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Patent EP-2060482-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KLUGE MATHIAS
IPC: B63H5/14
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: The kort nozzle (100) has two through holes (16) provided in the wall (15) of the nozzle, where the kort nozzle is designed around the rudder axis (11) of a ship, where the through holes are arranged opposite to each other. The kort nozzle is arranged in a middle range (15a,15b) of a through hole in reference to the height of the kort nozzle.
Patent EP-1903535-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DHUA ARNAB S
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A method (100) for identifying objects in an electronic image is provided. The method (100) includes the steps of providing an electronic source image (10) and processing the electronic source image to identify edge pixels. The method (100) further includes the steps of providing an electronic representation of the edge pixels (10') and processing the electronic representation of the edge pixels (10') to identify valid edge center pixels. The method (100) still further includes the step of proving an electronic representation of the valid edge center pixels. Each valid edge center pixel represents the approximate center of a horizontal edge segment of a target width. The horizontal edge segment is made up of essentially contiguous edge pixels. The method (100) also includes the steps of determining symmetry values of test regions (46,48,50,95) associated with valid edge center pixels, and classifying the test regions (46,48,50,95) based on factors including symmetry.
Patent EP-1844867-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHORE T MICHAEL
IPC: B21B31/08
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A modular rolling mill comprises a plurality of separate rolling units (10) arranged along a mill pass line (P). Each rolling unit (10) includes at least two pairs of work rolls (14,16) defining oval and round roll passes and carried on roll shafts that are staggered 90° with respect to each other. The rolling units (10) contain intermediate drive trains configured to connect the roll shafts to parallel input shafts (20) projecting to a first side of the pass line (P) from the respective rolling units (10). A single driven line shaft (36) is parallel to and on the first side of the pass line (P). Output shafts (42) are mechanically coupled to the line shaft (36) by bevel gear sets (44). The output shafts (42) project laterally from the line shaft (36) towards the pass line (P) and are connected by separable couplings (46) to the input shafts (20) of the rolling units (10).
Patent EP-1837217-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MATEUS MICAEL
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: The present invention refers to an air control device (1), in particular for a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation for automotive vehicles, comprising a housing (3) having two apertures (4, 5). It comprises two dampers (6, 7) with at least one portion of sealing. Dampers (6, 7) have a lower part comprising a U-shaped section defining a groove operating conjointly with a portion having an inverted U shape of housing (3) to create another portion of sealing. Housing (3) has a lower part comprising a groove operating conjointly with a rib disposed on the spiral (13) whereon housing (3) is mounted to define a further portion of sealing.
Patent EP-1872645-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COERS BRUCE A
IPC: A01D41/14
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: The invention pertains to an agricultural harvester (100) comprising a self-propelled vehicle (102); a feeder house (104) coupled to the vehicle (102) to pivot about a laterally extending axis (116); left and right feeder house lift cylinders (108, 110) coupled between the feeder house (104) and the vehicle (102) to lift and lower the feeder house (104) with respect to the vehicle (102); and a hydraulic circuit (122) coupled to the lift cylinders (108, 110). 
     It is proposed that the hydraulic circuit (122) is configured to block fluid flow from the cylinders (108, 110) during normal harvesting operation and/or transport thereby reducing twisting of the feeder house (104).
Patent EP-1911645-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CESARIO NICOLA
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A control system (10) for an electromechanical-braking system (1) provided with actuator elements (2, 5) configured to actuate braking elements (6, 8) for exerting a braking action has a control stage (16) for controlling the braking action on the basis of a braking reference signal (w). The control stage comprises a model-based predictive control block (16), in particular of a generalized predictive self-adaptive control (GPC) type, operating on the basis of a control quantity (F b ) representing the braking action. The control system further has: a model-identification stage (14), which determines parameters (a, b, d) identifying a transfer function (G(z)) of the electromechanical-braking system (1); and a regulation stage (15), which determines an optimal value of endogenous parameters of the control system on the basis of the value of the identifying parameters.
