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Patent DE-60222813-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HANSEN MARTIN
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2002-07-12
Granted: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A hearing aid (22) having a microphone (1), a processor (53) and an output transducer (12), is adapted for obtaining an estimate of a sound environment, determining an estimate of the speech intelligibility according to the sound environment estimate, and for adapting the transfer function of the hearing aid processor in order to enhance the speech intelligibility estimate. The method according to the invention achieves an adaptation of the processor transfer function suitable for optimizing the speech intelligibility in a particular sound environment. Means for obtaining the sound environment estimate and for determining the speech intelligibility estimate may be incorporated in the hearing aid processor, or they may be wholly or partially implemented in an external processing means (56), adapted for communicating data to the hearing aid processor via an appropriate link.
Patent DE-60231893-D1 (DE)
Inventor: KELLY BRIAN S
IPC: A63G9/16
Filed: 2002-05-31
Granted: 2009-05-20
Abstract: An infant swing that may be parent activated or sound activated and a method of using the same are disclosed.
Patent DE-60231955-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SILVER JOSHUA DAVID
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2002-01-02
Granted: 2009-05-28
Abstract: A variable focus lens apparatus for use in spectacles or the like is formed from a fluid envelope comprising two sheets, at least one of which is flexible. The flexible sheet is retained in place between two rings, which are directly secured together. This may be by means of adhesive, ultrasonic welding, or any similar process. If the other sheet is rigid, then it may be directly secured to one of the rings.
Patent DE-60232034-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BAECHLE JAMES
IPC: B65D81/113
Filed: 2002-02-12
Granted: 2009-05-28
Abstract: An elongated extruded plastic corner post (70) for protecting a packaged product, the corner post (70) comprising two elongated legs (72, 74; 92, 94) joined along an inner corner (73; 93) and forming a substantially right angle at the inner corner juncture, each leg (72, 74; 92, 94) comprising a substantially planar inner segment (76, 86; 96, 106) extending from the inner corner (73; 93) and terminating at a first bend (77; 97), a substantially planar rib (79, 89; 99, 109) extending from the first bend (77; 97) outwardly to a second bend (82; 102), and a substantially planar outer segment (78, 88; 98, 108) extending from the second bend (82; 102) along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the inner segment (76, 86; 96, 106), said inner segment (76, 86; 96, 106), rib (79, 89; 99, 109) and outer segment (78, 88; 98, 108) being integrally formed. In another embodiment a first leg (112) includes a substantially planar inner segment (116) extending from an inner corner (113) and terminating at a first bend (117), an outwardly curved rib (119) extending away from the first bend (117) to a second bend (121), and an outer segment comprising a substantially planar first portion (120) extending from the second bend (121) along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the inner segment (116) and terminating in a right angle bend (122), and a substantially planar second portion (124) extending from the right angle bend (122) and terminating in a free end (132).
Patent DE-60233257-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PAVLIN MARK S
IPC: A61K8/06
Filed: 2002-12-13
Granted: 2009-09-17
Abstract: Polymerized fatty acid-based polyamides may be combined with low polarity and high polarity co-solvents to produce homogeneous water-in-oil emulsions. These emulsions have the appearance of white or translucent creams, with stiffnessranging from soft and greasy, to hard and able to support weight. These emulsions are stable in the presence or absence of surfactant, and are formed easily by mixing components with heat and then cooling. These emulsions are useful in applications favoring an oil base, such as skin creams and cosmetics with emulsions of low stiffness, and car polish with emulsions of greater stiffness.
