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Patent EP-1239563-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUBARA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01T13/14
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: An object is to realize a spark plug which is less
affected by "carbon fouling," has a long service life, and
exhibits excellent ignition characteristics. 
     An air gap (α) is formed between a parallel ground
electrode 11 and an end face of a center electrode 2; a semi-creepage
gap (β) is formed between an end face 12C of a semi-creeping
discharge ground electrode 12 and a circumferential
side surface 2A of the center electrode 2; and an insulator
gap (γ) is formed between the end face 12C and a
circumferential side surface 1E of an insulator 1. The air
gap (α) and the semi-creepage gap (β) satisfy a relationship
α < β; and the air gap (α) and the insulator gap (γ) satisfy
a relationship α > γ. The air gap (α) is not greater than
1.1 mm; the insulator gap (γ) falls within a range of 0.5 mm
to 0.7 mm; and a diametral difference (δ) between the
insulator and a metallic shell as measured at the front end
face of the metallic shell is not less than 3.6 mm.
Patent EP-1155457-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COLCLASER ROY A
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: A bi-directional ESD diode protects a circuit against electrostatic discharge (ESD). The bi-directional diode has a first device and a second device, each including a first region and a third region formed by doping a semiconductor substrate so that it has a P-type conductivity; and a second region and a fourth region formed by doping the semiconductor substrate so that it has an N-type conductivity. The first region of the first device and the fourth region of the second device are for connection to an anode terminal of the bi-directional diode. The fourth region of the first device and the first region of the second device are for connection a cathode terminal of the bi-directional diode. The anode terminal is for connection to a signal terminal of the circuit when the cathode terminal is connected to a positive power line of the circuit, and the cathode terminal is for connection to the signal terminal when the anode terminal is connected to a ground line or a negative power line of the circuit.
Patent EP-1257619-A1 (EP)
Title: Composition de carburant
Inventor: YEH LISA I-CHING
IPC: C10L10/02
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition de carburant diesel comprenant une partie importante de gas-oil de base et une partie relativement faible d'au moins un composant chimique, différent de ceux produits dans un flux de procédé de raffinage, ce composant étant miscible au gas-oil de base dans des proportions telles que la température T30 de la composition résultante se situe dans le domaine 205-240 °C. La maîtrise de la température T30 à l'intérieur du domaine spécifié, obtenue par mélange du composant mineur, permet d'obtenir une réduction importante d'émissions de particules.
Patent EP-1126341-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TORIKOSHI HIDEKI
IPC: G04R40/06
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A time synchronization system comprises a GPS (Global
Positioning System) receiver for receiving a time signal from
a Global Positioning System (GPS), and outputting a UTC
(Universal Time Coordinated) synchronization reference
signal synchronizing with UTC and a UTC synchronization
absolute time signal, and a time signal distributor for
generating a reference time signal synchronizing with UTC
from the synchronization reference signal and the absolute
time signal, and transmits this reference time signal in
distribution to a plurality of distributed control oriented
terminal devices. The time synchronization between the
plurality of distributed control oriented terminal devices
can be thereby taken.
Patent EP-1234630-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GAMBONI ALDO
IPC: B23H1/02
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: The method of spark erosion machining involves generating current pulses (Ig) of rectangular wavveform with an current increase period, an intermediate current plateau (Prl) and a current decay period (Pf). Each pulse is part of a cycle (p) with a charge duration (pc) and a waiting duration (Pd), for part of which a damping voltage is only applied and for part of which follows after a pause. the increase and intermediate periods are variable. Claims include a machine using the method
Patent EP-1244037-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEGER CASPAR DR DR
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: This invention is related to a methods, an apparatus and a product for
automatically calculating a compensated annuitant mortality table. The
product and apparatus described utilises a method of automatically calculating
a compensated annuitant mortality table, said method comprising the steps of:
providing to a data processing means digitised demographic data
representing past mortality rates q(T) for a plurality of years, T denoting the
year; calculating the present mortality rates of the actual year based on said
digitised demographic data; evaluating compensation rates based on medical
advancements in at least one medical field and inputting said compensation
rates into said data processing means; determining compensated mortality
rates for the subsequent years by adjusting the present mortality rates based
on said compensation rates. This invention can be used preferably for life
annuity products
Patent EP-1306351-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMANN FRANK DR
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A sulfur containing hydrocarbons and steam is mixed to form a reformate which is passed over a sulfur absorber. The carbon monoxide content in the reformate is reduced. The sulfur components absorbed optionally by the catalysts are desorbed by increasing the temperature and by passing the catalysts over the absorber, so that the temperature of the absorber is always kept at optimum level during operation.
