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Patent EP-0901593-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRIFFIOEN WILLEM
IPC: F16L37/092
Filed: 1997-06-02
Granted: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A tube connector comprising an elongate hollow body with an opening at both ends for receiving the end of a tube of a pair of tubes to be coupled to each other, which tube connector comprises means for providing, upon completion of the connection between the connector and the tubes to be connected, a passage for air from the interior of at least one of the tubes to the surroundings. The use of such connectors in installing glass fiber cables or bundles in a tube line consisting of more than one tube by means of a blowing technique has as an advantage that the course of the pressure gradient along the tube line is more linear than in the case where the connectors couple the successive tubes completely hermetically.
Patent EP-0906553-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WINTER UDO
IPC: F41A23/34
Filed: 1997-06-16
Granted: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A high angle fire gun (1) has at least one adjustable, swivelling tube (3), a tube adjusting mechanism and an adjusting mechanism pointing device (7) for pointing the tubes (3). In order to ensure a wide pointing range with a device which is easy to handle, the pointing device (7) has an independent pointer (8), preferably arranged apart from the adjusting mechanism, for actuating the adjusting mechanism so as to laterally and vertically point the tubes (3) by rotating each tube axis (A) along a conical surface around a vertical axis (H) and/or by swivelling each tube axis (A) along an axial plane through said vertical axis (H).
Patent EP-0937461-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIKUCHI MAKOTO
IPC: A61K35/28
Filed: 1997-07-10
Granted: 2005-07-06
Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of the MK family that is used alone as an agent for proliferating hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic precursor cells. The invention also provides an agent for remarkably enhancing the above-described effect for promoting the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic precursor cells, comprising the MK family in combination with known hematopoietic factors such as IL-3, IL-6, G-CSF, GM-CSF, M-CSF, SCF, and EPO.
Patent EP-0921980-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOAL DILIP K
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 1997-08-01
Granted: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A system for triggering an oxygen scavenging film includes the means for emitting UV-C light, means associated with said light defining a film path, means for feeding an oxygen scavenging film into the system to trigger the oxygen scavenging film, means for feeding the triggered film to packaging means. The film may comprise an oxidizable organic compound and a transition metal catalyst.</PTEXT>
Patent EP-0922049-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARTHEL JOSEF
IPC: C07F5/04
Filed: 1997-07-26
Granted: 2001-09-12
Abstract: Lithium complex salts have the general formula (I), in which R and R<1> are the same or different, are optionally directly interconnected by a simple or double bond, represent alone or together an aromatic ring from the group composed of phenyl, naphthyl, anthracenyl or phenanthrenyl, which can be unsubstituted or substituted one to four times by A or Hal, or represent alone or together a heterocyclic aromatic ring from the pyridyl group which can be unsubstituted or substituted one to three times by A or Hal; Hal stands for F or Cl; and A stands for alkyl with 1 to 6 C atoms optionally halogenated one to four times. Also disclosed is their use as electrolytes in secondary lithium batteries and a process for preparing these compounds.
Patent EP-0927002-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOGENSEN BENT
IPC: A61C13/34
Filed: 1997-09-10
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DK97/00382 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 9, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 9, 1999 PCT Filed Sep. 10, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/10709 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 19, 1998A mould for casting a base for a dental model when reconstructing teeth for dentures or parts thereof and including a base plate along the edge of which a mould cavity is placed, the mould cavity including a bottom with fixating structures for the dental model or parts thereof, and walls provided with ribs extending from the bottom, the mould cavity having the shape of at least a part of a jaw. With a view to creating a stable mould, in which the model cast on the base may be remounted and positioned without rocking, the mould is designed in such a way that the fixation structures are at least substantially cylindrical pins which can be inserted in corresponding holes in the bottom of the mould cavity and which each include a portion suited for being cast in the base of the dental model.
Patent EP-0937357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRETSCHMER FRANK
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 1997-11-10
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: This invention concerns a process for levying distance-dependent charges in cellular communication networks in which each call or attempted call between a mobile station and a subscriber of a fixed network is identified by the service exchange which initiates an IN-query to a service control point. There, the corresponding service exchange processes the IN-service in the course of which the service exchange is asked, among other things, to transmit the number being called and the location of the calling mobile radio subscriber to the service control point. On the basis of the data transferred, the distance between the calling and the called subscriber is determined at the service control point, assigned to a corresponding rate zone and noted in the billing record. Subsequently, the data are transferred to a billing center and a data post-processing system which can levy charges based on time and distance on the basis of the billing data record.
Patent EP-0936910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGLER ARNON
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 1997-08-14
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The invention provides an intracoronary stent coated with a quinazolinone derivative of formula (I), wherein n is 1 or 2, R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy, and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl, and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, for preventing restenosis after angioplasty.
