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Patent EP-1126238-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULZ KLAUS-DIETER
IPC: G01C9/16
Filed: 2001-02-12
Granted: 2006-08-30
Abstract: The sensor has first and second rotatably mounted pendulums (16,18) in a housing and first and second measurement systems. Each measurement system contains a position sensor (26,28) and an electronic evaluation unit. A comparison arrangement compares the first and second inclination signals and produces a corresponding comparison signal. The pendulums are mounted on a common axis.
Patent EP-1243198-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LORDERS GERT
IPC: A45C11/32
Filed: 2001-03-22
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The key pouch (1) contains a slide (14), to which the key is attached by a cord (4). A lever (24, 34) attached to one end of the slide raises and lowers it along a guide rail (16) so that the key (2) is also raised and lowered. An Independent claim is included for a method for moving a key using the pouch.
Patent EP-1143431-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SABI YUICHI
IPC: G11B7/24035
Filed: 2001-03-22
Granted: 2006-05-10
Abstract: To provide a high density optical recording medium, capable of realizing the complete compatibility with a phase change recording medium with respect to an optical pickup or a drive device, using a short wavelength light for achieving a high recording density. The present invention provides an optical recording medium configuration for directly reading out the change of the reflectance without using the phase modulation method. An optical recording medium according to the present invention is an optical recording medium having a recording film of a single layer or multiple layer structure on a substrate (1), wherein the recording film is mainly made of an organic substance material layer (2) for absorbing and decomposing a laser beam, and generating the refractive index change as well as the reflectance of the optical recording medium with respect to a reproduction laser beam of a 380 nm to 450 nm wavelength is 15% to 25% before the decomposition, and 0% to 10% after the decomposition. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1149622-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIESHOFF JUERGEN DR
IPC: B01D53/32
Filed: 2001-04-05
Granted: 2004-03-03
Abstract: Removal of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from a flue gas stream (I) containing oxygen comprises (a) treating (I) with an electric gas discharge; (b) passing the treated (I) over a basic storage material (II) for storing (I) in the form of nitrates and discharging the purified (I) to the atmosphere; and (c) regenerating spent (II) by removing it from the (I) stream and treatment with a reducing regenerative gas stream to form ammonia.
Patent EP-1182718-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAEUERLEIN PETER DR
IPC: H01M10/34
Filed: 2001-07-07
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Nickel/metal hydride secondary element comprises a positive nickel hydroxide electrode, a negative electrode containing a hydrogen storage alloy, and an alkaline electrolyte. The positive electrode provided with a three-dimensional metallic conducting structure contains an aluminum compound soluble in the electrolyte as well as the nickel hydroxide and cobalt oxide. Preferred Features: The aluminum compound is aluminum hydroxide and/or aluminum oxide in an amount of 0.5-1.0 wt.%. The positive electrode contains further oxidic compounds selected from lanthanoids, Y2O3, La2O3 and Ca(OH)2 and their mixtures.
Patent EP-1215293-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DITZE ANDRE DR-ING
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2001-11-20
Granted: 2006-04-26
Abstract: Process for the iron-free melting and/or storing of liquid magnesium and magnesium alloys comprises adhering sintered alumina plates to the inner wall of indirectly heated steel crucibles. Preferred Features: The plates have a thickness of 2-20, preferably 3-10 mm. The adhesive is a ceramic composition containing 85% Al2O3, 14.5% MgO and 0.5% SiO2, together with soda water glass in a ratio of 1: 1-6, preferably 4: 1. Zirconium-containing alloys can be produced.
Patent EP-1341717-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BESEMER ARIE CORNELIS
IPC: C01B11/22
Filed: 2001-12-12
Granted: 2004-05-26
Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the regeneration and recovery of periodate from a spent iodate solution, by reacting the iodate with at least an equimolar amount of peroxosulfate. The regenerated periodate is especially suitable for oxidizing carbohydrates to dialdehyde carbohydrates. The oxidation and regeneration can also be carried out in a single stage using a catalytic amount of periodate only.
