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Patent EP-0728175-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LABORDE MICHEL
IPC: C10G25/00
Filed: 1995-09-11
Granted: 1999-11-10
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/01162 Sec. 371 Date May 13, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 13, 1996 PCT Filed Sep. 11, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/08546 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 21, 1996The present invention relates to a process for dechlorinating a spent lubricating oil fraction, optionally mixed with another hydrocarbon stock. Upstream of the recycling operation in refining the spent oil, the latter is subjected to a dechlorination operation at least partially by passing it on a bed of particles (6) of a composition which neutralizes by absorption and containing, as active compound capable of fixing the chlorine, at least one metal oxide and/or at least one metal hydroxide.
Patent EP-0730434-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUTT ERNEST G
IPC: A61K49/22
Filed: 1995-09-26
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A method for ultrasonic harmonic imaging is disclosed, which uses microbubbles particularly selected for their properties of reradiating ultrasound energy at frequencies other than the exciting frequency.
Patent EP-0793891-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POSTI HARRI
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 1995-11-08
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI95/00610 Sec. 371 Date May 9, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date May 9, 1997 PCT Filed Nov. 8, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/15637 PCT Pub. Date May 23, 1996A method for performing encoding in a cellular network includes, in each cell, at least one base station communicating with terminal equipment within its coverage area, and a mobile switching center controlling the operation of the base stations. In order to improve the transmission quality over a connection between two terminal equipment, when the mobile switching center detects, during call set-up or handover, that the call is between two terminal equipment located within the area of the mobile switching center, the mobile switching center guides the transcoders of base stations communicating with the terminal equipment to a mode in which the transcoders adapt the rate to fit the transmission network, but do not encode the speech signal.
Patent EP-0752197-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLTSLAG ANTONIUS HENDRICUS MA
IPC: H05B41/282
Filed: 1995-12-08
Granted: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A method for detecting arc instabilities in a gas discharge lamp by evaluating the deviations of an electrical parameter of the lamp. A method suitable for detecting frequencies at which acoustic resonance induced instabilities occur evaluates the deviations measured over a range of frequencies. Selection of an operating frequency to avoid acoustic resonance is based on an evaluation of the deviations, such as the frequency at which the lowest standard deviation occurs for the electrical parameter measured. Favorably, the electrical parameter used is the conductivity, which provides high insensitivity to noise, is independent of ballast topology, and enables detection of acoustic resonance at levels not visible to the human eye. A control scheme tracks acoustic resonance during run-up of the lamp and quickly selects a favorable operating frequency after the lamp reaches steady-state. Resonance detection is achieved both during run-up and the steady state substantially without inducing visible flicker. The method and ballast employ universal techniques suitable for operating HID lamps of different types, wattages and manufacturers despite the occurrence of acoustic resonance/arc instabilities among these lamps over a fairly broad frequency range.
Patent EP-0799388-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSLEY ROBERT W
IPC: F16C27/02
Filed: 1995-10-03
Granted: 2000-12-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un palier de butée hydrodynamique à film d'huile à feuille souple et qui est constitué d'un élément rotatif en forme de disque à deux faces (24), d'éléments feuilles fluidiques, souples (40) qui renferment axialement l'élément rotatif, d'éléments feuilles élastiques, souples (42) qui renferment axialement les éléments feuilles fluidiques, une bague d'écartement (32) qui entoure coaxialement le disque de butée et qui est disposée axialement entre les éléments feuilles fluidiques et une plaque de butée (28) préchargée par ressort et montée de manière élastique et un corps de palier (22), retenant la feuille dont une surface est orientée vers l'intérieur, qui réunit et renferme axialement les éléments feuilles élastiques, les éléments feuilles fluidiques et la bague d'écartement.
