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Patent EP-0888758-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON LIANN M
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 1993-03-10
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A device for fixation in a body lumen comprising a tubular stent (90) of open weave construction (98, 100) which can be compressed to facilitate delivery to a treatment site within the body lumen; and a continuous elastomeric film (92) formed axially along at least one-third of the axial length of the stent (90), a portion of the open weave construction (98, 100) of the stent (90) being substantially free of continuous film so as to provide a fixation region of the stent for fixing the stent within the body of the lumen by radial expansion into surface engagement with a tissue wall segment defining the body lumen. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0914820-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HIMMELSBACH PETER
IPC: A61L15/58
Filed: 1998-10-20
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: Drug patches comprising a backing material at least partially coated with a foamed hot-melt adhesive containing at least one drug are new.
Patent EP-0893104-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DALL DESMOND MEIRING
IPC: A61B17/82
Filed: 1998-07-21
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A bone grip (100; 200; 300) for use with cerclage cables (140, 142, 144) is typically A-shaped, with two side limbs (102, 104; 202, 204; 302, 304) joining to form a rearwardly curving proximal hook (112; 212; 312). There are "horizontal" holes (114, 116; 214, 216; 314, 316) for cerclage cables extending through the side limbs and through a bridge (106; 206; 306). A "vertical" cerclage cable (144) is guided through a tubular end portion of the hook (124; 224; 324). It may be further guided by a groove (130; 230; 330) on the front surface of the grip and/or by passage through a hole (252) in a bridge (250). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0935966-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIL MARKUS
IPC: A61M1/02
Filed: 1998-02-16
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: To mix anticoagulants with fresh blood, in a blood bag (29), as blood is taken from a donor into the bag it is given dimensional and/or timed movements which are varied according to at least one of the changing parameters as blood is taken. The blood bag (29) is moved on two axes (15,19) or three axes, at right angles to each other. Each swing movement and each translatory movement is under a separate control. One swing movement, especially at the start of blood donation, is repeated more than twice and preferably a selected number of times such as 30-40 movements before pausing. The blood bag (29) is held at an angle until a given volume has been received, such as 100 ml, for the fresh blood to flow downwards and mix directly with the anticoagulant at the bottom of the bag. An Independent claim is included for an apparatus with weighing scales and a holder (13) for the blood bag (29). It has at least one axis (15) and a drive (14) to move the bag holder (13), linked to a control (21). A mechanism (23,25,27) sets the dimensional and/or timed movement patterns according to measured values. Preferred Features: A second drive gives the blood bag a sliding movement along the axis (15) in addition to the swing movements. A second axis (19), at right angles to the first axis (15), has a drive (18) to swing and/or slide the bag holder (13) on the axis (19). A third axis can be included for additional movements. The separate drives are given individual controlled actions.
Patent EP-0900551-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VENTURELLI ANDREA
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1998-04-29
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The invention refers to a stent structure starting with a wire 11, which is corrugated to form a sequence of corrugated sections (12), connected consecutively in sequence by rectilinear portions (14) with at least one terminal tail section. The sections (13) are wound helicoidally to form further coils of a tubular structure the shape of which is maintained by bending and fixing at least the terminal tail along a generatrix of the structure itself. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1011507-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 1998-01-28
Granted: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A surgical fixation peg or screw 10 comprises a self tapping screw threaded shaft 12, which is to be embedded into a bone, and an enlarged head 14. The head 14 has top and bottom surfaces 16,28 and an annular groove 24 therebetween, which is preferably concave in cross section and up to 5mm wide. In use, pegs 10 embedded in respective bones are tied together by wires 20 or the like which are entrained about and retained in the grooves 14. The peg is made from titanium or stainless steel.
Patent EP-0977755-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JEPPESEN LONE
IPC: C07D471/08
Filed: 1998-04-15
Granted: 2005-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azabicyclic compounds of formula (I), a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceuticcal compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a disease in the central nervous system caused by malfunctioning of the muscarinic cholinergic system.