Patent EP-1175679-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORLEY STEPHEN
IPC: G11C11/16
Filed: 2001-02-19
Granted: 2009-04-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif de stockage de données comprenant : au moins un réseau d'éléments mémoire agencés en une pluralité de rangs et de colonnes ; un moyen de codage permettant de coder des données d'entrée en une forme présentant une proportion équilibrée de 1 et de 0, ledit moyen de codage comprenant un moyen destiné à appliquer la sortie d'un générateur de séquence binaire pseudo-aléatoire aux données d'entrée précitées, les données codées étant stockées dans le réseau d'éléments mémoire de façon que les 1 et les 0 présentent une distribution spatiale relativement uniforme par rapport à la pluralité d'éléments mémoire ; et un moyen de décodage permettant de décoder les données codées lues dans la pluralité d'éléments mémoire pour retrouver les données d'origine.
Patent EP-1250165-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HELMUS MICHAEL N
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 2001-01-25
Granted: 2009-05-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a prosthetic heart valve that includes biologically active agents that retard or prevent the infiltration of fibrous tissue ("pannus") from the host into the structure of the prosthetic valve. Preventing or decreasing the overgrowth of the prosthetic valve by pannus reduces the complications associated with the implantation and use of prosthetic heart valves.
Patent EP-1246709-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFFMANN HANS
IPC: B23K9/29
Filed: 2001-01-08
Granted: 2003-06-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a stream nozzle (13) for an inert gas welding torch (B). The inventive nozzle is provided with a coating (S) that adheres to at least a part of the surface of said nozzle in a material fit and consists of silver, especially galvanically mounted contact silver.
Patent EP-1171713-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLASS JAMES R
IPC: F04B49/22
Filed: 2001-02-20
Granted: 2009-04-01
Abstract: Un système (14) de pompe à haute pression destiné à être utilisé avec un système (10) de moteur hydraulique tel qu'un système (10) d'injection de carburant ou qu'un système de frein à commande de décompression assure la distribution variable d'un fluide sous pression au moyen de manchons doseurs. La position relative des manchons doseurs (56) par rapport aux pistons (32) de pompage est régulée de manière électro-hydraulique par un circuit (60, 160) de commande. Le circuit (60, 160) de commande reçoit le fluide sous pression du passage (50) d'apport de fluide ou d'une autre région haute pression (50, 52) et, au moyen d'un détendeur (64, 164) réduit sensiblement la pression effective à l'intérieur du circuit (60, 160) de commande à une pression constante qui est sensiblement inférieure à la pression de refoulement. Une pression effective plus faible à l'intérieur du circuit (60, 160) de commande améliore la fabricabilité des constituants du circuit de commande et permet de mieux contrôler la sortie de la pompe.
Patent EP-1266140-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCGRATH STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A spring locating body ( 36 ) is a substantially annular shape formed with an annular recess ( 38 ) and a radially inner circular hole ( 40 ) that extends through the spring locating body ( 36 ). The spring locating body ( 36 ) is a substantially rigid plastically deformable material such as nylon. Extending radially outwardly from the spring locating body ( 36 ) are four limbs ( 42 ). The limbs ( 42 ) are equally spaced around the spring locating body ( 36 ) at intervals of 90°. Extending away from the rear surfaces of each limb ( 42 ) is a deformable rib ( 44 ). Each rib ( 44 ) extends across the respective limbs ( 42 ) in an arc about the central axis ( 46 ) of the spring locating body ( 36 ). The ribs ( 44 ) have a triangular cross-section the apex of which is distant from the limb ( 42 ). Alternatively, the ribs ( 44 ) can be in the form of a plurality of cone shaped nibs extending in a direction away from the surface of the respective limbs ( 42 ).
