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Patent EP-0833296-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOODWIN III JOHN COKER
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: A method of assigning electronic price labels
(EPLs) to groups of price look-up file items which is based
upon the price change frequencies of the items in the
groups. The items are divided into a plurality of groups.
Price change frequencies for items within each group are
determined. A minimum price change frequency for each group
is determined. In a first embodiment, EPLs are assigned to
items in any one of the groups only if a predetermined
number of the price change frequencies in the one group
exceed a predetermined minimum price change frequency for
the one group. In a second embodiment, the groups are
ranked starting with a first group having a highest number
of items that exceed the minimum price change frequency for
the first group and ending with a second group having a
lowest number of items that exceed the minimum price change
frequency for the second group, and EPLs are assigned to a
plurality of items less than the totality of items by order
of rank of the groups, beginning with the items in the first
group, until the plurality of EPLs are exhausted.
Patent EP-0832650-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON KIRK WILLIS
IPC: A61K31/444
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: This invention provides methods for the prevention
of migraine which comprises administering to a mammal in need
thereof a serotonin 5-HT 1F  agonist.
Patent EP-0840060-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TARGETTI PAOLO
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A snap fixing device which allows easy and rapid
mounting and removal of a lighting apparatus to be encased
with a false ceiling or a similar panel. The device
comprises an elongated laminar element (7) made of a
resilient material and substantially bent to a V-shape,
with one end pivotally connected with the apparatus body
(1) and the other end bent, said element being slidingly
engaged in a slot (10) of the body (1). A projecting part
(11) is provided near the bent end (9a), whereas an
abutment block (12) is placed at the bending point of the
laminar element (7). To fasten the apparatus when it is
mounted, element (7) must slide into slot 10 until the
projecting part (11) is tripped and abuts on body (1) and
the laminar element bows, thus transmitting the fastening
force to panel (3) through the abutment block (12).
Patent EP-0874645-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PLATZEK JOHANNES
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 1997-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to new, monomeric, perfluoroalkyl-substituted metal complexes, processes for their production, and their use in diagnosis and therapy. The compounds according to the invention are suitable especially as in vivo contrast media in nuclear spin tomography (MRT). They can preferably be used as blood-pool agents and as lymphographic agents.
Patent EP-0901709-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEIJON MATS
IPC: H02K3/12
Filed: 1997-05-27
Abstract: In the stator winding in a rotating electric machine the winding is situated in radial slots (111) in the stator (106). According to the invention the winding consists of a cable which forms layers at different radial distances from the air gap (108) between the rotor (107) and the stator (106). The part of the cable (101) that passes to and fro once through the stator between different layers forms a coil (113) with an arcshaped coil end protruding from each end surface (114) of the stator (106). The coils (113) are divided into coil group parts. All coils (113) in the same coil group part are arranged axially, one outside the other with substantially coinciding centres and with successively increasing diameters. The number of slots (111) that are bridged by the coils (113) successively increases within the coil group part.
Patent EP-0856588-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TSUGUHIKO
IPC: F27B9/12
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A continuous heat treating furnace in which heat is
efficiently recovered from the combustion exhaust gas
from the heating section of a continuous annealing
furnace. The continuous annealing furnace of the metal
strip is a heating furnace or a heating device provided
with plural burners for heating to a predetermined
temperature a steel material or a continuously supplied
metal strip by means of combustion of the burners; a
regenerative heat exchanger for collecting a sensible
heat of a combustion exhaust gas of the burners,
reserving the heat in a regenerator and supplying a
predetermined gas to the regenerator to recover the heat
to the predetermined gas; and a preheating section for
blowing the predetermined gas from the regenerative heat
exchanger to the metal strip for preheating. The heat
exchanger body (21) is divided into at least three sections,
each section having a regenerator (22). When the heat
exchanger body (21) is continuously or intermittently rotated,
each section is provided with a path for successively
repeating to pass a heating section combustion exhaust
gas (23) for applying a sensible heat of exhaust gas to the
regenerator, a purging gas (24) for removing debris sticking
to the regenerator when applying the sensible heat of the
heating section exhaust gas (23) and a circulating gas (25) for
collecting the sensible heat of the regenerator and
blowing the heat to the metal strip passing the
preheating section to raise a temperature of the metal
strip.
