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Patent EP-1194802-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GONTHIER FRANCOIS
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2000-05-24
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: A temperature stabilized tapered fiber optic component is produced, such as a fiber optic coupler or a fiber optic filter. In the case of the component such as a coupler, at least two fibers are fused and tapered to achieve a desired taper profile with suitable mechanical and wavelength properties. In the case of a component such as a fiber filter, only one fiber is tapered. Once the component is formed, it is solidly secured to a rigid substrate that produces a mechanical stress such as to compensate for any modal phase shift of the component due to temperature variation. Also, the mechanical phase dependence of the component may be adjusted in relation to the substrate to provide the desired temperature compensating effect. Preferably, both these features are used to achieve the best possible temperature stabilization.
Patent EP-1196704-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IVERSEN GERT
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2000-06-07
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A sealing arrangement is defined between a first apparatus part (10) and a cylindrical surface (13) of a second apparatus part. The sealing arrangement includes an annular sealing member (14) having a radially outer peripheral surface and a radially inner peripheral surface for providing a sealing engagement with the cylindrical surface (13) and for defining with the cylindrical surface a first space (20) widening or diverging from the contact area (19) toward the low pressure area (L). A compression ring (15) surrounds the annular sealing member (14). The axial sectional view of at least part of the outer peripheral surface (22) of the annular sealing member (14) defines a convex contour in an axial direction toward the low pressure area (L), with the radius or radii of curvature being at least 0.4 times the length or width of the annular sealing member (14).
Patent EP-1268055-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SRIPATHI NARAYAN REDDY
IPC: B01J27/138
Filed: 2000-03-31
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un catalyseur de Cr203/Al203 coprécipité favorisée par le zinc. Ce procédé consiste à coprécipiter des hydroxydes de chrome et de métal d'aluminium à partir de solutions de sel de métal trivalent, à l'aide de NH4OH, NaOH, ou KOH sous forme d'une base, puis à les calciner pour obtenir un précatalyseur d'oxyde mélangé sous forme amorphe. Ce dernier est imprégné d'une quantité de zinc favorisant l'activité. Ce catalyseur est utilisé pour préparer du HFL-134a par fluoration de trichloroéthylène et fluoration du produit intermédiaire de la réaction préalable (HCFC-133a).
Patent EP-1194231-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOLZAHN DAVID C
IPC: C08G65/10
Filed: 2000-07-07
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Metal cyanide catalysts are prepared by first forming a precipitate using no more than a stoichiometric amount of a water-soluble metal salt of the form MxAy, based on the amount of metal cyanide compound that is used. The precipitate is then treated with an additional quantity of a metal salt of the form M3xAy, in which M3 may be the same as or different than M. The catalyst is treated with a complexing agent, either during the precipitation step or during the subsequent treatment with the M3xAy salt.
Patent EP-1200375-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WURZIGER HANNS
IPC: C07B43/02
Filed: 2000-07-05
Granted: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the nitration of organic compounds, preferably of aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds, using nitrating reagents which are known from the literature and new types of nitrating reagents.
Patent EP-1123019-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAFEMANN KLAUS
IPC: A45D/
Filed: 2000-08-17
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A brush attachment includes a coupling section attachable on a hand-held hot air device, a brush section having a bristle holder mounted axially through and rotatable relative to an outer housing part and bristle configurations movably mounted to the bristle holder and adapted to retract within and advance from the outer housing part when the bristle holder is rotated about an axis of rotation between first and second positions, an actuation device mounted to the coupling section and movable in a radial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the bristle holder, and a lever arm pivotally mounted to the coupling section and pivotally movable by the actuation device for actuating the bristle holder to cause rotation thereof between the first and second positions for retracting and advancing the bristle configurations into and from the outer housing part.
Patent EP-1231951-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARX JEFFREY G
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2000-07-31
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A process for producing a rigid reticulated article, includes: (a) providing a first dispersion of a ceramic or metal powder, a binder, and a solvent; (b) providing a reticulated substrate which has open, interconnected porosity; (c) contacting the reticulated substrate with the first dispersion to coat the substrate with the dispersion to form a first coating; (d) drying the coated reticulated substrate; (e) contacting the reticulated substrate with one or more additional dispersions to form one or more additional coatings wherein the composition of the one or more additional coatings are the same or different from each other and the first coating; (f) drying the additional coating between the steps of contacting; (g) heating the coated reticulated substrate at a time and temperature sufficient to pyrolyze any organic components; and (h) sintering to form a ceramic or metal or composite reticulated article. In another aspect, the binder becomes solvent-insoluble and flexible upon drying. According to this aspect, one or more additional coatings may optionally be used.
