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Patent EP-1499329-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANKS N P
IPC: A61K33/00
Filed: 2003-05-01
Granted: 2009-04-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of controlling neurological deficits in patients who have undergone cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by administering xenon to said patients.
Patent EP-1549991-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AMOS BRADSHAW WILLIAM
IPC: G01J3/06
Filed: 2003-06-04
Granted: 2007-07-04
Abstract: There is provided spectral discrimination apparatus for use in a scanning optical microscope, the spectral discrimination apparatus comprising dispersive means (31) and frequency selective means including a rotatable disc (36) or discs. The discs are formed with apertures or spiral slots which, on rotation of the disc or discs, controls the frequency of light transmitted by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a detector (39) for receiving light from the frequency selective means. The, or each, rotatable disc (36) is positioned at an aperture plane after the dispersive means (31), although this is not essential if the rotatable disc has its outer periphery shaped to provide a cam surface engaged by a cam follower. There is also provided a method of spectral discrimination in a scanning optical microscope, comprising dispersing the light and passing the light through frequency selective means in which the form of rotating discs controls the frequency of transmitted light.
Patent EP-1470192-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROSE JOHN
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2003-01-31
Granted: 2009-08-12
Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising poly-glycolic acid (PGA) or a functional derivative thereof with a tensile strength of at least 1200 MPa are disclosed. Processes suitable for manufacturing said compositions are also described, comprising rendering PGA into an amorphous state then drawing to form a highly orientated polymer structure. The polymer compositions can be used to make artefacts, for example sutures, or used in combination with other polymers or non-polymeric substances to produce other artefacts, for example medical devices suitable for implantation into the human body. Processes for the production of said artefacts are also described.
Patent EP-1536924-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HODJAT YAHYA
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 2003-06-17
Granted: 2007-12-12
Abstract: An assembly device for a shaft damper. The assembly device comprises a holding member for holding a damper. The holding member is releasably engaged with a pair of parallel elongate members. An actuator is connected to the elongate members and to a piston. A shaft damper is inserted into and temporarily held by the holding member. The holding member containing the shaft damper is inserted into a shaft a predetermined distance. The actuator then slidingly retracts the holding member while a pressing member at an end of the piston simultaneously holds the damper in the proper position in the shaft.
Patent EP-1552160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROSS STEPHAN
IPC: F04D29/62
Filed: 2003-08-28
Granted: 2010-03-03
Abstract: An element is to be mounted on a shaft of a non-positive displacement machine and forms a gap for limited passage of a flowing medium. A bush-like part for mounting on a shaft of the machine has an outer periphery provided with a recess for accommodating a ring. During operation of the machine, the ring, which is partially surrounded on its faces by circular ring-shaped walls of the recess, forms an axial gap with the circular, ring-shaped walls of the recess and a radial gap with the bottom of the recess. The ring is held by frictional contact with a rigid wall which surrounds it. To reduce wear on rings made of soft, flowable material, a second recess is formed in the rigid wall and surrounds the faces of the ring that project from the walls of the bush-like part. One of the lateral bounds of the second recess is formed by a tubular part detachably joined to the rigid wall.
Patent EP-1539528-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHTER HENRIK
IPC: B60L5/28
Filed: 2003-09-17
Granted: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A control device (26) for controlling a pressure delivered ía a fluid-operated actuator (18) far actuating an electric current collector assembly (10) transmitting energy between an electrical line (20) and a vehicle (12) is provided with a fluidic circuit (24) comprising a pleasure input (28) far connecting the fluidic circuit (24) to a pressure supply (22), a pressure output (29) for connecting the fluidic circuit (24) to die fluid-operated actuator (18), an electrically operated pressure regulator (44) far delivering a first regulated output pressure in response to an electrical set value, an second pressure regulator (46) for delivering a s,wond regulated. output pressure in response to a non-electrical set value, and seleotion means far detecting a specific condition and far selectively directing the air from the input to the output through the second pressure regulator when flee specific condition is detected., The selection means comprise a directional control valve means (42) connected between the electrically operated pressure regulator (44), the second pressure regulator (46)and the pressure output (29).
