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Patent EP-1490009-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNELLE HENRY
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 2003-04-03
Granted: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A top wall assembly to convert a shower enclosure to a therapeutic shower enclosure comprises a top wall member (13) having an air distribution channel (17) in communication with an air blower (18) and one or more air return orifices (19) and at least one air injection orifice (21,21') adapted to communicate with a shower enclosure whereby to create a stream (19') of circulating air in said enclosure.  Heating means (25) is provided in said air distribution channel (17) for heating air convected therein to a temperature of up to 50°C to 75° C to provide said stream as a stream of hot dry air circulating in said enclosure about a person's body (15) in said enclosure whereby to cause said person's body to increase its internal temperature to cause perspiration to thereby provide a therapeutic effect of shedding toxins through the skin. 
The top wall assembly futher providing a chromotherapeutic light source, a luminotherapeutic light source, an ion generating source and an ozone generator.
Patent EP-1481246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVIS GRAHAM
IPC: G01N27/28
Filed: 2003-03-05
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for measuring an amount of an analyte using an electrochemical assay in a conduit comprising a sensor, wherein said sensor comprises an electrode having a surface layer of immobilized antibody that binds said analyte, and a counter/reference electrode disposed within said conduit. A solution comprising a substrate for said enzyme and at least one air segment contacts the sensor to remove unbound analyte and labeled antibody from a region of the sensor. The disclosed invention is adaptable to the point-of-care clinical diagnostic field, including use in accident sites, emergency rooms, surgery, nursing homes, intensive care units, and non-medical environments.
Patent EP-1499710-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAN DONALD
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2003-03-28
Granted: 2011-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to materials and methods for producing equivalents of tissues of the ocular surface, especially conjunctival tissue equivalents. The method of the invention involves biopsy of an appropriate tissue, primary culture in a certain medium, proliferative culture in a second medium, and differentiative culture in a third medium. The tissue equivalents are typically grown upon a substrate, typically amniotic membrane, which provides ease of handling as one advantage.
Patent EP-1540667-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARLSSON PER
IPC: A61N5/01
Filed: 2003-06-25
Granted: 2012-06-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil de radiothérapie et un procédé de modification de la distribution spatiale de la dose autour d'un foyer. Au moins un sous-ensemble des sources radioactives se trouvant dans un porte-sources peut être déplacé linéairement par rapport à au moins un sous-ensemble d'entrées de passages du collimateur, ou inversement.
Patent EP-1470196-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUTENBACH HOLGER
IPC: C09B67/00
Filed: 2003-01-21
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates storage stable aqueous dye solutions comprising a) 5 to 30% by weight of a dye of the formula in which K is a residue of a coupling component of the acetoacetanilide, pyridone, pyrazolone or pyrimidine series and M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, ammonium or alkyl ammonium, b) 0.05 to 5% by weight of one or more compounds of the formula or a residue of the formula in which A, X, Y, R, P and Q are defined herein, c) an organic or an inorganic base or mixtures thereof, d) if desired, further additives and e) water, a process for their preparation and the use thereof for the dyeing, in particular of paper.
Patent EP-1541171-B1 (EP)
Inventor: INUI AKIO
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 2003-07-03
Granted: 2010-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic for diabetes mellitus which comprises a growth-hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R) antagonist as an active ingredient, as well as a method of lowering the blood glucose level by administering a GHS-R antagonist. The invention further relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic which comprises a GHS-R antagonist as an active ingredient, as well as an appetite suppressant which comprises a GHS-R antagonist as an active ingredient.
Patent EP-1488042-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAERTNER OLAF
IPC: E01C23/088
Filed: 2003-01-17
Granted: 2012-03-14
Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.
