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Patent EP-1200934-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALSTEAD ROBERT H JR
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 2000-07-20
Granted: 2004-04-28
Abstract: To process the layout of graphical objects, elastics data structures are established for the graphical objects to define minimum and preferred sizes, stretch properties and compression properties. Composite graphical objects include elastics properties computed from their components through add and max operations which are dependent on relative elasticities of the components. The positions of origins within graphical objects are defined by pairs of elastics in each of two dimensions. One application of elastics is with respect to text blocks where preferred width and compressibility of each text block is a function of the amount of text in the text block. The elastics and dimensions of graphical objects are processed in a three pass layout negotiation. In the first pass, preferred sizes and elasticities of the graphical objects are computed along a first dimension. In a second pass, size values of the graphical objects along the first dimension are computed from the preferred sizes and elasticities, and preferred sizes and elasticities of the graphical objects along a second dimension are computed based on the size values of the graphical objects along the first dimension. In a final pass, size values of the graphical objects along the second dimension are computed from the preferred sizes and elasticities.
Patent EP-1132490-B1 (EP)
Title: Piston avec un composite a matrice metallique
Inventor: TAKEHANA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 2000-08-10
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un matériau composite à matrice métallique (4) entrant pour partie dans la fabrication d'un piston. Ce matériau composite (4) est constitué par une matrice comprenant un alliage métallique léger auquel est intégré un matériau de renforcement en fibre métallique. Ce matériau de renforcement contient principalement du fer et du chrome, auxquels s'ajoutent au moins un composé d'aluminium et un composé d'étain. La teneur en chrome est comprise entre 5 et 30 %, celle du composé d'aluminium et du composé d'étain entre 3 et 10 %. Le diamètre de la fibre métallique se situe entre  ζ20 νm et ζ100 νm. Ce matériau de renforcement, qui est obtenu par le procédé de l'extraction du métal en fusion, présente des irrégularités de surface à sa périphérie. Le traitement en solution du matériau composite à matrice métallique (4) se déroule à une température comprise entre 470 °C et 500 °C permettant d'éviter la formation d'un composé intermétallique.
Patent EP-1214110-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH MARK T
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2000-09-07
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The present invention provides, in a preferred embodiment, a retractable needle (26) device for use with a syringe. The syringe may be manually driven or electronically driven. In the retracted position, the needle is enclosed within a safety shield and may be extended from the safety shield (60) upon actuation of the plunger (38) normally used to dispense the biocompatible material from the needle. In this instance, initial pressure on the plunger serves to extract the needle and after the needle is extracted, the biocompatible material is dispensed from a carpule in communication with the needle. When it is desired to retract the needle, the direction of the plunger travel is reversed thereby effectively retracting the needle back in to the safety shield.
Patent EP-1206213-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARCH WAYNE FRONT
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2000-08-24
Granted: 2005-01-26
Abstract: An ophthalmic lens comprising a receptor moiety can be used to determine the amount of an analyte in an ocular fluid. The receptor moiety can bind either a specific analyte or a detectably labeled competitor moiety. The amount of detectably labeled competitor moiety which is displaced from the receptor moiety by the analyte is measured and provides a means of determining analyte concentration in an ocular fluid, such as tears, aqueous humor, or interstitial fluid. The concentration of the analyte in the ocular fluid, in turn, inidicates the concentration of the analyte in a fluid or tissue sample of the body, such as blood or intracellular fluid.
Patent EP-1242142-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRIS RUSSELL L
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2000-10-04
Granted: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A transdermal iontophoretic therapeutic agent delivery system which is provided with a plurality of self-contained serially connected galvanic sources.
