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Patent EP-1744658-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAKER CHRIS
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: A motorized head supporting and positioning apparatus is disclosed, such as is useful for eye examination or treatment. The apparatus includes head-receiving supports, which can include a forehead rest and a chinrest, which can be linked by a single arm assembly. A main assembly of the apparatus contains a motor assembly, which can include three motors driven in a coupled manner to guide a head along a three-dimensional path at a speed that is comfortable to the patient. The apparatus can be relatively compact, owing at least in part to a pivoted approximate Z-axis movement along the optical axis. In addition to open-loop operation, the apparatus can be used with a tracking subsystem to achieve closed-loop positioning in real time, as well as to enable the activation of an examination/treatment instrument when the eye is brought within an acceptable tolerance of a desired position.
Patent EP-1776205-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAUER DIETER
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2005-07-18
Granted: 2011-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for friction welding components ( 35 ) during which both components are rotated relative to one another during a heating phase under mutual axial pressing force (F) generated by a pressing force actuator ( 8 a) at the location to be welded when component ( 3 ) is at rest and when driven component ( 5 ) is rotating. In addition, after the components ( 3, 5 ) have been subjected to a sufficient friction heating, the rotating is slowed down and the components, which are stationary with regard to one another, are pressed together with a pressing force that is significantly greater than that during the heating phase. The rotated component ( 5 ) is driven by an electric motor ( 7 ), which is provided with a controller ( 19 ) and whose rotational speed (n), torque (RF), pressing force (F) and advancing depth (S) are measured by the controller. The rotational speed is, according to an axial initial pressing force (F) between both components, set by the controller to an initial rotational speed that causes the contact surfaces of both components to melt, and is maintained until the torque drops as a result of the melting of the contact surfaces of both components, during which the rotational speed is decreased and is reduced to zero. Once the rotational speed is zero, the pressing force is increased to a maximum so that the fixed welding ensues on the contact surfaces of both components.
Patent EP-1766452-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VONGSENG SOUTSADA
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2005-06-13
Granted: 2010-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber optic device for use in a telecommunications cabinet having a splitter mounting area (103) and a separate connector storage area (118), the fiber optic device comprising a splitter module (202) that can be releasably mounted at a splitter mounting area (103) ofthe cabinet, the module including a splitter that connects a first cable (104) to a plurality of second cables (114), the second cables (114) having ends terminated by fiber optic connectors (180); and an integrally molded connector holder unit (122) that is separate from the splitter module (202) and that can be releasably mounted at the connector storage area, the integrally molded connector holder unit (122) releasably holding a plurality of the fiber optic connectors (180), the fiber optic connectors (180) including polished end faces, and wherein when the fiber optic connectors (180) are held by the integrally molded connector holder unit (122) the polished end faces are enclosed and protected by either: a) separate dust caps; or b) closed-ended openings of the integrally molded connector holder unit (122).
Patent EP-1796627-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GROSS WIBKE
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2005-09-29
Granted: 2009-03-04
Abstract: Fiber-coloring components for dye compositions and methods for using the same, wherein the compositions comprise: (i) at least one component A comprising a compound selected from imidazo[1,5-a]pyrimidinium derivatives of general formula I, enamine counterparts of such derivatives, and mixtures thereof: and (ii) at least one component B comprising a reactive carbonyl compound.
Patent EP-1912661-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KO CHANG-KWON
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 2005-09-23
Granted: 2011-03-16
Abstract: A method of transplanting an injectable chondrocyte is developed for autologous chondrocyte transplantation, comprising mixing matrices including fibrin, hyaluronic acid and collagen, which are the main ingredients of animal cartilage, and injecting the resulting mixture into a damaged cartilage region. One 1 ml syringe is prepared by mixing 1 ml of a chondrocyte culture with white or light-yellow lyophilized powder (fibrinogen). A second 1 ml syringe is prepared by mixing 1 ml of chondrocyte culture with white lyophilized powder (thrombin), adding 0.1 cc of that mixture to the entire contents of two vials containing chondrocyte suspension, and mixing well. The two syringes are then mounted on a syringe stand, and a mixing tip is mounted to their tips. The contents are mixed in the mixing tip while injecting the resulting mixture into a damaged cartilage region of an animal.
