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Patent EP-0992477-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THERRE JOERG DR
IPC: C07C47/21
Filed: 1999-09-17
Granted: 2003-02-05
Abstract: Preparation of citral (I) comprises thermal decomposition of 3-methyl-2-buten-1-al-diprenylacetal and rearrangement of obtained intermediates cis/trans-prenyl-(methyl-butadienyl)-ether (IV) and 2,4,4-trimethyl-3-formyl-1,5-hexadiene (V). (IV) and (V) are continuously distilled off and converted into (I) before or after removal of by-product prenol. Preparation of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al (citral) of formula (I) comprises: (1) thermal decomposition of 3-methyl-2-buten-1-al-diprenylacetal of formula (II) optionally in the presence of an acid catalyst to split off 3-methyl-buten-1-ol (prenol) of formula (III) and form cis/trans-prenyl-(methyl-butadienyl)-ether of formula (IV); (2) Claisen rearrangement of (IV) to give 2,4,4-trimethyl-3-formyl-1,5-hexadiene of formula (V); and (3) Cope rearrangement of (V) to form (I). The transitionally formed (IV) and (V) and the desired citral as well as the prenol (III) are continuously distilled out of the reaction mixture and (IV) and (V), before or after distillative separation of (III) and optional by-products, are subjected to rearrangement to form (I) at 100-200 degrees C.
Patent EP-0994117-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROESLER RICHARD R
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 1999-10-01
Granted: 2003-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curable resins having an alkoxysilane group content (calculated as Si, MW 28) of 0.2 to 4.5% by weight, based on the weight of the moisture-curable resins, and optionally containing hydroxy groups, wherein the alkoxysilane groups are incorporated as the reaction products at an NCO/OH equivalent ratio of 0.5:1.0 to 1.0:1.0 of   i) a polyol having a functionality of at least 4 and an equivalent weight of at least 200 with ii) a compound containing urea, isocyanate and alkoxysilane groups corresponding to the formula I <CHEM>     The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these moisture-curable resins, to coating, adhesive or sealing compositions containing these resins as the binder and to the compounds containing urea, isocyanate and alkoxysilane groups used to prepare these resins.
Patent EP-0964192-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KENNEDY PAUL G
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1999-06-10
Granted: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A gate assembly for a double disk gate valve having two closure disks (14,16) with a resilient material (15) between. The resilient material and closure disks are enveloped in an outer harder coating (17). Closing the gate valve brings the disks into initial sealing contact with the bottom of the valve seat. Applying pressure to the gate valve after contact is made between the gate assembly and the valve seat causes the resilient central member to exert pressure against the closure disks, thus pressing the outer coating of the gate assembly against the sidewalls of the valve seat. This action creates a better sealing engagement with the seat surface to exclude flow. Wear on the gate assembly is significantly reduced since the gate assembly does not make contact with the sidewalls of the seat while being moved between an open position and a closed position.
