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Patent CA-2437540-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable sized information frame switch for on-board security networks
Inventor: PITOT CHRISTIAN
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: The switch comprises a central buffer memory (30) for the temporary storage of received data traffic until routing can be carried out and the messages received can be retransmitted. The invention is characterized in that the central buffer memory (30) and access to said buffer memory (30) by various input/output ports are managed by a sequencer (40) in order to have an implicit measurement of the storage time in the central buffer memory (30) and in order to minimize the number of switchings generating consumption and electromagnetic interference. The buffer memory is advantageously embodied with the aid of several modules (A, B, C D) operating in parallel.
Patent CA-2442539-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and composition for solubilising a biologically active compound with low water solubility
Inventor: TIEMESSEN HENRICUS
IPC: A61K31/4174
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: Compositions for forming molecular associates with lipophilic compounds and an improved method of loading lipophilic biologically active compounds into previously formed, aqueous suspensions of lipid particles. A preferred embodiment for injection purposes comprise lipid particles having sizes below 1000 nm in diameter, in a vial or other suitable container are described. The method involves mixing a lipophilic compound either in solution or as an amorphous, preferably lyophilised powder in a first container with an aqueous suspension of lipid particles contained in a second container to form molecular associates. Only minimum agitation is required. The entire procedure may be carried out instantly in situ, in sealed sterile units just prior to use in the hospital ward or by the bedside.
Patent CA-2442864-A1 (CA)
Title: A sand rail vehicle
Inventor: BRASSEAL GLENN
IPC: B62D1/183
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The sand rail/dune buggy includes a roll-cage frame, a four-wheel independent suspension system; and a compact, rear-mounted drive chain system. The roll-cage frame is supplied with a quick-release, spring-loaded slam hatch to permit easy ingress and egress. The slam hatch carries a steering wheel which is part of a rack-and-pinion steering system for the vehicle. Each of the wheels is independently and adjustably suspended, thereby contributing to both the ride stability of the vehicle and the ability thereof to accommodate various use conditions. The drive system includes (in a generally top to bottom fashion) an engine, an input drive shaft with an associated reverser mechanism, and an output drive shaft. The output drive shaft features an output differential and separate swing-arm drives and disk brakes for each of the rear wheels, allowing separate motion control of such wheels.
Patent CA-2443140-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARSHALL GREGORY
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to downhole tools. More particularly, the invention relates to a locking mechanism for use on a downhole tool. A flow actuated locking mechanism is provided for a downhole tool that includes an annular, two-position sleeve having an unlocked position and a locked position. A pin assembly within the tool is used to retain the sleeve in the locked position. In one aspect of the invention, the locking mechanism is used on a reaming tool with extendable cutters that are extendable from the body of the tool to increase the diameter of the tool and aid in forming a wellbore therearound. The locking mechanism prevents the cutters from collapsing or closing as the reamer is moved axially in the wellbore.
Patent CA-2444111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPIESS PETER
IPC: E05D13/00
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: Door with a sliding door leaf (11) and with guide means (13, 14), which are arranged in the region of an edge (16) of the door leaf (11). The guide means (13, 14) comprise a belt (13), wherein the belt (13) is so aligned that it extends by the belt length thereof longitudinally of the guide surface (18) for the door leaf (11) in the direction of sliding of the door leaf (11). When the door leaf (11) is sliding the beat (13) runs in company with the door leaf (11) in such a manner that a portion of the belt (13) bears against the guide surface (18) when the door leaf (11) is open, closed and sliding and thereby guides the door leaf (11).
Patent CA-2444603-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of enhancing reproductive performance in sows
Inventor: OWEN KEVIN Q
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to supplementing the diets to sows during the periods of gestation, lactation, and breeding by feeding L-carnitine and chromium. The supplementation enhances pork productivity by increasing the number of pigs born alive in the subsequent reproductive cycle. Sow diets of this invention include L-carnitine and L-carnitine salts and trivalent chromium salts, such as chromium picolinate and chromium nicotinate. L- carnitine is generally added to the swine feed formulation in the amount of from about 20 to about 1500 ppm, and the trivalent chromium salt is generall y added to the swine feed formulation in the amount of from about 20 ppb to about 1000 ppb. The invention also relates to supplemented sow diets and fee d supplement formulation.
Patent CA-2444854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLKMAN JOOST A
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: Methods for identifying discrete monomer domains and immuno-domains with a desired property are provided. Methods for generating multimers from two or more selected discrete monomer domains (as depicted in figure 5) are also provided, along with methods for identifying multimers possessing a desired property. Presentation systems are also provided which present the discrete monomer and/or immuno-domains, selected monomer and/or immuno-domains, multimers and/or selected multimers to allow their selection. Compositions, libraries and cells that express one or more library member, along with kits and integrated systems, are also included in the present invention.
