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Patent EP-0473234-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER WOUDE MEINO JAN
IPC: F28G1/16
Filed: 1991-08-22
Granted: 1994-11-02
Abstract: Cleaning lance device (10) for cleaning pipe bundles (16) of heat exchangers (17) comprising a frame (11), an elongate guiding carried by the frame, a hose drum (2) rotatably mounted on the frame close to a rear end of the guiding, a high pressure hose (5) which is connected at one end to the hose drum and which carries at its other end a coupling element (12) co-acting with the guiding and movable therealong, a bundle of spray lances (13) which are connected to the coupling element in the line of the hose and which carry spray heads at their free end, and drive means (20) for driving the hose drum (2) in the unwinding and winding sense, for unwinding the hose (5) from the hose drum (2) and winding it thereon respectively and for driving the coupling element (12) synchronously therewith along the guiding at least during unwinding, such that therein the portion of the hose extending between the coupling element (12) and the hose drum (2) is substantially free of tensile and pressure loads in lengthwise direction. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0465001-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIELD ERIC
IPC: C08G59/00
Filed: 1991-05-23
Granted: 1995-11-08
Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer in dispersion in a non-aqueous continuous diluent, in which the polymer phase comprises a crystallisable polymer, selected from polyesters, polycarbonates and polyamides, a curable solvent for the crystallisable polymer which is miscible with the continuous diluent, and optionally, an auxiliary solvent, and in which the curable solvent is at least partially reacted with the crystallisable polymer, so as to form a stabiliser for the dispersion.
Patent EP-0472302-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAYKIN KEVIN
IPC: A47D7/02
Filed: 1991-07-29
Granted: 1994-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a cot, particularly a nursery cot, having a drop side 2 wherein there is a mechanism 3 for raising and lowering the drop side 2 comprising complementary relatively slidable means 4, 5 on opposite ends of the drop side 2 and adjacent members 6 of the cot, and biassing means 7 adapted to secure the drop side 2 in the raised position and which allows the drop side 2 to move to the lowered position when the bias thereof is overcome. The relatively slidable means 4, 5 comprises a groove 8 in each end member 6, and projecting spigots 4 with enlarged heads (not shown) projecting from the opposite ends of the drop side 2. The enlarged heads are spaced from the opposite ends of the drop side 2 a sufficient distance to engage in the respective grooves 8, and allow relative sliding motion vertically. The grooves 8 are of T-shape in cross section, the enlarged heads essentially engaging in and sliding up and down in the "head" 9 of the "T", the shank of the "T" allowing for passage and sliding of the spigot 4, which is of less lateral dimension then the head. The groove 8 has an enlarged part 10 at the bottom, as viewed, for initial entry of the head and there is mounted therein a resilient buffer (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0481714-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SOMMERVILLE
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 1991-10-15
Granted: 1997-01-02
Abstract: In a cellular telephone network, subscribers each have a token (such as a smartcard) by means of which they respectively identify themselves to the network. Each subscriber logs into the network by using his smartcard which inputs a unique identification number (IMSI) into the network. The relationship between each IMSI and the corresponding subscriber's telephone number (MSISDN) is random and stored in a home location register (HLR). When a subscriber activates a mobile using his smartcard, a visitor location register (VLR) at the relevant cell cheks for presence of the IMSI and the corresponding MSISDN. If they are not present, it extracts them from the HLR. When a replacement smartcard is issued to a subscriber, the new IMSI is stored in the HLR in association with the IMSI of the previous smartcard. When the replacement smartcard is first used, the relevant VLR will note its absence and will follow the same routine as specified above - by accessing the HLR. Not only will it thus obtain and store the MISISDN for the subscriber in association with the IMSI of the new smartcard, but this will also activate the HLR to note first use of the replacement smartcard, cancel all reference to the IMSI of the previous smartcard, and inform the administration centre of the network.
