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Patent EP-1923274-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIROYUKI
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2006-08-30
Granted: 2011-09-28
Abstract: A front bumper structure for a vehicle, having a function of detecting a collision of an object to a front bumper of the vehicle. A collision sensor (104) is provided, extended along bumper reinforcements (103), between the bumper reinforcements and an impact absorption material (105) that form the front bumper. The length in the vehicle width direction of a front bumper region for detecting a load inputted by the collision sensor (104) into the front bumper is set not less than the maximum distance, in the vehicle width direction, between left and right front pillars (A pillars;(107)). An interface section (106) of the collision detection sensor is placed at the end on the opposite side of a footway (right front end in left hand traffic and left front end in right hand traffic) out of both ends, in the vehicle width direction, of the collision detection sensor.
Patent EP-1839943-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAEUERLE HANS-PETER
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2007-01-26
Granted: 2009-06-17
Abstract: The vehicle has a loading area in which a transport safety system is arranged. The area has two support rails (2) which run in vehicle longitudinal direction and are arranged adjacent to vehicle side panels (3). A turning mat (4) is arranged between the support rails of the safety system in the area, where the rails are arranged at a load compartment floor (1) and the area lies deep in the rails. A border strip (7) is provided for surrounding the mat. The mat has an outer surface (5) coordinated with an outer surface or a covering (6) of the rails.
Patent EP-1836888-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRABBE ULRICH
IPC: A01C17/00
Filed: 2007-02-27
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The scatterer has a storage container (2) with an outlet having a dosing unit (3), from which flowable goods e.g. sand, are discharged, and a circular distributing unit, which consists of a centrifuge disk (5) equipped with throw wings (6) driven around an axis that is displaced to the outlet. A conducting surface pointing in a perpendicular direction is attached at an upper edge of a rear wall of a cast blade. The surface protrudes over a radial end of the wall such that a region protrudes over the end and is engaged such that a front edge of the surface is arranged higher than a rear edge.
Patent EP-2006635-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROLLER GOETZ
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2007-06-18
Granted: 2010-03-03
Abstract: The instrument-set has a compass with a compass circle, in which north and south direction indications (2) are interchanged with respect to a geographical position. Two pointers (6, 7) are movable at a circle center point. An inclination measuring device (13) is arranged in a preset geometry to a viewing direction. The device is adjusted for a preset inclination angle indication (15) according to a determined topographical altitude difference of a geographical map. The device is adjusted parallel to the viewing direction for relative measurement of altitude line spacing of altitude difference.
Patent EP-1770930-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WANG CHARLES
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2002-11-25
Granted: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A system and method of unacknowledged Network Layer Service Access Point Identifier (NSAPI) recovery in Sub-Network Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP) communication are disclosed herein. The disclosed techniques prevent the loss of data which may result from changing between GPRS/GSM modes a Class B mobile station (MS). The method includes the steps of detecting a layer (2) reset condition in layer (3), determining outstanding layer (3) to layer (2) requests for unacknowledged layer (2) communication and resending outstanding layer (3) to layer (2) requests from layer (3) to layer (2).
Patent EP-1998184-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EVERAERT JEAN-LUC
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2007-10-17
Granted: 2010-02-10
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of determination of the quality of the interface surface between a layer of a dielectric material and the top surface of the semiconductor substrate comprising the steps of: 
¢ providing a semiconductor substrate with a top surface whereon a layer of a dielectric material is deposited thereby forming an interface surface, the surface of said layer of the dielectric material being or not in direct contact with the semiconductor substrate defining a top surface, 
¢ applying a charge through discharge means on a dedicated area of said top surface, 
¢ measuring a voltage Vs on said top surface, 
¢ applying illumination means to said dedicated area, defining an illuminated spot, 
¢ measuring during the illumination of said area the photovoltage inside and outside said determined illuminated spot by means of measuring means.
