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Patent EP-0800793-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VANWYK ROBERT A
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 1997-04-10
Granted: 2001-06-13
Abstract: A process for simultaneously shaping and sharpening a cutting widow at the distal end of a tubular member of a rotary blade assembly. The assembly is provided with a stationary elongated outer tube, having a cutting window at its distal tip and includes a rotatable elongated inner tube having a cutting means at its distal tip. The window in the outer tube has a curvilinear profile defined by a peripheral rim surrounded entirely by a land surface which is inclined relative to the rim. The inclination of the land produces an area which tapers from a full thickness, where the land is adjacent to the cylindrical wall of the outer tube, to a sharp edge around the periphery of the window. The curvilinear window is produced by a manufacturing process which creates the window opening with a sharpened periphery at the same time that the land surrounding the opening is inclined. A preferred embodiment utilizes electrochemical grinding of the distal ends of the tubular member by a tool having a rotatable wheel with a perimeter in the shape of a groove of predetermined arcuate profile. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0821109-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PEREZ LOUIS
IPC: E02F5/00
Filed: 1997-07-24
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The underwater digger has manipulators (12,13,15-17) which are manoeuvred by actuators (115,122,151,152,161,178) equipped with sensors (189,177,168,166,155,111,132,143) to indicate the positions of the pivots between the manipulator sections. The machine is powered by a surface unit with an engine and a power generator, connected to the actuators by hydraulic and electrical umbilical lines, with other lines relaying information from the sensors to the surface. The power for the digger can be provided by an i. c. engine driving hydraulic pumps, or by a hydraulic pump feeding actuators in the form of hydraulic motors or power cylinders. In addition, the actuators are sealed from external pressures by means of double-lipped V-seals, and the configuration of the machine is monitored by means of a gyroscopes and two inclinometers.
Patent EP-0954422-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANKE HANS G
IPC: C08L29/04
Filed: 1997-01-16
Granted: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Biodegradable starch-based extruded products and methods of manufacturing those products are provided. In particular, extruded starch products processed by compression, stretching or compression and stretching provide excellent flexibility, pliability, dimensional stability, resiliency, abrasion resistance and other properties making them attractive for use as packaging materials. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0880548-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JAEGER WERNER
IPC: C09K23/34
Filed: 1997-02-10
Granted: 2000-07-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE97/00288 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 5, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 5, 1998 PCT Filed Feb. 10, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/30094 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 21, 1997The present invention concerns a process for producing dispersions of water-soluble vinyl polymers and a stabilizer for carrying out this process. Such water-soluble, particularly cationic vinyl polymers, are employed on a large scale as process expediters for carrying out, for instance, separating processes in water treatment or waste-water purification, respectively, in the paper, coal and ore industries, in oil production or also in the food stuff industry, among others, for floculation, coagulation, retention or dewatering. According to the present invention, water-soluble vinyl polymers are homo- or copolymerized in the presence of a dispersion stabilizer of the invention. The stabilizer consists of a graft copolymer whose backbone is formed by polyethylene oxide and its grafted branches of cationic vinyl monomers. Among others, cationic, hydrophobically modified vinyl monomers can be advantageously employed. Copolymerizations can be carried out between cationic or non-ionic hydrophobically modified vinyl polymers and cationic or non-ionic, non-hydrophobically modified vinyl polymers.
Patent EP-0906107-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROY ARUP K
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1997-03-21
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations containing HIV protease inhibitors, specifically including 3S-[3R*(1R*,2S*)]-[3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulphonyl](2-methylpropyl)-amino]-2-hydroxy-1-phenylmethyl)propyl]carbamic acid, tetrahydro-3-furanyl ester (alternatively known as VX 478 or 141W94), and a tocopherol, and their use in medical therapy are described.
Patent EP-0890060-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOU JANPU
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 1997-03-21
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: The light output of a back-coupled illumination system is improved by recycling reflected and misdirected light rays. A reflector at the light source and an array of microprisms having reflective elements therebetween efficiently redirect errant light rays to increase the total available light output and improve efficiency. Both specular and diffuse reflective materials may be used in combination to enhance light output.
Patent EP-0892597-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUB-MAIER MARIA
IPC: A01J5/007
Filed: 1997-04-10
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/01794 Sec. 371 Date May 24, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date May 24, 1999 PCT Filed Apr. 10, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/37526 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 16, 1997In the case of a method and of a device for automatically extracting milk, long milk hoses having a large internal diameter are used, which permit an optimum mode of operation in combination with the highest possible flows of milk. In addition, the flow cross-section of the milk discharge system of the milking unit is controlled during the relief cycle at a predetermined point in dependence upon the pressure prevailing below the teat or in dependence upon the milk to be discharged. In this way, cows having different flows of milk can be milked in the best possible manner with the aid of only one kind of long milk hose.
