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Patent EP-1099285-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG CHIN-FONG
IPC: C22F1/00
Filed: 1999-07-13
Abstract: A wear-resistant electrode tip for a spark plug, and a spark plug which incorporates the wear-resistant tip. The wear-resistant tip includes an alloy of platinum, iridium, and tungsten. Surprisingly, by addition of a small amount of tungsten to platinum-iridium alloy, the wear-resistance of a resultant spark plug is greatly improved. The spark plug electrode tip according to the invention is either spherical or rivet-shaped. During manufacture, the spark plug electrode tip is annealed in an annealing furnace. The annealing furnace is preferably either charged with an inert gas such as argon or nitrogen, or is subjected to a vacuum. The electrode tip is, optionally, further externally coated with platinum or a compatible bonding metal alloy before attachment to the electrode. Subsequent to annealing and, where used, to external coating, the spark plug electrode tip is placed in a welding fixture. The tip is then aligned with a spark plug electrode and is resistance welded thereto. Similar procedures are preferably performed on both the center and side electrodes of the spark plug. The annealed spark plug electrode tips using the novel alloys according to the invention have a high resistance to attack by lead and other corrosive elements typically present in the combustion chambers of internal combustion engines. A preferred method of making a wear-resistant spark plug is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1056624-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MOSSI G DEAN
IPC: B60R21/264
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: An airbag inflator (10) which can supply airbag inflation gas in an adaptive output is provided. The subject inflator (10) includes two discrete and ballistically isolated chambers (34, 82) of gas generant materials (36, 86) and permits several distinct inflation performance scenarios while desirably employing a single set of inflation gas treatment components such as filters (40) for the treatment of products of both chambers.
Patent EP-1099225-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TING JOSEPH Y
IPC: G21F5/015
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A disposable safe holds radioactive pellets (8) retrieved from a patient after or during irradiation therapy for the treatment of restenosis, and provides a safety shield for medical personnel. The safe is suitable for couting the radioactive pellets to ensure that all are accounted for, that none are left in the patient, that none are located in patient bedding.
Patent EP-1105308-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER LAAN MARKUS
IPC: B63B21/56
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: An emergency towing system for vessels. This system comprises a return guide fitted to the vessel to be towed; a closed ring-cable is fitted around this return guide, wherein this ring-cable comprises a coupling-member which, when the ring-cable is heaved around, establishes a connection with a contra-coupling-member on the vessel to be towed.
Patent EP-1123273-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DAUBA JEAN-YVES
IPC: C08F4/04
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: Composition comprenant un composé azoïque sous forme de granulés de taille comprise entre 200 νm et 10 mm dont le volume cumulé de pores est compris entre 0,2 et 2 ml/g. Procédé de préparation de cette composition comprenant l'humidification d'une poudre comprenant ledit composé azoïque, sa granulation par passage sous contrainte mécanique au travers d'une filière et le séchage des granulés obtenus à une température inférieure à 45 °C.
Patent EP-1114830-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ENDOU HITOSHI
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A cerebral organic anion transporter OAT3 which is useful as a protein
regulating the uptake/excretion of organic anionic substances in the brain; a nucleic
acid having a base sequence encoding the same; and an antibody against the same.
The amino acid sequence and the base sequence of the above OAT3 are shown in
Sequence Listing in the description.
Patent EP-1112561-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DESCHENES CHARLES L
IPC: G09F3/12
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne une attache (11) en plastique comportant un premier élément transversal (15) et un second élément transversal (17).
