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Patent EP-1489578-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LEE CHANG-KYUN
IPC: H04W16/26
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A traffic information service apparatus using an ad-hoc network and a method for
controlling the same. The apparatus provides an ad-hoc network between vehicles and
roadside devices, and collects/provides traffic information using the ad-hoc network. The
method for providing a user with traffic information, comprising the steps of a) allowing
vehicles to broadcast their registration messages to create an ad-hoc network, and creating
the ad-hoc network between the vehicles on the basis of the registration messages, b)
allowing a Road Side Equipment (RSE) to receive the registration messages broadcast from
the vehicles, and collecting traffic information from the registration messages, and c)
allowing the RSE to transmit the traffic information to a traffic information service center.
Patent EP-1503087-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAPP DIETER
IPC: F15B15/14
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: The cylinder unit for the attachment to a cross member and/or table of a fixture or machine has a pressure piece (10) with a recess (9) corresponding to the cup-shaped head (7) of a piston (6). A gap (s) exists between the outside diameter (dA) of the pressure piece and the inside diameter (D i) of a hole (8) in a pressure plate (5) through which protrudes the pressure piece. The pressure piece has a guide pin (14) protruding co-axially beyond the pressure piece and protruding into a co-axial hole (15) in the cup-shaped head of the piston. An elastic guide bush is fitted in the co-axial hole between the guide pin and the hole.
Patent EP-1519466-A3 (EP)
Title: System zur Energieversorgung eines elektrischen Verbrauchers eines Fahrzeugs
Inventor: STRIEWSKI HARALD
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein System zur Energieversorgung eines elektrischen Verbrauchers eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere eines Caravans, mit einem mit einer externen Energieversorgung verbindbaren Netzteil sowie mit einem mittels einer Reglereinheit ladbaren elektrischen Energiespeicher, wobei der Verbraucher aus dem elektrischen Energiespeicher oder über das Netzteil mit Energie versorgbar ist. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zum Betrieb des erfindungsgemäßen Systems.
Patent EP-1510987-A3 (EP)
Title: Warnsystem sowie Verfahren zur Überwachung der Verfügbarkeit medizinischer Hilfe für einen Patienten
Inventor: EHBEN THOMAS
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Warnsystem sowie ein Verfahren für die Überwachung der Verfügbarkeit medizinischer Hilfsmittel (13) für einen Patienten (15). Das Warnsystem setzt sich aus einem am Hilfsmittel (13) oder einem Behältnis (14) für das Hilfsmittel (13) befestigbaren oder in das Hilfsmittel (13) oder Behältnis (14) integrierbaren ersten Signalgeber (1), der eine Sendeeinheit (3) zum Aussenden erster elektromagnetischer Signale aufweist, und einem vom Patienten (15) tragbaren zweiten Signalgeber (2) zusammen, der eine Warneinrichtung (10) zur Abgabe eines vom Patienten (15) wahrnehmbaren Warnsignals, eine Empfangseinheit (6) zum Empfang der von der Sendeeinheit (3) des ersten Signalgebers (1) ausgesendeten ersten elektromagnetischen Signale und eine Steuereinheit (8) aufweist, die bei Empfang der ersten elektromagnetischen Signale oder bei Unterschreiten einer vorgebbaren Empfangsstärke der ersten elektromagnetischen Signale und/oder bei Empfang einer bestimmten mit den ersten elektromagnetischen Signalen übermittelten Information die Warneinrichtung (10) zur Abgabe des Warnsignals ansteuert. Mit dem vorliegenden Warnsystem wird ein Patient zuverlässig darauf aufmerksam gemacht, wenn für ihn wichtige medizinische Hilfsmittel nicht mehr unmittelbar verfügbar sind.
