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Patent EP-1157210-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GREEN EDWARD
IPC: F04B1/053
Filed: 2000-02-03
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A rotary power unit, comprising a housing having a circular opening and a plurality of bores extending along a radial axis from a center of the opening, a nodular rotor mounted within the opening of the housing and coaxially rotatable within the opening. The nodular rotor comprises a plurality of nodes equally distributed along the bounding circle thereof and the number of nodes is an odd integer less than the number of bores in the housing. A plurality of replaceable cylinder modules are fixedly receivable within a respective bore within the housing. Each cylinder module comprises a piston slidable within a cylinder, a piston actuating member associated with a each piston and a work unit associated with a cylinder head at a distal end the cylinder. Each piston is displaceable along the radial axis between a Top Dead Center (TDC) and a Bottom Dead Center (BDC), the pistons being biased into the BDC. The nodular rotor is fitted with a radial thrust reducing arrangement for engagement with respective piston actuating members.
Patent EP-1148955-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAGULLA SIEGFRIED
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 2000-01-25
Granted: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A method for cleaning returnable bottles and similar containers used in the food industry. The method uses an enzymatic solution during the cleaning process. The cleaning results are at least as good as conventional methods, without requiring an increase in the duration of cleaning. The method substantially reduces bottle corrosion and waste water pollution compared to conventional methods.
Patent EP-1161797-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OR-BACH ZVI
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2000-03-10
Granted: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A logic array comprises an array of programmable cells having a multiplicity of inputs and outputs. Customized interconnections provide permanent direct interconnections among at least a plurality of the inputs or outputs. Some of the programmable cells are programmable by means of electrical signals supplied thereto. At least some of the customized interconnections are customized by lithography.
Patent EP-1080315-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PISCHINGER STEFAN
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 2000-03-22
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling element for connecting two shafts (1,15) which are parallel to an axis and arranged behind each other on the same axis with a cross-distance therebetween, whereby the height (a) of one shaft (1) can be adjusted in relation to a fixed reference plane (B) by means of movement along a rotational path parallel to the axis, whereby the diameter thereof corresponds to a maximum cross-distance (e), and which is provided with two rotating bodies (17,18) that are oriented on parallel planes of rotation and are respectively connected to the associated ends of both shafts (1,15) in addition to being respectively provided with bearing bores at the same radial distance (R ) to the respective axis of rotation, whereby crank elements (19) connecting both rotating bodies (17,18) are mounted therein, the crank radius thereof corresponds to the eccentricity (e) and the crank elements (19) are arranged in the direction of the periphery at a distance from each other.
Patent EP-1289762-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SILVERBROOK KIA
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2000-05-24
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A printhead assembly includes an elongate ink distribution assembly defining elongate ink ducts from which ink transfer ports extend. The ink distribution assembly further defines a recess in which a laminated stack structure is received in fluid communication with the ink transfer ports. The laminated stack structure has layers between which ink channels in fluid communication with the ports are interleaved. The laminated stack defines at least one cavity in which respective ink ejection print head integrated circuits (ICs) can be received in fluid communication with the ink channels. The cavity is formed in the laminated stack structure so that the ICs can be disposed at a slight angle to the longitudinal axis of the ink distribution assembly.
Patent EP-1185310-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUETZ STEFAN
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2000-06-23
Granted: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance for dispensing scents comprising an aroma store, a control unit with a receiving module for controlling the aroma store and comprising a discharge unit for generating and for discharging a scent or an aroma cloud from the aroma store. The appliance is configured as a miniaturized mobile unit to be worn on the body or to be placed in close proximity to the user. The discharge unit discharges the controlled scents stored in the appliance by means of direct discharge, i.e. without the aid of a carrier gas.
Patent EP-1222043-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUETHI RUDOLF
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2000-09-06
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing lamella packets (60, 70) of the type normally used in adjustable steering columns in automobiles and which comprise a soft lamella (71) made of soft sheet metal material and at least one layered hard lamella (71) placed on top of said material. The lamella (71, 74) are connected by at least one rivet made of soft lamella (71). The method is characterized by the use of presses (110, 120) positioned one after the other. A soft lamella (71) is formed and stamped out of a strip (111) of said softer material in the first press (110) at a rate dictated by the press (110). Soft lamella (71) produced in this matter are transported to the second press (120). At least one hard lamella (72, 74) is completely formed in a second press (120) from a band (121) of harder sheet material and then stamped. Said hard lamella is placed over a soft lamella (71) and a rivet connection is produced.
