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Patent EP-1344702-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TIECKEN JACQUES
IPC: B61K9/08
Filed: 2003-03-13
Granted: 2009-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to railway switch management. Data are used to calculate one or more of the quality numbers Q5, Qcp and Qj by using the following formulas: <DF>Q5= (1-0,1*Qg)*(1-0,1Qc)*(1-0,1Qt)*(1-0,1Qv)*(1-0,1Qh)*10; </DF> <DF>Qcp=( SIGMA Npcp/ SIGMA Nmcp)*10; </DF> and <DF>Qj=(0,5*Sg+St+Sv+Sh)*10/3,5*Rj, </DF> the result of which is possibly combined with one or more of the results of the following formulas: <DF>Qv = L - Ä SIGMA  (D*F)/ SIGMA  FÜ * L </DF> <DF>DI = D * F </DF> <DF>W =Ä SIGMA  DI/ SIGMA FÜ * L </DF> <DF>Qv = L - W </DF> <DF> DELTA Qi =  DELTA Wi =ÄFi / ( SIGMA F+ DELTA Fi)Ü*L </DF> into a quality level that is compared with a predetermined target quality level, and it is decided to carry out predetermined maintenance activities when a predetermined maximum difference from said comparison is exceeded, to improve the quality level of said switch. Also a measuring vehicle is proposed provided with sensors to measure one or more of the following parameters of a switch: gauge, cant, gap width, vertical and horizontal irregularity.
Patent EP-1403627-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EHUD ELNATAN
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 2003-09-24
Granted: 2004-12-08
Abstract: The apparatus has forceps (14) with a proximal portion holding a selected object and distal portion. A solenoid plunger (28) strikes the forceps for initiating vibrations upon application of an electric pulse. An optical system measures the oscillating frequency of the forceps holding the object and compares the measured frequency with an oscillating frequency of empty forceps to compute mass and weight of the object.
Patent EP-1430994-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOTH GERHARD
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2003-11-17
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A cylindrical shavings collection container (10) is provided with a shavings outlet (12) and an outlet for the coolant or lubricant (13) adhering to the shavings. Both outlets (12, 13) are connected to transport ducts (14, 15). A filter (16) positioned below the fluid outlet (13) prevents small shavings from entering the fluid duct (15). The shavings accumulating on the filter (16) are removed by a pump (17). A second pump (18) is positioned in the fluid duct (15). Both pumps (17, 18) are connected to a control element (19).
Patent EP-1470086-B1 (EP)
Title: Device for cutting flat, two-dimensional materials made mostly of minerals, particularly glass such as composite safety glass
Inventor: REICHEL FRANK
IPC: C03B33/00
Filed: 2003-01-14
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting sheet materials consisting mainly of mineral substances, particularly glass such as laminated safety glass. The apparatus is flexible to handle and to use. In a broader sense, these materials include materials such as ceramic tiles and/or natural stone plates, of which the characteristics do not adversely influence the cutting process and of which the cross-sectional structure comprises several layers including different materials, such as laminated safety glass.
Patent EP-1492471-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERENSTEIN ALEJANDRO
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2003-04-09
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A stent comprises a plurality of segments, including at least one segment which is in the form of a coil and at least one segment which is in a form other than a coil and which is balloon expandable or self-expandable.
Patent EP-1504098-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUREBRING CHRISTINA
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Granted: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A method for in vitro molecular evolution of protein function The invention provides a method for generating a polynucleotide sequence or population of sequences from parent single-stranded polynucleotide sequences encoding one or more protein motifs, comprising the steps of (a) providing a first population of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules and a second population of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules, the first and second populations together constituting plus and minus strands of parent polynucleotide sequences, (b) carrying out a reaction for digesting the first and second populations of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules with an exonuclease to generate corresponding populations of single-stranded polynucleotide fragments, (c) contacting said fragments generated from the plus strands with fragments generated from the minus strands and optionally, adding primer sequences that anneal to the 3' and 5'ends of at least one of the parent polynucleotides under annealing conditions, and (d) amplifying the fragments that anneal to each other to generate at least one polynucleotide sequence encoding one or more protein motifs having altered characteristics as compared to the one or more protein motifs encoded by said parent polynucleotides, wherein, in step (b), at least one parameter of the reaction used for digestion of the first population of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules is different from the equivalent parameter(s) used in the reaction for digestion of the second population of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules. Preferably, the reaction parameter is selected from exonuclease type, exonuclease concentration, reaction volume, duration of the digestion reaction, temperature of the reaction mixture, pH of the reaction mixture, length of parent single-stranded polynucleotide sequences, amount of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules and buffer composition of the reaction mixture.
