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Patent EP-0639507-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TIVERON EGIDIO
IPC: B65D17/34
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: Easy-opening closure for the sheet metal lids (3) secured by seaming to a container like can (1) of the type including on the lid (3) a circular groove (5) of U-shaped section, with an outboard wall (10) and a bottom (12) on which a line of weakening (8) is placed; the said closure moreover includes a pull tab (9) connected to the lid by means of a rivet (7) positioned such that the point of the pull tab is overhanging the groove; the manual lifting and rotation of the tab cause the rotation of its tip towards the bottom to touch, with the extremity of the tip (9b) near the score line (8), the fillet between the bottom and the internal wall (11) of the groove (5) and causing by levering the breakage of the aforesaid score line (8) and the opening of the can; the ring-tab can also be provided with the point bendt towards the bottom of the groove.
Patent EP-0583770-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WESTERMEYER GARY W
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 1993-08-17
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved oil separator (10) in which the oil/refrigerant mixture is caused to flow through two different filter elements (30,34;40). Each of the filter elements is contained in a separate chamber (20,22) within the separator. A valve assembly (60) is also provided that selectively permits only oil to flow from the first chamber (20) to an oil collection area (46) in the second chamber (22). The valve assembly (60) regulates the flow of collected oil to the collection area (46) such that the oil/refrigerant mixture cannot escape from the first chamber (20) except by flowing through the filter element (40) of the second chamber. In one embodiment, the valve assembly (60) can include an elongated oil drain (56) extending from a first end adjacent to an oil drain aperture (52) in a dividing wall (18) separating the first and second chambers to a second, open end. A valve seat (68) is formed on the second end of the oil drain (56). A ball valve element (62) is provided for selective sealing engagement with the valve seat (68), and the ball valve element (62) is biased toward engagement with the valve seat by a resilient member (66).
Patent EP-0595117-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALTPETER IRIS
IPC: G01B13/12
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: An induction sensor (1) having a positional resolution in the microstructure region and a Hall probe (14) record the magnetic parameters, such as a Barkhausen noise curve, to be stored in an interim store (40) at every point encountered by a positioning device (22) situated at a spacing controlled by a control circuit on the surface of a test specimen (30). The internal stress state and microstructure state of the test-specimen surface is imaged in an output device (45) with a resolution in the micrometre region by assigning the values corresponding to the measurement points to the characteristic values of the Barkhausen noise curve filtered by a discriminator (41). The eddy current impedance and the incremental permeability can furthermore be determined as a function of position with an impedance-measuring device (52). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0600268-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAMMA GERHARD
IPC: B65H63/00
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring device on textile machines having at least two stations (1a, 1b ... 1n) which emit electrical state signals when preselected states occur. According to the invention, state signals are generated by means of stores (IC1 ... ICn) assigned individually to the stations and are coded with an identification code in such a way that an evaluation of the state signals in an interrogation and evaluation unit (8) indicates the station from which the state signals were emitted. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0580315-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TEMPLE JOHN
IPC: B60N2/015
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A spring catch (12) mounted on the vehicle floor serves as a yieldable catch for engaging a striker (11) on a seat cushion (1), allowing manual tilting of the seat cushion to and from its normal position. In the event of a head-on collision, the seat cushion (1) shifts bodily forwards and the striker (11) drives the spring catch (12) against a bracket (13) so that it then serves as a rigid catch, preventing tilting.
Patent EP-0595503-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SOMA TAKAO
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: A method for operating a power generator in which a solid oxide fuel cell is used as a power-generating element and an air electrode of the solid oxide fuel cell is composed of lanthanum manganite, the method involving the step of setting a heating rate and a cooling rate at least in a temperature range of 800°C to 900°C at not less than 3°C/min. when the fuel cell is heated up to an operating temperature at the time of starting the power generator and when the fuel cell is cooled from the operating temperature at the time of stopping the power generator. Alternatively, the method involves the step of setting a partial pressure of oxygen, at least in a temperature range of 800°C to 900°C, in an atmosphere to which the air electrode is exposed, to at not less than 10⁻¹⁵ atms but not more than 10⁻¹ atms when the fuel cell is heated up to an operating temperature at the time of starting the power generator and when the fuel cell is cooled from the operating temperature at the time of stopping the power generator.