Patent EP-1283826-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOO SANGHO
IPC: C07C323/09
Filed: 2000-11-29
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an intermediate compound used for synthesis of polyene chain structure, that is an important moiety of carotenoid compounds, a process for preparing the same, and carotenoid polyene chain compounds prepared by using the intermediate, and, in particular, a process for preparing lycopene. The process for preparing the carotenoid polyene chain compound employs an allylic sulfone compound as starting material, which is reacted with C-5 sulfide compound to extend the carbon chain. The resultant thio-sulfone compound is oxidized, and the obtained disulfone compound is combined with C-10 di(haloallylic) sulfide compound to form a chain compound containing the desired number of carbon atoms. Then, the diallylic sulfone obtained by oxidation of the diallylic sulfide is subjected to Ramberg-Baklund reaction in order to form the central triene bond. After removal of sulfonyl groups, carotenoid polyene chain compound is obtained.
Patent EP-1240792-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SILLEN TORBJOERN
IPC: H04Q7/30
Filed: 2000-12-08
Granted: 2006-02-22
Abstract: An arrangement to make transmission redundancy for a first radio communication system (1), for which a transmission connection (4) is arranged for communication between a first base station control unit (3) and a first base station (2), multiplexed with communication between a second base station control unit (7) and a second base station (6) in a second radio communication system (5). The base stations (2, 6) are at that located together in a base station site (8). A first supervisory unit (9) is connected to said first base station control unit (3), and is arranged to, depending on supervisory data from said second supervisory unit (10), selectively connect said first base station control unit (3) to said first base station (2), either via said transmission connection (4), or via a third base station (16) in said second radio communication system (5) to a second supervisory unit (10), connected to said first base station (2).
Patent EP-1230480-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERHARDT THOMAS
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2000-11-08
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid system that utilizes wind and solar energy. The aim of the invention is to provide a hybrid system that is characterized by increased efficiencies and a more compact design so that it can be integrated in residential areas. To this end, the system consists of a base (1) with crown elements (2) placed on top, on which branch elements (6, 6', 6'') of different arrangements are provided. Said branch elements (6, 6', 6'') carry wind/solar elements (8) in a loose arrangement, the solar energy values of said elements being optimally interlinked by means of a computer. For that purpose, piezocrystal converters (10) are inserted in coupling elements (5) that are disposed on the branch elements (6, 6', 6'') and that convert the kinetic energy to electric voltages. These voltages are likewise evaluated by a computer and interlinked with the solar energy values.
Patent EP-1244809-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILSEY CHRISTOPHER D
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2000-12-14
Granted: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A reagent and method for determining the levels of 3-hydroxybutyric acid in a sample are provided. The reagent comprises a ferricyanide salt, a catalytic amount of a first enzyme operative to catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxybutyric acid in the sample, a cofactor corresponding to said first enzyme, and a catalytic amount of a second enzyme operative to catalyze the oxidization of the cofactor and the reduction of the ferricyanide. The reagent is incorporated into a test strip that generates an electrical output signal indicative of the level of 3-hydroxybutyric acid when the reagent is contacted with a sample.
Patent EP-1247422-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOLL MICHAEL A
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 2000-12-08
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: An electrodynamic transducer includes a frame, a magnet assembly providing a magnetic field across an air gap, a voice coil, a coil former for supporting the voice coil in the air gap, a diaphragm having an outer perimeter and an apex, and a surround coupled to the outer perimeter and the frame to support the outer perimeter from the frame. The coil former is coupled to the apex so that current through the voice coil causing the voice coil to move in the air gap causes the diaphragm to move. The spider has convolutions radially outward from the coil former. The surround may also have convolutions radially outward from the outer perimeter. The convolutions include truncated arcs.
Patent EP-1237415-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGMANS PETER JOHANNES CHRIST
IPC: A23L13/50
Filed: 2000-12-05
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: Described is a coagulation solution suitable for causing coagulation of a collagen-containing casing of a co-extruded food product. This coagulation solution comprises a highly soluble inorganic salt. The pH of the coagulation solution is adjusted using a buffer solution. Also described is a method for coagulating a collagen-containing of a co-extruded food product. This method comprises the step of bringing the collagen casing into contact with a coagulation solution. The coagulation solution herein comprises a solution as described above.