Patent EP-0986756-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEEN RANDY E
IPC: B82B1/00
Filed: 1998-05-13
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor for sensing the presence of an analyte component without relying on redox mediators. This sensor includes (a) a plurality of conductive polymer strands each having at least a first end and a second end and each aligned in a substantially common orientation; (b) a plurality of molecular recognition headgroups having an affinity for the analyte component and being attached to the first ends of the conductive polymer strands; and (c) an electrode substrate attached to the conductive polymer strands at the second ends. The electrode substrate is capable of reporting to an electronic circuit reception of mobile charge carriers (electrons or holes) from the conductive polymer strands. The electrode substrate may be a photovoltaic diode. Also disclosed is method of forming a sensor capable of sensing the presence of an analyte component. This method includes (a) contacting a sensor substrate (e.g., a device element of a device on semiconductor chip) with a first medium containing mobile conductive polymer strands or precursors of the conductive polymer strands; (b) applying a first potential to the substrate sufficient to form a first structure having the conductive polymer strands affixed into the substrate; (c) contacting the sensor substrate, with affixed conductive polymer strands, with a second medium containing mobile molecular recognition headgroups; and (d) applying a second potential to the substrate sufficient to affix the molecular recognition headgroups to the affixed conductive polymer strands.
Patent EP-0991723-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHERMER WILHELMINA ELISABETH
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1998-06-11
Granted: 2003-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a paving comprising a bitumen composition containing an acid blown bitumen and a polymer containing epoxy groups, which paving is a paving which is in frequent contact with oil fractions, more specifically airfield pavement, buslanes and/or flooring of gas stations; to a process for preparing such bitumen composition, to a composition comprising aggregate and such bitumen composition and to use of such bitumen composition for paving which is in frequent contact with oil fractions.
Patent EP-1009289-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARTIER RAYMOND
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1998-08-27
Granted: 2006-01-18
Abstract: Surgical apparatus for coronary surgery of a patient comprising contacting means being capable of providing a mechanical force against at least a portion of the patient's coronary organs according to its positioning with regard to said organs, positioning means to set said contacting means in a given substantially stable spatial position and orientation within a given volume, said contacting means being pivotally connected to a sternum retractor via said positioning means. The surgical apparatus according to the invention allows to perform coronary artery revascularization without the need for extra-corporeal circulation.
Patent EP-1026958-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FONE JANEL
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 1998-10-30
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet food product which comprises chicory in an amount which maintains good faeces quality or improves the faeces quality of a pet and/or maintains good gastrointestinal tract health or improves the gastrointestinal health of a pet. It also relates to the use of chicory in achieving these results, a method for achieving them and a process for the preparation of such a pet food product.
Patent EP-0945245-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEUERHERM HARALD
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1999-03-20
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: An additional variation of the nozzle gap (4) geometry to control melt flow can be achieved by a mechanically incorporated profiling or by an independent third adjustment or control of a positioning device (7). Profiling of the parison as it emerges from the nozzle is increased when the nozzle gap is broader than a set reference value and reduced when the nozzle gap is narrower than the reference value.   An Independent claim is included for the extrusion head which apart from adjusters for both the mandrel (3) and nozzle gap geometry (4) includes an additional adjuster (7) for increasing the profiling of the emerging parison. Preferred Features: The profile influencing the melt flow is controlled according to a further program curve (HP) of the wall thickness program matched to the first program curve and/or according to the parison length so that the ratio of thick to thin areas remains constant independently of the nozzle gap produced by the first program curve (WDS). Alternatively the profile is controlled according to the additional program curve whose course comprises the functional values of the first program curve multiplied by a factor (F) which is  NOTGREATER  1. Adjusters for the second program curve (RWDS) and the additional program curve are located behind each other.
