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Patent CA-2284291-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved insulated shipping container
Inventor: DERIFIELD RODNEY M
IPC: F25D3/00
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: A shipping container (10) including an insulated body (12) having a cavity for holding a product (22) being shipped, and having one or more cavities for holding coolant (24) in a predetermined relationship to the product. The container (10) also includes an insulated cover (40) adapted to sealably engage an open end of the insulated body after product and coolant are received therein. The cover includes one or more blocks or prongs (42) extending therefrom that are adapted to slidably engage the coolant cavities and/or the product cavity to substantially minimize air spaces in the cavities and/or seal them. The insulated body (12) and cover (40) preferably are formed from injection molded polyurethane, wrapped in a plastic film and inserted into a cardboard shipping carton (60).
Patent CA-2286065-A1 (CA)
Title: Elastic radiation scatter-detecting safety device, analyzer apparatus provided with safety device, and method for controlling a laser excitation source
Inventor: ORNITZ BARRY L
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A device for detecting elastically scattered radiation comprising: a source (16) of monochromatic radiation having a controllable output, a detector (56) for detecting the elastically scattered radiation from a specimen (12), and a signal conditioning circuit (68) comprising a transducer and comparator. The output of the transducer is compared to a threshold signal to produce a control output signal for source (16). The device is further included in a raman spectrometry apparatus that further includes an optical probe (32). The probe comprises a fluid-tight body that encloses three optical channels, preferabyl comprising fibers that carry monochromatic radiation to the speciment and separately collect inelastically and elastically scattered radiation from the specimen.
Patent CA-2286520-A1 (CA)
Title: Device to encapsulate a substrate containing sensitive electronic components and a pressure sensor pack
Inventor: KOCH RUSSELL W
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: A device for encapsulating a monitoring device for a pneumatic tire with an encapsulation material includes an encapsulation body having an encapsulation chamber. The monitoring device has at least a pressure sensor and an antenna. A damming element is carried by the encapsulation body in an adjustable manner such that the damming element contacts the pressure sensor of the monitoring device when the monitoring device is disposed within the encapsulation chamber. The damming element prevents the pressure sensor from being clogged with the encapsulating material when the monitoring device is encapsulated. The antenna of the monitoring device is held in a channel formed in the body when the monitoring device is disposed within the encapsulation chamber. The connection between the antenna and the body holds the monitoring device in a floating disposition in the encapsulation chamber. The damming element is in the form of a tube that also helps carry the monitoring device in the floating disposition. A breathing tube abuts the pressure sensor and extends through at least a portion of the damming element to further prevent the encapsulation material from clogging the pressure sensor. A top plate of the body extends over the encapsulation chamber to form a lip that serves to indicate when the encapsulation chamber has been filled with the encapsulation material.
Patent CA-2287492-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel tank equipped with a gas evacuating system
Inventor: ROSSEEL ALEXIS
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a fuel tank comprising a shell for containing fuel and a system for evacuating gases contained in said shell. The system comprises a passage (12) communicating the shell inside with the shell outside and, closing said passage, a membrane (7) allowing air and fuel vapours to pass through and countering the passage of liquid fuel. The membrane (7) is located in the shell and extends over the greater part of the shell top wall.
Patent CA-2287875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORSLUND CARL V III
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel. Each of the display panels is adapted to present information and the information can selectively be presented for display by movement of the plurality of containers. Each of the display panels may include at least one display board.  A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to at least partially conceal at least one of the display panels. A utility threshold may be adapted for movement along a predefined path about the work area to selectively deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work area. The work environment may provide a work space that can be arranged or divided to include at least one work area within the available floor space. In the work area, the display panels may be moved from a first arrangement to at least a second arrangement. The first arrangement allows one worker to use substantially all available floor space; the second arrangement allows a plurality of workers to share the available floor space so as to facilitate the utilization of the floor space by workers present in the work environment.
Patent CA-2290234-A1 (CA)
Title: Smooth bulky creped paper product
Inventor: OSTERMEIER KURT W
IPC: B31F1/12
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: A uniformly smooth Yankee side tissue product is provided. This tissue has the bulk of a creped tissue product but with a substantially smoother Yankee side surface of the sheet.
Patent CA-2290654-A1 (CA)
Title: Dsl modem
Inventor: ANDOU NORIHIRO
IPC: H04L12/10
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: A POTS splitter (11) demultiplexes/combines a POTS signal and a DSL (highspeed digital communication) signal. A DSL terminal of the POTS splitter (11) is connected to a DSL modulator/demodulator (14). A DC converter (15) converts a POTS signal (Sa) fed to a terminal from an exchange (21) of a communication service station (20) into a predetermined dc voltage, which is fed as an operating power supply to the DSL modulator/demodulator (14). In such a way, a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem capable of operating even in a power failure without any auxiliary power supply is realized. One of a POTS device and the DC converter (15) may be selectively connected to the POTS splitter (11) by means of a switch (16).
