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Patent EP-0956246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CLARK JAMES E
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1997-02-10
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A device to empty fluid from a sealed pressure container by use of pressurized air, and thereafter to place the container under vacuum. The device has a sleeve portion which defines an interior chamber. A ring portion with a hole extends into the interior chamber and forms a seating surface. A slidable seat with an aperture is located in the interior chamber below the ring portion and is sized to loosely fit in the interior chamber and seat on the ring portion. An upper cap with an air channel is located at the upper end of the sleeve and a lower cap with an air channel is placed at the lower end of the sleeve portion. A spring placed in the interior chamber between the lower cap and the slidable seat biases the slidable seat into contact with the ring portion. A floatable ball is placed above the slidable seat and is adapted to fluid tightly seat on and seal off its aperture. The floatable ball is sized to freely pass through the hole in the ring portion. A vacuum generator is also provided. It has a flow-through channel, a junction air channel in communication with the flow-through channel at an upper end and in communication with the channel in the upper cap, and an air flow valve with opened and closed positions located downstream of the junction of the air channel.
Patent EP-1023235-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COENEN JOSEPH DANIEL
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1997-10-31
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé et à un appareil servant à aligner de façon régulable deux couches de matériau (54, 66) continuellement en mouvement. L'une de ces couches (66) est munie de moyens élastiques et possède plusieurs marques de référence représentant plusieurs éléments séparés et distincts et l'autre couche (54) continuellement en mouvement comporte plusieurs éléments correspondants. Le procédé et l'appareil faisant l'objet de cette invention permettent de régler la distance entre les marques de référence jusqu'à obtenir une distance choisie, et permettent d'aligner de façon régulable chaque marque de référence sur un élément respectif de la seconde couche continuellement en mouvement.
Patent EP-0937045-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEARD RICHARD L
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1997-10-29
Granted: 2004-04-28
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE>   where the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, have retinoid, retinoid antagonist or retinoid inverse agonist-like biological activity.
Patent EP-0913517-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUBO MOTONOBU
IPC: D06M13/395
Filed: 1997-03-27
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A blocked isocyanate emulsion containing a blocked isocyanate, a surfactant and a liquid medium, wherein a weight ratio of the blocked isocyanate to the surfactant is from 60/40 to 90/10 and an average particle diameter is not larger than 250 nm, gives a stable water- and oil-repellent composition which has no sedimentation for a long period of time even if the blocked isocyanate emulsion is mixed with a water- and oil-repellent.
Patent EP-0894143-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NORRIS STEVEN J
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1997-02-20
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to DNA sequences encoding Vmp-like polypeptides of pathogenic Borrelia, the use of the DNA sequences in recombinant vectors to express polypeptides, the encoded amino acid sequences, application of the DNA and amino acid sequences to the production of polypeptides as antigens for immunoprophylaxis, immunotherapy, and immunodiagnosis. Also disclosed are the use of the nucleic acid sequences as probes or primers for the detection of organisms causing Lyme disease, relapsing fever, or related disorders, and kits designed to facilitate methods of using the described polypeptides, DNA segments and antibodies.
Patent EP-0894314-B1 (EP)
Title: An automatic distributor of hot foods in trays
Inventor: BIFFARELLA GIUSEPPE
IPC: G07F11/04
Filed: 1997-04-11
Granted: 1999-11-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic distributor of hot food in trays comprising at least one vertical stacker (2) containing a plurality of trays (3) piled on top of one another, at the base of which an upper support device (6) is arranged, which device (6) is mobile on command between an active position in which it supports the tray (3) at the bottom of the stacker (2) and an inactive position in which it leaves tray (3) free to rest on a plate (10), arranged horizontally, borne by a lower support device (7). The plate (10) is mobile and able to perform a sequence of movements: nearing a bottom tray (3) in the pile, a descending movement, parallel to itself, and a rotation movement by effect of which it tilts, and the tray (3) is made to slide onto a rest plane (4) located below the stacker (2), on which plane a pusher (28) acts to transport the tray (3) internally of a microwave oven (5) for heating the contents of the tray (3).
