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Patent EP-1049158-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CAO MIN
IPC: H01L31/10
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: A semiconductor interconnect structure (1) having a polished surface (15) for directly communicating an electrically conductive layer (3) to a semiconductor layer (17). A dielectric layer (5) is formed on the electrically conductive layer. A dual-inlaid cavity (20) is formed by etching a via cavity (7) and a contact cavity (8) into the dielectric layer. A damascene contact (9) is formed by depositing tungsten into the dual-inlaid cavity. Chemical-mechanical polishing is used to planarize and smooth a surface of the damascene contact until the surface is coplanar with the dielectric layer. A semiconductor layer is then deposited on the damascene contact. The semiconductor layer can be the node of an amorphous silicon P-I-N photodiode (22). Electrical interconnection between the node of the photodiode and the electrically conductive layer is accomplished without using an intermediate electrode, and the smooth damascene contact improves surface adhesion, reduces contact resistance, and provides a discrete connection to the semiconductor layer. The damascene contact may be polished to provide a light reflective surface finish for reflecting light incident on the damascene contact back into the semiconductor layer to improve the quantum efficiency of the P-I-N photodiode.
Patent EP-1057573-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EZUMI MASAKUNI
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: A method of mending a friction stir joint between
members (20, 30) formed of an aluminium alloy, the joint
having a joining bead (50) formed by friction stir
joining, comprising the steps of
   (i) forming a mending zone by removing a defect in
said joining bead (50) by grinding, and   (ii) forming a mending bead at said mending zone by
TIG welding using a welding rod which is made of the same
aluminium alloy as said members (20, 30).
Patent EP-1079075-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCMAHON MICHAEL E
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A stator assembly for a rotary machine has a shroud 56 through which extend
tips 52 of vanes 28. A clip 62 member extends through an opening 64 in the tip 52
of the vane and is disposed on a nonflowpath side of the shroud to restrain the tip 52
of the vane against inward movement. The tip 52 and clip 62 are encapsulated in an
elastomeric material.
Patent EP-1094005-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRAZIA ALESSANDRO
IPC: B65B25/06
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: A process and apparatus for packaging a food
product, in particular a pasty food product such as
a processed cheese portion, a stock cube, butter,
margarine and the like, in a wrapper made from a
blank of suitable shape which is folded to make the
package to receive the product. The apparatus
comprises means (22) for feeding a blank from which
the product is made, means (24) for folding the
blanks into a shape suitable for receiving the
product, means (26) for feeding the wrapper in the
folded state, means (28) for inserting the product
into the folded wrapper, and means (30, 32) for
closing the wrapper containing the product. The
advantage of the present invention is that the
wrapper feeding, folding, filling and closing means
(22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) form the wrapper without
stopping, as the latter moves forward along the
wrapping line.
Patent EP-1073498-A2 (EP)
Title: Tete de club de golf dotee de moyens de controle de l'impact et de moyens permettant d'augmenter la flexibilite
Inventor: DAMMEN PER
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une tête de club de golf dotée de moyens de contrôle de l'impact et de moyens permettant d'augmenter la flexibilité, ladite tête de club de golf possédant une partie interne conçue pour s'adapter à un manche de club, une partie externe, une face avant et une face arrière situées sur les côtés opposés d'une paroi (6), la face avant étant la face d'impact adaptée pour frapper dans une balle de golf. La tête présente une cavité (5) dans sa face arrière, entourée par une zone périphérique (2), la face arrière étant dotée, sur toute la surface de la paroi (6) au moins comprise entre deux parties opposées de la zone périphérique (2), de nervures parallèles entre elles. Les nervures (4) sont plus longues dans la zone centrale que dans les zones latérales.