Patent EP-2007417-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OESTERGAARD HENRIK
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2007-03-30
Granted: 2010-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel covalent complexes of a Factor VII polypeptide and a Tissue Factor polypeptide, in particular to such complexes which are functionally active and which have an enhanced proteolytic activity towards Factor X compared to the corresponding free Factor VII polypeptide as well as methods for production of these novel complexes.
Patent EP-2038471-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOHM ANDREAS
IPC: D06F39/14
Filed: 2007-06-06
Granted: 2010-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a door for a domestic appliance (1), comprising a displaceable handle element (23) that is mounted essentially above the horizontal centre line of the door (2), a hinge device (24) that can rotate about an essentially vertical hinge axis (241) and that is used to couple the door (2) to the domestic appliance (1) and a latch device (27), that has a displaceable latch bolt (272a) and that can be mechanically coupled to the handle element (23) in such a way that the actuation of the handle element (23) allows the latch device (27) to be actuated. The latch device (27) is mounted on the door (2) in such a way that when said door (2) is closed, the latch bolt (272a) lies on an essentially horizontal centre line of the opening of the domestic appliance (1) that may be closed by the door (2). The invention also relates to a laundry care appliance comprising a door of this type.
Patent EP-2001724-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN BOXTEL JAAP JOZUA
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2007-03-19
Granted: 2011-09-14
Abstract: Vehicle for carriage of children, comprising a frame and at least two wheels which are attached to the frame. The vehicle can be transformed between at least a first configuration as pushable buggy and a second configuration for use as a towed trailer, and in both first and second configurations provides room for at least one child. The vehicle can be transformed between the first and second configuration by adjusting the width of the frame and location of the center of gravity.
Patent EP-1931996-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOSES MARSHA A
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2007-02-16
Granted: 2013-11-20
Abstract: Uncomplexed neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) is present at increased levels in individuals with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) a major risk factor for future breast cancer development; in individuals that have ovarian cancer; and in individuals that have breast cancer, both invasive and noninvasive. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to measuring uncomplexed NGAL levels in urine as a primary screen to determine if an individual is either at risk of developing, or has developed cancer, e.g., cancer of epithelial origin including breast and ovarian cancer.
Patent EP-2008118-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REEDER SCOTT BRIAN
IPC: G01R33/485
Filed: 2007-04-18
Granted: 2012-04-04
Abstract: Metabolite images are produced with an MRI system using a priori information about the resonant peaks of the metabolites and their relative sizes to reduce the amount of NMR data needed for proper spectral resolution. With the a priori information the acquired NMR signal is modeled. Using this model and NMR data acquired at a plurality of echo times (TE), the metabolite at each image pixel is calculated.
Patent EP-2088911-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CLASSEN EGBERT
IPC: A47L15/13
Filed: 2007-11-06
Granted: 2011-10-12
Abstract: A dishwasher including at least one washing compartment for receiving dishes to be washed, to which washing liquid is applied during a washing operation, and an atomization facility for atomizing one of the washing liquid and the washing liquid mixed with active detergent substances, wherein the atomization facility includes an ultrasound generator, and a blower that conveys the atomized washing liquid into the washing compartment.
Patent EP-2238813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NEARHOOF JEREMY
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2007-06-19
Granted: 2011-08-10
Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load, the load control device comprising a bidirectional semiconductor switch operable to be coupled in series electrical connection between the source and the load, the semiconductor switch having a control input; a controller operatively coupled to the control input of the semiconductor switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to the load; an actuator operatively coupled to the controller such that the controller is operable to determine a desired amount of power to be delivered to the load in response to actuations of the actuator; and a visual display responsive to the controller; wherein the controller is operable to illuminate the visual display to a first intensity upon actuation of the actuator and to subsequently illuminate the visual display to a second intensity less than the first intensity after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the actuation of the actuator.