Patent EP-0962443-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERGELY GERHARD DR
IPC: C07C59/265
Filed: 1998-06-03
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: Surface-treated crystals of a solid edible organic acid, especially citric acid, have some of the acid molecules on the surface in ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt form such that the proportion of ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions on the surface is 0.01-5 (especially 0.1-1.5) wt. %. An Independent claim is also included for production of the surface-treated crystals by treating crystals of the acid with a solution containing alkali(ne earth) metal ions or with ammonia vapor, stopping the reaction after a predetermined time, and drying the crystals.
Patent EP-0869134-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUSSENDRAGER KLAAS DANIEL
IPC: C12N9/08
Filed: 1998-03-25
Granted: 2002-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for recovering one or more growth factors from milk or a milk derivative, comprising adsorbing at least one growth factor from the milk or the milk derivative to a cation exchanger, followed by fractionated elution of the cation exchanger, whereby at least one fraction is obtained which is enriched in growth factors, followed by the further treatment of this fraction at a pH of at least 3.5 and not more than 4.5.
Patent EP-0923897-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAMUDE DOUGLAS BRIAN
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1998-12-17
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: Described is a holder (1) for a water mattress. This holder (1) comprises at least a number of edge elements (3A,3B,3C,3D) of a flexible material with a height substantially corresponding with the height of a water mattress to be accommodated and a width which is such that the edge elements can stand independently. The edge elements (3) are positioned on a base board such that they enclose a space (7) all around within which a water mattress can be placed. The edge elements (3) are mutually coupled herein by means of a base part (5) of a water-impermeable material. Also described is a covering intended for use in the above stated holder. This covering comprises at least a number of jackets (9) intended to receive edge elements (3). The jackets are mutually coupled by means of a base part (5) of a water-impermeable material. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0903414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EBNER PETER HELMUT DIPL-ING
IPC: C21D9/60
Filed: 1998-08-20
Granted: 2003-10-15
Abstract: Two unheated rolls (2, 3) are in an insulated nonmagnetic housing (1) which also accommodates a transformer core (7) with a secondary winding formed by a loop of the steel strip (4) undergoing heat treatment. The primary winding (10) of the transformer is outside the housing (1). The strip heated in the transformer is quenched by the fresh strip (4) fed to the roll (2), and by the roll itself.
Patent EP-1017823-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHOKAT KEVAN M
IPC: G01N33/60
Filed: 1998-02-09
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Engineered protein kinases which can utilize modified nucleotide triphosphate substrates that are not as readily utilized by the wild-type forms of those enzymes, and methods of making and using them are disclosed. Modified nucleotide triphosphate substrates and methods of making and using them are disclosed. Methods are disclosed for using such engineered kinases and such modified substrates to identify which protein substrates the kinases act upon, to measure the extent of such action, and to determine if test compounds can modulate such action. Engineered forms of multi-substrate enzymes which covalently attach part or all of at least one (donor) substrate to at least one other (recipient) substrate, which engineered forms will accept modified substrates that are not as readily utilized by the wild-type forms of those enzymes are disclosed. Methods for making and using such engineered enzymes are disclosed. Modified substrates and methods of making and using them are disclosed. Methods are disclosed for using such engineered enzymes and such modified substrates to identify the recipient substrates the enzymes act upon, to measure the extent of such action, and to measure whether test compounds modulate such action.
Patent EP-0914562-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STOLL KURT
IPC: F15B15/08
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A rod-less linear drive whose housing (2) delimits an interior space (4), in which a drive part (5) is located. The housing (2) is provided with a slot-like longitudinal opening (24), which on either side is flanked by a housing limb (25 and 26). An entraining part (35) connected with the drive part (5) projects through the longitudinal opening (24) to the outside, where it is kinematically coupled with a slide (36). The slide is supported by means of a guide means (41) on the housing (2), one of the two housing limbs (26) being extended through and past the longitudinal opening (24) and on the side, facing the other housing limb (26), bears the guide means (41).
Patent EP-1003908-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERDES JOHN C
IPC: C12Q1/6834
Filed: 1998-04-16
Granted: 2006-12-06
Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for irreversibly binding nucleic acid to solid phase and corresponding processes for the utilization thereof. Nucleic acid is bound to solid phase matrixes exhibiting sufficient hydrophilicity and electropositivity to irreversibly bind the nucleic acids from a sample. These processes include nucleic acid (double or single stranded DNA and RNA) capture from high volume:low concentration specimens, buffer changes, washes, and volume reductions, and enable the interface of solid phase bound nucleic acid with enzyme, hybridization or amplification strategies. The invention, solid phase irreversibly bound nucleic acid, may be used, for example, in repeated analyses to confirm results or test additional genes in both research and commercial applications. Further, a method is described for virus extraction, purification, and solid phase amplification from large volume plasma specimens.
