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Patent EP-1547041-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROBY RICHARD J
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2003-10-02
Granted: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A method for detecting smoke detector alarms comprises analyzing at least two parameters of ambient sound over a period of time to detect a temporal pattern of the alarm. In one embodiment, a series of samples are taken over a period of time sufficiently long to include at least one full period of a repeating sound pattern, and the two parameters are frequency and amplitude of the loudest sound in each sample. The algorithmic analysis may be triggered by a detection algorithm that utilizes a lower amount of power than the algorithmic analysis. In other embodiments, the detection apparatus is incorporated into a conventional smoke detector that will detect both smoke and an alarm from another detector. In another embodiment, a smoke detector includes a transceiver to transmit an activation signal to neighboring smoke detectors when a fire is detected and to receive an activation signal from neighboring detectors.
Patent EP-1576271-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETTERSSON MAGNUS
IPC: F02D41/26
Filed: 2003-11-24
Granted: 2009-09-30
Abstract: A method for controlling supply of fuel to a combustion engine, e.g. a self-igniting internal combustion engine in a vehicle, having a first group of cylinders and a second group of cylinders, the method comprising the steps of: determining if a demanded total fuel quantity to the combustion engine is below a first predetermined total fuel quantity; and, if the demanded total fuel quantity to the combustion engine is below the first predetermined total fuel quantity, increasing the fuel supply to the first group of cylinders with a value determined by the demanded total fuel quantity and decreasing the fuel supply to the second group of cylinders with substantially the same value. Also, a second method, a computer program and an electronic control unit.
Patent EP-1563177-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAPPEL ANDREAS
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2003-09-03
Granted: 2011-04-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil de commande (10) conçus pour faire fonctionner une soupape d'injection hydraulique qui présente au moins un actionneur piézoélectrique (2), un composant à déplacer (3) et un élément hydraulique (9) tel qu'un palier ou un système de transmission. L'application d'une tension de commande (U) induit une modification de la longueur de l'actionneur (2) qui permet de commander la course du composant à déplacer (pointeau de soupape 3). Selon cette invention, l'appareil de commande (10) produit une tension de polarisation (UB) qui précontraint l'actionneur (2) et dont la direction de polarisation est opposée à la direction de polarisation de l'actionneur (2). On obtient ainsi, lors de la commande de l'actionneur (2) dans la direction de polarisation, une modification de la longueur avantageusement plus importante que lorsque la tension de commande débute à 0 volt, comme cela était jusqu'alors courant. Cette invention présente également l'avantage de réduire la consommation énergétique.
Patent EP-1545962-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAUN MARCO
IPC: B62D29/00
Filed: 2003-10-02
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The bulkhead module (1) has 2 relatively spaced wall skins (3a,3b), each provided with a rib structure (4a,4b) on its inside face, with the rib structures initially spaced apart and interlocking when the bulkhead module is pressed into shape.  An Independent claim for an automobile provided with a bulkhead module is also included.
Patent EP-1441067-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAUJOKS VOLKER
IPC: E04F15/10
Filed: 2004-01-14
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The grid unit (1) for construction and/or reinforcement of surfaces, in particular, surfaces subjected to heavy loads is provided with at least one coupling element (10, 11) which is attachable to a complementary coupling element of an adjoining grid unit at least at two different points.
Patent EP-1514508-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIIE TAKEHIRO
IPC: A61B1/005
Filed: 2004-09-09
Granted: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A first flexibility-varying portion is disposed in an outer sheath of a flexible tube having a distal end and a base end. The thickness of the outer sheath in the distal end side of the first flexibility-varying portion is varied from the thickness in the base end side, and the flexibility of the flexible tube in the distal end side is varied from the flexibility in the base end side. A second flexibility-varying portion is disposed in the outer sheath, at a location different from that of the first flexibility-varying portion in a longitudinal direction of the flexible tube. The second flexibility-varying portion is disposed substantially without varying the thickness of the outer sheath in the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube, and the flexibility of the flexible tube in the distal end side is varied from the flexibility in the base end side. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1518908-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KASAI SEISHI
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-09-22
Granted: 2007-05-30
Abstract: An ink composition for electrostatic ink-jet recording comprises: a dispersion medium; and a charged particle comprising a colorant, wherein the charged particle contains at least one of an onium salt compound and an onium salt group-containing polymer. A method of ink jet recording comprises an ink droplet of the ink composition by using an electrostatic field.