Patent EP-0976672-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREWSTER MARTIN
IPC: B65H5/32
Filed: 1999-07-05
Granted: 2004-05-06
Abstract: The transport system, to carry printed sheet sections (12,14,16) to a binder, has an initial chain conveyor (10) moving at a constant speed. A second conveyor chain (20) moves at a variable speed, with a system (24) to hold the printed sections (12,14,16) at set positions on the conveyor (20). The first conveyor (10) matches up with the second conveyor (20) at a transfer point (P) for the printed sections (12,14,16).
Patent EP-0992644-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAMSAUER DIETER
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1999-10-01
Granted: 2006-04-05
Abstract: The bolt is displaceably located against spring force in relation to the thin wall (12). The bolt is formed by a second trough (18) which is displaceably located in the first trough (14) held in the first trough in the thin wall and against the force of a spring (20). The first trough has a nose formation (26) projecting over the outer wall plane (24). The nose formation, when the first trough is pressed into the cut-out (16) of the thin wall, can be switched back in the wall plane against spring force, forming a surface (30) which clamps on the inner surface or edge of the cut-out.
Patent EP-0993887-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEGENER KONRAD DR-ING
IPC: B65G57/06
Filed: 1999-10-12
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: The separator (16) is used to separate the stack of punched metal sheets (8,8a) comprises two or more wedge components (17) designed to be driven into the stack at a given height, in a direction essentially at right angles to the length axis (22) of the shaft on which the sheets are stacked. An Independent claim is also included for a punching and stacking method using this machine.
Patent EP-1001671-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOSEBRUCH HARALD
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1999-10-27
Granted: 2005-01-19
Abstract: The back-up current supply (1) has a rectifier connected to the AC current supply (2) for charging a storage battery (4) providing a back-up current for the load (6) in conjunction with a DC/AC converter, with electrical coils (8) and power semiconductors (9). The electrical coils are contained in a cooling fluid bath (10), with a second cooling fluid (16) passed between heat exchange surfaces (34) for the first cooling fluid (11) and the power semiconductors.
Patent EP-0999410-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEMPTER GEORG
IPC: F21V15/01
Filed: 1999-10-29
Granted: 2006-12-13
Abstract: The sheet metal carrier element has at least one integral tongue (23) stamped out of the sheet metal carrier and bent over to provide a socket (22) for a tubular fluorescent lamp, positioned at a given relative spacing from the sheet metal carrier element.
Patent EP-1006068-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUNSCHERA FRANK
IPC: B65H29/24
Filed: 1999-11-11
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The sheet (3) printing machine has a boom with circulating grippers (9.1) which draw sheets along a conveyor section forming a sheet deflection area (24). A blown air source forms a blown air curtain crossways to the conveyor section. This curtain activates sheets passing through the deflection area. During activation of the sheets passing through the deflection area the blown air curtain passes through the deflection area in the same direction as the grippers.
Patent EP-1008735-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAILAENDER UDO
IPC: F02B37/007
Filed: 1999-11-19
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: Using a second and similar pair of turbochargers (A2,B2) for more precise staggering of the charging air supply is allocated to the part of the charging air distributor separable by the flap valve (24). A control device (15) for the finer staging effect is provided for cases where the exhaust rises as compared to when the second turbocharger valve of the first pair is open. The charging performance can be still further increased if a second air distributor (29), subject to valve control in a system of four additional turbochargers, is placed at a second set of cylinder (10) inlet valves (31) separate from the first set of valves (30).
Patent EP-1052032-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DETHIER ALFRED
IPC: B08B9/051
Filed: 1999-05-10
Granted: 2004-07-28
Abstract: The dressing machine for pipeline interiors has a motor-transmission group (9,10) driving brushes supported on a carriage (1 The carriage has motor-transmission groups to drive the wheels (2) for movement of the machine in the pipeline. The machine can centring guide rollers mounted opposite the drive wheels.
Patent EP-1045640-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIAMOND GEORGE B
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1999-01-07
Granted: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A fried crisp which includes a fried mixture of an edible product, such as, soy product, corn, potato or a mixture thereof, and an oil consisting essentially of grapeseed oil.