Patent EP-1599865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAAKE ALBRECHT
IPC: G10K15/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Granted: 2008-11-19
Abstract: The invention covers the field of positioning of small particles (58, 59) in a fluid (55). Disclosed is a method by which small particles (58, 59) are positioned by a sound field. For generating the sound field an apparatus contains a plate (51) excited to vibrations by a transducer (52) and a reflecting body with a rigid surface (54). A mounting (53) holds the vibrating plate (51) and the transducer (52). The particles will be concentrated at predetermined positions either at the rigid surface of the reflecting body (58) or levitating in the fluid (59). Due to the fact that the sound waves are emitted by the vibrating plate particles can be positioned in entire area between the vibrating plate and the reflecting body.
Patent EP-1511813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAO PAUL
IPC: C08K9/02
Filed: 2003-05-12
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A bismuth oxychloride effect pigment exhibiting improved light stability has a discontinuous coating of hydrous iron oxide on the crystals of the bismuth oxychloride. The pigment is prepared by growing the bismuth oxychloride crystals, adding a hydrolyzable iron salt thereto and then hydrolyzing the iron salt.
Patent EP-1520085-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FU DIANKUI
IPC: C09K8/74
Filed: 2003-07-07
Granted: 2008-10-01
Abstract: Embodiments of the Present Invention relate to a reversibly thickenable non-polymeric fluid that has low viscosity in strong acid, gels when the acid concentration is reduced by only a small amount, and is subsequently decomposed by the acid. In particular it relates to an aqueous mixture of zwitterionic surfactants, inorganic acids, and organic acids Most particularly it relates to the use of this fluid as a diverting agent for easily-damaged sandstones, for example prior to matrix acidizing.
Patent EP-1523340-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GYGAX HANS RUDOLF
IPC: A45D34/02
Filed: 2003-07-22
Granted: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A fragrance cartridge comprising a reservoir containing a fragrance material and provided with channels to permit ingress of carrier gas into the reservoir and egress of fragrance-containing carrier gas from the reservoir, the channels being defined by capillaries having internal diameter and length dimensions sufficient to act as closure means to prevent, or substantially prevent, leakage of fragrance from the reservoir into a head space external of the cartridge when carrier gas flow is interrupted. The cartridge can be used for example to enhance the sensorial perception of a viewer, listener or consumer of an audio and/or visual performance or presentation, by passing fragrance borne on the carrier into a head space local to the listener, viewer or consumer.
Patent EP-1530683-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEDAN EBERHARD
IPC: C04B14/06
Filed: 2003-07-14
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing system for use in cavities, undefined orifices or similar in substrates, such as masonry. Said system comprises a reactive, curable fixing mass, a fixing element such as a tie, tie bar or similar and an energy source for the direct or indirect heating of the fixing mass in order to expand and cure said mass, in addition to embedding and securing the fixing elements with a high bond strength and load capability in terms of traction, pressure and flexion. The invention also relates to a method for embedding and securing fixing elements in cavities, according to which a maximum load capacity can be achieved immediately after the curing and cooling process.
Patent EP-1558652-B1 (EP)
Title: Derivatised hydrogels and their use
Inventor: BRITLAND STEPHEN T
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Granted: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A method of derivatising a hydrogel such as cross-linked polyvinylalcohol hydrogel comprises educing the level of encapsulated water in the hydrogel and treating the material with a derivatisation means which comprise an active material such as an amino acid, peptide or protein. The polymeric material prepared may be used in "smart" dressings.
Patent EP-1567450-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ONISHI AKIRA
IPC: C01F7/023
Filed: 2003-12-03
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A method for the production of aluminum hydroxide includes the steps of suspending aluminum hydroxide obtained by the Bayer process in a sodium aluminate solution to obtain slurry and elevating a temperature of the slurry from 60° C. or less to 90° C. or more. The aluminum hydroxide has an average particle diameter D in a range of 1 to 10 mum, a BET specific surface area S of 1.5 m<SUP>2</SUP>/g or less, a degree of aggregation D/Dbet of less than 3, wherein Dbet stands for a particle diameter calculated by spherical approximation from the BET specific surface area S as Dbet=6(Sxrho), in which rho denotes a specific gravity of the aluminum hydroxide, and a content of particles having diameters exceeding 20 mum that is 0.5% or less by mass. A composition that contains the aluminum hydroxide as filler, can be formed.