Patent EP-1109509-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FONTANA JOSE EDER
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un fil dentaire constitué d'un fil texturé ayant été enrobé et imprégné d'un polymère hydrosoluble, lequel est traité et durci alors que le fil est étiré et sous tension. Le fil, lorsqu'il est étiré et sous tension, présente une largeur réduite, ce qui facilite l'insertion du fil dentaire entre les dents. Ledit fil dentaire est enroulé autour d'une bobine, alors que sa largeur est réduite. Il s'utilise de la manière suivante : on enlève une certaine longueur de fil de la bobine, que l'on place entre les dents. La salive de la bouche dissout le polymère hydrosoluble traité et durci et le fil se dilate de sorte qu'il remplit l'espace entre les dents. Ledit fil est éventuellement enrobé d'aromatisant, de médicaments et d'autres substances synthétiques ou naturelles telles que des substances d'origine végétale.
Patent EP-1119974-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WARD GRAHAM
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: To enable a single programme in a multiple programme MPEG transport stream (MPTS) to be replaced seamlessly by a locally generated programme, the local coder received the MPTS as a reference signal and outputs transport packets in alignment with the packets of the programme to be replaced. Timing and other packet parameters are also copied.
Patent EP-1131027-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KEUHN CHARLES PAUL JR
IPC: A61F13/511
Filed: 1999-08-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un article absorbant comprenant une couche inférieure perméable aux vapeurs, une couche supérieure perméable aux liquides située face à la couche inférieure, et un corps absorbant placé entre la couche inférieure et la couche supérieure. Le corps absorbant peut comporter des zones multiples possédant une perméabilité à l'air élevée ou contenir des matières permettant d'améliorer les échanges d'air, après avoir été mouillées. L'article absorbant peut également comprendre une couche respirante située entre le corps absorbant et la couche inférieure, et une couche répartissant les liquides située entre le corps absorbant et la couche supérieure. Les échanges d'air sont améliorés à l'intérieur de l'article lors de son utilisation. Par conséquent, l'article permet de diminuer sensiblement les niveaux d'hydratation cutanée chez l'utilisateur, la peau étant alors moins sensible à la viabilité des micro-organismes.
Patent EP-1131079-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PLAKSIN DANIEL
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des petites unités de reconnaissance dérivées d'anticorps à des fins expérimentales, médicales et de recherche pharmaceutique. On a réalisé une échantillothèque de VH-phages mono-domaines reposant sur une charpente naturelle d'un anticorps monoclonal de la souris comportant une unique interface VH-VL ainsi qu'un CDR3 randomisé. Cette échantillothèque est apparue sans mutation ni modification affectant les restes de la charpente d'interface d'origine. L'échantillothèque a servi à sélectionner des clones phages qui se lient spécifiquement à des protéines antigènes avec une affinité dans la plage du nanomolaire. On a ensuite produit les domaines VH sous forme de protéines solubles avec des rendements très élevés, et à cet effet, on les a exprimés dans E. Coli sous forme de corps d'inclusion insolubles et de repliage in-vitro. Ces petits modules fonctionnels des anticorps, qui constituent ce qu'on est convenu d'appeler des 'microcorps', ont été totalement caractérisés au moyen des propriétés biochimiques et biophysiques ainsi que des propriétés de liaison sur plusieurs antigènes étudiés.
Patent EP-1131670-A1 (EP)
Title: Electrooptical light modulator
Inventor: DULTZ WOLFGANG
IPC: G02F1/141
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: An electrically drivable light modulator having liquid crystal layers, which are disposed one behind the other and are enclosed between transparent plates having a surface anisotropy that orients the molecules of the liquid crystals and having electrodes for generating an electric field in the liquid crystals, at least two layers of helical, smectic, ferroelectric liquid crystals are situated one behind the other in the path of rays of a light beam to be modulated. The directions of the fast and slow axes of the individual layers are rotated relatively to each other so that the polarization of the light beam is the same upstream and downstream from the modulator. An adaptive, optical device has a field of light modulators configured in a raster-type array, in which the modulators are situated in the path of rays of the device, each individual light modulator being able to be driven to compensate for unsharpness occurring on a point-by-point basis in an image to be processed.
