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Patent EP-0686245-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NEUMANN WIELAND
IPC: F16L21/03
Filed: 1994-12-15
Granted: 2000-06-14
Abstract: A sealing device for sealing an annular space between two pipe and portions substantially consisting of concrete. One of the pipe and portions forms a socket having a substantially cylindrical inner surface and the other pipe end portion forms a spigot end which is axially introducible into the socket and has a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The sealing device comprises a sealing ring (52) consisting of an elastic material, preferably rubber, the sealing ring having a sealing portion (56) for sealing the annular space. The sealing device is adapted to be moulded into the socket at the cylindrical inner surface thereof and has means (84) for anchoring the sealing device in the moulded-in position in the socket. The sealing device comprises a mould ring (54) connected with the sealing ring (52) and adapted to be moulded into the socket together with the sealing ring with the sealing ring positioned adjacent the free end of the socket and the mould ring positioned axially inside the sealing ring. The mould ring provides the required receiving space for the sealing portion (56) of the sealing ring (52) when the spigot end is introduced into the socket and provides also the required space of movement for the spigot end introduced into the socket. The invention relates also to a moulding tool, a so called base ring, to be used when moulding a sealing device into a socket of a pipe end portion, and a pipe having a socket provided with a sealing device according to the invention.
Patent EP-0760961-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OPTICAL SWITCH CORPORATION
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 1995-05-18
Granted: 2002-10-09
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (74 and 200) for switching an optical signal from an input optical fiber (210) to one of a plurality of output optical fibers (214 and 216). The apparatus (74 and 200) includes a collimator (76) for collimating an input optical signal into a collimated beam (216) at an angle with respect to a reference and a decollimator (78) for focusing the collimated beam to an output optical signal (220). The present invention also includes a reflector (92, 208, 218, and 222) for reflecting the collimated beam. The reflector (92 and 208) has a plurality of positions for changing the angle of the collimated beam (216) with respect to the reference so that the output optical signal (220) is focused on one of the plurality of output optical fibers (214 and 216).
Patent EP-0787390-B1 (EP)
Title: Traitement entierement optique dans des systemes de telecommunications
Inventor: ELLIS ANDREW DAVID
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 1995-10-19
Granted: 1999-09-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de traitement entièrement optique pour connecter ou convertir des signaux optiques d'une forme multiplexée par répartition en longueur d'onde (WDM) à une forme multiplexée par répartition temporelle optique (OTDM), où le signal WDM initial présente généralement une structure de signalisation sans retour à zéro (NRZ). Le système comporte une pluralité de canaux WDM optiques permanents modulés par des données NRZ (w, x, y, z), qui sont modulés en phase croisée, et sont ainsi spectralement élargis, dans un élément optique non linéaire (745), par un signal d'impulsion d'horloge puissant. Le signal résultant comporte une représentation RZ du signal NRZ original. Le signal RZ est temporellement décalé par un élément de dispersion (760), lequel décale temporellement d'une valeur prédéterminée chaque canal de longueur d'onde, pour produire un signal OTDM à longueurs d'onde entrelacées. Ce signal est ensuite converti en longueur d'onde par modulation en phase croisée avec un faisceau de commande permanent dans un deuxième élément optique non linéaire (770), pour donner un signal OTDM à une seule longueur d'onde.
Patent EP-0789800-B1 (EP)
Title: Spreading machine
Inventor: SCHUETZ EBERHARD
IPC: E01C19/20
Filed: 1995-10-27
Granted: 1998-03-25
Abstract: A spreading machine has a tip-up hopper (18) with convergent walls that form a delivery aperture (24). This delivery aperture (24) is closed by a shaking flap (26) and a metering flap (46) which between them form the delivery slot. A shaking movement is imparted to the shaking flap (26) through an eccentric (43), while the metering flap (46) can be adjusted independently thereof to regulate the delivery slot. In the transport position the two flaps (24, 26) are closed by spring action (44, 52). In the transport position the rod assembly for these flaps (26, 46) is decoupled from the drive members in that the hopper (18) is tipped backwards out of the working position into the transport position by means of a hydraulic drive (22). The drive members automatically re-engage when the hopper (18) is tipped forwards again.