Patent EP-1582224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUJISATO TOSHIYA
IPC: A61L27/22
Filed: 2003-12-11
Granted: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A method of efficiently removing or fixing donor cells from a native tissue of mammalian origin comprises immersing the tissue in a treating solution, and irradiating the tissue with microwave while maintaining the temperature thereof in the range between 0° C. and 40° C.
Patent EP-1692411-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PFEIFER RALF
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2003-12-13
Granted: 2008-07-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for temperature-dependant control of a multiple disc clutch in the drive train of a motor vehicle, comprising an input component, an output component and clutch discs for the transmission of torque between the two components. If a difference in the number of revolutions between the input component and the output component takes place, frictioning provoking heating of the coupling discs occurs. The inventive method includes the following steps: during operation at a first temperature T1 which is below a defined, permanently admissible temperature, the disc coupling is controlled depending on traction requirement; during operation between a first temperature T1 and a second higher temperature T2, the disc coupling is controlled in such a way that the frictioning applied is reduced; during operation above the first temperature T1, the second temperature T2 is set lower; if the second temperature T2 is surpassed, the disc coupling is controlled in such a way that the temperature specific to the clutch decreases.
Patent EP-1441074-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEIDL RICHARD-PETER
IPC: A01C17/00
Filed: 2004-01-12
Granted: 2009-05-13
Abstract: The method of distributing a brine-salt spray mix for use in winter uses a rotary sprayer plate for producing a spray curtain with homogenous spray distribution. The ratio of the fluid mixture to solids is dependent on at least one of the spray component parameters of the spray curtain. The fluid component can be increased if the spray width is reduced. Claims include a sprayer using the method.
Patent EP-1447601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAMPE THOMAS
IPC: F16K1/34
Filed: 2004-02-09
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The double seat valve has a housing with an internal valve seat (7,8) and a movable valve closure (2). A pair of closure plates (3,4) on the closure each carry a seal (5,6) to engage the seat. In the area of the outer periphery of each seal is a cut out to reduce its stiffness. The cut out (19) can be V-shaped. The cut out can extend radially.
Patent EP-1433628-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZAHN WERNER
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2002-04-12
Granted: 2008-07-02
Abstract: The coupling (1) has two vertical cheek plates (2) on the rear of the vehicle. These have horizontal guide grooves (11) in them, into which a horizontal plate (12) can be pushed. The plate carries a coupling member (13) for connecting the vehicle to a trailer. At least one insertion bolt (18) can pass through the cheek plates and horizontal plate.
Patent EP-1544539-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGHAENEL DIETMAR DR-ING
IPC: F22B27/16
Filed: 2004-12-11
Granted: 2008-01-23
Abstract: The system to evaporate water by electrical heating, e.g. in domestic appliances and electric tools, has a water pump (3) in parallel with a control contact (1), which switches the power supply (12) to the heating element (4) of the evaporator (2) on and off according to temperature. The opening of the control contact maintains the power supply and water is drawn through a suction tube (5) and a connecting tube (6) into an inflow (7), where water is sprayed on to the hot heating surface of the evaporator. Steam, free of droplets, is available at a high pressure at the steam outflow connection (8).
Patent EP-1522319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUCIANI ALAIN
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2004-10-08
Granted: 2008-01-09
Abstract: The disinfectant dispenser (10), designed to hang over the inner edge of a toilet bowl, has one compartment (13) containing an active chemical component released in the flushing water, and a separate compartment (16) containing a volatile perfume substance which is released into the air through a semi-permeable membrane covered prior to use with a water-soluble protective film.
