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Patent CA-2289555-C (CA)
Title: Loop attachment to apertured device
Inventor: BRYANT JULIAN
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 1999-03-08
Granted: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A winding device (10) for use in the simultaneous formation and attachment of a loop (11) to an apertured implantable device (12), in which the loop is formed from a loosely structured fibre bundle of twisted yam, and the device (12) has first and second apertures (13, 14) through which the loop can be taken, and comprising: withdrawing a leading end of yam from a yam supply (15, 18, 21) and feeding the leading end through the first aperture (13) in one direction, and through the second aperture (14) in an opposite direction; taking the leading end of yam away from the device (12) and along a guide path formed by rotatable capstans (16) so as to form a basic loop; withdrawing further yam from the supply simultaneously with applying movement of the basic loop along the guide path so as to apply successive loop turns to the basic loop and therefore form a progressively increasing loop core; and applying relative twists between the loop core and each successive loop tum so as to form a cohesive looped fibre bundle attached to the device. The method is particularly suitable for use in the automated production and attachment of a loop to an implantable device (12) used in the implantation of a prosthetic ligament.
Patent CA-2292470-C (CA)
Inventor: MALONEY JAMES G
IPC: H01H73/00
Filed: 1999-12-17
Granted: 2008-04-29
Abstract: Microswitches, mounted in a compartment and molded housing of a circuit breaker separate from the compartment in which the circuit breaker mechanism is mounted, are actuated to indicate the operating status of the circuit breaker by cascaded first and second actuating members. The first actuating member bears against a cam surface on an operating member of the circuit breaker where the cam surface actuates the microswitches through the first actuating member when the operating member is in the off position. The second actuating member engages a cradle of the circuit breaker and actuates the microswitches through the first actuating member when the cradle is unlatched.
Patent CA-2292713-C (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS EUGENE R
IPC: F17C9/00
Filed: 1998-06-18
Granted: 2005-05-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for liquefying a pressurized gas stream (10) rich in methane in which the liquefication of the gas stream occurs in a heat exchanger (33) being cooled by a closed-loop multi-component refrigeration system (45) to produce a methane-rich liquid product having a temperature above about -112 °C (-170 °F) and a pressure sufficient for the liquid product to be at or below its bubble point. The liquefied gas product is then introduced to a storage means (50) at a temperature above about-112 °C (-170 °F).
Patent CA-2296894-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHROEDER WEN ZYO
IPC: C08G77/388
Filed: 2000-01-24
Granted: 2009-10-27
Abstract: Condensation polymers, such as polyamide epichlorohydrin (PAE) resins, can be combined with polysiloxanes in a single molecule to provide several potential benefits, depending upon the specific combination employed, including: (a) wet strength resins that soften; (b) softeners that do not reduce dry or wet tensile strength; (c) wet strength with improved wet/dry tensile ratio; (d) softeners/debonders with reduced linting and sloughing; (e) wet strength aids with controlled absorbency rate; and (f) Yankee dryer additives that provide surface protection and adhesion with controlled release properties.
Patent CA-2299127-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for media access control for packet transmission over a buffer insertion ring
Inventor: KHAN LUTFUL
IPC: G11B23/00
Filed: 2000-02-22
Granted: 2007-09-04
Abstract: An algorithm for media access control over nodes in a buffer insertion ring is described. Each node computes a local add rate and an advertised rate which it communicates to its upstream link partner node. The rate calculations are based on a locally computed tandem rate and a downstream rate received from a downstream link partner node. The algorithm ensures rapid convergence to a fair add rate at which nodes share link resources to avoid starvation in the ring. The advantages include short head of line delay, low operating overhead, and good bandwidth utilization.
