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Patent EP-1322345-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AUTRAN JEAN-PHILIPPE MARIE
IPC: A61F13/511
Filed: 2001-10-05
Granted: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to tough and ductile biodegradable, aliphatic polyester blend compositions and methods for preparing such compositions. It relates to products made out of such blend compositions, including, but not limited to, films, fibers, nonwovens, sheets, coatings, binders, foams and molded products for packaging. The products exhibit a desirable combination of high strength, ductility and toughness, while maintaining flexibility, biodegradability and compostability. The present invention further relates to absorbent articles (e.g., diapers, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, etc.) comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet comprising a film comprising the polyester blend compositions of the present invention and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The polyester blend of the present invention comprises: (a) a copolymer comprising two randomly repeating monomer units wherein the first randomly repeating monomer unit has the structure: wherein R<1 >is H, or C1 or C2 alkyl, and n is 1 or 2. The second RRMU comprises at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of the structures (II) and (III): wherein R<2 >is a C3-C19 alkyl or C3-C19 alkenyl, and wherein m is from 2 to about 16; wherein at least about 50 mole % of the copolymer comprises RRMUs having the structure of the first RRMU of formula (I). and wherein the polyhydroxyalkanoate is present at a level of at least about 20%, by weight, of the total of the polyhydroxyalkanoate and the aliphatic ester polycondensate. wherein R<1 >is H or a C1-2 alkyl and n is 1 or 2; and the second randomly repeating monomer unit has the structure: wherein R<2 >is a C3-9 alkyl or alkenyl; and (b) an aliphatic ester polycondensate synthesized from an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol and an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid compound.
Patent EP-1337838-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede et dispositif pour la determination de proprietes d'un circuit integre
Inventor: KALUS CHRISTIAN K
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 2001-11-30
Granted: 2007-01-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé servant à la détermination par calcul de propriétés, notamment de l'intégrité, d'un circuit intégré. Selon ce procédé, une image du circuit simulée par calcul est comparée à un dessin du circuit et les écarts entre l'image et le dessin sont constatés.
Patent EP-1339697-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTRAM RALF
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2001-11-21
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A reaction time of 10-15 hours is used in a method for the production of phenylene-bis-benzimidazole-tetrasulfonic acid di-sodium salt (I) by reacting o-phenylenediamine with terephthalic acid and chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of a strong acid.
Patent EP-1351672-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGE ROLF
IPC: A61K31/095
Filed: 2001-11-27
Granted: 2009-05-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid analogues of the general formula R1-[xi-CH2]n—COOR2 and in particular to a method of treating inflammatory disorder selected from the group consisting of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis; comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof, an effective amount of tetradecylthioaceticacid or tetradecylselenoacetic acid; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent EP-1243882-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POMPL GERHARD
IPC: C01B23/00
Filed: 2002-03-14
Granted: 2004-07-07
Abstract: The recovery of argon comprises feeding a first process air stream to a high pressure column and separating into a first oxygen-rich liquid and a first nitrogen head gas; feeding a first oxygen-rich fraction from the high pressure column into a middle pressure column and separating into a second oxygen-rich fraction and a second nitrogen head gas; and partially condensing the second nitrogen head gas by indirect heat exchange with a cooling fluid. Process for recovering argon comprises: (a) feeding a first process air stream (10) to a high pressure column (11) and separating into a first oxygen-rich liquid and a first nitrogen head gas; (b) feeding a first oxygen-rich fraction (23, 24, 26) from the high pressure column into a middle pressure column (12) and separating into a second oxygen-rich fraction and a second nitrogen head gas; (c) partially condensing the second nitrogen head gas by indirect heat exchange with a cooling fluid; (d) feeding a second oxygen-rich fraction into the low pressure column (13) and separating into a third oxygen-rich liquid and a third nitrogen head gas; (e) introducing an argon-containing fraction into a crude argon column and separating into a crude argon head fraction and an oxygen-rich liquid; and (f) feeding a part of the head fraction into a condenser (29) and partially condensing. A fraction (72) is recovered from the upper region of the crude argon column as crude argon product. An Independent claim is also included for a device for the low temperature air decomposition. Preferred Features: The crude argon condenser is formed as a falling film evaporator.
