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Patent EP-0837785-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DESAUTELS THOMAS
IPC: B60W10/11
Filed: 1996-07-25
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: An operator input control system for a system to assist shifting in a multi-speed transmission includes a switch (46) that allows an operator to provide an indication of the direction of the next shift. The operator is also provided with a switch (48) that allows a request for torque elimination to move the transmission to neutral without clutching. In one embodiment, the operator is able to provide the shift indication separately from requesting torque elimination. In a second embodiment, a single three-position switch is utilized to provide both the request for torque elimination and the shift indication. The system is operable to initially eliminate or reduce the torque load between the engine (22) and the transmission (24) such that the operator is able to move the transmission (24) to neutral without clutching. The system then begins to move the engine output speed to a speed that is synchronized with the value necessary at the next gear to achieve a relatively smooth speed shift.
Patent EP-0859768-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOO SEO HONG
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1996-08-16
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A stoichiometric acid moiety transfer reaction for the preparation of an acid salt of an amine compound is disclosed. The acid moiety transfer reaction provides amine acid salts of high purity and having crystalline structure of uniform size and shape.
Patent EP-0855951-B1 (EP)
Title: A collapsible core
Inventor: HVIDEGAARD JOHANNES
IPC: B28B21/88
Filed: 1996-10-15
Granted: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A collapsible core for casting e.g. tubular well articles, comprising an annular shell (1) which substantially forms a pipe having a longitudinal axis extending between the ends of the pipe, said shell (1) being flexurally flexible about the longitudinal axis of the pipe. According to the invention, the shell (1) has at least two first areas separated by at least one second area (A), said areas extending between the ends of the pipe, said second area (A) having a flexural flexibility about the longitudinal axis of the pipe which is smaller than the corresponding flexural flexibility in the two first areas. This ensures that the collapsible core has a relatively high degree of collapse, while having an extremely stable shape.
Patent EP-0857220-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH JEFFREY R
IPC: C12Q1/6853
Filed: 1996-10-15
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for resisting or promoting template independent nucleotide addition to the 3' terminus of a DNA duplex. The process comprises amplifying a target nucleic acid using primers which comprise a 5' terminal sequence which resists or promotes non-templated nucleotide addition to the 3' terminus of the complementary nucleic acid strand. The invention is also directed to a kit for cloning 3' nucleotidylated duplex DNA.
Patent EP-0865261-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TRAN SON TRUNG
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 1996-10-24
Granted: 1999-06-09
Abstract: A single piece soft foldable IOL having open loop haptics of specific thickness and geometry. The unique geometry provides an IOL with improved fixation and centration.
Patent EP-0861299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOLT JOHN DAVIS
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 1996-11-01
Granted: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A TiO2 pigment particle having a surface coating of inorganic particles or mineral particles exhibiting improved light scattering efficiency of TiO2 at a moderate to high pigment volume concentration (PVC) and a low oil absorption when incorporated in coatings applications is disclosed, and methods of accomplishing the same.
Patent EP-0796580-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HELBLING CHRISTOPH
IPC: A47C27/20
Filed: 1997-01-10
Granted: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The core comprises a large number of springs (4) which are inserted in the central foam body (3), on which there are covering layers. The body is profiled on both sides and has protrusions (5) and recesses of a mating geometrical shape. The springs are accommodated in the recesses. Parallel ribs, which can be of trapezium or rectangular cross-section, can be formed on both sides of the body, and spiral springs can be used, their ends resting on the protrusions. The covering layers (2) can be glued to the protrusions, with the spring ends between them. The spring ends can be 60 mm. diameter, or the springs may be of a double-cone shape.