Patent EP-1285814-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SPAHL ROBERT
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The surroundings monitor for a motor vehicle (11) has a monitoring camera (12) inside or outside the vehicle bodywork. The camera has a signals source (13) for a display indicator (14) for the user. The display can be a flat flexible display screen (15) connected to the inside of the bodywork.
Patent EP-1298220-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STROPP UDO DR
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated polynucleotide encoding a Na + /K + 
ATPase polypeptide useful in methods to identify therapeutic agents useful for
treating cardiovascular diseases, the polynucleotide is selected from the group
consisting of: 
     SEQ ID 4 and SEQ ID 5 (baySNP-1765) with allelic variation G in position 240
contained in a functional surrounding like full length cDNA for Na+/K+ ATPase and
with or without the Na+/K+ ATPase promotor sequence; and SEQ ID 4 and SEQ ID
5 (baySNP-1765) with allelic variation A in position 240 contained in a functional
surrounding like full length cDNA for Na+/K+ ATPase and with or without the
Na+/K+ ATPase promotor sequence. 
     The invention also provides diagnostic methods and kits including antibodies
determining whether a human subject is at risk for a cardiovascular disease. The
invention provides further polymorphic sequences and other genes.
Patent EP-1193474-A1 (EP)
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: The flow measurement arrangement has a measurement pipe (1), whereby measurement electrodes (5) are arranged to be in contact with the measurement medium over the internal surface of the measurement pipe. The measurement pipe is made of chemically resistant plastic.
Patent EP-1318537-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JACQ JOEL
IPC: H01H71/12
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: The electrical power control mechanism includes a switch-circuit breaker (CD) with a number of current cutting terminals activated by an electromagnet. An auxiliary module (MS) is connected to the power output of the switch-circuit breaker. <??>The electrical power control mechanism includes a switch-circuit breaker (CD) having a number of current cutting terminals activated by an electromagnet, and a release control mechanism. An auxiliary module (MS) is connected to the power output of the switch-circuit breaker with control links to the switch-circuit breaker. A connection control block (R) has control connectors and is connected to the control outputs (A1,A2,21,22,14,13) of the switch-circuit breaker, to which further control terminals (Ba) may be attached.
Patent EP-1251612-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KULACOGLU NESAT
IPC: H02B1/20
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: The connector (7) has a housing (10) of insulating material and isolating contact elements arranged in the housing that interact with the equipment insert. Each isolating contact part has a connection arrangement for a cable leading to a fixed terminal point (12) and the connector housing has a cable infeed for each connecting cable (11) leading to the terminal point.
Patent EP-1349756-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SEVERINSSON LARS
IPC: F03G1/02
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: Service braking of a vehicle can be carried out by way of a service brake actuator having an electric motor for applying its service brake. Energy from a loaded spring in a spring brake actuator connected to the service brake actuator can be released at will for supplying supplementary service brake energy to the service brake actuator.
