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Patent EP-0903554-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RAUNIO PENTTI
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a heat transfer
plate (1) for a plate heat exchanger,
wherein said heat transfer plate has an
essentially circular shape and is equipped
with grooves (2) separated by parallel
running ridges (3), said grooves (as well
as the ridges) being aligned essentially
parallel with each other in a direction
exhibiting the main direction of the plate
bending stiffness. According to the
invention, said heat transfer plate (1) is
provided with an elastic element (4)
offering elasticity essentially in the main
direction of the plate bending stiffness).
Patent EP-0801967-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GONDCAILLE PIERRE
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: The method for assembling one or more wheels (4,54,104) on a vehicle (1) having a chassis (2) and a body work (3) involves introducing the end (4b) of the hub (4a) of a wheel across a support (5) solid with the chassis or body work and retaining it by forcing it into the support. The axis (76) can be pÄpartially lodged inside the hub of a first wheel prior to the introduction of the end of the hub across the support and capping a free end of the axle with a hub of a second wheel and introducing the hub of the second wheel across a second support fixed to the chassis.
Patent EP-0905072-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUGUE JOAQUIM
IPC: F16D59/00
Filed: 1997-09-02
Abstract: A braking device for the bar supporting the roll of paper or the like
in printers. 
     The device is applicable to a bar for supporting a roll
of paper or other print medium and comprises, arranged at one end of the
bar carrying the roll of paper or print medium, a hub (18) with a
stainless steel casing which is acted on by at least one pair of braking
shoes (6,20) disposed in diametrally opposed positions on the hub and
acted on by opposing springs (30,31) in a transverse arrangement
whereas, at the opposite end, the bar carrying the print roll is acted
on solely by the axial effort of a spring incorporated in the housing of
the end of the said bar.
Patent EP-0801302-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MITTER HELMUT
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: The humidity detection method uses a capacitive sensor (1), a resistive temperature sensor (2) and a heating element, the sensor temperature altering upon reaching a given humidity threshold. The air humidity before the threshold is reached is determined from the measured sensor capacitance, the sensor capacitance held constant upon reaching this threshold by regulating its temperature via the heating element.
Patent EP-0876739-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAKKONEN VEIJO SAKARI
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un combiné micro-haut-parleur et un procédé correspondant. Le combiné (10) est constitué essentiellement par une tige allongée conçue pour avoir une structure sensiblement déformable. Un microphone (12) est monté très près d'une première extrémité (11) de la tige allongée, et un haut-parleur (14) est monté très près de son autre extrémité (9). La disposition est telle que la tige déformable allongée donne une partie en boucle autour de l'oreille, qui est déformable de manière sélective et peut être réglée pour s'adapter aux formes particulières du pavillon (2) de l'oreille de l'utilisateur (1). Des organes d'interface de communications sont reliés, pour le fonctionnement, au microphone et au haut-parleur pour transmettre un signal vocal. Ces organes d'interface peuvent être combinés à une borne d'un émetteur-récepteur et placés à l'intérieur du combiné, ou ils peuvent être reliés, pour le fonctionnement, à une borne distincte (20) de l'émetteur-récepteur. Ces bornes sont conçues pour permettre un trafic de signaux vocaux entre la borne mentionnée de l'émetteur-récepteur et au moins une autre borne.
Patent EP-0823275-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MASHIMA HIROSHI
IPC: B01D19/04
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: In a water recycle painting system wherein a water paint
is spray painted on an object to be painted in a painting
booth, and wherein over sprayed paint captured in booth
circulating water is condensed and recovered to be mixed with
the water paint for reuse, a method for suppressing foams in
booth circulating water for effectively suppressing foams in
booth circulating water generated when spray painting water
paint to thereby maintain a good working environment, the
method being characterized in that the booth circulating water
includes a silicone antifoamer (A) and a hydrophilic high-boiler
(B).