Patent EP-0839953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRABSCHEID JOACHIM DR
IPC: D21F3/02
Filed: 1997-09-26
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: The shoe press assembly, especially in a papermaking machine, has two rollers (1, 11), each with a shoe (6, 8) with flat support surfaces (4, 7). The support surfaces (4, 7) in each shoe (6, 8) are generally parallel to each other, forming a press gap (20) between them. At least one support (12) is radially flexible, and especially elastic. Preferably at least one (1) of the two rollers has radial and flexible supports (12, 13) for both axial ends of the roller mantle (3). The supports (12, 13) are opposite the axial end zones of the shoe (8) of the other roller (11), and support them. The second roller (11) has rigid discs to support the axial end sections of its roller mantle (10). Both rollers (1, 11) each have radial and flexible supports (12) for an axial end zone of the roller mantles (3, 10) and opposite an axial end zone of the shoe (8) with support. The rollers (1, 11) have a rigid disc to support the other axial end zone of the roller mantles (3, 10). The flexible supports (12, 13) can be arranged in pairs for both axial end zones of the roller mantles (3, 10) of both rollers (1, 11). The radial and flexible supports (12, 13) have bellows (14, 15) with an air-filled hose (16, 17).
Patent EP-0841162-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REISING MICHAEL
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 1997-10-10
Granted: 2000-07-19
Abstract: The function monitor is for the lacquering device of a printing press, in which a dosing device sends the medium via a supply device to a run-out bath to receive the excess. The supply of the medium is controlled by a control device. There is at least one contactless sensor (8) for the filling state of the medium for dosing going from the dosing device into the run-out bath (5). Signals from the sensor are processed by an evaluator (9) for the generating of control signals to control the supply device (3).
Patent EP-0855205-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEISBAUER HEINZ
IPC: B01D29/68
Filed: 1997-12-22
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Fluid filter, especially one for machine tool coolants, in which a cylindrical filter element, (4), through which fluid flows radially inwards, rotates inside a coaxial cylindrical housing. A contact piece (6) is held on the outside of the filter element by spring pressure and communicates with a channel element (5) whose hollow centre provides a conduit for removing collected dirt at backwashing. Element (5) is held in a fixed position.
Patent EP-0785255-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOU GUANG-HSIUNG
IPC: C07K14/01
Filed: 1997-01-16
Granted: 2004-09-22
Abstract: This invention relates to the identification, purification and detection of a new infectious viral agent in arthropods, especially shrimps. The virus is named as WSBV (Baculovirus associated with white spot syndrome). Two WSBV genomic DNA libraries were constructed and based upon the sequence of one of the cloned WSBV DNA fragments, a WSBV specific primer set for PCR to detect the WSBV infection in penaeid shrimps has been developed. The results of the present invention provide an effective diagnostic tool for screening WSBV infection in animal host organisms, in particular shrimps, to prevent the further spread of this viral disease.
Patent EP-0809928-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALCH MARTIN
IPC: A01D34/66
Filed: 1997-05-22
Granted: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A crop cutter comprises a cutting unit (1) and a tractor (6). It also has a hitching system (2) and a cutting mechanism (10) which is connected to a suspension arm (8) by an articulated joint (12). The joint has a lengthwise horizontal axis (12a) in line with the direction of travel and a lock (18) to fix the position of the joint (12). The lock has a linking member (19) which is connected directly or indirectly to the cutting mechanism by an additional pivot (25) with its geometrical axis (25a) lying parallel to the axis (12a) of articulated joint (12). The additional pivot (25) is also connected by the linking member (19) and a connector (26) to the hitching system (2).
Patent EP-0959931-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARNETT JEFFERY D
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 1997-02-13
Granted: 2002-12-18
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a needle guard assembly including a needle, a body and a handle. The body defines a chamber for receiving the needle. The handle moves the needle from the exterior of the body into the chamber.
Patent EP-0942998-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAMB JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1997-11-06
Granted: 2005-07-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of therapeutic compounds in the modification of T-cell, T-cell-antigen presenting cell (APC) interactions and the interactions between pathogenic organisms and immunocompetent cells of a host. In particular it relates to the use of these compounds in the modulation of the interaction between  Notch  proteins and their ligands and to the use of such compounds in the therapy of conditions such as graft rejection, autoimmunity, allergy, and asthma and infectious diseases.
