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Patent CA-2217393-C (CA)
Title: In-line bottling plant
Inventor: LA BARRE PAUL
IPC: B67C7/00
Filed: 1996-03-20
Granted: 2007-08-07
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR96/00416 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 25, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 25, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 20, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/29245 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 26, 1996An in-line bottling plant essentially comprising a unit (1) for producing containers, particularly bottles, from a thermoplastic material, a unit (2) for filling the containers, and a unit (3) for conveying freshly produced containers, the conveying unit being arranged between an outlet (4) of the container producing unit (1) and an inlet (5) of the container filling unit (2). The container producing unit (1) and filling unit (2) are arranged as close together as possible and the conveying unit (3) is short and conveys the containers one after the other substantially without bumping them, particularly against one another. The in-line bottling plant preferably further comprises a unit (19) for temporarily retaining the containers, which unit is selectively connectable to the conveying unit (3) for receiving and retaining a number of containers.
Patent CA-2218484-C (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN FINN GUNNAR
IPC: B63H25/00
Filed: 1996-04-17
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Method and means to direct an anchored floating structure (1) against the direction of the waves, where said structure at its fore end is moored to a buoy or the like. The floating structure is provided with one or more turnable wind rudders) (5) at its aft end, where said rudder(s) may be adjusted versus the direction of the wind in a manner that secures to direct the floating structure against the direction of the waves in a stable manner. The wind rudder or rudders (5) sections may advantageously have a wind profile- or a droplet-like shape.
Patent CA-2228295-C (CA)
Title: Cosmetic powder compositions having improved skin coverage
Inventor: LEPPLA JEFFREY KEITH
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1996-07-25
Granted: 2001-11-06
Abstract: The present invention is for powder compositions containing high levels of talc, low levels of titanium dioxide and a sebum absorbing material wherein the composition has improved skin coverage, uniformity and duration of wear.  The invention can be used in formulating numerous cosmetic powder compositio ns such as eye shadow, foundation, loose powder and the like.
Patent CA-2229354-C (CA)
Inventor: MANGAN STEVE L
IPC: G01N33/04
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2005-02-08
Abstract: An on-line somatic cell analyser and a method for evaluating the quantity of somatic cells present in a sample of milk are provided. A flow cell is connected to a milking hose and admits a constant volume of sampled milk into a flow chamber.  A probe with two electrodes is positioned in a zone of optimal sensing inside the flow chamber and provides a modulated signal with an intensity value corresponding to the number of sodium ions present in the sample. A detection unit receives the modulated signal and generates a ion count signal whenever the number of sodium ions is above a reference value. A control unit converts the ion count signal into a somatic cell count (SCC) score. A step graph comprising a plurality of SCC thresholds defining a plurality of milk categories is stored in a memory and used by the control unit to classify the sample in a quality category according to the SCC score of the sample. A set of parameters characterizing the respective milk quality category, including presence of either infectious or environmental mastitis, are finally displayed.
Patent CA-2229942-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for rate determination in a communication system
Inventor: WANG MICHAEL MAO
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1997-03-10
Granted: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A method of determining a rate associated with a received signal including the steps of detecting the received signal (40); decoding (42) the received signal at a first rate, determining a first path metric associated with the first rate (44), decoding (42) the received signal at a second rate, and determining a second path metric associated with the second rate (44); calculating a plurality of discriminant functions based on the first and second path metrics (46); comparing at least one of the plurality of discriminant functions to a predetermined value (48); and selecting one of the first and second rates as a determined rate based on the comparison (62, 66, 72, and 78).
Patent CA-2233308-C (CA)
Inventor: STEELHAMMER JOE C
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 1996-09-27
Granted: 2002-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one N-alkyl heterocyclic compound to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling biofouling of an aqueous system. This method adds an effective amount of at least one N-alkyl heterocyclic compoun d to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submerged surface within the aqueous system. This method effectively controls biofouling without substantially killing the fouling organisms. The N-alkyl heterocyclic compound used in the  method of the invention has formula (I). The substituent R1 is C8-C20 alkyl group. The heterocyclic ring is a 5-8 membered heterocyclic ring where X is O, NH, or CH2. R2 is methyl, hydroxymethyl, or hydroxyethyl. The integer n rang es from 0 to 3. The present invention also relates to a composition containing N- alkyl heterocyclic compounds and usable in the above methods. The compositio ns comprise at least one N-alkyl heterocyclic compound in an amount effective t o inhibit bacteria from adhering the submergible or submerged surfaces.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2234716-C (CA)
Title: Peptides for treatment of inflammation and shock
Inventor: MOORE GRAHAM
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1997-08-13
Granted: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Submandibular peptides have been isolated and characterised and provide pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of anaphylactic reactions, endotoxic reactions and SIRS-induced shock.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2236084-C (CA)
Title: Traffic management in packet communication networks having service priorities and employing effective bandwidths
Inventor: BERGER ARTHUR W
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-04-27
Granted: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A method is provided for admitting new requests for service in a shared resource having a capacity. The new request has service priority levels associated therewith. In one embodiment of the invention, for example, the shared resource may be a packet communications network and the service request may be a request to admit a new connection. The method proceeds as follows. First, for each service priority level on said shared resource, a total effective bandwidth is generated which is represented by a sum of individual effective bandwidths of previously admitted requests for service. Subsequent to receiving a new request for service having aspecified priority of service level, a plurality of effective bandwidths are accessed for the new request. The plurality of effective bandwidths are respectively associated with the specified service priority level and service priority levels therebelow. The new request is admitted if, for the specified service priority level and for each service priority level therebelow, the sum of (i) said total effective bandwidth for a given service priority level and (ii) for said new request, the effective bandwidth at the given service priority is less than the capacity.
