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Patent EP-1563209-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DROESCHER PETER
IPC: F16J15/38
Filed: 2003-11-12
Granted: 2012-01-25
Abstract: A secondary sealing element comprises a base body ( 12 ) made of a synthetic material and comprising a base portion ( 13 ) and a seal portion ( 14 ) which each comprise coaxially aligned, axially adjacent through bores ( 17, 31 ) for the passage of a component, and an annular disc element ( 25 ) accommodated in the base portion and comprising a through bore ( 30 ) coaxially aligned with the through bores in the base and seal portions and being made of a material which differs from that of the base body. In the unloaded state, the through bore ( 30 ) of the annular disc element ( 25 ) has a radial dimension d which is greater than that D<SUB>2 </SUB>of the through bore ( 31 ) in the seal portion ( 14 ) and smaller than that D<SUB>1 </SUB>in the base portion ( 13 ) of the base body ( 12 ). The annular disc element consists of a carbon material. An important field of application for the secondary sealing element is that of mechanical face seals for sealing relatively moveable components.
Patent EP-1692425-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUTZKE MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: F16L37/088
Filed: 2003-12-09
Granted: 2010-07-28
Abstract: A collet quick connect fluid coupling includes a self-centering structure that is received within a channel (36) in a pilot (32). The channel and self-centering leg (28) ensures the collet (26) is approximately centered within the housing (22) as a tube (38) is moved into the housing. This prevents misalignment of the collet relative to the tube (38). In a preferred embodiment, the collet (26) has a ramp (30) on an inwardly facing surface that cams along a surface on the pilot (32), assisting the collet (26) in expanding when a tube (38) is moved into a housing (22).
Patent EP-1450267-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZHOU MING
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A translation service is disclosed, the service being provided to a wireless mobile device through a selective downloading of information from a server. The downloaded information includes a translation architecture having a language independent translation engine and at least one language dependent translation database. The language dependent translation database includes translation templates and a translation dictionary. A specialized database for a selected city or cities in the world can also be downloaded. Translation between languages is realized by applying the language dependent translation database, and optionally the city specific translation database, to the translation engine. The translation engine implements a user-driven term replacement scheme for simplifying the translation process. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1504659-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STONES KEVIN
IPC: A01G3/053
Filed: 2004-07-22
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A latch mechanism for a power tool such as a hedge trimmer having a housing (103) accommodating a motor and a handle assembly adapted to pivot relative to the housing between a plurality of positions is disclosed. The latch mechanism includes a lever (210) carrying a first retaining member (181) for movement relative to the housing (103) between an engaging condition to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. A second retaining member (182) is movable relative to the housing (103) between an engaging position to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing (103) in position relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. The retaining members (181), (182) are biased towards their engaging conditions by means of a spring (186). An interlock member (214) on lever (210) cooperates with an arm member (163) to prevent disengagement of the first (181) and second (182) retaining members from the handle assembly when the motor is actuated, and for preventing actuation of the motor when the first (181) or second (182) retaining member is in a retracted condition. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1522367-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIEVESTRO TERRY
IPC: C25F3/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Granted: 2009-06-03
Abstract: An ECM apparatus includes a stationary cathode tool having a passage, and a drive mechanism for moving a bar-shaped workpiece through the passage of the cathode tool while simultaneously rotating the workpiece. Electrolyte flows, from a manifold on one end of the cathodic tool to a manifold at the other end, through the passage, between the wall of the passage and the workpiece. An electric current is simultaneously established in the electrolyte, between the wall of the passage and the workpiece. The internal shape of the cathodic tool wall has a gradual transition from a circular entry opening to a lobed exit opening, and lobes formed in the wall of the tool are shaped so that they twist in the direction of workpiece rotation, in order to form helical lobes in the workpiece.
