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Patent CA-2272910-C (CA)
Inventor: HARTMAN JAMES N
IPC: B65H39/16
Filed: 1997-12-11
Granted: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a ribbon (55) into a web laminating machine including movable guide arms (40) that move transversely to the direction on movement of the webs (8,10) and include remote repositioning of the arms (40) and locking means (50, 64) to lock the arms (40) in desired spaced relationship along a guide rail (25) of a fixed frame (19) supporting the guide arms (40) in a small area within the laminating machine prior to laminating the webs.
Patent CA-2274435-C (CA)
Title: Suspended training apparatus
Inventor: SOKOLOWSKI MICHELLE M
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Granted: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A suspended motor-skill training apparatus comprises a substantially solid and weighty main body member defining in horizontally surrounding relation a hollow central region open for vertical passage therethrough and sized to permit the legs and pelvis of a trainee to pass therethrough. The main body member has left and right forwardly disposed attachment points and a rearwardly disposed attachment point defining a geometric centre disposed within the hollow central region, and a centre of gravity disposed substantially centrally between and rearwardly of the left and right forwardly disposed attachment points.      Strap members connect the attachment points to a suspension mechanism mounted on an elevated support structure. A seat depends from the main body member such that the pelvic area of a trainee is received by the seat below the main body member and such that the centre of gravity of the trainee is at an elevation adjacent or below the main body member.      When the trainee leans outwardly, the trainee is physically precluded from falling out of the training apparatus by the main body member. The combined centre of gravity of the trainee and the main body member remains within the triangle defined by the attachment points at an elevation adjacent or below the main body member, thus precluding the suspended motor-skill training apparatus from tipping more than a minor amount. Gross motor skills can be learned through repetitive motion, with the risks of injury and falling out being precluded.
Patent CA-2274436-C (CA)
Title: A connected body comprising a terminal and a belt-like conductor laminate and a method for connecting a terminal to a belt-like conductor laminate
Inventor: SATO SHIGERU
IPC: B23K101/38
Filed: 1999-06-14
Granted: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A connected body comprising a terminal and a belt-like conductor laminate and having improved mechanical and electrical reliabilities and a method for connecting a terminal and a belt-like conductor laminate.      Mating portions of the belt-like conductor laminate mated with a thin stud projecting from the base of the terminal and the base are joined together with ultrasonic vibration, and a crushed portion formed by caulking a portion projecting from the belt-like conductor laminate of the stud supports the belt-like conductor laminate with the base.
Patent CA-2279748-C (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIDA MAKOTO
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 1999-08-04
Granted: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A ceramic metal-reinforced metal-based composite material produced by impregnating, under pressure, a semi-molten alloy having a solid phase and a liquid phase coexistent with each other into a preliminarily molded body composed of ceramic whiskers or ceramic particles.
Patent CA-2280893-C (CA)
Inventor: KATO JUNICHI
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 1998-02-04
Granted: 2009-12-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a plasmid characterized by having the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, a plasmid characterized by having the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, a plasmid characterized by having at least a part of the nucleotide sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 2 and further containing a selective marker gene, each plasmid being suitable for use as a transformation vector for effecting gene manipulation in ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and transformants characterized in that they are obtained by transferring these plasmids into host organisms.
Patent CA-2282598-C (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif de traitement d'une matiere fibreuse
Inventor: DANIELSSON OVE
IPC: B02C7/11
Filed: 1998-02-03
Granted: 2003-10-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de travailler mécaniquement une matière fibreuse ligno-cellulosique dans un raffineur doté de moyens de raffinage (11, 12), ces moyens étant en rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre, et d'un dispositif (22) permettant d'alimenter le raffineur en matière fibreuse. La matière est accélérée à l'extérieur, dans la zone d'alimentation (18), sans accumulation de matière et sans travail mécanique. Dans la zone d'alimentation, la masse volumique de la matière est de 10 kg/m?3¿ maximum. Le travail mécanique est effectué dans une zone de raffinage (16) située à l'extérieur. Le dispositif d'alimentation (22) comprend une vis (23) axiale et frontale qui se transforme en au moins une aile arrière (24) sensiblement radiale. Le dispositif d'alimentation (22) est destiné à occuper une position centrale sur le moyen de raffinage (12) rotatif.
