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Patent EP-0984755-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AGER COLIN
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1998-05-11
Granted: 2003-09-03
Abstract: An extension indicator for determining a predetermined extension applied to an extensibly deformable article such as medical bandage used in compression therapy comprises first (420) and second (430) co-operating members, each adapted to be secured to an extensibly deformable article (440) in which one of said members is more extensible than the other and in which each member (420, 430) bears visual indication means (450, 460, 470) which, upon extension of the more extensible member, are adapted to align with each other to indicate a predetermined extension of the more extensible member.
Patent EP-0981381-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLIAMS SIMON F
IPC: A61L31/06
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from which pyrogen has been removed are provided. PHAs which have been chemically modified to enhance physical and/or chemical properties, for targeting or to modify biodegradability or clearance by the reticuloendothelial system (RES), are described. Methods for depyrogenating PHA polymers prepared by bacterial fermentation processes are also provided, wherein pyrogens are removed from the polymers without adversely impacting the polymers' inherent chemical structures and physical properties. PHAs with advantageous processing characteristics, including low melting points and/or solubility in non-toxic solvents, are also described. The PHAs are suitable for use in in vivo applications such as in tissue coatings, stents, sutures, tubing, bone, other prostheses, bone or tissue cements, tissue regeneration devices, wound dressings, drug delivery, and for diagnostic and prophylactic uses.
Patent EP-0992104-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANOR DROR
IPC: H05B37/00
Filed: 1998-06-02
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A low voltage illumination system, comprising a pair of terminals for connecting to a source of low frequency a.c. voltage, a frequency converter coupled to the source of a.c. voltage for converting the low frequency a.c. voltage to high frequency a.c. voltage, and a step down transformer coupled to an output of the frequency converter for converting to high frequency, low voltage a.c. A synchronous rectifier is coupled to a secondary of the step down transformer for converting the high frequency low voltage a.c. to a low magnitude nominally d.c. voltage, and a pair of conductors is connected to the low magnitude nominally d.c. voltage for connecting low voltage lamps thereto. Optionally, the step down transformer is of planar design and an integral overload protection circuit is provided responsive to a drop in output impedance across the conductors commensurate with an overload for interrupting power thereto.
Patent EP-0934596-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN WILLIAM W
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1998-08-25
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A Positive Temperature Coefficient Resistivity (PTC) element has a resistivity that increases as the temperature increases. Circuit breakers having PTC elements can achieve better overload and short circuit protection than existing products. Breakers with PTC elements can also be combined with ground fault detection circuits to activate the circuit breaker under ground fault conditions that are less severe than the overcurrent conditions that would normally activate the circuit breaker. A shunt trip assembly incorporating a PTC resistor reduces the required power rating of the clearing switch.
Patent EP-0935920-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WAELCHLI HANS DR
IPC: A22C11/12
Filed: 1999-02-09
Granted: 2003-11-19
Abstract: The gear has a curved member (1) having at least one curved flank (5,6) and an engagement member (2) with at least one roller (9,10) rolling on the curved flank. At least one pressure rib (13) extends at least over a part of the periphery of the curved flank, and is elastically deformable by the roller, as it rolls on the curved flank. The curved flank is of metal and the pressure rib is of plastics. The pressure rib can be made at least partly of rubber. The pressure rib is formed by a long body, which is held by a cavity extending along the curved flank and in the undeformed state extends over the curved flank. The long body can be formed of rubber vulcanised into the cavity. The cavity runs along an edge area of the curved flank so that it is open to two sides.
Patent EP-0970864-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFMANN GOTTFRIED
IPC: B61B12/02
Filed: 1999-03-13
Granted: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A support for the load cable of a cable car system has the cable (3) gripped by clamps (1h) at the end of a jointed linkage (1c,1e) whose inner end is attached to the support pillar (2) via a joint (1b). The whole linkage allows displacement of the cable in a vertical plane and braces against lateral displacement. The vertical displacement is associated with displacements along the cable track.
Patent EP-0940738-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAPPERSON GARY
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 1995-10-20
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus for accessing field devices in a distributed control system provides non-redundant secondary access to a plurality of field devices that are controlled by a control room. An apparatus also provides redundant wireless to access field devices in a distributed control system having primary access to the field devices provided by hard-wired media that couples the field devices to the control room. The field devices are coupled to a Fieldbus control network. In a first embodiment, each field device is provided with a wireless Fieldbus port that is accessible by a wireless handheld unit or wireless terminal. In a second embodiment, each Fieldbus control network is provided with a field module having a wireless Fieldbus port that allows all devices connected to the Fieldbus control network to be accessed by a wireless handheld unit or a wireless terminal. In a third embodiment, an H2-to-H1 Fieldbus bridge (which may service a plurality of H1 control networks) is provided with a wireless Fieldbus port that allows all Fieldbus devices connected to H1 control networks serviced by the H2-to-H1 bridge to be access by a wireless handheld unit of a wireless terminal. In a fourth embodiment, a bridge/converter provides an interface between older analog control room components and newer Fieldbus field devices.