Patent EP-0574296-A1 (EP)
Inventor: D AMBROSIO PATRICK
IPC: D06F58/08
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry dryer comprising a drum (3), in which the laundry is placed, the said drum being driven in rotation by means of a drive motor, a heating element (7) intended for raising the temperature of the air surrounding the laundry, a blade turbine intended for ventilating the heated air in the direction of the laundry, the said turbine being driven by a drive motor, and means for controlling the heating, which are intended, on the one hand, for allowing heating when the turbine rotates in a first direction (A) and, on the other hand, for interrupting the said heating when the turbine rotates in a second direction (B), characterised in that the means for controlling the heating consist of mechanical means and of a microcontact (14) placed in series with the heating element (7), the said mechanical means making it possible to control the opening and closing of the said microcontact. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0585180-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MCARDLE JAMES MICHAEL C O EAST
IPC: G03C1/015
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A method is presented for achieving constant purification cycle times over the life of an ultrafiltration membrane in a silver halide purification system. Silver halide emulsion pumped from a feed vessel enters an ultrapurification module wherein a permeate stream is separated from the emulsion. The permeate stream is then divided into a permeate-to-drain stream and a recycle stream. The recycle stream is returned to the feed vessel. By varying the amount of permeate recycled, a constant permeate-to-drain rate can be maintained, and hence the purification cycle time can be maintained constant despite fouling of the membrane.
Patent EP-0557235-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GAMANIS GEORGIOS
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: A mechanism for the connection of a pipe (9) to a node (1) of a three dimensional structure consists of a bolt (8), which bears a hole for the passing through of a pin (4), an intermediate part (3), a circular disc (7), a washer (5), and a spring (6). 
     The mechanism is useful for the construction of buildings with extra aesthetic requirements.
Patent EP-0588771-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CAVANI GIANFRANCO
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a plant for firing ceramic pipes and the like. The ceramic pipes 2 rest on horizontal support roller pairs (5) which are introduced into the firing chamber (1) of a furnace and are set in rotation. The roller pairs (5), with relative ceramic pipes (2) for firing loaded on them, are longitudinally transferred, along the firing chamber (1), from an entrance opening to an exit opening, by means of an advancement mechanism which comprises, externally to both lateral walls of the firing chamber (1), series of "V" rests (11) predisposed to engage with the ends of the roller pairs (5) in a cyclic movement schematically composed of a raising, a horizontal translation in a perpendicular direction to the rotation axis of the rollers, and a lowering.
Patent EP-0624077-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RAWLS WALTER C JR
IPC: A61N2/04
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: Procédé de modification du métabolisme microbien au moyen d'un champ magnétique unipolaire. Par l'application d'un champ magnétique unipolaire à des microbes dans des conditions régulées, on obtient des changements du rythme et/ou du fonctionnement du métabolisme. De plus, un milieu ayant été soumis à un champ magnétique protégé ou focalisé est appliqué à un sujet, par exemple localement. Le procédé consiste, en partie, à interposer, entre les sujets et la source d'un champ magnétique, au moins un second champ magnétique disposé de manière que la polarité du second champ magnétique annule ou au moins neutralise partiellement l'intensité magnétique du premier champ magnétique. Les seconds champs magnétiques peuvent également être disposés de manière à ne permettre qu'à une partie du premier champ magnétique d'échapper à la protection, et par conséquent d'être focalisée dans une direction prédéterminée.