Patent EP-0796475-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAIDYANATHAN AKHILESWAR GANESH
IPC: G06V10/28
Filed: 1995-11-28
Granted: 1999-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to image analysis methods and systems for identifying objects in a background by defining a data space, such as a histogram, a co-occurrence matrix, or a color space. The data space comprises a plurality of sub-spaces, which could be selected based, for example, on a histogram, or on the way gray level values or color parameters cluster in their respective spaces. At least one sub-space is selected. The image is multiply searched using the selected sub-space for at least one representation of a candidate object, where the candidage object has at least one predetermined attribute value. Valid objects are identified by comparing the candidage object attribute values to a defined set of valid object attribute values contained in a driver. The present invention includes recursive, iterative and parallel processing methods. The methods may be used in a wide variety of industrial inspection techniques, including colony counting and the identification of discrete features in carpets and of pigment elements embedded in a polymer.
Patent EP-0794774-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN SIEGFRIED B IV
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 1995-12-21
Granted: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4,4-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-ols monomers and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).
Patent EP-0743287-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HULL JAMES D
IPC: C03B7/06
Filed: 1996-05-14
Granted: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A forehearth (20) for cooling glass from a melting furnace as it flows to a feeder bowl (28) from which it is discharged to a forming machine. The forehearth is in the form of an elongate, horizontally extending insulated trough (26) with a roof formed by a longitudinally extending series of roof block elements (30), each of which is of one-piece construction and extends completely across the width of the insulated trough. The downwardly facing surface of each roof block element is contoured to incorporate concave portions (30a, 30b) near the edges of the forehearth, a concave portion (30c) above the center of the forehearth and convex portions (30d, 30e) separating the center concave portion from the side concave portions to substantially impede heat transfer between the side concave portions and the center concave portion. Burners (32) are positioned along the opposed sides of the forehearth to fire transversely into the spaces underlying the side concave portions of the roof blocks, and cooling air passages (40) extend through the roof blocks to discharge cooling air transversely of the forchearth into the space underlying the center concave portion in direct contact with the glass in the forehearth. A plurality of exhaust openings (34, 42) for products of combustion from the burners and cooling air, respectively are positioned along the length of the forehearth to provide for longitudinal flow of products of combustion and cooling air at rates which are variable along the length of the forehearth. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0765952-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUILLOT LOUIS
IPC: C23D3/00
Filed: 1996-08-29
Granted: 2001-07-18
Abstract: Preparation of the metal surface of an object, notably a steel sheet, for subsequent direct enamelling, comprises: (a) a preliminary pickling or degreasing operation; (b) amorphous phosphating to form a layer of at least 0.2 g/m<2> on the metal surface; and (c) nickel-plating. In a complete sequence for the fabrication of an object formed from an enamelled steel sheet it is possible to form the object after the pickling stage, notable after the phosphating stage and before the final nickel-plating stage.
Patent EP-0778299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LALO JACK
IPC: C08G12/38
Filed: 1996-11-28
Granted: 1999-09-01
Abstract: Preparation of urea-formaldehyde resin doped with melamine comprises adding melamine to a urea-formaldehyde mixture with F:NH2 >1.5 in aqueous medium at pH 6-8 and temperature 20-90 degrees C; such that level of melamine in final resin = 1-5 wt.%; then keeping reactants at 80-103 degrees C and pH 6.5-7.8 for 5-15 min.; then at pH 4.5-5.5 until resin with required degree of condensation is obtained. Also claimed is use of resin as aminoplastic thermosetting impregnation resin.
Patent EP-0775875-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOESSI HANS
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 1996-11-14
Granted: 2001-05-23
Abstract: The equipment has a coolant circuit (10) with two coolant compressors (1,2) which can be staggered, an air condenser (5), a water condenser (7), and a valve (11). The valve is a magnetic three-way or passage valve, and guides the coolant via one of the condensers and via a heat convector (15) which heats the air which is cooled in the vaporiser (3), using the residual heat in the hot gas. The heat convector may be arranged before an expansion valve (6) in the coolant circuit, in order heat the air which is cooled in the vaporiser.