Patent EP-0906335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KHANNA RAJIV
IPC: A61K39/295
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2008-02-13
Abstract: The present invention provides cytotoxic Epstein-Barr virus T-cell epitopes. These epitopes are QVKWRMTTL, VFSDGRVAC, VPAPAGPIV, TYSAGIVQI, LLDFVRFMGV, QNGALAINTF, VSSDGRVAC, VSSEGRVAC, VSSDGRVPC, VSSDGLVAC, VSSDGQVAC, VSSDGRWC, VPAPPVGPIV, VEITPYEPTG, VEITPYEPTW, VELTPYKPTW, RRIYDLIKL, RKIYDLIEL and PYLFWLAGI. The present invention further provides vaccines including one or more of these epitopes, optionally with additional epitopes.
Patent EP-0915760-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPEAKMAN STUART
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1997-06-04
Granted: 2002-05-15
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB97/01509 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 28, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 28, 1999 PCT Filed Jun. 4, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/48557 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 24, 1997A method of forming a three-dimensional feature on a surface using the technique of drop ejection to deposit droplets of deposition material. The method comprises depositing a plurality of droplets on the surface to form a feature comprising multiple discrete portions, adjoining portions being formed from different deposition material. Examples of such a feature include a Braille character and a multi-layer optical device.
Patent EP-0912350-B1 (EP)
Title: Process for protecting products against forgery by means of machine-readable distinctive safety features
Inventor: PAUGSTADT RALF
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Granted: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A process is provided for securing products against forgery with machine-readable security features, which guarantees inexpensive security features with a high degree of security against forgery. The product to be secured includes at least one superconductive material possessing defined and reproducible, specific properties in at least one area.
Patent EP-0929878-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DRUPSTEEN MICHEL MARCO PAUL
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 1997-09-04
Granted: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The invention provides an efficient way to store multiple tickets on smart cards. According to the present invention, a ticket (20) comprises a validation count field (26) for registering by way of a validation count the number of times the ticket may be used. Preferably, the validation count is lowered each time the ticket is validated, the validation being effected by writing validation data in the validation field (22) of the ticket. In this way a single ticket can thus be used as a multiple ticket, thus saving memory space. The validation count is also effective in limiting the number of tickets validated, thus limiting the extent of possible fraud. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0952894-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRITZ PAMELA
IPC: B05D7/16
Filed: 1997-11-18
Granted: 2002-03-06
Abstract: Method for the production of a multi-layer paint coating in which, according to the coil-coating method, a priming layer of a coating medium is applied to both sides of a coil made of sheetmetal and then burned in. Next, sheet metal parts are punched out from the coil and deformed according to the deep-drawing method, and, when necessary, several of these sheet metal parts are assembled into a construction, to which a colouring or effect basic paint layer from a coating medium is applied, which layer is fitted with one or more clear coatings.
Patent EP-0954622-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOENIG UDO
IPC: C23C16/30
Filed: 1997-12-10
Granted: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A composite in which a substrate body is coated with a single layer or multiple layers and at least one layer has two or three phases comprised of cubic ZrCN and monoclinic or tetragonal ZrO2. The composite can be in the form of a lathe or milling cutter cutting insert.
Patent EP-0943086-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KORSMEIER WILHELM
IPC: G01N21/3504
Filed: 1997-11-29
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A method for determining the gaseous quality of a gas mixture wherein the gas mixture is subjected to infrared radiation. A sensor device measures the proportion of infrared rays absorbed by the gas mixture. The results obtained therefrom enable the methane index number to be determined. The sensor device is composed of a source of radiation for infrared rays and a radiation detector assigned to said source. The measuring chamber containing the gas whose methane index number is to be determined is therefore located between the source of radiation and the radiation sensor.
