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Patent EP-1405934-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HODGENS HENRY M
IPC: C22C19/00
Filed: 2003-09-23
Granted: 2008-06-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer (14) on a substrate (12), applying a layer of zinc (18) over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.
Patent EP-1595334-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEIXNER MICHAEL
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2003-02-11
Granted: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A receiver and a method are applied in a wireless communication system for detecting interference with a coexisting radar system. A signal received from an antenna is fed through an analog part and a subsequent digital part of said receiver. The receiver has an element with a-priori known attenuation values for a predefined set of frequencies, a first branch-off element for deriving a first detection signal from the signal before the element and a second branch-off element for deriving a second detection signal from the signal after the element. The receiver processes the first and the second detection signal such that a difference between the first and second detection signal is comparable with a threshold value, where the threshold value depends on the a-priori known attenuation values of the element. Depending on the comparison result, a frequency is identified as interfering or not a co-existing radar system.
Patent EP-1467668-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEHMANN JOHN W
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2003-01-16
Granted: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A cryosurgical system including a housing having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion and rear portion are connectable to support a fluid supply. A control unit attached to the front portion, and has a regulator assembly connecting the fluid supply to the control unit. A medical device is connected to the control unit, the medical device including a handle, a shaft, and a thermally-transmissive region. The handle, the shaft, and the thermally-transmissive region defining a fluid pathway through the handle, shaft, and thermally-transmissive region. The shaft is malleable to retain a first shape until manipulated to a second shape.
Patent EP-1467648-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANG AAGE
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Granted: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A washable floor mat has a tufted pile textile layer ( 1 ) and an elastomer backing layer ( 2 ). The textile layer ( 1 ) includes tufts containing cotton fibres, and the backing layer ( 2 ) is made of a foamed elastomer material and includes a plurality of cleats ( 4 ) on a lower surface if the backing layer.
Patent EP-1481216-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEESE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2003-03-04
Granted: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A method of making a helmet comprises the steps of cutting a plurality of substantially rectangular, preferably square, blanks from a sheet of resin-impregnated fabric, making curved cuts ( 1 ) in each blank to form a crown portion ( 5 ) and lobe portions ( 3 ) therefrom, arranging a stack of said sheets into a helmet preform such that the lobe portions of any blank partially overlap adjacent lobe portions of the same blank, and molding the helmet from the preform.
Patent EP-1480933-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KISSINGER GAYLORD MICHAEL
IPC: C07C39/21
Filed: 2003-01-30
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A method for producing bisphenol includes introducing a phenol and a ketone into a fixed, supported catalytic bed reactor system in a downflow mode, reacting the phenol and the ketone to form a reaction mixture, and recovering the bisphenol isomer from the reaction mixture. The preferred bisphenol isomer is bisphenol A, or p,p'-bisphenol A, produced from the reaction of phenol and acetone. The reactor for producing the bisphenol A from the reaction of phenol and acetone includes an ion exchange resin catalyst disposed in a bed and packing randomly distributed throughout the ion exchange resin catalyst to improve heat transfer efficiency and reduce compression of the catalyst bed.
Patent EP-1496997-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUNDHOLM GOERAN
IPC: A62C37/08
Filed: 2003-04-10
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: Valve element ( 10 ), comprising a main body, at least one inlet ( 101 ) and at least one outlet ( 102 ), a passage connecting the inlet and outlet, at least one burst disk (rupture disk) ( 13 ) or equivalent, which, when unbroken, closes the passage from inlet to outlet, and a piston element ( 15 ) provided with a piercing element ( 14 ) or the like for piercing the burst disk. The piston element ( 15 ) is provided with a passage ( 17 ) for a pressure medium, said passage extending axially through the piston element from one first side to one second side, that the piston element is provided with a second burst disk or equivalent which, when unbroken, closes the passage ( 17 ) provided in the piston element.
Patent EP-1474083-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TANAKA MASATO
IPC: A61F5/443
Filed: 2003-02-14
Granted: 2010-01-06
Abstract: The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach the device to the body of a wearer. The flexible bag has an opening surrounded by the adhesive flange. The adhesive flange has an outer periphery and an inner periphery. The adhesive flange comprises an adhesive layer and a substrate. The substrate has at least one base-slit extending from the outer periphery to the inner periphery along the longitudinal centerline. Alternatively, the adhesive layer may have a surface-slit extending from the outer periphery to the inner periphery along the longitudinal centerline and the surface-slit is positioned between an anus and a urethra when the device is worn.