Patent CA-2307034-C (CA)
Title: The formation of indicia in the base of a blister pack for transference to a body cast therein
Inventor: HEATH KENNETH
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1999-08-06
Granted: 2005-10-18
Abstract: The invention herein relates to a method and apparatus for forming (or cold-forming) an embossed blister from a laminated film wherein an indicia is formed on the base of the blister. In particular, the invention involves a single pass process of combining the formation of a blister and the formation of an indicia (embossing) on the blister, wherein the blister-forming pin contains a face with an indicia and is adapted to controllably stretch the laminated film during blister formation to minimize stretching of the film at the base of the blister. The invention is particularly useful in manufacturing processes which involve the formation of blisters having laminated films which contain a metal foil and polymer layer, wherein improved control in the stretching of the laminate during blister formation is desirable.
Patent CA-2312826-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSEN RAYMOND
IPC: C07K5/065
Filed: 1998-12-18
Granted: 2013-06-11
Abstract: This invention provides analogs of hemiasterlin, methods of synthesis of the analogs and use of the analogs as a cytotoxic and anti-mitotic agents.
Patent CA-2313016-C (CA)
Inventor: YAMIN HERZEL
IPC: H01M10/0525
Filed: 1998-11-16
Granted: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A composite electrical battery and a method for forming a composite electrical battery. The composite electrical battery includes a primary electrochemical cell and a fully or partially discharged rechargeable electrochemical cell. The rechargeable electrochemical cell is electrically connected in parallel to the primary electrochemical cell. The open circuit voltage of the primary electrical chemical cell is lower than the open circuit voltage of the rechargeable cell when the rechargeable cell is fully charged. The self discharge rate of the rechargeable electrochemical cell after electrically connecting the rechargeable cell to the primary electrochemical cell is less than a self discharge rate.
Patent CA-2314163-C (CA)
Inventor: LYS IHOR A
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 1998-12-17
Granted: 2008-09-23
Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for illumination. The methods and systems may include LED systems associated with a processor. Various environments and applications of processor-controlled LED  systems are provided, including kinetic illumination, precision illumination, a smart light bulb, a lighting entertainment system, a power/data protocol, a data delivery track, lighting components and sensor/feedback applications.
Patent CA-2316814-C (CA)
Title: Automatic transmission fluids of improved viscometric properties
Inventor: WATTS RAYMOND F
IPC: C09K5/00
Filed: 1998-10-28
Granted: 2007-08-21
Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for producing automatic transmission fluids capable of improved viscometric properties and capable of achieving -40 .degree.C Brookfield viscosities not greater than 18,000 centipoise using natural lubricating oils.
Patent CA-2320365-C (CA)
Title: Stable homogeneous emulsifier-free suspension, preparation method and uses in food compositions
Inventor: DOAT STEPHANE
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 1999-03-04
Granted: 2010-07-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a stable homogeneous emulsifier-free suspension of at least one hydrophobic substance and/or a substance whereof the melting point is higher than about 130° C., and a thickening agent, in an aqueous medium. Said suspensions can be used in food compositions, in particular based on milk and milk derivatives.
Patent CA-2325830-C (CA)
Title: Wristlet mounting means for infant care apparatus
Inventor: DYKES CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 2000-11-14
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method is provided for affixing a wristlet to the side of an incubator. The side is a double walled side having an inner wall and an outer wall with a space between those walls. Both the outer and inner walls have handhole openings that are in alignment when the inner and outer walls are affixed together to allow a person to insert an arm through the openings. A flexible handhole is affixed within the opening in the outer wall and extending inwardly toward the incubator interior through the inner wall. That handhole has an annular flange that extends outwardly and a wristlet having an outer peripheral portion having an elastic member is affixed to the handhole by encircling the annular flange. The inner wall is removably affixed with respect to the outer wall and when affixed to the outer wall, the inner wall sandwiches the outer periphery of the wristlet between that inner wall and the annular flange. The wristlet therefore is maintained firmly affixed to the side with out needing a very tight outer elastic member.
