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Patent CA-2098538-C (CA)
Inventor: CURNOW JOHN W
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1993-06-16
Granted: 1998-08-11
Abstract: A solenoid-operated control valve for a variable assist power steering system of an automobile vehicle includes a valve structure which defines a variable flow orifice in response to a  predetermined  variable  (e.g.,  vehicle  velocity)  thereby providing fluid pressure needed to modify user input torque supplied to the steering wheel.  The valve structure features a unique nonmagnetic core tube which reduces manufacture costs, enhances the ease of assembly of the magnetic housing elements needed to complete a magnetic circuit, and ensures the armature responds as needed to control orifice closure.
Patent CA-2103240-C (CA)
Inventor: STANLEY GEORGE MICHAEL
IPC: C03B7/09
Filed: 1992-05-18
Granted: 2000-02-29
Abstract: A basin (3) for the forehearth of a glass-making furnace has its internal volume devided into upper (10) and lower (11) portions by means of an annular shoulder, with the horizontal cross-sectional area of the upper portion being significantly greater than that of the lower portion. The base of the basin (3) has in it a glassdischarge outlet (4). When in use, the outlet (4) hay aligned with it a relatively-movable cylinder (6) acting as a flow-metering valve. The cylinder (6) may be rotated about its axis at a constant or adjustable speed, or it may be non-rotary and have a separatelydriven stirrer movable about it to prevent or reduce the formation of stagnant areas.
Patent CA-2112270-C (CA)
Title: Intravenous cardiac lead with improved fixation and method
Inventor: ALFERNESS CLIFTON A
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 1993-12-23
Granted: 1999-11-16
Abstract: An intravenous lead for use with a cardiac device implantable beneath the skin of a patient provides positive fixation for the lead when implanted in an artery or vein of the heart. The lead includes a lead body adapted to be fed into an artery or a vein of the heart of a patient and at least one electrode carried by the lead body and adapted to be coupled to the implantable cardiac device. The lead body includes a preformed section having a resiliently coiled configuration. The coiled section makes substantially continuous surface contact with inner wall surfaces of the artery or vein after the lead is implanted within the artery or vein for providing positive fixation of the lead.
Patent CA-2112574-C (CA)
Title: Reusable container unit
Inventor: HOUSHOLDER WILLIAM R
IPC: B65D25/18
Filed: 1992-06-26
Granted: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A container unit for flowable materials, having puncture resistance and leak containment characteristics, comprises a metallic, closed and continuous first wall (12) providing a containment vessel (13) for flowable material, a metallic, closed and continuous second wall (14) providing a protective shell (15) surrounding the vessel (13) and spaced therefrom over at least a major portion of the outer surface thereof to provide protective spacing therebetween, spacer elements (18) positioned between the vessel (13) and shell (15) at least one aperture (20) in adjacent portions of each of the vessel (13) and shell to provide one or more access ports for the vessel, individual closure means (24) for each aperture, a tubular wall (28) extending between and connecting the apertures forming each access port to provide a conduit for the flow of materials into and out of the vessel (13), and at least one base affixed to the shell for stabilizing the container unit.
Patent CA-2114405-C (CA)
Inventor: MAITLAND KENNETH R
IPC: F24B1/195
Filed: 1994-01-27
Granted: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A fireplace having a bottom wall, inner top wall, two side walls and rear wall defines a combustion chamber having a front opening.  An outer top wall is disposed above the inner top wall.  The outer top wall and the inner top wall are disposed in spaced apart relationship relative to each other and define an air flow channel therebetween having an inlet.  The outer top wall is an upper exterior surface of the fireplace and includes a first nozzle  member.  The inner top wall is an upper interior surface of the combustion chamber and includes a second nozzle member.  A chimney flue is attached to the outer top wall.  The first and second nozzle members are in fluid communication with the chimney flue and define a converging nozzle therebetween inducing a flow of cooling air in the air flow channel.
Patent CA-2115750-C (CA)
Title: Game medium circulation control system
Inventor: TAKEMOTO TAKATOSHI
IPC: G07F1/02
Filed: 1991-10-04
Granted: 1995-10-24
Abstract: A game apparatus, which is to be installed in an island unit consisting of a number of parallel arranged game machines, comprises: an upper game medium reservoir for supplying game mediums to the individual game machines via a supply conveyer; a game medium counter having a counting display; and a game medium polishing machine for collecting the game mediums from the game medium counter, the game medium polishing machine communicating with the game medium reservoir.
