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Patent EP-1085509-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MA BYUNG-IN
IPC: G11B7/131
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: An error signal detection apparatus for an optical
recording/reproducing system, which includes: a
photodetector (30) having eight light receiving portions
arranged in a 2×4 matrix, to separately perform
photoelectric conversion on light reflected and diffracted
from the recording medium, where the eight light receiving
portions include four inner light receiving portions
(A2,B2,C2,D2) arranged at the center region of the
photodetector, and four outer light receiving portions
(A1,B1,C1,D1) arranged around the corresponding inner
light receiving portions; and a circuit unit (50) that
compares the phases of the detection signals of the inner
and/or outer light receiving portions arranged in the same
row, and outputs a tilt error signal and/or tracking error
signal from phase comparison signals. Other embodiments
employ other circuit arrangements, including using
diagonally opposite signal pairs. Tracking and/or tilting
can be more precisely controlled even for a high-density
recording medium having narrow tracks.
Patent EP-1092554-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BLANCHET-FINCHER GRACIELA BEAT
IPC: B41J2/32
Filed: 2000-10-16
Abstract: A processes for laser thermal imaging and imaged laserable assemblages A
method for forming an image comprising the steps of:
   (1) forming a first coating solution of a first colorant and a second coating
solution of a second colorant;   (2) providing a first base element having a first coatable surface;   (3) forming a first imageable element by applying an amount of the first
coating solution to the coatable surface to form a first thermally imageable layer
thereon, the first thermally imageable layer having a first thermal sensitivity;   (4) forming a first laserable assemblage including the first imageable
element and a receiver element having an image receiving layer which is in
contact with the first imageable element;   (5) first imagewise exposing to laser radiation the first laserable
assemblage, whereby the exposed areas of the first thermally imageable layer are
transferred to the receiver element to form a first imaged receiver element;   (6) providing a second base element having a second coatable surface;   (7) forming a second imageable element by applying an amount of the
second coating solution to the coatable surface to form a second thermally
imageable layer thereon, the second thermally imageable layer having a second
thermal sensitivity;   (8) forming a second laserable assemblage including the second imageable
element and the first imaged receiver element, the first image of which is adjacent
to the second imageable element;   (9) imagewise exposing to laser radiation, at substantially the same laser
fluence as the first imagewise exposing, the second laserable assemblage, whereby
the exposed areas of the second thermally imageable layer are transferred to the
first imaged receiver element to form a second imaged receiver; and   (10) separating at least the second imageable element from the second
imaged receiver to produce an imaged receiver having a revealed image.
Patent EP-1081391-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DHULER VIJAYAKUMAR R
IPC: F16K3/00
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device (10) is provided that includes
a microelectronic substrate (50) and a thermally actuated
microactuator (20). For example, the MEMS device (10) may be a valve.
As such, the valve may include at least one valve plate (30) that is controllably brought into
engagement with at least one valve opening (40) in the microelectronic
substrate (50) by selective actuation of the microactuator (20).
While the MEMS device (10) can include various microactuators (20),
the microactuator advantageously includes a pair of spaced apart
supports (22) disposed on the substrate (50) and at least one arched
beam (24) extending therebetween. The microactuator (20) may further
include metallization traces (70) on distal portions (23)
of the arched beams (24) to constrain the thermally actuated regions of
arched beams to medial portions thereof. The
valve may also include a latch (680) for maintaining the valve plate (30)
in a desired position without requiring continuous energy input to the
microactuator (20).
Patent EP-1192013-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RETTIG ARMIN
IPC: B05D5/00
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant d'effectuer des retouches en des points défectueux dans le cadre d'un  laquage au four. Selon ce procédé, le point défectueux prêt à recevoir des retouches est recouvert d'un agent de revêtement de peinture pulvérulente ou d'une suspension épaisse aqueuse de peinture pulvérulente. La peinture pulvérulente appliquée est ensuite fondue et cuite par exposition à des rayons de l'infrarouge proche.
