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Patent CA-2330348-C (CA)
Inventor: SMYERS SCOTT D
IPC: H04N21/436
Filed: 1999-04-29
Granted: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A media manager provides data flow management and other services for client applications on devices coupled together within a network. Preferably, these devices are coupled together within an IEEE 1394-1995 serial bus network. A device control module is generated for each available device for providing an abstraction for all of the capabilities and requirements of the device including the appropriate control protocol, physical connections and connection capabilities for the device. The media manager also manages the flow and format of data transfers between the devices on the network. Through an interface, a user accesses the media manager and enters functions which are to be completed using the devices coupled together on the network. If the appropriate devices are available, the media manager controls and manages the completion of the requested task. If the appropriate devices are not available, but the required subdevices are available in multiple devices, the media manager forms a virtual device from subdevices in multiple devices in order to complete the requested task. Once the appropriate devices and subdevices are assigned to a task, the media manager determines if the data to be transmitted needs to be converted from one format into another format.  If necessary, the media manager will also control the format conversion during the data transfer operation. The media manager also provides network enumeration and registry searching capabilities for client applications to find available services, physical devices and virtual devices.
Patent CA-2332028-C (CA)
Inventor: DRAY ROBERT F
IPC: B29C45/52
Filed: 1999-05-04
Granted: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A sliding ring non-return valve primarily for use with an injection molding machine utilizes a frame having cut therein one or more longitudinal grooves. Material flows around the outer edge of a flange surface, into an inlet area, and through the longitudinal grooves in the frame's outer surface before entering an accumulation volume. A ring, dimensioned to fit slidably around the frame, blocks material flow into the grooves while in an upstream position and allows material to pass through the grooves while in a downstream position. In an alterative embodiment, the non-return valve utilizes a frame that surrounds a central passage accessed by inlets. The outlet passage is located downstream of said inlet and connects the central passage with an accumulation volume. A ring is dimensioned to slidably fit around the frame. A flange surface limits the ring's upstream travel, while grooves in the flange surface throttle, or limit, material flow into the inlet area. In an upstream position, the ring blocks material flow into the inlets and seals against a radial seal surface on the flange.  In a downstream position, the ring allows positive material flow from the inlet to the outlet. The material backflow around a downstream restraining cap forces the ring to its upstream position prior to the injection stroke.
Patent CA-2338186-C (CA)
Title: Tumor necrosis factor-gamma
Inventor: YU GUO-LIANG
IPC: C12N15/28
Filed: 1999-02-08
Granted: 2011-01-25
Abstract: Human TNF-gamma-alpha and TNF-gamma-beta polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptides to inhibit cellular growth, for example in a tumor or cancer, for facilitating wound-healing, to provide resistance against infection, induce inflammatory activities, and stimulating the growth of certain cell types to treat diseases, for example restenosis. Also disclosed are diagnostic methods for detecting a mutation in the TNF-gamma-alpha and TNF-gamma-beta nucleic acid sequences or overexpression of the TNF-gamma-alpha and TNF-gamma-beta polypeptides. Antagonists against such polypeptides and their use as a therapeutic to treat cachexia, septic shock, cerebral malaria, inflammation, arthritis and graft-rejection are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2339079-C (CA)
Title: Rucksack with backrest provided with elastic strip
Inventor: ROTA PAOLO
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2001-03-02
Granted: 2005-05-24
Abstract: Associated to the backrest (2) of a rucksack (1) is an elastic strip (6) set in the vertical direction of the backrest (2), the strip (6) lying in a plane parallel to the backrest (2) and having its ends operatively connected to the backrest (2) in such a way that a deformation due to bending of the backrest (2) according to the dorsal arch of the user generates an elastic reaction of the aforesaid strip (6) tending to cause the backrest (2) to return into the undeformed condition so as to favour correct resting of the rucksack on the spine of the user.