Patent EP-2127025-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEGAY HERVE
IPC: H01Q3/20
Filed: 2007-12-21
Granted: 2010-06-16
Abstract: The antenna has a set of radiating networks (RRi), where each network comprises a radiating pattern sub-assembly for radiating the signal emitted in a specified direction. Charging unit and placing units of the radiating network are provided for placing the radiating network between the charging and placing units in a selective position of the emission. The charging and placing units comprise an unwinding system of a film with the radiating pattern sub-assembly selectively positioning the radiating pattern sub-assembly in the emitting position.
Patent EP-2048387-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MASUDA YOSHINORI
IPC: F16C19/18
Filed: 2008-10-10
Granted: 2012-08-22
Abstract: An annular member (10) is mounted on an outer ring (4), and a sensor (20) is fixed to the annular member (10). The annular member (10) includes a fixing portion (30), and a cover portion (40). The sensor (20) is fixed to the fixing portion (30) by a bolt (55) and a nut (36). The fixing portion (30) is fixed to the cover portion (40) by bolts (51). The cover portion (40) is separate from the fixing portion (30), and therefore does not have an opening extending in a circumferential direction, and covers a magnet rotor (7) fitted on an inner ring (3) in the circumferential direction.
Patent EP-2027982-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANZONI ANTONIO
IPC: B29K311/14
Filed: 2006-08-08
Granted: 2010-10-27
Abstract: Claimed is a process to manufacture automotive interior trim panel components by insertion of layered material (7) with a bonding agent in a form press (11), leaving with a cavity (6) between the material and form. Part of the non-bonded layered material in the cavity is then displaced against the form by the injection of further form material in the presence of raised temperature and pressure into the form.
Patent EP-1912124-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARRALL GEOFFREY S
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-10-12
Granted: 2012-12-05
Abstract: An apparatus in one embodiment handles service requests over a network, wherein the network utilizes a protocol. In this aspect, the apparatus includes: a) a network subsystem for receiving and transmitting network service requests using the network protocol; and b) a service subsystem, coupled to the network subsystem, for satisfying the network service requests. The network subsystem and the service subsystem being interconnected by a first unidirectional communication link for conveying data from the network subsystem to the service subsystem and by a second unidirectional communication link for conveying data from the service subsystem to the network subsystem. A variety of related embodiments are also provided, including file servers and web servers.
Patent EP-1995013-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FAGAN MATTHEW
IPC: B23K10/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Granted: 2014-05-07
Abstract: This invention pertains to machinery and methods for cutting a workpiece utilizing a cutting tool in at least two parts (820,825) having prescribed shapes from a metal plate comprising the steps of: identifying each of the parts by one or more contour lines; cutting a workpiece along one of the identifying contour lines into one of the parts (820); creating at least one path diversion (822), wherein the diversion has an associated bounded region or opportunity; cutting the workpiece along a contour line associated with the opportunity (822); resuming the cutting of the part (820) along the identifying contour line with minimal damage to the part being cut; finishing the cutting of the part (820) and then moving (872) the cutting tool to the opportunity (822) and thence to an associated adjacent identifying contour line and then repeating the process until all parts have been manufactured. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-2070470-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NISSILAE JUUSO
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2008-12-09
Granted: 2010-12-01
Abstract: There is provided an electronic device comprising: a processing unit (110) configured to receive skin temperature data generated by a measuring unit, to receive performance data from a measuring unit, and to determine a theoretical fluid loss value on the basis of the received performance data. The electronic device further comprises: a processing unit (110) configured to determine a relation between a predetermined perspiration threshold and a skin temperature value deduced from the received skin temperature data; and to determine a real fluid loss value on the basis of the theoretical fluid loss value and the determined relation between the predetermined perspiration threshold and the skin temperature value.