Patent EP-1655385-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREME FRANK
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 2004-11-05
Granted: 2011-01-05
Abstract: In a method for applying coatings to the front surface of a substrate (10) in a vacuum chamber by sputtering, during or after formation of a front side transition layer (TL) (12), precursors (PR) for mechanical property modifying reaction products (RP) (14) for incorporation into TL are supplied to the vacuum chamber at a gas phase concentration such that (a) deposition of PR and/or RP without simultaneous sputtering is suppressed and (b) during sputtering the deposition of PR and/or RP occurs (almost) exclusively in a region opposite to the sputtering target (preferably on the front surface of the substrate). An independent claim is included for apparatus for the process, comprising an evacuable vacuum chamber with a precursor inlet, via which a predetermined concentration of precursors is supplied using a control device.
Patent EP-1520524-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHELTON FREDERICK
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Granted: 2010-07-21
Abstract: A surgical stapling and severing instrument particularly suited to endoscopic procedures incorporates a handle that produces separate closing and firing motions to actuate an end effector. In particular, the handle produces multiple firing strokes in order to reduce the required amount of force required to fire (i.e., staple and sever) the end effector. A linked transmission reduces the required handle longitudinal length, yet achieves a rigid, strong configuration when straightened for firing. A traction biased firing mechanism avoids binding in driving this straightened linked rack in cooperation with an anti-backup mechanism, with a lockout mechanism that prevents releasing the closure trigger during firing. Furthermore, an external indicator gives feedback to the surgeon as to how far firing has progressed, as well as providing a manual retraction capability. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1610569-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAUWELS BART JOSEPH GERARD
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2004-06-23
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: Switch fabrics (10) comprise first stages (11) for receiving multicast input signals (A-C) and second stages (12) for in response to the input signals generating output signals. The switch fabrics (10) are coupled to detectors (31) for detecting parameters indicating conditions of the second stages (12) per output signal and for generating detection results per output signal, and are coupled to controllers (21) for, in response to the detection results, controlling the second stages (12) per output signal. Such switch fabrics (10) handle output congestion in a more individual way. In case of one part of the second stage (12) being congested, the copying of the multicast input signals (A-C) into output signals and their internal transmission no longer need to be ceased. Only one of the output signals corresponding with the congested part of the second stage (12) cannot be delivered. Further detectors (32) detect further input signals (A-C) comprising segments of the same protocol data unit as the input signals (A-C). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1667484-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CIESIELSKI ERIC
IPC: H04W24/08
Filed: 2004-12-03
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A method of analysing signalling messages can provide a relative distribution of inbound roaming mobile subscribers between a plurality of mobile networks. The method comprises detecting signalling data sent from or received by a message service centre of a home mobile network of sending mobile subscribers for delivering message data-grams from the sending mobile subscribers to receiving mobile subscribers. The signalling data provides an international mobile subscriber identity number and an identifier indicative of a mobile network with which the receiving mobile subscribers are currently affiliated. The method includes determining from the international mobile subscriber identify number whether each of the receiving mobile subscribers is an inbound roaming mobile subscriber visiting a mobile network with which the receiving mobile subscriber is currently affiliated. If the receiving mobile subscriber is an inbound roaming mobile subscriber, the method includes determining from the identifier indicative of the network, whether the mobile network with which the inbound roaming mobile subscriber is currently affiliated is one of the plurality of mobile networks with respect to which the relative distribution of inbound roaming mobile subscribers is being determined. If the mobile network with which the inbound roaming mobile subscriber is currently affiliated is one of the plurality of networks, the method includes counting the inbound roaming mobile subscriber as being affiliated with the identified one of the plurality of networks to determine the relative distribution of the inbound roaming subscribers.
Patent EP-1592826-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHOEMAKER RICHARD T
IPC: D01F6/60
Filed: 2004-02-13
Granted: 2010-04-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-filament yarn formed at least in part from filaments having cross-sectional zig-zag or double "W" shape with a 180 degree axis of symmetry. The filaments have a denier per filament generally in the range of about 0.1 to about 4.0. Fabrics made from yarns formed with the filaments have high moisture wicking, soft hand, and a silk-like lustrous appearance.
