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Patent EP-1239957-A2 (EP)
Title: Double metal cyanide catalysts for producing polyether polyols
Inventor: OOMS PIETER
IPC: B01J31/06
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: Double metal cyanide catalysts containing, in addition to (a) double metal cyanides and (b) organic ligands, (c) 2 or more complex-formers other than (b) comprising functionalized polymers such as polyethers or polyacrylamide (26 types listed) or compounds such as glycidyl ethers, cyclodextrins, gallic acid or phosphorus compounds (11 types listed).  Double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst containing (a) DMC compound(s), (b) organic complex ligand(s) other than (c), (c) two or more complex-forming components (other than b) comprising functionalized polymers selected from polyethers, polyesters, polycarbonates, polyalkylene glycol sorbitan esters, polyalkylene glycol glycidyl ethers, polyacrylamide, acrylamide-acrylic acid copolymers, polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid-maleic acid copolymers, polyacrylonitrile, poly(meth)acrylates, poly-vinyl methyl ether, poly-vinyl ethyl ether, polyvnyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, poly-(N-vinylpyrrolidone), N-vinylpyrrolidone-acrylic acid copolymers, poly-vinyl methyl ketone, poly-(4-vinylphenol), acrylic acid-styrene copolymers, oxazoline polymers, polyalkylene-imines, maleic acid or anhydride copolymers, hydroxyethylcellulose and polyacetals, or glycidyl ethers, glycosides, carboxylate esters of polyhydric alcohols, gallic acids and their salts, esters or amides, cyclodextrins, phosphorus compounds, alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylate esters and ionic surface-active or interfacially active compounds. Independent claims are also included for: (i) production of DMC catalysts by (1) reacting (A) metal salts and metal cyanide salts in aqueous solution with (B) complex ligands selected from functionalized polymers, glycidyl ethers, glycosides, carboxylate esters of polyhydric alcohols, gallic acids or their salts, esters or amides, cyclodextrins, phosphorus compounds, alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters or ionic surface- or interfacially-active compounds and (C) 2 or more complex-formers (c) as above and then (2) isolating, washing and drying the catalyst;  (ii) production of polyether-polyols by reaction of alkylene oxides with H-functional starter compounds in presence of DMC catalysts as above; and (iii) polyether-polyols obtained by this process.
Patent EP-1240144-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BHAGWAT SHRIPAD
IPC: C07D409/12
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: Neuroprotective agents are disclosed having structure: (I) and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, heterocycle, substituted heterocycle, heterocyclealkyl or substituted heterocyclealkyl; R2 is -OR2a or -NR2bR2c; R3 is hydrogen, keto, -C(=O)OR3a or -C(=O)NR3bR3c; R4 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, -C(=O)R4a, -C(=O)OR4b, -C(=O)NR4cR4d, -OC(=O)NR4cR4d or -SO2R4c or wherein R3 and R4 taken together form a heterocyclic ring or substituted heterocyclic ring; and R5 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl. Such compounds have utility in the treatment of conditions which benefit from administration of neuroprotective agents generally, including treatment of central and peripheral nervous condition as well as promoting nerve cell differentiation. Methods of treating such conditions are also disclosed, as are pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds of this invention.
Patent EP-1238078-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LU PETER
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell surface molecule, designated cadherin-like asymmetry protein-4 ('CLASP-4'). In particular, it relates to CLASP-4 polynucleotides, polypeptides, fusion proteins, and antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of modulating an immune response by interfering with CLASP-4 function.
Patent EP-1237806-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CYZYCKI STANISLAUS
IPC: B41N7/00
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: Procédé permettant d'appliquer une couche de mélange adhésif prête à l'emploi dotée d'une pellicule protectrice pelable sur un cylindre à partie centrale métallique devant être ultérieurement recouvert d'une matière élastomère. Selon la présente invention, la couche dotée de la pellicule protectrice pelable est appliquée en spirale et de manière chevauchante sur la partie centrale métallique sous forme de bandes d'une certaine longueur enroulées sous forme de rouleaux, la partie correspondante de la pellicule protectrice étant simultanément détachée et enroulée.