Patent EP-1143835-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SALO RISTO
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: Cette armoire de stockage de livraisons est conçue pour être placée dehors et pour recevoir des marchandises livrées, hors la présence du destinataire, et stocker ces marchandises, et notamment de l'épicerie; elle comprend plusieurs compartiments de stockage (A, B, C), un appareil de transfert de chaleur (4), un mécanisme de verrouillage (5) ainsi qu'une unité de commande (9). La coque extérieure de cette armoire (1) est imperméable et formée d'éléments structurels (2, 7) dans lesquels on a utilisé des matériaux étanches et calorifuges. L'un au moins de ces compartiments de stockage (A, B, C) est ou peut être étroitement séparé ou presque des autres compartiments. Le dispositif de transfert de chaleur (4) comprend à la fois des moyens de chauffage et des moyens de refroidissement, et l'unité de commande (9) comporte des moyens de commande du fonctionnement du dispositif de transfert de chaleur (4), de façon que chaque compartiment de stockage (A, B, C) puisse être refroidi ou réchauffé, suivant les besoins, de manière à conserver la température régnant dans l'armoire dans une plage de températures voulue, quelle que soit la température extérieure. De manière avantageuse, l'unité de commande (9) comprend également des moyens de formation d'une connexion de télécommunication (10) avec un objet à distance.
Patent EP-1212467-A2 (EP)
Title: Methode de sequen age d'un acide nucleique
Inventor: ROTHBERG JONATHAN M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: L"invention concerne des méthodes et des appareils de séquençage d"un acide nucléique. Selon un aspect, le procédé consiste à anneler une population de molécules circulaires d"acide nucléique à une pluralité d"amorces d"ancrage liées à un support solide; à amplifier les membres de la population de molécules circulaires d"acide nucléique s"annelant à l"acide nucléique cible, puis à séquencer les molécules amplifiées par détection de la présence d"un sous-produit de séquence tel que le pyrophosphate.
Patent EP-1190147-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LOSER LARRY L
IPC: B44F1/00
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des environnements de travail présentant des images de décoration intégrées, et des procédés permettant de fabriquer ces environnements de travail. Des éléments de séparation d'un environnement de travail sont pourvus au moins d'une portion d'image intégrée à la surface de l'élément de séparation; un élément d'arrêt ou un substrat étant relié à la surface de l'élément de séparation. Les éléments de séparation et les éléments d'arrêts fournissent aux employés des espaces de travail personnalisés.
Patent EP-1246625-A2 (EP)
Inventor: THATCHER GREGORY R J
IPC: A61K31/662
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: Use of certain nitrate ester compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for treating pain or providing analgesia.
Patent EP-1175631-A2 (EP)
Inventor: REEDER ROBIN A
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: Rotateur optique comportant deux lames-ondes, qui reçoit un faisceau polarisé ayant un premier état et produit un faisceau polarisé ayant un second état avec une rotation de 90° par rapport au premier état. Dans le mode de réalisation décrit, les première et seconde lames-ondes sont physiquement couplées l'une à l'autre.
Patent EP-1178947-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZWANENBURG GODWIN D
IPC: C02F1/469
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A water-processing domestic appliance with means (410; 620) for processing water and, upstream of said means, a cathode (35) and an anode (45) for the de-ionization of water in a de-ionization space (50) before said water is processed. A cathode screen (31) screens off a cathode region (30) from the de-ionization space (50), said cathode (35) being situated in the cathode region (30), while at least a portion of the cathode screen (31) is formed by a cation membrane (32). A much reduced maintenance necessity is achieved in that ions can be removed from the water to be processed without necessarily depositing on the cathode, and can be removed from the cathode region together with liquid.
Patent EP-1147867-A2 (EP)
IPC: B27B31/06
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: The method of cutting panels involves the decorative layer (3) deviating in breadth and or length after being applied to the wood fiber plate (6). At least one plate-cutting unit incorporates a saw consisting of adjustable saw-blades spaced out parallel with each other. The wood fiber plate is aligned in relation to at least one camera, with a second camera. The actual and desired positions between points are compared and the deviation noted.