Patent EP-0843566-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN OORT MICHIEL M
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1995-10-19
Granted: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A medicament carrier for use in a dry powder inhalator device and a process for forming the same wherein the medicament carrier has at least one carrier screen portion. The carrier screen portion defines a plurality of interstices therein and carries a powdered medicament which may be applied in a suspension and the suspending agent then evaporated off and which is loaded onto the carrier screen portion surface such that the interstices of the carrier screen portion are at least partially open and free of the dry powdered medicament. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0791055-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KISTNER OTFRIED
IPC: A61K39/145
Filed: 1995-11-10
Granted: 2012-01-25
Abstract: The present invention includes an approach for producing viruses, such as Influenza, and vaccines derived therefrom as well as recombinant proteins derived from viral vectors, by utilizing vertebrate cells cultured under protein-free conditions. These cells, which include a cellular biomass, show improved capabilities for propagating viruses, and eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming viral passaging and purification. The invention also includes further approaches for enhancing the propagation of virus by employing activating substances, modifying the activation site of viruses and using augmentation loops. Improved approaches for producing viral reassortants also are provided.
Patent EP-0777766-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROLANDER ULF
IPC: B23B27/14
Filed: 1995-12-05
Granted: 1999-10-27
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for edge rounding of cutting tool inserts of cemented carbide or titanium based carbonitride alloys. An electrolytic method is used with an electrolyte which provides an even removal of both binder phase and hard constituent phases. The electrolyte comprises perchloric (HC104) sulphuric (H2SO4) acid, 2-15 vol %, and mixtures thereof in methanol or other suitable organic liquid. The method is easier to control than conventional mechanical methods and is particularly useful for providing very small edge radii of about 10  mu m which cannot be made by mechanical methods.
Patent EP-0796403-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISHER ALAN
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 1995-12-08
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: Graphitic nanotubes, which includes tubular fullerenes (commonly called “buckytubes”) and fibrils, which are functionalized by chemical substitution or by adsorption of functional moieties. More specifically the invention relates to graphitic nanotubes which are uniformly or non-uniformly substituted with chemical moieties or upon which certain cyclic compounds are adsorbed and to complex structures comprised of such functionalized fibrils linked to one another. The invention also relates to methods of introducing functional groups onto the surface of such fibrils.
Patent EP-0756127-B1 (EP)
IPC: F16L37/084
Filed: 1996-06-14
Granted: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The coupling sleeve (11) has a base body (17) of hard plastics and an extra element (24) of rubber-like material, retaining a surface section of the sleeve, which is permanently coupled to the base body. Pref. the extra element is injection moulded in the shell- or groove-shaped recesses of the base body. Typically the base body and extra element are firmly coupled by a two-component injection moulding. Some of the extra element surface sections may enclose the sleeve, at least partly. The extra element surface structure may be profiled for extra gripping.
Patent EP-0755888-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEPHAN GUENTER
IPC: B41F21/08
Filed: 1996-07-26
Granted: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A sheet (3) is supplied to a sheet decelerator (6), while being held by a grab, and via suspended guidance. The supporting air generating the guidance is also used to separate the sheets (3), from initial stream formation onwards. The air flow formed under the incoming sheet is continued in the area of the stream, thereby forming an extension of the suspended guidance towards delivery. The air flow is separated in front of the sheet decelerator, to form a carrier air flow (TT) to separate the sheets in the stream and a delivery flow (TA).
Patent EP-0756124-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MATKOVICH VLADO I
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 1993-10-01
Granted: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second fittings (100, 200) and first and second membrane assemblies (170, 270). Each fitting (100, 200) defines a respective aperture (141, 231). Each membrane assembly has a layer (172a, 272a) sealing the aperture and a removable contamination containment layer (182a, 282a) overlying a respective sealing layer. The first and second fittings (100, 200) may be resiliently coupled in biased opposition to urge positive contact between the first and second removable contamination containment layers (182a, 282a) and/or the first and second sealing layers (172a, 272a). In one application, a connector assembly according to the invention may define a fluid communication path for handling a fluid without allowing the level of contaminants in the fluid to increase. A connector assembly according to the invention may be used to handle a biological fluid while maintaining the fluid free of viable contaminating microorganisms or preserving its sterility, for example.