Patent CA-2293764-C (CA)
Inventor: BRESNAN MARK
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 1999-12-23
Granted: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A digital document delivery system and method for providing to a user an electronic primary document with associated secondary documents. The secondary documents can have relative priorities and are based upon user preference data. An electronic inserter, bill processing server and interactive bill presentation server are used to make the primary and secondary documents available for viewing by a user via the user's web browser, as well as to allow the user to interrogate the system and to respond to the primary document, such as to pay an account due as stated in the primary document. The digital document delivery system and method also notifies the user of the existence of a primary and secondary documents for viewing.
Patent CA-2294974-C (CA)
Inventor: KAWOLICS RAYMOND P
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1998-08-31
Granted: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A faucet apparatus is provided for dispensing heated liquid from an urn interior (A). The faucet includes an insulated foamed plastic body (B) made from foamed polypropylene or the like and has a liquid flow bo re (12) defined therein. The foamed plastic body has a plurality of gas-filled insulative bubbles dispersed through the walls there of and is adapted for connection to an urn (A) with the liquid flow bore (12) in fluid communication with an interior portion of the urn (A ). The faucet includes a valve (C) connected to the body for controlling the flow of liquid through the bore (12) to a liquid outlet (34) of the faucet.
Patent CA-2295283-C (CA)
Inventor: SUNDBERG CARL-ERIK WILHELM
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2000-01-12
Granted: 2004-08-17
Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for processing information, e.g., audio, video or image information, for transmission in a communication system. In an illustrative embodiment, a joint multiple program coder determines the value of a single-bit or multiple-bit criticality measure, e.g., criticality flag, in a designated interval, e.g., the duration of an audio frame, for each of the programs in a set of multiple programs to be transmitted in the system. The joint multiple program coder allocates a pool of available bits to the programs based at least in part on the determined values of the criticality measures, such that a program with a higher-valued criticality measure in the designated time interval is allocated a greater percentage of the available bits for that interval than another one of the programs with a lower-valued criticality measure. The joint multiple program coder repeats the determination and allocation operations for each of a number of time intervals, e.g., frames, such that the bit allocation can vary from interval to interval.
Patent CA-2297977-C (CA)
Inventor: ERNST PETER
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1998-07-15
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un listel à goujons pour armatures relevées, qui comprend plusieurs goujons (3) parallèles, disposés à distance les uns des autres. Lesdits goujons sont fixés par liaison de forme ou par soudage par points, par une tête (5, 6) à une de leurs extrémité, sur un rail de retenue commun (2).
Patent CA-2300420-C (CA)
Title: Moteur rotatif et procede permettant de determiner les contours de ses surfaces de contact
Inventor: KLASSEN JAMES B
IPC: F01C3/08
Filed: 1999-05-26
Granted: 2005-05-03
Abstract: Moteur rotatif (10) amélioré et procédé permettant de déterminer les contours de ses surfaces d'étanchéité (24, 34). Ce moteur permet de maintenir, durant la rotation, un espace optimal (IG) prédéterminé entre ses surfaces d'étanchéité. Cet espace peut être parallèle ou oblique, positif ou négatif, de façon à former un contact avec interférence. Les rotors (112, 114) du moteur peuvent présenter des surfaces d'étanchéité en miroir (160, 162, 166, 168), qui empêchent l'apparition d'un jeu et d'un espace mort excessifs et qui permettent un fonctionnement en sens inverse efficace. Les surfaces d'étanchéité (200, 212) peuvent également présenter des évidements (208), qui permettent d'interrompre le contact au niveau de certains points du cycle de rotation, d'améliorer les caractéristiques d'usure et/ou d'adapter le moteur à des fluides abrasifs ou sensibles au cisaillement.