Patent EP-2071877-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NIINISTOE JANNE
IPC: H04W76/23
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: The invention discloses a method for connecting a wireless device and a host terminal by using a first mode employing a first radio frequency technique. The method further comprises: switching the direct connection between the wireless device and the host terminal from the first mode employing the first radio frequency technique to a second mode employing a second radio frequency technique for a transmission requiring transmission characteristics that the first mode does not provide.
Patent EP-1839591-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STOKES MICHAEL J
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: An endoscopic instrument to be used with an endoscope. The instrument includes an elongated tube having a distal end and a proximal end, an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongated tube, and a handle attached to the proximal end. The handle includes a mechanism for attaching the instrument to a first vacuum source. The handle further includes a second vacuum source integral with the handle for amplifying the first vacuum source, whereby the first and second vacuum sources combine to operate the end effector.
Patent EP-2039385-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHUE MING-JENG
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A disposable syringe includes a barrel (1), a needle assembly (2), a plunger (3), and a spacer (4). A tubular catch (134) extends rearwardly of the barrel (1) to terminate at a peripheral edge (139). The needle assembly (2) includes a needle cannula (22) and a needle seat (21) for securing the needle cannula (22). The plunger (3) is movable in the barrel (1) to a retraction initiating position, where a front open plunger end (37) is coupled with the needle seat (21) for withdrawal of the needle seat (21) and the needle cannula (22) into the plunger (3). An endcap (33) is disposed to cover a rear open plunger end (38), and has a ring wall (332) fittable in the catch (134). The spacer (4) has front and rear abutment surfaces (411,412)that detachably and respectively abut against the peripheral edge (139) and a rim (333) of the ring wall (332) in a pre-use position to thereby prevent movement of the plunger (3) to the retraction initiating position.
Patent EP-1974123-A1 (EP)
Title: Porteur pour porter une dent sur un corps d'une lame de coupe ou un tambour de meule pour couper ou meuler de la pierre ou des formations de terre dure
Inventor: STRATTI TROY
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: La présente invention comprend un porteur pour porter une dent sur un corps d'une lame de coupe ou un tambour de meulage pour couper ou meuler de la pierre ou des formations de terre dure. Le corps comprend une surface de fixation pour fixer le porteur. Le porteur comprend une partie portant la dent de manière telle qu'une partie de la dent dépasse hors du porteur. Le porteur comprend encore une surface de base pour fixer le porteur à la surface de fixation du corps. Le porteur est positionnable dans une pluralité d'orientations différentes dans lesquelles la surface de base est fixable à la surface de fixation et dans lesquelles la dent accueillie dépasse du corps dans une direction prédéterminée. Lorsque le porteur est positionné dans une desdites orientations, la surface de base présente, dans une zone sur la surface de fixation, une forme qui est profilée de telle manière qu'une région définie entre la surface de base et la surface de fixation soit, pour au moins une desdites orientations différentes, plus petite qu'une région qui serait définie si la surface de base avait une forme plate.
Patent EP-1981568-A1 (EP)
Title: Scelle pour dispositif medical pre-rempli d'injection compressive
Inventor: POULSEN JENS ULRIK
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne une membrane 20 de scellage sur une buse 10 pour un dispositif d'injection compressive, prévue pour sceller l'orifice 12 de la buse à l'aide d'un anneau 22 de scellage entourant l'orifice 12 de la buse, assurant une fermeture nette de l'orifice 12 de la buse pour protéger la géométrie de la buse contre des dommages et des salissures et pour protéger le médicament 30 contenu dans la cartouche 10 contre toute contamination. L'anneau 22 de scellage peut enfermer étroitement l'orifice 12 de la buse ou, dans le cas où un adhésif 14 est appliqué à la face de la buse pour assurer la rétention de la peau pendant l'injection, l'anneau 22 de scellage peut s'étendre au milieu de la zone couverte d'adhésif ou entièrement à l'extérieur de la zone couverte d'adhésif pour protéger aussi l'adhésif. Un troisième élément 23 de scellage peut également être mis en place pour donner une troisième garantie de fermeture nette au cas où la membrane 20 de scellage primaire et secondaire serait endommagée. Le troisième élément 23 de scellage peut consister en un ou plusieurs bouchons prévus pour s'ajuster par pression à l'intérieur de l'orifice de la buse.