Patent EP-1208269-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NILSSON NILS LENNART
IPC: E02F7/06
Filed: 2000-08-24
Granted: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A mobile gravel sorter, which is arranged to move in a direction of travel along a road, comprising a gathering unit which is arranged to gather up granular material from a roadway as the gravel sorter moves in the direction of travel, a sorting unit (30) for sorting and supplying to the roadway the amount of the material that is smaller than a given grain size, and a collecting unit for collecting material exceeding said given grain size. The sorting unit (30) comprises a substantially circular drum which is arranged after the gathering unit in the direction of travel and which has a center axis (32), an inlet means in connection with the gathering unit and an outlet means which is arranged in connection with the collecting unit and separated from the inlet means in the longitudinal diction of the drum, at least one scerw conveyor (34, 35) which extends in the drum between the inlet means and the outlet means about a helical axis which is substantially concentric with the center axis (32) of the drum, and a screen cloth means (37) which is arranged to cover openings in the circumferential surface of the drum.
Patent EP-1228122-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILSON BRIAN
IPC: H01M50/426
Filed: 2000-09-08
Granted: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A composite membrane for use as an ion-exchange membrane includes a conductive polymer and a support material for the polymer, said polymer having a moiety of formula (I) and/or a moiety of formula (II) and/or a moiety of formula (III), wherein at least some of the units I, II and/or III are functionalized to provide ion exchange sites; wherein the phenyl moieties in units I, II, and III are independently optionally substituted and optionally cross-linked; and wherein m, r, s, t, v, w and z independently represent zero or a positive integer, E and E' independently represent an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a direct link, G represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, a direct link or a -O-Ph-O- moiety where Ph represents a phenyl group and Ar is selected from one of the following moieties (i)*, (i) to (x) which is bonded via one or more of its phenyl moieties to adjacent moieties.
Patent EP-1218566-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUGGEMOS MICHAEL
IPC: C23F1/02
Filed: 2000-07-18
Granted: 2003-03-05
Abstract: To form a conductive pattern on dielectric substrates, a method is proposed in which a) a substrate covered with a metal film is coated with a protective layer which is formed by treating the metal film with a solution which contains at least one compound containing nitrogen, b) the protective layer is stripped away by UV radiation at least partially in the regions which do not correspond to the conductive pattern to be formed, in such a way that the metal film is exposed, and c) the exposed metal film is then removed by etching. By means of this method, extremely fine conductive patterns can be manufactured in a reproducible manner on dielectric substrates.
Patent EP-1234100-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIJNEN WILHELMUS HUBERTUS PAU
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 2000-11-28
Granted: 2005-02-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de forage installé dans une formation terrestre comportant au moins un réservoir de fluides hydrocarburés. Ce système de forage comprend un puits principal et une pluralité de puits secondaires s'étendant depuis le puits principal à l'intérieur de la formation terrestre et fournissant une créant une communication fluidique entre ledit réservoir de fluides hydrocarburés et le puits principal, chaque puits secondaire étant pourvu d'une soupape de production comprenant un dispositif de fixation permettant de fixer solidement ladite soupape de production dans le puits secondaire et un dispositif de commande permettant de commander le taux d'écoulement d'un flux de fluides hydrocarburés provenant dudit réservoir pour pénétrer le puits principal à travers le puits secondaire.
Patent EP-1242578-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE BRUIJN JOOST DICK
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2000-12-27
Granted: 2004-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a culture medium for culturing cells, in particular human cells in a process for tissue engineering bone. The medium comprises glucose, a mineral, a vitamin, a growth factor and L-glutamine, wherein the L-glutamine is present in a concentration of at least 300 mg/L.
