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Patent EP-1301136-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEVINE ANDY
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2001-07-02
Granted: 2007-03-14
Abstract: Bipolar electrosurgical forceps includes a first electrode attached to a first heat pipe and a second electrode attached to a second heat pipe. The heat pipe can be removably attached to the forceps. The forceps can also include a securing mechanism that secures the removable heat pipes to the device.
Patent EP-1290055-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDRE VALERIE
IPC: C08J7/056
Filed: 2001-06-13
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate, linear, sheet-like, or three-dimensional structures which comprise, at least on their surface, a hydrophilicizing amount of at least one polymer which has urethane groups and/or urea groups, and also ammonium groups. The ammonium groups are obtained by quaternizing or neutralizing tertiary amino groups, preferably with carbonic acid.
Patent EP-1314172-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMITZ GERD
IPC: H01C17/065
Filed: 2001-06-30
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic assembly, in particular for low power consumption electric switching devices such as low power contactors, time relays or the like. In order to provide protection against input current pulses, an ohmic resistor ( 6 ) is provided in the form of a resistive layer that is applied by pressing.
Patent EP-1316065-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAZIERE MAGALI
IPC: H04N19/94
Filed: 2001-09-06
Granted: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A starting contour is defined surrounding around an elementary object delimited by a natural contour in a video image. On the basis of the starting contour, an original active contour is defined, formed by a set of nodes distributed on this starting contour, each node being formed by a point belonging to this starting contour and by an elastic energy function representative of the distance separating this node from a neighbouring node. With regards to a set of reference values representative of the contour of this object, the active contour is subjected to a convergent deformation under a blocking condition, by displacing at least one of the nodes of the original active contour toward the natural contour of the elementary object to generate a current active contour iteratively subjected to this convergent deformation.
Patent EP-1359968-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAFONTAINE DANIEL M
IPC: A61M39/06
Filed: 2001-09-13
Granted: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A hemostasis valve which provides a fluid tight seal at all times to prevent back-bleeding, and offers relatively low friction when devices are inserted therein. The hemostasis valve may either be an integral part of a tubular device (e.g., sheath, catheter, or the like) or releasable from the tubular device (e.g., Y-adapter or the like). In one embodiment, the hemostasis valve is biased to a closed position in response to distal pressure to prevent back-bleeding. The hemostasis valve is also biased to an open position in response to proximal force or pressure to reduce friction when devices are inserted therein. For example, the hemostasis valve may comprise a plurality of leaflets or flaps. In another embodiment, the hemostasis valve is longitudinally actuated between an open position to reduce friction during device insertion and a closed position to prevent back-bleeding when no devices are inserted therein.
Patent EP-1444409-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LITTLER ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Granted: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A process to enable the manufacture of tapered house building logs of various diameters, which would be used in hand-crafted round log construction, in both residential and commercial applications. A milling process would remove wood to create the lateral notches, also known as grooves or copes, on the underside of each wall log, while maintaining the natural taper of each whole log used. The convex curvature of the top of each log is milled to match the concave curvature on the bottom of the log sitting directly above it, using a common curvature for specified diameters; in the process of planing the top and the underside of each log, the same degree of taper is achieved. Whole, round trees are utilized and the natural taper of each log is always maintained.
Patent EP-1333932-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANZREB MATTHIAS
IPC: B03C1/02
Filed: 2001-10-12
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating out a substance dispersed or dissolved in a first liquid by using the following steps: a) adding magnetizable particles to the first liquid, so that the substance is adsorbed on the particles; b) immersing a rod consisting of a soft magnetic material into the first liquid; c) magnetizing the rod along its longitudinal axis with an exciter coil, thus causing the particles with the adsorbed substance to be deposited on the rod; d) pulling the rod with thereon deposited particles from the first liquid while the rod is still magnetized; e) immersing the rod into a second liquid; f) turning off the exciter coil and washing off the particles deposited on the rod in the second liquid. Also proposed is a magnet separator for realizing the method.
Patent EP-1341898-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROECKE VAN DEN PIETER MARINUS
IPC: C12N1/04
Filed: 2001-09-26
Granted: 2010-07-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de mise en culture d'un micro-organisme dans des conditions aérobie, dans une cuve de fermentation. Le procédé consiste à injecter un premier gaz contenant de l'oxygène dans la partie inférieure de la cuve, sous forme d'un écoulement hétérogène provoquant un mouvement chaotique du bouillon de culture, et à introduire un second gaz contenant de l'oxygène dans la cuve. Ce procédé est caractérisé par l'introduction du second gaz contenant de l'oxygène sous forme d'un écoulement hétérogène de bulles de gaz se déplaçant dans la cuve dans toutes les directions possibles, indépendamment de la direction de l'écoulement du bouillon de culture, ce qui provoque des conditions d'écoulement turbulent sur le lieu d'injection ; et sous forme d'un ensemble de bulles de gaz présentant une taille non uniforme et une large distribution de tailles.
