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Patent EP-0808620-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SABOLICH JOHN A
IPC: A61F2/78
Filed: 1997-04-23
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: An improved above-the-knee prosthesis with an anatomically configured socket is characterized by one or more contours which correspond to a pre-selected anatomical contour of the upper or lower residual thigh. By exaggerating the depth of the contour in the socket as compared with the corresponding contour in the thigh, the socket grips the residual thigh and maintains the femur in proper alignment. The new channels and contours allow the patient using the socket to have improved rotational support and control over the prosthesis by providing structures which the muscles of the upper and lower residual thigh can "grip." The socket snugly contains the thigh and maintains it, throughout the gait cycle, in a proper anatomical position. This fit increases the comfort of the prosthesis and minimizes gait abnormalities common with other artificial limbs. The increased support helps maintain the physical condition of the residual limb. The extended and new channels allow the muscles of the patient's residual thigh to flex and contract against and around the channels, thereby reducing muscle atrophy. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0816364-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALAMONE SALVATORE JOSEPH
IPC: C07D471/06
Filed: 1997-06-30
Granted: 2004-01-02
Abstract: The invention provides:     lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) derivatives of formula <CHEM>     wherein   R<1> and R<2> are independently selected from H or R<3>R<4>; provided that at least one of R<1> and R<2> is H, but both R<1> and   R<2> are not simultaneously H; R<3> is a bond or a saturated straight or branched chain hydrocarbon of 1-10 carbon atoms when R<4> is COR<5>, or R<3> is a saturated straight or branched chain hydrocarbon of 1-10 carbon atoms wherein R<4> is NHR<5>;   R<5> is selected from H, L or LX;   L is a linking group; and   X is a detector or carrier molecule bound through L,   a reagent for quantitation of lysergic acid and its metabolites in biological fluid samples by an immunoassay, which comprises a label-conjugate of formula I an improved immunoassay for quantitation of LSD and its metabolites in biological fluid samples which utilizes that label-conjugate.
Patent EP-0820893-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEINER MICHAEL
IPC: H02M5/45
Filed: 1997-07-19
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: The drive system has a number of partial current regulators (40.1,..40.n) using switching semiconductors. The semiconductors are connected in series with a choke coil (38) between a current take-off (36) cooperating with an overhead supply line and wheel/rail system (37). Each of the partial current regulators has a 4-quadrant regulator, an intermediate circuit capacitor and a DC/AC converter on the primary side and a transformer on the secondary side, with the secondary sides connected in parallel to provide a common AC circuit.
Patent EP-0841742-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAEHLER PETER
IPC: H02M7/48
Filed: 1997-10-13
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The circuit contains a d.c. intermediate circuit (1), a first static converter (2) and at least one further static converter (3) connected to the intermediate circuit and supplies a load circuit (4), esp. a single-phase railway system. Each static converter, including any additional ones, has an output transformer (5) on the load side. The circuit has a load transformer (8) whose secondary (10) feeds the load circuit. The secondary winding (7) or each secondary winding of the output transformers is connected in series with the load transformer primary winding (9) and the load side connections of the first static converter.
Patent EP-0871813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KHWA PENG TEOK
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1997-11-06
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A locking device for a housing consisting of a lower part (1) and a slide plate lid (5) of an antimagnetic material requires no perforations neither on the plate nor on the lower part of the housing and offers utmost security against unauthorized opening when at least one permanent magnetic locking pin (4a, 4b) is placed in the lower part (1). Said locking pin can be displaced in a right angle with respect to the plane of the lid (5) and is drawn in the direction of said lid (for instance, by means of a spring), so that it locks onto a locking shoulder (6a, 6b) formed in the inner part of the lid when the lid is closed. To open the lid (5), an unlocking plate (7) may be used having a permanent magnet (8a, 8b) in an appropriate place, said permanent magnet being magnetized in a direction opposite to that of the magnetization direction of the locking pin (4a, 4b).