Patent EP-1138321-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOLTER KARL DR
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2001-03-06
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to oral dosage forms with delayed release of active ingredient and high mechanical stability, comprising a) one or more active ingredients b) a formulated mixture of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone c) water-soluble polymers or low or high molecular weight lipophilic additives d) and other conventional excipients, and to the use and production thereof.
Patent EP-1158146-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUSSMANN LOTHAR DR
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2001-05-15
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A second lambda sensor is not employed for monitoring until, under conditions of rich exhaust, its output voltage lies no more than a given potential difference above a desired value.
Patent EP-1264563-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER NORBERT
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 2001-06-08
Granted: 2006-04-05
Abstract: PC switch cabinet designed for accommodating accessory devices with a lower part designed as a switching cabinet (10), a central part designed as a working and/or mounting-surface (20) and a monitoring device (30) arranged on the central part (20). The lower part designed as the switching cabinet (10) accommodates the electronic modules.
Patent EP-1189342-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINKE CHRISTIAN
IPC: H03F3/72
Filed: 2001-07-26
Granted: 2005-02-23
Abstract: The amplifier comprises several operational modes, in one of which a certain amplifying factor is preset, while in a second operational mode the amplifying factor is adjustable by a controllable resistor as the adjuster. A changeover switch is used to change from one mode to the other one. The changeover switch is formed by a connectable terminal resistor.
Patent EP-1177979-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LORTZ HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: B65B9/13
Filed: 2001-07-30
Granted: 2007-09-12
Abstract: The procedure for sliding tubular film (9) onto longish objects entails transporting the objects on preferably two conveyors (5,6) while the objects are clamped in a holder (7). A pusher guides a sleeve upon which the tubular film is installed over the object so as to be able to withdraw the sleeve at a later point in time. An additional pusher holds the tubular film so that when the sleeve is withdrawn the tubular film is pushed from it in order to stretch around the object. Independent claims are included for a device for the sliding of tubular film onto longish objects with preferably varying cross section, and for a transporting device for the tubular film.
Patent EP-1343932-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEVELAM JAN
IPC: C11D3/42
Filed: 2001-11-08
Granted: 2004-08-18
Abstract: In a method of dry cleaning, textile fabrics are contacted with densified carbon dioxide composition. The composition comprises CO2 in a weight ratio to the polar solvent of 5:1 to 100,000:1, preferably from 10:1 to 10,000:1, a hydrophilic fluorescer and surfactant.
Patent EP-1139702-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZAYATZ ROBERT
IPC: H01M50/166
Filed: 2001-03-14
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A protection device and a method for protecting an electrical component. The protection device has a protective housing (11) and a terminal cap. The protective housing (11) has a base (12) with a contact hole (55) therethrough for receiving an electrical terminal pin (49), and has a projecting shoulder (16) extending from the base to a first distance (19) from the base. The protective housing also has a retaining clip (22) extending from the base to a second distance (25) from the base, the second distance being greater than the first distance. The terminal cap (28) has a first side (31) and a second side (34), and in use, at least part of the first side of the terminal cap contacts the projecting shoulder (16) and at least part of the second side of the terminal cap contacts the retaining clip (22). A method according to the present invention includes steps for assembling a battery and an electrical component housed within the protection device described above. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1201549-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAILLARD ERIC
IPC: B65D19/12
Filed: 2001-10-02
Granted: 2004-09-08
Abstract: The palletized crate has tubular uprights (3) which fold down on to the base and mesh walls (4') which fold down with them. Each upright has a locking pin (5) attached to a slide (6) mounted inside it. This cooperates with a locking plate (7) attached to the base (2). A latch (8) mounted on the wall moves the slide and releases the pin from the plate.
Patent EP-1281776-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BELLICINI MARCELLO
IPC: C21C5/52
Filed: 2001-08-03
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A composition comprising: from 50 to 60 wt-% of C, from 7 to 10 wt-% of Al, from 15 to 20 wt-% of Al2O3, from 7 to 10 wt-% of CaO and from 2 to 5 wt-% of MgO. A process for preparing such compsitions as well as a process for using such composition in the melting of scrap iron in a electric furnace with the aim of decreasing iron losses due to oxidation and of lowering iron oxide content of steel melting slag.
