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Patent EP-1986407-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KWAN KATHERINE
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A method and computer program product allows for the efficient allocation of buffers for current and predicted active speakers in voice conferencing systems (200). The method and computer program product, implemented by a server hosting an audio conference for a plurality of speakers, minimizes the loss of audio data for speakers as they switch from "non-active" to "active" status (208). This is accomplished by employing a set of active speaker buffers (210) and a set of predicted active speakers buffers (220). The predicted active speaker buffers (220) maintain a collection of the most recent x packets or milliseconds of "non-active" speaker audio data, and transfer a portion of the data from the predicted active speaker buffers to the active speaker buffers as speakers become "active" speakers. The x packets or m milliseconds of stored "non-active" speaker audio data can be used only up to a pre-determined jitter buffer fill-level in order to avoid introducing additional audio packet delivery delay to participants of the conference.
Patent EP-2058336-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRACKHAGEN MEINOLF
IPC: C08B11/193
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: Methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC) has degree of substitution by methyl groups (DS M) of 1.15-1.80, degree of substitution by hydroxyethyl groups (MS HE) of 0.10-0.70, and degree of substitution by hydroxypropyl groups (MS HP) of 0.30-1.00. An independent claim is included for preparation of MHEHPC. Cellulose is alkalified with 1.5-5.5 equivalents of alkali metal hydroxide per anhydroglucose unit (AGU). The alkalified cellulose is then reacted with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide at a temperature greater than 65[deg] C in the presence of a suspension medium which comprises alkyl halide in an amount A of (equivalents of alkali metal hydroxide per AGU minus 1.4) to (equivalents of alkali metal hydroxide per AGU plus 0.8). Further, alkyl halide is added in an amount B of at least the difference between the amount A of equivalents of alkyl halide per AGU and the amount of alkali metal hydroxide per AGU, where the amount B is not less than 0.2 equivalents per AGU. Subsequently, alkali metal hydroxide is added at more than 65[deg] C, and the resulting alkylhydroxyalkylcellulose is isolated from the reaction product mixture and is optionally cleaned.
Patent EP-1927434-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RIKITA NAOKI
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: To provide a CMP conditioner that prevents dissolution of metals in slurry, without the chipping of the abrasive grains and/or decreasing the cutting performance. 
     [Issues to be solved by the invention] 
     The CMP apparatus has a polishing pad that faces and contacts conditioning surface 2 of the conditioner body 1. On this conditioning surface 2, abrasive grains 3 are distributed and fixed to form abrasive grain layer 5, thus forming the CMP conditioner. The conditioner body 1 is made of ceramics, the abrasive grains 3 in the abrasive grain layer 5 are held by binding phase 4 made of low temperature co-fired ceramics.
Patent EP-1944351-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAILER MICHAEL FRITZ
IPC: D21H17/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that are useful as fire-retardant, in particular as fire-retardants for the impregnation of lignocellulosic based materials, such as honeycomb structures made of (recycled) paper that are frequently applied in doors, walls, furniture and the like. 
     In accordance with the invention a fire retardant composition is provided comprising a combination of an oligomeric or monomeric phosphate ester and a silica sol-gel.
Patent EP-1815911-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LUX HARALD
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: The nozzle has a housing (10), and a gate valve that is movable in the housing, where a position of the gate valve determines the size of the nozzle cross section. The housing exhibits a diagonal guide (30) for a cam follower of the gate valve, where the diagonal guide runs angular to a longitudinal axis of the housing. The cam follower is provided with a function gate valve (31) that is arranged outside the housing. The housing is connected with a plugging pin (14) in an untwistable manner, where the diagonal guide consists of a slot in a wall of the housing.
