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Patent CA-2260466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAPATOVICH WALTER P
IPC: H05B41/24
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: An electrodeless lamp assembly includes an electrodeless, high intensity discharge lamp capsule and a coaxial electric field applicator. The coaxial electric field applicator includes an outer conductor assembly including a tubular outer conductor having a distal end disposed at or near a first end of the lamp capsule, an outer ring disposed at or near a second end of the lamp capsule, and a plurality of cage wires connected between the outer ring and the tubular outer conductor. A center conductor assembly includes a center conductor coaxially positioned with respect to the tubular outer conductor and has a distal end disposed at or near the first end of the lamp capsule. High frequency power, supplied to the tubular outer conductor and the center conductor, is coupled by the electric field applicator to the lamp capsule.  The center conductor assembly may include a guard ring positioned near the first end of the lamp capsule for concentrating electric fields in the lamp capsule.
Patent CA-2263694-A1 (CA)
Title: Endovascular prosthetic device, and method of use
Inventor: UCHIDA BARRY T
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: An endovascular graft prosthesis for arrangement at an aneurysm positioned in the vicinity of a bifurcation in an arterial system having a main lumen and a first and a second branch lumen. The endovascular graft prosthesis includes a prosthetic device with at least one expandable tubular frame body for arrangement in the main lumen and a first and a second graft limb. The frame body is contractible into a smaller diameter for introduction to a vascular site upstream of the aneurysm and is radially expandable into a larger diameter and an inner lumen. The frame body is provided with a covering which extends across the inner lumen of the tubular frame body and has two apertures each of which has a diameter of less than half the larger diameter of the frame body. The first and second limbs have a cranial end for mounting at one of the apertures and a caudal end for arrangement in one of the branch lumens. The covering is a hindrance to blood flowing past the frame body except for blood flowing into the first and second graft limbs mounted at the two apertures.
Patent CA-2264342-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of charging for services, network node, and gateway node
Inventor: ROSENBERG MARC
IPC: H04L12/14
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of charging for services in a communications system consisting of two or more communications networks (KN1, KN2, KN3) of different network operators, and to network nodes (N3 to N5) and gateway nodes (GN1 to GN4) for such a communications network. For a connection whose establishment was initiated by a subscriber (A) of a first communications network (KN1) of the communications system, one or more services are provided by network nodes (N3 to N5) of a second communications network (KN2; KN3). Each of the network nodes (N3 to N5) of the second communications network (KN2) which provide services for the connection determines a charge (Waaa to Wccc) assigned to the service. Charges (Waaa to Wccc) to be made in the first communications network (KN1) are signaled by network nodes (N3 to N5) of the second communications network to a first gateway node (GN2) of the second communications network which is assigned to the connection in the direction of the first communications network (KN1). The first gateway node (GN2) signals the charges signaled to it (Weee) onward to the first communications network (KN1).
Patent CA-2264615-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMADA KAZUKIYO
IPC: F25B21/02
Filed: 1998-07-02
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un élément thermoélectrique (1) composé: d'une paroi constituée d'une plaque (2) électro-isolante; d'éléments thermoélectriques semi-conducteurs (3A et 3B) de type p et n en même nombre montés sur ladite plaque (2) de manière à y (2) pénétrer; de plaques électrodes de cuivre (4) fixées aux côtés supérieurs des éléments semi-conducteurs (3A et 3B); et d'électrodes de cuivres en T (5) fixées aux côtés inférieurs des éléments semi-conducteurs (3A et 3B). La partie inférieure de l'élément (1) de la surface inférieure de la plaque (2) est placée dans un réceptacle de refroidissement, et directement refroidie par un réfrigérant liquide, de l'air, etc.
Patent CA-2264924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON JAMES M
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A method for tolerizing a mammalian subject to administration of a live virus carrying a gene for delivery to a cell of the subject is disclosed. The method entails administering to the subject a suitable amount of an inactivated virus prior to administration of the live virus. The prior administration of the inactivated virus suppresses anti-virus cytotoxic T cells, permitting longer transgene persistence once the live virus is administered, and permitting effective readministration of live virus.
Patent CA-2266784-A1 (CA)
Title: Support garments for patient-worn energy delivery apparatus
Inventor: BRANDT ARLAN J
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: In a support garment for a patient-worn energy delivery apparatus, a vest-type garment holds an electrode belt in contact with a wearer's ribcage. The garment includes a flap with button holes to permit buttoning in of energy transfer electrodes, thus constituting a wearable electrode system. Additionally, a holster contains the components of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator that are not in contact with the skin. The holster has an adjustment for waist, girth and vertical position of the defibrillator according to the personal preferences of the wearer. The support garment includes a vest-like chest garment and an inner layer which provides support for the defibrillator electrodes. A removable electrode harness is attachable to the support garment in order to accurately position the sensing electrodes on the body of the wearer and energy delivery electrodes for transfer of an electrode therapy pulse to the wearer of the garment. The chest garment includes adjustable shoulder straps and waist belt so that the support garment can accommodate any body size or shape.
