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Patent CA-2185759-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical clamping mechanism
Inventor: KNODEL BRYAN D
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: A surgical instrument which has a frame, an elongated shaft, an end effector with first and second jaws for clamping tissue, a post cooperatively engaged with the proximal end of the second jaw received in a slot on the sidewall of a channel included as part of the first jaw, a pusher member affixed to the proximal end of the second jaw, and an actuator to effect movement of the pusher member from a forward position to a rearward position, is disclosed. When the pusher member moves rearwardly, the post rides in the slot in the sidewall and the second jaw moves from a closed position where it is adjacent the first jaw for clamping tissue to an open position for placing tissue between the jaws. The combination of cooperating elements of the instrument provides a convenient and simple mechanism for clamping or grasping tissue between the jaws. This mechanism decreases the force necessary to clamp the tissue and utilizes more of the effective length of the second jaw. These benefits in turn make it easier for the user of the instrument to clamp tissue and reduces the tendency of the second jaw to flex or twist during clamping, therefore providing the user with even greater control over the surgical procedure. Overall, the clamping or grasping mechanism incorporated into the surgical instrument provides an attractive alternative to the conventional prior art mechanisms for accomplishing these functions.
Patent CA-2188592-A1 (CA)
Title: Seam welding method and seam welding apparatus
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: B23K11/06
Filed: 1996-02-13
Abstract: Seam welding process and apparatus, wherein two plate-like workpieces (12) are fed in a feed direction toward a pair of roller electrodes (20), by guide rollers (14) rotated by a driving device (76), while the workpieces are guided by a guiding device (14, 18) such that the edge portions overlap each other by a predetermined lap amount (S) so that the overlapping edge portions are forced together by the roller electrodes, and the edge portions are continuously welded together with a welding current being applied between the roller electrodes.
Patent CA-2189471-A1 (CA)
Title: Correcteur, dispositif et procede pour la commande du couple electromagnetique d'une machine asynchrone
Inventor: THOMAS JEAN-LUC
IPC: H02P21/00
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur un correcteur, un dispositif et un procédé pour la commande du couple électromagnétique d'une machine asynchrone. Conformément à l'invention, le correcteur pour la commande du couple électromagnétique d'une machine asynchrone par une régulation du flux magnétique et par une commande du couple électromagnétique Cm est caractérisé par: un circuit de régulation (3) du flux magnétique rotorique r, à commande non linéaire utilisant la linéarisation d'entrée-sortie par bouclage statique et dont la sortie contrôle la composante d du courant statorique i*s; un premier correcteur (1) linéaire du type proportionnel intégral dont la sortie v est l'entrée dudit circuit de régulation; un deuxième correcteur (2) linéaire du type proportionnel intégral dont la sortie contrôle la pulsation des courants rotoriques .omega.sl.
Patent CA-2192980-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of mycobacteria
Inventor: THOMPSON CURTIS T
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 1995-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method, compositions, and kits useful for detecting mycobacteria in a sample. The method includes contacting the sample with a formaldehyde solution, an organic solvent, and a protein-degrading agent prior to hybridizing a mycobacteria-specific nucleic acid probe to the sample. The invention has particular utility in detection and susceptibility screening of human-disease causing mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Patent CA-2194937-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile automated pipeline welding and quality control system
Inventor: MARHOFER WILLIAM E
IPC: B23K9/12
Filed: 1997-01-13
Abstract: Abstract Not Yet Available
Patent CA-2199992-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for transforming by-products formed at low boiling points during thermal cracking of 1,2-dichloroethane
Inventor: DAIRE SYLVIE
IPC: C07C17/38
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: A process for the transformation of secondary products having a boiling point lower than 83.7 degrees C and formed by thermally cracking 1,2-dichloroethane, comprises chlorination of the secondary products immediately after the preparation of the 1,2-dichloroethane by direct chlorination of ethylene at 20-80 degrees C.
Patent CA-2200655-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEVIC BOHUMIL
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for optimizing the growth of fish reared in a pond.            For  that,  oxygen  is  injected  into  the  pond  in  a controlled quantity, preferably in a quantity which is higher during the day than at night and preferably in a quantity  which  is  even  higher during  the  fish meal period. According to a preferred embodiment, ozone will also be injected so as to eliminate the viruses  and bacteria which might be present in the pond water.
Patent CA-2201573-A1 (CA)
Title: Massage device
Inventor: ZAGAME ANDRE
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: The equipment consists of a hollow bell (11), open at the bottom and having at least one inner partition (16) which extends as far as the lower edge of the bell and forms separate compartments (20.1, 20.2) inside it which are connected to a differential vacuum pump (25). The bell's inner compartments are of different sizes, with the first compartment in the direction of the bell's movement being substantially smaller than the second one. The bell is made from a transparent material such as glass or a suitable plastics so that the effects of the vacuum massage are immediately visible, and the vacuum in each of its compartments is adjustable individually.
