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Patent EP-0801705-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRIL CHARLES D
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 1996-01-16
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A lightweight blowout preventer having a low profile is disclosed. Each of the rams have a sealing ring to be positioned thereabout to seal leaks from occurring between its bonnet and the ram body, thereby permitting the use of only about four connecting bolts for each side of the bonnet to the body and torqued for ordinary holding. A hinge plate is provided to allow selection of the side of the body for two associated bonnets. The hinge plate also is a manifold for the passageways for the hydraulic fluid to the fluid hinges. The hinges each includes a telescopic balancing sub with only one side spring for applying balanced pressure with the applied closing or opening hydraulic fluid to the hinge regardless of whether opening or closing hydraulic pressure is applied. The hydraulic passageways in the bonnets are located between the guideway extensions and the outside surfaces of the bonnets. The hinge plate and the bonnets can be inverted so that they can be mounted on either of two sides of the body.
Patent EP-0828726-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUPE DONALD
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Granted: 2001-10-04
Abstract: Tricyclic compounds are described as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A (72 kD gelatinase) and stromelysin-1 and for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.
Patent EP-0811691-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOIKE MASAMICHI
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 1996-09-11
Granted: 2004-12-01
Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies and humanized antibodies which react specifically with a human interleukin-5 receptor  alpha  chain. The invention also provides hybridomas and transformants which produce the antibodies, the monoclonal antibodies and humanized antibodies, a method for detecting an interleukin-5 receptor  alpha  chain immunologically by means of these antibodies, as well as a method for diagnosing and treating diseases such as chronic bronchial asthma by means of the monoclonal antibodies and humanized antibodies. The present invention is useful for diagnosis or treatment of diseases such as chronic bronchial asthma.
Patent EP-0869907-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BJOERNSEN PETTER KONRAD
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 1996-11-22
Granted: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A device for a beverage can, wherein the top (1') of the container (1) has a depressed portion (6), and wherein the top surface (3') of the can has a detachable section (4) connected to a pouring aperture generating pull means (3). The depressed portion interacts with a cover (2; 13; 13'; 20), optionally designed to have or to form a cavity. Said cavity is capable of accommodating an article or a foodstuff. The cover, optionally its effected cavity, may in addition be provided with legible information, e.g., an advertisement.
Patent EP-0877688-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOHL GUENTHER
IPC: B60T13/68
Filed: 1996-12-12
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: Cette soupape (10) comprend une soupape à siège (41) présentant un siège de soupape (28) en forme de cône creux, et un élément de fermeture (37) en forme de segment sphérique. Un orifice d'amenée (29) communiquant avec un orifice d'entrée (24) du fluide de pression débouche de façon centrale dans le siège de soupape (28). Un induit magnétique (19) ayant pour effet d'obturer la soupape à siège (41) et un ressort de rappel (22) ayant pour effet d'ouvrir la même soupape agissent sur un poussoir (20) comportant l'élément de fermeture (37). Cette soupape (10) conçue pratiquement comme une soupape de commande peut être commandée dans des positions intermédiaires stables pour les raisons suivantes: le diamètre d'étanchéité du siège de soupape (28) représente au moins 1,3 fois le diamètre de l'orifice d'amenée (29); l'angle de cône du siège de soupape (28) s'élève au maximum à 110°; la force magnétique peut être modifiée progressivement et elle décroît de façon uniforme au fur et à mesure que la course d'ouverture de la soupape augmente; la force exercée par le fluide de pression et le ressort de rappel (22) sur l'élément de fermeture (37) décroît de façon uniforme au fur et à mesure que la course d'ouverture de la soupape augmente, sa pente étant plus importante que celle de la force magnétique.