Patent EP-1601561-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUEMMEL MARTIN
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2011-07-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour régler la stabilité à la conduite d'un véhicule, dans lequel un processeur détecte des variables qui caractérisent une situation de conduite du véhicule. Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : (a) déterminer l'action d'un conducteur sur la base des variables détectées par le procédé ; (b) déterminer les performances routières du véhicule prévues dans le futur sur la base de l'action du conducteur déterminée ; (c) examiner les performances routières prévues, de façon à déterminer si une situation critique de conduite est prévue; et (d) préparer l'intervention d'un frein et/ou d'un moteur, lorsque les performances routières sont encore stables, mais qu'une situation critique de conduite est prévue.
Patent EP-1613898-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARK MAN SU
IPC: F24C7/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Granted: 2010-12-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un four à micro-ondes équipé d'une cafetière présentant une structure permettant à l'utilisateur de nettoyer facilement le panier-filtre. Ledit four à micro-ondes comprend un premier corps de four possédant une chambre de cuisson ouverte ou fermée par une porte et une chambre à composants constituée de composants destinés à irradier les micro-ondes dans la chambre de cuisson, un second corps prévu dans le premier corps, possédant un côté ouvert, un réservoir d'eau, un ensemble panier-filtre destiné à être retiré du second corps ou inséré dans celui-ci et séparé du réservoir d'eau, un tube d'alimentation en eau fournissant de l'eau du réservoir d'eau à l'ensemble panier-filtre, un organe de chauffage conçu pour chauffer l'eau s'écoulant dans le tube d'alimentation en eau et un récipient destiné à être enlevé du second corps ou inséré dans celui-ci pour la réception du café tombant de l'ensemble panier-filtre.
Patent EP-1623115-B1 (EP)
Title: Eolienne
Inventor: WOBBEN ALOYS
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Granted: 2009-07-08
Abstract: Lors de la conception et de l'implantation d'une éolienne, les nuisances visuelles prévisibles de l'éolienne sur l'environnement entrent de plus en plus en ligne de compte au niveau de l'homologation et de l'acceptation. Si l'éolienne est placée par exemple à proximité d'une habitation, l'éolienne ou le rotor de l'éolienne peuvent se trouver entre le soleil et l'habitation lorsque le soleil est dans une position défavorable. Lorsque l'ensoleillement n'est pas affecté par les nuages, le rotor en rotation produit constamment une ombre (portée) sur le terrain. Les habitants considèrent généralement que l'ombre produite par l'éolienne sur l'environnement constitue une gêne importante. Même lorsqu'une éolienne satisfait aux exigences légales en matière d'homologation, il n'est pas toujours garanti que les problèmes d'ombre indésirable soient résolus. L'objectif de l'invention est donc de créer une éolienne permettant de mieux réguler l'ombre produite. Cet objectif est atteint grâce à un procédé pour faire fonctionner une éolienne selon lequel une première intensité lumineuse est déterminée dans une zone d'ensoleillement direct et une seconde intensité lumineuse est déterminée dans une zone ombragée, l'éolienne étant arrêtée si la différence entre la première et la seconde intensité lumineuse est supérieure à une valeur prédéterminée.
Patent EP-1640718-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOMEZ-ELVIRA RODRIGUEZ JAVIER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Granted: 2012-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting substances or analytes form the analysis of one or several samples. The method comprises mixing the sample with a suitable liquid buffer, homogenizing said sample, adding reagents thereto, filtering it, injecting the sample into the incubation chamber, allowing the sample to react with a biosensor, washing the non-reacted sample excess and detecting the sample retained in the biosensor. The apparatus includes a sample homogenizer module with an ultrasonic piezoelectric device formed by a converter (49) and a horn (16); a sample processing module including a homogenization container (6) and a moving frame (17); a reagent and solution management module including a motorized syringe (60), a reaction module consisting of a support (50) forming a reaction chamber (51) and a data reading module including a laser diode (66) and a CCD camera (67).