Patent EP-1180306-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCGEE THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: To prevent undesired images from appearing in moving video images, short-duration portions of video information contained within longer video works are detected and reported by, for example, displaying the short-duration portions on a monitor. These short-duration portions are detected, for example, by locating scene cuts, region cuts, or object cuts that occur in rapid succession.
Patent EP-1150195-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMEISTER MARKUS
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A network is provided with terminals and software shared between all the terminals. The software system contains an access protected object (14) and a filter (9) to determine access rights of a user, for an access protected object. A resource manager (12) is provided to which is linked an access manager (8) that checks the condition for access to an object. The network has terminals coupled to each other by bus system or by wireless connection.
Patent EP-1179921-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUHRMANN PETER
IPC: H04L12/44
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: The network has a number of network nodes and a star node allowing direct communication between at least 2 network nodes and provided a number of star interfaces, each having an activity detector (14), for detecting activities within the information signals received from the associated network nodes and 2 switch elements, respectively used for feeding information from a network node to a different star interface or for feeding information from a different interface to an associated network node. An Independent claim for a star node for direct coupling of at least 2 network nodes is also included.
Patent EP-1124251-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ROSE HARALD PROF DR
IPC: H01J49/48
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Elektronenenergiefilter mit magnetischen Umlenkbereichen und einer im wesentlichen w-förmigen Strahlführung. Das Energiefilter weist mindestens vier magnetische Umlenkbereiche auf, die jeweils durch Driftstrecken im magnetfeldfreien Raum voneinander getrennt sind. Das gesamte Filter ist dabei symmetrisch zu einer Mittenebene (M). Der gesamte Umlenkwinkel im ersten und letzten Umlenkbereich beträgt mindestens 135° und sämtliche Umlenkbereiche zusammen bewirken eine Umlenkung der optischen Achse um einen Winkel zwischen 90° und 210°, vorzugsweise um 180°. Das Energiefilter weist eine große Helmholtzlänge auf, die größer als das doppelte des Mittelwertes der Umlenkradien in den Umlenkbereichen ist. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1146178-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KRAUS GUENTHER DR
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: The broad band vibration absorbing article for walls, ceilings and floors has one or more panels (1) of thickness 0.01 - 50, especially 0.052 - 1.9 mm., but not 0.1 mm. These have holes (2) of average diameter or width (b) 0.001 - 2, especially 0.02 - 0.1 mm. The holes make up 0.1 - 20, especially 3 - 10% of the surface area of the panels.
Patent EP-1148457-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEHRENS ANDREAS
IPC: G08G1/054
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: The portable system is box shaped (12) and has rollers (48) together with a leveling means (52,54) for uneven ground. Within the housing is a monitoring system that determines the speed of passing vehicles. A built in camera that has a flash facility is used to photograph vehicles that exceed a speed limit.
Patent EP-1167947-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOMIYA HIDEAKI
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A general object of the present invention is to provide methods and
apparatus for measuring suspended-substance concentrations that allow for
real-time, continuous measurement and easy maintenance and control, and
offer high measurement accuracy and wide measuring ranges. 
     According to the present invention, a method is provided for measuring
the concentration of suspended substances mixed with a liquid, wherein the
pressure difference between two points distantly located in the depth
direction of the liquid is detected, the average density of the liquid
between the two points is calculated from the pressure difference, and the
difference between the average density and the predetermined reference
density of the liquid is calculated as an index for determining the
suspended-substance concentration.
