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Patent EP-0916147-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSATELLI DOMENICO
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 1998-04-30
Granted: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A tamper-proof plate for electrical terminals is formed monolithically and includes a central portion (3) which is elastically hinged to a structural portion (5) in order to determine an unstable position for the insertion of the plate (1) and a stable position for locking the plate, the central portion being adapted to interact with an abutment provided on an electrical device, the structural portion having holes for applying a wire (11) which interferes with the central portion in order to prevent the transfer of the central portion to the insertion position when the sealing member is applied to the holes.
Patent EP-0983098-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTIAN JEFFREY J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1998-06-01
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: Surgical fluid collection devices, systems and methods allow individual containers to be coupled in series using a single inflow port and a single outflow port on each container. Surgical fluids are sealed within a disposable liner in each container. In most embodiments, a one-way valve of the liner seals surgical fluid within the liner to prevent spillage to a surrounding vacuum chamber, and allows flow from the surrounding vacuum chamber into the interior of the liner to equalize pressure across the liner. This arrangement allows the use of flexible, inexpensive liners with large interior volumes, without having to resort to complex pressure equalizing arrangements. A sterilizable polymer receptacle is also provided which can withstand the large pressure forces associated with large fluid collection volumes.
Patent EP-0986344-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAHN RAINER DR
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 1998-05-02
Granted: 2005-08-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a mold for producing the model of a tooth from a dental impression (28), comprising a peripheral wall (12), a model plate (38) which is tightly arranged on the top thereof and an impression spoon (14) bearing the dental impression (28). Said spoon is tightly inserted into the lower end of the peripheral wall (12). The hollow cavity (42) thus obtained is filled with molding material to give a highly precise tooth model requiring no further mechanical processing.
Patent EP-1005363-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IVY JOHN M
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 1998-07-27
Granted: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims vaccines containing, as an active ingredient, a secreted recombinantly produced dimeric form of truncated flaviviral envelope protein. The vaccines are capable of eliciting the production of neutralizing antibodies against flaviviruses. The dimeric forms of truncated flaviviral envelope protein are formed 1) by directly linking two tandem copies of 80% E in a head to tail fashion via a flexible tether; 2) via the formation of a leucine zipper domain through the homodimeric association of two leucine zipper helices each fused to the carboxy terminus of an 80% E molecule; or 3) via the formation of a non-covalently associated four-helix bundle domain formed upon association of two helix-turn-helix moieties each attached to the carboxy terminus of an 80% E molecule. All products are expressed as a polyprotein including prM and the modified 80% E products are secreted from Drosophila melanogaster Schneider 2 cells using the human tissue plasminogen activator secretion signal sequence (tPAL). Secreted products are generally more easily purified than those expressed intracellularly, facilitating vaccine production. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a vaccine for protection of a subject against infection by dengue virus. The vaccine contains, as active ingredient, the dimeric form of truncated envelope protein of a dengue virus serotype. The dimeric truncated E is secreted as a recombinantly produced protein from eucaryotic cells. The vaccine may further contain portions of additional dengue virus serotype dimeric E proteins similarly produced. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods to utilize the dimeric form of truncated dengue envelope protein for diagnosis of infection in individuals at risk for the disease. The diagnostic contains, as active ingredient, the dimeric form of truncated envelope protein of a dengue virus serotype. The dimeric truncated E is secreted as a recombinantly produced protein from eucaryotic cells. The diagnostic may further contain portions of additional dengue virus serotype dimeric E proteins similarly produced.
Patent EP-1024978-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREYVOGEL JOERG
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1998-09-10
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un siège automobile comprenant un module d'airbag latéral constitué d'un générateur de gaz (5), d'un boîtier d'airbag (4) et d'un dispositif d'acheminement de gaz (6) reliant le générateur de gaz (5) au boîtier d'airbag (4). Selon l'invention, les profilés de châssis (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25), par exemple du châssis de dossier (2), sont conçus de façon à pouvoir servir de logement pour les composants du module d'airbag. Le logement des éléments du module d'airbag est ainsi très compact et sûr, ce qui a des conséquences favorables sur la sécurité et sur les coûts de fabrication.