Patent DE-60233560-D1 (DE)
Inventor: TEN HOOPE GERHARD JAN
IPC: E04B7/16
Filed: 2002-04-01
Granted: 2009-10-15
Abstract: A sliding roof and a method for opening and closing of such a sliding roof. The sliding roof comprising: a first frame (2) provided with first spaces (13) for receiving and guiding: a first panel-shaped part (5), such as a sliding window panel or board, able to move relative to said first frame, and provided with a first spindle nut, and a second panel-shaped part (6), such as a sliding window panel or board, able to move relative to said first frame, and provided with a second spindle nut, and a spindle drive mechanism comprising: a first threaded spindle (7) provided with a first thrusting thread for moving of said first panel-shaped part in conjunction with said first spindle nut, and a second threaded spindle (8) provided with a second thrusting thread for moving of said second panel-shaped part in conjunction with said second spindle nut, characterised by the fact that the rotation of said first threaded spindle and the rotation of said second threaded spindle are mutually mechanically coupled. The method characterised by the fact that it comprises rotating simultaneously said first threaded spindle and said second threaded spindle, whereby said rotations are mutually mechanically coupled.
Patent DE-60233789-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SWAIN CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2002-05-20
Granted: 2009-11-05
Abstract: A surgical device is provided for use in joining a first tissue layer forming a first hollow region and a second tissue layer forming a wall of a second hollow region, to produce an anastomosis. The device comprises a needle capable of passing from the first region to the second region by penetrating the tissue layers, a tag removably carried by the needle, the tag having a trailing portion, and means for separating the tag from the needle after the needle has penetrated both layers, to leave the tag in the second hollow region, but with the trailing portion extending into the first hollow region. Anastomosis forming articles are described which comprise a pair of components for compressing the tissue layers between them.
Patent DE-60234979-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MEENS HENDRIK JOZEF MARIA
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2002-05-07
Granted: 2010-02-25
Abstract: The balloon catheter comprise an inflatable balloon (2) with ends (3) attached to it's catheter tube (1). In an uninflated state the outside surface of the balloon (2) is provided with a relief structure (4), which is disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon (2). The relief structure (4) comprises grooves (5) that extends at least in the longitudinal direction of the balloon (2).  An Independent claim is included for a method of manufacturing a balloon catheter.
Patent DE-60236906-D1 (DE)
Inventor: YUSOF ANNE
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2002-05-03
Granted: 2010-08-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for separation and application of thin objects of a non-porous material or of a material of low porosity on a surface. The invention also relates to a package for the thin objects. With the aid of a pick up and lay down head on an application means a vacuum is applied on a part, preferably the middle, of the uppermost object in a stack of thin objects being in a recess of a package. The recess of the package for receiving the objects is at least areawise somewhat smaller than the exterior dimensions of the objects. With the aid of vacuum in the pick up and lay down head the uppermost object is lifted out of the package. The underlying objects in the stack remain in the package by the friction and scrape effects towards the interior walls of the package. Then the pick up and lay down head of the application means is lowered down so that the object is brought into contact with the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-60238126-D1 (DE)
Inventor: POTTER DANIEL R
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 2002-09-18
Granted: 2010-12-09
Abstract: A stability device that increases foot security on the footbed of a shoe, provides lateral or medial stability, shock dampening, and optimizes flexibility. The stability device includes a resilient bladder insert (100) having a horizontal sole portion (102) underneath a wearer's foot, and a vertical foot portion (104) positioned to a lateral or medial side edge of a wearer's foot. The horizontal sole portion and the vertical foot portion are in fluid communication and are proximal the first or fifth metatarsal regions of the foot. The stability device can be generally L-shaped to cradle a portion of the foot. A compression force of a foot landing on the horizontal sole portion causes an increase in fluid pressure in the foot portion which stiffens the vertical foot portion forming a bumper-like wall for absorbing side impacting force from the foot and serving to keep the foot on the footbed. The stability device can include a plurality of finger-shaped elements (804a-804c). The finger-shaped elements can have a stem portion and a bulbous portion, and can expand in one direction and contract in another in response to an increase in fluid pressure therein. The finger-shaped elements can be connected to straps or a vamp that extends over the top of a wearer's foot, the straps and/or vamp being substantially inelastic in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of a wearer's foot, such that, contraction of the finger-shaped elements tightens the straps and/or vamp on the wearer's foot. The finger-shaped elements may encircle the top of the foot and expand down onto the foot due to an increase in fluid pressure therein.