Patent EP-1191684-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OCENASEK JOSEF
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: An amplifier distortion reduction system (80) detects a plurality of amplitudes
corresponding in time within a frequency band of operation. In response to at least
one of the plurality of amplitudes, adjustments can be made to components within the
frequency band of operation, enabling the amplifier distortion reduction system to
adapt to changing operating conditions. For example, processing circuitry can use
time samples to produce a frequency spectrum representation of the frequency band
of operation. The processing circuitry can include an analog to digital (A/D)
converter (88) which samples and converts the radio frequency (RF) signals over the
frequency band of operation into digital sample values. A digital receiver (90) transforms
the digital sample values to produce a digital domain frequency spectrum
representation of the frequency band of operation, for example using a Fourier
Transform. The frequency spectrum representation can be a plurality of amplitudes
within the frequency band of operation which correspond in time, such as a plurality
of amplitudes over frequency representing the frequency spectrum at a given instant
in time. In response to the frequency spectrum representation, the digital receiver
provides adjustments for components in the frequency band of operation to improve
the performance of the amplitude distortion reduction system. In a feed forward
embodiment, the output of the carrier cancellation loop can be monitored and
equalizer adjustments provided to reduce the amplitude of the carrier signal(s) equally
over the frequency band of operation. The output of the IMD cancellation loop (86) can
be monitored and equalizer adjustments provided to reduce the IMD components
equally over the frequency band of operation. Thus, the processing circuitry can
monitor amplitudes corresponding in time over the frequency band and provide
improved performance over the frequency band.
Patent EP-1243196-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WANG MAX
IPC: A45B25/08
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: An umbrella includes a runner (30) sleeved slidably on a stem (10)
for spreading and collapsing a canopy (50) which is mounted on a ferrule
(20). A tubular member (21) surrounds the stem (10), is fixed on the
ferrule (20), and is formed with a retaining slot (22) therein. An upper
end portion (35) of the runner (30) is formed with a through hole (36)
which is aligned with the retaining slot (22) longitudinally, and which
can be registered with the same radially when the runner (30) is moved
to stretch the canopy (50). A lever member (40) is pivoted to the runner
(30) at a fulcrum portion (41), and has upper and lower segments at two
opposite sides of the fulcrum portion (41). The upper segment has an
anchoring end portion (42) to be received and retained in the retaining
slot (22) by the action of a biasing member (44) when the canopy (50) is
stretched.
Patent EP-1213395-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BEH THOMAS P
IPC: E03D3/00
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A removable volume control apparatus 140 for a pressurized water
closet 10 comprises a generally right circular cylindrical 150 insert open at both
ends having a plurality of slots 154 in the bottom edge 152 thereof. A flange
142 depending from an annular valve seat 108 of the water closet 10 has a
plurality of tabs 144 depending therefrom that engage the slots 154 of the
insert 150 whereby the insert 150 is disposed circumferentially around a flush
valve 110 of the water closet, thereby preventing the flow of a portion of water
in the system into the bowl.
Patent EP-1298728-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OWEN MARTYN ROBERT
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: In order to provide screening from electromagnetic interferences, packages
formed from insulating material usually have external surfaces that are
metallised. However, such a secondary process is difficult and costly. The
present invention, therefore, provides a cofired ceramic package (100)
comprising layers of cofired ceramic material (112) having metallised layers
(114) disposed therebetween. Peripheral vias (116) extend through walls (104)
of the package (100) in order to form a mesh structure that can act as a screen
to electromagnetic interference.
Patent EP-1132269-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GANDEMER JACQUES
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: The cleaning device consists of an element (5) for circulating a flow of air, through a pipe (8), which has one end (11) opening into the zone of the rear light (2), such that the flow is directed in the direction of the rear light. The device is contained within a box (1), mounted adjacent to the rear light, and which consists of a primary part (4), which contains the element for circulating the air and a secondary part, which forms the air delivery pipe (8).
