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Patent EP-0958179-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTANI CLAUDIO
IPC: B65D17/28
Filed: 1997-05-09
Granted: 2003-09-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/02352 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 9, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 9, 1998 PCT Filed May 9, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/43185 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 20, 1997The invention relates to a lid for tins, cans and the like, which lid is made of a layer of sheet metal or plastic that is attached to the wall (3) of the container by means of a seam-folded or other type of joint. The lid has a groove (5) in which the tip of a spoon or other suitable utensil can be inserted so that the latter can act as a lever therein and open the lid by tearing the material along a first line of weakness (6) located on the bottom of the groove (5). The lid advantageously has a second line of weakness (7) that is located in the area where the cross section of the groove (5), which is essentially U-shaped, joins the central portion of the lid; this second line of weakness contributes to weakening the lid material locally, in the above mentioned area, thereby enhancing the leverage exerted in order to open the lid.
Patent EP-0901681-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROHNER THOMAS
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1997-05-22
Granted: 2003-02-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE97/01028 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 24, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 24, 1998 PCT Filed May 22, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/45838 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 4, 1997The invention concerns a mounting for flat objects, such as CD cases for example. According to the invention, an open frame (1) consists of an upper side leg (2), a lower side leg (3) and a transverse leg (4). In a preferred embodiment of the frame (1), the outer edges (5, 6, 7) of the legs (2, 3, 4) and the inner edges (8, 9, 10) are interconnected at right angles, the inner edge and outer edge of a leg being non-parallel, so forming a tilted holder (11). Since one inner edge (9) is shorter than the length of an edge of the object to be held, a corner of the object projects over the end face (22) of the frame (1). The frames can be secured adjacent to one another by suitable securing elements, and adjacent frames can be rotated through 180 DEG , such that the projecting corners of the objects to be stored lie alternately at the top and the bottom, and the objects can thus be removed from the mountings easily, even through the amount of space available is very small. The mountings can also be used as packaging, or part of the packaging, for the objects.
Patent EP-0907756-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BENZ MARK GILBERT
IPC: B22D23/10
Filed: 1997-06-24
Granted: 2001-03-07
Abstract: Appareil et procédé pour l'affinage d'un métal par fusion sous laitier électroconducteur. Le procédé consiste à utiliser un récipient d'affinage contenant une couche d'affinage par fusion sous laitier qui flotte à la surface d'une couche de métal affiné en fusion. Le récipient d'affinage représente une partie supérieure d'un moule refroidi, qui comprend plusieurs manchons superposés, électriquement isolés l'un de l'autre. Le manchon supérieur, qui représente le récipient d'affinage, est une électrode non fusible; le manchon est muni d'un conducteur de courant dont il est électriquement isolé. La couche en fusion sous laitier est chauffée par un courant d'affinage, fourni par une source d'alimentation, qui arrive dans le bassin de métal à travers le moule et la couche de laitier. On descend un métal brut dans le récipient pour qu'il entre en contact avec la couche en fusion sous laitier, de manière à ce que la surface dudit métal fonde et surchauffe au point de contact avec le laitier, ainsi des gouttelettes de métal peuvent-elles se former; lesdites gouttelettes passent à travers le laitier pour être recueillies dans un bassin de métal affiné en fusion, situé sous le laitier. A ce stade, la fonction d'alimentation en courant et celle de chargement dans l'appareil de matériaux constituant une source de métal se séparent. Les procédés décrits permettent d'utiliser comme matière de remplissage à la fois des matériaux sous forme compacte (lingots, barreaux, tubes, plaques, etc.) ou des matières en vrac, voire liquides. Le métal affiné reste à l'intérieur de la sole; il est électriquement isolé du récipient d'affinage. Un orifice à doigt froid, pratiqué dans le fond de la sole, permet de retirer le métal affiné de l'appareil à sole froide. Le métal affiné sort de l'orifice à doigt froid sous forme de jet et peut être traité pour donner une structure métallique sans défaut possédant une structure granulaire désirée; il peut aussi subir un traitement différent.