Patent EP-1952696-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HEALD VICTOR
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for making a food product (2), said product having a solid outer shell (3) with top (4), bottom (5) and side (6) walls, and optionally an inner core (7) filled with liquid, semi-solid and/or solid filling, characterized in that said apparatus comprises: 
(i) a support frame (8) holding at least one matrix (9) that goes through said support frame (8) and has opposed openings, 
(ii) two punches (11a,11b) disposed respectively each side of said matrix (9) and facing said openings, said punches having a cross section that corresponds to the cross section of said openings, and being movable along a common axis that corresponds to the longitudinal axis of said matrix, said matrix and said pair of punches defining respectively the side and the end walls of a mould (12), 
(iii) filling means for filling the mould (12) with a predetermined quantity of food product in a liquid or semi-solid form, 
(iv) actuating means for moving said punches (11a,11b) and exerting a longitudinal pressure onto said punches when said mould (12) is filled with food product and closed so that said product contained into said mould is compressed, 
(v) ejecting means for ejecting a moulded food product (2) out of the mould (12) once the latter is in the open position.
Patent EP-1843446-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RUEF KARL-HEINZ
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: The connecting device (20) has a central unit (21) for communication over a bus of a home control system, and output units (301-308) connected with the central unit for lights or lamp operating devices attached to the device. One of the output units has a firmly installed relay control (33) that controls the lights or lamp operating devices attached to the appropriate output unit. The output unit with the firmly installed relay control has a parallel connection (32) that is provided for transmitting control signals to the attached lights or lamp operating devices.
Patent EP-1997465-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BEKK TOMMY
IPC: A61G1/003
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A stretcher (1) and, in particular a scoop stretcher, is provided comprising two half-stretchers (2, 3) connected by connccting means (4, 5). The connecting means (4, 5) are provided respectively at a head end and a foot end of the stretcher (1) to permit the stretcher to be unfastened at the head end and/or at the foot end as desired. At least one but preferably both of the connecting means (4, 5) comprises a catch (11) moveably mounted on one half-stretcher that engages a locking pin (12) provided on the other half-stretcher. A detent (13) is mounted adjacent the locking pin (12) and is moveable between a locking position wherein it acts to prevent movement of the catch (11) in a direction tending to disengage from the locking pin (12) and an unlocked position wherein the catch (11) can be disengaged from the locking pin (12) to permit the two half-stretchers (2, 3) to be disconnected from one another. The detent reduces the risk of the connecting means (4, 5) accidentally opening during transportation of a patient.
Patent EP-1882707-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ZÖLLNER DR STEPHAN
IPC: C08F220/12
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: Polyacrylate with at least a bimodal molecular weight distribution curve at M1 and M2, comprising at least two polymers P1 and P2 with respective characteristic maximum molecular weight distribution (M(max)); where: M1 is greater than M2; M(max) of the polymer P1 is greater than P2; and the polymer P1 is based on a monomer mixture containing at least a monomer of acrylic acid ester and methacrylic acid ester (I), and at least an olefinic unsaturated monomer with functional groups, which can react for a thermal cross-linking reaction optionally in the presence of catalyst, is new. Polyacrylate with at least a bimodal molecular weight distribution curve at M1 and M2, comprising at least two polymers P1 and P2 with respective characteristic maximum molecular weight distribution (M(max)); where: M1 is greater than M2; M(max) of the polymer P1 is greater than P2; and the polymer P1 is based on a monomer mixture containing at least a monomer of acrylic acid ester and methacrylic acid ester (I) of formula (H 2C=CR 1>-COOR 2>), and at least an olefinic unsaturated monomer with reactive functional groups, which can react for a thermal cross-linking reaction optionally in the presence of catalyst, is new. R 1>H or CH 3; and R 2>4-15C-aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. Independent claims are included for: (1) the preparation of polyacrylate; and (2) a cross-linked polyacrylate obtained by the given process.
Patent EP-1932453-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JAKOB ERNEST F
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: The water mattress, has a water impermeable casing (1), and a device for changing the supporting force of the water mattress within the water impermeable casing, which is formed by a group of lifting body (3). The lifting bodies are primarily rigid blocks, whose specific weight is smaller than that of the water within the casing. The lifting bodies are distributed over the couch surface (2) and held relative to each other in fixed positions, particularly in form of a connected mat. The lifting bodies are made of cross linked polypropylene. An independent claim is also included for a method for the production of water mattress.
