administration of BSW17 mimotope peptides or the administration of antibodies raised against BSW17 mimotope peptides.
Patent EP-0939972-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEORNELLAS STEPHEN P
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1997-01-23
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A plasma etch reactor 20 includes a upper electrode 24 , a lower electrode 24 , a peripheral ring electrode 26 disposed therebetween. The upper electrode 24 is grounded, the peripheral electrode 26 is powered by a high frequency AC power supply, while the lower electrode 28 is powered by a low frequency AC power supply, as well as a DC power supply. The reactor chamber 22 is configured with a solid source 50 of gaseous species and a protruding baffle 40 . A nozzle 36 provides a jet stream of process gases in order to ensure uniformity of the process gases at the surface of a semiconductor wafer 48 . The configuration of the plasma etch reactor 20 enhances the range of densities for the plasma in the reactor 20 , which range can be selected by adjusting more of the power supplies 30, 32.
Patent EP-0889712-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VINSKI PAUL
IPC: A61K8/55
Filed: 1997-03-07
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A method and a hair care composition with stylability are provided for improving conditioning and stylability. The composition combines phytantriol and a silicone compound.
Patent EP-0891379-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRECHET JEAN M J
IPC: C08F8/06
Filed: 1997-04-07
Granted: 2001-03-21
Abstract: This invention provides a method by which an alkylstyrene containing polymer may be exclusively functionalized at the primary benzylic carbon site of the styrenic monomer. The process of this invention comprises the treatment of an alkylstyrene containing polymer dissolved in a non-polar liquid medium with an organic hydroperoxide oxidizing reagent in the presence of a catalytically sufficient amount of a chromium compound, to oxidize a portion of the aromatic alkyl groups of the polymer to an oxygen containing functional group.
Patent EP-0910448-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIKKILAE HEIKKI
IPC: C13K3/00
Filed: 1997-05-21
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process, wherein the separation system comprises at least two separation profiles in the same loop.
Patent EP-0898491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOUVIER EDOUARD S P
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 1997-04-18
Granted: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.
Patent EP-0921910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAETA ANTHONY C
IPC: B24D3/20
Filed: 1997-05-19
Granted: 2001-11-07
Abstract: Waterproof coated abrasive paper made using a maker and/or size coat comprising a radiation-curable binder that is hydrophobic when polymerized.
Patent EP-0920785-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRYER PETER ALEXANDER
IPC: H04R7/20
Filed: 1997-07-02
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A loudspeaker drive unit (1) comprises a diaphragm (2), a chassis member (3) and a surround (4) connecting the outer portion of the diaphragm to the chassis member in which (i) substantially all parts of the surround (4) located between the diaphragm (2) and the chassis member (3) and capable of radiating sound are arranged parallel or at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the loudspeaker drive unit (1), or (ii) the surround is made of a body of foam material (30) arranged to be compressed against the chassis member (32) when the diaphragm (10) moves towards the chassis member, or (iii) the bending wave impedance of the surround (30) is equal to the bending wave impendance of the diaphragm (10), the material of surround being different from that of the diaphragm.
Patent EP-0941560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEFER MANFRED
IPC: H01R4/70
Filed: 1997-11-05
Granted: 2001-03-21
Abstract: The invention concerns an outer casing (1) for covering in a shockproof manner a terminal stud (5), which projects out of a lead-in insulator (3) and conducts voltage when operational, and at least one terminal (7) mounted on said terminal stud (5). The invention achieves the object of simplifying the earthing facility whilst taking account of safety, in that a removable cap (17) is disposed on the outer casing (1).
Patent EP-0970066-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIU CHIN
IPC: C07D301/00
Filed: 1997-12-19
Granted: 2003-09-17
Abstract: In a method of preparing an aminoepoxide wherein a protected aminoaldehyde is reacted with a halomethyl organometallic reagent in an appropriate solvent at a temperature above -80 DEG  C., wherein said halomethyl organometallic reagent is formed by reaction between an organometallic reagent and a dihalomethane, the improvement comprising flowing said protected aminoaldehyde into a mixing zone maintained at a temperature below 0 DEG  C., also flowing said halomethyl organometallic reagent in said mixing zone for contacting in said mixing zone with said protected aminoaldehyde and also withdrawing from said mixing zone reaction products of said protected aminoaldehyde and said halomethyl organometallic reagent.