Patent EP-1139316-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MINOWA MASAHIRO
IPC: G06Q50/10
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: In a terminal system having a printing function for printing additional information about special
events, introductions, or advertising on sales receipts issued by a convenience store or kiosk
when a purchase is made, or on queuing number tickets issued to customers waiting in a bank,
customers can select information of personal interest from a list of advertising information so
that the selected information is printed to the receipt or ticket issued by the system. A terminal
(10) of a POS system having an input device (12), a printer (19), a display (13), and controller
for use in various applications comprises a display (16) for presenting plural advertising
information entries, a means (16) for selecting desired entries from the displayed list, and a
means (19) for printing the selected information on a receipt issued by the terminal device.
Information wanted by the customer can thus be selectively printed with the sales transaction
information normally printed on the receipt that is handed to the customer.
Patent EP-1158157-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PARKER KENNETH J
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: An improved regulator valve 10 for controlling the purging of fuel
vapors collected in a canister 12 and an evaporative emission control system
into an intake system 18 of an internal combustion engine employs a solenoid
valve assembly 40 with an armature 86 disposed outside of the coil 58 to
operate with low friction. A spring 90 separating the armature 86 from the
valve member 98 allows the spring 98 to absorb most of the magnetic and
gravitational side loading.
Patent EP-1160547-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOMOTO AKIRA
IPC: G01G21/24
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: By using a second Roberval mechanism (6) having beams (63a,
63b) orthogonal to beams (13a, 13b) of a first Roberval mechanism (1)
for supporting a weighing dish (9) by a movable pillar (12) and
integrating a movable pillar (62) of the second Roberval mechanism (6)
with a movable pillar (12) of the first Roberval mechanism (1),
longitudinal and crosswise one-sided loads are shouldered by first and
second Roberval mechanisms (1) and (6). Furthermore, by forming
flexible portions (T) flexible for one-sided loads (right and left one-sided
loads) about the axis of the first Roberval mechanism (1) on the
first Roberval mechanism (1), torsions due to one-sided loads in the
crosswise directions are prevented and influences of the torsions can
be reduced. Moreover, by forming flexible portions (t) flexible for a
longitudinal one-sided load on the second Roberval mechanism (6), a
torsion due to the longitudinal one-sided load is prevented and
influences of the torsion can be reduced.
Patent EP-1172382-A2 (EP)
Inventor: APOSTOLO MARCO
IPC: C08F2/22
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A polymerization process in microemulsion of:
   (I) one or more fluorinated monomers containing at least one
ethylene unsaturation;   (II) one or more fluorinated monomers containing sulphonyl
groups -SO 2 F; said process comprising:
   a) preparation of an aqueous microemulsion, having a pH
in the range 4-7, of perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs);   b) feeding of the microemulsion to the polymerization
reactor, in an amount higher than 18 ml per
litre of reaction medium;   c) introduction of the monomer (II) in liquid form into
the reactor, reactor pressurization with the gaseous
monomers (I);   d) addition of the initiator, and feeding of the
monomers (I) during the polymerization so as to
maintain constant the reactor pressure.
Patent EP-1176852-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MARTIN FAUSTO
IPC: H05B41/02
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A high-frequency electronic converter (1), particularly for supplying
power to cold-cathode lamps, which is constituted by a first body (2)
adapted to be associated with at least two electrical cables (4) for output
from an electronic or electromagnetic circuit, the first body having a
temporary connection for a second body (15) which is associated with one or
more input cables (16).
Patent EP-1213226-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULTZ GUENTHER
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: The resealable carton has flaps (21 - 24) which are glued together to form its base. The top has side flaps (33, 34) and a flap at the back made up of two sections (311, 314) divided by a crease (302). This is glued over a detachable perforated section (40) on the front of the carton. An Independent claim is included for a blank for making the carton.
