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Patent CA-2313608-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the blending of drinks
Inventor: DASTOLI BENJAMIN J
IPC: A47J43/27
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: A drink-blending machine (10) includes an ice-shaving unit (11) and a blender assembly (12). The ice-shaving unit (11) is adapted to transfer ice from a bin (15) to the pitcher (18) of the blender assembly (12). A weighing mechanism (31) includes a deflection beam (33), one end of which carries the pitcher (18). The deflection beam (33) includes a strain gauge (34) which provides a signal proportional to weight to a control circuitry box (30). In operation of the machine (10), a quantity of liquid is placed in the pitcher (18) and dependent upon the weight of ice or liquid-to-ice ratio predetermined by depressing a selected button (44), ice from the ice-shaving unit (11) is transferred to the pitcher (18) until the predetermined weight of ice is received by the pitcher (18).
Patent CA-2313945-A1 (CA)
Title: Plug with safety means for use with counterbalancing systems of garage doors and the like
Inventor: BEAUDOIN MICHEL
IPC: E05F1/16
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A plug mounted at one end of a torsional spring operatively connected to an overhead shaft of a counterbalancing mechanism of a garage door, wherein the plug comprises projecting interlocking means able to cooperate with corresponding matching means of a mating part of the counterbalancing mechanism, so that when the interlocking means of the plug are inserted into the corresponding matching means and when tension is applied to the torsional spring, the interlocking means interlock with said matching means of the mating part, thereby preventing the plug from being readily removed therefrom. The projecting interlocking means thus act as safety means because they provide an automatic locking mechanism which make the plug operate as a safety device as well. Hence, the plug according to the present invention has a dual purpose, that is, it can operate as a conventional plug, whether it be stationary or winding, as well as a safety device for the counterbalancing mechanism with which it cooperates, because of its projecting interlocking means.
Patent CA-2314025-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigeration for vehicle
Inventor: VOOGT RENE
IPC: B60P3/20
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle for transporting products, comprising: a truck; a cargo space arranged on the truck for receiving the products during transport, with at least one access door; and an air curtain device close to the access door which, at least in the opened situation of the access door, generates an air curtain along a door opening of the access door, wherein the air curtain device comprises at least one fan, with an air feed duct which connects the fan to the exterior of the cargo space to supply outside air for the air curtain.
Patent CA-2314721-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNODEL ART
IPC: F24H3/06
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: A combustion heater includes a combustion chamber having a burner input port and a heat output port. A burner is coupled to the burner input port, whereby heat is generated within the combustion chamber. A heat exchanger is provided having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the heat output port of the combustion chamber. The heat exchanger consists of two hollow corrugated cones secured in base to base relation with opposed apexes. This form of heat exchanger is capable of withstanding high temperatures when directly coupled with the combustion chamber and serves to make any combustion heater with which it is coupled more efficient.
Patent CA-2316341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REITZ ALLEN B
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: 4-áryl(piperidin-4-yl)! aminobenzamides are delta-opioid receptor agonists/antagonists of formula (I). As delta-opioid receptor agonists, such compounds are useful as analgesics. Depending on their agonist/antagonist effect, such compounds may also be useful immunosuppressants, antiinflammatory agents, agents for the treatment of mental illness, medicaments for drug and alcohol abuse, agents for treating gastritis and diarrhea, cardiovascular agents, and agents for the treatment of respiratory diseases. In formula (I), Ár is phenyl, 1-naphthyl or 2-naphthyl, each optionally substituted with 1 to 3 R7; R1 - R8 are described in the application!.
Patent CA-2318332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEHR HENRY
IPC: A23L17/40
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A process for producing a composite meat product comprising:providing meat pieces suitable for inclusion in a composite meat product;binding the meat pieces together using a cold set binder and prior to the step of binding (a) macerating the meat pieces, (b) marinading the meat pieces, (c) adding fat to the meat pieces or (d) any combination of steps (a) to (c).
Patent CA-2318417-A1 (CA)
Title: Fat-binding polymers
Inventor: HOLMES-FARLEY STEPHEN RANDALL
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 1999-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating obesity, a method for reducing the absorption of dietary fat, and a method for treating hypertriglyceridemia in a patient and to particular polymers for use in the methods or in a manufacture of a medicament. The methods comprise the step of orally administering to a mammal, such as a human, a therapeutically effective amount of one or more fat-binding polymers. The administration of the fat-binding polymer of the invention facilitates the removal of fat from the body prior to digestion, with minimal side effects and low toxicity. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more fat-binding polymers are administered in combination with one or more lipase inhibitors, for example, lipstatin and tetrahydrolipstatin.
Patent CA-2319316-A1 (CA)
Title: Plant alkaline and neutral invertases
Inventor: STURM ARND
IPC: C12N15/55
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: The present invention provides DNA comprising a sequence of nucleotides which can be translated into a protein with invertase activity, wherein highest activity is observed in the range of pH 6.0 to 7.5, as well as the encoded protein produced recombinantly.