Patent EP-1086940-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede de production continue de diol et de carbonate dialcoyle
Inventor: TOJO MASAHIRO
IPC: C07C29/128
Filed: 1999-06-10
Granted: 2007-05-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui consiste à envoyer en continu un carbonate cyclique et un alcool monohydrique aliphatique à une colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples et à former (A) un carbonate dialcoylé et (B) un diol, ledit mélange gazeux à faible point d'ébullition étant retiré en continu par la partie supérieure de la colonne de distillation, et un mélange liquide à point d'ébullition élevé, contenant (B), étant enlevé en continu, par la partie inférieure de la colonne de distillation. Par ailleurs une transestérification est mené à bien dans les conditions suivante (a) à (c): (a) 5 x 104 Pa ou moins, en termes de pression de fond de la colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples; (b) 20 °C à une température inférieure à 60 °C, en termes de température de fond de la colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples; (c) 0,2 à 5,0, en termes de facteur F de la colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples, représenté par la formule (1): facteur F = u¿g? (ςg)?1/2¿, dans laquelle u¿g? représente un débit de gaz dans la colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples (m/s), et ςg représente une densité de gaz dans la colonne de distillation continue à étages multiples (kg/m?3¿).
Patent EP-1110936-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: C07C17/20
Filed: 1999-07-16
Granted: 2007-10-03
Abstract: Fluorochromium oxide having a fluorine content of not less than 30 wt.% is used for the fluorination reaction. To provide a manufacturing method for fluorine-containing ethane which contains 1, 1, 1, 2, 2-pentafluoroethane as the main component in which the reaction can be performed while controlling the generation of CFCs to the greatest possible extent by fluorinating at least one selected from the group composed of tetrachloroethylene, 2, 2-dichloro-1, 1, 1-trifluoroethane and 2-chloro-1, 1, 1, 2-tetrafluoroethane with hydrogen fluoride.
Patent EP-1101276-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FREBEL FABRICE
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 1999-07-27
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The converter comprises a transformer with a primary winding (1), a secondary winding (2) and a switching regulator (S). A tertiary winding (3) is connected in series with a first diode (D1) and a second diode. The primary and tertiary winding are wound in the same direction. A capacitor (C) is connect from the junction of first diode and second diodes to the junction of the primary and the switching regulator.
Patent EP-1098905-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PELTZ STUART
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 1999-07-22
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: This invention provides a method of modulating translation termination efficiency of mRNA and/or promoting degradation of abberant transcripts. Also, this invention provides a method of screening for a drug active involved in enhancing translation termination and a method for identifying a disease state involving defective the protein complex. This invention provides a purified complex comprising an amount of MTT1, human Upf1p, a peptidyl eucaryotic release factor 1 (eRF1) and a peptidyl eucaryotic release factor 3 (eRF3) effective to modulate translation termination. Further, this invention provides an expression vector which comprises a nucleic acid encoding operably linked to a regulatory element, as well as an antibody which binds to the complex. This invention provides an agent which inhibits or modulates the binding of MTT1 to eRF3. The agent may inhibit or facilitate the binding of MTT1 to eRF3.
Patent EP-1100378-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORTIER TODD J
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1999-07-27
Granted: 2009-09-09
Abstract: A method and implantation tools for repairing a heart include a delivery catheter and implant. The method includes gaining access to the patient's heart and identifying implantation points for the implant. The method may include marking those locations and delivering implant, which may be a tension member. Anchors for the implant may also be delivered. The length of the tension member may be measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. Pads may be secured to the tension member and the tension member trimmed to length. The pads may be secured to the heart surface.
Patent EP-1124884-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IDEL KARSTEN-JOSEF
IPC: C08J3/22
Filed: 1999-09-07
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of high-viscosity polyesters with a reduced content of acid end groups, wherein a masterbatch of low-viscosity polyesters and oxazolines is prepared, this is then mixed with a higher-viscosity polyester and this mixture (dry blend) is further processed.
