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Patent EP-1312684-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TABITI KARIM DR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-11-16
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The new invention provides a method and a kit for quantitative multiplex PCR with a high dynamic range characterized in that a thermostable DNA Polymerase with a final concentration of at least 0,5 units/ mu l is use.
Patent EP-1321053-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VERDINA ALESSANDRA
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2002-12-13
Granted: 2010-07-07
Abstract: A fastener for garments and the like is disclosed in which a main locking element and a secondary locking element have first and second engagement means arranged to ensure coupling with a respective first and further part of a garment. The main and secondary locking elements can be removably engaged with each other and with said first and further parts of the garment, respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1334666-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARTMANN FRANZ
IPC: A24C5/20
Filed: 2003-01-01
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A wrapper strip (10) is guided along a conveyor path from a wrapping strip supply (17) to a garniture (20). The wrapper strip is fixed in preset position along the conveyor path.  Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a process for returning rod machine of tobacco processing industry to service;  (b) a process for automatic start-up of rod machine of tobacco processing industry;  (c) a process for emptying rod machine of tobacco processing industry;  (d) a feed device for feeding wrapper strip;  (e) an apparatus comprising feed device for feeding wrapper strip; and (f) a rod machine of tobacco processing industry.
Patent EP-1228778-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASBAGHI HOOMAN A
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2002-01-28
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A self-sheathing dental needle (10) includes a finger grip (24) slideably mounted to a syringe body (12) and a plunger (22) to expel a fluid medicament from the syringe body. The finger grip is formed with a tang (28) that is positioned near the distal end of the syringe body when the finger grip is fully advanced in the distal direction. A needle cartridge (14) is provided having a needle mounted in a needle holder (44), a sheath slideably mounted to the needle holder, and a lock body for locking the sheath (48) in position over the distal end of the needle. When the cartridge is attached to the syringe body and aligned, the lock body (62) can be reconfigured to release the sheath for movement relative to the needle. Specifically, the finger grip can be translated to cause the tang to engage the lock body, release the sheath, and expose the distal end of the needle. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1323666-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SO SHUN
IPC: B67B7/46
Filed: 2002-01-24
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A manually operable can opener includes elongate first (1) and second (3) operating elements pivotally connected to each other (5) intermediate their ends and having first (2) and second (4) handle members respectively. The can opener has a traction wheel (8) rotatably mounted on the first operating element (1) and a cutter blade (7) rotatably mounted at an inclined angle on the second operating element (3). At least two abutment surfaces (11a,11b;11c,11d) provided on the can opener for engagement with the axially outer edge of the rim of a can. The first abutment surface (11a,11b) is operatively forward of the cutter blade (7) and the second abutment surface (11c,11d) operatively follows the cutter blade (7). In use the axially outer edge (10,10',10'') of the rim can convexly deform proximate the cutter blade (7). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1243252-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEVALIER VERONIQUE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2002-03-13
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A composition for topical application that comprises fibers and ubiquinone(s) or their derivatives, is new. An Independent claim is included for a method of cosmetic treatment of the signs of ageing of keratinic matter, especially the skin, by applying the claimed composition.
Patent EP-1267446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THUDOR M FRANCK
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 2002-06-11
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the reception and/or the transmission of electromagnetic signals comprising at least two means of reception and/or of transmission of electromagnetic signals of the slot-fed antenna (11a, 11b, 11c, lid) type and means of connection for connecting at least one of the said means of reception and/or of transmission to means of utilization of the multibeam signals, in which the means of connection consist of two feed lines (12, 13) connected by a connection element to the utilization means (P), the two lines being coupled electromagnetically with the slots of the slot-fed antennas, each line terminating in a switching element (14, 15) arranged in such a way as to simulate, as a function of a monitoring signal, an open circuit or a short circuit at the extremity of one of the lines and a short circuit or an open circuit at the extremity of the other line so as to obtain different radiation patterns. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1229279-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CRONIMUS GEORGES
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2002-01-18
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: The valve (14) is a sluice gate type with shutter having rod (17) and obturating head (18). Its displacement between opening and closing positions is caused by movement of a piston (21) controlled by actuator (23). The rod and that of the piston and actuator are connected by a coupling (24). The coupling has sensibly cylindrical lower part (25) extending from a sensibly conic upper part (26). The opening (38) giving access to the interior location (30) is formed at the level of the coupling. Closing part for an emptying valve (14) fitted to a container, such as a chemical reactor (1) a tank or column. The closing part (16) is movable between an open position and a closing position of the valve and has an interior location (30) designed to contain a probe or sensor (27) for a measuring or sensing device. It has an opening (38) situated in an accessible of the closing part when the latter is in a usable position in the valve, giving access to its interior location and allowing insertion or extraction of the probe or sensor (27) without prior disassembly of the valve or of the closing part and without affecting the valve seal.