Patent EP-1488919-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHAH CHANDRAKANT HIMATLAL
IPC: E04C2/02
Filed: 2004-03-22
Granted: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A sandwich panel (10) includes a honeycomb core (12) of a plurality of cells (20). A first skin (14) is adhered to a first surface of the honeycomb core (12) with an adhesive. A second skin (16) is adhered to a second surface of the honeycomb core (12) with the adhesive. The plurality of cells (20) extends longitudinally between the first and second skins (14, 16). The first and second skins (14, 16) adhere to the honeycomb core (12) to form a sandwich panel (10) having a surface area of at least 2.25 square feet. A foam fill (18) is disposed within the cells (20) of the honeycomb core (12). The foam fill (18) and the honeycomb core (12) define a first gap region (22) proximate to the first skin (14) and a second gap region (22) proximate to the second skin (16). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1583909-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAINEZ PAULO SERGIO
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 2004-01-08
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système et un procédé de commande de piston dans un compresseur linéaire, ainsi qu'un compresseur linéaire, notamment, destiné à des systèmes de refroidissement qui peuvent comprendre, par exemple, des réfrigérateurs, des systèmes de conditionnement d'air et similaire. Cette invention a pour objet un système servant à commander un compresseur linéaire (10). Ledit compresseur linéaire (10) comprend un ensemble mobile (1), un moteur (1') alimenté par une tension d'application (VT) qui engendre un courant circulant dans le moteur (1'), un dispositif de commutation électronique (52) et un circuit électronique (51) qui sert à commander le dispositif de commutation électronique (52) de manière à réguler la tension d'application (VT) appliquée au moteur (1'). Ledit moteur (1') permet d'entraîner l'ensemble mobile (1), le circuit électronique (51) sert à mesurer une phase d'activation (?c) du courant circulant dans le moteur (1') et une phase dynamique (?p) de l'ensemble mobile (1) et à établir une relation entre la phase d'activation (?c) et la phase dynamique (?p), ce qui permet de déterminer une phase mesurée (?pc). Ledit circuit électronique (51) permet d'obtenir une valeur d'une tension de correction (VF) à partir de la valeur de la phase mesurée (?pc), le circuit électronique (51) permet d'obtenir une valeur d'une tension définie (Vp) à partir d'une position physique (DP) de l'ensemble mobile (1), le circuit électronique (51) sert à effectuer une activation basée sur la valeur de la tension appliquée (VT) à partir de la somme de la tension de correction (VF) et de la tension définie (Vp). Ladite invention a également trait à un procédé de commande d'un compresseur linéaire, à un compresseur linéaire et à un système de refroidissement.
Patent EP-1592727-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THIEDE VERENA
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 2004-02-06
Granted: 2011-11-16
Abstract: The present invention relates an MDI-based isocyanate-terminated prepolymer suitable for preparing a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer. The MDI-based composition comprises a prepolymer obtained by reacting isocyanate mixture comprising 2,4'-methylene diphenylisocyanate (MDI) and 4,4'-methylene diphenylisocyanate in a molar ratio of from 25:75 to 80:20 with a polyether polyol having an oxyethylene content of at least 30 percent by weight.
Patent EP-1605819-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENDRIKS ROBERT F M
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-15
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: An analysis apparatus, in particular a spectroscopic analysis apparatus, comprises an excitation system for emitting an excitation beam to excite a target region. A a monitoring system images the target region. The monitoring system being arranged to produce a contrast image in a contrast wavelength range and produce a reference image in a reference wavelength range. the contrast image and the reference image are compared to accurately identify the target region, notably a capillary blood vessel in the patient's skin.
Patent EP-1608563-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLIGAN WILLIAM ALEC
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2004-03-15
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a clip-on handle system for mounting a plastics handle (8) on a plastics drum (1) after moulding the drum (1). A rectangular mounting block (3) is integrally moulded with a side wall (4) of the drum (1) and projects outwardly therefrom. A slide shoe (5) on which the handle (8) is mounted is slidably engagable with the mounting block (3). Spaced-apart parallel slide rails (12) on the mounting block (3) engage a pair of complementary slide channels (14) in the slide shoe (5). A pair of inwardly extending flexible locking lugs (6) on the slide shoe (5) snap into engagement with associated receiver slots (7) on the mounting block (3) to secure the slide shoe (5) in engagement with the mounting block (3).
