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Patent CA-2400748-A1 (CA)
Title: Nail polish color selection system and method
Inventor: HINES CHARLES P JR
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A custom liquid cosmetic dispensing system and method are provided, involving:  a) an electronically controlled automated cosmetic dispenser, which carries a plurality of chambers that comprise ingredients containers, for dispensing of liquid cosmetic formulation ingredients selectively from said containers into a package to create a custom cosmetic formulation, at a retail point-of-sale, which formulation is to remain in a liquid state until user application; b) at least one interface for interacting with a retail customer to select a custom liquid cosmetic formulation; c) a device for electronically retrieving recipe information about said selection for dispensing to achieve said custom liquid cosmetic formulation and for electronically communicating information about a retail customer selection from said interface to said dispenser; and d) a housing for said dispenser that is transparent over at least some of its surfaces to allow viewing of the dispenser and containers during dispensing of said liquid cosmetic formulation ingredients.
Patent CA-2401851-A1 (CA)
Title: Video signal processing
Inventor: MAJOR ANDREW
IPC: H04N7/46
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: In motion compensated standards conversion, an output video field is constructed from four input fields (two inner fields and two outer fields) by shifting pixel information from an outer field to the output field position in two stages, the first stage using a first motion vector between the outer field and the adjacent inner field and the second stage using a second motion vector being derived from a motion vector pointing from one inner field to the other inner field.
Patent CA-2402053-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for administering a gas to a person or an animal
Inventor: LUGTIGHEID GERARDUS WILHELMUS
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for administering a gas to a person or an animal, provided with a chamber (9) for receiving a quantity of gas to be administered, which chamber is provided with a gas line (3) for supplying gas from a source to the chamber (9) and means for pressurising the gas in the chamber (9), the chamber (9) connecting to a breathing tube (5) for supplying pressurised gas from the chamber (9) to the person or the animal, wherein the breathing tube (5) connects to a discharge channel (26), for discharging gas exhaled by the person or the animal, via a valve (11), which valve (11) restricts the flow of the exhaled gas from the breathing tube (5) to the discharge channel (26) in order to build up gas pressure in the breathing tube (5) during exhalation.
Patent CA-2406138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANK PETER E
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: Selon l'invention, un acheteur (110) désire utiliser un instrument de paiement dans le cadre d'une transaction commerciale en ligne avec un vendeur (120) et il faut authentifier que l'acheteur (110) est bien habilité à utiliser l'instrument de paiement. Un service d'authentification séparé (130) détermine si l'acheteur (110) a accès à certaines données secrètes, sans révéler lesdites données secrètes à l'acheteur (120). L'accès aux données secrètes a pour but de vérifier si l'acheteur (110) est habilité à utiliser l'instrument de paiement. Le service d'authentification (130) signale au vendeur (120) si l'acheteur (110) est habilité à utiliser l'instrument de paiement.
Patent CA-2406751-A1 (CA)
Title: Four-wheel drive assist for electric machines
Inventor: MELLOTT LEX A
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A four-wheel drive assist for electric machines includes an electric drive system (14) for driving wheels at a non-steering end and a selectively operable hydraulic system for driving wheels at a steering end. A controller (24) controls the operation of the drive system according to operator selection and/or by detecting slipping of the electric drive system. Preferably, at least one hydraulically driven operating arm, including boom function (33), lift platform, etc., is driven by the same hydraulic pump (32) that drives the steering end hydraulic system. The machine thus is capable of effecting four-wheel drive when necessary, while operating as efficiently as a conventional two-wheel drive full electric machine when the four-wheel drive system is not engaged.
Patent CA-2406907-A1 (CA)
Title: Centralised stochastic simulation process
Inventor: BILLIOTTE JEAN-MARIE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: A Statistic/probalistic process for stochastic stimulation in view of performing hierarchically nevertheless jointly the probabilistic prediction of future behaviour and/or the optimisation of productivity parameters for a number remote local industrial systems (S u(u=1...n). The local industrial systems (S u) are subjected to a common and evolutionary global environment (E) numerically described with p state variables (X t(t)(i=1...p)). On the one hand, at the level of a centralised transmitting site (U), an "smp series of probabilistic simulations" with a multi-value description of environment (E) variables (X i(t)(i=1...p)) is repetitively generated at successive instants (t o) in a centralized manner. Said "smp series of probabilistic simulations" (W~) are teletransmitted towards the whole of the number of remote local systems (S u).  On the other hand, at the level of each of local systems (S u), said "smp series of probabilistic simulations" (W~) with a multi-value are collected and a specific local statistical and numerical processing is performed on said series of probabilistic simulations (W~) received in order to predict future probabilistic behaviour of local industrial systems (S u).   The process according to the invention can be used with advantage in many industrial, financial, agricultural implementation, where the behaviour of decentralized industrial sites exposed to a common random environment should be optimized.
