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Patent CA-2324190-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILMORE CARL D
IPC: B62D55/084
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A crawler belt link including a link body having an upper surface, and a lug extending upwardly from the upper surface to a lug top. The lug has a first face which is engageable with a drive tumbler. A first surface defining a first portion of the face extends at an angle from the lug top to a first surface edge. A second surface defining a second portion of the face extends toward the body upper surface from the first surface edge at an angle different from the first surface angle. In one aspect of the invention, the crawler belt link lug has a second face facing away from said first face. In another aspect of the invention the crawler belt link first surface provides a mechanical advantage which is greater than 1Ø
Patent CA-2327836-A1 (CA)
Title: High molecular weight dispersant compositions and their preparation
Inventor: MACDONALD ISABEL P
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: Concentrates for lubricating oil compositions are prepared by mixing at elevated temperature: (i) at least one high molecular weight ashless dispersant; (ii) at least one oil-soluble overbased metal detergent;  and (iii) at least one surface-active agent comprising a low molecular weight hydroxyl or amine group.
Patent CA-2329072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANG Y TOM
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des protéines transmembranaires humaines et sur des polynucléotides identifiant et codant ces protéines. L'invention porte également sur des vecteurs d'expression, des cellules hôtes, des anticorps, des agonistes et des antagonistes, ainsi que sur des procédés de diagnostic, de traitement ou de prévention des maladies associées à l'expression des protéines transmembranaires humaines.
Patent CA-2330099-A1 (CA)
Title: Steckel hot rolling mill
Inventor: JEPSEN OLAF NORMAN
IPC: B21B37/54
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a Steckel hot rolling mill comprising at least one reversing roll stand (1) as well as coilers (6, 7) which are positioned upstream and downstream and present torque-controlled drives. The aim of the invention is to improve such a hot rolling mill in such a way that it optimally counteracts variations in tension and/or mass flow caused by changes in process parameters and allows for high-quality hot rolling, especially of very thin hot-rolled strips. To this end the invention provides for a looper (8 9) to be positioned between both coilers (6, 7) and the reversible roll stand (1), which supplies actual values for adjusting tension and mass flow.
Patent CA-2331330-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'amidation chimique non enzymatique
Inventor: FEIBUSH BINYAMIN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode simple non enzymatique permettant de préparer un amide peptidique C-terminal, cette méthode pouvant s'appliquer à différents substrats d'un ester d'acide carboxylique peptidique C-terminal. L'invention concerne également une méthode simple non enzymatique permettant de préparer un amide peptidique C-terminal à partir d'un ester d'acide carboxylique C-terminal d'un peptide de fusion, les amides peptidiques C-terminaux ainsi obtenus pouvant être utilisés pour préparer diverses compositions pharmaceutiques.
Patent CA-2332153-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of relining a vessel
Inventor: GURR MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A method of relining a vessel that is used to carry out a direct smelting process that produces molten metal under conditions requiring molten bath temperatures of at least 1000°c is disclosed. The vessel is of the type that has a floor that is refractory lined, a side wall that is at least partially refractory lined, and a top wall, and at least two access openings to the interior of the vessel. The relining method includes the steps of cooling down the vessel, gaining access to the interior of the vessel via the access openings, relining the vessel, and re-starting operation of the process in a period of time of 21 or less days.
Patent CA-2334123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOETTLE TERRY L
IPC: B62K11/04
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A universal mounting assembly for mounting exhaust pipe components to several different types of motor vehicles includes a bracket body having a mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and a support portion. The mounting portion has a first aperture and a second aperture spaced from the first aperture. The support portion includes a planar member, a first aperture located in the planar member, and a second aperture located in the planar member with the second aperture being spaced from the first aperture. First and second fasteners extend through the first and second apertures of the mounting portion for securing the mounting portion to a structural portion of an associated vehicle. The mounting portion is located in a first plane with the support portion being located in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The first and second planes are approximately aligned with the second plane being oriented at, at most, an acute angle in relation to the first plane.
