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Patent EP-1178862-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURNS GARY P
IPC: B07C3/00
Filed: 2000-05-10
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a postal processing facility including a sorting system that receives mail in trays and sorts mail to trays and a dock area including a plurality of transportation docks that provide interface with transportation vehicles, comprising: a receiving and dispatching system that loads trays of sorted mail from a sorting system to transportation fixtures and unloads trays of mail to be sorted from transportation fixtures to the sorting system; and wherein said receiving and dispatching system is at the dock area of the postal processing facility thereby providing substantially direct movement of fixtures between transportation vehicles and said receiving and dispatching system.
Patent EP-1191874-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRISON MARC
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 2000-06-22
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a brush whereof the frame consists of a series of elliptical discs (7) inclined in two symmetrical directions relative to the axis (10). They act as regular support points for the rotary frame (4). An empty space (12) is provided at the ends between oval flanges (3, 6) and the ends of the inclined discs, and forms a space enabling the sleeve to be deformed. A protective sheath (15) can be snapped on the outer surface of the frame end, on the side opposite the handle. The invention is useful for brushing clothes.
Patent EP-1196022-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHINNERS KEVIN J
IPC: A01D43/08
Filed: 2000-06-30
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: Yield monitor apparatus and method for a forage processing machinery are provided according to the invention. The yield monitor measures a forage yield by measuring a forage volume increment accumulation. In one embodiment of the invention, the yield monitor includes a volume increment accumulation measuring device generating a volume increment accumulation signal substantially related to a forage mass and a computer that receives the volume increment accumulation signal. The computer generates a yield amount based upon the accumulation signal, a forage processing machinery groundspeed, and forage processing machinery intake parameters. The yield monitor may generate a yield amount, with the yield amount capable of being stored and displayed to a forage processing machinery operator. Alternatively, the yield monitor may generate a groundspeed control signal that is used by the forage processing machinery to control a forage processing machinery groundspeed or other forage processing machinery parameters.
Patent EP-1204376-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WHITMAN MICHAEL P
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2000-07-11
Granted: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A cutting and stapling device for use as an attachment to an electromechanical device driver comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw which separate and close against one another in a continuously parallel alignment. The upper jaw includes a series of staple guides corresponding to one or more staples in a removable staple tray disposed within a lower jaw, whereby a blade and wedge having a threaded bore travel upon a matching threaded shaft in a channel disposed in the lower jaw below the staple tray, such that rotation of the threaded shaft causes movement of the wedge through the channel while a sloped surface of the wedge contacts the staples to push the staples against the staples guides, closing the staples.
Patent EP-1204439-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SINDERBY CHRISTER
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2000-07-27
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A gain controller and method for controlling the value of a gain is used in conjunction with an electrode array for detecting a signal representative of respiratory drive output of a patient during inspiration, and a lung ventilator for assisting inspiration of the patient. The gain controller comprises an input for receiving the signal representative of respiratory drive output; a comparator for determining whether the signal representative of respiratory drive output is higher or lower than a target drive signal; and a gain adjustment unit for increasing the value of a gain when the amplitude of the signal representative of respiratory drive output is higher than the amplitude of the target drive signal and for decreasing the value of this gain when the amplitude of the signal representative of respiratory drive output is lower than the amplitude of the target drive signal. The gain is applied to the signal representative of respiratory drive output to produce an amplified respiratory drive output representative signal used for controlling the lung ventilator. The advantage of target drive ventilation is that this mode of ventilation does not depend on pressure, flow or volume measurements. A leaky ventilatory line will introduce a change in respiratory drive which will change the ventilatory assist in order to return the respiratory drive to its target level. Also, changes in the patient's metabolic or patho-physiological status which result in altered respiratory drive will be compensated.
Patent EP-1200066-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AKUTSU RIKA
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 2000-08-03
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: An aqueous nasal formulation comprising beclomethasone dipropionate anhydrate for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders.
Patent EP-1214325-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSEN HENRIK SUNE
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2000-09-11
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds of Formula 1 are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPases) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTPalpha, LAR and HePTP or the like, wherein n, m, X, Y, R<SUB>1</SUB>, R<SUB>2</SUB>, R<SUB>3</SUB>, R<SUB>4</SUB>, R<SUB>5 </SUB>and R<SUB>6 </SUB>are defined more fully in the description. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, and other diseases.
Patent EP-1214104-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALLIWELL LARRY
IPC: A61L11/00
Filed: 2000-09-21
Granted: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A sterilising agent is provided for use in a generally enclosed airspace within a container, the sterilising block comprising a sterilising agent in the form of a sulphur dioxide activating compound which reacts with moisture in the airspace to release sulphur dioxide, wherein the sterilising agent further comprises a moderating compound, which inhibits or accelerates the release of sulphur dioxide from the block. The use of a block provides a sterilising composition which does not produce harmful dust during insertion into an airspace.
