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Patent CA-2413549-A1 (CA)
Title: Substrats pour depot de poudre contenant des domaines conducteurs
Inventor: MURARI RAMASWAMY
IPC: A61M15/02
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne, parmi d'autres, un filme conducteur incrusté comprenant: un couche de film diélectrique (21) ayant un motif constitué de trous (23) conçus pour définir des régions sélectionnées sur lesquelles des particules seront déposées par dépôt électrostatique; et un élément conducteur (22) comprenant un polymère, ledit élément comprenant (a) un film conducteur laminé (22) sur le film diélectrique (21) ou (b) un film conducteur enfoui dans les trous (23), et la partie de l'élément conducteur comprise dans les trous comprend des incrustations conductrices. L'élément conducteur (22) est conçu pour être en contact avec une ou plusieurs plaquettes d'électrodes et fournir un potentiel électrique dans les régions sélectionnées, le film diélectrique (21) isolant électriquement les régions sélectionnées.
Patent CA-2414422-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable skate
Inventor: SOO MIKE
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: An adjustable skate includes a boot and a liner. The boot includes an upper. and a sole, the upper including a toe cap and a heel portion. The liner is mounted in the boot and includes a bottom plate slidably mounted on the sole and a toe box provided on a front end of the bottom plate. A chamber for receiving a foot of a wearer's foot is defined between the toe box of the liner and the heel portion of the boot. A member is formed on the toe box of the liner. An adjusting member is mounted to the toe cap of the boot and engaged with the member on the toe box of the liner. The adjusting member and the member are so configured that rotation of the adjusting member causes the liner to move along a lengthwise direction of the boot.
Patent CA-2414802-A1 (CA)
Title: Marine docking device
Inventor: WILLIS MICHAEL J
IPC: E02B3/26
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A marine docking device according to the present invention includes a fender having a first end coupled to a first arm by a first attachment member and a second end coupled to a second arm by a second attachment member. The first attachment member and the second attachment member are configured to prevent the fender from rotating about a longitudinal axis that passes through the first end and the second end. The first arm includes a compression assembly that facilitates movement of the first end between a first position and a second position. The compression assembly includes a tubular member that is slidable within a sleeve. A spring is compressed between a first spring abutment provided on the sleeve and a second spring abutment provided on the tubular member. The first spring abutment is continuously urged toward an advanced position by the spring.
Patent CA-2416203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOIRAUD NATHALIE ELIANE JACQUE
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'une séquence d'ADN codant pour un transporteur de polyols, chez les plantes et les champignons, tels que des polyols ayant une châine principale contenant 5 à 8 atomes de carbone, notamment 5 à 7 atomes de carbone, en particulier 6 atomes de carbone, lesquels polyols étant avantageusement choisis parmi le mannitol, le sorbito l, le dulcitol, le galactitol, l'inositol, le myo-inositol, le ribitol et le xylitol, et étant notamment le mannitol, pour la préparation de plantes transgéniques.
Patent CA-2416821-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder
Inventor: SHIRVAN MITCHELL
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A method for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder using derivatives of  valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amines having the following structures: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently the same or different and are hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an aryl group, and n is an integer which is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal 3, or a compound containing a valproic or a 2-valproenic moiety, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives or compounds.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2419358-A1 (CA)
Title: Platform load sensing for vertical lifts
Inventor: PUSZKIEWICZ IGNACY
IPC: B66F17/00
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A scissors lift includes a scissors arm assembly secured at one end to a base and coupled with a lift mechanism that expands and contracts the scissors arm assembly. A platform is supposed at an opposite end of the scissors arm assembly via a plurality of load sensing pins that detect a vertical load on the platform. An interface module receives signals from the load sensing pins and communicates with the lift mechanism, wherein the interface module controls operation of lift functions and the lift mechanism according to the signals from the load sensing pins. Preferably, the load sensing pins are sized substantially the same as the conventional pins they replace. As a consequence, no redesign or additional structures are necessary to install the load sensing system and provide a safe operation of the scissors lift machine.
Patent CA-2419521-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for using pattern vectors for video and image coding and decoding
Inventor: HOWARD PAUL GLOR
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method of using patte rn vectors for image coding and decoding. The method comprises converting a blo ck of image data into a set of transform coefficients, quantizing the transform coefficients such that a number of the coefficients become zero, constructing a single entity or bit vector indicating which coefficients are non-zero, coding the single entity or bit vector as a n integer using an adaptive, semi-adaptive or non-adaptive arithmetic coder, coding the values of the coefficients in any fixed order, using an adaptive, semi-adaptive or non- adaptive arithmetic coder, or some other coder, and coding all coefficients except the zero coefficients. The system and method of decoding data relate to the corresponding hardware and process steps performed by the decoder when decoding a bitstream coded as described herein .