Patent EP-1192272-A2 (EP)
Title: Methode de marquage d'un amplicon d'acide nucleique assortie d'une prevention simultanee de toute contamination
Inventor: DATTAGUPTA NANIBHUSHAN
IPC: C12Q1/6816
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes d'amplification d'acide nucléique visant à minimiser la contamination par des produits issus de réactions d'amplification antérieures. L'invention concerne, en particulier, des méthodes d'utilisation de marqueurs d'acide nucléique inhibant toute amplification subséquente de l'amplicon, ainsi que des compositions utilisées à cet effet. L'invention concerne, plus particulièrement, des complexes photoréactifs d'un ligand de liaison, d'un activateur de liaison et d'un marqueur.
Patent EP-1187617-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRAFF GUSTAV
IPC: A61K31/41
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: Topical ophthalmic anti-allergy drugs are identified by the extent of their interaction with a phospholipid model membrane. Disclosed are topically administrable ophthalmic formulations containing amphipathic anti-allergy compounds at concentrations such that the drugs have Surface Activity Ratings from about 2-11.
Patent EP-1259349-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LORENZ JUERGEN
IPC: C08J5/04
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un matériau composite thermoplastique renfermant un matériau fibreux organique et un mélange d'au moins deux matériaux fibreux organiques et d'un liant thermoplastique. L'invention concerne en outre un procédé de fabrication d'un tel matériau composite thermoplastique, ainsi que l'utilisation dudit matériau composite thermoplastique pour le revêtement superficiel d'objets.
Patent EP-1188097-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OH HILARIO
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A wafer cluster tool is described which operates in a regular, periodic fashion. Embodiments of the invention have a periodicity of one sending period. The invention enables the determination of pick-up times for process chambers in the cluster tool, and embodiments of the invention allow the creation and maintenance of an updated timetable. The timetable indicates times when each of the process chambers is to be serviced. These values are updated as the process chambers receive new wafers. Robots in the cluster tool may pre-position themselves in front of modules, or process chambers, to be served. Robot pre-positioning eliminates the wait time of individual modules beyond queue times which have been pre-determined for the modules. This renders the path of the individual robots pre-deterministic, and enables the cluster tool to utilize single gripper robots.
Patent EP-1200537-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID L
IPC: C10G11/18
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: Une charge d'hydrocarbure contenant des oléfines et/ou des paraffines C4-C7 est transformée en oléfines légères par mise en contact de la charge avec un catalyseur contenant ZSM-5 et/ou ZSM-11, ayant un rapport silice/alumine initial supérieur à environ 300:1, et du phosphore.
Patent EP-1216397-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEINBERG MARC S
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un gyroscope à diapason microfabriqué dont l'axe d'entrée est situé en dehors du plan de la structure. Selon un mode de réalisation, des plaques de condensateur sont utilisées en bandes parallèles en dessous de deux ouvertures, des masses de contrôle plates suspendues d'un substrat par une structure de soutient. Ces masses de contrôle sont disposées en paires et placées selon un mouvement vibrationnel opposé par un peigne de commande électrostatique. En réponse à une vitesse angulaire d'entrée autour de l'axe d'entrée hors-plan, la masse de contrôle traduit par rapport aux bandes de condensateurs, ce qui fait varier la capacité entre les bandes de condensateurs et les masses de contrôle comme fonction de la valeur d'entrée. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, les peignes de commande des masses de contrôle d'un peigne de commande sont entremêlés entre des peignes de commande fixes excités électriquement en paires 180° hors-phase. Lorsque les masses de contrôle traduisent en réponse à une entrée angulaire, la distance qui sépare la masse de contrôle et les peignes de commande varie, ce qui fait varier la capacité entre les peignes et qui résulte en une tension déséquilibrée des masses de contrôle détectée comme une indication de valeur d'entrée. Ce gyroscope à diapason hors-plan peut être combiné avec deux gyroscopes à diapason plan pour offrir une unité de mesure inertielle tri-axiale à partir d'une seule plaquette ou sur une seule puce.