Patent EP-0686014-A1 (EP)
Title: Angioplastie a ballonnet thermique
Inventor: LEE BENJAMIN I
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1993-02-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour remodeler une lumière du corps, par exemple d'une artère coronaire, atteinte de sténose afin de dilater la sténose. Dans ce procédé, on provoque une augmentation de la température de la lumière et de la sténose de cette région, pendant une durée et à une température suffisantes pour provoquer le passage d'un état relativement rigide à un état plus mou et plus malléable. Ensuite, on dilate la région atteinte de sténose pendant qu'elle est dans un état plus mou et plus malléable, ce qui diminue la tendance aux fracturations durant la dilatation. Puis on diminue la température de la sténose et de la lumière en maintenant la dilatation pendant une durée et à une température appropriées pour restaurer l'état relativement rigide et favoriser le maintien de l'état dilaté dans la région de la sténose et de la lumière. Dans ce procédé, on a prévu un cathéter à ballonnet (10) appliquant la chaleur, comprenant des passages (22) pour déplacer le liquide chauffé gonflant le ballonnet, avec un liquide de refroidissement assurant la mise en ÷uvre dudit procédé.
Patent EP-0631693-A1 (EP)
Title: A circuit construction for protective biasing
Inventor: BROKAW A PAUL
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: A circuit construction for biasing near a pocket containing a power supply potential circuit element in a junction-isolated circuit. In normal operation if the polarity of the supply voltage is reversed from that intended the pocket is disconnected. To achieve this, in one embodiment the emitter of a transistor is connected to the positive supply voltage. The collector of that transistor is used to bias the pocket, containing a circuit element, which in normal operation should receive the supply voltage. When the supply voltage is reversed, the emitter-base junction is reverse biased and the collector-base junction is turned off. The pocket is thus disconnected from the supply during supply reversal. The transistor may also have a second collector to handle reinjection of carriers when it is saturated. This second collector can be connected to the base or used by other circuits to detect when saturation occurs.
Patent EP-0637943-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STERN ROGER A
IPC: A61N1/40
Filed: 1993-04-22
Abstract: Procédé d'ablation endométriale dans lequel on envoie suffisamment de courant HF dont la fréquence est comprise entre 250 kHz et environ 100 MHz dans presque toute la surface de l'endomètre pour chauffer ce dernier, d'une seule fois, à une température comprise entre 45 °C et 90 °C mais ne dépassant pas de préférence 70 °C, pendant une durée suffisante pour détruire les cellules de la tunique interne tout en maintenant la température moyenne du myomètre à une température inférieure à 42 °C. L'appareil comprend un élément dilatable électroconducteur tel qu'un ballonnet (14) qui étire l'organe et assure le contact électrique avec la tunique interne endométriale qu'on veut détruire. Le ballonnet est couplé à une source (30) de puissance pouvant fournir de la puissance électrique HF possédant les caractéristiques voulues pour chauffer sélectivement la tunique interne de l'endomètre à la température voulue. Ce ballonnet (14) peut être un élastomère électroconducteur tel qu'un mélange constitué d'un élastomère polymère et de particules électroconductrices. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, ledit ballonnet peut être une vessie non extensible dont la forme et la taille permettent d'étirer l'organe et d'assurer le contact avec la tunique interne endométriale qu'on désire détruire.
Patent EP-0637955-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WENKE GOTTFRIED
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1993-04-12
Abstract: Compositions de teinture aqueuse, contenant du chlorite de sodium ainsi que 5,6-dihydroxyindoline ou 5,6-dihydroxyindole et des analogues, des homologues ou des dérivés de ces derniers, procédés permettant d'utiliser ces compositions pour teindre les cheveux, et emballages contentant ces compositions.
Patent EP-0637997-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WILDING PETER
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for the clinical analysis of a sperm sample. The devices comprise a solid substrate, typically on the order of a few millimeters thick and approximately 0.2 to 2.0 centimeters square, microfabricated to define a sample inlet port (16A) and a mesoscale flow channel (20, 40) extending from the inlet port (16A). In one embodiment, a sperm sample is applied to the inlet port (16A), and the competitive migration of the sperm sample through the mesoscale flow channel (20, 40) is detected to serve as an indicator of sperm motility. In another embodiment, the substrate of the device is microfabricated with a sperm inlet port (16A), an egg nesting chamber (16B), and an elongate mesoscale flow channel (20, 40) communicating between the egg nesting chamber (16B) and the inlet port (16A). In this embodiment, a sperm sample is applied to the inlet port, and the sperm in the sample is permitted to competitively migrate from the inlet port (16A) through the channel (20, 40) to the egg nesting chamber (16B), where in vitro fertilization occurs. The devices of the invention may be used in a wide range of applications in the analysis of a sperm sample, including the analysis of sperm morphology or motility, to assess sperm binding properties, and for in vitro fertilization.
