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Patent EP-0621011-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH DAVID
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1994-04-22
Granted: 1999-06-23
Abstract: A multi-element surgical drape includes a bottom sheet that is placed over a patient and a top sheet that is reversibly secured to the bottom sheet. The two sheets each have a fenestration, and the fenestrations are aligned to provide access to the surgical site. After the surgical procedure has been completed the two sheets are separated. The top sheet is contaminated ("red-bag") medical waste, while the bottom sheet can be disposed of as non-contaminated waste, recycled, or processed for reuse. The invention permits a substantial reduction in the volume of red-bag waste generated by surgery.
Patent EP-0651116-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIONNET THIERRY
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 1994-10-26
Granted: 1997-09-10
Abstract: Door lock comprising in a case, on the one hand, a deadbolt (25) displaceable in translational movement under the action of a lock-operating member and allowing at least one locking position, in which it projects relative to the edge of the door, and an unlocking position, in which it is substantially retracted in relation to the said edge, and, on the other hand, a locking member (82) or tumbler, movable transversely in relation to the direction of translational movement of the bolt (25) and capable of cooperating with teeth (90) carried by a bolt shank (89) fixed to the said bolt (25), in order to block the said bolt (25), the said tumbler (82) being associated with elastic means (87, 88) pushing it back towards the said shank (89), and cooperating with the operating member in order to unblock the bolt, the said lock comprising, inside the said case, a protective device consisting of a cage (70), within which the tumbler (82) is arranged, the said cage (70) being designed to guide the said bolt (25) and its associated shank (89) as well as the said tumbler (82). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0674546-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OLIVIER PAUL
IPC: B03B5/42
Filed: 1993-12-20
Granted: 1997-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for separating solid particles in two fractions by means of a medium, the specific gravity of said medium situating in between the specific gravity of the particles of the first fraction and the specific gravity of the particles of the second fraction. The preferred system comprises: (a) a scrolled barrel (1) consisting of a central midsection in which the separation takes place; (b) a means (9) associated with said barrel (1) for driving it rotatively along its longitudinal center line; (c) means (5) for feeding or injecting into the barrel both the solid particles to be separated as well as the medium effecting this separation; (d) a means (6) for removing the sink fraction from said central mid-section; (e) a means (8) for removing the float fraction from the central mid-section, and (f) a means (28, 30) to prevent the float particles from crossing over into the sinks and thus reporting with the sink particles. The invention relates to a process for media separation.
Patent EP-0701630-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAKOWIAK KRZYSZTOF E
IPC: C22B26/10
Filed: 1994-05-06
Granted: 1998-10-14
Abstract: A method for the removal, separation, and concentration of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, Pb and/or Tl cations from a source solution which may contain larger concentrations of other ions comprises bringing the source solution into contact with a compound comprising an oxygen donor macrocycle-containing ligand covalently bonded through an organic spacer silicon grouping to a solid inorganic support. The ligand portion(s) of the compound has affinity for alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, Pb and/or Tl thereby removing them from the source solution. The alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, Pb and/or Tl cations are then removed from the compound through contact with a much smaller volume of a receiving solution in which these cations are either soluble or which has greater affinity for such cations than does the oxygen donor macrocyclic ligand thereby quantitatively stripping the complexed cations from the ligand and recovering them in concentrated form in said receiving solution. The concentrated cations thus removed may be further separated and recovered by known methods. The process is useful in the removal of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, Pb and Tl cations from a variety of source solutions such as from semiconductor, nuclear waste cleanup, metals refining, electric power, and other industrial enterprises. The invention is also drawn to the oxygen donor macrocycle-containing ligands covalently bonded through a spacer grouping to a hydrophilic inorganic solid support material.