Patent EP-1292308-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REDDY E PREMKUMAR
IPC: A61K31/275
Filed: 2001-04-13
Granted: 2010-06-09
Abstract: Sulfones of formula I are useful as antiproliferative agents, including, for example, anticancer agents:wherein:Q1 is selected from the group consisting of(a) a phenyl radical according to formula II whereinR1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, hydroxyl, amino, C1-C6 trifluoroalkoxy and trifluoromethyl;(b) an aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl and 9-anthryl; and(c) an aromatic radical according to formula III whereinn1 is 1 or 2,Y1 and Y2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and nitro, andX1 is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur andandQ2 is selected from the group consisting of(d) a phenyl radical according to formula II, as defined above;(e) an aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl and 9-anthryl;(f) an aromatic radical according to formula IV whereinn1 is 1 or 2,Y3 and Y4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and nitro, andX2, X3 and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and provided that not all of X2, X3 and X4 may be carbon; and(g) 1-piperazinyl;provided that at least one of Q1 or Q2 is other than a phenyl radical according to formula II;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Sulfones of formula V are also useful as antiproliferative agents, including, for example, anticancer agents:wherein:X is sulfur or oxygen; Ya and Yb are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and nitro; and R1-R5 are defined as above;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent EP-1275048-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHERN FRANK W
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2001-04-19
Granted: 2007-01-17
Abstract: An interface (20) comprises first electronics (26) adapted to interface parallel data from a parallel data bus (32) to a first bus, the first electronics (26) being adapted to connect to at least one PC card. The interface further comprises second electronics (30) adapted to interface parallel data from said parallel data bus (32) into serial data adapted to interface with a second remote bus, said second electronics (30), in the absence of a threshold detect signal from the second remote bus, converting said parallel data to said serial data without requiring any signal from said second remote bus. The interface (20) comprises electronics shared by the first electronics (26) and the second electronics (30) to interface to the parallel data bus (32).
Patent EP-1285230-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALTMANN GERALD R
IPC: G02B7/182
Filed: 2001-05-22
Granted: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A centered annular ring, or moat, is disposed on each of the six planar sides of a RLG block. The surface of each moat is slightly below the surrounding surface of each side of the block. Because each moat is recessed relative to the respective side surface, the moat surface is less likely to become scratched, and therefore allows for a better seal between the block and the components attached thereto.
Patent EP-1286743-B1 (EP)
Title: Filtre a lavage a contre-courant, notamment destine a la filtration d'huile lubrifiante
Inventor: ROTT WILLI
IPC: B01D29/60
Filed: 2001-05-17
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un filtre à lavage à contre-courant, notamment destiné à la filtration d'huile lubrifiante. Des bougies filtrantes (22), ouvertes aux deux extrémités (24, 34), autour d'un arbre de rotation (1), sont montées dans le boîtier de filtre (11, 12). Lors de la filtration, l'espace intérieur de ces bougies filtrantes peut être alimenté avec un milieu dense, qui pénètre dans le filtre à lavage à contre-courant. L'arbre de rotation (1) permet d'associer un dispositif de nettoyage. Afin de nettoyer les bougies filtrantes (22') lors du lavage à contre-courant, ce dispositif de nettoyage présente un boisseau de nettoyage supérieur (27), qui est connecté à une vanne d'évacuation par l'intermédiaire de l'arbre de rotation (1), ainsi qu'un boisseau de nettoyage inférieur. Ledit boisseau de nettoyage supérieur (27) est monté de manière décalée d'un certain angle dans le sens de rotation par rapport audit boisseau de nettoyage inférieur. Un organe de fermeture inférieur associé (38) est affecté au boisseau de nettoyage supérieur, pour la face d'extrémité de bougie filtrante opposée audit boisseau, et un organe de fermeture supérieur est affecté au boisseau de nettoyage inférieur, pour la face d'extrémité de bougie filtrante opposée audit boisseau. Les éléments de filtre (22') peuvent être décalés dans le temps par rapport aux boisseaux et aux organes de fermeture et être lavés à contre-courant en sens inverse. Les boisseaux et les organes de fermeture se déplacent à l'intérieur de capots déflecteurs (60, 70).
Patent EP-1317440-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOOISTRA JACOB HERMANUS MATTHE
IPC: C07D309/30
Filed: 2001-07-12
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of 2-(6-substituted-1,3-dioxane-4-yl)acetic acid derivatives of formula 1, where X stands for a leaving group, and R 1 , R 2 , and R 3  each independently stand for an alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms from 4-hydroxy-6-X-substituted-methyl-tetrahydropyran-2-one compounds, where X is as defined above, with the aid of an acetalization agent, in the presence of an acid catalyst.  The invention also relates to the novel compounds of formula 1 as well as salts and acids to be prepared from these, with the OR 3  group in formula 1 being replaced by an OY group, where X, R 1  and R 2  have the meanings defined above and where Y stands for an alkaline (earth) metal or a substituted or unsubstituted ammonium group or stands for hydrogen, and to the novel compounds of formula 2.  The products concerned are, after conversion into the t-butyl ester of 2-(6-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-yl)acetic acid, important as intermediary products in the preparation of statins.