Patent EP-0888278-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS ALAN D
IPC: C07D271/08
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: The instant invention is concerned with acetylphenols which are useful as antiobesity and antidiabetic compounds. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering or modulating triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility or for treating atherosclerosis are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0867021-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RISHOLM TORILL
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A rack (14) for use in shopping carts (10), especially for use in grocery shops, comprises a support plate (15), which is fastened to the upper edge portion of the shopping cart (10) via one or more fastening means (16a, 16b). The plate (15) carries equipment for the display of goods in supply, advertising messages, and the like. The equipment comprises annular cover clips (21, 22) for the presentation of a pile of readily exchangeable, repageable sheets of offers on goods, for example current daily sheets of offers preferably received in separate plastic pockets or surrounded by plastic covers.
Patent EP-0961833-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STERN ROBERT
IPC: C12N9/16
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery of methods for purification of an acid active hyaluronidase found in human plasma (hpHAse), including both biochemical and immunoaffinity purification methods. The method of immunoaffinity purification of the invention is based on the discovery of a method for identifying antibodies that specifically bind native hpHAse (anti-native hpHAse antibodies), and anti-native hpHAse antibodies identified by this screening method. The invention also features an assay for sensitive detection of HAse activity using biotinylated hyaluronic acid (bHA). Purification and characterization of hpHAse lead to the inventors' additional discovery that hpHAse is encoded by the LuCa-1 gene, which gene is present in the human chromosome at 3p21.3, a region associated with tumor suppression. The invention additionally features methods of treating tumor-bearing patients by administration of hpHAse and/or transformation of cells with hpHAse-encoding DNA.
Patent EP-0931355-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HARTNER WALTER
IPC: H01L21/3205
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Halbleiteranordnung für integrierte Schaltungen, bei der eine Stapelzelle in einer Isolierschicht (2) ein mit einem Plug (1) gefülltes Kontaktloch (8) aufweist, auf dem ein Kondensator mit einer unteren, dem Plug (1) zugewandten Elektrode (5), einem paraelektrischen oder ferroelektrischen Dielektrikum (6) und einer oberen Elektrode (7) vorgesehen ist. Zwischen dem Plug (1) und der unteren Elektrode (5) befindet sich eine Barriereschicht (3), die von einem Siliziumnitridkragen (4) umgeben ist, der eine Oxidation der Barriereschicht (3) zuverlässig verhindert.
Patent EP-0834185-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN GENNIP NICASIUS GERARDUS T
IPC: H01J5/54
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: Cette lampe à décharge basse pression sans électrode comprend un logement de lampe (10) qui est fermé de manière étanche aux gaz et qui contient un fluide de remplissage ionisable. Ce logement de lampe possède une partie terminale (12) avec une cavité (11) dans laquelle est logé un filament électrique spiralé (20). Cette cavité contient en outre un conducteur thermique (30) qui s'étend à l'extérieur de la cavité et qui présente une bride (31) avec un axe (32), un pourtour (33), une surface (34) qui tourne le dos au logement de lampe et une surface (35) qui fait face au logement de lampe. Un élément de montage (40) est relié au logement de lampe et est fixé contre la bride (31). Cet élément de montage (40) est pourvu d'au moins un crochet (41a) qui pointe radialement vers l'intérieur et qui coopère avec un évidement (36a) ménagé dans la surface (34) de la bride (31) tournant le dos au logement de lampe. Cet évidement débouche dans une rainure axiale (37a) au pourtour (33) de la bride (31) s'étendant jusqu'à la surface (35) faisant face au logement de lampe. Cette conception permet un assemblage rapide de l'élément de montage (40) à la bride (31).
Patent EP-0894053-A1 (EP)
Title: Active suspension system
Inventor: STREITER RALPH
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to an active suspension system, especially for vehicles, with supporting units (13) having an adjuster the travel of which can be actively adjusted, and a passive spring (4) in series therewith and preferably a damper (6) fitted at least parallel to the spring. The travel, pitch, roll, longitudinal and transverse acceleration of the structure can be detected by various acceleration sensors (12-14). The travel settings of the supporting units are recorded by travel sensors (11). A signal assessment is displayed which makes it possible to obtain a predeterminable suspension characteristic.
