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Patent EP-0803957-A2 (EP)
Inventor: REIPUR JOHN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: A battery charging system is provided, comprising a rechargeable battery including at least one rechargeable battery cell, a pair of battery terminals and information means for containing information about the battery in the form of an information code, a charging apparatus for charging the rechargeable battery, the charging apparatus including a pair of charger terminals, means for releasably interconnecting the battery and the charging apparatus so that the battery terminals are in electrical conductive contact with the charger terminals, and information receiving means for electronically reading or sensing the information code of the information means of the battery, said charging apparatus further comprising control means for controlling the charging process based on the information code received by the information receiving means of the charger. The invention further relates to a battery for use in said rechargeable battery system.
Patent EP-0801263-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DALTON DAVID R
IPC: F21L4/02
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight having a nightlight is provided comprising in combination a housing, a rechargeable power supply within the housing, first and second lamp assemblies disposed within said housing, a rotating electrical connector attached to the housing to selectively interconnect the rechargeable power supply to an AC power source to recharge the battery. The rotating connector also connecting the second lamp assembly to the rechargeable power supply. In a second position, the rotating electrical connector is disconnected from the rechargeable power supply and interrupts the power to the second lamp assembly.
Patent EP-0813304-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUTHERLAND IVAN
IPC: H03K17/693
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: A selector circuit with symmetry is disclosed. It steers input transition events to one of two outputs according to the value of a data input signal. The selector circuit includes a first flip-flop and a second flip-flop. Depending on the state of a data input, one of the two flip-flops is enabled and the other is disabled. The disabled flip-flop will be in a tristate mode. The enabled flip-flop continues storing its data, and may load the disabled flip-flop with this data. The selector circuit further includes pass gates to couple the outputs of the flip-flops based on the state of the event input.
Patent EP-0833285-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KRSUL IVAN V
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A method of and a product for generating electronic monetary tokens that support off-line
transactions while preventing double-spending. Generation of electronic token halves by a financial
services provider begins in response to a request from a buyer to generate electronic monetary
tokens to be used with an identified seller. First, the financial services provider generates a
multiplicity of electronic monetary tokens (1014). Second, the provider splits each electronic
monetary token into two electronic token halves (1020, 1022) and associates with each the same
serial number (1024). These electronic token halves when combined recreate the electronic
monetary token from which they were generated, but by themselves neither electronic token half has
any value. Nor can either electronic half by itself be used to create the electronic monetary token
without the token half's mate. After splitting all of the electronic monetary tokens, the services
provider assigns a half of each electronic token to the seller (1026) and the other half of each
electronic token to the buyer (1028). The buyer and seller can now engage in multiple transactions
off-line of the financial services provider.
Patent EP-0849678-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JORDAN ROYCE G
IPC: G06F11/267
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A JTAG standard test system or similar test system with
additional circuitry which greatly reduces the number of test
vectors required to verify the instruction decode logic. This is
accomplished by capturing the decodes from a previous instruction
such that they can be sent out within a few clock cycles rather than
requiring the many thousands of clock cycles needed to verify that
the decodes were doing that which they were supposed to do in
accordance with the prior art procedures. Since most of the decode
logic used by the instructions is common to other instructions, the
effect of the logic only has to be verified by a single instruction
using that part of the decode. Following that single verification,
if the instruction decode test register is included, verification of
the decode for following instructions can be accomplished by simply
reading out the value held in the instruction decode test register
of the invention. The instruction decode test register is
automatically loaded with the decode of the previous JTAG
instruction. This method greatly reduces the redundancy that would
be required for decode verification on ASICs that do not contain the
instruction decode test register.
Patent EP-0839989-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEISING LARRY J
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: A releasable connection between the lower end of a running string and a well tool that is
subject to being stuck in a well includes inner and outer members movable telescopically between
contracted and extended positions, a tension sleeve connecting the members in the contracted position
and being disrupted by a predetermined pull to allow telescoping movement, a stop nut to limit such
movement in the extended position of the members, and a mechanism responsive to a certain number
of cycles of telescoping movement for disabling the stop nut to allow complete release and separation
of the members.
Patent EP-0823504-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOVED ISMAEL GRACIA
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 1997-07-24
Abstract: Pressure chamber with autosubjection and own connection where the
pressure chamber (1) has a hollow cylindrical general shape with a
narrowing (2) in one of its bases for its connection with the pressure-switch. 
     Likewise to the pressure chamber body (1) is joined the flange (4) and the
clip (5) so that through the flange (4) it is connected to the tube (6) of the
water hose-sump (7) of the washing machine tank and through the clip (5) it
is fixed to the own tank
body.