Patent CA-2116679-C (CA)
Inventor: HERRIDGE DAVID B
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 1992-08-27
Granted: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A unified, composite tape structure is provided. The tape comprises two outer pressure-sensitive adhesive layers (16, 18) joined via melt processing. A method of making the tape comprising the use of melt processing is also disclosed. In the method a plurality of layers are melt processed and simultaneously joined to form the unified composite (10).
Patent CA-2127476-C (CA)
Title: Logging or measurement while tripping
Inventor: POMERLEAU DANIEL GUY
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1994-07-06
Granted: 1999-12-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for obtaining measurements from a wellbore during tripping operations. A drilling sub is attached to the drillstring adjacent to or as near as possible to the drillbit before commencing normal drilling operations. Prior to commencing tripping operations, a logging tool is engaged within the drilling sub. The engagement of the logging tool within the drilling sub opens a window mechanism that enables the sensors of the logging tool to obtain data from the wellbore. As tripping operations are conducted, the logging tool obtains data along the length of the wellbore.
Patent CA-2127513-C (CA)
Title: Chop/table saw arrangement
Inventor: GARUGLIERI ANDREA
IPC: B23D45/00
Filed: 1994-07-06
Granted: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A circular saw assembly comprises a frame and a table mounted in the frame that is movable between a chop saw and a table saw position in which the depth of the cut may be adjusted. The assembly has a parallelogram never rotatable about a pivot member for permitting the performance of plunge cuts on workpieces when the table is in chop saw position. A rack extends from the end of the parallelogram lever opposite the upper guard so that, when the assembly is converted to table saw position, the rack engages an adjustable worm gear for adjusting cut depth. A spring biasses the saw assembly away from the table when in chop saw position. In table saw position, the spring is releasable by an intermediate toggle lever so that the worn gear may be adjusted without the user having to work against the spring pressure when setting cut depth.
Patent CA-2130517-C (CA)
Title: Array of reaction containers for an apparatus for automatic performance of temperature cycles
Inventor: FASSBIND WALTER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1994-08-19
Granted: 1999-10-05
Abstract: Abstract A throwaway arrangement of reaction containers of the same shape and dimensions for bringing about temperature cycles in a liquid mixture in the reaction containers, each reaction container having a first conical wall region and a second cylindrical wall region which at one end forms the opening of the reaction container, the thickness of the first wall region being less than the thickness of the second wall region, and the opening of the reaction container being adapted to receive a cover for closing the container in gas-tight manner when placed on the opening of the reaction container.   To facilitate handling and access to the liquids in the reaction containers, the arrangement reaction containers is characterised in that it is annular, and the closure (87) of each reaction container (21) can be pierced by a pipetting needle (32).     Fig. 1
Patent CA-2139938-C (CA)
Inventor: STOCCHIERO OLIMPIO
IPC: H01M50/166
Filed: 1994-06-06
Granted: 1998-08-25
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un bac d'accumulateur (2) comportant une ou plusieurs cellules porte-élément (3), chacune ayant au moins un tube (5) pour le remplissage d'électrolyte. Une des extrémités du tube (5) est raccordée à une ouverture (6) pratiquée dans le couvercle et son autre extrémité se trouve près du fond du bac. Ledit bac comporte un couvercle ayant au moins une ouverture de remplissage (6) donnant sur des canaux  (71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76) de distribution d'électrolyte aux tubes (5, 51) ménagés dans le bac et son couvercle et au moins une ouverture de sortie (11) raccordée aux tubes d'intercommunication (81) des cellules porte-élément.
Patent CA-2155957-C (CA)
Inventor: OKUDA HARUO
IPC: C01G23/047
Filed: 1993-12-13
Granted: 2004-06-01
Abstract: Ultrafine iron-containing rutile type titanium dioxide particles useful for UV shielding cosmetics, pharmaceutical compositions and UV shielding paints are disclosed. They are rutile type crystalline titanium dioxide particles having an average single particle size of 0.01 to 0.1 .mu.m and containing an iron component at a concentration of 1 to 15 % by weight as expressed as Fe based on the titanium dioxide in the crystalline structure. They can be produced by using a fine titanic sol comprising rutile crystallites as basic particles, precipitating iron oxide or hydrated iron oxide onto the surfaces of the titanic particles to effect coating, then firing and grinding.