Patent CA-2301321-C (CA)
Title: Neck assembly for infant simulator
Inventor: FUSI JOHN C
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 1998-08-25
Granted: 2003-04-29
Abstract: An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent position.
Patent CA-2301496-C (CA)
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH STORK
IPC: B65D30/04
Filed: 2000-03-16
Granted: 2008-09-02
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to elastic coverings for an alpine sport equipment, specifically, skis, snowboards and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the elastic covering is made from a stretchable, washable, water-permeable, elastic material and is formed into an elongated tube, similar in configuration to a sock. The piece of alpine sport equipment is inserted into the elastic covering, which stretches to fit snuggly over the equipment. The length of the covering, in conjunction with its elastic nature, allow the elastic covering to completely cover alpine sport equipment having a widely varying length. The open end of the elastic covering includes integral straps for tying the end closed after the sporting equipment has been placed therein. The elastic covering is preferably formed from material having a lower coefficient of friction on one side than the other, such that the low coefficient of friction side is oriented toward. the interior of the covering. This low friction surface allows the elastic covering to easily be drawn over the sport equipment notwithstanding its tight fit.
Patent CA-2306036-C (CA)
Title: Baseball or softball bat
Inventor: ISHIDA KAZUYA
IPC: A63B59/51
Filed: 1999-07-09
Granted: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A baseball or softball bat capable of increasing the hit distance of a ball and reducing the manufacturing cost can be obtained. A baseball or softball bat (1) including a hitting portion (2), a taper portion (3), and a grip portion (4) has a tubular member (6a, 6b) which includes an outer circumference plane (25) extending from the hitting portion (2) to the grip portion (4) and an inner circumference plane (26) located inside the outer circumference plane (25) and extending from the hitting portion (2) to the grip portion (4), and a metal tubular member (8) which is placed between the outer circumference plane (25) and the inner circumference plane (26) at least in the hitting portion (2), the metal tubular member (8) having a weak boundary layer (7) formed on its surface.
Patent CA-2309301-C (CA)
Title: Hair composition containing a polycondensate comprising at least a polyurethane and/or polyurea unit and a polyol
Inventor: BREMENSON JEAN-LUC
IPC: A61K8/90
Filed: 1999-08-16
Granted: 2007-03-13
Abstract: The invention concerns hair compositions in the form of an aerosol and comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a multiple sequence polymer comprising at least a polyurethane and/or polyurea unit, at least a polyol, an organic solvent and a propellant. The invention also concerns a hair styling or hair dressing method using said compositions and their use for making hair care products for hairdressing or hairstyling.
Patent CA-2310510-C (CA)
Title: Method for identifying and inhibiting functional nucleic acid molecules in cells
Inventor: NILSEN TIMOTHY W
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 1998-11-20
Granted: 2007-04-17
Abstract: Two methodologies are provided: the first provides a means for rapidly and efficiently identifying essential and functional genes; and the second provides a means for obtaining biologically active nucleic molecules (ribozymes, EGSs, and antisense) which can be used to inactivate functional genes. In the first method, a library of EGSs is prepared based on all possible known compositions. In a preferred embodiment, the EGSs are twelve or thirteen-mers for targeting bacterial RNAse to cleave a substrate. This library is added to the cells containing the genes to be screened, for example, E. coli. Those cells in which the EGS causes a loss of viability, or other phenotype, are identified. The EGS(s) responsible for the loss of viability are analyzed, and the resulting sequence information used to identify the gene within the known genomic sequences. In the second method, nucleotide molecules with optimal biological activity, for example, directing cleavage of a gene of interest by RNase P, are rapidly identified through the use of a vector including two reporter genes, the first in phase with the gene of interest, and the second as a control to verify that the vector is present in a cell or to aid in selection of cells containing the vector. Those cells where the gene of interest is cleaved by the functional oligonucleotide molecule can then be identified by reference to reporter gene 1. The responsible functional oligonucleotide molecules is then isolated and characterized. These methods provide powerful tools for identifying essential genes whose sequence is known only as part of a genome with unknown function, as well as means for identifying functional oligonucleotide molecules, useful as diagnostic reagents and therapeutics.
