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Patent EP-0382976-B1 (EP)
Title: Knee brace
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1989-12-07
Granted: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A brace (10) for supporting a knee joint is disclosed specifically adapted for use in atheletic, i.e. sports, applications. The brace is formed by a pair of frame members (12, 14) disposed on opposite sides of the knee joint which are pivotally connected adjacent one end by way of ratio-swing hinge members (16). Each of the frame members are pivotally connected via a flapper hinge (32) adjacent their opposite end to a support cuff/pad (60, 62) adapted to be affixed to the user's leg adjacent the tibia and femur, respectively. The lateral position of the flapper hinges may be adjusted to accommodate for bowlegged or knock-kneed conditions of the user. Means (80) are additionally provided between the tibia cuff and its respective frame member to allow plane adjustment between the tibia and femur of the user. The femur frame member is formed to include a convex-shaped portion specifically sized to extend over the attachment point of the vastas medialas muscle and thereby readily accommodate differing users.
Patent EP-0350374-B1 (EP)
Title: Process to prepare microorganisms entrapped within dehydrated gels, gels obtained thereby and their use for the preparation of fermented drinks
IPC: C12N11/04
Filed: 1989-06-29
Granted: 1991-08-28
Abstract: In a process for preparing micro-organisms incorporated within at least partially dehydrated gels, a) the micro-organisms are incorporated in a polymer solution capable of forming a gel; b) the solution containing the micro-organisms is gelled to form a gel in which the micro-organisms are incorporated; c) the gel in which the micro-organisms are incorporated is dried to obtain at least partially dehydrated gel. The process is characterized in that gels in which micro-organisms having a high concentration of hydrophilic substances are prepared and then subjected to said drying step. This is preferably effected by soaking the gel in a solution of hydrophilic substances  having said high concentration until equilibrium is attained, and then subjecting the gel to said drying step. The gels obtained, in which the micro-organisms are incorporated, have a high concentration of hydrophilic substances and enhanced viability after rehydration.
Patent EP-0381769-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAGAMI KIYOSHI
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 1989-07-17
Granted: 1994-05-25
Abstract: Structure permettant de fixer un rotor (12) d'un moteur synchrone sur un arbre de sortie (10), le rotor comportant des noyaux (16) et des aimants (14) agencés en alternance dans le sens de la circonférence. Une résine de moulage (24) est injectée dans un interstice entre la surface circonférentielle interne du rotor (12) etla surface circonférentielle externe de l'arbre de sortie (10) et laissée durcir. Ces deux éléments structurels (10, 12) sont combinés avec une grande fiabilité, de manière à permettre d'augmenter la rigidité flexionnelle de l'arbre de sortie (10).
Patent EP-0423237-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLATT JOHN A
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 1989-06-29
Granted: 1994-05-11
Abstract: L'accouplement à déconnexion rapide (22) ayant des conduits incorporés de fluides (16a et 16b) s'utilise avec des maîtres-mandrins de transfert de pièces ayant des mandrins intermédiaires (12) de manipulation de pièces changeables. L'accouplement utilise un organe de verrouillage rotatif (52) ayant une came excentrique (66) qui serre de manière rigide le mandrin intermédiaire (12) de manipulation des pièces sur le maître-mandrin (24) par engagement de tiges (60) configurées dans un agencement mâle-femelle et insérées depuis un premier bloc d'accouplement (26) fixé sur le mandrin intermédiaire (12) dans le second bloc d'accouplement (38) fixé sur le maître-mandrin (24). Un accouplement à déconnexion rapide (212) ayant des conduits de fluides incorporés (234 et 236) s'utilise avec des emboîtures d'outils ayant des assemblages d'outillages changeables. L'accouplement (212) utilise un organe de verrouillage rotatif (258) ayant une came excentrique (260) qui serre de manière rigide le premier montage d'outillage (214) sur le second montage d'outillage (216) par engagement d'une tige de guidage (230) configurée comme un agencement mâle-femelle et insérée depuis un premier bloc d'accouplement fixé sur le premier montage d'outillage (214) dans le second bloc d'accouplement (216) fixé sur l'emboîture d'outil. L'accouplement à déconnexion rapide peut comprendre des connecteurs électriques configurés dans un agencement mâle-femelle s'engageant l'un dans l'autre lorsque les premier et second blocs d'accouplement sont attachés l'un à l'autre.
