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Patent CA-2139963-A1 (CA)
Title: Bore hole inclinometer apparatus
Inventor: OTTE HUBERT J
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A bore hole inclinometer device for use in core drilling employing hollow drill rods, and a core barrel, the device having, an elongated casing dimensioned to fit within the hollow drill rods, and having at its lower end an attachment for a core barrel, and at its upper end, an attachment for the wire by which it hoisted and lowered through the hollow drill rods, an inclinometer within the casing operable to respond to the inclination of the casing to provide an inclination reading, a sensor for sensing the inclination of said casing and providing an inclination signal proportional to the inclination of the casing, an electrical circuit for powering the inclinometer, for receiving the inclination signal, and, an electrical power supply for powering the electrical circuit.
Patent CA-2140705-A1 (CA)
Title: End base assembly for vehicle airbag module
Inventor: LAURITZEN DONALD R
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: The cylindrical inflator housing of a passenger-side airbag module encloses a cylindrical filter pack containing the gas generant. The ends of the housing are closed by a pair of circular end bases which are press-fitted against the ends of the filter pack and provide improved heat transmission characteristics from the outside of the housing to the interiors of the end bases. In place of O-rings, the end bases are sealed to the housing by sheet gaskets.
Patent CA-2141155-A1 (CA)
Title: Arm support
Inventor: CREIGHTON-YOUNG TARYN
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: A forearm supporting device that is particularly useful for persons nursing or bottle feeding a baby comprises an inner, elongate body made of rigid material and having first and second ends. This body is tapered from the first to the second end. An outer sleeve of flexible sheet material extends completely around and along this elongate body and covers its top and bottom surfaces. There are straps to detachably connect the device to one's forearm. Preferably the body is made of rigid, insulating foam and is hollow so that it can be used to store a nursing bottle. An access opening into the body is provided at the first end.
Patent CA-2141822-A1 (CA)
Title: Particulate Laundry Detergent Compositions with Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone
Inventor: WELCH ROBERT G
IPC: C11D3/04
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: A detergent additive for inclusion in a particulate, free-flowing laundry detergent composition comprising polyvinyl pyrrolidone, finely divided powder, hydrating salt, and binding agent is presented. A process for making a particulate, free-flowing laundry detergent composition is also prevented.
Patent CA-2142024-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de production de cartes de couleurs
Inventor: AKKERMAN MATTHIAS A J
IPC: C09D125/14
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: On sèche des cartes de couleurs humides préparées à l'aide de peintures-émulsion appliquées en couches d'au moins 75 g/m?2¿, au moyen de sécheurs à infrarouge irradiant la face non enduite des cartes en carton ou en papier.
Patent CA-2145846-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGER ANTOINE
IPC: G01G19/44
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: Le dispositif comprend plusieurs modules accouplés de manière articulée pour épouser très sensiblement la forme géométrique d'un sommier articulé, chaque module étant équipé d'au moins un capteur de mesure apte à réaliser, en combinaison, la fonction de pesage.
Patent CA-2147966-A1 (CA)
Title: Dosing dispenser
Inventor: KEIL GEORG
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE      A device for reproducibly dispensing adjustable, preferably small amounts of liquid from a container has a preachamber in free fluidic communication with the inside of the container and a measurement chamber with an adjustable volume which can be cut off from the prechamber and which is provided with a selectively closable and openable outlet for emptying the measurement chamber.
Patent CA-2148713-A1 (CA)
Title: Allergenic proteins and peptides from japanese cedar pollen
Inventor: KUO MEI-CHANG
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for the Cryptomeria japonica major pollen allergen Cry j II  and fragments thereof. The present invention also provides purified Cry j II and at least one fragment thereof produced in a host cell transformed with a nucleic acid sequence coding for Cry j II or at least one fragment thereof and fragments of Cry j) prepared synthetically. Cry j II and fragments thereof are useful for diagnosing, treating, and preventing Japanese cedar pollinosis.
