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Patent DE-69920023-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BABAYOFF NOAM
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 1999-08-05
Granted: 2004-10-14
Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus (20) for determining surface topology of a teeth portion (26), comprising a probing member (90) with a sensing face; an illumination unit (28, 32, 34, 38) for providing an array of incident light beams transmitted towards the teeth portion (26) along an optical path through said probing unit (90) to generate illuminated spots on said portion; a light focusing optics (42, 44) defining one or more focal planes forward said probing face at a position changeable by said optics, each light beam having its focus on one of said one or more focal plane; a translation mechanism (70, 72) coupled to said focusing optics for displacing said focal plane relative to the teeth segment (26) along an axis (Z) defined by the propagation of the incident light beams (48); a detector (60) having an array of sensing elements (68) for measuring intensity of each of a plurality of light beams returning from said spots propagating through an optical path opposite to that of the incident light beams; a processor (24) coupled to said detector (60) for determining for each light beam a spot-specific position, being the position of the respective focal plane of said one or more focal planes yielding maximum measured intensity of the returned light beam, and based on the determined spot-specific positions, generating data representative of the topology of said portion (26).
Patent DE-69920038-D1 (DE)
Inventor: CLASSEN J
IPC: H04N9/73
Filed: 1999-11-12
Granted: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A color enhancement method for use in a video camera imaging system (10, 30) in the context of non-uniform lighting includes an adaptive algorithm (100 - 110) for developing a shutter speed control signal, analog gain control signal and color balance signals from pixel luminance over one filed of video. The control signals developed during one field are used to control the camera (12) during the next field. The speed control signal and analog signal are determined based on the luminance signal obtained in digital form from the video camera, and analyzed over at least one field of video. During one field, the speed control signal and the analog gain signal target dark areas of the image and during the next field they target the bright areas of the image so that, over two fields, every pixel is within a workable range of luminance in at least one of two alternate fields. As the color balance settings for the fields are adjusted according to the exposure settings and the luminance level, consistent hue values are maintained between alternate fields. Additionally, a pixel color detection circuit (18, 28) examines each pixel from the video camera (12) to determine whether it is in a color region of interest. The pixel color detection circuit uses a color offset signal, calculated by a controller (16, 60) based on the luminance signal during the preceding filed. The color offset signal indicates how far from neutral, or white, in the chosen color space, is the chrominance data from the camera. The video camera and pixel color detection circuit may be sued to identify weeds or plant material on the ground. A controller (74) is responsive to the pixel color detection circuit and activates one or more spray nozzles (68, 70) when a weed is detected.
Patent DE-69922700-D1 (DE)
Inventor: TAGAWA KAZUSATO
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 1999-12-28
Granted: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A simple and compact hinge structure pivotally and detachably fixes a lid to a housing. The hinge structure has a shaft provided for the housing and a bearing unit provided for the lid. The bearing unit has a shaft-attaching/detaching opening for attaching or detaching the shaft in the axial direction. The bearing unit further includes a first bearing for receiving one portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft and a second bearing for receiving another portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft. The first bearing and the second bearing face each other. The space between the first bearing and the second bearing becomes narrower as it is closer to the shaft-attaching/detaching opening. The second bearing is formed of a leaf spring. With this arrangement, even if an excessive force is applied to the lid or the housing, it is possible to prevent both the elements from being destroyed.
Patent DE-69924067-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SAINT-RAMON JEAN-GERARD
IPC: A61D17/00
Filed: 1999-10-21
Granted: 2005-04-14
Abstract: An apparatus is new and comprises a support (I) comprising a casing (II) which is used to as a receiving means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows by emitting a light signal engaged in the case and enclosed in (II). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a support (I) for a detector which comprises a casing containing means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows comprising a test region in natural fibers having a surface comprising between 0.04-0.06 m<2> adapted to support the rectangular case for receiving the detector which is approximately placed at the center of the test region; and (2) a casing (II) for the detector which is supported by a support and contains means for detecting the stage of the estrus cycle in cows in which (I) comprises a base plate covered by a lid.
Patent DE-69927937-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LAUTENSCHLAEGER WERNER
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 1999-05-17
Granted: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a microwave heated chemical process is disclosed. Time varying concentrations of some chemical substances within fumes in the microwave oven are monitored to detect concentration variations for which responses are known. Responses to the detected variations are initiated to control the chemical process without terminating the process. Examples of responses include varying microwave radiation energy, initiating safety systems, increased venting of the microwave oven, and so forth. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69932298-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LION JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: D06N3/00
Filed: 1999-09-08
Granted: 2006-08-24
Abstract: Flocks, already attached to the substrate, are lightly impregnated with polymer resin in aqueous emulsion in a bath. The material, thus impregnated, is dried. The resin attaches any loose flock fibers to the substrate. It limits ink penetration into the flock, in any subsequent printing stage. An Independent claim is included for the product of such manufacture. Preferred features: The resin content in the aqueous bath is preferably 2-12 dry wt%, especially 6-7%. Impregnation density is 100-150 g/m<2>. The resin is deposited in a moist environment on the flocked side only. Processes typically involve moistening, coating or atomization. Following impregnation, excess resin solution is wrung out using pressure rollers, which also even-out the deposit.