Patent CA-2326366-C (CA)
Title: Lubricating apparatus for dry sump type engine
Inventor: YOKOTANI HITOSHI
IPC: B63H21/38
Filed: 2000-11-20
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: To enhance the responsiveness of a relief valve, to lower the height of an engine, and to remove foreign matters entrapped in oil. A cylindrical relief valve 28 for a dry sump type engine 20 is disposed in parallel to a main gallery 26 disposed in parallel to a crank shaft 21, or disposed in an oil tank 50. A strainer 54 for straining oil recovered in the oil tank 50 is provided in the oil tank 50.
Patent CA-2339387-C (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif d'analyses de donnees sismiques
Inventor: YOST LAWRENCE W
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 1999-08-04
Granted: 2003-10-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et des dispositifs d'analyses de données sismiques. Dans un procédé, on dispose d'un ensemble de traces (36) de signaux sismiques tridimensionnels. Une référence (30) d'une des traces est comparée (40) avec au moins deux traces voisines afin de trouver une trace voisine ressemblant le plus ou le moins à la trace de référence. Cette trace voisine est prise comme trace cible. La trace de référence est alors comparée (42) avec la trace cible afin de produire une valeur de comparaison qui est sauvegardée pour (44) pour sortie (52) ou visualisation (48) ultérieures.
Patent CA-2342116-C (CA)
Title: A portable telephone apparatus for achieving roaming with a low amount of code between two systems
Inventor: SUMINO MORIHIKO
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2001-03-27
Granted: 2010-01-05
Abstract: A portable telephone apparatus that achieves international roaming inexpensively by performing roaming between mobile telephone systems that use different communication protocols. In detail, if the present apparatus, in an initialization state, receives a sync channel message generated from a base station, the portable telephone apparatus reads a P_REV message which shows the communication protocol used in the mobile phone system. When the communication protocol is T53, the portable telephone apparatus performs a plurality of procedures from an idle state through to a traffic channel state in a standard manner, but when the communication protocol is IS--95, the portable telephone apparatus controls wireless communication by replacing one procedure of the plurality of procedures performed from the idle state through to the traffic channel state with another procedure.
Patent CA-2342782-C (CA)
Title: Connecting structure of vehicle body constituting member in vehicle or the like
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YASUHIRO
IPC: B62K5/00
Filed: 2001-03-28
Granted: 2005-05-24
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a connecting structure of a vehicle constituting member in a vehicle or the like capable of promoting strength while achieving light weight formation of a vehicle constituting member constituting a vehicle body portion. A connecting structure for connecting a main constituting member 16 constituting a vehicle body portion and a sub constituting member 18 connected to the main constituting member, characterized in that the main constituting member is formed in a box shape section, a reinforcing pin 19 along a connecting direction of the sub constituting member is provided to penetrate a vicinity of the connecting portion for connecting the sub constituting member, a connecting member 20 which is made to superpose on the main constituting member, the sub constituting member and the reinforcing pin is provided at a corner portion of the connecting portion for connecting the main constituting member and sub constituting member, the connecting member is integrated to the main constituting member, the sub constituting member and the reinforcing pin respectively by welding, further, both end portions of the reinforcing pin are integrated to the main constituting member by welding.
Patent CA-2352679-C (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of 3-aryl-benzofuran-2-ones
Inventor: GERSTER MICHELE
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Granted: 2010-10-05
Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I  (see formula I), wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which process comprises hydrolyzing a compound of formula V   (see formula V), wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, in an aqueous solvent in the pre-sence of an acid. The compounds of the formula V are new and useful as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular polymers and lubricants, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.
Patent CA-2353471-C (CA)
Title: Super-quick freezing method and apparatus therefor
Inventor: OWADA NORIO
IPC: A23L3/32
Filed: 2000-09-29
Granted: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A super-quick freezing method and apparatus for preserving the freshness of food ingredients and food products while enabling long-term storage is provided. Provided is a freezing store 11 capable of lowering the inner-temperature to -30°C to -100°C; and a fluctuating magnetic field generator 21 for applying a unidirectional magnetic field, which fluctuates within a predetermined range about a fixed reference value with an arbitrary intensity in the positive and negative directions, to the central portion of the store. Also provided are ventilators 31 for circulating cold air within the store at a wind velocity of 1 to 5 m/sec; and a sound wave generator 41 for superimposing sound waves in the audio-frequency range [with a sound pressure level of 2 to 10 dB] onto the cold wind circulated by the ventilators 31. Also provided is an electric field generator 51 for applying an electric field [with an intensity of 100 to 1000 kV/m] to the central portion of the store. The fluctuating magnetic field generator 21 comprises permanent magnets 21a for applying a static magnetic field with the intensity of said reference value to the central portion of the store, and electromagnetic coils 21b for applying a fluctuating magnetic field, which fluctuated within predetermined range about the static magnetic field, to the central portion of the store.