Patent EP-0862157-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SASAKI HIDETO
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: A display control apparatus of this invention
includes a touch panel (4) for inputting a predetermined
input, a liquid crystal monitor (2) for
displaying and switching a plurality of operation
screen to display a desired operation screen in
accordance with the predetermined input inputted by the
touch panel, and a control unit (3) for, when the
operation screen to be displayed on the liquid crystal
monitor in accordance with the predetermined input
inputted by the touch panel corresponds to a password
input screen for receiving input of a password,
controlling the field angle of the liquid crystal
monitor to a predetermined field angle.
Patent EP-0894708-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PICHT RICHARD
IPC: B63H1/20
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: The groove (2) has at least one back cut (3a), which is engaged by the rail (13). The back cut has a rounded formation in its base. In the groove a displacement ensuring arrangement is formed, on which the rail (13) for fixture of the vane (11) can be inserted to fit. The displacement securing arrangement in the groove (2) is formed by a cavity (6) or a raised formation and a locating surface (17) of the rail (13) pushable against it. The locating surface (17) of the rail (13) is formed in a rear area of the rail in relation to the insertion direction. The at least one back cut (3a) and the displacement securing arrangement are formed by the same groove side wall (3).
Patent EP-0899763-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WIESKE STEFAN DIPL-ING
IPC: H01H23/02
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: The device has a number of push-button switches (10), each having an operating wiper (3) which is snap-fitted to a common base (8) via integral locking hooks (24) provided on its underside, together with operating cams (30) for a pair of micro switches (13), each wiper held in its neutral position by the resetting force of the micro switches acting on the operating cams.
Patent EP-0896805-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUMANN JOERN
IPC: A47G1/17
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: The one-piece hook holder body (1), held in place by adhesive strip(s) (3), has a one-piece base plate with a structured shape (222) to take a fitted spring (21) together with a projection at the collar zone (221). Guides are in the hook body (1) to take the projection (222) of the structured shape. The hook body (1) and the base plate are durably bonded together. In the basic position, the hook body (1) is anchored to the base plate and covers the adhesive strip(s) (3) and the non-adhesive strip grip tab. The hook body (1) is moved parallel to the base plate to break the grip for sliding parallel to the base plate. The hook body (1) can be turned over the spring (21) up to 90 degrees for access to the strip grip tab.
Patent EP-0921028-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: H02P3/06
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A hill-holding arrangement for an
electrically driven vehicle includes a vehicle with a
"gas pedal" which generates a torque command signal
T CMD . A switch (314) couples T CMD  to a motor controller
(316, 14) which drives the motor (40) and therefore the
vehicle. When the "gas pedal" calls for zero torque,
and the vehicle speed is zero, the switch responds to
logic (FIGURE 5), and substitutes a position-holding
torque command signal T   for the operator-controlled
torque command signal T CMD . Position controlling torque
command T   is generated by a controller (312) which
receives a position signal representative of the
angular position  of the rotor. The position-holding
torque control loop then produces such torque as may be
required to prevent the rotor of the motor from moving
from its commanded position.
Patent EP-0918199-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOLZ WALTER DIPL-ING
IPC: F25B39/02
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: The evaporator (10) is made up of parallel plates (11) of thermally conductive material, e.g. aluminum, arranged one above the other. These are in contact with channels (13) carrying the refrigerant
Patent EP-0924875-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MANABU OHSHIMA
IPC: H04W16/28
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: In a code division multiple access system, a
reception process comprising the steps of:
   (a) sequentially generating reception symbols by
de-spreading a reception signal;   (b) generating a threshold on the basis of an
average amplitude obtained by averaging amplitudes of a
predetermined number of reception symbols;   (c) generating a weighted reception symbol by
multiplying an amplitude of the reception symbol by a
weighting coefficient; and   (d) sequentially selecting one of the reception
symbol and the weighted reception symbol as a reception
symbol of the reception signal in accordance with a result
obtained by comparing the amplitude of the reception
symbol and the threshold.
