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Patent CA-2255797-C (CA)
Inventor: FRESCO BERNARD BOAZ
IPC: A61B3/16
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A tonometer (10), for determining intraocular pressure, has a body, which can be a transparent substantially tubular body (12). A plunger (28) is located within the body and a coil spring (36) acts between the body and the plunger. A marker (24) member is frictionally retained within the body and is displaced relative to an external scale (20) on the body. In use, the tonometer is brought up against the eyelid (50) of a closed eye and the body displaced relative to the head of the plunger until the pressure is sufficient to create a pressure phosphene. The device is then removed and the displacement of the marker member indicative of the applied pressure is read. This reading corresponds to the intraocular pressure. The device may include a return member (49) for returning the marker member to a zero or rest position.
Patent CA-2263930-C (CA)
Inventor: HOLLAND RICHARD C
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1997-09-11
Granted: 2009-06-02
Abstract: A method of controlling a computer window display of a display system having a display surface of one or more physical screens, provides an integrated workspace wherein multiple applications are displayed, by category, in a coordinated, predetermined area of the display surface. In response to a request inputted to the display system, the requested application display is created. A category of the requested display is ascertained. A lookup is performed in a configuration file to find a match between the category of the requested display and an entry in the configuration file. When a match of categories is found, the display characteristic data is obtained to get the position and size of the display. A pointer points to the next available area of the display area for the category of interest, and the display is created to be positioned within the selected available window.
Patent CA-2264683-C (CA)
Title: Universal operator station module for a distributed process control system
Inventor: GUSTIN JAY W
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 1997-09-17
Granted: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A module (56) of a distributed process control system has a prior art kernel submodule (16'), a peripheral submodule (59), and an interface circuit (58) to provide for communications between the two submodules. The kernel submodule communicates with the interface circuit over a module BUS (18') which includes a data BUS and an address BUS.  The peripheral submodule communicates with the interface circuit over a peripheral component interface (PCI) BUS (60), a single thirty two bit BUS which is incompatible with the module BUS. The interface circuit permits such communications between the two submodules without requiring any hardware or software changes to the kernel submodule and the module BUS, nor to components of the peripheral submodule or its PCI BUS. The interface circuit includes interface registers, a control circuit which determines which submodule is permitted to write or read data and/or address into or from a given register of the interface registers. Input circuits controlled by control signals produced by the control circuit determines the source of the data and/or addresses written into a given register. An output circuit under the control of the control circuit determines the BUS over which the contents of a given register are transmitted to the addressed submodule.
Patent CA-2282428-C (CA)
Inventor: NOONAN MICHAEL E
IPC: H04L12/42
Filed: 1998-02-06
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for conferencing two or more calls in an expandable telecommunications system. The system may include a plurality of nodes connected by an inter-nodal network such that the nodes communicate with each other by exchanging variable-length packets of information. At least one node in the system contains digital signal processing circuitry capable of conferencing the voice information from three or more callers interfaced with the system. Packets containing voice information from each conference participant are preferably transmitted via the inter-nodal network to the node having the requisite digital signal processing circuitry. This node performs a conferencing function on that information, packets the resulting conferenced information and transmits those packets via the inter-nodal network to the nodes interfaced with the conference participants.
Patent CA-2288321-C (CA)
Title: Preparation of isoflavones from legumes
Inventor: DEACON-SHAW MARK G
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 1998-04-28
Granted: 2008-02-19
Abstract: Processes for the production of isoflavones are described wherein plant material from plants of the genus leguminosae are contacted with water, a C1-C10 organic solvent, and optionally an enzyme which cleaves isoflavone glycosides to the aglucone form, so as to form a combination, incubating the combination for a time sufficient to allow isoflavones of the aglucone form to partition into the organic solvent, and thereafter recovering isoflavones from the organic solvent.