Patent EP-1142518-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEFER ORTWIN
IPC: A47F3/00
Filed: 2001-04-04
Granted: 2007-08-08
Abstract: The cover (10) is made of transparent plastic and has a crest (9) at a short distance from the inlet (3) for the cold air. It is sloping to the back in case of the freezer box leaning to a wall or towards the centre when the freezer box offers access from all sides. A lamp (11) is fixed above the transparent cover (10) in order to avoid unwanted reflections and a blind (13), which can be stored wound up during the day can be used as a night cover. The drum (12), holding the wound up blind (13) is heated for keeping the blind (13) dry. A space for the display of information (15,16) is located above the lamp (11), blind (13), and heating unit.
Patent EP-1158536-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AKAOGI TAKAO
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1993-06-25
Granted: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device having electrically erasable nonvolatile memory cells to and from which data is automatically written and erased according to an internal algorithm incorporated in said semiconductor memory device. The allowable value of write or erase operations is determined according to the internal algorithm, which is variable. Thus, a device embodying the present invention can carry out a delivery test with "n" rewrite operations at the most, and taking into account deterioration due to an increase in the number of rewrite operations, can guarantee the maximum number of rewrite operations N (N>n) possible by a user. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1197357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEB EMMERICH
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2001-10-11
Granted: 2005-08-03
Abstract: The tow hook has a curved stirrup (50) over it which prevents the tow bar being fitted on to it until it is correctly inserted into the mounting (20) on the car. A spring loaded pin (64) whose end is supported by a vertical rod (42) in the car end (18) of the hook locks the stirrup in place until the rod engages with the mounting. It is then pushed down and the pin slides into a recess (70) in the side of the rod, allowing the stirrup to be swivelled aside and the tow bar fitted.
Patent EP-1193163-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOEHM HORST
IPC: B62D29/00
Filed: 1999-09-27
Granted: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A method for producing a frameless compound component for vehicle bodyworks consists of deep-drawing a foil to form an outer skin (1) with a turned-down edge (6) and filling the resultant product up to the edge in a foaming mold with a plastic foam (2) containing fibers. An independent claim is also included for a resultant compound component.
Patent EP-1176587-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI ATSUSHI
IPC: G11B7/24035
Filed: 2001-07-23
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: On DVD-RW (1), groove tracks are meanderingly formed on a groove section on which recording information is recorded, and pit strings where a plurality of phase pits (PI, P1') meanderingly are arranged on the impossible area (UA) and the reproduction exclusive area (RA) which prevent illegal copying. On the respective areas, pit depths (groove depths), duty of the pit strings and wobbling amplitudes are set according to predetermined conditions so that the output levels of the wobble signals extracted based on the wobbling amplitudes can be maintained constant on the respective areas. As a result, synchronous control can be made accurately at the time of recording and reproduction on/from the DVD-RW (1). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1174071-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2001-03-16
Granted: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A pump inlet fitting (60) for a wet/dry vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The pump inlet fitting (60) frictionally attaches a pump inlet assembly (54) to an inner surface (56) of an intake tube (44) of a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. The pump inlet fitting (60) includes a plurality of radially extending barbs (86) which frictionally engage the inner surface (56) of the intake tube (44) to a degree sufficient to secure the pump inlet assembly (54) to the intake tube (44) without the need for costly and time consuming external clamping mechanisms. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1148199-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STRASSEL RICHARD
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2001-03-07
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: The corner retainer (1) has a fixed bracket (8) fixed to the lower cross member to co-operate with a movable frame section (9) which carries the retainer and which is fixed to the opening frame. The retainer has a pivot ball joint (11) with a convex engagement surface above which is a contact surface of the movable frame member. The ball joint has side stop faces to limit the pivoting.