Patent EP-0870440-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PONZINI ELIGIO
IPC: A46B7/04
Filed: 1998-04-08
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a tooth-brush with an interchangeable bristle carrier (3) consisting of a block (3a) into which is inserted a plurality of cleaning bristles (3b) and from which projects a tang (3c) to be fitted into a through hole (2a) formed into a housing (2) at the head of the tooth-brush stick (1), wherein the outer surface of the housing (2) is covered, at least in correspondence of said through hole (2a), with a layer (4) of soft and elastic material. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0890571-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOF PATRICK ROBERT
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 1998-06-05
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: Process for the preparation of (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate methanol solvate, in which in a solvent a mixture of enantiomers of cis-1-amino-2-indanol reacts at an elevated temperature with (R,R)-tartaric acid and methanol and in which optically enriched (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate methanol solvate crystallizes out, after which the crystals are recovered, the recovery taking place at a temperature between 10 and 50 DEG C in the presence of 0-20 wt.% water relative to the amount of methanol plus solvent, on the understanding that if the reaction mixture is essentially free from water the recovery substantially takes place at a temperature between 30 and 50 DEG C. Preferably the reactants are at least in part contacted with each other at an elevated temperature and only methanol is used as solvent. Preferably the amount of (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol applied is between 0.02 and 0.1 g per ml of solvent. The invention also relates to (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate methanol solvate crystals having a particle size larger than 95  mu m, expressed as DÄv, 0.9Ü, in particular those in which the enantiomeric excess of (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate relative to (1R,2S)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate is higher than 96%, as well as to application of (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol-(R,R)-tartrate methanol solvate in the preparation of AIDS inhibitors, in particular indinavir sulphate.
Patent EP-0951642-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLM NIELS ERIK
IPC: B01D21/26
Filed: 1998-01-08
Granted: 2006-12-13
Abstract: An apparatus for separating a blood component, e.g., fibrin monomer, from blood or plasma [comprises] includes a container [(110)] with a reaction chamber for receiving the plasma, where [said] the reaction chamber is defined by an outer wall and [comprises] includes means for supplying [said] the reaction chamber with an agent for converting the fibrinogen content of the plasma into a non-cross-linked fibrin polymer. The apparatus [comprises furthermore] also includes a device for centrifuging the reaction chamber with the plasma and [said] the agent to a degree sufficient for separating the non-cross-linked fibrin polymer from the plasma, for depositing [said] the polymer on the outer wall of the reaction chamber, and for expelling the remaining plasma from the reaction chamber. The container [(110) comprises] includes means for supplying the reaction chamber with a solvent for dissolving [said] the non-cross-linked fibrin polymer. The apparatus [comprises furthermore] also includes a measuring device [(130)] for measuring the amount of the deposit of the non-cross-linked fibrin polymer on the outer wall of the container [(110)], as well as a control unit [(131)] for controlling the addition of solvent in response to [said] the amount of polymer.
Patent EP-1007005-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FANARA DOMENICO
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1998-03-13
Granted: 2004-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which can be administrated orally, allowing the controlled release of at least one active substance comprising a) the said at least one active substance, b) between 5 and 60% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one excipient, selected from inert matrices, hydrophilic matrices, lipid matrices, mixtures of inert matrices and of lipid matrices, mixtures of hydrophilic matrices and of inert matrices, with the exception of mixtures comprising a polyacrylic acid and at least one hydrophilic matrix of the cellulose type; c) between 5 and 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one alkalinizing agent soluble in an aqueous phase under physiological pH conditions, selected from alkali or alkaline-earth metal hydroxidcs, carbonates, bicarbonates and phosphates, sodium borate as well as the basic salts of organic acids. It also relates to processes for the preparation of said compositions, multi-layered pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one layer with this composition, as well as processes for the preparation of said multi-layered composition.