Patent EP-0907868-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WULFERT HOLGER
IPC: F23D14/22
Filed: 1997-07-04
Granted: 2001-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un brûleur (10) pour le mélange et la combustion d'au moins deux milieux de combustion (28, 38, 48), en particulier d'air de combustion et d'un gaz pauvre utilisé comme gaz de combustion. Le brûleur comprend plusieurs gicleurs qui sont formés chacun d'au moins trois tubes (20, 30, 40) disposés coaxialement les uns par rapport aux autres. Les tubes sont à distance l'un de l'autre, dans le sens radial, de manière à former des canaux à espaces annulaires (39, 49) au travers desquels les milieux de combustion sont amenés vers une chambre de combustion. Le dispositif selon l'invention permet d'obtenir un bon mélange et une bonnne combustion de plusieurs milieux de combustion gazeux.
Patent EP-1009881-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JERMANN JOHANN
IPC: E01D19/06
Filed: 1997-08-28
Granted: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A connecting structure for building elements subject to expansion and/or shrinking has an elastic connecting layer (5) the top region of which is free of metallic parts and provided with flexible reinforcing means (7) secured to the building elements (1-4) for receiving and distributing any deformation forces. In addition, the building elements have each a foundation (1) and a top layer (2, 3, 4). The foundations (1) are spaced apart and are not covered by the top layer (2, 3, 4) in a marginal area. The connecting layer (5) is arranged between the top layers (2, 3, 4), overlapping the foundations (1), so that its surface, together with the surface of the top layers (2, 3, 4), forms a substantially continuous surface free of metallic parts. A ground plate (8) which partially overlaps the foundations (1) is arranged below the connecting layer (5), is fixed to one of the two foundations (1) and slidingly connected to the second foundation. This allows a clearance-free connection, without any exposed metallic parts, and a reliable fixation to the building element. The ground plate, which is slidingly supported on one side, effectively absorbs high friction forces. The road joint formed with the connecting structure has no exposed metallic parts, ensuring also in the long term an extremely low noise level.
Patent EP-1011770-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOWNS JOHN B
IPC: A61M16/01
Filed: 1997-08-27
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for ventilation of patients during general anesthesia. Breathing gas is supplied to the patient during anesthesia at a controlled volume above the functional residual capacity of the patient's lungs. The patient is allowed to spontaneously respire when the volume of breathing gas is above the functional residual capacity. The pressure of the breathing gas is periodically reduced to facilitate expulsion of carbon dioxide-containing gas from the patient. The system promotes alveolar ventilation, carbon dioxide excretion, oxygenation and respiratory monitoring in patients who receive general anesthesia.
Patent EP-0888737-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUTTERLUETTI HARALD
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 1998-06-17
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The metal frame or rail has a horizontal support web for a wooden or plastics base plate and provided with several punched-out tabs having upwardly aligned claws (4). The claws are each arranged on the side of the tabs (8) and are likewise aligned in the longitudinal direction of the web. Each tab need only be provided with one claw. The tabs can have on the side opposite the claw at least one lateral zigzag (12,13). The tabs can be bent out of asymmetrical closed slits (9) in the support web (7).
Patent EP-0928744-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOEFTE PAULUS ANTONIUS AUGUSTI
IPC: B65D5/64
Filed: 1998-01-08
Granted: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a side fill carton used for example for granular materials comprising an extra inner top panel (2), for example a membrane, whereby the membrane can be fixed prior to filling the carton using an extra flap (6) associated to the extra inner top panel (2) through a folding line. The inner top panel (2) further includes a second extra flap (6). <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0919544-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN SIEGFRIED B
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1993-03-05
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) <CHEM> are described herein. These compounds inhibit the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor and are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated by TNF production. The compounds of the present invention are also useful in the mediation or inhibition of enzymatic or catalytic activity of phosphodiesterase IV and are therefore useful in the treatment of disease states in need of mediation or inhibition thereof.