Patent EP-1374542-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEIGHTON GERALD WINSTON
IPC: H04Q3/62
Filed: 2002-03-12
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A communications module for communicating between a computer network (1, 2, 3, 4) and a private branch exchange (5), where the communications module is arranged and adapted so as: a. to receive commands from the computer network (1, 2, 3, 4) (computer network commands 13)); b. if necessary to translate the computer network commands (13) into a form suitable for input into the private branch exchange (5) (private branch exchange commands (14)); and c. to send the private branch exchange commands (14) to the private branch exchange (5); to effect programming of the private branch exchange (5).
Patent EP-1359988-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARTHOLD MARK
IPC: A63H27/00
Filed: 2002-01-17
Granted: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A toy airplane includes a flying wing body having a capacitor-powered electric motor propulsion apparatus supported within the body. A charging receptacle is formed in the airplane body and supports electrical contacts which in turn are coupled to the propulsion unit. A separate battery-powered charger includes a charger head insertable into the receptacle to transfer energy from internal batteries within the charger to the capacitor power unit of the airplane. A launcher button operates a normally closed switch to decouple the motor from the propulsion unit during the charging process.
Patent EP-1352485-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG DONALD C D
IPC: H01Q25/00
Filed: 2002-01-11
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de communication (10) qui comprend un dispositif haute altitude (19) comportant une antenne adaptative (31) avec plusieurs éléments principaux d'antenne réseau pour générer plusieurs faisceaux de communication. Ce système (10) comprend en outre une station passerelle (20) couplée au dispositif haute altitude. Cette station passerelle (20) forme plusieurs instructions faisceaux par communication de plusieurs signaux de commande à la station couplée au dispositif haute altitude pour former les faisceaux de communication.
Patent EP-1477950-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ITO HAYURU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-02-18
Granted: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Selon la présente invention, un utilisateur peut tenir une conversation orale avec un terminal de sécurité (1) fourni par un fournisseur de services de sécurité au moyen d'un terminal mobile (2), tandis que l'utilisateur se déplace. En cas d'événement dangereux, cette conversation permet d'établir un état à signaler instantanément et d'agir comme un frein sur une action réelle menée par un homme de main ou un kidnappeur évoluant dans les environs de l'utilisateur. Ce terminal mobile (2) comprend le GPS et permet de transmettre des informations sur l'emplacement du terminal mobile (2) audit terminal de sécurité (1). Ce fournisseur de services de sécurité invite des publicitaires vendant un bien ou un service de passer une publicité et il prépare un scénario de conversation qui est un contenu d'une conversation pour une réponse automatique, en fonction de la publicité. Ledit terminal de sécurité (1) (a) permet de fournir à l'utilisateur un service d'accompagnement de conversation selon le scénario de conversation et (b) de détecter un danger par le biais de la réception d'un rapport d'occurrence de dangers provenant du terminal mobile (2) ou par le biais de la détection d'une pause dans la conversation. Ainsi, le fournisseur de services de sécurité envoie un employé à l'endroit où se trouve le terminal mobile (2) et prend une mesure instantanée afin de supprimer le danger en le ramenant à un minimum.