Patent EP-0792964-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CASINI NICOLA
IPC: D06H5/00
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: Machine for the inspection of fabric in the form of pieces united between them in a unidirectional cascade fashion, with means for weighing the pieces and individually delivering them to a backlighted inspection plane (1), means for carrying out the union of the trailing edge of a piece (4) already inspected, with the head of a piece (5) to be inspected, with an automatic sewer (6) able to carry out either a continuous or intermittent sewing of the two pieces (4, 5) in correspondence of said edges, means for driving the united pieces (4, 5) from the inspection plane (1) to separates stations for the exit (H) or the collection (G) of the inspected pieces, means for collecting the inspected pieces, programmable electronic means (E) for operating the above said members of the machine, further comprising means for superimposing the head of each to-be-inspected piece (5) with the tail of a corresponding inspected piece (4), with a bracket (60) pivoting about a corresponding horizontal axis below said plane (1) and having a plane (61) with members (62) for the temporary fixing of a portion of the head of the to-be-inspected piece (5), to allow for the positioning thereof in correspondence of the sewer (6), in conjunction with the tail of a corresponding inspected piece (4), and hanging down from said plane (1).
Patent EP-1012328-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALATOSSAVA JOUKO TAPANI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de diagnostic rapide des mammites, basée sur l'identification d'une séquence d'ADN. Cette méthode consiste à rechercher dans le lait la présence des séquences d'ADN suivantes: séquences d'ADN spécifique de cellules somatiques indiquant une inflammation, séquence d'ADN spécifique de l'agent pathogène responsable de la mammite indiquant une infection et séquence d'ADN spécifique du gène du pathogène, codant pour la résistance aux antibiotiques. Cette information facilite le choix du traitement à mettre en oeuvre. L'invention concerne également des trousses d'essai et des oligonucléotides spécifiques du genre ou de l'espèce, ainsi que leur utilisation dans le cadre de ladite méthode.________________________________________________________
Patent EP-0925308-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FRASER JANET R
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating infections, especially bacterial infections, are provided. Indolicidin peptide analogues containing at least two basic amino acids are prepared. The analogues are administered as modified peptides, preferably containing photo-oxidized solubilizer.
Patent EP-0864756-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RIEBEL HARTMUT
IPC: F04D29/12
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: The device is located between a pressure chamber, eg. a pump, and a non-pressurised space (9), in which the leakage fluid is collected. The space is connected via a nonreturn valve to a leakage storage vessel (12), which is also connected to the pressure chamber. A pump unit is driven by the flow energy of a partial medium volume, which is branched off the return flow pipe (23) connecting high and low pressure areas (4,5) of the pressure chamber. The pump unit applies a suction force to an outlet (13) of the leakage storage vessel, which is connected to the low pressure area dependent upon the filling level in the storage vessel.
Patent EP-0889137-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZORZOLO LUCIANO
IPC: C14B1/22
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: A fixture for supporting a part being treated,
particularly for machines for beveling hides and the like,
comprising a roller (2) for moving a part (3) being treated
below a shoe (5) which is arranged in front of a cup-shaped
blade (4) and a front movable guide (10) which is laterally
adjacent to the shoe (5) in the travel direction of the
part (3) being treated. The fixture further comprises a
lateral movable guide (20) which is arranged laterally
adjacent to the shoe (5) and ends substantially flush with
the cup-shaped blade (4).
Patent EP-0867969-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUNITOSHI NISHIKAWA
IPC: H01Q3/08
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A directional beam antenna device includes: an antenna
supporting member (14) which is supported on a base (12) in such a
manner as to be rotatable about a first rotational axis (b-b'); an
antenna portion (22) which is supported on the antenna supporting
member (14) in such a manner as to be rotatable about a second
rotational axis (a-a') which is perpendicular to an antenna
aperture (22A) and is inclined at a first angle ( 1 ) with respect to
the first rotational axis (b-b'), the direction of an antenna beam
being inclined at a second angle ( 2 ) with respect to the second
rotational axis (a-a'); a first driving unit (18/20) for rotating the
antenna supporting member (14) about the first rotational axis (b-b')
with respect to the base (12); and a second driving unit (26/28) for
rotating the antenna portion (22) about the second rotational
axis (a-a') with respect to the antenna supporting member (14). A
directional beam controlling apparatus (10) is proved with a
controlling unit (40) for controlling an elevation angle of the
antenna beam to a target value by causing the second driving
unit (26/28) to rotate the antenna portion (22) with respect to the
antenna supporting member (14), and for controlling an azimuth
angle of the antenna beam to a target value by causing the
first driving unit (18/20) to rotate the antenna supporting member (14)
with respect to the base (12).
