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Patent EP-1370310-A2 (EP)
Title: Appareil et procede de reduction selective d'un oedeme segmentaire intracellulaire et extracellulaire
Inventor: GORSUCH REYNOLDS G
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un oedème segmentaire traité par insertion d'un dispositif filtrant (12) d'extraction de plasma dans une veine principale (11) d'un segment corporel ou alimentant le segment corporel contenant les tissus oedémiques, et par insertion d'un cathéter (49) de retour dans une artère principale (41) du segment corporel affecté ou par alimentation du segment corporel duquel est extrait le plasma. Le plasma sanguin et les protéines plasmatiques extraites du segment corporel oedémique par le filtre d'extraction de plasma sont dirigés vers un appareil (20) d'ultrafiltration dans lequel l'eau plasmatique est séparée des protéines plasmatiques. Les protéines plasmatiques retournent dans le segment corporel duquel a été extrait le plasma via le cathéter (40) de retour dans l'artère principale (41) du segment corporel du sujet.
Patent EP-1421199-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OZAWA KEIYA
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions et des procédés permettant de traiter des sujets atteints de dommages neuronaux préexistants.  Les compositions et procédés de l'invention font appel à des systèmes de délivrance de gènes à base de virus adéno-associés pour délivrer un facteur neurotrophique dérivé d'une lignée de cellules gliales (GDNF) à des sujets souffrant d'états neurodégénératifs tels que la maladie de Parkinson.
Patent EP-1390292-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEVENS JAMES F
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé caractéristique permettant la conversion d'un combustible hydrocarbure en un gaz riche en hydrogène, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes: réaction du combustible hydrocarbure avec de la vapeur en la présence d'un catalyseur de reformage et d'une substance de fixation du dioxyde de carbone, pour produire un premier gaz hydrogéné; et élimination du monoxyde de carbone du premier gaz hydrogéné pour produire le gaz riche en hydrogène, l'étape d'élimination faisant intervenir un processus sélectionné parmi la méthanation ou l'oxydation sélective. Dans un des modes de réalisation caractéristique, la substance de fixation du dioxyde de carbone est choisie parmi l'oxyde de calcium, l'hydroxyde de calcium, l'oxyde de strontium, l'hydroxyde de strontium, l'allanite, l'andralite, l'ankérite, l'anorthite, l'aragonite, la calcite, la dolomite, la clinozoisite, la huntite, l'hydrotalcite, la lawsonite, la méionite, la strontianite, la vatérite, la jutnohorite, la minrécordite, la benstonite, l'olekminskite, la nyéréréite, la natrofairchildite, la farichildite, la zemkorite, la butschlite, la shrtite, la remondite, la pétersénite, la calcioburbankite, la burbankite, la khanneshite, la carboncernaite, la brinkite, la pryrauite, la strontio dressénite, et substances analogues et toute combinaison de ces substances. Le catalyseur de reformage dans un mode de réalisation préféré et caractéristique est choisi parmi le nickel, le platine, le rhodium, le palladium, le ruthénium, ou catalyseurs de reformage supportés analogues ou combinaison de ceux-ci. Dans ce cas, la catalyseur de reformage est de préférence supporté par un support de surface importante favorisant ainsi la réaction de reformage, et de préférence choisi parmi l'alumine, le dioxyde de titane, le zircone, ou composés analogues ou combinaisons de ceux-ci. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, la température de l'étape réactionnelle vaut d'environ 400 °C à environ 800 °C.
Patent EP-1418840-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GERLITZ JONATHAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a concentration of a substance in an eye using a retro-reflected measurement light beam having a first wavelength at which the substance has a non-zero first absorption coefficient and a retro-reflected reference light beam having a second wavelength at which the substance has a second absorption coefficient which is substantially equal to zero. The apparatus further includes a detector positionable to receive the retro-reflected measurement light beam and the retro-reflected reference light beam. The detector is responsive to light having the first wavelength by generating a measurement signal and responsive to light having the second wavelength by generating a reference signal. The apparatus further includes an electrical circuit coupled to the detector. The electrical circuit is responsive to the measurement signal and the reference signal to measure the concentration of the substance in the eye.
Patent EP-1414588-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WELCH RONALD F JR
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for depositing a parylene polymer barrier coating on a polymeric substrate for improving the chemical resistance of the substrate. The method comprises the steps of thoroughly treating a surface portion of the substrate to remove any contaminants, depositing at least one layer of parylene polymer on the contaminant-free surface portion via chemical vapor deposition, and then annealing each of the at least one layer of parylene polymer for a sufficient time. The present invention also relates to a composition for a barrier coating on a polymeric substrate comprising at least one layer of parylene polymer bonded to the surface of the polymeric substrate. The substrate can be a silicone rubber keypad.
