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Patent EP-1590868-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KIM SUNG-MIN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2003-12-13
Abstract: Disclosed are an electric energy storage device having a good cycle characteristic and a temperature characteristic and a method of charging and discharging the electric energy storage device. The electric energy storage device including a capacitor and a secondary battery combined in series is provided. When the capacitor of the electric energy storage device is an electric double layer capacitor, the capacitor is used to the voltage of OV or less to increase an available energy usage. When this energy storage device is used as a power in a place where a rapid keeping and repairing is difficult such as out in the fields including in the mountain, at the sea, on the road, the cost for keeping and repairing can be largely reduced.
Patent EP-1601041-A1 (EP)
Inventor: INAGAKI TOSHIYUKI
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A spring module 30 is mounted to a fuel cell stack 23. The spring module 30
includes a first member 31 and a second member 32 capable of inclining relative to each
other and moving in a direction toward and away from each other, and a plurality of
springs 33 independent of each other and disposed in parallel with each other between the
first and second members. The spring module 30 is disposed between an end plate 22 and
the pile of fuel cells. The first member 31 includes a first casing, and the second member
32 includes a second casing, whereby the spring module includes a casing assembly
housing the springs therein. The bottom surface of the casings 31 and 32 is deformable to
be wavy. The spring module 30 may include a shock absorber 43. The plurality of
springs 33 may include a coil spring 33b and a sponge 33a of a low-resilience type.
Patent EP-1578212-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PLANK DAVID
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel component for use in a consumer food product that aids in providing beneficial hypocholesterolemic effects. More specifically, the present invention is directed to the use of alpha-cyclodextrin in the preparation of food products to lower harmful cholesterol levels. The food product provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic activity through increased bile acid and lipid binding activity while simultaneously delivering a food product, which is not adversely affected by its inclusion, either in taste or texture or in any undesirable side effects. The invention is also directed to communicating the benefit of the particular food product.
Patent EP-1567116-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HILL RANDAL
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: Vesicle and microemulsion compositions comprising a silicone surfactant, a co-surfactant, a polar organic oil, and water are disclosed. A method for forming vesicles from a microemulsion comprising a silicone surfactant, a co-surfactant, a polar organic oil, and water is also disclosed. The vesicle and microemulsion compositions are useful in a variety of personal care applications.
Patent EP-1542930-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DREW DANIEL MAXWELL
IPC: C05F7/00
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'eaux usées contenant des matières solides en suspension. Le procédé comporte l'étape consistant à ajouter aux eaux usées une matière de traitement en quantité suffisante pour accroître au moins une des valeurs suivantes : (a) vitesse de sédimentation des matières solides, (b) densité apparente des matières solides et (c) aptitude au filtrage des matières solides. La matière de traitement est sélectionnée dans le groupe constitué par (1) un résidu de raffinage de bauxite appelé boue rouge, et (2) de la boue rouge qui a été au moins partiellement mise à réagir avec des ions calcium et/ou magnésium de manière à présenter un pH de réaction inférieur à 10,5 lorsqu'elle est mélangée à cinq fois son poids en eau. L'invention se réfère de plus à des procédés permettant de réduire dans les eaux usées la concentration d'espèces chimiques contenant du phosphore dissous, afin de réduire l'odeur des matières dégageant des odeurs en raison de la présence d'une ou de plusieurs matières contenant du soufre, et de réduire aussi la tendance des eaux usées à former des odeurs ; et à un procédé de compostage.
Patent EP-1551464-A1 (EP)
Title: New composition use and method
Inventor: SANDBERG BENGT E B
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: At least one alkyl paraben is used in an aqueous antimicrobial preservation composition for eliminating or reducing the microbial content of a microbially contaminated separation matrix, which is to be used in a housing of a separation device, the separation matrix being microbially contaminated. Also, in a method of producing a separation matrix with eliminated or reduced microbial content, the method comprises the steps of providing said separation matrix, microbially contaminated, in a housing or container; adding an aqueous antimicrobial preservation composition, which comprises at least one alkyl paraben, to said separation matrix in said housing or container; allowing said aqueous antimicrobial preservation composition to exert its effect in said housing or container until the number of colony forming units (CFU) per g preservative composition is sufficiently reduced; and rinsing said aqueous antimicrobial preservation composition from said housing or container.
