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Patent CA-2226253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGENDORF ANDREW
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: An Internet billing method comprises establishing an agreement between an Internet access provider (2) and a customer (4), and an agreement between the provider (2) and a vendor (5), wherein the provider (2) agrees with the customer (4) and the vendor (5) to bill the customer (4) and remit to the vendor (5) for products and services purchased over the Internet (1) by the customer (4) to the vendor (5). When the customer (4) orders a product or service over the Internet (1) from a vendor (5), transactional information is also transmitted to the provider (2). The provider (2) then bills the transaction amount to the customer (4) billing account and remits a portion to the vendor (5), keeping the differential as a fee for the service. As a result, there is no need for any customer (4) account numbers to be transmitted, maintaining the security of that information.
Patent CA-2227692-A1 (CA)
Title: Vertical skein of hollow fiber membranes and method of maintaining clean fiber surfaces
Inventor: MAHENDRAN MAILVAGANAM
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: A vertical skein of "fibers", opposed terminal portions of which are held in headers unconfined in a modular shell, is aerated with a gas-distribution means which produces a mass of bubbles serving the function of a scrub-brush for the outer surfaces of the fibers. The membrane device is surprisingly effective with relatively little cleansing gas, the flux through the membranes reaching an essentially constant relatively high value because the vertical deployment of fibers allows bubbles to rise upwards along the outer surfaces of the fibers. Further, bubbles flowing along the outer surfaces of the fibers make the fibers surprisingly resistant to being fouled by build-up of deposits of inanimate particles or microorganisms in the substrate provided that the length of each fiber is only slightly greater than the direct center-to-center distance between opposed faces of the headers, preferably in the range from at least 0.1 % to about 5 % greater. For use in a large reservoir, a bank of skeins is used with a gas distributor means; each skein has fibers preferably > 0.5 meter long, which together provide a surface area > 10 m2. The terminal end portions of fibers in each novel header are kept free from fiber-to-fiber contact with a novel method of potting fibers.
Patent CA-2230216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRY JOYCE E
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: Disclosed are processes for producing stably transformed fertile wheat and a system of transforming wheat via Agrobacterium. This invention provides methods for transforming a variety of explants, such as freshly isolated or pre-cultured immature embryos, embryogenic callus and suspension cells. Also disclosed are methods for recovering transgenic plants after transformation within a short period of time, if the explants are regenerable at the time of transformation. Thus, the frequency of somaclonal variation associated with prolonged in vitro culture period is significantly reduced. The transformation frequency using this system is comparable to or better than published methods using other systems, such as microprojectile bombardment.
Patent CA-2230418-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanism and process for coating threaded articles having varying external configurations
Inventor: DUFFY RICHARD J
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A mechanism and process for coating tapped holes in specialty articles having varying external configurations, such as metal stampings. The specialty article is positioned in a preselected orientation at a loading station, and is then engaged by a carriage assembly and moved from the loading station to a heating station, and then to a spray and discharge station. During movement between stations, the article is maintained in the preselected orientation to allow proper heating and spraying of the tapped holes.
Patent CA-2230892-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANIV ISAAC
IPC: C04B41/47
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A process for coating a solid with a water-insoluble or slightly water-soluble coating material consisting essentially of a high-viscosity polymer and/or wax and/or grease, or mixtures thereof, comprises dissolving the said coating material in one or more materials selected from among carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid anhydrides, carboxylic acid halides and/or mixtures thereof, to form a low-viscosity "polymer solution", contacting the solid to be coated with the said "polymer solution", and chemically or physically modifying the "polymer solution"  to cause the formation of a coating of increased viscosity.
Patent CA-2233926-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-deck mower and drive system
Inventor: BRITTON GEORGE E
IPC: A01D34/56
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: A finishing mower having multiple decks is provided with a mechanism and drive system which allow at least one of the decks to be raised in order to avoid obstacles and while avoiding the need to cease mowing activities in order to avoid the obstacle.  Such deck or decks can be raised to about 90° above horizontal, as well as lowered to below horizontal, for example, about 10° below horizontal.  The lift arm for the deck and the mechanical driveline to the deck are each mounted along the same axis of rotation.  In addition, an adjustment assembly is provided by which tension within drive members can be adjusted without interfering with the coaxial mounting feature.
Patent CA-2235770-A1 (CA)
Title: Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso) purification process
Inventor: HUMBLOT FRANCIS
IPC: C07C315/06
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: Dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) is purified to decrease its content of alkali(ne earth) and/or other metal cations by treating it with a solid ion exchange resin of sulphonic type and then separating the liquid purified DMSO from the solid. The resin has its active groups in ammonium sulphonate (SO3NH4) form. Also claimed is purified DMSO obtained by this process.