Patent EP-1548783-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIN BONG SOO
IPC: H01H71/50
Filed: 2004-12-20
Granted: 2011-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a switching mechanism for preventing a trip error of a manual motor starter. While using the manual motor starter, even though a latch holder (4) is incompletely released from restraint by a trip lever (3) during trip operation of the switching mechanism (1), the trip lever (3) is pushed upward to allow a restrained state of the latch holder (4) to be completely released at any event. Therefore, when implementing reset operation of the switching mechanism (1), as a latch (2) is smoothly introduced between both pins (4a and 4b) of the latch holder (4) rotated by a predetermined angle, it is possible to prevent breakage of the switching mechanism (1).
Patent EP-1517118-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAYMOND GILLES
IPC: H01H3/50
Filed: 2004-08-18
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: The unit has a shaft (3) rotating around an axis in an equilibrium position. The shaft is moved when subjected to forces directed in pull and push directions, so that the unit delivers respective information in two positions. A ratchet (9) and a shoulder (10) are integrated to shaft and a washer (11) crosses the shaft to provide a hard spot during the movement of shaft from the equilibrium position to one of the two positions.
Patent EP-1506911-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AIDER JEAN-LUC
IPC: B62D37/02
Filed: 2004-08-11
Granted: 2007-10-17
Abstract: The system has a body comprising housing units that create swirling zones. An air suction slot (20) is formed in a longitudinal axis of a motor vehicle (1) in the upstream of the swirling zones. A slot (21) for blowing the sucked air is formed in the longitudinal axis of the vehicle in the downstream of the swirling zones. The blowing slot controls the air flow at the level of rear part of the vehicle. An independent claim is also included for a motor vehicle including an aerodynamic system.
Patent EP-1543843-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUFEIL LAURENT
IPC: B60H3/00
Filed: 2004-12-03
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The device has an air duct (1) projecting inside a passenger compartment. A control device (20) controls a closing device (10) to be operated between the air duct`s closing and opening positions. The device (20) controls a closure unit (50) that is operated selectively between a position in which a perfume diffuser (40) is isolated from the duct and another position in which the diffuser is in communication with the duct.
Patent EP-1574738-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALONSO CUBILLO ALEJANDRO
IPC: F16D59/02
Filed: 2004-03-24
Granted: 2008-06-18
Abstract: The sheave braking system consists of some means or latches which retain the braking means, while they are not activated, wherein the retention/release latches (6) of the braking means are activated when the lateral/vertical displacement of the sheave (1) takes place, which occurs when the cable has broken. The braking means have a support bar (2) on which telescopically is coupled on the end nearest to the sheave (1) a displaceable tube (4) which serves for braking the sheave (1). Said displaceable braking tube has on its end farthest from the sheave an annular projection by means of which the pressure of a spring (3) is transmitted, the whole foregoing assembly being retained in the position prior to tripping.
Patent EP-1594471-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICE PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A formulation of dexamethasone is prepared by preparing a dilute aqueous suspension of dexamethasone in a viscosity increasing excipient such as starch. The suspension is sprayed onto base ingredients and the resultant mixture is dried to provide a granulation of uniform potency.
Patent EP-1605859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAMPERMANS GUIDO
IPC: A61C7/14
Filed: 2004-03-17
Granted: 2009-11-11
Abstract: The present invention is related to an indirect bracket placement method for correctly positioning brackets on a patient's teeth, comprising the steps of: "Providing a model of the patients teeth, "Providing a reference marking on said model indicating correct positioning of brackets, "Manufacturing a transfer tray of the model, wherein said reference marking is visible on said transfer tray, and "Providing holes at the exact bracket positions in said clear transfer tray, said holes allowing placement of brackets in the exact position. The invention is further related to a transfer tray and to a toll for use in said method.