Patent CA-2311925-C (CA)
Title: Method for producing dialkylphosphinic acid salts
Inventor: WEFERLING NORBERT
IPC: C01B25/163
Filed: 1998-11-17
Granted: 2009-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing dialkylphosphinic acid salts , characterised in that a) elemental yellow phosphor is reacted with alkyl halides in the presence of alkali or alkaline-earth hydroxide to form a mixture containing the salts of alkylphosphonous, phosphorous and hypophosphorous acids as the principal constituents; b) the mixture is adjusted to a pH of less than 7 and then reacted with olefins in the presence of a radical starter and c) the dialkylphosphinic acids and/or their alkali salts obtained according to b) are reacted with metal compounds of Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, and/or K to form dialkylphosphinic acid salts of the metals. The invention also relates to the use of the dialkylphosphinic acid salts of metals obtained according to the inventive method for producing flameproofing agents.
Patent CA-2312224-C (CA)
Inventor: BLOM ERIC D
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2000-06-21
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: An outer cannula has a first port for orienting outside the neck of a wearer, a second port for orienting within the trachea of the wearer, a first passageway coupling the first port to the second port to permit the flow of gases from the first port to the second during inhalation by the wearer and from the second port during exhalation by the wearer, and a third port between the first and second ports. An inner cannula is configured for insertion into the first passageway via the first port when the wearer desires to be able to exhale through his or her pharynx. The inner cannula includes a fourth port for orienting adjacent the first port, a fifth port for orienting adjacent the second port and a second passageway coupling the fourth port to the fifth port to permit the flow of gases from the fourth port to the fifth during, inhalation by the wearer and from the fifth port during exhalation by the wearer. A valve controls flow, through the third port. The valve assumes a first orientation to permit flow from the first port to the second port when the first port is at a higher pressure than the second port, and a second orientation to permit flow from the second port through the third port when the second port is at a higher pressure than the first port.
Patent CA-2323151-C (CA)
Title: Biodegradable polymer/protein based coils for intralumenal implants
Inventor: VINUELA FERNANDO
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 1999-09-27
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: An endovascular cellular manipulation and inflammatory response are elicited from implantation in a vascular compartment or any intraluminal location of a separable coil comprised at least in part of at least one biocompatible and absorbable polymer or protein and growth factors. Typically a catheter associated with the separable coil is used to dispose the coil into a selected body lumen. The biocompatible and absorbable polymer or protein is thrombogenic. The coil further is comprised at least in part of a growth factor or more particularly a vascular endothelial growth factor, a basic fibroblast growth factor or other growth factors. The biocompatible and absorbable polymer is in the illustrated embodiment at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyglycolic acid, poly~glycolic acid/poly-L-lactic acid copolymers, polycaprolactive, polyhydroxybutyrate/hydroxyvalerate copolymers, poly-L-lactide. Polydioxanone, polycarbonates, and polyanhydrides. The biocompatible and absorbable protein is at least one protein selected from the group consisting of collagen fibrinogen, fibronectin, vitronectin, laminin, and gelatin. In one embodiment the coil is composed of the biocompatible and absorbable polymer or protein with a radio-opaque material is disposed thereon. Alternatively, the coil is composed of a radio-opaque material, and the biocompatible and absorbable polymer or protein is disposed thereon. This apparatus may be positioned within intracranial aneurysms or any aneurysm in the body as well as within other body cavities.