Patent EP-0874343-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIDT PETER
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: The system uses sensors (2) associated with the different electrical function units (6), coupled to an electrical distribution network and data bus system (5), each sensor having an identification unit which is separate from the bus system, for identification via a remote-control device (1), without activation of the bus system. Each remote-control device is independent of the hardware and software of the installed bus system and communicates with the sensor identification units for operation of the required function units.
Patent EP-0905749-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PLOESSL ROBERT
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: Improved technique of forming trench capacitors without
causing excessive erosion at the edges of the array region
resulting from polishing. The erosion is reduced by providing
a block mask to protect the array region while partially
removing a portion of the hard mask used to etch the trenches
in the field region. The partial etch equalizes the height of
the hard mask in the array and field region after formation of
the deep trenches by a reactive ion etch.
Patent EP-0903242-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKANO KAGEHISA
IPC: B41J2/44
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: An image forming device of this invention comprises a
photoconductor belt 2 having a first and second light
transmitting holes 1a and 1b formed in opposite end portion
thereof in a width direction, an LED array 3 for forming an
electrostatic latent image on the photoconductor belt 2 and
correction device for detecting an error angle between a main
scanning direction of the LED array 3 and a direction
perpendicular to a running direction of the photoconductor belt
2 and correcting the error angle. The correction device
comprises a first and second optical sensors 5a and 5b for
detecting lights passing through the first and second light
transmitting holes 1a and 1b, respectively, a detection circuit
for detecting a time difference between optical detection
signals produced by the first and second optical sensors and
detecting an error angle and a correction mechanism for
correcting the error angle by rotating the main scanning
direction of the LED array correspondingly to the detected
error angle.
Patent EP-0922467-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IGA KATSUMI
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: A method for transdermal administration of parathyroid hormone by
iontophoresis, which comprises applying electric current at least 2 times a
day, which method is repeated one to four times each week,
or an apparatus for the iontophoresis can be widely applied for not only the
prevention or treatment of osteoporosis but also for general bone diseases
which require promotion of bone morphogenesis, for example, treatment of
ordinary fractures. 
     The method of the present invention produces excellent pharmacological
effects such as few side effects and a high bioavailability in long term
administration for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases.
Patent EP-0909117-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALSH JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 1998-09-14
Abstract: An improved method of making a multiple print thick film
circuit wherein the alignment between successive conductor print steps is both
optically inspectable and electrically testable. The first of two or more
successive conductor prints includes a pair of adjacent alignment features (10,
12), and the successive conductor prints include identical alignment features
which are printed in registry with the alignment features of the first conductor
print. The alignment features are defined by a pair of contiguous mutually
perpendicular conductor segments or surfaces resembling a box or an upper
case L. With proper print alignment, there is a non-conductive gap between
adjacent alignment features, and test probes (44, 46) brought into contact with
the features or associated probe pads will reveal a high or open-circuit
impedance therebetween. However, if the second conductor print is misaligned
relative to the first print, one or more of its alignment feature
segments or surfaces will bridge the gap between the first pair of alignment
features, and test probes brought into contact with the features or associated
probe pads (50) will reveal a low or short-circuit impedance therebetween.
The spacing between adjacent alignment features is less than the smallest
conductor spacing on the circuit. Because the gap between alignment features
is smaller than the circuit spacing, the test equipment can detect alignment
errors large enough to short-circuit the adjacent alignment features, but not so
large as to cause shorting in the actual circuit. Alignment features may be
formed at multiple locations throughout the substrate to detect localized
misalignment, and adjacent alignment features may span individual circuits
formed on the same substrate (60).
Patent EP-0899766-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ODA HITOSHI
IPC: H01J31/12
Filed: 1996-01-31
Abstract: An electron beam apparatus comprises an electron-emitting device, an
anode separated from the electron-emitting device by a distance H (m),
means for applying a voltage Vf (V) to the device, and means for
applying a voltage Va (V) to the anode. The device has an
electron-emitting region arranged between a lower potential side
electroconductive thin film which is connected to a lower potential side
electrode and a higher potential side electroconductive thin film which
is connected to a higher potential side electrode. The device also has a
film containing a semiconductor substance acting as a scattering plane
with a thickness not greater than 10nm. The semiconductor-containing
film extends on the higher potential side electroconductive thin film
from the electron-emitting region toward the higher potential side
electrode over a length L (m). The above Vf, Va, H and L satisfy the
relationship L ≥ (1/π)·(Vf/Va)·H. The invention comprises a method
of forming an image with the steps of emitting electrons from the lower
potential side electroconductive thin film, scattering said electrons by
the electron scattering plane and irradiating an image forming member
with the scattered electrons.