Patent EP-1613422-B1 (EP)
Title: A method of and an apparatus for recovering heat in a fluidized bed reactor
Inventor: HYPPAENEN TIMO
IPC: F23C10/26
Filed: 2004-04-14
Granted: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A fluidized bed reactor comprises a vertical auxiliary channel for transferring particulate material from the heat exchange chamber to the furnace and vice versa. The lower part of the auxiliary channel includes nozzles for fluidizing gas and with a flow conduit to connect the auxiliary channel to the furnace. The upper part of the channel includes a flow conduit to connect the channel to the heat exchange chamber. A fluidized bed reactor comprises a furnace having a bed of particulate material and a bottom (24) with nozzles for fluidizing gas and limiting the furnace from the bottom; a heat exchange chamber (40) with heat exchange surfaces (48) for recovering heat from the particulate material; and a discharge channel connected to the lower part of the heat exchange chamber for removing particulate material from the heat exchange chamber to the furnace (16). It comprises a vertical auxiliary channel (62) for transferring particulate material from the heat exchange chamber to the furnace and from the furnace to the heat exchange chamber. The lower part of the auxiliary channel has nozzles (68) for fluidizing gas and with a flow conduit (64) for connecting the auxiliary channel to the furnace. The upper part of the auxiliary channel has a flow conduit (66) for connecting the auxiliary channel to the heat exchange chamber. An independent claim is also included for a method of recovering heat in a fluidized bed reactor by feeding carbonaceous fuel and oxygenous fluidizing gas to a furnace of the reactor; feeding hot bed material particles from the furnace to the upper part of a heat exchange chamber; recovering heat from the hot bed material particles in the heat exchange chamber; discharging cooled bed material particles from the lower part of the heat exchange chamber; discharging hot bed material particles in a first operational state of the fluidized bed reactor as an overflow from the upper part of the heat exchange chamber to the furnace downwards along a vertical auxiliary channel and transferring in a second operational state of the fluidized bed reactor hot bed material particles by fluidizing gas fed to the lower part of the auxiliary channel from the furnace to the heat exchange chamber upwards along the auxiliary channel.
Patent EP-1615508-B1 (EP)
Title: Moisture-barrier coating layer for foods
Inventor: DON JOHANNES ANDREAS CLYDE
IPC: A23B4/10
Filed: 2004-04-23
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The coating comprises a triglyceride with a specific proportion of fatty acid chains with a given length and with a specific solids content. A barrier coating for preventing moisture transport between components with different moisture contents in a food product comprises a triglyceride (mixture) in which at least 20 % of the fatty acid chains contain less than 16 carbon atoms or are substituted with a hydroxyl group. The triglyceride (mixture) has a solids content of at least 40 wt.%.
Patent EP-1627063-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KARDAILSKY IGOR
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2004-05-14
Granted: 2009-07-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for proteins involved in the control of flowering in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of flowering in plants. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) polypeptides.
Patent EP-1629290-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARINISSEN ERIK J
IPC: G01R31/3183
Filed: 2004-05-19
Granted: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A method of generating digital test patterns for testing a number of wiring interconnects is described. A first set of test patterns is generated; the number of test patterns in the first set is related to said number of wiring interconnects, and defines a first set of code words. From the first set of code words, a second set of code words is selected. The number of code words in the second set is equal to said number of wiring interconnects, and the selection of the second set of code words is such that the sum of the transition counts for the code words in the second set is minimized. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1654040-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAURER WILHELM
IPC: A63B27/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Granted: 2011-05-18
Abstract: The device has a long rail-like profile (1) with a guide part (9,11) along it, for transmission of a force to profile and/or guide. It also has a climbing aid with two climbing blocks (13,15) having a platform or seat (25,27), and a hand grip (21,23) and/or personnel safety device. A pref. turnable, rotating or rolling power transmission element, e.g. a toothed gear (17,19), engages into/on profile or guide part, and is held in place by a retainer (22,24). Guide part and/or profile are formed by a rack-like longitudinal guide. Each climbing block has a hand grip at the top and a platform at the bottom, and the toothed gear has an eddy current brake or a centrifugal brake, to block free downward movement of the block.