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Patent CA-2324815-A1 (CA)
Title: Roll out shower curtain and the use thereof as an advertising display for the hospitality industry
Inventor: DAVIES SEAN
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: A method of advertising in a shower for the hospitality industry including providing replaceable advertisements on a shower closure, for example a door, curtain or the like.
Patent CA-2327042-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of calculating sorting costs for chargeback accounting for an incoming mail sorting apparatus
Inventor: MARRY RICHARD D
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a method of calculating sorting costs for incoming mail. The foregoing is accomplished by providing a method that can determine the number and types of mailpieces being sorted and associated that number with addressee information. The combination of the number and types of mailpieces being sorted for the addressees can then be used to calculate a charge back amount by using a predetermined cost per mailpiece. Thus, the present invention is directed to, in a general aspect, a method of calculating sorting costs for an incoming mail sorting apparatus having a database of addressees for use in sorting incoming mailpieces comprising the steps of: collecting information about each one of a plurality of mailpieces sorted using the incoming mail sorting apparatus, the information used to determine a type of mailpiece for each one of the plurality of mailpieces; determining the type of mailpiece using the information collected; and associating the information about each one of the plurality of mailpieces sorted using the incoming mail sorting apparatus with addressee information from the database of addressees; calculating a piece count for each mailpiece for each addressee; and calculating a charge back amount from the piece count and a predetermined cost.
Patent CA-2329395-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlling a destination terminal from an originating terminal
Inventor: LAUZON ERIC
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: The amount of control that a calling party has over a destination terminal h as been very restricted. For example, when making an extremely urgent call to a  busy terminal, the caller is unable to free up the busy terminal by causing the call that is currently in progress to be dropped. The present invention provides a method  by which an originating terminal is able to control a destination terminal by sending signalling protocol messages to that destination terminal. The caller associates computer software code with the signalling protocol messages such that when the messages are received at a destination processor the computer software code is executed (subject to any security and access requirements). For example, the messages may be improved SiP protocol messages with incorporated Java code.  By selecting different computer software code for association with the messages, the caller is able to control the destination terminal. For example, to display information about the identity of the caller at the destination terminal; to modify the behaviour of the destination terminal according to the priority of the call; to take into  account the configuration of the destination terminal, and to allow users to adjust this configuration from a remote location.
Patent CA-2332652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATES CYNTHIA P
IPC: C07J33/00
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to .DELTA.16 unsaturated C17 heterocyclic steroids which are useful as steroid C17-20 lyase inhibitors.
Patent CA-2333082-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASIDA NISSIM
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A precision optical element (62) is described, such as is used in thermal imaging systems in the infrared, manufactured by means of single point machining, with both of its surfaces having an aspheric form, with or without the addition of a diffractive optics pattern. The element (62) is produced while held in a novel vacuum chuck (50), whose support surface (52) has a width in the radial direction significantly less than the size of the element (62), and which is aspherically machined to match the aspheric first surface of the element (62). A method whereby such an element (62) can be produced by means of single point machining, such as diamond turning or fly cutting, is also described. Also described are new optical system designs and applications using such double-sided aspheric elements, thereby providing significant improvement over currently available optical systems.
Patent CA-2335209-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making composite board using phenol formaldehyde binder
Inventor: MERRELL MICHELLE
IPC: B27N3/08
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: Wood composite boards are produced from a wood fiber treated with a slow curing, low alkilinity phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin. The resin treated wood fiber is consolidated and cured in a press using steam injection. The slow curing nature of the resin prevents pre-cure of the resin. The press using steam injection speeds curing so that boards can be produced in press cycles comparable to the curing of wood fiber treated with other resins in a press with no steam injection.
Patent CA-2336268-A1 (CA)
Title: Communication system and suitable method for operating a communication system
Inventor: ODORFER THOMAS
IPC: H04W8/12
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: The description is about a communication system and a process suitable for it, which create the possibility to guarantee undisturbed movements between areas belonging to different communication units, by assigning third subscriber identification data (IMSI-3) and second subscriber identification data (IMSI-VI) to a second subscriber data module (SIM-VI), and in which the third subscriber identification data (IMSI-3) and the second subscriber identification data (IMSI-VI) contain a common profile.