Patent EP-0413770-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIBERMAN BARNET L
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 1989-07-07
Granted: 1995-11-22
Abstract: A method of freezing vital body fluids for storage and later use is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a brine including a cruciferous oil, cooling the brine, providing a heat transfer container having a vital body fluid therein and subjecting the heat transfer container to a heat transfer relationship with the cooled brine for a period of time sufficient to freeze the vital body fluid in the heat transfer container.
Patent EP-0438449-B1 (EP)
Title: Ball valve
IPC: F16K27/06
Filed: 1989-10-09
Granted: 1993-09-22
Abstract: Ball valve for use particularly in subsea hydrocarbon production systems, comprising a valve body (1) having a cavity of generally conical shape and communicating with inlet and outlet ports (11, 12) having a common axis (10), an insert assembly (2) provided with a valve ball (21), two ports corresponding to said inlet and outlet ports (11, 12), respectively, and associated seat means, said insert assembly (2) having a generally conical shape as said cavity (17) and being adapted to be housed therein and to be retrieved threfrom, and said insert assembly (2) being composed of two parts joined together generally along a dividing plane, connector means (3) for releasably fixing said insert assembly (2) in said cavity (17), and actuator means (4) for rotating said valve ball (21) about its axis (20) between a closed and an open position with respect to said ports (11, 12). The dividing plane between the two parts of said insert assembly (2) is normal to the rotational axis (20) of said valve ball (21) and substantially coincides with the common axis (10) of said inlet and outlet ports (11, 12).
Patent EP-0388775-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GASSER OSWALD DR
IPC: C09J163/00
Filed: 1990-03-14
Granted: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A process for adhesive bonding or encapsulating substrates by means of cationically polymerisable compositions which are photoactivated before jointing or before encapsulation and are cured after jointing or encapsulation of the substrates, in which an extended pot life is achieved, without a reduction in the wetting capacity of the compositions during the pot life, by carrying out the activation of the compositions by irradiation with visible light in the wavelength range of from 400 to 600 nm until the compositions can be applied without restrictions for more than 30 seconds after activation. The apparatus according to the invention comprises an irradiation source which emits exclusively light having a wavelength of >400 nm. 
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Patent EP-0394925-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BECKER MARK H
IPC: B23G1/16
Filed: 1990-04-23
Granted: 1994-07-06
Abstract: A tapping attachment (1) for threading a relatively large number of holes through a sheet metal part at a relatively low cost per hole. The tapping attachment includes a thrust bearing assembly (6) which is aligned with a turret-type punch press or the like and movable in response to an axially directed force generated by the punch press. The axially directed force applied from the press to the thrust bearing assembly is transferred to a spline shaft (26). The spline shaft is rotated within and moved linearly relative to a screw threaded roller nut (74), whereby the axially directed force is converted into a rotating force for advancing and turning a tap (80) at high speeds of rotation. A nitrogen reservoir (14) is provided so that a supply of gas is available for returning the thrust bearing assembly (6) and the spline shaft (26) to their initial positions in order that a new hole can be tapped in response to another axially directed force. Also provided is an oil reservoir (12) so that a supply of oil is available for lubricating and cooling the tap (80) via an oil spout (78).
Patent EP-0402668-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEROLD WOLF DIETRICH DR
IPC: B01F29/90
Filed: 1990-05-23
Granted: 1994-08-24
Abstract: A mixing device for pastes has a holder (18) mounted on a rotor (10) for accommodating a mixing container (19), the holder (18) being rotatable relative to the rotor (10) about an axis (16) eccentric to the rotor axis (15). During the rotation of the rotor (10), gearing (20...22) ensures that the holder (18) is rotated in the mixing phase about its eccentric axis (16) in such a way that the mixing container (19) performs an overall rotary and reciprocating movement and the container contents (29) are subjected to a shaking movement. The gearing (20...22) can be changed over during the rotor rotation in such a way that the holder (18) is released following the mixing phase and in a directly following compression phase is set in a fixed orientation with regard to the rotor (10), in which orientation the ready-mixed paste is pressed against a discharge piston (55) provided in the container (19) and is thereby vented. 