Patent DE-69936315-D1 (DE)
Inventor: GROTENDORST GARY R
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 1999-12-14
Granted: 2007-07-26
Abstract: The present invention is directed to CTGF fragments comprising at least exon 2 or exon 3 of CTGF and having the ability to induce extracellular matrix synthesis, in particular, collagen synthesis and myofibroblast differentiation. The present invention is further directed to methods using said CTGF fragments to identify compositions which modulate the activity of said CTGF fragments and to the compositions so identified. The invention also relates to methods of treating CTGF-associated disorders and diseases associated with the overproduction of the extracellular matrix.
Patent DE-69937788-D1 (DE)
Inventor: UNDERWOOD RONALD A
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1999-02-17
Granted: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more electrode terminals in the presence of electrically conductive fluid to contract collagen fibers within the tissue structures. In one aspect of the invention, a system and method is provided for treating herniated or swollen discs within a patient's spine by applying sufficient electrical energy to the disc tissue to contract or shrink the collagen fibers within the nucleus pulposis. This causes the pulposis to shrink and withdraw from its impingement on the spinal nerve.
Patent DE-69940622-D1 (DE)
Inventor: RATTE ROBERT W
IPC: B22D25/04
Filed: 1999-10-08
Granted: 2009-04-30
Abstract: A closed system and method that includes a source of pressurizeable molten lead connected to a mold having a mold cavity therein with the mold maintainable at sufficiently low temperature so that a charge of molten lead located in the mold cavity solidifies to thereby form a solidified casting in the mold cavity. A housing having a runner, is maintainable at sufficiently high temperature to maintain the molten lead in a molten state so that the mold cavity can be refilled with a fresh charge molten lead when a solidified casting is removed therefrom without introducing air to the closed system. A shut-off valve, having an open position to allow a charge of molten lead to flow into the mold cavity and a closed position to prevent molten lead from flowing out of the runner as the molten lead in mold cavity solidifies with the shut-off valve configurable to intensify the pressure of the lead in the mold cavity. The intensification mode being monitorable so that when the state of molten enters a liquid-to-solid transformation stage, the volume of the mold available for the lead to solidify therein is quickly reduced through a volume contraction step to thereby cause the molten lead to flow into the remaining volume at the same time one maintains pressure on the molten lead. As the molten lead solidifies under the reduced volume and high pressure it produces a battery part that is substantially free of both tears and cracks. In an alternate intensification method, the lead is allowed to solidify and at least a portion of the lead is mechanically deformed through a volume contraction step to cause cracks or tears in the battery part to be eliminated thereby providing a battery part free of cracks or tears. In another method of forming a pressure cast battery part free of cracks a molten lead under pressure is flowed into a battery part cavity and the pressure of the molten lead is increased to sufficiently high pressure so that when the molten lead solidifies it forms a battery part free of cracks and voids.
Patent DE-69941029-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SEOANE PETER R
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2009-08-06
Abstract: An MRI contrast medium of improved safety and efficacy is disclosed. The composition includes a source of calcium ions and a source of manganese ions in a ratio of from 2:1 to 40:1 in a vehicle suitable for parenteral administration. A method of enhancing an MRI signal in a mammalian tissue with the foregoing composition is also provided.
Patent DE-69943221-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PRICE ALISTAIR J
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 1999-11-04
Granted: 2011-04-07
Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed that provide for simultaneously upconverting electrical signals carrying information at electric frequencies onto optical subcarrier lightwave frequencies that are greater and less than the carrier frequency of the lightwave onto which the electrical frequencies were upconverted. The upconversion of the electrical signals can be performed with or without suppression of the optical carrier frequency.
Patent DE-502004000045-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MAI HANS-PETER
IPC: F01N3/033
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The exhaust gas purifying catalyser modules have cylindrical casings (30). They are mounted in holes in two partitions (2,4) in the silencer, with gases flowing through the modules from a first to a second chamber. The casing of each module has narrowed ends (46). The first partition engages one of the ends, and there is a bulge (42) one quarter of the way from the other end, engaged by the other partition. A flexible bearing mat (22) inside the housing holds the catalyst body (24).