Patent CA-2237858-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MYERS JAN WILLEM M
IPC: F15B3/00
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: An apparatus for the transmission of the pressure in the sterile area of a medical appliance to a non-sterile pressure gauge having a non-sterile connector of polyester/polyether-copolymer and a connector on the sterile side consisting of polycarbonate, wherein a sterility filter consisting of polytetrafluorethylene is provided between the two connectors and is positioned between two halves of the housing, said filter being supported by a backing, wherein the housing half on the sterile side comprises polycarbonate, the non-sterile half of the housing consists of polyester/polyether-copolymer and the two halves are connected by ultrasonic welding.
Patent CA-2240400-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduced calorie ice cream-type frozen dessert and butter fat mimetics therefor
Inventor: SEKULA BERNARD CHARLES
IPC: A23L1/308
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: Reduced calorie ice cream-type frozen desserts are prepared by replacing some or all of the fat in an ice cream recipe with a butter fat mimetic composition comprised of a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin composition. The mimetic composition may be comprised of two or more fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin compositions in order to obtain a composition having a melting profile similar to that for butter fat. The reduced calorie ice cream-type frozen desserts have a rich, creamy texture and excellent flavor.
Patent CA-2241335-A1 (CA)
Title: Package comprising an array of compressed absorbent articles
Inventor: PFEIFER GEORG
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 1996-12-09
Abstract: A package (1) comprising an array (3) of compressed, flexible absorbent articles (5) that have a front face (7), a back face (9), a top face (6), a bottom face (8), side faces (10), an upper section (11) and a lower section (13). The upper and lower sections have mutually different compressibilities and calipers, and the absorbent articles are placed with the front and back faces in a contacting relationship. The package comprises a flexible outer casing (19). The array has a first region (15) and a second region (17) and the upper and lower sections of the absorbent articles are distributed over the first and second regions of the array in such a manner that the difference in the compression force F for compression of the first and second regions to between 20 % and 70 % of their uncompressed volume is at least 10 % smaller than the difference in the compression force for compression of the first and second regions when all of the upper sections of the absorbent articles are located in the same region of the array.
Patent CA-2241725-A1 (CA)
Title: Growth-hormone secretagogues
Inventor: RAGAN JOHN A
IPC: C07K/
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, where the substituents are as defined in the Specification, which are growth hormone secretagogues and which increase the level of endogenous growth hormone. The compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, congestive heart failure, frailty associated with aging, obesity; accelerating bone fracture repair, attenuating protein catabolic response after a major operation, reducing cachexia and protein loss due to chronic illness, accelerating wound healing, or accelerating the recovery of burn patients or patients having undergone major surgery; improving muscle strength, mobility, maintenance of skin thickness, metabolic homeostasis or renal homeostasis. The compounds of the present invention are also useful in treating osteoporosis when used in combination with: a bisphosphonate compound such as alendronate;  estrogen, premarin, and optionally progesterone; an estrogen agonist or antagonist; or calcitonin, and pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.  Further, the present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful for increasing the endogenous production or release of growth hormone in a human or other animal which comprises an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a growth hormone secretagogue selected from GHRP-6, Hexarelin, GHRP-1, growth hormone releasing factor (GRF), IGF-1, IGF-2 or B-HT920. The invention is also directed to intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of formula (I).
Patent CA-2242034-A1 (CA)
Title: Cellulose ester wound dressing
Inventor: DEUTSCH LANCE J
IPC: A61L15/16
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: A wound dressing that releases, via hydrolysis and in a controlled manner, acetic acid when subjected to body temperatures and moisture, and is made from a cellulose ester substrate with a partial solvent thereon.
Patent CA-2244454-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of nitric monoxide for preparing medication for intravascular administration
Inventor: KELM MALTE
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition of a sterile, injectable physiologically acceptable solution containing nitric oxide (NO). The invention also concerns a process for preparing this composition and a process for detecting physiologically present NO. With the NO solution according to the invention, NO in high doses can trigger locally in vessels (for example coronary vessels) specific local biological effects such as relaxation of the smooth vascular musculature, inhibition of the adhesion of thrombocytes, etc., without producing systemic side-effects, such as for example a critical drop in blood pressure, in spite of the high doses. The detection process according to the invention enables the presence of an endothelial dysfunction to be established from the whole blood of humans and other mammals.
Patent CA-2249699-A1 (CA)
Title: Monitoring for coke formation during hydrocarbon feed processing
Inventor: CHOMYN KARL DIONIZY
IPC: C10B43/14
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: Incipient coke formation during hydrocarbon processing operations is detected by monitoring for C6- fractions in heated hydrocarbon materials. The amount of C6- fraction is an indication of the coke-forming tendency of the hydrocarbon materials.