Patent CA-2157672-C (CA)
Title: Cleaning compositions and methods of use
Inventor: LIU AUGUSTINE
IPC: C11D1/42
Filed: 1994-01-31
Granted: 2005-07-26
Abstract: Cleaning compositions are presented which surprisingly exhibit increased cleaning performance as the amount of solubilizing coupler is increased beyond that necessary to fully solubilize a very slightly water-soluble organic solvent component. Methods of use of the compositions to remove hydrophobic soils and soap scum are also described.
Patent CA-2158849-C (CA)
Inventor: POWER KEVIN JOSEPH
IPC: G10L17/02
Filed: 1994-03-25
Granted: 2000-09-05
Abstract: A recognition system comprising: input means for receiving a speech signal; recognition processing means for processing the speech signal to indicate its similarity to predetermined patterns to be recognised, said recognition processing means being arranged repeatedly to partition the speech signal into a pattern-containing portion and, preceding and following said pattern-containing portions, noise or silence portions, and to identify a pattern corresponding to said pattern containing portion; and output means for supplying a recognition signal indicating recognition of one of said patterns, characterised by pause detection means for detecting the noise or silence portion which follows the pattern-containing portion, and means, responsive to the detection thereof, arranged to supply a signal identifying the pattern currently corresponding to the pattern portion to the output means. Also provided are similarly operating rejection means.
Patent CA-2164049-C (CA)
Inventor: MOYSAN STEPHEN R III
IPC: C25D5/14
Filed: 1995-11-29
Granted: 2002-01-29
Abstract: An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer.  The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion and corrosion protection.
Patent CA-2166002-C (CA)
Inventor: SATAKE TOSHIMI
IPC: D21H19/30
Filed: 1995-12-22
Granted: 2003-02-11
Abstract: Printing paper such as newspaper printing paper, the water absorbency of which is controlled by coating material for controlling water absorbency on the surface of base paper, wherein the coating material contains component A which is at least one water-soluble polyacrylamide selected from nonionic polyacrylamides, cationicpolyacrylamides, and water-solublepolyacrylamides, and component B which is water-soluble anionic polymers of monomers having hydrophobic substitute(s) and monomers having at least carboxyl group(s) or sulfone group(s).
Patent CA-2166569-C (CA)
Title: Display light
Inventor: KREHL EDWARD F
IPC: A47F11/10
Filed: 1996-01-04
Granted: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A modular lighted shelf provides a flexible means for displaying and illuminating various items and quantities of merchandise. The modular lighted shelf provides a means to adjust shelf spacing. The shelves include a lamp which illuminates lower shelves. Electrical power for the lamp may be accessed through the shelf structure, and does not limit shelf placement.
Patent CA-2167246-C (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN R
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1996-01-15
Granted: 2007-03-27
Abstract: This invention relates to an upright partition for use in a modular office furniture system, the partition comprising: a frame comprising: two vertical posts each having outward opposing faces defining spaced apart parallel forward and rearward planes; a plurality of horizontal beams, at least one beam in each said plane, each beam having an inward face and an outward face, the inward face of each beam being connected to one said outward face of an associated post in an overlapping moment resisting connection; and a plurality of cladding panels each connected to one said beam; whereby an internal cavity is defined inward of the outward faces of said beams, and a raceway is defined outward of said outward post faces and inward of the outward faces of said beams. The invention also relates to systems for joining two or more partitions, a system for providing decorative end coverings over the end of a partition and over the converging ends of a plurality of converging partitions, and a system for hanging cladding panels on a partition.
Patent CA-2169092-C (CA)
Title: Process for making high density detergent agglomerates
Inventor: CAPECI SCOTT WILLIAM
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 1994-08-09
Granted: 2000-04-25
Abstract: A process for preparing high density detergent agglomerates having a density of at least 650 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (a) charging a viscous surfactant paste into a mixer/densifier wherein the surfactant paste has a viscosity of from about 5,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and contains at least about 5 % water, (b) adding from about 1 % to about 70 % of an anhydrous material into the surfactant paste just prior to entrance into the mixer/densifier to absorb at least a minor amount of the water from the surfactant paste; and (c) agglomerating the surfactant paste and the anhydrous material in the mixer/densifier so as to form detergent agglomerates having a density of at least about 650 g/l. The detergent agglomerates have high surfactant levels.