Patent EP-1221355-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEFFE ROLAND
IPC: B24B39/04
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: Die Festwalzmaschine für Kurbelwellen mit Festwalzwerkzeugen (2), die jeweils einen Festwalzrollenkopf (1) und einen Stützrollenkopf aufweisen, welche jeweils mit zwei Klemmsteinen (15) an den Enden (17) von zugehörigen Scherenarmen (3) lösbar befestigt sind, wobei jeweils ein erster der beiden Klemmsteine (15) auf der Stirnfläche (16) des Endes (17) des Scherenarmes (3) und der zweite Klemmstein unter einem rechten Winkel zum ersten (15) auf der werkzeugseitigen Seitenfläche (16) desselben Scherenarmes (3) angeordnet ist, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersten Klemmsteine (15) auf der Stirnfläche (16) am Ende (17) des jeweiligen Scherenarmes (3) in Richtung auf das jeweilige Festwalzwerkzeug (2) verschiebbar gelagert sind, der Festwalzrollenkopf (1) anstelle des zweiten Klemmsteins am Scherenarm (3) beweglich gelagert ist, indem er auf seinen dem Scherenarm (3) zugewandten Stirnflächen Führungsnuten aufweist, worin prismatische Steine des Scherenarmes (3) eingreifen und der zweite Klemmstein für den Stützrollenkopf in der Klemmrichtung elastisch beweglich am Scherenarm gelagert ist. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1127546-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HARDING GEOFFREY PROF DR
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: A circular gantry rotating about the object (13) investigated carries an X-ray source (S) projecting a fan shaped beam (41) partly through the object and partly directly onto a two dimensional matrix detector (16). A collimator (6) in front of the detector has lamella (60) which divide the beam into sections so that a detector column is targeted only by one or other of the two parts of the beam from the same section
Patent EP-1217289-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GATTARI MASSIMO
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A built-in orientable lighting apparatus (10), of the
type comprises a containment body (14) which hosts a
lamp bay (11), inside of which there is at least one
light source (12). The lighting apparatus (10) foresees
means for realising the internal and external
orientability of the lamp bay (11) with respect to the
plane of the surface (15) to which the lighting
apparatus is applied, in such a way that the lamp bay
(11) can move, reversibly, from a first maximum
operating position, in which the lamp bay (11) forms a
first internal angle (α) with the plane of the surface
(15) to which the aforementioned lighting apparatus
(10) is applied, to a second maximum operating position
where the lamp bay (11) forms a second external angle
(β) with the surface (15).
Patent EP-1130769-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOPINATHAN VENUGOPAL
IPC: H03F3/68
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: A feed-forward compensated negative feedback circuit comprises an
operational amplifier (12) having an inverting and a non-inverting input and an output. A feedback
element (16) is connected between the output of the operational amplifier and its inverting input
to form a negative feedback loop. The inverting input of the op-amp is driven with a first
transconductance amplifier (14) which produces an output current proportional to an input
voltage. A feed-forward transconductance amplifier (30) receives the input voltage and produces
an inverted output current proportional to the input voltage. A feed-forward current is
injected at the output of the operational amplifier. By providing at the output of the op-amp
the current it would be required to carry over the feedback loop, a voltage differential at the
op-amp inputs is avoided, thus eliminating parasitic current flows across the parasitic input
capacitance and thereby improving the circuits overall performance. In a second embodiment
of the invention, a unity-gain buffer is included in the feedback loop to produce a
unidirectional path. To reduce the power requirements of the buffer, a feed-forward current
is injected at a point between the feedback impedance element and the unity-gain feedback
buffer such that the buffer does not need to source any current through the impedance
element.
Patent EP-1182415-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAUGEN RONALD L
IPC: F28D7/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A heat exchanger (50) for a multi-stage air compressor (10). The heat exchanger
includes several cooling chambers (505,515,525) . Each cooling chamber is configured to receive
compressed air from one of the compressor stages. A cooling tube (100) is positioned to
carry cooling fluid through each of the cooling chamber sequentially. The cooling
chambers are also positioned in series so that heated fluid leaving the outlet of a first
cooling chamber enters the inlet of a second cooling chamber after passing through an
additional compressor stage.