Patent CA-2249910-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LESAGE CLAUDE
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: A combination space and hot water heater is comprised of an inner tank having an outer casing spaced therebout with insulation being interposed between the casing and the inner tank. The inner tank has a glass-lined inner surface and a heater is provided within the inner tank for heating a same volume of water within the inner tank.      An anode is provided within the inner tank. A closed water circulating circuit is connected to the inner tank for circulating hot water from the tank through heat exchange means connected in the closed water circulating circuit.      Preferably, but not exclusively, the heat exchange devices are radiators. The inner tank contains a predetermined same volume of recirculating water wherein minimal deposits are accumulated in the inner tank by not admitting fresh water thereby substantially preventing the build-up of deposits on heat exchange elements within the tank and the formation of harmful bacteria in radiators and corrosion and further wherein a high constant efficiency is achieved and the life expectancy of the hot water heater is substantially prolonged. At least one heat exchange coil is disposed in the inner tank and immersed in the water contained therein.      The heat exchange coil is connected at one end to an outlet coupling to which a domestic hot water line is connected.      An opposed end of the heat exchange coil is connected to an inlet coupling. The inlet coupling is connected to a pressurized water supply.
Patent CA-2251276-A1 (CA)
Title: Shoe construction providing spring action
Inventor: WALLERSTEIN ROBERT S
IPC: A63B25/10
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A shoe for running, cross training and the like includes a base member including a raised front portion and a rearwardly extending rear portion. A U-shaped spring is disposed beneath the raised portion. The spring has transversely extending ends engaging the front portion at respective longitudinally spaced locations. The front end of the spring is preferably unconnected to the raised portion such that a projection on the latter cams against and flattens the spring when the user's weight is put on the raised portion. A sole spring element is affixed to the front portion of base member and includes a flexible part overlying, and extending rearwardly beyond, the sole portion of the base member. The flexible part of the rear spring element is disposed at an acute, non-zero angle with respect to the sole portion of the base member.
Patent CA-2251684-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORDELET FREDERIC
IPC: C01G23/00
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating an aqueous starting phase (PAD) containing titanium and sulfuric acid and resulting from the etching of titanium-containing ores by sulfuric acid of the type comprising the following steps: an extraction step wherein the aqueous starting phase (PAD) is brought in contact with an organic extraction phase (POE) containing one or a plurality of organophosphoretted compounds, whereby an organic phase is obtained which contains titanium and the sulfuric acid (PO); a regeneration step wherein the organic phase containing titanium and sulfuric acid is regenerated by bringing it in contact with an aqueous regeneration phase (PAR0), whereby an aqueous regenerated phase (PARf) containing the titanium is obtained; characterized in that it comprises an additional step wherein all or part of the aqueous regenerated phase (PARf) is brought in contact with an organic washing phase (POL), whereby a titanium-containing treated aqueous phase (PAT) is obtained.
Patent CA-2252726-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for compression compatible video fingerprinting
Inventor: RYAN JOHN O
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: Fingerprinting and fingerprint detection techniques are described which, unlike typical fingerprint systems used to conceal video signals, are compatible with all conceivable forms of signal compression systems while still allowing viewing of the video signal. The fingerprint technique is based on the principle of applying very slight local spatial distortion to the pixels in a video image, and the like, by means of selected warp patterns.  Thus the technique provides means for conveying, within the video signal, selected information in the form of the fingerprint which is detectable electronically but which is not noticeable to a critical viewer who is watching the video signal. That is, the resultant fingerprinted video signal will appear to be identical to the undistorted video signal. The fingerprint detection technique provides for the recovery of the conveyed information which may comprise an instruction to prevent the fingerprinted video image from being copied, messages which allow identifying the source and date of an unauthorized copy of the video image, etc.
Patent CA-2253472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIGONI MONICA
IPC: C11D3/382
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: A cleaning composition which provides effective cleaning and shine performance, said composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an amine oxide and a betaine or sulphobetaine surfactant in a weight ratio of amine oxide to betaine or sulphobetaine of 6:1 to 100:1. Preferably, the composition comprises a solvent for enhanced cleaning and shine performance of the composition. More preferably, the composition further comprises an antimicrobial compound and/or a peroxygen bleach for enhanced disinfection performance.
Patent CA-2259511-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIRARDIN DENIS
IPC: B22D11/14
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de bridage d'une table de coulée d'une machine de coulée continue verticale, suivant un axe vertical (X-X) d'extraction, de pièces, en particulier de tubes (T), en fonte, comprenant un bloc-filière (5) aligné suivant l'axe vertical (X-X) d'extraction, et un dispositif (3) de fourniture de fonte liquide. Deux joints d'étanchéité (12A, 12B) sont disposés entre la sortie du dispositif (3) de fourniture de fonte liquide et l'entrée du bloc-filière (5). Le dispositif comprend des moyens (6, 15, 21) de serrage à force constante, parallèlement à l'axe vertical d'extraction (X-X), du bloc-filière (5) vers la sortie du dispositif (3) de fourniture pour serrer les joints (12A, 12B) d'étanchéité.