Patent EP-1568586-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TAN BOON SZE RAYMOND
IPC: B62M9/126
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A bicycle derailleur 12 is provided with a chain guide 36 that basically includes inner and outer guide plates 52, 54, a guide pulley 58 and a tension pulley 56. The tension pulley 56 is rotatable about a rotation axis X between free ends 74, 64 of the guide plates 52, 54. The tension pulley 56 has an annular recess 80 disposed about the rotation axis X to form a projection 82. The inner guide plate 52 has a guide section 78 with a radially outermost edge 78b. Preferably, the outermost edge 78b of the guide section 78 is located in the annular recess 80, and the projection 82 projects axially further from a center plane P of the tension pulley 56 than the outermost edge 78b. Preferably, the chain guide 36 includes a dust cap 90 coupled between the inner guide plate 52 and the tension pulley 56. Preferably, the outermost edge 78b of the guide section 78 is located radially inwardly of the projection 82 and radially outwardly of the annular portion 90b of the dust cap 90.
Patent EP-1612337-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LUDGER MATEINA
IPC: E03C1/24
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: The overlay faucet has a stepless adjuster for a sanitary bath, with a housing (1) a cover rose (2) and a connector on the rose for remote operation of a valve. The housing can be attached to the wall of the bath. Inside the rose is a transmission case (9) fitting in the opening in the bath and having a flow passage (11) defining a spray outlet.
Patent EP-1515495-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YASUKAWA SEISHO
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A multicast communication path calculation
method is disclosed which includes the steps of:
obtaining minimum delay paths from a source node to
each destination node; selecting, as candidate nodes
of a rendezvous point node, nodes on one of the
obtained minimum delay paths (S3); for each candidate
node, calculating minimum delay paths from the
candidate node to each destination node, and
obtaining a difference between the maximum value and
the minimum value among delays of the calculated
minimum delay paths (S4); selecting, as the rendezvous
point node, a candidate node by which the difference
is smallest (S5); and outputting a minimum delay path
from the source node to the rendezvous point node
and minimum delay paths from the rendezvous point
node to each destination node (S6).
Patent EP-1523922-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHINORI
IPC: B32B7/08
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning article (1) including a brush
portion (26). The brush portion (26) has a plurality of strips (12,17) and at
least one layer of a fiber bundle (3,4,6).
Patent EP-1562169-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PARK DONG-JIN
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A dual type flat panel display device including a first flat panel display device panel; and a second flat panel display device panel; wherein the first and second flat panel display device panels each include a pixel area including a plurality of scan lines arranged in a first direction, a plurality of data lines arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and pixel electrodes disposed in an area formed by the plurality of data lines and the plurality of scan lines crossing the data lines; and a non-pixel area including a plurality of on/off switching devices at inputs of the scan lines or the data lines, wherein the switching devices are respectively connected to the plurality of scan lines or the plurality of data lines.
Patent EP-1484728-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PIACENTINI SERGIO
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: A control apparatus for electric installations comprises at least a control device (10) and at least a piloting device (30) for a load associated to the control device (10); the device further comprises supply means (21, 21', 21'') interconnected at least to the control device (10) and designed to supply the latter with a light energy coming from a room.
Patent EP-1493712-A3 (EP)
Inventor: OUELLET LUC
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A method of fabricating a silicon-based microstructure is disclosed, which involves
depositing electrically conductive amorphous silicon doped with first and second dopants
to produce a structure having a residual mechanical stress of less than +/= 100Mpa. The
dopants can either be deposited in successive layers to produce a laminated structure with
a residual mechanical stress of less than +/= 100Mpa or simultaneously to produce a
laminated structure having a mechanical stress of less than +/= 100Mpa.
Patent EP-1547817-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WESTGATE KEVIN WALTER
IPC: B60C9/20
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a tire having at least one reinforcing ply in the carcass, belt, or bead region of the tire (30). The reinforcing ply is comprised of a blended fiber cord. The cords, in combination with a preferred cure temperature adhesive, achieve a high degree of thermal stability allowing for the use of such cords in various reinforcing plies for a pneumatic tire and for preferred use for such cords in areas of the tire subject to high temperatures either in curing or performance.