Patent EP-1513491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RABE THOMAS ELLIOT
IPC: A61K8/36
Filed: 2003-06-10
Granted: 2009-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic kit that is suitable for application as a multi-step facial foundation product wherein the kit comprises: 1) a first composition that comprises: a) a safe and effective amount of a first cosmetic benefit agent; and b) a first cosmetically acceptable carrier; and 2) a second composition that comprises: a) a safe and effective amount of one or more colorants having a refractive index greater than about 2.0; and b) a second cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein said second composition is topically applied to facial skin after said first composition.
Patent EP-1494730-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZAMPARO ENRICO
IPC: A61L27/16
Filed: 2003-03-21
Granted: 2012-01-18
Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for augmentation of soft and hard tissues, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from at least a first and a second precursor component. The first precursor component contains at least two nucleophilic groups, and the second precursor component contains at least two electrophilic groups. The nucleophilic and electrophilic groups of the first and second precursor components form covalent linkages with each other at physiological temperatures. The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. In the preferred embodiment, the first precursor is a siloxane. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents. In the preferred embodiment, the biomaterials are used to augment at least one vertebra of the spine (vertebroplasty).
Patent EP-1487278-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SVERRISSON RAGNAR
IPC: A22C21/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Granted: 2007-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for cutting objects, such as chicken breast in a portion with fixed weight and fixed shape. This is done by situating an object into a mould defining a predetermined shape, applying under-pressure in the mould for positioning the object in a fixed position, and cutting the part of the object extending over the mould so that the remaining part of the object is essentially the part filling the mould.
Patent EP-1560923-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFSTEENGE JAN
IPC: C12Q1/48
Filed: 2003-10-08
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: This invention provides cell-based assays for detecting C-mannosyltransferase (CMT) activity and screening assays for agents effective in modulating CMT activity.
Patent EP-1551364-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORELLI MURIEL
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2003-09-30
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: This invention relates to chemical compositions comprising two thickening components, which are sclerotium gum and a copolymer selected from the group consisting of methyl vinyl ether/ maleic anhydride copolymer and acryloyldimethyltaurate vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, in particular the ammonium salt of the latter; which components provide good thickening properties in the presence of electrolytes, in particular in the presence of ethanolamine or vitamin salts. Further there are provided cosmetic formulations comprising these thickening components.
Patent EP-1567723-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NUESINK JACOB
IPC: E01H11/00
Filed: 2003-12-04
Granted: 2007-08-29
Abstract: The device has a long frame (22) installed with a handle (23), a drive unit (24), and a guide wheel (28). A brush unit (25) is driven by the drive unit. The guide wheel and the brush unit are provided at either side of the frame bottom end. The distance (X) between the guide wheel and the frame central axis is set at least double the distance (Y) between the brush unit and the frame central axis.
Patent EP-1595659-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOBUHIRO MASAKI
IPC: B25J9/22
Filed: 2003-12-22
Granted: 2011-03-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un premier circuit de signalisation de déclenchement (C1), un second circuit de signalisation de déclenchement (C2), un premier circuit de surveillance (C3) et un second circuit de surveillance (C4) constitués de contacts de disjoncteurs de sûreté gauches et droits (1a, 1b), ainsi que des relais (R1, R2). Le premier circuit de surveillance (C3) et le second circuit de surveillance (C4) sont alimentés en énergie par une source d'alimentation électrique interne (2) par l'intermédiaire d'un interrupteur principal (15).
Patent EP-1575355-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEIER MARTIN
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2003-12-17
Granted: 2006-08-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trap which is especially intended for catching and/or rendering harmless flying insects and/or harmful insects. The insect trap (10), in a first embodiment, has a planar or curved, light surface (12) and at least one dark contrast spot (16) disposed inside said surface. The insect trap (10), in a second embodiment, has a diffuser surface (14) for producing a weak air current (22) that emanates from said surface. Both embodiments can be combined as required to increase the effectiveness of the trap. The insect trap (10) is further provided with devices for keeping, catching and/or eliminating trapped insects (42) on a surface of the trap and/or in a cavity (20) arranged therein. Insect traps of the above mentioned type are used in pest control indoors and outdoors and for detecting an insect density (monitoring).
Patent EP-1542840-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OETLINGER FRANK E
IPC: B26D7/18
Filed: 2003-08-27
Granted: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A bracket for properly locating a lower blanking tool with respect to a pull-out frame during a blanking operation in a carton die cutting machine. The bracket is mounted on the inner side of a side rail for the lower blanking tool and includes a projecting spring member releasably engageable within a groove formed in the top side of a corresponding cross rail of the pull-out frame. The bracket also includes a projecting datum member engageable with the inner side of the pull-out frame's cross rail to aid in positioning the lower blanking tool on the pull-out frame.