Patent CA-2369568-C (CA)
Inventor: ACCIARI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B65H75/22
Filed: 2000-04-10
Granted: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A description is given of a device for preparing winding mandrels for winding machines or the like, comprising, in combination: an extraction station (9) with an extractor mechanism for extracting a mandrel from one or more rolls of web material and for inserting the extracted mandrel into a tube (T); a cutting station (11) with cutting means (71) for cutting the tube (T) fitted on the mandrel into a set of tubular cores aligned on said mandrel; an insertion station (13) with insertion members (127) for inserting the mandrel with the tubular cores into a winding machine or the like.
Patent CA-2376799-C (CA)
Title: Mutant genes encoding plant adp-glucose pyrophosphorylase and methods of use
Inventor: HANNAH L CURTIS
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 1999-11-19
Granted: 2012-04-17
Abstract: The present invention pertains to mutant alleles of the genes encoding the large subunit of ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase in plants. When present in maize plants, these mutants alleles confer enhanced germination characteristics but without any diminishment of food quality or flavor as compared to plants that express the sh2-R genes. The subject invention also concerns methods for transforming plants with the mutant alleles. The subject invention also concerns plants that have the mutant alleles of the invention incorporated in their genome.
Patent CA-2378520-C (CA)
Title: Filling apparatus
Inventor: KINOSHITA SHIGEHIRO
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2000-07-05
Granted: 2007-01-23
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a filling apparatus capable of establishing the positional coincidence between creases formed beforehand on a packaging material and actual creases to improve the appearance of a packaging container. The filling apparatus includes a light source for irradiating a portion of the outer circumferential surface of a packaging material tube having an overlap portion, the portion including at least the overlap portion; light detection means for issuing a sensor output upon reception of light emitted from the light source and reflected from the outer circumferential surface of the packaging material tube; and overlap portion detection processing means for detecting the overlap portion by means of a peak in the sensor output.
Patent CA-2387161-C (CA)
Inventor: CERUTTI CLAUDIO
IPC: B65G43/08
Filed: 2000-10-12
Granted: 2009-08-18
Abstract: A sortation system and method of inducting product are useful with a sorter having a continuous member defining a plurality of transport positions of the continuous member and a plurality of sort destinations for receiving product discharged from the continuous member. At least one induction unit is provided including a plurality of tandem conveying units. Product is received with the at least one induction unit from a product source and discharged from the at least one induction unit to the continuous member. According to one aspect of the invention, the at least one induction unit follows the speed of the continuous member.  This includes starting as soon as the continuous member is moving and decreasing in speed substantially only when the continuous member decreases in speed. The invention is useful with linear sorters, such as positive displacement sorters, and the like. The invention is also useful with carrousel sorters, such as tilt-tray sorters and cross-belt sorters.