Patent EP-1187282-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YUASA ERIKO
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: An electrical connection box for a vehicle is to be
mounted in an engine compartment and connected to a
voltage source of the vehicle having a nominal maximum
voltage of not less than 14V. The box has a casing (20)
having a rear wall (20a) which in use is mounted against
an upstanding wall of the vehicle, a front wall (20f) and
side walls (20b) and a bottom wall (20g) sloping
downwardly. The bottom wall has a water drainage hole
(9) at its lowermost portion adjacent said rear wall.
Electrical circuit insulation plates (12) are mounted
with main faces parallel to the rear wall (20b) and bus
bars are mounted on said main faces. Electrical relay
receiving elements (6), electrical fuse receiving
elements (7) and electrical connector receiving elements
(8) are located on at least one of the and side walls.
The arrangement reduces risk of problems due to water
ingress.
Patent EP-1193148-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHERRINGHAM MARTIN PAUL
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A system for sensing the position of a vehicle foot pedal (1), comprises a non-contact
sensor (8) associated with a displaceable element (2, 7) of the pedal (1). 
     Another aspect of the invention is directed to a control system for a motor vehicle, having
a driver operable clutch pedal (1), characterised in that a non-contact sensor (8) is associated with
an actuating element (2, 7) of the clutch pedal (1), with an electronic control circuit receiving
positional information from the sensor (8) in order to effect automatic release of the vehicle's
parking brake upon a predetermined position of the clutch pedal (1) being attained. 
     The invention also includes a motor vehicle provided with the sensing system and/or the
control system.
Patent EP-1210975-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VENDRELY TIMOTHY G
IPC: B01F23/57
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A bone cement mixing device (10) has a canister (12) which is modular in design and constructed
from a transparent material. The mixing device has a mixing head assembly having a crank (40)
which is operatively coupled to a mixing blade via a gear train. The gear train is
configured to drive the mixing blade in a reciprocating manner including the varying of the
angular velocity, direction of travel, and angular distance of travel of the blade while the
crank is rotated at a constant velocity and direction. The mixing blade has a fluid passage
defined therein which allows the liquid cement component to be delivered at various
locations within the mixing chamber of the canister.
Patent EP-1176839-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAGELTORN GOERAN
IPC: H04W16/02
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A system and method for optimizing frequency re-use in a cellular, wireless
communications system. In a geographic area, which can be serviced by a cluster of
four cells in a two by two arrangement, 100% frequency can be achieved over the
entire area by utilizing a slanted hub arrangement. In a larger geographic area
requiring a greater number of cells, efficient frequency spectrum re-use is achievable
by identifying narrow interference slivers in each cell and servicing these slivers in
accordance with optional procedures.
Patent EP-1190661-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAUFMAN ALAN D
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: An automatic discharge assembly (32) for use with vacuum cleaner (10) is
disclosed. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a tank (12) defining an interior having an inlet (24) for
receiving liquid material and an outlet (30) for discharging liquid materials, and a vacuum
source (16,18) for selectively generating a partial vacuum in the tank interior. The automatic
discharge assembly (32) comprises a valve housing (42) defining a liquid discharge path having
an inlet (44) adapted for fluid communication with the tank outlet (30) and an outlet (46) for directing
liquid material discharge. A pressure-responsive flapper valve (50) is pivotably connected to
the valve housing (42), the flapper valve (50) being moveable between a closed position, in which
the flapper valve (50) obstructs the liquid discharge path (49), and an open position, in which the
flapper valve (50) allows fluid flow through the liquid discharge path (49). The flapper valve (50)
moves to the closed position when vacuum is present in the tank interior, and to the open
position under a mass force of the liquid material inside the tank (12) when a pressure in the
tank interior is substantially the same as an atmospheric pressure outside the tank (12).
Patent EP-1199821-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BUCHALI FRED DR
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: The receiver has an optical/electrical converter, an electronically fed back filter (5) and at least one eye monitor (6) for determining the quality of the transmission path, whereby the output of the eye monitor(s) is connected to the input of the electronically fed back filter. The outputs of two eye monitors can be connected to the inputs of a distributed feedback equalizer. Independent claims are also included for: 1. a rapid eye monitor, 2. a method of measuring an eye opening of an eye diagram; and 3. a method of assessing a distorted signal.