Patent EP-0807704-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUMACHER KARL-HEINZ DR
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 1997-05-07
Granted: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A method for removing a polymer binder containing carboxylate groups cross-linked via alkaline earth metal ions from impregnated nonwovens comprises: (1) the nonwoven is treated with an aqueous alkali salt solution so that the alkali salt anions combine with the alkaline earth metal cations to form a poorly soluble salt or chelate; and (2) the binder-free fibres are separated. Preferably a phase transfer catalyst, preferably an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, oxo alcohol ethoxylate or quat. organic ammonium salt, is used in the alkali salt solution. Calcium ions are the cations present. The binder comprises a radical-polymerised polymer containing 0.1-30 wt.% carboxylate groups, of which 50-100 wt.% are present as salts containing alkaline earth metal cations. The alkali salt solution has a temperature of 10-100 degrees C. The nonwoven is added to the alkali salt solution, which is then optionally stirred before separating the fibres 1-60 minutes later.
Patent EP-0807814-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DENK WINFRIED
IPC: G11B7/12
Filed: 1990-11-13
Granted: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for molecular excitation causes such excitation by submicrosecond, rapidly repeating pulses of coherent photons of an energy less than that needed for the excitation, which are focussed so that two-photon combination occurs at a determined site. Accurate control of chemical reaction in biological specimens, or actuation of optical memories, become possible. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0850581-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORIZOT CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47C27/15
Filed: 1997-12-29
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: To produce a mattress, this new method starts with a raw slab of latex (1), whose dimensions are non-standard for a mattress. The new approach places the slab in a rigid frame of set dimensions, which is essentially a forming templet (3), and which causes slab compression. Over the upper surface, a covering (4) of greater stiffness is e.g. adhered. This maintains the width and/or length of the slab after it is pulled out, at a value corresponding to that of the templet frame (3), resulting in a mattress of standard width and/or length. Also claimed is a bedding mattress made as described.
Patent EP-0903759-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PURGATO FLAVIO
IPC: H01H71/02
Filed: 1997-09-23
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: Device for joining two modular electrical units (1, 12) intended to be mounted with two respective lateral faces (21, 22) juxtaposed, comprising at least two pairs of joining elements (40, 41) each element being located on one face, other than the face to be juxtaposed, of one of the units (1, 12) in a position in which the joining element (40, 41) of one of the units is adjacent to the joining element of the other unit. A retaining element (42, 43) completes the joining device by fitting around both joining elements (40, 41) of the pair and holding them firmly together. The device is simple in its structure, easy to manufacture, simple to assemble and difficult to open. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0877603-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MATHIOWITZ EDITH
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1997-01-24
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing the bioadhesive properties of polymers used in drug delivery devices. The bioadhesive properties of a polymer are enhanced by incorporating a metal compound into the polymer to enhance the ability of the polymer to adhere to a tissue surface such as a mucosal membrane. Metal compounds which enhance the bioadhesive properties of a polymer include water-insoluble metal compounds such as water-insoluble metal oxides, including oxides of calcium, iron, copper and zinc. The metal compounds can be incorporated within a wide range of polymers including proteins, polysaccharides and synthetic biocompatible polymers. In one embodiment, metal oxides can be incorporated within polymers used to form or coat drug delivery devices, such as microspheres, which contain a drug or diagnostic agent. The metal oxides can be provided in the form of a fine dispersion of particles on the surface of a polymer that coats or forms the devices, which enhances the ability of the devices to bind to mucosal membranes. The polymers, for example in the form of microspheres, have improved ability to adhere to mucosal membranes, and thus can be used to deliver a drug or diagnostic agent via any of a range of mucosal membrane surfaces including those of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, excretory and reproductive tracts.
