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Patent EP-0725275-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SWITALSKI STEVEN C
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 1996-01-30
Granted: 2001-03-21
Abstract: The test element includes a support, and a constant light-path providing layer consisting essentially of a diffusely-reflecting material that is sufficiently porous in all directions as to allow a liquid to spread uniformly in all directions, and homogeneously and diffusively reflects at least 95% of near infrared (NIR) radiation. The element is free of reagents capable of reacting with the analyte, and a hydrophilic polymer layer that is both separate from the light-path providing layer, and has a thickness equal to or greater than 1 micron. The element further includes a mirror layer in-between the light-path providing layer and the support and in contact with the support. Such arrangement is effective to increase the path length of NIR radiation through the layer.
Patent EP-0809577-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAVEN KEVIN WILLIAM
IPC: B60P1/54
Filed: 1996-02-16
Granted: 2000-11-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding bogie trailers, and in particular to an extendible flatbed trailer which may loaded and unloaded by a crane. The trailer 201 comprises a chassis section and a wheeled bogie section 203 slidably connected to the chassis section and relatively movable between extended and retracted positions at which positions the sections may be secured into engagement with each other. The sections have load bearing floors, the floor of one section sliding under the floor 205 of the other section 203 when the sections are moved to a retracted position. Either the trailer 201 or a truck tractor unit 291 has a crane 292 mounted on or nearest the section having the floor which slides under the other floor 205. Preferably, the crane 292 has an arm with a reach sufficient to load the section farthest from the crane only when the sections are in the retracted position. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0810975-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHWERTFEGER FRITZ
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1996-02-22
Granted: 1999-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aerogels as carrier materials for active substances in agriculture and/or veterinary medicine.
Patent EP-0823919-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KARBASI AMIR K
IPC: C08F110/06
Filed: 1996-05-06
Granted: 1999-09-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI96/00250 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 1, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 1, 1998 PCT Filed May 6, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/34899 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 7, 1996The present invention provides methods for the homopolymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins. In preferred methods of the invention the polymerizable olefins have the general formula of CH2=CR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and are hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl. In particularly preferred embodiments, the methods further comprise contacting the polymerizable olefin with a procatalyst and a co-catalyst. In other embodiments, the methods further involve the use of an electron donor.
Patent EP-0845096-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WESTERLUND DAG
IPC: F28D19/04
Filed: 1996-08-07
Granted: 2001-06-27
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE96/00993 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 22, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 22, 1997 PCT Filed Aug. 7, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/07374 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 27, 1997A regenerative heat exchanger having a first part which is essentially cylindrical and which contains a regenerator mass, and a second part which comprises axially directed inlet ducts and outlet ducts for heat emitting and heat absorbing media. The inlet and outlet ducts are separated from each other by sector shaped plates positioned for sealing purposes close to end surfaces of the first part, and the sector shaped plates are pivotally connected to axially fixed center plates positioned at ends of the first part and attached to the second part. At least one cylindrical stop bar is provided at a radial outer end of each of the sector shaped plates for setting a clearance between the radial outer ends of the sector shaped plates and respective edge flanges provided at each end of the first part. The stop bars are mounted perpendicular to the sector shaped plates and are journalled in an axially displaceable manner in respective cylindrical sockets provided at the radial outer ends of the sector shaped plates. The stop bars are adjustable by a screw mechanism connected to the respective ends of the sector shaped plates. In addition, at least one axial through passage, formed between a peripheral surface of each of the stop bars and an inside surface of the respective cylindrical sockets, is provided through which a first pressurized fluid may be applied. One of the first part and the second part is rotatable relative to the other around a common center axis.