Patent EP-0705259-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEMP GEOFFREY
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 1994-06-20
Granted: 1998-02-25
Abstract: Composé de la formule (I) dans laquelle R1 représente alkyle C¿1-4?; et R?2, R3, R4 et R5¿ représentent chacun indépendamment hydrogène ou des substituants; ou R1 et R2 forment ensemble une chaîne de liaison -(CH¿2?)mOp; (m étant compris entre 2 et 4 et p étant compris entre 0 et 1), cette chaîne pouvant éventuellement être substituée par un ou deux groupes alkyle C1-4; et Y représente un groupe de la formule (a) dans laquelle R?8 et R9¿ représentent indépendamment hydrogène, alkyle C¿1-6?, aryl alkyle C1-6 éventuellement substitué ou hétéroaryl alkyle C1-6 éventuellement substitué; R?10¿ représente un groupe aryle ou hétéroaryle éventuellement substitué; et Z représente -(CH¿2?)n, n étant compris entre 2 et 8 ou -(CH2)qCH=CH(CH2)r, q et r indépendamment étant compris entre 1 et 3; ou un sel de ce composé. Ce composé convient au traitement d'un état nécessitant la modulation de récepteurs de dopamine D3 et peut aussi être utilisé comme agent antipsychotique potentiel.
Patent EP-0724723-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALVING KJELL
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 1994-07-04
Granted: 2000-04-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE94/00659 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 5, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 5, 1996 PCT Filed Jul. 4, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/02181 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 19, 1995The present invention is drawn to a system to be used for measuring NO levels in exhaled breathing air. The system comprises: (i) a face mask that tightly covers the nose and/or mouth of the individual that the mask is intended to be used on; (ii) an inlet unit for inhaled breathing air, (iii) an outlet unit for exhaled breathing air, (iv) a non-rebreathing valve through which inhaled and exhaled breathing air, respectively, passes, and (v) a measuring unit for NO connected to the outlet unit. The present invention furthers encompasses a method for the diagnosis in mammals of inflammatory conditions in the airways. The characteristic feature is that nitric oxide NO is measured in exhaled breathing air and a found abnormal level is taken as an indication of an inflammatory condition in the airways.
Patent EP-0662088-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEMBERGER JUERGEN
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 1994-06-28
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/02087 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 28, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 28, 1995 PCT Filed Jun. 28, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/01375 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 12, 1995A protein isolated from crude extracts of Hirudo medicinalis is disclosed, which strongly inhibits the binding to collagen of platelets and their subsequent activation, which leads to platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. Additionally the protein prevents binding of von Willebrand factor to collagen. Described is a method for isolation and purification of the protein as well as its use for blocking collagen-stimulated platelet aggregation. The new protein (Brandinin) has a molweight of approximately 15 kD, binds to collagen but has no collagen-cleaving activity. The protein is useful in the prophylaxis, prevention and treatment of thrombotic diseaeses and for coating of blood-contacting materials, rendering them thromboresistant.
Patent EP-0714488-B1 (EP)
Title: Valve and associated soldering method
Inventor: VESTERGAARD ANDERS
IPC: F16L13/08
Filed: 1994-08-22
Granted: 1999-04-28
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DK94/00313 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 8, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 8, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 22, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/06218 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 2, 1995A valve, which has heat-sensitive parts, has at least one connecting tube to which a pipe is arranged to be soldered using local heating. The connecting tube consists of a material of such low thermal conductivity that the heat-sensitive parts remain below the limit temperature as the heat required for soldering is applied. No cooling measures are therefore needed while the pipe is being joined by soldering.
Patent EP-0785724-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TYRPIN HENRY T
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 1994-09-15
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A chewing gum product comprises a gum pellet covered by a hard coating containing erythritol. The coating may be a homogeneous material built up of layers from a single coating syrup containing erythritol, or it may be a coating comprising two or more layers of different compositions, wherein at least one of the layers contains erythritol. The layers may be made from a syrup containing a blend of erythritol and xylitol. The coating is particularly useful in making sugarless gum products.
