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Patent EP-0890335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARACCO ORAZIO
IPC: A47L9/18
Filed: 1998-07-02
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: Separator unit for liquid bath vacuum cleaners used for separating from the introduced air the particles of dirt and/or dust sucked with drops of water, the separator unit comprising at least a hollow body shaped like a truncated cone assembled on the drive shaft (11) of the intake assembly of the vacuum cleaner, the hollow body including laterally a plurality of longitudinal slits (21) to discharge the introduced particles of dirt/dust and/or drops of liquid, the separator unit comprising a disk-shaped supporting element (13) axially holed and keyed onto the drive shaft (11), the supporting element (13) being coupled with the hollow body (12) by means of a peripheral edge (17) with a tooth (17a) to couple with the upper edge of the hollow body (12), the supporting element (13) including a plurality of radial apertures (24) for the passage of the ingested air and a plurality of discharge slits (27) made radially on the portion of the peripheral edge (17) which defines the tooth (17a). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0864858-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHEN JIAN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 1998-03-12
Granted: 2010-04-21
Abstract: A method, and a calibration device, for calibrating a system for analyzing aqueous solutions and that includes a pixel array and a variable focus line for focusing onto the pixel array illuminated images of the aqueous solutions. The method includes the steps of illuminating a pattern on the calibration device to form an illuminated image of that pattern, and directing that illuminated image through the lens and onto the pixel array. The method includes the further step of deriving data values representing the image on the pixel array, and using those data values to adjust the focus of the lens and to adjust the position of the calibration device relative to the pixel array. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0956458-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCMEEKIN KENNETH MACLEOD
IPC: F16C33/04
Filed: 1998-01-22
Granted: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A plain bearing comprises a metal backing, a layer of a porous matrix of sintered metal on the backing and a filled PTFE infiltrated into the interstices of the sintered layer and standing proud of the sintered layer, wherein the PTFE is filled with 1-20% by volume fibrillated aramid fibres and 10-30% by volume glass. The glass is preferably E-glass present as milled filaments of length 0.05-0.30 mm and diameter 0.010-0.020 mm and coated with a silene sizing agent. The fibrillated aramid fibres provide reinforcement and improved load bearing capacity and the glass provides an abrasive filler which abrades asperities on a body and creates a smooth polished surface against which to bear, thereby improving its life. The PTFE preferably also includes ferric oxide and carbon black to about 1.5% and 1.2% by volume respectively which both pigment the polymer and act as an abrasive and lubricant respectively. The carbon black content may be increased to about 10% to provide electrical conductivity. The filler may be prepared as a wet mush or a dry "paper".
Patent EP-0969945-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OSWALD JOHANN
IPC: B23B29/034
Filed: 1998-01-20
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The toolholder is driven by a spindle (6) in the feed direction. A control face (26) works with a transmission pin (28), relative movement between them causing the toolholder to slide in the feed direction. The face is moved by a shaft (25), which is driven by a feed motor in synchronism with the spindle (6), or at a speed whose ratio to that of the spindle is fixed. At least part of the shaft can be guided in the spindle, the face (26) being formed on its outer periphery. The toolholder can consist of a boring bar (32) coupled to the spindle and with a flexible terminal-holder (30) on the outside. The pin can extend radially pin through the boring-bar wall and be pre-loaded against the control face by the free end of the terminal-holder.
