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Patent EP-0466277-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUBBARAO MURALIDHARA
IPC: G02B7/36
Filed: 1991-07-11
Granted: 1995-10-18
Abstract: Apparatus and methods based on signal processing techniques are disclosed for determining the distance of an object from a camera, rapid autofocusing of a camera, and obtaining focused pictures from blurred pictures produced by a camera. The apparatus of the present invention includes a camera characterized by a set of four camera parameters: position of the image detector or film inside the camera, focal length of the optical system in the camera, the size of the aperture of the camera, and the characteristics of the light filter in the camera. In the method of the present invention, at least two images of the object are recorded with different values for the set of camera parameters. The two images are converted to a standard format to obtain two normalized images. The values of the camera parameters and the normalized images are substituted into an equation obtained by equating two expressions for the focused image of the object. The two expressions for the focused image are based on a new deconvolution formula which requires computing only the derivatives of the normalized images and a set of weight parameters dependent on the camera parameters and the point spread function of the camera. In particular, the deconvolution formula does not involve any Fourier transforms and therefore the present invention has significant advantages over prior art. The equation which results from equating two expressions for the focused image of the object is solved to obtain a set of solutions for the distance of the object. A third image of the object is then recorded with new values for the set of camera parameters. The solution for distance which is consistent with the third image and the new values for the camera parameters is determined to obtain the distance of the object. Based on the distance of the object, a set of values is determined for the camera parameters for focusing the object. The camera parameters are then set equal to these values to accomplish autofocusing. After determining the distance of the object, the focused image of the object is obtained using the deconvolution formula. A generalized version of the method of determining the distance of an object can be used to determine one or more unknown camera parameters. This generalized version is also applicable to any linear shift-invariant system for system parameter estimation and signal restoration. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0478301-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLSTEN JOHN R
IPC: D06P3/24
Filed: 1991-09-25
Granted: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A method for dyeing fibrous material is provided. The method includes contacting a fibrous material with a carrier and a dye soluble or dispersed with the carrier in a dyebath. The carrier comprises an N-substituted aromatic carbonamide or an N,N-disubstituted aromatic carbonamide or mixture thereof. The carrier system of the present can be advantageously utilized for improving dye and flame resistant properties of difficult to dye fibers such as aromatic polyamide fibers, polybenzimidazole fibers and aromatic polyimide fibers.
Patent EP-0488788-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUJITA MINORU
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1991-11-29
Granted: 1998-06-03
Abstract: Discussed is a pellicle structure comprising a frame having a through opening, a pellicle film spread around the opening of the frame, the pellicle film having a coating layer formed at least on the inner surface thereof, and a bonding portion for bonding the frame to the periphery of the pellicle film through an adhesive layer, wherein there is no coating layer in the bonding portion (the coating having dissolved or dispersed in the adhesive) and the pellicle film is directly bonded to the frame by the adhesive. This pellicle structure is prepared by coating an adhesive, capable of dissolving the coating layer of the pellicle film around the opening of the frame, contacting the adhesive-coated surface of the frame with the surface of the coating layer of the pellicle film so as to dissolve and remove the coating layer in the bonding portion and curing the adhesive so that the pellicle film is directly bonded to the frame.