Patent EP-1293164-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SARSTEDT WALTER
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Granted: 2009-08-05
Abstract: Apparatus has a container to take urine directly from a patient which also acts as a test vessel (3). The vessel has an upper section transiting into an overflow (7). A closure displaces surplus urine into the overflow to give a defined test volume. After a dwell time of 6-24 hours, the urine is poured out of the test vessel and a reagent is introduced, especially into the tapered base (10), to indicate the presence of particles. Apparatus has a container to take urine directly from a patient which also acts as a test vessel (3). The vessel has a column structure with a tapering cone base, and the upper section transits into an overflow (7). A closure displaces surplus urine into the overflow to give a defined test volume of urine within the vessel. After a dwell time of 6-24 hours, the urine is poured out of the test vessel and a reagent is introduced, especially into the tapered base (10), to indicate the presence of particles and particularly by a color change.
Patent EP-1229448-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BALLARD CURTIS C
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2002-01-09
Granted: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a redundant back up device (106). Through use of the device, a method for backing up information can be performed that comprises the steps of transmitting data to be backed up to a primary backup device (104) and to the redundant backup device (106), writing the transmitted data to a writing medium contained within a writing device (108) of the primary backup device, and simultaneous to the step of writing the transmitted data to the writing medium of the primary backup device, caching the transmitted data in a data storage device (114) of the redundant backup device. By caching the transmitted data in this manner, the data can be rewritten to the writing medium should a failure occur. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1349780-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN
IPC: B64D39/06
Filed: 2002-01-10
Granted: 2005-02-16
Abstract: The drogue 11 comprises a canopy 50 supported by a plurality of adjustable ribs 42 and further ribs 43. A control unit 36 is provided for moving the adjustable ribs 42 into a first position P1, in which an air stream can inflate the canopy 50 whereby drag on the canopy causes the drogue 11 to draw a fuel hose 74 from a tanker aircraft 63 into an extended position, and into a second position P2 in which the canopy 50 takes on a cylindrical form and drag thereon in the extended position will be reduced. Selected adjustable supports are movable relative to the others by a control mechanism 41 to adjust a selected portion of the canopy 50 whereby the drag on that portion will be increased and the drogue 11 will move to a new position.
Patent EP-1383860-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARBUZZI ELENA
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2002-04-08
Granted: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A method of treating fabric comprising the step of applying to the fabric a fabric treatment composition comprising a coated particles comprising: a solid core having a D3,2 average particle size in the range from 10 to 700 nm, and a coating of silicone polymer covalently bonded to the solid core.
Patent EP-1402152-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIEBOLD WOLFGANG
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Granted: 2007-01-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de retenue pour des aubes mobiles (10) de turbomachines à écoulement axial dans lesquelles les aubes mobiles (10) sont fixées radialement et dans le sens de la périphérie au moyen d'une emplanture d'aube (12) insérée dans une rainure axiale (14) disposée radialement d'un porte-aubes (16). L'aube mobile (10) est fixée axialement à l'aide d'un corps de retenue (22) qui est placé entre l'extrémité d'emplanture d'aube (13) et le fond (15) de la rainure axiale et dont la première zone d'extrémité (26) s'accroche par derrière à la face arrière (40), opposée à la force axiale appliquée, du porte-aubes (16). Outre ces organes de retenue axiaux et radiaux, le système de retenue (20) selon l'invention comprend un  élément de retenue (24) qui est adjacent axialement à la première zone d'extrémité (26) du corps de retenue (22) et qui forme une butée axiale (34) pour ce corps de retenue. L'invention concerne également un corps de retenue pour ce système de retenue, dont les zones d'extrémité (26, 26') sont plus larges que la rainure axiale (14) et qui, à l'état monté, font uniquement saillie radialement vers l'extérieur à partir d'une partie de base (28) les reliant.