Patent CA-2319341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPPITZ HANS
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: The invention relates to uses of a flat heating element in a heatable pipe, a heatable transportation device and a heat roller, and to a flat heating element comprising a thin resistance layer containing an intrinsically electroconductive polymer and at least two flat electrodes arranged on one side of the resistance layer at a distance from each other.
Patent CA-2319396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEY NORMAN P
IPC: G01N3/56
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the lubricity of an oil well drilling fluid, whereby a sample in a cell holder (12) may be subjected to a desired pressure, temperature, kinetic friction, and lubricating fluid to simulate drilling conditions of a non-vertical well bore such as encountered in horizontal drilling which generates sliding non-rotational frictional forces.
Patent CA-2320184-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUPIETTA BERTRAM
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne une unité de chargement pour bas fourneaux, notamment pour fours à arc servant à l'élaboration de ferrailles, qui peuvent être fermés par un couvercle raccordé à une unité d'évacuation de gaz, et sur lesquels un dispositif de chargement peut être placé après retrait du couvercle de la cuve du four. Le dispositif de chargement (31) présente une partie supérieure (32) et une partie inférieure (34). La partie supérieure (32) est conçue en tant que réservoir de chargement (32) présentant un fond (33) perméable aux gaz et pouvant être ouvert. La partie inférieure (33) est conçue au niveau de son ouverture (35) de telle sorte que cette dernière correspond avec le bord supérieur (19) de la carcasse supérieure (13) du four. A l'extérieur du bas fourneau (11) est prévu un support (51) sur lequel le dispositif de chargement (31) peut être déposé et dont le niveau est situé nettement en-dessous du bord supérieur (19) de la carcasse supérieure (13) du four. Ce support (51) présente un raccordement (24) permettant de le raccorder à l'unité d'évacuation de gaz (29). Il est en outre prévu un dispositif de levage (41) permettant de déposer le dispositif de chargement (31) sur le support (51), et de le soulever à un niveau légèrement supérieur à celui du bord supérieur (19) de la carcasse supérieure (13) du four. Il est également prévu un dispositif de déplacement (42) permettant d'approcher et d'éloigner du bas fourneau (11) le dispositif de chargement (31).
Patent CA-2322391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TORIKKA TAPANI
IPC: H04W88/12
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications system, and further to a method, a board unit and a device rack for a telecommunications system. The system comprises at least one base station node, a base station controller node for controlling said at least one base station node, a switching center node operationally connected to said base station controller node for handling the traffic from and to said at least one base station node. According to the invention, at least one of the nodes provides functionality for use in the operation of the telecommunications system, and a software configurable board unit providing general purpose resource is implemented within said at least one node, the arrangement being such that the functionality of the board unit can be changed in accordance with particular requirements of the telecommunications system.
Patent CA-2323720-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIAUD MARIE-CLAUDE
IPC: C07D471/14
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: Polycyclic azoindoline derivatives (I), their enantiomers, diastereoisomers, and salts with acids and bases, their preparation, intermediates for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are new. Polycyclic azoindoline derivatives of formula (I) in which the dotted line indicates an optional unsaturation, and the group of formula (a) = a group (b), (c), (d) or (e); R<1> = halogen, -R, -OR, -S(O)nR, -NRR', -NR-CZ-R', -NR-CZ-OR', -NR-CZ-NR'R, -NR-SO2-R', -CZ-NR'R, or -SO2-NR'R; n = 0, 1 or 2; Z = S or O; R, R', and R = H, 1-6C alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or alkynyl, all of which may be substituted, 3-8C cycloalkyl optionally substituted, cycloalkyl alkyl optionally substituted, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl alkyl, or R' may form, with R or R and the N atom to which they are attached, a morpholino, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, or pyrrolidinyl group which may be substituted; G1 = 1-4C alkylene that may be substituted by R, OR, -COR, or -COOR, or it is a 1-4C alkylene chain in which one of the methylene groups is replaced by 3-8C cycloalkylene; A = - -CZ-NRR', -NR-CZ-R', or -NR-CZ-NR'R; B' forms with the N atom and the C atom to which it is attached = a 5-8 membered chain that may be saturated or unsaturated and may contain a further O, N, or S heteroatom; R<2> and R<3> = H, 1-6C alkyl or alkoxy, or OH, or together they form an oxo group; R<4> and R<5> = H or together with two adjacent C atoms on ring B form an aryl or heteroaryl group. The optional substituents on alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl morpholinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl and pyrrolidinyl groups may be OH, oxo, alkoxy, alkyl, polyhaloalkyl, or halogen. The optional substituents on cycloalkylalkyl groups may be one or more OH, oxo, alkoxy, alkyl, polyhaloalkyl, or halogen groups on the cyclic group. The term aryl covers phenyl, naphthyl, or biphenyl, these being optionally substituted by one or more OH, alkoxy, alkyl, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, nitro, cyano, polyhaloalkyl, formyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amido or halogens. The term heteroaryl covers furyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyridyl, thienyl, pyrazinyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, indolyl, benzimidazolyl, quinolyl, or quinazolinyl, these being optionally substituted by one or more OH, alkoxy, alkyl, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, nitro, cyano, polyhaloalkyl, formyl, carboxy, amido or halogens. An Independent claim is included for intermediates of formula (XVII).