Patent EP-0905066-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SPRINGER SCOTT L
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: A wheel-actuated chocking device is provided for restraining at
least one wheel of a vehicle rolling on a driveway extending to
a dock at a chock position close to said dock, said chocking
device comprises:
   a resiliently biased locking arm for chocking the lending wheel
of the vehicle,   a track means extending along said driveway of the dock for
positioning the locking arm between an initial position and a
plurality of operating positions,   a controllable lock capable of selectively locking the locking
arm in one of said operating positions which then becomes said
chock position, said controllable lock comprising a latch means
moveable within said track means and said latch means
interacting with said locking arm such that when the latch
means is in the operative position said locking arm is locked
in said chock position.
Patent EP-0924541-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COERSCHULTE HOLGER
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1998-12-12
Abstract: Arrangement has a sleeve (9) attached to end section (3) of light conductor (4) with a shaft (10) and a stop (11) at a distance from the end of the light conductor. A hollow connecting element (12) which can be fitted onto the sleeve, and secured axially, has outer groove (16) which corresponds to coupling element aperture extending in peripheral direction. Spring element (21) engages the groove to axially fix light conductor in coupling element. An Independent claim is also included for a method of connecting a light conductor to a light coupling element.
Patent EP-0927970-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GUENTHER STEPHAN
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: The postage meter includes a control arrangement with a microprocessor (91) which reads a card number and limit data stored in an inserted chip card, and loads and executes an associated application function from a program memory (92), according to the limit data. The association of listed application functions is stored in a non-volatile memory (94, 95), and is arbitrarily modified by an authorized user. The postage meter includes a chip card writing/reading unit connected with a control arrangement which comprises a non-volatile memory (94) with memory areas (A, B) for an association between listed application functions and limit data of a chip card, and a memory area (C) for parameters. The control arrangement enables a calibration of at least one application from a number of applications in response to a chip card inserted in the chip card writing/reading unit. A microprocessor of the control arrangement reads a chip card number and corresponding limit data stored in the chip card, loads an associated application function from a program memory, and executes the function according to the limit data. An authorized user can arbitrarily modify the association of listed application functions.
Patent EP-0884735-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOJIMA KAZUMI
IPC: G11C29/34
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device capable of
conducting test operations includes a plurality of word
drivers (34) which keep word lines (WL1 through WLn) in
an active state when the word drivers (34) are selected
until the word drivers (34) are reset. The
semiconductor memory device further includes a control
circuit (31, 32) which successively selects more than
one of the plurality of word drivers (34) so as to
achieve simultaneous activation of word lines (WL1
through WLn) corresponding to selected ones of the
plurality of word drivers (34) during the test
operations.
Patent EP-0880975-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PAGAN ERIC
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A laryngeal mask assembly has a tubular shaft 1 with a mask portion 30
formed by a resilient skirt towards its patient end 2, which seals with tissue in the
region of the hypopharynx. An inflatable cuff 4, with several annular reinforcing
members 42, projects axially at the patient end of the assembly into the laryngeal inlet
34. Towards its patient end, the cuff 4 has a flap 47 that normally closes the passage
through the cuff and prevents entry of the epiglottis. A pull cord 50 attached with the
flap 47 enables the flap to be pulled to one side, deflecting the epiglottis and opening
the passage through the cuff 4.
Patent EP-0915275-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KANEKO RYUSHIRO
IPC: F15B13/00
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A solenoid-operated valve assembly is configured in
such a way that one of multiple receiving connectors 4A
and 4B of different forms is attached to a first end
block 2a via the corresponding one of holders 5A and 5B each
having the same mounting mechanism, thereby enabling
one of the receiving connector 4A or 4B to be selectively
attached.