Patent EP-1399739-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SERRERO GINETTE
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2002-06-14
Granted: 2014-11-26
Abstract: Methods and kits for diagnosing tumorigenicity and for determining whether a cancer patient is resistant to the pharmacological effects of antiestrogen therapy. Increased levels of the PCDGF (GP88) growth factor are indicative of tumorigenicity and resistance to the pharmacological effects of antiestrogen therapy. The methods and kits of the invention are useful for assessing the tumorigencity of a biological sample from a patient and determining whether the patient is a candidate for antiestrogen, including tamoxifen, therapy.
Patent EP-1404341-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOORMANN JOACHIM
IPC: C07D489/08
Filed: 2002-07-05
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une combinaison de substances actives contenant au moins un modulateur du système cholinergique avec au moins une substance bloquant les récepteurs opioïdes centraux, cette combinaison étant destinée au traitement médicamenteux de la dépendance à la nicotine.
Patent EP-1446349-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOSER DANIEL
IPC: B66B1/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic lift comprising a pressure accumulator ( 17 ). Hydraulic fluid can be transported between the pressure accumulator ( 17 ) and a hydraulic drive ( 2 ) by means of a pump ( 13 ), the rotational direction of the pump ( 13 ) being variable. According to the invention, there is no valve between the pressure accumulator ( 17 ) and the pump ( 13 ), and means are provided for preventing the pressure accumulator ( 17 ) from being discharged when the lift is at a standstill. In terms of said means, either a screw pump is used as a pump ( 13 ), or an electrically controllable leakage stop valve ( 31 ) is arranged in a leakage line ( 30 ) extending from a leakage port of the pump ( 13 ) to the tank ( 21 ), said stop valve being closed when the lift is at a standstill. The invention enables a hydraulic lift to be operated in an energy-saving and convenient manner, using a simple hydraulic circuit, and prevents the pressure accumulator ( 17 ) from being discharged when the lift is at a standstill.
Patent EP-1446656-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER MEER DAN
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2002-11-18
Granted: 2009-09-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for composing a robust reference image or reference image with permissible deviation values of the exterior of a series of practically identical containers, such as bottles, crates and the like, comprising steps for: a) making an image recording of a part of the exterior of a plurality of containers from the series; b) processing the recorded image in order to obtain a first representation; c) composing a complete peripheral view of the exterior of the container on the basis of the first representations; d) determining, on the basis of all recorded images and parameters to be preset, the robust reference image of the container on the basis of which acceptable differences can be taken into account during selection of containers.
Patent EP-1567176-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOMES ANTONY
IPC: C07G99/00
Filed: 2002-12-02
Granted: 2009-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti arrhythmic pharmaceutical comprising effective amount of compound designated as KCV-CAF obtained from the venom of Indian snake King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah and optionally pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients and a process of isolating the said compound KCV-CAF from the venom of the Indian snake King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah).
Patent EP-1419306-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MADSEN TAGE
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 2002-08-01
Granted: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A reversible window (1) comprising a frame (2) and a sash (3) which is displaceably and swingably connected at one end to the frame (2), and a guide device comprising a tension member (5) which is pivotally connected at one end (5a) to the frame (2), and a pressure rod (6) which is pivotally connected at one end (6a) to the sash (3) near the latter's centre of gravity and is connected at the other end (6b) to the frame (2), the other end (5b) of the tension member being connected to the pressure rod (6) at a location between the ends (6a,6b) of this rod, the guide device being mounted on the face of the frame (2).