Patent EP-1016047-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOLLING RAY
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1997-10-08
Granted: 2008-12-17
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un système (200) de présentation électronique de relevés comptables (EPS electronic statement presentment) qui remplace la préparation et l'expédition de relevés et de factures sur papier relevant d'un organisme facturier (102), par une livraison électronique. Les relevés électroniques (224) ont la même apparence que les relevés sur papier, et ils peuvent en outre comporter des pièces jointes personnalisées, sous forme vidéo, sonore ou graphique. Lesdits relevés sont segmentés en composants obligatoires et en composants facultatifs de façon à minimiser les durées de téléchargement. Ce système ESP (200) fonctionne indépendamment de tout système adapté de paiement électronique de factures ou constitue une amélioration d'un tel système. Un ordinateur central de commutation (214) coordonne le stockage, la validation, l'acheminement de modèles et le passage de messages entre les organismes facturiers (102), les stations de travail et les institutions financières des clients (CFI) (130). Une station de travail auteur de modèles (TAWCS)(210) crée un modèle (212) d'information de facturation statique destiné à servir de base pour le relevé électronique. Ledit modèle (212) est stocké dans une banque de modèles (216) au niveau de l'ordinateur commutateur (214). Ce dernier valide le modèle en l'envoyant à une station de travail conçue pour la validation des modèles (TVAL)(218). Des lots de données de relevés des clients (206) sont transférés d'un système de facturation (204) de l'organisme facturier vers une station de travail originaire de relevés (SORG) (208), en association à un identificateur de modèle. Le commutateur (214) envoie le modèle (212) à la station SORG (208) où les données du client sont validées par comparaison au modèle identifié. Le lot de données du relevé du client est trié en fonction d'un identificateur de station de génération de relevés (SGEN), associé à chacun des enregistrements client. Les lots triés sont alors envoyés au commutateur (214) où ils sont acheminés vers le SGEN approprié (222) en fonction de l'identificateur de SGEN. Chaque SGEN (222) génère un relevé électronique (224) pour chacun des clients à partir des données transférées et du modèle approprié. Une CFI (130) associée à chaque SGEN délivre chaque relevé électronique (224) au client approprié (140) au moyen d'un identificateur de client présent dans les données du relevé et elle utilise tout support sélectionné.
Patent EP-0900183-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRIGGS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: C07C45/50
Filed: 1997-04-23
Granted: 2002-11-13
Abstract: This invention relates in part to processes for producing one or more substituted or unsubstituted 1,6-hexanediols which comprise subjecting one or more substituted or unsubstituted penten-1-ols to reductive hydroformylation in the presence of a reductive hydroformylation catalyst, e.g., a metal-organophosphorus ligand complex catalyst, to produce said one or more substituted or unsubstituted 1,6-hexanediols. The substituted and unsubstituted 1,6-hexanediols produced by the processes of this invention can undergo further reaction(s) to afford desired derivatives thereof, e.g., epsilon caprolactone. This invention also relates in part to reaction mixtures containing one or more substituted or unsubstituted 1,6-hexanediols as principal product(s) of reaction.
Patent EP-0904194-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASH ROBERT A
IPC: B32B3/04
Filed: 1997-04-04
Granted: 2003-03-05
Abstract: An automotive trim panel (10) is made by using an apparatus and method that bond together two trim coverstock segments (12, 20) having different colors, gauges or textures and two rigid substrate components (30, 32) into a single trim panel with the two coverstock segments meeting along a finished joint line (40). The method includes joining the coverstock segments together to form a rough seam (28), supporting the substrate components on two spaced-apart movable mold components (52, 54) with each substrate component having a mating flange (34, 36) that extends into the space between the mold components, the substrate components arranged such that the rough seam lies midway between the spaced-apart mold components. Pressure is then applied along the rough seam to infold the coverstock between the mold components while moving the mold components toward a clamped position that sandwiches the infolded coverstock portion between the substrate mating flanges and fastens them together with a pre-mounted fastener (44).