Patent CA-2445139-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FENDERSON STEVE
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A method is provided for removing hydrogen sulfide out of liquid sulfur.  Liquid sulfur is introduced into a containment vessel (40) in an amount to partially fill this containment vessel and create a hydrogen sulfide-containing liquid sulfur phase and a hydrogen sulfide-containing liquid sulfur (123) and a hydrogen sulfide-containing vapor (158). A portion of the hydrogen sulfide-containing liquid sulfur is transferred into an oxidation vessel (126) where the liquid sulfur is treated with an oxidizing gas (132) to produce a hydrogen suflide-containing gas (148) at a pressure of at least 60 p.s.i.  which is forwarded to an eductor (156). This eductor used the hydrogen sulfide-containing gas (162) from the containment vessel (40) as the sweep gas, rather than compressed air or steam.
Patent CA-2445145-A1 (CA)
Title: Carboxylic acid substituted oxazole derivatives for use as ppar-alpha and -gamma activators in the treatment of diabetes
Inventor: GRETHER UWE
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2002-05-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R7 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes.
Patent CA-2446896-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENTZEL STEPHANE
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a confectionery pieces in a package that reduces scuffing and promotes nibbling of the confectionery pieces wherein the confectionery pieces are wrapped in a pack according to a matrix configuration along at least two directions so as to form at least one layer of at least two rows; each row consisting of a series of confectionery pieces. The package is further adapted in tension and size around The confectionery pieces to retain said matrix configuration when closed and, conversely, is adapted to release tension sufficiently upon opening to form an open bag for nibbling of the confectionery pieces. The confectionery pieces are further shaped to promote collapsing in the package after opening.
Patent CA-2447111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REILLY JAMES E
IPC: A01P1/00
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A visually clear and substantially colorless antimicrobial-containing solution comprising at least 20 weight percent of an alkoxylated monoalkanolamide surfactant represented by formula II: (II)wherein:R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical;R2 represents a hydrogen atom, -CH3 or -CH2-CH3 radical; andx independently represents at least 1. The antimicrobial-containing solutions are suitable for readily mixing into cosmetics and disinfectant cleaning products.
Patent CA-2451781-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEPRES GAEL
IPC: D21H25/06
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a holographic microembossed printable sheet. The inventive sheet is characterised in that it comprises a support which is coated with a pigmented layer on at least one of the two faces thereof. Said pigmented layer comprises: (i) a non-water-soluble thermoplastic binder; and (ii) mineral pigments selected from among: pigments known as type I pigments which have an average size that is smaller than the amplitude of the microembossing; pigments known as type II pigments which have an average siz e that is greater than the amplitude of the microembossing and a measured BET specific surface area that is greater than 10 m2/g in a quantity smaller tha n or equal to 10 % in relation to the binder in dry weight; and mixtures of bo th pigment types. The invention also relates to the method of producing the sheet, the printable sheet which can be hot microembossed in order to form holographic patterns and the use of the layer that enables said sheet to be produced.
Patent CA-2452664-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for fixing a guide rail
Inventor: KURZO YVAN
IPC: B66B7/02
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for fixing a guide rail (1), said guide rail (1) being fixed to a base (3) by means of a floating bearing .
Patent CA-2456954-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making polyolefin nanocomposites
Inventor: ROSENTHAL JAY S
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A polyolefin nanocomposite is prepared by melt blending (a) a polyolefin and (b) a smectite clay in the presence of at least one intercalating agent that is a solid at room temperature and is selected from the group consisting of (a) hydroxy-substituted carboxylic acid esters, (b) amides, (c) hydroxy-substituted amides, and (d) oxidized polyolefins, wherein the ratio of the intercalating agent to the clay is at least 1:3, based on the ash content of the clay.
Patent CA-2457419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICHIELS GODEFRIDUS AUGUSTINUS
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des constructions polynucléotidiques, leurs procédés de préparation et les préparations permettant leur utilisation dans des procédés qui réduisent la quantité de production d'ARN et/ou de protéines dans les cellules sur la base de l'expression intracellulaire de petites molécules d'acide polyribonucléique interférant.
Patent CA-2457591-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle mounted step assembly
Inventor: STODOLA CRAIG S
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A vehicle mounted step assembly for use with trailer hitch. The vehicle mounted step assembly includes a platform portion and a tongue portion. The platform portion is pivotable with respect to the tongue portion between a lowered use position and a raised storage position. The platform portion is also slidable with respect to the tongue portion from a first configuration to a second configuration.
