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Patent EP-1819632-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERROCAL WILLIAM G
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 2005-12-01
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A method for coupling together at least two layers (23, 25, 27, 29, 21-1) of a mattress includes the steps of aligning each layer in its proper position in relation to the other layers of the mattress (11) and, after the alignment step, inserting a plastic fastener (31) through the layers. A fastener dispensing tool (211) is provided for inserting plastic fasteners (31)through the layers (23, 25, 27, 29, 21-1) of the mattress(11). In one embodiment, the fastener dispensing tool (211) includes a housing (213), a hollow sharpened needle (229) fixedly coupled to the housing (213), an ejection mechanism for advancing a cross-bar of the plastic fastener through the hollow needle, a needle guard slidably coupled to the housing over a portion of the sharpened needle, and a needle guard stop slidably coupled to the housing in such a manner so that it can be releasably fixed place in either of two or more set positions.
Patent EP-1721852-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN JAU-SHYONG
IPC: B65H37/00
Filed: 2006-05-10
Granted: 2011-04-06
Abstract: A pushbutton controlled correction tape assembly includes a casing having therein a correction tape assembly (101) having an application head, a pushbutton assembly received in the casing to selectively extend the application head (8) of the correction tape assembly (101) out of the casing so as to apply a correction tape to a surface.
Patent EP-1710586-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAN WING-YEE
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2001-10-09
Granted: 2010-08-11
Abstract: The invention provides an immunological analytical method, reagents and devices for determination the glycosylated protein, e.g., the advance glycosylation end products (AGEs), comprising reagents for determining the glycosylated protein, which comprises a displaying carrier suspension and the antigen or antibody immobilized on the surface of the displaying carrier; and a test strip, comprising of: a base plate, and constitutive parts provided on said base plate, said constitutive parts consisting of a water absorption pad for the sample, a porous fiber membrane, a displaying carrier fiber block and at least one immobilized substance. The immunological reaction of the glycosylated protein antigen or anti-glycosylated protein antibody can be determined based on the agglutination phenomenon or accompanied changes of absorbance or color and the presence or absence of the AGEs in the diabetic patient can be known accordingly such that the practitioner can be prevent the occurrence of the complicated condition, or block further the progression of the complicated conditions.
Patent EP-1760250-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PFAUDLER VOLKER
IPC: E06B9/78
Filed: 2006-08-24
Granted: 2010-11-10
Abstract: The assembly has connecting rod sections (2, 3) and a plastic bush arrangement (4) connecting a cardon joint (11) and a hand-operable crank handle (12) at a side of high temperature with a roll shaft at a side of lower temperature. The connecting rod sections and the plastic bush arrangement have a heat conduction blocking unit for thermally separating the side of higher temperature and the side of low temperature. An independent claim is also included for a roller shutter with an activation assembly.
Patent EP-1814093-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEYER ROLF DIPL-ING
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2006-09-09
Granted: 2009-06-17
Abstract: The method involves transferring the positioning information along with identification data of a mobile unit in digital form over a mobile network to a central eCall server as digital data information. The transferred information is prepared from the eCall server to a information image and supplying on a access-protected internet site, which is provided with graphic map material, where a vehicle is determined. The information image is scanned over the internet by the responsible local emergency call handling center after an authentication at the eCall server. An independent claim is also included for a device for the supply of emergency call information about received emergency calls at emergency call handling center.
Patent EP-1936093-B1 (EP)
IPC: E04B1/68
Filed: 2006-12-18
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The sealing strip has a sealing film strip (3) for bridging the gap. The sealing film strip is provided with a primary self adhesive layer (6) in an edge area for adhesion to the structure. A flexible foam strip (1) of rectangular cross section is provided with a secondary self adhesive layer (4) on one of its narrow faces. The secondary adhesive layer is covered by a releasable separating film (5). A connecting strip (2), produced from a non-rigid material, is secured with its one edge to the narrow face of the flexible foam strip that is provided with the primary self adhesive layer.
