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Patent EP-1702262-A1 (EP)
Title: Logique d'etat incrementielle pour commande a base logique
Inventor: MOORE GARY
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un contrôleur logique programmable (CLP) comprenant un moyen d'entrée et un moyen de traitement permettant de définir des scénarios d'entrée dans des états incrémentiels définis par l'utilisateur appartenant à la perception humaine de valeurs intermédiaires non discrètes produites à partir de circuits de détection analogiques échantillonnés utilisant des rhéostats, des manomètres résistifs, des capteurs thermiques résistifs, ou analogues. Une méthodologie permet à un moyen de diagnostic d'évaluer des dispositifs de détection et des fils associés par des séquences de commande de programme à base logique et des états incrémentiels définis par l'utilisateur représentant des valeurs de signaux analogiques intermédiaires non discrètes. Un système comprenant un appareil et une méthodologie dans un ou plusieurs dispositifs permet d'observer, de filtrer et de commander des propriétés électriques définies par l'utilisateur pour les dispositifs de détection et les fils associés par des états incrémentiels discrets.
Patent EP-1555845-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AIGNER CLEMENS
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: The method involves using position-dependent information received on the network side to form associations of user stations (MS) relating to a position (POSITIONMS-AGPS) of the respective user station defined using satellite signals or information received using satellite signals enabling determination of the station position and at least one reception strength (RXMS-AGPS) experienced by the station for a signal (SIG1-SIG3) transmitted by at least one base station (BS1-BS3). An independent claim is also included for a device in radio communications system for determining positions of user stations.
Patent EP-1563900-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FILIPPI ERMANNO
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: Pseudo-isothermal chemical reactor (1) for heterogeneous chemical
reactions comprising a substantially cylindrical shell (2) closed at the
opposite ends by respective bottoms, upper (3) and lower (4), a reaction
zone (5) containing at least one catalytic bed and at least one tubular
heat exchanger (7), intended to be crossed, along a predetermined
direction, by an operating heat exchange fluid and embedded in said
catalytic bed.
Patent EP-1462705-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EHRLICHER STEFAN
IPC: F16L53/32
Filed: 2004-03-06
Abstract: The heating strip (1), for use with pipes carrying reactive liquids, has two parallel longitudinal edges and at least two side zones (4,6) at the edges. The two strip surfaces give an inner (2) and an outer (3) surface. One of the two side zones is at the outer and the inner surface. The two side surfaces are structured to give a sealed bond. Structures (8) are at the inner surface, in one piece with the strip, to define a flow space (16) for a heating medium.
Patent EP-1450571-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LANTTO SVEN JOERGEN
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement in a data
communications system in Internet Protocol (IP) environments. The object of the
invention is to achieve a simple way of remote and secure access of a computer to
a private data communications network. The solution according to the invention
is a Remote Access Login system profiled for accessing the private data
communications network via a so-called Pseudo-Connectionless Technology
(PCT) device.
Patent EP-1500965-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAEDA AKIO
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A manufacturing method for an optical waveguide
device (2). The manufacturing method includes the steps of
forming a plurality of optical waveguides (8,10,12,14) in a wafer (40)
having an electro-optic effect and forming a plurality of
signal electrodes (20,22) and a plurality of grounding electrodes (24,26,28)
on the wafer (40) in relation to each optical waveguide (8,10,12,14). The
manufacturing method further includes the step of forming
a dummy electrode (30,32,44) on the wafer (40) so as to surround all of
the signal electrodes (20,22) and the grounding electrodes (24,26,28) on the
wafer (40) in electrically spaced relationship therewith
simultaneously with formation of the signal electrodes (20,22)
and the grounding electrodes (24,26,28). Furthermore, a pair of protective
members (48,50) is bonded to the wafer (40) so as to abut against the dummy
electrode (30,32,44). The wafer (40) is finally diced
to separate individual optical waveguide devices (2).
