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Patent EP-0907771-B1 (EP)
Title: Polyurethane fibers and films
Inventor: KOSINSKI LEONARD EDWARD RAYMON
IPC: D01F1/06
Filed: 1997-06-23
Granted: 2003-02-12
Abstract: This invention provides a fiber comprising a wet- or dry-spun product, or a film, which comprises a polyurethane and layers delaminated from a lamellar clay, said layers being dispersed in said polyurethane, an a process for producing such fibers or film comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a solution comprising a polyurethane and an aprotic polar solvent with a lamellar clay, or with a dispersion of said lamellar clay in the aprotic polar solvent, to form a polyurethane/clay dispersion; (b) agitating the polyurethane/clay dispersion sufficient to delaminate all or a portion of said layers from the lamellar clay and from each other; and (c) wet- or dry-spinning the polyurethane/clay dispersion to form a fiber (or solution casting and drying the polyurethane/clay dispersion to form a film). Fiber and film produced by the processes of the present invention exhibit reduced tack and an increased ability to affix at least one dye.
Patent EP-1013044-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOLDFINGER YAIR
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 1997-09-30
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses a communication system including a communications network, a multiplicity of communications terminals which are connectable to the communications network and which can be employed by users to communicate via the communications network, the user not necessarily being identified with a given communications terminal; apparatus for monitoring whether or not a user is connected to the communications network irrespective of which of the multiplicity of communications terminals that user is employing, and apparatus for annunciating to a seeking user, currently connected to the communications network via any of the multiplicity of communications terminals, network connection status information relating to other users who are in a set of sought users, which set is definable by the seeking user, and for providing the seeking user connection address information relating to those sought users who are currently connected to the communications network.
Patent EP-0939694-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUYAS LAURENT
IPC: B23B35/00
Filed: 1997-10-02
Granted: 2000-04-26
Abstract: An extrusion machine having a barrel containing a bore formed of three lobes, designed to receive a liner whose outer face is also formed of three lobes and which has two secant bores which have parallel axes and are adapted to receive two screws.
Patent EP-0938662-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEUFT BERNHARD
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 1997-11-12
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: To test the reliability of a testing apparatus which tests a large number of objects of the same type for one feature, generates a feature signal for each object and checks the feature signal for fulfilment of a first condition, a test object is conducted to the testing apparatus after a number of objects and the feature signal of the test object is checked for the fulfilment of a second condition. The second condition is that the feature signal of the test object corresponds to a previously entered reference value. The reference value can be entered by storing the feature signal of a test object as a reference value.
Patent EP-0963349-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRISON MICHAEL S
IPC: B60C3/04
Filed: 1997-11-24
Granted: 2006-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for separating a light liquid from a heavy liquid in a mixture is provided with enhanced gravitational separation of such liquids. The apparatus comprises a separation chamber (12); an inlet port (14); an exit port (22, 24) for each of the light and heavy liquids, with the exit for the light liquid (22) being positioned at about the fluid level of the mixture of liquids; a level control (37) for maintaining the fluid level; and a heater element (16) to heat the mixture, thereby decreasing the viscosity of the light liquid and further driving its separation from the heavier components of the mixture. In the preferred practice of the invention, a skimmer (26) and a series of fluid flow obstacles (72) are also employed along with the heater element to achieve optimal separation.