Patent EP-1969258-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRANDSMA ARJEN
IPC: B60W10/02
Filed: 2005-12-28
Granted: 2011-03-09
Abstract: The invention provides for a vehicle drive line provided with an engine (1) capable of generating an engine torque (Te), a continuously variable transmission (2), a driven wheel (5) and two friction clutches (3, 33), a first clutch (3) being positioned in the drive line between the engine (1) and the transmission (2) and a second clutch (33) being positioned between the transmission (2) and the driven wheel (5), wherein a torque (Tc-max) that is transmissible by the first clutch (3) and a torque (Tc-max) that is transmissible by the second clutch (33) are both less than a torque (Tt-max) transmissible by the transmission (2) and, at the same time, are both essentially equal to or slightly higher than the engine torque (Te).
Patent EP-1824764-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SWINDERMAN ROBERT TODD
IPC: B65G45/16
Filed: 2005-11-23
Granted: 2012-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un tendeur destiné à maintenir l'engagement d'un dispositif de nettoyage de courroie transporteuse comprenant une ou plusieurs lames racleuses fixées sur un cadre support rotatif avec une courroie transporteuse. Ce tendeur comprend un élément d'assemblage fixé au cadre support pour une rotation conjointe avec ce dernier, un élément de sollicitation fixé à l'élément d'assemblage, et un dispositif d'actionnement fixé à l'élément de sollicitation. Le fonctionnement du dispositif d'actionnement permet de stocker une force de sollicitation dans l'élément de sollicitation, lequel à son tour faire tourner les lames racleuses pour un engagement complet avec la courroie transporteuse. Lorsque les lames racleuses s'usent, l'élément de sollicitation continue à tourner ces lames pour un engagement complet avec la courroie, au moyen d'une force de sollicitation qui change en magnitude. Les lames racleuses comprennent une face de lame dont la zone se modifie avec l'usure des lames, afin de maintenir une pression de contact sensiblement constante entre les lame et la courroie transporteuse alors que les lames s'usent.
Patent EP-1807698-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLIAMS DUDLEY J
IPC: G01N33/542
Filed: 2005-09-09
Granted: 2010-06-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of determining the presence or activity of a clostridial toxin by (a) treating with a sample, under conditions suitable for clostridial toxin protease activity, a clostridial toxin substrate which includes a fluorophore; a bulking group; and a clostridial toxin recognition sequence containing a cleavage site that intervenes between the fluorophore and the bulking group; (b) exciting the fluorophore with plane polarized light; and (c) determining fluorescence polarization of the treated substrate relative to a control substrate, where a change in fluorescence polarization of the treated substrate as compared to fluorescence polarization of the control substrate is indicative of the presence or activity of the clostridial toxin.
Patent EP-1736932-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROBL CHRISTIAN
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2006-06-23
Granted: 2009-09-16
Abstract: The method for specifying the return path of a vehicle involves position data (11, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24) of the vehicle's associated end apparatus being determined by means of a position specification system. The determined position data may be transmitted on a registration system with at least one processor unit. A return path of the vehicle is calculated from the transmitted position data in the registration system. Calculation of the return path is achieved only with the position data that corresponds to at least one set of predefined selection criteria.
Patent EP-1775338-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUETHER JOERG
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2006-10-11
Granted: 2009-08-12
Abstract: Solid soap piece (I) comprises thiosulfate salts (greater than 0.2%, preferably 0.5% and less than 5%), fatty acid salt (50-90%) and water (greater than 1%).
