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Patent EP-1206195-A2 (EP)
Inventor: XU FENG
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés pour fabriquer des grains de maïs non éclatés traités aux enzymes, qui consistent en ce qui suit: (a) mettre les grains de maïs en contact avec une solution aqueuse contenant une quantité efficace d'une ou de plusieurs enzymes décomposant la paroi de l'enveloppe pendant un temps suffisant pour amollir la paroi de l'enveloppe des noyaux; et (b) récupérer les grains de maïs traités avec les enzymes. L'invention porte aussi sur les grains de maïs obtenus par le procédé de l'invention.
Patent EP-1220680-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GAHLER ROLAND J
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides Echinacea compositions including standardized amounts of at least two Echinacea components. More preferably the Echinacea compositions of the present invention include standardized amounts of at least three Echinacea components. Presently preferred Echinacea components are cichoric acid, Echinacea alkylamides and Echinacea polysaccharides. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for preparing Echinacea compositions, the methods including the step of combining amounts of at least two Echinacea components, preferably three Echinacea components, sufficient to yield an Echinacea composition including standardized amounts of each of the combined Echinacea components. In yet another aspect, the present invention provides Echinacea extracts, and methods for preparing Echinacea extracts. Presently preferred Echinacea extracts are enriched in one or more members of the group consisting of polysaccharides, alkylamides and cichoric acid. In yet another aspect, the present invention provides methods for enhancing immune system activity in a mammal.
Patent EP-1236105-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MOORE MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un compilateur et un procédé de compilation permettant de modifier la valeur d'une variable au moment de l'exécution d'un programme informatique dans lequel un espace supplémentaire dans la mémoire est attribué à des paramètres de modification variables, un code d'ensemble ou d'objet est ajouté au moment de la compilation du programme informatique, ledit code ajouté étant fonction des paramètres de modification variables, et la valeur de la variable est modifiée au moment de l'exécution sur la base du code ajouté et d'au moins un paramètre de modification variable, la valeur de la variable au moment de l'exécution étant de la sorte équivalente à au moins une valeur de panne, une valeur multipliée par un gain prédéterminé et une valeur déduite de la valeur de la variable, ou demeurant inchangée (non mise à l'échelle), si on le souhaite. On peut, de préférence, réguler l'application de la fonctionnalité ou du procédé du compilateur par un commutateur à deux positions pour une et/ou pour toutes les variables.
Patent EP-1247428-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRUWER FREDERICK JOHANNES
IPC: H04R27/00
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A method of distributing speech which includes the steps of, at a given location, receiving an audio signal, extracting from the audio signal a signal representing speech originating from or near the location, and distributing an electric signal which is mixed with the extracted speech signal via an audio system to be played over at least one loudspeaker. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1239905-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOEDE JOACHIM
IPC: A61J7/02
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: Zur Verbesserung der Applikation pulverförmiger Arzneimittel wird ein Vorratssystem für Arzneimittel in Pulverform, insbesondere zur Verwendung oder Integration in einen Pulverinhalator, zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl von Dosen wenigstens eines medizinisch wirksamen Stoffes, mit wenigstens zwei voneinander getrennten Vorratsräumen (4) für jeweils eine Vielzahl von Dosen eines medizinisch wirksamen Stoffes vorgeschlagen sowie ein Inhalator für pulverförmige Arzneimittel, bei dem der Inhalator ein solches Arzneimittelpulverpatronensystem (1) als integralen Bestandteil oder zum Auswechseln umfaßt.
Patent EP-1193936-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OPHIR LIOR
IPC: H03M13/25
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A technique is described that combines a turbo trellis coded
modulation (TTCM) coding scheme with constellation shaping (702)
and precoding (902) schemes to implement a binary coded
communication system and method that can achieve high
performance (high coding gains achieved in combination with
shaping gain, and when necessary, also with high performance in
ISI-channels via precoding).