Patent EP-0914037-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOXSELL DESMOND JAMES
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 1997-05-20
Granted: 2002-08-21
Abstract: Hydroponic apparatus comprising an elongate hollow conduit (2) of substantially elliptical cross section having inlet means (8) for introducing a nutrient solution into said conduit, outlet means (10) for allowing nutrient solution to exit said conduit and at least one opening (4) formed in said conduit through which a seedling (18) may extend, at least some of the seedling's roots being retained within the conduit. The elliptical shape of the conduit provides enhanced plant growth by allowing better lateral growth of the root ball and increased contact of the root ball with the nutrient.
Patent EP-0897524-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUEHMSTEDT PETER
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 1997-04-30
Granted: 2002-03-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE97/00896 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 17, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 17, 1999 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/42464 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 13, 1997This invention concerns a device for non-contact measurement of the surface of a three dimensional object in a measuring chamber with a projection device which projects a strip structure on the surface of an object, an observing device for recording the strip structure at measuring points on the surface of the object, a device for moving the object together with the observing device around a first axis of rotation, and an evaluation unit for determining the co-ordinates of the measuring points using the phase values of the strip structure in a predetermined co-ordinate system. A device (8) for moving the object about at least a second axis of rotation (D2) independent of the first axis of rotation (D1) and a calibration unit are provided, where the calibration unit (10) can determine the position of the second rotational axis (D2) in the predetermined co-ordinate system.
Patent EP-0898680-B1 (EP)
Title: flush lighting device with spatial light distribution
Inventor: GOERKE REINHARD
IPC: B64F1/20
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2001-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device, in particular flush lighting with spatial light distribution for airport taxiways. Said device has in a housing which can be run over at least one reflector lamp for generating light, and at least one lens or a prism acting like a lens to guide light emission. One part of the lens or prism surface on the side of the lamp has a coating (3, 9, 10, 17, 19) with reflecting properties.
Patent EP-0901565-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOEG HARRO ANDREAS
IPC: F01L3/22
Filed: 1997-06-03
Granted: 2000-12-06
Abstract: An exhaust valve for an internal combustion engine including a movable spindle with a valve disc which on its upper surface has an annular seat are of a material different from the base material of the valve disc. In the closed position of the valve the seat area abuts a corresponding seat area on a stationary valve member. The seat area on the upper surface of the valve disc is made of a material which has a yield strength of at least 1000 Mpa at a temperature of approximately 20° C.
Patent EP-0996358-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTHON-JONES MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 1997-09-23
Granted: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A method for providing ventilatory assistance in a spontaneously breathing subject, comprising the steps, performed at repeated sampling intervals, of:calculating the instantaneous phase φ in the respiratory cycle as a continuous variable from 0 to 1 revolution,selecting a desired pressure modulation amplitude A,calculating a desired instantaneous delivery pressure as a function of an end expiratory pressure plus the desired pressure modulation amplitude A multiplied by the value of a waveform template function Π(φ) at the calculated instantaneous phase φ, and delivering pressure to said subject at the calculated desired instantaneous delivery pressure.
Patent EP-0925415-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HIRVI JORMA
IPC: E05B25/00
Filed: 1997-09-12
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A lever lock unit includes a housing, a dogging element adapted to actuate a lock bolt, a plurality of lever tumblers that are actuable via the dogging element and movable relative thereto, and a blocking element for blocking movement of the dogging element in the absence of a key or when the wrong key is inserted in the unit. The unit is characterized by a cradle accommodated in the dogging element and adapted to receive the lever tumblers. The dogging element is rotatable and is adapted so that when rotated, the cradle accommodated in the dogging element, and there with also the lever tumblers accomodated in the cradle, will be caused to move linearly in relation to the dogging element and in relation to a key inserted into the unit, for movement of the lever tumblers to a blocking element release position when the correct key is inserted.
