Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Evenson, McKeown, Edwards & Lenahan, P.L.L.C.
  • Device for putting on hosiery and drive unit therefor
    Patent number: 6234369
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for putting on hosiery, comprising a unit for mounting the hosiery which has two receiving parts which by way of guiding means can be spread in relation to each other between a resting position and at least one stretching position. In said device the positioning means form part of a drive unit embodied as an element which is separate from the mounting unit and said mounting unit can be temporarily and removably connected to the drive unit with a view to moving the receiving parts into the at least one stretching position. The invention also relates to the use of said device for putting on support hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Bort GmbH
    Inventor: Rudi Bort
  • Transfer system having a failure protection device
    Patent number: 6234302
    Abstract: A transfer system has at least one transfer device which is driven by several mutually independent drives in the direction of at least a closing/opening axis. In the event of a failure of a drive, an immediate stoppage of parts of the transfer device is prevented by coupling the drives with one another by a coupling device. This coupling device has an operating range of a low torque transmission which is normally taken up and is left only if one of the drives no longer supplies a sufficient driving power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Schuler Pressen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Greiner, Walter Rieger, Karl Thudium
  • Movable stand arrangement for a vehicle hardtop
    Patent number: 6234432
    Abstract: A receiving arrangement is suggested for a hard roof, particularly for a hardtop of a motor vehicle, which is arranged on a movable stand. The movable stand has a carrying device formed of struts which has at least four bearing receiving devices for the hardtop. These bearing receiving devices are arranged to correspond to locks and push-in tongues of the hardtop. The carrying device, together with the bearing receiving devices, is constructed to be separable from the stand and forms a separate, locally fastenable carrying device. Furthermore, it is provided that the stand can be adjusted into a horizontal working position, for which a supporting tube is used which can be supported on the basic stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Anton Piller, Klaus Hübert, Dieter Reuter
  • Vehicle roof with a roof cutout as well as a wind deflecting profile therefor
    Patent number: 6234567
    Abstract: A vehicle roof with a roof cutout can be closed by a movable roof part arrangement, with which cutout a wind deflecting profile is associated in the vicinity of a leading edge of a wind deflecting profile, the profile being movably mounted between a resting position and a functional position. According to the invention, at least one upwardly projecting exciting edge as well as at least one elastically flexible disturbing lip located in the wake of the exciting edge are associated with the wind deflecting profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Nicolai Melchger
  • Driving system for electric vehicle
    Patent number: 6236172
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for driving an electric vehicle having a synchronous traction motor. A peak value of induced electromotive force of the synchronous motor at a maximum allowable rotating speed is set to a value which is lower than an allowable voltage of the smoothing capacitor of the inverter and lower than a maximum allowable voltage of the power switching elements composing the inverter. The synchronous motor is thus constructed so that a peak value V0max of the maximum induced electromotive force at the maximum allowable rotating speed N2 of the synchronous motor satisfies a relation of V0max≦VCmax where VCmax is an allowable voltage of the smoothing capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanshiro Obara, Hiroshi Katada, Suetaro Shibukawa, Nobunori Matsudaira, Shotaro Naito
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor-D (VEGF-D) polypeptides
    Patent number: 6235713
    Abstract: VEGF-D, a new member of the PDGF family of growth factors, which among other things stimulates endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis and increases vascular permeability, as well as nucleotide sequences encoding it, methods for producing it, antibodies and other antagonists to it, transfected or transformed host cells for expressing it, pharmaceutical compositions containing it, and uses thereof in medical and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignees: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Helsinki University Licensing Ltd.
    Inventors: Marc G. Achen, Andrew F. Wilks, Steven A. Stacker, Kari Alitalo
  • Process for no-detection in fluid media
    Patent number: 6231734
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for selective detection of NO in fluid media, particularly exhaust gases of internal-combustion engines. This process comprises the steps of positioning a nitrosonium-conducting solid electrolyte between two porous electrodes, acting upon one of the two electrodes with the NO-containing fluid medium, and measuring a voltage difference between the two electrodes as an indication of the NO-concentration in the NO-containing fluid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Dornier GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Plog, Werner Maunz, Ralf Mueller, Wolfgang Schaefer, Armin Kayser, Ralf Moos, Udo Flesch, Ulrich Simon
  • Map database apparatus
    Patent number: 6233521
    Abstract: A map database apparatus is provided in which: meshes that are achieved by dividing a map into a plurality of portions are used as management units; sets of data related to the meshes are stored in a specific order; a management table that manages the sets of data related to the meshes is provided; and the management table has a parameter that makes it possible to determine an access address of a set of data related to a mesh present in a surrounding area of a specific mesh through calculation based upon the specific mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Xanavi Informatics Corporation
    Inventor: Takashi Nomura
  • Cargo space covering for a cargo space of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6231096