Patent EP-0518971-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CONOCHIE DAVID STEWART
IPC: H05B6/22
Filed: 1991-03-05
Granted: 1997-01-22
Abstract: A furnace configuration is disclosed which is suitable for scale-up of heat transfer limited processes performed at high temperatures, e.g. carbothermic reduction of transition metal or rare earth oxides. The furnace is inductively heated by external insulated coils (3) and the susceptor (2), preferably graphite rings, is placed within the charge (1) away from the outer surfaces of the charge (1). Consequently heat is transferred to the charge (1) in three dimensions and the process approaches completion before the insulation (4) is subjected to high temperatures. As a result of this three dimensional heat transfer, larger furnaces are possible within the heat transfer constraints of these high temperature processes and higher yields are obtained.
Patent EP-0533741-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINZELL GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: B23K35/22
Filed: 1991-06-13
Granted: 1994-10-26
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB91/00950 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 11, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 11, 1992 PCT Filed Jun. 13, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/19589 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 26, 1991.The invention relates to a method of making what may for convenience be regarded as friction joints-that is to say, joints between the touching surfaces of two parts that are held in contact (by a force as experienced in a light interference, not one sufficient to cause forging) and that would otherwise move laterally past one another parallel to the touching plane, the method involving some minimal initial lateral movement of the two surfaces sufficient to cause some asperity deformation, leading to welding and shearing under special conditions-the phenomenon of "galling"-but not sufficient to raise the bulk temperature of either to a level where bulk welding will occur. More specifically, the invention provides a method of securing against lateral motion two bodies (12, 14) held in face-to-face (11, 12) asperity contact, thereby to make a join between the two bodies, in which method there is inserted into the interface between the two bodies a material (15) that on minimal initial lateral relative motion of the two surfaces promotes rapid but controllable "galling" (16) between the two surfaces, this galling binding the surfaces against further such motion.
Patent EP-0562131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REBER ERWIN
IPC: A01F29/09
Filed: 1992-03-23
Granted: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The invention achieves the object of bracing a shearbar (2) relative to a cradle (1) of a forage harvester in such a way that the shearbar (2) rests flush over its entire length and with approximately equal pressure on the cradle (1). This is achieved in that the face (5) of the shearbar (2) confronting the cradle (1) is of convexly arcuate design, and in that the arc preferably corresponds to the bending line of a bending girder loaded with a constant surface load. This ensures that, during operation, the shearbar (2) cannot lift off from the cradle (1) in a fluttering manner. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0524388-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER HELMUT FRANK OTTOMAR P
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 1992-05-12
Granted: 1995-02-15
Abstract: An external wall element of a building has a plate (17) which supports holograms (18). The holograms (18) are constructed in such a way that they concentrate light which is incident from a horizontal region of the angle of incidence onto a narrower horizontal region of the angle of reflection. Arranged behind the holograms (18) are light-guiding elements (21) which effect a vertical deflection of the incident light. It is achieved as a result of separate azimuthal deflection and vertical deflection of the light that the sunlight is always guided far into the room independently of the azimuthal angle and the angle of elevation of the sun. The light is directed against the room ceiling and reflected downwards from the latter. The room is illuminated brightly in a uniform fashion. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0529212-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOBURG ALBRECHT DR
IPC: A23G4/06
Filed: 1992-06-04
Granted: 1995-08-30
Abstract: The present invention describes a chewing gum composition, a process for the production thereof and its use. The chewing gum composition contains 0.01 to 5 % by weight of a water-soluble potassium salt, 1 to 5 % by weight of a phosphate and at least 50 % by weight of xylitol or xylitol and sorbitol in addition to ingredients conventional for chewing gum compositions. The chewing gum composition according to the invention can be used in particular as a dental hygiene means.
