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Patent EP-1618288-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEVERIN EMMANUEL
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2003-05-06
Granted: 2012-03-21
Abstract: A tamperproof and calibration device comprises an adjusting member for adjusting the position of a first element in respect to a second element in a direction which is different from another direction in which a fixing member acts for fixation of the first element with respect to the second element. The tamperproof and calibration device is applicable to a turbocharger comprising a variable nozzle device coupled with an actuated member to be actuated by an actuator, wherein the tamperproof and calibration device connects the actuated member with the actuator for calibration of the relative position of the actuated member of the variable nozzle device with respect to a predetermined position of the actuator.
Patent EP-1490876-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIM JOOHEE
IPC: G11C8/00
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: The present invention provides an energy recovering driver that includes a pull-up control, a pull-down control and a transmission gate. The pull up control is responsive to a pull-up control signal and a clock signal to turn the transmission gate ON and OFF and predetermined positions of the clock signal. The pull-down control is responsive to a pull-down control signal and the clock signal to turn the transmission gate ON and OFF at other predetermined locations of the clock signal. The transmission gate transmits the clock signal when at an ON condition and does not transmit the clock signal when in an OFF condition.
Patent EP-1513735-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAUNIERE JEAN
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Granted: 2008-03-19
Abstract: The applicator, to apply a packaged liquid or cream to a surface, has a hand pump bulb (3) to form a sealed reservoir (7) of the liquid/cream (8), sufficient for a single application. The applicator, to apply a packaged liquid or cream to a surface, has a hand pump bulb (3) to form a sealed reservoir (7) of the liquid/cream (8), sufficient for a single application. An outflow opening (19) leads to an applicator pad (4), where its inner surface (12) is in direct contact with the liquid/cream and its outer surface (13) applies the liquid-cream to the treated surface. The pumping action diffuses the liquid/cream through the pad. At least one filter layer (11) retains the liquid/cream within the reservoir, but allows a flow through it when the applicator is pumped.
Patent EP-1558254-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAUT RAJEEV
IPC: A61K31/505
Filed: 2003-05-14
Granted: 2010-12-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions comprising an inflammation-treating amount of a 4-aminoquinoline compound, derivative, isomers, or chemical salts, and methods for using these compositions for the treatment of ocular inflammatory conditions by topical administration directly to the eye.
Patent EP-1563404-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUTH MATTHIAS
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2003-10-30
Granted: 2011-09-14
Abstract: Integrated circuit (1) with a system base chip that has base elements for a transceiver system for a motor vehicle data bus, i.e. system power supply (3) and circuit block (2) for system resetting and monitoring. The circuit also comprises an interface circuit (4, 5) that autonomously processes a data bus protocol, e.g. local interconnect network (LIN) protocol.  Data bus protocol processing includes bit rate detection and a serial-parallel converter (2) that uses the bit rate detected by the interface circuit.
Patent EP-1515772-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COUVILLON LUCIEN ALFRED JR
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2003-06-19
Granted: 2011-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a guide catheter apparatus comprising: (a) a guide catheter portion comprising a plurality of electroactive polymer actuators (610) disposed along the axial length of the guide catheter portion, said electroactive polymer actuators changing the shape of the guide catheter portion based upon received control signals, each of said electroactive polymer actuators comprising an active member which is separated from a counter-electrode by an electrolyte region, wherein said active members of said plurality of electroactive polymer actuators are attached to one or more substrate layer (605) in the shape of a tube; and (b) a control unit coupled to said plurality of actuators and sending control signals to said plurality of actuators.