Patent EP-0999864-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEEKES STUART
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 1998-07-30
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A number of barrels (1) with syringes (13) for injection devices can be housed in a common box (31), with a single firing mechanism (6). The forward end of each barrel (1) is screwed to a locator (32) on the base of the box. The engagement of the firing mechanism (16) with the rear end of each barrel (1) is also screw-threaded, but of opposite hand, so that screwing the firing mechanism (6) on and continuing to turn releases the complete device. Correspondingly the barrel (1) can be returned and located in the box (31) whilst the firing mechanism (6) is separated from it. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1004155-B1 (EP)
Title: Connecteur electrique muni de lames de fixation decalees
Inventor: CRANE STANFORD W JR
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 1998-08-14
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: Selon cette invention, on raccorde un connecteur mâle à un connecteur femelle pour établir une connexion électrique. Le connecteur mâle et le connecteur femelle comprennent chacun un boîtier de connecteur, qui est muni de lames de fixation. Ces dernières sont placées aux extrémités opposées du boîtier de connecteur et servent à le fixer sur un substrat. Les lames de fixation sont décalées ou disposées en diagonale, de manière à ce qu'une lame de fixation se trouve près d'un premier côté du boîtier de connecteur et que l'autre lame de fixation se trouve près d'un deuxième côté du boîtier de connecteur. Les lames de fixation, décalées ou disposées en diagonale, stabilisent le boîtier de connecteur et l'empêchent de basculer ou de faire tout autre mouvement par rapport au substrat. La disposition des lames de fixation permet également d'emboîter le boîtier de connecteur ou de le raccorder à un autre boîtier de connecteur de construction similaire. Le boîtier de connecteur emboîté ou raccordé permet d'économiser de la place sur le substrat et d'obtenir une plus grande densité de contacts sur une surface donnée de substrat, que ce soit au bord ou à l'intérieur du substrat. Les boîtiers de connecteurs mâle et femelle comprennent des parois latérales dotées de caractéristiques de polarisation complémentaires. Ces caractéristiques de polarisation sur le boîtier de connexion femelle peuvent être formés sur un capuchon de polarisation débrochable. Un côté du boîtier de connecteur mâle comprend un élément qui constitue un butoir positif pour le connecteur femelle et qui l'empêche de basculer. La configuration de l'élément butoir permet l'emboîtement côte à côte des boîtiers de connecteurs mâles.
Patent EP-1021630-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KINTSCHER MATTHIAS
IPC: E04G21/12
Filed: 1998-07-03
Granted: 2001-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device enabling reinforced concrete elements (1, 2) to be linked by means of metal cables, certain portions of which are inserted into the just made concrete (1) while the cable portions which are not inserted protrude into the enclosure formed by the second contiguous concrete element (2). The first concrete element (1) presents a reinforcement which terminates in the area of contact with the second concrete element (2). In parallel or extension to said reinforcement of the first concrete element, pieces of metal cable (4) are inserted so as to provide either spaces for locating the cable free ends in the first concrete element, or passages in the enclosure formed by said first concrete element.
Patent EP-1024710-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MATTHEWS BERNARD TREVOR
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 1998-10-07
Granted: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A cooked sausage comprising a mixture of a meat emulsion and a mild yogurt, wherein the yogurt is substantially homogeneously dispersed through the meat emulsion and said mixture has a pH of about 5.5 or more. The water retaining capacity of the meat is thus retained, providing a sausage having desirable organoleptic qualities. Said mild yogurt may be prepared from milk mixtures by inoculation with slow working yogurt starter cultures.
Patent EP-1032286-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ODER REUBEN EARL
IPC: A45D24/26
Filed: 1998-11-20
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: An applicator system, for use in delivering a flowable composition, comprising a container (12) including an inner collapsible layer distinct from an outer deformable layer, the inner collapsible layer (24) defining a reservoir, and the outer deformable layer (10) being separated from the inner collapsible layer by a buffer zone (32); a dispenser (72) including a first passageway (54, 84) distinct from a second passageway, the first passageway being in communication with the buffer zone and the second passageway (86) being in communication with the reservoir (24); and valve means (96, 98) operable to control entry of air into the buffer zone through the first passageway and exit of flowable composition from the reservoir through the second passageway; wherein the valve means is of unitary construction.
Patent EP-0997444-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GLASER SIEGFRIED
IPC: C03B33/027
Filed: 1999-08-06
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: Carriages (7,8,9,10,11) provided with cutting heads (12,13,14,16) are coupled to one another to form a compound unit. The carriages are taken to a predetermined target position on the bridge (5) which is movable along the longitudinal machine tool axis (4). There they are decoupled from one another and clamped in place with the exception of the last, driven carriage (7). The positioned and fixed carriages are coupled to one another to form a compound unit. The clamping of the coupled carriages is released so that the compound unit in its entirety is movable along the longitudinal bridge axis (6). Also claimed is the positioning apparatus consisting of means to couple the carriages to one another and for clamping them in place on the bridge.