Patent EP-1754866-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WATERS JAMES P
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2006-07-12
Granted: 2010-10-27
Abstract: A method for diagnosing an operational state of a variable valve lift (WL) device in an engine, wherein the WL device is capable of operating in two modes of operation. The method includes measuring a rotational speed of an engine crankshaft while the engine is running or cranking, correlating the measured crankshaft speed with an estimated engine cylinder pressure or torque, comparing the estimated engine cylinder pressure or torque with an expected range of engine cylinder pressure or torque values for the two modes of operation for the WL device, determining if the estimated engine cylinder pressure or torque falls within the expected range of engine cylinder pressure or torque values, and activating an alert if the estimated engine cylinder pressure or torque falls outside the expected range of engine cylinder pressure or torque values to provide notification that the WL device is operating in an improper mode of operation.
Patent EP-1715137-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VIDMAN NIKOLA
IPC: E21B25/08
Filed: 2006-04-21
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for recovering a sample (12) from a subterranean formation. The apparatus comprises a receptacle (10) for receiving a sample (12) and at least two seal means (41, 42) disposed on an inner surface of the receptacle (10). The seal means (41, 42) can be arranged to allow a portion of the core sample (12) therethrough during the sampling process and to retain fluids within the receptacle (10) during recovery of the sample (12). The seal means can be provided with one or more fluid pockets (94) configured to change shape as the volume of fluid therein alters in response to a pressure differential. A plurality of pairs of seal means (41, 42) can be spaced along the length of the inner surface of the receptacle (10).
Patent EP-1785497-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUNDKVIST JAN-ERIC
IPC: C22B3/18
Filed: 2006-10-25
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a continuous bioleaching of a metal containing sulphidic materials. Such a material in the form of a pulp or slurry is fed to a main circuit, where a bioleaching is performed in one or more stages with a culture of microorganisms which is suitable as regards the ingoing materials. A material having the ability to promote growth of microorganisms suitable for the bioleaching in the main circuit is fed to a side circuit for the generation of such microorganism. The content from the side circuit is fed to the main circuit in a predetermined flow so that an activity high enough is obtained in the culture in this circuit also at staying times shorter than the critical as should prevail without such an addition. The leaching in the main circuit is, thus, allowed to be controlled of the oxidation degree and temperature, so that a selective oxidation of different ingoing materials is allowed as well as the achievement of a predetermined oxidation ratio of the outgoing material from the main circuit. A separated leaching residue from this material is withdrawn having an oxidation ratio suitable for a following metal winning process.
Patent EP-1851503-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALVEL MANUEL F
IPC: F42B30/02
Filed: 2006-02-13
Granted: 2010-11-10
Abstract: A projectile (10), where necessary covered with a jacket, possesses a front-side core (1) and a rear-side core (2). The rear-side core (2) here bears positively in a centered manner against the front-side core (1) and this rear-side core (2) fills the entire cylindrical and the frustoconically configured rear region (2) of the projectile (10). A contact zone (11, 12 is respectively configured on the two cores (1, 2), which contact zone allows the projectile (10) to be joined together in a press fit, a perfectly aligned external form (3) of the projectile (10) being obtained and the contact faces (15; 13; 11 to 12) of the cores (1, 2) directly touching one another substantially without a clearance or gap over the whole of the contact face (15; 13; 11 to 12). When the projectile (10) impacts upon a surface oriented in any chosen manner relative to the firing direction (20), the projectile (10) is split into two less dangerous projectile parts.
Patent EP-1862036-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PITCHERS STEPHEN M
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2006-03-08
Granted: 2008-12-31
Abstract: A method determines the relative locations of wirelessly controllable service device nodes and switching control nodes within a building. At least some of the service device nodes are located in different rooms of the building and should be allocated to switching control nodes on a room-specific basis. Wireless communication is established between the nodes to determine relative spatial positions of selected nodes using received signal strength indication (RSSI) values indicative of a distance of separation between two communicating nodes. The service device nodes are then grouped into two or more groups, a first group corresponding to service device nodes in one room and a second group corresponding to service device nodes in a second room, based on spatial distribution of the service device nodes as indicated by the RSSI values. The service device nodes of each group are then allocated to at least one associated switching control node.
