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Patent CA-2233011-A1 (CA)
Title: Ic card connection unit
Inventor: IGUCHI SHINICHI
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: An IC card connector used for an electronic device into which an IC card is loaded. The IC card connector is provided with a body (1) having a contact connecting means comprising a guide plate (7) and a guide arm (8), and a card supporter (3) having a card loading passage-forming recess and fixed to the body (1). When an IC card (14) is loaded and moved in the direction A, a card contacting portion (8a), which is positioned in the card insert passage (15), of the guide arm (8) is also moved in the direction A, and this force is converted into a force crossing the card inserting direction by inclined surfaces (33a, 33b) of the guide plate (7) and those (35a, 35b) of the guide arm (8). Consequently, contacts (28a, 28b) of the device engage with those (14a, 14b) of the IC card (14), and the IC card (14) is locked in the card loading passage (15).
Patent CA-2234632-A1 (CA)
Title: Dry thinned starches, process for producing dry thinned starches and products and compositions thereof
Inventor: HARRISON MICHAEL D
IPC: C08B30/12
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A novel dry thinned starch produced by continuously feeding a mixture of a base starch and a chemical which hydrolyses the glycosidic linkage of starch to a plug flow reactor, passing the mixture through the reactor, recovering the mixture and neutralizing the mixture. The present invention also includes starches produced by the process and paper products produced from the starch and coated with the starch.
Patent CA-2236713-A1 (CA)
Title: Support and cushioning system for footwear
Inventor: SMITH STEVEN F
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: A support and cushioning system for an article of footwear which includes a resilient insert (102) disposed between a midsole (606) and an outsole (604) of a shoe. The resilient insert (102) includes several chambers (104, 106, 108, 110) disposed in a heel portion (103) of the resilient insert (102). These chambers (104, 106, 108, 110) are fluidly interconnected to each other via periphery passages (136). The resilient insert (102) also includes several chambers (114, 116, 118, 120) disposed in a forefoot portion (113) of the resilient insert (102). These chambers (114, 116, 118, 120) are also fluidly interconnected to each other. A connecting passage (124) connects the chambers (104, 106, 108, 110) in the heel portion (103) and the chambers (114, 116, 118, 120) in the forefoot portion (113) of the resilient insert (102). A bladder (1002) having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber (1004) and forefoot chamber (1006) is also inserted above the midsole (606) to provide added cushioning to the wearer.      In one embodiment, the resilient insert (102) contains air at ambient pressure and the bladder (1002) contains air at slightly above ambient pressure.
Patent CA-2237850-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of inflammation by inhibition of lipid body formation
Inventor: DVORAK ANN M
IPC: A61K31/60
Filed: 1996-11-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a lipid body-mediated condition, such as inflammation or cancer, in a vertebrate by administering to the vertebrate a sufficient amount of an agent which inhibits the formation of lipid bodies in cells involved in inflammation. The agent can inhibit lipid body formation by inhibiting any biological activity necessary for lipid body formation. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method or assay for assessing the ability of a compound to inhibit lipid body formation in cells in vitro. The method comprises the steps of priming the cells for lipid body formation, contacting the cells with the compound under study, and comparing lipid body numbers in the cells with lipid body numbers in primed cells not contacted with the compound of interest. This method can be automated, yielding an efficient high-throughput assay for the efficient and rapid screening of large numbers of potential anti-inflammatory drugs.
Patent CA-2238154-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HINGST ERIN
IPC: A01N31/16
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: A bedding article for a domestic animal comprising an outer textile casing defining a geometric shape for supporting a domestic animal, an inner filling, and a microbe-inhibiting agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling. The bedding article may be fabricated in various shapes, designs, and styles; e.g., rectangular, circular, elliptical, with or without upstanding side walls, etc. A process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent or property to at least one on the outer textile casing and the inner filling is provided.  Application methods include spraying, dipping, brushing, and rolling the microbe-inhibiting agent or property onto at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling. An alternative embodiment includes an outer textile casing defining a geometric shape for supporting a domestic animal, an inner filling, a lining therebetween, and a microbe-inhibiting agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing, the inner lining, and the inner filling.
Patent CA-2239558-A1 (CA)
Title: Laser transponder and method for disabling laser speed monitors
Inventor: ZHANG YONG FANG
IPC: G01S17/88
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: A laser tranponder and method for disabling a laser-based speed monitor of the type that transmits a monitor laser beam at a moving motor vehicle. The monitor laser beam transmitted by the speed monitor is detected when it arrives at the motor vehicle. In response to detecting the monitor laser beam, a warning is output to the motor vehicle driver and a jamming laser beam is transmitted toward the speed monitor. The jamming laser beam includes a plurality of pulses separated from each other by a time period that is less than or equal to an amount of time needed for the monitor laser beam to travel from the speed monitor to the motor vehicle and back to the speed monitor. The jamming laser beam disables the speed monitor for a time period sufficient to allow the motor vehicle driver to reduce the speed of the motor vehicle.