Patent EP-1232794-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLEUTER MARKUS
IPC: B04B1/20
Filed: 2001-02-08
Granted: 2004-06-09
Abstract: An assembly separates a multi-phase mixture into liquid (54) and dry (52) phases and employs a decanting centrifuge (100) with an annular immersion disc (14). A liquor weir is located on the end-face of the centrifuge drum (20). An Independent claim is also included for a separation process in which after starting the centrifuge drum (20) and setting an initial tank depth, the mixture (50) is introduced into the drum. The liquid and dry phases are drawn off. The tank depth and centrifuge fluid level are regulated by the liquor weir until a pre-determined dry substance concentration is reached. The tank depth is continually compared with a tolerance range. During the process the weir is so positioned that a reaction to feed concentration changes is possible in both directions. As the process progresses, the centrifuge speed is lowered in steps and the weir position adjusted so that the dry phase remains constant.
Patent EP-1161958-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NUR ISRAEL
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2001-04-26
Granted: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for elimination of viruses from a biological preparation wherein initially enveloped viruses are eliminated by a solvent-detergent step, then the solvent-detergents are removed by a resin composed of silicon beads and finally the preparation is nanofiltered.
Patent EP-1226758-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MINEMURA TAKEHISA
IPC: A22C21/00
Filed: 2001-09-05
Granted: 2005-04-06
Abstract: The present invention provides, in the case of separating the hollowed body of a poultry into a lower half body including the thighs and part of the back, and an upper half body including the breast inclusive of the ribs and the remaining part of the back, a first process step in which the cutting of the hollowed body from the roots of the thighs through the tail ends of the ilia while the hollowed body is transferred in a suspended state is allowed without cutting the keel, and a second process step in which the cutting of the sinews and connective tissues in the hipbone side, that means the ripping-off of the thighs, can be performed with high yields. The first process step comprises a conveyer line 20a, a peritoneum cutting part 11, a 90 degree reversing part 12, and a work severing part 13. The second process step comprises a conveyer 20b with teeth, the lower side running belt of which conveyer transfers the lower half body hooking at the hipbone, a parallel running conveyer 32 provided under the conveyer with teeth for ripping and carrying out the thigh of the lower half body, and a pair of parallel guide plates 21 provided under the lower side running belt, the lower half body including the hip-bone and thigh being transferred clasped between the parallel guide plates and the lower side running belt. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1450788-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHIMENTI MASSIMO
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2001-12-04
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The invention concerns the use of coumarin or its hydroxy derivative, preferably 7-hydroxycoumarin, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of medium and severe lymphatic and/or vascular edema. The amount of coumarin or its hydroxy derivative is between 35 and 55 mg pro drug unit, preferably of 45 mg. The sublingual pharmaceutical form is described for the first time.
Patent EP-1253140-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAKA YASUHIRO
IPC: C07D205/04
Filed: 2001-02-02
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing optically active azetidine-2-carboxylic acid with good efficiency, expedience, and commercial advantage, which comprises cyclizing an optically active 4-amino-2-halogenobutyric acid in an optical yield of as high as 90% or more. It is a process for producing optically active azetidine-2-carboxylic acid of the general formula (2), in which * denotes an asymmetric carbon atom, which comprises cyclizing an optically active 4-amino-2-halogenobutyric acid of the general formula (1),in which X represents a halogen atom and * denotes an asymmetric carbon atom, in the presence of an oxide of an alkaline earth metal, a hydroxide of an alkaline earth metal excepting barium, or an organic amine. <CHEM>
Patent EP-1163417-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAYR MICHAEL
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 2001-01-19
Granted: 2004-03-31
Abstract: In an insulating glass window comprising two spaced glass panels which are sealingly joined at their circumference to form a sealed space in which a roller blind device is enclosed, the roller blind device includes a windup drum with a blind wound thereon and having a free end connected to a pull rod, and pull members are arranged at opposite ends of the drum and the pull rod is connected to the pull members. The pull members are operatively connected to a shaft on which the windup drum is rotatably supported for synchronous movement of the pull members and an electric motor is provided for rotating the shaft and the pull members, the windup drum being rotationally connected to the shaft by way of a rotational torsion spring structure.
Patent EP-1249082-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REFAI WAIL M
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2001-01-18
Granted: 2006-09-06
Abstract: Downlink signal bursts are transmitted from a plurality of visible satellites to a plurality of user terminals in a downlink region that is serviced by the plurality of visible satellites. A first downlink signal burst is sent from a first one of the visible satellites to a first user terminal in the downlink region. A second downlink signal burst is sent from a second one of the visible satellites to the first user terminal to be received at a time that is a function of a separation distance of the first user terminal in the downlink region from the Time Alignment Center (TAC) of the downlink region. First downlink signal bursts and second downlink signal bursts also are sent to other user terminals in the downlink region. The first and second downlink signal bursts preferably are sent over respective first and second carrier frequencies. In preferred embodiments, the downlink signal bursts are transmitted in a plurality of repeating frames of downlink signal bursts of a predetermined frame repetition period. The second downlink signal burst is sent so that it will be received by the intended user terminal at a time offset from the first downlink signal burst that is one half the predetermined frame repetition period plus a delay time DeltaT that is a function of a separation distance of the first user terminal in the downlink region from the TAC of the downlink region.