Patent EP-1050687-B1 (EP)
Title: Safety line anchorage assemblies
Inventor: ADOR BERNARD
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 1999-03-16
Granted: 2002-10-16
Abstract: An anchorage kit 100 includes components which may be assembled in various ways to provide anchorages 101-107 suitable for connection in series between a safety line and any of various structural members. The kit 100 includes opposing brackets 120, 140 which are interconnected by bolts 170 extending therebetween, and which may be supplemented by one or more braces 160 secured to the intermediate portion of one or more of the bolts 170. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1053468-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GHORASHI HOSSEIN M
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 1999-01-25
Granted: 2006-04-26
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un système de contrôle de process d'une égreneuse de coton qui comprend des stations détectant les propriétés physiques du coton lorsque celui-ci avance dans l'égreneuse. Un capteur d'humidité détermine, sur une large plage de valeurs, la quantité d'humidité présente dans le coton. Un contrôleur de qualité détermine la couleur du coton et la répartition de la couleur, et la quantité et le type de déchets et d'impuretés pouvant passer dans le coton. Une unité micronaire détermine le micronaire et la maturité du coton. Un appareil de mesure de la longueur des fibres génère des informations sur la répartition de la longueur, la résistance à la rupture et l'élongation des fibres du coton. Des échantillons de coton sont rassemblés dans le flux de l'égreneuse et présentés aux stations de détection selon un mode manuel, semi-automatique ou automatique. Dans une unité totalement automatique, les stations de détection sont reliées directement à l'égreneuse, et sont également en communication avec le système de contrôle de process de l'égreneuse qui utilise les données provenant des stations de détection de façon à assurer la commande automatique de l'égreneuse. Selon une autre variante, les stations de détection sont assemblées sous forme d'une unité autonome. Dans une version semi-automatique de l'unité autonome, les échantillons sont rassemblés manuellement et présentés à l'unité dans des cassettes pour être sous-échantillonnés et testés automatiquement par les stations de détection. Dans la version semi-automatique, les stations de détection peuvent être dans une configuration identique à celle de l'unité en ligne totalement automatique. Dans une version manuelle de l'unité autonome, les échantillons sont rassemblés manuellement et mis en contact avec diverses stations de détection. Les informations fournies par les unités autonomes peuvent être utilisées pour commander manuellement l'égreneuse.
Patent EP-1082504-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SOURON CLAUDE
IPC: B44C1/24
Filed: 1999-04-28
Granted: 2006-02-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing a coating with decorative patterns, a mineral coating and the tools for implementing said method. The method for coating with decorative patterns is characterised in that it consists in: a first step for depositing a coating layer (1) on the surface (2) to be coated; a second step for quasi-instantaneously forming patterns on the fresh and still malleable coating layer (1).
Patent EP-1090092-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUPTA RAMESH
IPC: C10G65/04
Filed: 1999-04-26
Granted: 2011-01-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'hydrotraitement des flux pétroliers de distillat moyen en deux stades de température. Un flux d'alimentation (11) subit l'hydrotraitement en deux ou plus deux stades de température dans une gamme de températures comprises entre environ 360 °C et environ 450 °C. Le produit de réaction (13) du ou des premiers stades de température est refroidi à une température comprise entre environ 260 °C et environ 350 °C, débarrassé du sulfure d'hydrogène, de l'ammoniac et autres gaz dissous, ce qui donne un produit de réaction (17) traité ensuite en un second stade de température correspondant à ladite gamme de températures de refroidissement. Le produit résultant est également débarrassé des gaz dissous, dans une colonne annexe (16b). Les corps colorés produits au premier stade de température supérieure sont hydrogénés au cours du dernier stade.
Patent EP-1087914-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEALY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: C03C13/06
Filed: 1999-05-27
Granted: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A composition for a water soluble glass is described. The composition is unusual in that it contains no or very small quantities (up to 5 mole %) of alkali metal compounds. The composition typically comprises: P2O5: 30 to 60 mole %; CaO: 20 to 35 mole %; MgO: 15 to 25 mole %; ZnO: 0 to 10 mole %; and optionally may contain: Ag2O or Ag2O3: 0 to 5 mole %; and/or total alkali metal compounds (e.g. Na2O and/or K2O): 0 to 5 mole %. The composition is especially suitable for processing into water soluble glass fibers or wool.
Patent EP-1086586-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL D
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Granted: 2002-10-02
Abstract: On décrit un système de guide interactif de programme télévisé dans lequel des données qui doivent être rapidement disponibles pour l'utilisateur sont stockées localement dans un récepteur alors que des données qui ne sont pas nécessaires sur le moment mais disponibles sur demande sont stockées à distance à un endroit où une mémoire de masse est disponible. Les données stockées localement peuvent comprendre des informations fréquemment demandées auxquelles l'utilisateur doit accéder rapidement. Les informations supplémentaires stockées à distance peuvent comprendre des informations pour lesquelles un léger temps d'attente suite à une demande relative à un élément d'information particulier effectuée par un utilisateur est acceptable. Le guide de programme peut afficher des informations stockées localement, en continu lorsque l'utilisateur visualise et parcourt le guide ou bien dès que l'utilisateur le demande. Le guide de programme peut demander des informations supplémentaires qui sont stockées à distance lorsque l'utilisateur le demande ou bien dès qu'il est clair que l'utilisateur peut vouloir les visualiser. Par conséquent, le guide de programme peut anticiper les informations dont l'utilisateur aura besoin et peut les stocker localement à l'avance avant que l'utilisateur n'en fasse effectivement la demande, ceci réduisant l'attente de l'utilisateur pour voir les informations.