Patent EP-0452281-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AVENATTI GIOVANNI
IPC: B43K24/08
Filed: 1991-04-09
Granted: 1995-06-07
Abstract: The pen includes a hollow, substantially cylindrical barrel (4), a cap (6) mounted coaxially on the end of the barrel (4) opposite that associated with the writing tip (2) and slidable thereon, resilient means (8) interposed between the barrel (4) and the cap (6) and a snap-mechanism (25) located in the barrel (4) for causing the writing tip (2) to project from the barrel (4) or to be retracted therein as a result of the sliding of the cap (6) relative to the barrel (4). The cap (6) comprises a sleeve (10) and a top portion (12) having a head (14) with a projecting central pin (16) which fits in the sleeve (10), the sleeve (10) and the pin (16) being fixed together by engagement means (18, 20), the free end (22) of the pin (16) having an annular projection (24) which is intended to abut a corresponding surface (21) of the barrel (4) so as to hold the free end (22) in the barrel (4) and acting as an actuator for the snap-mechanism (25). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0506697-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOEFER RAINER DR
IPC: C08G18/44
Filed: 1990-12-13
Granted: 1995-02-08
Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a substantially clear and at least largely solvent-free aqueous polyurethane dispersion based on: a polyol mixture consisting completely or partly of polycarbonate dioles; an on average bi- or multifunctional isocyanate component, preferably containing dimeric fatty acid isocyanates; an aqueous solution of a functional component capable of forming salts; and, if desired, a chain lengthening agent; as a domestic universal adhesive.
Patent EP-0502970-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH JAMES ROBERT
IPC: B01D53/72
Filed: 1990-11-29
Granted: 1995-08-09
Abstract: A method treating effluent gases including exposing the gases to silicon or a silicon rich alloy or substances at an elevated temperature.
Patent EP-0519930-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORGAN CHRISTOPHER GRANT HAREW
IPC: G01J1/44
Filed: 1991-01-14
Granted: 1998-07-22
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB91/00046 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 11, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 11, 1992 PCT Filed Jan. 14, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/10897 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 25, 1991.Apparatus for producing decay time weighted information (e.g. a decay time weighted image) of a luminescent sample, comprises an excitation light source arranged to illuminate the sample, means for modulating or pulsing the intensity of the excitation light in a predetermined cyclical manner, detector means for detecting photons emitted by the sample as a result of luminescence, means for storing data representative of detected photons, the stored data being weighted as a function of phase difference between detection of photons and the cyclically varying modulation, and means for producing decay time weighted information from the stored data.
Patent EP-0473790-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HACHIDA MITSUHIRO
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 1991-02-28
Granted: 1996-05-15
Abstract: Fil permettant d'ouvrir la partie obstruée d'un vaisseau sanguin comprenant une pluralité de saillies ou de gorges formées sur la zone terminale avant d'un corps de fil souple ou résilient, ou des parties spiralées commençant au niveau du bout du corps du fil, espacées les unes des autres et restant après qu'une partie du corps du fil correspondant auxdites parties spiralées est coupée.
Patent EP-0466913-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAMERON MICHAEL S
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 1991-01-23
Granted: 1994-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter for connecting a multiple lumen catheter to a corresponding number of single lumen supply tubes, which allows access for further devices such as a bronco-scope or a suction catheter. The adapter comprises; a one-piece molded multiple lumen body, each lumen of the adapter body corresponding directly to a desired connection between the multiple lumen catheter and a corresponding number of single lumen supply tubes.
Patent EP-0541682-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARLSTEDT LARS GUNNAR
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1991-08-01
Granted: 1994-12-28
Abstract: A computing device implements a functional programming in hardware and operates as a reduction processor. Programs to be evaluated are represented as a directional graph of closures, where each part of a program is represented by a closure. During execution, this directional graph of closures is gradually reduced according to the reduction rules of the declarative language used. The device has an active associative object storage having storage cells able to store and execute at least part of a computer program. The device has several ports that contain storage cells and which are able to exchange and compare data and programs through a unification of internal and external behaviors.
Patent EP-0550480-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WITT STEPHEN H
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 1991-09-20
Granted: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A closure for a container has two parts, namely an inner sealing member (2) and an outer cap (8). The inner sealing member has a tab (6) extending down between a bottleneck and a depending sidewall of the cap. The tap is folded around the cap wall to form an upwardly extending portion (14). A patch of adhesive (22) secures this tab portion to the cap. This prevents unauthorized removal of the cap and provides visible and external evidence of any tampering.