Patent EP-0934032-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHMULEWITZ ASCHER
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 1997-10-22
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for first expanding a body lumen of a body vessel or organ and then deploying a prosthesis to maintain the lumen patent. The apparatus comprises a catheter having a balloon member formed of a biocompatible material, a balloon cutting element, and a thermally activated shape memory alloy prosthesis disposed within the balloon. The prosthesis is formed of nickel-titanium alloy having a reduced diameter in the martensite phase, and an expanded diameter in the austenite phase. The balloon member is inflated using a first fluid having a temperature below the martensite transition temperature to expand the body lumen and a second fluid having a temperature sufficient to cause the prosthesis to transition to the expanded diameter, trapping the material of the balloon member against the body wall. A cutting device disposed on the catheter then severs balloon member to release the prosthesis.
Patent EP-0932469-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIEMELAE AHTI
IPC: B23D45/18
Filed: 1997-09-09
Granted: 2002-10-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI97/00536 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 23, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 23, 1999 PCT Filed Sep. 9, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/13165 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 2, 1998A sawing device for sawing a long object to a fixed size, said sawing device comprising a conveyor (1) for conveying the object to be sawn and blades (3, 4) rotated by a first power unit (2) for cutting the object. The sawing device comprises a rotatable frame (6) rotated by a second power unit (5), the blades (3, 4) being supported by said rotatable frame, a third power unit (7) and guide bars (8, 9) in the rotatable frame to allow the blades (3, 4) to be moved back and forth by the third power unit along the guide bars in the longitudinal direction of the object to be sawn.
Patent EP-0909134-B1 (EP)
Title: Hair treatment method
Inventor: DE BENEDICTIS ALFREDO
IPC: A45D7/04
Filed: 1997-06-06
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for use in the treatment of hair. The device comprises a tubular element (12) extendable lengthwise; first and second structures (10,11) secured to opposite ends of the tubular element (12). The first and second structures (10,11) have apertures extending therethrough in communication with the interior of the tubular element (12). A body member (13) is located between the first and second structures (10,11) and to the exterior of the tubular element (12). The body member (13) is effective to locate one of the structures relative to the other whilst permitting manual displacement of one structure away from the other so as to allow lengthwise extension of the tubular element (12). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0926947-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CUTLER HURSE ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 1997-07-16
Granted: 2000-05-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'alarme, destiné à des animaux, et comprenant un capteur inertiel, lequel est sensible à un déplacement rapide dans une direction déterminée d'un animal sur lequel on a ajusté le dispositif et produit un signal de commande en réponse au déplacement dans la direction déterminée, un circuit de commande, sensible au signal de commande ainsi qu'un dispositif de production d'un signal de sortie, destiné à recevoir un signal d'alarme provenant du circuit et à produire une alarme sonore.
Patent EP-0929886-B1 (EP)
Title: Security cover for objects, particularly for containers with closing device
Inventor: FRESNEL ERIC
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1997-10-01
Granted: 2001-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a security envelope (20) for an article, the envelope being constituted by a sleeve (21) of heat-shrinkable plastics material that is fitted on its inside face with a holographic element (30) and with a tear strip (22) passing behind said holographic element (30). According to the invention, the holographic element (30) is organized to be transferable onto the facing wall (13) of the article and to adhere to said wall via zones situated on either side of the tear strip (22) so as to hold a portion of said tear strip captive, such that any fraudulent manipulation of the envelope heat-shrunk onto the article has the effect of displacing the tear strip (22) and consequently of automatically and visibly destroying the transferred holographic element (30).
Patent EP-0944779-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUNKER KENNETH JAMES
IPC: F16D55/40
Filed: 1997-12-08
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A disc brake comprises an operating mechanism operable to move friction material pads into contact with a disc. The operating mechanism comprises a support body located on one side of the disc, a cylinder defined by the support body, and a piston in the cylinder. The operating mechanism also comprises a guidance member for the pads. The guidance member projects from the support body past the disc and supports an abutment on which one of said pads is mounted. The guidance member is mounted on the support body by means of a plurality of bolts which extend through bores in the guidance member to said abutment. The bolts take the load during application of the brake.