Patent CA-2409060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT J
IPC: C12C11/00
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: Iso-.alpha.-acids and reduced iso-.alpha.-acids in their free acids states are converted into mobile resins by the addition of concentrated solutions of alkali metal hydroxides. The products may be used in brewing for the bittering of beer and are most effectively used in an apparatus that automatically blends the product with water and injects the resultant, aqueous solution into beer.
Patent CA-2409185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARFORD BRIAN D
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: Methods and a system are provided for personalizing cosmetic preparations and services for a consumer. Cosmetic diagnostic data is received from a consumer directly and in a private setting, a cosmetic evaluation is provided based on the diagnostic data, and at least one of a cosmetic preparation and a cosmetic service is provided to the consumer. Further, a method of purchasing cosmetic preparations is provided wherein a consumer provides cosmetic diagnostic data, and a plurality of fluids are provided for producing a customized cosmetic preparation based on the cosmetic diagnostic data, payment is received for the preparation, and the preparation is dispensed for application.
Patent CA-2409694-A1 (CA)
Title: Pile driving
Inventor: JONES CLIVE
IPC: E02D13/02
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: A pile guide (20) comprises a base frame (22) and a guide member (24) mounted in the base frame (22). The guide member (24) comprises a pair of upright guide channels (30) for receiving and guiding a pair of stabilizing fins associated with a finned pile during pile driving. A finned pile follower is also provided for continued pile driving once the finned pile is embedded in the substrate. The finned pile follower has a pair of stabilizing fins which likewise are received and guided in the guide channels (30).
Patent CA-2417114-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOESSNER FRANK
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector (1), comprising a connector  housing (2) and a printed board (3) with two sets of contact elements (7, 8) . The first set of contact elements (7) is located on the front face of the printed board (3) and protrudes into an opening in the connector housing (2) . The second set of contact elements (8) is located on the rear face of the printed board (3). Said contact elements (8) are configured in the form of insulation displacement contacts (8). The connector (1) also comprises a cab le manager (5) which has a continuous opening and which is configured with guid es (19) for wires to be contacted to the insulation displacement contacts (8), on the front face (16). Said guides (19) are configured with recessed receiving  elements (20) for the insulation displacement contacts (8) in the area of sa id insulation displacement contacts (8) and the cable manager (5) can be latche d to the connector housing (2).
Patent CA-2417830-A1 (CA)
Title: Cloning of a yeast alpha-amylase promoter and its regulated heterologous expression
Inventor: GAO JOHNWAY
IPC: C12N15/81
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: The present invention provides the promoter clone discovery of an alphaamylase gene of a starch utilizing yeast strain Schwanniomyces castellii. The isolated alpha-amylase promoter is an inducible promoter, which can regulate strong gene expression in starch culture medium.
Patent CA-2419879-A1 (CA)
Title: Parts list system which generates and manages a parts list simply and effectively
Inventor: SAITOU NAOKI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A parts list system includes a CAD section and a parts list section. The CAD section generates a CAD figure of a part included in an apparatus based on design reference data, and extracts a part number of the part, configuration part numbers of configuration parts of the part and attribute data from the CAD figure. The design reference data is references for design. The attribute data indicate properties of the part and the configuration parts. The parts list section generates the parts list based on the part number, the configuration part numbers and the attribute data from the CAD figure and the design reference data. The parts list relates the part number, the configuration part numbers and part data.      The part data indicate properties of the part and the configuration part. Then, the CAD section modifies the CAD figure based on modification command showing modified design, and extracts the part number, the configuration part numbers and the attribute data from the modified CAD figure. The parts list section modifies the parts list, based on the part number, the configuration part numbers and the attribute data from the modified CAD figure.
Patent CA-2421710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMBLIN DAVID S
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A sausage encasing machine has a computer and a casing diameter sensor located on a frame downstream of an exit end of a meat stuffing tube. The sensor is connected to the computer to transmit casing diameter data to the computer as the casing is being sensed. The computer is programmed to sausage diameter parameters, and the computer is programmed to signal a machine power system to cease operation whenever the computer detects that the casing diameter exceeds the predetermined parameters.
Patent CA-2423915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZENONI MAURIZIO
IPC: A61K47/42
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A process for producing nanoparticles of paclitaxel and albumin having antitumor properties, by which a mixture obtained by adding paclitaxel in powder form to an aqueous solution of albumin with chloroform is sub-jected to high pressure homogenization treatment.