Patent EP-1251954-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WESTON RACHEL CLAIRE
IPC: B01J13/14
Filed: 2001-01-16
Granted: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A composition comprising particles which comprise a core material within a polymeric shell, wherein the core material comprises a hydrophobic substance, characterized in that the polymeric shell comprises a copolymer formed from a monomer blend which comprises, A) 30 to 90% by weight methacrylic acid B) 10 to 70% by weight alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid which is capable of forming a homopolymer of glass transition temperature in excess of 60 ° C. and C) 0 to 40% by weight other ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The core material can comprise an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of UV absorbers, UV reflectors, pigments, dyes, colorants, scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, pour point depressants, wax deposition inhibitors, dispersants, flame retardants, biocides, active dye tracer materials and phase change materials. The composition has the advantage that the polymeric shell is highly impermeable to the core material even at elevated temperatures.
Patent EP-1256204-B1 (EP)
Title: Multi-point to multi-point communication system
Inventor: CHARAS PHILIPPE
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2001-01-26
Granted: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A multi-point to multi-point system includes a plurality of multi-point nodes. Each of the multi-point nodes includes a transmitter that broadcasts over at least one sector, a receiver that receives broadcasts over the sectors, a router, and a memory. Sector identifiers corresponding to each sector are stored in the memory and broadcast over their respective sectors. A link routing table is stored in the memory and is used to inform the router of available communication paths for the multi-point node based on receipt of at least one sector identifier from another multi-point node. A root multi-point node that communicates with at least one of the multi-point nodes includes a memory that stores at least one sector identifier. The sector identifier is communicated to at least one of multi-point nodes. A root node link routing table is stored in the memory that includes contents of link routing tables from all of the plurality of multi-point nodes.
Patent EP-1259685-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 2001-02-22
Granted: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A roof vent suitable for a conservatory roof of the type comprising glazing bars supporting glazing panels therebetween, the roof vent comprises a surround mountable between a pair of glazing bars and a cover for the surround and hingedly connected thereto.
Patent EP-1284085-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAHAREL MARIE-HELENE
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2001-05-15
Granted: 2009-09-16
Abstract: To relieve a user of a first fixed or mobile terminal from consulting messages deposited in a voicemail server, the voicemail server notifies the first terminal of the presence of a deposited message associated with the identifier of a second terminal, immediately after off-hooking and transmission of the identifier. The message is transmitted to the first terminal only if the user wishes to listen to it so as to decide whether or not to hold the call to the second terminal. Otherwise, it proceeds with the setting up of the call to the second terminal.
Patent EP-1295106-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HODGKINSON ELIZABETH JANE
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 2001-05-30
Granted: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the safety of a gas mixture containing flammable components such as methane together with ethane or other hydrocarbon, together with a diluent gas. The method includes the filtered infrared spectroscopy of the gas mixture in a gas cell using a filter. The peak transmission wavelength and bandwidth of the filter are so chosen to provide an output, when an infrared light source having a flat wavelength distribution is used, indicative of the % LEL of the gas mixture, within a predetermined tolerance. The filter may be a gas correlation filter containing a mixture of methane and ethane, together with a diluent gas.
Patent EP-1276997-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRIEDRICH JUERGEN
IPC: F16D57/04
Filed: 2001-04-19
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic machine for transmitting torque. Said machine is equipped with the following features: a rotor-blade wheel (2); a stator-blade wheel (3); when viewed in a cylindrical cut, the blades (2.1, 3.1) are embodied and disposed as follows: they extend in planes which are inclined towards the axis (1.1) of the machine; they are substantially aligned relative to one another; they are angled with the purpose of forming a tip (2.6, 3.6). In order to reduce losses due to shock and to enhance efficiency, at least the flow areas of the edge of the blades are angled on both sides, when viewed in a cylindrical cut, so that the tip is located between the lateral limiting surfaces (2.3, 2.4. 3.3, 3.4) of the corresponding blade.