Patent EP-1294668-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALZ HELMUT
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2001-06-27
Granted: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Olefins having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms are hydroformylated in a process in which (i) an olefin-containing feed in which a proportion of a saturated hydrocarbon having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms is present and also carbon monoxide and hydrogen are fed into a reaction zone and reacted in the presence of a hydroformylation catalyst, (ii) a stream consisting essentially of unreacted olefin and saturated hydrocarbon is separated off from the output from the reaction zone, (iii) the stream is separated into an olefin-enriched fraction and an olefin-depleted fraction by rectification, and (iv) at least part of the olefin-enriched fraction is recirculated to the reaction zone.
Patent EP-1301144-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRITSCH THOMAS
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2001-07-04
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided, which includes a first bristle part that can be made to execute a first, continuously repeating movement. An additional bristle part, connected to the first bristle part, can be made to execute a second, continuously repeating movement, which differs from the first movement of the first bristle part.
Patent EP-1313870-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANKE DIRK
IPC: C12N9/90
Filed: 2001-08-30
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: In the production of genetically-modified, non-pathogenic organisms particularly an improved production and isolation of trans-dihydroxycyclohexadiene carboxylic acids and/or derivatives thereof, the synthesis of the transhydroxy cyclohexadiene carboxylic acids is performed in an enantiomer-pure form without detectable impurities with chorismate by cultivation of at least one genetically altered non-pathogenic organism which has an aromate embolism and has, in comparison with a corresponding, genetically not altered organism, an increased activity of the isochorismate synthase (EntC) and isochorismatase (EntB) and an activity of the 2,3 dihydroxybenzoate synthase (EntA) which is close to zero, or an increased activity of the isochorismatase (EntB) and a reduced activity of the isochorismate synthase (EntC) and an activity of the 2,3-dihydroxybenzoat-synthase (entA) of close to zero.
Patent EP-1274339-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAHAM STUART
IPC: A61B3/024
Filed: 2001-04-12
Granted: 2011-06-08
Abstract: For electrophysiological assessment of visual function using a head mounted stereo display (e.g. virtual reality goggles) for displaying a stimulus which is used to generate a retinal or cortical response. In particular, a method for objective electrophysiological assessment of visual function of at least one eye of a subject includes presenting a visual stimulus to at least one eye of the subject, recording at least one of a retinal response and, a cortical response generated as a result of the presenting; analyzing said response and, as a result of said analyzing, forming a map of the visual function of the at least one eye of the subject 6. The invention also relates to as system for such electrophysiological assessment.
Patent EP-1324818-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUMMER JAN STUMPE
IPC: B01F25/60
Filed: 2001-09-19
Granted: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A process plant comprises a tank ( 1 ), an outlet conduit ( 2 ), a reservoir of cleaning agent ( 12 ), or feedstock(s) of additive(s) ( 13 ), a loop conduit ( 3 ) for returning liquid into the tank, valve means ( 9 ) for controlling admission of liquid into the loop conduit and a pump ( 4 ) for driving liquid through the loop conduit. Returning of the liquid takes place through a jetting device ( 5 ) adapted for introducing jets of liquid into the body of liquid inside the tank in order to cause stirring to the body of liquid. The jet nozzle is adapted for powered rotation about a first axis and about a second axis perpendicular, or non-perpendicular, to the first axis. The jet nozzles may be embodied in a flat jet rotating around one axis only. Upon emptying the tank, the jetting device may serve for cleaning the tank by spraying liquid onto the tank walls. The invention provides a method for treating liquid as well as a process plant.