Patent CA-2240145-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for making absorbent structures having divided particulate zones
Inventor: BOGDANSKI MICHAEL SCOTT
IPC: A61F13/53
Filed: 1996-12-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for making absorbent structures having a layer of discrete particulate absorbent material which is divided into two or more bands (9) separated by a substantially particulate-free zone (11). The method of making such absorbent structures comprises the steps of first generating an initial particle suspension comprising a two-phase fluid of particles of absorbent gelling material suspended in a gas (such as air) flowing in an inlet duct.  The initial particle suspension is then divided into multiple final particle suspensions in corresponding multiple branch ducts, each of the final particle suspensions having a given percentage of particles as a function of cross-sectional area of the inlet duct. The particles in the final particle suspensions are substantially uniformly distributed as a function of cross-sectional position in the branch ducts. Finally, the suspended particles are filtered from the final particle suspensions by capturing them on a substrate such as a layer of tissue. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention for practicing the above method comprises an inlet duct, a particle suspension generator in fluid communication with the inlet duct for generating the initial particle suspension, at least two branch ducts in fluid communication with the inlet duct, and a particle suspension divider disposed within the inlet duct for dividing the initial particle suspension into multiple final particle suspensions in the branch ducts. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus further comprises an adhesive delivery device for adhesively coating the particles in the final particle suspensions to form adhesively coated particles.
Patent CA-2243386-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for achieving local number portability
Inventor: BUTTON ROSS EDWARD
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: A system for maintaining a customer's telephone number when a switch from one service provider to a second provider is made interfaces with a regional customer number database to keep track of local numbers and the corresponding local service provider which services each number. Service providers interface with the database and obtain information at the telephone number level that permits individual providers to determine which carrier is providing service to which telephone number. A neutral third party maintains and administers the database allowing free access by any participating provider.
Patent CA-2245036-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONVEY JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: C22B1/02
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: A process for the recovery of zinc from a zinc ore. The process comprises leaching material obtained from a zinc ore with dilute sulphuric acid, in which essentially all of the zinc is in the form of zinc oxide.      The leachate obtained is separated for recovery of zinc.      Preferably, the material is substantially free of zinc ferrite. In preferred embodiments, the material is obtained from an iron-bearing zinc ore, especially zinc sulphide ore or concentrate, that has been subjected to a roasting step at a temperature of greater than 1050°C.
Patent CA-2246297-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of an anti-human tnf-alpha monoclonal antibody in the manufacture of a therapeutic formulation for treating a thrombotic disorder
Inventor: ELLIOTT MICHAEL JAMES HERDMAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: A method of treating or preventing a cardiovascular and/or a cerebrovascular disorder in an individual is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for treating and/or preventing a thrombotic disorder in an individual. Further disclosed is a method of decreasing plasma fibrinogen in an individual.
Patent CA-2247474-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-diagnostic or supervisory terminal and method and portable object used in such terminal or method
Inventor: LAPIE RONAN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a terminal equipped with an application programme, with at least one output consisting of either a display or a printer, or a communication network, or a portable object and co-operating with a portable object equipped with a non-volatile memory zone (ZD) containing data and comprising a reader communicating with said portable object. The invention is characterised in that the apparatus comprises means for reading or storing in its memory self-diagnostic or supervisory data (Ti, Dj, Sk) and means for transmitting said data to specific outputs (1-4) on the basis of information supplied by the self-diagnostic or supervisory data following the execution of at least one task (Tt) of its application programme relative to the portable object.
Patent CA-2248136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GENTZ REINER L
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1996-03-21
Abstract: La présente invention a trait aux polypeptides hESF I, II et III, aux polynucléotides codant pour des polypeptides et à des procédés de production de tels polypeptides par expression notamment des polynucléotides, ainsi qu'à des agonistes et antagonistes desdits polypeptides. L'invention concerne également des procédés d'utilisation de tels polynucléotides, polypeptides, agonistes et antagonistes pour certaines applications se rapportant, entre autres, aux domaines de la recherche diagnostique et clinique.