Patent EP-0761822-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KINZLER KENNETH W
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 1996-09-12
Granted: 2003-05-02
Abstract: Serial analysis of gene expression, SAGE, a method for the rapid quantitative and qualitative analysis of transcripts is provided. Short defined sequence tags corresponding to expressed genes are isolated and analyzed. Sequencing of over 1,000 defined tags in a short period of time (e.g., hours) reveals a gene expression pattern characteristic of the function of a cell or tissue. Moreover, SAGE is useful as a gene discovery tool for the identification and isolation of novel sequence tags corresponding to novel transcripts and genes.
Patent EP-0804150-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SATTLER HENNING
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 1996-01-11
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/00102 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 25, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 25, 1997 PCT Filed Jan. 11, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/22079 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 25, 1996The invention relates to W/O lotions having a content of at least one unsaturated fatty acid derivative, which are characterized in that they comprise W/O emulsifiers, W/O stabilizers and/or W/O emulsion systems chosen from the group consisting of (A) a W/O emulsifier based on ethoxylated castor oil, (B) a W/O emulsifier (B1) based on sorbitan isostearate and a W/O stabilizer (B2) based on a polyalkylene glycol copolymer and (C) a W/O emulsion system based on a methoxy-polyalkylene glycol copolymer, either (1) the W/O emulsifier of (A) being used, or (2) the W/O emulsifier (B1) being used together with the W/O stabilizer B2 (B), or (3) a combination comprising emulsifiers (A) and (B) with (B1) and (B2) being used, where, in each case, (4) the emulsion system (C) can also be used together with (1) or (2) or (3), and water and, if appropriate, additives or auxiliaries.
Patent EP-0833832-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RATHFELDER PAUL
IPC: C07F9/6571
Filed: 1996-06-21
Granted: 2000-12-20
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/02715 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 24, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 24, 1997 PCT Filed Jun. 21, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/00878 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 9, 1997The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2'-hydroxydiphenyl-2-phosphinic acid in the form of a commercial mixture with 6-hydroxy-(6H)-dibenzo-(c,e)(1,2)-oxaphosphorine, the process being carried out on a commercial scale, more simply and more cheaply than previously, as a one-pot reaction without isolating intermediate products and avoiding a distillation step, with said process comprising the steps: (a) o-phenylphenol is added to a mixture of PCl3 and a Lewis acid as a catalyst while simultaneously heating the reaction mixture, and the reaction mixture is then fluxed; (b) the resulting reaction mixture is allowed to cool and, stirring continuously, is hydrolysed, being mixed first with water and then with a low alkanol; (c) next, the product is crystallised during further stirring, and (d) the crystalline product obtained is sucked off, washed and dried. Furthermore, the invention relates to a commercial mixture thus prepared to produce copolycondensable flameproofing agents for polyester fibers by directly reacting the mixture with itaconic acid or itaconic acid compounds, optionally together with one or more diols.
Patent EP-0830470-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WELCHEL DEBRA NELL
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 1996-06-03
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Composite non tissé enchevêtré fabriqué à partir de fibres absorbantes telles que des fibres de pâte de bois, et de fibres matrices telles que des fibres discontinues polyoléfiniques. Les fibres absorbantes et les fibres matrices sont enchevêtrées de telle manière que le composite présente une face majoritairement composée de fibres absorbantes, et une face majoritairement composée de fibres matrices. Entre ces deux faces extérieures se situe une partie intérieure enchevêtrée fabriquée à partir d'un mélange des fibres absorbantes et matrices. Ce composite convient notamment aux articles polyvalents devant venir au contact de liquides tels que les liquides de l'organisme absorbés par les articles absorbants destinés à l'hygiène personnelle. La partie du composite qui est constituée de fibres matrices sert de zone d'entrée de liquides, tandis que la partie constituée de fibres absorbantes sert de zone de rétention de liquides, et la partie située entre les deux faces extérieures sert de zone de transfert de liquides.