Patent EP-0521506-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPANGLER MICHAEL L
IPC: B65G15/32
Filed: 1992-07-02
Granted: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A modular plastic turn belt has internal modules with link ends of varying shapes, a central body formed for high stiffness, large open area, and light-weight construction. Special edge modules with closer link end spacing and tapered pivot rod slots provide improved edge strength, load distribution, and collapsibility. A bi-directional pitch line drive from both surfaces is provided by a symmetrical drive barrel. Unique hold down arrangements, traction improving constructions, and rod retention arrangements are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0523535-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEITZ WALTER
IPC: F41C23/06
Filed: 1992-07-08
Granted: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A low-recoil firearm (10) is proposed, especially a compressed-air weapon or a hand firearm, comprising a stock assembly (25) and a barrel assembly (20) which can be displaced relative to the stock assembly (25) in the longitudinal direction (B) of the firearm (10). In the event of firing, the barrel assembly (20) can be moved counter to the firing direction (A) from a firing-readiness position. The recoil of the barrel assembly (20) caused by firing is constrained by a latching device (40) which can be overcome by the recoil energy of the barrel assembly (20). When the latching device (40) is overcome, work is carried out by the barrel assembly (20), which work is extracted from the recoil energy so that the recoil which is finally transmitted to the person firing the weapon is at least significantly reduced. In the case of the firearm according to the invention, the axial force required to overcome the latching device (40) is adjustable in the barrel longitudinal direction (B). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0534163-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PINGEL HANS
IPC: F16N25/02
Filed: 1992-08-28
Granted: 1996-04-24
Abstract: The invention is based on a progressive distributor for lubricants, in particular for use in central lubrication systems, having a row of metering elements (4 to 9) and with a baseplate which consists of individual feed elements or sections, the feed elements or sections being provided with openings and conduits for feeding the lubricant to the metering elements. In order to meet the requirements arising in practice as regards the exchange of metering parts with the smallest possible outlay on equipment and assembly, it is proposed that an intermediate plate (3) is situated between the metering elements (4 to 9) and the baseplate (1), the metering elements are releasably connected, preferably screwed, individually to the intermediate plate, and the intermediate plate is releasably connected, preferably screwed, to the baseplate. 
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Patent EP-0535589-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCMULLEN ANNE KATHRYN
IPC: C08G77/46
Filed: 1992-09-29
Granted: 1997-05-07
Abstract: The invention provides an improved solventless hydrosilation process for preparing a siloxane-oxyalkylene copolymers, the improvement comprising conducting the reaction in the presence of at least one sodium metal phosphate.
Patent EP-0545037-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROESCH VOLKER DR
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1988-11-15
Granted: 1995-08-30
Abstract: The connector between two pipes and/or hoses is particularly for fuel piping. It has two bosses onto each of which a pipe fits. It is in two halves forming a plug (14) and socket (12), the plug half forming a sealed joint inside the socket, in which it is secured by a detachable locking device (20). There can be an annular groove (22) inside the socket, accommodating a sealing ring (24), bearing against the outside of the inserted plug half (18).
Patent EP-0574611-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HANKINS WILLIAM G
IPC: B01J12/00
Filed: 1992-10-29
Granted: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A method for conditioning flue gas to improve the removal of fly ash by an electrostatic precipitator employs a relatively high concentration (4-71/2 %) of SO3 conditioning agent. The SO3 is formed by combusting sulfur and excess air in a sulfur burner to produce a mixture of air and SO2 and converting the SO2 to SO3 in a catalytic converter. The ratio of air to sulfur is maintained constant over a wide range of SO3 production rates, and the air is unheated during most production rates. The mixture of air and SO2 from the sulfur burner is cooled without increasing the volume of the gaseous mixture. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0543195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENTIAN KARL-DIETER DR
IPC: C12R1/44
Filed: 1992-10-30
Granted: 1998-01-28
Abstract: Novel recombinant DNA molecule (I) has a sequence corresp. to one or more DNA sequences contd. in a Bgl II fragment of the 54 Rpb episomal element pTii32 from staphylococcus epidermis and codes for at least one protein having EpiB, EpiC, EpiD, EpiP or EpiQ enzymatic activity; or (I) is capable of hybridising to the BglII fragment and codes for at least one protein with the above enzymatic activities. Also claimed are: the protein EpiB, EpiC, EpiD, EpiP or EpiQ in the absence of impurities with which it is normally associated; a fusion protein compising one of EpiB, C, D, P or Q and an auxiliary protein, a fusion protein in which one of the Epi B, C, D, P or Q is fused to an auxiliary protein such that the junction between the Epi protein and the auxiliary protein can be cleaved by an enzyme; and a method of producing a protein with at least one of the structural features of a lantibiotic. In the novel method comprising inserting a DNA sequence coding for a predetermined aminoacid sequence in a vector plasmid such that it is under the control of a regulator promoter, transforming the resulting plasmid vector into a host and cultivating the host so as to express the DNA and isolating the protein, the improvement comprises also transforming the host by a DNA sequence or sequences comprising functionally operable genes coding for EpiB, C, D, P or Q (or an active variant), the genes being expressed during cultivation of the host so that the resulting protein has at least one of the structural features of a lantibiotic.