Patent EP-1002351-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BENNER ROLF
IPC: H02B1/32
Filed: 1997-11-06
Granted: 2003-10-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une baie composée de parties verticales, pour armoire de distribution. Les parties verticales présentent deux parties saillantes de fixation munies chacune d'une section de fixation parallèle aux faces extérieures associées de la baie et d'une partie profilée montée perpendiculairement à la face extérieure associée de la baie. La section de fixation et les faces profilées présentent des rangées de cavités de fixation réparties à distance régulière les unes des autres. La variabilité de montage d'éléments encastrés au niveau de la baie est augmentée si l'on prévoit que l'écart entre les faces profilées d'une partie saillante de fixation et les sections de fixation de l'autre partie saillante de fixation corresponde à l'écart de répartition entre les cavités de fixation ou que l'écart corresponde à un multiple de l'écart de répartition.
Patent EP-0864286-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHEDEL WOLFGANG C O AUTOMA MU
IPC: A47K3/16
Filed: 1998-02-21
Granted: 2002-10-09
Abstract: The device is intended for centering bathtubs and shower trays in a support made of rigid foam. An angle piece (1), the arms (1a, 1b) of which have a horizontal thickness adapted to the distance between the inner edge of a bathtub or shower-tray edge bend and the outer wall of the bathtub or shower-tray support, is provided on its inner vertex (3) with a profiled projection (4) insertable into a groove provided in the corner region of the bathtub or shower-tray support.
Patent EP-0895001-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOLD MICHAEL
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 1998-07-30
Granted: 2002-05-29
Abstract: The gear has a rigid bearing ring (1) with a cylindrical bearing surface (2) having a larger circumferential length than an outer casing surface (7) of a radially flexible bushing (5). One or more of the circumferential sections of the outer casing surface are held by several transmission elements (32). The elements are in a continuously changing and non-slip mesh with the bearing surface of the bearing ring, by a drive core (20) rotatably driven inside the bushing by a drive shaft (14). The transmission elements are formed of radial circle segments of equal length which support the bushing. The segments have radial exteriors lying flat against one another and radially movable towards one another.
Patent EP-0889292-B1 (EP)
Title: Heat exchanger and central heating boiler comprising such heat exchanger
Inventor: BIJSTERBOSCH JAN
IPC: F24H1/28
Filed: 1998-07-01
Granted: 2001-12-19
Abstract: Heat exchanger (1) intended for a central heating boiler, which heat exchanger is designed as a monocasting from substantially aluminum, the heat exchanger comprising a number of walls (2,3,4), which walls bound on one side a water-carrying channel (5) and on the other a burner space (6) and at least two parallel flue gas drafts (7,8), which flue gas drafts (7,8) extend from the burner space (6), the burner space (6) being intended for accommodating a burner, the walls (2,3,4) which bound the burner space (6) and the flue gas drafts (7,8) being water-cooled in that the water-carrying channel (5) extends therealong, the water-carrying channel (5) being of such design that it can be formed with a single, one-piece core (9). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0867917-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OHMI KAZUAKI
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 1998-03-26
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus is provided to separate a composite member consisting of a plurality of bonded members (1 and 2) without destructing or damaging it, a fluid (7) is jetted against the composite member from a nozzle (8) to separate it into a plurality of members (11 and 12) at a position (3) different from a bonding position (14). The apparatus is provided with a holder for supporting and positioning the composite member, and a jet or jets for jetting fluid against the edge surface of the composite member. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0931522-B1 (EP)
Title: Assembling set for shaft prostheses
Inventor: FAREY SAMUEL
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 1998-01-16
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: The kit includes an assembly device (1) for building prothesis shafts from different size prothesis stem and head sections (3, 4), forming a coupling between the stem and head sections that allows them to be arranged in different positions and angles relative to each other. Trial protheses (6) are included which can be assembled in different sizes to mimic the prothesis shafts, and these possess a releasable coupling that enables the position and angle of the trial prothesis head section relative to the stem section to be optimized once the trial prothesis has been fixed to the bone. The trial prothesis is then removed and the assembly device retains this optimized position and angle for the stem and head sections of an actual prothesis shaft. An Independent claim is also included for the assembly device.