Patent EP-0861783-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL STUART
IPC: B64D17/62
Filed: 1998-02-23
Granted: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A reserve parachute is provided with air pockets (14)at the apex (13) of the canopy (10) to allow rapid deployment of the reserve parachute without tangling with a malfunctioning main parachute. Skirt assist lines (15) are provided to allow the lower edge (12) of the canopy to spread on deployment and so speed the opening of the canopy (10) and ties (21) may be provided between the pockets (14) to maximize their effectiveness. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0916670-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FILLA SANDRA ANN
IPC: A61P27/16
Filed: 1998-11-13
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: This invention provides 5-HT1F agonists of Formula: <CHEM> where A-B, X, and R are as defined in the specification. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical formulations employing the compounds or the invention as well as methods of treating conditions associated with 5-HT1F activation employing these compounds or compositions.
Patent EP-0926073-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COPE ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D21/06
Filed: 1998-12-01
Granted: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A container 10 has walls 14 and a support member 16 in the form of a stacking bar. The bar 16 is mounted by a plate 20, slot 22 and pin 24 to move between different stacking positions providing multiple height stacking. At the lowest position shown, the weight of a container stacked on the bar 16 is transferred to the container wall 14 by a finger 40 at a higher position, where the container wall is stronger and thus better able to bear the weight. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0966314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SVANBERG JARL
IPC: A63B21/062
Filed: 1998-01-09
Granted: 2003-11-26
Abstract: Training equipment with a first (2) and a second (4) weight magazine, which produce a variable resistance force in a line in the shape of a first toothed belt (10), to which a draw handle is connectable for the application of muscle force (F1) . The first toothed belt (10) loaded by the mass (M1) of the first weight magazine (2), and a second toothed belt (12) is loaded by the mass (M2) of the second weight magazine (4), which second toothed belt furthermore is connected to a pneumatic operating cylinder (26), which is supplied by means of an operating unit (28). The toothed belts are connectable by a locking yoke (32), and the operating cylinder is activable depending on control signals from the operating unit (28), which in turn reacts on signals from sensors (50, 54, 58) depending on the position (V1; V2) of the first magazine (2). Through alternatingly coupling together the toothed belts (10; 12) with each other, it is possible to load the first toothed belt (10) with either the mass (M1) or the sum of the masses (M1) and (M2).
Patent EP-1115527-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NACHEV VALENTIN RASHEV
IPC: B23D55/04
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2005-09-14
Abstract: The method consists of rotating the work piece, e.g. a bar or a tube, while feeding the cutter into engagement with the work piece. Cutter feeding continues at most to a depth equal to half of the diameter of the work piece. The machine consists of a T-shaped main body (1) has at its front end a cutting device (9). A work piece conveyor (4) is located at the back end of the main body (1). A rotary chuck (8) is placed between the cutting device (9) and the conveyor (4). The rotary chuck (8) consists of a DC motor (25) connected to a worm (26) and a worm wheel (27) secured to a carrier (28), which in turn secured to a carrier body (29) and a cover (30) by means of bearings, and there is hydraulically operated work piece clamping assembly (31-35) in said carrier (28).
Patent EP-0956687-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADUNUTHULA SESHU
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A web server configured to respond to client requests over a network such as the World Wide Web includes a web listener having a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) daemon, a plurality of extension programs configured to perform respective operations, and a web request broker configured to identify one of the programs for responding to a client request, and determine the availability of an instance of the identified program. The web request broker maintains control of multiple instances of each server extension program to provide enhanced server operation without overwhelming server resources. The web request broker maintains a minimum number of instances of the identified program in memory, each executed in its own address space. The web request broker determines whether an available instance of the identified program is available from an existing number of instances, and selectively initiates a new instance of the program if no other instance is available. If no instance is available and the existing number of instances exceeds the maximum prescribed number, then the web request broker returns the reply to the web listener to send a reply over the network that the request was not processed.