Patent EP-1625368-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WENNMACHER CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01J1/44
Filed: 2004-05-21
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit array for the reading out of electronic signals (t<SUB>1</SUB>, t<SUB>4</SUB>) from high-resolution thermal sensors ( 1', 1 *) with small signals and small signal dynamics which permits an interference-free reading out of individual elements from a larger sensor array. The invention relates to a circuit array for the interference-free reading out of electronic signals of individual elements of high-resolution arrays of thermal sensors ( 1', 1 *) such as thermocouples, thermopiles, pyrometers and bolometers.
Patent EP-1626623-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COZZI JEAN
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2004-05-24
Granted: 2010-07-21
Abstract: Preparation of reconstituted rat embryos (A) by nuclear transfer comprises inserting the nucleus of a rat cell into an ovocyte, collected previously and stored in vitro in maintenance medium, then activation of the reconstituted ovocyte. Preparation of reconstituted rat embryos (A) by nuclear transfer comprises inserting the nucleus of a rat cell into an ovocyte, collected previously and stored in vitro in maintenance medium, then activation of the reconstituted ovocyte. The new features are that (a) the ovocyte is maintained in the metaphase stage of the second meiotic division in a medium that contains a reversible inhibitor (I) of the proteosome and (b) the reconstituted ovocyte is activated using a medium that contains an inducer of activation (II). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) rats, as embryo, fetus, neonate or adult, and cells derived from them, produced by the new process; and (2) in vitro process for cloning rats by nuclear transfer that comprises or includes the new process.
Patent EP-1667539-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FIRARY MARK FREDERICK
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Granted: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A process for enzymatically treating a plant, such as a fruit, vegetable, or other plant parts (e.g., leaves, stems, roots, tubers, etc.), is disclosed. The process of the invention combines enzyme treatment of the plant with filtration to obtain a permeate and a retentate.
Patent EP-1697234-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FROEKJAER TROELS
IPC: E04H4/06
Filed: 2004-11-30
Granted: 2012-01-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a product for covering liquid surfaces with the purpose of reducing the evaporation from the liquid or stabilizing the temperature of the liquid. The invention is particularly useful for covering the liquid surface in manure tanks and containers where the liquid evaporation constitutes an ever increasing environmental and obnoxious smell problem. The product consists of floating elements which may be spread over the liquid surface and cover it effectively, as the basic shape of the elements are triangles, quadrangles or hexagons of the same angle, which are mutu­ally shape-equivalent and may be combined without gap airs and optionally with mutual, symmetrical overlap ( 4 , 5 ) between the individual modules.
Patent EP-1704371-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARRISON MICHAEL
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2004-12-07
Granted: 2008-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for heating an electrically conductive fluid, such as potable water, and to a method of heating the same. The heating apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes in an array, and a controller for selectively energizing the plurality of electrodes, in different combinations, to thereby adjust the electrical resistance observed across the electrode array, in order to maximize the current drawn by the apparatus.
Patent EP-1564787-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DE POEL GUNTHER
IPC: F21V11/00
Filed: 2005-01-31
Granted: 2010-03-24
Abstract: The electrical lamp has a socket [2] set into the centre of a reflector dish [3] and cemented into the socket is lighting filament [9]. Around the filament is a shielding tube [11]. An aperture protection cap [13] is mounted on a clamping ring [14] that is supported on radial spring arms on the shielding tube. A glass lens encloses the unit.
Patent EP-1586734-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHWARZ PATRICK
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2005-03-11
Granted: 2011-02-16
Abstract: A glazed fire retarding door has a metal frame construction with an aperture fitted with two glass panes separated by spacers (17). At least one of the panes (15) is fire retarding, e.g. F15 to F90, while the other pane (16) can be a cost saving safety glass. The spacers (17) are selected to match the thickness of the door, with the outer surfaces of the panes either flush with the door or recessed no further than 5 mm. The door has a sandwich construction with outer steel layers (8, 9) and a fire retarding filling (11).