Patent EP-1263525-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MONTASSER IMED
IPC: B01J13/16
Filed: 2001-03-02
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of dispersible colloidal systems in the form of nanocapsules whose wall consists of a polymer obtained by the polycondensation of two monomers, alpha and beta, and whose core consists of a substance B, characterized in that: (1) a first liquid phase is prepared which consists of a solution of monomer alpha in a solvent or solvent mixture and contains one or more surfactants and the substance B in solution or suspension; (2) a second liquid phase is prepared which consists of a non-solvent or non-solvent mixture for the monomer alpha and contains the monomer beta and one or more surfactants, the solvent or solvent mixture of the first phase being miscible in all proportions with the non-solvent or non-solvent mixture of the second phase; (3) the first phase is added to the second, with moderate agitation, to give a colloidal suspension of nanocapsules, agitation being maintained until the monomers alpha and beta have completely polymerized; and (4) if desired, all or part of the solvent or solvent mixture and non-solvent or non-solvent mixture is removed to give a colloidal suspension having the desired concentration of nanocapsules.
Patent EP-1273065-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAGGER CARSTEN
IPC: H01M8/1231
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2010-05-05
Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell for oxidation of hydrogen, coal gas or methane, and comprising a solid oxide electrolyte which is preferably formed by YSZ, and where a thin layer of anode material is attached to the electrolyte, and where a fluid flow-controlling coupling layer furthermore is placed on both the anode and the cathode side. The fluid flow-controlling coupling layer is according to the invention formed by a number of mutually separated columns 13. Such a embodiment of the coupling layer ensures a material saving. Furthermore, the height of each cell can be reduced and thereby increase the power density.
Patent EP-1261629-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COHEN JEAN
IPC: C12N15/86
Filed: 2001-03-07
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: The invention concerns fusion proteins comprising the VP2 protein of a rotavirus or a portion of said protein bound to a heterologous polypeptide. Said fusion proteins can be assembled into pseudoviral particles useful for vectorizing proteins or nucleic acids.
Patent EP-1272450-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROSKI JAMES P
IPC: C10N70/00
Filed: 2001-02-26
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A saligenin derivative such as the magnesium salt represented by the formulais useful as an additive for a lubricating composition. Preferably X is -CHO or -CH2OH, and Y is -CH2- or -CH2OCH2-. R1 is a hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 60 carbon atoms and m is 0 to 10. At least one aromatic ring should contain an R1 substituent and the total number of carbon atoms in all R1 groups should be at least 7.
Patent EP-1272878-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALPHONSE GERARD A
IPC: G02B6/125
Filed: 2001-02-23
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: An optical device ( 300 ) including first and second facets ( 340, 350 ); an at least partially bent waveguide ( 320 ) formed on a substrate and including a portion perpendicular to the first facet; and a light amplification region ( 310 ) coupled to the bent waveguide. The light amplification region includes an expanding tapered portion and a contracting tapered portion which approaches the second facet.
Patent EP-1268014-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GROOT CORNELIS
IPC: E04H3/14
Filed: 2001-04-02
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: An installation for increasing the daylight yield in a stadium provided with a playing surface, stands, and optionally a covering, includes an essentially vertical light-reflecting body to guide the light incident on the body towards the playing surface in the stadium. Preferably the reflecting body is arranged along the free peripheral edge of the covering of the stadium. In one embodiment the reflecting body includes a multi-layer construction of two corrugated sheets with a light-reflecting foil between them. The installation can increase the light yield in a covered stadium by between 30% and 50%.