Patent EP-1501875-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE JONG JOHANNES JACOBUS THEOD
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 2003-04-24
Granted: 2005-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to highly concentrated aqueous emulsions of peroxides comprising an anti-freeze agent, a polyvinyl acetate with a degree of hydrolysis between 45 and 80%, and optionally a non-ionic surfactant with an HLB value greater than 10 selected from alkylene oxide block-copolymers, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, and ethoxyfated fatty acids. The emulsions have a low COD value and are safe, storage stable, and generally applicable.
Patent EP-1539400-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACKSON EDWARD S
IPC: B22D11/04
Filed: 2003-09-19
Granted: 2011-01-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for alternating pouring into molds, casts or refining hearths from a common hearth in a furnace. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby the refining hearths and molds define at least two separate ingot making lines. The main hearth alternatively pours into a first ingot making line while the other line is prepared, and vice versa allowing for continuous melting.
Patent EP-1531959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSON MARK WILSON
IPC: B23K13/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Granted: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A method of joining expandable tubulars includes joining the tubulars by forge welding and flushing a reducing flushing gas around the heated tubular ends during at least part of the forge welding operation such that oxides are removed from the forge welded tubular ends and the amount of irregularities between the forge welded tubular ends is limited.
Patent EP-1523487-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPITZER DONALD P
IPC: C01F7/0633
Filed: 2003-06-20
Granted: 2005-12-14
Abstract: Materials and a process are provided whereby polymers with the pendant group or end group containing --Si(OR") 3  (where R" is H, an alkyl group, Na, K, or NH 4 ) are used to control aluminosilicate scaling in a Bayer process. When materials of the present invention are added to the Bayer liquor before the heat exchangers, they reduce and even completely prevent formation of aluminosilicate scale on heat exchanger walls. The present materials are effective at treatment concentrations that make them economically practical.
Patent EP-1551467-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERFERT NORBERT
IPC: C08L1/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particels containing a clay are disclosed. The clay is added to an SAP hydrogel prior to SAP neutralization to provide particles having improved fluid acquisition rates and an improved permeability of a fluid through the swollen SAP-clay particles. Diaper cores and absorbent articles containing the SAP-clay particles also are disclosed.
Patent EP-1546759-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THIELE KARL ERHARD
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 2003-09-01
Granted: 2007-09-26
Abstract: An ultrasound-imaging system and method is provided that permits an operator to acquire an image of a volume-of-interest in a time critical fashion, that is capable of referencing the volume rendering to a standard two-dimensional imaging mode, and permits the operator to selectively choose a number of display-mode parameters that result in an operator directed view of the volume-of-interest. The ultrasound-imaging system comprises an input device configured to receive a plurality of imaging parameters and a controller in communication with the input device. The ultrasound-imaging system generates an operator-directed transmit-beam scan sequence in response to the imaging parameters and transmits a spatially modified transmit-beam scan sequence over a portion of the volume-scan range of the ultrasound-imaging system. Moreover, the ultrasound-imaging system provides the flexibility for an operator to direct a plurality of operator-configurable multi-dimensional views.
