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Patent EP-0975102-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COTTINO EDOARDO
IPC: H04B10/071
Filed: 1999-07-06
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and fully passive system, suitable to control the deterioration of the fiber optics carrier of all the branches of a tree network of the "PON" type, using an optical reflectometer (OTDR) with a single wavelength within a spectrum window used for the control (SV). The tree structure with point-to-multipoint connections, typical of a "PON" network, is transformed in a point-to-point structure at the wavelength of the control radiation (SV), using branch modules (MD), which allow to bypass the network branch points (RP, RS), and recycle modules (ML) of the control signal (SV), positioned at each user terminal (U1-U4). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0984384-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIN FONG-JEI
IPC: B65G1/137
Filed: 1999-08-26
Granted: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A collective objects management system for objects such as documents contained in file folders in drawers of file cabinets. Each file folder has an electrical circuit with a visible indicator mounted on the file folder. Each folder circuit has a crystal which is responsive to an R.F. signal of a specific frequency, the frequency being different for each folder circuit. An associated computer operates an R.F. signal generator to produce an R.F. signal at the frequency of the particular folder circuit of the file folder selected for retrieval. To aid the user, each file drawer has a visible indicator mounted on the front panel, the panel indicator being illuminated when the sought folder is contained in that drawer. The R.F. signal generator can be operated in a sweep mode for checking the integrity of the file. The invention can be applied to a wide variety of collective objects management systems, such as supermarkets, automobile parts distributors, and various manufacturing operations.
Patent EP-0959362-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AUGE DE FLEURY BERNARD
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 1999-05-17
Granted: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Device comprises a fixed detection assembly (50) capable of detecting an opening (40), which acts as a marker within a rotating body that includes a metallic disk (36). The detector consists of a magnetic proximity sensor (52) and means (72) for testing the correct operation of the sensor. The latter is arranged externally to the proximity sensor and has no direct electrical contact with it. The sensor (52) is typically an inductor or similar. Typically the tester for correct operation of the proximity sensor is a coil surrounding the end of the sensor (52) and connected to a means for changing its state for example by short circuiting it.
Patent EP-0994594-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUYERE FRANCK
IPC: H04B10/296
Filed: 1999-10-11
Granted: 2006-04-12
Abstract: the system ensures correct balancing of final output multiplex signal after re-insertion of signals. A selection module (J) receives an upstream multiplex (M) and selectively diverts at least one channel of this multiplex towards an extraction port (C). A switching element (K) orientates this channel and directs it during certain periods towards an insertion port (D) for the re-insertion into the downstream channel (N) to include at least one other channel of the upstream multiplex. An amplifier (1) is arranged with sufficient gain to increase the wave which circulates during these periods along a closed loop (C-E-F-D-C) which includes the two ports and the switching element. This wave enables the balancing of the downstream multiplex.
Patent EP-1072378-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARCIA LEAL JOSE ANTONIO
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1999-07-23
Granted: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Consists of a construction of a joint mold for pail (1) and handle (1.1) in two different horizontal coplanar parts, the upper part (2) and the lower part (3), from a point of view of the use of the pail and not from the injection of plastic, either from a new mold or by adapting an existing conventional mold from the molds used only for making pails (1).  <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1051244-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOMALIA DONALD A
IPC: C08G83/00
Filed: 1999-01-06
Granted: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A gene transfection particle includes a polymer, a support particle conjugated with the dendritic polymer, and genetic material conjugated with the dendritic polymer. The gene transfection particles are highly efficient and are capable of delivering higher quantities of genetic materials to cells, with reduced cell damage. A gene transfection method involves bombarding cells with conjugates of polymers and genetic material, with or without a support particle.
Patent EP-0979414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOOPS HANS W P
IPC: G01R1/06
Filed: 1999-01-08
Granted: 2006-08-30
Abstract: In a test head for a scanning probe microscope for the contactless testing of integrated electronic circuits, a group of probes produced by three-dimensional additive lithography is disposed on a substrate. The probes are directed at a point situated centrally above the group of probes. The conducting probes as well as the base end of the capacitive probe are joined to printed circuit trace structures on the substrate for connection to a test circuit.