Patent EP-0943158-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HELLER MICHAEL J
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-11-26
Granted: 2005-01-19
Abstract: This invention relates to techniques which utilize programmable functionalized self-assembling nucleic acids, nucleic acid modified structures, and other selective affinity or binding moieties as building blocks. The invention is a method for the fabrication of micro scale and nanoscale devices comprising the steps of: fabricating first component devices on a first support, releasing at least one first component device from the first support, transporting the first component device to a second support, and attaching the first component device to the second support. The invention also provides for orienting a structure in an electric field, reacting affinity sequences, and assembling chromophoric structures by photoactivation.
Patent EP-0943129-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VORBACH MARTIN
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 1997-12-09
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The unit has a programmable computer unit (EALU) for basic mathematical and logical functions. The functions and interconnections are programmed in registers, enabling processing of a number of data types without reprogramming. A state machine (SM-UNIT) controls the computer unit. Registers partially in the form of shift registers exist for each operand and the result. Result register data are fed back to an input via a multiplexer. A bus unit (BM-UNIT) enables data to be accessed from or results to be passed to a bus system with automatic synchronization of several receivers to which data are sent. Bus access is decoupled from data processing, esp. configuration and reconfiguration do not affect the data transmitter or receiver. Bus transfers are automatically controlled by a state machine (SYNC-UNIT) using handshake lines. Return messages allow the status of processing and reconfiguration to be monitored.
Patent EP-0878593-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERHAHER MAX DIPL ING
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1998-04-22
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The facade comprises a support structure (1), horizontal or vertical profiled sections (2), facade plates (3) and plate holders (4). The plate holders are mounted central relative to the vertical gaps (10,11) between the facade plates and are designed to engage by one or more tongues (7-9) into the vertical gaps. The centre axes of the tongues are set in the same vertical plane seen from the front of the facade. One or more tongues can engage in one or more swages (15,16) of vertical gap sections (17,18) which fit in the gaps.
Patent EP-0887739-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SICOLA STEPHEN J
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 1998-06-26
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: In a SCSI subsystem having mixed wide and narrow SCSI devices installed, a method and apparatus is provided for detecting a narrow SCSI device illegally installed at a slot assigned to a wide SCSI device. To detect the narrow SCSI device installed at an illegal location, high ID and low ID SCSI bus address pairs are set as test pairs for the SCSI subsystem. The low ID is the alias of the high ID if a narrow SCSI device is installed at the high ID slot. To detect a conflict with a controller ID, a non-responsive ID bus address corresponding to a slot known to be unused is called. A response to this call indicates a narrow SCSI device is installed at the high ID of the test pair and the narrow SCSI device at the high ID has configured to an alias bus address matching the controller ID. To detect a present conflict between SCSI devices, the low ID bus address in the test pair is called. A conflict in responses indicates a SCSI device is installed at the low ID and a narrow SCSI device is installed at the high ID of the test pair. To detect a future conflict between a narrow SCSI device at a high ID and a SCSI device installed in the future at an unused low ID, both the low ID and the high ID are called. No response to the high ID call in combination with a response to the low ID call indicates a narrow SCSI device is installed at the high ID and the narrow SCSI device would conflict in the future with a SCSI device subsequently installed at the unused low ID. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0919588-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARIOTTI SOPHIE
IPC: C08K5/5398
Filed: 1998-11-20
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The inclusion of a phosphoric or thiophosphoric additive in a bitumen emulsion formulation gives improved adhesion and stability on storage. The bituminous phase comprises an additive of the general formula (I): - R-((-O-CH2-CH2)n-O-)3-m-P(=X)-(XH)m (I) X = O or S; m = 0, 1 or 2; n = 0, or 1 - 10; r = CxH2x+1 alkyl, CxH2x-1 alkylene (x = 13 - 20) or phenyl. An Independent claim is also included for the preparation of the emulsion and its uses.