Patent EP-0844832-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIJS JOHANNES CHRISTIAAN MARIA
IPC: A23B7/148
Filed: 1996-02-02
Granted: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a stream of fluid around fresh produce, which produce is stored in containers provided with openings in the sides. A consecutive row of a multiplicity of such containers is arranged along a wall some distance from the latter, in such a way that an interspace is formed between the wall and the row. At least one bag which extends along at least one edge of the row is inflated in the interspace by feeding a fluid to the bag, in such a way that the bag produces a seal against the wall on one side and against the row on the other. The fluid fed to the bag flows via outflow openings made in the bag into the interspace and builds up an elevated pressure here. The fluid then flows from the interspace, via the openings in the sides of the container, around the fresh produce. The invention can be used in particular in storage rooms in which rows of containers containing fresh produce can be arranged along opposing side walls. It is particularly advantageous if the inflatable bag, when inflated, is able to form a ring-shaped seal enclosing the interspace on all sides.
Patent EP-0817637-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARRY DAVID WALTER
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 1996-03-28
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des combinaisons thérapeutiques de (1S,4R)-cis-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-méthanol (1592U89), de 3'-azido-3'-désoxythymidine (zidovudine) et de (2R,cis)-4-amino-5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyméthyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one (3TC) (ou à la place de 3TC, la (2R,cis)-4-amino-5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxyméthyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one (FTC). Ces combinaisons ont une activité anti-VIH. L'invention concerne également des compositions pharmaceutiques contenant ces combinaisons et leur utilisation pour le traitement d'infections causées par VIH et en particulier celles causées par les VIH mutants qui sont résistants aux inhibiteurs nucléosidiques et/ou non nucléosidiques.
Patent EP-0825853-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERDE CHARLES B
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1996-05-01
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: Biodegradable controlled release microspheres for the prolonged administration of a local anesthetic agent, and a method for the manufacture thereof are disclosed. The microspheres are formed of a biodegradable polymer degrading significantly within a month, with at least 50% of the polymer degrading into non-toxic residues which are removed by the body within a two week period. Useful polymers include polyanhydrides, polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymers and polyorthoesters containing a catalyst; polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymers are preferred. Local anesthetics are incorporated into the polymer using a method that yields a uniform dispersion, preferably solvent casting. Prolonged release is obtained by incorporation of a glucocorticoid into the polymeric matrix or by co-administration of the glucocorticoid with the microspheres. The type of anesthetic and the quantity are selected based on the known pharmaceutical properties of these compounds.
Patent EP-0842430-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURKE RAE LYN
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 1996-06-20
Granted: 2001-08-08
Abstract: Novel methods and immunodiagnostic test kits for diagnosing herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection are disclosed. The methods and kits employ both type-specific and type-common antigens, in a single-step assay format, to provide for highly accurate results. The methods discriminate between HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection so that an accurate diagnosis can be performed.
Patent EP-0851890-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUSPENE LAURENT GERARD
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 1996-09-20
Granted: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A process for making a paintable polymer article is described which comprises impregnating a polymeric substrate having a plurality of pores, the pores having a number average pore cross-section of less than 50 square microns, with a liquid sealant having a viscosity less than 25 kPa.s and heating the impregnated polymeric substrate to cure the sealant. The paintable polymer article may be coated with a paint to form a painted polymer article. The inventors have found that this invention helps prevent paint popping due to the expansion of solvents trapped in voids in the polymer article during paint drying or curing operations, particularly paint popping caused by voids in the polymer article which are exposed by cutting or trimming the polymer article after compression molding.
Patent EP-0858646-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREIDER JAKOB
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 1996-10-23
Granted: 2000-08-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NL96/00412 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 8, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 8, 1998 PCT Filed May 1, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/15909 PCT Pub. Date May 1, 1997A workstation comprising a keyboard for inputting data, a braille reading line having a number of braille cells located side by side, and a first switch device comprising a number of switch elements located side by side, wherein the first switch device is arranged in or parallel to the braille reading line, and wherein the workstation further comprises a second switch device comprising number of switch elements located side by side, wherein the second switch device is arranged in or parallel to the braille reading line, so that the first and the second switch device can each be operated by a visually handicapped person without the orientation of the hand relative to a braille cell of the braille reading line being lost.