Patent EP-1137818-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTH JEAN-LUC
IPC: C21B13/10
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: Verfahren zur thermischen Behandlung schwermetallhaltiger Reststoffe in einem Etagenofen, welcher in drei Zonen aufgeteilt ist, wobei jede Zone mehrere übereinanderliegende Etagen aufweist und das Verfahren folgende Schritte umfasst: kontinuierliches Einbringen der schwermetallhaltigen Reststoffe auf die oberste Etage der ersten Zone des Etagenofens, wobei die Reststoffe nach und nach in die zweite Zone transferiert werden und währenddem getrocknet werden; kontinuierliches Einbringen von Reduktionsmitteln und Entschwefelungsmitteln auf die oberste Etage der zweiten Zone, wobei die Reduktionsmittel und die Entschwefelungsmittel unter die getrockneten Reststoffe gemischt werden, das Gemisch auf ungefähr 800 °C aufgeheizt und dabei kalziniert und nach und nach in die dritte Zone transferiert wird; Aufheizen des Gemischs auf ungefähr 1000 °C in der dritten Zone, wobei die Metalle reduziert werden, die Abgase, die in dieser dritten Zone entstehen, abgesaugt werden und getrennt behandelt werden; Austragen des Gemischs aus dem Etagenofen.
Patent EP-1131893-A1 (EP)
Title: Forward error corrector
Inventor: CAMERON KELLY B
IPC: H03M13/00
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: A method for decoding an algebraic-coded message including determining a discrepancy indicator; determining an error locator polynomial according to a modified Berlekamp-Massey algorithm such that an uncorrectable message is detected; and producing a perceptible indication of the detected uncorrectable message. An apparatus includes storage devices, arithmetic components, and an uncorrectable message detector.
Patent EP-1056957-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DUNO ERICK
IPC: F16D23/02
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a synchronizer ring (20) for a gearbox synchronizer comprising a body (22) having a generally annular truncated shape, produced by forming a sheet metal blank, defining at least a truncated bearing surface (26) capable of co-operating by friction with a matching bearing surface belonging to another component, and which is axially delimited by two end edges (30, 32) and by an outer conical lateral surface (34) and by an inner conical lateral surface (36); the annular body (22) comprises a double sheet metal thickness consisting of radially external (50) and radially internal (52) concentric rings which are mutually connected by an axial end seam (54), and the outer conical surface (34) is the outer lateral surface of the external ring (50) while the inner conical surface (36) is the lateral surface of the internal ring (52). The invention also concerns two methods for making the annular truncated body in sheet metal (22) of the synchronizer ring (20).
Patent EP-1137557-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OSTROWSKI WOLFGANG
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 1999-11-29
Abstract: A windshield wiper system for motor vehicles includes two wiper blades which rotate in the same direction and are driven by a crank linkage mechanism. The wiper system is arranged to enable independent positioning of the two wipers and which is economical and simple to install. The system uses two drive rods, one rotatably connecting the crank and a first wiper and rigidly connected to a connecting member. The end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the second drive rod which is connected to a second wiper. The rotatable connections are preferably ball and socket connections.
Patent EP-1141938-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GU CHUANG
IPC: G10L11/02
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: A human speech detection method detects pure-speech signals in an audio signal containing a mixture of pure-speech and non-speech or mixed-speech signals. The method accurately detects the pure-speech signals by computing a novel Valley Percentage feature from the audio signal and then classifying the audio signals into pure-speech and non-speech (or mixed-speech) classifications. The Valley Percentage is a measurement of the low energy parts of the audio signal (the valley) in comparison to the high energy parts of the audio signal (the mountain). To classify the audio signal, the method performs a threshold decision on the value of the Valley Percentage. Using a binary mask, a high Valley Percentage is classified as pure-speech and a low Valley Percentage is classified as non-speech (or mixed-speech). The method further employs morphological filters to improve the accuracy of human speech detection. Before detection, a morphological closing filter may be employed to eliminate unwanted noise from the audio signal. After detection, a combination of morphological closing and opening filters may be employed to remove aberrant pure-speech and non-speech classifications from the binary mask resulting from impulsive audio signals in order to more accurately detect the boundaries between the pure-speech and non-speech portions of the audio signal. A number of parameters may be employed by the method to further improve the accuracy of human speech detection. For implementation in supervised digital audio signal applications, these parameters may be optimized by training the application a priori. For implementation in an unsupervised environment, adaptive determination of these parameters is also possible.