Patent EP-0873649-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FORSON HENRY
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1997-02-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating and navigating an on-screen program guide comprising current and future scheduling information for a plurality of different program sources. The method comprises the steps of entering a date and a time which defines a reference time for the on-screen program guide, and generating the on-screen program guide containing scheduling information for the plurality of different program sources including the user-entered reference time.
Patent EP-1019546-A1 (EP)
Title: Methods for measurement of lymphocyte function
Inventor: WIER MARJORIE L
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1997-03-24
Abstract: A method for measuring the responses of sets or subsets of lymphocytes to mitogens or antigens in a sample is disclosed comprising incubating a population of cells with a mitogen or antigen, separating the desired subset of cells by means of the interaction of a specific binding reagent that is attached to the solid phase with a cell surface determinant that is present on the cell subset of interest, lysing the separated cells, and measuring an intracellular component that is increased if the cells have responded to the stimulus. The method provides a convenient, simple, and reliable method for measuring immune function in a variety of conditions.
Patent EP-0847650-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AUYEUNG CHEUNG
IPC: H04N7/30
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for adaptive encoding/decoding in a multimedia compression system. For encoding, the steps include: A) step (102) for parsing a predetermined number of quantized transform coefficients into a plurality of coefficients groups in a predetermined scanning order and converting the coefficient groups into a plurality of parameter sets according to a predetermined scheme and storing the parameter sets wherein, where a last coefficient group comprises all zero quantized transform coefficients, the last coefficent group is discarded; B) step (104) for sending, in accordance with a signal from the encoder controller, a current parameter set of the plurality of parameter sets in the predetermined scanning order; C) step (106) for adaptively selecting a current entropy encoder based on a state parameter of a last parameter set; and D) step (108) for enconding a current parameter set to provide entropy-encoded information bits. Decoding is accomplished in a fashion that mirrors the encoding method.
Patent EP-0912937-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOFIELD ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for asynchronously calling and implementing objects is disclosed. Object calls to perform an operation are performed asynchronously by calling the appropriate stub function from the client application and passing in the object reference, input parameters, and a pointer to a completion routine. The object reference, input parameters, and completion routine address are provided to a client-side execution environment. The client-side execution environment stores the completion routine address and transmits the input parameters to a server-side execution environment. The server-side execution environment calls a method in the server application that implements the requested operation. The server application performs the requested operation. Once the call has been responded to, the client-side execution environment calls the completion routine and passes it the output parameters to the requested operation. The client application can continue performing other asynchronous operations before the completion routine is called. To asynchronously implement an object that has been called, the appropriate method function in the server application is called which, in turn, calls an asynchronous operation. Once the asynchronous operation returns, the application responds to the client application.
Patent EP-0915788-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHL ANDREAS
IPC: B60T8/40
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: In a method for the adaptive steering of a hydraulic pump in a braking system containing low-pressure accumulators (NDS1, 2), which receive the pressure derived during regulation from the wheel brakes and which are drained by the hydraulic pump (HP), the braking pressure curve (PR) is determined first for each individual wheel with the help of a wheel pressure model. On the basis of the wheel pressure model a volume model (VM1, 2) is subsequently designed for each each individual brake radius, reproducing the approximate level of the low-pressure accumulators (NSD1, 2). The maximum level (maxV) and the control frequency or the time interval (T) between the two consecutive braking pressure reduction phases (PH2) are determined. The hydaulic pump (HP) capacity is such that the time interval (T) between the two consecutive braking pressure reduction phases is precisely sufficient to drain the low-pressure accumulator (NDS1, 2) entirely.
Patent EP-0914369-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CREAZZO JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: Compositions contenant un agent gonflant et un composé d'hydrogène actif, désignées habituellement compositions ou mélanges côté B, et leur utilisation pour préparer des mousses de polyuréthane et de polyisocyanurate. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un mélange d'agents gonflants, un procédé de moussage et des mousses à base de polyisocyanate mettant en application des compositions contenant un agent gonflant sans danger pour l'environnement et une proportion majeure de 1,1,2,-tétrafluoroéthane (HFC-134).
