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Patent EP-0579461-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FALCONER ANDREW PHILIPS
IPC: B26D5/34
Filed: 1993-07-09
Granted: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A system is disclosed for detecting watermarks or other marks made along a web of paper at regular intervals. The watermarks are detected by a video camera (40) activated by a frame grabbing pulse (136) in a control loop. The video for each frame grab pulse signal is digitized and processed to detect the watermark and to measure its position (124) within the frame. The error between the measured position and a frame reference is used to adjust (128) the value of a parameter (NEWCOUNT) representing the distance or pitch between successive watermarks. This value is in turn used to determine the moment of the next or a succeeding frame grab pulse. All timing is done in terms of measured length of web run by measuring pulses from an encoder (32). The control loop acts to track variations in the watermark pitch. The system may include circuitry (140) for detecting and measuring every Mth mark while at the same time generating an interpolated pulse (24) for each watermark usable in the control of a machine for cutting sheets of stationery paper from the web. Procedures are also described for automatically acquiring initial detection of watermarks on running the web up to speed. A fast infra-red strobe apparatus cooperable with the camera (40) is also described as a source (42) for illuminating the web. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0621098-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARD FRANCOIS NOEL
IPC: B22D41/30
Filed: 1993-04-19
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: The casting apparatus comprises a metallurgical vessel equipped with a casting port (6), a casting gate comprising: at least one stationary refractory plate (14) including a port placed opposite the casting port; at least one movable refractory plate (16) including at least one port; displacement means (28) for displacing the movable plate (16) with respect to the stationary plate (14) so as to control the covering-over of the port of the stationary plate (14) and of the movable plate (16); means (26) for pressing the movable plate (16) against the stationary plate (14). The casting port (6) of the metallurgical vessel includes a surface (8) of joining to the stationary plate (14) of the casting gate. The stationary plate (14) includes a joining surface (32) adapted to the surface (8). Pressure means (30) make it possible to press the joining surface (32) of the stationary plate (14) against the joining surface (8) of the casting port so that a leaktight seal is guaranteed between these two surfaces in the absence of mortar, a cemented join or fibres, adhesive or any other means added to guarantee the leaktight seal. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0598867-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif permettant de distribuer un liquide ou une matiere visqueuse de maniere ciblee et controlee
Inventor: WYSSMANN MAX
IPC: A61M5/155
Filed: 1993-06-10
Granted: 1997-03-05
Abstract: Dispositif de distribution contrôlée d'une matière liquide ou visqueuse provenant d'une chambre (5), générée par la création d'une chambre de gaz sous pression (4) dans un récipient (1) subdivisé par piston (6) au moyen d'une électrode de diffusion gazeuse électrochimique se présentant sous forme de pastille et fermée de toutes parts, d'électrolytes aqueux, d'une cellule de production de gaz (8) contenant une contre-électrode, d'un rhéostat de réglage (9), et de contacts (10). Tous ces éléments sont maintenus par un dispositif de serrage (12) dans le fond du récipient (11) de structure amovible, entière ou divisée. Un couvercle de récipient (2) en entonnoir amortissant les vibrations est entièrement conformable et résiste aux chocs. La garniture de piston comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité (7) liée de manière monolithique avec un espace (74) ménagé pour une pellicule de graisse. Il existe une variante comportant des éléments électriques échangeables (8; 9; 10) et un dispositif de recharge (79). D'autres variantes de structure compacte simplifiée sont prévues pour de petites dimensions ou pour des appareils de perfusion ou bien sont associées à un dispositif de mesure de déplacement.