Patent EP-0853887-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEZNER KLAUS
IPC: A23L23/10
Filed: 1998-01-20
Granted: 2002-10-16
Abstract: Storable, royale-like soup garnishes for dry soups are prepared by concentrically co-extruding two paste compositions which are different in color and or flavor. The product is a structurally uniform protein sponge. Each of the two paste compositions contains native protein, raising agent, filler and at least 10% by weight water. Following co-extrusion, the extrudate is subjected to a heat treatment for developing the protein sponge. It is then sliced to form small pieces and the pieces are dried. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0911396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEMMER WILLEM P C
IPC: H01L29/808
Filed: 1996-12-02
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A method of producing a recombined polynucleotide having a desired characteristic, comprising:(a) providing a population of single-stranded nucleic acid fragments corresponding to a set of related-sequence polynucleotides, wherein the set of related-sequence polynucleotides comprises polynucleotides with non-identical sequences;(b) providing at least one template polynucleotide wherein the population of single-stranded fragments is capable of hybridizing to the at least one template polynucleotide;(c) hybridizing the population of single-stranded fragments to the at least one template polynucleotide and extending the hybridized fragments on the at least one template polynucleotide with a polymerase, thereby forming a plurality of sequence-recombined polynucleotides, said sequence-recombined polynucleotides comprising sequences from the set of related-sequence polynucleotides and sequences derived from the at least one template polynucleotide; and,(d) selecting or screening the sequence-recombined polynucleotides for the desired characteristic.
Patent EP-0852963-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAUTHIER THIERRY
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 1998-01-07
Granted: 2005-11-30
Abstract: The device for separating particles in at least one separation chamber from a gaseous mixture has an inlet for the mixture connected to an elongated reactor (R) which supplies the mixture and a first outlet (4) producing a gaseous effluent from the separation which contains a small quantity of particles and a second outlet (9) producing the majority of the particles. The separation chamber combines a transition zone (1) connected to the inlet with a rectangular or square section passage carrying the mixture to a coiled zone (3). The coiled zone is designed to rotate the mixture in the vertical plane through an angle of less than 360 degrees and comprises two vertical walls (6) between which the rotation occurs, and an external wall (30) describing the coil turning the mixture through between 70 and 225 degrees , and an internal deflector wall (10) connected tangentially to the transition zone and coiling coaxially with the external wall through an angle of at least 30 degrees and at most 90 degrees . The first outlet is one or two tubes, each accessed by a hole pierced in one (each) of the vertical walls of the coiled zone. The outlet is coaxial with the coiled zone so the connection of the outlet and the deflector is tangential. The second outlet has a first wall (31) connected to the external wall of the coiled zone and a second wall (32) connected to the transition zone or the reactor. Also claimed is the use of the above separator where the reactor is a catalytic cracker of hydrocarbons.
Patent EP-0956313-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DIEPEN GARY JOSEPH
IPC: C08G63/91
Filed: 1998-01-30
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A polymer blend comprising a polyester, a polyfunctional acid anhydride wherein said polyfunctional acid anhydride has a functionality as described herein of three or more, and a polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto wherein said polyhydric alcohol has a functionality of three or more, and wherein said molar ratio of said polyfunctional acid anhydride to the polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto is in the range of 0.5:1 to (10xC):1, where C is the number of moles of alcohol or equivalent in the polyhydric alcohol or precursor thereto.
Patent EP-0961559-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMAL HENRI
IPC: A45D2/04
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2003-02-05
Abstract: Pince à coiffer (1) comportant des patins chauffants (3 et 5) fixés à l'extrémité de deux branches (11 et 13) d'une poignée (7). Selon l'invention, un élément central (9) de la poignée (7) sert de guide aux branches (11 et 13) qui peuvent se déplacer depuis une position totalement contractée amenant les deux patins chauffants (3 et 5) en contact complet, jusqu'à une position d'écartement maximal amenant les deux branches (11 et 13) en position de contact avec les butées (19) de l'élément central (9), des éléments de ressort (23) assurant en l'absence d'action sur les branches (11 et 13) l'écartement maximal des branches (11 et 13). Utilisation comme défriseur-modeleur permettant à l'utilisateur d'exercer sa dextérité en modifiant la position relative des patins, soit en position parallèle, soit en privilégiant le contact par l'avant ou l'arrière.
Patent EP-0980562-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNEY JEAN CLAUDE
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1998-05-08
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: La présent invention concerne une carte à puce associée à des moyens de transmission RF. Cette carte à puce comporte sur chaque face des zones à perméabilité magnétique élevée disposées de manière à concentrer le flux généré par les moyens de transmission RF sur une bobine captrice. Pour que ce système fonctionne correctement, ces moyens de transmission RF doivent générer des lignes de flux parallèles à la surface de la carte à puce.