Patent CA-2334309-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable sawmill
Inventor: TAMMI PASI
IPC: B23D47/02
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sawmill with a frame structure (1) and a saw blade (3) extending essentially vertically upwards in relation to the frame structure, tables (2) cooperating on both sides of the saw line of the saw blade and reciprocating on the frame structure (1) parallel with the saw blade (3), wherein there are friction reducing means on the path of the tables (2) by means of which the tables are movable to and from in the direction of the saw line by the saw blade (3). According to the invention, the friction reducing means used are fixed sliding surfaces (5), such as slide rails or sliding bodies arranged sequentially on the table path.
Patent CA-2337940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERNICKA MARTIN
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The eyewear described comprises a unitary arcuate lens having, at opposite lateral sides thereof, a pair of detachable ear stems which are adapted to move from an inwardly folded position to an outwardly ear contacting position. The lens displays, at each lateral side, an opening and a stem connecting portion that defines a hinge element forming an integral part of the lens. The proximal end portion of the ear stem defines a U-shaped recess which is engageable with the hinge element. The recess is formed by a pair of resilient branches which, together with a constriction at the entry of the recess, enables a snap-in engagement and a snap-out disengagement of the ear stem to and from the lens. No additional component is required for this three-piece eyewear.
Patent CA-2338512-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced call delivery system
Inventor: SILVER ANDREW
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: The invention expedites the delivery of a call originating in a circuit-switched network to a mobile terminal camped on a packet-switched network.  Information representing the location of the mobile terminal in the packet-switched network is provided to the circuit switched network. A call setup with the mobile terminal is initiated with reference to the previously received location information, frequently more expeditiously and using less resources. Location-based services are also provided by the circuit-switched network with access to such mobile terminal location information.
Patent CA-2341391-A1 (CA)
Title: Passive matrix liquid crystal display
Inventor: SAVANT GAJENDRA D
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 1999-08-25
Abstract: A viewing surface (10) in the form of a passive liquid crystal display (22) or front projection viewing screen (70, 80) includes a substrate layer of material having a front side (32) and a back side (36). A light shaping micro-sculpted surface structure (34) is provided on one side of the substrate layer (30) wherein the microstructure controls the directionality, gain, homogeneity and shape distribution of the light propagated by the screen or display. A reflective layer (38) is deposited on the opposite back side (36) of the substrate layer (30) and reflects light incident upon the substrate layer back through the substrate layer (30) toward a viewing screen surface (10). This type of construction can be used directly as a viewing screen (70, 80) or can be utilized behind a display (22) such as a liquid crystal display in order to significantly enhance the brightness of such a display or screen. The microstructure (34, 104) can be integral on either the front side (32) of the substrate layer (30) or beneath the reflective layer (106) on the back side of the layer (102).
Patent CA-2345693-A1 (CA)
Title: Laundry pre-treatment or pre-spotting compositions
Inventor: ARMSTRONG CARRIE L
IPC: C11D1/722
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: A pre-spotting or pre-treating composition for a soiled laundry item comprises hydrophillic ethoxylate surfactant with less than two moles of ethylene oxide or a or blend thereof with at leat one further surfactant composition to give a HLB value of about 7-12. The treatment composition can be used in a liquid or solid form and can be applied to individual laundry items in the form of a solid stick or liquid spray prior to introduction to the laundry machine.  Laundry items can also be contacted in the laundry machine with the pre-spot or pre-treatment composition in the form of an aqueous presoak, preflush, prewash, or other step prior to the cleaning step.