Patent EP-1440266-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORNSNELL DAVID ANDREW
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2002-10-15
Granted: 2010-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid valve made using certain materials which is capable of operation at high frequencies and which can be made as a compact unit. The plunger ( 1 ) is made from an electromagnetic material having a saturation flux density greater than 1.2 Tesla preferably more than 1.6 Tesla, the bore leading from the valve head chamber ( 14 ) to the nozzle orifice ( 12 ) has a length to diameter ratio of less than 5:1 preferably between 2:1 and 4:1 and the nozzle orifice ( 12 ) has a diameter of 80 micrometer or less. The invention also relates to method for operating a drop on demand ink jet printer incorporating such a valve.
Patent EP-1436771-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Granted: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for identifying at least one three-dimensionally extended lesion within a volumetric region encompassing an inner surface, an outer surface, and intervening tissue of a target organ. The method includes: (1) generating a set of voxels representing a total scanned volume from a set of cross-sectional images of the target organ; (2) performing segmentation to extract a set of voxels representing the volumetric region from the set of voxels representing the total scanned volume; (3) detecting a set of candidate lesions based on geometric feature values of each voxel in the set of voxels representing the volumetric region; and (4) selecting the at least one three-dimensionally extended lesion from the set of candidate lesions based on at least one of volumetric, morphologic, and texture feature values of each lesion in the set of candidate lesions.
Patent EP-1467735-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIFSHITZ-LIRON REVITAL
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2002-12-18
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Provided are new crystalline Forms III, IV, V and VI of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate and the amorphous form of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate, as well as their pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treatments with such compositions. Also provided are novel processes for preparation of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate Form I, Form II, Form III, Form IV, Form V, Form VI and amorphous form.
Patent EP-1352704-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WADA TOYOJI
IPC: B24B9/14
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: To suppress the increase in the production cost while the time for converting the data of the shape of the lens frame into the data necessary for the processing is decreased. <??>In the apparatus, a holding shaft 41 in a lens unit 4 which can be freely displaced in the vertical direction while a lens 1 is rotated is disposed on the vertical line of a main shaft 51 of a main rotating tool 50. The apparatus has an elevating and lowering unit 3 which can support the lens unit 4 in the vertical direction. The elevating and lowering unit 3 is lowered while the lens unit 4 is supported. After the lens 1 is brought into contact with the main rotating tool 50, the elevating and lowering unit 3 is separated from the lens unit 4 and lowered to a position in the vertical direction decided based on the data of the shape of the lens frame. The processing amount is decided by this position. The processing pressure decided in accordance with the weight of the lens-holding unit is applied to the lens 1 and the processing is conducted. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1356957-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHICK BERNHARD
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 2003-04-25
Granted: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises numerous inner sensor units (38) for determining operating parameters of the tire. The sensors can select measured values, and are attached to a fibre network (41) which is vulcanized into the tire. The network fibres (40) are electrically conducting and can be connected to a central unit (42).  The connection between the central unit and the sensor units is such that individual sensors can be interrogated by the central unit. The latter contains a storage unit for the measured values, and a transponder (43) . The sensors pick up temperature, pressure and mechanical loading. A rotational speed measurement unit is located in the tire and consists of a sensor and a storage unit.
Patent EP-1396348-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAWADA HIROKAZU
IPC: G01Q60/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Granted: 2009-03-04
Abstract: The first embodiment is a support for a lithographic printing plate, wherein the surface area ratios obtained from three-dimensional data by use of an atomic force microscope meets the following requirements (1-i) to (1-iii). <??>The second embodiment is a support for a lithographic printing plate, wherein the aforementioned surface area ratios and a steepness meets the following requirements (2-i) to (2-ii). <??>The third embodiment is a support for a lithographic printing plate, wherein the aforementioned surface area ratios meets the following requirements (4-i) to (4-iii).  (1-i) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<50(50)> is 20 to 90%, (1-ii) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<50(2-50)> is 1 to 30%, and (1-iii) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<50(0.2-2)> is 5 to 40%, (2-i) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<50(50)> is 30 to 60%, and (2-ii) a steepness a45<50(0.2-2)> is 5 to 40%, (4-i) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<5(5)> is 20 to 90%, (4-ii) a surface area ratio  DELTA S<5(0.2-5)> is 5 to 40%, and (4-iii) A surface area ratio  DELTA S<5(0.02-0.2)> is 15 to 70%.