Patent EP-1017804-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEE MU-EN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un gène 1 s'exprimant de préférence dans l'aorte (APEG-1) et un polypeptide s'exprimant de préférence dans les muscles striés (SPEG), des séquences d'ADN codant et commandant la transcription du gène codant APEG-1/SPEG, des procédés de diagnostic de blessures vasculaires, des procédés permettant de conférer une expression spécifique des cellules musculaires lisses, et des procédés permettant d'inhiber la prolifération des cellules musculaires lisses en augmentant le niveau d'APEG-1 sur le site de la blessure vasculaire.
Patent EP-1008267-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HANSEN HARRI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a connection-oriented packet network comprising hierarchically arranged peer groups (1, 2, 3) and at least one home data base, a temporary location information in the home data base comprising an address of a peer group in which a mobile terminal or mobile subscriber is last registered. A set-up message is routed to a destination peer group according to the temporary location information. Each member in a peer group has information for routing the set-up message forward to a mobile terminal within the peer group.
Patent EP-0981423-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KRAMER JAMES F
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: A system comprising a glove (3320) comprising a plurality of fingers; plurality of sensors coupled to the glove; a force feedback system (3304, 3321) coupled to the glove, the force feedback system configured to output a force on the glove; a computer in communication with the sensors and the force feedback system, the computer configured to receive a sensor signal from at least one of the plurality of sensors; determine a configuration of the glove based on the sensor signal; generate a force signal based on the configuration, the force signal configured to cause the force feedback system to output the force; and output the force signal to the force feedback system; the glove (3320) may be coupled to an opening (3306) in a viewing structure (3310) and the force feedback system (3304, 3321) coupled to the viewing structure (3310).
Patent EP-0981810-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LU GUIYANG
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: A reader (10) capable of efficiently reading tags (12) of differing protocols in a radio frequency identification system. The tag may be either a full-duplex tag or a half-duplex tag. The reader includes a display (16), a power switch (18) and a read switch (20) for enabling operation of the reader by a user. The reader further includes a coil (60); a driver circuit (32) coupled to the coil; and a signal analyzing circuit (82, 84, 90) coupled to the coil. The signal analyzing circuit analyzes tag identification signals sensed by the coil by detecting an initial data sequence of the tag identification signals and selecting from at least two different protocols the correct protocol of the tag identification signal.
Patent EP-0966245-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHNITTGER STEVEN F
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for topical application which comprises an anti-inflammatory effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid. The formulation also optionally comprises an anti-irritant effective amount of frulic acid and an antimicrobial effective 2-furan carboxylic acid.
Patent EP-1042214-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOULET DOUGLAS P
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: An automated system for preparing and delivering postmix beverages in response to one or more drink orders being entered from a remote point of sale unit or a local keypad and including: a postmix beverage preparation assembly for dispensing ice and a selected postmix beverage into a cup; an oblong carousel type conveyor assembly including a plurality of upwardly open cup holders which are driven by a motor driven belt so as to pass beneath a cup dispensing station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a plurality of pick-up stations; a cup storage and dispenser assembly including a bidirectionally rotatable turret upon which is mounted a plurality of different sized cup supply tubes for holding a respective stack of beverage cups; and a pneumatic vertically driven cup gripper/extractor mechanism having a pair of pneumatically operated gripper arms which operate to remove a cup from a selected supply tube on the turret and placing the extracted cup into a empty cup holder which is then transported past the dispensing stations and then to a pick-up station on the conveyor for manual removal by an attendant.
Patent EP-0928668-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOHLER FRITZ
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: The detachable coupling includes a tubular cavity (10) receiving drive and output shafts (14,16) at either end. Openings in the coupling house adapter springs (76,84) for the two shafts. A manually operated locking mechanism (40) is engaged to fix the output shaft adapter spring (76) inside the cavity, and released to allow the same spring to be moved outwards in a radial direction. An Independent claim is also included for an assembly including the above coupling and a drive shaft (14).
Patent EP-0945881-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOELLNER RUDOLF
IPC: H01H1/50
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: The electric switch has a pivotable switching lever (6) of at least two parts switchable between a closed position and an open position by an actuator (71). The lever is mounted with a high pressure in the closed position to reduce the contact transition resistance. The lever is held closed by a spring under tension. The spring force is supported at the bearing points (41,51) to form the electrical contact. The spring device acts between the parts (61,62) of the switching lever.