Patent CA-2346351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH GARY D
IPC: F25D21/02
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: An arrangement of apparatus for the measurement of the quantity amount of ice in an ice thermal storage system having a storage tank with a storage fluid and a cooling coil assembly therein, and the method for measuring such ice quantity, which apparatus includes a means to provide an uplift force to the coil assembly and, means for measurement of the vertical displacement of the coil in the storage tank and means for relating the vertical displacement of the cooling coil assembly to the quantity of ice on the cooling coil assembly, and further noting a specific uplifting force assembly for use in such storage tanks.
Patent CA-2347367-A1 (CA)
Title: Security in telecommunications network gateways
Inventor: RYTINA IAN
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: A method of transferring signalling messages between an Internet Service Provider (ISP) (4) and an exchange (2) of a telecommunications network for the purpose of allocating and controlling circuit switched communication channels between the exchange (2) and the ISP (4). The method comprising routing the signalling messages via an SS7/IP gateway which provides for conversion of messages between an SS7 protocol used in the telecommunications network and an IP based protocol used in the network which connects the SS7/IP gateway 7 to the ISP 4. For each message received at the SS7/IP gateway 7 from the ISP 4, the SS7/IP gateway 7 confirms the right of that ISP 4 to control a circuit switched communication channel identified in the message.
Patent CA-2347397-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif anti-derapage pour echelles
Inventor: LAUG HORST
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: Selon l'invention, dans la zone inférieure d'une échelle, deux tiges de traction ou de pression sont montées, de chaque côté, de façon à pouvoir pivoter. Ces tiges sont raccordées, chacune par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation (8), à des supports (6) télescopiques montés également chacun sur un montant de l'échelle, par l'intermédiaire d'un manchon (5) coulissant. Les supports (6) télescopiques sont, pour que la stabilité soit augmentée, reliés l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'une tige auxiliaire dont la longueur peut également être modifiée.
Patent CA-2350883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER CHRIS C
IPC: A61K33/08
Filed: 1999-11-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de supprimer des cellules pathogènes, et un procédé permettant de traiter un animal ou un humain présentant des cellules pathogènes dans les voies respiratoires. Ces procédés consistent, de préférence, à exposer les cellules pathogènes à une quantité efficace d'une source d'oxyde nitrique, ladite source d'oxyde nitrique comprenant de l'oxyde nitrique, ou un composé ou une substance capable de produire de l'oxyde nitrique, ledit oxyde nitrique pouvant avoir soit un effet inhibiteur, soit un effet bactéricide sur les cellules pathogènes. L'invention concerne, en outre, l'utilisation de l'oxyde nitrique pour supprimer les cellules pathogènes, l'utilisation thérapeutique de l'oxyde nitrique pour traiter un animal présentant des cellules pathogènes dans les voies respiratoires, et une composition pharmaceutique pour ledit traitement.
Patent CA-2350884-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical compositions comprising ascomycins
Inventor: KRIWET KATRIN
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1999-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical administration comprising an ascomycin and a carrier vehicle comprising means to retain water in the outer skin layer and means to hinder water evaporating from the skin.
Patent CA-2352338-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOIE LARS HENRIK
IPC: A23L33/11
Filed: 1999-11-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition contenant : (a) des protéines de soja, (b) un composé de phytoestrogène et (c) des fibres alimentaires. Les protéines de soja (a) représentent au moins 45 % en poids de la teneur totale en protéines de la composition, cette teneur totale en protéines représentant au moins 15 % du contenu énergétique total de la composition. Le composé de phytoestrogène (b) est de préférence une isoflavone d'origine naturelle et représente plus de 0,10 % en poids des protéines de soja, et les fibres alimentaires (c) sont de préférence des fibres de soja, représentant plus de 4 % en poids du poids total de la composition nutritionnelle sur une base sèche. La composition s'utilise pour le traitement de maladies pulmonaires.