Patent EP-1445426-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CZACHOR ROBERT PAUL
IPC: F02K3/02
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A gas turbine engine strut segment includes a strut (62), which may be
hollow, extending radially between co-annular radially inner (64) and outer
(66) platforms, axially spaced apart inner platform flanges (68) extending
radially inwardly from the inner platform, and axially spaced apart outer
platform flanges (70) extending radially outwardly from the inner platform. At
least one inner set of coaxial tapered inner holes (72) extend axially through
the inner platform flanges (68) and at least one outer set of coaxial tapered
outer holes (74) extend axially through the outer platform flanges (70). The
inner set of coaxial inner holes define an inner conical surface (76) and the
outer set of coaxial outer holes define an outer conical surface (80). Each of
the axial spaced apart platform flanges may be circumferentially continuous
or scalloped having spaced circumferentially apart lugs. The strut may have
two inner sets of coaxial tapered inner and outer holes extending axially
through the inner and outer platform flanges, respectively.
Patent EP-1484446-A3 (EP)
Title: Stretcher bar
Inventor: SNEDDON RICHARD
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a stretcher bar for use on
a railway point mechanism. The stretcher bar
comprises two sub bars (44) threadably connected to
opposite sides of a adjustment barrel (30) wherein
the sub bars (44) are oppositely threaded such that
rotation of the adjustment barrel (30) adjusts the
overall length of the stretcher bar. The barrel
(30) is composed of two parts which are electrically
insulated form each other by a layer of insulating
material (42). A method of installing and adjusting
the stretcher bar between two switch rails is also
disclosed.
Patent EP-1481942-A3 (EP)
Inventor: O'KEEFFE ERIC
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2004-05-31
Abstract: A forklift truck for mounting on the rear of a carrying vehicle comprises a u-shaped chassis (3) having a crossbar (5) and a pair of side bars (7) mounted at the ends of the crossbar (5) and projecting forwardly therefrom. A wheel (9) is located adjacent the free end of each of the side bars (7) and a steerable rear wheel (11) is located centrally on the crossbar, a drivers station (13) is positioned to one side of the chassis (3) and a motive power unit (15) is positioned on the opposite side of the chassis (3). The chassis mounts a vertical multi-lift mast (17) having a plurality of mast sections (19a, 19b, 19c), one of which carries a pair of forks (23). The fork-carrying mast section (19c) further comprises a freelift mast system having means to positively move the forks upwards relative the mast section and means to positively move the forks downwards relative the mast section.
Patent EP-1566910-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KINOSHITA SUSUMU
IPC: H04B10/275
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting traffic in an optical network is provided. The system includes an optical ring. A plurality of local nodes are coupled to the optical ring. Each local node of the plurality of local nodes configured to receive traffic at an assigned wavelength, disparate from wavelengths assigned to other local nodes. A data center node is coupled to the optical ring and operable to receive traffic from the plurality of local nodes, sort at least some of the traffic by destination, and transmit the traffic to a corresponding destination node at the assigned wavelength for that node.
Patent EP-1583060-A3 (EP)
Inventor: VON RIDDER SOFIA
IPC: G09B19/06
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: "RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING IN GENERAL", the present patent is described as a recreational and educational system for language learning in general which, according to the characteristics thereof, possesses as a principle to provide the formation of a recreational and educational system (1) with a proprietary and specific structure based on the perfect and harmonious interaction between a proprietary central unit (2) with a set of specific auxiliary materials and a computer with a set of particular computer programs, in order to provide a practical and multi-sensory approach to the learning of several different languages, by means of a proper and unlimited interaction between the target audience and the subject to be approached and having as a basis the incorporation of a proprietary structure possessing a properly integrated and symmetrically arranged central unit (2), a set of didactic blocks (3), a support mat (4), an identifying computer program and a set of computer programs with particular activities containing sound and image.
Patent EP-1624467-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BAKKER LEVINUS PIETER
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: A lithographic apparatus has a source (SO), an illumination system with a mirror, a support structure for patterning means, a substrate table and a projection system. The source (SO) is arranged to provide radiation of a desired wavelength, e.g., EUV. It generates a stream of undesired metal particles that are deposited to form smaller and larger nuclei on the mirror. The lithographic apparatus further has a heat source (38) to heat the mirror. Consequently, the surface mobility of the metal particles on the mirror is increased.