Patent CA-2293912-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKILLEN CHRISTOPHER R
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2000-01-06
Abstract: A display module for a signal communicational system which provides communication between a base station and individual display modules, said display module having an oscillator providing both a frequency reference for communication between the base station and the module, and a time reference for scheduled tasks.
Patent CA-2294000-A1 (CA)
Title: Ingress monitoring system
Inventor: HARRIS JAMES E
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: A system (10) for monitoring the ingress of noise into the return path (14) of a two-way CATV network comprises a detector circuit (16, 116) coupled to the return path (14) to receive a signal from the return path (14). The detector circuit (16, 116) provides an output signal indicative of the signal coupled from the network. A peak follower circuit (20, 120) coupled to the detector circuit (16, 116) stores a peak detected output signal from the detector circuit (16, 116). Illustratively, the peak follower circuit (20, 120) is coupled to the detector circuit (16, 116) through a filter circuit having a passband, for example, a low pass filter (18, 118). The peak follower circuit (20, 120) stores a peak detected output signal within the passband. A mixer (128) may be included for mixing the signal from the network with a local oscillator (126) frequency to produce a mixed signal, and for supplying the mixed signal to the detector circuit (16, 116).
Patent CA-2294156-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromagnet system and method for joining core and a yoke in such a system
Inventor: BAUR RUDOLF
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnet system, comprising a yoke (1) and a round core (2) having a cylindrical shaft and an enlarged conical segment (25) extending outwards, towards a fixing end. The shaft of the core is inserted into a round hole (13) of the yoke from the outside. The conical segment (25) of the core also has a thread used to screw the conical section (25) into the threadless round hole (13) of the yoke (1). This enables the core to be positioned accurately and provides a tight fit and a good magnetic coupling.
Patent CA-2294648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAUSEY STUART C
IPC: C07K14/24
Filed: 1998-06-22
Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing improved fermentation strains of the family Enterobacteriaceae which comprise the steps of eliminating the cryptic plasmid from the progenitor strain thereby creating the improved strain. Methods for reducing the mobilization properties of resident plasmids in an Enterobacteriaceae strain containing a cryptic plasmid are also provided. The present invention provides the nucleic acid sequence of pS, a cryptic plasmid found in Pantoea which can be used to identify the cryptic plasmid in strains of Enterobacteriaceae.
Patent CA-2299142-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOBLE JENNIFER D
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: An optical fiber storage unit mounts to each side of a fiber optic storage rack. The storage unit has a pair of longitudinally extending parallel rails. Hubs are mounted along the rails and spaced apart from each other. Some of the hubs protrude rearward from the rails and some protrude forward. The rails are laterally spaced apart from each other. This provides openings for the passage of optical fibers from the front to the back of the rack. The rails and the hub assemblies have curved portions to avoid excessive bending of the fibers.
Patent CA-2299253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMMERSLAG GARY R
IPC: A43B11/00
Filed: 1998-08-06
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un système (22) de laçage de chaussures comportant un lacet (23) attaché à un mécanisme (25) tenseur. On fait passer le lacet (23) par une série d'éléments (50) de guidage opposés placés le long du sommet du pied, et d'une partie de la tige de la chaussure (24, 29). Le lacet (23) et son guide (50) ont de préférence des surfaces à faible coefficient de frottement afin de faciliter le glissement du lacet (23) dans les éléments (50) de guidage et de répartir régulièrement les tensions entre les parties (20) de la chaussure. Le mécanisme tenseur (25) permet de régler pas à pas la tension du lacet (23). L'invention porte également sur un mécanisme (63) de relâchement rapide des lacets (23).
Patent CA-2299358-A1 (CA)
Title: Lawn edging
Inventor: HERREMA ROBERT T
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: A lawn edging system (10) includes a horizontally elongate strip having opposing sides (14, 16), a tab (12) projecting from a side of the edging strip, and a vertically elongate stake (30). The tab (12) includes a first portion (24) which extends away from the side (14) of the edging strip and a second portion (26) which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongate edging strip. The system allows opposing sides of the edge portions of the stake (30) to be engaged by and retained between the edging strip and the tab (12).
Patent CA-2300705-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOWNEY DONAL B
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 3D ultrasound-guided intraoperative brachytherapy method for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in men. The method comprises the steps of a pre-implant planning phase using 3D TRUS and semi-automated contouring, an implantation phase and a post plan verification phase for monitoring.