Patent CA-2169290-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de depannage vocal pour machines commandees par ordinateur
Inventor: CROYLE GENE F
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1994-08-08
Granted: 2000-01-25
Abstract: Système de détection des pannes pour machines commandées par ordinateur se présentant sous la forme d'une unité programmable portative de contrôle (100). Ladite unité (100) comporte: un processeur central (170), des convertisseurs A/N (130) et N/A (132) reliant le processeur (170) à une sonde de tension (34) servant à mesurer des tensions sur la machine ou à fournir les tensions d'essai devant lui être appliquées; un synthétiseur vocal (120) muni d'écouteurs (24); un affichage de textes (50) informant l'utilisateur; un clavier (60) lui permettant de répondre; une fente d'introduction (40) d'une carte mémoire (42) contenant le programme de vérification (pouvant être propre à la machine (200) et contenir ses données de maintenance); et un connecteur (74) pour bus de données (212). Pendant la vérification, ledit bus (212) qui appartient à l'ordinateur de commande (210) de la machine est débranché et raccordé à l'unité de contrôle (100) qui vérifie l'ordinateur de la machine ainsi que ses organes électromagnétiques.
Patent CA-2169669-C (CA)
Inventor: CASTEGNIER ADRIEN
IPC: B41J2/385
Filed: 1996-02-16
Granted: 2001-01-23
Abstract: An   improved   electrocoagulation   printing method comprising the steps of (a) providing a positive electrode formed of an electrolytically inert metal and having  a  continuous  passivated  surface  moving  at substantially  constant  speed  along  a  predetermined path,  the  passivated  surface  defining  a  positive electrode active surface;  (b) forming on the positive electrode  active  surface  a  plurality  of  dots  of colored, coagulated colloid representative of a desired image,  by  electrocoagulation  of  an  electrolytically coagulable  colloid present  in  an  electrocoagulation printing ink comprising a liquid colloidal dispersion containing the electrolytically coagulable colloid,  a dispersing medium, a soluble electrolyte and a coloring agent; and (c) bringing a substrate into contact with the  dots  of  colored,  coagulated  colloid  to  cause transfer of the colored,  coagulated colloid from the positive electrode active surface onto the substrate and thereby imprint the substrate with the image. The improvement resides in applying between steps  (b)  and (c) on the positive electrode active surface a liquid olefinic substance to dislodge any remaining ink from the  surface  without  altering  the  dots  of  colored, coagulated colloid, and removing the dislodged ink in admixture with the olefinic substance from the positive electrode active surface, thereby preventing formation of undesirable background on the printed image in step (c).
Patent CA-2175619-C (CA)
Inventor: AKENO MITSURU
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 1996-05-02
Granted: 1999-04-27
Abstract: In an automatic lock slider for a concealed slide fastener, a fastener-element guide post of a slider body has an upper groove receiving a locking lever and a lower groove slidably receiving a sliding end of a pivoting release member. A spring mounted in the guide post acts on an actuating arm of the locking lever to urge a locking pawl of the locking lever to normally project into a fastener-element guide channel of the slider body. An ornamental knob attached to the pivoting release member covers exposed part of the slider body. As the knob is pulled to pivotally move the release member, the locking pawl is retracted from the guide channel.
Patent CA-2184005-C (CA)
Title: Novel phosphoramidate and phophorothioamidate oligomeric compounds
Inventor: COOK PHILLIP DAN
IPC: A61K31/7088
Filed: 1995-02-23
Granted: 2000-01-25
Abstract: Compounds are provided having structure (1), wherein the L groups are backbone segments, the Y and T groups are functional groups for interacting with target molecules of interest, the X groups are oxygen or sulfur and the E groups are H, conjugate groups or intermediate groups used during the synthesis of the compounds are prepared using H phosphonate type chemistry wherein the functional groups are added during an oxidization step or during a coupling step.