Patent EP-1182130-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PIETRELLI NINO
IPC: B63C11/14
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: Distributor for underwater breathing apparatus,
comprising a box-shaped body (1) housing a device
(3, 4, 5, 6) for regulating the air flow coming
from a source of pressurized air; a tube (101)
connected to said box-shaped body (1) and showing a
mouthpiece (8); an air intake duct (2) connected to
said box-shaped body (1) by means of an intake
valve (6); and one or more discharge ducts (102)
connected to said box-shaped body (1); within said
air intake duct (2) means (14) are arranged which
induce to rotation the air flow coming from the
source of pressurized air, thus reducing its intake
speed into the tube (101) connected to the mouthpiece
(8).
Patent EP-1138247-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VELKEN MATTHIAS
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: The dish washing device is fitted on to a sink (1) and consists of a spray (6) placed in it and a hood (11) which fits over it. The hood is hinged and can be moved back to a storage position under the sink.
Patent EP-1143587-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KANAO KEIJI
IPC: H01T13/39
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: In a spark plug, an earth electrode (40) has a cladding member
(43) made of a Ni-based alloy, a first core member (44) made of pure Cu
and contained in the cladding member, and a second core member (45)
made of pure Ni and contained in the first one. The second core member
is protruded from the first one. A tip of the protruded portion is located
to satisfy 0.3 mm≦L1≦L0, L1 being a distance between the protruded tip
and a front end of the earth electrode and L0 being a distance between a
farthest located edge of a melted portion (61 or 62) around a chip (60)
from the front end of the earth electrode and the front end itself .
Patent EP-1143387-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUWAMOTO TUYOSI
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A network settlement system allowing easy payment without
the need of any credit card or any other kinds of cards in the
case of purchasing commodities on a network is disclosed. At
least one shop (116) is connected to the network (105) and a
user is allowed to access a cyber shop (116) to purchase a
commodity. A payer account used to pay a fee of using the network
is previously registered. When a commodity has been purchased
at the cyber shop by a user through the network, a shopping agent
(112) charges the commodity purchased to the registered payer
account (Fig. 2).
Patent EP-1146207-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOEBEL ULRICH DR
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: Testing functionality of nitrogen oxide storage catalyst containing nitrogen oxide storage material, catalyst and optionally oxygen storage material comprises determining nitrogen oxide storeability of catalyst to determine damage to it at exhaust gas temperatures at which oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide is kinetically or thermodynamically controlled to establish no change in storeability in thermodynamically controlled region.
Patent EP-1145932-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren zum Versorgen von Kunden eines SB-Marktes mit produktspezifischen Informationen
Inventor: SONNENDORFER HORST
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: Zum Versorgen von Kunden eines SB-Marktes mit produktspezifischen Informationen werden im Eingangsbereich des SB-Marktes von der/ den dort vorgesehenen Sendeeinrichtung/en (1) eine Anzahl produktspezifischer Informationen mit Kennungscodes von bei den entsprechenden Produkten vorgesehenen elektronischen Preisauszeichnungseinrichtungen (4) an Empfangs-/Sendeeinrichtungen (2) von Kunden mitgeführter Einkaufswagen (3) übertragen und dort gespeichert. Nach Befördern von Einkaufswagen (3) in den Bereich von elektronischen Preisauszeichnungseinrichtungen (4), deren Kennungscode einer der gespeicherten, produktspezifischen Informationen zugeordnet ist, wird diese produktspezifische Information von der jeweiligen Preisauszeichnungseinrichtung (4) jeweils in der Empfangs-/Sendeeinrichtung der in den Bereich dieser Preisauszeichnungseinrichtung gebrachten Einkaufswagen (3) aktiviert und mittels deren Informationseinrichtung dem Kunden zur Kenntnis gebracht. Während der Wiedergabe einer produktspezifischen Information mittels der Informationseinrichtung des mitgeführten Einkaufswagens (3) kann eine unmittelbar an oder bei dem entsprechenden Produkt oder in dessen Nähe angeordnete, einen optischen und/oder akustischen Hinweis abgebende Hinweiseinrichtung (12; 12') ausgelöst werden. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1149544-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COMPTON CHERYL C
IPC: A47B63/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly (10) which is mounted on a
worksurface (11) by one or more support stanchions (15) which
project generally upwardly from the worksurface adjacent
an edge (14) thereof. The support stanchions position the
storage cabinet in upwardly spaced relation from an upper
surface of the worksurface and so that the rear side of
the cabinet is generally vertically aligned with the edge (14)
of the worksurface. The storage cabinet includes one or
more horizontal shelves (21,22) which are adapted to mount
upright divider elements (161A) thereon which define upwardly
and sidewardly opening channels for accommodating
documents or other materials therein.