Patent EP-0986561-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARSON DENNIS A
IPC: C07D473/10
Filed: 1998-05-18
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Novel, heterocyclic compounds having at least one ring nitrogen, disclosed side chains and, in some embodiments, an oxygen ortho to the ring nitrogen inhibit inflammatory responses associated with TNF-alpha and fibroblast proliferation in vivo and in vitro. The compounds of the invention neither appreciably inhibit the activity of cAMP phosphodiesterase nor the hydrolysis of phosphatidic acid, and are neither cytotoxic nor cytostatic. Preferred compounds of the invention are esters. Methods for the use of the novel compounds to inhibit ceramide-mediated intracellular responses in stimuli in vivo (particularly TN-alpha) are also described. The methods are expected to be of use in reducing inflammatory responses (for example, after angioplasty), in limiting fibrosis (for example, of the liver in cirrhosis), in inhibiting cell senescence, cell apoptosis and UV induced cutaneous immune suppression. Compounds having enhanced water solubility are also described.
Patent EP-1009435-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALLAWAY GRAHAM P
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 1998-06-12
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: This invention provides methods for inhibiting fusion of HIV-1 to CD4+ cells which comprise contacting CD4+ cells with a non-chemokine agent capable of binding to a chemokine receptor in an amount and under conditions such that fusion of HIV-1 to the CD4+ cells is inhibited. This invention also provides methods for inhibiting HIV-1 infection of CD4+ cells which comprise contacting CD4+ cells with a non-chemokine agent capable of binding to a chemokine receptor in an amount and under conditions such that fusion of HIV-1 to the CD4+ cells is inhibited, thereby inhibiting the HIV-1 infection. This invention provides non-chemokine agents capable of binding to the chemokine receptor and inhibiting fusion of HIV-1 to CD4+ cells. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amount of the non-chemokine agent capable of binding to the chemokine receptor and inhibiting fusion of HIV-1 to CD4+ cells effective to prevent fusion of HIV-1 to CD4+ cells and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Patent EP-1001817-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER ERIC J
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1998-07-17
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: This invention provides an air freshener dispenser device with a nonporous wicking feature, which consists of (a) a first container with an upside open end, and a downside closed end with a sharp piercing structure extending up from the interior bottom surface, (b) a second container which is inverted and internally-nested within the first container, with an upside closed end comprising a vapor-emanating means, and a downside end which is sealed with an impermeable membrane, and (c) a reservoir of liquid air freshener medium enclosed within the second container. The coextensive sidewalls of the two containers are in a capillary spacing proximity. For activation of the dispenser device into an operational mode, the second container is adjusted until the impermeable membrane is breached by the sharp-structure at the bottom of the first container. The released air freshener medium is transported by capillary action to the vapor-emanating surface for evaporation into the atmosphere.
Patent EP-1008959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUBOTA HIROSHI
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 1998-08-28
Granted: 2006-11-08
Abstract: An image processing system for generating an enjoyable moving picture of an object simulating a live fish moving in a three-dimensional virtual space, comprising a calculating means (steps S1 - S13) for simulating the movement of the object with reference to the target point of the movement of the object and calculates image data and a means (step S14) for displaying the image data.
Patent EP-1121083-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID T
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 1998-08-17
Granted: 2012-06-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif gonflable (11) amélioré, destiné au transfert de patient, présentant une combinaison d'éléments de partition transversaux (23) et une section périmétrique saillante (15). Cette combinaison est destinée à éliminer de dangereux ballonnements et gonflages irréguliers, tout en permettant un dégonflage très rapide, afin d'apporter plus de sécurité au patient placé sur un tel dispositif de transfert. Des chambres supplémentaires, gonflables (27a, 27b) différentiellement, destinées à retourner un patient sont, de préférence, placées sur le dessus (13) du dispositif de transfert afin de donner au personnel médical une assistance au début du retournement du patient étendu ou incliné sur le dispositif de transfert, particulièrement en position dégonflée, et placé sur un lit d'hôpital. Un dispositif amélioré d'alimentation en air (53, 61, 63) et certains repères (21) sur la surface du dispositif de transfert en permettent un usage rapide par du personnel hospitalier.