Patent EP-1551117-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AO QI
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of route distribution for implementing
multi-service optimization in Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Transmit Network, which
comprise the following steps: A. dividing the SDH transmit network into subnets in term
of rings to form a plurality of ring subnets, calculating initial routes of all services
demand in the SDH transmit network; B. judging whether there are link resource overload
between subnets and inside subnets respectively, if yes, recalculating the route; C. judging
whether the load balance index is satisfied by ring subnet, if yes, performing route
adjustment; D. after dividing the subnets into edge subnets and core subnets, judging
whether the aggregative indicator of each link in the core subnets satisfies convergence
condition, if no, checking whether the route calculation times exceeds the threshold, if yes,
ending; otherwise, recalculating the corresponding routes. In allusion to the present
invention, not only the least network resource be occupied and network load be balanced
are obtained, but also the calculating efficiency of route distribution is increased in large
scale network, and the approximate optimum solution is acquired, making multi-service
optimization effect more stable and excellent.
Patent EP-1551937-A1 (EP)
Title: Photostable liquid crystalline medium
Inventor: MANABE ATSUTAKA
IPC: C09K19/44
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a photostable liquid-crystalline medium comprising at least one compound of the formula I  and at least one compound of the formula II  and to the use thereof for electro-optical purposes, and to displays containing this medium.
Patent EP-1440672-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GITTINGS DARIN C
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A stent and stent delivery system with a catheter and stent operably coupled to the
catheter. The collapsible stent includes a first end region opposed to a second end region.
A plurality of elongated elements (16, 18) is arranged in a generally zig-zag fashion
between the end regions. A plurality of loops (20, 22) formed at an overlying intersection
of adjacent elongated elements is positioned at each of the end regions. The tips (23) of
the plurality of loops in the first end region form a first end circle. The loops are arranged
in a twist formation when the stent is in the collapsed configuration. The twist formation
includes each of the loops being oriented at a twist angle measured in a first end plane
defined by the first end circle between a line tangent to the first end circle perpendicular
to a radius line from the longitudinal axis of the stent to a tip of the individual loop being
measured, and a loop line longitudinally dividing the individual loop.
Patent EP-1559499-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BUBLATH BORIS
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: The repairing process involves repairing the damage to component made of ceramic composite material in the following steps: dissolving the joint of the component; extracting the matrix and-for machining the component; infiltration to restore and/or renew the ceramic matrix; and re-establishing the joint.
Patent EP-1442734-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE TSUYOSHI
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A massage machine has an operating control device which
is easy to manipulate for the user to be massaged in a
comfortable state. The massage machine (1) has a massage
device (11) incorporated in a chair (8) for massaging the person
to be treated, and comprises a main operating unit (18) to be
operated by the person for controlling a plurality of
movements of the massage device (11) and other elements, and
an auxiliary operating unit (19) for operating a specified
movement included among the movements, the auxiliary operating
unit (19) being movable relative to the chair (8). The
auxiliary operating unit (19) is free to move, can be easily
held by the hand and is therefore unlikely to cause fatigue
to the hand even when held for a prolonged period of time,
permitting the person to be massaged in a relaxed state.
Patent EP-1457443-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER JASON D
IPC: E04H1/00
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: Loading dock shelter provided with a face panel (16,18) that is
relatively lightweight and firm, yet moveable for sealing against
vehicles of various size and position. The face panel can be used as a
side curtain or a head curtain. The face panel is thermoformed of twin
sheets (32,34) of plastic to provide an outer shell with a hollow
interior (38). The face panel can be moveable by virtue of an integral
living hinge (40) that connects the face panel to a generally stationary
support panel (28,30).