Patent EP-0918195-A2 (EP)
Title: Unit sheath
Inventor: KIRA HIDEKI
IPC: G01K7/02
Filed: 1998-11-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a unit sheath
adaptable to a glow plug or a thermocouple, which is
improved in durability by the protection from burn-out
of the conductive filament. 
     The unit sheath is preferably adapted to a glow
plug 10. A protective envelope 1 of ceramics high in
density includes a metallic filament 4 of any one of
pure tungsten, molybdenum or alloy thereof. A high-density
sealant 3 hermetically closes the envelope 1 at
its opened end 5. Filler 2 of non-conductive, unburned
material packed in the space around the metallic
filament 4 in the envelope 1. The filler contains
therein an additive 7 that may be subjected to the
oxidation at the temperature lower than that of the
metallic filament 4. The additive 7 is composed of at
least any one of a free oxygen absorber selected from
the group of carbon, titanium, boron, aluminum and
nitride thereof, or the mixture thereof.
Patent EP-0914300-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEBER LOTHAR
IPC: H01S3/17
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft die Herstellung von Glaszusammensetzung auf der Basis von seltenerdmetalldotierten Chalkogenid- und Chalkohalidgläsern mit oder ohne Co-dotierung und einem Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben, sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung dünner transparenter Glasschichten und deren Verwendung für optische Bauelemente. Die Glaszusammensetzung enthält mindestens ein Element der dritten Hauptgruppe, mindestens ein Element der vierten Hauptgruppe, mindestens ein Element der Halogenide und mindestens ein Element der Seltenerdmetalle als Dotierungszusatz sowie Schwefel.
Patent EP-0988360-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEGGS THOMAS STEWART
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: There is provided a bleaching enzyme capable of generating a bleaching chemical and having a high binding affinity for stains present on fabrics. Furthermore, there is provided an enzymatic bleaching composition comprising said bleaching enzyme and a surfactant and a process for bleaching stains present of fabrics.
Patent EP-1027671-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COOPER ALAN
IPC: G06Q99/00
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: Selon cette invention, un système de recrutement réseau accepte et fournit des informations à travers un réseau longue distance (WAN), tel qu'Internet. Ce système procède à une mise en correspondance des offres d'emploi avec les informations sur les candidats, et il comprend un générateur de paquets d'emplois qui crée un paquet de données d'offres d'emplois contenant des information codées, correspondant à une pluralité de catégories prédéfinies en vue d'assurer une offre d'emploi. Une base de données mémorise une pluralité de paquets de données d'offres d'emploi. Un générateur de paquets de données de demandeurs répond aux informations codées reçues d'un demandeur à travers Internet, et crée un paquet de données de demandeur contenant des informations codées correspondant à la pluralité de catégories prédéfinies en vue d'assurer l'offre d'emploi. Un programme de mise en correspondance de paquets de données répond à la réception du paquet de données du demandeur en comparant, conformément à un protocole de comparaison prédéfini, le paquet de données du demandeur aux paquets de données de l'offre d'emploi mémorisés dans la base de données. Le programme précité mémorise les résultats de la comparaison dans la base de données. D'autres bases de données contenant les informations sur les candidats peuvent également être interrogées.
Patent EP-1025387-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MACHER DAVID
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: A lighting device which is arranged on motor vehicles and/or in interiors of motor vehicles is proposed. It includes an electroluminescent layer assembly comprising at least one first electrode layer, a dielectric layer, an electroluminescent luminous layer and a transparent second electrode layer, wherein the electroluminescent layer assembly is arranged on a support and/or in a frame and the electrode layers are connected to an a.c. voltage control device. Preferably the electroluminescent layer assembly with the support and/or frame as well as the a.c. voltage control device with components and wiring arranged on a printed circuit board which is connected to the support and/or simultaneously constructed as a support for the electroluminescent layer assembly, and if necessary a transparent cover covering the electroluminescent layer assembly, form a compact structural unit.