Patent CA-2150524-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for inspecting packages
Inventor: EBEL JAMES
IPC: B65B57/10
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: A method and system for verifying the presence of a lens in a transparent package. The method comprises the steps of moving the package into an inspection position, and conducting a light beam through the package and onto an image plane to form an image of the package on the image plane. The method further comprises the steps of generating a set of signals representing the image on the image plane, and analyzing those signals to determine whether a lens is present in the package. This analyzing step, in turn, includes the steps of searching the package image for images of discrete objects; and for each object image found in the package image, identifying values for a plurality of parameters, and analyzing those identified values according to a predetermined procedure to identify the object as a lens or as not a lens. A lens present signal is generated if one object image found in the package image is identified as a lens; and a lens missing signal is generated if no object images are found in the package image, or if all object images found in the package image are identified as not lenses.
Patent CA-2151619-A1 (CA)
Title: Cutting device
Inventor: LIN THOMAS
IPC: A23N4/18
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: A scooping device for objects such as citrus fruit has a generally hemispherical shaped scooping member with a dome and a substantially circular edge which forms a gutting blade.  The scooping device has a shaft extending outwardly from a point on the outer surface, so that rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the scooping member which can be used to remove the edible inner portion of the fruit.  The invention also relates to a cutting device assembly comprising a plurality of cutting devices and actuated pushing blocks to successively force fruit through a series of cutting devices.          Further, there is provided a scooping device assembly wherein a plurality of scooping members, and bases for holding fruit are provided for mass removal of the inner edible portion of the fruit.
Patent CA-2153712-A1 (CA)
Title: Stock table informational and visual aid
Inventor: BIEWALD HAROLD F
IPC: B43L13/00
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: A card for use as a visual and informational aid for reading and comprehending horizontally disposed information relating to a stock in a selected financial table in a selected publication, published financial tables include a top line of headings disposed horizontally relative to one another, below the upper horizontal line of line headings are horizontal lines containing identifying and financial information relating to a particular stock, the invention comprising a partially transparent generally planar card having at least one horizontal viewing area, horizontally arranged line headings above the viewing area correspond in information and spacing to the information and spacing in the line headings of the specified financial table in the specified publication which is to be read and comprehended, information appearing on said card relative to each viewing area identifying a selected publication and a selected financial table or tables in association with which the viewing area is intended to be used, the viewing area being at least the width and length of each horizontal line of information in the selected financial table.
Patent CA-2155815-A1 (CA)
Title: Real time correlation meter
Inventor: LU DAOZHENG
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: A correlation meter is disclosed for de-termining tuning status of a tunable receiver.  The correlation meter receives an output of the tunable receiver, such as an acoustic audio output of the tunable receiver.  An analog to digital converter converts the output of the tunable receiver to a digital sample side representation.  An antenna or other signal collector receives reference side rep-resentations corresponding to channels to which the tunable receiver may be tuned.  The correlation meter correlates the digital sample side represen-tation and the reference side representations as the reference side representations are received by the correlation meter in order to determine the tuning status of the tunable receiver.
Patent CA-2156173-A1 (CA)
Title: Peroxyacids
Inventor: OAKES JOHN
IPC: C07C409/40
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: Cationic peroxyacids are provided having formula (I) wherein: R1 is an optionally substituted C1-C24 alkyl or alkenyl or alkylaryl with a C1-C24 alkyl group; R2 and R3 are each independently a C1-C3 alkyl or C1-C3 substituted alkyl group; R4 and R6 are each independently aryl or (CH2)n where n is an integer from 1 to 7; R5 is selected from hydrogen, C1-C7 alkyl, or aryl substituted with a C1-C2 alkyl; and X-is a counter anion. These cationic peroxyacids show good bleaching activity over a wide range of pH conditions.