Patent EP-1245015-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RISSANEN JUSSI
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de couponnage électronique qui consiste à transférer une information de coupon, pouvant inclure un numéro d'identification de coupon, vers un premier terminal portable et à la stocker dans ce terminal. Le terminal portatif affiche une représentation de l'information de coupon transférée sur l'écran. L'information de coupon stockée peut être transférée du terminal portatif vers un autre terminal pour rédemption. L'information de coupon stockée peut aussi être transférée du terminal portatif vers un autre terminal portatif. Divers schémas peuvent être utilisés dans le but de transférer l'information de coupon à partir du terminal portatif, y compris une liaison radio à courte portée Bluetooth ou un lecteur de code à barres optique lisant un code à barres optique, ou une liaison infrarouge, ou bien une liaison hertzienne. On peut aussi utiliser l'Internet ou un réseau local hertzien en vue de transférer l'information de coupon depuis et vers les divers terminaux.
Patent EP-1218730-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAISER BRUCE JOHN
IPC: G01N23/223
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus and method in which one or more taggants that are intrinsically located or extrinsically placed in an article or product (11) . The taggants are detected by X-ray fluorescence analysis (20, 21) to identify or verify the article or its point of manufacture. The taggants are manufactured as part of the article or the taggant is placed into a coating label, or otherwise embedded within the article for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by X-ray fluorescence, thus determining the unique elemental composition of the taggant within the article.
Patent EP-1238119-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SKINNER WESLEY J
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus (400) to facilitate the successful and precise smoothing of conductive films on insulating films or substrates (352). The smoothing technique provides a smooth surface that is substantially free of scratches. By supplying a source of electrons (410), harmful charging of the films and damage to the films are avoided.
Patent EP-1156251-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KANBE SHINOBU
IPC: C08L9/02
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: A fuel transporting hose includes at least one
layer of a rubber composition mainly comprised of a
polymer blend which comprises: (A) an acrylonitrile-butadiene
rubber (NBR) containing bound acrylonitrile
in an amount (ACN amount) of 42 wt% to 52 wt%; (B) a
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) having an average
polymerization degree of 700 to 1400, wherein the
component (A) and the component (B) are present in a
weight ratio of (A)/(B)=90/10 to 65/35 in the polymer
blend, wherein the polymer blend has a Mooney viscosity
of 20 to 45 at a vulcanization temperature.
Patent EP-1167599-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHILLER PETER
IPC: D03D47/28
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: Das Verfahren besteht erfindungsgemäß darin, dass dem für die Fadenflugzeit charakteristischen, in einer Datenbank der Webmaschinensteuerung gespeicherten Qualitätsparameter jedes Schussfadens ein die Sollfadenflugzeit sicherndes Soll-Druckprofil zugeordnet wird, womit auf die Ermittlung einer durchschnittlichen Schusszeit je Schussfadentyp, wie aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt, verzichtet wird. Das die Schussfadenflugzeit sichernde Soll-Druckprofil wird erfindungsgemäß durch Verwendung einer Ventilstruktur (2) mit piezo-elektrischen Antrieben (5) erreicht. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1122669-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALAIA MARC
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: A method of controlling a status display of an electronic
auction system in response to a technical disruption is described.
The method comprises setting a lot having at least one
product, setting at least a closing time for said lot, displaying
a first status for said lot, said first status indicating
that bids for said lot are accepted, monitoring said closing
time and monitoring whether a trigger event relating to a
technical disruption occurs prior to said closing time,
wherein, if said trigger event occurs, further steps are initiated.
The invention also relates to an electronic auction
system in the form of a computer network adapted to implement
the method.