Patent EP-1523478-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURDET BRUNO
IPC: C07D311/36
Filed: 2003-07-14
Granted: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a hydroxylated isoflavone of the formula (I) given in the description comprises re-acting an appropriately substituted 2-hydroxydeoxybenzoin of the formula (II), also given in the description, with a formic acid anhydride of the formula HCOOCOR3, wherein R<SUP>3 </SUP>signifies C<SUB>2-20</SUB>-alkyl or various other groups as given in the description, in presence of a base or in a solvent which acts as a base, and if necessary promoting the ensuing hydrolysis of the so-produced acylated form of the hydroxylated isoflavone of the formula I by acidification. Of particular interest as products of this process are the 5,7dihydroxyisoflavones, e.g. genistein (5,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone). Isoflavones display many useful biochemical effects.
Patent EP-1567852-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PUPPELS GERWIN JAN
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 2003-12-02
Granted: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The invention is related to the instrument for measuring a Raman signal of tissue, the instrument comprising a laser, a signal detection unit for measuring the Raman signal, and a fiber optic probe, wherein the fiber optic probe comprises one or more optical fibers for directing laser light onto the tissue and for collecting light that is scattered by the tissue and guiding the collected light away from the tissue towards the signal detection unit, wherein the fiber or fibers for collecting light have substantially no Raman signal in one or more parts of the 2500-3700 cm -1  spectral region, and wherein the detection unit records the Raman signal scattered by the tissue in said spectral region. The invention enables  ex vivo, in vitro  and  in vivo  analysis and diagnosis of atherosclerotic plaque and detection of tumor tissue with great advantages over current state-of-the-art technology.
Patent EP-1583511-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KNUEBEL GEORG
IPC: D06P3/08
Filed: 2003-12-17
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: An agent for dyeing keratin fibers (especially human hair) contains as coupler in a cosmetically-acceptable carrier a m-phenylenediamine derivative which is itself claimed as a new compound. An agent for dyeing keratin fibers (especially human hair) contains as coupler in a cosmetically-acceptable carrier a m- phenylenediamine derivative of formula (I) which is itself claimed as a new compound. [Image] R 1>1-4C alkyl or 1-4C monohydroxyalkyl; R 2>methyl or ethyl and when R 1>O is in the ortho or meta position to both amino groups R 2> can also be H; and R 3> and R 4>2-6C hydroxyalkyl. Independent claims are also included for the following novel intermediates: bis-(2-chloroethyl)(4-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; bis-(2- chloroethyl)(2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; bis-(2-chloroethyl)(4- methoxy-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; 3,3'-(4-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3- phenylene)bis(1,3-oxazolidin-2-one); 3,3'-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3- phenylene)bis(1,3-oxazolidin-2-one); and 3,3'-(2-methoxy-1,3-phenylene)bis(1,3- oxazolidin-2-one).
Patent EP-1566326-B1 (EP)
Inventor: URASE KOUHEI
IPC: B62D55/10
Filed: 2003-11-21
Granted: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A left fore leg (31) is formed to shape by a casting means, integrating an inner joint portion (31A), an outer joint portion (31B) and an intermediate tubular portion (31C) into an unitary tubular structure. In this case, a joining end (31A1) of the inner joint portion (31A) as well as an outer joining end (31B1) of the outer joint portion (31B) is in the form of an open end of a rectangular shape. Accordingly, it becomes possible to cut the production cost of truck frame (11) and to form a longer welding bead around the outer periphery of the respective inner and outer joining ends (31A1) and (31B1) to enhance the joint strength between the inner joint portion (31A) and a center frame (12) as well as the joint strength between the outer joint portion (31B) and a side frame (22). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1599041-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OKADA TAKANORI
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 2003-11-28
Granted: 2011-05-11
Abstract: アフレコ編集の繰り返し処理における１サイクルのアクセス方法を工夫することにより、従来の方法ではアフレコ編集が不可能と判断されたディスクに対してもアフレコ編集を可能にすると共に、このようにアフレコ編集されたデータを再生することが可能な記録再生装置を提供する。情報の記録または再生を行うピックアップと、ピックアップの動作を制御する制御部とを備え、オリジナルのオーディオデータおよびビデオデータを含むデータブロックが連続的に記録された主シーケンスとは別領域に、アフレコのオーディオデータを含むデータブロックが連続的に記録された追加シーケンスが形成された情報記録媒体の再生時に、前記制御部が、ピックアップに主シーケンスと追加シーケンスとを交互にアクセスさせ、１回のアクセス毎に複数個のデータブロックをまとめて再生するようピックアップの動作を制御する。
Patent EP-1447564-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAZZANIGA MARIO
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2004-01-26