Patent EP-1500799-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA KEIJI
IPC: F01N13/04
Filed: 2003-04-09
Granted: 2007-10-24
Abstract: An obj ect of the present invention is to provide a honeycomb filter for purifying exhaust gases that is free from a gap formed between a plug and a partition wall and cracks generated in the plug and a portion of the partition wall contacting the plug, and is superior in durability. <??>The present invention provides a honeycomb filter for purifying exhaust gases which has a structure in which:  a columnar body made of porous ceramic comprises a number of through holes, said through holes being placed in parallel with one another in the length direction with a wall portion interposed therebetween; predetermined through holes of said through holes are filled with plugs at one end of said columnar body, while the through holes that have not been filled with said plugs at said one end are filled with plugs at the other end of said columnar body; and a part or all of said wall portion functions as a filter for collecting particulates,  wherein the porosity of the columnar body is in a range from 20 to 80%, and the porosity of the plug is 90% or less and is also set to 0.15 to 4.0 times as much as the porosity of the columnar body. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1537675-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VANN EMERICK
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Granted: 2011-12-14
Abstract: The present invention provides for a first modulation at an arbitrary frequency and a second modulation at another arbitrary frequency. To achieve this, the present invention demodulates the first modulation using the same reference oscillator signal that was used in the first modulation. Because modulation and demodulation are achieved using the same reference oscillator signal, a close approximation of the original signals is achieved. With this close approximation, a subsequent re-modulation can be readily achieved at a second arbitrary frequency and can further be achieved using low-cost synthesizer and modulation components. In effect, a first modulation is achieved at a first frequency; the first modulation is then demodulation to zero frequency; and, in turn, a second modulation (i.e., re-modulation) is achieved at a second frequency.
Patent EP-1530555-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILL THOMAS
IPC: C07C11/167
Filed: 2003-07-23
Granted: 2008-01-16
Abstract: Sudstituted the abstract with a new abstract as follows: The invention relates to a continuous process for separation a mixture of hydrocarbons which has beenobtained by extractive distillation of C<SUB>4 </SUB>fraction useing a selective solvent and the hydrocarbons from the fraction C<SUB>4 </SUB>which are more readily soluble in the selective solvent than are the butanes and the butenes. The mixture is fed into a first distillation column in which it is separated into a steam which is taken off at the top and comprises 1,3-butadiene, propyne, possibly further low boilers and possibly water and a bottom stream comprising 1,3-butadiene, 1,2-butadiene, acetylenes and possibly further high boilers, with the proportion of 1,3-butadiene in the bottom stream from the distillatin column being regulated in such a way that it is at least sufficiently high to dilute the acetylenes to outside the range in which there is a risk of spontaneous decomposition. The stream taken off from the top of the first distillation column is fed to a second distillation column and is separated into a steam which is taken off at the top and comprises propyne, possibly further low boilers and possibly water and a bottom stream comprising pure 1,3-butadiene in the second distillation column.
Patent EP-1613870-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAEUSSERMANN ULI
IPC: F16D7/04
Filed: 2003-12-02
Granted: 2006-10-18
Abstract: An overload coupling is provided for the limited transfer of torque in a floor cleaning device. A drive element and a driven element are arranged concentrically to one another, thereby forming an intermediate space. The intermediate space accommodates at least one coupling element which transfers torque and can be moved from the intermediate space into an alternative space contrary to the action of an elastic restoring force when an overload occurs. The overload coupling has an overload element which is spring-loaded in the direction of rotation of the coupling element and releases the alternative space for the coupling element when an overload occurs.
Patent EP-1574509-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIRAI MASASHI
IPC: C07C69/007
Filed: 2003-12-18
Granted: 2007-06-13
Abstract: 1-acetoxy-3-(substituted phenol)propene compounds represented by the formula (I):   
wherein .   
R 1 , R 2 : C 1  - C 10  alkyl group, R 3 , R 4  = C 1  - C 4  alkyl group m = 0 or 1 to 4, n = 1 to 5, k = 1 or 2, R 1  and R 2  may form, together with carbon atoms in 2- and 3-positions of the propene group, a cyclic group.
Patent EP-1547412-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EDMAN LARS
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2003-09-26
Granted: 2010-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to radio communication in a mobile station operating on cellular frequency bands, and/or on a frequency band separated from cellular frequency bands, for transmitting and receiving calls outside a cellular network through direct communication between cellular mobile stations. It also relates to a method in a cellular telephony system comprising at least two mobile stations communicating.