Patent EP-1597975-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLEGEL MYRIAM
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A frozen confection preserving its smoothness and exhibiting reduced ice crystal
growth after being exposed to heat shock treatment and with improved
nutritional attributes is produced comprising fat, sweetener, milk solids-not-fat
and water, in which an emulsifier is used comprising propylene glycol
monoester of fatty acid.
Patent EP-1496425-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAYASHI KOUKI
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a display, a
transparent conductive film (5) having a plurality of
stimulation electrodes (17), a finger-worn insensitive electrode (11)
electrically isolated from the stimulation electrodes
and maintained at a constant potential, and a voltage
applying device for establishing a potential difference
between each stimulant electrode (17) and the insensitive
electrode (11). When the transparent conductive film (5) is
given a touch, the voltage applying device causes a
state in which the potential of the stimulation
electrodes is higher than that of the insensitive
electrode, plural times intermittently or once in a
predetermined period immediately after the touch, and
varies the potential of the stimulation electrodes with
time so as to intermittently cause a state in which the
potential of the insensitive electrode is higher than
that of the stimulation electrodes, in a predetermined
pulse width and at a predetermined frequency during a
continuing period of the touch thereafter.
Patent EP-1515072-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SPINK KENNETH M
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A float operated fuel vapor vent valve has body structure with an
annular mouting flange (18) formed of material weldable to a fuel tank
and the flange is spin welded to the tank. The float has surfaces
(40,42) thereon which slidably engage corresponding surfaces (36,38) in
the float chamber (28) to prevent relative rotation of the float (30)
with respect to the valve body (12) during spin welding. An optional
pressure relief valve (88) in the vent outlet also has surfaces slidably
engaging the vent passage to prevent relative rotation during spin
welding.
Patent EP-1524082-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CLASS WERNER
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: The device (2) has a tool holder (6) for insertable tools, especially bits, with a securing device with a securing element with which an inserted tool or tool holding arrangement can be secured against unintentional release. The tool holding device has a sleeve mounted on the leading end of a drive spindle (4) so as to be rotationally fixed to it but with limited axial movement for releasing securing device.
Patent EP-1661658-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GIEDL ROSWITHA DR
IPC: B23K26/18
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: Apparatus for producing a bore (10) which connects with the central channel (16) of a fuel injector (12) comprises a protective rod (26) or wire which is inserted into the channel so that it absorbs the laser beam (14) after it has bored through the wall.
Patent EP-1548885-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ONO NAOYUKI
IPC: H01M2/06
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A connector includes: a housing that is provided with a
fitting opening at a side to which a printed wiring board is
to be opposed and a housing wall surface; and a contact member
that is fitted inside the housing through the fitting opening,
the contact member including a U-shaped spring body and a
U-shaped fitting portion engageable with the housing wall
surface. After the contact member is fitted inside the housing
and the housing is arranged on the printed wiring board, a lower
surface of the U-shaped fitting portion is opposed to the
printed wiring board and formed as a soldering portion.
Patent EP-1652497-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AXELSSON ROBERT
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (3) attached to a human or animal body at a stoma, a detachable lid (4) on the adapter, and a connector (2;49) for connecting an ostomy bag (1) to the adapter. The adapter (3) is of the kind which comprises a protruding section (18) extending from the stoma, and mounting means (20) for mounting a detachable lid (4) onto the end of the protruding section. The adapter (3) and lid (4) are arranged such that the lid can be slid onto and off the adapter in a direction relatively perpendicular to the axis of the protruding section of the adapter. The connector (2;49) is arranged to connect the ostomy bag (1) to the adapter (3) and to slide the lid (4) off the adapter. In this way, there is no risk of odors or waste leaking from the adapter or the ostomy bag while the bag is being connected to the adapter.
Patent EP-1547462-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DIEDERICHSEN ELKE
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to fungal disease resistance, in particular to resistance
to blackleg disease caused by  Leptosphaeria maculans . Provided are
 Brassica  plants and seeds comprising a fragment of chromosome 8 of a wild
 B .  rapa  accession in their genome, wherein this fragment comprises a
blackleg resistance locus. Further provided are molecular markers linked to
the blackleg resistance locus and methods of using the markers.  Brassica 
plants and seeds with stacked blackleg resistance loci are also provided.