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Patent EP-0417725-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAMER WERNER DR
IPC: C07K5/06
Filed: 1990-09-11
Granted: 1997-04-23
Abstract: Bile acid derivatives of the formula I  W-X-G in which G is a bile acid residue, W is an active substance portion of a medicament and X is a linker between bile acid residue and active substance portion, are outstandingly suitable for introducing active substances into the enterohepatic circulation. The compounds I are absorbed and enter the bloodstream. This makes it possible by utilising the natural reabsorption of the bile acids to improve the absorption of drugs which are absorbed with difficulty, if at all. W can be, for example, a peptide, an antibiotic, an antiviral substance, an anticancer agent, a liver protective, an antihyperlipidaemic, a diuretic, an agent to lower blood pressure, a renin inhibitor, a substance to treat cirrhosis of the liver or a substance for treating diabetes. G is a bile acid residue in the form of the free, natural or chemically modified acids, the esters and amides, the salt forms and forms derivatised on alcohol groups. X is a large number of intermediate members or else a bond.
Patent EP-0446459-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STARK ROLAND
IPC: H01K3/06
Filed: 1990-12-17
Granted: 1995-12-06
Abstract: A halogen incandescent lamp (1), having a single pinch, with luminaire body arms (8) bent in a U-shape, for protection against the two lighting arms (8) of the luminaire body (6) striking together, has at least one glass tube (24) which extends at right angles to the plane of the luminaire body (6) and is formed from the material of the bulb (2). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0419006-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEMENY MATTHIAS D
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1990-07-10
Granted: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A display system includes a collapsible, rectangular frame having a plurality of rectangular box units. Each box unit includes rectangularly arranged sides which are defined by a pair of arms, joined to one another by a scissor connection. The top and bottom side arms include at least one telescoping member therein. Connector-block nodes are located at each corner of the box units and include pivot means for securing the arms thereto for permitting the frame to be collapsed to a compact form. Plural display supports extend along files of connected block nodes on the front face of the frame, each support extending between adjacent connector block nodes and including a pair of display-support runners. The display-support runners are joined to one another at one, central end thereof by a central hinge and joined to a connector block node at the other end thereof by an end hinge.
Patent EP-0408358-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEMBERG WILLIAM D
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 1990-07-12
Granted: 1996-03-13
Abstract: A helix (10) is defined by two lengths of multistrand wire (14) each surrounded by flexible, biocompatible insulation (18). A silicon elastic sheath (30) surrounds the helix and extends to a terminal end of the electrode. At the terminal end, a portion of the wire is wrapped around a periphery of the sheath to define a tissue contacting surface (34). A shaft (42) of a polypropylene anchor (40) is inserted into a hollow core (20) of the helix and thermally deformed into mechanical engagement with the helix. The anchor has a plurality of polypropylene tines or barbs (44) which firmly engage the tissue within which it is inserted but which yield for electrode removal without ripping the tissue.
Patent EP-0416804-B1 (EP)
Title: External preparation containing amusulosin
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1990-08-29
Granted: 1993-05-26
Abstract: An external preparation, for the treatment of dysuria or lower urinary tract disease, which comprises   1) at least one compound selected from amusulosin and salts thereof;     2) aqueous alcohol, and 3) at least one transdermal absorption promoting agent selected from aliphatic dicarboxylic acid diesters, nicotinic acid esters and isonicotinic acid esters, with or without addition of a terpene. u
Patent EP-0388299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERKHAN DIETMAR
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 1990-03-14
Granted: 1995-08-02
Abstract: A safety brake for stopping an escalator in the event of a malfunction or the like, includes a locking pawl to prevent disengagement of the brake until the latter is intentionally released. Over the locking pawl reach a reinforcement of the brake. The brake is released by energizing a solenoid which displaces the locking pawl to an inoperative position. Once the locking pawl is disabled, the brake shoes are released from engagement with the escalator drive shaft brake disk. Locking and release of the brake shoes are initiated by springs and solenoid. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0415873-B1 (EP)
IPC: B28D1/14
Filed: 1990-06-20
Granted: 1993-05-05
Abstract: A device, for cutting an undercut in a borehole at a location spaced from the surface of a material into which the borehole is formed, includes a housing (1) with a bore therethrough and a guide sleeve (2) rotatably supported in the housing bore and having an eccentric bore therein. A bushing (3) with an eccentric bore is rotatably supported in the guide sleeve bore. A drive shaft (7) is rotatably supported in and extends through the eccentric bore of the housing and has a cutter head (9) at one end. The drive shaft (7) can be shifted from a centered position within the housing bore into an eccentric position by rotation of the bushing (3) relative to the guide sleeve (2). In the eccentric position, the cutter head (9) can penetrate into and form an undercut in the surface of the borehole. A displacable snap-in element (16) in the housing (1) prevents rotation of the guide sleeve (2). When the maximum eccentricity of the drive shaft (7) is reached, the snap-in element is disengaged from the guide sleeve by an actuating cam (3a) on the bushing (3). Subsequently, the guide sleeve (2) and the bushing (3) can be rotated together through at least 360 DEG  degrees for cutting the undercut. A blocking member (13) prevents rotation of the guide sleeve (2) during rotation of the bushing back into the center position.