Patent CA-2425866-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved apparatus for affixing climbing skins to skis
Inventor: GEE TIAN
IPC: A63C7/04
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A retention system for retaining a climbing skin to a tail end of a ski comprises an elongated resilient tensioning member having a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures, secured to one end of the skin; and a mounting clip separate from the ski and adapted to engage the tail end of a ski. The clip has: a base portion to underlie the tail end of the ski; a vertical section extending from the base portion to extend behind the tail end; and an upper portion extending from the vertical section to overlie the tail end of the ski. The upper portion comprises a projection operable to engage at least one of the plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures.
Patent CA-2425939-A1 (CA)
Title: High flow/low flow mixing and dispensing apparatus
Inventor: LOHR JAMES H
IPC: B01J4/02
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: Liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus which can dispense a high and a low flow rate by means of a flow control valve. The apparatus includes a multiplicity of containers with liquid concentrate which are interconnected with eductors so that when pressurized water flows through the eductors and by activation of a selected valve liquid concentrate is mixed with the water so  as to dilute it for use. A flow control valve is positioned upstream of the selector valves and has a high and a low flow rate capacity. The high and lo w flow capacity is accomplished by metering devices placed in a ball of the valve or the valve housing.
Patent CA-2426878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PREVOST JEAN
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A synthetic grass sport surface (10) suited for use in a baseball field includes an infill layer (16) of particulate material evenly spread among rows of ribbons (14) extending upwardly from a backing mat (12). The infill layer (16) includes a top covering sub-layer (26) of non-marking material, such as recycled rubber used in the manufacture of soles for running shoes. A  checkered pattern of alternating color tones is formed on the synthetic grass surface (16) for improving the natural appearance thereof. The synthetic grass surface also includes a synthetic grass warning track (34) having different tangible properties to alert a player stepping thereon that he is approaching an obstacle.
Patent CA-2427902-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions et methodes destinees a la therapie et au diagnostic du cancer de l'ovaire
Inventor: MOLESH DAVID ALAN
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des méthodes destinées à la thérapie et au diagnostic du cancer, en particulier le cancer de l'ovaire. Des compositions de la présente invention comprennent un ou plusieurs polypeptides tumoraux ovariens, des portions immunogènes de ces derniers, des polynucléotides codant ces polypeptides, une cellule présentatrice de l'antigène exprimant ces polypeptides, et des lymphocytes T spécifiques pour des cellules exprimant ces polypeptides. Ces compositions sont utiles, par exemple, pour le diagnostic, la préventions et/ou le traitement de pathologies, en particulier le cancer de l'ovaire.
Patent CA-2428906-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for diagnosing performance of air-conditioning systems
Inventor: WHEELER RONALD LEE
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: The present application reveals a method and an apparatus for diagnosing performance of an air-conditioning system (10). The method comprising the steps of determining a temperature differential between inlet and outlet temperatures of a condenser (22) in the air-conditioning system; determining a temperature differential between inlet and outlet temperatures of an evaporator (18) in the air-conditioning system; determining a temperature differential between ambient and vent temperatures in the air-conditioning system; analysing the differentials of the condenser, evaporator and ambient and vent temperatures; determining whether the air-conditioning system is properly functioning; and diagnosing performance of the air-conditioning system.
Patent CA-2430336-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JALINK KEES
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des indicateurs de molécules membranaires, comprenant des polypeptides, codant des molécules et des cellules d'acide nucléique contenant de tels polypeptides et molécules d'acide nucléique. Les indicateurs de molécules membranaires de l'invention sont caractérisés en ce que le transfert d'énergie de résonance de fluorescence (FRET) entre un domaine fluorescent donneur et un domaine fluorescent accepteur indique une propriété de la molécules membranaires. L'invention concerne également des procédés d'utilisation des indicateurs de molécules membranaires de l'invention qui déterminent une propriété d'une molécules membranaires, et qui identifient des composés modulant une propriété d'une molécules membranaires.
Patent CA-2431463-A1 (CA)
Title: Monitoring and correcting bragg gratings during their fabrication
Inventor: GRUNNET-JEPSEN ANDERS
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, while a Bragg grating (16) is being written in a substrate (14), measurements may be taken to allow changes to be made in the writing process to reduce errors that may occur in the written grating (16). In one embodiment, multiple scans of the writing beam (U) can be used. After a scan, measurements of the characteristics of the grating (16) being written can be taken and corrections may be implemented on subsequent scans.
Patent CA-2432704-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydroxy aromatic mannich base condensation products and the use thereof as soot dispersants in lubricating oil compositions
Inventor: GUTIERREZ ANTONIO
IPC: C10M/
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: Low molecular weight Mannich base condensates of hydroxy aromatic compounds, an aldehyde; and an amine, wherein the combined number of substituent carbon atoms does not exceed 80. Such compounds are useful as soot dispersants in lubricating oils when used alone, or in combination with high molecular weight dispersants.