Patent EP-1115940-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUN GANG
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The present invention provides durable and refreshable antimicrobial polymers and methods for preparing the same. In some instances, the polymer is a textile. These textiles have excellent colorfastness and washfastness. The antimicrobial fabrics of this invention are suitable for sportswear, antiodor carpets, films, plastics, toys and medical uses.
Patent EP-1095414-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif et procede de gestion d'eau dans le fonctionnement d'une pile a combustible
Inventor: BONVILLE LEONARD J JR
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 1999-05-18
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: Un dispositif de pile à combustible à membrane d'échange protonique (MEP) comprend une pile à combustible à MEP présentant une paire d'orifices d'entrée et de sortie pour chaque substance que sont le combustible ou réformat, l'air de procédé et l'agent de refroidissement. Une fraction prédéterminée du volume d'air humide d'échappement, qui sort par l'orifice de sortie d'air de la pile à combustible, est renvoyée et combinée à de l'air frais, à température ambiante, qui entre par l'orifice d'entrée d'air de la pile à combustible à MEP, de manière à maintenir un équilibre en eau dans ladite pile dont le fonctionnement s'effectue à de hautes températures. Le rapport air recyclé sur air rejeté est régulé à l'aide d'un microprocesseur qui ajuste le débit recyclé en fonction du niveau de puissance de la pile à combustible et de sa température de fonctionnement.
Patent EP-1133460-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WINTER ROLAND ARTHUR EDWIN
IPC: C07C7/20
Filed: 1999-11-11
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: Industrial plant streams and processes that contain reactive light olefins such as isoprene and butadiene are plagued with fouling problems due to premature polymerization resulting in significant economic loss. A combination of phenylenediamines with nitroxides is found to be synergistic in its ability to prevent this premature polymerization of reactive light olefins.
Patent EP-1147335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FAZZINI FAUSTO
IPC: F16L23/032
Filed: 1999-11-25
Granted: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A lap joint flange (1) for joining a flanged pipe composed of an annular body having holes for tightening bolts or tie rods, slipped over the pipe having a flanged end and tightened by a plurality of bolts passing through the holes of the annular body of the flange, has a flat inner portion (2) orthogonal to the axis of the annular body, defining an abutment face (3) against the flanged end of the pipe and a truncated conical or truncated pyramidal outer portion (4) crossed by said holes (5) for the passage of the tightening bolts. The holes for the passage of the stems of the tightening bolts are formed through cylindrical boss-like protrusions (6) present at least on the concave face of the truncated conical or pyramidal outer portion (4).
Patent EP-1155066-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHOU CHAI-JING
IPC: C08K9/04
Filed: 1999-11-04
Granted: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The instant invention in one embodiment is a process for producing a nanocomposite polymer by dispersing a polyvalent anionic organic edge coated quaternary ammonium intercalated multi-layered silicate material into a thermoplastic polymer. The process includes the step of mixing the polyvalent anionic polymer edge coated quaternary ammonium intercalated multi-layered silicate material with the thermoplastic polymer at a temperature greater than the melting or softening point of the thermoplastic polymer. The instant invention in another embodiment is a process for producing a nanocomposite polymer by dispersing a polyvalent anionic organic edge coated quaternary ammonium intercalated multi-layered silicate material into a thermoset polymer. The process of this embodiment includes the steps of: (a) mixing the polyvalent anionic organic edge coated quaternary ammonium intercalated multi-layered silicate material with a thermoset prepolymer; and (b) curing the thermoset prepolymer to set the thermoset polymer. The instant invention in yet another embodiment is a composition including (a) a polymer; and (b) a multi-layered silicate material dispersed in the polymer, the multi-layered silicate material having edges, at least a portion of the edges of the multi-layered silicate material being bound to a polyvalent anionic organic material. The instant invention in further yet another embodiment is a process for producing a nanocomposite polymer, including the steps of: (a) mixing a polyvalent anionic organic edge coated quaternary ammonium intercalated multi-layered silicate material with a monomer; and (b) polymerizing the monomer.