Patent EP-1007932-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEUFT BERNHARD
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 1998-08-25
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: To test the features of containers (10) which are sealed by means of a closure (12), such as central fit of the closure (12) on the container opening, tightness of the fitting of the closure (12) or the residual air volume in containers (10) in which the liquid is foamed up before closure, in order to expel the residual air volume, mechanical vibrations are excited in the closure (10) and the mechanical vibrations are analysed. The mechanical vibrations are analysed directly after the closure (12) has been fitted, before major change in the pressure takes place in the container.
Patent EP-1025175-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN COLIN W
IPC: C09G1/16
Filed: 1998-10-22
Granted: 2002-04-03
Abstract: An emulsion polish that includes a non-volatile silicone fluid, a liquid polyether siloxane immiscible with water and the silicone fluid, and a surfactant to stabilize the emulsion. The polyether siloxane has a specific gravity less than that of the silicone fluid. A process for treating a hard surface with such a polish is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1044222-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRADY RICHARD LEE
IPC: C08B37/14
Filed: 1998-12-30
Granted: 2004-05-19
Abstract: Composition comprising oxidizable galactose type of alcohol configuration containing polymer (such as guar) which is in solid state and galactose oxidase. Application of such oxidized polymers in the papermaking process results in superior paper strength characteristics.
Patent EP-0957224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AFFLERBACH DIRK
IPC: E05D15/52
Filed: 1999-02-27
Granted: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The linkage for a tilting window has a return spring (17) to act on the pivot flange (13) follower (18). The spring can be mounted on the pivot flange and by axial movement of the flange is movable by the drive rod (12), with the flange, in a guide slot (14).
Patent EP-0927742-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAREISS BRIGITTE DR
IPC: C08L13/02
Filed: 1996-08-29
Granted: 2002-02-27
Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic moulding compsns. contain (a) 40-98 wt.% thermoplastic polyamide, (b) 1-40 wt.% melamine cyanurate, (d) 1-50 wt.% silanised fibrous filler with an arithmetic mean length of 70-200 mu m and/or acicular mineral filler and (d) 0-30 wt.% other additives and processing aids. Also claimed are mouldings made from these compsns.
Patent EP-1026093-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAMBOY PETER
IPC: B65D25/08
Filed: 1999-11-19
Granted: 2001-05-23
Abstract: Container (1) has two separate compartments (4, 5) made of a gas permeable plastic (6). One also has a gas impermeable plastic layer (8).  An Independent claim is also included for making the container by extrusion blowing. The further layer (8) is added later, to cover one of the compartments completely.  Preferred Features: The other compartment is at least part covered with a gas impermeable plastic. Between this and the permeable plastic, an inert, intermediate layer of bonding agent (7) is optionally added.
Patent EP-1018589-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEYER DIETER
IPC: E05B79/12
Filed: 1999-11-29
Granted: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A Bowden cable connects the handle to the operating lever on the lock side. The operating lever has two lever parts (1, 2) which can swivel relative to each other about a swivel axis (8). The first lever part designed to connect with the lock operating lever is associated with a first spring (5) which biases it towards a stop (6) fixed on the lock whilst a second spring (10) producing a smaller torque than the first is set between the two lever parts so that it biases the second lever part as the handle is moved away when the two lever parts are prevented from swivelling when their force-connection is made through a lock (13) having a locking pin (14) on one of the lever parts and a curved oblong hole (15) in the other lever part through which the locking pin (14) is passed.