Patent EP-1976600-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SACK NORBERT
IPC: A63B31/11
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un aileron et en particulier un aileron immergé ou flottant qui crée un avancement supplémentaire par recul par le fait que l'aileron est doté d'au moins un dispositif (24) entraîné par la butée de l'aileron, pour recevoir en alternance l'eau qui l'entoure et ensuite expulser l'eau recueillie essentiellement dans une direction (34) tournée vers la pointe de l'aileron.
Patent EP-1983030-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HIRONAKA KATSUHIKO
IPC: C08K5/51
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: There are provided a resin composition comprising a polylactic acid which (i) comprises a poly-L-lactic acid (component B-1) and a poly-D-lactic acid (component B-4), (ii) has a weight ratio of the component B-1 to the component B-4 (component B-1/component B-4) of 10/90 to 90/10, and (iii) shows a proportion of melt peaks at 195°C or higher to all melt peaks in a temperature rising process in measurement by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) of at least 20%; a molded article of the resin composition; and methods for producing the resin composition and the molded article.
Patent EP-1981308-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAITO KOETSU
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: An ultrasonic probe is provided capable of eliminating difficulties in processing, increasing the directivity of ultrasonic waves, and obtaining a high-resolution diagnostic image. An ultrasonic probe 10 is configured to include a plurality of piezoelectric elements 1, an acoustic matching layer 2 provided on a front surface in the thickness direction at a subject side (upper side in the drawing) so as to correspond to the respective piezoelectric elements 1, a backing load member 3 provided, as necessary, on a rear surface (lower surface in the drawing) in the thickness direction of the piezoelectric elements 1 at a side opposite to the acoustic matching layer 2, and an acoustic lens 4 provided, as necessary, on the acoustic matching layer 2. The acoustic matching layer 2 is formed of a rubber elastic material and arranged in a non-divided, flat surface shape at one side of the plurality of piezoelectric elements 1.
Patent EP-1988408-A1 (EP)
Inventor: UEDA AKIHIRO
IPC: G01S19/49
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A positioning system (10) includes a positioning unit (15) configured to perform position estimation based on radio signals from artificial satellites and an autonomous navigation unit (14) configured to perform position estimation by autonomous navigation. In the positioning system (10), the positioning unit (15) and the autonomous navigation unit (14) estimate the position of a mobile body in cooperation with each other; and when the number of the artificial satellites available is less than three, the positioning unit determines a point in an area calculated based on the radio signals which point is closest to an inertial-navigation-based position calculated by autonomous navigation, and uses the determined point as a satellite-based position estimated based on the radio signals.
Patent EP-2018213-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MURPHY MORGAN
IPC: A63B31/08
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à être utilisé en natation comprenant un élément élastique allongé pour le positionnement de l'avant-bras postérieur du bras d'un nageur, un premier moyen d'attache permettant d'attacher une extrémité à une partie distale du bras près de la main ou du poignet du nageur, et un second moyen d'attache permettant d'attacher l'autre extrémité à une partie intermédiaire du bras près du coude du nageur. Le dispositif vibre et crée une turbulence sur le côté postérieur de l'avant-bras, permettant au nageur ou à la nageuse de modifier son battement pour rendre maximale la turbulence générée, encourageant une technique de battement correct.
Patent EP-2007729-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TORRENS JOVER ANTONIO
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des composés de tétrahydroisoquinoléine substitués répondant à la formule générale (I), un procédé permettant leur préparation, des médicaments contenant lesdits composés de tétrahydroisoquinoléine substitués, aussi bien que l'utilisation desdits composés de tétrahydroisoquinoléine substitués pour la préparation de médicaments, lesquels sont particulièrement appropriés à la prophylaxie et/ou au traitement de troubles ou de maladies au moins partiellement médiés par les récepteurs 5-HT6.
