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Patent EP-1834678-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUKAZAWA MITSUHARU
IPC: A63F9/30
Filed: 2005-06-09
Granted: 2010-11-10
Abstract: A prize acquisition game apparatus is provided which does not require the effort of replacing an interchangeable discharging port structure unit but rather has a discharging port the size of which can be easily changed.  The prize acquisition game apparatus comprises: operation means which is operated by a player; a prize housing section for housing a plurality of prizes; prize acquiring means for acquiring a said prize, a discharging port which is formed in the prize housing section for discharging the prize from the prize housing section; control means for controlling the prize acquiring means to operate in response to an operation signal from the operation means; a discharged prize receiving section for receiving the prize discharged through the discharging port by the prize acquiring means which operates under the control of the control means; and sliding means for sliding a frame which is provided on the discharging port to change the size of the discharging port according to a distance the frame is slid.
Patent EP-1774179-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CORNELIUS CHRISTIAN
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 2005-06-20
Granted: 2011-08-03
Abstract: A sealing lip (75) extends along the profile center line of a profile, spaced apart from a suction side wall (69) and pressure side wall (67). The sealing lip has a suction-side side surface (79) and a pressure-side side-surface, which extend parallel to the main axis (53). An independent claim is included for a compressor for a gas turbine.
Patent EP-1797766-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OKOCHI MASAKO
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 2005-08-22
Granted: 2012-05-09
Abstract: 【課題】本発明は、保存の際に生じる噛み出しの軟化、口腔内でねたつく食感が長く後を引くようなチューイーな食感の増加を低減し、噛み出しの堅さ、良好な口溶け食感の維持期間を長く保つことのでき、且つ平易な方法にて上記機能を付与した油性食品、およびその製造法を開発することを本発明の目的とする。
【解決手段】本発明は、油性食品の配合においてその油脂組成でＰＯＰとＳ’ＯＯ（ただしＰはパルミチン酸、Ｏはオレイン酸、Ｓ’は炭素数１８以上の飽和脂肪酸を指し、前から順にトリグリセライドの１、２、３位に結合している脂肪酸を示す）を特定の配合比率に調整する事によって、噛み出しの軟化やチューイー食感の増加を低減し、噛み出しの堅さ、良好な口溶け食感の維持期間を長く保つことのできる油性食品を平易な方法にて製造できる。
Patent EP-1799730-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TONEY KENNETH A
IPC: C08F297/04
Filed: 2005-08-03
Granted: 2010-05-12
Abstract: Asymmetric, tapered linear block copolymers of an alkenyl arene and a conjugated diene, blends of such copolymers with alkenyl arene polymers and copolymers, articles of manufacture prepared from such block copolymers and blends, and preparation thereof.
Patent EP-1789347-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MINEAU STEVEN B
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 2005-09-15
Granted: 2008-11-05
Abstract: An actuator cap (148) for a container (50) of product includes a main peripheral wall surrounding a central discharge member. The central discharge member is oriented to discharge product axially. An actuator arm extends radially from the central discharge member and is axially deflectale to axially displace the discharge member. A pillar (306) has a peripheral surface and is radially deflectable toward the central discharge member, and the pillar is deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall. In an actuating position of the discharge member, both the pillar (306) and the actuator arm (305) are deflected.
Patent EP-1833851-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BELLMANN SUSANNE
IPC: C09K23/22
Filed: 2005-11-30
Granted: 2010-05-19
Abstract: The invention relates to water-in-water polymer dispersions containing a polymer A with a cationic monomer fraction of up to 60 wt. % and at least one polymer dispersant B, based on cationised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamides with an average molecular weight of between 75,000 and 350,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for producing said dispersions and to the use of the latter.