Patent EP-1739882-B1 (EP)
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-03-10
Granted: 2011-07-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for connecting a computer in dynamic manner to a computer network such as the Internet via at least one known selectable connection which makes use of a network and at least one known selectable connecting device which can be coupled thereto, wherein the known connections can be included in a priority list, comprising steps for: 
- defining at least one set of available network connections by means of checking available connecting devices, 
- defining the available connection with the highest priority as candidate connection, 
- if a connection is active, breaking this connection and making connection to the candidate connection if this is other than the active connection, 
- if no connection is active, making connection by means of the candidate connection, 
- repeating these steps after a predetermined first time period or preventing a predetermined event, such as the addition or removal of a connecting device.
Patent EP-1819009-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUTHRIE MARTIN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2006-02-14
Granted: 2008-11-26
Abstract: A battery pack for a mobile device, a method for processing fault notifications for a mobile device, and a mobile device for processing fault notifications are described. The battery pack comprises a housing, at least one battery cell within the housing, and a memory accessible by an application of the mobile device, the memory having stored thereon identifying information for identifying at least one of the battery pack and battery cell. Notifications are sent to mobile device including fault parameters for identifying at least one battery pack and/or battery cell affected by a fault. If the identifying information is within the fault parameters, displaying a fault notification on the display of the mobile device.
Patent EP-1683491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUYKER WILHELMUS JOSEPH LEONAR
IPC: A61B17/076
Filed: 2001-11-09
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels, in order to make an anastomosis. The applicator incorporates various features to create a reliable engagement with the vessel walls to make a good connection thereof.  The applicator may comprise knife members to make an arteriotomy and punch a hole in one of the vessel walls, comprises an expansion portion to cause a large expansion with a minimum profile, and comprises anvil members to reliably bring the staple-like elements to the joining position.
Patent EP-1736605-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PANZER WALDEMAR
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2006-06-23
Granted: 2008-11-19
Abstract: In the construction of a condominium balcony, the balcony floor is defined by a frame (2) open towards the building face but closed on the other three sides (3, 4a, 4b). The three frame sides terminate at the top in an upper edge (5) that defines a plane that is horizontal with respect to the horizontal. Further claimed is commensurate balcony architectural ironwork.
Patent EP-1872665-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PENSON SIMON PETER
IPC: A23F5/04
Filed: 2006-06-29
Granted: 2013-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for improving the flavour of roasted Robusta and Arabica quality coffee and is characterised by modifying roasted coffee flavour precursors in aqueous extracts of green coffee beans.
Patent EP-1868020-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WECKER GERARD
IPC: G02B6/50
Filed: 2006-10-18
Granted: 2011-06-22
Abstract: The method involves fixing support clips (3) along a length of a longilign body e.g. telecommunication cable (1), before the insertion of the body in a sewer pipe (2). Lateral branches of the clips are forced, and are maintained under the constraints by a locking link (4). The cable supporting the clips is introduced between access holes at the pipe. The cable is plated against a wall (21) of the pipe by rupture of the link constraining the branches of clips, where the branches carry out side spacing/extension movement to plate the clips and the body against the wall, once removed.
Patent EP-1936243-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 2006-12-21
Granted: 2010-05-19
Abstract: A method of changing from a first gear position to a second gear position of a transmission arrangement, the arrangement including: a rotatable transmission member; a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission coupled to the transmission member and operable to rotate the transmission member at a first speed; control means for controlling operation of the hydrostatic continuously variable transmission; and a gear apparatus coupled to the transmission member and configured to be shiftable between at least the first gear position and the second gear position, the method comprising the steps of: controlling the hydrostatic continuously variable transmission, using the control means, to rotate the transmission member at the first speed; and shifting the gear apparatus from the first gear position to the second gear position whilst the transmission member is rotating at, or converging with, the first speed.