Patent EP-2018684-A1 (EP)
Title: Module with connectors for actuators and/or sensors
Inventor: BEIER THOMAS
IPC: H01R12/08
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A module having terminals for actuators and sensors includes a lower portion having at least one recess configured to receive a shape-coded ribbon cable, and an upper housing portion configured to receive a circuit board and to be disposed on the lower portion via a fastening device. The module further including a guidance device configured to cooperate with the first and second longitudinal sides of the upper housing portion so that the upper housing portion is guidable into an initial fastening position. Further, at least one of the upper housing portion and the lower portion include a contact device having at least one contact pin configured to at least partially penetrate the shape-coded ribbon cable when the shape-coded ribbon cable is received in the at least one recess so as to contact with the plurality of conductors when the upper housing portion is fastened to the lower portion.
Patent EP-2022292-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER THOMAS
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: The invention relates to an ear insert, in particular a hearing aid ear insert. According to the invention, the ear insert has a lateral recess which opens to the side of the wall of the auditory canal. The invention also relates to a hearing aid which comprises an ear insert according to the invention.
Patent EP-2005568-A1 (EP)
Title: Platzsparender wechselrichter mit reduzierten schaltverlusten und erhöhter lebensdauer
Inventor: GOEPFRICH KURT
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Wechselrichter, insbesondere einen Solar-Wechselrichter. Erfindungsgemäß weist der Wechselrichter einen Hochsetzsteller (4), einen netzgeführten, gesteuerten Stromrichter (2) und ein Filter (6) auf, wobei das Filter (6) mit den wechselspannungsseitigen Anschlüssen 10 (12, 14, 16) und der Hochsetzsteller (4) ausgangsseitig mit den gleichspannungsseitigen Anschlüssen (8, 10) des netzgeführten, gesteuerten Stromrichters (2) verknüpft sind, wobei als Stromrichterventile (T1, T2; T3, T4; T5, T6) einer jeden Phase (R, S, T) des netzgeführten, gesteuerten Stromrichters (2) jeweils ein abschaltbarer Leistungshalbleiterschalter (28) mit antiparallel geschalteter Diode (30) vorgesehen ist, und wobei diese abschaltbaren Leistungshalbleiterschalter (28) steuerungsseitig mit einer Steuereinrichtung (32) verknüpft sind, an deren Eingängen ermittelte Phasenspannungen eines Netzes (18) anstehen. Somit erhält man einen Wechselrichter, insbesondere einen Solar-Wechselrichter, der kostengünstiger und platzsparender ausfällt.
Patent EP-2024606-A1 (EP)
Title: Annular flow duct for a turbomachine through which a main flow can flow in the axial direction
Inventor: BAYERE ROMAIN
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an annular flow duct (18) for a turbomachine, said flow duct (18) being arranged concentrically about a machine axis (2) running in the axial direction and being defined by a boundary wall (22, 24) of circular cross section for directing a main flow (26), wherein the boundary wall (22, 24) has a plurality of return flow passages (46) which are distributed over its circumference and through which in each case a partial flow (49) which can be detached from the main flow (26) at a bleed position (50) can be returned to the main flow (26) at a feed position (52) situated upstream of the bleed position (50), and having aerofoils (32), arrranged radially in the flow duct (18), of a blade ring, the aerofoil tips (42) of which lie opposite the boundary wall (22, 24), with a gap being formed in each case, wherein the aerofoils (32) are movable in a predetermined rotation direction (U) along the circumference of the boundary wall (22 ,24). In order to specify a compressor which is insensitive to pumping and flow separations, it is proposed that - as viewed in rotation direction (U) - the bleed position (50) of each return flow passage lie upstream of the corresponding feed position (52).