Patent EP-1044527-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOON HI-CHAN
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-08-17
Granted: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A device and method for communicating a common channel message in a CDMA communication system. The device comprises a base station transmitter and a common channel transmitter. The base station transmitter includes a specific channel transmitter for outputting a channel signal at a second transmission power level for a predetermined time duration and otherwise outputting the channel signal at a first transmission power level. The common channel transmitter transmits a common channel message at an assigned slot duration. A power supply voltage is provided to the receiver of the mobile station for the predetermined time duration and the assigned slot duration to enable the receiver. The power supply voltage to the receiver is otherwise disengaged from the power supply so as to allow the receiver to operate in a sleep mode.
Patent EP-1126849-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAO JIANMING
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2005-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of heterocyclic compounds of Formula I that are useful as potassium channel inhibitors to treat autoimmune disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, and the like.
Patent EP-1133258-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VIRTA ARTO
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 1999-11-29
Granted: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The object of the invention is a method and apparatuses used in tissue imaging, in particular for positioning the tissue to be imaged in the imaging area. For example, in mammography the tissue has generally been, among other things, compressed with compression plates and/or even physically pulled into the imaging area. In accordance with the invention, a tissue stretching solution is presented, whereby a tissue stretching means, which comprises a layer of flexible material that is translucent to the energy form, containing image information, used in imaging, is simply, quickly and effortlessly feedable and attachable to the tissue stretching device.
Patent IE-87454-B1 (IE)
Title: Marking impacted similarity groups in garbage collection operations in deduplicated storage systems
Inventor: KIMBERLY LU
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: Systems and methods for marking similarity groups impacted by a garbage collection operation are disclosed. Similarity groups are used to identify segments associated with objects in a computing system. Using deletion records that identify objects to be deleted, the similarity groups impacted by the deletion records can be identified. The live segments associated with the impacted similarity groups are also identified. This allows segments that are associated with the deleted objects and that are not associated with any live objects to be removed.
Patent IT-1266960-B1 (IT)
Title: Rocker cutting device
Inventor: CROWSHAW PHILIP
IPC: B26D/
Filed: 1993-04-15
Granted: 1997-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device comprising a rocker 1 of which one end is secured so that it runs over a guide 4 towards the centre line attached to a pin 5 which is idly coupled to an oscillating circular sector 3 which supports it moved by a transmission, and provided at the other end with cutting and laterally moving means 30 which move alternately along a trajectory which is kept close to the cutting line of the fixed blade 20 on which the strip or other component 50 which is to be cut runs or is positioned. <IMAGE>
Patent IT-1285574-B1 (IT)
Title: Flush handle and latch for recessed sliding door - has eccentrically pivoted hook latch rotatable by knobs on both sides for projecting hook from door face to age keep plate in door frame
Inventor: MIGLIORINI MASSIMO
IPC: E05C/
Filed: 1996-02-29
Granted: 1998-06-18
Abstract: The door handle and latch (1) is fitted in the closing edge of a sliding door (4). A plate (13) fixed to the face of the door frame has an opening (14) for receiving and keeping the latch hook (17). The latch plate (16) has a slot (19) opposite the hook (17) and ages a fixed pin (20). Knobs (23) on each side of the latch plate rotate about a fixed axis (24), while the latch plate (16) rotates about an eccentric pin (25). By this, the latch is thrown forward from a rest position within the door to a locked position hooked to the keep (13). The latch mechanism (15) also includes a return spring and lock (37).