Patent EP-1242844-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GERHARD GREGORY J
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un appareil d'affichage comprenant une source d'image effectuant un mouvement de balayage autour de deux axes. Pour décaler le mouvement autour du premier de ces deux axes pendant le mouvement de  balayage autour du second axe, cet appareil utilise une structure destinée à produire un mouvement de décalage autour du premier axe à une vitesse de balayage égale à deux fois la vitesse de balayage autour du second axe. Le balayage avec décalage peut se présenter sous la forme d'une rampe ou de tout autre type de mouvement. Dans un mode de réalisation, le mouvement de décalage est un sinusoïde résonant. Le mouvement de décalage peut être produit par un scanner auxiliaire, tel qu'un scanner mécanique, un scanner piézo-électrique, un scanner MEM ou tout autre scanner. Etant donné que le mouvement de décalage est très petit, le scanner auxiliaire peut fonctionner avec un très petit angle de balayage.
Patent FI-20216199-A1 (FI)
Title: Fat rendering
Inventor: PATOLA VILLE
IPC: C11B13/00
Filed: 2021-11-24
Abstract: A method is disclosed for purifying animal waste feedstock. The method comprises providing animal waste feedstock (100) containing fat solids, and heating said animal waste feedstock (100) to an elevated temperature of 100 °C or below to liquefy (102) the fat solids in the animal waste feedstock (100), thereby obtaining liquefied fat. The liquefied fat is isolated from solid material to obtain isolated liquefied fat. The isolated liquefied fat is subjected to bleaching (106) in the presence of acid (113) and sorbent to obtain bleached liquefied fat.
Patent HK-1024365-A1 (HK)
Title: Phase-locked loop with continuously adjustable bandwith.
Inventor: MESECHER DAVID K
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: A receiver for receiving a CDMA communication signal that is wirelessly transmitted includes a system for correcting phase errors in an information signal which has been transmitted. The correction system comprises circuitry for generating a mixing signal and for combining the mixing signal with said information signal to produce a correction signal. An analyzer analyzes the phase of said correction signal and generates an error signal based on the deviation of the analyzed phase from a reference phase. A bandwidth controller which recursively adjusts the phase of the correction signal such that the phase of said correction signal is substantially equal to said reference phase. The bandwidth controller then selects a bandwidth within an adjustable range based on the correction signal, estimates an offset by interrogating the error signal, and modifies said correction signal by the offset.
Patent HK-1029544-A1 (HK)
Title: Multipurpose folding hand tool
Inventor: BERG HOWARD G
IPC: B25F1/00
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool (30) including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws (36,38) of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles (32,34) of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism (46) in the tool handle (34) retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades (176,194,196,198,200) in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement (202,204) to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring (178) associated with a tool bit driving socket (182) retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element (148) of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element (148), special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket (182).A folding multipurpose tool (30) including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws (36,38) of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles (32,34) of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism (46) in the tool handle (34) retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades (176,194,196,198,200) in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement (202,204) to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring (178) associated with a tool bit driving socket (182) retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element (148) of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element (148), special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket (182). <IMAGE>
Patent HK-1032445-A1 (HK)
Title: Plastic lenses having good ultraviolet absorbability, and method for the production thereof
Inventor: KOSAKAA MASAHISA
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 2001-04-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing plastic lenses, especially for spectacles, comprising dipping poly(thio)urethane lenses or lenses of a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate-type polymer in a solution comprising at least one compound selected from dibenzoylmethane compounds of the general formula (1)  <CHEM> wherein R and R' each represent a linear or branched C1-8-alkyl group, or a linear or branched C1-8-alkoxyl group; and n and n' independently are 0 or an integer of 1-3; and benzotriazole compounds of the general formula (2)  <CHEM>  wherein R'' represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom; and m and m' each indicate 1 or 2, which yields plastic lenses which absorb almost all UV-radiation of up to about 400 nm and have a reduced yellow coloring.