Patent CA-2201693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEVIGNY BENOIT
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: Displayed picture points are re-locatable in response to manual operation of an interface device such as a stylus or a mouse etc. The interface device is activated, by being placed into pressure or by clicking, and an identified picture point is subsequently moved in response to manual operation of the interface device. In response to said picture point being moved, other picture points are also moved by a displacement which differs from the displacement of the identified picture point and which varies in proportion to the original distance of the other picture point from the identified picture point.
Patent CA-2202319-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SARBU CONSTANTIN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: There is disclosed an improved stabilizing tool for drilling having  a plurality of  rotatable  grinding  rollers disposed in pockets about the surface of the tool for frictional contact with the walls of a bore hole being drilled, the tool comprising a fluid passageway formed axially therethrough, the passageway having a first zone wherein the pressure of the fluid is relatively high and a second zone wherein the pressure is relatively low, and passages placing the passageway in fluid communication  with  the  interior  of  each  of  the  rollers, the  passages  including  a  first  conduit  providing  fluid communication between the zone of relatively high pressure and the interior of the rollers for the ingress of fluid to the interiors, and a second conduit providing fluid communication between the interiors of the rollers and the zone of relatively low pressure for the egress of the fluid back to the passageway.
Patent CA-2207086-A1 (CA)
Title: G protein-coupled receptor gene
Inventor: QIN SHIXIN
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1996-01-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated and/or recombinant nucleic acids which encode a mammalian (e.g., human) receptor protein designated 1 C-C Chemokine. Receptor 3 (CKR-3) or Eos L2, and to proteins or polypeptides, referred to herein as isolated, recombinant mammalian CKR-3 receptors. The invention further relates to recombinant nucleic acid constructs comprising a nucleic acid which encodes a receptor protein of the present invention or a portion thereof; to host cells comprising such constructs, useful for the production of recombinant CKR-3 receptors or polypeptides, and to antibodies reactive with the receptors, which are useful in research and diagnostic applications. Also provided are methods of use of the nucleic acids, proteins, and host cells to identify ligands, inhibitors (e.g., antagonists) or promoters (agonists) of receptor function. Administration of a compound which inhibits or promotes receptor function to an individual in need of therapy provides a new approach to selective modulation of leukocyte function, which is useful in a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, or in the treatment of infections.  As a major leukocyte chemokine receptor present in leukocytes such as eosinophils and lymphocytes, the receptor provides a key target for drug screening and design.
Patent CA-2208592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SZYMANSKI WALDEMAR
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A pump apparatus for a milking machine is provided with an oil container (15) for the supply of lubricant to the pump. A joint device (16) is inserted in the container (15). The joint device (16) comprises a casing enclosing an inlet conduit (14) for bringing back oil to the container (15) and an outlet conduit (17) for the removal of oil from the container and the supply to the pump.
Patent CA-2208724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLLER KLAUS-PETER
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a Staphylococcus aureus strain containing an reporter gene operatively linked to the promoter of the hla-gene, wherein the reporter gene is the lacZ gene; a bacterial strain, obtainable by transforming staphylococcus aureus wood 46 with hla-lacZ fusion gene using the recombinant plasmid pkO10 carrying said fusion gene, the bacterial strain Staphyloccocus aureus Wood 46-3; the use of a bacterial strain according to any of the proceeding claims to measure the hla promoter activity under different growth conditions, wherein the different growth conditions are selected from the group consisting of length of growth time and phase, temperature, osmolarity, glucose concentration,solid/liquid media, oxygen concentration, and concentration of low, subinhibitory concentrations of antibiotics; the vector pkO10, and a process for the production of Staphylococcus aureus 46-3.
Patent CA-2208784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUJII ATSUSHI
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A method of an emboss pattern process has steps of transferring an emboss pattern onto a thermoplastic resin sheet by using an emboss patterning roller; lustering the opposite face of the embossed face of the thermoplastic resin sheet by using a lustering means having a mirror face member; and peeling the thermoplastic resin sheet from the emboss patterning roller at a lower temperature than a temperature for transferring the emboss pattern. The emboss patterning roller has a roller body, having a face embossed with the pattern, and sealing rings attached on each side face of the roller body, in which the roller body and the sealing ring has a passage for flowing a cooling medium from one sealing ring through the roller body to the other sealing ring.
Patent CA-2213985-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIESEN ABE
IPC: B60P1/40
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: A grain trailer includes a container having an upper portion with vertical sides and a lower portion with sides which incline inwardly and downwardly to a collection area. A discharge conveyor comprises a first auger tube section mounted inside the container and extending form the collection area upwardly and toward the front wall at one corner with one side wall. A second auger tube is mounted on the front wall adjacent the side wall one a mounting plate parallel to the incline section of the front wall and defining a rotation axis at right angles to the mounting plate. The first auger tube discharges through a duct into a second auger tube which lies at right angles tothe axis. The second auger tube can thus be rotated on the mounting plate from the stored position along side the front wall to approximately 140 degrees to a first discharge position extending upwardly and outwardly to one side and through a further 60 degrees to a second discharge position extending outwardly and downwardly.