Patent EP-1638819-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JAMBUT JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: B60R21/237
Filed: 2004-03-17
Granted: 2007-12-05
Abstract: An air-bag for use in a bag-in-belt arrangement has a frusto-conical first main inflatable region (14) where an opening (23) is formed in one side wall of the regions. A relatively narrow neck (15) connects the first region to a second region (16) which has a gas flow duct and a line of stitching forming a gas deflector. The second region is tucked up through the neck (15) so that the gas duct extends outwardly through the opening (23) in the first region. The second region then forms an integral internal deflector within the air-bag.
Patent EP-1608304-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HASLAUER PAUL
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 2004-03-23
Granted: 2007-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a warm air booth, as well as to a method for operating the same. In order to achieve particularly good treatment results, a cold medium, e.g. ice granules, snow or the like, is introduced during the warm, or hot air treatment, respectively, once or several times at time intervals into the booth (S) on the ceiling side thereof, and distributed in the treatment space through a rotor arranged on the ceiling side.
Patent EP-1758762-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEGGETT TIMOTHY S
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2004-05-17
Granted: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A self-tensioning tie down assembly and safety system for tightening the retaining straps securing cargo on a carrier. Retaining straps are connected to winches connected to the carrier. A ratchet system is used to tighten the winch. A two bar torque linkage has a ratchet arm connectable to the ratchet wheel of the winch via a socket and has a connector arm connected to an actuator. The actuator is connected to a pneumatic/electrical circuit and provides reciprocating linear motion thereby actuating the torque linkage. The torque linkage may be set in a tightening or loosening position. The required tension level of the retaining strap is pre-set. Pressure within the circuit drives the actuator thereby actuating the torque linkage which tightens the strap on the winch until the tension level is reached. Signals are sent to a display panel to indicate when a strap is loose.
Patent EP-1645139-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: G02B30/28
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2012-06-20
Abstract: Une structure à réseau de lentilles comprend deux réseaux de lentilles disposés en série et dont chacun est capable de fonctionner de manière à diriger la lumière incidente directe d'une polarisation donnée pour assurer une répartition directionnelle correspondante et n'avoir sensiblement aucun effet sur la lumière incidente d'une polarisation perpendiculaire à la première polarisation. Les réseaux de lentilles sont orientés les uns par rapport aux autres de façon que la lumière incidente de deux composantes à polarisation perpendiculaire soient dirigée selon une distribution directionnelle par un réseau de lentilles biréfringentes correspondantes et ne soit affectée par aucun des réseaux de lentilles biréfringentes. De cette manière, la commande de polarisation permet de commuter entre les effets des deux réseaux de lentilles. La commande de la polarisation permet ainsi de commuter entre les effets des deux réseaux de lentilles. Afin de permettre la commutation sur un troisième mode dans lequel aucun des réseaux de lentilles n'a d'effet, un des réseaux de lentilles peut être actif. La structure de lentilles peut être utilisée dans un appareil d'affichage permettant de créer un afficheur directionnel commutable.
Patent EP-1668176-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: D04B15/48
Filed: 2004-08-05
Granted: 2008-11-12
Abstract: There is disclosed a knitting machine comprising: at least one knitting needle; at least one positive yarn feed device for feeding yarn to said at least one knitting needle; needle monitoring means for providing information relating to the at least one knitting needle during the course of a knitting operation; and a controller for controlling the operation of the positive yarn feed device; in which the controller is adapted to: receive information from the needle monitoring means during the course of a knitting operation; use said information to calculate a desired amount of yarn to be fed to a knitting needle; and control the positive yarn feed device so that the positive yarn feed device feeds the desired amount of yarn to the knitting needle during the course of the knitting operation.