Patent EP-0932509-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CUMMINGS CRAIG
IPC: B60C23/02
Filed: 1996-10-28
Granted: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A visual tire cap pressure gauge (10) which comprises a cap member (12). A structure within the cap member (12) is for securing the cap member to a valve stem (16) on a tire (18) in a motor vehicle (20). A lens (22) is mounted in a top end of the cap member (12). An assembly (24) within the cap is for visually indicating when air pressure within the tire (18) drops below a set point, so as to enable a person at a glance to tell if the tire needs more air.
Patent EP-0815578-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HELBIG PETER
IPC: H01K1/46
Filed: 1996-10-17
Granted: 1999-03-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne une lampe électrique munie d'un culot sans ciment, à monter dans un réflecteur pourvu d'une ouverture (17a) réalisée dans sa paroi et constituant la douille de la lampe. Cette lampe comporte un culot en métal et en plastique qui présente une partie support (12) métallique dans laquelle l'ampoule (10) de la lampe est fixée, une douille (13) métallique reliée à l a partie support (12) métallique et un culot en plastique (14) muni des connexions (15) électriques de la lampe et dans laquelle la douille (13) est ancrée. Le culot de lampe comporte plusieurs ergots de référence (14a) situés dans un plan, qui servent à monter la lampe dans la bonne position dans le réflecteur et à l'y maintenir. Selon l'invention, les ergots de référence (14a), qui sont en plastique, sont recouverts de languettes (13b) métalliques de manière que lesdits ergots de référence (14a) soient protégés du rayonnement électromagnétique émis par la lampe. Les ergots de référence peuvent également être en métal.
Patent EP-0802881-B1 (EP)
Title: Empileuse de lettres
Inventor: FRANCKE JUERGEN
IPC: B65H31/06
Filed: 1996-10-22
Granted: 1999-03-10
Abstract: Une empileuse destinée à des envois plats comporte un dispositif de séparation et un mécanisme d'empilement (42) pouvant être déplacé dans le sens de l'empilement le long d'une surface d'empilement (40), entre lesquels les envois sont empilés, et une section de transport (43) constituée de bandes sans fin disposées verticalement et guidées par des rouleaux, entre lesquelles les envois sont transportés depuis une station d'alimentation jusqu'au dispositif d'empilement (42). La surface d'empilement (40) décrit par rapport à la section de transport (43) une courbe horizontale concave et les bandes (5, 6) sont infléchies dans la zone de la section de transport (43) par une pluralité de rouleaux d'inflexion (45) disposés sur une courbe correspondant à la courbure de la surface d'empilement, de façon que la section de transport (43) présente une courbure correspondant à celle de la surface d'empilement (40). Dans la zone de la section de transport (43), les bandes (5, 6) sont disposées entre la surface d'empilement (40) et les rouleaux d'inflexion (45).
Patent EP-0811959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER HORST
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 1997-06-05
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: The system has a number of remote signal generators (1-7) that communicate bidirectionally with a central station (12) via a number of substations (8-11). Each of the substations is also in bidirectional contact with each other. A number of substations (9-11) may be in direct contact with the central station. The mode of communication is determined by a Received-Signal-Strength-Indicator (RSSI) table which defines channel quality and synchronises substations with central station. The communication channels are constantly monitored, and transmission quality is measured and stored on a microcomputer system of the central station.
Patent EP-0870949-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PUBERT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A01D34/56
Filed: 1997-04-07
Granted: 2007-12-19
Abstract: The clutch control system comprises a tensioner (5) for a transmission belt (12) between a pulley (11) on an IC engine drive shaft (10) and a second pulley (20) connected by a reduction gear (3) to an implement drive shaft (31). The tensioner is operated by a pneumatic actuator (6) fed with a vacuum from the engine (1) and connected to a control valve (61) with a lever (41) on a handle (40). The valve is located between two tubes (61, 60), one connected to the engine intake pipe and the other to the pneumatic actuator.