Patent EP-2027767-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEVAI CSABA
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to cutting apparatus, in particular, to control systems for cutters such as vegetation cutters, especially hedge cutters or trimmers (10). Hedge cutters (10) frequently suffer in use from a problem of blocked cutting blades when they encounter a twig or branch whose size or density exceeds the capacity of the blades. We describe a vegetation cutting apparatus (10) having a plurality of cutting blades (11,12), at least one of which blades (11,12) is drivable by means of an electric motor. At least one driven blade (11,12) is movable between two predefined points of maximum travel. The apparatus (10) comprises a control means which causes a change of direction in the movement of the at least one movable blade at a point intermediate the points of maximum travel in response to an event sensed by the control means.
Patent EP-2036849-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNNER MARTIN
IPC: B66C1/34
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a load hook arrangement (10), comprising a carrying element (20) for the load, which is pivotable between a closed position and an open position, a first blocking element (30), which is pivotable between a blocking position for blocking the carrying element (20) in its closed position and a releasing position for allowing the carrying element (20) to pivot into its open position, and a pivoting mechanism (50) for pivoting the carrying element (20) into its open position, wherein the load hook arrangement (10) further comprises a second blocking element (40), for blocking the carrying element (20) in its closed position. This second blocking element (40) can be in particular a magnet brake acting on the pivoting mechanism (50). Furthermore, the load hook arrangement (10) can comprise a third blocking element (60) for blocking the movement of the first blocking element (30). This third blocking element (60) can be in particular an eccentric.
Patent EP-2042646-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FAVRET UGO
IPC: D06F58/24
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A home laundry drier (1) comprising an outer box casing (2) and, inside said casing (2), a revolving drum (3) for housing the laundry to be dried, and a hot-air generator (7) for circulating a stream of hot air inside the revolving drum (3); the hot-air generator (7) comprising an air recirculating conduit (8) connected at both ends to the revolving drum (3), and a heat exchanger (10) located along the recirculating conduit (8) to cool the airflow (f) from the revolving drum (3) and condense the surplus moisture in the airflow (f); the heat exchanger (10) comprising a boxlike container (12) located along the recirculating conduit (8), and a heat-conductive air-guide cartridge (13) inserted in easy-removable manner into the boxlike container (12); the heat-conductive air-guide cartridge (13) being designed to cool the airflow (f) from the laundry drying container (3) for condensing the surplus moisture inside the airflow (f), and also including filtering means (19) designed to keep fluff and/or lint particles within the heat-conductive air-guide cartridge (13).
Patent EP-1868413-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROECK HANS-UELI
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A method is described to operate a hearing device with an input transducer (1), a signal processing unit (2) and an output transducer (4). The method comprises the steps of converting an acoustic input signal into a converted input signal, processing the converted input signal in a main signal path in order to obtain a main output signal, and supplying the main output signal to an output transducer. By processing the converted input signal in a side signal path to obtain a side path output signal, by superimposing the side path output signal on the main output signal, by monitoring a level of the converted input signal, by switching off the processing of the converted input signal in the main signal path in case the level of the converted input signal is below a preset value, and by switching on the processing of the converted input signal in the main signal path in case the level of the converted input signal is above a preset value, power consumption can significantly be reduced. At the same time, the hearing device according to the present invention can still have a very high performance. In short terms, a "zero-delay-high-performance" hearing device has been created by the present invention.