Patent EP-1025301-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON SUSAN GWYNNETH
IPC: D04H1/4374
Filed: 1998-10-23
Granted: 2003-10-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un matériau de renforcement qui convient pour la fabrication de contreforts de chaussures. Ce matériau est caractérisé en ce qu'il contient des fibres d'adhésif thermofusible filées par fusion, p. ex. un polyester dont le point de fusion se situe aux alentours de 60 °C, combinées à des fibres de charge mesurant p. ex. 20 mm à 100 mm de long. Le rapport fibres adhésives/fibres de charge étant compris entre 20:80 et 80:20 en poids et ces fibres sont entremêlées avant d'être solidifiées par application de pression et de chaleur.
Patent EP-1035799-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENNING TIMOTHY P
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 1998-11-20
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of interstitial fluid from a patient for subsequent diagnostic tests, e.g., glucose monitoring. In one aspect of the invention, the method comprises the steps of (a) treating an area of the skin with vacuum or heat or both vacuum and heat to increase the availability of interstitial fluid at that area of the skin; (b) forming an opening in the treated area of the skin; and (c) extracting the sample of interstitial fluid from the opening in the skin, with the aid of vacuum and stretching of the skin. In another aspect of the invention, an apparatus for carrying out the method described previously is provided. Th apparatus comprises (a) a device for forming an unobstructed opening in the area of the skin from which the sample is to be extracted, preferably a lancing assembly; and (b) a vacuum pump. Preferably, the apparatus also includes a housing.
Patent EP-1028748-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIRLEY BRET A
IPC: A61K38/30
Filed: 1998-11-06
Granted: 2003-05-02
Abstract: Novel IGF-I compositions are described. The compositions include a solubilizing compound comprising a guanidinium group that provides for IGF-I compositions in which IGF-I is highly soluble at pHs of about 5.5 or greater and at refrigerated temperatures.
Patent EP-1042295-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN ALAN
IPC: C07D491/056
Filed: 1998-12-01
Granted: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The present invention provides 4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxamide and hydrazide compounds of formula I These compounds are useful to treat or prevent the herpesviral infections, particularly, human cytomegaloviral infection.
Patent EP-1029096-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUBERT WERNER
IPC: C22C21/00
Filed: 1998-11-09
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding bearing composite material with a hard metal support layer and a metallic sliding coating which is roll-bonded onto said support layer. The inventive sliding bearing composite is made of an aluminum alloy with tin comprising 10 to 20 percent by mass and with additions of copper and nickel. The sliding layer is in direct contact with the sliding mate. The sliding bearing composite material is thus improved with respect to the loading capacity and plasticity in that the aluminum alloy is comprised of tin, copper, nickel and remaining aluminum, the copper and nickel each have a percentage by mass of 0.2 to 2, and the ratio of percentage by mass of copper to the percentage by mass of nickel is between 0.6 and 1.5.
Patent EP-0962616-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HASLER JOSEF
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Granted: 2010-06-30
Abstract: A bolt (3a) is held in the blind frame part (2a); a bearing bush (9a) is contained in the door-leaf (4a). The bolt is eccentrically mounted, and or the bearing bush is in the form of an eccentric bush (9a). The bush contains at least one bronze pressure disc (8) by which the weight of the door leaf is introduced to the bolt. The blind frame part has a backward-protruding neck-extension (10) fitting into the leaf part. A cover (16) especially in the form of a screw covers the leaf part
Patent EP-0971357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COOKSON CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H04N5/91
Filed: 1994-10-13
Granted: 2001-12-19
Abstract: A system (41) for playing a selected one of multiple audio tracks recorded in synchronized fashion with a motion picture on an optical disk (23). The optical disk (23) has encoded on it a mixing master music and effects ("M&E") track, or a switching master M&E track. Individual audio tracks are provided for language-specific versions of the same motion picture, but these tracks have data recorded in them only where there is dialog. In this way, for many a motion picture, all tracks but masters will have data recorded for well less than half of the running time of the motion picture. When a mixing master is used, it is mixed with a language-specific track when the latter has dialog the mixing master contains no dialog. If a switching master is used, it may contain dialog recorded with the M&E when a language-specific track has dialog recorded in it, it also contains M&E and the track is played to the exclusion of the switching master.