Patent CA-2156509-A1 (CA)
Title: Arc stack for a circuit breaker
Inventor: BENNETT DALE W
IPC: H01H73/18
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: An arc stack for receiving a circuit breaker blade moveable between a closed position and an open position comprises a plurality of generally rectangular arc plates having substantially similar length and width dimensions and positioned substantially parallel to one another. The straight edges of the arc plates are in line with one another so that the arc stack is generally rectangular in shape. The arc plates have respective arc throats formed therein having a plurality of sizes so as to form a longitudinal passageway extending through the arc throats following the arc generated by the blade moving between the closed and open positions. The arc plates include sets of arc plates with the arc plates in each set having identical arc throats. The sets of arc plates are arranged in order of decreasing arc throat size with the set having the largest arc throats being positioned adjacent the circuit breaker blade in the closed position. The arc stack is formed in two sections with each section including a selected number of arc plates. The arc plates in each section are interconnected by a pair of side fibers engaging associated edges of the arc plates. The two sections are connected to form the arc stack by engaging the inner edges of the pair of side fibers of one section with mating inner edges of the pair of side fibers of the other section.
Patent CA-2162697-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGFORD TERRENCE R
IPC: G02C13/00
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: A cleansing/sterilizing apparatus which is a transportable apparatus and method for inside-outside and sterilization of various complex reusable medical/dental instruments, including but not limited to laparoscopic instruments and dental handpieces. The apparatus avoids the use of heat, pressure, severe agitation, or corrosive chemicals which might damage delicate equipment. The apparatus preserves each processed instrument hermetically sealed in a sterile dry environment within a detachable/portable capsule until its next use.
Patent CA-2164102-A1 (CA)
Title: Immortalization of denditric cells with v-myc oncogene
Inventor: GRANUCCI FRANCESCA
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: The present invention refers to immortalized dendritic cells, to a process for their production from primary cultures and to their use for the activation, in vivo or in vitro, of T lymphocytes in antigen specific way.
Patent CA-2165453-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWLAND ROBERT S
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: This invention is a spinal fixation system. The spinal fixation system has a set of screw clamp assemblies (10) adapted for attachment of a rod (12). The spinal fixation system comprises anchor screws (50), and clamps (70, 90). The anchor screws (50) include a shoulder (54) width "y" that varies within the anchor screws (50) in the set to seat a clamp (70, 90) at a desired distance above the plane of the spine into which the anchor screws (50) are implanted. The clamps (70, 90) include an arm length "x" that varies within the clamps in the set to attach the rod (12) at a desired distance from the clamp seat site and apertures for receiving the rod within the clamps, wherein the apertures are set at an angle "a" from a plane perpendicular to the long axis of the anchor screw when a clamp (70, 90) is seated on the anchor screw (50) that varies within the clamps in the set.
Patent CA-2165919-A1 (CA)
Title: Agents for inhibiting the production of il-1.beta. and the release of   tnf.
Inventor: KATSUYAMA KOICHI
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: The pharmaceutical use of 1-cinnamoyl-2-pyrrolidinone derivatives having the activities to inhibit the production of IL-1.beta. and the release of TNF.alpha..  Those derivatives are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of the diseases such as chronic rheumatism and sepsis.
Patent CA-2167921-A1 (CA)
Title: Biodegradable particles
Inventor: GREF RUXANDRA
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: Particles are provided that are not rapidly cleared from the blood stream by the macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system, and that can be modified to achieve variable release rates or to target specific cells or organs. The particles have a biodegradable solid core containing a biologically active material and poly(alkylene glycol) moieties on the surface. The terminal hydroxyl group of the poly(alkylene glycol) can be used to covalently attach onto the surface of the particles biologically active molecules, including antibodies targeted to specific cells or organs or molecules affecting the charge, lipophilicity or hydrophilicity of the particle. The surface of the particle can also be modified by attaching biodegradable polymers of the same structure as those forming the core of the particles. The typical size of the particles is between 1 nm and 1000 nm, preferably between 1 nm and 100 nm, although microparticles can also be formed as described herein. The particles can include magnetic particles or radiopaque materials, such as air and other gases, for diagnostic imaging, biologically active molecules to be delivered to a site or compounds for targeting the particles. The particles have a prolonged half-life in the blood compared to particles not containing poly(alkylene glycol) moieties on the surface.