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: This invention concerns a rotor for cooling pumps of the type comprising a core to be assembled on a shaft connected with engine means and a body, fitted in said core, provided with a plurality of radial tabs in flexible material, wherein said core and said body with said tabs are both of a material like the rubber, but with different hardness. <??>In particular said core is made of a mixture of neoprene, nitrile, PVC and aramidic fiber, such as in particular the Kevlar TM . <??>The rotor according to this invention combines the features of lightness and wearproof of the rotors with a nylon core but it results as strong and resistant as the rotors with a metallic core. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1457707-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARZILLIER WOLFGANG
IPC: B61F5/30
Filed: 2004-02-12
Granted: 2008-11-05
Abstract: The bush for a bearing connecting two components of the running gear of a rail vehicle comprises concentric inner (4) and outer (3a) sleeves. A rubber sleeve (6) is mounted between these which has diametrically opposite chambers (7a, 7b) filled with hydraulic fluid. These are connected by a channel (9a, 9b) which acts as a vibration damper. Independent claims are included for: (a) an axle pivot fitted with the bush; and (b) running gear for a rail vehicle fitted with the axle pivot.
Patent EP-1455000-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PINSON JEAN
IPC: C25D11/00
Filed: 2001-02-09
Granted: 2006-10-25
Abstract: Metallic material (A) in which the surface is modified by attachment of aromatic groups, optionally substituted by functional groups. The aryl groups are attached by covalent carbon-metal bonds that are stable against ultrasonic washing. An independent claim is also included for a method for producing (A).
Patent EP-1462204-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLATTE MICHAEL DR
IPC: B23K11/25
Filed: 2004-02-27
Granted: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A composite element for bonding and/or fixing an electrode (10) with an electrode arm (15) of a welding unit, preferably a resistance welding unit, where the element includes a base body and a sensor (41) for introduction of ultrasonic waves into the electrode and/or for reception of such waves, preferably transverse ultrasonic waves or ultrasonic waves with a predominant transverse component, especially of strong waves and/or torsional waves. An independent claim is included for a holding device for holding the electrode, as above.
Patent EP-1484267-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BACIC MATO
IPC: B65G17/00
Filed: 2004-03-23
Granted: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The accumulating conveyor system has a curve-negotiating accumulating conveyor with an endlessly revolving ground-level slat conveyor (4a,4b) and a transporter (1). The slat conveyor is located in direct proximity of the underside of flat elements of the conveying track (19), and the guide faces for the directional guiding of the transporter are formed by the side end faces of flat elements in a region cut out for the feed run (4a) of the slat conveyor.
Patent EP-1498223-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIGLIORI LUCIANO
IPC: B25B5/12
Filed: 2004-06-09
Granted: 2008-04-23
Abstract: The toggle-lever clamping device comprises a box-shaped body (10) provided with a clamping member (11) movable between an advanced and a retracted position in which it disengage and respectively locks a work piece (12). The clamping member (11) is arranged on a side of the box-shaped body (10) and is operatively connected to a linear actuator (14) by an articulated quadrilateral system (15) and an intermediate toggle-lever connecting link (16). The clamping member (11) extends from the box-shaped body (10) in a substantially orthogonal direction to the linear actuator (14), and the articulated quadrilateral system (15) and the intermediate toggle-lever link (16) are constructed and arranged to transform a linear movement of the actuator (14) into a composite racking and linear movement of the clamping member (11) to retain and disengage a work piece. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1508286-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUCH MARTIN
IPC: A47B96/20
Filed: 2004-07-28
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A folding furniture component, e.g. the rear wall for a wardrobe or bookcase and the like, has a number of flat board panels (2,2',2) each with an upper and a lower surface. The sections are joined together along one edge by an adhesive tape (8), where they have a swing movement against each other, leaving free edges (7). The folding furniture component, e.g. the rear wall for a wardrobe or bookcase and the like, has a number of flat board panels (2,2',2) each with an upper and a lower surface. The sections are joined together along one edge by an adhesive tape (8), where they have a swing movement against each other, leaving free edges (7). The folded assembly is held together by an adhesive (11) or an adhesive tape between the free edges of the sections. The board panels are of medium or high density fiberboards or hard fiberboards.