Patent CA-2290446-C (CA)
Inventor: SELIM SAMI
IPC: A61K31/337
Filed: 1998-04-22
Granted: 2008-01-29
Abstract: Taxane antineoplastic agents which have heretofore exhibited poor or non-existent oral bioavailability are administered orally to human patients suffering from taxane-responsive disease conditions and made sufficiently bioavailable to achieve therapeutic blood levels.  In a preferred embodiment, the taxane, preferably paclitaxel, is co-administered to the patient with an oral cyclosporin enhancing agent, preferably cyclosporin A. By one preferred method, a dose of oral enhancer is administered about 0.5-72 hours before the taxane and a second dose of the enhancer and administered immediately before, together with or immediately after the taxane. A method of treating human patients suffering from taxane-responsive disease conditions is also provided, as well as a method for providing such treatment while preventing or reducing hypersensitivity and allergic reactions without the need for pre-medication.
Patent CA-2290796-C (CA)
Inventor: REGNIER FRANCOIS J F
IPC: B32B27/30
Filed: 1998-05-21
Granted: 2007-09-25
Abstract: An oriented co-extruded film suitable for use as a window film for mailing envelopes, having a polyolefin layer and a non-glossy surface layer of polystyrene.
Patent CA-2291936-C (CA)
Inventor: SILVER BRIAN H
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1999-12-08
Granted: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A breastpump is provided with a universal suction hood base that can be used with a set of different shields. An improved shield is further disclosed which is more flexible and conforms more readily to the breast, and also provides massage.
Patent CA-2305208-C (CA)
Title: Sag compensator for suspended lines
Inventor: SHIRMOHAMADI MANUCHEHER
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 1999-08-06
Granted: 2007-07-03
Abstract: The invention uses one or more scissor devices, or disks, or cogs such that the axial thermal expansion of a coupling member is amplified such that this amplified movement is used to automatically mitigate the sag of a suspended line; the same ambient temperature change that causes the line to sag concomitantly causes the coupling member to expand, so that sag mitigation is passive and automatic. The invention comprises a device for automatically mitigating thermal expansion sag in suspended lines comprising a coupling member or actuator rod (140) that expands axially with increasing temperature and that is mounted between the proximal arms (110) of a reverse-scissor component (60), said reverse-scissor component having first arms (70) and second arms (80) and a hinge (90) and said arms having distal ends (100) longer than proximal ends (110). Said distal arms are insulated by insulators (130). The reverse hinge acts such that when the proximal arms are moved apart, the distal arms are brought together. The distal arms of the reverse-scissor component are attached to a power line (120) such that when the distal arms are brought together, the slack in the power line is taken up automatically as ambient temperature increases.
Patent CA-2324841-C (CA)
Title: Horizontal axis washing machine incorporating flush tumble cycle
Inventor: VANDE HAAR EVAN R
IPC: D06F37/26
Filed: 2000-11-02
Granted: 2006-01-10
Abstract: An overall washing operation for a horizontal axis washing machine includes at least one washing cycle and numerous rinse and spin cycles, with at least a portion of one of the rinse cycles being performed at an increased rotational speed for the spinner while the rinse water level is relatively high in order to establish a flush tumble cycle portion. With this arrangement, rinse water will be caused to flow from an outer tub of the machine through a frontal gap defined between an inner tub or spinner and the outer tub, as well as throughout a sealing boot extending between the outer tub and a front cabinet panel of the machine. This water flow and tumbling pattern causes items which have become lodged in the gap and boot areas to be flushed back into the spinner. Preferably, this flush tumble cycle portion is followed by a drain operation and a final spin cycle.
Patent CA-2327978-C (CA)
Inventor: FOTH THOMAS J
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2000-12-11
Granted: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A method for facilitating refunds in a postage metering system includes the steps of receiving at a computer a request for a refund of a postage amount; using the computer for accessing a dispute account data base for identifying a dispute account associated with the request; determining, via the computer, if a value in the dispute account is acceptable for permitting a refund of the postage amount; and at times when the value is determined to be acceptable for permitting the refund of the postage amount, refunding the postage amount to a user of the postage meter. A system incorporates the method steps.