Patent EP-1043438-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE NOBORU
IPC: B32B5/02
Filed: 1999-01-25
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stretchable adhesive nonwoven prepared by laminating continuous filaments made of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin, which comprises an aliphatic diisocyanate and/or an aromatic diisocyanate, a polymeric diol and a chain-extending agent and has a hardness (JIS-A hardness) of 65 to 98 degree and a flow initiating temperature within a range from 80 to 150 DEG C, into a sheet, and fusion-bonding the filaments themselves with their own heat at the contact point of the laminated filaments thereby to form fibers, and a laminate containing the same. The adhesive nonwoven fabric of the present invention is rich in flexibility and is excellent in adhesion and air permeability.
Patent EP-1049866-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BALOGH ISTVAN
IPC: F02M35/14
Filed: 1999-01-19
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: An air filter fitted with a silencer for internal combustion engines comprises a housing (1) with an atmospheric air intake pipe (6) and a purified air discharge pipe (8), and a filter insert (4) that can be placed in the housing (1). The intake pipe (6) is arranged in the vicinity of one of the end faces of the housing (1), on the outer side wall of the housing (1). The invention essentially consists in that one or several silencer inserts (3) with diffuser openings widening in the direction of the discharge pipe (8), preferably so as to fill the whole cross section of the housing (1), are arranged in the part of the housing (1) located between the air filter insert (4) and the discharge pipe (8).
Patent EP-1058679-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DANISHEFSKY SAMUEL J
IPC: C07C69/738
Filed: 1999-02-24
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof, useful in the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype. Also provided are intermediates useful for preparing said epothilones.
Patent EP-0998827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAILLEUL NICOLAS
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1999-03-30
Granted: 2007-04-25
Abstract: Des données (D) ayant été codées par un codeur (COD) afin d'obtenir des données codées (CD) sont modifiées. Les données (D) peuvent être, par exemple, une séquence d'images ayant été codée selon une norme MPEG. Les données (D), disponibles sous une forme codée, sont modifiées de la manière suivante. Un décodeur partiel (PDEC) décode partiellement les données codées (CD). Ainsi, dans une série d'étapes de décodage (Sd(1)..Sd(N)) à exécuter afin de décoder les données codées (CD), le décodeur partiel (PDEC) n'exécute que quelques premières étapes de décodage (Sd(1)..Sd(K)), avec K et N représentant des nombres entiers et K étant inférieur à N. Ainsi, l'on obtient des données décodées partiellement (PDD). Un modificateur de données (MOD) modifie les données décodées partiellement (PDD). Par conséquent, on obtient des données décodées partiellement modifées (MPDD). Un codeur complémentaire (CCOD) code de façon complémentaire les données décodées partiellement modifiées (MPDD). Ainsi, le codeur complémentaire (CCOD) exécute une ou plusieurs étapes de codage (Sc(K)..Sc(1)), dont chacune est un complément (C) d'une étape de décodage spécifique (Sd) ayant été exécutée par le décodeur partiel (PDEC). Ainsi, on obtient des données codées modifiées (CMD). Etant donné que l'on ne procède qu'à un décodage partiel, moins de circuits sont nécessaires que si les données (D) à modifier étaient entièrement décodées. Ainsi, les données (D) peuvent être modifiées de façon efficace.