Patent EP-0918820-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEE HO JIN
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 1997-06-14
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: L'invention a trait à des élastomères thermoplastiques réticulés à base d'oléfine (TPE) ainsi qu'au procédé de préparation correspondant. Ce TPE comprend une résine polyoléfinique thermoplastique, un caoutchouc éthylène-propylène-diène, un copolymère éthylène-octène et un agent phénolique de réticulation. Il fait montre de bonnes qualités de résistance à la traction ainsi que de déformation permanente produite par une force de traction et de rémanence par la compression.
Patent EP-0906577-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CITRON MARTIN
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 1997-06-18
Granted: 2008-09-03
Abstract: This invention provides methods of screening compounds for their ability to alter the production of Aβ(x≧41) alone or in combination with Aβ(x≰40). The methods involve administering compounds to cells, specifically measuring the amounts of Aβ(x≰40) and Aβ(x≧41) produced by the cells, and comparing these amounts to that produced by the cells without administration of the compounds.
Patent EP-0927331-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositifs a nano-echelle, maniables de facon macroscopique et realises a partir d'ensembles nanotubes
Inventor: COLBERT DANIEL T
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 1997-08-08
Granted: 2004-03-31
Abstract: On décrit des ensembles à nano-échelle, maniables de façon macroscopique et réalisés à partir d'ensembles nanotubes. Cet article de fabrication comprend un élément de montage macroscopique pouvant être manipulé ou observé dans un environnement à macro-échelle, ainsi qu'un ensemble nanotube à nano-échelle, fixé sur l'élément de montage. Cet article permet d'apporter des informations à macro-échelle à un environnement à nano-échelle ou d'obtenir ces informations à partir de cet environnement. Le procédé de fabrication de dispositifs à nano-échelle, maniables de façon macroscopique, comprend les étapes consistant (1) à fournir un matériel contenant des nanotubes, (2) à préparer un dispositif à ensemble nanotube présentant au moins un nanotube de carbone aux fins de fixation, et (3) à attacher cet ensemble nanotube sur une surface d'un élément de montage.
Patent EP-1007533-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRISSOM CHARLES B
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1997-08-22
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to bioconjugates and the delivery of bioactive agents which are preferably targeted for site-specific release in cells, tissues or organs. More particularly, this invention relates to bioconjugates which comprise a bioactive agent and an organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is covalently bonded directly or indirectly to the cobalt atom of the organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is released from the bioconjugate by the cleavage of the covalent bond between the bioactive agent and the cobalt atom in the organocobalt complex. The cleavage may occur as a result of normal displacement by cellular nucleophiles or enzymatic action, but is preferably caused to occur selectively as a predetermined release site by application of an external signal. The external signal may be light or photoexcitation, i.e. photolysis, or it may be ultrasound, i.e. sonolysis. Further, if the photolysis takes place in the presence of a magnetic field surrounding the release site, the release of the bioactive agent into surrounding healthy tissue is minimized.
Patent EP-0942694-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON GLENN W JR
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-11-10
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: The pneumatic Achilles wrap comprises a wrap including at least one strap for fastening the wrap around the foot and around the ankle. The wrap positions an arch cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the wrap under a human foot. The arch cell is fabricated from a flexible material and is in communication with a conduit member. Upon application of external pressure to the arch cell, air is expelled from said air cell through said conduit member. The wrap also positions a tendon cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the wrap against the Achilles tendon. The tendon cell is in communication with the arch cell via the conduit member. The tendon cell is also fabricated from a flexible material. Upon the expelling of air from said arch cell, the air enters through the conduit member into the tendon cell which exerts a greater pressure against the Achilles tendon.
Patent EP-0951630-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FOECKERSPERGER WALTER
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 1997-11-21
Granted: 2002-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates in particular to a method for ventilating, in an energy-saving, controlled manner, an individual residential room, and to a device for implementing said method. A room (R) contains room air at room temperature (TR). The surroundings of this room contain surrounding air (U) at a surrounding temperature (TU). A wall (10) separates the room and the surroundings. When the room temperature is higher than the air temperature, a transfer of heat or leakages at the level of the window (20), which constitutes a point of heat-energy loss situated in the wall, raises the temperature of the surrounding air adjacent to the outer side of the window. The heated surrounding air rises along the outer surface of the window and is directed, as fresh air, into the room via an air collection device (30) situated above the window (20). As the surrounding air directed into the room is colder than the room air inside the room, the surrounding air slowly descends along the inner surface of the window. As a result, the difference in temperature between the inner window surface and the outer window surface, and thus heat loss at the level of the window (20), is reduced and surrounding air is directed into the room as fresh air.