Patent EP-0858782-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKANISHI TAKASUKE
IPC: A61C1/18
Filed: 1998-02-16
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A dental hose assembly (10) for use with a dental handpiece (1) is disclosed. The assembly (10) comprising inner tubes (11, 12, 13, 14); an outer tube (15) enclosing the inner tubes; a connector (16) for connecting the inner tubes to fluid passages (4) in the handpiece, the connector having a proximal end connected to the inner tubes and a distal end to be connected to the dental handpiece; a tubular hose guide (20) enclosing the distal ends of the inner tubes, the hose guide having a frustconical portion (22) proximally tapered and distally flared on its outer surface to end with a projected distal end (23), the distal end portion of the outer tube (15) being fitted over the hose guide (20) to define an expanded portion; a tubular joint cover (30) engaging the connector (16) and the distal end portion of the outer tube (15), the joint cover having a proximal end (31) thickened radially inwardly with a rounded outer edge (31'); and a connector ring (17) sheathing the joint cover (30) and to be connected to the handpiece (1) for preventing the connector from being detached from the handpiece; wherein the expanded portion of the outer tube (15) is tightly held between the hose guide (20) and the joint cover (30), the projected distal end (23) of the frustconical portion (22) and the joint cover (30) tightly pressing the expanded portion therebetween, and wherein the expanded portion of the outer tube is fastened distally by the thickened proximal end (31) of the joint cover (30). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0907143-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUEHRIG MANFRED DR
IPC: G06K19/10
Filed: 1998-08-05
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The article identification system is in the form of a pair of coded signal elements (2,3) and the information generated is logically combined. One of the elements (2) is a magnetic device that produces a characteristic signal. The other is a digital barcode element. The information is combined and compared with that in a memory.
Patent EP-0910964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POLEGATO MORETTI MARIO
IPC: A43B7/08
Filed: 1998-10-16
Granted: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A vapor-permeable shoe which includes an upper (11), a tread (13) made of elastomer, shaped so as to form a plurality of domes (14) whose convexity is directed toward the ground, each dome having at least one minute through slit (15) which is normally closed due to the elasticity of the material and allows the outflow of a mixture of air and water vapor formed inside the shoe when the compression applied by the sole of the foot of a user generates an overpressure at the chambers formed internally by said domes, a vapor-permeable or perforated insole (17), and a waterproof and vapor-permeable protective membrane (18). The lower part of the upper, the tread and the membrane are perimetrically sealed in the regions where they join. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0927828-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPIEGEL MICHAEL ING
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 1998-11-30
Granted: 2003-02-12
Abstract: With the slot aperture (4a) the slot washer can be pushed onto the shaft of the head screw. The center of gravity (S) of the slotted washer and a cross plane (E1) containing the central axis (9) of the hole (3) extending crossways to the slot (4) are displaced to the side in which the slot aperture (4a) is located. The washer on the side turned away from the center of gravity is convergently formed with wedge-shaped flanks (14). In one or in both edge areas of the slot, preferably in the area of the slot aperture a stop projection (8) for the head of the screw is arranged.
Patent EP-0925785-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BONNACKER INGO DR
IPC: A61K47/18
Filed: 1998-12-11
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: Stable aqueous pharmaceutical compositions contain dopamine or dobutamine and a stabilizing amount of cysteine and/or a cysteine derivative.
Patent EP-0980285-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOPF HENRY B
IPC: C12M1/12
Filed: 1998-01-12
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A filtration cassette of a type comprising filter sheets arranged in a multilaminate, peripherally bonded array, wherein the filter sheets alternate with permeate and retentate sheets. A stacked assembly of such filtration cassettes may be employed to form a stacked cassette filter. The filtration cassettes and filter of the invention may be advantageously employed for dewatering of aqueous biomass suspensions, desalting of proteins, removal of secreted metabolites from cellular suspensions, and the like.
Patent EP-0894231-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADDEO ANTONIO
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 1998-02-16
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Injection-moulded refrigerator liners of a thermoplastic polymer characterized by the presence of means for mechanical bonding (1, 2, 3) of the insulating foam.
Patent EP-0983480-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANGOLDS ARNIS
IPC: F42B12/68
Filed: 1998-05-14
Granted: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A ballistically deployed restraining net system including a cartridge receivable within a barrel, the cartridge having a base and an opposing open end. There is a restraining net packaged in the cartridge and a set of weights attached to the restraining net and packaged within the cartridge between the base of the cartridge and the restraining net. A deployment charge ejects the restraining net and the set of weights out of the barrel and out of the cartridge and a spreader charge deploys the weights after the net and the set of weight exit the cartridge so that the weights overtake the net in flight.