Patent IT-1276724-B1 (IT)
Title: Expression plasmid vector for mammal cells
Inventor: BIAMONTI GIUSEPPE
IPC: C12N/
Filed: 1995-06-15
Granted: 1997-11-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a base plasmid expression vector for mammal cells known as pBSA1 in which the distinctive element is a fragment of DNA derived from the promoter for the human gene for the protein hnRNP A1. Also an object of the invention are some variants of the aforesaid base plasmid vector which are used according to their properties, e.g. as control vectors or vectors for the selection of stable clones.
Patent IT-1313852-B1 (IT)
Title: Drafting and condensing device for roving of textiles fibers before transformation into yarn, includes condensing unit positioned downstream of drafting unit for condensing roving before delivering to twist
Inventor: CAMOZZI ATTILIO
IPC: D01H/
Filed: 1999-11-26
Granted: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A drafting and condensing device comprises a drafting unit (2) which confers a predetermined draft on a roving (1) and a condensing unit (40) by effect of suction on the fibers of the roving through a movable filtering surface. The condensing unit is located downstream of the drafting unit for condensing the roving before it is delivered to the twist. A drafting and condensing device, comprises a drafting unit having pairs of rollers (30, 31) and a belt drafting unit. The belts (3, 4) are driven to impart with a given speed of rotation which confers a progressive and predetermined draft to a roving. The device has a condensing unit positioned downstream of the drafting unit for condensing the roving before it is delivered to the twist. The condensing unit has a pair of lower and upper facing members. The lower member has a fixed tubing (41) connected to a suction source and provided with a suction opening disposed along the path and in the direction the drafting roving motion with the drafting unit. On the surface of the fixed tubing is an interposed filtering element (43) constituted by a movable member. The movable member moves in the same direction as the moving drafted roving and slot (42). The upper member is a presser roller (45) for driving the movable filtering member and pressing the roving between the roller and the movable member. The roller has rotation drive to extract the roving.
Patent IT-1266153-B1 (IT)
Title: Device for ordering products
Inventor: NESCI DOMENICO
IPC: B65G/
Filed: 1994-07-05
Granted: 1996-12-23
Abstract: Device for ordering products 1, in which a first and a second conveyor 7, 8 with pockets, placed alongside each other and able to be moved in steps and in phase with each other in a first direction 6a, are able to receive, selectively and in succession, products 3 advanced in a second direction 16, essentially at right angles to the first direction 6a, by an input conveyor 15 and to order the said products 3 in the first direction 6a in order to supply them to a picking station 19; the input conveyor 15 communicating with the first conveyor 7 corresponding with an input station 17; and the first conveyor 7 being provided with at least one passing pocket 9b that, when positioned at the input station 17, permits each product 3 to reach a corresponding pocket 10 of the second conveyor 8. (Figure 2) <IMAGE>
Patent IT-1267156-B1 (IT)
