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Patent CA-2225611-C (CA)
Inventor: TYLER SHAUN D
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 1996-08-16
Granted: 2001-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel IS (insertion sequence) element characteristic of a virulent isolate (ET12/cb1A isolate) of Burkholderia cepacia. The IS element is a hybrid of two other IS elements commonly found in isolates of B. cepacia, namely IS402 [SEQ ID NO:2] and IS1356 [SEQ ID NO:3].  The IS hybrid IS element has the sequence shown in the Figure [SEQ ID NO:1].  The fact that the hybrid IS element is characteristic of the virulent isolate means that it can be used as an indicator of that isolate. Thus, the invention includes a method of testing for an ET12/cb1A isolate of B. cepacia by testing a sample for the presence of the hybrid IS element, e.g. by amplification of the IS element by PCR and identification of the amplified sequence.
Patent CA-2227453-C (CA)
Title: Support hydraulique avec roues pour chasse-neige
Inventor: VEZINA REJEAN
IPC: E01H5/06
Filed: 1998-03-23
Granted: 1999-05-25
Abstract: Un support hydraulique avec roues pour chasse-neige, se fixant sur le caisson d'une souffleuse, pour le soulever à une certaine hauteur du niveau du sol. Ce système comprend un cylindre à double action, fixé a l'arrière du caisson, à l'aide de cornière. La tige du cylindre forme une rotule avec l'extrémité d'un bras pivotant qui s'attache aussi sur la cornière, la rotule formant l'apex d'un angle aigu. L'extrémité du bras pivotant trace un arc de cercle. Des roues doubles sont situées au niveau de la rotule et suivent l'arc de cercle quand la rotule est poussée par la tige du cylindre, les roues prenant ainsi contact avec le sol, pour soulever le caisson de la souffleuse.
Patent CA-2230066-C (CA)
Inventor: BRIGGS RICK A
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 1996-08-21
Granted: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An interactive play system (100) and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements (134, 250, 280) are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls (104) or other suitable play media. The interactive play system (100) comprises a multi-level support structure (102) on which t he interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants (105) to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play medium. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers (140, 170, 172) are provided throughout the structure (100) for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements.
Patent CA-2235099-C (CA)
Inventor: RYAN JOHN O
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 1992-11-12
Granted: 2000-01-25
Abstract: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING       OF VIDEO SIGNALS WITH EDGE FILL     A video-scrambling system induces a random wobble i.e., time shifting, in the location of active portion of the video frame, without affecting the horizontal sync signal and colorburst in each video line, thus providing both security and concealment.  The security is enhanced by filling in the gap between the nominal beginning of active video and the actual beginning of active video with a synthesized video signal which replicates the adjacent active video using a digitally generated filling pattern. Also, a random noise overlay further conceals the location of the gap.  Additional concealment is provided by wiggling in time the location of the horizontal sync signal using one or two frequencies and also by randomly altering the location of the vertical sync signal.  The NTSC digital encoding in accordance with the invention is simplified by using only two channels, chrominance and luminance, and by a heterodyne circuit for chrominance stability.  NTSC encoding is enhanced by providing detail normally lost, by use of the chroma channel. Additionally, a non-standard video signal may be provided with a portion of the colorburst on the front porch of the horizontal blanking, thus allowing use of a relatively simple decoder.
Patent CA-2245493-C (CA)
Inventor: LEWIS RONALD A
IPC: E04G3/26
Filed: 1998-08-25
Granted: 2003-01-07
Abstract: Apparatus for holding an elongated tank such as a propane tank in an upright position when the apparatus is positioned on an inclined surface includes a base support to provide a footing for the apparatus on the surface and a tank support for carrying the tank. The tank is secured to the tank support with the longitudinal axis of the tank extending substantially perpendicular to a plane of support associated with the tank support. In turn, the tank support is pivotally connected to the base support to permit pivotal movement of the tank support relative to the base support between a position where the plane of support extends substantially parallel to the inclined surface and a position where the plane of support extends substantially horizontally. The tank support may be braced in the horizontal position.
Patent CA-2248410-C (CA)
Title: A method and system of implementing a carrier manager registry
Inventor: HASBANI JACQUES E
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-09-25
Granted: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A carrier rate module contains item rating instructions for rating an item for a carrier and self-registration instructions for storing registration information in a registry about the carrier rate module. The self-registration instructions are stored at an entry point with a predefined name so that a standard registration program can invoke the self-registration instructions through the entry point. The registration information stored in the registry includes a carrier identifier for the carrier in a one-to-one association with a module identifier. The module identifier indicates how to load the carrier rate module, so that a carrier manager librarian can identify an entry point of the item rating instructions based on the registration information stored in the registry.