Patent EP-1348274-B1 (EP)
Inventor: QUICK ROY FRANKLIN JR
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2001-12-27
Granted: 2007-01-31
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for providing local authentication of subscribers travelling outside their home systems. A subscriber identification token 230 provides authentication support by generating a signature 370 based upon a key that is held secret from a mobile unit 220. A mobile unit 220 that is programmed to wrongfully retain keys from a subscriber identification token 230 after a subscriber has removed his or her token is prevented from subsequently accessing the subscriber's account.
Patent EP-1227130-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BASTIOLI CATIA
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Granted: 2006-07-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of biodegradable polyesters comprising: (A) a polyhydroxy acid of the poly- epsilon -caprolactone type and its copolymers, (B) aliphatic polyester, and (C) a polymer of polylactic acid, in which the concentration of (A) varies with respect to (A + B) in the range between 40 and 70% by weight, and the concentration of (C) with respects to (A + B + C) lies between 2 and 30%.
Patent EP-1321251-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTINEZ LEO
IPC: B29C65/12
Filed: 2002-02-06
Granted: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A manually operated floor grooving tool (10) is provided which has opposing front (22) and rear (24) ends with a seam-following roller (30) at its front end (22) and a groove-following roller (70) at its rear end (24). The tool (10) also employs a pair of grooving blades (44,44'), one (44) at the front end (22) and one (44') at the rear end (24). The front grooving blade (44) is inclined upwardly and rearwardly with its cutting tip (48) located just behind the forward axis of rotation (34) of the seam-following guide (42). The rear-end grooving blade (44'), on the other hand, projects rearwardly from the rear end (24) of the tool (10) and is inclined upwardly and forwardly and behind the groove-following roller (70). The front-end grooving blade (44) is utilized to form a groove (12) along abutting sections of flooring (14,16) with the seam-following guide (30) following the seam (18) between the abutting sections (14,16) and with the groove following guide (70) traveling in the groove (12) formed by the front-end grooving blade (44). At a vertical abutment (103), such as a wall or a cabinet, the orientation of the tool (10) is reserved so that the rear-end grooving blade (44') is directed toward the vertical abutment (103). Since the rear-end grooving blade (44') projects beyond the end of the tool (10) in which it is secured, it can complete the formation of the groove (12) all the way up to the vertical abutment (103). The groove (12) is thereafter filled with sealant in a conventional manner. The tool (10) and blades (44,44') of the invention can also be utilized to create curved grooves (212) in a flooring surface which are later filled with sealant to form decorative patterns. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1236606-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MASSACCESI GIANNI
IPC: B60K25/06
Filed: 2002-02-27
Granted: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A reduction unit particularly for actuating screw feeders of mixing trucks and auxiliary elements, comprising a parallel shaft gear unit (2) which is associable with the power take-off of a tractor and is operatively connected to a reduction unit body (20). The parallel shaft gear unit (2) forms means for the connection of auxiliary elements and the reduction unit body (20) is associable with the screw feeders of a mixing truck. The reduction unit further comprises a clutch-type disengagement unit (21) between the parallel shaft gear unit (2) and the reduction unit body (20). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1248276-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEINZELMANN WERNER
IPC: H01H33/02
Filed: 2002-03-13
Granted: 2003-10-08
Abstract: An operating device (OD) (1) has a distributor element (3) guided on a switchboard section structure and made to slide by an operating element transverse to the operating motion (6) of breaks. The OD also has a transmission element (7) guided on the distributor element and moved parallel to the operating motion. The distributor element and/or the transmission element are guided in such a way that sliding motion in the distributor element crosswise to the operating motion of the breaks leads to motion in the transmission element parallel to the operating motion of the breaks and also activates the breaks. An Independent claim is also included for an electrical switchboard section structure for inserting in a switchboard plant.
Patent EP-1279540-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IM SANDE HOLGER
IPC: B60J7/20
Filed: 2002-06-11
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The convertible (1) has a soft top (3) which can be stowed under a cover (6). The cover can move to allow the soft top to pass through an aperture (9) and also to give access to the boot (trunk). There is an auxiliary frame (10) under the cover, pivoted to the bodywork. It can turn about an axis (11) running transversely to the vehicle. This turning axis is in front of the rear end (7) of the cover.