Patent CA-2355085-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIANCARLO MARCARI
IPC: G03D3/14
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for developing films, particularly movie films, comprising a plurality of substantially vertical frames (1), for supporting and winding the film (3), placed within the different treatment rooms, each one of said frames (1) providing a plurality of transmission turns for the film, each one of said turns substantially comprising an upper pulley (2) and a lower pulley (4), and tensioning means of the film acting on the lower pulley (4), said apparatus being characterised in that said tensioning means of the film (3) in the single turns are comprised of piston means (11), provided under the lower pulley (4) of said turn, a single feeding system being provided for the piston means (11) of each frame (1).
Patent CA-2355553-A1 (CA)
Title: Video signal processing apparatus
Inventor: ITANI TETSUYA
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus for processing a video signal containing first and second color difference signals so as to adjust colors of an image represented by the video signal is provided. The video signal processing apparatus comprises a first gain setting section for setting a first gain conversion characteristic relevant to a first saturation indicated by the first color difference signal, a second gain setting section for setting a second gain conversion characteristic relevant to a second saturation indicated by the second color difference signal, a third gain setting section for setting a third gain conversion characteristic relevant to a third saturation indicated by the first and second color difference signals, a first conversion section for converting a gain of the first color difference signal based on a first input value of the first color difference signal, the first gain conversion characteristic, and the third gain conversion characteristic, and a second conversion section for converting a gain of the second color difference signal based on a second input value of the second color difference signal, the second gain conversion characteristic, and the third gain conversion characteristic.
Patent CA-2356933-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOVANDER LARS A
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: An ATM connection (45) and call connection equipment (22) can be dynamically allocated between exchanges (20, 30). The connection is set up and released by a master switch (20) on one side of the connection. The slave (30) is controlled using standard signaling protocols and the physical connections (45) between the interworking units (40, 50) use circuit emulation according to AAL1.  The master (20) controls the ATM connection (45) with standard signaling and the slave (30) with normal trunk signaling. The ATM  connection (45) and connection (26) can be set up between the nodes (40, 50) when needed based on the traffic needs of the network (10).
Patent CA-2357611-A1 (CA)
Title: Stroller with folding frame and retractable handlebar
Inventor: PEREGO GIANLUCA
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A stroller comprises a folding tubular frame bearing a baby's seat and comprising in turn pairs of front legs (14) and pairs of rear legs (15) bearing at the bottom wheel units (16), side armrests (17) and a rear pushing handlebar (18) in the form of an overturned U.     The frame is collapsible longitudinally to the extension of the stroller to change from an open position to a folded position and the handlebar has arms (19) engaging in a sliding manner in corresponding seats (20) in the frame to enable traversing downward thereof upon folding of the frame towards the folded position so as to move from a use position to a retracted position. Locking means (21) operate upon reaching the folded position to hold this position permanently. The locking means are kinematically connected to the handlebar to be released upon traversing movement of the handlebar towards its use position.
Patent CA-2357689-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical communication system and optical receiver
Inventor: IBUKURO SADAO
IPC: H04B10/67
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: An optical transmitter transmits a data signal developing a specific spectrum at a predetermined frequency, while an optical receiver detects amplitude information on the spectrum included in the data signal to control the received data signal to a constant amplitude on the basis of the detected amplitude information. This can provide an optical communication system and an optical receiver capable of functioning well even if the optical S/N is in a poor condition.
Patent CA-2358334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOLAN CHRISTOPHER S
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A moisture proof liner and method for installing the liner in an elongated container for shipping cargo is provided. Four elongated panels of impervious film matching the sides, top and bottom of the container and first and second end panels make up the liner. An access opening is cut vertically along at least one side panel through which the cargo is transferred for loading and unloading. A closure is provided to seal the liner to protect the cargo from moisture. An open tube is attached to the side panel to match the opening and form an extended passage for loading/unloading the cargo. The liner and the tube are formed of polyolefin plastic sheet and a heat seal bead extends around the opening to join the tube. A second access opening and tube can be formed on the opposite side panel. Gussets in the side panels allow expansion to substantially fill the container when differential pressure is applied. The end panels are formed by folding the ends of the gusseted panels. A related method comprises the steps of providing said liner to be placed in the container, cutting an access opening in at least one of the side panels, attaching a lateral tube to form a transfer passage, positioning the liner in the container and erecting the liner by differential pressure, holding the tube open, transferring the cargo through the opening and closing the opening to seal the liner.