Patent EP-1016075-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEN OS ELISABETH ANNA
IPC: G10L17/00
Filed: 1998-09-15
Granted: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A method of and an arrangement for obtaining reference information comprising speech parameter data and variability data from test or enrollment speech (2) of an individual. Classes of speakers are defined, each class comprising speech parameter data and variability data of said speech parameter data, obtained from speech of a plurality of speakers. Speech parameter data (3) of the test or enrollment speech (2) are obtained and variability data are allocated to the speech parameter data in accordance with variability data of the class of speakers assigned to the individual. The speech parameter data (3) and allocated variability data comprise the above reference information (5). With the reference information (5) thus obtained an improved method and arrangement for speaker verification is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0925679-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHREIER HANS-HERMANN
IPC: H04N1/38
Filed: 1998-07-02
Granted: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device used for the digital detection of transparent and opaque documents, comprising a CCD pick-up element, a document holder, an illuminating device and elements for covering the edges (masking unit) of the documents. The method comprises the following steps: a) placing the document on the document holder; b) determining the size of the document; c) automatically adjusting a zoom objective, assigned to the scanner, in relation to the document; d) automatically adjusting the masking to the document size; e) beginning the exposure process; f) automatically adjusting the illumination by determining the dynamic range of the image intensity; g) exposing the CCD chip in the camera (one shot); h) memorizing the digitized data in a PC memory; i) further processing the memorized data in the PC or in an external data processing installation.
Patent EP-1039830-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IDDAN GAVRIEL J
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1998-12-15
Granted: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An energy saving method for acquiring in vivo images of the gastro-intestinal tract is provided. A device, such as an autonomous capsule, includes at least one imaging unit; a control unit connected to the imaging unit and a power supply connected to the control unit. The control unit includes a switching unit and an axial motion detector connected to the switching unit. The axial motion detector detects the axial movement of the device and if the axial acceleration is below a pre-determined threshold, disconnects the power supply thereby preventing the acquisition of redundant images. A method for operation and use of the device is provided.
Patent EP-0910218-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENDRICKS JOHN S
IPC: H04H20/86
Filed: 1993-12-02
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A novel advanced set top terminal capable of digital decompression, menu generation, interactivity and other advanced functional capabilities for use in a television program delivery system (200) is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for upgrading existing set top terminals (220) to provide menu generation capability and advanced functional capabilities. The invention is particularly useful in television program delivery systems (200) with hundreds of channels of programming, providing (i) menu driven program selection through the addition of an upgrade module (300) or menu generation card and (ii) advanced functional capabilities using a set of hardware upgrades (e.g., 130) and/or an expansion card. Specifically, the invention is an upgradeable system that supports advanced set top functionality through the use of internal software, hardware upgrades, an upgrade module and/or expansion cards. The upgraded hardware generally includes a microprocessor, various input/output ports (e.g., 308), processing circuitry (e.g., 108) and memory (e.g., 116). The invention results in an upgraded set top terminal that supports: menu generation; picture-on-picture displays; program catalogue services; interactive services; telephone caller identification; digital audio reception; VCR control; HDTV reception; and backyard satellite system interoperability, among other features and capabilities.
Patent EP-0945502-B1 (EP)
Title: A mutated subtilisin protease
Inventor: BRANNER SVEN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1990-06-26
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: Enzymes produced by mutating the genes for a number of subtilisin proteases and expressing the mutated genes in suitable hosts are presented.  The enzymes exhibit improved wash performance in comparison to their wild type parent enzymes.  The enzymes are well-suited for use in detergent compositions.
Patent EP-0952354-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARTEL GEORG
IPC: F15B21/14
Filed: 1999-04-21
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The switch is used with hydraulic oil motors (10) and cylinders (11). A fast-traverse unit (32) is fitted in the pressure branch (5) and the return branch (2), which interrupts the two branches under control. Another oil motor (18) is driven by the same hydraulic circuit, and possibly used to drive an oil pump (19), may be included in the fast-traverse unit.
Patent EP-0987377-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIOISOTHERM S R L
IPC: E04B5/23
Filed: 1999-09-15
Granted: 2005-08-03
Abstract: The invention is a new expendable form made of foamed material for concrete floors with a generically rectangular section and provided, in the upper part, with a V-shaped seat and, on the two sides with complementary projections and flutes; said expendable form conglomerates, in the foamed material, two or more reticulated triangular rods made of iron. Said expendable for can be provided with lightening holes. As an alternative to the V-shaped seat, the new expendable form can be provided with a generically rectangular section with some lateral chamfers so that a V-shaped notch can be obtained positioning two expendable forms side by side. When the new expendable forms are positioned directly on the lateral abutments of the floor they immediately made up the ribs on which the falsework of the beams is inserted. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0997690-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILCHENBACH GERD
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 1999-10-16
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: The pipe system incorporates a feeder pipe leading from the hot water generator to the tap points. A circulating pipe branches off from the feeder pipe and returns to the hot water generator. A pump pumps the hot water round the circuit. The pipe system has inner and outer pipes (13,14) and sleeves (15) coaxially fixing the inner pipes in the outer pipes. At least two of the double pipes (18) each consisting of an inner and an outer pipe are joined by fittings. The sleeves of the double pipes are firmly joined by plug-in connections to the fittings.