Patent EP-0857273-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CLAYSON ANDREW
IPC: F16L19/07
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: A coupling assembly for leak proof connection of the ends of two lengths of pipe or tubing. One end of a first pipe is coupled to a coupling box which is connected to or integrally formed on the end of a second pipe. The coupling box has threads for engaging a nut for securing the coupling. The coupling box has a bore for receiving the end of the first pipe. The end of the first pipe has an outer tapered surface for engaging an inner tapered surface of the coupling box to form a metal to metal seal between the first pipe and the coupling box. The bore also contains an engager for coupling the nut to the first pipe. The engager includes a split ring which has a longitudinal slot. The split ring has internal circumferential projections or gripping teeth which are aligned with external circumferential projections or gripping teeth on the end of the first pipe. As the nut is tightened, the split ring is compressed so that the gripping teeth of the split ring are brought into engagement with the gripping teeth or the first pipe. The split ring and the first pipe are then moved relative to the coupling box so that the outer tapered surface at the end of the pipe is forced into metal to metal sealing contact with the inner tapered surface within the bore of the coupling box.
Patent EP-0863952-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PEACOCK FRED
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: On décrit des fluides de revêtement à évaporation de solvant réduite. Un solvant ou un mélange de solvants comprend, de préférence, des matières tinctoriales ou pigments, et éventuellement un additif soluble du type cire, pouvant produire une peau sur la surface du fluide lors que celui-ci est exposé à l'air. On emploie préférablement cet additif dans une proportion représentant au moins vingt pour cent (20 %) de saturation à une température de 20 °C, le point de fusion de l'additif se situant au moins à 40 °C. Dans le mode de réalisation préféré, on choisit le solide du type cire dans le groupe constitué par des cires d'hydrocarbures, des cires de polyéthylène glycol, des acides aliphatiques monocarboxyliques possédant 12 à 22 atomes de carbone, des amides ou esters de tels acides aliphatiques, des alcools aliphatiques monohydriques contenant 14 à 22 atomes de carbone, du cholestérol, des alcools de lanoline ainsi que des sels d'acides aliphatiques monocarboxyliques possédant 14 à 18 atomes de carbone.
Patent EP-0928473-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSTROEM GOERAN
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: Procédé et dispositif permettant d'enregistrer une image des caractéristiques extérieures et de la plaque d'immatriculation d'un véhicule (4) dans une unité de péage routier (1), de façon à contrôler le paiement d'un péage devant être collecté par un système de télécommunication. Durant l'opération de contrôle et de paiement, le véhicule est suivi par des enregistrements vidéo successifs, dans lesquels un marqueur est relié au véhicule. Le même marqueur est relié à l'image de la plaque d'immatriculation et à une image de la forme physique du véhicule (4). En cas de paiement incorrect, une recherche peut être basée à la fois sur l'image de la plaque d'immatriculation et sur l'image associée de la forme physique du véhicule, qui sont reliées au moyen du suivi successif de la position. La classe du véhicule peut ainsi être déterminée, en fonction d'un système de classification basé sur les propriétés physiques du véhicule, à partir de l'image des caractéristiques  extérieures dudit véhicule, ce qui permet de déterminer le montant du péage.
Patent EP-0952803-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MATTHEWS BILLIE JEAN
IPC: A61F13/534
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne une substance absorbante destinée à des produits d'hygiène personnelle, la substance absorbante pouvant être répartie dans une zone centrale, deux zones intermédiaires et deux zones d'extrémité de dimensions sensiblement égales, le rapport entre la quantité de liquide recueillie dans la zone centrale et la quantité de liquide recueillie dans au moins une des zones d'extrémités 30 minutes après l'émission d'un liquide étant inférieur à 5: 1. Une telle substance absorbante peut être utilisée dans des produits d'hygiène personnelle tels que des couches de bébé, des culottes de propreté, des articles d'hygiène féminine, des caleçons absorbants, des articles pour adultes incontinents, et autres produits similaires.