Patent CA-2248884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERRET CLAUDE
IPC: H01Q11/08
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: A helical antenna with built-in duplexing means, including two decoupled coaxial helices that each consist of printed radiating wires (111 to 114) on a substrate and are combined with respective separate miniaturised broadband radiating wire power supply structures (12, 13, 14) printed on the corresponding substrate and provided with at least one hybrid coupler (12, 13, 14) made of semi-localised elements, in order to reduced the size thereof, is disclosed. Said helices are advantageously wound in opposite winding directions (17), and their excitation points are mutually staggered in a plane perpendicular to the axis of said helices. The corresponding manufacturing methods are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2249137-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-volatile mission-ready database for signaling transfer point
Inventor: BUCKLER CRAIG L
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: A Signaling Transfer Point has a Host complex with a hard disk storage and a processor coupled to a plurality of Network payload processors, each of which has a DRAM memory. Host and Payload processor databases each have a data structure, which is a balanced binary red-black tree, and a cell manager which provides allocation and direct access to the cells of the binary tree. In the event of a power failure, or any event requiring a reload or refresh of the database, of a network payload processor, the Host processor, in response to a request from a recovering payload processor, transmits the database to the payload processor in the form as stored on the hard disk.
Patent CA-2249525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOX WILLIAM D
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device for pivoting a surgical retractor with respect to a patient it is being used on. The device includes a bridge having distal and proximal ends wherein a distal coupling is attached to the distal end of the bridge and a proximal coupling is slidably attached to the bridge proximal to the distal coupling. The proximal and distal couplings include a means for releasably attaching itself to a surgical retractor. The device further includes a lifting assembly attached to the bridge proximal to the proximal coupling. The lifting assembly comprises a means for applying an upward force to the proximal coupling, whereby when the device is attached to a surgical retractor, the lifting assembly pivots the retractor upward about the distal coupling.
Patent CA-2250294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAHNAZARIAN GEORGE
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus for bracing joists comprising a pair of load distribution members and a spanning member. The load distribution members are fastened to adjacent joists and connected together by the spanning member. The load distribution members each have a connector arm which contains a plurality of holes into which tabs on each end of the spanning member are sized to fit. The spanning member can thus connect the load distribution members over a range of distances providing a length adjustable joist bracing apparatus.
Patent CA-2250381-A1 (CA)
Title: Type c lectins
Inventor: LASKY LAURENCE A
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: The invention concerns members of the endocytic type C lectin family and methods and means for producing them. The native polypeptides of the invention are characterized by containing a signal sequence, a cysteine rich domain, a fibronectin type II domain, 8 type C lectin domains, a transmembrane domain and a cytoplasmic domain. Nucleotide sequences encoding such polypeptides, vectors containing the nucleotide sequences, recombinant host cells transformed with the vectors, and methods for the recombinant production for the type C lectins are also within the scope of the invention.
Patent CA-2250929-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-[(thien-2-yl)methyl]imidazole derivatives having alpha2-adrenoceptor agonistic activity
Inventor: PRESS JEFFREY B
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: The 4-[(THIEN-2-YL)methyl]-imidazoles of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen or methyl; X is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, bromine or chlorine; and Y is hydrogen, alkyl bromine or chlorine; with the proviso that X and Y are not both simultaneaously hydrogen, have exceptional analgesic activity.
Patent CA-2252506-A1 (CA)
Title: Extendable trailer loader/unloader with user interface section
Inventor: MICHELETTI RICHARD J
IPC: B65G21/14
Filed: 1997-04-16
Abstract: The invention is directed to an extendable conveyor (20) for conveying articles between a particular location and a selectable location, comprising: a support structure (base unit 26); a mechanically extendable section (23) which is extendable along a longitudinal axis between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position, said mechanically extendable section (23) supported in a cantilever fashion by said support structure (base unit 26), said mechanically extendable section having a conveying surface (endless belt 28) and a user interface section (21) which is horizontally adjustable with respect to said longitudinal axis of said extendable section (23), wherein said user interface section (21) is supported in a cantilever fashion by said mechanically extendable section (23).
Patent CA-2252796-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanically frothed polyurethane foam prepared from a polyurethane formulation including an organo-metallic catalyst and a tertiary amine catalyst
Inventor: PERRY THOMAS H JR
IPC: C08J9/30
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: The present invention is a mechanically frothed foam that is prepared from a polyurethane formulation that includes both an organo-metallic catalyst and a tertiary amine catalyst. Foams of the present invention have low density and good physical properties, which make them desirable for carpet applications.
Patent CA-2255547-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing a solar battery and a sheet material for protective covering thereof
Inventor: UEYAMA HIDEYUKI
IPC: H01L31/048
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: A process for producing a solar battery comprising a step of preparing a sheet material for protective covering having an adhesion surface which is large enough for attaching thereon a plurality of solar battery bodies; a step of applying an adhesive to at least one of adhesion surfaces of the sheet material for protective covering or the solar battery bodies; a step of bonding the solar battery bodies to the sheet material for protective covering; and a step of cutting the resulting solar battery bodies into a desired number of the solar battery bodies covered with the sheet material.