Patent EP-1062453-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGEVELD JACOBUS FRANSISCUS A
IPC: F16L55/07
Filed: 1999-03-10
Granted: 2002-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a connection for connecting a measuring device (6) to a gas pipe, comprising: a connecting element (1) for arranging in the gas pipe which divides the gas pipe into a first and a second piece (2, 3); a connecting plug (4) which can be coupled to the connecting element and which is connected to the measuring device by means of a measuring line (5), wherein the connecting element comprises a valve which is actuable by the connecting plug and which normally mutually connects the first and the second piece of the gas pipe and which, when the connecting plug is coupled to the connecting element, connects the first piece of the gas pipe to the measuring line and closes the second piece of the gas pipe. As a result of these measures the valve is operated by the connecting plug, so that opening and closing of taps is no longer necessary. The operation of such a connection is therefor greatly simplified. A perhaps even more important advantage lies in the fact that safety is ensured, since when the connecting plug is removed the measuring line is automatically closed.
Patent EP-1147251-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SORENSEN ELMGAARD BIRGER
IPC: D04H1/72
Filed: 1999-04-20
Granted: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A fiber distributor for forming an air-laid fiber web on a running endless forming wire which, during operation, in principle is horizontal. The fiber distributor includes a suction unit positioned under the forming wire, a housing positioned above the forming wire and having at least one combined fiber and air inlet, and a base having a number of flow openings, and a number of rotational wings positioned above this base. These wings distribute the fibers along the upper side of the base. The base is designed as a grid with grid bars which taper in a downwards direction. In the flow openings of the grid, a slip is advantageously formed which prevents the fibers from packing together and blocking the openings during operation. The fiber distributor is thus, at a continuous high capacity and is able to form an even and homogenous fiber layer on the forming wire.
Patent EP-1158958-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUSA ROSSELLA
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 1999-03-05
Granted: 2007-06-06
Abstract: Compositions for use in dry powder inhalers contain a percentage of lubricant e.g. magnesium stearate to increase the fine particle dose. The highest possible surface area of the carrier particles is coated with the lubricant in order to increase the release of the active particles and hence the respirable fraction. A powder for use in a dry powder inhaler comprises an active ingredient and a carrier. The carrier includes between 0.05 and 0.5 percentage by weight of a lubricant. The lubricant particles at least partially coat the carrier particles surface.
Patent EP-1079853-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUSELER-VAN EMBDEN JOHANNA GEE
IPC: A61L15/44
Filed: 1999-05-20
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and means for preventing, treating or reducing inflammation by inhibiting proteolytic activity, more specifically for preventing or reducing inflammations of skin or intestine. The invention provides a method for reducing or preventing an inflammation comprising subjecting a mammal to a treatment with at least one inhibitor which is capable of inhibiting proteolytic activity. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said inhibitor is a plant product, such as potato juice or an inhibitor derived thereof.
Patent EP-1080405-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MITROVIC SRDJAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-05-26
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to data processing systems and, more particularly, to dynamically switching statically bound function calls to dynamically bound function calls without recompilation. There is provided a method for compiling a computer program into object code, the computer program having functions containing code and function calls to the functions, the method comprising steps of determining when a function call is umambiguous; and compiling the function call to generate object code that performs static binding and inserting a placeholder into the object code for an instruction to be inserted into the placeholder to switch to dynamic binding when it is determined that the function call is unambiguous. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1082341-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AFAR DANIEL E
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Granted: 2010-12-08
Abstract: Compositions for the diagnosis and therapy of prostate and colon cancer, derived from or based on a novel prostate-specific, androgen-regulated, cell surface serine protease termed 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 are described. A full length cDNA comprising the entire coding sequence of the 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 gene (also designated 20P1F12-GTC1 herein) is provided (FIG. 1 ). Among the compositions provides are antibodies that bind to 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 proteins and polypeptide fragments thereof, including antibodies labeled with a detectable marker or toxin or therapeutic composition. Several monoclonal antibodies specifically reactive with 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 are also described herein.