Patent EP-1585601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STALDER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Granted: 2009-10-28
Abstract: In the method for interspersing a gas flow with liquid droplets, the liquid droplets are injected in a liquid injection plane into the gas flow, characterized in that an auxiliary gas is simultaneously injected with the liquid droplets into the gas flow. The injection speed of the auxiliary gas is larger than the injection speed of the liquid droplets so that the injected auxiliary gas stabilizes the injected liquid droplets with respect to trajectory and size, partly shields them from the gas flow and/or entrains them into the gas flow. By way of this one achieves an improved control of the spatial distribution of the liquid droplets and their size distribution. The liquid droplets penetrate the gas flow more efficiently than without an auxiliary gas. A preferred use is the online wet-cleaning of a gas turbine compressor.
Patent EP-1462412-B1 (EP)
Title: Temperature controlled dispensing device for a flowable food product
Inventor: REDDY BALAKRISHNA
IPC: B67D1/10
Filed: 2004-01-24
Granted: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A flowable food dispenser (20) for dispensing a flowable food product. The dispenser includes a housing (22) with first and second bays (36,37), and a plurality of cassettes (40) that are removably receivable within the bays. Each cassette is configured for receiving a pouch (72) containing the flowable food. First and second thermal exchange units (80) are associated with the first and second bays, respectively, in heat-exchanging association with the cassettes received therein. A temperature-controlled system (90) is connected with the thermal exchange units for controlling them independently to independently heat or cool the cassettes in the bays and the food product that is disposed therein. A least one dispensing mechanism (106) is associated with the first and second bays to selectively dispense the food from the pouches that are in the cassettes. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1465292-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEINS ECKARD
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2004-03-03
Granted: 2012-01-11
Abstract: A terminal, especially a connection terminal, has a centering clamping connection consisting of a hollow clamping body as a tensioning clip (1), a clamping screw (2) and a pressure piece movable by the clamping screw, which is designed as a busbar (3) and has a counter-pressure piece of the tension clip (1) for firmly clamping the conductor and making conductive contact. The busbar in the region facing away from the clamping screw is provided with at least one convex elevation which does not cut in to the conductor.
Patent EP-1473282-B1 (EP)
Title: Apparatus and method for tempering a glass sheet
Inventor: MAEDA KENJI
IPC: C03B27/044
Filed: 2004-04-23
Granted: 2011-08-03
Abstract: An air-cooling and tempering apparatus for a glass sheet includes an upper air-blowing unit, which blows cooling air to an upper surface of a bent glass sheet having a high temperature; and a lower air-blowing unit, which blows cooling air to a lower surface of the glass sheet. Each of the upper air-blowing unit and the lower air-blowing unit includes a plurality of air-blowing members provided in a matrix pattern and a plurality of linkages, the linkages coupling adjacent air-blowing members among the plurality of air-blowing members in a row and/or column direction of the matrix pattern.
Patent EP-1504882-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PROST PASCAL
IPC: B29D30/66
Filed: 2004-07-20
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: Procedure for making a pneumatic tire with at least one tread insert such as a sensor or spike to provide a grip on ice comprises preparing the raw tire round a core (1), positioning the insert(s) (6) inside the raw tire in a predetermined position (alpha) relative to the core and positioning the core with the raw tire and insert in a predetermined position (beta) relative to an outer mould (10) before the tire is molded. Procedure for making a pneumatic tire with at least one tread insert such as a sensor or spike to provide a grip on ice comprises preparing the raw tire round a core (1), positioning the insert(s) (6) inside the raw tire in a predetermined position (alpha) relative to the core and positioning the core with the raw tire and insert in a predetermined position (beta) relative to an outer mould (10) before the tire is molded. The insert(s) can be positioned inside the raw tire during or after its production and accurate positioning is achieved by means of markers (43, 44) on an inner drive and the outer mould.
Patent EP-1544887-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ERVEN WOLFGANG
IPC: H01H87/00
Filed: 2004-10-23
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: Current limiter contains cylindrical housing (24), two solid metal electrodes (17',17'') and condensation chambers for liquid metal, sequentially located condensation chambers laterally bonded by partitions (32) with connecting duct(s). There is single, cylindrical separator for partitions, or several adjacent separators (34,34') for partition each. Cylinder formed by single separator and insulating lids (20',20'') is embedded in fibre containing hardenable mass. Configuration for module containing several separators is specified. Independent claims are included for assembly process for invented current limiter.
Patent EP-1519195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALBRAITH WILLIAM
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2004-09-24
Granted: 2011-11-02
Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatuses and methods for reducing the content of albumin in serum, plasma and/or blood samples. The apparatuses comprise an insoluble support with a ligand attached thereto. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the ligand is a bromosulfophthalein, Cibacron Blue or Warfarin ligand or salts or esters thereof. Also provided are methods of making the apparatus, as well as kits and albumin-depleted samples produced by the methods of the present invention.