Patent EP-2053101-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LOCCUFIER JOHAN
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A free radical curable liquid for inkjet printing of food packaging materials comprising no initiator or otherwise one or more initiators selected from the group consisting of non-polymeric di- or multifunctional initiators, oligomeric initiators, polymeric initiators and polymerizable initiators; 
wherein the polymerizable composition of said liquid consists essentially of: 
a) 25 - 100 wt% of one or more polymerizable compounds A having at least one acrylate group G1 and at least one second ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable functional group G2 selected from the group consisting of a vinlyether group, an allylether group and a allylester group; 
b) 0 - 55 wt% of one or more polymerizable compounds B selected from the group consisting of monofunctional acrylates and difunctional acrylates; and 
c) 0 - 55 wt% of one or more polymerizable compounds C selected from the group consisting of trifunctional acrylates, tetrafunctional acrylates, pentafunctional acrylates and hexafunctional acrylates, with the proviso that if the weight percentage of compounds B > 24 wt%, then the weight percentage of compounds C > 1 wt%; 
 
and wherein all weight percentages of A, B and C are based upon the total weight of the polymerizable composition; and 
with the proviso that at least one polymerizable compound B or C is present in the polymerizable composition if the free radical curable liquid contains no initiator.
Patent EP-2058121-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAZIERS ERIC
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: This invention relates to the field of multilayer articles prepared by rotational moulding with a robotised rotomoulding machine wherein the mould is under direct heating.
Patent EP-2063092-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OTTERSPEER ROB
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an engine system, and a method in an engine system comprising an internal combustion engine having at least two cylinders (C1-C6) at each of which a piston (3), at least one inlet valve (5), at least one exhaust valve (7), and fuel injection means (11), for injection of fuel directly into the cylinder (C1-C6), are provided, the engine system also comprising an engine control unit (9). The engine control unit (9) is adapted to control the engine so as to operate in a homogenous charge compression ignition mode (HCCI) in at least one of the cylinders (C1-C3), and simultaneously operate in another ignition mode (SI) in at least one of the remaining cylinders (C4-C6).
Patent EP-1890502-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHOJI MAKOTO
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A communications system (10) comprises an exchange station (60); first and second base stations (22,21); first and second control stations (32,31) to wire-communicate with the first and second base stations (22,21), respectively, for relaying data from a mobile station to the exchange station (60); a transmission device (41) to wire-communicate with the first and second base stations (22,21), via a local wired communication branch for relaying data from the mobile directly between the first and second base stations; a third base station (23) not communicating with the transmission device; and a third control station (33) to wire-communicate with the third base station (23) for relaying data from the mobile to the exchange station (60). 
     When a request for adding a radio communication branch through the third base station is generated while the data from the mobile is being relayed via the local wired communication branch, determining whether to reject the request, based on a radio quality parameter between the mobile and the third base station.
Patent EP-1942338-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI YOSHIO
IPC: C04B35/488
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A detecting electrode (54) is a NOx-decomposing electrode having a certain or a high NOx-decomposing/reducing ability, which is formed on a third solid electrolyte layer (14c) for decomposing a NOx to produce oxygen. The detecting electrode (54) contains a noble metal Pt, a material ZrO 2  of the third solid electrolyte layer (14c), and a mixture containing silica (SiO 2 ) and alumina (Al 2 O 3 ). Specifically, the detecting electrode (54) contains 80% to 90% by weight of the Pt, 9.5% to 19.8% by weight of the ZrO 2 , and 0.2% to 0.5% by weight of the mixture containing silica and alumina.
Patent EP-1862603-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAZET YANNICK
IPC: E03C1/22
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The device has a drain plughole (2) including male and female coaxial pipe paps (5, 6) arranging an annular cavity that is adapted to receive a collection pipe (1), where the plughole serves as a receiver. The pipe collects water to be evacuated and includes rims (4) that are positioned on an outer part of the pipe (1) penetrating in the cavity, at regular intervals. The rims receive an O-ring joint (3) to ensure sealing between the collection pipe and the female pipe pap.