Patent EP-0957206-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARES IBANEZ PERE
IPC: E01F13/00
Filed: 1998-10-29
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The barrier element comprises a frame (1) of generally rectangular structure which is moulded from synthetic material and which borders an inner (8,9,10,11) panel having plain regions and regions having perforations and other regions having reinforcing ribs, comprising detachable feet (6,7) coupled rotatably to the lower ends of the shorter sides (4,5) of the structure of the element. The shorter sides have elements (13,14,15,16) for complementary coupling with other elements of adjacent barriers; each of the said shorter sides may comprise a pair of projections, those of one of the sides having respective vertical through-holes and those of the other side having respective pairs of coaxial rods which extend vertically and which can be fitted in the holes of the projections of an adjacent barrier element. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0903470-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEER SIEGFRIED
IPC: F01L1/352
Filed: 1998-09-10
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The device has an adjusting element (5) with two threaded sections (5a,b). The first section meshes with a threaded part (4a) of a component (4) fastened to the camshaft (1). The second meshes with a threaded part (6b) of the component carrying the drive pulley (6). The camshaft is connected to a flange (2) and this is connected to a sleeve-like part (7) on the electric motor (15) via connection elements (8), through which the drive pulley passes.
Patent EP-0966446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOBRUSIN ELLEN M
IPC: C07D233/68
Filed: 1998-02-11
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US98/03025 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 2, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 2, 1999 PCT Filed Feb. 11, 1998 PCT Pub. No. WO98/34921 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 13, 1998The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I). The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer and treating or preventing restenosis or atherosclerosis. Also provided by the present invention is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition containing a compound of Formula (I).
Patent EP-0961656-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARA NICOLAS
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2003-05-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a disposable safety device for transferring blood contained in a container characterised in that it consists of a hollow body (4) with a transverse median partition run through by a needle (8) bevelled at one of its ends.
Patent EP-0972227-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMANN KELVIN L
IPC: G02F1/1524
Filed: 1998-03-26
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: An electrochromic device, comprising:  front and rear spaced elements each having front and rear surfaces; a layer of conductive material disposed on said rear surface of said front element and said front surface of said rear element, and a perimeter sealing member that defines a chamber between said front and rear spaced elements,  where said chamber contains an electrochromic medium, said electrochromic medium comprising at least three electroactive materials, at least two of which are electrochromic, where the redox potentials of all of said electroactive materials that are anodic are within about 200 mV of one another, and wherein the redox potentials of all of said electroactive materials that are cathodic are within about 200 mV of one another. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0976128-B1 (EP)
Title: Disque et dispositif pour faire un enregistrement sur un disque
Inventor: KONISHI SHINICHI
IPC: G11B7/125
Filed: 1998-04-16
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un disque comprenant une première zone mémoire, qui permet de reproduire les données, et une seconde zone mémoire, qui permet d'enregistrer et de reproduire des données. La densité des secteurs sur les pistes de la première et de la seconde zone mémoire proches est plus élevée dans la première zone que dans la seconde, et les bords avant des secteurs de chaque piste de la première zone sont alignés de façon à former au moins une ligne en direction radiale.
Patent EP-0921131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMASAKI MOTOO
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 1998-06-05
Granted: 2010-05-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemically modified polypeptide in which at least one of hydroxyl groups in the polypeptide molecule is modified with a polyalkylene glycol derivative; a method for producing the modified polypeptide; a method of treatment using the modified polypeptide; use of the modified polypeptide; a pharmaceutical preparation comprising the modified polypeptide; and a composition for treatment comprising the modified polypeptide.