Patent EP-1501179-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHROEDER GENANNT BERGHEGGER R
IPC: H02M3/338
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: The device has a primary side and a secondary side, a transformer (108), a primary side switch (107), a freely oscillating control circuit (106) for controlling the primary side switch, a circuit (116) for producing an image voltage between the connections of an auxiliary winding (114) and a time control unit (107) coupled to the primary side switch so that the duration of a switch-off time for the switch within a switching cycle can be adjusted. The device has two primary side auxiliary windings. An independent claim is also included for the following: (a) a method of regulating the output voltage of a switched mode power supply.
Patent EP-1593350-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TUMA GREGOR
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: The deformation of an intra-medullary nail (1) occurring during its insertion has to be taken into account in computer aided surgery. An arrangement of passively reflecting marking elements (5) is attached to the upper end of the nail (1) indicating the overall position. Light transmitting glass fibers (10) are integrated in the material of the shaft, following the particular curve and torsion of the deformed area and facilitate the comparison with a template or prior information in order to insert a locking element (3).
Patent EP-1591095-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLIEF DIRK
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: The massage jet unit has a seating (5) fitted into an opening (3) in the wall (4) of the sanitary fitting (2), for reception of an electric motor (6) having a drive shaft (7) fitted with a propeller (8), the opening covered by a rosette (11), having entry openings (12) around its outer edge and a central discharge opening (13) aligned with the propeller. The discharge opening is fitted with a pivoted deflector element (14) for the discharged jet, provided with radial guide vanes (16) enclosed by an outer ring (17), held between spherical surface of the seating and a concave surface of the rosette.
Patent EP-1628182-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SWIONTEK KARL
IPC: G05F1/66
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: The inverter (1) includes a device for recording the voltage-current characteristic (U/I) of the solar module (2) or modules. The device may be driven in parallel or alternatively to a maximum power point (MPP) tracking device. The U/I characteristic recording device preferably measures the current for a given voltage.
Patent EP-1507303-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SURAMPUDI SUBBARAO
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A liquid organic fuel cell is provided which employs a
solid electrolyte membrane. An organic fuel, such as a
methanol/water mixture, is circulated past an anode of a
cell while oxygen or air is circulated past a cathode of the
cell. The cell solid electrolyte membrane is preferably
fabricated from Nafion™. Additionally, a method for
improving the performance of carbon electrode structures for
use in organic fuel cells is provided wherein a high
surface-area carbon particle/Teflon™-binder structure is
immersed within a Nafion™/methanol bath to impregnate the
electrode with Nafion™. A method for fabricating an anode
for use in a organic fuel cell is described wherein metal
alloys are deposited onto the electrode in an electrodeposition
solution containing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid.
A fuel additive containing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid for
use with fuel cells employing a sulfuric acid electrolyte is
also disclosed. New organic fuels, namely,
trimethoxymethane, dimethoxymethane, and trioxane are also
described for use with either conventional or improved fuel
cells.
Patent EP-1482757-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGATO RIE
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: To provide a communication channel allocation method
allowing to reduce interferences in simple control, it is
proposed to allocate a communication channel to
communications between a mobile terminal device (12) and a
second radio base station (21 2 ) using a second frequency band
which is close to a first frequency band used by a first
radio base station (21 1 ). The communication channel
allocation method comprises a step of detecting a distance
between the first radio base station (21 1 ) and the mobile
terminal device (12). A further step relates to allocation of
a communication channel of a frequency far from the first
frequency band in the second frequency band to the
communication between the second radio base station (21 2 ) and
the mobile terminal device (12) when the distance is less
than a predescribed threshold.