Patent EP-2037595-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IWAMURA MIKIO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A synchronization control method in a communication system including a mobile station performing an intermittent reception and a base station, including: generating, at the base station, a synchronization request (S103), when data addressed to the mobile station arrives (S101); receiving, at the mobile station, the synchronization request from the base station (S103); transmitting, at the mobile station, feedback information, as a response to the synchronization request (S105); receiving, at the base station, the feedback information (S105); and measuring, at the base station, a signal propagation delay time by using a reception timing of the feedback information (S107).
Patent EP-2025769-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIDA SEIKI
IPC: B21B3/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A high-carbon steel wire rod of high ductility for steel cord and the like is provided that experiences little breakage during drawing. The high-carbon steel wire rod of high ductility is a high-carbon steel wire rod fabricated by hot rolling that that has a carbon content of 0.7 mass% or greater, wherein 95% or greater of the wire rod metallographic structure is pearlite structure and the maximum pearlite block size of pearlite at the core of the hot-rolled wire rod is 65 µm or less. The high-carbon steel wire rod of high ductility has a tensile strength in a range of {248 + 980 x (C mass%)} ± 40 MPa} and a reduction of area of {72.8 - 40 x (C mass%) %} or greater. The high-carbon steel wire rod of high ductility is  characterized in that  the average pearlite block size at the core of the hot-rolled wire rod constituted by ferrite grain boundaries of an orientation difference of 9 degrees or greater as measured with an EBSP analyzer is 10 µm or greater and 30 µm or less.
Patent EP-2007965-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PAULSEN OLE K
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble raccord prévu pour relier un élément (10) de colonne d'un dispositif de colonne à un autre élément (10' ou 10') de colonne afin de relier un puits de pétrole à une plate-forme pétrolière, l'ensemble comportant une partie mâle (4) et une partie femelle (6) formant  ensemble un siège (38a, 38b), ladite partie mâle (4) comportant une partie axiale mâle (36a), ladite partie femelle (6) comportant une partie axiale femelle (36b) opposée à ladite partie axiale mâle (36a), une bague (8) d'étanchéité comportant une tige annulaire (102) s'étendant radialement et pourvue de première et deuxième parties (35a, 35b) axiales de support de joint, ladite partie annulaire axiale interconnectant lesdites première et deuxième surfaces (35a, 35b) de support de joint séparées axialement, une première partie (22a) s'étendant axialement dans une direction s'éloignant de ladite première surface (35a) de support de joint et une deuxième partie (22b) s'étendant axialement dans une direction s'éloignant de ladite deuxième surface (35b) de support de joint. En accord avec l'invention, ladite tige annulaire (102) s'étendant radialement est pourvue d'une première partie (35a) axiale de support de joint prévue, à la pression atmosphérique, pour s'appuyer sur ladite partie axiale mâle (36a) et, en outre, d'une deuxième partie (35b) axiale de support de joint prévue, pendant l'utilisation, pour s'appuyer sur ladite partie axiale femelle (36b).
Patent EP-2029539-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAMMOCK BRUCE D
IPC: C07C275/28
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des inhibiteurs d'époxyde hydrolase soluble (sEH) qui comprennent plusieurs pharmacophores et qui sont utiles dans le traitement de maladies.
Patent EP-2142387-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VEST GARY W
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition having a diene rubber selected from one or more natural rubbers, one or more synthetic rubbers or combinations thereof as well as a petroleum hydrocarbon resin. The petroleum hydrocarbon resin may be characterized as having a number-average molecular weight of between 750 and 1000 g/mole, a glass transition temperature of between 20° C. and 60° C. and a polydispersity index of between 1.8 and 3. Furthermore, the resin has units resulting from the polymerization of dicyclopentadiene and dicyclopentadiene codimers with an olefinic composition. Additionally, the rubber composition may include a reinforcing filler that is selected from an inorganic filler, an organic filler or combinations thereof. The composition is useful as a material for articles that include tire components, such as a tire tread.
Patent EP-2049475-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KRASUTSKY ALEXEI PAVLOVYCH
IPC: A61K31/4015
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: having 11β-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and other conditions associated with 11β-HSD type 1 activity.