Patent EP-0619910-A1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif pour connaitre la proportion de mobiles atypiques
Inventor: STRICHER MICHEL
IPC: G08G1/015
Filed: 1993-06-17
Abstract: L'invention consiste à associer au moins deux systèmes (11), (12) émetteurs-récepteurs d'ondes électromagnétiques sonores ou ultrasonores, placés à des niveaux altimétriques différents incrémentant des compteurs lors des passages des mobiles (1), (2). Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné au domaine routier, notamment pour évaluer le pourcentage des poids lourds par rapport à un nombre total de véhicules.
Patent EP-0646035-A1 (EP)
Title: Exerciseur programmable a alignement lineaire
Inventor: WESTING STEPHEN
IPC: A63B22/08
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: Un exerciseur programmable pour les membres comporte des premier et deuxième éléments (A18, A20) animés d'un mouvement alternatif et accouplés de manière coulissante à un ensemble à alignement linéaire (A1) qui est supporté sur la base (A5) pour assurer le mouvement alternatif linéaire bilatéral, des capteurs (A24, A25) pour mesurer la force exercée sur les éléments (A18, A20) animés d'un mouvement alternatif, une unité de commande (A14) permettant de commander le mouvement de ces derniers, pour faire travailler les membres de l'utilisateur en mode individuel, alternatif ou en tamdem ainsi qu'un tableau d'affichage et de commande destiné à renseigner sur la force exercée par l'utilisateur, le nombre de répétitions et le temps écoulé (A30-A36, A73, A74), et permettre à l'utilisateur le choix d'un programme d'exercices isotoniques, isocinétiques, ou bien d'isoaccélération. Cet exerciseur peut être aisément réorienté d'une position horizontale à une position verticale pour faire travailler la partie supérieure ou inférieure du corps.
Patent EP-0665974-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FURNESS THOMAS ADRIAN III
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: A virtual retinal display utilizes photon generation and manipulation to create a panoramic, high resolution, color virtual image that is projected directly onto the retina of the eye without creating a real or an aerial image that is viewed via a mirror or optics. The virtual retinal display includes a source of photons, the photons being modulated with video information and scanned in a raster type of pattern directly onto the retina of the user's eye. The photon generator may utilize coherent or non-coherent light. Further, the photon generator may utilize color light generators so as to scan a colored virtual image directly onto the retina of the user's eye. The virtual retinal display may also include a depth accommodation cue to vary the focus of scanned photons rapidly so as to control the depth perceived by a user for each individual picture element of the virtual image. Further, an eye tracking system may be utilized to sense the position of an entrance pupil of the user's eye, the detected pupil position being utilized to move the scanned photons so as to be approximately coincident with the entrance pupil of the eye. The detected pupil position may also be used to change the video image scanned onto the retina so that as the user's eye moves, the view perceived by the user changes.
Patent EP-0609790-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WALDER HERBERT
IPC: F42B12/38
Filed: 1994-01-29
Abstract: The described dummy (1,2) for a hand grenade has a plurality of infrared light sources (4) which emit a signal in order to simulate an explosion. This signal can be received by suitable detectors so that the effect of the grenade can be determined in combat practice. Mock-ups for other explosive bodies, such as mines, mortar shells etc, can be produced in the same manner and the same type. In consequence it is possible to make combat practices more realistic. The light beams emitted by the light sources (4) have a similar area of effectiveness as the explosion to be simulated. Such a mock-up can be produced easily and is compatible with existing optical simulation systems. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0642999-A1 (EP)
Inventor: REQUENA MARCELINO
IPC: B65H3/66
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an introduction channel (51) in which the sheets are stacked on a support (52). Upon selection of the upper sheet (53a), bearing members (66) push the sheets (53) against the entrainment rollers (11) which convey the upper sheet until its front edge enters into contact with a fixed alignment stop (67). After alignment of the sheet, deflector elements (68) bring the front edge towards the entrainment rollers (11) so that the sheet enters into contact with the periphery of these rollers (11) in order to be entrained opposite the writing head. Reliable selection and transportation of the sheets is thus obtained with precise alignment, while the overall size of the device is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0648640-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WHITE PAUL F
IPC: B60M1/14
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: A constant current wire crossing apparatus for overhead eletrically operated vehicles, wherein wires of opposite polarity are connected by insulators to a crossing unit, consisting of a conducting strip disposed on each insulator and appropriate switching circuitry such that a continuous source of power of correct polarity is available to a passing vehicle in any direction.