Patent EP-1642722-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAZAWA HISASHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2001-10-19
Granted: 2010-12-22
Abstract: An ink cartridge for an ink jet recording device, includes: a container having an ink supply port (14); at least two ink chambers partitioned in the container, one (16) being located substantially in an upper section and the other (3) being located substantially in a lower section; an ink suction passage connecting a bottom region of the lower section ink chamber to a bottom region of the upper section ink chamber; and a negative pressure generating mechanism provided to a flow passage connecting the upper section ink chamber to the ink supply port.
Patent EP-1591636-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NORDING THOMAS
IPC: F01N13/10
Filed: 2005-03-02
Granted: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The manifold has an inside pipe (11) mounted on an outside pipe (10) only in an attachment area (15) which is arranged with respect to a longitudinal direction (3) approximately centrally between an outlet opening (4) and an inlet opening (5) which is at the greatest distance from the outlet opening. A flange (6) extends in the longitudinal direction. A collecting line (2) extends in a longitudinal direction (3). The outlet opening is oriented in the longitudinal direction. Multiple inlet openings are formed along the longitudinal direction.
Patent EP-1577267-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUNG CHIA
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 2005-03-16
Granted: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A home RO filtration system includes a membrane module (105) having an inlet (112) connected to a feed line (114), the membrane module also having a concentrate outlet (116) coupled to a concentrate line (115), and a permeate outlet (118) coupled to a permeate line (120). The permeate line (120) communicates with a faucet (122). The system includes a flush reservoir (130) communicatively coupled between the permeate line (120) and the feed line (114). The system is configured such that after the faucet (122) is turned off, a portion of permeate is delivered to the reservoir (130) and then delivered to the inlet (112) of the module (105) to flush the module (105).
Patent EP-1676599-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAUS ROBERT G
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2005-11-21
Granted: 2011-11-09
Abstract: A resealable ventriculostomy reservoir device (10) is provided. The device includes a base (14) having an upper and lower opening, the upper opening defining an internal reservoir well (20), and a cap (12) having an open bottom portion. The device further includes a flange element (22) having a first portion disposed within a portion of the cap and a second portion extending distally beyond the open bottom portion of the cap and adapted for detachably mating with the internal reservoir well of the base. The second portion of the flange element includes a snap fit element adapted to cooperate with a feature on the internal reservoir well to secure the flange element and the base together. A sealing element (32) is disposed between the internal reservoir well and the flange element to provide a fluid tight seal between the base and the flange element when the base and the flange element are detachably mated.
Patent EP-1614937-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOERFLER ERICH
IPC: F15B21/048
Filed: 2005-07-08
Granted: 2010-09-15
Abstract: The device can be used for increasing the switching power by additional energy and is assembled of an auxiliary pneumatically operated unit and a pressure supply system. The system comprises a valve arrangement of a controlled switch-off valve and a pressure regulating valve with valve seat (4), switching element (6), pressure regulating piston (7) and pressure relief opening (10). Both valves are joined in order to form a unit accommodated in a single housing (1) and controlled by shared mechanisms.
Patent EP-1737732-B1 (EP)
Title: Device for delivering packets comprising a pouring spout
Inventor: HAHN MICHAEL
IPC: B65B43/44
Filed: 2005-01-20
Granted: 2008-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used to deliver packets (1) comprising a pouring spout (2) to a rotating star-shaped element (3). A guiding rail (4), which co-operates with a pouring spout (2) and which is used to receive the bag in a displaceable manner, is provided with a removal end (8). The aim of the invention is to produce a device wherein delivery is simplified and high clock frequencies are ensured. As a result, an upper slider (7) engages with the bags (1) at the pouring spout (2) in the region of the removal end (8) of the guiding rail (4), and a drive unit (9) displaces the upper slider (7) between a removal position (10) on the removal end (8) of the guiding rail (4) and a delivery position (11) of the orbit of the receiving elements (12) of the star-shaped element (3).