Patent EP-1146355-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUKUZAWA TAKASHI
IPC: H04N1/028
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A rod lens array has a construction in which a number of
rod-shaped lens elements are arrayed in at least one row between
two side plates, and the clearances are filled with resin to
form a single integral unit. Two side plates are formed of glass
plates, the surfaces of these two glass plates facing the lens
elements are flat and smooth, the outer surfaces on the opposite
sides are formed with reflection-preventing portions, the side
surfaces of both of the glass plates on the beam-exit side are
formed with beam-shielding zones from the outer edges inwardly
along almost the whole length. The width of the light-tight
zone Ts satisfies the relation; 
Tg > Ts > Tg - Z x D x {2+√3 x (n-1)}/{2x(TC-Z)}, where Tg is
a thickness of the glass plate, D is a diameter of lens element,
Z is a length of lens element, TC is a conjugate length, and
n: number of columns of lens element. The glass plate may be
made thinner instead of providing a light-tight zone.
Patent EP-1147884-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAWAUCHI IKUO
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A planographic printing plate precursor includes a
photosensitive layer obtained by coating and drying on a support a
photosensitive layer coating solution formed of a photosensitive
composition, which contains a cyanine dye represented by general
formula (I) below and a polymer insoluble in water and soluble in an
aqueous alkali solution, dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system
containing 80% by weight or more of a solvent having a boiling point
lower than 100°C in a solvent having a boiling point lower than 200°C;
wherein a solubility in an aqueous alkali solution of the photosensitive
layer is increased by exposure to an infrared laser.
Patent EP-1159948-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ORTHAUS DIETER
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: Movement aid (1) for disabled people comprises a seat (5) which is raised by a lifting device to transport a person sitting on the seat. The seat has a sitting surface consisting of one or more sitting surface parts (6, 7) having a lateral attachment (8) which moves in at least one essentially vertical guide rail (9). The attachment is designed so that when it moves in a vertical direction the sitting surface parts are rotated downward from the horizontal position into an at least almost vertical position. Preferred Features: Rotation of the sitting surface parts from the horizontal position is prevented by a stop when the attachment reaches the lowest position of the guide rail.
Patent EP-1160877-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MARUYAMA EIJI
IPC: H01L31/04
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: In a photovoltaic element sequentially comprising at least an
amorphous semiconductive layer of one conductivity type and an
amorphous semiconductive layer of the other conductivity type on a
surface of a transparent conductive film, the transparent conductive
film includes a surface region having a lower crystalline property on a
surface side than that in an inner portion and the amorphous
semiconductive layer of one conductivity type is formed on the surface
region. An excellent ohmic property is obtained between the
transparent conductive film and the amorphous semiconductive layer
of one conductivity type.
Patent EP-1160293-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TADA AKIHIRO
IPC: C07F1/08
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: Monoazo metal complex compound containing composition, the
incidence of skin sensitization in a skin sensitization potential test based
on the maximization method of said composition being not more than 20%
and method for producing said composition which comprises a step for
removing impurity substances using an alcoholic organic solvent; charge
control agent comprising said composition and toner containing said charge
control agent; coloring agent containing said composition and colored
thermoplastic resin composition containing said coloring agent.
Patent EP-1201926-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUKAMI TADASHI
IPC: F04B1/14
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A miniature pump equipped with: a pump chamber communicated with a
suction port by way of a check valve and communicated with a discharge
port by way of another check valve; a driving portion for performing a
pump function by increasing and decreasing a volume of the pump chamber;
a driving plate attached to the driving portion for reciprocating the
driving portion; a rotating plate fixed to an output shaft of a motor; a
ball disposed at a location which is between the driving member and the
rotating plate, and apart from the output shaft; and means for applying
a force to a surface of the driving plate on a side of the rotating
plate for bringing the driving plate into close contact with the ball,
in which an inclined direction of the driving plate is continuously
changed by a movement caused due to rotations and revolutions of the
ball as the rotating plate rotates, thereby reciprocating the driving
portion and performing a pump function.