Patent EP-1616082-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEITZ JOACHIM
IPC: F01L1/18
Filed: 2004-03-09
Granted: 2010-11-10
Abstract: A finger lever ( 1 ) that can be switched for different cam lifts is provided. The finger lever includes an outer arm ( 2 ), between whose limbs ( 3 ) an inner arm ( 4 ) is pivotally mounted. Inside the inner arm ( 4 ), starting form one end ( 9 ), a blind borehole ( 16 ) is provided with a coupling element ( 5 ), which can be longitudinally displaced therein and which, in the event of coupling, can be displaced partially under a driver surface ( 18 ) of a crossbar ( 15 ) of the outer arm ( 2 ). Height stopping parts ( 34 ) are provided on the inner arm ( 4 ) in the form of a simple, finger-like extension of the inner arm ( 4 ) at the end ( 9 ) thereof which extend out over the crossbar ( 15 ).
Patent EP-1660227-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOERLE GERT
IPC: B01J13/00
Filed: 2004-08-04
Granted: 2012-05-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a dispersion comprising non-lamellar amphiphile particles having improved phase behavior, particle size distribution and/or storage stability, said method comprising forming a dispersion of lamellar and optionally non-lamellar particles comprising at least one structuring agent in a polar solvent, heating said particles to an elevated temperature, followed by cooling, wherein said heating is to a temperature and for a period sufficient to provide, after cooling, a measurable improvement in phase behavior, particle size distribution and/or storage stability.
Patent EP-1567188-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAM BILL E
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2004-06-21
Granted: 2012-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode servant à diminuer l'apparition et la gravité de maladies infectieuses, en particulier, des maladies infectieuses pour lesquelles on trouve dans des liquides biologiques, tels que le sang, des organismes viraux infectieux contenant les lipides. Elle met en application des solvants utiles pour extraire les lipides de ces organismes viraux infectieux contenant des lipides, ce qui permet de créer des particules virales modifiées présentant une diminution du caractère infectieux et une augmentation de l'antigénicité. Elle concerne la mise en application de ces particules virales modifiées dans la préparation de médicaments prophylactiques et/ou thérapeutiques d'une ou plusieurs maladies virales chez un patient. Elle concerne des compositions de vaccins comprenant ces particules virales modifiées présentant un caractère infectieux limité et une antigénicité amplifiée, combinées éventuellement à un véhicule ou un immunostimulant acceptables sur le plan pharmaceutique. On administre cette composition de vaccins à un patient afin de créer une protection contre l'organisme viral infectieux contenant des lipides. Cette composition de vaccins contient des vaccins combinés de particules virales modifiées obtenues à partir d'une ou de plusieurs souches d'un virus et/ou un ou plusieurs types de virus.
Patent EP-1712626-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OHYAMA KANJI
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Granted: 2010-11-03
Abstract: A 5 fatty acid desaturase gene, a 6 fatty acid desaturase gene, and a 6 fatty-acid-chain elongase gene are isolated from a single species of Marchantiales. By introducing these genes into higher plants, transformed plants which can produce arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are obtained.
Patent EP-1697485-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOLF LESLIE R
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2004-12-17
Granted: 2012-02-08
Abstract: Methods for producing mid-grade and premium gasolines at a terminal from a seasonally adjusted high-octane blend stock are disclosed. Compositions useful as the high-octane blending stock also are disclosed.
Patent EP-1530201-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEJACO ANDREW P
IPC: G10L19/24
Filed: 1995-08-01
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A method of adding hangover frames to a plurality of frames encoded by a vocoder, the method comprising: detecting that a predefined number of successive frames has been encoded at a first rate; determining that a next successive frame should be encoded at a second rate that is less than the first rate; and selecting a number of successive hangover frames beginning with the next successive frame to encode at the first rate, the numbering dependent upon an estimate of a background noise level.
Patent EP-1564319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULTE-WANTIA SUSANNE
IPC: D03D15/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Granted: 2009-01-07
Abstract: A deep mine support pillar is formed from a woven textile web incorporating both electrically conducting and non-electrically conducting strands. The strands all disperse energy and are of fire-retardant substances. The strands are non-metallic, or micro-crystalline substances forming a needle net. The net is flame retardant and antistatic.