Patent EP-0406383-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZOELLER LEON ROBERT
IPC: G01N21/89
Filed: 1989-12-21
Granted: 1993-10-27
Abstract: Dans un appareil d'analyse d'une région transversale d'une bande en mouvement, la vitesse de la bande analysée règle le rythmeur de la caméra commandant la vitesse d'analyse de cette dernière, afin de maintenir un espacement constant des régions d'analyse et non vice-versa, permettant ainsi de larges variations dans la vitesse de ladite bande tout en maintenant un espacement constant des régions d'analyse. De plus, l'intensité de l'illumination de la bande est commandée en fonction de la vitesse de la bande de sorte que chaque région d'analyse reçoive la même quantité de lumière du moyen d'illumination, pendant chaque intervalle d'analyse, indépendamment des variations de la vitesse de la bande.
Patent EP-0420992-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOYAMA IKUO
IPC: A61K9/32
Filed: 1990-04-17
Granted: 1994-01-05
Abstract: On produit une préparation orale aromatique avec un rendement élevé en pulvérisant dans de l'air chaud humide une suspension d'un médicament ou des particules le contenant dans une solution aqueuse refroidie de diéthylaminoacétate de polyvinylacétal et en séchant les minuscules particules formées. La préparation obtenue est excellente pour masquer le goût désagréable d'un médicament et présente une bonne biodisponibilité équivalente à celle du médicament lui-même.
Patent EP-0456769-B1 (EP)
Title: Appareil et procede de positionnement commande des fourches d'un vehicule de manutention de matieres
Inventor: BLAU ANDREW P
IPC: B66F9/14
Filed: 1990-02-20
Granted: 1996-08-14
Abstract: Un appareil (180) déplace de manière commandée les fourches (30, 32) d'un véhicule de manutention de matières (2) dans des sens transversaux par rapport à un chariot (12). Ledit chariot (12) comprend des détecteurs de position de fourche (81, 83), lesquels détectent l'emplacement transversal de chaque fourche (30, 32). Un contrôleur (178) reçoit des signaux provenant des détecteurs de position (81, 83) et déplace lesdites fourches (30, 32) vers des emplacements espacés d'une distance présélectionnée ou calculée. Des détecteurs de pointe de fourche (102, 104) détectent l'ouverture (188) se trouvant dans une charge (186) pendant le mouvement des fourches (30, 32). Le contrôleur (178) reçoit des signaux provenant des détecteurs de pointe de fourche (102, 104) et positionne lesdites fourches (30, 32) de sorte que l'on peut les placer à l'intérieur de l'ouverture de la charge (188). L'appareil (180) est particulièrement adapté à une utilisation sur un véhicule à guidage automatique (VGA) (4).
Patent EP-0473642-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HESS ROBERT L
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 1990-04-25
Granted: 1998-11-11
Abstract: A catheter including an elongated highly flexible hollow lumen (12) and a guide wire (14) positioned within the lumen, the guide wire fabricated from nickel-titanium shape-memory alloy, the guide wire having greater than three percent (3%) elasticity over the temperature range of use of the catheter allowing high-elastic deformation at low stress and low rolling and sliding frictional resistance of the guide wire when moved and bent within the lumen producing a high degree of tactile control is disclosed, the guide wire being hollow or comprising a hollow body portion. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0472622-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIGUISEPPI JAMES L
IPC: G01N21/25
Filed: 1990-05-14
Granted: 1995-12-13
Abstract: An instrument for monitoring the color change of an indicator element (2) sealed within a sterile vessel (1) and exhibiting a color change in response to a change in the pH or CO2 level within the sterile vessel (1) as a result of microbacterial growth within a specimen contained in the sterile vessel (1). The present invention includes means (6, 20) for continuously monitoring the absolute value of the pH and/or CO2 level within the vessel and/or monitoring the rate of change of the absolute value of the pH level.