Patent CA-2458816-A1 (CA)
Title: Side indicator hangers and method and apparatus for removing indicators from hangers
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY F
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator detachment opening is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with a web adjacent said hook and a hanger body, wherein the web is received within a cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls. The web and the indicator combining to provide a security means to prevent unauthorized removal of the indicator. The web is formed with a detachment opening formed in the web which extends through the security means and under said indicator to allow the indicator to be removed with a detachment wedge inserted in said opening. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the web is also provided by inserting a reciprocal wedge mounted on a first plate into the opening defined in the web to displace the indicator and thereby release the indicator from the web without damaging either the indicator or the hanger. The present invention contemplates automated as well as manual removal of the indicator from the hanger and provides a method and device therefor.
Patent CA-2460647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN LANGEVELDE ADRIAAN JAN
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for performing a transmission diffraction analysis of an analyte on a support surface, wherein the method comprises: irradiating said analyte with a radiation beam generated by a source of radiation, and detecting said radiation after passing through the analyte. The method is characterised in that irradiation is performed such that the radiation beam strikes the analyte in a substantially vertical and substantially perpendicular direction. Further the present invention relates to an apparatus for performing a transmission diffraction analysis.
Patent CA-2461572-A1 (CA)
Title: Polycyclic compounds having anti-tumor activity
Inventor: KAWASAKI KENICHI
IPC: C07D471/06
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: Novel polycyclic compounds of the formula [I] wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, ring A, ring B, X, Y and Z are as defined in the claims and description as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds have antitumor activity and useful for the treatment of tumor.
Patent CA-2462268-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANKEL SETH
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil qui possède un bras de support, une base couplée à ce bras de support de façon à maintenir ce bras en position verticale et mobile entre une première position dans laquelle cette base peut se raccorder à une surface verticale, et une seconde position dans laquelle cette base peut reposer sur une surface horizontale. Une source lumineuse est couplée à ce bras de support et un mobile est couplé à ce bras de support. Lorsque la base est dans la première position, l'appareil peut être couplé avec une traverse de berceau de façon à fonctionner sous forme de mobile de berceau et lorsque la base est dans la seconde position, l'appareil peut reposer sur une surface horizontale de façon à fonctionner sous la forme d'une lampe.
Patent CA-2462821-A1 (CA)
Title: System for tracking and monitoring vessels
Inventor: MARTIN KENNETH L
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A system for remotely tracking, monitoring and messaging vessels utilizing a global positioning system satellite constellation, having a transceiver located on the vessel to be tracked and monitored, a monitoring center located remote from the vessel, a communications means allowing the bi-directional communication between the transceiver and the monitoring center, a communications means allowing the uni-directional communication from the global positioning system satellite constellation to the transceiver, sensors on the on-board systems of the vessel, a communications means allowing communication between the sensors and the transceiver, an input/output means for messaging, and a communications means allowing communication between the input/output means and the transceiver.
Patent CA-2465604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUBB JOHN F
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A ferritic stainless steel having improved high temperature mechanical properties includes greater than 25 weight percent chromium, 0.75 up to 1.5 weight percent molybdenum, up to 0.05 weight percent carbon, and at least one of niobium, titanium, and tantalum, wherein the sum of the weight percentages of niobium, titanium, and tantalum satisfies the following equation: 0.4 <=  (%Nb + %Ti + 1/2(%Ta)) <=1. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the ferritic stainless steel is within 25 percent of the CTE of stabilized zirconia between 20~C (68~F) and 1000~C (1832~F), and the steel exhibits at least one creep property selected from creep rupture strength of at least 1000 psi at 900~C (1652~F), time to 1% creep strain of at least 100 hours at 900~C  (1652~F) under load of 1000 psi, and time to 2% creep strain of at least 200 hours at 900~C (1652~F) under load of 1000 psi. The steel is particularly suited for high temperature applications including, but not limited to, current collecting interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells, furnace hardware, equipment for the chemical process, petrochemical, electrical power generation, and pollution control industries, and equipment for handling molten copper and other molten metals.