Patent EP-1624444-B1 (EP)
Inventor: URA TOMOYUKI
IPC: G10H1/34
Filed: 2005-06-06
Granted: 2007-03-28
Abstract: An automatic player piano includes an acoustic piano (30) and an electronic system (40) for reenacting a performance on the acoustic piano (30); a self-diagnosis subroutine program runs on a microprocessor (1) of the electronic system so as to diagnose solenoid-operated actuators (E) with built-in plunger sensors (Ie) and component parts of the acoustic piano such as keys (31a, 31b), pedals (4e, 4f), action units (C) and hammers (B) on the basis of pieces of plunger data (SV1, SV2), pieces of key data (PS1) and pieces of hammer data (PS2); thus, the mechanical components of the piano are diagnosed as well as the electric components through the execution of the self-diagnosis subroutine program.
Patent EP-1637626-B1 (EP)
Title: Method to protect internal components of semiconductor processing equipment
Inventor: JI BING
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2005-08-17
Granted: 2008-12-17
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and a method to protect the internal components of semiconductor processing equipment such as a plasma reactor or a reactive species generator against physical and/or chemical damages during etching and/or cleaning processes. Layered superlattice materials having three or more metal elements such as strontium bismuth tantalate (SBT) are used to form a protective barrier on the surfaces of the internal components of a reaction chamber.
Patent EP-1795853-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MISIAK ROMAN
IPC: F28D1/053
Filed: 2005-12-10
Granted: 2010-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger having a cooling core consisting of a plurality of parallel, heat exchanging tubes 5 and two manifolds 1 provided with slots 4, where the ends of heat exchanging tubes 5 are inserted in fluid connection with each manifold and each slot 4 is defined by a slot opening 7 and parallel-running slot walls formed from deformed wall portions of the manifold. In order to improve a rigidity of construction of the heat exchanger the outer sides of said slot 4 are deformed inwardly relative to the manifold wall, forming concavities 2 in the manifold outer surface, the inner sides of said slot 4 are deformed inwardly relative to the manifold wall, forming convexities 3 in the manifold inner surface, and the convexities 3 comprise grooves 6 forming the slot walls 10 in order to accommodate at least a portion of the longitudinal edges of the end of exchanging tube 5. A method of manufacturing such a heat exchanger manifold is also provided.
Patent EP-1677070-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARTMANN GUNTHER DR
IPC: G01B11/245
Filed: 2005-12-22
Granted: 2007-03-14
Abstract: The apparatus (1) to determine the bending of a bolt fastener (2), on two planes at right angles to each other, takes an image of it with one camera (3). The image is used to establish two reference points on a reference axis and a test point. The position of the test point is registered with the reference axis position to determine a deviation. A further image is taken with a second camera (4), with an optical axis (6) at right angles to the optical axis (5) of the first camera, intersecting on the longitudinal axis (7) of the bolt. The position of a second reference point is established in the second image against a second reference axis to determine a second deviation. The camera signals are passed to an evaluation unit (8).
Patent EP-1584382-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KELDER MAARTEN HENDRIK
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2005-04-08
Granted: 2008-07-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for manufacturing a metal tubular blank suitable for forming into a product comprising the steps of  providing an essentially planar blank, said planar blank having a first surface and a second surface; producing the tubular blank from the planar blank whereby the second surface of the planar blank becomes the outside of the tubular blank;  wherein a first layer with a first friction influencing function is applied to at least part of the first side of the planar blank and/or a second layer with a second friction influencing function is applied to at least part of the second side of the planar blank prior to forming the planar blank into a tubular blank, so as to influence the friction between the tubular blank and forming tools which can be used to form the tubular blank into the product, and wherein the first and/or second layer are applied in the form of a foil, a dry lubricant, a wax or an oil. The invention further relates to a tubular blank and a product produced from such a tubular blank.
Patent EP-1574624-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALBERTS DIETRICH
IPC: E02D27/14
Filed: 2005-02-24
Granted: 2009-04-29
Abstract: The ground anchor has an anchor part (11) in the ground, and an L-shaped angle plate (15) at the top with two legs (16a,b) at right angles to each other. At least one of the legs has two screw holes (17) for each of two horizontal timbers, which but against each other. The screw holes are located within a rectangle, and there also is pref. a central screw hole (18). The ground anchor part is height-adjustable, and may be a screw anchor or a concrete anchor.