Patent EP-0989871-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GROSS JOSEPH
IPC: A61M5/148
Filed: 1998-06-04
Granted: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A drug-delivery device (10) comprises a base member (22) defining a skin-contacting surface (24) for application to the skin of a subject; a syringe (12) serving as a reservoir for the drug (13) and which is connected to the base member (22) such that the longitudinal axis of the syringe (12) is disposed substantially parallel to the skin-contacting surface (24); a delivery needle (17) in communication with the syringe (12), the needle (17) having an angled bend which directs the tip (19) of the needle (17) substantially perpendicular to the skin-contacting surface (24) such that in use the tip (19) of the needle (17) is adapted to penetrate the skin of the subject; and means (14) for expelling a drug out of the interior of the syringe. The syringe barrel (12) can be filled with a drug under sterile conditions, with the fluid path and the skin-contacting and -penetrating portion of the needle (17) also sealed or sheathed under sterile conditions. After this is completed, the remainder of the manufacturing and assembly steps can be carried out in a clean area (as opposed to a sterile area). A locking means for a drug delivery needle is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1002233-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURBAUM JONATHAN J
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 1998-06-01
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A homogeneous high throughput assay is described which screens compounds for enzyme inhibition, or receptor or other target binding. Inhibition (or binding) by the library compounds causes a change in the amount of an optically detectable label that is bound to suspendable cells or solid supports. The amounts of label bound to individual cells or solid supports are microscopically determined, and compared with the amount of label that is not bound to individual cells or solid supports. The degree of inhibition or binding is determined using this data. Confocal microscopy, and subsequent data analysis, allow the assay to be carried out without any separation step, and provide for high throughput screening of very small assay volumes using very small amounts of test compound.
Patent EP-1032274-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLASCHKE DIETER
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1998-06-24
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-for-use cookie dough in the form of a block which can be preserved in the refrigerator and which is prepared from flour, sugar, baking powder and fat, containing up to 1.5 % baking powder and being provided in a precut form or in a form having grooves, wherein said block presents the following features selected from the group consisting of: a) said block has at least two different layers, b) said block has at least two different stripes for each piece taken from the block, c) said block has for each piece a stamping on the top, d) said block has for each piece a decoration on the top, e) said block has for each piece a filling (8) different from the basic dough (9) and f) said block has precut forms of different specific shapes.
Patent EP-0942351-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 1998-09-25
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Antimicrobial properties can be imparted to a glass substrate (1a) for detecting the coordinates information of touched positions by forming a cured film (i.e., an antimicrobial layer) (1b) out of an antimicrobial agent (e.g., an inorganic one containing a silver component) and a silicon-containing binder (e.g., a silazane compound, a silicone compound condensable through hydrolysis or a procondensate thereof) on the surface of the substrate (1a). The resulting antimicrobial glass substrate can inhibit the attenuation of an elastic wave to be transmitted and is useful for detecting the coordinates information of touched positions by an elastic wave (e.g., an elastic surface wave such as Rayleigh wave or Love wave). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1025291-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALLANDRIEU CHRISTIAN
IPC: D01F2/00
Filed: 1998-10-26
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A method has been developed for making regenerated cellulose yarn. The method includes the steps of spinning a solution derived from cellulose or a cellulose derivative in a molten state through at least one extrusion die, then regenerating the cellulose by treating the resulting yarn, wherein a silylated cellulose derivative is prepared by reaction with a silylating agent; the silylated cellulose is extracted from the synthesis reaction medium; then spun through at least an extrusion die; and the resultant yarn treated with a desilylation agent to regenerate the cellulose and a siloxane. The resulting cellulose yarns or fibers may be used for making woven or knitted textile surfaces or non-woven surfaces. Said yarns or fibers are also useful as reinforcing fibers in elastomeric materials and more particularly, in tires.
Patent EP-1027149-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHWARTZ MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1998-10-29
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: This invention relates to catalytic reactor membranes having a gas-impermeable membrane for transport of oxygen anions. The membrane has an oxidation surface and a reduction surface. The membrane is coated on its oxidation surface with an adherent catalyst layer and is optionally coated on its reduction surface with a catalyst that promotes reduction of an oxygen-containing species (e.g., O2, NO2, SO2, etc.) to generate oxygen anions on the membrane. The reactor has an oxidation zone and a reduction zone separated by the membrane. A component of an oxygen containing gas in the reduction zone is reduced at the membrane and a reduced species in a reactant gas in the oxidation zone of the reactor is oxidized. The reactor optionally contains a three-dimensional catalyst in the oxidation zone. The adherent catalyst layer and the three-dimensional catalyst are selected to promote a desired oxidation reaction, particularly a partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon.