Patent EP-1172448-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTTEN HEINER DR
IPC: C21D9/44
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: Process for cooling metallic longitudinal products, especially sheet steel pile (S, S1) comprises cooling the products initially by a cooling difference ( DELTA T1- DELTA T5) over a cooling period (K1-K5) by wetting with a cooling fluid; and producing a temperature compensation in the product over a compensation interval (E1-E4) without affecting a coolant. Cooling and temperature compensation are repeated until the theoretical final temperature (ET) is reached in the product. An Independent claim is also included for a device for cooling metallic longitudinal products, especially sheet steel pile. Preferred Features: The length of the compensation interval (E1-E4) is 10-30 times the length of the cooling period (K1-K5). The coolant is water or water-containing emulsion.
Patent EP-1174397-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LINGLE PHILIP J
IPC: C23C14/06
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A heat treatable coated article (e.g., vehicle windshield, IG unit, etc.) is provided
with a dual-silver low-E coating. Before and/or after heat treatment (HT), the coating
and/or coated article has a visible transmittance of at least 70%, more preferably at least
75%. Moreover, the coating and/or coated article is designed so as to have approximately
the same color when viewed over a wide range of viewing angles. In certain
embodiments, at least one contact layer (e.g., of or including NiCrO x ) that contacts an
infrared (IR) reflecting layer (e.g., Ag) is oxidation graded so that it progressively becomes
less oxidized through its thickness as it nears the IR reflecting layer. In still other
embodiments, a Si-rich silicon nitride layer(s) may be utilized to reduce haze.
Patent EP-1180454-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DUNBRIDGE BARRY
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A system for providing recognition of an acoustic wave generated within an
interior cabin of an automobile includes an anchored strap placed across the chest of a
passenger seated in the automobile and a low power, high fidelity wireless microphone
unit integrated with the anchored strap at a position substantially proximal to the
passenger's chest. The microphone unit detects the acoustic wave within the interior
cabin of the automobile, generates a frequency modulated signal corresponding thereto
and transmits the frequency modulated signal to a receiver unit that is also located within
the interior compartment of the automobile.
Patent EP-1189171-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren zum Erzeugen eines Bildes in einem virtuellen Studio
Inventor: GRIESERT ARNFRIED
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: Das Verfahren zum Erzeugen eines Bildes in einem virtuellen Studio mit einer Projektion eines realen Objekts, insbesondere eines Moderators, auf ein virtuelles Objekt, bei dem es sich beispielsweise um den virtuellen Boden handelt, auf dem im erzeugten Bild das reale Objekt stehend erscheint, weist folgende Verfahrensschritte auf: Bereitstellen eines Speichers für die dem virtuellen Objekt im erzeugten Bild entsprechenden Pixel, Markieren von ersten Stellen in dem Speicher, die ersten Bereichen des virtuellen Objekts entsprechen, in denen auf Grund der Kontur bzw. Beschaffenheit des virtuellen Objekts eine Projektion des realen Objekts erfolgen soll, Einschreiben von Bilddaten der Projektion des realen Objekts in den Speicher, und zwar innerhalb der ersten Stellen, und Anzeigen des sich aus einer Überlagerung des virtuellen Objekts, des realen Objekts und des dem Inhalt des Speichers entsprechenden virtuellen Objekts ergebenden zu erzeugenden Bildes. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1167952-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE J
IPC: C12N9/50
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus (24) is provided for continuously
monitoring an edge (21) of a strip (14) of material,
which apparatus includes a pair of parallel, closely
spaced laser detectors (40). 