Patent EP-1272907-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GODFREY JAMES
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-02-21
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: There is provided a method for automatically tracking compliance in a manufacturing process involving successive manufacturing operations comprising selecting an object; associating an identifier with said object, said identifier comprising a memory; performing a first manufacturing operation relating to the object; following the successful completion of said first manufacturing operation, writing an associated compliance data item to the memory; performing one or more further manufacturing operations relating to the object; and following the successful completion of each said further manufacturing operation or any package thereof, writing an associated compliance data item to the memory.
Patent EP-1261820-B1 (EP)
Title: Labyrinth seal between rotating parts
Inventor: SKUMAWITZ ERWIN
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 2001-02-26
Granted: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The labyrinth seal is made up of two sections (7, 8), the outer section having annular components (9) which form conical seal gaps (12) with the surface (13) of the other component.
Patent EP-1272050-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRYANT GEOFFREY CHARLES
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2001-04-06
Granted: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A hard pet biscuit-like product is made by heating briefly a mixture comprising pre-gelatinised starch, water and a plasticiser at a pressure of at least 5 MPa. The product is very hard and can contain volatile and heat labile components.
Patent EP-1278556-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIOVANNONE ALBERTO
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2001-04-17
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A container (4) holding in its cavity (2) perfumed essences (3), is provided with a stopper (4) and hanging members for the container (1) when hooked to a fixed support, where the members are made up of one or more threadlike elements (5), which pass through the stopper (4) in such a way that a section (5d) can come into contact with the perfumed essences (3) and are produced in a material suitable to absorb them and permit their propagation through capillary action along their length.
Patent EP-1276473-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STANIFORTH JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2001-04-17
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A powder for use in a dry powder inhaler comprises: i) a fraction of fine particle size constituted by a mixture of physiologically acceptable excipient and an additive; ii) a fraction of coarse particles; and iii) at least one active ingredient. The powder is suitable for efficacious delivery of active ingredients into the low respiratory tract of patients suffering from pulmonary diseases such as asthma. In particular, the invention provides a formulation to be administered as dry powder for inhalation which is freely flowable, can be produced in a simple way, is physically and chemically stable and capable of delivering accurate doses and/or high fine particle fraction of low strength active ingredients by using a high- or medium resistance device.
Patent EP-1292959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RENZ ROMAN
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 2001-06-06
Granted: 2008-12-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux interrupteurs à vide capables d'exécuter les fonctions 'commutation', 'isolation' et 'mise à la terre' et pouvant être fabriqués de façon économique. A cet effet, un premier système de protection à contacts (22), conçu à partir de contacts à champ magnétique axial ou radial (21, 23), présente un contact mobile (21) relié au contact mobile (26, 27) d'un deuxième système de protection (25) à contacts constitué de disques annulaires (16, 27). Le contact fixe (13) du deuxième système de protection à contacts forme une partie annulaire du boîtier (10) auquel sont connectés deux isolateurs tubulaires (11, 12). Un (11) des isolateurs, qui entoure les deux systèmes à contacts (22, 25), est protégé par un blindage (31) fixé à la pièce de contact mobile (21, 26) et isolant ces deux systèmes de protection à contacts du point de vue de la physique des plasmas.
Patent EP-1315449-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CORY PHILIP C
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2001-07-26
Granted: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A disposable or reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable sensor attachment system comprising conductor islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable sensor attachment system is attached to an electrode sensor region. The sensor attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.
Patent EP-1389079-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHN TAE YOUNG
IPC: A61N1/08
Filed: 2001-09-06
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A transcutaneous recharging system for providing power to an implantable medical device comprises a primary side circuit for transmitting power in the form of magnetic flux; and a secondary side circuit integral to the implantable medical device for receiving the power transmitted from the primary side circuit and for providing the received power to recharge a battery in the implantable medical device, wherein the primary and secondary side circuits are not physically coupled. A variety of attachment configurations are disclosed for attaching and shielding the secondary circuit directly onto the housing of the implantable medical device, inclusive of flexible printed circuit coils and wire coils recessed into helical notches.