Patent EP-0698652-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REED LARRY E
IPC: C21D1/52
Filed: 1995-08-24
Granted: 1999-10-13
Abstract: A novel method for treating the radiant tubes of a fired pyrolysis heater with an antifoulant composition for inhibiting the formation and deposition of coke thereon. Such novel method includes introducing the antifoulant into the crossover conduit between the convection tubes and radiant tubes of the fired pyrolysis heater. <MATH>
Patent EP-0686753-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REID MICHAEL ADAM
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 1995-06-06
Granted: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A release device for releasably coupling a first object to a second object includes a first member (10) adapted to be coupled to the first object and a second member (20) adapted to be coupled to the second objects. A latch mechanism (12, 21, 38) releasably couples the first member (10) to the second member (20). A time delay mechanism (22, 23, 24, 26, 27) permits the latch mechanism (12, 21, 38) to decouple the first and second members (10, 20) only after a time interval has elapsed from initiation of the decoupling of the first and second member (10, 20). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0716170-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANKHAM STEPHAN ANDREW
IPC: D02J1/00
Filed: 1995-12-06
Granted: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A method for the production of a tampon (32) formed of a blend of regenerated solid cellulosic viscose fibres, said blend including a first set of fibres having a first cross-sectional characteristic and a second set of fibres having a second cross-sectional characteristic, said first cross-sectional characteristic being different to said second cross-sectional characteristic which includes the improvement of forming said blend by forming a tow of viscose rayon fibres having the same blend ratio of first and second sets of fibres as is required in the tampon by spinning viscose dope through jet means (7) to form a plurality of filaments (9), the jet means having a plurality of dimensionally controlled holes pierced therein. In this way a plurality of different fibre cross-sectional shapes or sizes are simultaneously formed directly in a tow (10A) by spinning the viscose dope through the jet means having the required plurality of different shaped or sized holes pierced therein.
Patent EP-0708299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BENABDELKARIM MOHAMED
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1995-10-17
Granted: 1998-12-30
Abstract: The system provides the boiler with a burner (1) and a heated body (2). Above this is a canopy (3) leading into a conduit (4) for removal of fumes with deflectors (5) guiding the gas flow. A single temp. sensor (7) is placed in the flow of exhaust prods. to measure both the absolute temp. (T) and the variation of temp. w.r.t. time (dT/dt). The sensor is able to measure temp. variations of the order of 0.1 to 0.5 deg. per second. This is then used in conjunction with measurement of the current flowing through a control electrovalve in order to provide control of the power provided by the boiler.
Patent EP-0697045-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEIGER PETER
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 1994-11-23
Granted: 2001-06-27
Abstract: In a flat square slab with a smooth surface and tongue-like attachments perpendicular to the side surfaces, in order to provide a large number of layout combinations, each side surface (26, 27) has two projections (22, 22', 22''), wherein each projection (22) is formed on a corner edge (23) of two adjacent side surfaces (26) and one projection (22') is formed on the same side surfaces (26) at the other corner edge (24) and the projections (22'') are arranged at a slightly greater distance from the edge corners (24, 25) on the other two side surfaces (27) than the length of the attachments (22, 22') looked at from the smooth surface of the slab.
Patent EP-0736083-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAMBIL FRED
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1994-12-15
Granted: 1999-08-04
Abstract: Described is a washing and cleaning powder containing a surfactant, cellulase and a builder and including 0.15 to 10 % by wt. of a soil-release polymer containing ethylene terephthalate groups of the formula (I) and poly(ethylene oxide) terephthalate groups of the formula (II) in which n is a whole number from 17 to 110, the molar ratio of ethylene terephthalate to poly(ethylene oxide) terephthalate in the polymer being from about 50:50 to about 90:10, the polymer further containing cellulase at a concentration of 0.05 to 1,5 IU/g plus 1 to 40 % by wt. of terpolymers composed of the monomer units of two ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and/or their salts while the third monomer unit is vinyl alcohol and/or a vinyl alcohol derivative or a carbohydrate. Such powders have improved cleaning power.
Patent EP-0766859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOLBAK JENS H
IPC: G07D1/04
Filed: 1995-05-01
Granted: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A coin sorting and counting machine (1200) and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturer's coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray (1206) angled downwards from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system (1304) and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus (1202). The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area (1608) and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.