Patent EP-1905921-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BUYSSCHAERT JACQUES
IPC: E04G3/20
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: The structure has a post (5) articulated at an end on a plate (3) around an articulation axle (4) between a folded position and an opening position, where the structure is made of corbel. A strut (7) connecting the plate and the post (5) includes tubular columns (11) articulated on each other. A rod (30) and a maneuver unit (34) block the strut in the folded position. A support lug (6) is integrated to the post at a free end of the post and projecting from the free end, where the lug is shifted with respect to a plane orthogonal to the plate passing via the axle, in the opening position.
Patent EP-1817997-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EMPARANZA KNOERR ANDRES
IPC: A47J45/07
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Connection system between the body (2) and a handle (3) of a kitchen utensil (1), where the handle (3) is provided with a front surface (8) designed to be seated substantially on the exterior surface (9) of the body (2), and certain fixing means (4) exert such a force (F) on the handle (3) and the body (2) that they cause the front surface (8) of the handle (3) to slide slightly on the exterior surface (9) of the body (2) and to be tightened on said exterior surface (9), thereby creating a wedge effect between both surfaces (8, 9) that helps prevent the fixing means (4) from working loose during the useful life of the kitchen utensil (1).
Patent EP-1987892-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SATO DAIGO
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A method is provided for producing a functional membrane having a structure in which pores of a porous substrate are filled with a functional polymer, the method having improved productivity and improving the stability of performance. 
     The method for producing a functional membrane formed by filling pores of a porous substrate with a functional polymer involves carrying out a treatment of the porous substrate with a suspension of a surfactant before filling the pores of the porous substrate with a solution of the functional polymer or a solution of a precursor thereof, carrying out a drying step, and then filling with the solution of the functional polymer or the solution of the precursor thereof.
Patent EP-2119278-A1 (EP)
Title: Amélioration de la mise en commun d'un réseau
Inventor: PERSSON BENGT G
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de télécommunications comprenant des nœuds (1 A1, 1A2,... et 1B1, 1B2, 1B3,...) de cœur de réseau et des nœuds radio (5, 7). Chacun des nœuds radio est relié à plusieurs nœuds de cœur de réseau et dispose de données de configuration relatives aux liaisons entre le nœud radio et chacun des nœuds de cœur de réseau auxquels il est relié. Les données de configuration comprennent par ex. des informations indiquant lequel desdits nœuds de cœur de réseau doit être utilisé lorsque le nœud radio reçoit une demande d'appel provenant d'une station mobile (9) et doit établir une communication par l'intermédiaire du nœud radio. Lorsqu'une des liaisons doit être établie ou est modifiée, les informations de configuration à utiliser pour cette liaison sont envoyées du nœud de cœur de réseau situé à une des extrémités de la liaison au nœud radio situé à l'extrémité opposée de la liaison. Le nœud radio récepteur mémorise alors la configuration, par ex. dans une liste appropriée. Ce procédé de configuration des liaisons peut éliminer les opérations manuelles utilisées dans les systèmes actuels de télécommunications, ce qui peut être très avantageux, en particulier dans le cas où le système comprend un grand nombre de nœuds radio reliés à une pluralité de nœuds de cœur de réseau.
Patent EP-2089942-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Selon un mode de réalisation, l'invention concerne un ensemble émetteur électrique contenant une source de lumière. La source de lumière reçoit de la puissance électrique et convertit la puissance électrique en un faisceau de flux énergétique optique qui est dirigé à travers un espace libre vers un convertisseur de puissance optique en puissance électrique pour un dispositif. Le convertisseur de puissance optique en puissance électrique convertit le faisceau de flux énergétique optique en une forme électrique, fournissant ainsi de la puissance électrique à un dispositif. Un sous-système de sécurité assure que l'émission au-delà de la zone chaude entre l'émetteur et le récepteur ne dépasse pas les niveaux réglementaires.
Patent EP-1991449-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOACHIM
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: The actuator has a cylinder (7), a piston (18) which is guided on the cylinder between a neutral position and a deployed position. The piston is pre-stressed in the neutral position by a spring element (20) towards the extended position. The piston supports a bonnet hinge (19).