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Patent EP-0627188-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ULLMANN ROLAND
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: The invention is directed to a beverage brewing apparatus (1) comprising a filter assembly (18) which is removable from the brewer housing (2) along a plane of movement (24) and includes an opening (25) open in upward direction and formed by an upper rim (22). In inserted condition, the opening (25) of the filter assembly (18) rests under a cover (28) from which the brewing water flows into the filter assembly (18). The predominant portion of the upper rim (22) of the filter assembly (18) lies in a first plane (23). The area (26) of the cover (28) cooperating with the predominant portion of the upper rim (22) lies in a second plane (30). With the filter assembly (18) in inserted condition, the first (23) and the second (30) plane extend essentially parallel to each other and are vertically disposed in close proximity to each other. According to the invention, both the first (23) and the second (30) plane are inclined relative to the plane of movement (24) by an angle of inclination (a). For one thing, this arrangement is intended to ensure that, with the filter assembly (18) inserted in the housing (2), the upper rim (22) of the filter assembly (18) is at all times maintained in sealing engagement with the cover (28) closing the opening (25) of the filter assembly (18) from above, and for another thing, it is intended to prevent rubbing of the upper rim (22) of the filter assembly (18) against the cooperating area (26) of the cover (28) as the filter assembly (18) is removed from the housing (2).
Patent EP-0617306-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CARMICHAEL ALLAN
IPC: G03B33/12
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: An image projection device comprising at least one display panel (26,27,28), a projection lens system (C) and an autofocus system is described. The focus-error detection system comprises an auxiliary radiation source (50) delivering a focus measuring beam (b), an auxiliary lens (61) for capturing radiation (b r ) diffusely reflected by a projection screen (D), and a detection unit (60) for measuring the size of a spot (S) formed on the screen by the beam (b). The auxiliary radiation source is positioned at the same distance from the lens as the display panel, i.e. they are in the same optical plane. The focus measuring beam passes the projection 200m lens.
Patent EP-0622887-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SATOMI HIROBUMI C O ORIENTAL M
IPC: H02K41/03
Filed: 1994-04-20
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a linear pulse motor capable of being configured even if the number of salient poles of a stator is odd and having increased ampere-conductors of a winding and large driving force. 
     The linear pulse motor includes a stator having a plurality of salient poles 11, 12, ... 15 disposed at equal pitch angle and having an inner peripheral surface on which teeth 16 are formed in the direction of a shaft 16, and a mover 2 disposed movably in the shaft direction. A stator core 10 includes stator iron plates 30 laminated while rotated successively by the equal pitch angle of the salient poles. When k is an integer equal to or larger than 1, m is the number of phases, and n is equal to or smaller than m/2 and nearest to m/2, the stator iron plates 30 has km salient poles P1, P2, ... P5. The stator iron plates 30 include k sets of salient poles each set including n salient poles having a small inner radius and (m-n) salient poles having a large inner radius arranged in order of the description being formed in top ends of the salient poles opposite to the mover as viewed from the side of the mover.
Patent EP-0641129-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ITOH KAN CANON K K
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: A calendar clock generates a local calendar and date information of the self station to easily obtain local date information of a communication partner. The calendar includes individual information such as holidays, public holidays, and summer time. A time difference conversion circuit converts the date information sent from the communication partner into local date information of the self station.
Patent EP-0644387-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GOULET DOUGLAS P
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: An electronic control for the operation of a beverage dispenser of the refrigerated ice bank type (50) is shown. The control provides for reliable determinations of when ice production is needed and when it is not needed. A microprocessor (140) receives information from an ice bank probe (70) and from a temperature probe (72) located within the ice bank (53). Data collected by the microprocessor (140) from both the ice bank probe (70) and the temperature probe (72) is used to determine if the ice bank is either insufficient in size and should be increased or is of sufficient size such that the compressor (61) can be turned off. A carbonator level probe (38) is also shown and connected to the microprocessor (140). The microprocessor is programmed whereby the carbonator probes are sampled in a manner to accurately determine the level of water in the carbonator (10) and therefore the need for turning on or turning off any water pump (59) connected thereto. Both the operation of the compressor (61) and the water pump (59) are controlled by the microprocessor (140) wherein the programming thereof provides for adequate hysteresis protection so that short cycling of the compressor and water pump is avoided.