Patent CA-2237349-C (CA)
Inventor: AQUILA ALDO
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 1998-05-11
Granted: 2008-04-22
Abstract: A tape-on corner bead for drywall construction has a core strip covered with a paper layer which has a longitudinal central band impregnated through substantially the thickness of the paper layer with a synthetic resin, and has this band coated with a protective film so that the coated band is resistant to scuffing from sanding following dressing of joint cement applied to the corner bead.
Patent CA-2239400-C (CA)
Title: Medicated dental floss
Inventor: MARCON ROBERT V
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 1998-07-09
Granted: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicated dental floss comprising a dental floss and at least one dental desensitizing agent. Depending upon the structure, formulation, and final effects desired a binder may also be used to attach, adhere or otherwise incorporate a dental desensitizing agent onto or into the dental floss. In order to provide various other qualities one or more other ingredients, compounds or substances such as fluorides, peroxide based compounds, abrading agents, pigmenting agents, sweeteners, and flavouring agents may also be incorporated into or utilized by the medicated dental floss disclosed herein. Regular use of such a medicated dental floss will significantly reduce the incidence of dental hypersensitivity as well as providing all other benefits normally associated with flossing and in a way that is convenient, inexpensive, and safe.
Patent CA-2240706-C (CA)
Inventor: DING MAYNARD GUOTSUEN
IPC: C21B13/10
Filed: 1998-06-15
Granted: 2001-08-07
Abstract: A system for producing direct reduced iron wherein iron oxide material and carbonaceous material is passed successively through an oxidizing zone and a reducing zone of a furnace, each zone fired by oxy-fuel combustion, enabling a reduction in the amount of fuel needed to process the material while generating sufficient carbon monoxide to effect the reduction and ensuring that little or no carbon monoxide is emitted from the furnace.
Patent CA-2245562-C (CA)
Title: Supercouches d'appret polymerisables par exposition a un rayonnement
Inventor: GAETA ANTHONY C
IPC: B24D3/28
Filed: 1997-01-15
Granted: 2004-12-14
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des formulations pour supercouches d'apprêt dans lesquelles le milieu faisant office de liant est hydrophobe et polymérisable par exposition à un rayonnement, ce qui rend possible l'utilisation de grandes quantités d'additifs pour supercouches d'apprêt incluant des additifs solubles dans l'eau.
Patent CA-2246423-C (CA)
Title: Encoder for digital data storage
Inventor: GRAY MARTIN D
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 1997-02-07
Granted: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A variable rate bit inserter is provided which efficiently encodes data prior to writing to a magnetic storage medium. In a preferred embodiment, the bit insertion technique monitors the phase and amplitude content of the data stream and inserts appropriate bit patterns to ensure that phase and amplitude lock are maintained on the data stream for reading and decoding purposes. Preferably the number of bit insertions made on a given randomized block of data is monitored to determine if the number of bit insertions falls within the tolerable limits for storing the data. If the number of bit insertions is not tolerable, the pseudo-random code used to randomize the data stream is reconfigured.
Patent CA-2250498-C (CA)
Title: Device for changing work rolls and/or intermediate rolls in a rolling mill housing, and storage rack for such a device.
Inventor: LECRIVAIN ALAIN
IPC: B21B31/08
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: Rolls in a rolling mill cage are changed using a guidance chassis and a device with a hook to pick up the intermediate rolls or the work rolls alone or the whole assembly by their ends. A device for changing rolls in a rolling mill cage comprises a guidance chassis (29) with an extraction device (28) to slide parallel to the axes of the rolls. A device (35) for picking up each of the work rolls (4) by its end and a moveable hook (37) for each of the two intermediate rolls (3), for the demounting and remounting either the two work rolls (4) alone or the assembly of work rolls (4). This also applies to the intermediate rolls (3) of which the dressings (6) roll on rails (8, 9) and are arranged respectively on the cage (1) on the guidance chassis. An Independent claim is also included for the method for changing rolls using this device.