Patent EP-0771401-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAUTALA REIJO KALEVI
IPC: F16L59/04
Filed: 1995-06-30
Granted: 2000-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for filling an insulation (27) like blown insulation wool into the interior space of a tube assembly (2) comprising an inner tube (20) and an outer lining (26) surrounding said inner tube as well as end flanges (8, 16). In the arrangement, filling means (9) are used which comprise feeder tubes (10) and pressure balancing or suction tubes (11) which function in pairs. Means (17, 18) are provided for directing an active stream of fluid, which transports therewith said insulation material, through said feeder tube (10) into said interior space of said tube assembly (2), and correspondingly, for withdrawing said fluid from said interior space via said suction tube (11, 11a). Insulation material (27) is brought to flow, with said flow of fluid, along said feeder tube (10) into said inner space of said tube assembly (2). Simultaneously fluid is removed from said suction tube (11) while preventing insulation material (27) from passing into said suction tube (11).
Patent EP-0780007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1995-08-08
Granted: 1999-04-21
Abstract: The present invention is a novel thin and flexible radio frequency (RF) tag that comprises a semiconductor circuit that has logic, memory, and radio frequency circuits, connected to an antenna with all interconnections placed on a single plane of wiring without crossovers. The elements of the package (substrate, antenna, and laminated covers) are flexible. The elements of the package are all thin. The tag is thin and flexible, enabling a unique range of applications including: RF ID tagging of credit cards, passports, admission tickets, and postage stamps. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0782397-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOBREHEL KAROLY
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 1995-09-21
Granted: 2001-03-21
Abstract: Food product based essentially on non-bread flour plants having cohesion characteristics. Such a plant may be a non-bread making cereal, such as sorghun, corn, rice or a plant other than a cereal such as soya bean or manioc. The disclosed product may be obtained by a method comprising the following steps: hydrating flour or semolina essentially from such a plant up to a hydration rate appropriate to obtain a paste; compression of the paste; and drying. Subsequently, it can be baked.
Patent EP-0785983-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WISNIEWSKI KAREN
IPC: C11D3/16
Filed: 1995-10-10
Granted: 1998-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass cleaning composition comprising a silicone glycol, a zwitterionic or anionic surfactant, an aliphatic alcohol, a monoalkyl ether of a glycol and water.
Patent EP-0799253-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VESTBERG TORVALD
IPC: C08F255/02
Filed: 1995-12-15
Granted: 1999-03-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI95/00685 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 20, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 20, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 15, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/20228 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 4, 1996A thermoplastic elastomer is achieved by absorbing an acrylate monomer, an initiator and eventually a diacrylate into polyolefin particles, after which the temperature is raised and the acrylate polymerises into the polyolefin and forms a dispersed phase, which has been functionalized by copolymerising a functional monomer together with the acrylate. As a compatibiliser a grafter polyolefin is used, which is melt-blended after the polymerisation into the thermoplastic elastomer or before the polymerisation into the polyolefin.
Patent EP-0788335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: D ALESSIO NICOLA
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1995-11-21
Granted: 2007-10-03
Abstract: An article is described for absorbing body fluid from a wearer. This comprises a fluid storage region (7) having a first major face on one side thereof and a second major face on the opposite side thereof, and first (6) and second (8) fluid receiving regions adjacent the first and second major faces respectively. Each fluid receiving region (6, 8) receives fluid and releases it to the adjacent major face of the fluid storage region. The fluid receiving regions (6, 8) are each formed of a dry laid web of staple fibers, the web having a bulkiness, as measured under a pressure of 2 kPa, of at least 20 cc/g.