Patent EP-0868371-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PRINCE CYRIL MILES
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 1996-11-19
Granted: 2000-03-22
Abstract: A compartmented container, such as an aerosol container, has a plastics pouch (12) attached to a top component such as an aerosol cone (1). The cone is typically formed of steel laminated with polypropylene, and the pouch is attached to the cone by means of a platics/plastics heat-sealed bond using the polypropylene surface layer of the cone. The pouch is attached to the cone (1) at an area away from that used to attach the cone to an aerosol container with a double seam. The cone typically has an annular countersink (4) and the pouch is attached either to the outer countersink wall (5) or the inner countersink wall (6).
Patent EP-0874589-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARIAN VAUGHN R JR
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 1996-12-27
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A modular transducer system (10) includes a small, hand held adapter which remains permanently attached to an ultrasound system console and permits the rapid connection and disconnection of individual, sterilized ultrasound transducers. In a preferred embodiment, the hand held adapter is connected to the system by a retractable cable (18). In another preferred embodiment, the individual transducers are identifiable by the system using transducer generated binary codes. The individual transducers (12) are submersible in a wide variety of liquids including cleaning solutions and disinfectants. The small transducers (12) are easily stored at the site of ultrasound examination. Bulky, awkward, time consuming cables and connectors are eliminated.
Patent EP-1007935-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHARLTON DAVID E
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1996-06-07
Granted: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A fluid collection, filtration, and storage device is described. The device has a first tube (20) with a closed first end, an open second end, inner tube-wall surfaces, and an internal diameter; a second tube (10) with a first end porously closed by a filter and an open second end and having an external diameter smaller than the internal diameter of the first tube (20), the second tube (10) further slidably contacting the inner tube-wall surfaces of the first tube (20) at the first end of the second tube (10) when the second tube (10) is inserted in the first tube (20); and a cap (30) adapted to seal the open second end of the first tube (20) and the open second end of the second tube (10) in a single closing operation while the second tube (10) is inserted into the first tube (20). The kit is particularly adapted for collecting and storing viscous biologic samples, such as saliva, in the inner second tube (10) after the sample has been mixed with a preservative or other substance initially located in the filter.
Patent EP-0828390-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARSENAULT ROBERT G
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1997-09-04
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: In a data communication system such as a high capacity DBS system, dynamic mapping of broadcast resources (BR) is provided to exploit occasional redundancy in the program content of two or more input data streams (IN), freeing at least one broadcast resource to carry alternate bitstreams, such as additional programs or existing programs at higher quality. Transmission maps (30) defining the correspondence between input data streams and broadcast resources, and reception maps (40) defining the correspondence between broadcast resources and output data streams, are updated as needed to dynamically modify broadcast resource mapping to increase effective utilization of available bandwidth. Beneficial n : n-y : m mapping in a high capacity consumer DBS entertainment system is provided. Apparatus and methods for efficiently generating, maintaining and updating allocation maps (30, 40) with reduced overhead requirements, are disclosed.
Patent EP-0803817-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GENDUSO THOMAS BASILIO
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1997-03-24
Granted: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A computer system (100) is provided which includes a CPU (103), a main memory (107), cache memory (104, 105) and a cache controller (106, 202). The CPU generates control signals indicating whether a CPU request is a request for instruction or data and a second CPU control signal indicating whether a request is for retrieving information from memory or for storing information into the memory. The cache controller includes a prefetch logic (203) which is responsive to type of request from the CPU for determining the amount of data to be prefetched into the cache memory from the main memory. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0810123-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOFFETT ROBERT
IPC: B60R19/56
Filed: 1997-05-30
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A crash bar assembly for a vehicle adapted for an auxiliary equipment carrying mode with, for example, a forklift (9) extending beyond its rearmost portion. The impact absorbing bar (3) forming part of the assembly is movable outwardly to adjacent the rearmost end of the forklift (9) on bars (6) in sockets (4). A forklift may have a crash bar assembly mounted on itself. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0845158-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DASGUPTA SANKAR
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 1997-02-12
Granted: 2001-10-24
Abstract: An improved rechargeable lithium battery is described comprising a transition metal compound as cathode active material and carbonaceous particles as anode active material, having prior intercalated lithium ions in the carbonaceous particles in the anode of the assembled lithium battery, thereby reducing the weight of the cathode active material required. The rechargeable lithium battery has increased energy density per unit weight and per unit volume.