Patent EP-1572807-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLANCHE JEAN-PASCAL
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 2003-12-18
Granted: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A method of preparing a bitumen/polymer composition resistant to petroleum solvents involves contacting at 100-230 degreesC for 10 minutes or more a bitumen and, with respect to it, 0.3-20 wt.% of a crosslinkable elastomer, 0.05-15 wt.% of a functionalized olefin polymer of specified composition and a sufficient of a coupling agent to produce free sulfur representing 0.1-20 wt.% of the weight of the crosslinkable elastomer.  The olefin polymer comprises: x wt.% of units deriving from ethylene or propylene, y wt.% of units deriving from one or more monomers of Formula:  CH2=CR1R2  R1  =  H, -CH3, -C2H5; R2  =  -COOR5, -OR5, -OOCR6; R5  =  1-10C alkyl; R6 =  H, 1-3C alkyl, and z wt.% of unit deriving from one or more monomers of Formula: R3-CH=CR1R4  R3  =  H, -COOH, COOR5; R3  =  -COOH, -OH, -COO-CH2-CH(O)CH3, -O- CH2-CH(O)CH2 x is greater than y+10 and greater than z, which is 0-20.  An INDEPENDENT CL AIM is included for a bitumen/polymer composition produced by the above method
Patent EP-1585757-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE JINHWA
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2003-12-11
Granted: 2012-08-01
Abstract: Novel PDF inhibitors and novel methods for their use are provided.
Patent EP-1572313-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAUSMANN KURT
IPC: B01D3/10
Filed: 2003-12-06
Granted: 2008-09-17
Abstract: Method for desalinating water comprises evaporating salt water under reduced pressure in an evaporation unit (10) and condensing it under reduced pressure in a condensing unit (23). The units are independently filled with salt water and pure water and the pressure in them is reduced before they are connected.  An Independent claim is included for apparatus for carrying out the method comprising pump systems (3, 25) connected to working chambers (9, 27) which are in turn connected to the evaporation and condensing units and can be enlarged to reduce pressure in them. A shut-off valve (48) on the line (47) connecting the units opens when the working chambers are at their maximum volume.
Patent EP-1660257-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GESER PETER
IPC: B21H7/18
Filed: 2003-09-05
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A method and device are disclosed for producing tubes that are at least partially profiled on their interior and preferably on their exterior from a hollow cylindrical blank (3), using a mechanical cold forming method, wherein the end of the blank (3) that is not to be machined (3′) is fed to a clamping device (10). The blank (3) is then secured in the clamping device (10) and a mandrel (2) is subsequently inserted into the end of region (3) of the blank (3) that is to be machined. A lance (8) is guided in the mandrel so that it can be coaxially displaced in a longitudinal direction and the free end of the lance (8′) can be introduced into the clamping device (10). The tip (8′) of the lance (8) is then brought into a positive fit with the clamping device (10) in the axial direction of the blank (3) and the mandrel (2), together with the clamping device (10) and the blank (3) is guided axially through a fixed machining point (6). Radial exterior machining of the surface of the blank (3) along the section that is to be machined (3′) takes place at the machining point (6), to create the interior and exterior profiling of the blank (3). During the process, the mandrel (2) is preferably rotated about its axis in an intermittent manner.
Patent EP-1574765-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAHN UWE H
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2004-03-12
Granted: 2006-05-10
Abstract: The kit has functional units (1, 1`) directly connected with one another, and tubular end pieces (6) with connection heads for attachment at mounting surfaces of housings of the units. Each end piece has a free connection end, which is application-oriented defined according to a standard that is applicable for a pipe line of a heating and air conditioning system. The housings have flow inlets and outlets surrounded by the surfaces.