Patent EP-0962878-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG GLENN
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1999-05-26
Granted: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A reflex algorithm for assessing cardiac patients, which does not require human decision-making in selecting assays to be performed. Performance of further biochemical marker tests on a patient is dependent upon the outcome of previously conducted tests. The reflex algorithm focuses on obtaining the most accurate test information as early as possible from several different tests run in very short intervals. The reflex algorithm may be implemented by a computer that can copy requests for the most appropriate test to the loadlists of automated clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzers. Also provided is an integrated platform for executing clinical chemistry assays and immunoassays according to a reflex algorithm. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0955312-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HIRATA MICHIMASA
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-03-24
Granted: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A peptide comprising at least the following amino acid sequence:   Lys Xa1 Phe Lys Arg Ile Val Xa2 Arg Ile Xaa Xa2 Phe Leu Arg Xa2 Leu Val (SEQ ID NO: 1) wherein, Xa1 represents a hydrophobic amino acid residue, each of Xa2 independently represents a hydrophilic amino acid residue, and Xaa represents an arbitrary amino acid residue; an antimicrobial agent, a medicine including a bacterial infection-treating agent and an endotoxin shock suppressant which each comprise the peptide as an active ingredient; and an endotoxin-removing agent comprising the peptide immobilized to an insoluble carrier.
Patent EP-0992361-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KITTEL MARK D
IPC: B41M5/26
Filed: 1999-10-05
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a thermal transfer laminate, comprising: a facestock comprising a first layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer underlying the lower surface of said first layer; an adhesion-promoting layer overlying the upper surface of said first layer; an abrasion-resistant transparent coating layer overlying said adhesion-promoting layer; and another adhesive layer overlying said abrasion-resistant coating layer. In one embodiment, an ink or graphics layer overlies the upper surface of the first layer of the facestock and provides a pictorial design and/or print message. In one embodiment, the laminate is adhered to a carrier sheet. In one embodiment, the laminate is adhered to a substrate such as an automotive interior surface.
Patent EP-1056345-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARNAUT FILIP
IPC: A21D2/00
Filed: 1999-02-18
Granted: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The present invention is related to a bread improver in the form of a powder, characterised in that it is made of agglomerated particles having a mean particle size of at least 250  mu m. <??>The present invention is also related to the preparation method of said bread improver. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1066443-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSSON LARS
IPC: E05F3/00
Filed: 1999-03-23
Granted: 2004-04-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) in connection with mounting of a door closer (21), said door closer (21) being intended to actuate a door leaf (18) received in a frame (12). It is a frequent problem in connection with conventional door closers that the attachment of the door closer that is mounted in connection with the frame often loosens after a certain time of use of the door closer. The device according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises a mounting plate, an attachment (25) of the door closer being intended to be connected with said mounting plate, spacing means extending from said plate in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the plate (5) and means (11) to enable fastening of the spacing means in the frame (12).
Patent EP-1088446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETERKA PETR
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 1999-05-14
Granted: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A system that allows service providers, consumer electronic (CE) manufacturers or standards bodies to define flexible security policies (110) for the execution of downloaded applications (120) on digital television (DTV) receivers (160). The current receiver environment in which a software application is to be run is evaluated. For example, environmental factors such as time of day, date, channel currently tuned in, parental lockout status, grouping of major and minor virtual channels, and so forth, may be considered. An access controller (168) determines if the receiver's environmental factors satisfy the conditions for granting a permission to a downloadable application to allow access to the receiver functions (161), receiver resources and user private data. The security policy can be modified by installing or downloading a new security policy (110), or modified by a user with the provision of an appropriate interface. A Java code-implemented embodiment is disclosed.
Patent EP-1079800-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARMALKER SUBHASH
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 1999-05-19
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A composition comprising a stable, clear aqueous cleansing phase having stably dispersed and suspended therein particles bearing conditioning agents comprising: (a) 2-25 wt % of a high foaming anionic surfactant, (b) an amphoteric surfactant, especially in quantities from 0.2 wt % of the composition up to a quantity wherein clarity of the aqueous phase is maintained, (c) an effective amount of a viscoelastic enhancing, suspending material comprised of both about 0.4-1.5 wt % of a xanthan gum and about 0.2-1.5 wt % of a guar gum wherein both said xanthan gum and said guar gum (i) each have an initial transparency of at least 85% and (ii) each have a particle size such that each gum goes through a 250 micron mesh screen, and (d) insoluble stably suspended particles having a particle size in the range of about 200-2500 microns and which bear conditioning agents on and/or inside their surface which when applied to the skin or hair provides a conditioning effect, wherein the clear aqueous cleansing phase has a clarity of less than or equal to 20 Nephelometric Turbidity Units and all amounts are based on the weight of the total composition.