Patent EP-1277775-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOYOTA YOSHINORI
IPC: C08G18/40
Filed: 2002-07-17
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible polyurethane foam which comprises reacting a polyol compound and a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a blowing agent and a catalyst, wherein as the polyol compound, a polyol mixture containing a polyoxyalkylene polyol obtained by a method which comprises subjecting propylene oxide and ethylene oxide to ring-opening addition polymerization with an initiator in the presence of a catalyst, 
wherein the polyoxyalkylene polyol is a polyoxyalkylene polyol obtained by subjecting propylene oxide to ring-opening addition polymerization with an initiator in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst to form an oxypropylene block chain, subjecting ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to ring-opening addition polymerization randomly to form an oxyalkylene random chain, changing the catalyst and subjecting ethylene oxide to ring-opening addition polymerization in the presence of an alkali metal catalyst to form an oxyethylene block chain, 
and the polyoxyalkylene polyol is a polyoxyalkylene polyol having a hydroxyl value of from 5 to 56 mgKOH/g, a proportion of an initiator residue of at most 25 mass%, a proportion of the oxypropylene block chain of from 5 to 50 mass%, a total oxyethylene group content of from 5 to 60 mass%, and a ratio of primary hydroxyl groups among terminal hydroxyl groups of at least 60 mol%, is used.
Patent EP-1293368-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LOSITO PIETRO
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2002-07-17
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A device for opening and closing a roto-translating door (2) comprising a ledge frame (4) and a moving wing (6) pivotally mounted onto a pair of curved arms (8, 10), actuated by a rotatable vertical bar (14), and onto a third, extensible arm (12). The extension of the third arm (12) allows the wing (6) to perform a partial rotation allowing it to contact, during an end portion of the closing movement, initially a first jamb (4a) of the frame (4) and subsequently a second jamb (4b) of the same frame (4). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1318375-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DILLER ARMIN
IPC: F41H5/22
Filed: 2002-09-28
Granted: 2010-07-21
Abstract: The hatch (2) for the roof of a wheeled or tracked armored vehicle (1) is fitted to a multi-function mounting ring (6), as the interface and flange ring. The hatch has the modular structure of a weapon mounting, to be replaced by a secondary armament according to the required mission. The multi-function mounting ring is built into the circular opening in the roof and welded in place. The hatch mounting (3) is fitted to the ring and secured by bolts to give a choice of a hatch or a weapon. The hatch mounting has a bearing ring, which fits the vehicle mounting ring.
Patent EP-1321329-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUHSTREBE JOCHEN
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2002-11-04
Granted: 2010-05-05
Abstract: The transmission has an actuator (56) which is able to produce variable-setting gear shift forces, as calculated by the control unit (36) on the basis of input data and-or service state of the transmission or clutches (24), and-or the drive unit, and/or the vehicle as a whole, so that the correct gear is selected at all times.
Patent EP-1269861-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BACKUS ALAN L
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 2002-06-25
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The invention regards a method and an device of injecting solid objects such as peanuts, walnuts, pineapple and lemon chunks, garlic cloves and other solid objects into food articles using a continuous tube which has an integral food piercing tip and a moving member to retain solid objects within the tube on its front end. The method comprises the steps of: loading the solid objects into the continuous tube (25, 27) through a rear end (42, 44) of the tube (25, 27), the solid objects being restrained from exiting the front end of the tube (25, 27) by the moving member (28, 30); behind the solid objects, placing a first plunger (36) into the tube (25, 27); piercing a food article with the food piercing tip (24, 26); and moving the first plunger (36) through the continuous tube (25, 27) causing the solid objects to push against and deflect the moving member (28, 30) and causing the solid objects to be ejected from the tube (25, 27) through the food piercing tip (24, 26) and into the pierced food article.
Patent EP-1229560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUERIN STEPHANE
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2002-01-24
Granted: 2009-01-14
Abstract: The electromagnetic driver has a body with a feed coil (3) and a magnetic plate (16) connected to the valve (18) drive unit (17). The drive unit has a spring return (20,21). There is a permanent magnet (6) in the electromagnet body with a field perpendicular to the feed coil field.
Patent EP-1353342-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAURER ALBERT
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 2002-04-12
Granted: 2011-08-31
Abstract: The method involves demagnetizing objects between two mutually opposing coils forming part of a series oscillation circuit. The object is stationary between the coils for a defined period during demagnetization and the series oscillation circuit is current controlled by an inverter. The desired current is maintained for at least 5 periods and the occupation time is at least approximately 100 periods.  AN Independent claim is also included for the following: an arrangement for demagnetizing objects.
Patent EP-1360060-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLOMBO UBALDO
IPC: B29C48/395
Filed: 2002-02-11
Granted: 2005-06-01
Abstract: An extruder, in particular for elastomer material, is described, said extruder being of the type comprising an extruder body (1) provided with a cylindrical chamber (2) inside which an extrusion screw is rotatably inserted, and a plurality of mixing rods (4) inserted in the casing (1) of the cylindrical chamber (2) and projecting inside the said chamber (2) wherein each rod (4) is arranged tangential to the core of said screw(3) opposite interruptions in the thread of the screw (3) and passes through the whole of the chamber (2) engaging in both the opposite walls of said casing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1395979-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENDERLE HARALD
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2002-05-29
Granted: 2006-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a simple, cost-effective voice-recognition method and voice-recognition system for recognising the verbal statements of a user, to select a desired list element from a complete list of list elements. According to the invention, the user must name both the complete word of the desired list element and at least one initial character of the desired element in the verbal statement, using sequential voice entries. The verbal statement is split into the components complete word and individual character, said components are processed separately and the two separate voice entries are processed individually. Voice recognition is carried out for the two processed components complete word and individual character. The voice-recognition method and system can be used for guidance systems or navigation systems.