Patent EP-0897287-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAIN ARVED
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1997-03-21
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: Procédé et dispositif permettant l'enregistrement d'oscillations mécaniques dans les tissus biologiques mous, consistant à soumettre le tissu biologique à une influence mécanique à l'aide de l'extrémité de test (6) du dispositif et à enregistrer les réponses mécaniques dudit tissu sous la forme d'un graphe représentant les oscillations produites. Pour ce faire, on fixe au préalable un élément plan rigide (12) au tissu biologique afin de délimiter la zone à étudier et de relier l'extrémité de test au tissu, sans endommager ce dernier. L'extrémité de test est ensuite solidarisée avec l'élément plan rigide pendant toute la durée nécessaire à la stimulation mécanique du tissu et à l'enregistrement de sa réponse mécanique. Le dispositif est constitué d'un cadre (1), d'un levier pivotant à deux bras (2), d'un transducteur électromécanique (3), d'un obturateur (4), d'une poignée, d'un capteur électromécanique (5), d'une extrémité de test (6), d'un pivot (7), d'un élément moteur (8, 9) d'extrémité de test, d'un commutateur de commande (11), d'un panneau de commande (10) et un élément plan rigide (12) servant à marquer la zone de tissu à étudier et permettant de relier de manière permanente et rigide l'extrémité de test au tissu biologique, sans endommager ce dernier. La longueur de l'extrémité de test (6) est réglable, par exemple à l'aide d'un joint à baïonnette.
Patent EP-0888645-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RHODES JOHN
IPC: H01P1/20
Filed: 1997-03-19
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A method of producing filters using lower unloaded Q factor components than filters with the same performance characteristics but requiring higher unloaded Q factor components. The method comprises the steps of defining a desired filter characteristic and applying an algorithm which provides a filter having infinite Q factor elements and having a theoretical characteristic corresponding to the desired characteristic transformed to compensate for the difference between finite Q factor and infinite Q factor elements.
Patent EP-0886845-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIEDEN THORSTEN
IPC: G08G1/08
Filed: 1997-03-11
Granted: 2000-01-12
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a traffic-responsive control system for traffic light systems using a multistage modular fuzzy control (FS) comprising an observation level (BE) and a control level (SE). In the observation level (BE) the processed detector values and data on signal group states (DSD) are processed, e.g. every second, in a first stage with the aid of a data-bank module (DBM) to form compressed signal group-related data. From the latter, in a second stage using a green time requirement module (GBM) and a signal groups weighting module (SGGM), the required green times of individual signal groups and the signal group weightings are calculated. In a third stage in the control level (SE), using a signal/frame plan adaptation module (SRAM) and based on the green time requirement for the subsequent signal cycle, the signal/frame plan is adapted for the subsequent signal cycle, and switching recommendations (SED) for signal groups are generated in a signal group updating module (SGAM) based on the signal/frame plan and the signal group weightings, or alternatively, in a phase-updating module (PAM), the signal group weightings are converted to phase weightings for switching recommendations for the current and/or subsequent phase.
Patent EP-0891294-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEUNG LEUNG K
IPC: F17C11/00
Filed: 1997-03-28
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A rechargeable device that stores and discharges hydrogen is described. The device stores hydrogen in a solid form and supplies hydrogen as a gas when needed. The solid storage medium may be metal hydride in a ground particle form that avoids the need for compaction or other treatment. Dividers partition a container into separate chambers, each provided with a matrix, formed from an appropriate material like a thermally-conductive aluminum foam, which forms a number of cells. For proper chamber size, the ratio of chamber length to container diameter should be between about 0.5 and 2. Metal hydride particles (or other hydrogen storage medium) may be placed within the cells, which help prevent excessive particle settling. The container is provided with a hydrogen transfer port through which hydrogen gas passes upon either discharging from or charging of the metal hydride particles. A filter may be placed within the port to allow hydrogen to flow but prevent particles from escaping. A heat transferring surface is formed by, for instance, a channel that is thermally coupled with the aluminum foam. Fluid flows through the channel to deliver or remove heat during the respective hydrogen discharging or charging processes.