Patent EP-1107828-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEATTEY JEFFERY N
IPC: B04B11/04
Filed: 1999-06-02
Granted: 2004-12-08
Abstract: An improved blade design and method for enhancing the efficiency of operation of a centrifuge is disclosed based on measuring a varying value of the load on the centrifuge as the flow of contaminated fluid is injected into the centrifuge. The centrifuge has a plurality of blades with radially overlapping edges to keep the fluid being centrifuged compartmentalized and thus quiet for maximum efficiency. Additionally, the scraping blade assembly has blades which are angled in the scraping direction to force the solids towards the exit of the centrifuge, whether that be at the bottom or the top. A programmable logic controller monitors the load on the drive motor and compares a baseline value of load after accelerating the rotor to speed to the value of load while the contaminated fluid is injected into the rotor. The varying second value of load, measured during injection of fluid into the assembly, is compared to the baseline value of load to determine flow rate of the fluid being injected into the rotor assembly or to ascertain whether any dysfunction is occurring and to take appropriate steps to correct malfunction.
Patent EP-1021483-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BETT WILLIAM
IPC: C08L71/02
Filed: 1999-07-09
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition pulvérulente redispersable dans l'eau et comportant: au moins un polymère filmogène insoluble dans l'eau, ledit polymère (a) étant préparé à partir d'au moins un monomère à insaturation éthylénique, et au moins un naphtalènesulfonate (b) de formule générale (I) dans laquelle: X et X', identiques ou différents, représentent OH ou NH2, Y représente SO3-, M+, avec M métal alcalin, x ≥ 0, x' ≥ 0 et x + x' ≥ 1; y ≥ 0, y' ≥ 0 et y + y' ≥ 1.
Patent EP-1106040-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOONE LUC
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1999-07-01
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing interconnections with electrically conductive cross connections between the top and the bottom part of a substrate and interconnections having such cross connections. The substrate (S1) is given a slanted, roof-shaped or convex contour (K1) in the area of at least one front face and/or in the area of at least one inner wall of a recess. After metallizing the substrate (S1), printed-board conductor-shaped cross connections (Q) are produced in the area of the above-mentioned contours (K1) simultaneously with laser structuring of printed board conductors (L) on the top part (0) and the bottom part (U) of the substrate (S1).
Patent EP-1098604-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANN MICHAEL
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1999-07-16
Granted: 2006-06-14
Abstract: In general, the invention features methods for delivering a composition to the liver in a non-surgical, percutaneous approach by utilizing the portal vein. Also disclosed are methods allowing for the liver-specific delivery of a composition.
Patent EP-1137703-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AVAKIAN ROGER W
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1999-10-05
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin or mixture thereof and a stabilizing amount of an aromatic ketone compound, derivative of an aromatic ketone compound, or an adduct of an aromatic ketone compound, optionally containing a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the 3-arylbenzofuranones, the hindered amine stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids, the hydrotalcites, the epoxydized soybean oils, the hydroxylamines, the tertiary amine oxides, thermal reaction products of tertiary amine oxides, and the thiosynergists. The compositions have improved stability against thermal degradation.
Patent EP-1124666-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRUSELL WILBUR C
IPC: B24B37/013
Filed: 1999-10-13
Granted: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A technique for utilizing a sensor to monitor fluid pressure from a fluid bearing located under a polishing pad to detect a polishing end point. A sensor is located at the leading edge of a fluid bearing of a linear polisher, which is utilized to perform chemical-mechanical polishing on a semiconductor wafer. The sensor monitors the fluid pressure to detect a change in the fluid pressure during polishing, which change corresponds to a change in the shear force when the polishing transitions from one material layer to the next. In order to ensure that there is a noticeable difference in the shear force variation at the polishing end point, a slurry having a particular pH level is selected. The pH level ensures that the zeta potential changes noticeably from one material to the next, so as to induce a change in the shear force, which is detected by a change in the fluid pressure.
Patent EP-1091857-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILDING DONALD HUMPHRIES
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 1999-06-10
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of constructing a wheel of the type comprising a first portion (12) connected to a second portion (11), the second portion providing a rim, comprising the steps of providing a n outer surface of the first portion with at least one, recess (15), positioning the second portion (11) such that it surrounds the outer surface of the first portion and deforming a surface of the second portion such that the resulting deformation(s) protrude into the or each recess provided on the outer surface of the first portion such that the first portion is connected to the second portion (11).