     The parallel laser detectors (40) include
   a first laser detector (40a)including a first
projector (70) for projecting a first laser beam at the
edge (21) in a direction perpendicular to the direction
of movement of the strip (14) and perpendicular to the
edge (21) and a first profile detector (72) for detecting
a portion of the first laser beam passing over the edge
(21) and for generating a first signal representing the
detected portion of the first laser beam; and   a second laser detector (40b), in close
proximity to the first laser system, including a second
projector (70), for projecting a second laser beam at the
edge (21) in a direction perpendicular to the direction
of movement of the strip (14) and perpendicular to the
cutting edge (21) and a second profile detector (72) for
detecting a portion of the second laser beam passing over
the edge (21) and for generating a second signal
representing the detected portion of the second laser
beam.
Patent EP-1209266-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: D02H3/00
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: There is provided a direct-winding sample warper comprising: a
warper drum (A); yarn winding means (200) mounted on a circumferential surface of
the warper drum (A) so as to be rotatable circumferentially and movable
longitudinally on the warper drum (A); a yarn selector (27) provided in
correspondence to the yarn winding means (200); and a plurality of parallel
shedding means (18) extending longitudinally and parallel each other on the side
of the warper drum (A); wherein the yarn winding means (200) is operable to directly
wind at least one yarn (22), which is payed out from a creel (B) on which bobbins (N) are
supported, around the circumferential surface of the warper drum (A). In the
direct-winding sample warper, a yarn (22) is wound directly on a warper drum (A) by
a yarn winding means (200) without using a conveyer belt so that various
inconveniences due to the conventional conveyer belt can be entirely
eliminated.
Patent EP-1153855-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VERSLUIS EVERT CORNELIS ANTONI
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for collecting and
transporting special waste, in particular hospital waste. Waste is
collected in containers (H) at various locations, after which a number
of containers are put together on a carrier and transported by
means of vehicle to a discharging location, in particular an
incinerator. At the incinerator the carrier is removed from the
vehicle and the containers are unloaded from the carrier. A cart (A)
which has been approved for transport by road of hazardous
materials is used as said carrier, which cart is disinfected after
being unloaded and returned to the location of use. 
     The invention furthermore relates to a system for
transporting special waste, and also to a cart and container that
can be used therewith.
Patent EP-1175858-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SKOELD BJOERN-AAKE
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A carrying device for children, which is also
intended for use as an insert in a child's car seat, is
designed with a carrying part (2) of a soft, heat-insulating/heat-absorbent
material. The carrying
part has a pliability which permits it to enfold the
child's body in the carrying position. The carrying
part (2) is further extended in the side areas (3, 4),
which have to protect the child's hips and shoulder
portion and furthermore has a pants-like portion
(11) in the lower area together with a neck support
(5) in the upper area. In the extended portions (3, 4)
of the carrying part (2) a carrying strap (6) is
attached on each side, preferably by attachment
lugs (7).
Patent EP-1128635-A2 (EP)
Inventor: INNES BRIAN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: Provided are methods, apparatus, and computer programs for
self-generating device names for communications devices using processes
running on the device. The device names are then used to enable the devices
to be identified during network communications. This avoids the
configuration overhead inherent in requiring unique device names to be
allocated by a central naming authority. Uniqueness of device names is
achieved by a class-based naming convention in which class names are
associated with device types and unique device identifiers are allocated
for devices within a class. The device identifiers of one class may have a
very different format from device identifiers in other classes, and
processes are provided for interpreting the different formats of device
identifier to identify individual devices.