Patent EP-1885103-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIBEIRO DIAS ALEXANDRE
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2006-08-04
Granted: 2010-04-07
Abstract: A mobile phone (100) including a housing (104), and the support member (102) pivotally coupled to the housing. The support member is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration and is aligned substantially parallel to a side portion (108) of the housing in the first configuration. The support member extends at an angle relative to the side portion (108) of the housing in the second configuration. The support member supports the housing in an upright position in the second configuration. The mobile phone also includes an image capturing device (106) that is integrated with the housing.
Patent EP-1841734-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NETTEKOVEN MATTHIAS HEINRICH
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2006-01-10
Granted: 2009-07-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés par la formule (I), dans laquelle R1, R2, R3, R4 et m sont tels que décrits dans le descriptif et les revendications, des sels afférents pharmaceutiquement stables, des compositions pharmaceutiques renfermant ces composés, ainsi que des procédés de préparation de ces composés. Ces composés sont utilisés dans le traitement et/ou la prévention de maladies associées à la modulation des récepteurs H3.
Patent EP-1838514-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TIESNITSCH JOHANNES IJSBRAND
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2006-01-17
Granted: 2010-12-22
Abstract: Extruders for processing material have a selectively variable extruder volume. The extruders include an extruder barrel containing a bore sized to process 5 to 50 grams of material, wherein the bore has an upstream inlet portion for feeding the material to be processed and a downstream outlet portion connectable to an extruder exit for material processed through the extruder, and at least two recycle channels which differ from one another in at least one of volume, area of cross-section and length. A diverter valve of a flow control system is positioned at the outlet of the extruder for controllably directing material flow from the bore to either the extruder exit or at least one of at least two recycle channels.
Patent EP-1853757-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEIM WALTER
IPC: D03C3/24
Filed: 2006-02-27
Granted: 2010-10-13
Abstract: Pulley block for a Jacquard machine comprises a ring bearing with one pulley connected to the outer ring and another pulley connected to the inner ring, where the pulleys act as independently rotating guides for wires, one of which is attached to a sinker and the other of which is attached to a harness cord.
Patent EP-1863953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER PLAS DIETRICH WILLEM
IPC: C25C3/06
Filed: 2006-03-27
Granted: 2010-05-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the continuous production of aluminium from alumina comprising a first step of converting alumina (AI2O3) into aluminiumsulphide (AI2S3) and a second step of separation of aluminium from aluminiumsulphide in a separating reactor, and wherein in the first step in a conversion reactor alumina is dissolved in a molten salt to form a melt and a sulphur containing gas is fed through the melt whereby the sulphur containing gas acts as a reagent to convert at least part of the alumina into aluminiumsulphide and at least part of the melt is used in the second step, and further the invention relates to an apparatus for operating the method.
Patent EP-1878307-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CROCKETT BRETT GRAHAM
IPC: G10L11/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Granted: 2011-10-05
Abstract: Measuring the loudness of audio encoded in a bitstream that includes data from which an approximation of the power spectrum of the audio can be derived without fully decoding the audio is performed by deriving the approximation of the power spectrum of the audio from said bitstream without fully decoding the audio, and determining an approximate loudness of the audio in response to the approximation of the power spectrum of the audio. The data may include coarse representations of the audio and associated finer representations of the audio, the approximation of the power spectrum of the audio being derived from the coarse representations of the audio. In the case of subband encoded audio, the coarse representations of the audio may comprise scale factors and the associated finer representations of the audio may comprise sample data associated with each scale factor.
Patent EP-1893391-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEBHART HANS
IPC: B28D1/30
Filed: 2006-05-09
Granted: 2011-08-24
Abstract: Device comprises a base (2) on which stones (1) can be placed, mobile percussive bodies for applying to surface (1a) to be treated and to adjacent edges, and a vibration device for moving stones and percussive bodies. The percussive bodies are movably fastened to mounting device in such a manner that they can move freely within a defined range of the surface of stones.