Patent EP-1863414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARKS BRENT
IPC: A61F2/42
Filed: 2006-02-23
Granted: 2012-03-28
Abstract: Prothèse humaine interne utilisée lors d’interventions chirurgicales pour traiter les malformations de pied plat, y compris les malformations congénitales chez l’enfant et l’adulte, et celles acquises chez l’adulte. La prothèse interne est insérée entre le talus humain et les os du calcanéum. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, la prothèse prend une forme de cône tronqué le long de son long axe et un alésage central (5) au travers du centre de son axe long. La base de la prothèse comporte une dépression concave (1) avec un renfoncement polygonal (2) en son centre.
Patent EP-1853990-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PERKUNDER HANNES
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2006-03-01
Granted: 2009-09-30
Abstract: An input device is designed such that a sequence of signals is generated when the rotary regulator (14) is actuated. The sequence of signals causing an operating system of the data processing device to modify the values of the data used for positioning a cursor on the graphical user interface. The cursor is moved along a substantially linear track on the graphical user interface if the cursor is visualized according to the data used for positioning the same. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) Input method; (B) Computer program; and (C) Computer-readable storage medium.
Patent EP-1877289-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETRA JEAN-MARC
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2006-04-21
Granted: 2010-02-24
Abstract: The invention provides an arrangement for mounting a bumper bar (16) in the front part (12) of a vehicle (10) in which the bumper bar (16) that comprises a center section (22) having a transversal main orientation and two opposite lateral end sections (24) each being longitudinally supported toward the rear against a structural element of the associated body structure (32) of the vehicle (10) in which the front part (12) of the vehicle (10) comprises a lower aerodynamic spoiler (30) placed below the bumper bar (16) behind the covering element (26), characterized in that the bumper bar (16) is fixed to the body structure of the vehicle (10) by means of the spoiler (30).
Patent EP-1893828-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DESJOYAUX PIERRE-LOUIS
IPC: B63C11/02
Filed: 2006-04-13
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A floating station for aquatic exercise comprises at least one floating frame secured to stabilizing and anchoring members with respect to the water expanse. The frame-(s) are made integral at least with one liner to constitute an immersed structure enabling at least one person to move, The at least one liner is secured to a filtering system.
Patent EP-1901800-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WESSELINK WILBERT A
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2006-04-25
Granted: 2010-07-07
Abstract: The disclosure describes a system that measures the distance between one or more electrodes and tissue of a patient, and controls one or more parameters of the stimulation delivered to the tissue by the electrodes based on the measured distance. The system controls the measurement of the distance between the electrodes and the tissue as a function of activity of the patient. The system uses, for example, a piezoelectric transducer to sense activity of the patient, and may determine whether or how frequently to measure the distance between electrodes and tissue based on the sensed physical activity. A piezoelectric transducer may be used both to sense activity and to measure the distance between the electrodes and the tissue.
Patent EP-1899217-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KARHU JOUKO
IPC: B63B/
Filed: 2006-06-16
Granted: 2010-08-04
Abstract: A method and a shelter arrangement for temporary covering of an open deck space (1) on a watercraft. Said open deck space (1) is provided with a shelter arrangement comprising a flexible protective covering (5), which is tightened in a first direction by means of a plurality of supports (4), which may be gathered side by side for storing and moved in a second direction, principally perpendicular with respect to the supports (4), to be placed at a distance from one another for setting up the shelter arrangement in order to cover said open deck space (1). The ends of the supports (4) are provided with a guiding arm (10), which determines the mutual distance between the supports (4), when the shelter arrangement is in its outspread position, and pushes the supports (4) located ahead of it into the collapsed position of the shelter arrangement, when the shelter arrangement is being packed together.