Patent EP-1831091-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WHITNEY HAMILTON SEAN MICHAEL
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2005-12-28
Granted: 2011-02-09
Abstract: Une forme de réalisation de la présente invention concerne un dispositif de cordeau traceur comprenant un engrenage hélicoïdal et un ensemble de verrouillage amélioré. L'ensemble de verrouillage comporte un premier élément de verrouillage doté d'une touche de verrouillage. L'ensemble de verrouillage comprend également un deuxième élément de verrouillage pourvu d'une ouverture qui bloque le premier élément de verrouillage et comporte une pluralité de dents, à une extrémité proche d'une des roues hélicoïdales utilisées dans cette forme de réalisation. Le deuxième élément de verrouillage se trouve en contact avec l'engrenage hélicoïdal en réponse à un déplacement de la touche de verrouillage.
Patent EP-1836169-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HANGAUER DAVID G
IPC: C07D213/56
Filed: 2005-12-28
Granted: 2012-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and methods for treating cell proliferation disorders.
Patent EP-1688204-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAINEC STEPHEN M
IPC: B23K9/10
Filed: 2006-01-31
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate inducing one or more actions, such as generation of a shift report data related to construction device(s), via detection of specified triggering events. The system comprises a triggering component that determines whether a triggering event has occurred a control component that initiates an action in response to the triggering event. Triggering events can comprise specific times of day as determined by a real-time clock that can be associated with a construction/fabrication device, such as a welder. Additionally, actions responsive to triggering events can be tagged for human approval prior to initiation in order to provide system flexibility.
Patent EP-1849956-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STOETZER ERWIN
IPC: F16L37/14
Filed: 2006-04-26
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The tube coupling, for tubes which transmit torque forces and carry fluids, has a socket (2) with a tube connection (20) to take an insert (3) with a connection (30) for another tube. An axial bar and groove give a keyed bond against rotation between the socket and insert. Two corresponding ring grooves (28,38) take a lock (60) through an opening (8), in a positive fit, to prevent axial movement between the socket and the insert. The lock is held in place by a number of radial drillings (9) in the inner ring groove (38) for inserted locking bolts (61).
Patent EP-1862255-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROUWELER FRANCISCUS WILHELMUS
IPC: B23Q7/04
Filed: 2006-06-01
Granted: 2011-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an exchangeable tool having a tool body with a receiving end for holding the tool in a receiving structure, wherein connecting means are arranged in the tool body for providing a substantially ncn-rotatable connection with a manipulator for manipulating the tool into and out from the receiving structure, 
to a combination of such tool with a manipulator for manipulating the tool into and out from a receiving structure, 
and to a method for manipulating such tool into and out from a receiving structure.
Patent EP-1741489-B1 (EP)
Inventor: UEDA MAKOTO
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2004-08-20
Granted: 2010-01-06
Abstract: A container for an analyzer capable of preventing a sample or a reagent from contamination is obtained. This container for an analyzer (1) comprises a container body (10), having an opening (12), storing a sample therein, a lid member (20), coupled to the container body, having a closing part (31) closing the opening of the container body, and a closing state holding part (14, 32) holding the closing part in a state closing the opening.
Patent EP-1787926-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ULLRICH RUDOLF
IPC: B65G21/04
Filed: 2006-10-31
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: The device has guide units (6-9) mounted on a carrier (10) such that units move transverse to the conveying direction for adaptation to the width of printed-circuit boards. The guide units are attached with respective conveying chains (2, 3). The guide units are interconnected by flexible tension units. The tension units (11, 12) are adjustable with regard to their tensile stress and run parallel to the respective conveying chains in a conveying zone. The tensile stress value is highly adjusted such that the tension units prevent guide rails (4, 5) from deviating from a straight line.
Patent EP-1787809-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOKOI KAZUHIRO
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2006-11-20
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition, and inkjet recording method, a printed material, a production method of a planographic printing plate, and a planographic printing plate. The ink composition of the present invention contains a cationically polymerizable compound, a compound that generates an acid when irradiated with a radiation ray, and an onium salt compound that generates an organic acid compound having a basic nitrogen atom when irradiated with a radiation ray.