Patent EP-1496668-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIN SANG-HYUN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: An apparatus and method for enabling communications between heterogeneous
terminals are provided. A method for establishing an ad-hoc network includes:
accessing a first terminal, on which a first protocol stack is installed; accessing a
second terminal, on which a second protocol stack is installed; receiving a data
packet, formatted for the first protocol stack, from the first terminal; converting the
format of the data packet to the format of the second protocol stack; and
transmitting the converted data packet to the second terminal. The apparatus and
method enable a plurality of heterogeneous terminals, conventionally unable to
communicate directly with each other, to form an ad-hoc network in which they can
freely communicate with each other.
Patent EP-1462495-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OHNO TAKASHI
IPC: B43K7/00
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: The invention is to provide a water based ink for ball-point pen
capable of writing also on a non-permeable surface and ball-point pen using
a same ink. In the invention, there are provided a solvent formed by a
water and an alcoholic solvent having a vapor pressure at 20°C of 0.5 kPa
or higher, a pigment constituting a coloring material, a water-soluble
resin constituting a writing fixing agent, and a surfactant of phosphoric
acid ester type wherein an ink viscosity at 20°C is within a range of 5
to 30 mPa·s, and ball-point pen using the same ink.
Patent EP-1548900-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AKASAKA JUNYA
IPC: H01R13/6585
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: Electrical connector assembly comprising a first
connector (10) and a second connector which are
engageable with each other. Each of the first and second
connectors has signal contacts (11) disposed in two rows
(11a, 11b), a grounding member (12) disposed between the
rows (11a, 11b) of signal contacts (11) and a housing
(13) that holds the signal contacts and the grounding
member (12). The electrical connector and electrical
connector assembly increase the reliability of a
grounding path, require only a small number of component
parts and are suitable for high-speed signal
transmission. A first grounding plate (121) and a second
grounding plate (122) of each grounding member (12) are
disposed in the immediate vicinity of the rows (11a, 11b)
of signal contacts (11) and the housing (13) has a
through opening (133). Therefore, a connection section
(123) of the grounding member that joins the first and
second grounding plates (121,122) can be visually
checked. The invention also provides one such connector
(10).
Patent EP-1653727-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAN CHEE LAM
IPC: H04N5/95
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for generating a digital video signal from an analog input video signal, which prevents picture jitter in the digitized video signal when the analog input video signal is not in complete conformity with a standard. 
     According to the invention, the method includes the steps of:
     detecting (1) the type of signal source;   in case the type of signal source is a non-standard type, detecting (2) the existence of an error state;   converting (3) the analog input video signal to a digital video signal;   in case an error state exists, replacing (4) an error prone part of the digitized video signal with a substitute signal part; and   in case the type of signal source is a standard type or no error state exists, keeping the digitized video signal unchanged.
Patent EP-1524241-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ANTTILA MIKKO
IPC: C01B17/66
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A method for producing sodium dithionite to be used for
the bleaching of mechanical pulp, wherein the sodium
bisulphite is used in the production of sodium dithionite.
The sodium bisulphite to be used is formed by incinerating
odorous gases from a sulphate cellulose mill in a
combustion plant and by scrubbing the produced flue
gases with a sodium hydroxide solution.
Patent EP-1653577-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MEREDITH ZANE
IPC: H01R43/28
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A cable collecting system feeds a number of cables (20) into retaining elements (10) that are arranged in series on a rail (80). The cables are held initially by a multi gripper (110). Each retaining element has a capacity to receive a number of cables that are held by a spring loaded latch (50).
Patent EP-1588686-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAIO GIUSEPPE
IPC: A61K8/898
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition
particularly for the make-up of the facial skin, the lips and the
eyelashes. It contains as essential ingredients a particular silicone-containing
polyurethane. The particular silicone, used as pre-polymer
in the polyurethane of the invention is an alkoxylated, bis-hydroxyalkyl
group terminated polydialkylsiloxane, in which the
reactive OH- group is attached to a carbon atom. 