Patent EP-0644067-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COUDRAY GERARD
IPC: B43M3/04
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: In order to insert a document (44) into an envelope (43),   (a) document delivery means (46) and envelope delivery means (45) are actuated, together with a device (11, 12, 16) for conveying the document between the document receiving station and the envelope receiving station; (b) the rotary assembly (32, 32') rotates from the envelope receiving position to the envelope ejecting position, while the conveying device (11, 12, 16) continues to be actuated; (c) when the rotary assembly is in the envelope ejecting position, the envelope removal means (47, 47') are actuated; and (d) the rotary assembly (32, 32') is returned to the envelope receiving position.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0724728-A1 (EP)
Title: Estimateur de valeur metrique de signaux
Inventor: SADJADI FIROOZ A
IPC: G01S3/786
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: Une mesure des performances d'un système de reconnaissance automatique d'une cible (ATR) est effectuée à partir de données auxiliaires relatives à une cible et du signal de sortie de l'ATR. On fait varier un paramètre de l'ART afin de déterminer la variation du paramètre. Des modèles de performances séparés, sous forme de modèles à équation quadratique, permettent d'obtenir une évaluation de performances en fonction du paramètre et des valeurs métriques. Le modèle de performances est en partie différencié par rapport au paramètre. Cette différentiation partielle permet d'obtenir la solution pour la valeur métrique estimée.
Patent EP-0669036-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BULL GERARD NEIL
IPC: G10G1/02
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: Appareil comprenant au minimum deux éléments dont la position de l'un par rapport à l'autre est modifiable, dans lequel une partie au moins de chaque élément est visible au cours de l'utilisation de l'appareil et le premier desdits éléments affiche une séquence indiquée tandis que le second affiche au moins un groupe de représentations musicales comprenant: une représentation alphabétique des notes de musique; une représentation d'un clavier; une représentation de la position des doigts sur un instrument; une notation musicale reconnue; les positions des premier et deuxième éléments, l'un par rapport à l'autre, peuvent être modifiées de manière que la mise en correspondance de la séquence représentée avec ladite représentation musicale indique au moins une gamme ou un accord. Diverses configurations de cet appareil permettent de déterminer des gammes, des variations et des modes de celles-ci, et de créer et définir des accords, d'utiliser la transposition de clé, et/ou de déterminer la position des doigts sur un clavier ou entre les frettes.
Patent EP-0628104-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TESCH GUENTER
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 1993-12-25
Abstract: In a wear-resistant, fibre-reinforced floor covering (1) with a substrate (7) and a layer of cork (2) and a binder (3) thereon, the layer of cork (2) and the binder (3) is arranged between the substrate (7) and a covering layer (6) and the three layers are bonded together by means of needled fibres (4), with the cork (2) in particle form. In order to produce this wear-resistant, fibre-reinforced floor covering, a core layer of cork particles is laid on a substrate, a covering layer is laid on the cork layer lying on the substrate, the three layers are needled together by retaining fibres taken from the covering layer and/or the substrate through the core layer containing cork particles through which they can be passed and, after needling, the floor covering is impregnated with a binder. This provides a floor covering suitable as a substitute for linoleum and which can, however, be made more elastic than linoleum.
Patent EP-0677188-A1 (EP)
Title: System and method for assigning tags to instructions to control instruction execution.