Patent CA-2300935-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition, device and method of using
Inventor: REYES SUSAN A
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A reusable, fluid-swellable absorbent composition (20) is disclosed. The composition generally includes a superabsorbent polymer, a gum, a film-forming resin and gelatin. The composition may further include a colorant and/or reflective particles, and it is particularly well-suited for use with amusement devices (10), such as for use by children.  The device (10) includes at least one sample of the invented composition, preferably including colorant and/or glitter, a volume of water (24) and a structure (10) including a base (12) and a closed perimeter extending outwardly from the base. The structure (10) includes a plurality of discrete regions (16), and may collectively resemble an object, scene or other image. Then upon placement of a small quantity of the composition (20) into a particular region and addition of water to the quantity, the composition swells, expands and generally conforms to the shape of the region.
Patent CA-2301547-A1 (CA)
Title: 5-2-5 matrix encoder and decoder system
Inventor: GRIESINGER DAVID H
IPC: H04S3/02
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A sound reproduction system for converting stereo signals on two input channels (92, 94), at least one signal component being directionally encoded and correlated and at least one signal component that is not directionally encoded and uncorrelated in the two input channels, into signals for several ouput channels, including decoding apparatus (90) for enhancing the correlated component of the input signals in the desired direction and reducing the strength of such signals in channels not associated with the encoded direction, while preserving the separation between the respective left and right ouput channels (172, 176) and the total energy of the uncorrelated component of the input channels in each output channel, such that instruments recorded on the right input channel stay on the right side of the output channels and the instruments recorded on the left stay on the left side, and the apparent loudness of all the intruments in all the output channels stays the same regardless of the direction of the directionally encoded component of the input signals, and encoding means to encode five input channels so they will encode with correct direction and level in decoders according to the invention, and in decoders according to the current film standard.
Patent CA-2305947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: Small girthed ice articles referred to as "ice sticks" having a girth allowi ng them to be easy placed through narrow openings and passages, and trays for the making o f same. A first form of ice stick has a rectangular shape, flat upper face and tub- shaped sidewall having rounded comers. Preferred dimensions thereof are on the order of: about four  inches long, about three-quarters of an inch wide, and about one-half of an inch deep. A second form of ice stick has a generally elliptical cross-section sidewall which gently tapers from an upper face toward an opposite bottom face. Preferred dimensions thereof are on the  order of: about three inches long, wherein at the upper face the ellipse has a major axis of about three-quarters of an inch and a minor axis of about one-half of an inch, and  wherein at the lower face the ellipse has a major axis of about five-eighths of an inch and  a minor axis of about three-eighths of an inch to about seven-sixteenths of an inch; however , the dimensions may be varied from these. To provide the first form of ice stick, a multi- compartmented lateral tray is provided, preferably formed of plastic. Each compartment is shaped complementary to the aforementioned shape of the sidewall of the first form of ice stick. To provide the second form of ice stick, a vertical tray is provided, preferabl y formed of plastic, having a plurality of vertical compartments which are closed at the bottom, and each having the cross-sectional shape of the sidewall of the second form of ice stick.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2308239-A1 (CA)
Title: Prises d'eau pour dispositif ou equipement de lavabo
Inventor: JONES DAVID TIMOTHY LLOYD
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: La présente invention (10) destinée à un équipement de lavabo, dont un élément est actionné pour déclencher l'ouverture et la fermeture d'un évent dans le corps de la prise d'eau (10). Dans une variante, la prise d'eau (10) est une pomme de douche (10A) ayant un orifice de décharge (26) à fonction d'évent. (Une plaque de douche perforée (12A) située dans l'ouverture ferme l'évent tandis que la douche (10A) fonctionne de telle manière que l'eau sort diffuse de l'orifice (après la plaque (12A)). Le fait de fermer l'alimentation d'eau a pour effet de déplacer la plaque de douche (12A) hors de l'ouverture (26), provoquant ainsi l'ouverture d'un évent annulaire (14A) à l'intérieur du corps de la pomme de douche (10A), destiné au séchage de l'intérieur. Le fait d'ouvrir l'alimentation déclenche un retrait de la plaque (12A) vers l'intérieur de l'ouverture (26), provoquant ainsi la fermeture de l'évent (14A).