Patent EP-1160687-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MINE TAKASHI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-19
Abstract: A digital information input system includes an electronic information terminal device for
inputting a code information regarding a search targeted article or the like and for sending data including
the code information and a server for returning, to the digital information terminal device, a digital
information corresponding to the code information included in the data from the electronic information
terminal device. The electronic information terminal device sends data including the code information
regarding the search targeted article or the like and allows use of the digital information sent from the
server after the code information regarding the search targeted article and the like is inputted, for enabling
easy access to digital information from the electronic information terminal device
Patent EP-1164146-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MINAMI YUTAKA
IPC: C08F4/645
Filed: 2001-05-19
Abstract: A process for producing a polymer of an α-olefin which comprises
polymerizing an α-olefin having at least 4 carbon atoms in the presence of
a catalyst for producing polymers of olefins which comprises (A) a specific
metal compound and (B) at least one compound selected from (b-1) an
organoaluminum oxy compound and (b-2) an ionic compound. 
     The polymer of an α-olefin is useful as a component of lubricant.
Patent EP-1168016-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GROIS IGOR
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A connector (20) is provided for a fiber optic cable (28) which includes a
plurality of optical fibers (30). The connector includes a base housing (22) having a
through passage (34) for receiving the cable and fibers along an axis (36). A
receptacle (42) in the housing communicates with the passage and is open-sided
transversely of the axis. A fanout insert (26) is positionable into the receptacle (42)
and receives and spreads the individual fibers (30) of the cable (28) transversely of the
axis. A cover (24) is slidably mounted on the base housing in a direction (A)
generally parallel to the axis. Guide ribs (68) and guide rails (54) are provided
between the base housing and the cover to guide the cover to a closed position.
Complementary interengaging strain relief members (58,74) are provided on the base
housing and cover for embracing the fiber optic cable (28) automatically in response
to slidably mounting the cover (22) onto the base housing (24).
Patent EP-1172865-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUJISAWA TOMOTAKA
IPC: H01L31/10
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A semiconductor device having a photo diode which
has substantially the same sensitivity to a plurality of
light having different wavelengths, comprising a first
conductivity type semiconductor layer and a second
conductivity type semiconductor layer formed at a surface
layer portion of said first conductivity type
semiconductor layer, wherein the sensitivity to light of
a first wavelength and the sensitivity to light of a
second wavelength which is different from said first
wavelength are made substantially the same by designing a
region in which a depletion layer spreads from a junction
of said first conductivity type semiconductor layer and
said second conductivity type semiconductor layer when an
inverse bias is applied to said first conductivity type
semiconductor layer and said second conductivity type
semiconductor layer, for example, by designing it to
spread in a region of 3 to 6 µm or a region of 2 to 7 µm
from the surface of the second conductivity type
semiconductor layer in the depth direction.
Patent EP-1197772-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN ANTAO
IPC: G02B6/30
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: The invention includes a multi-material structure comprising at least two components (102,108)
through which light is propagated. At least two structure components are of different materials
and are joined to one another at an end surface (106,110) of each either directly or indirectly. The end
surfaces are at angles other than normal to the direction of light propagation. The multi-material
structure has a polarization dependent loss less than if the components had end surfaces normal
to the direction of light propagation. Embodiments of the invention are particularly applicable to
a waveguide substrate/fiber capillary interface. 
     Also included is a method of reducing polarization dependent loss between joined
components through which light is propagated.
Patent EP-1174737-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUZUHARA NORIYASU
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: An optical compensation film used for a liquid crystal
display comprising a support and an optically anisotropic
layer is disclosed. The optically anisotropic layer is a
layer on which orientation of the liquid crystalline
compound is fixed and the support is an optically biaxial
cellulose ester film. A polarizing plate used for a liquid
crystal display and a liquid crystal display employing the
optical compensation film are also disclosed.
Patent EP-1186857-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DRY CRAIG
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: Wheels on a steering axis are driven or orientated into positions required to carry out the necessary measurements, using a program-controlled mechanism. An Independent claim is included for corresponding equipment.
Patent EP-1184632-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GLENK HANS GEORG
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: The cooling module (2) is implemented as a hollow wall located on the side wall of the container (1).