Inventor: IADONATO KEVIN R
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: Tag monitoring system for assigning tags to instructions. A memory unit stores instructions to be executed by an execution unit. Before execution an instruction fetch unit decodes the instructions. A register file stores the decoded instructions. A queue having a plurality of slots containing tags which are used for tagging the decoded instructions. A control unit assigns the tags to decoded instructions, monitors the completion of executed instructions, and advances the tags in the queue upon completion of an executed instruction. The register stores a given decoded instruction at an address location in the register file defined by the tag assigned to that instruction. The register file also contains a plurality of read address enable ports and corresponding read output ports. Each of the slots from the queue is coupled to a corresponding one of the read address enable ports. Thus, a decoded instruction is read out of a read output port enabled by the tag assigned to that decoded instruction in program order.
Patent EP-0673223-A1 (EP)
Title: Transportable modular patient monitor.
Inventor: KELLY CLIFFORD M
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: Patient monitoring apparatus for use in an environment which includes a communications network and a plurality of sensors. The apparatus provides collection and display of patient data signals collected from a medical patient using the sensors. The apparatus comprises a portable monitor coupled to a plurality of data acquisition modules, which are in turn coupled to the sensors. The data acquisition modules include cartridges, which mount on the portable monitor, and independently positionable pods. The pods reduce the number of cables extending between the patient's bed and the portable monitor by combining signals from many sensors into a single output signal for transmission to the monitor. The modules collect patient data in analog form from the sensors and provide digital data signals to the monitor. The portable monitor includes: a display device for displaying the patient data, and storage for the patient data. The portable monitor is coupled to the docking station. The portable monitor receives power from the docking station, and transfers data to the network by way of the docking station. Patient data are displayed on either one of the portable monitor or a remote display device attached to the docking station. The portable monitor is rapidly detached from the docking station for transporting the patient.
Patent EP-0637371-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SARTORIO FRANCO
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 1994-02-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP94/00257 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 13, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 13, 1994 PCT Filed Feb. 21, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/19662 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 1, 1994A device for measuring an angle in a workpiece piece which includes a base; a pair of feelers which are movable relative to the base and each of which has an active surface for contacting a respective portion of the workpiece piece during the measurement; a thrust mechanism for bringing the active surfaces of said feelers into contact with the respective portions of the workpiece piece being measured; and a sensor mechanism for detecting the positions of the feelers relative to the base.
Patent EP-0682516-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANDRARATNA ROSHANTHA A
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de mammifères, y compris l'homme, servant à traiter des maladies ou des états qu'on traite habituellement avec des composés de type rétinoïde, des compositions pharmaceutiques contenant un composé actif qui est un agoniste sélectif de sites récepteurs RXR de rétinoïdes de préférence de sites récepteurs RAR de rétinoïdes. Un composé est définit comme étant un agoniste sélectif du site récepteur RXR, s'il est au moins approximativement dix fois plus efficace en tant qu'agoniste dans les sites récepteurs RXR que dans les sites récepteurs RAR.
Patent EP-0688183-A1 (EP)
Inventor: REICH CARY J
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: The apparatus has an elongated compression chamber (10) with a longitudinal passageway, having an inner surface. A portion of the passageway adjacent to the proximal end of the chamber forms a loading area (20) in which the passageway gradually decreases in size for causing an IOL (12) to be deformed or compressed as the IOL is moved along the passageway. A staging area (34) having a top and bottom wall communicates with the loading area with the passageway walls including alignment ridges or slots (40) for retaining the IOL in a deformed or compressed condition. A portion of the passageway is sized to retain the IOL in the deformed or compressed condition. The passageway includes an opening and a slot (36) or groove for permitting easy withdrawal of the forceps used for pushing the IOL through the loading area and into the staging area.