Patent EP-0543320-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEGEN WILHELM S
IPC: E02D7/18
Filed: 1992-11-17
Granted: 1996-03-27
Abstract: Device for producing piles made of concrete or a similar curable injected material in the ground having two, three or four parallel vibrating tubes (10), which are connected to one another by means of a common displacement box (16), together with which they form an overall cross section with a closed geometric shape. The displacement box has on its lower end sliding surfaces (24) which converge at an angle downwards. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0506248-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROEREN ROY T
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 1992-03-10
Granted: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A method for online editing of compressed digital test vectors in an automated circuit test system 100, without requiring re-compilation of the test program source code. A method is provided for online editing of vectors compressed in both "indirect" and "keep/toggle (K/T)" compression formats. The test system environment within which the method operates comprises a computer 112 and associated random access memory 114. The method can be summarized as follows: First, a new vector is created in random access memory (RAM) 114 by storing a copy of the target vector to be modified. Next, pointers in RAM 114 are adjusted to point to the new vector. Then, in order to compensate for K/T compression, the vector following the target vector must be examined to determine whether it requires modification, because of a "ripple effect" caused by modification to the previous vector. If the following vector requires modification, then a copy of the vector must also be created in RAM 114. Pointers in RAM 114 are also adjusted to point to the copied following vector. Finally, the target vector is modified per user input, and the copied following vector, if created, is modified to compensate for the effect(s) of K/T compression. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0508864-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAUSSADE PIERRE
IPC: B32B37/14
Filed: 1992-04-03
Granted: 1999-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a laminated glass, especially for an aircraft windshield. 
<??>The glass 1 according to the invention comprises at least two glass sheets 2, 3 and an insert 4 made from polyvinyl butyral which does not extend beyond the periphery of the glass sheet of greater dimension and which has, in at least one of the two surface layers 5, 6 in contact with the glass sheets, a higher plasticiser level than in the internal layer 7 of the insert. 
<??>The glass has a very high rupture strength by cleavage of the glass sheets under the action of an impact. 