Patent CA-2328587-C (CA)
Title: Modular electromagnetic sensing apparatus
Inventor: HOLLADAY JOHN SCOTT III
IPC: G01R33/12
Filed: 2000-12-15
Granted: 2009-08-11
Abstract: An electromagnetic sensing apparatus comprising an electromagnetic transmitter, at least one receiver device, at least one calibration device, a switch and a processing means. The electromagnetic transmitter generates a transmitter signal. The receiver device is spaced from the transmitter, senses a receiver local electromagnetic field proximate thereto and generating a receiver signal. The calibration device senses a calibration local electromagnetic field proximate thereto, generates a calibration signal. The calibration device is positioned such that the distance between the transmitter and the receiver device is greater than the distance between the transmitter and the calibration device. The switch is connected between the receiver device and the calibration device. The processing means includes a first input for receiving a signal from one of the receiver signal and the calibration signal and a second input for receiving a signal from the switch. The processing means compares the first input and the second input and monitors distortions in the transmitter signal. The sensing apparatus may include a plurality of receiver devices in a variety of different configurations.
Patent CA-2339985-C (CA)
Title: Methode de fabrication d'un sorbant, sorbant obtenu par ladite methode et methode d'epuration de courants de gaz chauds
Inventor: BIERMANN JOSEPH JAN PETER
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1999-07-07
Granted: 2009-12-08
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication d'un sorbant utilisable pour éliminer un métal d'un courant de gaz chaud contenu dans une matière brute renfermant du calcium et du kaolin, telle que du papier ou d'autres déchets provenant de la production de papier et du recyclage de vieux papiers. Cette matière brute est traitée par voie thermique dans un lit fluidisé ayant un franc bord, le lit fluidisé agissant à une température comprise entre 720 et 850  DEG C et la température du franc bord étant inférieure ou égale à 850  DEG C de telle sorte que la matière soit convertie en une substance renfermant du métakaolin, destinée à former le sorbant.
Patent CA-2343745-C (CA)
Inventor: CHOI BYONG CHOL
IPC: F16H25/06
Filed: 2000-04-26
Granted: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A transmitting unit which uses bearings and the eccentric principle to reduce or increase the rotational speed. An eccentric portion is integrally formed with an input shaft, and a bearing is assembled along the outer periphery of the eccentric portion. The bearing is eccentrically moved when the input shaft is rotated. The bearing is surrounded by an integrally formed transmitting race, and a plurality of radial holes are formed in the transmitting race. The same plurality of transmitting rods are respectively inserted into the radial holes of the transmitting race. An integrally formed outer race surrounds the outer periphery of the transmitting race, and has a plurality of wave grooves on the inner periphery thereof. The same plurality of balls are respectively provided between the transmitting rods and the wave grooves of the outer race, while the balls roll on the wave grooves. According to the transmitting unit, the strength of the unit can increase as the unit can be minimized, while the noise and the vibration of the unit can decrease.
Patent CA-2345911-C (CA)
Inventor: HARRIS JOEL S
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Granted: 2009-02-17
Abstract: An apparatus to collect a sample of material has a handle with a tubular sample sleeve extending from an end of the handle. The end of the sleeve distal from the handle forms a cutting edge circumscribing a circular sampling region. A plunger slides reciprocally within the tubular sample sleeve between a retracted position and an expulsion position. A user cuts a sample from a source material by engaging contact between the cutting edge of the tubular sample sleeve and the source material. The sample cut from the source is lodged within the tubular sample sleeve. Actuation of the plunger from the retracted position toward the expulsion position displacing the sample from the sleeve.
Patent CA-2354776-C (CA)
Inventor: LEMANSKI MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1999-12-13
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkylene glycol by reacting an alkylene oxide with water in the presence of a solid catalytic composition which includes a strongly basic ion exchange resin coordinated with one or more anions, and a stabilising additive which is an acidic ion exchange resin. Preferably the acidic ion exchange resin is of the weakly acidic methacrylate type.