Patent EP-1466937-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAERZSCHEL REINHARD DR
IPC: C08J3/12
Filed: 2004-03-25
Granted: 2008-01-30
Abstract: Redispersion powder with liquefying properties manufactured by drying polyvinyl alcohol-stabilised polymer dispersions in presence of copolymers of: (a) unsaturated mono- or di-carboxylic acids; (b) unsaturated comonomers with sulfonic, sulfuric or phosphonic acid groups; and (c) vinyl esters and/or alkyl (meth)acrylates. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL)-stabilised redispersion powder (I) with liquefying properties, manufactured by drying PVAL-stabilised aqueous dispersions of homo- or co-polymers of vinyl 1-18C carboxylates, 1-15C alkyl (meth)acrylates, dienes, olefins, vinylaromatics and/or vinyl halides in presence of a copolymer (II) of: (a) monomer(s) selected from 4-8C unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, 4-8C unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides, or their salts; (b) unsaturated compounds with sulfonic, sulfuric or phosphonic acid groups and their salts; and (c) comonomer(s) selected from vinyl 1-18C carboxylates and 1-15C alkyl (meth)acrylates. An independent claim is also included for a method as described above for the production of (I).
Patent EP-1589095-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUECKERT CLAUS
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2004-04-19
Granted: 2006-07-12
Abstract: An assembly generates biogas and consists of several rooms (6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17) within a building (1). The first room (6) operates as the biogas reactor (BG) envelope and a second room is the envelope of a biogas storage bladder (BS). The building incorporates a third room (12) with an electric generator fuelled by biogas. The building is a three-storey structure in which the first room is on the ground floor and the other rooms on the first and second floors. The building is constructed of steel reinforced concrete. The biogas generator has a paddle wheel combined mixer and shredder wheel.
Patent EP-1477055-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPINNER HERBERT
IPC: A01D34/86
Filed: 2004-05-14
Granted: 2009-09-09
Abstract: The mowing machine (120) has two swiveling side arms (126a) with disks (130a,130b) and cutters (127a,b) at the ends. The disks are deflected when they come into contact with a solid object, e.g. a post (22) on the verge. The disks enable the cutters to pass around solid obstacles without touching them. The side arms swivel on a vertical axis (150a,b) on a baseplate or chassis (160) carrying a driver's cab (6). The baseplate may be attached to a tractor or other suitable vehicle by a side arm (152).
Patent EP-1484221-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EHRENBERGER MARINA
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2004-05-15
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The mounting for a functional unit inside a motor vehicle has fastening elements, and retaining elements for the functional unit which are brought into functional communication with the fastening elements. The retaining elements (6) in their positioning and in their design are constructed in such a way that the retaining elements are alternatively fixed to locking elements (7) for the connection to the fastening elements (5). The locking elements are provided on at least one movable seat back (2) for the releasable fixing of the seat back in an upright leaning position.
Patent EP-1615086-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BORN JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2004-07-08
Granted: 2011-12-07
Abstract: The method involves dividing a cycle of display during lunation into several successive parts comprising several positions of a moon indicator disc (8). A primary movement adapted to bring over a separation line in a circular window is applied to the disc. A secondary movement, smaller than the primary movement, is applied on the disc for passing the line between successive positions. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a device for displaying a cycle of successive images of the moon during lunation (B) a watch comprising a clockwork and a display device.
Patent EP-1498152-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AIMI YOUKI
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2004-07-15
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A guide wire comprises a core member, and a coil covering at least a distal end.side portion of the core member. The guide wire comprises a coil fixing member which is fixed to the distal end side portion of the core member and which is for fixing the coil concentrically with the core member at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the coil, and the coil is fixed to the coil fixing member. In the guide wire, the coil can be disposed concentrically with the core member, and a distal end portion of the guide wire undergoes uniform favorable deformations at the time of insertion into a living body, which promises excellent operationality. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1559314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANSEN RENATUS IGNATIUS JOSEP
IPC: A01J7/02
Filed: 2004-12-17
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A device for cleaning, during a cleaning period, a milking installation for milking an animal. The milking installation comprises a milk line (1) for discharging milk to a milk tank (2). A milk filter is included in the milk line. The device is provided with a rinsing water device for rinsing, during a rinsing period, the milk line and the milk filter with rinsing water, the cleaning period comprising the rinsing period. The milk filter comprises a first (3) and a second milk filter element (4) arranged parallel to each other. A switchable valve element (5) is included in the milk line and is capable of being put into a first position for connecting the milk line to the first milk filter element (3) and into a second position for connecting the milk line to the second milk filter element (4). The device is provided with a control unit for operating during at least one cleaning period, and preferably during each cleaning period, the switchable valve element for connecting the milk line to the other milk filter element. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1557110-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ABERGEL ALINE
IPC: A45D24/22
Filed: 2004-12-08
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: The device has an applicator nozzle (1) with product distribution orifices (16, 17, 24-26), where each orifice is in fluid communication with one of two compartments (3, 5) containing two hair coloring products. The nozzle has an inner distributor dividing flow of products from the compartments, so that the orifice (16) dispenses a mixture of two products in a proportion different from that of the mixer dispensed by the orifice (17).