Patent EP-0795103-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PIETERSEN JOHN BERNARD
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 1996-09-12
Granted: 2001-12-19
Abstract: Raccord (25, 91) de tuyau comprenant des première et deuxième parties tubulaires (21, 23) qui peuvent être reliées et séparées l'une de l'autre. La première partie (21) comprend un élément de verrouillage (31) qu'on peut faire passer d'une première position dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage (31) bloque la deuxième partie (23) par rapport à la première partie (21), à une deuxième position dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage (31) libère la deuxième partie (23). La première partie (21) comprend également une coulisse (27) qui coopère avec l'élément de verrouillage (31), ce dernier (31) étant déplacé dans la deuxième position si la coulisse (27) est déplacée parallèlement à un axe longitudinal (29) de la première partie (21) dans une direction opposée à la deuxième partie (23). De cette manière, la force qu'on exerce sur la coulisse (27) pour déverrouiller les parties (21, 23) et la force qu'on exerce sur la première partie (21) pour séparer les parties (21, 23) l'une de l'autre sont orientées dans la même direction, ceci conférant au raccord (25, 91) de tuyau une grande facilité d'utilisation. Dans une configuration spécifique de la coulisse (27) du raccord (25, 91) de tuyau un dispositif de préhension (81) est prévu, ce dernier étant tenu par l'utilisateur lorsque les parties (21, 23) sont sur le point d'être séparées. L'utilisateur exerce ensuite la force nécessaire pour déverrouiller les parties (21, 23) et la force nécessaire pour séparer les parties (21, 23) sur la coulisse (27), de sorte que les parties (21, 23) puissent être séparées par un mouvement continu de la main de l'utilisateur.
Patent EP-0859552-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCAMMELL ANTONY WILLIAM
IPC: A23C9/20
Filed: 1996-11-08
Granted: 2008-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to dairy compositions and, more particularly, to dairy compositions containing colostrum. The applicant has discovered that colostrum can be processed so as to reduce the bioburden of liquid colostrum while retaining the biological activity of certain proteins including the immunoglobulin fraction. By this process it is possible to introduce liquid colostrum into pasteurized and unpasteurized dairy products. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a process for the preparation of a liquid colostrum product, suitable for inclusion in dairy products, which process includes subjecting colostrum to centrifugation to substantially reduce the microbial content thereof.
Patent EP-0800321-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VANDERPOOL JEFFREY S
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1992-06-02
Granted: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A system for accessing a telephone system (101) in which a set of user stations (102) are matched with a set of base stations (104) for connection to a telephone network (103). Each user station comprises a spread-spectrum transmitter (109) or receiver (108) and is capable of dynamic connection to selected base stations (104). User stations may use CDMA, FDMA, TDMA or other multiple-access techniques to obtain one or more clear communication paths to base stations. Base stations are coupled to each other by means of a private exchange telephone system or other small business telephone system (such as PBX, Centrex, or key type system) so as to couple user stations in calls outside the telephone network. User stations may also be coupled directly or indirectly to the telephone network on their own or by another access path, such as narrowband or spread-spectrum cellular telephone circuits.