Patent EP-1066041-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILDT LUDWIG
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 1999-02-10
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one active agent from the following group: 17 alpha -estradiol, its chemically modified derivatives and chemically modified derivatives of 17 beta -estradiol or estriol; for producing pharmaceutical preparations for treating side effects such as hot flushes during and/or after a treatment with analogs or antagonists of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRHa-therapy). Said pharmaceutical preparations can be produced in oral and parenteral, including topical, rectal, sub-cutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intranasal, intravaginal, intrabuccal or sub-lingual forms of administration.
Patent EP-1085842-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUSCHLER GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: A61K39/40
Filed: 1999-05-21
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A kit for preparing an implantable graft, particularly an implantable, composite bone graft is provided. The kit includes a porous, biocompatible, sterile substrate and a container configured to retain the substrate and to permit flow of a cell suspension, particularly a bone marrow aspirate suspension therethrough. A method which employs such kit for preparing a composite implantable bone graft is also provided. The method includes the steps of providing a bone marrow aspirate suspension and passing the bone marrow aspirate suspension through a porous, biocompatible, implantable substrate to provide a composite bone graft having an enriched population of connective tissue progenitor cells. The composite bone graft prepared by the present method contains an enriched population of connective tissue progenitor cells and a greater number of connective tissue progenitor cells per unit volume than that found in the original bone marrow aspirate. The present invention also relates to a composite bone marrow graft prepared according to the present method.
Patent EP-1102621-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TESSIER DAVID FLORIAN
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 1999-06-25
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for inhibiting scaling in an electrodeionization system or in a combined reverse osmosis/electrodeionization system for water treatment and, more particularly, for increasing tolerance to hardness in the feed water to an electrodeionization unit to inhibit precipitation of metal cations contained in the feed water and for increasing efficiency of the electrodeionization system. Water to be purified is passed through a electrodeionization unit in which a concentrate stream recycling through concentrating compartments and anode and cathode compartments contains effective amounts of an antiscalant to inhibit precipitation of scale. One or more preliminary reverse osmosis units in series with the electrodeionization unit preferably receives a portion of the antiscalants in the concentrate stream. The antiscalant in the water fed to the reverse osmosis unit can be supplemented and adjusted. Electrolyte can be provided to the concentrate stream of the electrodeionization unit from products of the reverse osmosis.
Patent EP-1097031-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARX HANS-NORBERT
IPC: B27K3/50
Filed: 1999-07-02
Granted: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to agents for the protective treatment of wood against decay and insect infestation, which contain at least the following ingredients: a) between 10 and 90 parts coaltar oil, b) between 2 and 20 parts of a quaternary ammonium compound with biocide action, and c) between 10 and 90 parts water. The agents provided for by the invention are easily prepared stable emulsions characterized, among other things, by good penetrating power, significantly reduced odour of the treated wood, absence of undesirable coaltar concentrations on the surface, markedly reduced bleeding of the treated wood during summer temperatures, significantly greater effectiveness despite a lower coaltar oil content and lower toxicity than pure coaltar oil.
Patent EP-1087859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLAGENHAUF UWE
IPC: B23Q17/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A device for measuring a pulling-in force of a clamping system provided on a handling device of a machine tool. The device includes a support part having a support surface configured to contact a support surface provided on the handling device, and a pulling-in part movable relative to the support part, which is configured to be subjected to a pulling-in force acting in axial direction during operation of the clamping system. Also included is a deformation body disposed within an interior of the support part and firmly connected between the support part and the pulling-in part. The deformation body is subjected to deformation as a function of the pulling-in force applied to the pulling-in part. A measuring device is also included that is configured to mechanically sense the deformation of the deformation body, and configured to determine a magnitude of the pulling-in force based on a sensed degree of deformation of the deformation body.