Patent EP-0641171-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORTON NORMAN
IPC: D05C5/06
Filed: 1993-05-14
Granted: 1996-08-28
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/00994 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 15, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 15, 1994 PCT Filed May 14, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/22944 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 25, 1993A process for reproducing a design, especially a fabric design comprising an embroidered appliqu+E,acu e+EE  element stitched to a base fabric material, comprises the sequential steps of analyzing the design to derive data for use as stitch command data by an embroidery machine, and as cutting command data by a cutting machine, cutting out an appliqu+E,acu e+EE  element from a sheet material in accordance with the cutting command data, transferring the cut-out appliqu+E,acu e+EE  element to the base material and stitching the appliqu+E,acu e+EE  element to a base material in accordance with the stitch command data. The invention provides a far quicker, more accurate and neater embroidered appliqu+E,acu e+EE  fabric than prior semi-manual techniques.
Patent EP-0647173-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIVA FRANCA
IPC: B26F1/24
Filed: 1993-06-17
Granted: 1999-01-27
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01259 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 23, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 23, 1995 PCT Filed Jun. 17, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/00278 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 6, 1994An apparatus for shaping perforations of sheet material which comprises a first mold structure at one side of the sheet material and a complementary mold structure at the other side of the sheet material to cooperate with the first mold structure wherein the structures are arranged to be reciprocated and are capable of meeting approximately half way through the sheet material whereby to shape the perforations between them. The apparatus can include a needle so that perforations are simultaneously formed and shaped, or it may be used to shape pre-formed perforations. If a needle is included it may be of the ultrasonic type or it may be heated, e.g. electrically heated. If a needle is used, one of the mold structures may be defined by an appropriate formation on the needle, or the structure may be separate.
Patent EP-0642327-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAMPBELL ROBERT M JR
IPC: A61B17/84
Filed: 1993-05-18
Granted: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Applicant's invention includes an apparatus (10, 110, 210, 310) and associated method for treating or managing spinal deformities. For purely thoracic scoliosis, the apparatus is attachable to either first and second ribs (12) (for treatment of thoracic scoliosis) and a distal thoracic rib, or to a distal thoracic rib and an attachment point on the sacrum (212) for treatment of lumbar scoliosis.
Patent EP-0647122-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEADE JOHN C
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1993-06-23
Granted: 1998-02-04
Abstract: Un instrument chirurgical endoscopique réutilisable comprend un ensemble outil contenu dans un ensemble à poignée détachable. L'ensemble outil consiste en un manchon externe, une extension interne logée dans le manchon externe, et des mâchoires chirurgicales telles que des ciseaux ou des pinces. L'extension interne et le manchon externe peuvent avoir un mouvement de translation longitudinale l'un par rapport à l'autre afin de faire pivoter les mâchoires. Dans un mode de réalisation, l'extension peut avoir un mouvement de translation et se dégager des mâchoires afin de permettre le démontage de l'instrument pour le nettoyer et changer les mâchoires. La rotation relative entre un anneau ou cercle de passage du pouce et un anneau ou cercle de passage d'un doigt de l'ensemble à poignée permet un mouvement de translation longitudinale de l'extension par rapport au manchon, puis l'ouverture et la fermeture des mâchoires. L'ensemble à poignée peut avoir une paire d'orifices ou un seul orifice de rotation afin de permettre à l'utilisateur de choisir entre plusieurs configurations d'orientation de l'instrument.
Patent EP-0664681-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WARD JAMES T
IPC: A47C31/08
Filed: 1993-08-05
Granted: 1998-07-22
Abstract: A handle apparatus constructed for use with a mattress of the type having a frame assembly including coil springs and rod-like members extending through the coil springs enclosed in a fabric cover, and handle receiving grommets positioned in the cover. The handle apparatus includes a strap-like hand grippable member extending along an outer surface of the cover, the grippable member having a pair of end portions positioned adjacent a pair of grommets in the cover, respectively. Each end portion has secured thereto an elongate connecting member adapted to extend through an adjacent grommet, each of the connecting members having a connecting end portion which extends adjacent the coil springs. The connecting end portion includes a longitudinally extending slot therein and an opening which leads into said slot. The slot is partitioned into a receiving portion and a locking portion by a flexible and resilient finger member which extends substantially transversely across the slot, thereby enabling the rod-like member to be inserted through the opening into the slot receiving portion and past the finger member into the slot locking portion. The finger member is operable to prevent the rod-like member from moving back to the slot receiving portion, thereby securely connecting the connecting member to the rod-like member. The rod-like member preferably extends through intermediate turns of adjacent coil springs so that the strain applied to the mattress by lifting the same by the handle apparatus will be transmitted mainly to the springs to prevent damage to the mattress cover.