Patent CA-2270929-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for multiplexing adjacent transceiver/transcoder links into a single timeslot
Inventor: NILSSON TORSTEN
IPC: H04B7/24
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for transmitting data between a transceiver (10) and transcoder (15) pair of a cellular radio system is disclosed. A pair of transceiver-transcoder-links (40) normally transmitted on two separate channels are broken into a series of four bit data segments (45) which are multiplexed together into series of eight bit timeslots (50) for transmission between a transceiver (10) and a transcoder (15) pair.
Patent CA-2271399-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibiting phase separation in low viscosity water-based pesticide suspensions
Inventor: HUDSON DARRELL C
IPC: A01N43/70
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting phase separation and the resulting non-uniform distribution of an active ingredient in low viscosity, water-based pesticide suspensions. In accordance with this invention, the composition comprises from about 0.003% to about 50% by weight of a pesticide, from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a wetting agent; from about 0.0% to about 0.8% by weight of a thickener; from about 0.1 % to about 0.5% of an antimicrobial agent; from about 5% to about 20% of an anti-freeze; from about 1 % to about 8% of a hydrophobic fumed silica; and from about 40% to about 95% of water. In an embodiment of the invention, the hydrophobic fumed silica results from a hydrophilic silica which is treated with dimethyldichlorosilane.
Patent CA-2274353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOE ROBERT J L
IPC: C10G25/00
Filed: 1999-06-14
Abstract: The capacity of a simulated moving bed adsorptive separation process is increased by flushing the contents of the transfer line just previously used to remove the raffinate stream from the adsorbent chamber. The contents are preferably pushed back into the adsorbent chamber. This step is performed immediately upstream of the point of raffinate withdrawal. Preferably the feed stream to the process is used as the flushing liquid. This flush step eliminates the passage of a quantity of the raffinate material into the adsorbent chamber when the process conduit is subsequently used to charge the feed stream to the adsorbent chamber.
Patent CA-2274541-A1 (CA)
Title: Retroreflective article having launderably durable bead-bond
Inventor: FLEMING ROBERT J
IPC: G02B5/128
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A retroreflective article (10) has retroreflective elements (12) partially embedded in a binder layer (14) that contains a solid polyurethane. The polyurethane includes soft segments, hard segments, silicon moieties, and urethane moieties. The specific chemical identities and relative amounts of the segments and moieties are sufficient to impart desired high elongation and low modulus to the polymer. The inventive retroreflective article is capable of demonstrating extraordinary laundering durability under industrial wash conditions and tumble and tunnel drying.
Patent CA-2274827-A1 (CA)
Title: Labelling device for compact discs
Inventor: MILLER HOWARD
IPC: B65C9/26
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A device for applying a label to a disc includes a support member, preferably in the form of a plate for supporting a label on its upper surface, the plate having a central opening through which projects a disc positioning member, for example, in the form of a rod and a carriage member, preferably in the form of a plurality of bearings mounted on resilient arms. The bearings are adapted to move under pressure from above from a first position in which the bearings project upwardly through the opening to support the disc in spaced apart relationship to the label and to retain the label through its central aperture in concentric alignment with the disc to a second position in which the bearings are retracted below the upper surface of the plate for lowering the disc onto the label whereupon the label is adhered to the disc and is no longer retained by the bearings. Release of the downward pressure results in the labelled disc springing up for removal from the device leaving the bearings in their first position ready for repeated use.
Patent CA-2276898-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the definition of a call forward operation within a telecommunications system
Inventor: LEBOULZEC DIDIER
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: In a method for the definition of a call forward operation, within a telecommunications system, for forwarding calls from an originator identifier towards a destination identifier, a user (16, 17, 18), from a user terminal (141, 142, 143) called a definition terminal, activates a generic call forward function; the system proposes a first default value of said originator identifier; the user makes a first choice between validating said default first value of said originator identifier and determining and then validating a first other value of said originator identifier; the system proposes a second default value of said destination identifier; the user makes a second choice between validating said second default value of said destination identifier and determining and then validating a second other value of said destination identifier.