Patent EP-1792903-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FADLI AZIZ
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2006-11-08
Granted: 2009-10-14
Abstract: Dye composition for keratinous fibers comprises an oxidation dye such as 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivative (I) or its salts or solvates, in a medium. Dye composition for keratinous fibers comprises an oxidation dye such as 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivative of formula (I) or its salts or solvates, in a medium. Z 1, Z 2simple covalent bond, -O- or -NR 6(R 7) p; p : 0-1; either R 6H or 1-6C alkyl (both when p is 0); or NR 6R 1, NR 6R 2T (when p is 0); or NR 6R 7cationic radical (when p is 1) (where R 6 and R 7 are alkyl); R 1, R 2H, 1-10C alkyl (optionally substituted and terminated with a heteroatorm O, N, Si, S, SO or SO 2, or a cation), halo, SO 3H or T; R, R aH or 1-6C alkyl (optionally substituted); either R 3-R 5H, OH, 1-6C alkoxy, 1-6C alkylthio, (monoalkyl)amino, 1-6C dialkyl (where the alkyls together with N can form T), 1-6C alkylcarbonyl (optionally substituted), -O-CO-R-, -CO-O-R, N-CO-R a, CO-NRR a, halo, -NHSO 3H-, 1-4C alkyl (optionally substituted) or optionally substituted carbonaceous ring; or R 3R 4, R 3R 5, R 4R 5optionally saturated ring cycle; T : 5-8 membered heterocycle, containing a heteroatom e.g. N, O, S, SO 2 or CO and the heterocycle optionally being cation and/or substituted by a cation; and X : anions complementary to the electronegativity of (I). Provided that Z 1 is -S-, -SO- or -SO 2-, when R 1 is methyl. Provided that at least one of Z 1 and Z 2 is different from a simple covalent bond. Provided that at least one of Z 1, R 1, Z 2 and R 2 is cationic. Provided that when Z 1 and Z 2, respectively, represent a covalent bond, then R 1 and R 2, respectively, are 1-6C alkylcarbonyl (optionally substituted), -O-CO-R, -CO-O-R, N-CO-R a or -CO-NRR a. Independent claims are included for: (1) dyeing of keratinous fibers comprising applying the composition on the keratinous fibers in the presence of an oxidizing agent to develop the desired color; (2) a device comprising compartments, where the first compartment contains the composition and the second compartment contains an oxidizing agent; (3) 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivative (I); (4) preparation of (I) comprising reaction of pyridinium derivative of formula (II) with 1,1-bis-methylsulfanyl-2-nitro-ethene in the presence of dipotassium carbonate and dimethyl formamide to obtain a pyrazolopyridine derivative of formula (III), oxidation of (III) to obtain 3-nitro-2-(methyl sufanyl)-pyrazolopyridine derivative of formula (IV), reaction of (IV) with a hydride of formula (R 1Z 1H) to obtain 3-nitro-pyrazolopyridine derivative of formula (V) and reduction of (V ) to obtain (I); and (5) intermediate compounds (IV) and (V). Z' 2, R' 2-R' 5Z 2, R 2-R 5, respectively or their precursors. [Image].
Patent EP-1707131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIENER EITAN T
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2006-03-30
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A control system for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a generator supplying electrical energy to an ultrasonic surgical instrument, the electrical energy supplied by the generator being controlled such that power applied by the instrument is maintained constant once a predetermined pressure threshold is met. The control system operates by assigning a nominal power at which the ultrasonic instrument is to operate and adjusting the current and voltage applied to the ultrasonic surgical instrument so as to maintain the power applied by the ultrasonic surgical instrument at approximately the nominal power.
Patent EP-1861311-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACQUES EMMANUEL
IPC: F16B5/01
Filed: 2006-03-08
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The invention concerns an assembling device including a splice bar (1) and a backing plate (2) for securing at least first (3) and second (4) structural elements received between the splice bar (1) and the backing plate (2). The invention is characterized in that the backing plate (2) includes a number of fixing points (M, N) less than the number of fixing points (P, Q) of the splice bar so that the first (3) and second (4) structural elements are fixed between the splice bar (1) and the backing plate (2) by a number of fixing points (M+N) less than the number of fixing points (P+Q) of the structural elements on the slice bar (1), the assembly being thus a non-symmetrical assembly, at least one of the structural elements being an element made of composite materials.