Title: Machine for the manufacture and stacking onto disposable packaging trays of chocolate-coated sweetmeats, especially "profiteroles", and process for its operation
Inventor: TORTOROGLIO ROBERTO
IPC: A23G/
Filed: 1994-11-22
Granted: 1997-01-28
Abstract: The machine comprises two opposing sets of seizing, exchange and transfer members 25-30 for corresponding sets of cream puffs B and means 26-27-29, 31-32-34 for movement of the said members in order to immerse the two half-portions separated by the equatorial plane of each set of cream puffs in succession into corresponding baths 12-13 of dense chocolate. <IMAGE>
Patent JP-3069557-B1 (JP)
Title: 両用操作スイッチを具えたコンピュ―タモニタ、及びコンピュ―タモニタのスクリ―ン操作スイッチに異なる機能を具えさせる方法
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 1999-04-23
Granted: 2000-07-24
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  本発明は両用操作スイッチを具えたコンピュ ータモニタ、及びコンピュータモニタのスクリーン操作 スイッチに異なる機能を具えさせる方法を提供すること である。
【解決手段】  コンピュータ（２）に接続使用されるコ ンピュータモニタ（１）が、多数のスクリーン操作スイ ッチ（ＳＷ１、ＳＷ２、ＳＷ３）、コンピュータと接続 されるＩ／Ｏ回路（１２）、及びスクリーン操作スイッ チとＩ／Ｏ回路に接続されて、Ｉ／Ｏ回路とコンピュー タとの間にＵＳＢ標準コンプライアントインタフェース が設定されていれば検出できる処理装置（１１）を含ん で、ＵＳＢ標準コンプライアントインタフェースが検出 されない場合にスクリーン操作スイッチが操作される と、該処理装置がハードウェア向きＯＳＤルーチンを執 行してコンピュータモニタのスクリーン特性を調整し、 ＵＳＢ標準コンプライアントインタフェースが検出され た場合に、該処理装置がコマンドを生じてスクリーン操 作スイッチの操作されている何れかに割り当て、該ＵＳ Ｂ標準コンプライアントインタフェースを通じてコンピ ュータに送る。
Patent JP-2958299-B1 (JP)
Title: 鋼管類圧入引抜装置用固定装置
IPC: E02D7/22
Filed: 1998-04-30
Granted: 1999-10-06
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  鋼管類圧入引抜装置の位置決めを容易にする とともに、工事現場にて利用できるスペースが狭い場合 でも、鋼管を回転させる場合の反作用による上記装置の 逆方向の回転を確実かつ容易に阻止できるようにした鋼 管類圧入引抜装置用固定装置を提供する。
【解決手段】  中央部に鋼管Ｓを通す貫通孔１４を有 し、地面上の定位置に載置されるプレート１１と、プレ ート１１上に突設され、プレート１１上に鋼管類圧入引 抜装置Ｘを載置する際に、この装置のベース部Ｂをプレ ート１１上の定位置に導く複数のガイド部１２と、地中 に部分的に埋設され、地表に露出した部分がプレート１ １の対向する二辺に当接し、プレート１１を挟持する対 向する長尺材１３ａ，１３ａからなる回転阻止部１３と から固定装置１が形成されている。
Patent JP-2957165-B1 (JP)
Title: 間隔寸法測定補助器
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1998-06-08
Granted: 1999-10-04
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  隙間等の奥まった内部寸法等をスチール製巻 き尺を用いて容易かつ精度よく測定することができる間 隔寸法測定補助器の提供。
【解決手段】  水平方向巻き尺ガイド面１２を有する水 平基部１３及び該水平基部１３の先端より直角に起立さ れる垂直方向巻き尺ガイド面１４を有する垂直基部１５ とからなる側面Ｌ形の巻き尺ガイド枠１１と、該巻き尺 ガイド枠１１の上記水平方向巻き尺ガイド面１２及び垂 直方向巻き尺ガイド面１４に巻き尺を当接させて巻き尺 を直角に案内させるための水平押え部２３及び垂直押え 部２４を有する巻き尺押え枠２２とからなり、該巻き尺 押え枠２２は、巻き尺に施されている目盛を透視できる 透明又は半透明部材で形成すると共に、該巻き尺押え枠 ２２には、巻き尺の先端（零位）が上記垂直基部１５上 端と同一レベルにあるとき、その垂直基部１５の高さ （Ｈ）寸法を表示する目盛３０を施した。
Patent JP-2898963-B1 (JP)
Title: 濾過片およびその製造方法
IPC: B01D39/14
Filed: 1998-06-11
Granted: 1999-06-02
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  水や空気から脱臭および有害物質の除去をす ることができる濾過片とその製造方法を提供する。
【解決手段】  植物性澱粉とポリビニールアルコール と、第一触媒剤と、第二触媒剤と、活性炭と発泡剤など の主要原料を準備し、順にこれらの原料を水と混合攪拌 したあと、繊維質片体の上に被覆し加熱乾燥する。さら に脱酸してから降温冷却と洗浄圧縮などの過程を経過し て濾過片を製造する。
Patent JP-2978902-B1 (JP)
Title: Ｂｇａ型半導体装置とその製造方法
IPC: C09D179/08
Filed: 1998-08-13
Granted: 1999-11-15
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  半田ボールとチップ間に弾性を有する絶縁層 を設けることで、耐クラック性を増し、以て、半田寿命 を長くすることを可能にしたＢＧＡ型半導体装置を提供 する。
【解決手段】  チップ１上に設けたポリイミド樹脂から なる所定の厚みの弾性を有する絶縁層２と、前記絶縁層 ２上に設けられた金属配線３と、この金属配線３上に融 着せしめた半田ボール４とで構成したことを特徴とす る。
Patent NO-315944-B1 (NO)
Inventor: FEARON DOUGLAS T