Patent CA-2465683-A1 (CA)
Title: Aluminum-silicon alloys having improved mechanical properties
Inventor: OGRIS ERHARD
IPC: C22F1/043
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a heat treatment method for articles composed of substantially Al-Si alloys that contain a eutectic phase, and to articles th at consist of these alloys. In order to improve the ductility of the material o r to increase the elongation after fracture, an annealing process is carried o ut in the form of shock annealing, said process comprising the following steps: rapidly heating the material to an annealing temperature of from 400 to 555 ~C, maintaining it at this temperature for a period of not more than 14.8 minutes, force-cooling it, and then aging the article. The inventive article comprises spheroidized silicon precipitations in the eutectic phase portion with an average plane of section ASi of less than 4 .mu.m2 and/or an average distance between the silicon particles .lambda.Si of less than 4 .mu.m and/or an average spheroidization density .xi.Si of greater than 10.
Patent CA-2468078-A1 (CA)
Title: Mixing element/section of a screw in a plastification apparatus
Inventor: LEVEQUE ALAIN
IPC: B29C48/67
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus for mixing thermoplastic materials is provided. The apparatus includes a barrel and a screw rotatably mounted in the barrel. The screw has a screw shaft with a thread spirally extending around the screw shaft so as to form a plurality of flights, and the screw has a zone through which melted polymer conveyed. The screw has a portion that is without a screw thread where the screw shaft forms a mixing element with a drum-shaped surface extending above the screw shaft that is coaxial with the screw shaft. This drum-shaped surface has a plurality of alternating input grooves output grooves extending in a generally axial direction. Lands extend between the input grooves and output grooves so as to separate the input grooves from the output grooves, with the length of each land being substantially equal to the length of the contiguous portion of the adjacent input and output grooves. There is a land cross-sectional shear area corresponding to each land that is equal to the length of the land multiplied by the clearance between the land and the inside surface of the barrel hollow space, and the summation of the land cross-sectional shear areas for all of the lands of the mixing element is greater than or equal to 95% of the flow cross-sectional area between the adjacent flights of the screw through which polymer passes immediately prior to entering the mixing element.
Patent CA-2468540-A1 (CA)
Title: Removal of inorganic elements from wood chips
Inventor: AXEGAERD PETER
IPC: D21C1/10
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: In a process of treating wood chips for reduction of the concentration of undesirable inorganic elements prior to cooking in a production line for chemical pulp, the wood chips, having entrapped air, are treated with an aqueous leaching liquor at elevated temperature and pressure, followed by draining at atmospheric pressure or below atmospheric pressure, the pressure s being controlled to yield a moisture content in the wood chips as low as possible for adequate leaching result and behavior of the chips in a subsequent digester. The aqueous leaching liquor is e.g. pulp mill process water with a low content of undesirable inorganic components, such as bleach plant spent liquor or condensate. The aqueous leaching liquor drained from t he treated wood chips may be purified and recycled back to the process.
Patent CA-2471659-A1 (CA)
Title: Injection molding manifold with multi-axis adjustable manifold blocks and nozzles
Inventor: FAIRY FABRICE
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: An injection molding apparatus has a manifold and a plurality of first and second adjustable manifold blocks. The second manifold blocks are in fluid communication and are directly connected to a hot runner nozzle. The second manifold blocks are coupled to the first manifold blocks via connector devices. These connector devices contain a melt channel and allow the second manifold blocks and therefore the hot runner nozzles to be rotated relative to the first manifold blocks around at least two axes. This allows the nozzles to be positioned in front of mold gates that are located at variable elevations with respect to the manifold.
Patent CA-2475406-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHETTY JAYARAMA K
IPC: C12P7/60
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des moyens de production de produits finaux souhaités au moyen de la bioconversion in vitroet/ou in vivo de substrats de produits de départ à base de biomasse, entre autres des matières comme l'amidon et la cellulose. Dans des modes de réalisation particulièrement préférés, les procédés de cette invention n'ont pas à recourir à la gélatinisation et/ou à la liquéfaction du substrat.
Patent CA-2476238-A1 (CA)
Title: Latch mechanism for pivoting handle assembly of a power tool
Inventor: STONES KEVIN
IPC: A01G3/053
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A latch mechanism for a power tool such as a hedge trimmer having a housing (103) accommodating a motor and a handle assembly adapted to pivot relative to the housing between a plurality of positions is disclosed. The latch mechanism includes a lever (210) carrying a first retaining member (181) for movement relative to the housing (103) between an engaging condition to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. A second retaining member (182) is movable relative to the housing (103) between an engaging position to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing (103) in position relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. The retaining members (181), (182) are biased towards their engaging conditions by means of a spring (186). An interlock member (214) on lever (210) cooperates with an arm member (163) to prevent disengagement of the first (181) and second (182) retaining members from the handle assembly when the motor is actuated, and for preventing actuation of the motor when the first (181) or second (182) retaining member is in a retracted condition