Patent HK-1038630-A1 (HK)
Title: Multisegment display.
Inventor: BARMET LUKAS
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A multi-segment display for the representation of alphanumeric characters, formed by uniting several character-display elements having multiple segments. The united display segment elements have common vertical segments. Greater freedom for representing the characters while requiring the smallest possible number of segments is obtained by such a construction. In addition, gaps between character representation can be minimized or eliminated, allowing characters to be represented in a centered arrangement with a regular spacing.
Patent HK-1041806-A1 (HK)
Title: A method and apparatus for manufacturing dissolvable tablets
Inventor: RONALD ALAN COFFEE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: Consumable or dissolvable tablets are manufactured by: supplying a liquid containing a biodissolvable carrier to an outlet (41); establishing an electric field between the outlet (41) and a support surface (6) to cause liquid issuing from the outlet to form at least one fibre or fibrils of the biodissolvable carrier which fibre or fibrils deposit(s) onto the surface to form a fibre web or mat; separating the web or mat into a plurality of individual tablets; and incorporating at least one active ingredient on or in the tablets.
Patent HK-1049713-A1 (HK)
Title: System for interconnection of audio program data transmitted by radio to remote vehicle or individual with gps location.
Inventor: WOLZIEN THOMAS R
IPC: H04W4/024
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A system and method for expediting the provisioning of goods/services to a user by providing directions from a current location for the user to a destination associated with an address embedded within or transmitted in conjunction with a programming signal. The system also utilizes user identifiers, payment information, user preferences and delivery instructions to expeditiously provide the goods/services to the user upon the user's arrival at the destination. The address provides an indication to an online information provider and/or a database within which a listing of goods/services provided by the provider and a listing of locations providing the goods/services. By comparing the various locations of the destination against the current location of the user, preferably determined using Global Positioning System data, the present invention determines which location of the destination is closest and provides directions thereto. Additionally, the present invention may be conFIG.d to utilize a MObile Transaction Enabling System (MOTES) for automatically communicating payment and other information for a user to a provider.
Patent HK-1055775-A1 (HK)
Title: Drill bit for very hard materials
Inventor: BINON STEPHANE
IPC: E21B6/06
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The trepan cutter for drilling anchor holes in granite has an upper section (14) with cable connections (20) and a lower section (12) with a chain (42) to limit spacing of the upper and lower sections. The sections have a cylindrical bore (26) to receive a guide (22). The upper and lower sections have ramp faces to convert relative longitudinal movement of the sections into rotary movement.
Patent HK-1069109-A1 (HK)
Title: Melt-extruded orally administrable opioid formulations
Inventor: OSHLACK BENJAMIN
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A sustained release oral analgesic dosage form, comprising a combination of a pharmaceutical extrudate in the form of multiparticulates including 5 mg to 400 mg oxycodone or a salt thereof dispersed in a matrix and a pharmaceutical extrudate in the form of multiparticulates including a mu-antagonist dispersed in a matrix.
Patent HK-1073785-A1 (HK)
Title: Bilayer pharmaceutical tablet comprising telmisartan and a diuretic and preparation thereof
Inventor: FRIEDL THOMAS
IPC: A61K31/4965
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A bilayer pharmaceutical tablet for the treatment of hypertension compring a first layer formulated for immediate release of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist telmisartan from a dissolving tablet matrix which contains telmisartan in substantially amorphous form, and a second layer formulated for immediate release of a thiazide diuretic from a fast disintegrating tablet matrix.