Patent CA-2419630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRIGGEMEYER STEFAN
IPC: C23C18/31
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: In a method for reducing copper solubility at the inner surface of a copper tube, the process parameters surface treatment (degreasing and pickling), flow conditions (flow speed < 1 m/s), temperature (50°C to 80°C) and time (1 min to min) are purposefully adjusted to one another, so as to achieve a uniformly directed crystal growth during the course of the tin coating. In particular, the planes (101) of the copper crystals and the tin crystals are aligned parallel to one another and the directions [101] are aligned perpendicular to one another.
Patent CA-2419645-A1 (CA)
Title: Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque
Inventor: TATSUTANI KRISTINE
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: The present invention provides methods, apparatus, and kits for detection and/or treatment of vulnerable plaque of a blood vessel having a lumen surface. Detection methods include sensing a temperature differential along a lumen surface with temperature sensors (78) that thermally couple to the lum en surface. Treatment methods include controlled and safe cryogenic cooling of vulnerable plaque to inhibit release of retained fluid within the vulnerable  plaque so as to inhibit acute coronary syndrome and to help maintain patency  of a body lumen. Treatment methods may include additional treatments, such a s primary treatments of passivation.
Patent CA-2421712-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAUGEN DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E21B29/02
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a thermite containing apparatus (160) is run into the wellbore (105) on a wire line and a window is subsequently formed in casing wall. In another aspect of the invention, the apparatus includes a run-in string or drill stem (110) with a drill bit (120) attached to a lower end thereof. A diverter (130), like a whipstock is attached temporarily to the drill bit with a mechanically shearable connection (132). At a lower end of the whipstock, a container (160) is formed and connected thereto. A telescopic joint (200) extends between the bottom of the container and an anchor (280) therebelow. The assembly allow to form a window and drill a lateral in a single trip.
Patent CA-2425204-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAQUET CARL
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: The present invention concerns a linear wavelength DWDM that is compact and is adapted for use with fibre ribbons. The device of the present invention includes a first and second port in an optically transmissive medium. The first and second ports are in optical communication with each other through a first and second mirror and a diffraction grating. Preferably, the first mirror is located opposite the first port, and is off-axis with respect to the optical axis. The diffraction grating is located on the same side as the input port, and is in optical communication with the first mirror. The second mirror is located on the same side as the first mirror and is in optical communication with the diffraction grating. The output port is slightly off-axis with respect to the optical axis of the second mirror and is in optical communication therewith. The device of the present invention can be used as a multiplexer, where the second port is used as the input, or as a demultiplexer, where the first port is used as the input. The various parameters of the device are optimised so that the second port permits connection of a fibre ribbon.  The device compensates for the non-linear relationship between equally spectrally spaced wavelengths and physically spaced wavelengths once they have been diffracted.
Patent CA-2427114-A1 (CA)
Title: Nailing machine
Inventor: STORTI GIANCARLO
IPC: B27F7/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A nailing machine for pallets, comprises nailing grippers supported by a beam which is controllably movable in a vertical plane and includes feeding bins for feeding nails to the grippers, with a plurality of gripper holding beams movable in a vertical plane, a central gripper holding beam being supported by a locally fixed construction, adjoining gripper holding beams being adapted to be properly positioned with respect to the workpiece to be nailed.
Patent CA-2427448-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid oxide fuel cell as auxilliary power source installation in transport aircraft
Inventor: FRIEND MICHAEL G
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: An auxiliary power unit (APU) for an aircraft utilizing solid oxide fuel cells for providing electrical power. The solid oxide electrolytes of the fuel cells allow for reformed fuel to provide a catalyst for oxygen migration. The auxiliary power unit, utilizing solid oxide fuel cells, can also power systems of the aircraft to produce water for use on the aircraft. Waste exhaust energy may be captured from the APU by a power recovery turbine which drives a compressor to provide aircraft cabin air under increased pressure to the fuel cell, thereby increasing system efficiency. The APU may provide all of the electricity to the aircraft allowing for more efficient aircraft engine design and a decrease in aircraft engine size. Furthermore, the fuel cell APU can reduce airport ramp noise and exhaust emissions.
Patent CA-2427948-A1 (CA)
Title: Isotropic zero cte reinforced composite materials
Inventor: LO JASON SIN HIN
IPC: B32B1/00
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A reinforced composite material, having isotropic thermal expansion properties and a low coefficient of thermal expansion over at least the temperature range of from about 0°C to at least about 150°C. The composite material comprises in combination a preformed bonded powder material reinforcement in which the bonded powder material is chosen from zirconium tungstate, hafnium tungstate, zirconium hafnium tungstate, and mixtures of zirconium tungstate and hafnium tungstate, and a matrix material chosen from aluminium, aluminium alloys in which aluminium is the major component, magnesium, magnesium alloys in which magnesium is the major component, titanium, titanium alloys in which titanium is the major component, engineering thermoplastics and engineering thermoplastics containing a conventional solid filler.