Patent EP-1493333-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW J
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 2000-08-11
Granted: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A synergistic composition and method for controlling biological growth in industrial fluids are disclosed, wherein the composition comprises stabilized sodium hypobromite and 4, 5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one.
Patent EP-1533333-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIPPERT MICHAEL
IPC: B01D19/04
Filed: 2004-11-05
Granted: 2008-02-27
Abstract: An emulsifier-flee oil-in-water emulsion is based on organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes. An emulsifier-flee oil-in-water emulsion based on organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes, comprises components (A) of formula (H 3C) a-Si(O f)-(O-R 1>) b, component (B) of formula R 1>Si(CH 3)(R 2>)O-[Si(CH 3)(CH 3)O] a{-Si(CH 3)((O)-Si(R 1>)-CH 3-CH 3)) b-O} cSi(CH 3(R 2>)-R 1>, component C of formula R 1>Si(CH 3)(R 2>)O-[Si(CH 3)(CH 3)O] a{-Si(CH 3)((O)-Si(R 1>)-CH 3-CH 3)) b-O} cSi(CH 3(R 2>)-R 1>, and/or component (D) of formula R 1>Si(CH 3)(R 2>)O-[Si(CH 3)(CH 3)O] a{-Si(CH 3)((O)-Si(R 1>)-CH 3-CH 3)) b-O} cSi(CH 3(R 2>)-R 1>, and component (D) of formula R 1>Si(CH 3)(R 2>)O-[Si(CH 3)(CH 3)O] a{-Si(CH 3)((O)-Si(R 1>) -CH 3-CH 3)) b-O} cSi(CH 3(R 2>)-R 1>. R 1>in component (A) : alkyl (preferably 1-4C alkyl); f : [4-(a+b)]/2; a : 1-1.95; b : 0.05-1; R 1>in component (B) : hydrocarbon radical optionally containing double bonds or the radical -Z-(C nH 2n-O-) mR '>having a functionalization density of not less than500; R '>H, or alkyl; R 2>Ph, Et, Me, OH or amino, with >=90% methyl; Z in component B : divalent radical of formula -O-, NH-, -NR 3>, or -S-; R 3>1-4C alkyl; n : greater than 2.7-4; m : 5-130; a : 4-1500; b or c : 0-100; R 1>in component (B) : hydrocarbon radical optionally containing double bonds or the radical -Z-(C nH 2n-O-) mR '>having a functionalization density of 15-50; Z in component (C) : -(CH 2) p-O- or CH 2-CH(CH 3)-CH 2-O-; p : 2, 3, or 4; R 1>in component (D) : 1-8C alkyl having radical -Z-(C nH 2n-O-) mR '>having a functionalization density of 3 to less than 15; R '>in component (D) : H or 1-8C alkyl, or acyl; Z in component (D) : -(CH 2) p-O- or CH 2-CH(CH 3)-CH 2-O-; p : 2, 3, or 4. Independent claims are also included for: (A) an emulsion paint or printing ink comprising a pigment and the emulsifier-free oil-in-water emulsion, excluding the presence of an emulsifier; (B) a method for defoaming a surfactant solution or a surfactant concentrate without the addition of an emulsifier which comprises adding the emulsifier-free oil-in-water emulsion; and (C) a varnish which comprises an aqueous binder and the emulsifier-free oil-in-water emulsion, excluding the presence of an emulsifier.