Patent EP-1167482-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YANO HIROYUKI
IPC: B82Y10/00
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion for chemical
mechanical polishing suitable for polishing of copper, which has a high
polishing speed and a low erosion rate with overpolishing. The aqueous
dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing of the invention contains
a compound having a heterocycle, a surfactant and an oxidizing agent,
wherein the compound having a heterocycle and the surfactant are in a
weight ratio of 1:10 to 1:0.03. The aqueous dispersion may also contain
abrasive particle. The compound having a heterocycle is preferably
quinaldic acid, benzotriazole or the like. The surfactant is preferably
a sulfonic acid salt such as potassium dodecylbenzenesulfonate or
ammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, and the oxidizing agent is preferably
ammonium persulfate, hydrogen peroxide or the like. The abrasive
particle used may be inorganic particle such as colloidal silica, an
organic particle such as polymer particle, or an organic/inorganic
composite particle comprising a combination thereof.
Patent EP-1238832-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAGGI CORRADO
IPC: B60C27/06
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a skid chain for tyres,
of the type comprising a series of transverse gripping
elements (3) connected to an internal element (1) and an external
element (2) which can be closed in a loop and moreover a removable
extension device which can be removably fastened to at least
one end of said internal element.
Patent EP-1172495-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEINY VIKTOR
IPC: E04B1/78
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: Heat insulation comprises at least two first heat insulating elements (16, 18) for arranging above and below the building opening, and at least two second heat insulating elements (20) for arranging next to the first elements and lateral to the building opening. The first elements have three side surfaces (22, 24, 26) running at right angles and limited by side edges (28). The second elements each have one first side surface (32) and a side surface (34) perpendicular to it. Slanted surfaces (36) are formed between the side surfaces of the second elements. Preferred Features: Four first heat insulating elements are provided for arranging on both upper and lower limits of the building opening.
Patent EP-1174394-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOLGER RUEDIGER BEAUJEAN
IPC: C02F1/465
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: Particles separated by flotation are freed of adherent gas bubbles. Shear forces introduced, re-suspend them in the pre-treated waste water. Metal ions are released into solution during electroflotation. By adjusting a basic pH value in solution, the ions are largely transformed into insoluble- or sparingly-soluble hydroxides, and are precipitated. Flocs formed are separated subsequently. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding plant. It comprises the electroflotation reactor (2), following reactor (3), stirrer (11), pH measurement instrument (12), dosing equipment and a guide sheet (10) connected to the electroflotation reactor.
Patent EP-1186515-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SANPEI YOSHIO
IPC: B60G17/0195
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: There is provided a rotation angular speed
detection apparatus (11) capable of detecting a rotation
angular speed to reduce an error when the rotation
angular speed for rotating a rotating body is low. A
rotation angular speed detection apparatus (11) comprises:
a receiving part (12) for receiving a rotation angle at
predetermined time intervals from a rotation angle
sensor (17) for detecting a rotation angle of a rotating
body (16); a storage part (13) for storing the received rotation
angle; and a control part (14) for detecting a rotation
angular speed from the rotation angles stored in the
storage part (13); wherein when a difference between a
first arbitrary angle stored and a second angle stored
before the first angle is less than a predetermined
value, the control part determines, from the rotation
angles stored in the storage part, a third angle in
which a difference between the first angle and the
third angle is more than the predetermined value, and
wherein the control part divides the difference
between the first angle and the third angle by the
time required from storing of the third angle to
storing of the first angle so as to detect a rotation
angular speed.
Patent EP-1189174-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IMAMURA KAYO
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: Provided is an environment which enables a user to implement 3D space
design on a computer accessible to a server computer via a network. The server
computer includes a layout design program which is operable on a screen activated
by a browser of the client computer to enable the user to implement space design of
a layout in the terms of a 2D image, an object database which stores object data
used for layout design for retrieval and extraction, and a 3D display program which
is operable on the browser screen of the client computer to display the designed
space in the terms of a 3D image. The client computer is equipped with the
browser capable of executing programs of the layout design program and the 3D
display program. Upon receiving the layout design program and the 3D display
program, from the server computer via the network, the programs of the layout
design program and the 3D display program are executable on the browser screen.