Patent EP-0724889-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MONTEVECCHI FRANCO
IPC: A61M60/851
Filed: 1996-02-05
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A device for the pulsed pumping of liquids, particularly blood, has a body in which are formed a pumping chamber in which a pulsed flow is imparted to the liquid, an inlet duct upstream of the pumping chamber and communicating therewith, and a delivery duct downstream of the pumping chamber and communicating therewith. The shape of the pumping chamber is annular. Two valve members constituted by lip valves are provided for regulating the one-way flow of fluid in the body from the inlet duct to the pumping chamber and from the latter to the delivery duct. A diaphragm disposed within the pumping chamber is movable between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating manner such that pulsed flow is imparted to the liquid. The diaphragm has an annular configuration and a substantially "C" shaped cross section. The pumping device may be incorporated into a cardiopulmonary bypass device which includes a venous reservoir, a heat exchanger and an oxygenator. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0722849-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HRABINA JEAN
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1996-01-23
Granted: 1999-03-24
Abstract: The castor has a wheel (2) pivoting about a vertical axle (3) orthogonal to its rotational axle (4). A support bearing (8) has an inverted dish (9) fixed to the pivoting axle and a clevis (6) which supports the wheel. A leaf spring (17), located between the wheel and the support bearing, is pivoted by its middle part on the clevis, and has one end (19) supported on the clevis. The spring other end (20) has a roller (31) which engages in a depression in the dish. A prismatic cam (26), for adjusting the leaf spring tension, is provided between the spring pivoting shaft (18) and the spring. The prismatic cam rotates on the pivoting shaft and has support flats for the spring. These supports comprise a spike (30) able to engage in a depression in the middle part of the leaf spring.
Patent EP-0814871-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSTOCK GRAHAM J
IPC: A62B7/10
Filed: 1996-03-08
Granted: 2002-01-23
Abstract: Fold-flat personal respiratory protection devices are provided. The devices have a flat central portion having first and second edges, a flat first member joined to the first edge of the central portion through either a fold-line, seam, weld or bond, said fold, bond, weld or seam of the first member being substantially coextensive with said first edge of said central portion, and a flat second member joined to the second edge of the central portion through either a fold-line, seam, weld or bond, the fold, bond, weld or seam of the second member being substantially coextensive with said second edge of said central portion. At least one of the central portion and first and second members are formed from filter media. The device is capable of being folded flat for storage with the first and second members being in at least partial face-to-face contact with a common surface of the central portion and, during use, is capable of forming a cup-shaped air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer with the unjoined edges of the central portion and first and second members adapted to contact and be secured to the nose, cheeks and chin of the wearer. The outer boundary of the unjoined edges which are adapted to contact the nose, cheeks and chin of the wearer are less than the perimeter of the device in the flat folded storage state. Also provided are processes for preparing such devices.
Patent EP-0824625-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILKINSON G MARK
IPC: F42D3/04
Filed: 1996-06-04
Granted: 2000-04-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for blasting of hard rock using a highly insensitive energetic material ignited with a moderately high energy electrical discharge causing the fracturing and break up of the hard rock is provided. The blasting apparatus comprises a reusable blasting probe including a high voltage electrode and a ground return electrode separated by an insulating tube. The two electrodes of the blasting probe are in electrical contact with a continuous volume of highly insensitive yet combustible material such as a metal powder and oxidizer mixture. The metal particles within the metal powder and oxidizer mixture form a plurality of fusible metal paths between the high voltage electrode and the ground return when subjected to an electric current delivered from a large capacitor bank coupled to the high voltage electrode. The plurality of fused metal paths act much like a fuse in that they provide a sufficiently high electrical resistance to allow coupling of the electrical energy from the capacitor bank to the metal powder and oxidizer mixture causing an increased dissipation of heat which initiates an exothermic reaction of the metal powder and oxidizer mixture generating high pressure gases fracturing the surrounding rock.
Patent EP-0842203-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHWINDEMAN JAMES A
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 1996-07-19
Granted: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A process for removing a protecting group from a polymer. Protected functional groups of a polymer may be deprotected by treating the polymer in the presence of an acid catalyst, including organic acids, mineral acids, heterogeneous acid systems, Lewis acids, and fluoride ion sources.