Patent EP-1132061-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STALCUP GREGORY C
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: An orthopaedic implant for implanting between adjacent vertebrae (10) and a spine, includes a
generally annular bag (44); and a hardened polymer with the bag. The method of fusing adjacent
vertebrae (10) in a spine includes the steps of forming an access hole (30) in an annulus (26) of a disc (12) between
the adjacent vertebrae (10); removing the nucleus (28) within the disc (12) to form a cavity (42) surrounded by the
annulus (26); placing a generally annular bag (44) within the cavity (42); filling the bag (44) with a polymer;
injecting bone particles into the cavity (42) surrounded by the annular bag (44); and hardening the
polymer.
Patent EP-1182042-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SEKIYA HIROAKI
IPC: B41J29/02
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: In a thermal printer with a drawer-type paper holder, a means is
provided, which facilitates the loading of recording paper, reduces
the number of parts, and improves the precision in positioning a
thermal head (3) and a platen roller, a thermal printer is composed
of a first frame (1) by which the thermal head (3) is rotatably supported
so that recording paper (8) is brought into pressure contact with
a platen roller (4) by a biasing member (5) and a second frame (2) that
pivotably supports the platen roller (4), is opened and closed in
parallel to the first frame (1), and contains a recording rolled paper
(8a). The thermal printer has a configuration in which a first cam
(3a) provided in the thermal head (3) is guided by a second cam (2c) formed
in the second frame (2) while being biased by the biasing member (5)
and thus the platen roller (4) pivotably supported to the second frame
(2) is positioned with respect to the thermal head (3).
Patent EP-1189239-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PERNER FREDERICK A
IPC: G11C11/14
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A data storage device (8, 210, 310) includes a group of memory cells
(12, 110, 312) and write-once operations may be performed by damaging the
thin-film barriers (36) of at least some of the memory cells (12, 110, 312).
The data storage device (8, 210, 310) may be a Magnetic Random Access
Memory ("MRAM") device.
Patent EP-1120857-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HIRTZLIN PATRICE
IPC: H01Q15/10
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for emitting and/or
receiving electromagnetic waves comprising a lens bringing a
plurality of directions defined by the radiation space of the lens
into correspondence with a plurality of focusing points defining a
focusing surface of the lens, the lens comprising a shaped volume
(7) of dielectric material. 
     According to the invention, the dielectric material
comprises a granular agglomerate defined by a homogeneous or
quasi-homogeneous distribution of granules (3) of the same type
and of small size with respect to the wavelength (λ R , λ T ) of the
electromagnetic waves to be received and/or emitted by the said
device, the said granules being held under pressure in the said
volume by holding means (2, 6) shaped according to the said
volume. 
     The invention also relates to a communications terminal
comprising a device according to the invention. 
     Particular application to devices for emitting and/or
receiving signals in a telecommunications system with
geostationary satellites, moving satellites or earth stations.
Patent EP-1255853-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STACK JEFFREY H
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: This invention is directed towards methods of destabilizing proteins in living cells, and their use for the development of novel assays. In one embodiment, the invention comprises the use of non-cleavable multimerized ubiquitin fusion proteins to destabilize a target protein, such as a reporter moiety. In one aspect of this method the constructs also comprises a linker that operatively couples the reporter moiety to the multimerized ubiquitin fusion protein. In this embodiment, enzymatic modification of the linker results in a modulation of the coupling of the reporter protein to the multimerized ubiquitin domains resulting in a change in the stability of the reporter moiety. The level of the reporter moiety in the cell can then be used as a measure of the enzymatic activity in the cell. In another embodiment the invention provides for a generalized way of coordinately regulating the cellular concentration of a plurality of target proteins. In one aspect of this method, the target proteins are operatively coupled to a ubiquitin fusion protein via linker containing a protease cleavage site. Cleavage of the linker by a protease results in uncoupling of the target protein from the multimerized ubiquitin construct, and results in an increase in the stability and concentration of the target protein.