Patent CA-2343269-C (CA)
Inventor: MOWINS MICHAEL L
IPC: B25B13/54
Filed: 1999-09-03
Granted: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A driver bit and a driving tool having a plurality of projections (14, 24, 32) formed on at least one surface (12, 24) of the shank portion/driving portion of the bit/tool (10) to retain the bit in a bit holder, or to retain a socket or the like on the driving tool. The projections are formed such that the geometric envelope (30) of the bit is within the tolerance of the bit holder, so that the bit can be used with standardized holders. When torque is applied to the bit or driving tool, the projections (14, 24, 32) engage the inner surface of a standardized holder/socket, thereby retaining the bit/socket.
Patent CA-2344881-C (CA)
Inventor: TEPERA GENEVIEVE L
IPC: G21F1/12
Filed: 2001-04-23
Granted: 2004-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate including a decorative layer, a first resin impregnated core layer, a radiation barrier layer and a second resin impregnated core layer. The laminate prevents the penetration of radiation therethrough and may be used in the construction of ceiling and wall panels, flooring, furniture, fixtures, cabinet and door cladding, protective screens and other objects which will effectively prevent the passage of radiation from an isolated enclosure.
Patent CA-2353305-C (CA)
Title: Ledger mould for building a ledger
Inventor: BELIVEAU JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 2001-07-19
Granted: 2006-06-27
Abstract: The ledger mould assembly is suitable for use with a wall form assembly of t he type comprising a pair of spaced-apart parallel foam panels defining therebetween a cavity for the setting of a flowable material for building an insulated wall. The ledger mould is used to receive a hardening flowable material and integrally forming a ledge r to the wall. The ledger mould assembly comprises an elongated mould made of foam having a planar front face spanning from top to bottom, a tapered bottom edge and at least one flared recess in the front face, opening outwardly and upwardly from bottom to top. Mounting means are provided for horizontally mounting the mould against eith er one of the foam panels with the bottom down and the planar front face of the ledger mould in contact with the planar outside face of the foam panel. This set-up allows flowable hardening material to be poured from the top of the mould into the flared recesses to form a ledger once it has hardened.
Patent CA-2362627-C (CA)
Inventor: YOUMAN ROGER
IPC: H04H60/15
Filed: 1994-05-20
Granted: 2004-10-19
Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information from the memory and displays a portion of the program schedule information in overlaying relationship with a television program appearing on a television channel in at least one mode of operation of the television programming guide. The data processor controls the video display generator with video control commands, issued in response to the user control commands, to display program schedule information for any chosen one of the plurality of television programs in overlaying relationship with at least one television program then appearing on any chosen one of the plurality of channels on the television receiver.
Patent CA-2366116-C (CA)
Inventor: BOX STEVEN ANTHONY
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2000-03-07
Granted: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A tong for rotating tubulars, the tong having, in certain embodiments, a tong outer case, a rotary movably mounted in the case for rotating a tubular, apparatus for rotating the rotary to rotate the tubular, at least one gripper or jaw (50) movably mounted in the case and movable by the rotary for gripping the tubular, the at least one gripper or jaw having at least one cam following member or roller (51, 52), and at least one non-circular cam surface (20, 30) on the rotary, the at least one cam following member or roller contacting and movable on the at least one non-circular cam surface for maintaining a desired position of the at least one gripper or jaw with respect to the tubular. In certain embodiments a specific cam angle, within certain tolerances, is maintained substantially the entire length along a cam surface.
Patent CA-2368250-C (CA)
Inventor: SHERMAN MICHAEL C
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2000-03-22
Granted: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two members using shape-memory technology. The connecting apparatus (20) includes a first module (22a) having a connector portion (40) adapted for connection to a first member (14), and a second module (22b) having a connector portion (40) adapted for connection to a second member (16). Each module (22a, 22b) has a pair of flanges (42a, 42b) extending therefrom which are disposed about and overlap a portion of the connector portion (40) of the other module. In one embodiment, at least one compression member (24a, 24b) at least partially formed of a shape-memory material is disposed adjacent to the flanges and has a first configuration at one temperature which allows relative movement between the modules (22a, 22b), and a second configuration at a different temperature which limits relative movement between the modules (22a, 22b). In another embodiment, each pair of flanges (42a, 42b) is at least partially formed of a shape-memory material and has a first configuration at one temperature which allows relative movement between the modules (22a, 22b), and a second configuration at a different temperature which limits relative movement between the modules (22a, 22b).