Patent DE-502004001424-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SEEGER OLIVER
IPC: C09D5/36
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: Use of luster pigments based on a platelet-shaped metallic substrate coated with a low refractive dielectric layer which does not absorb visible light, for pigmenting macromolecular materials.
Patent DE-502004003359-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BELLING THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A method selects user data that is transmitted between a calling user and at least one called user via at least one telecommunication network before call establishing is complete. The calling user uses a called user's reception address data contained in a reply message of a called user to select user data sent by the called user with a transmission address of said called user, a called user's reception address data of a call destination also representing transmission address data of said called user.
Patent DE-502004006634-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BUCK HELMUT
IPC: B23B41/02
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The drilling machine has a drill (2) with an axial guide device (3) and a housing (4). Another guide device (5) faces the material for drilling. There is a spot drilling body (8) with a contact wall (7) coming into contact with the material being drilled, with a through aperture (19) bounded by this wall. The spot drilling body is mounted on a bearing unit (10).
Patent DE-502005003685-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HENNING HANS-MARTIN
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A system and method for air-conditioning motor vehicles and, in particular, to an air-conditioning systems for motor vehicles having adsorption heat pumps. The apparatus includes a two adsorber chambers, each connected to a condenser and an evaporator via different connection elements; a vacuum shell for enclosing the adsorber chambers, the condenser, and the evaporator, wherein the vacuum shell is not self-supporting; and one or more adsorbers housed in the adsorber chambers, wherein the adsorbers are comprised of a carrier material coated by a sorbent. The method includes using an adsorption heat pump having one or more adsorber chambers, wherein adsorption and desorption are alternated between the adsorber chambers. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
Patent DE-502005004078-D1 (DE)
Inventor: TOBIAS JOERG
IPC: A24D3/02
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: The method involves having a pre-determined filter-cut to length, where filter staffs (100) are taken out of a magazine (20). The filter staffs are inserted in each case into n-multiple (n = 2, 3, 4, ....) filter plug for a pre-determined filter plug length by means of a mechanism (115). A filter plug is cut for a second pre-determined filter plug length by means of a mechanism, with a different length with the number increased or reduced. The filter is cut to length with the change remaining constant. The filter staffs are shiftably arranged in a lengthwise-axial direction of the filter to be cut.
Patent DE-502005005003-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HUEMMER MICHAEL
IPC: B65D81/36
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: The packing unit (1) has a flat bottom section (2), a cover section and a formed out recess (3) which serves to accommodate an article to be packed. The bottom section consists of metal and at least on one side has an advertising surface carrying printed advertising information (8). The bottom section has fastening means for fastening to a wall or suchlike and may be in the form of holes (9). The bottom section with the cover section forms a resealable connection.
Patent DE-502005006371-D1 (DE)
Inventor: OBREBSKI ANDREAS
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An artificial lens for an eye (10) is described. According to the present invention, an artificial lens for an eye is now provided, in which the focal width can change. This is realized according to the invention by providing the artificial lens with two or more media (12, 13) that are flexible in shape as lens elements and that the two media that are flexible in shape stand in direct contact with one another. The media that are flexible in shape are preferably disposed in an uptake container forming a lens body (11).
Patent DE-502006003265-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HILDEBRAND ANDREAS
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A process is disclosed for operating an industrial plant by means of a guidance system that controls processes in the industrial plant, in which process operation-relevant data such as states, malfunctions and/or degradation of devices of the industrial plant are acquired by an operator; the operation-relevant data are acquired in an operation monitoring system and stored in electronic, preferably standardized form, and operation-relevant data on events which can affect process control, such as malfunctions of devices, are electronically transmitted to the guidance system. Operation-relevant data and events can thus be reliably archived, documented and made available to the operators of the industrial plant, it being ensured that process-relevant data are taken into account in the guidance system even when said data relate to devices which are not connected to the guidance system
Patent DE-502006007001-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HAUCKE HARTMUT A
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: In a method for the processing of fish, poultry or other meat products being conveyed in a plurality along a processing line, components which are to be excluded from consumption are separated and edible products obtained as a result for consumption are checked with an automatic inspection device for residues left behind. Separation takes place in such a way that, in the case of a number of edible products, minimized residues of at least one kind are deliberately permitted and induced for further processing of the edible products, in particular to optimize the edible product recovery. The automatic inspection device is adjusted to detect the minimized tolerance residues, and inspected edible products with and without the tolerance residues are separated from each other. In an apparatus for carrying out the method, a separating device with at least one separating tool is designed in such a way that, in the case of a number of edible products, minimized tolerance residues of at least one kind are left behind for further processing of the edible products, and the inspection device is connected to a separator device which distinguishes edible products with and without residues according to the inspection results and discharges them separately from each other.