Patent EP-0660938-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LADAS PETER N
IPC: G01P15/16
Filed: 1993-09-15
Granted: 1997-01-22
Abstract: Apparatus for determining the number of cycles occurring in a frequency modulated signal during a sample period, including not only the number of full cycles but any portion of a cycle, by determining the number of whole cycles and adding to this a value obtained by counting the number of high frequency clock cycles occurring between the time of the last rising edge of a full cycle and the end of the sample period, and the number of high frequency clock cycles occurring from the last rising edge prior to the start of the sample period and the start of the sample period and the number of high frequency clock cycles in a whole cycle.
Patent EP-0614888-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTIN LAWRENCE LEO
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1994-02-28
Granted: 1997-05-07
Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, <CHEM> where the various parameters R1, R2, R3, R4, X, m and n are as defined in the specification, which show activities as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor demonstrating a utility for the treatment of depression, and activities as a cholinesterase inhibitor demonstrating a utility for the treatment of various memory dysfunctions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Patent EP-0626567-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOEHM ALFRED
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 1994-05-18
Granted: 1998-01-21
Abstract: In a procedure for determining a volume flow, a fluid is guided through a measuring line having a defined cross-section. In the measuring line, the flow velocity and the degree of filling of the measuring line are determined, and the volume flow is determined from the flow velocity, the cross-section of the measuring line and the degree of filling of the measuring line. The determination of the flow velocity and of the degree of filling is carried out using a measuring chamber at the same instant and at the same location with respect to the axial extension of the measuring line. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0636751-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIEHL KLAUS ULRICH DIPL-ING FH
IPC: B01D35/10
Filed: 1994-07-28
Granted: 1998-10-14
Abstract: The invention proposes an apparatus for retaining solids, carried along in water, at overflows of rainwater-discharge systems (11), having a shaft (2) which is arranged in the region of an overflow sill (1) and parallel thereto and can be driven in rotation counter to the flow direction of the overflow water and is provided with arresting elements (3), and further having an intercepting trough (6) which is arranged upstream of, and parallel to, the shaft (2) and is intended for receiving the solids, said intercepting trough (6) being connected hydraulically to the waste-water flow to the clarifying installation. By means of such an apparatus, solids can be retained, in a simple and operationally reliable manner, from the overflow water at the overflow sill (1) and channelled to the clarifying installation. The apparatus may, in addition, be easily retrofitted in existing discharge systems. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0653583-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIN MANFRED
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 1994-11-10
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: An arrangement for connecting a flange to a mating element, for example an engine block, proposes to arrange, both on the flange and on the engine block, at least one oblique surface extending at an acute angle to the sealing surface. The flange is then fixed on the mating element by being pushed in a direction parallel to the sealing surface, the two parts thus being fixed on one another by a wedging action.
Patent EP-0661223-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALLIE IAN GARTH
IPC: B65D88/22
Filed: 1994-12-22
Granted: 1998-07-22
Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container (10) includes a number of flexible elements (12.1,12.2) sewn to each other along longitudinally extending seams (14.1,14.2), at least two of the elements (12.1,12.2) being tubular. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0643361-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SARRADIN JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1994-09-08
Granted: 2000-02-02
Abstract: Electronic terminal comprising a casing (1) including a housing (2) configured to receive a memory card (21) with a connection land (22) and to allow cooperation between means of connection (10) of the terminal and of the land of the card (21), in which the housing (2) is bounded by at least one wall (3-5) of the casing (1). Application to electronic payment terminals.