Patent EP-1097486-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRISSEY PATRICK JOHN
IPC: H01M/
Filed: 1999-07-02
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A method for the removal of sulfate ions from an electrolyte of an electrochemical reduction-oxidation system wherein said electrolyte comprises a halogen and in which the sulfate ions an a contaminant or interferant, which method comprises the steps of: (i) increasing the halide concentration in the electrolyte by electrochemical reduction of the halogen, (ii) crystallizing a sulfate salt out of the electrolyte, and (iii) separation of the electrolyte from the crystallized sulfate salt. An electrochemical process for energy storage and/or power delivery comprising the step of removal of sulfate ions from the electrolyte according to the above cited method is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1091837-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEBHARD WOLFGANG
IPC: F16D3/18
Filed: 1999-06-25
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrostatic mechanical transmission for driving a mixing drum. Said gear consists of a hydraulic motor (1), a transmission housing (2), with or without several planet pinions (16), and a driving flange (9) which drives a mixing drum. The axial force generated by the hydraulic motor (1) is guided onto the driving flange (9) in order to counteract the axial force there which results from the weight of the drum and the material being mixed.
Patent EP-1112412-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALBRITTON JAMES R
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 1999-08-12
Granted: 2007-10-17
Abstract: An energy absorbing system with one or more energy absorbing assemblies is provided to reduce or eliminate the severity of a collision between a moving motor vehicle and a roadside hazard. The energy absorbing system may be installed adjacent to a roadside hazard such as the end of a concrete barrier facing oncoming traffic. The energy absorbing system preferably includes at least one energy absorbing element. A sled assembly is also provided with a cutter plate such that a collision by the motor vehicle with one end of the sled assembly will result in the cutter plate tearing or ripping the energy absorbing element to dissipate energy from the motor vehicle collision. The configuration and number of energy absorbing assemblies and the configuration and number of energy absorbing elements may be varied depending upon the intended application for the resulting energy absorbing system.
Patent EP-1098582-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIED KJERSTI B
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 1999-07-20
Granted: 2003-09-17
Abstract: An adjustable supporting device for a premature infant, comprising an inflatable base (1) consisting of two superimposed air and gas impermeable layers (5, 6), divided into at least two flat sections (2, 3), and running along the perephery of the base an inflatable wall (4), optionally also divided into two sections, wherein all base sections (2, 3) and wall (4) or wall sections are inflatable and pressure-adjustable independent of one another.
Patent EP-1097457-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOEBEL BERND
IPC: G11C11/00
Filed: 1999-07-01
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne une cellule de mémoire qui comprend un élément de mémoire dont la résistance électrique représente une information et qui peut être soumise à l'influence d'un champ magnétique, et un transistor, ce dernier permettant, lors de la lecture de l'information, la sélection de la cellule de mémoire correspondante parmi les cellules de mémoire. Pour l'écriture de l'information, la cellule est pourvue d'une ligne d'écriture (SLa) et d'une ligne pour bits (Ba) qui se croisent dans la zone de l'élément de mémoire et peuvent produire le champ magnétique. L'élément de mémoire et le transistor peuvent être montés en série. La cellule de mémoire peut être montée entre la ligne pour bits (Ba) et un raccordement d'alimentation en tension commun aux cellules de mémoire. La cellule de mémoire peut être montée entre la ligne pour bits (Ba) et la ligne d'écriture (SLa). La ligne d'écriture (SLa) peut coïncider avec la ligne de grille (GLa) qui commande le transistor. Le transistor peut être plan ou vertical. L'élément de mémoire et le transistor peuvent être disposés l'un à côté de l'autre ou l'un sur l'autre.