Patent EP-1188653-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIMOTO NAOHIRO
IPC: B62J6/16
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A switch guide 20 located between a pair of switches 14a, 14b on a computerized bicycle
control panel 10 is disclosed for guiding a bicycle rider's thumb to a proper switch on a bicycle
handle bar. The switch guide 20 is preferably a protrusion dimensioned to be detected
by the bicycle rider's thumb. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the height of the
switch guide 20 is greater than the height of the switch. In an alternative embodiment, the
height of the switch guide 20 is greater than the height of the switch 14a, 14b, when the
switch is activated. The switch guide 20 is located in sufficient proximity to the switches
14a, 14b to allow the rider's thumb to access one of the switches by moving the thumb to
one side of the switch guide 20 and the other switch by moving the thumb to the other side
of the switch guide 20.
Patent EP-1195881-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRÄFE MARTIN ERNST DR-ING
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: An RF interference suppression capacitor (C2) is connected in series with an auxiliary voltage source (QHi). This forms a voltage (Ucomp), which compensates the interfering voltage (Ustor). The series circuit (C2, QHi) connects a lead (N) in the primary section, with another (0 V or +U) of the secondary section.
Patent EP-1209327-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DAYTON ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A solenoid operated pressure control valve of the spool type having a pressure
equalization passage through the spool for pressure balancing. The passage has a
restrictive metering orifice for providing viscous dampening of the spool movement with
the area of the orifice, less than about 1/50 th  of the spool area. The armature is
cantilevered from one end of the spool to eliminate the need for armature bearings and
thus reduces friction and hysteresis.
Patent EP-1139108-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SWOBODA GARY L
IPC: G06F1/22
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A scan interface that includes control signals (TRST, TMS,
TCK) and data signals (TDI, TDO) normally carried by respective
signal paths of the scan interface can be used to carry signals
other than signals of the scan interface. A first signal (TMS)
and a second signal (TDO) can be time division multiplexed on
the signal path that normally carries one of the signals,
thereby freeing the signal path that carries the other of the
signals to carry a signal other than a signal of the scan
interface.
Patent EP-1346175-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WILSON ALEXANDER BRUCE
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A compound pipe for conveying fluid comprising an inner pipe positioned within an outer pipe such that the walls of the inner pipe and outer pipe define a gap. The compound pipe further including an insulating material for insulating the inner pipe from the outer pipe, the insulating material and outer pipe defining a fluid channel.
Patent EP-1130738-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PRICE RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A protection and control system incorporates status acquisition apparatus (100) for
use in monitoring the status of a device in the protection and control system, such
as a protection relay in a high voltage electrical circuit. The status acquisition
apparatus comprises an conversion circuit (101) which converts an input voltage to
a pulse width modulated signal and a comparison circuit (103) which monitors the
pulse width modulated signal to determine the status of the device. The mark-space
ratio of the pulse width modulated signal decreases as the input voltage is
increased to minimise power dissipation over a range of input voltages. The status
acquisition apparatus may form an integral part of a protective switching device,
although other applications are envisaged.
Patent EP-1174950-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YUASA ERIKO
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: An electrical connection box is provided for a
vehicle which has a low-voltage battery of maximum output
voltage selected from 14V and 28V, and a high-voltage
battery of output voltage higher than that of said first
battery structure. The electrical connection box (3) has
an insulation material of plate-like shape and, embedded
in the insulation material, first bus bars (10) connected
in use to the first battery and second bus bars (11)
connected in use to the second battery so that the first
and second bus bars are at different potentials.
Connection tabs (10a,11a) of the bus bars project out of
the insulation material (5). Risk of leakage currents
between the bus bars is minimized.