Patent CA-2214124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTLER BRIAN K
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: Système pour sensiblement éliminer la distorsion non linéaire, telle que les produits d'intermodulation, introduite lorsqu'un signal est traité par un dispositif non linéaire (106). Le système ajoute un signal hors bande (111) à un signal d'entrée (101) pour produire un signal combiné (105) ayant une puissance sensiblement égale à la puissance du point de fonctionnement nominal pour un dispositif non linéaire (106). De préférence, la puissance instantanée du signal hors bande (111) est ajustée par un amplificateur de gain automatique (120). Le signal combiné (105) est envoyé au dispositif non linéaire (106) de sorte qu'une sortie soit produite. Un filtre (108) traite la sortie du dispositif non linéaire (106) pour récupérer la teneur en information du signal d'origine (101) après traitement par le dispositif non linéaire (106). Par exemple, si le dispositif non linéaire (106) est un amplificateur de puissance, la sortie (109) après filtrage est une amplification du signal d'entrée (101).
Patent CA-2215005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMMERMANN ANDREAS
IPC: H04B10/556
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: The invention provides a circuit arrangement for digital telecommunications via optical fibers, wherein a first line termination (OLT I) containing a cross-connector (CC I) is located in an exchange (VST). At least one optical connecting line network (ON) is connected to the optical line termination (OLT I) whereby at least one subscriber (T1n) is connected.  To also enable the simple switching of broad-band services, a second optical line termination (OLT II) containing a cross-connector (CC II) for higher transmission rates is switched between the first optical line termination (OLT I) and the subscriber line network (ON), which is connected via respective interfaces to the first optical line termination (OLT I) for the transmission of narrow-band services on the one hand, and directly to a broad-band switching equipment (BV) for the transmission of broad-band services on the other.
Patent CA-2218649-A1 (CA)
Title: Container for moist wipes
Inventor: BAUER RAINER RICHARD BERND
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) of a relatively rigid material for containing a stack of moist wipes (3), the container having a bottom part (7) and an upper part (5), the parts being mutually connected by a hinge (9), the upper and the lower part being adapted for containing the moist wipes. The combined height of the upper and lower part is not higher than 5 cm, preferably not higher than 2.5 cm, the upper part comprising a dispensing aperture (11) and a lid (13) covering the dispensing aperture, the lid being hingingly connected to the upper part of the container.
Patent CA-2218848-A1 (CA)
Title: Smear-resistant cosmetic
Inventor: NICHOLS ROSEMARIE
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: An improved cosmetic employing a coloring agent and a plasticizer in a volatile solvent includes a film-forming agent which preferably has as components an Amphomer and ethyl cellulose, as well as a cosmetic pigment. The resultant cosmetic is water insoluble and has a staying power far greater than that of conventional lipstick. The novel cosmetic will not smear and come off on beverage receptacles, fabrics or the human skin once it dries. The finish is so sheer that the cosmetic can be applied in at least three successive layers without caking up or cracking. Once applied in this fashion, while allowing each layer to dry between each successive application, a person can shower, swim, smoke, kiss and imbibe beverages without leaving stains from the cosmetic on coffee cups, cheeks or collars. Compositions for enhancing the finish of the cosmetic are also provided. Such compositions transform the finish of the cosmetic from a matte to a high-gloss finish. The finish enhancing compositions also moisturize and condition the lips, and may also include protective compounds. Compositions for enhancing the color of the cosmetic are also provided. The present invention also relates to compositions for removing the above compositions from the lips. Kits including the above compositions and methods for using the above compositions are also provided.
Patent CA-2219927-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing simultaneous access to a resource by a fleet of mobile machines
Inventor: KOEHRSEN CRAIG L
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: The invention is a system and method for managing a resource having a dump location.  A plurality of stop points are located adjacent to the dump location.  Each of a plurality of mobile machines includes a queue manager adapted to generate a queue position request signal as each mobile machine approaches the resource.              A resource manager is adapted to establish and control a queue to control access to the resource in response to receiving a queue position request signal.  The resource manager is also adapted to enable simultaneous access of the dump location by the mobile machines.
Patent CA-2221022-A1 (CA)
Title: Edmunds grain bin sampler
Inventor: EDMUNDS GLEN
IPC: G01N1/20
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: This invention concerns a grain bin sampler which can take grain samples from three levels in a 5000 bushel bin from ground level.