Patent EP-0988893-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FITZGERALD STEPHEN PETER
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1999-09-07
Granted: 2004-05-12
Abstract: An assay assembly comprising a chip (10) on which an array of reactive species is immobilized, the chip being located in a storage well (1-3) having a base (4) and side walls (5). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1008592-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOSODA AKIHIKO
IPC: C07C311/46
Filed: 1999-11-12
Granted: 2006-02-01
Abstract: Alcohol derivatives represented by the general formula (IV);   
wherein:  R 1  represents a substituted C 1 -C 12  alkyl group; a substituted C 2 -C 6  alkenyl group; a substituted amino group; a substituted C 1 -C 6  alkoxy group; a substituted C 1 -C 6  alkylthio group; a substituted carbamoyl group; a substituted sulfonamide group; or a substituted amide group;  the ring A represents a saturated cyclic alkyl group with 5 to 7 carbon atoms;  R 2  represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group;  R 3  represents a hydrogen atom, a group represented by the general formula R 4 O- ; or a group represented by the general formula R 5 (R 6 )N-wherein R 4  represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; R 5  and R 6  may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group,    The cyclic carboxylic acid derivatives of formula (IV) are useful for the synthesis of cyclic amide derivatives useful as cathepsin K inhibitors.
Patent EP-1057815-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIWATA HIROYUKI
IPC: C07D401/14
Filed: 1999-02-16
Granted: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by the following general formula (1): <CHEM> wherein A is an aromatic compound which may be substituted, or the like, B is a nitrogen atom or CH, X is a lower alkylene group which may be substituted, or the like, Y is a single bond or the like; Z is a divalent residue of benzene which may be substituted, or the like, and m and n are independently an integer of 1 to 4, and medicines comprising such a compound. These compounds have an excellent inhibitory effect on the production of an IgE antibody and are hence useful as antiallergic agents and the like.
Patent EP-0996408-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAJDEK LINDA
IPC: A61K8/03
Filed: 1999-03-18
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid dual phase cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, the composition containing as a demixing agent a film forming agent such as polyvinylpyrrolidone and derivatives thereof. The compositions of the invention are particularly useful as makeup removers.
Patent EP-1070033-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILCOX RICHARD JARED
IPC: C07C2/64
Filed: 1999-03-23
Granted: 2003-03-05
Abstract: Ethylbenzene is produced from benzene and ethylene in an alkylation reactor wherein the feedstocks also contain propylbenzenes and/or components that produce propylbenzene. Polyethylbenzenes are also produced in the process. The ethylbenzene product and unreacted benzene are separated and then the propylbenzenes are separated from the polyethylbenzenes by distillation. The propylbenzenes are destroyed in a vapor-phase reactor and the polyethylbenzenes are transalkylated with benzene in a liquid or partial liquid phase at a lower temperature.
Patent EP-1071476-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUSTED TOMMY
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 1999-04-16
Granted: 2006-02-22
Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing a member includes a housing with an enclosure defined therein, a source of ultraviolet light for illuminating the member, and an ozone source. A pump is connected to the ozone source to force the ozone to flow within the enclosure, and a heating device heats the ozone flow.
Patent EP-1071410-B1 (EP)
Inventor: P N GEROLYMATOS S A
IPC: A61K31/045
Filed: 1999-04-13
Granted: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A composition for relieving a sensation of respiratory discomfort and/or for promoting natural regeneration of mucous membranes of the nasal cavity. The composition contains levomenthol at a concentration between 10 and 250 mg/l, dissolved in an aqueous ionic solution having an osmolarity at least equal to that of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride at 9 g/l. The aqueous ionic solution is pure sea water, diluted sea water, an aqueous sodium chloride solution, an aqueous sodium chloride solution further containing at least one salt found in sea water, or a mixture thereof.
Patent EP-1018896-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VERHEUL-KOOT MARIA ANNA
IPC: A23L33/155
Filed: 1999-05-12
Granted: 2011-07-20
Abstract: The invention pertains to a nutritional booster composition suitable for the treatment of pressure ulcers, comprising proteins, carbohydrates and fats and, wherein the components are used in the following daily amounts: 3-15 g of arginine, 180-840 mg of vitamin C and 50-400 mg of ±-tocopherol equivalents, and 0.8-16 mg of carotenoids.