Patent EP-0937562-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZIEGLER LARS
IPC: B29C33/42
Filed: 1999-01-09
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A layer (12) with a structuring surface (14) intervenes between an explosive sheet (16) and the surface of the workpiece (11). On detonation, the structure is impressed. An Independent claim is included for a workpiece made as described, for plastic processing. Preferred features: In a related method it is the explosive layer which is structured and laid directly onto the workpiece. The explosive itself, generates and impresses the texturing. The texturing layer is as thin as possible. The explosive has a high detonation velocity. Between workpiece surface and structured material there is at least one intermediate layer. The surface of the explosive is first structured, before laying it on the workpiece and setting it off. The explosive is coated as a paste, fluid or melt onto a structure. It is hardened and removed, to be laid on the workpiece. The structure is blasted into the workpiece surface as a negative or positive form.
Patent EP-0978398-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHOW DEREK WAYBAN
IPC: B60H1/34
Filed: 1999-07-07
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A barrel (24) is pivotally connected in a housing about an axis (A). A barrel (32) is pivotally connected within a cavity (26) of the barrel (24) and pivotal about an axis (B) which is perpendicular to the axis (A). Several fixed position louvers (36) are connected to an opening (34) of the barrel (32) for providing several air passageways (38). The barrel (24) includes a separate retainer portion (25) and a bezel portion (27) snap fit to one another. The barrels (24,32) are formed of molded plastic materials.
Patent EP-1080546-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POUTTU ARI
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-03-16
Granted: 2006-11-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un récepteur (10) comprenant des moyens d'entrée destinés à recevoir un signal (r(t)) d'un premier domaine. Des moyens de processeur (14) permettent d'appliquer une fonction de transformée au signal reçu afin de transformer ledit signal en un second domaine. Un premier agencement d'extracteur (16) extrait un premier type d'informations à partir du signal du second domaine. Une pluralité de moyens de processeur (34, 36), chacun d'eux étant agencé de façon à recevoir une pluralité de parties d'informations, applique ladite fonction de transformée auxdites parties, et fournit une sortie de transformée. Un second agencement d'extracteur (38, 40) extrait un second type d'informations différent de la sortie de chacun des moyens de processeur. Un circuit de compensation compense le signal reçu à l'aide de l'une des informations du second type extraite.
Patent EP-1071835-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAYMOND W WAHLERT
IPC: C23C8/18
Filed: 1999-04-07
Granted: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A method for creating an oxide coating on the surface of a component formed from austenitic stainless steel or nickel alloy steel is set forth. The component has a naturally formed oxide film at the surface. The naturally formed oxide is enhanced through a process comprising at least two steps. In the first step, the component is heated in the presence of circulating dry air for a first period of time at a temperature of approximately 300 degrees centigrade. In the second step, the component is heated in the presence of static dry air at an elevated pressure for a second period of time at a temperature that is higher than the temperature during the first period. The exterior portion of the enhanced oxide coating is removed with an oxidizing treatment whereby an oxide coating having a high ratio of chromium to iron is exposed at the surface of the stainless steel.
Patent EP-1079877-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PEROUSE ERIC
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1999-05-18
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: An injection syringe having a body (12) bearing an injection needle (14), a reservoir (16) containing a liquid (42) to be injected and being movable relative to the body (12) for causing the liquid to be injected to circulate through the needle (14), and a needle shield (18) movably mounted relative to the needle (14) for movement, under the control of a spring (20), from a retracted position towards an active protective position. The syringe has complementary parts (54, 62) which, when engaged, retain a first spring (20) end cooperating with the shield (18), and which, when disengaged by further movement of the reservoir (16), release the spring (20) first end to displace the shield (18) to its active protective position. The second spring (20) end is pressed against the reservoir (16) for gradually compressing the spring (20) during injection.