Patent EP-1472597-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MENSAH TREVOR
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: An architecture suitable for running on processing systems of limited processing power is disclosed. The architecture facilitates the portability of applications and optimises the use of CPU and/or memory resources. The architecture is embodied in novel data structures and applications which may be compiled into an extremely low footprint and optimised machine code. Also disclosed are tools for developing applications and particular applications of the architecture. The invention is particularly useful in the context of set-top-boxes, where it facilitates production of interactive games and the like which were previously not practicable.
Patent EP-1412534-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAKAN BENEDICTE
IPC: C12Q1/6895
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: L 'invention conceme un procédé de determination de la capacité de champignons Fusarium à produire des toxines trichothécènes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une  étape de détection d'au moins une séquence représentative d'un niveau de production déterminé de trichothécène, la dite séquence représentative n'appartenant pas à la séquence consensus commune à d'une part des souches faibles ou non productrices de trichothécènes et d'autre part des souches fortes productrices de trichothécènes.
Patent EP-1451741-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KING DOUGLAS W
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé permettant d'effectuer un transfert de fonds entre le compte de l'auteur du transfert et le compte du destinataire du transfert par interaction avec un système d'exécution de transfert. De l'argent peut être transféré d'un compte à un autre compte dans une institution financière différente, par exemple en temps réel ou sans trop de retard dans l'exécution du processus. Les comptes utilisés dans le transfert peuvent être identifiés à partir des adresses de communication des utilisateurs communiquant avec le système. Un code de transfert peut être utilisé dans certains modes de réalisation pour identifier un ou plusieurs comptes destinés à être utilisés pour le transfert lorsque le code de transfert est soumis au système par un des participants du transfert. Afin d'effectuer les transferts désirés, le système peut communiquer avec un réseau financier en communication avec les institutions financières des utilisateurs.
Patent EP-1458886-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LI YINGFU
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des marqueurs moléculaires tripartites pouvant être directement adaptés à des applications à haute capacité. Chacun des marqueurs moléculaires tripartites comprend trois composants oligonucléotides. Le premier oligonucléotide forme une tige en forme de U et une structure en boucle et les deuxième et troisième oligonucléotides comprennent chacun une séquence complémentaire aux brins opposés de la tige en forme de U. Un fluorophore est fixé sur le deuxième oligonucléotide et un extincteur est fixé au troisième oligonucléotide.
Patent EP-1453854-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEJANIN STEPHANE
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des nouveaux polynucléotides et polypeptides. De tels produits peuvent s'utiliser comme réactifs dans des analyses judiciaires, marqueurs de chromosomes, marqueurs spécifiques de tissus/cellules/organites ou pour la production de vecteurs d'expression. De plus, ils peuvent être utilisés dans le cadre d'essais de criblage et de diagnostic relatifs à une expression et/ou une activité biologique anormale nouvelle et pour le criblage de composés utilisables dans le traitement de troubles en rapport avec les variétés d'ADN et protéines de l'invention.
Patent EP-1458936-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KNUDSON EDWARD ALAN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall planter block (10) that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block (10) contains a fill material that is conductive to vegetation growth, and has apertures (18) for the emerging of vegetation. The deterioration resistant planter block (10) is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of organic filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall planter block (10) and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such planter blocks, as well as suitable growth medium for the vegetation.
Patent EP-1456743-A2 (EP)
Title: Procede et appareil destines a fournir une sortie a partir de fichiers numeriques situes a distance au moyen d'un dispositif mobile et d'un dispositif de sortie
Inventor: PINEAU RICHARD A
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne des techniques permettant de coupler un dispositif de sortie à un dispositif de communication mobile (tel qu'un téléphone cellulaire); de télécharger des informations de sortie (telles qu'une image numérique) vers le dispositif de sortie, sur un réseau sans fil, par l'intermédiaire du dispositif de communication mobile; et d'utiliser le dispositif de sortie pour imprimer une sortie en fonction de ces informations de sortie. Un utilisateur peut utiliser le dispositif de communication mobile pour se connecter à un serveur de sortie qui sert lesdites informations de sortie. Avant la transmission des informations de sortie au dispositif de sortie, le serveur de sortie peut traiter ces informations de sortie de sorte à les adapter en fonction des capacités du dispositif de sortie. Le serveur de sortie peut communiquer avec le dispositif de sortie au moyen d'au moins un protocole de sortie. Le dispositif de sortie peut être équipé d'une unité de commande destinée à communiquer en fonction du protocole de sortie.