Patent EP-1317753-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAO YANG
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2001-09-17
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A speech compression system with a special fixed codebook structure and a new search routine is proposed for speech coding. The system is capable of encoding a speech signal into a bitstream for subsequent decoding to generate synthesized speech. The codebook structure uses a plurality of subcodebooks. Each subcodebook is designed to fit a specific group of speech signals. A criterion value is calculated for each subcodebook to minimize an error signal in a minimization loop as part of the coding system. An external signal sets a maximum bitstream rate for delivering encoded speech into a communications system. The speech compression system comprises a full-rate codec, a half-rate codec, a quarter-rate codec and an eighth-rate codec. Each codec is selectively activated to encode and decode the speech signals at different bit rates to enhance overall quality of the synthesized speech at a limited average bit rate.
Patent EP-1311538-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEVAUX CHRISTIAN
IPC: C07K14/16
Filed: 2001-08-21
Granted: 2009-01-07
Abstract: The invention is drawn to a novel class of drugs directed against HIV, comprising a peptide or analog comprising a decapeptide, said decapeptide containing (from N-terminus to the C-terminus) a basic amino acid in position 1, an acidic amino acid in positions 2 and 5, and a tryptophan in positions 4, 7, and 8, and to a method of treatment of HIV infections, in particular multidrug-resistant HIV infections.
Patent EP-1365059-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ISHII HIDEAKI
IPC: D06M11/77
Filed: 2001-10-05
Granted: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone coated fabric comprising a base woven fabric that is formed from a synthetic fiber weaving yarn that has a yarn size of from 100 to 270 dtex, and a weaving size expressed by a product calculated by multiplying the yarn size of a weaving yarn and a weave density (ends or picks/2.54 cm) of from 10,000 to 25,000 (dtex.ends (or picks)/2.54 cm) in both the warp direction and the weft direction, a silicone being applied to the woven fabric in an amount of from 5 to 25 g/m<2>, and having on one side a uniform silicone coating layer formeding part of the silicone mentioned above. <??>The silicone coated fabric of the present invention is a lightweight coated fabric that shows improved heat resistance, improved flexibility and an improved low coefficient of friction as well as particularly improved burning resistance. The fabric can therefore be used for producing lightweight and compactly storable airbags that suppress bursting starting from a burnt-through-hole, and that shorten a deployment time. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1331953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENDRICKS JUDY K
IPC: C12Q1/22
Filed: 2001-10-25
Granted: 2005-06-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a container and method for detecting a specific environmental parameter or combination of parameters, or for determining the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure. The invention relates to test indicators containing controlled volumes of compressed, gas-permeable materials, and modified caps comprising one or more apertures, sterilant permeable inserts, protruding members, or a combination thereof, and to methods for using test indicators for determining the efficacy of different types of sterilization processes. If proper sterilization conditions are not met, the interactive enzyme system remains active, and a color product forms upon the addition of the remaining components of the enzyme system. If the proper sterilization conditions are met, the sterilant destroys the interactive enzymes and no color product is formed. Inactivation of the enzyme system parallels the inactivation of bacterial spores subjected to the sterilization process. Results are available in from a few seconds to a few hours. The test indicator can also be placed into a container with material such that the design simulates an environmental parameter test of the sterilization process.
Patent EP-1338075-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAZAROVICH DAVID
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2001-11-28
Granted: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A multi-functional AC to DC converter (100) controls AC to DC conversion as a function of at least one characteristic of a battery (200) connected to a DC power bus (300), such that the voltage output by the converter (100) to the DC power bus (300) is varied to efficiently charge the battery (200). In one implementation of the present invention, a multi-functional AC to DC converter (100) also adjusts the voltage output to the DC power bus based on a starting condition of an auxiliary power unit (400) so that the supplied voltage is suitable for starting the APU (400). The present invention is suitable for implementation in an aircraft power system to maintain the voltage output within the compliance range of the DC power bus (e.g., between 27.5 and 29 Vdc) while adjusting the output voltage to efficiently charge a battery (200) connected to the bus (300) and/or start an APU (400) connected to the bus (300).
Patent EP-1249346-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POETTER DIETMAR
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 2002-03-13
Granted: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The method involves moving a part of rollers (3, 7, 8) by actuating drives (M1-M4) commonly and independent of each other such that the rollers involved in a printing process are engaged with each other. A measuring process is executed by a camera (K), and consecutive intensity values of light are recorded by the camera, where the light is reflected by sections of a print image (10). The intensity values are fed to a control and regulating unit (13), and a signal is produced by the control and regulating unit depending on the measured intensity values for the drives of the part of the rollers. An independent claim is also included for a rotary printing machine comprising a camera for executing a measuring process.
Patent EP-1245418-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REIMER KLAUS DIPL-ING
IPC: B60J7/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Granted: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The sun roof comprises a transparent plate (1) with an array of solar cells (6) mounted underneath. These are held in place by a plastic frame (7) which is foamed in place around them. A cover plate (8) which is integral with the frame seals off the array from below.