Patent CA-2429077-A1 (CA)
Title: Reconfigurable broadband active power splitter, ditto power combiner and ditto bidirectional power splitter/power combiner and circuits based on these
Inventor: OUACHA AZIZ
IPC: H01P5/04
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a distribution network which is an active power spiltter 1 to 2 (FC1A) or active power combiner 2 to 1 (FC+B) or alternatingly can be such a power splitter and such a poer combiner, said power splitter consisting to two distributed amplifiers with a common input and one output each, and said power combiner consisting of two distributed amplifiers with one input each and a common output. For said power splitter, a switching element (ST1,...,STN; ST'1,...,ST'N) is connected between each connection point on the outputs of the amplifying elements and earth, and for said power combiner, a switching element (ST1,...STN; ST'1, ...,ST'N) is connected between each connection point on the inputs of the amplifying elements and earth, said switching elements being optimised to take, depending on a control voltage, one of two distinct states. A first corresponding to a capacitance (Coff) and a second state correspohding to a low impedance short circuit (Ron). This implies that when thecontroal voltage is high for a distributed amplifier, i.e. half a power splitter or power combiner, this amplifier transmits power, and when the control voltage is low for a distributed amplifier, this amplifier does not transmit power. The invention also relates to a multifunctional broadband elctronically steered phased array system comprising at least one power splitter or power combiner as stated above.
Patent CA-2429704-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety lockout for actuator shaft
Inventor: SULLIVAN ROY H III
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A safety lock-out to prevent rotation of a rotary actuator includes a shaft (10) rotatably connected to the first portion of an actuated mechanism and axially movable relative to a second portion of the actuated mechanism. A locking member (16) is adapted to lock the rotary actuator by placing a protrusion in a notch of the shaft (10). The device also includes a spring member (20) urging the locking member (16) in the locking position.
Patent CA-2430023-A1 (CA)
Title: Lead screw window regulator
Inventor: OBERHEIDE G CLARKE
IPC: E05F11/40
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A window-regulating assembly selectively moves a window of a vehicle door between an open position and a closed position. The window-regulating assembly includes a rail that is fixedly secured to the vehicle door. The rail extends through a radius of curvature. A lift plate is slidably engaged with the rail. The lift plate is also secured to the window. The lift plate moves the window between the open and closed positions. A lead screw is secured to the rail. The lift plate travels along the lead screw to move the window between the open and closed positions. A drive motor is secured to lift plate. The drive motor receives electrical energy and converts the electrical energy into a selectively bidirectional rotational force to drive the lift plate over the lead screw. A pivot mount extends between the drive motor and the lift plate allowing the drive motor to move through the radius of curvature as the lift plate slides along the rail.
Patent CA-2431070-A1 (CA)
Title: Transportation vehicles and methods
Inventor: KEY BRIAN R
IPC: B60K15/10
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: There is provided, in a preferred embodiment, a transportation vehicle f or transporting an individual over ground having a surface that may be irregula r. This embodiment has a support for supporting the subject. A ground-contacting module, movably attached to the support, serves to suspend the subject in the suppor t over the surface. The orientation of the ground-contacting module defines fore-aft an d lateral planes intersecting one another at a vertical. The support and the ground- contacting module are components of an assembly. A motorized drive, mounted to the assembly and coupled to the ground-contacting module, causes locomotion of the assemb ly and the subject therewith over the surface. Finally, the embodiment has a control loop, in which the motorized drive is included, for dynamically enhancing stability in the fore-aft plane by operation of the motorized drive in connection with the ground-contacting module. The ground-contacting module may be realized as a pair of ground-contacting members, laterally disposed with respect to one another. The ground-contacting member may be wheels. Alternatively, each ground-contacting member may include a cluster o f wheels. In another embodiment, each ground-contacting member includes a pair of axially adjacent and rotatably mounted arcuate element pairs. Related methods are al so provided.
Patent CA-2432663-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCONVILLE DAVID H
IPC: C07F19/00
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A method to synthesize a Group 15 containing metal polymerization catalyst i s disclosed. The method includes an efficient high temperature synthesis of Group 15 containing ligands, especially arylamine ligands, for use in preparing polymerization catalysts and catalyst systems.