Patent EP-1522245-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TEBO JR JAMES A
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A brewing apparatus including a housing (12) having a movable
lid (88); a water heater (14) connected to the housing; and a hot
water discharge head (66) connected to the lid (88) for delivering
hot water from the hot water heater (14) in a downward
direction. The hot water discharge head (66) includes at
least two arrays (266,270) of water discharge holes including a
first center array (266) of smaller holes (268) and a second
surrounding array (270) of larger holes (274).
Patent EP-1517346-A1 (EP)
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/00
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A contact thermal sensor comprising a sprung electrical conductor (5) serving at
opposite ends thereof as the moving contacts of first and second sets of switch contacts
which, in use, are held in closed condition against the bias of said sprung electrical
conductor, the first set of switch contacts being arranged to be held in closed condition
by a bimetallic switch actuator (1,2) which is adapted to allow the first contacts to open
at a predetermined temperature, and the second set of switch contacts being arranged to
be held in closed condition by a member (17) of fusible material which is adapted to
allow the second contacts to open at a temperature above the operating temperature of
the bimetallic switch actuator, the arrangement being such that, in use of the sensor, in
the event of failure of the bimetallic switch actuator to open the first set of switch
contacts the second set of switch contacts can be opened in response to melting of said
member of fusible material.
Patent EP-1505454-A1 (EP)
Title: Determination of a transfer medium in an image forming apparatus
Inventor: CHUN YOUNGSUN
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A method and an apparatus to determine a class of a medium on which an image is
formed. The method includes emitting light to the medium (10); sensing the light
affected by the medium (12); collecting a first predetermined number of features
which are represented by a relationship between a parameter and an intensity of the
light (14) and determining the class of the medium using the collected features (16).
One of a light emitting part (222) and a light receiving part (224, 225) move to emit
or sense the light, respectively, and the parameter varies with the movement of the
light emitting part (222) or the light receiving part (224, 225).
Patent EP-1637980-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BOCKING ANDREW D
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A mobile device enables communication over a wireless communication network between the user of the mobile device and a correspondent. The mobile device includes a display having a plurality of display modes including a folder view display mode wherein a plurality of folders are viewable. An input device is operable to change the display mode of the display between the folder view display mode and other display modes. A memory within the mobile device stores a user selected folder selected from the plurality of folders. A processor controls the operation of the mobile device such that after the user selected folder is stored in memory, when the input device is operated to change the display mode of the display to the folder view display mode, the user selected folder is automatically displayed on the display.
Patent EP-1538166-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN JUI-HSIANG
IPC: C08B37/08
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A biodegradable hyaluronic acid derivative
comprising a modified hyaluronic acid repeating unit
represented by the formula (HA)-[O(C=O)NH-M] p , wherein HA
is a unit including N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and
D-glucuronic acid, M is a modifying moiety containing a
C 2-16  hydrocarbyl group or a prepolymer, and p is an integer
of 1 to 4. The biodegradable hyaluronic acid derivative
when dissolved in a hydrophilic medium can form micelles
and can be used to entrap a pharmaceutically active or
bioactive molecule.
Patent EP-1444918-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: A46D1/04
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: In a brush for application of products to keratin materials, consisting of a core and bristles supported by the core (but not produced by injection molding together with the core), at least some of the bristles are curved inwards relative to the core. Independent claims are included for: (a) a method for production of the brush, involving curving the bristles by contact with a heated surface, preferably in motion relative to the brush; and (b) a machine for carrying out the method, comprising a support for at least one brush; a treatment device comprising a surface for contacting the bristles and a heater for the surface; and a system for displacing the support relative to the treatment device so that the orientation of the bristles is modified by contact with the surface.
Patent EP-1493422-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BLIN XAVIER
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A cosmetic composition associating at least one organopolysiloxane with a hydrophilic radical and one or more hydrocarbon oils incompatible with it and, as a compatibilizing agent, at least one hydrocarbon ester comprising fewer than 40 carbon atoms.