Patent EP-2037505-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROENNIMANN CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01T1/00
Filed: 2003-08-11
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: It is the aim of the invention to increase the time resolution capabilities of a photon counting imaging device.  This aim is achieved according to the invention by a photon-counting imaging device (26) for single x-ray counting comprising: 
a) a layer of photosensitive material (4); 
b) a source of bias potential (12); 
c) a source of threshold voltage supply (U T ); 
d) an NxM array of photodetector diodes (30) arranged in said layer of photosensitive material (4); each of said photodetector diodes (30) having a bias potential interface and a diode output interface (20), said bias potential interface of each photodetector diode (30) being connected to said bias potential (12); 
e) an NxM array of high gain, low noise readout unit cells (36), one readout unit cell (36) for each photodetector diode (30) being controlled by a data processing means (DPM); and 
f) the array of photodetector diodes (30) is designed as a microstrip detector (26) having N=1 columns and M>1, preferably 10 < M < 10 5 , rows.
Patent EP-2051318-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIBUTANI SATOSHI
IPC: H01M4/48
Filed: 2008-01-31
Granted: 2012-08-22
Abstract: Intended is to provide a lithium cell electrode, in which a filming rate is improved when a negative pole activating substance film is formed by an evaporation using an evaporating material composed mainly of Si and which is excellent in productivity and holds a charging/discharging capacity at a high level.  Further provided is a method for manufacturing the lithium cell electrode.  This method includes the step of preparing an evaporative material containing Si and Fe at a molar ratio of Fe/(Si+Fe) of 0.0005 to 0.15, and the step of dissolving and evaporating the evaporative material and depositing it directly or through an underlying layer on a collector.  The lithium cell electrode includes the collector, and the negative pole activating substance film laminated on the collector directly or through the underlying layer and made of SiFeyOx (wherein 0 < x < 2 and 0.0001 ≤ y/(1+y) ≤ 0.03).
Patent EP-2164341-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOEHREN PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A23P1/10
Filed: 2008-05-13
Granted: 2015-10-14
Abstract: A process for shaping a frozen confectionery product is provided, the process comprising: extruding a frozen confection from a filling means into a cavity defined by a mould block and a base; moving the mould block relative to the base; and removing the frozen confection from the cavity, characterized in that the cross-section of the base, when viewed along the direction of relative motion of the cavity and the cutting means, is not a straight line. An apparatus for performing the process is also provided.
Patent EP-2185686-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUBIOLO CRISTINA
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Granted: 2012-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to dendritic cells loaded with at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding a tumor associated antigen or fragment thereof and at least one proteic molecule being a tumor associated antigen or fragment thereof and methods for manufacturing the same.
Patent EP-2205341-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JONES JOE DAVID
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2008-09-19
Granted: 2012-02-01
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for removing carbon dioxide and other pollutants including heavy metals from a gas stream are provided. The methods include obtaining a water-condensate from the flue-gas stream; obtaining a chloride salt; admixing the salt with water, steam, or both to produce a solution; electrolyzing the solution to produce a hydroxide and chlorine gas; admixing a portion of the hydroxide with the flue-gas stream to produce carbonate products, bicarbonate products, or a mixture of carbonate and bicarbonate products in an admixture; separating said carbonate and/or bicarbonate products from the admixture, thereby removing carbon dioxide from the flue-gas stream; adding a portion of the hydroxide to the water-condensate to change the pH of the water-condensate from acidic to basic, resulting in precipitation of the heavy metals; and passing the water-condensate through a filtering medium.
Patent EP-2205837-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAESSE PIERRE-HENRI
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2008-10-21
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining service intervals for a motor vehicle fitted with an exhaust gas treatment system, the treatment consisting in selective catalytic reduction, in a catalytic converter, of the exhaust gases, using a reducing agent injected into the exhaust line, the method comprising the following steps, performed upon vehicle start-up: —the step of determining an initial value for the distance still to be covered before the next service, —the step of determining an actual distance covered since the last start, —the step of determining a quantity of reducing agent consumed since the last start, —the step of determining, as a function of this consumed quantity of reducing agent, a vehicle driving harshness factor, —the step of correcting the actual distance covered on the basis of the harshness factor, in order to obtain a weighted distance covered, and —the step of updating, on the basis of this weighted distance covered, an updated value of the distance still to be covered before the next service.