Patent EP-0843940-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOOD KARL JOSEPH
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 1997-05-29
Granted: 2002-08-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de commande hybride constitué de plusieurs organes de rendu (77, 78) et plusieurs processeurs synthétiques stéréo (76, 79) conçus pour la commande de plusieurs affichages de vues (70) tels que des dispositifs d'affichage de quatre vues. Ledit dispositif est un dispositif à écran ACL (72) à écran lenticulaire de recouvrement (74), l'ensemble de pixels commandé par les quatre sources différentes (76, 79) par rapport aux réseaux lenticulaires séparés étant tel qu'aux emplacements de visualisation V1 à V4, les images provenant des quatre sources respectives (76, 79) puissent être visibles. Etant donné que l'observateur principal de l'affichage de vues multiples est généralement placé au centre par rapport à l'affichage tel qu'il est représenté, il ne verra qu'une image stéréoscopique produite par les deux vues centrales V2 et V3, les sources d'image (77, 78) pour les deux vues centrales V2, V3 sont des organes de rendu graphique en 3D, et celles pour les autres vues sont des étages de post-traitement (76, 79). Ainsi, l'observateur principal dispose d'une vue de qualité optimale alors que la vue pour les observateurs placés sur les côtés présente une dégradation (acceptable).
Patent EP-0907774-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTOLONE ROBERTO
IPC: D06B1/12
Filed: 1997-05-28
Granted: 2001-10-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif pour appliquer des liquides, notamment de l'huile, sur des fils (9; 29), se montant de préférence en amont de prédélivreurs pour métiers à tisser. Ce dispositif comporte au moins un réservoir (1, 2; 22) pour le liquide et une unité de distribution de liquide constituée de deux plaques (6, 7; 26, 27), partiellement plongées dans le liquide du réservoir (2; 22) et présentant des surfaces coopérantes sensiblement plates, rapprochées et aptes à définir un intervalle. Des moyens (10, 11; 30, 31) sont en outre prévus pour guider le fil (9; 29) et le faire coulisser dans l'alignement de l'extrémité de l'intervalle entre les deux plaques, opposée à celle plongée dans le liquide.
Patent EP-0917769-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICKARD ROBIN PAUL
IPC: H04B3/56
Filed: 1997-07-25
Granted: 2001-05-16
Abstract: An Apparatus for extracting communications signals from power lines, which lines are arranged such that leakage of signals occurs between them. The apparatus receives a signal from each of at least two of lines (blue, red, yellow) and combines the received signals so as to increase the ratio of wanted signal to interference plus noise S/(1+N). Preferably the combining is achieved by weights WB, WR, WY and a summer. The weights phase shift and scale the received signals in amplitude. The apparatus can also be used for transmitting in the downstream direction.
Patent EP-0961687-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HANSSON ROY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1997-11-21
Granted: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A method of producing an intermittent elastic web of material. According to the invention, an elongated elastic element (1) is laid-out in a pre-stretched state and in a longitudinal extending wave form and is fastened to a longitudinally extending web (2) such that the web transversely touches or extends beyond the outermost part of wave crests (3) and wave troughs (4) of the wave-shaped elastic element (1), whereafter a longitudinal cut (C) is made in the web so that at least outer parts of wave crests and wave troughs are located on mutually opposite sides of the cut.