Patent CA-2337094-C (CA)
Title: Bs digital broadcasting receiver
Inventor: SHINJO SOICHI
IPC: H04N19/88
Filed: 1999-07-08
Granted: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A digital broadcasting receiver in which one decoder decodes both Reed-Solomon codes for TMCC and Reed-Solomon codes of an MPEG2-TS packet of a main signal. The received data is divided into a main signal and a TMCC signal. When the separated main signal is subjected to deinterleaving by a deinterleaving circuit (503), the burst symbol signal is eliminated, and the TMCC signal separated subsequent to the main signal in the last frame of a superframe is added by a selector (509). The received data to which the TMCC  signal is added is decoded by a basic Reed-Solomon code decoder (510) so as to carry out the error correction of the main signal and the TMCC signal.
Patent CA-2340179-C (CA)
Inventor: RUUSKA MAUNO
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A coupling arrangement between a trailer and a pulling vehicle wherein the pulling vehicle comprises first coupling plate on which the corresponding second coupling plate of said trailer is placed for obtaining locked coupling, said plates having low friction surfaces allowing said second plate to rotate on said first plate, said plates further being locked to each other by a vertical pin fixed to said second coupling plate wherein the first coupling plate comprises an open groove for said pin to get the locking position in the end of said groove, said coupling arrangement further comprising: a movable locking part fixed to said second plate and being able by means of a spring to move into the groove of said first coupling plate when said plates are rotating in relation to each other, wherein said locking part locating in said groove is locking said plates unrotatable, and for turning the steering wheels of said trailer said second coupling plate is arranged to rotate on said first coupling plate, and by means of turning angle of said second coupling plate or of a vertical axle fixed thereto, the wheels of said trailer is turned.
Patent CA-2341137-C (CA)
Inventor: OSTERLE MANFRED
IPC: B61B7/00
Filed: 2001-03-19
Granted: 2007-01-23
Abstract: Chair for a cableway system, having a load-bearing framework (1) on which seat surfaces are fastened, having a load-bearing bar which is designed, at its top end, with a clamping apparatus for coupling to a supporting and haulage cable and with running rollers, having side panels (21) or the like arranged at its two lateral ends, having a closure bar (5) and, if appropriate, having a covering hood (4), both of which can be pivoted about spindles (11) which are aligned at least approximately horizontally in the operating position of the chair, it being possible for the closure bar (5) and/or the covering hood (4) to be pivoted from the open positions into the closed positions counter to the action of at least one adjusting spring (6). At least one of the side panels (21) or the like is designed here with a cavity (22) in which the at least one adjusting spring (6) is arranged, said adjusting spring being articulated, on the one hand, on the load-bearing framework (1) and, on the other hand, on the closure bar (5) and/or on the covering hood (4) (Fig. 3).
Patent CA-2342663-C (CA)
Title: Installation for the processing of piece goods
Inventor: RAMSEIER MARCEL
IPC: B65H5/34
Filed: 2001-03-30
Granted: 2007-08-28
Abstract: In an installation for processing piece goods and comprising at least one processing station with at least one means for supplying products to be processed and with at least one means for removing processed products, a processing device (1) serves for product processing and for product supply and/or product removal a supply unit (10.1) or removal unit (10.2) is provided which unit is displaceable relative to the processing device. These units comprise a closed-in-itself rails track (11), along which product grippers travel substantially independently of one another carrying products (20) from a take-over zone (12) through a buffering zone (13) into a deliv-ery zone (14) and without products along a return sector (16) from the delivery zone (14) back to the take-over zone (12). The units further comprise a take-over drive and a delivery drive, these drives being independent of one another. The delivery drive of the supply unit (10.1) and the take-over drive of the removal unit are couplable to the periphery of the processing device e.g. by means of a power take-off (boldface arrow 22) in the form of a toothed belt. By means of this coupling the corresponding drive is synchronized with the processing device or is in addition to being synchronized also being driven by the processing device. The installation is e.g. used for producing products from a plurality of sub-products, wherein the majority of the means for sup-plying the sub-products are designed as supply units (10.1). These units render the installation very flexible with respect to the production of different products and give it easy handling for conversions, adjustments, trouble-shooting and maintenance.