Patent EP-0984981-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEAD JOHN CLIFFORD
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Granted: 2003-12-17
Abstract: Tyrosine derivatives of formula (1) are described: in which R is (1) a group R1X1- where R1 is an optionally substituted alkyl or aromatic group, and X1 is a covalent bond or a -(CH2)n- [where n is an integer 1 or 2], -C(O)-, -CH2C(O)-, -NHC(O)-, -CH2NHC(O)-, or -SO2- group, or (2) a group (Hal1)3CSO2-, where Hal1 is a fluorine or chlorine atom; R2 and R3, which may be the same or different, is each a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl or nitro group; Alk is an alkylene chain; m is zero or an integer 1; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R5 is a group -(CH2)pCO2R8 where p is zero or an integer 1 and R8 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; Y is a sulphur atom or a -S(O)q- group where q is an integer 1 or 2; X2 is a -C(O)-, -C(O)O-, -CONH- or -S(O)2- group; R7 is an optionally substituted alkyl group or an aryl or aralkyl group; and the salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of  alpha 4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.
Patent EP-1007888-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEMSTER STANLEY J
IPC: F24F7/10
Filed: 1998-08-20
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des équipements terminaux modulaires destinés à la distribution d'air conditionné dans des volumes intérieurs d'immeubles. De tels équipements peuvent se monter et se configurer de façon à améliorer le chauffage, la réfrigération, la ventilation, et le mélange de l'air d'alimentation avec l'air du volume considéré. La souplesse de configuration des composants de l'équipement terminal tels que les bouches de distribution d'air, les grilles de reprise d'air, les silencieux, les manches d'induction, permet de modifier de façon sélective la structure de flux, la qualité, le volume, et la vitesse de l'air admis dans le volume considéré. Ces équipements terminaux peuvent, de façon sélective, soutirer l'air d'une gaine, d'un conduit, ou des deux. Ils accueillent le câblage électrique de bureau, et admettent le montage de manches souples alimentant en air de conditionnement notamment le matériel informatique de bureau et autres meubles. Les équipements terminaux s'inscrivent également dans le cadre de systèmes et de procédures permettant de conditionner les volumes d'immeubles, plusieurs d'équipements terminaux étant montés de façon à réagir à des valeurs fournies par des capteurs sélectionnés. Différents modules de traitement d'air peuvent se combiner aux équipements terminaux de façon à assurer un recyclage de l'air et à constituer, pour les équipements terminaux, une source d'air filtré et conditionné.
Patent EP-1030771-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAULUS JOSEPH W
IPC: B29C65/78
Filed: 1998-11-12
Granted: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A system and method for distributing a resin (8) disposed between a top substrate (6) and a bottom substrate. Each substrate (6) has a center hole, and the top and bottom substrates and the resin define an interior region. A top substrate assembly (1436) forms a seal over the center hole of the top substrate and creates a vacuum at the interior region. A bottom substrate assembly receives the top and bottom substrates with the resin disposed in-between. A spinning assembly causes the top and bottom substrates to spin according to a predetermined spin profile.
Patent EP-1035767-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ERIKSSON JAN
IPC: A01J5/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Granted: 2003-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for cleaning and pre-milking teats. The device comprises a teat receiving means (3, 53) having a teat receiving opening (5, 55) and cleaning means (9, 59), and it further comprises vacuum-supplying means (19, 69) and teat receiving opening sealing means (6, 56). Means (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) for sterilising teats may also be provided.
Patent EP-1042720-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede et appareil de creation d'index dans une base de donnees relationnelle correspondant a des classes d'une application orientee objet
Inventor: NG TONY CHUN TUNG
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-12-21
Granted: 2002-04-03
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un dispositif de mise en correspondance des objets d'une base de données créant dans ladite base de donnée des index correspondant aux classes d'une application orientée objet. Le dispositif fait tout d'abord correspondre chacune des classes d'une application orientée objet à une table de la base de données. L'utilisateur peut par exemple sélectionner un ou plusieurs secteurs à indexer à partir d'une ou plusieurs classes. Le dispositif détermine ensuite si les secteurs sélectionnés correspondent aux colonnes de plus d'une des tables de la base de données. Si les secteurs sélectionnés correspondent à plusieurs tables de la base de données, le dispositif crée plusieurs index. En revanche, si les secteurs correspondent à une seule table de la base de données, le dispositif ne crée qu'un seul index.