Patent EP-1885525-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN HAM RONALD
IPC: B25J19/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Granted: 2009-05-06
Abstract: The present invention is related to an articulated joint usable in e.g. robotics and rehabilitation, consisting of a first (1) and second (2) body, rotatably connected to each other, and comprising a third body (5), equally rotatable around a rotation axis (R), wherein the third body (5) acts as a lever arm. This lever arm is connected via a spring (6) to a pre-tension mechanism (12,13,60), which may be mounted on the second body (2), while the rotation of the lever arm (5) with respect to the first body (1) is controlled by an actuator (10). This construction leads to a joint wherein the position can be controlled independently from the compliance of the joint, thereby yielding a mechanism with improved characteristics compared to existing designs.
Patent EP-1880429-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANEMIAN REMI MANOUK
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Granted: 2012-06-27
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des nouveaux composés de polyacènes, des couches et des préparations semi-conductrices organiques les contenant. L'invention concerne également des dispositifs électroniques, parmi lesquels des transistors à effet de champ organiques (), comprenant de tels composés.
Patent EP-1886988-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARIMOTO SHIN
IPC: C11C3/00
Filed: 2006-05-15
Granted: 2011-08-17
Abstract: （a）ジ飽和中鎖脂肪酸モノ飽和長鎖脂肪酸トリグリセリドと（b）１，３－ジ飽和長鎖脂肪酸２－モノ不飽和長鎖脂肪酸トリグリセリドとの分子間化合物であって、Ｘ線回折による長面間隔が６５Å以上であることを特徴とする分子間化合物、及び該分子間化合物を含有する食品を提供する。この分子間化合物は、食品を形成する油脂の１部などとして利用することができ、分子間化合物形成することで、カカオ脂などの対照型トリグリセリドを多く含有した油脂と中鎖脂肪酸含有油脂とが独立した結晶とならず、なめらかなテクスチャーを保つことができ、ブルームを抑制することができる。
Patent EP-1889827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGAI MITSUO
IPC: C07D295/02
Filed: 2006-05-25
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: L’invention concerne un composé représenté par la formule générale ci-dessous ou un sel de celui-ci comme intermédiaire utile dans la production d'un composé de [2-(3,3,5,5-tétraméthylcyclohexyl)phényl]pipérazine qui a un excellent effet d'inhibition de l'adhésion de cellules et un excellent effet d'inhibition de l'invasion de cellules et par conséquent qui est utile comme agent thérapeutique ou prophylactique pour différentes maladies inflammatoires et maladies auto-immunes induites par l'adhésion et l'invasion de leucocytes, telles que des affections abdominales inflammatoires (en particulier la rectocolite hémorragique ou la maladie de Crohn), le syndrome du côlon irritable, la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, le psoriasis, la sclérose en plaques, l'asthme et la dermatite atopique. [Formule chimique] dans laquelle R1 et R2 représentent indépendamment un atome d'hydrogène ou un groupe protecteur de groupe amino ou bien R1 et R2 peuvent former ensemble un cycle pyrrole lequel peut avoir un substituant.
Patent EP-1908007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLANITZ BIRGIT MARIA
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2006-07-04
Granted: 2012-08-22
Abstract: A method (100) of watermarking an image (101) is disclosed. The method (100) segments the image (101) into regions. Each region is then characterised based upon one or more statistical features of the respective regions. For each region, a watermarking method and a number of bits to be embedded into the respective region are selected based on the characterization of the region. The number of bits of data is then embedded into the respective region using the watermarking method selected for that region. A method (105) of decoding a watermarked image (145) is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1900211-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUDELSKI HENRI
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-07-06
Granted: 2009-11-18
Abstract: The method involves receiving a pair of control messages (ECM1, ECM2), where each control message comprises a control word and temporary stamp. A duration corresponding to the difference between the stamps of the control messages is determined. An error counter (CE) is incremented if the duration is less than a predefined duration. The counter is decremented if the duration is greater than or equal to the predefined duration. An independent claim is also included for a device for controlling access to encrypted data.