Patent EP-1435086-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRAUMANN DAVID
IPC: G10L15/02
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus to perform speech recognition over a voice channel is described.
Patent EP-1463866-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MARSILIO RONALD M
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A lockable media storage container includes a lock disposed within the lock reception cavity defined by the container. The lock may be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position while remaining disposed within the lock reception cavity. In one embodiment, the lock that locks itself in the unlocked position so thatit cannot accidently move back into the locked position. The invention also provides a method for protecting and selling items of recorded media with lockable media with lockable media storage containers wherein the item of recorded media is locked within the lockable media storage container in the retail establishment. The retail clerk unlocks the lock without removing the lock from the container or removing the lock from under the shrink wrap layer. The retail customer then takes the unlocked container home, removes the shrink wrap, and discards the lock.
Patent EP-1338505-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUKUDA MASAHIKO
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A gear shift control apparatus (15, 65, 85) comprises a shift command input that receives
shift commands indicating a desired gear shift operation, a control output that outputs controls
signals that control a gear shift unit to shift the bicycle transmission, a gear shift monitor
(24) that monitors a progress of a gear shift operation by the gear shift unit, and a gear shift
controller (23) operatively coupled to the shift command input, to the control output, and to
the gear shift monitor (24). The gear shift controller (23) receives a shift command and outputs
a control signal that controls the operation of the gear shift unit to shift the bicycle
transmission to a target gear. The gear shift controller (23) modifies the control signal when
the gear shift controller (23) receives a second shift command corresponding to a second target
gear that differs from a first target gear corresponding to a first shift command and the
gear shift operation initiated by the first shift command has not completed.
Patent EP-1320087-A2 (EP)
Title: Synthesis of an excitment signal for use in a comfort noise generator
Inventor: MASSALOUX DOMINIQUE
IPC: G10L19/04
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: The smoothing drive signal synthesis process has a subdivider (1201) of current inactive samples. Long term drive parameters (1202) are pulled out randomly using drive samples from past frames. Innovation wave codes (1203) are pulled out randomly , and gain value determined for the gain index. The current block samples are then set using the long term drive parameters and the gain index.
Patent EP-1369995-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHREINER JOERG
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: The method involves arranging and/or sorting channels (K1-K100) in accordance with at least one arranging or sorting principle. The channels are arranged or sorted in accordance with the duration and/or intensity of the demands on or use of the information and/or contents transported through the relevant channels. The channels are associated with program locations (P1-P100) whose numbering and/or sequence corresponds to the principle used.  Independent claims are also included for the following:  (a) a system for arranging or sorting transmitted information and/or receivable channels transporting content  (b) and a receiver, especially a radio broadcast receiver operating in accordance with the inventive method.
Patent EP-1349202-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OKAMURA YUJI
IPC: H01L29/24
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A semiconductor device provided with a silicon carbide
semiconductor substrate (1), and an ohmic metal layer (2)
joined to one surface of the silicon carbide semiconductor
substrate (1) in an ohmic contact and composed of a metal material
whose silicate formation free energy and carbide formation
free energy respectively take negative values. The ohmic metal
layer (2) is composed of, for example, a metal material such as
molybdenum, titanium, chromium, manganese, zirconium, tantalum,
or tungsten.
Patent EP-1375710-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULLER EDMUND
IPC: D01H4/10
Filed: 2003-04-12
Abstract: A textile spinning rotor incorporates interchangeable components which, when exposed to ultra-violet light of a first pre-defined wavelength and visible or infra-red light in a second wavelength range, emit light of a pre-determined wavelength.  The rotor is installed within a spinning machine in close proximity to two types of light source. Second wavelength light emission from the spinning rotor identifies the rotor and the presence or absence of the rotor surface finish or coating. Also claimed is a selective light detection assembly which registers the color codes. Further claimed is a spinning assembly incorporating the color-detection system and a commensurate indicator display.
Patent EP-1356971-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TAICHI
IPC: B60K5/02
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: An engine positioning structure is used for a rear wheel drive automobile, with
an engine (1,11) mounted in an engine compartment (2) driving the rear wheels. In the
automobile having a passenger compartment (3) and the engine compartment (2),
where the two compartments (2,3) being separated by a dash panel (4), the engine (1,11) is
positioned so that a rotation axis (15) of the engine (1,11) is at a position higher than the
height of a floor panel (14) of the passenger compartment (3), and a rear end part (1R) of the
engine (1,11) is positioned behind a general plane defined by a position corresponding
to the position of a passenger relative to a dash panel (4). The engine positioning
structure enables to obtain retreated layout of the engine. It also reduces Yaw
moment of inertia, and improves the steering stability.