Patent DE-502006007336-D1 (DE)
Inventor: KLOPFER WILFRIED
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: The switch has an electrically conductive sensor area covered by an electrically-insulating cover plate (2). The plate is provided as a part of a capacitor having a capacitance. An electrically-conducting body (8) connects the sensor area with an evaluation circuit and is arranged between the plate and a support (5). Electronic components (18, 23) of the evaluation circuit are arranged on the support such that they protrude into a cavity (34), which is surrounded by the body.
Patent DE-502006007562-D1 (DE)
Inventor: VORMBROCK ROLF
IPC: C12Q1/527
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Method for determining acetate content in a sample, comprises: (a) providing a sample; (b) diluting and adjusting the pH of the diluted sample with a buffer comprising malic acid; (c) contacting the sample with a test strip comprising tetrazolium salt, ATP, coenzyme A, NAD, malate dehydrogenase, citrate synthase or acetyl coenzyme A synthetase; (d) incubating the test strip; (e) contacting the test strip with a liquid reagent containing phenazine methosulfate or its derivatives; (f) incubating the test strip; and (g) determining the acetate content on the basis of the color development. An independent claim is included for a test kit for the determination of acetate content in a sample, comprising at least a buffer solution, which contains at least a buffer substance and malic acid, for diluting the sample and for adjusting the pH value; a test strip, which contains at least a tetrazolium salt, ATP, coenzyme A, NAD, malate dehydrogenase, citrate synthase or acetyl coenzyme A synthetase; and a liquid reagent composition, which contains at least a phenazine methosulfate or its derivative.
Patent DE-502007002230-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HOELZER OLIVER
IPC: B60P7/135
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: Bogies (3) with side-panel segments (4) attach to an upper roof rail (2) in a suspended structure. At the bottom end of the side-panel segments there is a locking unit (7) that engages in a perforated grid on a bottom outer frame.
Patent DE-502007004385-D1 (DE)
Inventor: STEPPAT MAIK
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: The upholstery spring (10), especially for a mattress, is of a molded open-cell soft polyurethane foam. The spring is octagonal, with side surfaces (16,18) and upper/lower sides (14,15) parallel to the mattress lying surface. It has at least one central opening (12) through it between the end sides.
Patent DE-502007006903-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SUESS WOLFGANG
IPC: H01H71/46
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: The switch has a contact lever (12) e.g. two-armed lever, with an arm in which a control lever (17) is engaged. A latching lever (27) forms a latching point (31) using a trigger lever (30). A torsion spring (51) engages with a pivot pin (18) that connects the control lever and an intermediate lever (19). The spring acts upon the control lever through the pin in direction of switching-off of a main contact point (10). Force transmission of the spring to the pin is adjusted such that smaller partial force and larger partial force act on the point (31) and the control lever, respectively.
Patent DE-502008001465-D1 (DE)
Inventor: CHRIST WILHELM
IPC: D06B3/28
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: Device for the wet treatment of a strand-like textile material comprises a closed container (1), a transport nozzle arrangement impinged with a gaseous transport medium and a unit for applying a liquid treating agent in atomized form to the strand in regions of the nozzle arrangement. An independent claim is also included for a method for the wet treatment of a strand-like textile material. Preferred Features: The transport nozzle arrangement comprises a Venturi transport nozzle with a nozzle axis and a nozzle ring gap which is impinged with the transport medium.
Patent DE-602004003063-D1 (DE)
Inventor: DEL PRADO PAVON JAVIER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A method of transmitting data frames over a data network with a MAC protocol, such as a wireless network using IEEE 802.11 protocol, in which a plural number of MAC (Media Access Control) data frames are transmitted with only a single PLCP (Physical Layer Control Procedure) overhead including PLCP preamble and header. In the frame structure used in the method, a single concatenated MAC header is added to the plurality of MAC data frames.
Patent DE-602004003890-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SIMONDET FRANCOIS
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: Method for preparing gas mixtures (A) of at least two components, i.e. oxygen, nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide, in desired proportions. Method for preparing gas mixtures (A) of at least two components, i.e. oxygen, nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide, in desired proportions comprises: (a) dynamic premixing, in predetermined proportions, of the components to form a premix at pressure, P1, not over 200 bar, containing an intermediate content (Ti) of second component that is greater than its final content (Tf); (b) increasing the pressure of the premix by adding more first component; and (c) stopping the addition when the mixture reaches a second pressure P2 that is above P1 and greater than 170 bar, and has content of second component Tf. An independent claim is also included for a process for filling gas containers with (A) produced by the new method.