Patent DE-60238191-D1 (DE)
Inventor: WOOD ROLAND A
IPC: G01V8/10
Filed: 2002-06-27
Granted: 2010-12-16
Abstract: A dual wavelength focal plane has a first array of infrared sensing pixel elements and a second array of visible light pixel elements adapted to be selective to colors encountered while driving an automobile. The second array is selective to the colors red, blue and green, so being selective to traffic control signals, including brake lights of other automobiles. The arrays are vertically stacked on a monolithic silicon substrate. The arrays are electrically coupled to a processor and display to integrate the infrared and color pixel elements into a view for a driver of the automobile.
Patent DE-60301940-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LAURENT PIERRE ANDRE
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2003-11-14
Granted: 2005-11-24
Abstract: The process involves correlating a received signal with a reference signal R and storing K with bigger values of the signal and their correction position with a known tag for each reference frequency. The values selected among K corresponding to the position are summed and the highest sum is retained. The highest sum is compared with a threshold value and producing a detection signal when the sum is above threshold.  An Independent claim is also included for a detection and synchronization device for a signal in a frequency hopping system.
Patent DE-60304877-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BERETTA GIOVANNI
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2003-12-19
Granted: 2006-06-01
Abstract: Mattress comprising an external cover (1) in which a padding (2) including one or more air chambers (3), which can be inflated for supporting the body of at least one user and are connected by means of air inlets (4) to an electric compressor (12) for sucking air from the outside and pump it into one or more groups (A, B, C, D) of air chambers (3), is arranged, said inlets (4) being provided with electric valves (14) connected to a control unit (15) which is in turn connected to an automatic switch (18) arranged along an electric line between the compressor (12) and an electric power source (19), wherein the control unit (15) opens or closes the electric valves (14) and/or the automatic switch (18) according to the control signals coming from one or more pressure sensors (20) which measure the pressure in the air chambers (3). <IMAGE>
Patent DE-60305892-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HAUGEN BAKKE
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 2003-02-12
Granted: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A device for repeatedly opening and closure of a container is described. The device comprises a base member ( 1, 20 ) and a top member ( 2, 21 ), where a central bore ( 9, 31 ) is provided in the base member ( 1, 20 ), and where the top member is adapted to be fastened to the basis member ( 1, 20 ) and close the central bore ( 9, 31 ). The top member ( 2, 21 ) is fastened to the base member ( 1, 20 ) by means of retainers ( 11, 27 ) that are forced into interaction with the basic member ( 1, 29 ) by means of a press member ( 19, 24 ).
Patent DE-60307984-D1 (DE)
Inventor: DUSSAPT FABRICE
IPC: B60T1/10
Filed: 2003-02-11
Granted: 2006-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling a compressor which is driven by the engine of a vehicle and which supplies at least one compressed air tank. The compressor is activated or de-activated according to a comparison which is made between the value of the pressure in the tank(s) and the pre-determined conjunction and disjunction pressure thresholds, depending on the sign of the engine torque. If the range of torque is positive there are multiple conjunction and disjunction pressure thresholds which are determined according to the vehicle speed estimation or measurement.
Patent DE-60309914-D1 (DE)
Inventor: KELLY P
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2003-09-19
Granted: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the handling of a recorded data stream and associated linear application is disclosed. Linear real-time playback of the data stream and running of the linear application is commenced from a starting point thereof. On entering a non real-time playback phase, select frames from the data stream are mapped using a mapping scheme to create an interactive trick play stream. Events from the linear application are mapped into the interactive trick play stream using the disclosed mapping scheme.
Patent DE-60314240-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MANZER LEO E
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2003-04-02
Granted: 2007-07-19
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for hydrogenating nepetalactone, utilizing a metal catalyst that is optionally supported, to yield dihydronepetalactone. A suite of supported catalytic metals lead to rapid hydrogenation and high selectivity for dihydronepetalactone.