Patent CA-2255170-C (CA)
Inventor: LIVINGSTON PETER M
IPC: G01S3/782
Filed: 1998-12-02
Granted: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A high contrast imaging system (10) having an adaptive focal plane (52). The system (10) includes receiver optics (32) that receive radiation (30) from both a detected target (16) and a laser beam (14) incident thereon, and a polarizing beam splitter (44) that splits the radiation into a first beam of reflected laser radiation and a second beam of radiation (46). The polarizing beam splitter (44) linearly polarizes the second beam of detected target radiation (46). A beam polarizer (48) circularly polarizes the second beam of detected target radiation (46). An adaptive focal plane or micromirror array (52) reflects the circularly polarized detected target radiation back through the beam polarizer (48) to linearly polarize the reflected, second beam of radiation (46). A detector array (56) detects the reflected, second beam of radiation (62) and outputs a signal to tracker electronics (22) in accordance with the intensity of radiation. Tracker electronics (22) adjust the reflectivity of the micromirror array (52) to ensure that the radiation incident on the detector array (56) is at or below a predetermined threshold.
Patent CA-2255512-C (CA)
Title: Ballast for discharge lamp
Inventor: WENG DA FENG
IPC: H05B41/18
Filed: 1998-12-11
Granted: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A circuit to start an HID lamp in a high-frequency start mode and, after starting, to operate the lamp in a low-frequency operating mode is controlled, during the high-frequency start mode, to drive the lamps with a voltage that includes a high-frequency component to ignite the lamp and a unipolar or bipolar offset component to keep the lamp ignited during a transition from the high-frequency start mode to the low-frequency operating mode.
Patent CA-2256904-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for non destructive inspection
Inventor: SMITH KEVIN D
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1998-12-21
Granted: 2005-10-18
Abstract: An eddy current probe for use in inspecting an object, includes a driver having a coil with an effective coil axis, and further includes a receiver having a coil with a coil axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the driver coil effective coil axis, the receiver having a length, and a width, the length being the dimension in the direction parallel to the scanning path, and the width having a dimension magnitude substantially greater than that of the length. A method for inspecting an object uses such an eddy current probe.      An eddy current probe for use in inspecting an object, includes a driver having a coil with an effective coil axis, the driver having a length and a width, the length being the dimension in a direction substantially parallel to a scanning path, and further includes a receiver having a coil with a coil axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the driver coil effective coil axis, where the magnitude of a distance between the receiver and at least one of the edges is less than 0.125 times the width of the driver. A method for inspecting an object uses such an eddy current probe.
Patent CA-2257728-C (CA)
Inventor: TO SIU
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1999-01-05
Granted: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A golf club with alignment indicia and method of use of the same. The golf club includes a shaft having a gripping end and a remote end. A club head is secured to the remote end of the shaft. The club head has a top and a striking face. The alignment indicia are in the form of a first straight line and a second straight line positioned in spaced apart relation on the top of the club head. The first straight line and the second straight line diverge as they approach the striking face. The first straight line is closer to the shaft than the second straight line. By selecting the first straight line or the second straight line for alignment, the striking face of the golf club is moved to an open or closed position to aid in intentional placement of the golf ball from the left or right toward a selected target.
Patent CA-2260432-C (CA)
Title: System-adapted elastic mounting for a diesel generator
Inventor: STEIN FRITHJOF
IPC: F02B77/13
Filed: 1999-01-26
Granted: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A mounting is provided for an internal combustion engine coupled to an electric generator which greatly reduces solid-borne noise originating from the internal combustion engine and the generator. A supporting frame 4 contains an acoustically efficient intermediate mass serving to insulate solid-borne noise.
Patent CA-2260606-C (CA)
Title: Implementation method for adaptive equalizer in cmos
Inventor: BOYD GRAEME B
IPC: H03K5/08
Filed: 1999-01-29
Granted: 2003-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus and method for restoring digital pulses within a data transmission system which have degraded due to the attenuation and distortion inherent in a data transmission medium. The apparatus comprises an adaptive equalizer which receives signals from the data transmission medium, while the method by which the digital pulses are restored comprises: storing plural equalizer transfer function control values in a memory, passing the signal through an equalizer having a controllable transfer function, comparing a characteristic of the output signal of the equalizer with a reference signal and producing a difference signal, using the difference signal to select a set of stored transfer function control values from the memory, controlling the equalizer from the selected transfer function control values so as to minimize their difference from the reference signal. This apparatus and method are suitable for high-speed applications such as T1 and E1, requiring minimal configuration by the user.