Patent EP-1889422-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAH ADRIAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-05-24
Granted: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A method and packet filtering system that accelerates the packet classification problem is made. Using spectral analysis of rules and using real time spectral analysis of packets, it is possible to determine very quickly that a packet does not match any of the possible rules that have been defined. That is to say, using the packet filtering of the invention, there is no possibility of a false negative decision; when a packet is determined not to match any rule, the work of a packet classifier is complete. This method and system are also capable, with a high degree of accuracy, of determining that the packet has matched one of the defined rules, so that the packet may be then directed to a packet classifier to determine the specific rule it matches.
Patent EP-1939941-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAITOH YASUHISA
IPC: H01L45/00
Filed: 2006-09-25
Granted: 2012-06-06
Abstract: 本発明のスイッチング素子１００は、絶縁性基板１０と、絶縁性基板１０の上に設けられた、第１電極２０と、絶縁性基板１０の上に設けられた、第２電極３０と、第１電極２０と第２電極３０の間に設けられ、第１電極２０と第２電極３０との間の距離Ｇが、０ｎｍ＜Ｇ≦５０ｎｍである電極間間隙４０と、を含む。
Patent EP-1946188-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRIS DANIEL PATRICK
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 2006-11-06
Granted: 2011-12-21
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the manufacture of a toner which comprises the steps of: a) providing a latex dispersion containing primary resin particles and surfactant; b) providing a colorant dispersion containing primary colorant particles and surfactant; c) optionally providing a wax dispersion containing primary wax particles and surfactant; d) providing at least one carboxy functional compound of Formula (1), which may be in acid, salt and/or complex form: wherein R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical which may be optionally substituted and Z1 is a bond or linker group, on condition that the amount of carboxy functional compound of Formula (1) provided in acid and/or salt form is at least 1.5% by weight, wherein the amount of carboxy functional compound is calculated according to the following equation: amount ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ carboxy ⁢ ⁢ functional ⁢ ⁢ compound ⁢ ⁢ ( % ⁢ ⁢ weight ) = 100 × weight ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ carboxy ⁢ ⁢ functional ⁢ ⁢ compound ⁢ ( weight ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ carboxy ⁢ ⁢ functional ⁢ ⁢ compound + weight ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ solids ⁢ ⁢ content ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ latex , colorant ⁢ ⁢ and ⁢ ⁢ optional ⁢ ⁢ wax ⁢ ⁢ dispersions + weight ⁢ ⁢ of ⁢ ⁢ any ⁢ ⁢ additional ⁢ ⁢ surfactant ) e) mixing the latex dispersion, colorant dispersion, optional wax dispersion and said carboxy functional compound; and f) causing the particles in the mixture to associate. The process advantageously may produce a toner of small size and narrow particle size distribution. The present invention also provides a toner manufactured by the process.