Patent EP-2098304-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OLDORFF FRANK
IPC: B05D3/12
Filed: 2004-09-01
Granted: 2013-02-27
Abstract: The method involves applying a liquid resin i.e. melamine resin, on a top side of a construction plate that is made of wood or wood material. The resin is dried, and the plate is pressed under the influence of temperature so that the resin partially melts. The resin is applied in multiple layers and each layer is dried before the next is applied. The resin is stained. A color layer is applied on the top side or on a bottom side under or between the resin layers. Corundum is mixed into or scattered onto the resin layer. The sealing is performed simultaneously on the top and the bottom sides.
Patent EP-2103402-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HONDA TOSHITAKA
IPC: B28B1/30
Filed: 2009-03-19
Granted: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an insulator for a spark plug is provided. The method includes: a preparing step; a press pin arranging step; a powder filling step after the press pin arranging step; a cavity blocking step after the powder filling step; a compression molding step after the cavity blocking step; a die releasing step after the compression molding step; and a press pin removing step after the die releasing step.
Patent EP-2173019-B1 (EP)
Inventor: METRAL JEAN-SEBASTIEN
IPC: H02K1/17
Filed: 2009-09-30
Granted: 2011-02-02
Abstract: The stator (3) has a yoke (4) comprising a cylindrical wall (41) having a longitudinal axis (X). A trapezoidal shaped permanent magnet (40) is arranged inside the yoke. The magnet has a lateral edge (42) forming an angle with the longitudinal axis of the wall of the yoke, where the angle is less than 5 degrees. A fixation element i.e. slit crown (45), fixes the magnet against an inner surface of the cylindrical wall of the yoke. The fixation element is constituted of a retaining tab (47) that is formed by cutting and folding a metal sheet.
Patent EP-2166384-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OUDERKIRK ANDREW J
IPC: D04H3/004
Filed: 2006-02-15
Granted: 2012-11-07
Abstract: A polarizer is formed with an arrangement of polymer fibers substantially parallel within a polymer matrix. The polymer fibers are formed of at least first and second polymer materials. At least one of the polymer matrix and the first and second polymer materials is birefringent, and provides a birefringent interface with the adjacent material. Light is reflected and/or scattered at the birefringent interfaces with sensitivity to the polarization of the light. In some embodiments, the polymer fibers are formed as composite fibers, having a plurality of scattering polymer fibers disposed within a filler to form the composite fiber. In other embodiments, the polymer fiber is a multilayered polymer fiber. The polymer fibers may be arranged within the polymer matrix as part of a fiber weave.
Patent EP-2265791-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LURIE PAUL GEORGE
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2009-03-18
Granted: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A device and method for lining the wall of a wellbore (1) as it is being drilled through a subterranean formation (2) using a drill string having a drill bit on the lower end thereof. The device comprises: 
(a) a receptacle (5) for a cylindrically gathered pack of flexible tubing capable of being supported around the outside of the drill string at or near the lower end thereof on a plurality of bearings (7) thereby allowing the receptacle (5) to remain stationary while the drill string is rotated; and 
(b) a radially expandable locking means (8) having means for directly or indirectly attaching a first end of the tubing of the gathered pack, said radially expandable locking means (8) being capable of being expanded against the wellbore wall so as to lock the first end of the flexible tubing in place in the wellbore such that in use movement of the drill string through the wellbore (1) as it is being drilled is capable of causing the flexible tubing to be withdrawn from the cylindrically gathered pack and to be turned inside out thereby providing a liner (15) for the wellbore wall with the outer surface of the tubing of the cylindrically gathered pack forming the inner surface of the liner; and 
(c) at least one conduit (11) having at least one inlet (13) upstream of the receptacle and at least one outlet (14) downstream of the receptacle;   characterised in that  at least one pump (16) is located at least partly in the conduit (11) or abutting said inlet (13) or outlet (14) thereof.