Patent EP-1000160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MONOD MICHEL
IPC: A23L27/24
Filed: 1998-05-06
Granted: 2004-04-14
Abstract: The invention has for object the new recombinant prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase enzyme (DPP IV) from Aspergillus oryzae comprising the amino-acid sequence from amino acid 1 to amino acid 755 of SEQ ID NO:2 or functional derivatives thereof, and providing a high level of hydrolysing specificity towards proteins and peptides starting with X-Pro- thus liberating dipeptides of X-Pro type, wherein X is any amino-acid. The invention also provides a DNA molecule encoding the enzyme according to the invention, cells expressing the enzyme according to the invention by recombinant technology, an Aspergillus naturally providing a prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase activity which has integrated multiple copies of the Aspergillus native promoter which naturally directs the expression of the gene encoding the prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase activity, Aspergillus naturally providing a prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase activity which is manipulated genetically so that the dppIV gene is inactivated. The invention provides a method for producing the enzyme according to the invention, comprising cultivating the cells of the invention in a suitable growth medium under conditions that the cells express the enzyme, and optionally isolating the enzyme in the form of a concentrate. The invention provides the use of the enzyme or the cells of the invention to hydrolyse protein containing materials. The invention provides the use of an enzyme and/or a cell providing a prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase activity, in combination with at least an enzyme providing a prolidase to hydrolyse protein containing materials. In a last further aspect, the invention provides a food product comprising a protein hydrolysate obtainable by fermentation with at least a microoganism providing a prolyl-dipeptidyl-peptidase activity higher than 50 mU per ml when grown in a minimal medium containing 1 % (w/v) of wheat gluten.
Patent EP-0984901-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EWERS ROLF
IPC: A61L27/12
Filed: 1998-05-26
Granted: 2003-07-30
Abstract: The invention relations to a hydroxylapatite gel obtained through a sol-gel process, in which an alkaline aqueous solution of a calcium salt is reacted with an alkaline aqueous solution of a phosphate salt in a calcium and phosphorous molar ratio in the range of 1.67 to obtain a sol. The sol is then transformed into a gel by hydrothermal treatment. The hydroxylapatite gel thus obtained exhibits excellent properties for use as a binding agent in moldable hydroxylapatite materials, comprising a granular filling material containing calcium in addition to the gel. The filling material is also preferably a hydroxylapatite material. Shaped bodies can be obtained from the hydroxylapatite material, which are most suitable for use in bone surgery as filtering materials. The invention further relates to a metal implant comprising a coating of the inventive hydroxylapatite material. The invention also concerns a method for producing the hydroxylapatite gel, the shaped bodies and the coated metal implant.
Patent EP-1019459-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PATEL ARVIND D
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 1998-08-19
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: An alkaline-reserve-free, oil-based drilling fluid is disclosed as comprising an oleaginous liquid, and an amine surfactant having the structure R-NH2, wherein R represents a C12-C22 alkyl group or alkenyl group. Such fluid is particularly useful in the drilling of subterranean wells in which CO2, H2S or other acidic gases which adversely effect the rheologies and other properties of the drilling fluid are encountered. The alkaline-reserve-free oil-based drilling fluid permits the logging of acidic gases which otherwise could not be logged in the presence of lime or other alkaline.
Patent EP-1011468-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEGUIN JACQUES
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 1998-09-14
Granted: 2006-11-22
Abstract: The instrument consists of at least one tube (2) which can be introduced into the patient's body through a percutaneous access point close to the soft tissues (M1, M2) to be joined. The tube contains two elongated components (4) with distal ends (10a) able to grip the two soft tissue sections and draw them together so they can be joined by a fixing. The mobile elongated components and fixings (20, 22) are controlled from outside the patient's body, with the elongated components having a system (10, 11) which allows them to be deployed and active or retracted and inactive. Their tips can be barbed in the form of harpoons, and the fixings can be staples.
Patent EP-1003700-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHERF ERICH
IPC: C07C29/80
Filed: 1998-08-07
Granted: 2002-06-19
Abstract: There is provided a process for producing Guerbet alcohols not containing any heavy metals or soaps, wherein primary and/or secondary alcohols having 2 to 30 carbon atoms are condensed at elevated temperature in the presence of alkaline catalysts and/or heavy metal catalysts while eliminating the reaction water, and the reaction product is immediately separated by distillation without any additional purification.