Patent EP-0805220-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEGUINOT JEAN
IPC: C22C38/60
Filed: 1997-04-11
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Low alloy steel comprises (wt.%): 0.35-0.5 carbon; 0.2-2.5 manganese; 0.005-0.2 aluminium; and up to 0.5 silicon; 4 nickel; 4 chromium; 1 copper; and 0.015 boron; and also molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, niobium and tantalum, in which Mo+W/2 = 0-2% and V+Nb/2+Ta/4 = 0-0.5%. The proportions are also governed by the following equations: Cr+3 (Mo+W/2)+10 (V+Nb/2+Ta/4) ≥ 1; R = 3.8 C+10 Si+3.3 Mn+2.4 Ni+1.4 (Cr+Mo+W/2) ≤ 11; and Tr = 3.8 C+1.1 Mn+0.7 Ni+0.6 Cr+1.6 (Mo+W/2)+kB ≥ 3, in which kB is 0.5 if B is 0.0005% or more, and otherwise kB is zero; and R ≤ Max(2.33 Tr-1 ; 0.9 Tr+4). Also claimed are a block of such steel with characteristic dimension 20-1500 mm, a martensitic or bainitic crystal structure and hardness 250-370 Brinell, the use of the steel to make by casting a mould for forming plastics and a wire made of the steel for welding or making welding electrodes.
Patent EP-0847965-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOIRE PHILIPPE
IPC: B32B15/04
Filed: 1997-12-11
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A glazing has a transparent substrate (1) with a thin film stack comprising an alternating sequence of 'n' (especially metallic) functional layers (3, 6) with IR and/or solar radiation reflective properties and 'n+1' coatings consisting of one or more layers (2a, 2b, 5a, 5b, 8a, 8b), of which at least one is of dielectric material. The novelty is that the optical quality of the stack is preserved, when the substrate is subjected to quenching, bending and annealing heat treatment, by provision of (a) an oxygen and water barrier layer below at least one of the functional layers (3, 6), especially the 'nth' layer; and (b) an absorbent layer, which is capable of absorbing the functional layer material, or a stabilising layer which stabilises the material of either the coating located above the functional layer (3, 6) and below the barrier layer or the coating located below the functional layer (3, 6). The glazing may be laminated glazing, with two or more glass substrates and one or more interposed thermoplastic foils, or 'asymmetric' laminated glazing with a glass substrate having its thin film stack covered by a polyurethane-based energy absorbing polymer foil. Also claimed is a production process for the above glazing, in which the thin film stack is applied to the glass substrate by (optionally magnetic field assisted) cathodic sputtering and then the glazing is subjected to quenching, bending and annealing heat treatment, without degradation of its optical quality.
Patent EP-0818578-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CALVANETTO FRANCOIS
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1997-03-17
Granted: 2000-10-25
Abstract: The cover (2) is supported in a frame (1). A support surface (22) on the outer circumference of the cover and a contact face (11) on the frame are mainly formed by jacket sections of a straight cylinder, which are defined by two imaginary non-parallel cutting planes (31,32). The upper imaginary cutting plane extends parallel to the top face of the cover, or contains it. The lower plane is at right angles to the cylinder jacket lines. The two planes cut across each other at an angle of between 1 and 15 degrees .
Patent EP-0900065-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DI MAIO WILLIAM G JR
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1997-04-25
Granted: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A joint prosthesis is disclosed with stems affixed to the flexing main body at a natural angle; with positive flexion and extension stops; and with stress-relieving radii at intersections between the stems and the main body.
Patent EP-0938625-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRYANT CLYDE C
IPC: F02B37/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of deriving mechanical work from a combustion gas in internal combustion engines and reciprocating internal combustion engines (100) for carrying out the method. In its preferred embodiments, the method includes the steps of (i) producing an air charge, (ii) controlling the temperature, density and pressure of the air charge, (iii) transferring the air charge to a power cylinder (7) of the engine such that an air charge having a weight and density selected from a range of weight and density levels ranging from below atmospheric weight and density to heavier-than-atmosphcric weight and density is introduced into the power cylinder, and (iv) then compressing the air charge at a lower-than-nonnal compression radon, (v) causing a predetermined quantity of charge-air and fuel to produce a combustible mixture, (vi) causing the mixture to be ignited within the power cylinder, and (vii) allowing the combustion gas to expand against a piston operable in the power cylinders with the expansion ratio of the power cylinders being substantially greater than the compression ratio of the power cylinders of the engine.