Patent CA-2255736-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRETSCHNEIDER RAINER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment cabinet for electrical and electronic systems, particularly a switch and control cabinet, with a functional area closed in dustproof and watertight manner and at least one door closing in dustproof and watertight manner, characterized in that a multishell struc-ture is provided round the functional area (1) and comprises baffle plates (11), the functional area wall (2) and outer jacket (5), between the baffle plates (11) and functional area wall (2) is formed an internal, channel-like space (6) and between the functional area wall (2) and outer jacket (5) an external, channel-like space (6') and the two channel-like spaces (6, 6') can be supplied by controllable volume flows independently of one another in load-dependent manner, the volume flows being adjustable from 0 to a maximum value and the maximum value is deter-mined by the hydraulic resistances of the elements (12, 7, 6') and the characteristics of the fan (8') on the one hand and the hydraulic resis-tances of the functional area equipment, the internal, channel-like space (6) and the characteristics of the fan (8) on the other hand and con-sequently the heat transfer from the functional area (1) to the exterior is intensified or from the exterior into the functional area (1) can be intensified and/or reduced.     The equipment cabinet has particularly good cooling characteristics and also an improved heat protection of the functional area, depending on the con-ditions of use, whilst simple technical means are employed.
Patent CA-2256781-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for automatically dialling a desired telephone number using speech commands
Inventor: HENEIN FEKRI
IPC: G11B23/00
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for a personal voice dialler system, more particularly to a system and method for providing a user with the ability to dial a telephone number simply by saying the name of the called party. The novel method and apparatus use a receiver/dialler unit to selectively direct a voice path to communication with the telephone network and a PVD management unit. The invention uses a speech recognition unit that selects from a speech recognition dictionary an entry most likely to match a spoken utterance. The invention makes use of a directory listing and speechware builder unit to create the speech recognition dictionary. The invention allows a user to access a listing of names and phone numbers in a database using voice with no or minimal amounts of training on the user's side for the speech recognition process.
Patent CA-2257223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARN BRAD
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: A ball icon (58) is established distinct from the cart icon (53) for display in the course map (32) on the monitor screen, and is arranged to move along the ball icon line (50) in unison with movement of the cart icon along the cart path.
Patent CA-2258729-A1 (CA)
Title: Measuring device with a holder
Inventor: RABENECKER HORST
IPC: G01D11/30
Filed: 1999-01-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable measuring device (7) that can be carried on an individual's body, which has a springless holder (1) that permits it to be attached to an article of clothing and released therefrom, this device having the following features: a) On one of the two short sides, the plate (8) incorporates a recess (9) with an opening (10); b) A flat slide element (11) has a guide element (12) and is connected through an opening (13) to the plate (8); c) Both the plate (8) and the slide element (11) are fitted on the opposite longer sides of the plate (8) with studs (2,3; 4,5) that are parallel to each other, d) the studs (2,3) of the plate (8) being held in the housing (6) of the measuring device (7) so as to be fixed in position but able to swivel, and e) the studs (4,5) of the slide (11) that are arranged in two guides (17) in the housing (6) of the measuring device (7) being displaceable between a maximum and a minimum distance from the studs (2,3) of the plate (8) as a function of the path of movement of the slide element (11).
Patent CA-2262102-A1 (CA)
Title: Formulation de graine synthetique
Inventor: DUNSTAN DAVID I
IPC: A01H4/00
Filed: 1997-08-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne une graine synthétique ainsi qu'un procédé de fabrication de celle-ci. Cette graine comprend un propagule de plante, lequel peut produire une plante entière et est encapsulé dans une matière comprenant une charge inerte, un liant ainsi que de l'eau. Cette graine synthétique présente une activité hydrique choisie et spécifiée, afin de maintenir sa viabilité jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit exposée à des conditions permettant sa germination, et elle présente également une résistance/dureté mécanique suffisante pour pouvoir être utilisée dans des semoirs.
Patent CA-2263461-A1 (CA)
Title: Trailer parker
Inventor: SAVARIA PIERRE
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: The innovation came about after having seen many campers with trailers having enormous difficulty parking their trailers with their vehicules. Hence, I came up with an easy way to handle trailers or boats without continually backing up and going forward with their vehicles.      The invention is an electric wheel which attaches to the trailer, giving the trailer a front wheel or fifth wheel. The wheel has a motor, a battery (either attached to the wheel or borrowed from the camper trailer), and has a handle. This enables a trailer owner to place the trailer anywhere he wants with little effort. It's concept works like a child that pushes and pulls a wagon.