Patent EP-1500827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LENZ BERNHARD
IPC: F16M1/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A building block system is employed for the construction or machine main support frames or for the construction of protective cages around such machines. The system consists of extruded aluminum profiled with an essentially rectangular cross-sectional profile with four overhanging grooves (19). The system further includes a right angles profile link fitting.
Patent EP-1510601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUTEKUNST JUERGEN
IPC: C25D7/12
Filed: 2004-07-16
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Device for electroplating conductive and metallized nonconductive plates consisting of a receiver (1), a sealing ring (3), screw cap (4) for pressing on the sealing ring, an elastic element for equalizing large variations (sic) and the pressure on lower sealing ring (10), siphon (9), and O- rings (6) and (7) to prevent electrolyte flowing inwards.
Patent EP-1655450-B1 (EP)
Title: Drilling apparatus
Inventor: STOETZER ERWIN
IPC: E21B15/04
Filed: 2004-11-08
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The construction work equipment has a chassis (2), a tower (10) and a swiveling unit with the swivel joint (40). The tower is placed around the chassis in the transverse direction whereby the swivel joint is arranged at the base (6) of the tower. For the active transverse swiveling of the tower a swiveling linear drive (43) is provided at the base of the tower.
Patent EP-1481682-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE JONG PATRICIA
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 1999-12-09
Granted: 2007-08-01
Abstract: A composition (I) having a health-promoting action, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of disorders of the digestive tract, contains one or more probiotics and one or more non-digestible oligosaccharides.
Patent EP-1463319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GROSSET GILLES
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2004-03-08
Granted: 2009-01-07
Abstract: The method involves transmitting an authorization access message to an authorized set of television services from a master set-up box (100) towards each slave set-up box. A decrypting operation of the services is blocked for each active slave set-up box (100) which has not received appropriate authorization message during its autonomy duration. The authorization message is elaborated by the application of the master set-up box (100) without prior transmission of a specific message releasing transmission of the authorization message by a television operator.
Patent EP-1462658-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOPFENSPERGER REINHOLD
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 2004-03-22
Granted: 2009-08-05
Abstract: The radial fan has a housing (1,2) with an axial fan wheel (3) and an air inlet (4) and air exit (5) with a floor area (6) and base surface (7) and wheel for spiral movement of the air. The wheel has a cover plate and a cover disc. The pressure area (8) is in an axial direction to a base surface and wheel covers have a pipe shaped cover edge.
Patent EP-1594923-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHAKHNOVICH ALEXANDER I
IPC: C09B41/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Granted: 2011-06-15
Abstract: The present invention describes methods for preparing aqueous colored pigment dispersions comprising the step of combining, in any order, a) a colored pigment, b) an azo coupler, c) an aromatic amine, d) a diazotizing agent, and e) an aqueous medium, wherein the aromatic amine comprises as least one ionic group, at least one ionizable group, or a mixture of at least one ionic group and at least one ionizable group. These colored pigment dispersions are particularly useful as an inkjet ink composition. Also disclosed are inkjet ink compositions comprising a) a liquid vehicle, b) a colored pigment, and c) a dispersant having the formula: <?in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"?>D-N-N-AC,<?in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="tail"?> wherein AC is an azo coupling component and D is a diazo component comprising at least one ionic group, at least one ionizable group, or a mixture of at least one ionic group or ionizable group.
Patent EP-1597414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMKO MARTIN A
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2011-04-06
Abstract: An electrolyzer cell (10) for the electrolysis of water comprises a cathode (12) of generally tubular configuration within which is disposed an anode (16) separated from the cathode (12) by a separation membrane (14) of generally tubular configuration which divides the electrolyte chamber (15) into an anode sub-chamber 15a and a cathode sub-chamber (15b). An electrolyzer apparatus (36) includes an array (38) of individual cells (10)across each of which an electric potential is imposed by a DC generator (40) via electrical leads (42a, 42b). Hydrogen gas generated within cells (10) from electrolyte (18) is removed via hydrogen gas take-off lines (20) and hydrogen manifold line (21). By-product oxygen is removed from cells (10) by oxygen gas take-off lines (22) and oxygen manifold line (23). The electrolyzer apparatus (36) may be configured to operate either batchwise or in a continuous electrolyterecycle operation to produce high purity hydrogen at high pressure, e.g., up to about (10,000) psig, without need for gas compressors to compress product hydrogen.