Patent CA-2432749-A1 (CA)
Title: Flavour enhanced dental floss
Inventor: MARCON ROBERT VICTOR
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: The present invention detailed herein describes a flavor enhanced dental floss or FED floss that is able to provide an exceptionally intense and long lasting release of flavor, as well as, all of the traditional benefits normally associated with flossing.   in addition, this new FED floss is also able to utilize one or more other chemical compounds such as fluoride based compounds, polishing or abrading agents, peroxide compounds, and pigmenting agents in order to provide various other therapeutic or cosmetic effects. As such, a flavor enhanced dental floss is therefore able to provide a safe, convenient, inexpensive, and good tasting consumer product that is not only highly desirable but effective as well.
Patent CA-2434776-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DANZLER FRANZ
IPC: D21G1/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A nip press belt of a wet press or a calender with at least one improved feature of sliding properties, impermeability of the belt to liquid, reduced leaching properties of the belt and/or elasticity and flexibility characteristics of the belt with having an elongated nip, in particular for a paper, cardboard or tissue machine, with a flexible elastomer layer that is impermeable to liquids and with a textile reinforcing layer, is characterized in that the elastomer layer has soft rubber with a hardness in the range between 5 and 100 P+J; and is further characterized in that in a three-point bending test of a specimen of the nip press belt 30 mm wide and 5 mm thick, set onto two supports 100 mm apart, the force that must be exerted to produce a deflection of 15 mm is 17 N or less and the associated bending stress is 110 N/cm2 or less.
Patent CA-2438638-A1 (CA)
Title: Fold flat vehicle seat coincident with rearward travel
Inventor: BLAIR DAVID M
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A fold flat vehicle seat comprises a seat assembly mounted on a movable track member slidably engaging a fixed track member, and lockable by a track lock. The seat assembly includes a seatback member mounted on a seat cushion member for forward folding between a substantially upright occupiable design position and a substantially horizontal load supporting position. A downwardly and rearwardly sloped ramp is mounted on the fixed track member. A drive link assembly is mounted on the seatback member for translational engagement of a ramp contact member with the ramp. As the seatback member is forwardly folded from the upright occupiable design position to the load supporting position the track lock releases and the ramp contact member moves downwardly and rearwardly along the ramp to thereby cause rearward longitudinal movement of the seat assembly relative to the fixed track member to a predetermined rear longitudinal position.
Patent CA-2439081-A1 (CA)
Title: Longitudinally flexible stent
Inventor: PINCHASIK GREGORY
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An intravascular stent especially suited for implanting in curved arterial portions. The stent retains longitudinal after expansion. The stent is formed of interwined meander patterns forming triangular cells. The triangular cells are adapted to provide radial support, and also to provide longitudinal flexibility after expansion. The triangular cells provide increased coverage of a vessel wall. The stent can have different portions adapted to optimize radial support or to optimize longitudinal flexibility. Loops in the stent are disposed and adapted to cooperate so that after expansion of said stent within a curved lumen, the stent is curved and cells on the outside of the curve open in length, but narrow in width whereas cells on the inside of the curve shorten in length but thiken in width to maintain a density of stent element area which much more constant than otherwise between the inside and the outside of the curve. As a result, when the stent is coated with a medicine the more constant density of stent elements results in an even dose being applied to the inside wall of the lumen, avoiding the possibility that a toxic dose be supplied at one area while a less effective dose is applied to another area.
Patent CA-2441150-A1 (CA)
Title: Tractor trailer air brakes
Inventor: COSTA JACK
IPC: B60T17/08
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The present invention is a fast acting pneumatic brake system for vehicles.  The system includes an pneumatic spring brake operatively coupled to a first and second air tank via supply and constant pressure air lines, respectively. A pneumatically controlled central air valve is operatively coupled to the supply air line. The central air valve is operatively coupled to a hand valve which controls the operation of the central valve. A first electrically controlled air valve is operatively coupled to the supply air line between the pneumatic spring brake and the pneumatically controlled air valve. The first electrically controlled valve is a normally open valve which closes only when energized. A second electrically controlled air valve is operatively coupled to the constant pressure air line between the pneumatic spring brake and the second air tank. The second electrically controlled air valve is a normally closed valve which opens only when energized. The system includes a control circuit for simultaneously energizing the first and second electrically controlled air valves.
Patent CA-2444101-A1 (CA)
Title: Ink composition using alkyd-stabilized acrylic dispersions
Inventor: CROYLE MATTHEW V
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: An ink composition comprising a pigment or pigment dispersion; and an alkyd-stabilized acrylic dispersion having a non-volatile materials content of greater than 70%; and an ink solvent. The alkyd-stabilized acrylic dispersion comprises an alkyd resin; at least one acrylic monomer suitable for free radical addition polymerization, wherein at least one acrylic monomer is hydroxy-functional; and a chain transfer agent.