Patent CA-2370294-C (CA)
Title: Capsules d'ether de cellulose non troubles et leur procede de preparation
Inventor: KEARY COLIN M
IPC: C08L1/28
Filed: 2000-04-12
Granted: 2008-12-02
Abstract: On décrit une composition d'éther de cellulose comprenant un éther de cellulose de faible poids moléculaire d'une viscosité inférieure ou égale à environ 200 mPas dans une solution aqueuse à deux pour cent à 20  DEG C. La composition a une teneur en chlorure de sodium inférieure ou égale à environ 0,3 pour cent sur la base du poids d'éther de cellulose. Cette composition préparée sous forme de capsule produit un trouble sensiblement réduit. On décrit également un procédé de préparation de ladite composition.
Patent CA-2372664-C (CA)
Title: Substituted benzimidazole, the production thereof and the use thereof as means against parasitic protozoa
Inventor: BAASNER BERND
IPC: A61K31/4184
Filed: 2000-04-26
Granted: 2009-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted benzimidazoles, their preparation and their use as agents against parasitic protozoa.
Patent CA-2374581-C (CA)
Inventor: PITTROFF MICHAEL
IPC: C01B21/04
Filed: 2000-02-08
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: Gas mixtures of SF6 and N2 which have been used as an insulating filler gas for underground cables can be split by means of a membrane separating off SF6.
Patent CA-2375269-C (CA)
Title: A method of prophylaxis and treatment and agents useful for same
Inventor: COLLYER CHARLES ANDREW
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2000-05-26
Granted: 2012-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by microorganisms in biological environments from where the microorganisms acquire iron, heme or porphyrin, generally but not exclusively for growth. Particular biological environments contemplated by the present invention include but are not limited to vascular regions and cavities as well as mucosal membranes in animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish and in avian species as well as hooves of livestock animals. The method of the present invention involves interrupting, reducing or otherwise antagonizing the interaction between a microbial-derived polypeptide, such as but not limited to a polypeptide having cysteine proteinase activity, and a porphyrin-containing molecule in such as heme. The present invention further provides agents useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of microbial infection of biological environments such as vascular regions and cavities including mucosal membranes as well as hooves involving microbial acquisition of iron, heme or porphyrin. Such agents are particularly useful as components in therapeutic compositions. Particularly important microbial infections targeted by the present invention involve infections in the oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, vagina and urethra in mammals such as humans. Other important microbial infections including infections of hooves in livestock animals such as sheep, cattle and goats.
Patent CA-2377329-C (CA)
Inventor: CANAAN MARK A
IPC: C01B23/00
Filed: 2000-07-12
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un système de purification de gaz (100) qui possède une plus grande efficacité, une structure simplifiée, un moindre coût, des améliorations concernant le facteur de forme ainsi qu'une plus grande longévité. Ce système fait appel à un échangeur de chaleur régénérateur (108) afin de recapturer une partie de l'énergie thermique transférée vers un gaz lors du processus de purification de ce dernier. Un dispositif intégré comprenant une unité de chauffage et un récipient de purification (300) est capable de fonctionner à de plus hautes températures, ce qui facilite la fabrication et l'entretien, est plus simple en ce qu'il comprend moins de composants, est plus petit en ce qu'il comprend des composants intégrés et moins nombreux, et permet de réduire les coûts de fabrication ainsi que la quantité de main-d'oeuvre.