Patent EP-1526420-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARMS FRITZ
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 2002-09-27
Granted: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Each sub-system (1, 2) has an operating system which incorporates a user-programmable function into a task schedule and this function can be called up each time the task is changed so that when a task is changed in at least one sub-system and external result data (D1-D4) is present in the result memory (S1, S2), the entry of the result data into each sub-system is synchronised. The automation system is a redundant one comprising at least two sub-systems, each with at least one processor and at least one result memory. The sub-systems are connected via communication links (K1, K2) and used to perform identical tasks in order to control a process in both sub-systems.
Patent EP-1455374-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRESCIANI NICOLA
IPC: H01H71/52
Filed: 2004-03-02
Granted: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Described herein is a low-voltage circuit-breaker, which comprises at least one mobile contact (10) and a corresponding fixed contact, and a positive-opening-operation device. The positive-opening-operation device in turn comprises: a moving element (40) associated to the mobile contact; a first kinematic chain (50), operatively associated to said mobile contact and to an actuating device; and a second kinematic chain (60), associated to said moving element and to said first kinematic chain. A first lever (51) is associated to the first kinematic chain and a second lever (61) is associated to the second kinematic chain, said first and second levers interacting with one another during the opening operation and being equipped with blocking devices (70) in the event of welding of the contacts together. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1597072-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUETT DETLEF
IPC: B32B27/20
Filed: 2004-02-20
Granted: 2008-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a metallised, coextruded, multi-layered, biaxially orientated polypropylene multi-layer film comprising a base layer containing vacuoles. Said base layer containing vacuoles is covered by one or several layers and the thickness of said covering layer or layers is, in total, at least 3 mum and the film on the outer surface of said covered layer or layers are metallised and the metallised film has a water vapour permeability of =0.5 g/m<SUP>2</SUP>*day at 38° C and 90 % relative air humidity and oxygen permeability of =50 cm<SUP>3</SUP>/m<SUP>2</SUP>*day*bar at 23° C. and 50% relative air humidity.
Patent EP-1601376-B1 (EP)
Title: Utilisation du virus du myxome pour le traitement du cancer et des infections virales chroniques
Inventor: MCFADDEN GRANT
IPC: A61K35/768
Filed: 2004-03-08
Granted: 2012-05-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation thérapeutique du virus du myxome. Le virus du myxome peut infecter sélectivement des cellules qui présentent une réponse antivirale naturelle déficiente, notamment des cellules qui ne sont pas sensibles à l'interféron et qui peuvent être utilisées pour traiter des maladies caractérisées par la présence de ces cellules, notamment le cancer.
Patent EP-1601247-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUSSOT PATRICK
IPC: A01K85/02
Filed: 2004-03-09
Granted: 2009-02-18
Abstract: A lure has a body ( 10 ) provided with a recess ( 12 ), forming a decoy and defining a longitudinal axis (AA'), a connecting member ( 26 ) inserted into the body ( 10 ) via an inner end thereof, and attachable to a line ( 30 ) at the other, outer end. The point at which the connecting member is inserted into the body ( 10 ) defines the forward portion of the lure with a hook ( 24 ) positioned in the recess ( 12 ), and an attachment device ( 22 ) for securing the connecting member ( 26 ) and the hook ( 24 ) provided in the body ( 10 ). The attachment device ( 22 ) include a resilient member ( 23 ) at least indirectly attached to the body ( 10 ) at one end and to the hook ( 24 ) and the connecting member ( 26 ) at the other end, and a guide member ( 22 c) for guiding the hook ( 24 ). The resulting assembly is arranged in such a way that exerting a pulling force on the connecting member ( 26 ) moves the hook ( 24 ) out of the recess ( 12 ), and the resilient member ( 23 ) pulls the hook ( 24 ) back into the recess ( 12 ) when the pulling force is no longer exerted.