Patent CA-2170651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GELINAS JEAN-LUC
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne le golf et le mini-golf, plus particulièrement sur la façon de faire de la publicité sur les verts. Cette publicité est placée sur un tube circulaire installé autour de la tige du fanion.
Patent CA-2171925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHESTERFIELD DAVID JOHN
IPC: B25G3/00
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a wedging device locatable between two components and consisting of a plurality of parts connected together such that the device remains as a  single  cohesive  assembly  during  all  phases  of operation.   The wedging device comprises a spool having two inclined surfaces and a pair of wedges arranged such that  each wedge  is  able  to  be  moved up  one  of  the inclined  surfaces,   respectively.     The  device  also comprises  a  rotatable  threaded  member  which  extends through an aperture formed in the spool and is received by the wedges.  Rotation of the threaded member when the device is located between the two components causes the wedges  to  move  toward  each  other  up  the  respective inclined surfaces of the spool and be pressed against one of the components to thereby force the spool against the other said component.
Patent CA-2173731-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUMET MARTIN
IPC: C12N5/0793
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une molécule d'adhérence intercellulaire neurone-glie (Ng-CAM) qui est utile, employée seule ou avec un ou plusieurs agents supplémentaires, pour activer la régénération d'un nerf chez un sujet souffrant de lésions des nerfs périphériques ou rachidiens. Des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant cette molécule Ng-CAM sont décrites ainsi que des procédés de diagnostic d'un dérèglement neuronal associé à des taux anormaux de Ng-CAM et des procédés de dosage d'un agent de test capable d'augmenter ou d'inhiber l'activité de ladite molécule Ng-CAM pour activer la régénération nerveuse.
Patent CA-2173864-A1 (CA)
Title: Drill pipe tubing and casing protectors
Inventor: HERRERA DEREK
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: A drill pipe protector comprises an annular body (820) adapted to surround a drill pipe (824) in a borehole to protect the drill pipe and borehole (or borehole casing) against damage caused by contact between the two, such that the drill pipe may rotate freely within the annular body upon contact between the body and the borehole (or borehole casing), so as to reduce the torque and drag produced by such contact. The assembly may further include annular clamps (822) secured to the drill pipe (824) to restrict the longitudinal movement of the body along the pipe. Various features of such assemblies are disclosed including features of the shape and configuration of the annular body and clamps, the use of bearing members on the internal and external surfaces of the annular body and between the body and the clamps or drill pipe joints, and materials for use in the fabrication of the body and bearings. These are particularly concerned with optimising the bearing arrangements to promote thin film lubrication and to employ sacrificial self-lubrication when such thin film lubrication breaks down, configuring the assembly to promote fluid flow around and through the assembly and the avoidance of snagging of the assembly on downhole obstructions.
Patent CA-2178462-A1 (CA)
Title: Label applicator
Inventor: TURNBULL ANDREW
IPC: B65C9/26
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: An applicator for applying a label to the interior surface of a hollow body is provided. The applicator includes an applicator rod, which is connected to a source of negative pressure and is adapted to retain the label by means of the negative pressure. The applicator rod co-operates with an inflatable member. The inflatable member is positioned so as to force a label that is retained on the applicator rod against the inner surface of the hollow body when the applicator rod is inserted into the hollow body via an opening and the inflatable member is inflated,  The inner surface of the hollow body and the label co-operate so that the label will adhere to the inner surface as the label is forced against this surface. The applicator is particularly well suited for use in a bicycle registration system. Used in such a system, the applicator functions to apply a label which adheres to the interior tube of a bicycle frame. The label may convey information, for example providing details relating to the ownership of the bicycle. In the event of recovery of the bicycle after loss or theft, the label may be read with a known type of reading device suitable for the same, such as a bore scope.