Patent EP-0958896-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CACHOT MAURICE
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 1998-05-18
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The multifunctional tool comprises two sides (10,11) serving as a handle. It has pliers having a first jaw (18) fixed to the sides. The pliers second jaw (14) pivots around a transverse spindle (40) at the tool front end. A plate (4) for locking the pliers in the closed position located near the front end can be moved in a plane parallel to the sides for locking and unlocking the pliers.
Patent EP-0960335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAUVAR LAWRENCE M
IPC: C07C309/34
Filed: 1998-01-15
Granted: 2005-05-25
Abstract: Methods to identify compounds which have at least one characteristic selected from the group consisting of a composition that (a) modulates the kinase activity of insulin receptor; and/or (b) potentiates the insulin activation of insulin receptor; and/or (c) potentiates the stimulation by insulin of cellular glucose uptake; and/or (d) stimulates the uptake of glucose in cells displaying the insulin receptor; and/or (e) lowers blood glucose in diabetic subjects; and/or (f) stimulates IRS-1 phosphorylation; and/or (g) stimulates PI3 kinase activity; and/or (h) stimulates GLUT-4 translocation; are described. Successful substances having such characteristics alter the conformation of the two-lobed cytoplasmic kinase domain or preferentially bind sites which have been identified as modulator binding sites in the insulin receptor  beta  chain. Also, modulation of the activity of the insulin receptor, enhancement of glucose uptake by cells, and other effects significant in the control and management of diabetes are accomplished using compounds of formula (1), wherein each Ar is independently an aromatic moiety; each A is independently a proton-accepting substituent; each R is independently a noninterfering substituent; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1-6; and each linker is independently -CH2-, -N=N-, -CH=CH-, -NHCO-, or -NHCONH- or an isostere thereof, wherein when n is 1, at least one Ar must comprise at least 2 fused aromatic rings. Compounds in the genus of formula (1) can also be used for structure activity studies to identify features responsible for the relevant activities.
Patent EP-0913220-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OZAKI YUKIKO
IPC: B22F1/10
Filed: 1998-03-18
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un mélange pulvérisé à base de fer susceptible de posséder une excellente fluidité à température ambiante et à l'état chaud et de réduire la force d'extrusion lors du moulage, et présentant une aptitude améliorée au moulage. L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication de ce mélange et un procédé de fabrication d'un article moulé de densité élevée à partir dudit mélange. Ce mélange pulvérisé à base de fer contient une poudre à base de fer, un lubrifiant et une poudre d'alliage, l'un au moins de ces composants étant enduit avec au moins un agent de traitement de surface sélectionné dans le groupe constitué par les organoalcoxysilanes, les organosilazanes, des agents de fluorocouplage et des agents de couplage à base de titanate. Ce mélange pulvérisé à base de fer est pressé-moulé à une température supérieure au point de fusion le plus faible mais inférieure au point de fusion le plus élevé des lubrifiants contenus dans le mélange.
Patent EP-0996756-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROLANDER ULF
IPC: B23B27/14
Filed: 1998-05-15
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A titanium-based carbonitride cutting tool insert with superior thermal shock resistance is disclosed. This is accomplished by sintering the material under conditions where the melting process is reversed. The melt forms in the center of the material first and the melting front propagates outwards towards the surface. This leads to minimal porosity and a macroscopic cobalt depletion towards the surface. The cobalt depletion, in turn, leads to a favorable compressive residual stress in the surface zone.