Patent CA-2278446-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMSON JAMES E
IPC: E02F5/18
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A steerable plow (20, 20a-20d) configured for underwater towing along a sea bed. The plow includes a plow body (24) and a soil cutting member (26) attached to the body. The soil cutting member is configured for forming a trench in the sea bed in a forward direction of travel of the plow. A tow member (36) is attached to the body for attaching the plow to a tow cable. The tow member defines an effective tow point which is forward of the cutting member. A steering device (30, 44, 48) is provided for creating a steering moment capable of varying the direction of travel. The steering device is positioned rearwardly relative to said tow member.
Patent CA-2280287-A1 (CA)
Title: Dendritic cell-derived growth factor
Inventor: SOPPET DANIEL R
IPC: C12N15/16
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel DCDGF protein which is a member of a novel family of growth factors of which the prototype is called Insect-Derived Growth Factor (IDGF). In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human DCDGF protein. DCDGF polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of DCDGF activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for diagnosing DiGeorge Syndrome and, particularly, immune systemrelated disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.
Patent CA-2282747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GONZALEZ GUADARRAMA CARLOS
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: A modular cabin for use in both medium trucks or heavy trucks, and that can be assembled in the same assembly line for each model, having the form of a stylized cabin integrated as follows: two lateral sections forming sides that will shape the frames of the left door (2), the right door (3), and the back panel of the cabin (4); wherein the frames of the doors and the back panel of the cabin are joined to the outer roof (5) and to the floor of the cabin (6). The floor of the cabin (11) extends from the back panel (4) up to the front of the cabin (7) where it folds up with the required inclination to join with the front panel, denominated fire wall panel (8) which by means of two pillars "A", one left (9) and one right (10) are joined to the cabin roof to shape a cavity for the windshield.
Patent CA-2282811-A1 (CA)
Title: Expression cloning processes for the discovery, characterization and isolation of genes encoding polypeptides with a predetermined property
Inventor: KOLLER DANIEL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for detection, characterization and isolation of nucleic acids encoding proteins of a desired property, such as a particular cellular localization. The invention further provides for rapid expression of such proteins or glycoproteins in mammalian cells and for facilitated purification of the novel secreted proteins or glycoproteins.  Further, the invention provides for radioactive labelling of the novel proteins or glycoproteins, for rapid identification of sites of binding including animals and for rapid production of infective viral vectors for use in gene transfer.
Patent CA-2285903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGLISH JAMES P
IPC: A61L17/12
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: Biodegradable terephthalate polymers are described comprising the recurring monomeric units shown in formula (I): wherein R is a divalent organic moiety; R' is an aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic residue; x is 1; and n is 05,000, wherein the biodegradable polymer is biocompatible before and upon biodegradation. Processes for preparing the polymers, compositions containing the polymers and biologically active substances, articles useful for implantation or injection into the body fabricated from the compositions, and methods for controllably releasing biologically active substances using the polymers, are also described.
Patent CA-2288314-A1 (CA)
Title: Multichannel implantable inner ear stimulator
Inventor: DOYLE JAMES H SR
IPC: A61F2/18
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: A device is described for stimulating the auditory transmission branch of the 8th nerve. It uses electrodes designed to restrict the electrical field to the region of their respective nerve fiber group and produce a gradient field for each channel such that the latency characteristics of the nerve fibers in a given channel will cause a sequential firing (streaming) of the nerve fibers during a portion of the channel stimulus pulse. In the analog system the nerve fiber channels are stimulated in sequence but with their stimulus overlapping their previous channel by an amount equal to the shortest latency period of said channel. During the period when a stimulus pulse is causing nerve fiber streaming the pulse amplitude is modulated with the audio information. In addition during the nerve fiber streaming either electrical means or the shape of the probe compensate for the strength-duration characteristics of the individual nerve fibers. In the digital system there is no streaming as there is a single firing time for nerve fibers in a channel. The channel overlap exists over a number of channels and the audio modulation is in the form of frequency modulation of the channel sequence frequency.
Patent CA-2291224-A1 (CA)
Title: Runflat tire with improved carcass
Inventor: TUBB GARY EDWIN
IPC: B60C9/00
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: A runflat radial ply pneumatic tire (10) having a carcass (30) which has a pair of sidewalls (20), each sidewall being reinforced with at least two sidewall fillers or inserts (42, 46) and at least two cord reinforced plies (38, 40) and a bead core (26). The carcass has one or more reinforcing belts (36). Each sidewall has at least one ply (38 or 40) reinforced with cords, the cords have a modulus E of X, X being at least 10 GPa. At least one ply has a turnup end (32) wrapped around the bead core (26). A second ply (38 or 40) is reinforced with substantially inextensible cords having a modulus E greater than X of the cords of the other ply. The second ply (38 or 40) is spaced from the first ply (38 or 40) by the second filler or insert in the sidewall (20).