Patent EP-1602154-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GATNAU NAVARRO JORDI
IPC: H01R13/641
Filed: 2004-03-08
Granted: 2012-05-09
Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing having a jack interface. The jack interface has a receptacle jack therein, and the receptacle jack is configured to receive a plug. A sensor bezel is removably attachable to the jack interface, and the sensor bezel comprises a cavity extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into the receptacle jack. The sensor bezel includes a circuit board proximate the jack cavity. At least one sensor contact is aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack. An interchangeable output cassette provides an output signal through the front or the rear of the connector assembly.
Patent EP-1608644-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTOLINI GIORGIO
IPC: C07D411/04
Filed: 2004-03-19
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A novel process for preparing emtricitabine, and more particularly a process for preparing emtricitabine involving the formation and isolation of intermediate compounds in salified form, is described.
Patent EP-1613926-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHROEDER WERNER
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2004-03-26
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A method for determination of the zero error of a Coriolis gyro. Appropriate disturbance forces are applied to the resonator of the Coriolis gyro such that at least one natural oscillation of the resonator is stimulated that differs from the stimulating and read oscillations. A change in a read signal which represents the read oscillation and results from the stimulation of the at least one natural oscillation is determined as a measure of the zero error.
Patent EP-1624830-B1 (EP)
Title: Vertebral column implant
Inventor: LINDNER STEPHAN
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2004-04-10
Granted: 2008-05-28
Abstract: The implant (1) is designed as a shaft, accommodating a cylinder and piston unit (2) with disc shaped elements (10) attached to its upper and its lower end. Each of the elements (10) is assembled of two parts (11, 12) with a semicircular outer edge and several hook-shaped elements (14, 15) pointing towards the center and engaging in order to facilitate the outer edges to be swiveled against each other during the insertion of the implant (1). After positioning the parts (11, 12) can be unfolded again into their final disc shape (10).
Patent EP-1635494-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI MITSUHIRO
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2004-06-07
Granted: 2010-04-21
Abstract: ガード・インターバル区間に繰り返し信号を挿入しないでマルチキャリア伝送を行なう。送信側では、ガード・インターバル区間をヌル信号で構成することにより、送信電力を節約するとともに、ＳＮ比の劣化を防止する。受信シンボルの先頭における遅延波部分は、高調波を発生する原因となりキャリア間干渉を引き起こす。受信側では、受信シンボルの終端部分を受信シンボルの先頭の遅延波成分に加算処理する。受信シンボルの先頭の遅延波成分と加算されたガード・インターバル部分の信号波形が連続となり、サブキャリア間の干渉がなくなる。
Patent EP-1640450-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOSAKA MITSUKO
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2004-06-11
Granted: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A method for producing retinal nerve cells by inducing differentiation of iris pigmented epithelial cells into the retinal nerve cells. In a first method, iris pigmented epithelial cells derived from a mammal and embryo retinal stem cells derived from a bird are co-cultured. In a second method, iris pigmented epithelial cells of a bird or a mammal is isolated, and the iris pigmented epithelial- cells is subjected to adherent culturing. According to these methods, the retinal nerve cells can be produced by using iris pigmented epithelial cells collected from a patient per se. Therefore, there is a possibility that highly effective regenerative medical treatment can be realized.
Patent EP-1705346-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HIRATA HIROHITO
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2004-12-15
Granted: 2011-09-28
Abstract: Disclosed are an injector, exhaust gas purifying system and method for injecting a reducing agent wherein a reducing agent injected from an injection orifice (19) at an end portion (18) of an injection nozzle is at least partially transformed into a plasma in a plasma region (20). With such an injector, exhaust gas purifying system and method for injecting a reducing agent, a reducing agent supplied as a spray can be vaporized and/or a highly reactive reducing agent can be provided.