Patent EP-0980278-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUGITA ROSS S
IPC: A61F2/01
Filed: 1998-05-01
Granted: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A filter device for capturing embolic material in a blood vessel, comprising: 
a substantially flexible sheath (32) having a distal end (36), a proximal end, a distal region, and a proximal region, and having a lumen (33) extending between the distal end (36) and the proximal end; 
a guidewire being slidably insertable into the lumen (33) of the sheath (32) and longitudinally movable relative to the sheath (32); and 
an expandable filter assembly (50) mounted on the distal region of the guidewire (40),  
wherein the expandable filter assembly (50) comprises a filter mesh (60) and a single strut (54), wherein said strut (54) is connected at its proximal end (56) to the distal end (42) of guidewire (40) and connected at its distal end (58) to filter mesh (60) of filter assembly (50).
Patent EP-0979402-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DREXHAGE KARL-HEINZ
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 1998-04-08
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: In order to carry out optical detection and identification of individual tumor markers in undiluted blood plasma, said tumor markers are marked with fluorescent dyes which are characterized by specific fluorescent lifetimes ranging from 0.5 to 6. The blood plasma is exposed to pulsed diode laser radiation emitted in the 630 to 670 nm wavelength range. The emission wavelengths of the dyes are selected in such a way that they are 10 to 60 nm longer than the wavelength of the diode laser. Blood plasma decay curves are detected using time-correlated single photon counts. Said curves are described by a bi-exponential model wherein it is assumed that a fixed fluorescent lifetime for blood plasma emission is 300 ps and that the marked tumor markers have a variable fluorescent lifetime. The relative amount of fluorescent photons in the marked tumors is determined in relation to the overall number of photons detected. If this value exceeds 0.3, a tumor marker is present in the observed volume. The tumor markers can also be identified by the lifetimes which are determined through bi-exponential evaluation. In this manner, individual tumor markers can be detected and identified in undiluted blood plasma.
Patent EP-0975509-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TRIBOTTE PASCAL
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 1998-04-24
Granted: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A rear suspension for a bicycle. A bottom fork is mounted pivotally at the bicycle frame bottom bracket and its other end is mounted at the top fork. The bottom fork bears a wheel which is driven in rotation by a chain. The top end of the top fork is pivotally mounted at the end of an arm, the other end of which is pivotably mounted to the frame. The vertices of the articulated quadrilateral defined by the top and bottom forks, the arm and the frame are arranged so that a straight line passing through the rear wheel hub rotation axis and the center of curvature of the hub path during the suspension travel forms an angle ranging between 10-° with the horizontal straight line extending parallel to the bicycle median longitudinal plane.
Patent EP-0921880-B1 (EP)
Inventor: INOUE AKIHISA
IPC: C22C1/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Granted: 2004-05-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil destinés à produire du verre métallique et qui permettent de produire une masse d'alliage métallique amorphe et en particulier, une masse d'alliage métallique amorphe dotée d'une forme finale désirée. Selon la présente invention, on refroidit sélectivement un métal fondu d'une température supérieure au point de fusion à une vitesse supérieure à la vitesse critique de refroidissement, suite à quoi le produit comprend une seule phase amorphe dépourvue de la phase cristalline qui est formée par le développement de cristaux primaires dans le processus de nucléation non uniforme. La présente invention permet de produire, selon un processus simple et avec un haut degré de reproductibilité, une masse d'alliage métallique amorphe dépourvue de défauts de coulée tels que les gouttes froides et dotée d'excellentes propriétés de résistance mécanique. Pour produire une masse de verre métallique de forme désirée, on charge la sole d'un four d'un matériau métallique; on fait fondre le matériau métallique au moyen d'une source de chaleur à haute énergie capable de fondre ledit matériau; on moule le métal fondu à une température supérieure à son point de fusion afin de lui imprimer la forme désirée par contrainte de compression ou par contrainte de cisaillement, tout en évitant que les surfaces du métal fondu refroidi à une température inférieure au point de fusion du matériau métallique n'entrent en contact les unes avec les autres au cours du moulage; et on refroidit le métal fondu à une vitesse de refroidissement supérieure à la vitesse critique de refroidissement du matériau métallique pendant la déformation ou après celle-ci afin d'obtenir la masse de verre métallique de forme désirée.