Patent CA-2433720-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved process for preparing pure ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Inventor: BACHAR ELIEZER
IPC: A61P1/08
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: An improved method for preparing dimethylamino-methyl-carbazolone and ondansetron base. A recrystallization process for preparing pure ondansetron  hydrochloride dihydrate with a purity of at least 99.0% is also disclosed.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2434317-A1 (CA)
Title: Manual processing systems and methods for providing blood components conditioned for pathogen inactivation
Inventor: BISCHOF DANIEL F
IPC: A61K35/14
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for manually process blood and blood components in sterile, closed environments, which further condition the blood components for subsequent pathogen inactivation processes. The systems and methods mate the manual collection of random donor platelet units with the creation of larger therapeutic doses of platelets targeted to undergo pathogen inactivation prior to long term storage and/or transfusion.
Patent CA-2438411-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing material utilizing differential temperature measurements
Inventor: BATES CALVIN
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for timely and accurate measurement of material parameters are disclosed. A test sensor (30) measures the temperature of a sample of material as it is heated up and/or cooled down. A reference sensor (20) is used to obtain differential temperature measurements as the temperature of the test sample is varied. A differential temperature trace i s generated and analyzed in order to determine various characteristics of the material being tested. In one embodiment, the sodium fluoride to aluminum fluoride ratio (NaF:A1F3) and alumina concentration in a Hall bath aluminum smelting operation are determined in order to efficiently control smelting o f aluminum metal. In this embodiment, bath temperature and liquidus temperatur e may be measured and compared in order to determine the amount of superheat o f the bath and to prevent the operation of smelters at higher temperatures tha n necessary.
Patent CA-2439368-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiber optic based security system
Inventor: HOUDE CLAUDE
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A fibre optic based security system is disclosed, including a light emitter, a light detector, an optical fibre and a threshold detector. Light is injected at one end of the optical fibre and received at the other end. The optical fibre is looped or secured about an object to be protected. If someone attempts to steal the object by tampering with the optical fibre or cutting it altogether, the light received at the light detector will fall below a predetermined threshold. When this happens, the threshold detector is adapted to trigger an alarm, alerting the proper persons of the theft. Preferably, the system is contained in a portable housing, and the system is preferably useful for protecting objects located outside a building, such as a trailer, bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile, etc., where conventional security systems would be prohibitive to install.
Patent CA-2439435-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for depicting on-line transactions
Inventor: LEVCHIN MAX
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A system and methods for depicting on-line transactions (100). Transactions are represented in a connected graph with various visual and/or aural attributes indicating statuses for various transaction parameters. Nodes represent entities providing or receiving value, while edges represent transactions conducted between entities. The relative magnitude of value of a transaction may be indicated by the thickness of pattern of an edge, while a time period during which is occurred may be indicated by color. Different types of entities may be represented by nodes of different shapes, and/or specific entities within a type may have other unique attributes e.g., color, size. A graph may be generated by starting with an initial account (120, 122), entity or transaction that meets one or more criteria e.g., value amount, frequency of activity. The sources and/or destinations of value transferred from/to the initial entity (200) may be added to identify a set of related or connected transactions.
Patent CA-2440106-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted benzopyranones as telomerase inhibitors
Inventor: BARGIOTTI ALBERTO
IPC: A61K31/4184
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to benzopyranone derivative, to methods for treating telomerase-modulated diseases, in particular cancers, with said derivatives, to a process for their preparation, to their use as medicaments and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
Patent CA-2440320-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGUIRE TODD J
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A system and process is provided which enables a Provider of a Web Site to obtain Log Data information (706) relating to at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. In one embodiment, a log analyzer (708) analyzes Log Data information and provides results thereof to a video reporter (716) which generates a Movie (e.g., an audio, video or combined audio/video presentation) depicting a reenactment of the at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. The log analyzer may be directed by a filter (710) and/or an anomaly collector (712) (as controlled by the Provider via corresponding interface tools) to examine the Log Data for specific instances of information and/or anomalous conditions. Providers may also specify how, when, where, and why they are notified by the system when a Movie, an anomalous event or a pre-designated event occurs. Archival of Movies and statistical analysis of Movies and/or Log Data may also be accomplished.
Patent CA-2445226-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LETTS JOHN B
IPC: C08G18/22
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A method of preparing an adhesive, the method comprising combining an isocyanate, a polyhydroxyl phenol-containing compound, a polyol, and a trimerization catalyst.
Patent CA-2446001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON DER OSTEN-FABECK JORG
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a fluid diffusion layer for a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, a surface of the fluid diffusion layer is abraded so that the topography of the fluid diffusion layer surface is rendered more uniform. The fluid diffusion layer comprises a porous substrate, and may also comprise a carbon-containing sublayer, as well as hydrophobic material. The particles formed by the abrading operation may be deposited into at least some of the pores of the substrate to form a support structure for the direct depositing of a catalyst onto the abraded surface.