Patent DE-60314763-D1 (DE)
Inventor: AMOS BRADSHAW WILLIAM
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Granted: 2007-08-16
Abstract: There is provided spectral discrimination apparatus for use in a scanning optical microscope, the spectral discrimination apparatus comprising dispersive means (31) and frequency selective means including a rotatable disc (36) or discs. The discs are formed with apertures or spiral slots which, on rotation of the disc or discs, controls the frequency of light transmitted by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a detector (39) for receiving light from the frequency selective means. The, or each, rotatable disc (36) is positioned at an aperture plane after the dispersive means (31), although this is not essential if the rotatable disc has its outer periphery shaped to provide a cam surface engaged by a cam follower. There is also provided a method of spectral discrimination in a scanning optical microscope, comprising dispersing the light and passing the light through frequency selective means in which the form of rotating discs controls the frequency of transmitted light.
Patent DE-60316964-D1 (DE)
Inventor: OSTERMAIER JOHN J
IPC: C07C255/09
Filed: 2003-07-15
Granted: 2007-11-29
Abstract: Process for the recovery of a purified adiponitrile (ADN) from a mixture of adiponitrile, aminocapronitrile and hexamethylenediamine, utilizing two sequential distillations: (1) a first distillation in which the mixture is distilled in a distillation column at a head pressure that causes at least 7% of the ADN to go into the distillate, along with bishexamethylenetriamine (BHMT) and 2-cyanocyclopentylideneimine (CPI), and (2) a second distillation in which the distillate from the first distillation is distilled in a second distillation column at a head pressure sufficient to cause minimum-temperature azeotropy between ADN and BHMT, thereby allowing the majority of the BHMT and CPI to be removed from the second distillation as distillate, and ADN, substantially free of both BHMT and CPI, to be removed as bottoms.
Patent DE-60319921-D1 (DE)
Inventor: VIIKKI PAAVO
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Granted: 2008-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling hook particularly for the lower arms of a three-point linkage of a tractor, which is intended to attach an implement to the tractor by means of a coupler ball (11). The coupling hook includes a body (1); a catch (2) that moves essentially linearly and downwards at an angle in guides (13) arranged in a housing (25), and an operating lever (3) fitted to the catch (2), for moving the catch (2) particularly from the retaining position to the open position (2). The operating lever is set to move in an opening (28) above the housing (25), at which location in the body (1) a recess (29) is formed and in the lower position the upper surface (36) of the operating lever (3) is arranged essentially to conform to the upper part of the body (1) or lie beneath it. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-60320223-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BLIN PATRICK
IPC: B65D5/468
Filed: 2003-02-14
Granted: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A carton and a blank for forming a carton having a plurality of wall panels (12, 14, 16, 18) for forming a tubular structure and an end wall arrangement for closing one end of the tubular structure. The end wall arrangement is formed from at least three end flaps (80, 84, 83) hingedly connected to corresponding wall panels (12, 14, 16) of the structure, wherein one of the flaps (80) is provided with a locking means (100) to engage the other flaps (84, 83), thereby to secure the flaps (80, 84, 83) together.
Patent DE-60320937-D1 (DE)
Inventor: GROSSI MASSIMILIANO
IPC: A63B22/02
Filed: 2003-04-07
Granted: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A treadmill for performing physical exercise having simplified actuation means, comprising, on a supporting frame (2), a belt (10) that winds continuously around a main roller (11) and a free roller (12). There are also elements for varying the inclination of the supporting frame which are driven by the motion of the belt (10) produced by the energy supplied by the user. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-60322192-D1 (DE)
Inventor: VAN CASTEREN DOLF H
IPC: H05B41/288
Filed: 2003-02-07
Granted: 2008-08-28
Abstract: In a ballast circuit for supplying a high pressure discharge lamp and comprising an up-converter and a bridge circuit, the output voltage of the up-converter is controlled at a higher level immediately after the ignition of the lamp and at a lower level during stationary operation. Stabilization of the discharge immediately after ignition of the lamp and a relatively small power dissipation are both realized in this ballast circuit.