Patent CA-2293941-A1 (CA)
Title: Metal, protective coated appliance component with rounded, elongated edge and method of producing the same
Inventor: PENISTEN THOMAS E
IPC: C23C4/00
Filed: 2000-01-05
Abstract: An appliance component is formed from sheet metal having a thickness defined by an elongated edge portion of the sheet metal. The elongated edge portion is rounded prior to applying a protective coating, such as a layer of porcelain enamel glass, to the component.      Rounding of the elongated edge portions avoids the development of any thin or bare coating spots along the edge of the component which would be prone to rusting.
Patent CA-2296674-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONWAY RONALD J
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: A fined Boat Dock that can be easily installed and removed, whether for climatic or environmental reasons, has been long sought after. This invention embodies the features desirable in a truly portable and fully adjustable boat dock system. The independence of the three major components comprising a metal support frame, deck support frame and deck, allows for the removal of the upper support system and deck, while leaving the lower portion of the upright metal support system in service. This feature is a major breakthrough for installations requiring removal and reinstallation on an annual basis. The major tasks in installing a movable Boat Dock involve finding a desirable or, previously installed position and then erection of the primary structural supports. The great advantage of only having to install the deck with its immediate supports on an annual basis would be clearly obvious to anyone that has had to carry out this operation. This Boat Dock is fully adjustable for overall size, height, width, length, slope of deck and is fully adaptable to any practical configuration. The invention includes the use of basic and readily available materials and tools and can be manually assembled requiring a minimum of expertise and labour. This Boat Dock, with easy to remove modular deck sections, offers full maintenance access to its immediate or primary support structure, while in service, and can be simply adjusted for changing water levels due to the adjustable supports being conveniently located at the fully accessible exterior perimeter of the Dock.
Patent CA-2296775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REMICK KIM
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: A ground clamp for holding and grounding at least one cable having an electrically-conductive shield. The ground clamp comprises a first member and a second member joined to the first member. The first member and second member have facing surfaces and the members are positioned a sufficient distance from one another such that the electrically-conductive shield of the cable is held by the facing surfaces when the shield is inserted between the facing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces further has a gripping surface wherein the gripping surface is positioned on one of the facing surfaces such that the gripping surface engages the shield when the shield is inserted between the first and second members of the ground clamp. The gripping surface to contact the shield is made of a material that conducts electricity and is also connected to a ground point through an electrically-conductive path.
Patent CA-2297073-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif a electricite statique pour fluides non electroconducteurs
Inventor: COLBURN MICHAEL R
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé permettant d'éliminer l'électricité statique de fluides non électroconducteurs et comprenant une enceinte métallique (12) traversée par un écoulement de fluide et un élément conducteur (18) placé dans ladite enceinte (12), l'élément conducteur (18) étant mis en contact avec l'écoulement de fluide et l'élément conducteur (18) étant mis à la masse.
Patent CA-2301458-A1 (CA)
Title: Wood heater
Inventor: CHAMPION MARK
IPC: F24B5/02
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: A combustion system for burning firewood including a combustion chamber defined by front, rear and side walls, a ceiling and a bottom. An access door is provided for addition of fuel into the combustion chamber. A substantial amount of combustion air enters the combustion chamber near the top of the fueling doors via apertures and is directed down the face of the fueling doors providing cooling. A geometry of the air metering orifice is either fixed or of limited adjustability such that the minimum flow of combustion air required for flaming combustion of a full load of fuel is maintained at all times. The combustion air flow cannot be reduced beyond a certain point and thus smoldering and very low air/fuel ratios are avoided. Since the air metering is tuned for proper flaming combustion with the largest expected fuel load and cannot be reduced further, fuel loads smaller than the design fuel load will result in higher air/fuel ratios, thus further ensuring that sufficient combustion air is present for sustained flaming. Furthermore, the minimum combustion air setting limits the amount of combustion air entering the combustion chamber such that too much air is not introduced resulting in inefficiency due to sensible heat loss, chemical loss (pollution), quenching of the flames, and undesirably high burn rates. Ideally, the burning rate of a full load of fuel is below 5 kg/hr, however, the maximum burn rate when burning a full load of fuel may be reduced to as low as 2 kg/hr depending on the size of the firebox and the desired maximum heating capacity of the appliance. Heat output is adjustable primarily by the amount of fuel added at each fuel loading.
Patent CA-2301723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHARF MARTIN B
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A method is provided to treat a human afflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia syndrome by the administration of certain butyrate derivatives.