Patent EP-1516808-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALVAGNO VINCENZO
IPC: B62J27/00
Filed: 2003-09-16
Granted: 2009-07-01
Abstract: Motorcycle of the type comprising a fuel tank (15), an opening (16) situated on the tank (15) for filling up with fuel, a bulkhead flange (17) at the opening (16) for receiving a cap (18) for closing the tank and an accessory (40) associated with the tank by a bayonet joint (44). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1361020-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VALENTINI GUIDO
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Granted: 2005-10-05
Abstract: The present invention refers to a connection device for electric power and dust suction for a portable electrical tool for machining surfaces, as well as an apparatus for machining surfaces that is fitted with said device. The connection device comprises a flexible tube (20) for the suction of machining dust and an electric power cable (19) completely housed inside the flexible tube (20). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1402865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAWATA HIKARI
IPC: A61F13/53
Filed: 2003-09-27
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A disposable body fluid absorbent pad comprises a front region for covering a wearer's belly, a rear region for covering a wearer's hip, and an intermediate region for covering a wearer's crotch. It has a strap for pulling the pad in the longitudinal direction and having inner fixed portions lying on the side edge margins and secured to the pad on a surface facing the wearer's body, and a hand-grip extending between the inner fixed portions. A disposable body fluid absorbent pad (1A) comprises a top surface facing a wearer's body, a back surface facing away from the wearer's body, and a liquid absorbent core (4) between the top and back surfaces and contoured by longitudinally opposite end margins (5, 6) extending in a transverse direction (X) and transverse opposite side edge margins (7, 8) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y). The pad has a front region (9) for covering a wearer's belly, a rear region (11) for covering a wearer's hip, and an intermediate region (10) for covering a wearer's crotch when the pad is put on the wearer's body. It includes a strap for pulling the pad in the longitudinal direction and having inner fixed portions lying on the side edge margins and secured to the pad on a surface facing the wearer's body, and a hand-grip extending between the inner fixed portions.
Patent EP-1429131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: D OUINCE ARNAUD
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 2003-11-04
Granted: 2011-01-19
Abstract: The detection equipment (1) consists of two pressure sensors (5) in the anemometer installation (2). The pressure sensors have independent probes (4) and are connected to a calculator (11) through analogue /digital convertors (8) and electrical connections (12). The calculator computes the difference between the two signals and if it exceeds a threshold sends a warning signal (15) to a display (13) in the pilot cabin  An Independent claim is also included for: A detection equipment which includes two pressure sensors, means to compare the difference between the pressure sensor signals and means to compare the difference to a threshold and if necessary send a signal to the pilot cabin
Patent EP-1479316-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEBER PETER
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2003-05-23
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The cupboard extension has guide means at the side. A linear guide (3) fixable on the holding part (5) which is inserted in the cupboard has holding elements (11) in which the extending element (2) can be hung. One part (16) of another linear guide (4) has at least one pivot-type guide member which when the extension element (2) is inserted in the linear guides projects into a slot like recess of the other part of the other linear guide (4). The pivot type guide member is preferably mounted on a part of the other linear guide which can be moved relative to the holding part.
Patent EP-1431217-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FURRER HANS
IPC: B65H19/12
Filed: 2003-12-05
Granted: 2007-11-14
Abstract: The web supporting device includes two compression spring elements (14,16) generating two spring forces respectively directed generally against and in the direction of force caused by the loading of a holding mechanism (5).  An Independent claim is also included for a process for spring-loading web during removal of web.