Patent EP-0674506-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AUER HENRY
IPC: A61K9/26
Filed: 1993-12-02
Granted: 2000-08-23
Abstract: Growth hormone polymeric controlled release systems are described wherein the growth hormone retains good biological activity and is released over an extended period of time following administration by injection. In the preferred embodiment, human growth hormone polymeric microspheres are made using very cold temperatures to freeze the polymer-growth hormone mixtures into polymeric microspheres with very high retention of biological activity and material. Sustained release of biologically active growth hormone is achieved when the microspheres are tested in vivo, extending over a period of greater than one day to several months. Altered release can be achieved by inclusion of degradation modifiers, pore forming agents, and stabilizers of the growth hormone. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0674808-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOROTHY ROBERT GLENN
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 1993-12-07
Granted: 1997-03-26
Abstract: Electrical interconnect structures comprised of high temperature superconducting signal layers on a substrate bonded to one another or optionally to a base substructure containing power and ground planes and processes for their preparation are disclosed.
Patent EP-0636098-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GELMETTI CARLO
IPC: B65D5/56
Filed: 1994-02-21
Granted: 1997-11-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/00493 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 17, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 17, 1994 PCT Filed Feb. 21, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/19258 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 1, 1994.Container or box for packaging and unwinding a coil (18) of wire (2), which comprises: a box-like body (5, 11) that has a polygonal plan, can be opened at the top and is meant to accommodate a coil for wire; and a coil covering panel (16) that has a central circular opening (17) and a contour that matches the plan shape of the box-like body, so that it can freely descend within the box-like body in contact with the coil as the height of the coil decreases as the wire is unwound from above through the central opening of the panel, in order to prevent the lifting of turns of wire between the peripheral region of the panel and the container and thus the accidental entanglement of turns.
Patent EP-0702666-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN BRAMER DAVID JOHN
IPC: C07C17/42
Filed: 1994-05-25
Granted: 1999-04-28
Abstract: Les risques (d'explosion) inhérents à la manipulation du tétrafluoroéthylène peuvent être évités en constituant une solution liquide de tétrafluoroéthylène et de gaz carbonique, miscibles l'un dans l'autre, dans un conteneur sous pression.
Patent EP-0707711-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PURDIE NEIL
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 1994-07-13
Granted: 1999-04-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to the direct quantitative determination of cholesterol and involves the formation of a spectrophotometrically active product of cholesterol obtained by contacting cholesterol with an acyl compound and a perchlorate effective to form the spectrophotometrically active product.
Patent EP-0719332-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HADDADA HEDI
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 1994-08-22
Granted: 2004-07-28
Abstract: Cell compositions containing mononuclear phagocyte systems cells, and their use in cell therapy, e.g. adoptive immunotherapy, are disclosed.
Patent EP-0670803-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIANCHI LUCA
IPC: B65D/
Filed: 1994-09-23
Granted: 1998-07-15
Abstract: Metal container (1), substantially a can for beverages in general, provided on the lid (2) with a pull or screw opening or the like, comprising a common cylindrical can or the like, provided on the sealed lid with a pull tab (3) or the like for the opening of the can, and at the opposite end of said can, with hand-operatable means suitable to realize a second opening at the moment of emptying of the can, said two openings, opposed to one another, allowing, after the removal of said means, to tilt the can in distribution position, and to operate the other one of said means to let air in on the fluid and to cause therefore a quick and regular emptying of the can without rebounds or oscillations of the fluid during the distribution.
Patent EP-0730588-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEINMAN EDWARD F
IPC: C07D261/20
Filed: 1994-10-26
Granted: 1997-07-02
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/IB94/00333 Sec. 371 Date May 15, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 15, 1996 PCT Filed Oct. 26, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/14681 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 1, 1995This invention relates to isoxazoline compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDEIV). The isoxazoline compounds are useful in inhibiting PDEIV and in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.