Patent DE-60322605-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HANSSON ANDERS
IPC: H02M3/157
Filed: 2003-04-29
Granted: 2008-09-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a switched mode power supply (100) with programmable digital control and to a power supply system comprising a plurality of switched mode power supplies. The input terminals (110A,110B) and the output terminals of the switched mode power supply system are separated by an insulation barrier (140), and the switched mode power supply comprises a conversion stage (125) having at least one switching element. The switching element of the conversion stage, as well as any switching elements of a pre-regulator (120), are digitally controlled by a programmable digital circuit (600). The programmable digital circuit (600) is located on the primary side of the insulation barrier (140).
Patent DE-60324689-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LIN CHOU-JIUNG
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2003-09-26
Granted: 2008-12-24
Abstract: Systems consistent with the present invention provide an electrophotographic printing apparatus that includes a group of developing units, a photoreceptor belt having an outer surface, and a group of support members operably disposed to support the movement of the photoreceptor belt along a path. The photoreceptor belt has a shape defined, at least in part, by the support members. The shape of the photoreceptor belt has at least two sides meeting at a transfer point. The first of the two sides extends at a first angle from the outer surface of the photoreceptor belt to a horizontal axis of the apparatus at the transfer point and the second of the two sides extends at a second angle from the outer surface of the photoreceptor belt to the horizontal axis such that the first and the second angles are each less than 90°. Each developing unit is disposed adjacent to the first or the second sides of the shape of the photoreceptor belt.
Patent DE-60329122-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SODEMANN RALF
IPC: D04H1/559
Filed: 2003-07-29
Granted: 2009-10-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a spunbonded nonwoven made of thermoplastic material, which exhibits a filament diameter of less than 1.0 mum. The filaments are made from bursted fibers, whereby the filaments exhibit a length of at least five centimeters and are connected to one another at discrete points.
Patent DE-68902213-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BENMOUSSA MOHAMED
IPC: F16H47/02
Filed: 1989-07-07
Granted: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A flexible drive device comprising an incorporated hydraulic transmission provides either a classic drive or a relatively high-speed hydraulic drive and enables the thermal motor, which drives only the hydraulic pump, to rotate at constant speed. It also ensures normal supercharging of the engine at low and medium speeds. A first embodiment of the device comprises two input shafts (8, 9), two output shafts (11, 12), two intermediate shafts (13, 14) a secondary output shaft (10), a hydraulic pump (5), a secondary drive shaft (15), a secondary clutch (6), a hydraulic motor (7), and an auxiliary supercharging device (not shown). When the driver establishes the hydraulic connection of the device, the hydraulic motor (7) drives the gearbox (4) by means of the clutch (6) and a mechanical transmission connecting the shafts (12, 15). The device can be used to drive passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Patent DE-68905086-D1 (DE)
Inventor: DETALLE EDOUARD
IPC: B22D41/08
Filed: 1989-04-10
Granted: 1993-04-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR89/00163 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 13, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 13, 1990 PCT Filed Apr. 10, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO89/10812 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 16, 1989.The invention relates to a device for pouring molten metals, such as steel. a nozzle (2), known as the inner nozzle, of refractory material; a round fixed plate (3) provided with an axial hole coinciding with the hole in the nozzle (2), and made of refractory material; a round movable plate (4) provided with a central hole having an axis (23), and made of refractory material; a nozzle (5), known as the collector nozzle, fastened to the movable plate (4), of refractory material and intended to stabilize the deflected stream. The movable plate (4) can undergo displacement (17) along a straight or any other line, in such a manner as to close the hole in the fixed plate (3) to a greater or lesser extent. The movable plate (4) is also pivotable about its axis (23). The symmetrical shape of the various refractory members relative to their apertures, through which the metal passes at high temperature, imparts to the whole arrangement optimum characteristics of expansion and resistance to thermal shocks. Finally, the pivotability of the plate (4), and also optionally of the plate (3), about their respective axes makes it possible to distribute the wear on the holes symmetrically and to reduce the amplitude of the displacements (17).