Patent EP-0857865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINDL BRUNO
IPC: F02D37/02
Filed: 1998-02-10
Granted: 2003-07-23
Abstract: The device has an ignition unit (3) and an injection control unit (2), which are connected to the central engine control. The device has a mains device (1) at which the on-board mains voltage of the vehicle is provided. The mains device provide respective supply voltages for the ignition unit (3) and the injection control unit (2). Preferably the ignition unit (3), the injection control unit (2) and the mains device (1) are in the form of a module. The device is preferably formed so that it can be directly attached to the ignition plugs (7) and the injection valve (8). The device may have a central plug (4) for connecting the mains device (1) to the on board network (5) and for connecting the ignition unit (3) and the injection control unit (2) to the central engine control (6).
Patent EP-0898034-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHNELLE MANFRED
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 1998-07-20
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: The sides of the hinge container (2) defining the U-shaped cavity have clamping flanges (8) parallel with the swivel axis of the hinge arm (3) and penetrated by screws (9). The threaded pins (10) of the clamping flanges each go through an internally threaded, square or rectangular anchor disc (11). When the hinge (1) is fixed, the clamping flanges rest on the outer surfaces of a profiled arm (7), and the anchor discs rest on the inner surfaces of the corresponding profiled arm. The flanks of the hinge container housing next to the two screws have sloping parts sloping from the clamping flanges towards the centre axis of the hinge container.
Patent EP-0964974-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BINDER ERIK AMBROSIUS
IPC: H02P23/00
Filed: 1998-02-18
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: An operating system for electrically operated devices such as doors, windows, screening devices and the like, comprises a number of program controlled drive units (101-104) each with a drive unit casing containing a motion transfer member (106) designed for connection with the operated device (105) and in engagement with a reversible drive motor (1) with an associated motor control circuit, and means for synchronization of the drive units such that they can jointly operate the device (105). The drive units (101-104) are designed as self-contained, autonomous units in connection with a mutual communication line (112) and the motor control circuit in each drive unit comprises a microprocessor (6) with an associated memory (7) for storage of identification information. The microprocessor (6) is programmed for transmission of said identification information to the mutual communication line (112) together with synchronizing data representing the current position of the motion transfer member (106) of the drive unit in question, and for receiving the synchronizing data and identification information about the other drive units from the mutual communication line (112).
Patent EP-1109651-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHACONAS PETER C
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 1998-03-13
Granted: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A ratchet wrench having a handle and an integral head. The head has a chamber formed therein with a wall about the chamber. At least one tooth is formed on the wall and projects into the chamber. A cylindrical rotor having a plurality of axial teeth is disposed in the chamber. The chamber is non circular and has a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of the rotor wherein the rotor is translatably and eccentrically movable within the chamber. Movement of the handle engages a portion of the teeth on the rotor in locked driving engagement with the wall of the chamber and the at least one tooth on the wall of the chamber. Backswinging the handle disengages the rotor. Three embodiments are disclosed. Methods of use of the three embodiments are disclosed.
Patent EP-1026290-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGATO NOBUYUKI
IPC: C30B23/00
Filed: 1998-09-11
Granted: 2009-08-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant de produire en continu et à grande vitesse un cristal unique de carbure de silicium de haute qualité dans des conditions stables. Le procédé consiste à faire passer un gaz vaporisé issu d'un produit de départ silicium à travers une matière carbonée chauffée, à faire arriver le gaz sur un substrat de cristaux germes, et à faire croître le cristal unique de carbure de silicium sur le substrat. L'appareil comprend comme partie inférieure une partie destinée à contenir un produit de départ silicium (5), et comme partie supérieure, un substrat de cristaux germes (2), ainsi que des matières carbonées (31 et 32) disposées au niveau d'une zone intermédiaire entre la partie destinée à contenir le produit de départ silicium (5) et le substrat de cristaux germes (2) de manière qu'un gaz vaporisé issu du produit de départ silicium (5) passe à travers ces couches. Des structures en carbone poreux, des plaques de carbone présentant un grand nombre de trous traversants, des corps granulaires de carbone garnis, etc. peuvent être utilisés comme matière carbonée.