Patent EP-1466664-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CORMA CANOS AVELINO
IPC: C02F1/70
Filed: 2002-06-14
Granted: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A catalyst which, by means of a reduction reaction at ambient temperature, permits the elimination of nitrates and nitrites in waters. The catalyst comprises a combination of a noble metal and a non-noble metal supported on or incorporated into the structure of a support which, in elemental and anhydrous form, has the formula XYMgAl, in which X is at least one noble metal, Y is at least one non-noble metal, Mg is magnesium and Al is aluminium, the Mg and Al preferably forming the structure of a hydrotalcite or a mixed oxide deriving from a hydrotalcite. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1404529-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AMARAL GUIDO
IPC: B42D1/08
Filed: 2002-06-17
Granted: 2004-11-10
Abstract: Patent for a blank modular book (FIG. 1 ), the modules being distinguished by tags ( 1 ), each having the same number of pages, designed to be filled in by the members of each generation of the same Family, whatever they may want to write, each module being provided with transparent plastic bags for keeping photographs and documents, thus, in view of its long life extending for many centuries and even millennia, the book will be a material sound link in the Family, and can even result in the formation of a true "Clan" and, in view of having this characteristic of a very long life, it requires the protection of a highly resistant case (FIG. 8 ) which, besides enclosing the book, will have a number of small closed compartments ( 13 ) provided with port-holes ( 16 ), besides a removable metal plate ( 11 ) to receive low relief engravings on its two faces as time goes by, what will result in the construction of a kind of "family tree" of the Family and, finally, since the case is aesthetically refined the whole assembly is also designed to be an object of adornment for the house (FIG. 8 ).
Patent EP-1428265-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIDT CHRISTOPH
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2002-09-20
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic insulating glazing comprising a multi-layer glazing with a photovoltaic module. The glazing is further characterized in that two contact strips for contacting the photovoltaic module are led out from an intermediate space between the glass layers and a spacer spaces the glass layers apart, thereby forming the intermediate space.
Patent EP-1458953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POTTS ALAN
IPC: E21C41/24
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2005-07-20
Abstract: Apparatus for transporting mineral from a point of mining to a remote location, the apparatus including a mobile mineral breaker rig (MBR) having a mineral outlet, the rig including a fluid inlet pipe for receiving conveying fluid, a mineral inlet for introducing mineral from said mineral outlet into said fluid pipe and a fluid outlet pipe for conveying said fluid mixed with mineral received from said mineral outlet, an extensible pipeline assembly (EPA) connected at one end to said inlet and outlet pipes and being adapted for connection at its opposite end to one end of a static pipeline communicating with said remote location, said extensible pipeline assembly being expandable to enable said mobile rig to move away from said one end of the static pipeline whilst maintaining fluid communication therewith, said extensible pipeline assembly comprising a series of elongate pipe assemblies (90a, 90b, 90c) which are articulated at adjacent ends to one another in a zig-zag manner via an articulated joint, each elongate pipe assembly including two lengths of pipe which are arranged side-by-side and secured together such that one length of pipe defines an upper pipe and the other length of pipe defines a lower pipe, the articulated joint between each end of adjacent elongate pipe assemblies including an upper rotary joint (107) which connects adjacent ends of the upper pipes of adjacent pipe assemblies and a lower rotary joint (106) which connects adjacent ends of the lower pipes of adjacent pipe assemblies, the axis of rotation of the upper and lower rotary joints of each articulated joint being co-axial.
Patent EP-1552639-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WENGERTER CHRISTIAN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Granted: 2008-01-09
Abstract: An ARQ (re-) transmission method of transmitting data in a wireless communication system wherein data packets are transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver, using a first transmission and a second transmission based on a repeat request. The method comprises the steps of modulating data at the transmitter using a first signal constellation pattern to obtain a first data symbol. The first data symbol is transmitted as the first transmission to the receiver using a first diversity branch. Further, the data is modulated at the transmitter using a second signal constellation pattern to obtain a second data symbol. Then, the second data symbol is transmitted as the second transmission to the receiver over a second diversity branch. Finally, the received first and second data symbol are diversity combined at the receiver.  The invention further relates to a transmitter and a receiver embodied to carry out the method of the invention.