Patent EP-0937217-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINDENTHAL HANS
IPC: F16N27/00
Filed: 1998-09-01
Granted: 2003-03-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'alimentation en lubrifiant pour assemblages de profils d'arbre et de moyeu pouvant coulisser longitudinalement dans le sens axial. Un premier élément extérieur de l'assemblage - arbre ou moyeu - entoure au moins en partie dans le sens périphérique un deuxième élément intérieur - moyeu ou arbre. Au moins une rainure de répartition s'étendant, dans le sens périphérique, sur au moins une partie de la circonférence interne est prévue au niveau du fond du profil. Cette rainure de répartition est accouplée à au moins un canal d'alimentation en lubrifiant, s'étendant vers la circonférence externe de l'élément extérieur de l'assemblage. L'invention est caractérisée en ce qu'un élément de répartition, s'étendant dans le sens périphérique sur la longueur de la rainure de répartition, divise la rainure de répartition en une première zone partielle située à l'extérieur dans le sens radial et en une deuxième zone partielle située à l'intérieur dans le sens radial. L'élément de répartition et la rainure de répartition sont conçus de façon à former, lorsqu'ils coopèrent, une pluralité de zones d'obturation entre la première et la deuxième zone partielle de la rainure de répartition.
Patent EP-1018123-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AIDAM ELKE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 1998-09-24
Granted: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A gas storage cell containing a nuclear spin polarized gas in a gas storage space surrounded by a cell wall made of an uncoated material having a surface substantially free of paramagnetic substances which is in contact with the gas storage space and a method for removing the nuclear spin polarized gas from the gas storage cell.
Patent EP-1025556-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEFFEN MICHAEL
IPC: G08C25/00
Filed: 1998-09-30
Granted: 2002-05-08
Abstract: Pour télécommander des engins (10) autotractés, notamment des engins de compactage de sol, tels que des rouleaux, des plaques vibrantes ou similaires, des signaux de commande sont émis par une unité émettrice (18) séparée de l'engin (10) et actionnée par un opérateur, en direction d'une unité réceptrice (12) située sur l'engin. Ces signaux de commande sont traités par l'unité réceptrice (12) pour produire des ordres de commande qui sont alors transmis à la commande de l'engin (10). Les signaux émanant de l'unité émettrice, qui sont réfléchis par l'engin (10), sont reçus par un récepteur (20) relié à l'unité réceptrice, comme signaux de sécurité et sont vérifiés en ce qui concerne au moins un paramètre dépendant de l'éloignement. L'émission des signaux de commande et la marche de l'engin sont interrompues si le paramètre vérifié indique une valeur inférieure à la distance de sécurité prédéterminée entre l'engin (10) et le récepteur (20).
Patent EP-1043165-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADE TAKUMI
IPC: B41J2/335
Filed: 1998-11-24
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne une tête d'impression thermique (1) comprenant plusieurs éléments chauffants (4a) disposés en rangées au niveau d'une partie située plus près, dans le sens de la largeur, d'un côté d'un substrat allongé (2), et un film de protection (8) formé au niveau de la partie située plus près, dans le sens de la largeur, d'un côté du substrat (2) de sorte qu'il recouvre les éléments chauffants (4a). Le film de protection (8) est formé en continu depuis la partie située plus près, dans le sens de la largeur, d'un côté du substrat (2), jusqu'à la surface latérale (2a). La partie d'extrémité (8b) du film de protection (8) située plus près, dans le sens de la largeur, du côté opposé du substrat (2) est effilée.
Patent EP-1025323-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDRAE HANS-PETER
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1998-09-24
Granted: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A reinforced or prestressed concrete structure is strengthened and/or restored by attaching a strip-shaped tensional member thereto. Prior to attaching the tensional member, a central portion thereof is prestressed. Then, the tensioned central portion is bonded to a concrete surface of the concrete structure by a first adhesive having a high deformation modulus. Thereafter, the non-prestressed end portions of the tensional member are bonded to the concrete surface by a second adhesive having a low deformation modulus, whereby the second adhesive is substantially less deformable than the first adhesive.
Patent EP-0966208-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YANG BAOKANG
IPC: A23L33/155
Filed: 1998-11-17
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar:non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt% to 45 wt% of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
Patent EP-1035764-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETTERSON TORBJOERN KARL INGEM
IPC: F16K24/06
Filed: 1998-12-04
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: The invention refers to a device (8) which is arranged to permit an air flow from an environment to an inner space (3) of a member (1). The device (8) comprises a passage through a wall section (2a) of said member (1). The wall section (2a) comprises a convex surface area (19) which faces said environment, wherein the passage extends through the surface area (19). In one application of the invention said member comprises a milking member (1).
Patent EP-1046310-B1 (EP)
Inventor: APPELKVIST KJELL-OTTO
IPC: G04R60/04
Filed: 1998-12-29
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: An antenna connector has a wrist-band contact part for attachment to a wrist-band and connection to an antenna therein and for rotatable arrangement on a wrist-watch pin, and a wrist-watch contact part for rotatable arrangement on the wrist-watch pin in electric contact with the wrist-band contact part and for connection to electronic means within a wrist-watch.