Patent EP-0853870-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALVIATO TIZIANO
IPC: A01B45/04
Filed: 1997-12-22
Granted: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A cutting apparatus (15) for a vehicle, particularly for cutting sods and removing plants, comprising transmission means (16) which are connected by means of a power take-off coupled to driving means. The cutting apparatus is supported by a supporting structure (18) which is articulated to one or more axes. The cutting apparatus comprises a guiding and supporting element (20;100) which is supported by the supporting structure and is shaped so that upon assembly it is arranged like a circular arc along its longitudinal extension. A plurality of sliding blocks (21;101) is slidingly associated with the guiding and supporting element (20;100) along its edge; the sliding blocks are mutually connected and moved by a flexible element (22;102). Each sliding block supports a corresponding cutting element (23;103) which is suitable to cut and remove plants. The plurality of sliding blocks and the corresponding flexible element form a closed cutting loop which is kinematically coupled to the power take-off. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0803581-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORIN JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: C21D1/76
Filed: 1997-04-08
Granted: 2001-06-20
Abstract: Making a heat treatment atmosphere by catalytic reaction between a first gaseous mixture (2/3) containing oxygen and a second gaseous mixture (4) containing a hydrocarbon in a catalytic reactor (16) with the intention of feeding this atmosphere to a user site containing at least one user position (F1, F2, F3) is such that: (a) the pressure of the atmosphere is measured continuously at the outlet from the reactor; (b) the measured pressure is compared to a sending pressure Pc; and (c) as a result of this comparison, the flows of the first and second gaseous mixtures are varied to raise the measured pressure to the required pressure Pc. Also claimed are a process of controlling the manufacture of a heat treatment atmosphere and an apparatus for carrying out the above process.
Patent EP-0801900-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN HOREEBECK JEAN
IPC: A22B5/20
Filed: 1997-04-14
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: process and installation for cutting animal carcasses in half lengthways, comprises: (i) a carcass being hung by its back feet from an overhead conveyor; and (ii) a cutter, mounted on a chassis, introduced between the back-legs of the carcass and moved down its spine. The path of the cutter is guided by guide wheels which move inside and outside the carcass, keeping the cutter central. External guide wheels follow the spine of the carcass, and at least two pairs of wheels (38, 39) present two surfaces (381, 382) which act on the surface of the carcass keeping the ridge of the spine (25) central between them.
Patent EP-0801198-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PREVOT GERARD
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1997-04-08
Granted: 2001-07-18
Abstract: The roller comprises a carriage (7) with rollers (8) which is housed in a notch in the lower edge of a section defining the door lower cross member. The carriage is fixed at its ends by fasteners (27,28) which anchor on the notch transverse edges (29,30). The carriage is supported against a metal reinforcement or a horizontal wall located in the section internal part (5). The fasteners are defined by a horizontal edge (31) which projects along the carriage longitudinal axis. One of the edges is subjected to a return spring (33) which enables retraction of the fastener to allow its clipping and dismantling. The fasteners are completed by a holder which vertically immobilises the roller in the section notch.
Patent EP-0895476-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN SUSANNE MOIRA
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1997-01-27
Granted: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A mutant herpes simplex virus which,has been modified in the  gamma 34.5 gene such that the gene is non-functional is used to treat a non-neuronal cancer such as a mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, bladder cancer or melanoma. Typically, the mutant herpes simplex virus has been modified within the BamHI restriction fragment of the long terminal repeat of the viral genome.
Patent EP-0880521-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENGELHARDT PER
IPC: C07D473/18
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 2003-01-22
Abstract: Méthode de préparation de composés antiviraux à biodisponibilité renforcée de la formule (I). Dans cette formule, R1 ou R2 correspond à -C(O)CH(CH(CH3)2)NH2 ou -C(O)CH(CH(CH3CH2CH3)NH2 tandis que l'autre élément correspond à un alkyle facultativement substitué, saturé ou monoinsaturé -C(O)C3-C21 et R3 correspond à OH ou H. La méthode comprend les étapes suivantes:  a) monodéacylation d'un composé diacylé correspondant à la formule (I), considérant que R1 et R2 correspondent l'un et l'autre à -C(O)CH(CH(CH3)2NH2 ou -C(O)CH(CH(CH3)CH2CH3)NH2 (facultativement protégés en N) ou bien correspondent l'un et l'autre à un alkyle facultativement substitué, saturé ou monoinsaturé -C(=O)C3-C21; b) acylation du groupe 4-hydroxy de chaîne latérale ou 2-hydroxyméthyle de chaîne latérale ainsi libéré avec l'alkyle facultativement substitué, saturé ou monoinsaturé -C(O)CH(CH(CH3)2)NH2 ou -C(O)CH(CH(CH3)CH2CH3)NH2 correspondant, pour obtenir un composé de la formule (I); c) supprimer la protection selon les nécessités.