Patent EP-1209583-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PALAZZOLO VINCENZO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A device for searching for information on a data communications
network, comprising:
   means for displaying a plurality of windows (1), each window (1) being
suitable to display the Web page of a corresponding search engine (2);   means for selecting a plurality of search engines (2), suitable to allow the
selection of the search engines (2) and their display in the windows (1);   each window displaying simultaneously online a corresponding search
engine (2) in order to perform an information search in parallel on each of
the search engines (2), with simultaneous display of the results of the search
online in a single Web page.
Patent EP-1197751-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEIBL STEPHANUS
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: An amperometric measuring or detecting process comprises using an arrangement consisting of a working electrode (A), a counter electrode (G) and a reference electrode (R); and reducing or oxidizing the material to be determined in a measuring cell electrolyte (10) on the working electrode. The potential of the working electrode is prescribed compared to the reference electrode and a current (I) flowing between the working electrode and the counter electrode is determined as the measuring signal. In the measuring and detecting operation, the potential of the working electrode compared with the reference electrode is varied depending on the size of the measuring current. With a high measuring current, a high polarization voltage is used and with a low measuring current a low polarization current is used. An Independent claim is also included for a device for carrying out the process. Preferred Features: A theoretical value of the polarization voltage is continuously determined depending on the size of the measuring current, and applied via a regulator (12). The measuring current is converted into a measuring voltage.
Patent EP-1119046-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHITTIPEDDI SAILESH
IPC: H01L23/532
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: A structure and a method for enabling use of wire bonding and Controlled
Collapse Chip Connection technologies in external connections with Cu
interconnect wiring in integrated circuits. 
     A structure for connecting integrated circuitry has a first segment of
conductor predominantly comprising Cu. The conductor segment is formed on an
integrated circuit structure and includes a contact region for electrical connection.
A conductive barrier layer formed about the contact region for mitigating migration
of Cu atoms from the contact region to other conductor material. A conductive
contact layer is formed about the barrier layer such that the barrier layer is
disposed between the contact region and the contact layer. With this structure a
bond wire, predominantly comprising Au, may be mechanically connected to the
conductive layer for electrical connection through the barrier layer to the bonding
pad. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the conductive contact
layer is an A1 bond pad and the barrier layer is a refractoryu metal or a compound of
a refractory metal. 
     A method for forming a connection between an upper level of copper-containing
interconnect in an integrated circuit structure and an external contact
involves forming a conductive barrier layer in electrical contact with a portion of the
first upper level and forming a conductive contact layer in electrical connection with
the barrier layer. In a preferred embodiment the conductive contact layer
predominantly comprises A1 and a conductive material predominantly comprising
Au is positioned for electrical connection between the conductive contact layer and
the external contact.
Patent EP-1149687-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUI NOBUO
IPC: B29C70/34
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: A method for producing a body structure composed of
a stiffened panel of a fiber-reinforced composite,
wherein (a) a skin member (22) is placed on a forming
tool, (b) a plurality of preformed stringer members (32)
are arranged on the skin member at predetermined
intervals, (c) a plurality of preformed outer frame
members (42) are arranged on the skin member to
intersect the preformed stringer members, (d) the skin
member, the preformed stringer members and the preformed
outer frame members are integrally hardened by heating
under a pressure to prepare an assembly having a skin,
stringers and an outer frame, (e) an inner frame member
hardened by heating under a pressure beforehand is put
into contact with the outer frame, and (f) the inner
frame member and the assembly are adhesive-formed by
heating under a pressure. A body structure produced by
the method is also provided.
Patent EP-1166936-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HUDDLESTON JOHN
IPC: B23H7/16
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: An electrical discharge machining apparatus includes an acoustic sensor (A)
which is acoustically coupled to a workpiece (3) being machined. The acoustic
sensor (A) receives acoustic emissions indicative of conditions prevailing during
the machining process. The emissions may include those arising from
discharge pulses, arcing conditions and workpiece cracking or degradation.