Patent CA-2347711-C (CA)
Title: Isolated oil feed pipe
Inventor: TREMAINE ERIC
IPC: F01D9/06
Filed: 1999-10-08
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: The invention is directed to a bearing gallery thermal movement isolation device that permits the inner bearing support ring of the bearing gallery to float freely relative to the outer bearing gallery housing under thermal expansion and contraction during engine operation without transmitting thermally induced movement or forces to the oil supply lines.
Patent CA-2359656-C (CA)
Inventor: CLARK DAVID W
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1999-12-29
Granted: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A disposable sleeve (20) that can be applied to a water bottle (10) before leaving the filling source and heat-shrunk take the configuration of the upper portion of the bottle including the cap and shoulder and anchor the same to the bottle. Optionally, the cover which has a neck, shoulder and body portion can be provided with a removal tab. Important to the invention, however, is the securing of the sleeve to the bottle in an intimate skin-to-skin relationship which thereby shields the upper portion of the bottle from contamination wherever it may be prior to use. In accordance with the method, the sleeve heat-shrunk to the bottle and is removed prior to emptying the bottle. The bottle is then uncapped and secured to the cooler. The sleeve should not be allowed to touch any portion of the bottle or cooler after its removal.
Patent CA-2361676-C (CA)
Title: Methode de desulfuration de gaz
Inventor: BUISMAN CEES JAN NICO
IPC: B01D53/52
Filed: 2000-03-08
Granted: 2008-08-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode utilisée pour retirer de l'hydrogène sulfuré d'un flux gazeux, selon laquelle la phase gazeuse est épurée de l'hydrogène sulfuré au moyen d'une solution aqueuse, l'hydrogène sulfuré introduit dans la solution aqueuse est oxydé biologiquement dans un bioréacteur afin de produire du soufre élémentaire, et ce dernier est séparé de la solution aqueuse. Cette méthode se caractérise en ce que: le flux gazeux à traiter est refroidit à un degré tel qu'au moins une quantité suffisante de vapeur d'eau dudit flux gazeux se condense pour compenser le flux d'évacuation en vue du retrait des sels. Ceci signifie qu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'approvisionner le bioréacteur en eau. Cette méthode convient, en particulier, pour les flux gazeux qui contiennent de l'hydrogène sulfuré provenant de la conversion catalytique de composés sulfurés.
Patent CA-2363694-C (CA)
Title: Pompe a perfusion a pression negative
Inventor: VAN ANTWERP WILLIAM P
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 2000-02-18
Granted: 2008-02-05
Abstract: Une pompe à perfusion de médicament comprend un boîtier, une chambre pour médicament définie à l'intérieur dudit boîtier; un dispositif servant à administrer le médicament de ladite chambre au patient; un réservoir défini à l'intérieur du boîtier, conçu pour provoquer une pression négative prédéterminée sur un médicament se trouvant à l'intérieur de ladite chambre; et un gaz dans le réservoir. Ledit gaz a une pression de vapeur inférieure à la pression atmosphérique ambiante à température physiologique normale de l'homme, plus particulièrement inférieure à 14,7 psi absolu à 37  DEG C. Ce gaz n'appauvrit pas la couche d'ozone et n'est pas toxique; il peut être un mélange de gaz avec la pression de vapeur nette inférieure à 14,7 psi absolu à 37 DEG C, et, de préférence, inférieure à environ 10,7 psi absolu à 37  DEG C. Ledit gaz peut être sélectionné dans le groupe comprenant cyclopentane, diméthylbutane, 1,3-pentadiène et 2-méthyl-2-butène, ou d'autres fluoroalcènes et fluoroalcanes à chaîne ramifiée.
Patent CA-2364362-C (CA)
Inventor: PELEMAN GUIDO
IPC: B42F7/00
Filed: 2001-12-04
Granted: 2009-02-03
Abstract: End leaf of the type which is meant to be used in combination with binding means with which a bundle of loose leaves (6) can be bound, characterized in that the end leaf (1) at least consists of a leaf (2) made of synthetic material and a strip-shaped part (4) firmly attached to an edge (3) of said leaf (2) which is suppler than the above--mentioned leaf (2).