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Patent EP-0511044-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACQUET PATRICE
IPC: C03C17/245
Filed: 1992-04-03
Granted: 1997-09-10
Abstract: Deposition of pyrolysed layers with improved performance. The invention provides a glass substrate (5) coated with such layers, with properties imparted by these layers, especially low emissivity, which are equivalent to those of thicker layers manufactured under the usual conditions. For this purpose a process is provided for manufacturing these particular layers, consisting in providing, before the deposition of the pyrolysed layer, a stage of superheating (10) without homogenisation of temperature within the thickness of the substrate. Application to the manufacture of glazing for motor vehicles and the building industry in particular. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0550361-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CONTET JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1992-12-31
Granted: 1996-10-16
Abstract: Cationic surface-active compound comprising, in the quaternary ammonium salt form, a condensation product between, on the one hand, a fraction containing saturated or unsaturated fatty acids, or containing derivatives of the said acids, chosen from the group comprising esters, anhydrides and acid chlorides and, on the other hand, at least one tertiary amine, characterised in that, in combination:   - the alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together comprise from 4 to 12 carbon atoms - the alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together comprise from 1 to 4 functional groups each chosen from the group comprising the hydroxyl and amine functional groups - the fatty acids fraction/tertiary amine molar ratio is between 1.85 and 1.40 - the fatty acids each have a hydrocarbon chain in which the number of carbon atoms is between 5 and 23. m
Patent EP-0570429-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WARD ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B60T8/00
Filed: 1992-02-05
Granted: 1996-01-17
Abstract: A vehicle braking system for a vehicle has primary and secondary braking circuits. The primary braking circuit has a vehicle brake pedal (12), a transducer (F, R) connected to the brake pedal, which generates braking demand signals in response to depression of the brake pedals (12). An electronic control unit (10, 18) receives the braking demand signals from the pedals (12). A first inlet solenoid valve (22) has an inlet connected to a primary source of braking pressure (S1) and an outlet connected to a load (32, 40), and is movable from a closed position to an open position by an output braking signal from the electronic control unit (10, 18), thereby connecting the primary source of braking pressure (S1) to the load (32, 40). An exhaust solenoid valve (24, 24') has an inlet in communication with the load (32, 40) and an outlet connected to atmosphere. The exhaust solenoid valve (24 24') is controllable by an output braking signal from the electronic control unit (10, 18), thereby releasing the braking pressure from the load (32, 40). The secondary braking circuit has a secondary source of braking pressure (S2), e.g. a pneumatic signal generated by a pressure modulated by a valve (12a) controlled by depression of the brake pedal (12). A second inlet solenoid valve (26, 34) is located between the second source of braking pressure (S2) and the load (32, 40), and is movable during normal braking by an output signal from the electronic control unit (10) which indicates correct operation of the electronic control unit, to a primary braking position in which the secondary source of braking pressure (S2) is isolated from the load (32, 40) and the first inlet solenoid valve (22) and the exhaust solenoid valve (24, 24') are connected to the load, from a secondary braking position in which the secondary source of braking pressure (S2) is connected to the load (32, 40).
Patent EP-0555416-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CLAUSEN EIVIND
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1991-10-25
Granted: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A storage apparatus (10) for holding containers such as those in which compact discs or tape cassettes are stored. The storage device of this invention includes a bottom member (11) a top member (13) that is spaced from the bottom member, and a pair of side walls (12) used to couple the top member to the bottom member. A retaining member (42) with a number of downwardly extending flexible fingers (43) is attached to the bottom surface of the top member. The flexible fingers extend downward and are dimensioned so that the distance between the surface of the bottom member and the finger is less than the height of the containers that the device is intended to store. The bottom member is formed with a main surface (16) directed toward the rear of the device and is formed with small ribs (16c) and a smooth surface (16a) that slopes downwardly from the main surface toward the front edge of the device. The storage apparatus is dimensioned such that the front ends of the containers which it is designed to hold extend out in front of the apparatus. When a container is inserted in the storage device of this invention, the container is prevented from sliding by either adjacent containers and/or the edges of one or more of the adjacent fingers. The container is removed by pushing downward on the exposed outer corner of the container. This motion causes the container to pivot outward way from the device where it can then be grabbed and pulled away.
Patent EP-0586527-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHLBERG ERIK
IPC: F16B2/04
Filed: 1992-06-03
Granted: 1996-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching an expandable member (4) to a profiled section (1a) which has an edge-related, longitudinally extending channel (1f) which includes a constricted edge-related, opening provided part (1c) and an inner part (1f) defined by wall-parts, with the aid of a rotatably expandable member (4) having clamping surfaces (4f') which face towards the inner surfaces or wall-parts of the inner part, these clamping surfaces being intended to be brought into firmly clamping engagement with the wall-parts of the inner part in response to rotational movement, among other things. The expandable member (4) is comprised of at least one spring element provided with legs (4a', 4b') and located on one side of a lever arm (3b) which generates rotary movement. The device can be used to connect two mutually adjacent panels together e.g. separate display systems.