Patent CA-2184158-C (CA)
Title: Cuvette de w.-c. a basculement hydraulique
Inventor: YEUNG SHU-KI
IPC: E03D11/10
Filed: 1995-02-28
Granted: 2002-04-09
Abstract: Le W.-C. (1) se compose d'un bâti (2), d'une coupelle (9) inclinable et d'un dispositif de commande du basculement. Le bâti (2), qui contient une cuvette (3) de W.-C. comportant une ouverture (4) d'évacuation par le fond des eaux usées, définit en dessous de la cuvette de W.-C. une chambre creuse (6) pourvue d'un trou (7) d'évacuation par le fond des eaux usées. La coupelle inclinable (9), montée dans la chambre creuse (6) sous la cuvette (3) de W.-C., recouvre l'ouverture (4) d'évacuation par le fond des eaux usées de la cuvette (3) de W.-C.. Le mouvement d'inclinaison de la coupelle (9) est commandé par le système à deux positions: une première position selon laquelle la coupelle (9) non inclinée retient l'eau (5) envoyée dans la cuvette (3) de W.-C. par l'ouverture (4) d'évacuation par le fond, et une seconde position selon laquelle la coupelle (9) inclinée évacue dans la chambre (6) creuse les eaux usées contenues à la fois dans la coupelle (9) et dans la cuvette (3) de W.-C. Ensuite, les eaux usées sont évacuées de la chambre (6) creuse par le trou d'évacuation (7) par le fond des eaux usées.
Patent CA-2184889-C (CA)
Inventor: FAHIM MOSTAFA S
IPC: A61P5/26
Filed: 1995-03-07
Granted: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A method for chemically castrating male pigs in a manner that modulates the production of testosterone and interfers with the enzymatic conversion of testosterone into androstenone by injecting a mineral acetate solution into both testes or epididymides in an amount effective to reduce the pig's serum testosterone level below that of an intact male.
Patent CA-2189088-C (CA)
Title: 2-amino-6-chloropurine and method for preparing the same
Inventor: SAKAI MASATOSHI
IPC: C07D473/40
Filed: 1996-10-29
Granted: 2005-09-20
Abstract: A novel double cone-like crystal of 2-amino-6-chloropurine showing excellent filtration efficiency and containing little impurities and a method for preparing the double cone-like crystal of 2-amino-6-chloropurine from an acicular or irregular-shaped crystal of 2-amino-6-chloropurine.
Patent CA-2190350-C (CA)
Title: Laundry pre-spotter with associative polymeric thickener
Inventor: SRAMEK JOHN A
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 1995-05-08
Granted: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The present invention provides laundry pre-spotter compositions with super or cleaning efficacy using associative polymeric thickeners to synergistically boost cleaning.  Cleaning efficacy equivalent to compositions comprising having twice the amount of a nonionic surfactant by weight and a viscosity from about 300 cps to about 100,000 cps at 25°C and 60 RPM is obtained by employing a composition comprising from about 7.0 or 9.0 % to about 13.0 % by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant having an average HLB of from about 8 to about 13 and about 0.25 % to about 2.0 % by weight of at least one associative polymeric thickener.
Patent CA-2192843-C (CA)
Inventor: VANDERPUY MICHAEL
IPC: C07C19/08
Filed: 1995-07-05
Granted: 2006-02-14
Abstract: This invention is related to the preparation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Specifically, it relates to the fluorination of a compound of the formula: CF y Cl3-y CH2CHF w Cl2-w wherein w = 0 or 1, and y = 0 - 3, with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a fluorination catalyst under conditions sufficient to produce a compound of the formula: CF3CH2CF2H . CF3CH2CF2H or HFC 245fa may be used as a blowing agent, a propellant, and a heat transfer agent.
Patent CA-2195504-C (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER SCHEE GERRIT LEENDERT
IPC: A23D7/00
Filed: 1997-01-20
Granted: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A lamination fat product is provided that has a continuous fat phase and optionally a dispersed aqueous phase, wherein the fat of the fat phase comprises:        *    less than 10% trans unsaturated fatty acid residues *    25-70% liquid oil (A) *    at least 10% C16+ fat (B)  having a SAFA content of at least 60% and comprising at least 30% H3 triglycerides wherein H indicates C16, C18, C20 and C22 acids *    optionally a H2M fat (C), preferably in an amount such that the fat of the fatphase comprises at least 0.5% H2M triglycerides wherein M indicates C8, C10, C12, and C14 acids, and *    optionally up to 25% other fat (D) having a slip melting point of at least 38°C, *    while the total of fats (C) and (D) in more than 0wt% and wherein the fat has solid fat contents of * N20=20-50 * N35~25 *(N15-N25)/N20~0.40 The fat product can be used for lamination at a wider temperature range.