Patent EP-0552295-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LECHMAN JOHN N
IPC: A47B57/04
Filed: 1991-10-11
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: An improved adjustable assembly for supporting a monitor or the like under a transparent window portion of a desk top member or like structure. The assembly incorporates a shelf member which is supported at each lateral end thereof by a side support. The shelf member is preferably so supported by a locking block arrangement for each of a total of four supporting shaft members that outwardly extend from the shelf member. The position of the shelf member in relation to the side support is adjustable for height and tilting purposes. The shelf member and the side supports are formed of wire.
Patent EP-0498417-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOHNER GERD DR
IPC: C08F8/14
Filed: 1992-02-06
Granted: 1996-01-03
Abstract: An ester made from an oxidised polyethylene wax and a monofunctional C1- to C8-alkanol has, as a lubricant, a very strong release action in thermoplastic moulding compositions, in particular based on vinyl chloride polymers. In addition, it does not reduce the transparency, in particular in calendered films or sheeting.
Patent EP-0509359-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DECKER MATTHIAS DR
IPC: C07B53/00
Filed: 1992-04-06
Granted: 1996-02-28
Abstract: (Quinolin-2-yl-methoxy)phenylacetic acids are known as inhibitors of enzymatic reactions in the context of arachidonic acid metabolism. Enantiomerically pure (quinolin-2-yl-methoxy)phenylacetic acids can be prepared in a simple manner and in high purity and yield by diastereoselective alkylation of corresponding (quinolin-2-yl-methoxy)phenylacetic acid menthyl esters and subsequent specific removal of the ester radical with acids.
Patent EP-0571658-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VOELZ DALE
IPC: B65G1/133
Filed: 1992-10-09
Granted: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A carousel-type storage and access system provides storage units having first and second storage zones accessible through first and second opposed access faces. Each storage unit is mounted for pivotal movement in an access position to one of two operated positions. In one operated position, one access face is conveniently positioned for access by the machine operator. In the other operated position, 180 DEG  of rotation from the first operated position, the second access side is positioned for easy access by the operator. A turner unit located at the access position is coupled with the adjacent storage unit and operates to rotate the storage unit to the various operated positions required. Sensors generate signals which can be fed to a computer controller for fully automated operation.
Patent EP-0545096-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POLLICH GERHARD
IPC: B65H29/24
Filed: 1992-11-06
Granted: 1998-01-28
Abstract: Sheet guiding device in the delivery zone of a sheet printing machine for face printing and perfecting, in which the sheet-guiding surface, in the case of face printing, is a surface provided with continuous perforations (14) and, in the case of perfecting, is a continuous, smooth surface and in which means for changing the sheet-guiding surface for the changeover from face printing to perfecting and conversely from perfecting to face printing are provided. 
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Patent EP-0547587-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORRES JOHANNES
IPC: D04H1/4226
Filed: 1992-12-16
Granted: 1996-06-12
Abstract: 2.1. The object of the invention is to facilitate an improvement, as compared with the previous apparatus and the previous process for the production of mineral wool mats, with respect to the mat formation process on the drums of the accumulating conveyors arranged at the lower end of a chute. 2.2. The apparatus for continuous production of mineral wool mats features several fiberisation units (1, 2, 3, 4) which communicate with a chute (9) for the formation of a mat (14). The fibers are deposited under the influence of suction pressure onto the curved surface of the accumulating conveyor (10, 11). According to the invention, at least one of the drum-shaped accumulating conveyors (10) is designed to pivot around an axis (23) essentially arranged perpendicular to the flow direction (22) of the mineral wool in such a way and to the extent that a discharge gap (21) can be adjusted to a width corresponding to the thickness of the mat (14) to be formed. 2.3. Production of multi-layered felt webs. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0494726-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEUER JOHANNES DIPL-ING
IPC: B60R17/02
Filed: 1992-01-08
Granted: 1995-08-09
Abstract: In a central-lubrication assembly with a gear pump (3) and with an electric motor (6) connected to the latter via a connecting piece (4), the connecting piece (4) is not only designed as a valve block for a combined pressure-relief and pressure-limiting valve, but also serves as bearings for shaft butts (17, 18) of the gearwheels (19, 20) of the gear pump (3) and furthermore performs the function of a coverplate for the gear pump.