Patent EP-1359588-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAUTIYAL VIVEK
IPC: G11C7/18
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: An improved multi-wordline memory architecture providing
decreased bitline coupling for increased speed and reduced power
consumption comprising an interleaving arrangement for connecting
adjacent bitcells to different wordlines, coupled to a multiplexing
arrangement for sharing bitlines of adjacent bitcells.
Patent EP-1372186-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ENGESSER PHILIPP DIPL-ING
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: The unit has a holder (3) for the disc. A mask (2) corresponds in shape with the region to be treated. Spacers (3, 31) set a small, defined clearance between disc and mask, so that liquid can be held in the interspace under capillary forces. A fluid line (28) is directed toward the surface of the disc which faces the mask.
Patent EP-1424516-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAERKL JOHANN
IPC: F16H48/06
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: The differential housing (18) accommodating lubricated drive and output elements (17, 19, 20, 22) is enveloped by a corrugated sleeve (26) made of a material capable of leading the heat created inside into the surrounding space, preferably of aluminum. The straight outer edges of the sleeve (26) are permanently joined to the housing (18) either by folding them (28) around the corresponding areas or by inserting them into recesses (29).
Patent EP-1417907-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCCAMBRIDGE JAMES E
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A hair dryer attachment system provides a dryer (10) and a plurality of
attachments (30). A fastening mechanism is provided so that multiple attachments are
each securable to the generally circular or ovate dryer barrel (20) using the same
fastening technology. Each of the attachments (30) forms part of the barrel (20), and
when used with the preferred present shortened barrel (20), a so-called "standard-length"
drier is provided which provides the additional benefits of the respective
attachments (30), without being overly long so as to be cumbersome during use. Each
attachment features an apron (38) which is supported by the barrel (20) and, with
engagement formations (26) on the barrel (20) and complementary formations (28) on
the apron (38), the attachment (30) is releasably secured to the barrel (20). Aeration
barrel (30) and finger/comb attachments (100, 92) are also provided.
Patent EP-1391339-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEINEN ADRIANUS JOHANNES
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel strut provided with vehicle attachment
means for attaching the wheel strut to a vehicle, and wheel attachment
means for attaching a wheel to the wheel strut, in which the wheel
attachment means are rotatable about the longitudinal axis with respect to
the vehicle attachment means and in which the wheel strut is provided with
driving means for rotating the wheel attachment means.
Patent EP-1380469-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NACHTIGALL KLAUS
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: The device has at least one light source (4) and associated light collection light conductor (5) with at least one light inlet surface associated with the light source, at least one separate outlet surface and at least two peripheral lateral total reflection surface areas (10) between the inlet and outlet surfaces. The total reflection surface areas are mutually inclined so the light conductor cross-section widens towards the outlet surface.
Patent EP-1344488-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOON GIL-WON
IPC: A61B5/0205
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A diagnosis method and apparatus for measuring blood hemoglobin
concentration, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, respiration rate, and degree of aging of
blood vessels using light are provided. The diagnosis apparatus using light
includes: an input/output unit which receives a command for measurement from a
user and provides information on the result of a measurement to the user; a control
unit which receives the command for measurement from the input/output unit and
generates a control signal; a light generating unit which generates at least two light
beams for measurement according to the control signal; a light receiving unit which
receives the light beams transmitted through an object that is subject to
measurement and converts the received light beams into electrical signals; and a
data processing unit which processes the electrical signals received from the light
receiving unit and outputs information on the result of a predetermined measurement.
Multiple parameters, including hemoglobin concentration, oxygen saturation, pulse
rate, respiration rate, and degree of aging of blood vessels, can be noninvasively
measured using the diagnosis apparatus.
Patent EP-1365272-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORI SEIICHIRO
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: In an OFS scanning optical system in which a
light beam incident to a deflection surface is set to
a light beam wider than the deflection surface,
angles formed between the center axes of emitted
distributions of light beams from light emitting
points of respective lasers as light sources and the
optical axis of the corresponding optical system
within a main scanning section and total angular
widths of laser beam radiation angles within the main
scanning section are regulated. Thus, symmetry and
uniformity of an illumination distribution of an
imaging spot on a surface to be scanned are improved.
Patent EP-1394791-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA YOUICHI
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A reading section (10) reads information recorded in an optical disk and outputs a
read signal. A DSP (20) detects the read signal, and make it reproducible. An
operational instruction recognizing section (51) recognizes an instruction for a specified
position of the information. Then a display control section (54) makes a cue point
position display section of a display section (130) display an instructed position.
Because of this feature, the specified instructed position can be recognized easily and
accurately.