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to the C3b/C4b receptor (CR1) gene and its encoded protein. The invention also relates to CR1 nucleic acid sequences and fragments thereof comprising 70 nucleotides and their encoded peptides or proteins comprising 24 amino acids. The invention further provides for the expression of the CR1 protein and fragments thereof. The genes and proteins of the invention have uses in diagnosis and therapy of disorders involving complement activity, and various immune system or inflammatory disorders. In specific embodiments of the present invention detailed in the examples sections infra, the cloning, nucleotide sequence, and deduced amino acid sequence of a full-length CR1 cDNA and fragments thereof are described. The expression of the CR1 protein and fragments thereof is also described. Also described is the expression of a secreted CR1 molecule lacking a transmembrane region. The secreted CR1 molecule is shown to be useful in reducing damage caused by inflammation and in reducing myocardial infarct size and preventing reperfusion injury.
Patent NO-326878-B1 (NO)
Title: Anvendelse av morfolinol
Inventor: MUSSO DAVID LEE
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: Det er beskrevet forbindelsen (+)-(2S,3S)-2-(3-klorofenyl)-3,5,5-trimetyl-2-morfolinol og farmasøytisk akseptable salter og solvater derav, farmasøytiske sammensetninger som inneholder disse, og det er også beskrevet en fremgangsmåte for behandling av depresjon, oppmerksomhetredusert hyperaktivitets-forstyrrelse (ADHD), fedme, migrene, smerte,. seksuell feilfunksjon, Parkinson sykdom,. Alzheimers sykdom eller avhengighet av kokain eller nikotininneholdende (spesielt tobakk) produkter ved anvendelse av en slik forbindelse,. salter, solvater eller sammensetninger.
Patent NO-332504-B1 (NO)
Title: Bygningsproduktformulering, fremgangsmate for fremstilling av denne, gjenstander fremstilt fra formuleringen, samt anvendelse av fiberformig materiale i bygningsproduktformulering.
Inventor: TROTTIER JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: Det er beskrevet nye fiberarmerte bygningsmaterialformuleringeromfattendeet uorganisk bindemiddel og syntetiske fibrer. Det fiberformige materiale anvendt, er i stand til å undergå progressiv fibrillering ved omrøring. Som et resultat, fremstilles sterkere bygningsmaterialer på grunn av høyere fibertilsetningsrater enn det hittil har vært mulig. Formuleringer inneholdende Portland sementbaserte sammensetninger og fibrillerende syntetiske fibrer er også omfattet, I tillegg, er det beskrevet fremgangsmåter for fremstilling av fiberarmerte bygningsmaterialer, innbefattende Portand sementbaserte sammen-setninger, og gjenstander fremstilt derav.
Patent NO-330547-B1 (NO)
Inventor: REYNOLDS GRAEME E
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: The invention is directed to a tensioner/slip-joint module for providing a conduit from a floating vessel at the surface of the ocean to the blowout preventer stack, or production tree, which is connected to the wellhead at the sea floor. The tensioner/slip-joint module compensates for vessel motion induced by wave action and heave and maintains a variable tension to the riser string alleviating the potential for compression and thus buckling or failure of the riser string. The tensioner/slip-joint module of the present invention preferably includes at least one mandrel having at least one hang-off donut; at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly, at least one radially ported manifold, at least one tensioning cylinder, and at least one slip-joint assembly combined in a single unit.