Patent EP-1587488-A1 (EP)
Title: Composition for permanent dyeing of keratinous fibers
Inventor: DUCHERON GERARD
IPC: A61K8/44
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: Composition for permanently dyeing keratinic fibers, comprising dye precursors, an alkaline agent and an oxidizing agent, includes a protein hydrolyzate, a dimethyldiallylammonium chloride/acrylic acid copolymer, an N-methyl triethanolamine diester methyl sulfate and a dialkyl carbonate.  Independent claims are also included for:  (1) gel or cream base for preparing the above composition, comprising a protein hydrolyzate, a dimethyldiallylammonium chloride/acrylic acid copolymer, an N-methyl triethanolamine diester methyl sulfate, a dialkyl carbonate, dye precursors and alkaline agent;  (2) solution for preparing the above composition, comprising an oxidizing compound;  (3) developing the color of the above composition by mixing the gel or cream base with the oxidizing solution;  (4) dyeing keratinic fibers by applying the above composition to the fibers until the desired color is obtained and then rinsing and drying the fibers.
Patent EP-1588007-A1 (EP)
Title: Door check
Inventor: HEINRICHS GUNDOLF
IPC: E05C17/20
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A door check is provided comprising a housing (2) that can be fixed to a door or door frame and is provided with a first housing half (3) and a second housing half (4) which can be connected to each other, and a stay bar (24) that penetrates an opening (23) within the housing (2) and is pivotally mounted on the door frame or door, the housing (2) and the stay bar (24) not being fixed to/mounted on the same part. The first housing half (3) and the second housing half (4) respectively delimit only one section of the circumference of the opening (23). In order to create a door check that allows reliable and secure retaining and can be produced at low cost, a braking member (13) which is biased in the direction of the stay bar (24) by means of a spring element (20) is disposed in at least one of the two housing halves (3, 4).
Patent EP-1592933-A1 (EP)
Title: Appareil frigorifique
Inventor: KENTNER WOLFGANG
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil frigorifique doté d'une enveloppe (1, 2) entourant un compartiment intérieur (6) et d'un module support (13) inséré dans cette enveloppe, lequel module supporte un circuit de commande (20), destiné à commander la puissance frigorifique de l'appareil frigorifique en fonction d'un signal de mesure de température, au moins un élément de commande et/ou élément d'affichage (19) permettant respectivement le réglage et l'affichage d'un paramètre de fonctionnement dudit appareil frigorifique et au moins un moyen lumineux (38) servant à éclairer le compartiment intérieur.
Patent EP-1596739-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTRAM CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61B17/74
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: Device for bridging an epiphysial disk is described comprising a sleeve (1) having a first end and a second end, a stud (5) which is longitudinally movable within the sleeve, wherein the stud has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the sleeve comprises a fixing device (4) and a recess (2), wherein by means of said recess a torque is transmittable to the sleeve, the first end of the stud is provided with a recess (8), wherein by means of said recess a torque is transmittable to the stud, the second end of the stud protrudes from the sleeve at the second end of the sleeve, and the second end of the stud comprises a fixing device (6). In particular, telescopic screws are provided that are especially suitable for the treatment of epiphyseolysis capitis femoris.
Patent EP-1597430-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NIKKANEN VILLE
IPC: B05C11/04
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: Equipment for changing a blade ( 43 ) in a coating device ( 51 ) changes several blades ( 43 ) arranged in a band ( 43 ). The equipment includes reels ( 11, 40 ) connected to the ends of the blade holder ( 45 ), for holding the reeled unused and used band ( 43 ); transfer devices ( 13, 20 ) for moving the band ( 43 ) in connection with the blade holder ( 45 ), and lifting devices ( 17 ) for lifting the band ( 43 ) up and lowering it into the blade holder ( 45 ). Indentations ( 44 ) at least the length of the hollow shaft ( 52 ) are arranged at regular intervals on the band ( 43 ), and are arranged to permit the blade ( 43 ) to be lowered into the blade holder ( 45 ).