Patent EP-1284003-B1 (EP)
Title: Magnetspulenanordnung
Inventor: STITZ MATTHIAS
IPC: H01F7/06
Filed: 2001-04-27
Granted: 2009-12-02
Abstract: Bei einer Magnetspulenanordnung (10) mit einem bewickelten Spulenkörper (12) und mit einem den bewickelten Spulenkörper umgebenden Metallgehäuse (13) sind Kontaktfahnen (15) in einem Stecksockel (14) gehalten, von denen eine als Schutzleiteranschluss dient. Die als Schutzleiteranschluss dienende Kontaktfahne ist über ein metallisches Verbindungsteil (21) an dem Metallgehäuse gehalten. Die freien Räume zwischen dem bewickelten Spulenkörper, dem Metallgehäuse und dem Stecksockel sind mit Kunststoff umspritzt. An den Grenzflächen zwischen Metallteilen und Kunststoff kann Feuchtigkeit in die Magnetspulenanordnung eintreten. Um zu verhindern, dass diese Feuchtigkeit bis in den Anschlussraum gelangt, in dem von aussen kommende elektrische Zuführungsleitungen an die Kontaktfahnen angeschlossen werden, ist die als Schutzleiteranschluss dienende Kontaktfahne in dem Bereich, in dem das Verbindungsteil in diese eingreift, innerhalb des Stecksockels angeordnet. Zwischen dem Verbindungsteil und dem Stecksockel ist ein Dichtteil (23) angeordnet, von dem eine erste Dichtfläche an dem Verbindungsteil und eine weitere Dichtfläche an dem Stecksockel anliegt. Die Magnetspulenanordnung ist zum Betätigen von Ventilen, die in der Fluidtechnik eingesetzt werden, vorgesehen.
Patent EP-1284922-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZALUSKI LESZEK
IPC: H01M8/065
Filed: 2001-05-14
Granted: 2005-02-02
Abstract: Hydrogen is generated by reaction of a metal hydride and at least one alcohol which may be employed in conjunction with water; this provides a convenient, efficient method of generating hydrogen for a fuel cell.
Patent EP-1273060-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REPENNING DETLEV
IPC: H01M8/0206
Filed: 2001-04-06
Granted: 2005-01-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a metal bipolar plate for a fuel cell, provided with a low-ohmic chemically stable coating. According to the invention, said coating is a multi-phase coating, at least in the region of the contacting outer surface thereof. One phase is a metal phase and/or alpha phase belonging thereto and another phase is a compound phase consisting of one or several metals of the metal phase and one of the elements N,O,C,B.
Patent EP-1272642-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARRACCINI PIERRE
IPC: A61K38/47
Filed: 2001-02-13
Granted: 2007-04-18
Abstract: DNA fragment (I) from coffee (Coffea arabica) encoding at least one enzyme involved in hydrolysis of polysaccharides (A) that comprise at least mannan molecules, linear or branched, linked together by  beta (1-4) bonds, is new. DNA fragment (I) from coffee (Coffea arabica) encodes at least one enzyme involved in hydrolysis of polysaccharides (A) that comprise at least mannan molecules, linear or branched, linked together by  beta (1-4) bonds. (I) is (i) a 1486 bp sequence (1), reproduced; (ii) a homolog of (1), or (iii) able to hybridize to a fragment of (1). Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) vector containing (I); (B) protein (II) of coffee, involved in hydrolysis of (A), that is (i) a 416 amino acid sequence (2), reproduced or (ii) any sequence homologous to (2) containing at least one of three specific peptide sequences (of 22, 10 and 17 amino acids); (C) plant cell containing (I), integrated into its genome or present on a recombinant vector; (D) plants and seeds containing the cells of (c); (E) microorganisms containing (I), integrated into the genome or present on a replicable plasmid, and able to express (II); (F) food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing (I) or (II); and (G) treating coffee beans using all or part of (II).
Patent EP-1393989-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PEREZ GARCIA M AZUCENA
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2001-06-01
Granted: 2005-04-13
Abstract: Airbag having venting apertures designed for differential control of the venting surface area and the bursting pressure of the sealing patch <??>The invention relates to an airbag whose inflatable bag (12) comprises a venting aperture (30, 40, 50) made in the bag (12) which is sealed by a patch (22) which has to be ruptured by the effect of internal pressure. The aperture (30, 40, 50) is of H-shaped, C-shaped, cruciform or any other configuration in which the surface area of the aperture is less than the venting surface area resulting after the rupturing of the patch and wherein the bursting pressure of the patch can be modified by varying one of the internal dimensions of the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1248867-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRUMEL KARL LEOPOLD
IPC: C25B3/25
Filed: 2001-01-12
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Halogen substituents in the 5-position of 4-aminopicolinic acids are selectively reduced in the presence of halogen substituents in the 3- and 6-positions by electrolysis.