Patent EP-1932832-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SATO JUNJI
IPC: C07D213/79
Filed: 2006-10-06
Granted: 2010-12-01
Abstract: 本発明の課題は、非核酸構造を有し、優れたキサンチンオキシダーゼ阻害作用及び尿酸値低下作用に基づく、高尿酸血症、痛風、炎症性腸疾患、糖尿病性腎症、糖尿病性網膜症等の治療又は予防薬を提供することにある。
　カルボキシル基が置換したヘテロアリール基と、フェニル基等の芳香環基がベンゼン環上にパラ位で置換し、さらに当該ベンゼン環にシアノ基を有することを特徴とする新規なトリアリールカルボン酸誘導体が、強力なキサンチンオキシダーゼ阻害作用と尿酸値低下作用を有することを確認し、良好な高尿酸血症、痛風、炎症性腸疾患、糖尿病性腎症、糖尿病性網膜症等の治療又は予防薬となりうることを知見して本発明を完成した。
Patent EP-1996435-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAURENS ROMAIN
IPC: B60S1/40
Filed: 2006-11-27
Granted: 2011-10-19
Abstract: The support (20) has two lower lateral claws (26) cooperating with an external part (18e) of a stiffening backbone (18) of a windscreen wiper blade (10) to attach the support to the blade. An upper part (28) has an elastically deformable portion (30) which is deformed if the support is mounted and attached to the blade in order to allow a transverse movement of the claws relative to each other between a parted position and a closed-up position. The claws do not cooperate with the backbone part in the parted position, and the claws cooperate with the backbone part in the closed-up position.
Patent EP-1957492-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEREZE NATHALIE
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2006-11-21
Granted: 2010-11-10
Abstract: Dérivé de pyrimidone représenté par la formule (I), ou un de ses sels, solvates ou hydrates, dans laquelle Y représente deux atomes d'hydrogène, un atome de soufre, un atome d'oxygène ou un groupe alkyle en C1 à C2 et un atome d'hydrogène ; Z représente une liaison, un atome d'oxygène, un atome d'azote substitué par un atome d'hydrogène ou un groupe alkyle en C1 à C3, un atome de soufre, un groupe méthylène le cas échéant substitué ; R1 représente un noyau 2-, 3- ou 4-pyridine ou 2-, 4- ou 5-pyrimidine qui est le cas échéant substitué ; R2 représente un noyau benzène ou naphtalène qui est le cas échéant substitué ; R3 représente un atome d'hydrogène, un groupe alkyle en C1 à C6 ou un atome d'halogène ; R4 représente un atome d'hydrogène ou un groupe alkyle en C1 à C6 ; R5 représente un atome d'hydrogène, un groupe alkyle en C1 à C6 le cas échéant substitué ; R6 représente un atome d'hydrogène, un groupe alkyle en C1 à C6 ou un atome d'halogène ; R7 représente un atome d'hydrogène ou un groupe alkyle en C1 à C6 ; n vaut de 0 à 3 ; m vaut de 0 à 1 ; o vaut de 0 à 2. L'invention concerne également un médicament, comprenant comme principe actif ledit dérivé ou un de ses sels, qui est utilisé pour le traitement prophylactique et/ou thérapeutique d'une maladie neurodégénérative provoquée par une activité anormale de la GSK3β, par exemple la maladie d'Alzheimer.
Patent EP-1873312-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHROEDER DETLEF
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2007-06-26
Granted: 2011-12-21
Abstract: The gutter/strip unit (1) has a spacer (4) at a side surface (2) running perpendicular to a gutter/strip axis and another spacer (5) at an opposite side surface (3). The former spacer is arranged and displaced inwards at a small amount at the former side surface, and the latter spacer is arranged and displaced inwards at a small amount at the latter side surface opposite to the former spacer. The spacers works together by two units, and are dimensional in such a manner that the spacers ensure a closing of a gap/rabbet both with straight shifting and with curved shifting till a limited angle.
Patent EP-1897790-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN GENUGTEN ANTONIUS JACOBUS
IPC: B62D13/04
Filed: 2007-09-06
Granted: 2010-03-17
Abstract: The invention provides a device (4) for coupling a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle, which device comprises a frame (5), at least one wheel pair for moving the device, a drawbar assembly which can be pivotally coupled to the towing vehicle about a first vertical pivot axis on the one hand and which is pivotally connected to the frame about a second vertical pivot axis (17) on the other hand, as well as a coupling plate (22) for pivotally coupling the towed vehicle to the device about a third vertical pivot axis, wherein reset means are provided, which reset means act between the frame and the drawbar assembly for causing the drawbar assembly to pivot back about the second vertical axis from a non-neutral position to a neutral position.