Patent EP-0636359-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KLIER MANFRED DR
IPC: A61K8/362
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: Cosmetic deodorants containing mixtures of     I)  alpha , OMEGA -alkanedicarboxylic acids and   II) wool wax acids or wool wax acid components in effective concentration.
Patent EP-0640879-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GROSSA MARIO DR
IPC: G03F7/28
Filed: 1994-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a tonable, radiation-sensitive mixture and to a process for the production of multicolour images (prints) by means of a mixture of this type. In this process, which is particularly suitable for the production of colour proofs for multicolour printing, a radiation-sensitive recording material comprising a layer support (carrier, substrate), a tonable, radiation-sensitive layer of the radiation-sensitive mixture and a top layer are used, where the radiation-sensitive layer changes its tack properties on irradiation with actinic light. In this process, a) the radiation-sensitive recording material, after the cover film has been peeled off, is applied to an image support, b) the radiation-sensitive layer is exposed imagewise through the layer support, c) the layer support is peeled off, d) a toner material is applied to the tacky areas of the radiation-sensitive layer, and e) steps a) to d) are repeated, the recording material being applied to the layer which has previously been toned in each case, and a toner material of a different colour being used in each repetition. The addition of a polycaprolactone having a mean molecular weight of at least 50,000 to the radiation-sensitive mixture improves the adhesion properties of the radiation-sensitive layer.
Patent EP-0672558-A1 (EP)
Title: Connecting device for releasably assembling two elements
Inventor: STOELKEN JOCHEN
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: The closure device is for the releasable connection of two structural parts (1,2), esp. for the fixture of an airbag (2') to a steering wheel flange (1') of a road vehicle. It has a connecting pin (3) with a pin shaft (6) insertable in facing openings (4,5) of the structural parts. A head part (7) is provided for support on the second structural part as is a holder member (8) accommodated on the pin shaft with radially braced e.g. spring tongue-type arresting members (9), which by insertion through the opening (4) of the first structural part are radially movable towards one another and after the insertion lie with rearward stop edges (10) counter hook fashion behind the rear side (11) of the second structural part.
Patent EP-0660465-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAMEMOTO HIROAKI
IPC: H01R39/06
Filed: 1994-11-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a commutator type rotary electric machine which is designed to simplify the structure through reduction of number of component parts and allows to significantly enhance heat radiation from a brush. Both end bracket (2) supports a rotary shaft (3) and cylindrical brush holder (21) are made of metal. The cylindrical brush holder (21) is secured to the end bracket (2). The surface of internal periphery of brush holder (21) is covered by an electrical insulator (20). Since it is sufficient for the electrical insulator (20) to have a thickness effective to electrically insulate the brush (6) from the cylindrical brush holder (21), heat generating from brush (6) is effectively conducted to the end bracket (2) and radiated from it. Since the end cylindrical brush holder (21) is made of metals, it is strong, cheap and can be machined easily and both the cylindrical brush holder (21) and the end bracket (2) can be combined and secured easily and, since they can be molded as an integral component, the rigidity can be enhanced, manufacturing processes can be simplified and number of component parts can be reduced.
Patent EP-0624813-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHECK III JOSEPH A
IPC: G02F1/19
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: Light valve suspensions and light valve films are provided with a UV absorber.