Patent EP-1237820-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHISHOLM ROBERT
IPC: C02F3/10
Filed: 2000-09-25
Granted: 2005-02-23
Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a process and apparatus to accomplish same for complete solubilization, sterilization, radioactivity filtration, and destruction of clothing, supplies, equipment, and other articles made of polyvinyl alcohol. The process includes the solubilization of polyvinyl alcohol, the destruction of the polymer material with a hydroxyl radical, the removal of radioactive contamination, and the biodegradation of the organic acids generated by the process to yield a safe and environmentally benign waste stream suitable for discharge to a sanitary sewer system.
Patent EP-1228501-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LORRAINE PETER W
IPC: G10K15/04
Filed: 2000-07-27
Granted: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A system and method for generating ultrasonic displacements on a remote target. The method of the present invention includes the steps of first using a laser to generate a beam having a first wavelength to produce ultrasonic displacements at the remote target. This laser beam will have a first wavelength which can be modulated to alter characteristics of the ultrasonic displacements. These ultrasonic displacements at the remote target can be optimized to enhance the detection optics for collecting phase modulated light from the second pulsed laser beam either reflected or scattered by the remote target; an interferometer to process the phase modulated light and generate at least one output signal, and means for processing the at least one output signal to obtain data representative of the ultrasonic surface displacements on the surface of the remote target.
Patent EP-1230295-B1 (EP)
Inventor: O'NEIL JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2000-10-04
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A process for coating a thermoplastic substrate which comprises applying a solvent based coating composition to the substrate and curing the coating composition at ambient temperature to 125° C. to form a uniform smooth film on the substrate;wherein the coating composition contains about 45-80% by weight of a film forming binder and 20-55% by weight of an organic liquid carrier; wherein the binder contains(A) 40-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a polymer selected from the following: acrylic polyol, polyester polyol, polyether polyol or a polyurethane polyol; and(B) 10-60% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; andwherein the organic liquid carrier used in the coating composition comprises at least 50% by weight, based on the weight of the organic liquid carrier used in the coating composition, of tertiary butyl acetate; the process of this invention also can be used to apply lacquers, i.e., coating composition that do not contain a crosslinking agent such as a polyisocyanate.
Patent EP-1254190-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHOBHA HOSADURGA
IPC: C08C19/14
Filed: 2000-11-10
Granted: 2008-02-20
Abstract: High refractive index, melt processable polyphosphonates and methods for preparing the same are provided. These polymers are particularly useful for optical and ophthalmic parts, such as lenses. A method of preparing optical and ophthalmic lenses by injection molding the polymers of the present invention into the form of the optical or ophthalmic lenses is also provided.
Patent EP-1146072-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GELLERMANN CARSTEN
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2001-04-12
Granted: 2008-09-24
Abstract: Spherical oxide particles with a particle size of 5-10000 nm contain 0.1-99.9 wt.% first oxide (I) of titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), aluminum (Al), yttrium (Y) or silicon (Si) and other lanthanide (Ln) oxide(s) (II). An Independent claim is also included for the production of these particles.
Patent EP-1170228-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REBAUD JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B65H1/18
Filed: 2001-04-30
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: A device for controlling delivery of sheets from a stack includes a lift for a stack of sheets. A sheet inserter removes sheets from the top of the stack to move them. A detector detects the front top level of the stack and measures the extent of variations in the level of the stack. A computer receives a measurement from the detector and acts on a first electric motor for the lift to raise the stack. A source of information connected to the computer relates to the supply frequency in real time and to the nominal thickness of the sheets. The computer output is connecting to a sheet supply frequency varying device for controlling the first motor to the lift. The computer is programmed so that the signal at its output is characteristic of the difference between the measured level of the stack and the calculated level thereof. An auxiliary supply device may support and raise the stack, based on the computer program, independently of the lift.