Patent EP-1880349-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEIDINGER MARK S
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2006-04-25
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: Methods of cutting and applying RFID straps including microchips, by means of rotating vacuum and cutting cylinders to vary the feed rate of the strap web and/or the angular velocity of the cutting cylinder to avoid contact between the cutting blade and the superposed element on the strap web while severing the strap web at the desired cutting position. In one embodiment, the feed rate of the strap web is controlled. In a second embodiment, the strap web is fed at a substantially constant rate while the angular velocity of the cutting cylinder is controlled to avoid damage to the microchips. In a third embodiment, the feed rate of the strap web adjacent the desired cutting position is reduced and then accelerated and returned to normal by a deflecting arm.
Patent EP-1891625-B1 (EP)
Title: Gestion de dialogue a l'aide de scripts
Inventor: MIRKOVIC DANILO
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2006-05-08
Granted: 2011-02-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés 'RNDS' comprenant des systèmes de dialogue à applications multiples et dispositifs multiples à langage parlé basés sur une approche de mise à jour d'état d'information. Les systèmes RNDS comprennent des composants de noyau de représentation neutre d'un système de dialogue générant des extensions préétablies spécifiques à un domaine pour des routines telles que la modélisation de transfert de dialogue et la résolution de référence, la substitution simple de représentations sémantiques spécifiques et des routines associées, et des interfaces avec des composants externes pour la compréhension du langage (c'est-à-dire la reconnaissance vocale et l'analyse syntaxique) et la génération du langage, et avec des sources de connaissance spécifiques au domaine. Les systèmes RNDS permettent également une interaction sans coupure avec une pluralité de dispositifs.
Patent EP-1888414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GHINI MARCO
IPC: B65D5/72
Filed: 2006-06-07
Granted: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A rigid packet for loose tablet-type sweets or chewing gum is composed of an outer casing (2) , and an inner casing (3) with a small opening (4) , accommodated slidably in the outer casing (2) . The packet (1) can shift between a closed configuration in which the opening (4) is concealed completely by the outer casing (2) , and an open configuration in which the opening (4) is at least partly exposed, allowing the contents to be dispensed. The outer and inner casings (2, 3) are interconnected by a mechanism (12) designed to stabilize the packet (1) in each of the two configurations, ensuring it will neither open accidentally when not in use nor close accidentally as the contents are being dispensed.
Patent EP-1910420-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACQUEMIN MARC
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2006-07-31
Granted: 2011-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to new antibodies and fragments and derivatives thereof. These antibodies bind to the A2 domain of Factor VIII (FVIII) of the coagulation pathway and inhibit the coagulation activity of FVIII. The antibodies are particularly suited for the characterization of the structure and function of FVIII, for the design of therapeutic strategies for eradication of FVIII inhibitors and for the use as a medicament. The invention also relates to cell lines producing the specific antibodies. The present invention furthermore relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies, fragments and/or derivatives of the invention and to methods of preventing and treating cardiovascular disorders by using the antibodies or fragments and derivatives thereof or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
Patent EP-1940251-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAETANI FRANCO
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2006-09-20
Granted: 2011-11-30
Abstract: L’invention concerne des suppléments diététiques contenant la propionyl-L-carnitine ou un de ses sels, le coenzyme Q10, la nicotinamide, la riboflavine, l’acide pantothénique et facultativement d’autres composants tels que des acides aminés et des créatines. Lesdits suppléments diététiques fournissent de l'énergie et fortifient les muscles squelettiques, et favorisent la faculté qu’ont les muscles squelettiques d’endurer des périodes prolongées d'activité physique.
Patent EP-1940418-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHATURVEDI VIPIN KUMAR
IPC: A61K31/7032
Filed: 2006-09-28
Granted: 2011-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of autoimmune or immune related diseases or disorders. Also disclosed are methods for treating such autoimmune or immune related diseases or disorders with the administration of sulfatides. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating autoimmune or immune related diseases or disorders by administering an amount of a sulfatide to the body of a patient effective to reduce or prevent the symptoms of the autoimmune or immune related disease or disorder.