Patent EP-0680859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLECK GERHARD
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1995-03-28
Granted: 2002-05-29
Abstract: The theft-prevention system uses a monitoring device mounted within the vehicle (4), with a mobile radio transceiver, for periodically communicating with a central station (3). The monitoring device activates one or more disabling devices for preventing operation of the vehicle, e.g. by blocking the ignition system, the fuel pump, or the starter motor, when no response signal is received from the central station in response to the signal transmitted by the monitoring device. Pref. the signal transmitted to the central station by the monitoring device contains information identifying the vehicle user, with the vehicle disabled in response to an active disabling signal provided by the central station when the user identification is not verified.
Patent EP-0693391-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOESTE NORBERT
IPC: F16H59/08
Filed: 1995-06-06
Granted: 1998-12-09
Abstract: A selecting device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a selector lever which can be swivelled back and forth between two different shifting channels. One shifting channel is for the step-by-step manual shifting of the automatic transmission. The other shifting channel facilitates the automatic operation of the transmission. The selector lever is pivotally mounted for movement in the two shifting channels about a first shaft axis and for movement between the shifting channels about a second shaft axis. The second shaft axis extends along a pivot shaft which is fixedly disposed in a vehicle frame. The first and second shaft axes are congruent when the selector lever is in the shifting channel for automatic operation. Shifting and interlocking devices are integrated in the selecting device.
Patent EP-0720129-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ISIBASHI KAZUYOSHI
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1995-12-23
Granted: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A gaming machine comprising variable display means (2, 3, 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols for each of a plurality of symbol columns which are moved and stopped in a direction across at least one winning line (L1), and sound generating means (36) for generating sounds when each of the plurality of symbol columns is moved and stopped, respectively. The sound generating means (36) generates different sounds for each of the symbols positioned on the winning line (L1) when each of the plurality of symbol columns is stopped. Alternatively, the sound generating means (36) generates different sounds for each of the symbols passing on the winning line (L1) while each of the plurality of symbol columns is moved. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0786163-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAVERKAMP WOLFGANG
IPC: H02G15/103
Filed: 1995-10-09
Granted: 1998-07-15
Abstract: A joint between two screened electric cables (2, 4) is contained within a rigid housing (38, 40) that contains insulating gel (46). A Faraday Cage over the conductor connector (26) and extending on to the cable dielectrics (18, 20) is formed by an elastomeric internally-lubricated (30) dual-wall tube (28) that is revolved into position. The elastomeric tube (28) is sufficiently resilient to accommodate thermal expansion and/or displacement of the gel (46).
Patent EP-0790964-B1 (EP)
Title: Method for preparing silicon carbide ceramic materials, and starting composition for use with this method
Inventor: BRYSON NATHAN
IPC: C08G77/60
Filed: 1995-11-06
Granted: 1998-10-07
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/01458 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 8, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 8, 1997 PCT Filed Nov. 6, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/15080 PCT Pub. Date May 23, 1996A method for preparing ceramic materials and/or precursors thereof from polysilanes of formula (I):    <IMAGE>  (I)  in which: n>/=1, x+y=1, with:0.3</=x</=1 and,preferably, 0.5</=x</=0.8, 0</=y</=0.7. Pyrolytic efficiency and the quality of the final ceramics may be increased by pyrolysis carefully selected polysilanes (I) in the presence of a catalytic amount of at least one boron compound and optionally in the presence of at least one unsaturated cross-linking agent, preferably a vinyl cross-linking agent. This method is useful for preparing ceramic articles such as fibres, films, binders and matrices for use, inter alia, in electronics, electro-optics, semiconductor technology and aeronautics.
Patent EP-0788601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAKOWICZ JOSEPH R
IPC: G01N33/542
Filed: 1995-10-27
Granted: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A method of conducting an immunoassay of a sample of interest is described, including the steps of (A) coupling a luminescent asymmetric metal-ligand complex to the sample of interest to form a coupled sample, (B) exciting the coupled sample with linearly polarized electromagnetic energy to cause the coupled sample to emit fluorescent light; and (C) measuring the polarization of the fluorescent emission as a measure of a biological characteristic of the sample of interest.