Patent CA-2387295-C (CA)
Inventor: NIEVES MARCELO REYES
IPC: E21B10/40
Filed: 2000-10-31
Granted: 2007-01-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un foret (10) convenant pour des dispositifs de forage par battage, et permettant de percer des trous dans la pierre, la maçonnerie et le béton. Ce foret comprend une tige(12) axiale qui comporte une pluralité de cannelures (16, 18) d'évacuation hélicoïdales et définit une surface (14) terminale convexe. Un élément (20) saillant cylindrique définissant une pointe (24) de coupe en forme de pyramide, est disposé au centre de la surface terminale de la tige. Une pluralité d'éléments (30) de coupe principaux de configuration sensiblement rectanculaire sont insérés dans la tige (12) selon une disposition espacée de l'élément (20) saillant cylindrique et radiale par rapport à ce dernier, de manière à définir des espaces entre les éléments (30) de coupe et l'élément (20) saillant. Un des éléments de coupe est latéralement adjacent à une partie terminale supérieure de chaque cannelure (16, 18) d'évacuation. Cette combinaison de l'élément (20) saillant cylindrique avec les éléments (30) de coupe principaux périphériques pulvérise et met sous pression les matières forées et dirige ces matières le long de la paroi latérale de l'élément (20) saillant cylindrique et dans les espaces entre l'élément saillant et les éléments de coupe principaux, où les matières sont comprimées de manière à contribuer au processus de forage et à augmenter la vitesse de forage, avant d'être entraînées dans les cannelures (16, 18) d'évacuation afin d'être éliminées.
Patent CA-2388260-C (CA)
Inventor: PIRTLE JOHN D
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-10-04
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: In a navigation device in accordance with the invention, user profiles may b e stored and used to navigate a user who may be driving in a vehicle, on foot, or in other mode of transportation. Ea ch user profile corresponds to one of the user's personae. For example, the user business profile corresponding to the user's business persona may be different from the user personal profile corresponding to the user's personal persona. For instance, the user busines s profile may include fine dining type restaurants for business meetings while the user personal profile may instead include fast- food type restaurants for personal dining. The inventive navigation device provides the user with a navigated route, together with information concerning the favorite facilities and events surrounding the navigated route, which satisfy the preferences in a selected user profile. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, blockages may also be established using the device to avoid selected areas, e.g., high crime areas, in the navigated route, or to block transmission of selected information concerning, e.g., uninteresting facilities and events, to the inventive navigation device.
Patent CA-2389210-C (CA)
Inventor: COURIER STUART FRANCIS
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2000-10-25
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Apparatus and a method are aimed at reducing flood risk from stormwater draining from a property (1). The apparatus is adapted in use to retain stormwater at the property (1) releasing it from the property and comprises a container (6) which in use is located underneath or proximal to a building (2) of the property (1), and a control chamber (3) with which the container (6) is in fluid communication. The apparatus is operatively connected in use by at least one conduit (4) to drainage means (5) sourced externally from the building to receive stormwater into the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3), and is further operatively connected in use to at least a second conduit (7) to which stormwater exits from the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3). A level of stormwater in the control chamber (3) determines the inflow and outflow of stormwater into and from the container (6).      Debris is prevented at the control chamber from entering into the container and passing to the second conduit (7). Stormwater may be pumped from the container for watering a garden or other uses. The property (1) may comprise a series of buildings (2), each with its own stormwater retention.
Patent CA-2392212-C (CA)
Title: Reactive gas supply regulating fuel cell power supply device
Inventor: AOYAGI SATOSHI
IPC: B60L11/00
Filed: 2002-06-27
Granted: 2010-02-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel cell power supply device which can accurately determine a requested output current of a fuel cell depending on an electric energy requested by a load even if output current/voltage characteristics of the fuel cell change. A power supply management control unit 14 has an I-V characteristics estimating unit 52 for estimating output current/voltage characteristics (I-V characteristics) of a fuel cell by substituting a linear function (V = F(I)) in which a gradient indicates an internal resistance (Rfc) of the fuel cell and an interception of an axis representing a voltage (V) indicates an open-circuit voltage (Vfc_o) of the fuel cell calculated by a fuel cell open-circuit voltage calculator 51 for the I-V characteristics. On the basis of the I-V characteristics of the fuel cell estimated by the I-V characteristics estimating unit 52, a requested output voltage determining unit 53 and a requested output current determining unit 54 determine a requested output voltage (Vfc REQ) and a requested output current (Ifc_REQ), respectively, which are needed to obtain a target total electric energy (Psys).