     The balance contains the usual cosmetic excipients, colorants
and other cosmetic additives, particularly clays, waxes and solvents.
By the use of the particular silicone-containing polyurethane,
improved film-forming properties of the composition are obtained, and
the composition is transfer-resistant and easy to apply and skin
friendly and comfortable in use. By introducing different kind of chain
extenders into the silicone-containing polyurethanes, their physical,
rheological and cosmetic properties can be tuned according to the
formulator's needs.
Patent EP-1615003-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GIAMELLO BRUNO
IPC: A23G7/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A metering machine for the formation and deposition of volumetrically predetermined quantities of a fluid or semi-fluid substance configured as (C) drops (GC) on a substrate (PB) in relative movement with respect to the metering machine, comprising:
     a support structure (4),   a metering unit (8), associated with the support structure (4), comprising a chamber (10) containing the substance (C) to be metered, communicating with at least one metering duct (14) provided at its end opposite the chamber (10) with a delivery nozzle (22),   valve means (26) interposed between the metering duct (14) and the nozzle (22) which, in their normally closed position, prevent the substance (C) from flowing from the duct (14) to the nozzle (22),   at least one piston (16) sliding in a leak-tight manner in the metering duct (14) and moving in an alternating manner between a retracted position, in which the substance (C) to be metered is able to flow from the chamber (10) to the metering duct (14), and a forward, end-of-stroke position within the metering duct (14), the displacement of the piston (16) between the retracted position and the forward position causing the valve means (26) to open and the metered quantity of substance (C) contained in the metering duct (14) to be expelled via the nozzle (22), and   actuator means (6) borne by the support structure (4) in order to cause the alternating movement of the piston (16) within the metering duct (14), the actuator means (6) being adapted to provide the piston (16), in its stroke from the retracted position to the forward position, with a high kinetic energy such as to cause the expulsion of the substance (C) to be metered with a projectile flow.
Patent EP-1616480-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SANDRINI SEVERINO
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A glasshouse structure for crops is described. 
     With a view to assuring short air change times within the internal environment and the possibility of ventilating the glasshouse even in case of rain, the structure comprises a roof (1) with four pitches arranged to form a profile in the manner of a seagull's wings and comprises aeration apertures (5) on the external pitches of the roof with respective closure elements constituted by drop-leaves (6) capable of moving towards the interior.
Patent EP-1596726-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CAPURRO SERGIO
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: Surgical thread ( 13 ), that has an elastic core ( 10 ) and a non-elastic sheathing, in which the elastic core ( 10 ) consists of one or more bio-compatible elastic threads, and the sheathing consists of one or more non-stretch threads ( 11, 12 ) made of bio-compatible material. The non-stretch treads of the sheathing may be absorbable or non-absorbable. Chemical substances and/or medications can be incorporated into the sheath. Different attachments between suture and needle are also covered.
Patent EP-1592485-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MARUZSI LASZLO
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: The invention is a system and method for assisting referees, especially for assisting football linesmen. The invention is characterized in that the processing unit (3) represents the field (1) as a grid (6) by means of an image processing software and the camera unit (5), the representation data comprise digitalized, preferably modified signal clusters corresponding to the position of the players and the ball on the field (1) and belonging to a given segment (6a) of the grid (6), the processing unit (3) is in connection with the pole unit (12) via the radio transceiver unit (13) suitable for forwarding the digitalized signal clusters in coded form. The pole unit (12) is supplied with different lamps (7, 8, 9) and comprises a preferably motor (16) operated mechanical and/or pneumatic signalling unit (15, 18, 20, 24) suitable for signalling if the lamps (7, 8, 9) flare up.