Patent CA-2337647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATYE REINHARD
IPC: F16J13/24
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: An automated hatch for a bulk transport vehicle includes a cover and a locking assembly. The vehicle includes a container and at least one upstanding annular flange defining a fill opening for the container. The cover is adapted to pivotally mount on the vehicle, with the cover moving between an open position and a closed position for extending over the annular flange and closing the fill opening. The locking assembly includes a driver assembly and a plurality of locking members. The driver assembly includes a plurality of pusher members, with each of the pusher members being pivotally mounted to a respective locking member. The locking members are mounted to the peripheral portion of the cover for engaging the annular flange of the vehicle for locking the cover in the closed position. The driver assembly further includes a driving member which rotates about a drive axis, with each of the pusher members being pivotally mounted to the driving member and being moved by the driving member between a retracted position and an extended position. The pusher members pivot the locking members to their unlocked positions when the pusher members are moved to their retracted positions and pivot the locking member to their locked positions when the pusher members are moved to their extended positions thereby locking the cover in its closed position over the fill opening.
Patent CA-2339233-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POWIS GARTH
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1999-08-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition ou une formulation qui inhibe la fonction d'oxydoréduction cellulaire ou interfère avec cette dernière, et des procédés d'utilisation de cette composition pour restaurer une fonction cellulaire normale. Plus spécifiquement, cette composition interfère avec la prolifération cellulaire anormale ou inhibe cette dernière et restaure l'apoptose cellulaire.
Patent CA-2342411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUJTABA SYED AON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A control technique for a communication system in which a microcell base station is co-located with a macrocell base station. The microcell base station tracks hot spots as they move within the macrocell. The microcell base station may utilize a two-dimensional (2-D) antenna array, which is co-located with the macro cell antenna. The two-dimensional antenna is steerable in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The size of the microcell coverage area depends upon the distance from the cell site antenna as well as the dimensionality of the array, which determines the angular spread of the beam. Filter tap weights may be adjusted to point the beam to any desired location in the macrocell. The orthogonality between the macrocell and the microcell may be obtained either in the frequency domain or in the code domain, depending upon the system in which it is implemented.
Patent CA-2345903-A1 (CA)
Title: Molecular pathogenicide mediated plant disease resistance
Inventor: HOLZEM ACHIM
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: The invention provides gene constructs comprising a nucleotide sequence(s) encoding an antibody, antibodies, or part(s) thereof, that specifically bind to structural or non structural proteins of a pathogen(s). The invention also provides a nucleotide sequence(s) encoding a peptide, or a protein(s), or enzymes that are detrimental or toxic to the said pathogen(s). The invention provides the means and methods for the in vivo assembly of two or more proteins, encoded by separate nucleotide sequences, into a protein complex. These antibodies, toxins or complexes may be expressed and targeted to cellular membranes or plant cell compartments in different orientations and also can be cleaved in vivo by different proteases to become active. These agents are named "molecular pathogenicides". The means and methods are provided for immobilizing a recombinant protein capable of binding a pathogen, by recombinant DNA techniques. The means and methods are also provided for expressing molecular pathogenicides in membranes of monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants.
Patent CA-2346700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIOJIRI EIJI
IPC: A61K8/368
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne des agents oxydants inhibiteurs du stress, inhibant l'expression de protéines enroulées et l'activation de facteurs régulateurs de transcription géniques y relatifs et présentant une bonne sensibilité dans leur utilisation, ainsi qu'une fiabilité élevée. L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant d'empêcher, de retarder, de soulager ou de traiter des modifications de la peau provoquées par le vieillissement dû ou favorisé par des contraintes oxydantes ou des changements défavorables sur le plan cosmétique dans les contraintes cutanées, ainsi que des cosmétiques ou des préparations cutanées pour usage externe renfermant, comme ingrédients actifs, des agents inhibiteurs de stress oxydants. Les agents inhibiteurs de stress oxydants sont caractérisés en ce qu'ils renferment, comme ingrédients actifs, un ou plusieurs éléments choisis dans le groupe comprenant la cystéine, des dérivés de la cystéine et des sels de ceux-ci.
Patent CA-2348756-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaccins ameliores
Inventor: HELLMAN LARS T
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et matières impliqués dans le traitement et la prévention de différentes maladies, telles que des infections et des maladies liées aux immunoglobulines E (IgE). L'invention concerne plus particulièrement les procédés et matières qui peuvent être utilisés pour vacciner un mammifère contre des antigènes autologues ou non autologues spécifiques. Par exemple, les procédés et matières décrits peuvent servir à réduire les effets des anticorps IgE chez un mammifère par la réduction de la quantité totale d'anticorps IgE liés au récepteur chez les mammifères. De plus, l'invention procure des conjugués de vaccins, des polypeptides immunogéniques, des molécules d'acide nucléique qui codent les polypeptides immunogéniques, les cellules hôtes contenant les molécules d'acide nucléique qui codent les polypeptides immunogéniques, et des procédés de production des conjugués de vaccins et de polypeptides immunogéniques aussi bien que les molécules d'acide nucléique qui codent les polypeptides immunogéniques. En outre, l'invention fournit un vaccin IgE qui induit une réponse IgE non autologue chez un mammifère.