Patent CA-2328614-A1 (CA)
Title: Matrices for drug delivery and methods for making and using the same
Inventor: BABICH JOHN W
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2000-02-14
Abstract: In one aspect, biocompatible matrices such as sol-gels encapsulating a reaction center may be administered to a subject for conversion of prodrugs into biologically active agents. In certain embodiments, the biocompatible matrices of the present invention are sol-gels. In one embodiment, the enzyme L-amino acid decarboxylase is encapsulated and implanted in the brain to convert L-dopa to dopamine for treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Patent CA-2329846-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUSELL TODD R
IPC: B66C3/00
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A grapple positioning device is described for attachment to a grapple and boom, wherein the grapple is pivotably mounted to an end of the boom. The device includes an extensible ram mountable to the boom and extending to a pusher plate. A follower is mountable to the grapple, and the ram is operable to extend and move the pusher plate against the follower and thereby pivot the grapple away from the boom. The ram is also operable to retract to move the pusher plate in a direction toward the boom and away from the follower.
Patent CA-2330938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILLIPS ANDREW LEONARD
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence is provided which encodes a gibberellin 2-oxidase gene which catalyses the 2.beta.-oxidation of a gibberellin molecule to introduce a hydroxyl group at C-2 and further catalyses the oxidation of the hydroxyl group introduced at C-2 to yield the ketone derivative. Such sequences can find application in the preparation of transgenic plants with altered levels of gebberellin 2-oxidase.
Patent CA-2334393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS GORDON TAYLOR
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A prefetch buffer is used in connection with a plurality of independent thread processes in such a manner as to avoid an immediate stall when execution is given to an idle thread. A mechanism is established to control the switching from one thread to another within a Processor in order to achieve more efficient utilization of processor resources. This mechanism will grant temporary control to an alternate execution thread when a short latency event is encountered, and will grant full control to an alternate execution thread when a long latency event is encountered. This thread control mechanism comprises a priority FIFO, which is configured such that its outputs control execution priority for two or more execution threads within a processor, based on the length of time each execution thread has been resident within the FIFO. The FIFO is loaded with an execution thread number each time a new task (a networking packet requiring classification and routing within a network) is dispatched for processing, where the execution thread number loaded into the FIFO corresponds to the thread number which is assigned to process the task. When a particular execution thread completes processing of a particular task, and enqueues the results for subsequent handling, the priority FIFO is further controlled to remove the corresponding execution thread number from the FIFO. When an active execution thread encounters a long latency event, the corresponding thread number within the FIFO is removed from a high priority position in the FIFO, and placed into the lowest priority position of the FIFO. This thread control mechanism also comprises a Thread Control State Machine for each execution thread supported by the processor. The Thread Control State Machine further comprises four states. An Init state is used while an execution thread is waiting for a task to process. Once a task is enqueued for processing, a Ready state is used to request execution cycles. Once access to the processor is granted, an Execute state is used to support actual processor execution. Requests for additional processor cycles are made from both the Ready state and the Execute state. The state machine is returned to the Init state once processing has been completed for the assigned task. A  Wait state is used to suspend requests for execution cycles while the execution thread is stalled due to either a long-latency event or a short-latency event. This thread control mechanism further comprises an arbiter which uses thread numbers from the priority FIFO to determine which execution thread should be granted access to processor resources. The arbiter further processes requests for execution control from each execution thread, and selects one execution thread to be granted access to processor resources for each processor execution cycle by matching thread numbers from requesting execution threads with corresponding thread numbers in the priority FIFO.
Patent CA-2338041-A1 (CA)
Title: Application of textured or patterned surfaces to a prototype
Inventor: EISINGER LEE
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2000-03-09
Abstract: Rapid prototyping technologies are being used to save time and money. One such method of producing a rapid phototype is that known as stereolithography. This method creates a tangible 3-D object from a CAD drawing by directing ultraviolet laser radiation onto a vat of polymer resin. The invention disclosed pertains to application of a texture or pattern to a prototype part produced from such method above. The texture or pattern is applied to the surface of the prototype part. The method involves using a photo-sensitive resist that is sprayed onto the surface of the item until a predetermined thickness is achieved. Portions of the surface are pre-selected to provide a texture or pattern. Other portions of the surface are masked or otherwise protected from exposure to a radiation source. After exposure to a light source, the unhardened photo resist is removed, leaving the exposed photo resist on the surface forming the pre-selected pattern or texture.