Patent EP-1590387-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FANSLER DUANE D
IPC: C08F2/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Granted: 2009-10-21
Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.
Patent EP-1590601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CUNNIEN COLE J
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2004-01-30
Granted: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A lamp (10) has a non-electrically conductive housing (12). One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) (30) are attached to the housing (12) by one or more beads of electrically conductive epoxy (28). The LEDs (30) can optionally be mechanically attached to the housing (12). The electrically conductive epoxy (28) provides one or more voltage rails for connecting the LEDs (30) to driving circuitry (40).
Patent EP-1611306-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUPONT PATRICK
IPC: E05B65/32
Filed: 2004-03-22
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: The lock includes an opening lever and a locking lever capable of displacing a connecting rod between a first position, in which the opening lever can cooperate with the connecting rod to cause the opening of the lock, and a second position which prevents the opening of the lock, blocking means for preventing a displacement of the rod between the first and second positions when the opening lever is put into an opening position before the locking lever is actuated, and an elastic device capable of memorizing both an unlocking action and a locking action when the locking lever is actuated while the connecting rod is being blocked by storing an unlocking energy or a locking energy in response to the actuation of the locking lever to automatically cause an unlocking or a locking of the lock when the opening lever returns into a position of rest.
Patent EP-1660040-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALTIN JOSEPH
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2004-08-23
Granted: 2010-02-24
Abstract: The invention provides a composition for modulating immunity by the in vivo targeting of an antigen to dendritic cells. The composition comprises: a preparation of antigen-containing membrane vesicles or antigen-containing liposomes which have on their surfaces a plurality of metal chelating groups; and, a ligand for a receptor on the dendritic cells, the ligand being linked to a metal chelating group via a metal affinity tag on the ligand. The composition further includes an immunomodulatory factor. A process for preparing the composition is also provided. The invention further provides a method of modulating an immune disorder, and methods of treating tumours and infections.
Patent EP-1651655-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUTTENLOCH OLIVER
IPC: C07F9/50
Filed: 2004-07-29
Granted: 2008-04-02
Abstract: A process for the preparation of acylphosphines formula (1) wherein m is 1 or 2; R<SUB>1</SUB>, R<SUB>2</SUB>, and R<SUB>3 </SUB>are organic residues derived from aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons; by (1) reacting organic phosphorus halides of formula (II) wherein Y is Br or Cl,with an alkali metal in a solvent in the presence of an activator, wherein the alkali metal is present in the form of a dispersion of alkali metal particles having a mean particle size of <=500 mum in the solvent, (2) subsequent reaction with acid halides of formula (III) which process is carried out without isolation of the intermediates. Preferably, R<SUB>1</SUB>, R<SUB>2 </SUB>and R<SUB>3 </SUB>are independently from each other phenyl, naphthyl and bi-phenyl, being unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>8 </SUB>alky and/or C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>8 </SUB>alkoxy. Most preferably, R<SUB>1 </SUB>and R<SUB>3 </SUB>are phenyl and R<SUB>2 </SUB>is 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl. The alkali metal is preferably sodium, the activator is preferably chlorobenzene and/or n-butanol.