Patent EP-1366005-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOHNER GERD
IPC: C07C7/08
Filed: 2002-02-06
Granted: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A process for recovering crude 1,3-butadiene from a C<SUB>4 </SUB>fraction by extractive distillation using a selective solvent in a dividing wall column (TK) in which a dividing wall (T) is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the column to form a first subregion (A), a second subregion (B) and a lower common column region (C) and which is preceded by an extractive scrubbing column (K) is proposed.
Patent EP-1387965-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DITTMER STEFFEN
IPC: F16C23/08
Filed: 2002-04-13
Granted: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A self-adjusting release bearing in the form of a tapered rolling bearing for a separating clutch disposed between an internal combustion engine and a gearbox of a motor vehicle, includes a non-rotating first bearing ring, a revolving second bearing ring, and a plurality of rolling elements guided between the first and second bearing rings. Supported upon a calotte-shaped section of one of the first and second bearing rings in a contact zone is an adjustment ring having a complementary calotte-shaped section to thereby allow pivoting of the release bearing, whereby a sliding element made of thermoplastic material is disposed in the contact zone.
Patent EP-1415447-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOYS DONALD ROBERT MARTIN
IPC: H04Q7/00
Filed: 2002-07-15
Granted: 2009-04-29
Abstract: An Internet radio device is provided, having a dedicated Internet Protocol (IP) telephony mode for practicing telephony and for enabling one-touch initiation and call connection of an IP telephone call to a recipient device. The internet radio comprises, an IP telephony software application for enabling IP telephony, a modem for accessing and connecting to a data-packet-network, a sound circuitry for facilitating audio conversion and transmission, and a programmable array of input indicia for enabling one touch initiation and connection of an IP telephony call operating in the telephony mode. When a user selects the IP telephony mode IP telephony calling is enabled wherein the user may activate a pre-programmed indicia for the purpose of initiating and establishing an IP telephony call to an intended recipient device.
Patent EP-1412595-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIDDIARD PETER THOMAS
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2002-07-30
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A panel (1) for use in cladding a wall (12) and comprising a rigid base member (2) having first and second opposed surfaces (3,5) with a step (4,6) provided in each of the surfaces so that in situ the panel (1) can overlap with neighbouring panels to form a substantially uniform and planar base sheet. The step (6) in the second surface has a recess (7) provided therein for receiving a shaped edge region of a first neighbouring panel in situ, and an edge region (8) of the base member (2) being shaped to be received by a recess of a second neighbouring panel in situ. One or more facing members (9) secured to one of the first and second surfaces (3,5).
Patent EP-1377812-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAMINSKI AXEL
IPC: G01N19/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Granted: 2011-05-04
Abstract: Selon l'invention, pour mesurer le coefficient d'adhérence et le coefficient de friction de glissement d'une éprouvette (20), on applique à cette dernière une force perpendiculaire par l'intermédiaire du poinçon de formage (1), puis un couple est induit, par le moteur électrique (19), par l'intermédiaire de la transmission (18) de l'embrayage (17) et de la courroie dentée (15), dans l'entraîneur (10) et dans l'éprouvette (20). La courbe du couple transmis par l'éprouvette (20) au poinçon de formage (1) est mesurée par le capteur de couple (2). A partir de la courbe de couple caractéristique de la transition adhérence-friction de glissement sont déterminés les coefficients d'adhérence et de friction de glissement.
Patent EP-1499277-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COWLEY MICHAEL
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2002-09-24
Granted: 2009-01-07
Abstract: Methods are disclosed for decreasing calorie intake, food intake, and appetite in a subject. The methods include peripherally administering a therapeutically effective amount of PYY or an agonist thereof to the subject, thereby decreasing the calorie intake of the subject.