    Abstract: A cargo space covering for a cargo space of a motor vehicle, particularly a station wagon, has at least one inherently rigid covering element which, in an approximately horizontal covering position approximately in parallel to the cargo space floor, separates the cargo space from the vehicle occupant compartment and can be swivelled upward out of the covering position about a swivelling axis into an unloading position. The swivelling axis of the covering element extends approximately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Two covering elements are provided which are pivotable about respective swivelling axes of hinges extending along lateral sides of the cargo space. The hinges are releasable and the covering elements are configured to form a portable suitcase when removed from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Juergen Bollmann, Ferdinand Greiner, Hans-Guent Moeller
  • Air filter
    Patent number: 6231630
    Abstract: An air filter, especially for the intake air of an internal combustion engine, including a housing (10) with a filter insert (17). The housing includes a raw air inlet (11) and a clean air outlet (12), as well as an opening (13) for introduction of the filter insert (17). The filter insert (17) is included of a supporting element (18) and a filter element (19) and can be positioned in contact with a sealing surface with a sealing element or gasket (15) interposed therebetween. The housing (10) includes a supporting element (16) for the filter insert (17), and the filter insert (17) can rock or pivot relative to the supporting element (16) and reaches its final position through such a pivoting or swiveling movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Ernst, Rudolf Leipelt
  • Suspension systems
    Patent number: 6230502
    Abstract: Described herein is an improved suspension system for cryostat vessels forming a part of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus. The MRI apparatus comprises an outer cylindrical element, an inner cylindrical element mounted within the outer element, and a suspension system for accurately mounting the inner element with respect to the outer element. The suspension system comprises a plate (40) pivotally mounted on the inner cylindrical element (10) for rotation relative thereto and a pair of continuous bands (66, 68) connecting the plate (40) to the outer element. Adjusters are positioned offset from the axis of rotation of the plate for tensioning the bands. Locking means are also provided to retain the plate in a given position relative to the outer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Oxford Magnet Technology Limited
    Inventor: Edward Wedderburn Kershaw
  • Plasters containing isosorbide dinitrate
    Patent number: 6231884
    Abstract: The present invention provides plasters containing an adhesive base material which comprise , by wt % of the adhesive base material, 15-25 wt % of isosorbide dinitrate, 15-35 wt % of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, 35-55 wt % of rosin resin, 5-20 wt % of liquid rubber, 0.1-2 wt % of antioxidant, and 0.1-5 wt % of oleic acid for transdermal application. The plasters of the present invention have excellent adhesion and stable releasing of the active ingredient from the adhesive layer after applied to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikuni Kawaji, Masahiro Yamaji
  • Thermal type flow measuring instrument and temperature-error correcting apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 6230559
    Abstract: In flow detection by a thermal-type flow measuring instrument, a flow rate valve with reduced measurement error due to temperature variation can be obtained even under environment where a fluid temperature and a circuit temperature are different. A measurement error due to temperature variation of the fluid of the thermal-type flow measuring instrument can be corrected on the basis of a temperature of the fluid by adjusting the measurement error to be constant ratio irrespective of the flow rate. On the other hand, a temperature characteristic of the circuit is adjusted to be substantially zero %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Car Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinya Igarashi, Yasuo Makie, Kenji Ohta, Atsushi Kanke, Takashi Kadohiro, Chihiro Kobayashi
  • Measuring device for measuring the braking moment in a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6230555
    Abstract: A device for measuring the braking moment in a motor vehicle with disk brakes incorporates a measuring hub mounted on a wheel axle and connected with a wheel rim. Viewed in the radial direction, the hub is divided into an inner part close to the axle and an outer part that forms the marginal area of the measuring hub and surrounds the inner part concentrically. These two sections are connected to one another by ribs which extend radially, with sensors mounted thereon for measuring the bending stress acting on the ribs as a result of the introduction of a torque. In order to determine the braking moments acting on the disk brake without superimposition of other moments acting on the vehicle wheel, the brake disk of a braking device of the motor vehicle surrounds the outer part of the hub concentrically, and is fastened only to the outer part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Dieter Doerrie, Andreas Soens
  • Arrangement for automatic headlight adjustment
    Patent number: 6231216
    Abstract: An arrangement for the automatic adjustment of headlights consists of an adjusting element which interacts with an angle sensor. This arrangement can be connected with at least one control arm of a wheel suspension by means of a holding element which can be fastened to the control arm by means of a clamping pin and which has on its one free end extending beyond the control arm at least one bearing for an adjusting rod of the angle sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Wilhelm Frasch
  • Tunnel covering for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6231098
    Abstract: A tunnel covering for a motor vehicle has a supporting structure in which at least one receiving space is provided, and at least one approximately vertically extending longitudinal wall. At least one lateral wall element is mounted on the integrally constructed supporting structure. The lateral wall element is assigned to the longitudinal wall of the supporting structure and which, at least in sections together with the lateral wall, bounds one or several hollow spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Bernd Schenk, Tilo Volkmann
  • Insert for child's seat
    Patent number: D441967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Concord Kinderautositze-und Kindermöbel-sowie Geräteherstellungsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventor: Harald Reithmeier
  • Door for a vehicle
    Patent number: D442131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Peter Pfeiffer
  • Front bumper for a vehicle
    Patent number: D442132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Ulf Weidhase
  • Surface configuration of a vehicle body and/or toy
    Patent number: D442519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Peter Pfeiffer, Gerhard Honer