Patent EP-0952171-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHALABY SHALABY W
IPC: A61K6/891
Filed: 1999-01-29
Granted: 2006-01-04
Abstract: The present invention provides novel hydrogel-forming, self-solvating, absorbable polyester copolymers capable of selective, segmental association into compliant hydrogels upon contacting an aqueous environment. Methods of using the novel polyester copolymers of the invention in humans are also disclosed for providing a protective barrier to prevent post-surgical adhesion, treatment of defects in conduits such as blood vessels, and controlled release of a biologically active agent for modulating cellular events such as wound healing and tissue regeneration or therapeutic treatment of diseases such as infection of the periodontium, dry socket, bone, skin, vaginal, and nail infections.
Patent EP-0950354-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOSTANSEK EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: A01N25/24
Filed: 1999-04-01
Granted: 2002-06-19
Abstract: This invention is relates to dithiocarbamate fungicide formulations having improved physical properties. The formulations comprise one or more dithiocarbamate fungicides and a water soluble polymer.
Patent EP-1017249-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VIEILLEDENT GEORGES CLAUDE
IPC: H04R5/027
Filed: 1999-12-01
Granted: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The sound recording technique has two microphones (11,12) mounted on an assembly a set distance apart and recording sounds from an instrument (A) using a recorder (20). During the recording the microphones are moved around (F1) changing their relative positions and reversing their relative positions (F2).
Patent EP-0987795-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEIL CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 1999-09-15
Granted: 2003-02-26
Abstract: The shunt mechanical connector insertion release mechanism releases a short circuit shunt (30) on the mechanical insertion of a connector (28). The drive mechanism is a moving section (90) moving in an outer sliding channel. Prior to insertion the shunt contacts are short circuited, whilst immediately after insertion the short circuit is removed.
Patent EP-1063386-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CEAMONOS VAL ANGEL
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 1999-09-07
Granted: 2004-10-13
Abstract: Operation mechanism for venetian blinds which simultaneously tries to reduce the size of the mechanism and to increase its simplicity and the sturdiness of its component parts, for which the transmission system from the input tubular cogwheel, operated by the tubular control rod by a cardan joint in order to adjust the inclination of the vanes, consists of a second cogwheel of a considerably smaller diameter which engages the former and which is coaxial to a spindle which acts on the output cogwheel, which is keyed to the shaft which turns the vanes.  <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0962769-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGMAN JOHN
IPC: G01N33/34
Filed: 1999-05-21
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring the properties of a composition or a component thereof used in the processing of a paper or board web. According to the invention, a sample of the composition to be measured is taken into a measurement apparatus, the composition is measured at least for its density, viscosity, dry solids content and gas content, and is then passed out from the measurement apparatus. The apparatus according to the invention comprises an apparatus frame (23), a composition sample conduit (6) adapted in said apparatus frame (23) for passing a flow of said composition under measurement through the apparatus, a pump (7) adapted in said composition sample conduit (6) for circulating said composition through said composition sample conduit (6), means (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) adapted in said composition sample conduit (6) for measuring the density values of said composition as well as the pressure and temperature values of said composition prevailing in the composition at said instant of density measurement, and means (14, 15, 18, 19, 20) adapted in said composition sample conduit (6) for determining the viscosity of said composition. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1047343-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RONBORG STEEN MEIER
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 1999-01-05
Granted: 2004-06-23
Abstract: An injector serving for injection of an injection fluid is described. The injector includes a housing with a contact face for during injection supporting on the skin of a person. The injection fluid is placed in a chamber in the housing which furthermore contains an injection needle placed, in a direction of activation intersecting both the at least one chamber and the contact face, displaceably in the housing from a position of rest where the needle point is in front of the at least one chamber-seen in the direction of activation-to an injection position where the point has penetrated the skin. In the point is furthermore made an eye for, at activation of the injector, receiving a fixed quantity of injection fluid during the passage of the chamber, and after this, there is placed a membrane with a slot which during the injection process fits tightly around the needle and thereby sweeps off all fluid except for the fluid in the eye. An injection can be performed with greater easiness, quickness, precision and uniformity than known so far so that a uniform basis for a medical estimate of the type of allergy and the degree of this can be obtained with e.g., an allergy test.