Patent EP-1910007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRUEGER URSUS
IPC: F01D5/00
Filed: 2006-07-04
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for integrally bonding parts to be joined (1, 7) that comprise joint areas. Said method consists of the following steps: the joint areas of the parts to be joined (1, 7) are placed together; nanoscalar particles that form a particulate material (11) are introduced into the joint gap (9) between the joint areas; and the particulate material is melted and then re-solidified.
Patent EP-2059885-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAER THOMAS
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2006-09-05
Granted: 2010-11-24
Abstract: A communication processor apparatus (1), suitable for monitoring a sensor (18), particularly a safety-oriented sensor, for communication in a network is specified. The apparatus (1) comprises a processor unit (10) for processing incoming signals and for producing and/or providing outgoing signals and a code store (11), integrated in said processor unit, for providing a code for the processor unit (10). In this case, the code is in the code store (11) in encrypted form. To decrypt at least one portion of the code, an external decoder (12) is provided. This decoder (10) is supplied with an output signal (U1, U2) from the sensor (18), or with a voltage derived from this output signal (U1, U2), as a supply voltage.
Patent EP-1940326-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PUSCH MARTIN
IPC: A61F2/76
Filed: 2006-10-12
Granted: 2010-07-21
Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for measuring forces and/or torques which are transmitted by means of a rigid transmitter having a first part and a second part. The sensor assembly includes a first connection, a second connection, electromechanical sensor elements, a first flange, a second flange and a plurality of struts. The first and second connections are connectable to the first and second parts of the transmitter, respectively. The electromechanical sensor elements convert mechanical parameters into electrical parameters. The first flange surrounds the first connection and originates at the first connection. The second flange is aligned substantially parallel to the first flange. The second connection is arranged on the second flange and has a first surface and a second surface. The plurality of struts are substantially perpendicular to the first flange and connect the first flange to the second flange. A gap is formed between the first flange, the second flange and the struts, and is larger than a width of the struts. The electromechanical sensor elements are designed for determining strains or compressions and are arranged next to the plurality of struts on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the second flange.
Patent EP-1937380-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARKS RICHARD L
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2006-09-11
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui permet de déterminer une valeur d'intensité d'une interaction avec un programme d'ordinateur. Le procédé consiste à: capturer une image d'une zone de capture; identifier un objet d'entrée dans l'image; identifier une valeur initiale d'un paramètre de l'objet d'entrée; capturer une seconde image de la zone de capture; et identifier une seconde valeur du paramètre de l'objet d'entrée. Le paramètre identifie une forme, une couleur, une brillance ou une combinaison quelconque desdits éléments de l'objet d'entrée, et est modifié par une manipulation de l'objet d'entrée. L'étendue de la modification du paramètre est calculée en tant que la différence entre la seconde valeur et la première valeur. Une entrée d'activité saisie dans le programme d'ordinateur comprend une valeur d'intensité représentant l'étendue de la modification du paramètre. L'invention concerne également un procédé de détection d'une valeur d'intensité d'objets d'entrée générateurs de sons, et un jeu vidéo informatique. Elle concerne en outre un contrôleur de jeu comprenant des DEL, des dispositifs de capture et de production de sons, ou un accéléromètre.
Patent EP-2074309-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAUDHRY ZAFFIR
IPC: F02K3/06
Filed: 2006-10-12
Granted: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A fan variable area nozzle (FVAN) includes a flap driven through a cable which circumscribes the fan nacelle. The cable is strung through a multiple of flaps to define a flap set of each circumferential sector of the EVAN. An actuator system includes a compact high power density electromechanical actuator which rotates a spool to deploy and retract the cable and effectively increase or decrease the length thereof between the spool and a fixed attachment to increase and decrease the fan nozzle exit area.
Patent EP-1963878-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOTTKE THOMAS
IPC: G01S3/02
Filed: 2006-12-08
Granted: 2010-07-28
Abstract: Method involves comparing the signal characteristics of the signals (Sig1,Sig2) which are detected from different directions, such that a decision can be made based on the comparison of signals whether a reflection of the same transmitter (1) occurs or if there are different transmitters.