Patent EP-1250445-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOOD ALLEN G
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2001-01-29
Granted: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Methods of producing plants having tissue-specific expression of one or more target genes are taught, as are methods of producing plants having tissue-specific and environmental or developmentally-regulated expression of one or more target genes. A genetic construct is taught which contains a nitrogen assimilation and/or metabolism gene and a promoter for the gene which is inducible under conditions where it would be beneficial to take up, store or use nitrogen. The promoter can be, for example, induced by the presence of nitrate or other form of nitrogen and will be induced by application of a nitrogenous fertilizer. The stress inducible promoter btg-26 is also taught. Promoter btg-26 is isolated from the <i>Brassica</i> turgor gene - 26 and exhibits osmotic-stress induced and tissue-specific expression of an operatively linked gene. The present invention also provides for methods to produce plants with increased biomass and seed yield.
Patent EP-1384010-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOTTI GIOVANNI
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2001-06-28
Granted: 2004-07-21
Abstract: In a composite disc for disc brakes of heavy vehicles, a hub (2) is arranged to accept and to restrain a braking band (3) comprising two plates (4, 5) connected rigidly to one another by axial elements (7). The hub (2) and the band (3) are coupled to one another for rotation by virtue of the engagement between a plurality of radial protuberances (9a, 9b) on the outer circumference of the hub (2) and a corresponding plurality of radial protuberances (11a, 11b) on the inner circumference of the band (3). In order to restrain the braking band (3) on the hub (2) on one side, radial shoulders (15) are formed on the inner circumference of the axially outer plate (5) of the band (3) and have vertical restraint surfaces (16) which can be arranged in abutment with the axially outer faces of the radial protuberances (9a, 9b) of the hub (2). On the other side, axial locking is ensured by a ring (21) fixed to the radial protuberances (11a, 11b) of the band (3) by threaded connection members (23, 24).
Patent EP-1402649-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOLT JAAP
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 2001-07-04
Granted: 2007-10-31
Abstract: The invention is related to a method and an apparatus for processing of a reception signal in a communication system to obtain a final quality-improved reception signal of a quality which exceeds a predetermined minimum quality, wherein the processing of the reception signal comprises iterative processing steps each of which improve the quality of the reception signal, wherein after each subsequent processing step a processed signal is obtained, characterised in that, the method further comprises at least one monitoring step in which the quality of the processed signal as obtained after a processing step is monitored, wherein after each monitoring step the iterative processing is continued if the monitored quality does not exceed the predetermined minimum quality and wherein the iterative processing is stopped if the monitored quality does not exceeds the predetermined minimum quality so that the processed signal forms the final quality-improved reception signal.
Patent EP-1309732-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRIES ROBERT
IPC: B01J3/06
Filed: 2001-08-03
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A method of producing an abrasive product comprises providing a mixture of a mass of discrete carbide particles and a mass of diamond particles, the diamond particles being present in the mixture in an amount such that the diamond content of the abrasive product is 25% or less by weight, and subjecting the mixture to elevated temperature and pressure conditions at which the diamond is crystallographically stable and at which substantially no graphite is formed, in the presence of a bonding metal or alloy capable of bonding the mixture into a coherent, sintered product, to produce the abrasive product. The bonding metal or alloy is preferably a combination of a transition metal or a transition metal alloy and up to 40% by volume of the bonding metal or alloy of a second metal which is a stronger carbide former than the transition metal or the transition metal alloy, or an alloy of the second metal.
Patent EP-1321952-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUKUI TAKAO
IPC: H01H3/02
Filed: 2001-08-22
Granted: 2008-10-29
Abstract: Lorsqu'un bouton-poussoir gauche est sollicité, un second relais (RL2) est démagnétisé, ce qui provoque l'ouverture du contact non passant (RL2-1) du second relais (RL2) et d'un circuit contact de relais. Lorsque le bouton poussoir gauche est tourné sur une seconde position d'arrêt par rapport à l'état précédent, le contact non passant (RL3-1)du bouton-poussoir gauche s'ouvre, un troisième relais (RL3) restant magnétisé jusqu'à les boutons-poussoirs droit et gauche reviennent sur un premier état d'arrêt et que les premier et second circuits soient interrompus.