Patent EP-1656160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALLEN BARRY
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Granted: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A radioimmunoconjugate for targeted alpha therapy comprises an alpha-emitter (e.g. Bi-213) linked to the monoclonal antibody C595. This radioimmunoconjugate is widely applicable in cancer therapy and is particularly efficient for treatment of pancreatic and prostate cancer, as well as for breast and ovarian cancer.
Patent EP-1664204-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAEBLER FRIDOLIN
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 2004-09-17
Granted: 2011-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to IR reflective black pigment compositions comprising a halogenated copper phthalocyanine such as C.I. Pigment Green 7 and a perylenetetracarboxylic acid diimide such as C.I. Pigment Violet 29. The compositions are characterized by an IR reflection spectrum with a positive slope in the wavelength range between 800 and 900 nm when incorporated as coloring agents in coatings or plastics. The inventive IR reflective black pigment compositions are useful for coloring high molecular weight materials like coatings, inks and plastics.
Patent EP-1644731-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REBOUD JULIEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: Analyzing a reaction medium containing at least one cell (C) by: (a) depositing (C), as an aqueous droplet, on a support (S) having a flat surface; (b) preparing the reaction medium and insertion into a mass spectrometer; (c) desorption and ionization of the medium; and (d) recording and analyzing the mass spectra. An independent claim is also included for a device for the process that comprises: (i) (S); (ii) devices for: (a) depositing the droplet; and (b) desorption and ionization; and (iii) a mass spectrometer.
Patent EP-1702292-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DREWS STEFFEN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2004-08-30
Granted: 2008-12-31
Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for detecting skinprints, in particular fingerprints, it is provided that at least one strip sensor comprising at least one elongate narrow sensor line detects the structure of the fingertip when the fingertip passes over the strip sensor, that at least one optoelectronic speed sensor continuously determines the finger movement, that the fingertip is moved over at least one optoelectronic speed sensor and the strip sensor, and that the determined finger movement is used to correct an image of the finger structure that has been distorted as a result of non-uniform movement. Preferably, the speed sensor evaluates the Doppler shift of a modulation of the modulated laser light reflected at the moved finger surface.
Patent EP-1680316-B1 (EP)
Title: Sealing element for arranging between a motor vehicle steering column cover and a lining part, arrangement consisting of a sealing element and a lining part, and method for mounting a sealing element on a lining part
Inventor: BRANDSTAETTER ALBERT
IPC: B62D1/187
Filed: 2004-10-22
Granted: 2009-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element ( 1 ) for arranging between a lining part ( 3 ) and a steering column cover ( 5 ) of a steering axle, said sealing element being characterised in that it is formed from a foamed part ( 10 ) consisting of a restorable material and comprising two limbs ( 11 a, 11 b) and a curved, annular, or toroidal central part ( 11 c) connecting the same, or being embodied in an annular or toroidal manner. The invention also relates to methods for mounting said sealing element on a lining part ( 3 ).
Patent EP-1675697-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OTAKI A
IPC: B21J5/12
Filed: 2004-10-20
Granted: 2011-03-09
Abstract: An axial intermediate portion of raw material is held with a holding die in a state in which the intermediate portion is prevented from being enlarged in diameter. The axial end portions of the raw material is inserted in forming dented portions formed at axial end portions of the holding die. The scheduled diameter-enlarging portions are inserted in insertion passages formed in guides. Then, the scheduled diameter-enlarging portions are simultaneously pressed with punches to fill the material of the scheduled diameter-enlarging portions in corresponding forming dented portion while moving each guide in a direction opposite to a moving direction of each punch, thereby enlarging each scheduled diameter-enlarging portion.
Patent EP-1701890-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GESER JOHANNES
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2004-12-27
Granted: 2009-08-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the first-time filling of a liquid conducting system in an inhaler. According to the invention, a pressure that is built up in the reservoir by mounting the closure thereupon is released when the reservoir is inserted into the inhaler so as to displace liquid from the reservoir by means of the liquid conducting system such that the dead volume of the liquid conducting system is filled with liquid and the nozzle is connected in an air-free manner to the liquid store.