Patent EP-1427637-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZODROW RUDOLF
IPC: B65G47/90
Filed: 2002-09-14
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to grip the head of a bottle using a packing tulip gripper in a secure manner that does not damage the surface of said bottle. To achieve this, an insert (5) consisting of flexible material, which can be deformed axially and radially inwards using a control piston (2) is provided in the housing (1) of the packing tulip gripper. The insert is characterised in that wall sections (5i) of a weaker material resistance are provided in the closed wall of said sleeve-shaped insert (5), said sections being formed by external grooves (5e), being distributed around the circumference and preferably extending along the entire axial length of the insert (5) and that support elements (5d), whose action is directed radially outwards, exert a force on the front end of the insert (5), which is supported on the front edge of the housing (1).
Patent EP-1433177-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNER CURTIS H
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2002-09-12
Granted: 2009-12-02
Abstract: A digital Storage Element is described. A device is configured including a Storage Element for access by a user responsive to a native control code. A processing arrangement executes a control program for controlling the overall device and executing at least a portion of the native control code as part of the control program for interfacing with the Storage Element. A programming arrangement is provided separate from the device for customizing a read channel within the Storage Element. Command, user interaction and data transfer execution are discussed for mitigation of potential mechanical shock effects. Status indications relating to the Storage Element are provided including head position and mechanical shock. Calibration, test and operational monitoring procedures, for using head position status, are described. Failure configuration monitoring is provided in tracking overall performance and design considerations.
Patent EP-1468044-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JETHMALANI JAGDISH M
IPC: C08F2/48
Filed: 2002-12-26
Granted: 2007-08-15
Abstract: The invention relates to optical elements whose optical properties can be repeatedly adjusted over time. Through the use of modifying compositions capable of stimulus induced polymerization coupled with a blend of stimulus absorbers and initiators, it is possible to repeatedly adjust the optical properties of the element by exposing the lens to a stimulus which exceeds the absorption capacity of the stimulus absorber.
Patent EP-1376759-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KILLEN WILLIAM DEAN
IPC: H01Q9/28
Filed: 2003-06-11
Granted: 2007-01-24
Abstract: The invention concerns a dipole antenna of reduced size and with improved impedance bandwidth. The antenna is preferably formed on a dielectric substrate having a plurality of regions, each having a characteristic relative permeability and permittivity. First and second dipole radiating element defining conductive paths can be selectively formed on first characteristic regions of the substrate having a first characteristic permeability and first permittivity. A reactive coupling element can be interposed between the dipole radiating elements for reactively coupling the first dipole radiating element to the second dipole radiating element. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1369068-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IACOBUCCI EMILIO
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2000-01-28
Granted: 2007-09-05
Abstract: Machine for use on aircraft that is able to dispense hot beverages, such as coffee, American-style coffee and tea, as well as to dispense hot and cold water, the said machine being provided with a hydraulic circuit and an electrical circuit and being governed by software, and having a basically parallelepiped structure comprising: a structural panelling and a panelling forming a covering, an open front compartment in which a container or jug for beverages is housed, there being present above the said compartment a front control panel (1) and an underlying cartridge-holder drawer (2) which can be pulled out, the said machine being comprising at least one heater (22), inside which water is made to pass only at the moment of dispensing in the form of a beverage or of hot water, the said heater (22) being correspondingly and operatively connected to the cartridge-holder drawer (2), the operation being obtained by means of a hydraulic actuation system which vertically forces the heater (22) to come down onto the cartridge-holder drawer (2) so as to close it basically in a sealed manner when the beverage or hot water is being dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1398877-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MASANNEK JUERGEN
IPC: H03K17/687
Filed: 2003-08-16
Granted: 2006-04-05
Abstract: The fault recognition method has each control signal (A-TOP,A-BOT) delivered from a control processor to the driver circuit for each semiconductor switch used for providing an enable signal (EN-TOP,EN-BOT) for each other semiconductor switch, each semiconductor switch only controlled by the driver circuit when both the control signal and the corresponding enable signal are each present. A counter associated with each switch counts in the forwards direction in response to the beginning of the control signal for the switch and counts in the reverse direction in response to the beginning of each other control signal, a fault signal supplied when the count value differs from 0 and1.