Patent EP-1091966-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIVE VINCENT
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-07-01
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to peptide derivatives that can be used as selective inhibitors of the N-terminal site of human angiotensin-converting enzyme.The derivatives comprise the amino acid sequence with the following formula:wherein:Ψ(PO2CH2) indicates that the peptide bond (CONH) between Phe and Ala has been replaced by the phosphonic bond PO2CH2, andXaa' represents an amino acid residue.They can be used in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly to protect haematopoietic strain cells of patients undergoing aggressive chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment.
Patent EP-1091657-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREIVIK HARALD
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1999-06-25
Granted: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing vegetable and animal oils as well as pigments like astaxanthin and canthaxanthin with regard to oxidation. It also relates to a feed for salmonids, and a method for optimising the effect of the pigment in feed for salmonids. Essential feature by the invention are treatment by or presence of urea.
Patent EP-1005435-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CALMERKLINT ROLAND
IPC: G01L5/10
Filed: 1999-05-12
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil destiné à émettre un signal électrique correspondant à une force exercée sur cet appareil, par exemple la force produite par la tension à l'intérieur d'un fil, et de préférence à l'intérieur d'un fil dans un métier à tisser ou une machine à coudre, une plaque (1) mécaniquement pliable et se présentant sous la forme d'une languette étant par ailleurs placée sur la trajectoire dudit fil (14), afin d'être pliée par ce fil (14) en raison de la force exercée à l'intérieur de ce dernier. Au moins une résistance à couche (R1, R2) est en outre disposée sur la plaque (1) et couplée à un circuit électronique de manière à émettre un signal correspondant à l'action mécanique de ladite plaque (1) à laquelle cette résistance à couche (R1, R2) est soumise une fois cette plaque (1) pliée, la trajectoire du fil (14) à travers la plaque (1) restant sensiblement constante.
Patent EP-1112314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN ROBERT
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 1999-07-30
Granted: 2007-07-04
Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions comprising a thermoplastic resin, at least one phosphoramide having a glass transition point of at least about 0  DEG C, preferably of at least about 10  DEG C, and most preferably of at least about 20  DEG C; and at least one adjunct flame retardant. The present invention also relates to articles made from the resin compositions. The present invention also provides methods to make the resin compositions having improved heat properties over compositions known in the art.
Patent EP-1112323-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAFFIN KIMBERLY A
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 1999-08-13
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: Les plastiques renforcés de plastique concernés sont des polyéthylènes catalysés par métallocènes (mPE) et des polypropylènes isotaxiques (iPP). De tels plastiques renforcés d'un plastique conviennent pour des articles moulés, et plus particulièrement des pièces de garniture intérieure d'automobile. Dans de tels plastiques renforcés, le mPE peut être présent à raison de 5 % à 40 % de la masse, l'iPP étant présent à raison de 60 % à 95 % de la masse. Ces plastiques renforcés font preuve d'un excellent équilibre entre résistance à la traction, élongation et module à - 10 °C. Généralement, la résistance à la traction est de 25 % à 250 % supérieure à celle offerte par un mélange en proportions similaires entre un polyéthylène produit avec un catalyseur de Ziegler-Natta et iPP.
Patent EP-1109484-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN SAARLOOS PAUL PHILLIP
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 1999-08-16
Granted: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A fixation apparatus is provided that limits rotation of the ocular globe of an eye, to facilitate alignment of an instrument with the axis of astigmatism of the eye. The apparatus includes fixation target means ( 12 ) for locating in the field of view of the eye so that the eye may fixate on the target. The fixation target means includes or consists of at least one elongate component ( 16 ). Also disclosed is a corresponding method, and method and apparatus for supplying visual feedback to an operator during refractive surgery of an eye of a patient.