Patent CA-2259675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERTENS MARC
IPC: C08G18/69
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: Le matériau cellulaire souple de l'invention a une matrice polymère expansée. Il est obtenu par extrusion d'un produit mono-composant renfermant un constituant macromoléculaire en présence de gaz sous pression, dans lequel le constituant macromoléculaire est un prépolymère de polyuréthanne à groupes terminaux isocyanate ou trialcoxysilyle, auto-réticulable à l'humidité. Application à des joints d'étanchéité. Figure : Néant
Patent CA-2260538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JORGENSEN ROBERT W
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A conduit connector assembly which receives an end of a conduit carrying electrical wires includes a fitting body, an end stop grommet and a spring clip. The end stop grommet and the spring clip are each mounted to the fitting body. The spring clip is disposed within an interior bore of the fitting body and has a resiliently flexible body and a gripping end portion on the body defining a grip end. The grip end has a substantially scalloped configuration for gripping and fitting partially about the conduit so as to center the grip end of the spring clip body on the conduit. The grip end having the scalloped configuration is in the form of an arcuate concave-shaped edge surface on the gripping end portion of the body. The grip end of the spring clip body makes line contact with an inner convolution on an exterior of the conduit and makes at least a single point contact with an outer convolution on the exterior of the conduit. The grip end may be disposed at a predetermined angle for matching a predetermined pitch angle of the convolutions on the exterior of the conduit and thereby make line contact with the inner convolution on the exterior of the conduit and make a pair of point contacts with the outer convolution on the exterior of the conduit.
Patent CA-2260583-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIMMICK FREDERICK
IPC: G09F13/06
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: An illuminatable sign includes a number of lighting modules arranged on an electrical circuit such that they are individually disconnectable, removable and adjustable in position between conductors. Preferably the lighting modules are slidable on the conductors while remaining in electrical contact to provide illumination where it is specifically required. Connections between the modules and the conductors may be such that the modules slide on the conductors. Such connectors may be snap on connectors or may be prongs insertable into helical springs about the conductors such that compression of the springs increases the diameter of the springs to allow them to slide on the conductors and lack of compression allows the springs to grip the prongs tightly.
Patent CA-2260628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKOWORODKO MIKE
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: Apparatus for bleeding the brakes of a vehicle using a hydraulic braking system activated by a brake pedal comprising a brake pedal manipulating unit installable in the vehicle to engage with the brake pedal, and a remote control switch for activating the unit to press and release the brake pedal as desired by the user to provide hydraulic pressure to bleed the brakes. The brake pedal manipulating unit is installable between the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The apparatus allows a single person to bleed the brakes while still relying on the brake pedal to provide the pressure necessary to purge contaminated brake fluid from the system.
Patent CA-2263184-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for increasing the anaerobic working capacity in tissues
Inventor: HARRIS ROGER
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: A method for increasing the synthesis and accumulation of beta-alanylhistidine dipeptides, with a simultaneous increase in the accumulation of creatine, in bodily tissues of humans and animals is described. This is accomplished by causing an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and creatine, or the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine, L-histidine and creatine, by the ingestion or infusion of a composition including beta-alanine, beta-alanine and creatine, or beta-alanine, L-histidine and creatine, or active derivatives thereof.
Patent CA-2264639-A1 (CA)
Title: Cartouche amortissante pour systemes de suspension a haute performance
Inventor: BALDOMERO RICARDO R
IPC: B62K25/08
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système amortissant (10) ayant un corps (12) de cartouche léger, peu onéreux, à fine paroi, scellé aux deux extrémités par déformation mécanique de la paroi du corps en éléments de scellement (22, 24) qui scellent lesdites extrémités. De préférence, la paroi du corps est sertie au tambour de manière à comprimer les éléments de scellement et à établir un scellement entre la paroi et les éléments de scellement. De préférence, le corps comporte une bague de retenue (60) ayant une crête interne (70) qui pénètre dans la partie mécaniquement déformée de la paroi du corps. En conséquence, ladite bague est fixée axialement par rapport au corps. Etant placée autour du corps, la bague forme un épaulement sur ce corps. L'épaulement ainsi formé peut être inséré dans la cavité d'une jambe de fourche de suspension de bicyclette, ce qui permet d'y immobiliser la cartouche amortissante.
Patent CA-2265515-A1 (CA)
Title: 3-aryl substituted indenyl containing metal complexes and polymerization process
Inventor: NICKIAS PETER N
IPC: C08F4/64
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: Group 4 metal constrained geometry complexes comprising a 3-aryl-substituted indenyl ligand, catalytic derivatives thereof and their use as olefin polymerization catalysts, especially for preparing interpolymers comprising ethylene and a monovinyl aromatic monomer are disclosed.