Patent EP-1098705-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNELLE JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B01J38/16
Filed: 1999-07-15
Granted: 2003-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for regenerating a catalyst for the cyclizing hydrolysis of an aminonitrile for the manufacture of lactams. It relates more particularly to the regeneration of the solid catalysts used in the processes for producing lactams by the cyclizing hydrolysis of aminonitriles. This regeneration process consists in treating the spent catalyst or the catalyst at the end of the cycle at a temperature of between 300° C. and 600° C. with an oxidizing atmosphere.
Patent EP-1124463-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VINDRIIS SOEREN
IPC: A43B13/40
Filed: 1999-10-15
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an insole for footwear. The insole comprises a top foil and a bottom foil in between which a number of cavities are formed containing liquid or gel. The top foil and/or bottom foil are equipped with fabric which in the plane of the fabric has a tensile strength that is higher than the tensile strength of the top and/or the bottom foil. Thereby, the fabric prevents creep of the plastic of which the top foil and/or the bottom foil usually are made. Preferentially, the fabric is joined with the foil such that the fabric extends on the outside or at least to the outside the foil. Thereby, the fabric constitutes a layer between the sole and the bottom of the footwear and, respectively, between the sole and the foot or the sock/stocking on the foot. Thereby, it is possible to select the frictional conditions such that the sole lies firmly in the footwear and such that the foot slides easily on the sole in order to reduce the formation of heat to the foot as a result of friction.
Patent EP-1131770-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHOISET BRUNO
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 1999-10-19
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a chip card (1) reading device (5) equipped with a communication interface (3). The device (5) comprises a body (6) provided with at least a planar surface (9) delimited on two perpendicular sides by two ribs (14, 15) projecting from the planar surface (9), the other sides not having any ribs, and a communication interface (3) arranged in the body (19) and projecting from the planar surface (9) for providing an electrical connection with the chip card communication interface (3). The device (5) comprises means for blocking a movement of the card parallel to the planar surface (9) along a direction parallel to one of the ribs, while allowing such a movement along a direction parallel to the other rib.
Patent EP-1135037-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROGARI GEORGIA
IPC: A24F19/14
Filed: 1999-10-19
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A portable receptacle for extinguishing and storing cigarette ends is described, which comprises two distinct, functionally independent, unequally sized chambers, one smaller chamber being equipped with a fire extinguishing substance for extinguishing a cigarette after use and the other larger chamber providing the space of collection of ashes during smoking and of the cigarette ends which have been previously safely extinguished through their immersion into the chamber containing the fire extinguishing substance. Additionally, the fire extinguishing substance containing chamber may constitute a means for extinguishing cigarettes in table ashtrays of an otherwise conventional form.
Patent EP-1106009-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIN WERNER
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 1999-08-19
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A circuit for recording and playing back voice in digital mobile radio devices and a method for appropriately recording and playing back the voice. The circuit includes a transmit-end voice encoder, a receive-end voice decoder, a memory for the recorded signals, a further voice encoder whose output is connected to the memory, and a further voice decoder whose input is connected to the memory.
Patent EP-1116162-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WELLPOTT ROLF
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1999-09-21
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reading a bar code (1), according to which several read heads (2) are positioned next to each other in the area of the bar code and at right angles to the direction of travel. A computer (4) is positioned downstream of the read heads (2) whose signals (9) are evaluated in the form of reading tracks (5, 6, 7, 8) by the computer and stored in same. To this end the computer (4) first searches for and detects a start code of the bar code (1) and from this calculates a time reference frame. All further signals to be decoded have to fit said frame to be relevant for the decoding of the bar code. Starting at the start code the computer (4) then follows the bar code (1), in the process also testing for possible crossover points to adjacent reading tracks (5, 6, 7, 8). Signals can be decoded on more than one track by moving to the next reading track if no further valid signals are registered in a current reading track. By means of this method a bar code having a minimal height can be read rapidly and very reliably, notably even if the code for a particular figure is not fully contained in one of the reading tracks.