Patent EP-1333430-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ABE SHINYA
IPC: G11B7/24073
Filed: 2001-09-27
Granted: 2009-12-30
Abstract: A multilayer optical disk including a plurality of information storage layers to/from which information is recorded and/or reproduced by an optical head. The plurality of information storage layers are stacked through intermediate layers and each information storage layer includes a wobbling track groove. The shape factors (amplitude of wobbling, depth of the track groove and/or slope angle of the side wall of the track groove, etc.) of the track groove of at least one information storage layer of the plurality of information storage layers are different from the shape factors of track grooves of other information storage layers. This allows a satisfactory signal to be reproduced from each information storage layer. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1289522-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WESSEL KLAUS
IPC: A61K31/385
Filed: 2001-06-07
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The use of alpha -lipoic acid compounds (I) is claimed for the adjuvant therapy of dementia, where (I) is selected from alpha -lipoic acid in reduced or oxidized form or its derivatives having an intact dithiolan structure in the form of enantiomers or salts, amides, esters, thioesters, ethers or metabolites. An independent claim is included for a composition containing (I) in combination with at least one anti-dementia agent (II) or at least one neurotransmission improving agent (III). - ACTIVITY : Nootropic; neuroprotective; antiparkinsonian; anti-HIV. - MECHANISM OF ACTION : Antioxidant.
Patent EP-1381303-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VOEGELE JAMES W
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-10-11
Granted: 2011-12-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved cable driven surgical biopsy device wherein a transmission assembly is disposed at a proximal end of the biopsy device. The transmission assembly being adapted to convert rotational motion of a cable (22, 24) entering the biopsy device (40) of a substantially right angle into rotational energy to drive the axial cutter in the biopsy device (40).
Patent EP-1345996-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DECKER OWEN H
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2001-11-16
Granted: 2005-08-24
Abstract: UV curable powder coating compositions containing 5 to 60 wt % spherical or near spherical particles having a median diameter of greater than 10, and most preferably greater than 15 microns, which refract and scatter applied UV light in all directions through the coating layer during curing to enhance the through-cure properties of the resulting coating.
Patent EP-1341454-B1 (EP)
Title: Coupling bellows for shockwave therapy
Inventor: EIZENHOEFER HARALD
IPC: A61B17/22
Filed: 2001-12-12
Granted: 2009-09-02
Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a shockwave source to the body of a patient is provided. The apparatus may include a coupling bellows that is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The coupling bellows may include a coupling portion that is configured to provide a coupling surface relative to the body of a patient and is transmissive to shockwaves. The coupling bellows may also include an outer portion that is sound-insulating.
Patent EP-1225163-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IWATA TAKESHI
IPC: C07C29/56
Filed: 2002-01-08
Granted: 2010-07-28
Abstract: A process for producing  l -isopulegol by simple operations with safety in high yield. A process for producing isopulegol, which comprises selectively cyclizing citronellal in the presence of a tris(2,6-diarylphenoxy)aluminum catalyst represented by the following general formula (3) : <CHEM> wherein Al represents an aluminum atom, Ar<1> and Ar<2> each represent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a heteroaryl group; and R<1>, R<2> and R<3> each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s), an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s), a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a dialkylamino group having 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), or a nitro group.
Patent EP-1222888-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BICHSEL RUDOLF
IPC: A47J27/08
Filed: 2002-01-15
Granted: 2004-06-02
Abstract: Lid for closing an opening (42) in a pressure vessel (44) comprises a lid body (12) and a lock (30) for locking the lid body onto the pressure vessel. The lock has several locking elements (32) arranged along the periphery of the opening. The locking elements are attached to the lid body and are automatically controlled via a central control device (60). An Independent claim is also included for a drum cooker closed by the above lid. Preferred Features: The control device controls the locking elements so that they move out of a locking position into an intermediate position in which the lid body is still captively held on the pressure vessel but a pressure compensation of the pressure vessel to the outside world is possible through the escape of pressure medium between the opening and the lid body.
Patent EP-1352873-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOSI RICCARDO
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2002-04-10
Granted: 2006-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus allows to draw beverages out of bottles (wherein the bottles are kept in their vertical position) and comprises a drawing tap (12) which permits an inert gas to enter the bottle, for drawing the liquid out of the bottle and for cleaning the spout channel (19). The apparatus allows an easy and hygienic substitution of empty bottles. <IMAGE>