Patent CA-2310831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOMISTEK STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B3/02
Filed: 2000-06-06
Abstract: The invention provides equipment and a process for the production of fluids from an oil or gas bearing formation penetrated by a well. The equipment includes a hydraulic motor connected to a rotary drive assembly forming an opening through the motor rotor and the rotary drive shaft so that the rod string can fit through this opening. The rod string is then coupled to the hydraulic motor by a mechanical means. The hydraulic motor and rotary drive assembly sits on top of the wellhead, the rotating components are now coupled directly to the rod string and the rod string is connected to the rotor of the downhole pump. The hydraulic motor transfers rotational forces to the rod string, which transfers rotational forces to the downhole pump stator.
Patent CA-2311922-A1 (CA)
Title: Thienopyrimidines
Inventor: CHRISTADLER MARIA
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to thienopyrimidines of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X and n have the meanings given in claim 1, and to their physiologically compatible salts. Said thienopyrimidines and their salts display a phosphodiesterase V-inhibition and can be used for treating diseases of the cardiovascular system and for treating and/or as a therapy for disturbances in potency.
Patent CA-2313057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMLER DOMINIC ADAM
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: An oxygen dispenser for dispensing substantially pure oxygen or highly oxygen enriched air, which dispenser comprises an oxygen concentrator or an oxygen/oxygen-enriched air-containing cylinder in fluid communicatin with a dispenser outlet via pipework, a flow control valve to control flow of oxygen or oxygen-enriched air to the dispenser outlet, the flow control valve being under the control of a controller the dispenser unit futher having a card reader for a mag-stripe, swipe card, smart card or similar or a receiver for credit tokens or other data credit input means whereby credit units may be input to the dispenser controller to dispense oxygen or oxygen enriched air.
Patent CA-2315065-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining characteristics of components of a communication channel under load
Inventor: HARLES GUY
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: For determining characteristics of components of a communication channel, for example of a transponder in a communication satellite, a clean carrier signal f(t) is modulated with a pseudo noise signal PN(t) and transmitted through the communication channel at a level below the level of a payload signal which is transmitted via the communication channel simultaneously. The received signal s'(t) is correlated with same pseudo noise signal PN(t) to obtain a recovered carrier signal f'(t). Both the clean carrier signal f(t) and the recovered carrier signal f'(t) can be used to determine the desired characteristics. Since the PN modulated clean carrier signal s(t) is transmitted at a low level, it is possible to perform measurements without switching off the payload signal.
Patent CA-2319191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOEHLER ERIC
IPC: F15C1/06
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: A molded fluidic device (20) having a power nozzle (PN1, PN2) with a width (W) and a coupling passage (21) coupling a source of fluid (22) to said power nozzle (PN1, PN2). The coupling passage (21) has a planar enlargement and a plurality of posts (24-1, 24-2...24-N) spaced across the enlargement, the spacing (S) between each post (24-1, 24-2...24-N) being less than the width (W) of the power nozzle (PN1, PN2) with the sum of spacing (S) being greater than the width (W).
Patent CA-2319481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THORIN MICAEL
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a floor heating device comprising an electric heating cable (5) extending backwards and forwards underneath the floor surface (9) to be heated. Metal panels (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) of rectangular or square configuration are provided with channels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) extending in parallel in the direction of deposition of the panels. Each metal panel (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) is fitted on its reverse side with an insulating panel (2) in a sandwich construction in such a manner that the channels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of the metal panel (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) penetrate into the material of the insulating panel (2). The assembled panels (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) and panels (2) are deposited on the support (4) of the floor in juxtaposed relationship in the longitudinal and transverse directions in such a manner that each channel (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of one metal panel (1, 1b, 1c, 1d) continues into another channel (3b, 3c, 3a, respectively) formed in the adjacent metal panels (1b, 1c, and 1a, respectively) at the end edge sides of the first metal panel. The heating cable (5) is arranged inside said channels (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) so as to extend from one metal panel (1a) to the next backwards and forwards across the floor.
Patent CA-2320369-A1 (CA)
Title: Volatile substance diffuser without persistence
Inventor: POZZO MICHEL
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a volatile substance diffuser (102) comprising a body (104) with an aperture (111), and a reservoir (120) of product, comprising a volatile substance, the reservoir (102) being mounted mobile in the body (104) between a diffusing position enabling a gas to circulate through the product, then through the aperture (111) and a closed position wherein the product is isolated from the aperture (111), the reservoir and the body having respective surfaces (122,116) extending opposite each other. One of the surfaces (122) is spherical.
Patent CA-2321666-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil orthopedique
Inventor: HOTCHKISS ROBERT N
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil orthopédique comprenant un élément de support adapté à la forme réelle ou souhaitée de la partie du corps de l'utilisateur, une structure de support servant à monter cet élément de support sur l'utilisateur, un applicateur de force variable servant à régler la force devant être exercée par l'élément de support et un indicateur servant à afficher la force exercée.