Patent CA-2360359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAYANAKIS GEORGES
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne une carte à puce, sans contact ou hybride contact - sans contact, comprenant une antenne sur un support, cette antenne étant constituée d'au moins une spire d'encre conductrice sérigraphiée sur le support, deux corps de carte (24) de chaque côté du support, chacun des corps de carte étant constitué d'au moins une couche de matière plastique, et d'une puce ou d'un module (26) connecté à l'entenne. Le support est en papier et possède des découpes (22) à chaque coin au niveau desquelles sont soudés entre eux les deux corps de carte, lui donnant ainsi la capacité, lorsque la carte est soumise à un pliage, de se délaminer à l'endroit où s'exercent les forces de contraintes générées par le pliage, ce qui permet de mettre en évidence, a posteriori, un acte de dégradation volontaire, la carte conservant la trace du pliage, ce qui constitue une parade à la fraude.
Patent CA-2360532-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of flexible polyurethane foams
Inventor: VANDICHEL JEAN-CLAUDE NOEL ELI
IPC: C08G18/46
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: Process for the preparation of flexible polyurethane foams comprising the steps of (a) bringing together a polyol component, a polyisocyanate component, a blowing agent comprising liquid carbon dioxide, a suitable catalyst and optionally ancillary chemicals at sufficient pressure to maintain the carbon dioxide in a liquid state, and (b) releasing the pressure and allowing the mixture obtained in step (a) to react into a flexible polyurethane foam, wherein the polyol component comprises a polymer polyol consisting of at least one polyether polyol having an average nominal functionality of at least 2.5 with dispersed therein from 2 to 50 wt% based on total weight of polymer polyol of polymer particles, whereby the particle size of essentially none of these polymer particles exceeds 50 micron.
Patent CA-2362972-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing ring-substituted 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetra-hydronaphthalenes and 3-aminochromanes
Inventor: TITUS ROBERT DANIEL
IPC: C07D311/74
Filed: 1990-02-21
Abstract: The present invention provides novel ring-substituted 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalenes and 3-aminochromanes which exhibit binding activity at the serotonin 1A receptor.
Patent CA-2366259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEETH GARY R
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror is wiped by a flexible blade supported by a pivotal arm mounted on a carriage supported for linear movement on a track mounted on a housing attached to the minor. A shuttle is supported within the housing for reciprocating vertical movement by a motor driven reversing lead screw, and a magnetic coupling connects the shuttle to the carriage with the housing extending therebetween. A cam and follower lift and reset the arm and blade relative to the mirror in response to movement of the carriage at the top of the mirror, and the track and housing are each formed from a non-magnetic material so that the shuttle moves the carriage by a magnetic field.
Patent CA-2370447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DEN BERG KAREL
IPC: A01J5/017
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning the exterior of a milking parlour by means of a cleaning fluid. The milking parlour comprises a milking robot and a bottom on which an animal to be milked can stand. The milking robot is provided with a rinsing device for cleaning the interior of the milking robot by means of rinsing fluid. The cleaning device for cleaning the exterior of the milking parlour is constituted by an automatic cleaning device.
Patent CA-2372214-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified exendins and exendin agonists
Inventor: YOUNG ANDREW A
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: Novel modified exendins and exendin agonists having an exendin or exendin agonist linked to one or more polyethylene glycol polymers, for example, and related formulations and dosages and methods of administration thereof are provided. These modified exendins and exendin agonists, compositions and methods are useful in treating diabetes and conditions that would be benefited by lowering plasma glucose or delaying and/or slowing gastric emptying or inhibiting food intake.