Patent EP-1413538-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRITZ ULRICH DIPL-ING
IPC: B65H19/12
Filed: 2003-09-25
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: A papermaking industry paper roll cutting assembly has a first roll cutting station with a feed-side first discharge path, and a second roll cutting station with a second feed feed-side discharge path. The assembly further has a collector station which transports cut rolls past the roll cutter assembly. The two discharge paths (15, 35) are esp. coupled to each other. The collector station (41-44) has a common transport path (42) for the two roll cutters (2, 22) which by-passes the second roller cutter station (22).
Patent EP-1424030-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FROMME HEINRICH
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 2003-11-25
Granted: 2006-01-18
Abstract: The lower part (15) of the armrest support element is attached with its lower end to the seat area and accommodated with its upper end inside the upper part (11) which carries the actual armrest (20). An inner element (17) is kept in position by a hook shaped extension (17.2) located at its upper end joined to the upper element and a projection (18) engaging with one of several recesses (16) provided at the inner surface of the part (15). For adjustment a button (17.1) is pressed and the lower end (18) of the inner element (17) released in order to be moved to the recess (16) located at the required height.
Patent EP-1426301-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MICHALSKY ANDREAS
IPC: B65D75/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Granted: 2009-10-21
Abstract: A tubular container (10), especially a beaker shaped container, for fluids, comprises a tubular section (20) with a base (30) and a lid (40). The lid has a shoulder and a reusable closure. The shoulder has an upper edge (50), and the tubular section has a barrier layer made of e.g. polyamide
Patent EP-1316657-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALMSLEY ROGER
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 1999-12-23
Granted: 2006-07-05
Abstract: This invention relates to vertical fencing, and in particular to self-adjusting vertical tube fencing. According to the invention there is provided a rail (74) for use in self-adjusting vertical tube fencing, comprising an elongated channel with a top wall and two side walls, each of the side walls being of substantial U-section with an outer part connected to the top wall and an inner inturned part (76), the top wall having an aperture (88) through which a tubular fence member (20) may be fitted, the inturned parts each having a notch (78) which can accommodate a fixed peg carried by the fence member, the inturned parts also having an extension (80) adjacent the notch, the extension being provided to permit rotation of the fence member during assembly so that the peg can engage the notch. There is also provided a method of assembling a vertical fence including the step of rotating the fence member about its longitudinal axis to locate it relative to the rail. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1396270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MADGE DAVID JONATHAN
IPC: A61K31/69
Filed: 2003-09-09
Granted: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation adapted for oral administration, whether directly or after combining with a liquid, and comprising 
a) a first species selected from (a) boronic acids of formula (I), (b) boronate anions thereof, and (c) any equilibrium form of the aforegoing (e.g. an anhydride); and 
(b) a second species selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically acceptable metal ions.  Formula (I) comprises specified peptidyl boronic acids having anti-thrombotic activity and the formulations are useful for the treatment of thrombosis. An exemplary boronic acid is Cbz-(R)-Phe-(S)-Pro-(R)-Mpg-B(OH) 2 .
Patent EP-1418100-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JEUFFE GERARD MICHEL
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2003-11-07
Granted: 2005-07-13
Abstract: The windscreen wiper includes a wiper blade (2) and a rigidifying vertebra (3). These are linked by a hollow tube of resilient material, closed at both ends and filled with gas under pressure. Pressure may be varied within this tube, in order to provide necessary force to keep the blade in contact with the windscreen.  The windscreen wiper for a motor vehicle windscreen comprises a wiper blade (2) and a rigidifying vertebra (3) supported within a frame. A suspension system (4) is provided between the wiper blade and the vertebra, this joint comprising a hollow tube of resilient material, closed at both ends and filled with gas under pressure. In cross-section this tube is semicircular, the summit of which is extended by a piece forming a hinge allowing the blade to turn. The thickness of the material is different at different points along the length of the blade, forming different sections for passage of the pressurised gas. The blade may include provision for distributing screen washing fluid, heating, and also for varying the pressure within the tube as a function of vehicle speed.