Patent EP-0692954-A1 (EP)
Title: Improved absorbent members having improved fluid distribution via low density and basis weight acquisition zones
Inventor: PAYNE MICHAEL
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: An absorbent article having a dual-layer absorbent member, wherein the deposition region of its upper acquisition layer comprises a distribution zone and an acquisition zone having a lower average density and a lower average basis weight per unit area than the distribution zone. The acquisition zone is positioned toward the front of either the absorbent member or the absorbent article so that the acquisition zone may most effectively and efficiently rapidly acquire discharged liquids. The lower storage layer comprises a mixture of hydrophilic fibrous material and discrete particles of absorbent gelling material having a particular size distribution so as to enhance the absorbent capacity and acquisition rate of the dual-layer absorbent member. The upper acquisition layer comprises a homogeneous composition of stiffened, twisted, and curled cellulose fibers which provide enhanced wicking action in the densified distribution zone. The upper acquisition layer serves to rapidly and evenly distribute fluids to the lower storage layer for storage, while freeing the acquisition zone for the next discharge of fluid.
Patent EP-0651694-A1 (EP)
Title: Process for the simultaneous drying and crystallisation of crystallisable thermoplastic synthetic material.
Inventor: KEILERT JUERGEN
IPC: B29B9/06
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/01007 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 15, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 15, 1995 PCT Filed Mar. 3, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/25239 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 10, 1994A process for the simultaneous drying and crystallization of crystallizable thermoplastic synthetic material (plastic), e.g. polyethylene terephthalate, in which plastic from the melt is extruded in cord form, solidified at the surface by quenching in water and crystallized by gas treatment and dried, using a device for cooling and drying the cord emerging from dies having a casting gutter with its acceptance end arranged beneath the dies and a device producing a flow of coolant on the casting gutter within a quenching section, a subsequent dewatering section in which the casting gutter has apertures for the free flow of the coolant, a subsequent drying section in which the casting gutter has closely spaced nozzles for the passage of gas and a granulator downstream of the drying section. The lengths of the quenching, dewatering and drying sections must be such, taking account of the rate of creep of the cord along the casting gutter, that the passage time in the quenching section is a maximum of some 1.5 seconds to attain a cord surface temperature of at least 100 DEG  C., in the dewatering section at most some 0.1 second and in the drying section at most about 20 seconds for crystallization, with the surface temperature at the end of the quenching section largely maintained.
Patent EP-0745019-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CATALFAMO GIUSEPPE
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: System for fixing replaceable abrasive discs (20) to the plates (10) of rotating dressing equipment (18), pins (14, 16) having been placed on the sides of the plates (10) and tongue-shaped radial pieces (24, 26), with a hole in each, on the edges of the discs (20), there being stably fixed, if necessary, to the plate (10), an abrasive disc (60) to ensure maximum hold on the replaceable disc (20).
Patent EP-0724487-A1 (EP)
Title: Conservation du bois avec des resines phenol-formaldehyde-resorcinol
Inventor: LEWIS JEAN
IPC: C08L61/16
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: Le bois et d'autres produits cellulosiques sont conservés à l'aide d'une solution de traitement à base d'eau contenant un prépolymère de résine phénolique tel qu'un prépolymère de résine phénol-formaldéhyde, un prépolymère de résine résorcinol-formaldéhyde et de l'eau. Le traitement est exécuté par exposition du bois ou autre produit cellulosique, immergé dans la solution de traitement, à un ou plusieurs cycles de pression réduite (vide) et de pression élevée.
Patent EP-0716742-A1 (EP)
Title: Densitometre tomographique
Inventor: BOLOTIN HERBERT HOWARD
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: Densitomètre (10) destiné à déterminer la répartition de la densité et les variations de densité d'un objet (18) tel qu'un os in vivo à l'aide d'une source de rayonnement d'annihilation ou d'une source de photons (16) dans la plage énergétique située entre environ 200 keV et 1500 keV, et d'une paire de détecteurs (12, 14) destinés à détecter des photons émis en coïncidence. L'objet (18) est placé entre la source de photons et l'un des détecteurs, qualifié de détecteur 'bloqué', et la densité est déterminée par comparaison du nombre de photons coïncidents détectés par les détecteurs bloqué et non bloqué sur la trajectoire des photons.