Patent EP-0946171-A1 (EP)
Title: Compositions ophtlamiques visco-elastiques
Inventor: YANNI JOHN M
IPC: C07C235/34
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés et des procédés de traitement de tissus oculaires. Les procédés mettent en oeuvre des compositions visco-élastiques contenant certains composés ayant une fraction anti-inflammatoire et anti-oxydante liée de manière covalente par un lien amide ou ester. Les composés peuvent être utilisés, par l'intermédiaire de différents mécanismes, pour la prévention et le traitement de maladies inflammatoires ou à évolution chronique.
Patent EP-0891777-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MERTEL RAINER
IPC: A61K35/02
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: A fango pack contains plant extracts and/or ethereal oils. Also claimed is a method of producing the pack.
Patent EP-0870813-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GAMBINO JAMES
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: The invention hereof is a new highway deicing additive and a method for deicing asphalt
highways. It has been discovered that a small amount of starch added to the salt/water sprayed on
highways provides the unexpected property of retaining salt particles in the top portion of the
"voids" in the asphalt roads for a period of 2 to 4 hours. The starch can be incorporated into
water by mixing; biocides can be added if the starch/water mixture is to be stored more than 2
days. Salt is added to the water/starch mixture prior to deposition on the road. The new
treatment works by increasing the viscosity of the aqueous fluid sprayed on the highway to form a
water gel structure on the road providing a "platform" for the salt particles in the top portion of
the asphalt. The new additive also reduces the need and cost of "follow-up" salt treatments. 
     The additive and method are particularly useful for the new type of asphalt being used on
highways in Europe which has a super-porous structure when laid as a road-bed.
Patent EP-0913576-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JOUFFROY MICHEL
IPC: F02N15/10
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: A V- or U-shaped two-armed spring pin (20,22) is located in a stator housing (16) and has upper and lower stable positions. When the rotor cam (12) rotates anticlockwise to a start position a cam face (50) moves the pin from the upper to the lower position where clockwise rotation to an intermediate position engages a cam face (46) to prevent return to the start position without resetting anticlockwise rotation.
Patent EP-0873996-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRIGGS BARBARA SHREVE
IPC: C07H15/26
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: The present invention is directed to deacyl
teicoplanin, and to a process for preparing deacyl
teicoplanin by reacting teicoplanin with ECB deacylase.
Deacyl teicoplanin can be alkylated to produce compounds
useful for their antibacterial activity.
Patent EP-0857529-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DEL GOBBO JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B22D11/00
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: The metal tubes e.g. copper alloys are obtained by continuous or semi-continuous gravity casting of a tube blank and then the cold drawing of this blank. Also claimed is an installation for the manufacture of the tubes, comprising (a) a set of equipment for casting the tube blank consisting of a reservoir (12) for liquid metal with an opening in its bottom in which a mandrel (14) is engaged, a mould (13) in which the metal is solidified, an electromagnetic stirring annulus (15), a cooling annulus (16) and an extraction system (18) and (b) a cold drawing and heat treatment assembly made up of a drawing machine, a drawing bench and a reheating furnace.
Patent EP-0898956-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TULOUP REMY
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1998-08-11
Abstract: Compositions containing an oxamate derivative of formula (I) are new. R = H, OH, -OR', -COR', -COOR', -NR'R", -CONR'R", saturated, unsaturated or cyclic 1-30C aliphatic hydrocarbon (optionally hydroxylated) or aryl (optionally substituted); R1, R2 = H, OH, -OR', -COR', -COOR', -NR'R", -CONR'R", -SR', -SCH2-OR', saturated, unsaturated or cyclic 1-30C aliphatic hydrocarbon (optionally hydroxylated), aryl (optionally substituted) or an amino acid or sugar residue; R3 = H or -COOR4; R4 = 1-30C aliphatic or alkoxyl group which may be saturated, unsaturated or cyclic; X = -OR5, -SR5, or -NR6R7; R5-R7 = H, saturated, unsaturated or cyclic 1-30C aliphatic hydrocarbon (optionally hydroxylated) or aryl (optionally substituted) or an amino acid, peptide or sugar residue.