Patent EP-0857557-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAULAT THOMAS
IPC: A47G29/10
Filed: 1998-01-21
Granted: 1999-12-29
Abstract: The hook strip, invaluable for keys has main body carrying the hooks and is an extruded plastic profile (2) with perforations (6). Into these, the plastic hooks (1) are injected, to interlock with the profile. Also claimed is a machine making such strips of hooks. This has a supply for the extruded strip, a stamp to punch the holes into it and an injection mould with cavities, in which the hooks are moulded onto the strip. Stamping tool and mould are carried on a common machine base plate. Also claimed is the method of making the hook strip. The extruded strip is cut off, for intermediate storage in a magazine, before being completed as described, one section at a time.
Patent EP-0874196-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTIN JOHANNES JOSEF EDMUND D
IPC: F23G5/00
Filed: 1998-04-01
Granted: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A lance (27) is inserted inside a feeder nozzle (20) or pipe for recirculated flue gas belonging to a furnace. The front free end of the lance has a nozzle head (28) with adjustable spray angle. The feeder pipe (30) to the lance is used as a regulatable valve arrangement (29). It is used for opening and shutting the medium inflow, pressure and quantity and for adjusting opening periods and intervals between two opening phases with regulator (32).
Patent EP-0887625-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLZAPFEL WOLFGANG DR
IPC: G01D5/36
Filed: 1998-06-06
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The position measuring device has a light source (LQ) for illuminating a reference pulse transmission structure (S) with irregularly spaced regions having different optical characteristics. This is followed in the light propagation direction by a reference pulse measuring structure (M), with a second irregular spacing of regions with different optical characteristics, a reference pulse sampling structure (A) with a further irregular spacing of regions with different optical characteristics and an optoelectronic detector (D). The irregular spacings of the regions of different optical characteristics provide a reference pulse signal of given intensity at the detector when the movable objects are in a defined relative position.
Patent EP-0939063-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLOSE GERD-RUEDIGER DR-ING
IPC: D04H1/00
Filed: 1998-11-14
Granted: 2001-07-25
Abstract: To coat and/or impregnate mineral wool products, the mineral wool material is placed under a tension before the coating/impregnation according to the shrinkage of the coating. On a positive shrinkage, the surface of the mineral wool to be coated is tensed into a convex shape and, on a swelling of the coating, the mineral wool surface is moved into a concave shape. The mineral wool is distorted by the laying surface, with retainers (14) holding the side edges, while the height of the conveyor rollers (7) is adjusted to give the convex/concave formation.
Patent EP-0924231-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROESLER RICHARD R
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 1998-12-08
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane/urea dispersions wherein the polyurethane/ureas contain 0.5 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane/ureas, of alkoxysilane groups (calculated as Si, MW 28), which have been incorporated by the reaction of isocyanate groups with compounds containing alkoxysilane groups and aspartate groups. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these aqueous polyurethane/urea dispersions and to coatings prepared from these aqueous polyurethane/urea dispersions.
Patent EP-0898910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUBER ALFRED
IPC: A47B67/04
Filed: 1998-07-22
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: Each module (2) consists of two low side walls (3) with grooves (4) at inner side for accommodating outer edges of tray (5). The modules can be stacked, covered with a lid (9) and held in position by rods (6) inserted into vertical bores (7) at each corner of resulting display box (1). Transparent side walls (3) and cover (9) or/and decorative caps (11) on top of the rods (6) make the box (1) look attractive.
Patent EP-0978150-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEUNIER GEORGES
IPC: H01M4/58
Filed: 1998-04-21
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a material for a positive electrode based on titanium oxysulphide for an electrochemical generator and its method of preparation.This oxysulphide corresponds to the formula TiOaS3+b in which a and b are such that:This material can be obtained by radiofrequency cathode sputtering from a TiS3 target and can be used as a cathode in an electrochemical generator comprising a lithium anode 9 and a glass electrolyte 7 of composition:
Patent EP-1047832-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAVI SEPPO
IPC: D21F7/00
Filed: 1998-05-26
Granted: 2004-11-03
Abstract: The invention concerns an equipment in a paper/board machine for regulation of the difference of draw. In the solution in accordance with the invention, the difference of draw in the web is regulated on the basis of the measured tension of the web. Preferably, the regulation of the difference of draw takes place by regulating the drives at the inlet and/or outlet of a web run not supported by a wire.
Patent EP-1009315-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASH STEPHEN R
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 1998-06-08
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: A multiple lumen catheter assembly and methods for inserting the same are provided. The assembly includes a splittable membrane joining a first catheter and a second catheter for allowing the catheters to be at least partially longitudinally split from each other. Each catheter has at least one lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter. One method for inserting the assembly includes making an incision near the area to be catheterized, at least partially splitting the distal end regions of the catheters from each other by splitting apart the splittable membrane, and inserting the distal end regions of the catheters in a juxtaposed relation through the incision and into the area to be catheterized. In another method, the catheters are first tunnelled subcutaneously by pulling the distal end regions of the catheters in the assembly through a tunnel and outwardly from the tunnel near the area to be catheterized, leaving proximal end regions at least partially within the tunnel. An incision is made near the area to be catheterized, the distal end regions of the catheters are at least partially split from each other by splitting the splittable membrane, and the distal end regions of the catheters are inserted in a juxtaposed relation through the incision and into the area to be catheterized.