Patent EP-0726739-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BILLET GILLES
IPC: A61C5/77
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: The prosthesis consists of a supporting shell (2) designed to cover a natural, implanted or artificial stump (1), and an outer finish coating (3) over the supporting shell. The shell is of a composite material made from reinforcing fibres (4) embedded in a matrix (5), while the finish coating is made from a material with at least one ingredient of the same nature as one of the matrix ingredients. The composition material can be made, for example, from ceramic fibres in a matrix based on ceramic powder, with the finish coating also based on ceramic powder. In a variant the supporting shell and finish coating can be based on a methacrylate resin, esp. dimethacrylate. In addition, the supporting shell's module of elasticity is no more than 25 GPa, and preferably 7-25 GPa, and never more than 25 per cent different from that of natural dentine.
Patent EP-0729364-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEVY ROBERT J
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: A method of treating a collagenous biomaterial, such as porcine aortic valve leaflets or bovine pericardium, by exposing the biomaterial to an alcohol to inhibit in vivo calcification. The biomaterial, preferably glutaraldehyde-pretreated, is subjected to an aqueous solution of 60% to 80% lower aliphatic alcohol, such as ethanol for a period of at least 20 minutes, and preferably, 24 to 72 hours. The biomaterial is rinsed, and then stored in either a glutaraldehyde-free environment or an ethanolic solution of glutaraldehyde. In some embodiments, the treatment solutions include an additional anticalcification agent which may be a soluble salt of a metallic cation, such as Al+3 or Fe+3.
Patent EP-0663343-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GOGLIO LUIGI
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: A lid for flexible or semi-rigid containers of foodstuff products in general, and particularly granular or pulverulent products, such as coffee, flours and the like, which is obtainable by subsequently folding and glueing sides and edges of a punched carton panel, having a base (7), a front side (8), two lateral sides (9) and (10), and a back side (11) fixed to the rear wall of the container (1), with the front side (8) forming a 2 to 5 degree negative angle with respect to the vertical plane, so as to ensure sealing of the container by exerting pressure on its front wall.
Patent EP-0666311-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RIPPERGER SIEGFRIED PROF DR
IPC: C02F3/20
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: The aeration of microorganisms immobilised on a carrier material in a reactor, without bubbles, comprises subjecting the carrier and the organisms to a flow of a watery soln. which, before contact with the carrier, is subjected to a gas contg. oxygen or enriched with oxygen.
Patent EP-0682021-A1 (EP)
Title: Benzimidazole, diese Verbindungen enthaltende Arzneimittel und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung
Inventor: MIHM GERHARD DR DIPL-CHEM
IPC: C07D403/04
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: Die vorliegende Anmeldung betrifft neue Benzimidazole der allgemeinen Formel <IMAGE> in der R1 bis R4 wie im Anspruch 1 definiert sind, deren Tautomere und deren Salze, insbesondere für die pharmazeutische Verwendung deren physiologisch verträglichen Salze, welche wertvolle pharmakologische Eigenschaften aufweisen, da diese Angiotensin-Antagonisten, insbesondere Angiotensin-II-Antagonisten darstellen, diese Verbindungen enthaltende Arzneimittel, deren Verwendung und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung.
Patent EP-0692293-A1 (EP)
Inventor: YANAGIHARA HIROYUKI
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A filter element, including a pair of filter plates that are each made of a nonwoven fabric or felt of a polymeric material shaped into a plate having a corrugated cross section and which are positioned in such a way that the grooves in one filter plate are opposed to those in the other filter plate, is reinforced with reinforcements that are placed across the width of the filter element. The reinforcements and the filter element are secured at their respective ends by means of bolts. The reinforcements are similar in cross-sectional shape so that they can circumscribe the corrugated cross section of the filter plates such that a pair of the reinforcements can hold the filter element therebetween.