Patent EP-1176020-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAWAMURA SHOGO
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2001-07-09
Granted: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A liquid discharge recording head cartridge (H1000) comprises a first plate having liquid supply ports opened for supply liquid; a recording element base plate (H1101) provided with discharge ports for discharging liquid, a member for forming liquid flow paths to conduct liquid to the discharge ports for discharging liquid, and recording elements for generating energy to be utilized for discharging the liquid from the discharge ports, and fixed to aid first plate for inducing liquid from the liquid supply ports; a recording element unit provided with a wiring board for providing signals for the recording element base plate in accordance with recording images; and a liquid supply unit having liquid supply paths formed therefor to conduct liquid supplied from tanks containing liquid to liquid inlet ports. For this cartridge, the liquid supply unit is provided with a mechanically coupling portion, and the leading face of the mechanically coupling portion is positioned on the face having the liquid inlet ports opened thereto; to the first plate, the liquid supply ports are open each in the position corresponding to the position of the liquid inlet ports; the liquid inlet ports of the liquid supply unit and the liquid supply ports of the first plate are coupled with a joint sealing member being placed between them with holes on the positions corresponding to the opening positions of both of the supply unit and supply ports, and a coupling member is fitted into the mechanically coupling portion to enable the first plate to abut against the mechanically coupled portion of the liquid supply unit, and then, the head of the coupling member engages with the screw retaining portion provided for the first plate to couple the first plate and the liquid supply unit closely under pressure; and the wiring board is installed on the face on the side opposite to the abutting face against the liquid supply unit of the first plate, and, further, folded to the side face on the different side, and the screw retaining portion is provided outside the portion having the wiring board installed thereon. With the structure thus arranged, it becomes unnecessary to consider any defects that may be incurred by use of adhesive agent, and the coupling process is made relatively simple for the implementation of highly reliable coupling at lower costs. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1188706-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOLLE JUERGEN
IPC: B66B29/04
Filed: 2001-08-28
Granted: 2005-10-05
Abstract: The escalator has two balustrade bases defining a step or plate width. Each base (14) has a rail (22) which extends over the edge of the step or plate band opposite the balustrade base. The base rail can be mounted on the base with a pretension. The rail can have a central projection retained in a hole in the base by a sprung profile.
Patent EP-1213507-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER ADOLF
IPC: F16H41/24
Filed: 2001-10-05
Granted: 2006-12-20
Abstract: The drive disc (1) equipped with connecting devices on the engine and gearbox side is connected to a gear ring (3) by spoke type sections. The drive disc is damped at least over areas by means of a support (5), whereby the support is constructed with hollow protrusions (7) penetrating the disc through openings (6,9) or cut-outs (4) and which in hollow rivet fashion are formed over to bear upon the drive disc for fastening of the support. An independent claim is included for a procedure for the installing of the damping support on the drive disc.
Patent EP-1134361-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LALANNE BERNARD
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2001-03-06
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The turbine, having a symmetrical wall surrounding its blades (6) with apertures (13) linked to an outer cavity (11), incorporates a symmetry breaker in the cavity to prevent acoustic resonance at certain turbine speeds. The symmetry breaker is in the form of a section of tube (15) fitted with a pre-stressed locking force inside the cavity, or a part of the cavity's outer wall with a convex surface projecting into the cavity.
Patent EP-1270584-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUJIKURA HIDEKI
IPC: C07C69/18
Filed: 2001-03-15
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to glucopyranosyloxybenzylbenzene derivatives represented by the general formula: <CHEM> wherein R<1> represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy( lower alkyl) group; and R<2> represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a hydroxy(lower alkyl) group, a hydroxy(lower alkoxy) group, a hydroxy(lower alkylthio) group etc., and salts thereof, which have an excellent inhibitory activity in human SGLT2 and are useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, obesity etc., and intermediates thereof.
Patent EP-1263278-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FIDOTTI GIAMPIERO
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2001-03-12
Granted: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A container ( 1 ) for the cultivation of plants is described, the container ( 1 ) comprising an inner container ( 2 ) for housing a plant cultivation medium (C), an outer container ( 3 ) fixed around the inner container ( 2 ) and provided with a bottom wall ( 5 ) arranged at a predetermined distance (d<SUB>f</SUB>) from the bottom wall ( 5 ) of the inner container ( 2 ), the outer container ( 3 ) defining with the inner container ( 2 ) an airspace ( 7 ) substantially sealed in a fluid-tight manner, wherein a storage zone (A) of an irrigation liquid (L) is defined, and an elongated element ( 10 ) for the capillary upwelling of the irrigation liquid (L) towards said cultivation medium (C). The container ( 1 ) of the invention enables to provide the plant housed in the cultivation medium (C) with the proper quantity of irrigation liquid (L) as a function of the plant needs.
Patent EP-1268847-B1 (EP)
Title: Ubiquitin ligase assay
Inventor: ISSAKANI SARKIZ D
IPC: C12Q1/25
Filed: 2001-04-03
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to assays for measuring ubiquitin ligase activity and for identifying modulators of ubiquitin ligase enzymes.