Patent EP-0460511-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEHMANN MARTIN
IPC: G01F17/00
Filed: 1991-05-28
Granted: 1998-06-10
Abstract: Method for production of tested, closed containers in which a connection housing is applied to a part of the container so that a sealed connection is made. The sealing element comprises an elastic rubber bellows that is placed between the connection housing and the container and then pressurized. Testing of the container is achieved using a pressure line connected to the container so that the pressure development in the connection housing and opening part can be monitored. <??>The invention also relates to a corresponding device.
Patent EP-0450765-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALL NIGEL
IPC: C07D493/04
Filed: 1991-03-04
Granted: 1995-08-23
Abstract: Polycyclic dyes of Formula A: <CHEM>  wherein:  X is -C2-4-alkyl; and Y is C1-4-alkyl. X is preferably ethyl and Y is preferably C1-3-alkyl, more preferably C1-2-alkyl. It is further preferred that when X is ethyl, Y is ethyl or methyl and especially the latter.
Patent EP-0479576-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WHEELER ROGER D
IPC: F04B39/12
Filed: 1991-10-02
Granted: 1994-03-09
Abstract: An improved oilless air compressor (32) which is driven by a high speed universal motor (33). A sprocket (49) and belt driven pulley (66) are arranged to reduce the compressor speed. A motor driven fan (48) and baffles (120,123,124,129,131,133) are provided to direct cooling air in predetermined sequences over the motor and compressor components to increase the operating life of the compressor components, to optimize the compressor efficiency and to reduce the temperature of the compressed air output. The compressor is provided with improved intake and exhaust valves (96,97) and restrictor surfaces (108,117) which limit movement of the valves. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0502285-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TARREGA I LLORET MIQUEL ANGEL
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1991-05-21
Granted: 1996-03-27
Abstract: Mechanism for the mounting of sliding and folding doors, particularly doors consisting of at least two leaves (1 and 2, 1a and 2a), suspended by means of upper rail rolling elements (3, 3a) and which run on lower guides (33). The upper rails (3, 3a) consist of a shaped section that forms two rolling tracks (4 and 5) for sliding doors and a single rolling track for folding doors, along which move groups of carriages belonging to different door leaves. The carriages (6) making up the rolling elements have a vertical hole (8, 8a) for taking a suspension rod (9, 9a) for the leaves. The bottom of the leaves has runners (31) that slide along an inverted guide (33), fitted below the level of the gap closed by the door. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0527802-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GREENE MARK I
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 1991-04-04
Granted: 1997-06-04
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US91/02331 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 24, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 24, 1992 PCT Filed Apr. 4, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/15230 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 17, 1991.A purified proteinaceous substance bindable with p185, the translation product of the neu oncogene is disclosed. The purified proteinaceous substance may be characterized in that it increases the activity of the tyrosine kinase contained in the neu oncogene product but does not increase the activity of tyrosine kinase of epidermal growth factor receptor; induces p185 dimerization and internalization; affects the growth of cells which express p185 in a dose dependent manner; is heat stable from about 56 DEG  C. to about 100 DEG  C.; is degradable by protease; and has a molecular weight of from about 7,000 to about 14,000 daltons in its smallest active form as determined by gel filtration and ultrafiltration membrane analysis. Methods of detecting p185 on the surfaces of tumor cells are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0486636-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGOS PETER
IPC: B29C48/475
Filed: 1991-05-28
Granted: 1995-02-01
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP91/00984 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 30, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 30, 1992 PCT Filed May 28, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/18731 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 12, 1991.The invention relates to a storage head for a blow moulding machine for discontinuous manufacture of multi-layer co-extruded and blow-moulded hollow bodies made of thermoplastic. To improve the product quality and to increase the throughput, each distributor element is designed as a spiral channel distributor (20) which distributes the individual molten plastic streams uniformly at the periphery. The ejector (14) consists of at least two concentric tubular pieces (42, 44, 46) and the peripherally distributed plastic streams issue from the front face of the ejector (14) and unite to form a single multi-layer flexible plastic tube in the storage space (16) in the storage head housing (10) below the ejector.