Patent EP-0983549-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JEFFERSON DAVID E
IPC: H03K19/173
Filed: 1998-05-20
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: Redundant circuitry is provided for a programmable logic device that uses an interleaved input multiplexer circuit arrangement. The programmable logic device has at least one row of logic regions and has multiple columns, each of which contains one of the interleaved input multiplexers and one of the logic regions. A set of conductors associated with the row of logic regions is used to convey signals between the logic regions. Each interleaved logic region distributes logic signals from the conductors in the row to two adjacent logic regions. Bypass circuitry is provided in each column for bypassing the interleaved input multiplexer and logic region in that column. If a defect is detected in a column during testing of the device, the manufacturer can repair the device using the bypass circuitry to bypass that column. Spare logic is provided to replace the circuitry lost when a defective column is bypassed.
Patent EP-0929993-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUCKS MARCEL JOHANNES MARIA
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1998-07-16
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un circuit de commande d'une source de lumière à semi-conducteur comprenant: des bornes de raccordement à une unité de commande, des moyens de filtrage d'entrée, un convertisseur et son circuit de commande, et des bornes de sortie de raccordement à la source de lumière à semi-conducteur. Selon l'invention, le circuit comporte également un réseau auto-régulé de conduction du courant. L'invention porte en outre sur la lumière de signalisation ainsi obtenue.
Patent EP-1047313-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOCOLA GIOVANNI
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1998-07-17
Granted: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A capsule for controllably metering products held in bottles comprising a ball element for controllably delivering the product on a delivery surface, the ball element housed inside a holding body provided with a cover which can be opened for exposing the top portion of the ball element, as well as with a threaded portion engaging with a corresponding threaded portion provided on the neck of the bottle.
Patent EP-0998656-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN SAARLOOS PAUL PHILLIP
IPC: B23K26/04
Filed: 1998-07-17
Granted: 2003-09-24
Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for measuring the surface profile of a sample. The method and apparatus provide light from a light source through a beam splitter to form two split beams, direct the split beams onto a sample surface and a reference surface respectively, reflect the split beams back through the beam splitter, and direct the split beams towards an imaging system. A surface profiling apparatus for measuring the surface profile of the sample is also provided. The apparatus includes a light source for generating a source beam, beam splitting means positioned in the path of the source beam for splitting the source beam into split beams, a reference surface, a sample surface allowing the split beams to traverse separate paths and return to the beam splitting means, reference surface positioning means for positioning the reference surface, and viewing means for imaging combined beams. An apparatus for calibrating a laser for the ablation of a material including the surface profiling apparatus is also provided.
Patent EP-0974671-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YANO KAZUKI
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1998-07-31
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A method of diagnosing metabolic bone diseases, especially osteoporosis and arthrosis characterized by determining the concentration of osteoclastgenesis inhibitory factor (OCIF) in humor. Monoclonal antibodies recognizing equally both of monomer type and dimer type of OCIF. Monoclonal antibodies recognizing selectively dimer type of OCIF. And to provide an assay kit for determination of OCIF concentration comprising the aforementioned two antibodies recognizing different epitope of OCIF and having high affinity showing dissociation constant of less than 2 x 10<-7> M with antigen. It is useful for a method of diagnosing metabolic bone diseases, especially osteoporosis and arthrosis or for an assay reagent for research thereof.
Patent EP-1024733-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENLEY ALAN W
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 1998-10-23
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A mattress (10) includes an outer cover (12, 18) formed from an air impermeable material. The outer cover (12, 18) is configured to define an interior region and having a top support surface (20). The mattress (10) also includes at least one air fluidized support module (48, 54) located within the interior region of the cover (12, 18). The mattress (10) further includes a connector (68, 94) coupled to the air fluidized support module (48, 54), the connecter (68, 94) being configured to be coupled to an air supply (58). The mattress (10) also includes a vent connector (165) coupled to the outer cover (12, 18) in communication with the interior region of the cover (12, 18). The vent connector (165) is configured to exhaust air from the interior region of the cover (12, 18).