Patent EP-0549246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER JOSEPH
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 1992-12-16
Granted: 2003-10-15
Abstract: Pt/Co multilayer materials systems having a thin metal interlayer possess superior room temperature coercivity, a square polar Kerr hysteresis loop, sufficient polar Kerr rotation, and are suitable for magneto-optical recording. <??>These material systems allow the recording and writing of information from the substrate side of the multilayer film.
Patent EP-0526353-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUVOIS JEAN
IPC: B29C44/16
Filed: 1992-07-21
Granted: 1995-11-08
Abstract: Method for manufacturing a complex moulded structure, constituted by a plastic foam core (16) and, on its periphery, by two half-shells, respectively upper (11, 12) and lower (6, 8, 9) half-shells, which consists: 
 
  - in depositing a first element (6, 7, 8, 9), intended to form the lower half-shell, in a mould (1, 2), 
  - in depositing a deformable tubular element (13, 14, 17) on this first element (6, 8, 9); 
  - in depositing a second element (11, 12), intended to form the upper half-shell, on top of this deformable tubular element (14), 
  - in closing the mould, 
  - in injecting, into the deformable tubular element (13, 14, 17), reactive agents intended to react in order to form a foam which expands in situ until pressing the element (11, 12) against the walls (3, 4, 10) of the mould, 
  - in cooling the contents of the mould, 
  - and, finally, in opening the mould in order to remove the complex moulded structure obtained thereby, 
 characterised in that at least the upper part of the deformable tubular element (14) is rigid. 
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Patent EP-0537125-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOMMASI RENZO
IPC: B65H29/40
Filed: 1992-10-08
Granted: 1996-06-05
Abstract: The apparatus permits the forwarding of the product units by means of a pair of conveyor belts (1 and 2) which bring the said units onto a pair of take-off discs (5). The product units arrive in the pairs of lines of thin strips (6) and are retained in their slots (7) which permit their uniformly distributed and partially superposed arrangement. Used in this manner, the product units arrive, moving forward towards the expulsion bars (8) which enable them to be expelled from the retaining slots (7) and for them to be stored on a stationary reception and discharge plane (9) vertically in line with the take-off discs (5). Provided at the centre is a separating wheel (10) with separating blades (11) defining successive identical spaces for housing the formed packets (12) for inserting into the packing machine. When the prearranged number of product units for each packet is reached, the separating wheel (10) suddenly accelerates and brings its small blade (11), from the position of alignment with the pair of blades (6), so as to be inserted between the final unit provided for the packet and the following unit in storage phase. In this manner, the packets (12) will be separated by releasing the packet at the packet reception point. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0555394-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COHEN RICHARD J
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 1991-10-23
Granted: 1998-09-23
Abstract: An array of electrodes is applied to an internal or external surface of a biological system such as a human being. The electrodes generate signals which are processed to compute a surface differential of the surface potential at a multiplicity of spatial locations within a given time epoch. The signal processing is repeated for multiple sequential time epochs and an image is constructed from the surface differential of the surface potential for each time epoch. Thereafter, the sequential images corresponding to sequential time epochs are displayed. The two-dimensional image changes as the distribution of bioelectric sources evolves so as to provide a motion picture of electrical activity.
Patent EP-0516782-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FERRARIO ANGELO
IPC: A61J/
Filed: 1991-12-19
Granted: 1996-09-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP91/02465 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 14, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 14, 1992 PCT Filed Dec. 19, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/10985 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 7, 1992.A process and apparatus are disclosed for pairing drugs corresponding to a prescribed treatment with a given patient including marking of arm bands or other identification devices with the patient's identification data, permanently attaching the identification device to the patient, retrieving a drug corresponding to the prescribed treatment and verifying its agreement with the drug administration data stored on the identification device, introducing the drug into a container which is previously marked with the patient identification data and drug administration data and closing the container. The process further includes moving the container to a drug delivery station at the patient location and verifying agreement of the data marked on the container with that stored on the identification device of the patient. Subsequently, the container is opened and agreement between the patient identification data marked on the identification device and the drug administration data marked on the container are verified with the drug subsequently being administered upon verification of the agreement.