Patent CA-2349214-A1 (CA)
Title: Ring-mesh networks
Inventor: HERMANN KAREN E
IPC: H04L12/44
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A ring-mesh network architecture is provided for increasing the working/protection bandwidth ratio (W/PBR) of transport networks. The ring-mesh network has mesh connections between some nodes, the traffic on the mesh connections being unprotected. This increases the W/PBR from the current 1:2 value to (n-2)/(n-1), where n is the number of nodes, (n-1) is the number of connections on each node and (n-2) is the number of working connections on each node for one direction of traffic.      Ring-mesh networks with add/drop multiplexers in the mesh connection are also provided.
Patent CA-2350353-A1 (CA)
Title: Relative pulse position in celp vocoding
Inventor: BENNO STEVEN A
IPC: G10L19/12
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for vocoding an input signal comprising a linear predictive filter for generating a filtered signal with a first signal pulse and a second signal pulse in response to receiving the input signal and a processor having a lookup table with a plurality of track positions. The first signal pulse is associated with a first track position and the second signal pulse is associated with a second track position relative to the first signal pulse resulting in a plurality of excitation parameters. Additionally, the apparatus has a transmitter which transmits the plurality of excitation parameters in a transmission signal in response to receiving the plurality of excitation parameters from the processor.
Patent CA-2350673-A1 (CA)
Title: Extension of link aggregation protols over the network
Inventor: MARK BARRY DING KEN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: An extension of a Link Aggregation Protocol (LAP) over the network allows current Ethernet point-to-point LAPs to operate across a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). A maximum disjoint path algorithm allows selection of a plurality of alternative end-to-end physical routes between two data terminals. These physical routes share a minimum number of nodes and physical links. End-to-end logical links are then formed by a plurality of successive physical links between nodes containing protocol compatible devices, the physical links being selected based on their physical characteristics such as bandwidth and delay. Multiple logical links can be provisioned, without dedicating, between any two data terminals over the network. The logical links provide the virtual point-to- point links that the edge LAP devices require. The extension of LAP/s over the network provides increased availability because a network failure can now be propagated to the edge of the network to allow the edge LAP devices to quickly react to the failure.
Patent CA-2355439-A1 (CA)
Title: Diagnostics, protection, and isolation system for electronic devices on a vehicle data communication bus
Inventor: MAUK RICHARD ALAN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A system for use in programming and diagnostics of electronic devices (32) in a vehicle includes a connector jack (36) having a plurality of electrical connection sites configured for electrical connection to the electronic devices (32) in the vehicle.  A shorting plug (38) configured to removably engage the connector jack (36) interconnects the plurality of electrical connection sites to form the data communication bus when the shorting plug (38) is engaged with the connector jack (36). An electronics module (50) configured to removably engage the connector jack (36) in place of the shorting plug includes a plurality of switching units (56) that, when set in a closed state, electrically interconnect each of the electronic devices (32) to form the data communication bus. Each switching unit (56a,...,56g) in the electronics module (50) is operable independently from the other switching units so that one or more of the switching units (56a,...,56g) may be set in an open state to electrically disconnect an electronic device (32) from the data communication bus. Methods for use in programming and diagnostics of electronic devices (32) in a vehicle include selectively setting one or more of the switching units (56) in an open state to electrically disconnect electronic devices from the data communication bus.
Patent CA-2357693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANSPACH KEAN M
IPC: B32B27/14
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: A self-adhering surface covering is disclosed having a substrate, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer which is disposed on the substrate and has an adhesive surface distal from the substrate, and a barrier layer disposed on the adhesive layer. In one aspect, the surface covering has substantially no tack at about 10 psi at 140° F. but has tack at about 20 psi at 75° F. In another aspect, an adhesive which is substantially non-stringing is employed in the adhesive layer. The barrier layer includes substantially non-adhesive particles which have a crush resistance of at least about 10 psi while disposed on the adhesive layer.   A method of making the self-adhering surface covering includes applying an adhesive to a substrate to form an adhesive layer having an adhesive surface, and applying a barrier layer comprising substantially non-adhesive particles to the adhesive surface to form the surface covering. The particles have a crush resistance of at least about 10 psi while disposed on the adhesive layer.