Patent EP-0914269-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOTLARSKI THOMAS
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1998-03-24
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un balai d'essuie-glace (10) servant au nettoyage des vitres (26) de véhicules. Le balai d'essuie-glace (10) présente une lame caoutchouc (14) de forme allongée et en contact avec la vitre à nettoyer (26), ladite lame étant maintenue dans un sens sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal par un support (12) longiligne et flexible grâce à un ressort, support dont la partie centrale du côté opposé à la vitre (26) est dotée d'un dispositif de raccord (16) complémentaire du dispositif d'appui sur la vitre prévu (26) pour le bras d'essuie-glace mené. Le dispositif de raccord (16) est à la fois fiable et pratique quand il est conçu comme un composant à part et fixé par soudage au support (12).
Patent EP-0984736-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIRSCH AXEL
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 1998-04-02
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an implant with a base body which can be implanted in a bone material. Said base body has a blind bore for receiving an implant post, said bore being open as far as the coronal end of the base body. The invention is characterised in that the base body also has first and second sections in relation to its longitudinal direction, said first section forming the cervical end of the base body and said second section being joined to the first section at the coronal end of said first section. The outer diameter of the second section increases in the direction of the coronal end of the base body, whilst the outer diameter of the first section varies less noticeably than that of the second section or not at all in relation to the longitudinal direction of the base body. The first section has no screw.
Patent EP-0986343-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUTTER FRANZ
IPC: A61C13/265
Filed: 1998-05-20
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A device for forming a dental prosthesis includes a support and an element which can be attached thereto, such as an impression element. The support has an anchoring part for anchoring in a bone or a master model, a shoulder with an annular shoulder surface, and a head. The impression element has an elastically deformable fixing agent. When the device is assembled, the fixing agent jams and/or latches with the support, either externally on the support, on the side of the shoulder facing the anchoring part, or in an axial hole of the support. The element can be quickly detachably connected to the support by placing it on top of the support, and can be quickly separated from the support by moving the support away. When the device is assembled, the support and the element can lay on top of each other with annular surfaces. The annular surfaces have fully circular outer edges which are visible from the outside in an approximately radial viewing direction.
Patent EP-0988170-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIGI DANTE
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1998-06-16
Granted: 2001-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a car seat (10) with a back rest (12) and an adjustable head rest (15), having a support surface (16) against which the head of the passenger can rest when restrained. The inventive device is characterized in that the head rest (15) has an expansion device which increases the size of the support area (16) of the head rest (15) when restrained. The height of the head rest (16) is adjusted in relation to the back rest (12) at least when the head rest (15) is arranged so close to the back rest (12) that the back rest (12) would prevent a full increase in the size of the support surface (16).
Patent EP-1011902-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ERICKSON ROBERT A
IPC: B23B31/117
Filed: 1998-07-20
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: An improved coupling system for lockably coupling machine tool components is provided that includes a male coupling, a female coupling having an axis, a pair of opposing jaw members having lock surfaces for engaging ledge surfaces in the male coupling when the jaw members are moved apart, and a drive train having first and second drive spheres for simultaneously moving proximal and distal ends of the jaw members apart. The drive spheres engage ramps on the inner surfaces of the jaw members that have cylindrical profiles to provide lenticular contact between the spheres and the jaw members. Cam and follower surfaces are provided between the jaw members and one of the male or female couplings to enhance the locking force between the couplings. The invention provides a more rigid coupling between the male and female components by providing two locking spheres that operate in tandem to simultaneously spread the distal and proximal ends of the jaw members apart.
Patent EP-1012212-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIER PETER
IPC: C09D183/06
Filed: 1998-08-17
Granted: 2001-11-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition which comprises at least one silicon compound (A) which has at least one radical which is bonded directly to Si, is not able to be separated hydrolytically and contains an epoxy group, a particulate material (B) which is selected from among oxides, oxide hydrates, nitrides and carbides of Si, Al and B and of transition metals and has a particle size within the range 1 to 100 nm, an Si, Ti, Zr, B, Sn or V compound (C) and at least one hydrolysable Ti, Zr or Al compound (D), which comprises the following ratio1.0 mol of the silicon compound (A),0.27 to 0.49 mol of the particulate material (B),0.36 to 0.90 mol of the compound (C) and0.14 to 0.22 mol of the compound (D).