Patent EP-0980783-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JANISCH MIRKO
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 1999-06-26
Abstract: The motor-powered vehicle seat adjustment mechanism has a damper of a hard thermoplastic material. It has a defined limit surface (57a) as an end limit stop combined with an elastic section (57b) to dampen the adjustment movement before it reaches the end limit stop. The damper has a ring shape with a center opening (55), a cylinder section (56) and a leading section (57) with its frontal surface (57a) as the end limit stop.
Patent EP-0992886-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bestimmen der Energie eines Signals
Inventor: VIERTHALER MATTHIAS
IPC: G01R19/25
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: Die Erfindung beschreibt zwei alternative Verfahren und zugehörige Vorrichtungen zum Erzeugen eines Energiesignals yn, dessen Amplitudenwerte die Energie eines elektrischen Signals sn repräsentieren. Ein erstes Verfahren und die zugehörige Vorrichtung berechnen das Energiesignal yn nach der Gleichung yn = ((tau·s<2>n) / (2·yn-1))+(1-((tau) / (2)))·yn-1, während ein zweites Verfahren und die zugehörige Vorrichtung auf der Gleichung yn = yn-1+((tau) / (2yn-1))(s<2>n-y<2>n-1) basieren, wobei tau einen vorgegebenen Parameter, und n den Taktschritt repräsentiert. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0976718-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRERETON CLIVE M H
IPC: C07C201/08
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: A continuous process to nitrate a nitratable
aromatic compound utilizing nitric acid and sulfuric acid
feed stocks is described. The process includes the
collecting of NO x  gases produced in the nitrating process
and treating the NO x  gases with water under pressure to
produce weak nitric acid which is recycled to the nitric
acid feed stock. The process is efficient, permitting
the venting of NO x  free gases to the atmosphere.
Patent EP-0987002-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GERS-BARLAG HEINRICH DR
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1999-09-06
Abstract: Pickering emulsions consist of finely dispersed water-in-oil or oil-in-water systems containing an oil phase, which includes at least one wax and/or oil thickener; an aqueous phase; microfine particles; and at most 0.5 wt. % emulsifier(s). Pickering emulsions consist of finely dispersed water-in-oil or oil-in-water systems containing an oil phase, which includes at least one wax and/or oil thickener; an aqueous phase; microfine particles (average size below 200 nm), which show hydrophilic and lipophilic properties and amphiphilic character, are dispersible in both water and oil and are optionally surface-coated; and at most 0.5 wt. % emulsifier(s). Independent claims are included for the use of waxes and/or oil thickeners: (i) in cosmetic or dermatological compositions, for reducing or inhibiting an unpleasant or dry feeling on the skin after use; and (ii) for stabilizing cosmetic or dermatological Pickering emulsions.
Patent EP-0991108-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NEIL JEFFREY T
IPC: H01J9/26
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: A method of making a ceramic arc tube for a metal halide lamp comprises the steps of
forming as an integral unit a hollow body (10) having one open end (16) and a substantially
closed end (18). The substantially closed end includes an outwardly extending capillary
tube (20) having an electrode receiving aperture therein that communicates with the hollow
body. An end cap (24) is then formed for closing the open end. The end cap comprises an
annular portion (26) and an extending capillary tube (28), The end cap is fitted into the open
end of the hollow body to form a pre-assembly. The pre-assembly is then fired to seal
the end cap to the hollow body to form an assembly and the assembly is subsequently
fired to sinter the same.
Patent EP-1020963-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BIPPUS HANS-DIETER
IPC: H01T4/06
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: The arrangement has plastic upper and lower ends parts and pairs of metal contact elements that engage chambers in the upper part with spring arms for contacting surge absorbers and protrude out of the lower part as contact blades. The contact blades (11) are about twice the length as the spring arms (19) to separate contact fingers (6) of blade terminal contact elements (4) pointing into the connector strip (1) and are thickened at the ends by bending.