Patent EP-0531491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: D21F7/00
Filed: 1992-03-26
Granted: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The axes of a first press roll (1) and of a second press roll (3) lie in a press plane (E). Each of the press rolls has a journal pin (2) and (4), respectively. The first press roll is supported in a first bearing pedestal (5). The second press roll rests in a second bearing pedestal (6) which is coupled to the first bearing pedestal (5) by utilizing flexurally soft tension bars (7, 8). In the unloaded condition of the roll press, the second bearing pedestal (6) rests on the first bearing pedestal (5). In the loaded condition, play (p) is established between the bearing pedestals (5 and 6) so that the bearing pedestals (5 and 6) are displaceable axially relative to each other.
Patent EP-0550719-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AEBISCHER PATRICK
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 1992-06-25
Granted: 1997-03-05
Abstract: A composition comprises encapsulated cells that provide a biologically active factor such as an anti-nociceptive agent and is formulated for insertion into the human spinal region of the central nervous system. Use of encapsulated cells to prepare a medicament for insertion into the human spinal region for provision of the biologically active factor to a patient. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0609492-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETER WOLFGANG
IPC: F27D5/00
Filed: 1993-09-16
Granted: 1998-08-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a holder plate for the partial heat treatment of tools having a clamping region and a working region, in particular drills, in furnaces, in particular vacuum chamber furnaces with pressurised-gas quenching, the tools being guided upright on a bottom plate (7) by a perforated base plate (9) and the base plate (9) being provided with a radiation screen (12) towards the furnace chamber (1). To provide a holder plate for the partial heat treatment of tools in furnaces, which allows the smallest possible transition zone on the workpiece and sufficiently guides the workpieces in the base plate while retaining good heat insulation, it is proposed by the invention that the surface (13) of the radiation screen (12) has a high emission factor for thermal radiation and that the radiation screen (12) is located directly on the base plate (9). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0602813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DICKSON LEROY DAVID
IPC: G03H1/00
Filed: 1993-11-29
Granted: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A hologram system 10 is comprised of two identical volume holograms 14,18. Both holograms have Bragg planes oriented perpendicular to the surface of the hologram. The first volume hologram 14 separates a single beam 32 into two orthogonal polarization component beams 34,36. The second volume hologram 18 diffracts one of the polarization component beams 34 such that a desired separation angle SA is achieved between the two beams 34,36. This separation angle SA may be precisely adjusted during manufacture by orienting the Bragg planes of the second volume hologram 18 at a rotational angle with respect to the Bragg planes of the first volume hologram 14. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0634007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIPPHAN HELMUT
IPC: G01L3/14
Filed: 1993-02-19
Granted: 1996-06-05
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet de mettre au point un dispositif pour mesurer des couples, dont les points de mesure ne se trouvent qu'en un point de l'arbre de mesure et qui présente une sensibilité élevée dans une plage quelconque de vitesse de rotation. L'invention consiste dans le fait que dans un dispositif de mesure des couples d'un engrenage comportant au moins trois roues droites à denture hélicoïdale (1, 2, 3, 4) s'engrenant les unes dans les autres, au moins un détecteur de distance (15, 16, 17, 18; 23, 24) solidaire du châssis et relié avec un dispositif d'exploitation des mesures (36) est orienté sur une surface plane (30, 31) d'au moins une roue dentée (2, 4). L'invention peut être utilisée dans tous les types d'engrenages qui transmettent la puissance par l'intermédiaire de roues droites à denture hélicoïdale.