Patent EP-1647879-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ODA YASUO
IPC: G06F3/046
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A position detecting device selects sensors arranged in the order of sensor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction. In a first selection pattern, the device selects a sensor in the order of sensor 1, 6, 2, 5, 3, and 4. In a second pattern, the device selects a sensor in the order of sensor 1, 6, 5, 2, 3, and 4. In a third pattern, the device selects a sensor in the order of sensor 1, 6, 2, 5, 4, and 3. In a fourth pattern, the device selects a sensor in the order of sensor 1, 6, 5, 2, 3, and 4. By selecting the sensors 1 to 6 in an order different from the order of the arrangement and communicating signals with a position pointer, the device detects the position pointed by the position pointer.
Patent EP-1650113-A3 (EP)
Title: Anpassvorrichtung für eine Fahrzeugplattform
Inventor: SCHLAEFER STEFFEN
IPC: B60T7/04
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Anpassungsvorrichtung für eine Fahrzeugplattform, insbesondere für eine Fahrzeugkabine. Die Fahrzeugplattform (10) weist einen Bedienersitz (12), mindestens ein Pedal (14), einen Plattformboden (16) und ein Lenkrad (18) auf. Die Fahrzeugplattform (10) ist vorzugsweise für ein landwirtschaftliches oder industrielles Nutzfahrzeug vorgesehen. Damit mehrere ergonomische Sitzpositionen einem Fahrzeugbediener zur Verfügung gestellt werden können, umfasst die Anpassungsvorrichtung (24) eine Einrichtung, mit der ein Bereich des Plattformbodens (16) unabhängig von der Position des Bedienersitzes (12) in der Höhe verstellbar ist. Der Plattformbodenbereich (26) erstreckt sich zumindest zwischen dem Bedienersitz (12) und einem Pedal (14). Des Weiteren betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Fahrzeugplattform (10) und ein Landwirtschaftliches oder industrielles Nutzfahrzeug.
Patent EP-1591543-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TSUKADA MAMORU
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for PCR
amplification reaction that can reduce the time
required for amplification reaction of nucleic acid by
PCR using the target nucleotide molecule as a
template, and an apparatus used for the method. The
method comprises using a PCR reaction vessel (3) in
which a heater (1) is provided for local heating. The
heater (1) can thermally contact with a solution
storing section with an extremely small capacity for
storing a PCR reaction solution and a reaction
solution (2) stored in the solution storing section
directly. A pulsed current is fed to the heater (1);
and a thermal cycle of PCR is carried out so that
high-speed PCR amplification reaction can be achieved.
The PCR reaction vessel (3) is placed within a heating
block (5) which is maintained at a temperature close
to the annealing temperature.
Patent EP-1591262-A3 (EP)
Title: Ink jet recording apparatus, controlling method for computer program and a computer readable storage medium
Inventor: KUDOH TAKU
IPC: B41J29/393
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus (1) including an ink jet printer engine as an image forming part is characterized in that a printing preparation operation at a starting time of image forming by the ink jet engine and another preparation operation are processed in parallel.
Patent EP-1650179-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SHARMA RAM
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A method of decorating a ceramic or glass article, said method comprising the steps of: 
a) mixing a metallic pigment with a resin to form a first coating mixture; 
b) applying the first coating directly onto a part or substantially the whole outer surface of the ceramic or glass article; 
c) once the first coating mixture is cured, applying a second coating material over the first coating mixture, wherein the second coating material is substantially dishwasher proof.
Patent EP-1582494-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GONZALEZ ALEMANY MIGUEL ANGEL
IPC: B66B23/04
Filed: 2005-03-28
Abstract: A variable speed handrail for passenger moving walkway systems, comprising a flexible profile (1) made of an infinity of fixed blocks (2) having a grooved structure circulating along the walkway or escalator and moving with a constant speed, and a plurality of handgrips (6) coupled on the flexible profile (1) which move at a considerably identical speed. The handgrips (6) have for the dragging thereof first and second connection means (9 and 15) connected to a constant speed and a variable speed drag mechanism (3-16), respectively.
Patent EP-1607065-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIEDING REINHOLD
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: Knotless fixation of soft tissue to bone is accomplished using a bone anchor configured to provide interference fixation of a soft-tissue connector. The soft-tissue connector is provided in the form of a flat narrow piece of material. Additional fixation strength can be provided by configuring the bone anchor to penetrate into or through the soft-tissue connector. The bone anchor is installed into a pre-formed hole or socket in the bone.