Patent EP-1276252-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTRAND PIERRE
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: A wireless communication system (10). The system comprises a
transceiver (20), and the transceiver comprises a code counter
(LCSTC 22c) and a clock oscillator (26) for advancing a count in
the code counter. The transceiver further comprises circuitry
(30) for receiving a time message based on a system time external
from the transceiver and circuitry (28) for determining a system
time count and for storing the system time count to the code
counter in response to the time message. Further, code counter
continues to be advanced from the system time count in response to
the clock oscillator. The transceiver further comprises circuitry
(28) for repeatedly evaluating the count in the code counter,
after advancement from the system time count, to ascertain whether
the count has drifted to an inaccurate count. Lastly, the
transceiver further comprises circuitry (28), responsive to
detecting an inaccurate count, for adjusting the inaccurate count
to a perceived accurate count.
Patent EP-1193218-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KATZ HELENE
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A hydrogen generator is electronically controlled depending on the difference between the actual and target demand for electric power in a vehicle using the hydrogen to generate power in a fuel cell. The generator has a first zone (10) with catalyst chemically reforming a gas mixture and a second zone (12) with devices forming a cold plasma in the gases. The devices are activated when the power generated is less than the power demand. Independent claims are included for the following: (a) Generating hydrogen as above. (b) Apparatus producing hydrogen has a supply stage with storage for reagents connected to a reforming stage including the above generator. Preferred Features: The second zone is upstream of the first zone and has electrodes arranged along it and connected to a high voltage supply to produce the plasma. The plasma is also produced when the first zone is not up to its normal operating temperature. Downstream of the first zone is a zone (16) for oxidising carbon monoxide produced by the reforming.
Patent EP-1176461-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTIN DIDIER JEAN
IPC: G03C5/395
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to improve the functioning of a
membrane of a nanofiltration device provided to filter a solution. Before the start of
use of the membrane, the permeate and the residue are circulated through the
nanofiltration membrane for a set time. 
     Application to the treatment of photographic baths.
Patent EP-1172905-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MORTHIER GEERT
IPC: H01S5/0687
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for
controlling a laser structure, comprising at least an
amplifying section (10), a phase section (20), a first
reflection section (30), a first facet (40), emitting a
substantial part of the electromagnetic radiation generated
by said laser structure, and a second facet (50), injection
means (60) for injecting current in said phase section,
injection means (70) for injecting current in said
reflection section, said method comprising the steps of:
     determining a first value by measuring the power
output at said first facet (40),   determining a second value by measuring the power
output at said second facet (50),   determining a third value depending on said first
value and said second value   determining a plurality of values for currents for
controlling said laser structure from at least said
third value, wherein said determining being based
on a step of optimising said third value,   injecting said currents with said determined
current values via said injection means.
Patent EP-1362335-A1 (EP)
Title: Associated articles identifying system
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN WAYNE
IPC: A61B90/98
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: An article identification system relies upon correlating or "bonding" a detecting object with an identifying object on an auto-identification basis. Identification data is provided on an automated, high-reliability basis, without human control over the precise identification data that is transferred. On this basis a nursery infant-parent identifier system is provided whereby, when a detecting baby bracelet is brought into the presence of an identifying parent's tag, a reliable indication is provided as to whether the bracelet and tag have been previously bonded.
Patent EP-1250285-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANE-CHING JEAN-YVES
IPC: C01F17/229
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous colloidal dispersion of a cerium compound and at least another element M selected among rare earths other than cerium, titanium, vanadium, chlorine, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminium, gallium and zirconium. Said dispersion is characterised in that it exhibits conductivity not more than 5mS/cm. The method for obtaining it consists in reacting with a base a mixture of at least a cerium salt and at least a salt of said element M in the presence of an acid in an amount such that the atomic ratio H+/(Ce+M) is greater than 0.1, then in redispersing in water the precipitate derived from the previous reaction. Said dispersions can be used in catalysis, for lubrication, in ceramics and as anti-corrosive agents.