Patent EP-1608901-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HASKO STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A splitter valve for splitting an inlet stream into a plurality of outlet streams. The valve comprising an inlet ( 31 ) and a plurality of outlets, one for each outlet stream. An outer sleeve ( 20 ) has a plurality of first outlet orifices ( 32, 33 ), one for each stream. An inner element ( 30 ) is moveably retained within the outer sleeve and has an inlet and a plurality of second outlet orifices ( 32, 33 ), one for each stream. The relative proportion of the inlet stream fed to each outlet is determined by the relative position of the inner element and outer sleeve. The first and second outlet orifices are shaped such that the flow through each outlet varies substantially linearly with the relative position of the inner element and outer sleeve.
Patent EP-1609573-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI YASUHIRO
IPC: B29B17/04
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A formed regenerated thermoplastic resin product is obtained
by grinding a coated formed product mainly comprising a
thermoplastic resin and at least partly coated with a coating
compound mainly comprising a thermoplastic resin having
compatibility with the thermoplastic resin with the coat left
attached thereto, and then re-forming it. Since the coating
compound comprises a pigment incorporated therein, the pigment has
been subjected to surface treatment with a resin having
compatibility with the thermoplastic resin constituting the formed
product and the thermoplastic resin constituting the coating
compound, the formed regenerated thermoplastic product can have
intact material properties even when recycled.
Patent EP-1650559-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MORIYAMA TAKAO
IPC: G01N23/223
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: To provide a sample retainer for X-ray fluorescence analysis, which is used in pretreating a liquid sample and then in X-ray fluorescence analysis of contents of such liquid sample, can sufficiently improve the limit of detection by suppressing the background and, also, allowing the fluorescent X-rays of a high intensity to be emitted uniformly, the sample retainer 5 comprises a ring-shaped pedestal 2; a hydrophobic film 3 of a thickness smaller than 10 µm and having a peripheral portion 3a held by the pedestal and also having a transmitting portion 3b for passage of X-rays therethrough; and a sheet-like liquid absorbent element 4 applied to the transmitting portion 3b of the hydrophobic film 3 and having a thickness within the range of 1 to 100 µm; wherein a liquid sample 1 is adapted to be dispensed dropwise onto and dried on the liquid absorbent element 4b with contents of the liquid sample 1 consequently retained thereon.
Patent EP-1621393-A1 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA MASAMI T
IPC: B60N2/16
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A height adjusting device, wherein a pinion gear (8) rotated by an operating knob (7) for adjusting the height of the entire vehicle seat and a sector gear (9) are covered by a gear cover (12) and fixedly fitted to the inside of a seat side frame section (2), and a rotating shaft (7a) of the operating knob (7) and a supporting pin (9a) of the sector gear (9) are held by both the seat side frame section (2) and the gear cover (12) at their opposite ends.
Patent EP-1615720-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KORPINEN JUHA
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: The analysis and culture apparatus comprises several wells (10), which have a cover that closes the well to form a closed space, as well as at least one inlet passage (6) and one outlet passage (7) for introducing matter to a closed space and for removing it from a closed space, respectively. The cover is formed as a separate cap (1), which can be removably attached to the well (10), by means of which the well can be closed, and to which said inlet passage (6) and outlet passage (7) are integrated.
Patent EP-1668613-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LENNARTZ GARY
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un système économique permettant de tester des détecteurs de fumée et de déterminer et communiquer les caractéristiques de fonctionnement de ces détecteurs et utilisant à cet effet, de façon avantageuse, les éléments des circuits existants dans une fonction de communication secondaire. Grâce à cet agencement, un signal d'information RF à faible courant est transmis à partir du détecteur de fumée et peut être reçu sur une distance de plusieurs pieds du détecteur. Ce signal RF est de préférence produit par un signal d'entrée pulsé appliqué à une bobine existante qui fait partie des circuits utilisés pour produire et/ou transmettre les signaux d'alarme. On prévoit également un système récepteur qui peut être placé à proximité d'un détecteur de fumée ayant été activé pour transmettre des informations sur ses caractéristiques de fonctionnement. On peut ensuite analyser ces caractéristiques pour déterminer si un entretien préventif est approprié.