Patent EP-1712287-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KIM HO JUNG
IPC: B03C3/41
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A surface discharge type air cleaning device comprises an insulating dielectric body formed in the shape of a sheet, a discharge electrode having a pattern part of a predetermined area formed on the upper surface of the insulating dielectric body and at least one non-pattern part disposed in the pattern part and a ground electrode formed at the lower surface of the insulating dielectric body. The discharge electrode and the ground electrode have a plurality of pointed ends protruded therefrom, respectively. The pointed ends of the discharge electrode and the pointed ends of the ground electrode are disposed at the upper and lower surfaces of the insulating dielectric body, respectively, such that the pointed ends of the discharge electrode and the pointed ends of the ground electrode correspond to each other. Generation of negative ions and hydroxyl radicals is increased while generation of ozone is decreased, and therefore, air cleaning efficiency is improved.
Patent EP-1686253-A3 (EP)
Inventor: FUWA NAOHIDE
IPC: F01L31/00
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A plurality of changing mechanisms change the manner in which intake air is supplied to an internal combustion engine. A control unit executes a cooperative control in which, based on the driving state of one of a variable vale lift mechanism and at least one of the other changing mechanisms other than the variable valve lift mechanism, the driving state of the other one of the variable valve lift mechanism and the at least one of the changing mechanisms is controlled. A determining unit determines whether the operational response of the changing mechanisms is decreased. A restricting unit restricts the cooperative control when the determining unit determines that the operational response of at least one of the changing mechanisms is decreased. Therefore, disadvantages caused by reduction in the operational response of the changing mechanisms are reduced.
Patent EP-1686177-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KIM MIN-KYUN
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the environmental stress resistance of plants using an environmental stress resistance-controlling gene. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for enhancing the environmental stress resistance of plants and a method for producing environmental stress-resistant plants, each of the methods comprising introducing into the plants an environmental stress resistance-controlling gene derived from  Arabidopsis thaliana , as well as environmental stress-resistant plants produced by the method.
Patent EP-1707906-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LEE NAM-GI
IPC: F25C5/00
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: The ice bin (100) of a refrigerator comprises a case (110) with an opened upper surface to receive a flow of ice and a diffuser (111) at one side of the bottom thereof for externally discharging ice; an auger (120) installed at the inside of the case for transferring the ice; guides (131,132) for guiding the transferred ice; a grinding part (140) for grinding the ice from the guides; and a shutter (150) attached to one side of the case (110) and capable of being rotated about a hinge portion to open and close the diffuser for selectively dispersing the ice externally from the case. During the ice grinding process of said grinding part, a shutter open-close structure for preventing the shutter (150) from being pushed down in the height-wise direction of the case is provided at one side of said case and comprises a shutter press prevention part.
Patent EP-1752882-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SHUMARAYEV SERGEY YURYEVICH
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Programmable duty cycle adjustment circuitry may be provided to correct for duty cycle distortion in serial data transmission systems. Duty cycle adjustment may be performed prior to transmitting data signals across a transmission medium. Duty cycle adjustment may also be performed as it is received from the transmission medium. Programmable duty cycle adjustment circuitry may be configured to adjust the rising and falling edges of data signals. Programmable duty cycle adjustment circuitry may also be configured to adjust the common mode level of data signals. The amount of duty cycle adjustment may be determined by end-users or through negative feedback.
Patent EP-1837271-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN JIA-PIN
IPC: B62J1/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A bicycle saddle and means for mounting the saddle body on a bicycle seat post. The bicycle saddle (10) comprises a saddle body (20) including a wide rear portion (22), a narrow front portion(24), a middle portion (26) and a hollowed mounting portion (30) extending downwardly from the underneath side of the saddle body. The mounting means (50) includes upper and under devices (52, 54) to cooperate with the saddle body in such a way that a part of the mounting portion of the saddle body can be sandwiched between the upper and under devices to mount the saddle body on a bicycle seat post (1).