Patent EP-1286917-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OLSSON BOZENA NENNA
IPC: C01D15/08
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and plant for the recovery of lithium carbonate from contaminated lithium bromide. The contaminated lithium bromide is heated and carbonate is added in order to principate lithium carbonate. The lithium bromide, being contaminated with metals and/or organic compounds. Metals such as Cu2+, Cr3+, Cr6+, Fe2+ and Fe3+ and/or organic compounds such as tensides, anticorrosive agents and antifoaming agents. The lithium carbonate is preferably recovered using sodium carbonate.
Patent EP-1273214-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WILL NORBERT
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne une plaque de fixation (1) qui sert à fixer un composant (2) sur une carte imprimée (3) et qui comporte des encoches (4) séparant les connexions directes entre les points de fixation de carte imprimée et les points de fixation de composant de la plaque de fixation (1). L'invention concerne également un système de fixation utilisant la plaque de fixation (1). L'invention concerne en outre l'utilisation de la plaque de fixation (1). Les encoches (4) dans l'étoile de soudage permettent de réaliser un condensateur électrolytique d'étoile de soudage qui présente une grande résistance aux vibrations et peut en particulier servir avantageusement dans l'industrie automobile.
Patent EP-1274658-A1 (EP)
Title: Silicate glass for modifying ceramic materials and the use of a silicate glass of this type
Inventor: MOENKMEYER ULRICH
IPC: A61K6/06
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a silicate glass for modifying ceramic materials, in particular materials based on natural feldspar ceramic types. The invention is characterized in that said silicate glass is obtained by the fusion of highly pure, synthetic oxides and is ground to a powder with a grain size of 5-50  mu m, in particular 10-40  mu m. The invention also relates to the use of said silicate glass as an admixture for ceramic materials, in particular materials based on natural feldspar ceramic types and for the retroactive treatment of a ceramic material.
Patent EP-1286987-A1 (EP)
Title: Heterocyclic hydrazones for use as anti-cancer agents
Inventor: HOFMANN J
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-benzimidazolyl-, 2-benzoxazolyl- and 2-benzothiazolyl hydrazones that are derived from 2-formylpyridine, 2-acylpyridines, acetyldiazines and acetyl(iso)quinolines. The invention also relates to a novel method for producing 2-benzimidazolyl-, 2-benzoxazolyl- and 2-benzothiazolyl hydrazones and to their use as useful anti-cancer therapeutic agents. The novel compounds are also active against multidrug-resistant cancer cells.
Patent EP-1297084-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BLUM RAINER
IPC: C08J7/044
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: Multicomponent system curable thermally and with actinic radiation, comprising A) an isocyanate-reactive binder comprising A1) at least one unsaturated polyester whose molecule contains on average at least one group that can be activated with actinic radiation, of the formulae I, II and/or IIIwherein n is an integer from 1 to 10; and A2) at least one binder, different than (A1), whose molecule comprises on average at least two isocyanate-reactive functional groups, and/or A3) at least one binder, different than (A1), whose molecule comprises on average at least one isocyanate-reactive functional group and at least one reactive functional group having at least one bond that can be activated with actinic radiation, and B) a crosslinker comprising B1) at least one polyisocyanate and/or B2) at least one polyisocyanate whose molecule comprises on average at least one reactive functional group having at least one bond that can be activated with actinic radiation.
Patent EP-1392874-A1 (EP)
Inventor: THERANI NADATHUR VENKATA RAGHA
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel porous, sulpha sponge iron compound derived from haematite having the following composition given below: and having trace elements such as Au, Pt and Ag therein, by dissolving said haematite in concentrated hydrochloric acid. The acidic solution is treated with alcoholic ammonia and glacial acetic acid. The sulpha sponge iron compound has Fe<SUP>2</SUP>/Fe<SUP>3 </SUP>cores forming interstatially stabilized clusters. The invention also includes a process for desulphurising natural gas by adsorbing sulphur containing contaminants in the novel sulpha sponge iron compound either at the drilling site or on a bed containing the same.