Patent CA-2340551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASADA NAOHIRO
IPC: A01K83/00
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A fishhook comprising a stem 1a, which ha at both lateral sides at an end projections 10 extending slantwise outwards or inwards to form a recess 3, a through bore 2 being formed below the recess 3 through which bore a leader part 13 of a fishing line is inserted.
Patent CA-2341675-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiber coupler variable optical attenuator
Inventor: DEBOYNTON WILLIAM L
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A fiber coupled variable optical attenuator includes an optical fiber couple r mounted through a low modulus material bushing (2) into a protective enclosu re (4) with one end clamped and another end free (1). The free end (1) of the coupler is deflected by a motorized mechanism. The mechanism includes an electric step motor (10), a shaft (9) providing eccentric motion, and a support/deflection component connected with the coupler in a kinematic chain , which provides lateral deflection of the coupler's free end. The structural and material parameters of the kinematic chain members are established to satisfy conditions of thermal compensation for the enclosure enveloping this  chain. The free end of the coupler is equipped with a sleeve having a spherical polished surface positioned in contact with the deflection component. The enclosure (4) is equipped with a thermal-compensating device (14) positioned in series between the enclosure (4) and optical fibers.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2343693-A1 (CA)
Title: System for processing a customer concern
Inventor: MASHNI PAUL
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A system for evaluating a customer concern is disclosed. The system includes a service station having a digital camera for capturing images of the customer concern, a reviewer unit for receiving the images from the service station to determine how to correct the customer concern and a communication network connecting the service station with the reviewer station for transmitting customer concern information including the images therebetween. The present invention provides real time review and response to a customer concern. Thus, customer satisfaction is increased and costs for processing customer concerns are reduced.
Patent CA-2346757-A1 (CA)
Title: Plug connector
Inventor: SCHREIER STEPHAN
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: A plug connector comprises a first insulating body, at least one connection contact which is arranged in the first insulating body and is provided for being connected with a conductor, a second insulating body and at least one plug-in contact which is arranged in the second insulating body and is provided for being connected with a complementary plug connector. The plug-in contact and the connection contact are connected with each other in an electrically conductive manner by a plug connection. The plug connection is formed by two elastic tabs provided on one of the contacts and cooperating with the other of the contacts. A method for mounting a plug connector comprises the following steps: First, at least one connection contact is arranged in a first insulating body. Then, at least one plug-in contact is arranged in a second insulating body.      Finally, the plug-in contact and the connection contact are inserted into each other.
Patent CA-2347773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINDER FREDERICK RAY JR
IPC: B60R13/01
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted caprolactam compounds of formula (I), where R1 is (C1-6)alkyl or (C3-6)cycloalkyl;  R2 is hydrogen or (C1-6)alkyl; X is (C1-12)alkylene; (C2-12)alkenylene; or (C2-12)alkynylene; m is 0 or 1; and R3 is (C3-8)cycloalkyl; or an aromatic ring system selected from (II, III, IV and V), where R4 is hydrogen, chloro, or methoxy; R5 is hydrogen, chloro, (C1-18)alkyl or (C1-18)alkoxy, and Z is oxygen, sulfur, N-H, or N-CH3; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, where possible, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.
Patent CA-2347908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATFIELD IAN
IPC: C12R1/645
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation de .gamma.-décalactone, selon lequel on utilise des cultures contenant Yarrowia lipolyca.
Patent CA-2349973-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAU HENRY
IPC: A47G21/06
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A pair of chopsticks which are integrated and self-guiding comprises a resilient element connecting the chopsticks at an intermediate point along the shafts, and a guide member disposed between the resilient element and the grasping tips. The resilient element biases the chopsticks to an open position, and when a radial force is applied to the chopsticks to overcome the biasing force of the resilient element, the grasping tips are brought together to grasp food. In the preferred embodiment the resilient member is generally "Z" shaped, and the grasping tips of the chopsticks are slightly recessed from their respective shafts and provided with a plurality of teeth which resist dislodgement of the food from the tips.
Patent CA-2350167-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALNEMRI EMAD S
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a caspase-14 polypeptide or functional fragment thereof, a vector that contains the nucleic acid molecule and a host cell that contains the vector. The invention also relates to an isolated gene encoding caspase-14, as well as functional fragments thereof. The gene or nucleic acid molecule can include single or double stranded nucleic acids corresponding to coding or non-coding strands of the caspase-14 nucleotide sequence. Isolated caspase-14 polypeptides or functional fragments thereof are also provided, as are antibodies that specifically bind thereto. In addition, the invention relates to methods of identifying compounds that modulate caspase-14 activity.