Patent CA-2377884-C (CA)
Title: Tampon auto-encreur
Inventor: ZINDL PETER
IPC: B41K1/40
Filed: 2001-04-12
Granted: 2008-12-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un tampon auto-encreur, à coloration par choc, comprenant une base (1) applicable sur la surface à tamponner, un coussin encreur qui est disposé dans un réceptacle (3) interchangeable par insertion dans un compartiment récepteur (8), et un mécanisme inverseur pour un support de plaque d'impression à déplacement alternatif avec inversion concomitante, disposé dans la base, entre le coussin encreur et un cadre applicateur (5), ainsi qu'un bloc supérieur d'actionnement (6) déplaçable par rapport à la base, à l'encontre de la force exercée par un ressort, caractérisé en ce que le réceptacle à coussin encreur est muni à sa partie supérieure, d'au moins une rainure (7) s'étendant en direction de l'insertion, dans laquelle vient en prise, avec liaison de forme, une nervure (9) prévue à la partie supérieure du compartiment récepteur.
Patent CA-2385766-C (CA)
Inventor: DONELLY MARK
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2000-12-14
Granted: 2009-07-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes de production de protéines, en particulier de protéines toxiques, dans des cellules hôtes. L'invention concerne des méthodes dans lesquelles on utilise une protéine de fusion comprenant un domaine de fixation de chaperonine dans des cellules hôtes induites ou régulées de façon à posséder des niveaux plus élevés de chaperonine se fixant au domaine de fixation de chaperonine.
Patent CA-2392675-C (CA)
Title: Database system and method
Inventor: ZAMANIAN KIUMARSE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-11-08
Granted: 2012-08-14
Abstract: A transformation description language (TDL) for specifying how data is to be manipulated in a data warehousing application. The TDL is comprised of a source for storing raw data, one or more transformation objects for processing the raw data according to predefined instructions, and a target for storing the processed data. A mapping is used for directing the data flow between the I/O ports corresponding to the source, the plurality of transformation objects, and the target. The mapping specifies the connectivity between the source, transformation, and target objects as well as the order of these connections. There are a number of different transformations which can be performed to manipulate the data. Some such transformations include: an aggregator transformation, an expression transformation, a filter transformation, a lookup transformation, a query transformation, a sequence transformation, a stored procedure transformation, and an update strategy transformation.
Patent CA-2394055-C (CA)
Title: Electrical functional device, especially a safety switch for use in field of aviation
Inventor: MECKLER PETER
IPC: H02B1/044
Filed: 2000-08-26
Granted: 2009-02-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical functional device for use in field of aviation, for example, a safety switch. The device is provided with a housing out of which a cylindrical fixing neck projects, which comprises a fine-pitch threading for screwing on a nut, and carries a radially protruding bearing flange. The fixing neck is a plastic one-piece part. It contains, an unthreaded and cylindrical shaft area, which is coaxial in relation to the fixing neck, whose outer diameter is the same size as the core diameter of the fine-pitch threading and whose end facing the bearing flange verges into the bearing flange with a chamfer. The radius of this chamfer corresponds to the difference between the nominal diameter of the fine-pitch thread and half the outer diameter of the unthreaded shaft area.
Patent CA-2394788-C (CA)
Inventor: BRADY DANIEL G
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2000-11-16
Granted: 2009-02-24
Abstract: An intraocular lens implantable in an eye includes an optic for placement in the capsular bag of the eye and for directing light toward the retina of the eye . The optic has a central optical axis, an anterior face, an opposing posterior face and a peripheral edge between the faces. The peripheral edge has one or more curved or angled surfaces that reduce glare within the IOL. For instance, a rounded transition surface on the anterior side of the peripheral edge diffuses the intensity of reflected light, or a particular arrangement of straight edge surfaces refracts the light so as not to reflect, or does not reflect at all. The intersection of the peripheral edge and at least one of the anterior face and the posterior face, preferably both of such faces, forms a peripheral corner located at a discontinuity between the peripheral edge and the intersecting face or faces. The present IOLs inhibit cell growth from the eye in front of or in back of the optic an d reduce glare obtained in the eye in which the IOL is located.