Patent EP-1892396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOERING ANDREAS
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2007-07-04
Granted: 2009-06-24
Abstract: The exhaust-gas aftertreatment system has a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, which reduces nitric oxide and a particle reduction is carried out by a particle filter (9). The particle filter is arranged in the exhaust gas flow of the internal combustion engine, where the particle filter is a surface particle filter or a deep-bed filter, and is loaded with a selective catalytic reduction active catalytic material (14) in an outflow side. The particle filter consists of dichroite, silicon carbide, sintered metal, ceramic fibers, silica fibers and coated with an active catalytic material.
Patent EP-1864614-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JENSEN JOEL F
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 1996-06-05
Granted: 2010-06-02
Abstract: The invention is directed to manipulator assembly (2) for holding and manipulating a surgical instrument (14) in a telerobotic system. The manipulator assembly includes an instrument holder removably coupled to a drive assembly so that the holder can be sterilized. The assembly further includes a force sensing element (52) mounted distal to the holder and the drive assembly for detecting forces exerted on the surgical instrument and providing feedback to the surgeon. The invention is also directed to a system and method for releasably holding a surgical instrument (14). The system includes an instrument support for automatically locking mounting pins on the instrument within locking slots on the instrument holder to releasably couple the instrument to the holder. With a twist-lock motion, the surgeon can rapidly engage and disengage various instruments from the holder during a surgical procedure, such as open surgery, laparoscopy or thoracoscopy.
Patent EP-2071835-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KNIGHT PHIL
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2007-12-14
Granted: 2010-11-03
Abstract: Method for storage and/or access of records of television programmes, which are recorded by a personal video recorder (1),  characterised in that  the personal video recorder (1) is at least temporarily connectable to a server (3) using a communication channel (2) and that via said channel (2) the identity and other parameters of the recorded programme are transferred to the server (3) and stored as a dataset into a database (4). This programme identity information can them be used subsequently to allow access from a video on demand server to create a virtual PVR without the need for transfer of the actual streamed data in total.
Patent EP-1808385-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN BEUSICHEM MAARTEN MARINUS
IPC: B65F3/04
Filed: 2007-01-11
Granted: 2009-06-17
Abstract: Device for picking up and emptying refuse containers, provided with two swivelling arms (1,2) and three levers (3,4,5), together forming a five-bar linkage. The movement of this linkage is achieved with two cylinders (21,22).
Patent EP-1842800-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MYHRBERG LENNART
IPC: B65D88/20
Filed: 2007-02-13
Granted: 2011-04-06
Abstract: A disposable unit (1) for processing products (2) has a thin-walled container (3) of a soft material for holding the products and a processing unit (6) inside the container to make the products move. The container is in its lower portion (4) reinforced with a support (5) of a dimensionally stable material, which support has a smooth surface (9) and supports the container over its lower portion so as to counteract the occurrence of folds and other irregularities in the lower portion and the impairment of an even process effect. The inside (10) of the support is substantially cup-shaped without corners to give the lower portion of the container an optimal geometry and, consequently, an optimal process effect.
Patent EP-1862209-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIEGER MARIO
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 2007-04-30
Granted: 2010-09-22
Abstract: A filter element (1) comprises flat element(s) which is wrapped into a compact filter body, and through which fluid to be filtered can flow axially between an intake end face and an outlet end face (5); continuous main sealing ring(s) (2) disposed around its outer periphery adjacent the intake end face (4); and an emergency sealing collar (3) enclosing the filter body adjacent the outlet end face. An independent claim is included for an air filter unit comprising a housing and a filter element. The emergency sealing collar is formed of a nonwoven filter web or a foam strip. The wrapped flat element comprises layer(s) of smooth filter paper and one layer of corrugated or pleated filter paper. The layers are interconnected by beads of viscous adhesive which are applied alternately to the edge regions of the layers.