Patent EP-1366716-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARZA ALVAREZ JOSE RAFAEL
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-06-21
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: This invention combines three medical-surgical elements such as an intragastric balloon, a valve to control the postoperatory inflating and the technique of percutaneous gastronomy with endoscopic control, as well as a new mean to fix the assembly that avoids the balloon migration. The intragastric balloon assembly of the invention comprises the silicone balloon with a fixed inflating catheter and a device consisting in a silicone bar, firmer at the balloon entrance, which will be used as a tension support and for fixing it to the aponeurosis by mean of an adjustable plate, according to the needs, that may be secured with suture points or with metallic staples to the aponeurosis. Once such elements have been secured, the support is cut and the catheter is connected to an inflating valve, which is placed in subcutaneous way and held in place with suture points or staples to the aponeurosis. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1353575-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARNEAU LOUIS
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2001-07-19
Granted: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A high-breathability hand glove for use over a bicycle handlebar by a cyclist, said glove including an exposed perforated palm area (12) and a few cushioning pads (16, 18) surrounding said palm area, said cushioning pads (16, 18) being closedly spaced from one another so as to define at least a few air channels being formed radially therebetween, said air channels for evacuating bodily moisture escaping from said perforated palm area, each one of said air channels (20, 22) destined to be narrower than the diameter of the bicycle handlebar so that the bicycle handlebar cannot close said air channels upon the hand globe hand engaging the bicycle handlebar.
Patent EP-1299370-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BALTHASART DOMINIQUE
IPC: C07D301/12
Filed: 2001-06-26
Granted: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for continuous production of oxirane by reacting an olefin with a peroxidized compound in the presence of a catalyst, a solvent and water in an installation comprising at least a reactor containing the catalyst and at least two distillation columns, said method consisting in recycling the solvent if the reactor without prior water purification nor elimination.
Patent EP-1295371-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZEITNER UWE DETLEF
IPC: H01S5/10
Filed: 2001-06-15
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a laser resonator for semiconductor lasers having a waveguiding layer which is disposed between a substrate and a superstrate, the waveguiding layer, the substrate and/or the superstrate of the laser resonator having at least one phase structure which varies locally in such a manner that at least one predetermined laser mode is influenced in its propagation characteristic.
Patent EP-1314465-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VENTOSA RULL NORA
IPC: B01D9/00
Filed: 2001-08-23
Granted: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Comprises a) dissolving a compound C in a fluid A to provide a solution A; b) Thermostatization of said solution A to a temperature ranging between -50 DEG C and 200 DEG C; c) Adding a fluid B to said solution A until a pressure P is obtained, and is characterized in that said fluid B at a pressure P is miscible with said solution A, and acts as a co-solvent to form a solution AB; and d) Reduce the pressure of said solution AB so as to produce the precipitation of said compound C. The method permits to obtain particles of average size less than 20 mu m, generally less than 10  mu m, with a narrow distribution ranging between 1 and 100  mu m, generally ranging between 1 and 20 mu m, and from a solution, and not a mix, that contains the compound to be precipitated. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1349958-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HYLDIG-NIELSEN JENS J
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 2001-09-24
Granted: 2009-06-03
Abstract: This invention is related to novel probes, probe sets, methods and kits pertaining to the detection of bacteria of the Salmonella genus. The probes, probe sets, methods and kits of this invention are particularly useful for the detection, identification and/or enumeration of bacteria of the Salmonella genus. It is an advantage of the identified probes that they do not substantially cross react with bacteria of the closely related Citrobacter genus. Preferably, the probes of this invention are prepared as PNA probes and most preferably the probing nucleobase sequence comprises a segment that is at least ninety percent homologous to the nucleobase sequence; GTG-TTA-AAG-TGA-ACC (Seq. Id. No. 1), AGC-CIT-GAT-TTT-CCG (Seq.Id.No.2) or ACC-TAC-GTG-TCA-GCG (Seq.Id.No.3).; Also disclosed is a particularly useful method for specifically detecting, identifying and/or quantitating organisms of a genus or species when the probes chosen possess overlap with certain organisms that are likely to contaminate the sample and otherwise lead to false positive results. The probes, probe sets, methods and kits of this invention are particularly well suited for use in ISH or FISH assays including assays of the multiplex format.
Patent EP-1322390-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEENSTRA DANIEL
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-10-02
Granted: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A multi-phase analytical game activity, is prefaced with a construction phase, in which are constructed from component elements, a plurality of [co-operatively-disposed] playing pieces ( 11 ), such as hollow, co-operatively inter-nesting cubes; with coded marking of individual facets ( 15 ), according to designated topics and subsidiary categories; whereby cube and facet juxtaposition reflect topic inter-relationships and hierarchies; in a follow-on board game phase, progress around a designated playing area is determined by random chance selector means, and coding of placement areas triggers selection of topic query cards for topic exploration.
Patent EP-1357977-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KATZ DAVID P
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2001-09-20
Granted: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A composition for treating insulin-dependent diabetes, reducing body fat, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing hyperglycemia, and reducing hypercholesterolemia with at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is disclosed. A method of treating a subject suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes by administering a composition that includes at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is similarly provided. The administration of a composition containing an effective dose of at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol for the treatment of obesity is likewise provided.