Patent EP-1619723-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AKAHORI HIROSHI
IPC: H04N5/372
Filed: 2004-04-22
Granted: 2009-06-24
Abstract: エネルギー線感応領域１１は、その水平方向が垂直方向を長手方向とするｍ個の列に分割され、また垂直方向が水平方向を長手方向とするｎ個の行に分割されて、ｍ×ｎ個の二次元配列された光電変換部１３を含んでいる。この光電変換部１３それぞれは、エネルギー線の入射に感応して電荷を発生する。エネルギー線感応領域１１の表面側には、当該エネルギー線感応領域１１を覆うように、複数の転送電極１５が設置されている。複数の転送電極１５は、水平方向を長手方向としてそれぞれ設けられ、垂直方向に沿って整列している。各々の転送電極１５は各分圧抵抗１７により電気的に接続されている。各分圧抵抗１７は、各転送電極１５に対応して設けられており、直流電源１９からの直流出力電圧を分圧して直流出力電位を生成し、当該直流出力電位を対応する転送電極１５に与えている。
Patent EP-1643998-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFFMANN TORSTEN
IPC: C07D213/82
Filed: 2004-06-25
Granted: 2007-08-29
Abstract: The use of compounds of the general formula wherein the substituents are as described in claim 1 or pharmaceutically active acid-addition salts thereof for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Patent EP-1646858-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERG JAN
IPC: G01N21/25
Filed: 2004-07-01
Granted: 2010-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to reflectance sensors built up from an optical unit, a sample analysis unit and a system control unit, and to a method of measuring the reflectance of a sample in the form of a liquid pigment preparation, and to the use of a reflectance sensor according to the invention for the measurement of the reflectance of liquid pigment preparations in various process stages during the production, further processing and use of the liquid pigment preparations.
Patent EP-1649129-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLANGE JAN-JETTE
IPC: B24C9/00
Filed: 2004-07-08
Granted: 2009-09-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif servant à transporter des particules contenant un matériau magnétique dans une direction sélectionnée. Ce dispositif comprend: un aimant (7) agencé de façon à produire un champ magnétique servant à retenir les particules sur une surface de support (15), le champ magnétique sur la surface de support comprenant une bande à haute intensité de champ, une bande à faible intensité de champ, et un gradient de champ magnétique entre lesdites bandes; un moyen pour faire avancer les bandes à haute intensité et à faible intensité de champ par rapport à la surface de support (15) dans une direction présentant une composante dans la direction dudit gradient de champ magnétique, la bande à haute intensité de champ étant suivie par la bande à faible intensité de champ; le long de ladite bande à haute intensité de champ, au moins un premier pôle magnétique et un deuxième pôle magnétique, de signes opposés, sont agencés de sorte qu'un premier chemin magnétique sur la surface de support, entre le premier pôle magnétique et le deuxième pôle magnétique, soit plus court qu'un deuxième chemin magnétique sur la surface de support croisant la zone de gradient entre le premier pôle magnétique et tout autre pôle magnétique proche, de signe opposé.
Patent EP-1664360-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FORBES JONES ROBIN M
IPC: C22C19/00
Filed: 2004-05-19
Granted: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A cobalt-nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy useful in surgical implant applications includes, in weight percent based on total alloy weight, at least 20 cobalt, 33.0 to 37.0 nickel, 19.0 to 21.0 chromium, 9.0 to 10.5 molybdenum, and less than 30 ppm nitrogen. Embodiments of the alloy lack significant levels of titanium nitride and mixed carbonitride inclusions. The alloy may be cold drawn to thin-gauge wire without damage to the die as may be caused by hard particle inclusions in certain conventional alloy formulations.