Patent CA-2360397-A1 (CA)
Title: Convertisseur actif differentiel-asymetrique
Inventor: APARIN VLADIMIR
IPC: H03H7/42
Filed: 2000-01-13
Abstract: De nombreuses applications nécessitent la conversion d'un signal courant différentiel en signal asymétrique. Les problèmes rencontrés avec les approches existantes sont le faible rendement de la conversion, la limitation de la largeur de bande et la grande taille du dispositif. Le convertisseur de l'invention fait appel à des dispositifs actifs pour former une unité de petite taille, à très haut rendement et à large bande de fonctionnement.
Patent CA-2362545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCDONOUGH SHERROL H
IPC: C12Q1/6813
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods that are useful for storing labeled detection probes and detecting whether a target nucleic acid sequence is present in a sample. Preferred compositions are made up of a detection probe containing a label susceptible to a chemical or enzymatic alteration and a protection probe that protects the label from alteration and/or decreases the ability of the detection probe to inhibit nucleic acid amplification. Such compositions can be used, for example, to stabilize a detection probe label and to prevent a detection probe from hybridizing prematurely to amplified or target nucleic acid.
Patent CA-2363724-A1 (CA)
Title: Pigment granulate for the colouring of homopolar media and processes for its manufacture
Inventor: EGGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: C09C1/36
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: The invention pertains to pigment granulates for the colouring of asphalt, bitumen, bituminous materials, tar, and plastics as well as processes to manufacture such granulates. The mixture to be granulated consists of a mixture containing pigments, at least one agent to promote the colouring and distribution in homopolar media and/or at least one dispergator for polar systems as well as solvents if necessary.
Patent CA-2365222-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for browsing hierarchically based node-link structures based on an estimated degree of interest
Inventor: NATION DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: Method and system to enable a user to view large collections of hierarchically linked information on a computer based display. A tree structure visualization is created which presents a representation of the complete collection of information on the display. The visualization fits completely within a fixed area of the computer based display, negating the need to scroll information into the display area. The visualization is based on identified focus nodes and through calculation of a Degree of Interest (DOI) for each of the nodes based in the structure. Layout and presentation of the visualization structure is based on the DOI values in combination with considerations of available display space. A user may dynamically manipulate views of the structure by selecting one or more focus nodes, thus causing a recalculation of the degree of interest.
Patent CA-2365622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG EVAN S
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: The use of identifiers in user-defined document type definitions is disclose d for converting unstructured documents to structured documents. The identifie rs in user-defined document type definitions are used to associate selected objects or group objects in the unstructured documents so that association information of the selected objects or group objects can facilitate the generation of files in a markup language suitable for presentations on vario us media.
Patent CA-2366535-A1 (CA)
Title: Glider bar for flooring system
Inventor: STANCHFIELD OLIVER
IPC: E04F15/00
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: A flooring system for use with floating floors is described which including a glider bar having base portions including extending rails in the form of dovetail protrusions. The bases and rails are longitudinally moveable relative to anchoring plates, which anchoring plates are affixed to a subflooring. Flush finished floor moldings are slid longitudinally along the rails and are glued or mechanically fixed, at one side only, to the adjacent floating laminate flooring. By this assembly, smooth transitions between adjacent flaoting floors, or where floating floors meet another hard floor covering, or carpet, can be achieved. The system can also be used with flush stair nosing elements.
Patent CA-2366953-A1 (CA)
Title: Release layer, method for producing the same and its use
Inventor: MOOSHEIMER ULRICH
IPC: C23C14/24
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a release layer, to a method for producing the same and to the use of said release layer. Such release layers are for example used for producing pigments and for producing blocking foils. According to the invention, the vapor-deposited release layer consists of an organic monomer, preferably a triazine such as melamine. The release layer and the releasable cover layer can be applied in the same vaporization plant. The removal of the release layer, too, can be effected already in vacuo. The substrates used can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional material, but the release layer can also be vapor-deposited as a structured layer to generate a structured substrate as the final product. The release layer can be lacquered, coated or laminated.
Patent CA-2367275-A1 (CA)
Title: Fibre de guide d'onde a surface efficace importante
Inventor: LI MING-JUN
IPC: G02B6/036
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une fibre de guide d'onde optique à mode unique possédant une âme segmentée dans laquelle le segment central est un vide (16). La forme et l'extension radiale des segments de l'âme sont sélectionnées de façon à avoir une pente de faible dispersion ainsi qu'une surface efficace importante et une bonne résistance à la courbure. L'invention porte également sur des réalisations de profiles à indice de réfraction possédant deux ou trois segments annulaires (2, 6, 8) entourant le vide central. La présence du vide offre les avantages d'un indice relatif négatif centré dans la région de l'âme sans les difficultés de traitement associées à l'utilisation de dopants qui réduisent l'indice de réfraction de la fibre du guide d'onde.