Patent CA-2396841-C (CA)
Inventor: LEWIS PATRICIA
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2002-08-06
Granted: 2007-10-30
Abstract: In a coat and harness combination for an emergency care worker, for a rescue worker, or for a firefighter, in which the coat has a thigh strap pocket and two side pockets and the harness has two thigh straps, each thigh strap having a first end, at which it is attached permanently to other portions of the harness, and a second end, at which it is attachable detachably to other portions of the harness, via a connector on such thigh strap and an interfitting connector, which is stowable in one of the side pockets when such thigh strap is not attached at its second end. While not attached at their second ends, the thigh straps are stowable removably in the thigh strap pocket. The coat has a flap having a first edge and a second edge, the flap being foldable along the first edge to close the thigh strap pocket and to open the thigh strap pocket, the second edge being attachable detachably to a rear portion of the coat, via hook-and-loop fasteners.
Patent CA-2397752-C (CA)
Title: High thermal conductivity aluminum fin alloys
Inventor: ANAMI TOSHIYA
IPC: B22D11/12
Filed: 2001-01-22
Granted: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A method of producing an aluminum alloy finstock material, comprising the steps of continuously strip casting an aluminum finstock alloy to form an as-cast strip, rolling the as-cast strip to form a sheet article of intermediate gauge, annealing the sheet article of intermediate gauge, and cold rolling the annealed sheet article of intermediate gauge to produce an aluminum finstock material of final gauge. The steps are carried out on a finstock alloy which comprises the following elements in weight percent: Fe 1.6 to 2.4; Si 0.7 to 1.1; Mn 0.3 to 0.6; Zn 0.3 to 2.0; Ti 0.005 to 0.040; incidental elements less than 0.05 each, total no more than 0.15; and the balance aluminum. The invention also relates to the finstock material of the indicated composition, preferably produced by the method, which has good thermal conductivity, and is suitable for use in thin gauge (e.g. less than 100 µm, and preferably 60 ¦ 10 µm).
Patent CA-2406070-C (CA)
Inventor: DILZ ALBERT E JR
IPC: A63B69/38
Filed: 2001-04-17
Granted: 2010-02-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un détecteur (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) permettant de mesurer la vitesse d'un objet de sport en mouvement, par exemple, une balle telle qu'une balle de base-ball (16) ou de softball. Ce détecteur qui peut fonctionner dans un court rayon est de préférence monté à proximité de la trajectoire de l'objet en mouvement. Pour mesurer la vitesse d'une balle, ce détecteur est de préférence monté au-dessus ou à l'intérieur d'un gant de base-ball (14), ou alors à l'avant bras de la personne qui intercepte, reçoit ou est en contact avec la balle, et qui, par exemple, porte ce détecteur autour de son poignet. Dans un mode préféré de réalisation, ce détecteur utilise un radar Doppler à ondes entretenues sous forme d'un émetteur-récepteur radiofréquences à ondes ultracourtes, comprenant une antenne/oscillateur intégrée à transistor unique.
Patent CA-2408765-C (CA)
Inventor: MOHR CHARLES M
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Granted: 2004-01-20
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for removing non-condensible gas (12) from working fluid (14) utilized in a thermodynamic system uses a membrane module (34) having an upstream side (50) operatively connected to the thermodynamic system so that upstream side (50) receives a portion (38) of the working fluid (14). A membrane (36) within membrane module (34) separates the non-condensible gas (12), as retentate (46), from the working fluid (14), as permeate (40). Pump (42) is operatively associated with membrane module (34) and causes the portion (38) to contact the membrane (36) and to be returned to the thermodynamic system.
Patent CA-2410193-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ARMIN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Granted: 2011-02-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un gène et la protéine codée par ce gène, qui participe à la formation de la séquelle d'une ischémie locale. La nouvelle protéine est une sérine-thréonine protéine kinase et constitue un nouveau point de départ thérapeutique pour la prophylaxie et la thérapie de l'apoplexie.