Patent EP-1645929-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUPER ERIC
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2004-10-11
Granted: 2009-02-04
Abstract: A recoverable communications card (20) for a mobile network appliance (101;102) in which the communications card comprises a network interface for bidirectional transmission of data between the mobile network appliance and a network (30). The communications card comprises an identification module (23) for storing identification data of the users (40) and has a measuring device (21) for detecting biometric features (401,402) of a user (40). The communications card has an analysis module with a processor unit in which by using the analysis module at least one biometric feature of the user (40) can be compared with the stored identification data of the user. An independent claim is included for an authentification method for a user of a mobile network device.
Patent EP-1444891-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUROMOTO YOSHIYUKI
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 2004-01-30
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A rotor (3) of a spinning reel includes a rotor unit (30), and a fishing line guide portion (31). The rotor unit (30) has a body portion that is rotatably mounted on the reel unit (2), and first and second rotor arms (33, 34) that each extend forward from opposing positions on the outer peripheral surface of the body portion. The fishing line guide portion (31) is mounted only on the first rotor arm (33). The first and second rotor arms (33, 34) are formed such that a line L1 drawn along the pivot center axis of the fishing line guide portion (31) of and a line L2 drawn through the width-wise center of the second rotor arm (34) and substantially parallel to the first line L1 are on opposite sides of the rotational axis X of the body portion. A spinning reel rotor (3) having a fishing line guide portion (31) arranged on only one rotor arm can maintain high rotational balance. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1522798-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AEPLI MICHAEL
IPC: F24F6/04
Filed: 2004-10-05
Granted: 2008-03-12
Abstract: Ceramic module (1) for humidifying an air flow with a humidifying liquid has an open-pored structure consisting of porous ceramic walls. The module comprises plate-like module sections in a three-dimensional arrangement. An independent claim is also included for an evaporation device for humidifying an air flow comprising at least one ceramic module. Preferred Features: At least some of the module sections are arranged so that the module tapers on one side.
Patent EP-1586115-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRESSOT SEVERINE
IPC: C09J5/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Granted: 2008-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing a peripheral zone (62) of adhesive while using a layer of adhesive (6) in the process of assembling and transferring a layer (41) of material coming from a source substrate (4) and placed on a support substrate (5). The method is remarkable in that it consists in bonding the two substrates (4 and 5) together by means of an intermediate layer of curable adhesive (6), in curing only that zone (61) of the layer of adhesive (6) which extends facing the front face (43) of said layer (41) of material to be transferred, in removing the zone (62) of non-cured adhesive, and in detaching said layer (41) to be transferred from the remainder (42) of the source substrate. The invention is applicable to fabricating a composite substrate in the fields of electronics, optoelectronics, or optics.
Patent EP-1651082-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOBLETT JOSEPH
IPC: A47G33/12
Filed: 2004-03-03
Granted: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A tree stand is described including a fluid reservoir of a tree retaining member including tree gripping means. The gripping means comprises projections arranged on an interior surface of the tree retaining member and extending in a radial fashion, inwardly from the interior surface of the tree retaining member. The projections run substantially axially within the tree retaining member and include a sharp or pointed portion to at least partially penetrate the trunk of a tree inserted into the tree retaining member. The tree retaining member is configured to hold a tree inserted therein by resisting lifting of a tree inserted therein relative to the tree stand, without using moveable mechanical means comprising screws or bolts. The tree retaining member is connected to a base. The tree stand also includes strengthening means configured between the fluid reservoir and the tree retaining member. The strengthening means comprises hollow ribs.
Patent EP-1611305-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALACQUA STEFANO
IPC: H01H61/01
Filed: 2004-03-12
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A lock device which includes a bolt actuated by a flexible shape memory element. The memory element can assume an extended or a shortened configuration as a result of heating. A constraining element which includes two points between which an intermediate portion of the shape memory extends is also provided. The two points belong to a moveable transmission element which moves when the shape memory element extends. As a result, a controlled element is moved from between an operating position and a non-operating position.
Patent EP-1633999-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IWATSUKI KUNIHIRO
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 2004-05-18
Granted: 2011-05-11
Abstract: A cooperative control system for a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission of a vehicle, in which the continuously variable transmission is connected to an output side of the prime mover for generating a driving force for running, and in which a clamping pressure to set a torque capacity of the continuously variable transmission is raised and an input torque to said continuously variable transmission is lowered on the basis of a decision of the slip in the continuously variable transmission, is characterized by comprising clamping pressure/input torque sequential control means for raising an actual pressure of said clamping pressure at or after a deciding instant of said slip convergence, and for executing a control to complete a restoration of an actual torque of said lowered input torque afterward.