Patent EP-0959782-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CELLIERS PETER
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 1997-04-23
Granted: 2004-09-01
Abstract: This invention is a catheter-based device for generating an ultrasound excitation in biological tissue. Pulsed laser light is guided through an optical fiber to provide the energy for producing the acoustic vibrations. The optical energy is deposited in a water-based absorbing fluid, e.g. saline, thrombolytic agent, blood or thrombus, and generates an acoustic impulse in the fluid through thermoelastic and/or thermodynamic mechanisms. By pulsing the laser at a repetition rate (which may vary from 10 Hz to 100 kHz) an ultrasonic radiation field can be established locally in the medium. This method of producing ultrasonic vibrations can be used in vivo for the treatment of stroke-related conditions in humans, particularly for dissolving thrombus or treating vasospasm. The catheter can also incorporate thrombolytic drug treatments as an adjunct therapy and it can be operated in conjunction with ultrasonic detection equipment for imaging and feedback control and with optical sensors for characterization of thrombus type and consistency.
Patent EP-0923560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOIS PIA
IPC: C07D233/36
Filed: 1997-07-31
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne des bis-4,5-dihydroxy-imidazolidin-2-ones pontées et éventuellement méthylolées, correspondant à la formule (1), dans laquelle: X représente (CH2)n, où n vaut 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 ou 10, des chaînes alkyl cycliques ou ramifiées, chaque chaîne alkyle comportant ou ne comportant pas des hétéroatomes tels que O, S, N, P, ou bien CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2)m, CH2CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2CH2)m, CH2CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2)mOCH2CH2CH2), CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2CH2)mOCH2CH2, CH2CH2CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2CH2CH2)m, CH2C(CH3)H(-OCH2C(CH3)H)m ou CH2CH2CH2(-OCH2CH2CH2CH2)mOCH2CH2CH2, où m peut valoir de 0 à 7, et R1 et R2 représentent H et/ou CH¿2?OH. L'invention concerne également un procédé en deux étapes de production de ces composés, un procédé en une étape pour la production desdits composés y compris les composés dans lesquels X représente (CH2)6, ainsi que l'utilisation de ces composés pour l'ennoblissement des textiles.
Patent EP-0927501-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAESAR CLAUDIUS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1997-09-18
Granted: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and arrangement for rendering telecommunication operations and relations anonymous in telematic applications, an arrangement logically disposed between the telecommunication network and the telematic service control centre removing from the communication operation all the features enabling the telematic service operator or provider to identify the terminating subscriber. These features are replaced by an unequivocal temporary identifier which is unknown outside the arrangement and changes sufficiently frequently. For a limited amount of time, the permanent identifier is mapped on the temporary identifier.
Patent EP-0927368-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CZIRR JOHN B
IPC: G01T3/06
Filed: 1997-09-19
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting neutrons includes a cerium activated scintillation crystal containing 10B, with the scintillation crystal emitting light in response to  alpha  particles emitted from the 10B(n, alpha )Li* reaction. The apparatus also includes a gamma scintillator positioned adjacent the crystal and which generates light in response to gamma rays emitted from the decay of Li*. The apparatus further includes a first and a second light-to-electronic signal converter each positioned to respectively receive light from the crystal and the gamma scintillator, and each respectively outputting first and second electronic signals representative of  alpha  particles from the 10B(n, alpha )Li* reaction and gamma rays from the 10B(n, alpha )Li* reaction. The apparatus includes a coincidence circuit connected to receive the first and second signals and which generates a coincidence signal when the first and second signals coincide. The apparatus also includes a data analyzer for receiving an additional signal from at least one of the first and second converters, and for operating in response to the coincidence signal.
Patent EP-0886775-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAERTS CHRISTIAAN
IPC: C21B7/24
Filed: 1997-12-11
Granted: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A process as well as an immersion sensor for measuring an electrochemical activity of a layer lying on a melt is provided, using an electrochemical sensor, which has a measuring cell and a counter electrode. In order to make possible reliably reproducible and accurate measurements in the layer, the measuring cell and counter electrode are first immersed in the melt, wherein the measuring cell and counter electrode are protected from contact with the layer and wherein the measuring cell and counter electrode are brought into contact with the melt and are heated. After that, the measuring cell is pulled up to perform the measurement in the layer, wherein the counter electrode is located in the melt during the measurement. For this purpose, the measuring cell and the counter electrode have a protective cover, and the measuring cell is arranged, in the immersion position of the sensor, above the counter electrode.