Patent CA-2180907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMITIS VICTOR A
IPC: B05C11/10
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a coating to an object includes a pair of reciprocating members which each include a porous resilient pad mounted for movement toward and away from each other. The apparatus includes a coating supply system for supplying coating to the resilient pads. The pads have a movement sequence from an initial rest position where the pads are spaced apart from one another to a coating loading position where the pads are in physical contact and have a degree of compression with each other to load the coating onto the pads, then the pads are moved to an intermediate rest position with the pads spaced apart an the object to be coated is moved between the pads. The sequence then includes a coating delivery position where the pads are in physical contact with each other and the object so that the pads have a degree of compression with each other and the object thereby applying the coating to the object.
Patent CA-2181669-A1 (CA)
Title: Welded plastic panels and method of making same
Inventor: HARDIGG JAMES S
IPC: B29L31/60
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: An injection molded panel composed of two half-panels each comprising a skin having matching integral webs or ribs disposed perpendicular to said skin wherein said half-panels are bonded together along said webs or ribs.
Patent CA-2183581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATAORA SANTOKH SINGH
IPC: F24D11/00
Filed: 1995-12-15
Abstract: A water heating system for a number of apartments or offices (10 ) each having a water store (15) for receiving hot water from a common boiler (12). The system includes a temperature sensor (S2) for sensing the temperature of incoming water from the boiler, a valve (V1) between the temperature sensor (S2) and the water store (15). A further temperature sensor (S1) senses the temperature of water within the store (15) and an electronic controller (30) controls the flow of water via the valves (V1, V2) dependent on the temperature detected by both the first and second sensors to prevent water being received by the store when the temperature differential is too small. This avoids the risk of reduction of the water temperature within the store and meter (21) will not register utilisation under these circumstances as valve (V2) allows the return of the water other than via store (15).
Patent CA-2185334-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna sequences coding for a cynnamoyl coa reductase and their use in the regulation of plant lignin concentrations
Inventor: BOUDET ALAIN
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/00465 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 24, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 24, 1997 PCT Filed Apr. 11, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/27790 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 19, 1995DNA sequences comprising, as coding region, all or part of the nucleotide sequence coding for an mRNA coding for a cinnamoyl CoA reductase (CCR), or all or part of the complementary nucleotide sequence thereof and coding for an anti-sense mRNA capable of hybridizing with the above-mentioned mRNA. The invention also concerns the use of said sequences for carrying out methods of regulation of plant lignin biosynthesis.
Patent CA-2185915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARNES PETER ROBERT
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de traitement d'informations graphiques visant à restituer une image sur un écran et qui consiste à préparer une cartographie des textures dans laquelle à chaque point est attribué un nombre de codes à série limitée, chaque numéro de code identifiant un jeu de paramètres qui définit la couleur et la brillance de ce point de la cartographie. Avant restitution, on effectue une conversion pour obtenir un nouveau jeu de paramètres pour chaque numéro de code applicable à un polygone en particulier. On obtient ainsi une table de consultation utilisée pour la restitution dans le tampon d'images.
Patent CA-2189165-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UNG LY WENG
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A non-distorting blind spot mirror unit which employs a triangular prism mirror (30) mounted adjacent a driver (D) of a vehicle to enable the driver to view the blind spot area without any distortion of vision.  The triangular prismmirror unit has three plane surfaces (31, 32, 33), the rear surface (31) being blocked.  By blocking the rear surface of the prism, the image entering one of the front surfaces (for example 32) will appear on the other front surface (for example 33).  Therefore the triangular prism mirror, when properly mounted provides a clear vision for the driver of a vehicle giving access to the blind spot area.