Patent CA-2372401-C (CA)
Inventor: POUSTIE ALISTAIR JAMES
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2000-05-19
Granted: 2005-05-17
Abstract: An arrayed waveguide grating (WDG) comprises I/O slabs (53a, 53b) interconnected by a grating region (51). The grating region (51) comprises many, e.g. at least 25 and preferably 50 to 500 individual cores (61, 62, 63 ) which have different lengths so as to provide wavelength selectivity by causing phase changes in light conveyed between the I/O slabs (53a, 53b). There are bends (64) for providing the different lengths and, to improve optical guidance round the bends, empty (R.I. = 1) grooves (71) are located adjacent to the inside (71.1) and outside radii (71.2) so that the evanescen t fields extend into the grooves (71). In order to keep the dimensions small, which improves the optical accuracy, tight bends (preferred radii of curvatu re of less than 2 mm and especially less then 500 .mu.m are desirable. The grooves conveniently have tapered ends and they extend into straight portion s adjacent to the bends. The WDG is preferably implemented in silica glass wit h dopants to adjust the refractive index and/or the melting point.
Patent CA-2374339-C (CA)
Inventor: METAIS JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2000-05-17
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: Le procédé utilise une première fréquence (fTD) pour des signaux transmis de la station de base vers des terminaux mobiles et une seconde fréquence (fTU) pour des signaux transmis d'un terminal mobile vers la station de base. La première fréquence supporte un canal de trafic descendant et la seconde fréquence supporte un canal de trafic montant. La première fréquence support e encore un canal de signalisation descendante (DT) vers un terminal mobile en phase d'émission sur le canal de trafic montant, et un canal de signalisatio n descendante (DL) vers des terminaux mobiles en phase de réception sur le can al de trafic descendant. La seconde fréquence supporte encore un canal de signalisation montante (UL) depuis des terminaux mobiles en phase de récepti on sur le canal de trafic descendant, et un canal de signalisation montante (UT ) depuis un terminal mobile en phase d'émission sur le canal de trafic montant .
Patent CA-2380808-C (CA)
Inventor: REED WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 2002-04-08
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A mode converter includes first and second optical waveguides and a GRIN fiber lens. The GRIN fiber lens is attached to both the first and the second waveguides.
Patent CA-2383763-C (CA)
Title: Stable concentrated pesticidal suspension
Inventor: AGBAJE HENRY E
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 2000-09-06
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: An emulsifiable pesticidal suspension concentrate composition is provided comprising (a) a pesticidally effective amount of a liquid pesticide of low solubility in water, for example a chloroacetamide herbicide such as acetochlor, (b) a pesticidally effective amount of a solid particulate pesticide, more particularly a salt-forming pesticide, for example a glyphosate herbicide, in solid particulate form, dispersed in the liquid pesticide, (c) a stabilizing amount of a suspension aid, (d) an emulsifying agent in an amount sufficient to emulsify the concentrate composition in a suitable volume of water to form a dilute sprayable composition, and (e) zero to an assay adjusting amount of an inert liquid in which the liquid pesticide is soluble or miscible. The concentrate composition is substantially non-aqueous. The liquid and solid pesticides are selected to be chemically compatible with each other. By substantial elimination of water and inert organic solvents according to the invention, suspension concentrate compositions can be provided having a very high concentration of active ingredients.
Patent CA-2385260-C (CA)
Inventor: SOFIA KAMILIA
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Granted: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A self-paced simulation-based integrated procedure trainer using system and procedure courseware that operates on complex system full-scope simulation increases a quality of training by its inherent fidelity. The system reduces a requirement for classroom training, as well as a requirement for instructor supervised training devices. A  validation filter function ensures that inexperienced students are not able to destabilize the simulation by incorrect inputs during an integrated procedure practice. A  learning management system relates an appropriate sequence of training events and appropriate courses to follow in order to obtain a related operator or maintenance rating that a student desires to obtain.