Patent EP-1116323-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FILIP JAN
IPC: H03D3/00
Filed: 1999-08-25
Granted: 2006-12-27
Abstract: Circuit and method for generating a signal for use in locking a second signal on a first signal. The first and second signals have an associated frequency. A first beat note signal and a second beat note signal are generated from the first and second signals, respectively, when the frequencies of the first and second signals are not equal. The circuit includes a first and second flip-flop and detector circuitry. The first flip-flop is configured to receive the first and second beat note signals for generating a first state signal. The first flip-flop generates the first state signal by sampling the second beat note signal at a first periodic interval of the first beat note signal. The second flip-flop is configured to receive the first and second beat note signals for generating a second state signal. The second flip-flop generates the second state signal by sampling the second beat note signal at a second periodic interval of the first beat note signal. The detector circuitry is coupled to receive the first and second state signals from the first and second flip-flops for detecting a polarity of the frequency difference between the first and second signals. The polarity of the frequency difference is defined in a tri-state having a positive state, a negative state, and a zero state.
Patent EP-1123606-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALLENIUS JUKKA
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 1999-10-18
Granted: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A method and system for charging a subscriber (10) in a telecommunications network comprising nodes (11 and 12) connected to a mediator unit (14), whereby a billing unit (15) comprising the subscriber's (10) charging data can be located outside the network used, preferably in the subscriber's (10) home network, in a subscriber identity module (SIM) or behind an open service architecture (OSA) associated with the network, the method comprising the following steps of: noting in the nodes (11 and 12) the event data related to the services used by the subscriber (10) and reporting the event data to the mediator unit (14), the event data being converted substantially in real time in the mediator unit (14) by applying the network charging algorithms to provide a charging data format understandable to the billing unit (15), expressed preferably as an amount of money spent or as charging pulses, for the updating of the subscriber's (10) charging data between the mediator unit (14) and the billing unit (15).
Patent EP-1137482-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLLINS GREGORY R
IPC: B01D61/24
Filed: 1999-10-29
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A method of hemodiafiltration including the steps of supplying a blood inflow, diafiltering the blood inflow using a first non-isosmotic dialysate fluid to provide a partially diafiltered blood outflow, mixing the partially diafiltered blood outflow with a substitution fluid to provide a blood/substitution fluid mixture, and diafiltering the blood/substitution fluid mixture using a second non-isosmotic dialysate fluid.
Patent EP-1133543-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DERIAN PAUL-JOEL
IPC: C09K23/14
Filed: 1999-11-23
Granted: 2004-08-25
Abstract: Stable, pumpable aqueous surfactant compositions of water and alkyl phosphate ester salts having a molar ratio of mono- to di- alkyl phosphate esters equal to or greater than 80:20, with the surfactant composition being essentially free of water-soluble alcohol or co-solvent. The pumpable aqueous surfactant compositions have a solids content of about 40% by weight or more and exhibit one or more pumpable regions over a range of pH values for the aqueous surfactant composition.
Patent EP-1135905-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1999-11-19
Granted: 2006-10-18
Abstract: Seamless transport of messages is provided between SS7 network elements and Internet Protocol (IP) network elements using an STP as an intermediary. Thus, messages may be routed between a first SP and a second SP via an STP using IP. Messages may be routed between an SP and an IP node via an STP using IP. Messages also may be routed between a first IP node and a second IP node via an STP using IP. Thus, the STP can be used as a vehicle for message transport among nodes of an SS7 network, among nodes of an IP network and between SS7 and IP networks. SS7 messages are bidirectionally communicated between an STP and at least one other SP of an SS7 network using IP, preferably TCP/IP. Preferably, SS7 messages are bidirectionally communicated between an STP and at least one SCP using IP. In particular, a first SS7 message that is received from the STP includes an SS7 Message Transfer Part (MTP) layer, an SS7 Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) layer and an SS7 Transaction Capability Application Part (TCAP) layer. The MTP layer (SS7 levels 1-3) is stripped from the first SS7 message. An IP routing layer is added to the SSCP layer and the TCAP layer that remain in the first SS7 message, to create a first IP message. The IP routing layer includes an IP address. The first IP message is transmitted to the IP address over an IP network. A second IP message is received from the IP network. The second IP message includes an SS7 SCCP layer, an SS7 TCAP layer and an IP routing layer. The IP routing layer is stripped from the second IP message to create a second SS7 message including an SS7 SCCP layer and an SS7 TCAP layer. The second SS7 message is then transferred to the STP.