Patent EP-0873693-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEIGER KARL
IPC: A41B9/16
Filed: 1998-01-31
Granted: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A bra features textile reinforcing sections (13,14) in the lower and lateral sections of each cup (5,6). Each section (13,14) is connected with the associated strap (11,12) in the front top section. The straps (11,12) consist of a non-elastic material in the top front section at least and are in effective connection with the reinforcing parts (13,14) and with equally non-elastic parts (23,24) extending towards the top inner edges (21,22) of the cups (5,6).
Patent EP-0961298-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEGERSCHMIDT HELMUT
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 1998-05-29
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: The invention is an electrical signal bundle (40) which is placed within an outer jacket (50) for use, for example, in a catheter. The electrical signal bundle (40) has a plurality of coplanar electrical signal conductors (70) encased within an insulator (80). A shielding strip (90) is placed on one side of the insulator (80) to shield the signal conductors (70) from interfering electromagnetic fields. The bundle assembly (40) is then helically twisted around a central axis (60). The electrical signal conductors (70) have a characteristic impedance in the range of 50  OMEGA  to 200  OMEGA . Preferably the insulator (80) is made from expanded polytetrafluororethylene (ePTFE) and is formed from two insulators (80a, 80b) laminated onto each other. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0895813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARTZ DETLEF
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1998-07-30
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The plate-shaped heater unit (1), for a pipette robot, has a tube (5) in a serpentine path for a heating medium. It is divided into at least two segments (8) to hold the microtitration plates. Also claimed is a pipette robot assembly, with fluid containers. When the microtitration plates and the heaters are in a correct alignment, the program control activates the filling of each container with fluid.
Patent EP-0903077-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FREITAG ALOIS
IPC: A01D89/00
Filed: 1998-09-15
Granted: 2002-03-20
Abstract: The mounting unit for harvesting machine is used especially for baling presses and lorries. The harvester has prongs (3) built relative to the rest of the parts of the drum (2) which tilt in the opposite direction to rotation direction (20) of the drum. The slope of the prongs and the camber of the scraper (4) are matched so that the passage of the prongs through the scraper is in the longitudinal direction of the prongs and the surface of the scraper is a right angle. The prongs may go from the drum shielding (2',26) to the nearby area (32) with a light camber opposing the drum rotation direction. The drum shielding may be distributed in the periphery of the drums longitudinal direction grooving (23). The prongs go on or near the grooved part of the prong feet.
Patent EP-0908631-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE HIROYOSHI
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A centrifugal or mixed flow type turbomachinery, of a vaneless diffuser type can operate stably at low flow rates below the design flow rate, by preventing the initiation of flow instability in the system. The turbomachinery comprises a stabilization member disposed in a predetermined location of the diffuser section which prevents a generation of unstable flow in the diffuser section during a low flow rate operation. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0893363-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOWLETT JOHN JR
IPC: B29D22/02
Filed: 1998-07-15
Granted: 2001-04-11
Abstract: An inflatable dunnage bag comprises a first inflatable inner bag (120) comprising an inflatable bladder (123) surrounded by a pair of paper plies (121,122), and a second outer bag (110) comprising two sets of paper plies (140) disposed upon opposite sides of the first inner bag (120). The two sets of paper plies (140) comprising the second outer bag are longitudinally offset with respect to each other so as to form flap members (130) on first ends of each set of paper plies (140) which overhang respective second ends of the opposite set of paper plies. The flap members (130) are respectively folded over the second ends of the opposite set of paper plies (140) as single entities and secured thereto by predetermined hot melt adhesive and cold glue bead patterns (153) and optimally tape (154). The dunnage bag is thus particularly adaptable to being fabricated by automated equipment. <IMAGE>