Patent EP-1051592-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ACKERMANN JOERG
IPC: B60J10/74
Filed: 1999-01-27
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure de verre de sécurité pour véhicules automobiles de sécurité dont les parties de carrosserie sont, en direction de l'habitacle, revêtues de mats résistants aux tirs de projectiles ou d'un autre matériau résistant aux tirs de projectiles, et comportant une vitre blindée dans laquelle au moins une vitre (3.1) constituée d'un verre de sécurité ou un ensemble vitre constitué d'au moins deux vitres feuilletées (3.1, 3.2) constituées d'un verre de sécurité est assemblé(e) avec la vitre extérieure (2). Entre la vitre extérieure (2) et l'ensemble vitre (3) et/ou entre au moins deux vitres (3.1, 3.2) de l'ensemble vitre (3) et/ou sur la vitre de l'ensemble vitre (3) faisant face à l'habitacle est disposée une bande (1) d'un matériau résistant aux tirs de projectiles, qui recouvre la zone allant jusqu'aux mats (5) résistant aux tirs de projectiles ou jusqu'au matériau résistant aux tirs de projectile des parties de carrosserie (7) adjacentes.
Patent EP-1133455-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAYER THEO
IPC: C04B24/26
Filed: 1999-10-14
Granted: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The vinyl aromatic-1,3-diene copolymers stabilized with protection colloids are used in the form of aqueous polymer dispersions or water-redispersible polymer powders for modifying materials that contain plaster or calcium carbonate. The polymer dispersions or polymer powders are obtained by the emulsion-polymerization of a mixture containing at least one vinyl aromatic and at least one 1,3-diene in the presence of at least one protection colloid and without any emulsifier, and by optionally drying the aqueous polymer dispersions thus obtained.
Patent EP-1129460-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAPP KLAUS
IPC: H01H23/06
Filed: 1999-11-09
Granted: 2002-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical switch with a housing (2). In the housing (2) there is a contact system (3), to which a switching effect can be applied by means of an actuating member (6) which is arranged in an opening (5) on the housing (2) and partly protrudes out of the housing (2). The part of the actuating member (6) protruding out of the housing (2) as well as the opening (5) in the housing (2) is covered by a cap (9) allowing the movement of the actuating member (6). The cap (9) has a cover of a hard material and a sleeve-like part (11) of a flexible material, designed in the manner of a bellows. The cover, designed essentially in the manner of a planar surface (10), is arranged on the part of the actuating member (6) protruding out of the opening (5) in such a way that the actuating member (6) can be moved via a side of the cover facing the user. One end of the sleeve-like part (11) is fastened along a peripheral edge on the side of the planar surface (10) of the cover facing away from the user. The other end of the sleeve-like part (11) protrudes laterally beyond the surface (10) of the cover, the protruding other end of the sleeve-like part (11) being arranged on a region (12) of the housing (2) surrounding the opening (5).
Patent EP-1140720-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEVESI KADOSA
IPC: C03C17/34
Filed: 1999-12-13
Granted: 2007-03-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a substrate bearing a coating and the method for making same. Said coating comprises at least two layers whereof one layer does not substantially modify light transmission and reflection of said coating formed of a material selected among stainless steel oxide, and the oxides of metals in columns VIb, VIIb, and VIII of the periodic table of elements and their alloys. Said protective layer enables to improve the chemical durability of numerous coatings comprising it without significantly modifying their light transmission and reflection properties.
Patent EP-1152663-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIGHTMAN ALAN
IPC: A22C13/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: Casing paper is produced by the wet-laying of a web material comprising cellulosic fibres, e.g. abaca fibres, and synthetic fibres, the resultant web material being bonded either with viscose, followed by regeneration of cellulose from the viscose, or with a resin binder or mixture of resin binders. The casing paper may be formed into a tube and impregnated with viscose from which cellulose is thereafter regenerated to form a casing material for the packaging of sausage or other processed meat product or other food products. The inclusion of the synthetic fibres, for example polyamide, polyester or polyolefin fibres, has been found to reduce the variation in wet expansion in the cross direction of the web material.
Patent EP-1244384-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WESTERTEICHER CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61B5/117
Filed: 1999-12-23
Granted: 2008-06-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient. A measuring means (120) measures a signal representative for the physiological parameter of the patient, and an identification means (100) provides an identification signal for identifying the patient. The measured signal is associated with the identification signal for identifying the measured signal and thus providing a patient-identified measuring signal (140).