Patent EP-1087679-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DORNBUSCH ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 1999-06-09
Granted: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A dispensing package for cosmetic creams is disclosed. The dispensing package includes a container body having a first end and a second end. The container body includes a first inner perimeter adjacent the first end and a second inner perimeter adjacent the second end, wherein the first perimeter is larger than the second perimeter. The dispensing package also includes an elevator positioned within the container body for movement between the second end of the container body and the first end of the container body to force material held within the container body out the first end of the container body. The elevator includes an outer surface facing an inner wall of the container body and a sealing bead formed on the outer surface of the elevator. The sealing bead engages the inner wall of the container body adjacent the second end of the container body to form a seal permitting filling of the dispensing package and containment of product volatiles during storage and distribution. The sealing bead disengages from the inner wall of the container body where the second inner perimeter transitions to the first inner perimeter to provide pressure relief from the seal and a free-floating elevator as the elevator moves from the second end of the container body toward the first end of the container body.
Patent EP-1141909-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULZ WERNER DR RER NAT
IPC: G08G1/09
Filed: 1999-11-29
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A digital card of a highway network is provided in the form of a traffic file in a traffic data control center and in a terminal. Sections of streets or lanes or groups of streets or lanes are each represented as a segment in the digital card. Data pertaining to a chain of segments which follow each other in a numerical sequence in the highway network are combined in the control center into traffic data packets. Each traffic data packet contains (a) an identifier symbol representing the identity of the segment at one end of the chain, (b) a numerical chain segment symbol representing the total number of segments in numerical sequence in the chain, and (c) at least one condition symbol representing the condition of at least one of the segments in the chain The traffic data packets are transmitted to the terminal, where they are decoded and route information is output to a terminal user.</PTEXT>
Patent EP-1137902-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEIN NAGELVOORT ROBERT
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 1999-11-16
Granted: 2003-01-22
Abstract: Plant for liquefying natural gas comprising one pre-cooling heat exchanger (2) having an inlet (13) for natural gas and an outlet (14) for cooled natural gas, a pre-cooling refrigerant circuit (3), one distributor (4) having an inlet (18) connected to the outlet (14) for cooled natural gas and having two outlets (22, 23), two main heat exchangers (5, 5'), and two main refrigerant circuits (9, 9') each co-operating with one liquefaction heat exchanger (5, 5').
Patent EP-1135433-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERGENROTHER WILLIAM L
IPC: C08L71/02
Filed: 1999-11-24
Granted: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The present invention provides silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compounds comprising an elastomer mixed with at least a silica filler, a processing aid, and a curing agent, and processes for the preparation of the same. Generally, the present invention provides processing aids which effectively reduces or replace the amount (i.e., about 10 percent by weight based upon the silica filler) of the processing aid bis [3-triethyoxysilyl)propyl]tetrasulfide ('Si69') used in the production of silica-filled rubber stocks. These new processing aids include alkyl alkoxysilanes, fatty acid esters of hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated sugars and the polyoxyethylene derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof, with or without various non-reinforcing fillers such as mineral fillers. The processing aids do not hinder the physical properties of the compounds and have been found to be excellent substitutes for Si69. The processing aids may be supported on the silica filler or any of the other fillers employed in the composition for improved handling, safety and performance. Processes for the preparation of the silica filled vulcanizable elastomers are provided as well as pneumatic tires employing tread stock comprising the novel vulcanizable elastomers.
Patent EP-1124647-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLOOM JOY SAWYER
IPC: B05D7/12
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to in situ polymerization of fluoropolymer into porous substrates, to improve resistance to wear, tear and creep, decay, and degradation by wetting, staining and warping, and to improve durability while maintaining the appearance of the substrate.
Patent IT-1278554-B1 (IT)
Title: Bobbycar
Inventor: DI MARZO DONATO
IPC: E06B/
Filed: 1994-12-23
Granted: 1997-11-24
Abstract: The invention concerns an antitheft device of the mechanical type for motor vehicles, applicable externally to the steering wheel and which, because of the presence of a protruding appendix, impedes the free rotation of the steering wheel itself. Currently there are two type of antitheft devices in the sector: one consisting of a single bar which is anchored to the internal part of the steering wheel and which does not protect the central point of the steering wheel nor any of its spokes; it is not therefore very secure. Then there is another which, while providing better protection for the steering wheel, consists of several separate pieces which have to be assembled when fitting the antitheft and which is not very practical therefore. The invention achieves the aims of making the antitheft more secure, virtually totally eliminating every possibility of removing it from the steering wheel (unless the steering wheel itself is destroyed) and more practical, as it is made in a single piece which makes its storage and application easier and quicker. <IMAGE>