Patent CA-2261431-C (CA)
Inventor: GOODWIN MICHAEL W
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 1999-02-11
Granted: 2002-05-21
Abstract: The present invention is a method for linearizing amplifiers by measuring the intermodulation products at the output of the linearized amplifier using minimum additional hardware without the performance problems associated with pilot tones. In one embodiment, the amplifiers are adaptively linearized using performance monitoring radios. Specifically, the performance monitoring radios are used to measure the signal levels of the intermodulation products in unused communication channels. Such measurements are then used to adaptively linearize the amplifiers and reduce the levels of intermodulation products.
Patent CA-2264061-C (CA)
Inventor: BOZZO SAVERIO
IPC: B21K1/30
Filed: 1997-07-02
Granted: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A sheet metal inner torque transmitting member (38) in or for a multiple plate clutch or brake (28) comprises a corrugated cylinder having external tooth surfaces (58) for mating with one group (48) of the multiple plates (44), and internal trough surfaces (60), with holes (62) therebetween to allow a radially outward flow of coolant or lubricant. At the free end (68) of the trough surfaces (60), a dam structure (64) is provided, by axially upsetting material (at 66) from the end of the trough surfaces (60), so that the external tooth surfaces (58) are not shortened.
Patent CA-2264282-C (CA)
Inventor: AI TOSHISHIGE
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 1998-06-18
Granted: 2002-03-05
Abstract: An air separator for a gas turbine, in which cracks are prevented from occurring at a flange portion of the air separator due to the fretting fatigue. On the other hand, the air separator is easily replaced by that of the prior art.      An air separator 20 has a cylindrical split structure of separators 20-1 and 20-2, of which the separator 20-1 is mounted on a rotor 1 whereas the separator 20-2 is mounted on a disc portion 7 on the side of a moving blade 2 by bolts 28 through bolt holes 23 of a flange portion 22. Cooling air from a compressor enters a space 6 from a duct 5 and passes a passage 32 from a clearance 33 so that it is fed to air feed holes 43 and radial holes 44 of the disc portion 7. The air separator of the prior art is of the overhang type fixed by bolts 8, and the flange on the side of the moving blade 2 only contacts to cause the cracks due to the fretting fatigue, which can be prevented by the invention. On the other hand, air holes 50 to be formed in the flange portion 22 are circumferential slots for covering a plurality of radial holes to feed the cooling air homogeneously so that the air separator of the existing plant can be replaced.
Patent CA-2265199-C (CA)
Title: High temperature ptc device and conductive polymer composition
Inventor: ZHAO LIREN
IPC: C08L77/04
Filed: 1999-03-09
Granted: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A high temperature PTC device comprising a polymeric conductive composition that includes nylon-11 and a carbon-based particulate conductive filler has a switching temperature greater than 150°C, preferably between about 160°C and 200°C. The composition demonstrates a high PTC effect (at least 10 3, and more typically 10 4 to 10 5 or greater) and a resistivity at 25°C of 100 .OMEGA.cm or less, preferably .OMEGA.cm or less. High temperature PTC devices that comprise nylon-11 or nylon-12 compositions and that are manufactured by extrusion/lamination demonstrate good thermal and electrical stability compared with those manufactured by compression molding and do not require composition crosslinking for stability, although crosslinking may be used to further improve stability. The use of a high temperature solder for attaching electrical terminals to the device improves the PTC properties of the device.
Patent CA-2266632-C (CA)
Title: Extraction of energy from flowing fluids
Inventor: ARNOLD LEE
IPC: F03D5/00
Filed: 1997-09-19
Granted: 2004-03-09
Abstract: Method and apparatus for converting the kinetic energy of a moving fluid stream into useful work by using a cascade of thin aero of hydro foils (2) positioned therein. The foils may be provided with at least two degrees of freedom and adjacent foils move out of phase. The foils are subjected to fluid induced oscillations known as flutter. Barriers (3, 43) may be positioned downstream, above, or at the sides of the apparatus for increasing efficiency. A system of fly wheels (17, 18) to increase inertia of the foils may be used with the hydrofoils. A cascade of aero of hydro foils may be mechanically oscillated.
Patent CA-2267928-C (CA)
Title: Substituted 2-amino-4-alkylamino-1,3,5-triazines as herbicides
Inventor: DOLLINGER MARKUS
IPC: C07D251/18
Filed: 1997-09-29
Granted: 2007-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 2-amino-4-alkylamino-1,3,5- triazines of the formula (I) <IMG> in which R1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl having 2 to 6 carbo n atoms or cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 represents hydrogen or represents alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, A represents oxygen or methylene, Ar represents in each case optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclyl, and Z represents hydrogen, represents halogen or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylcarboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkyl- sulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, to processes and to novel intermediates for their preparation and to their u se as herbicides.