Patent CA-2221045-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for implementing a living will
Inventor: ARKINSTALL WILLIAM W
IPC: G09F13/00
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: The apparatus for implementing a living will according to the applicant's method, includes a first indicator for wearing by a testator so as to adorn the testator in a readily visible fashion, and wherein the first indicator clearly indicates and communicates by a notice the existence of a living will belonging to the testator and directs a medical attendant to a second indicator carried by the testator in a portable fixed form, for example, fixed in written form on a concealable portable member such as a planar member, for example, a flexible card or the like, for indicating on a surface thereon at least the instructive terms of the living will, wherein the second indicator in the preferred embodiment may indicate the presence and location of an original living will executed by the testator in the event that the second indicator is not the original living will executed by the testator. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (1) providing the first indicator for wearing by a testator, and (2) providing the second indicator for carrying by the testator. The method of the present invention may advantageously include the step of providing to the testator an original living will for execution by the testator.
Patent CA-2221131-A1 (CA)
Title: Quinolyl-ethynyl derivatives having retinoid-like activity
Inventor: CHANDRARATNA ROSHANTHA A
IPC: C07D215/227
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) where the dotted lines represent a bond or the absence of a bond; R1 is H, lower alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons, lower alkenyl of 2 to 10 carbons, phenyl C1-C6 lower alkyl, phenyl C2-C6 lower alkenyl, heteroaryl C1-C6 lower alkyl, heteroaryl C2-C6 lower alkenyl, or R1 is absent; X is S, R5S or R5O where R5 is lower alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons, lower alkenyl of 2 to 10 carbons, phenyl C1-C6 lower alkyl, phenyl C2-C6 lower alkenyl, heteroaryl C1-C6 lower alkyl, heteroaryl C2-C6 lower alkenyl, with the proviso that when R1 is H then X is S; R2 and R3 are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1-6 carbons, or halogen; R4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1-6 carbons, halogen, OR11, SR11, OCOR11, SCOR11, NH2, NHR11, N(R11)2, NHCOR11 or NR11COR11; Y is phenyl or a heteroaryl group selected from a group consisting of pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, thiazolyl and oxazolyl; A is (CH2)n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR8, CONR9R10, -CH2OH, CH2OR11, CH2OCOR11, CHO, CH(OR12)2, CHOR13O, -COR7, CR7(OR12)2, or CR7OR13O, where R7 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons, R8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or R8 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R9 and R10 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5-10 carbons, or phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R11 is lower alkyl, phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R12 is lower alkyl, and R13 is divalent alkyl radical of 2-5 carbons, have retinoid-like biological activity.
Patent CA-2222690-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAUMANN MARC H
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des peptides capables d'interaction avec un déterminant structurel hydrophobe se trouvant sur une protéine ou un peptide de façon à bloquer la formation de dépôt amyloïde ou de type amyloïde et à bloquer structurellement un pliage anormal de protéines et de peptides résultant en des dépôts amyloïdes ou de type amyloïde. L'invention concerne également des procédés de prévention, de traitement ou de détection des troubles ou affections associés à des dépôts fibrilliques type amyloïde, tels que la maladie d'Alzheimer et les encéphalopathies de nature prionique.
Patent CA-2224866-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUDDAL ERLING
IPC: A61K31/575
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: Certain sterol derivatives, structurally related to natural compounds which can be extracted i.e. from bull testes and from human follicular fluid, can be used for regulating the meiosis in oocytes and in male germ cells.
Patent CA-2226064-A1 (CA)
Title: Stone bed
Inventor: LEE HYUNG YONG
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 1997-12-30
Abstract: A stone bed includes:  a stone mat having a wood frame which a sheet is covered around, the wood frame wherein a copper plate, a protective insulating material, a plane carbon heating element, a first protection film, a second protection film, an electromagnetic wave shielding, a third protection film, a far infrared ray nonwoven fabric, and a natural stone are sequentially laid from a bottom, the wood frame having controllers and anion emitters on its both top ends, the controller comprising a power display unit, a selection switch, a temperature control switch, and a temperature display lamp, and a power input cord which is shielding processed; and a bed body having a top surface which the stone mat is mounted on.
Patent CA-2227173-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording and indexing an audio and multimedia conference
Inventor: GIBBON DAVID C
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording and indexing audio information exchanged during an audio conference call, or video, audio and data information exchanged during a multimedia conference. For a multimedia conference, the method and apparatus utilize the voice activated switching functionality of a multipoint control unit (MCU) (26) to provide a video signal, which is input to the MCU (26) from a workstation from which an audio signal is detected, to each of the other workstations participating in the conference. A workstation and/or participant-identifying signal generated by the multipoint control unit (26) is stored, together or in correspondence with the audio signal and video information, for subsequent ready retrieval of the stored multimedia information. For an audio conference, a computer (32') is connected to an audio bridge (44) for recording the audio information along with an identification signal for correlating each conference participant with that participant's statements.