Patent EP-0991551-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YASUDA MITSUO
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 1998-07-02
Granted: 2001-10-17
Abstract: An airbag cover and method is disclosed. The cover comprises a laminate formed from a thermoplastic substrate base layer, a foamed thermoplastic intermediate layer and a thermoplastic decorative foil layer, wherein a panel for permitting release of an airbag is outlined in the cover by laser cuts extending into the laminate from said base layer, said laser cuts having a substantially uniform depth into the laminate.
Patent EP-1002138-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOUDSMIT JAAP
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1998-08-05
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The present invention is related to nucleic acid sequences that can be used in the field of virus diagnostics, more specifically the diagnosis of infections with the AIDS causing Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). With the present invention nucleotide sequences are provided that can be used as primers and probes in the amplification and detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid. The oligonucleotide sequences provided with the present invention are located in the LTR part of the HIV viral genome. It has been found that, by using the sequences of the present invention in methods for the amplification and detection of nucleic acid a sensitive and specific detection of HIV-1 can be obtained. The benefit of the sequences of the present invention primarily resides in the fact that, with the aid of primers and probes comprising the sequences according to the invention the nucleic acid of all presently known subtypes of HIV-1 can be detected with high accuracy and sensitivity. So far no primer pairs or hybridization probes have been developed that would allow the detection of such a broad range of HIV-1 variants.  The oligonucleotide sequences according to the present invention are especially useful in methods for the amplification of nucleic acid.
Patent EP-1027288-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JON DOMINGO I
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2003-09-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a single phase emulsifiable concentrate composition comprising (a) between about 0.05 and about 25 wt. % of a biologically, fungicidally and/or herbicidally active aza compound; (b) between about 2 and about 40 wt. % of a lactam selected from the group of N-methyl pyrrolidone, N-methyl caprolactam, a C8 to C18 alkyl pyrrolidone, a C8 to C18 caprolactam and a mixture thereof; (c) between about 2 and about 20 wt. % of a moisture scavenging agent selected from the group consisting of a liquid molecularly hindered carbodiimide, a molecular sieve or a mixture thereof and (d) between about 10 and about 80 wt. % of a mixture of at least two non-ionic surfactants having an overall hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) above 7. The invention also relates to the stable oil-in-water (o/w) miniemulsions prepared from the above by dilution to between about 40 and about 99.99 wt. % water for a "pour on", dip or spray solution useful in the treatment of animals or plants.
Patent EP-1043995-B1 (EP)
Title: INHIBITION OF p38 KINASE ACTIVITY USING ARYL AND HETEROARYL SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC UREAS
Inventor: DUMAS JACQUES
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 1998-12-22
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases other than cancer and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases other than cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.
Patent EP-1043986-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER WILFRIED
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 1998-12-23
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mélange et une composition pharmaceutique constitués de ou comprenant du Z-4-hydroxy-tamoxifène, et au moins une cyclodextrine.
Patent EP-1026910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALTON MARK JAMES
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 1999-02-08
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A mobile radio station for use in a mobile radio network in which the number of monitored neighboring radio base stations can be reduced for power saving purposes without significantly degrading cell reselection performance. A reception field strength of a current cell and of signals transmitted from radio base stations neighboring the current cell is measured. If the reception field strength of a current cell is less than a first threshold that has been previously determined, a rate of decrease of reception field strength of the current cell is determined. If the rate of decrease exceeds a second threshold, the reception field strengths from a maximum number of radio base stations are measured. If the reception field strength of a current cell is over the first threshold and if the rate of decrease is under the second threshold, the reception field strengths of a reduced number of radio base stations are measured. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1104829-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACOBSEN ROLF
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 1999-11-24
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The roller housing has a fabric roller (10) which holds a section of material (10a). The free end of the material is connected to a fall rod (13), and articulated arms are provided for extending the material out from the roller and into an active position. The material and the roller are held in a box (4) which is attached to e.g. the wall of a building and the articulated arms are located above the material section.