Patent EP-1141109-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOHIN FABRICE
IPC: C08K9/06
Filed: 1999-12-21
Granted: 2009-02-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a cold-vulcanisable coating composition (CVE), and the resulting composition. The composition comprises a polyorganosiloxane with alkenyl groups bound to the silicium, a polyorganosiloxane with hydrogen atoms bound to the silicium, a catalyst, a ternary adhesion promoter consisting of an alkoxylated organosilane, an organosilicon compound comprising at least an epoxy radical, a chelate of metal and/or a metal alkoxide, a polyorganosiloxane called extender and having terminal siloxyl units with hydrogeno functions, and a reinforcing silicon filler treated in situ by a compatibility agent in the presence of polyorganosiloxane with alkenyl function, said in situ treatment consisting in preparing a filler suspension by bringing said silicon filler in the presence of the compatibility agent and polyorganosiloxane (1), thereby providing the in situ treatment of the filler. The invention further provides an elastomer with high extensibility.
Patent EP-1140311-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZEBUHR WILLIAM H
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1999-12-08
Granted: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved evaporator and condenser unit for use in distilling a liquid such as water. The evaporator and condenser unit includes a plurality of stacked, spaced-apart plates (210) disposed within a housing (202). The plates are horizontally arranged around a common, vertical axis for rotation (AA). Adjacent plates define spaces between their oppositely facing surfaces, which are alternating configured as evaporating (230) and condensing chambers (232). An outlet tube (218) transfers vapor generated within the housing to a compressor (110) and an inlet tube (222) delivers compressed vapor to central receiving space (244) within the stack of plates. A sump (226) containing the liquid to be distilled is located at a lower portion of the housing. Each plate includes a plurality of ports for distributing liquid to be distilled and for extracting a condensate. In particular, each plate includes at least one liquid feed port that provides a generally vertical liquid flow path (F) through each evaporating chamber, by-passing the adjacent condensing chambers. A rotary scoop tube (234) draws liquid from the sump and distributes it to each of the evaporating chambers. A condensate port within each plate provides a generally vertical condensate flow path (C) through each condensing chamber, by-passing the evaporating chambers. The inner diameter ends of the condensing chambers are open to receive the compressed vapor and the outer diameter ends of the evaporating chambers are open to transfer vapor and remaining liquid to the housing. A stationary scoop tube (242) removes condensate generated within the condensing chambers of the unit.
Patent EP-1117839-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VINAYAGAMOORTHY THURAIAYAH
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 1999-10-01
Granted: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The invention provides a method of sequencing a nucleic acid in a reaction mixture comprising first and second nucleic acid target sequences. The target sequences may be present on the same or different nucleic acid molecules. First and second labelled sequencing primers are provided that are hybridizable, respectively, to the first and second nucleic acid target sequences. The second sequencing primer being at least as long as the total length of the first sequencing primer plus the length of the first target sequence. Each of the sequencing primer extension products beginning with the second sequencing primer will be longer than the primer extension products in the pool beginning with the first sequencing primer. Once the sequencing reactions have been completed, the lengths of the primer extension products in the pool may be detected by known methods, such as by gel electrophoresis.
Patent IT-1310000-B1 (IT)
Inventor: FALCIAI RICCARDO
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1999-01-26
Granted: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A description is given of a sensor for measuring the UV fraction of a radiation, comprising a photochromic transducer consisting of a photochromic material (3) with characteristics of reversible photochromism, whose absorbance varies as a function of the UV fraction of the radiation (R) incident on the photochromic material. An optical path (7) is provided to guide a light signal through said photochromic material and collect a return light signal, whose value is proportional to the level of absorbance of the photochromic material.