Patent CA-2258591-C (CA)
Inventor: XIONG ZHENLIN
IPC: C10G47/20
Filed: 1997-06-27
Granted: 2005-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing middle distillates by hydrocracking a heavy distillate oil under middle pressure in which a hydrofining catalyst and a hydrocracking catalyst are used in series and once-through operation. The once-through volume conversion to 350 °C products is up to 80 vol.%. The yield and selectivity of middle distillates are greater than 40 wt.% and less than 50 wt.%, respectively. The process is particularly suited to treat heavy distillate oil having the nitrogen content of up to 1500 ppmw, the sulfur content of up to 3.5 wt.% and dry point of the boiling range of higher than 500 °C to produce the feed for reforming process jet fuel, the low sulfur content diesel, the feed for catalytic cracker and the feed for producing ethylene.
Patent CA-2263533-C (CA)
Title: Vestige nozzle assembly for injection molding
Inventor: KOFSMAN MICHAEL
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 1997-07-17
Granted: 2000-02-01
Abstract: A hot tip nozzle assembly (50) for injection molding plastic components comprises a nozzle housing (58) defining a hot runner passage (84) and a nozzle tip section (60) which is received in the hot runner passage. The nozzle tip section (60) defines a hot runner tip passage (94) in flow communication with the hot runner passage (84). The nozzle tip section slides (60) freely within the hot runner passage (84) during injection molding. A stop is provided on the nozzle tip section (92) to limit downward movement relative to the cavity gate and automatically position the nozzle tip (90) relative to the injection gate (128) of the mold. In addition, axial thermal expansion of the nozzle housing (58) is not imparted to the nozzle tip section (60). The nozzle tip section (60) also has a restricted length that can axially thermally expand. Accordingly, the position of the nozzle tip (90) is only minutely affected by even larger temperature changes in the nozzle assembly. This controlled thermal expansion together with the sliding movement of the nozzle tip section (92) relative to the nozzle housing (58) maintains the nozzle tip (90) at a substantially constant position during the injection molding operation and minimizes vestige formation in the molded components.
Patent CA-2264105-C (CA)
Inventor: VAN KOUTRIK ROBERTUS CORNELIS
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 1997-08-14
Granted: 2007-04-24
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des granulés comprenant un ingrédient actif soluble dans l'eau, une quantité allant jusqu'à 100 % en poids d'un produit à base de cellulose tel que de la cellulose micro-cristalline et, enfin, une quantité allant jusqu'à 0,5 % en poids d'un adhésif de granulation humide. Ces granulés sont préparés selon une technique de granulation humide. Cette invention concerne également des compositions faisant appel à ces granulés.
Patent CA-2266465-C (CA)
Title: Noise control device
Inventor: WOLFF STEVEN B
IPC: H04R1/04
Filed: 1998-01-12
Granted: 2004-12-07
Abstract: An apparatus for noisy cancellation of ambient noise impinging upon the front surface of a pressure differential microphone. The apparatus utilizes curved reflectors (24, 25) to cause ambient noise which impinges on the front surface of the microphone to also impinge on the back surface of the microphone. In addition, the curved reflectors deflect (68) a speaker's voice which is directed toward the front surface of the microphone to be deflected away from the back surface of the microphone.
Patent CA-2267482-C (CA)
Title: Report program language source code translation to object-oriented language source code which emulates report program language behaviour
Inventor: FELLNER JOHN F
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-03-30
Granted: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A computer-implemented method in which report program language is converted to object-oriented source code, such as Java, using the report program language compiler. The object-oriented source code emulates the behaviour of the report program language, such as VARPG. Applications written in RPG are converted to Java and therefore can run on every platform for which a Java virtual machine exists. RPG programmers now have the ability to write Internet applications. Java applications and applets can be written in RPG and existing RPG applications can be converted to Java applets.
Patent CA-2271623-C (CA)
Inventor: DUNTON RONALD K
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 1997-07-16
Granted: 2007-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions contenant soit un agent de transfert, soit des composés bactéricides et des matériaux hydrophobes constituant, lorsqu'on les applique aux surfaces dentaires, des barrières de protection et de lutte contre les bactéries.
Patent CA-2272984-C (CA)
Title: Reproduction machine including a developer material cartridge having a non-interfering dual-use sealing device
Inventor: WEGMAN PAUL M
IPC: G03G21/12
Filed: 1999-05-20
Granted: 2002-01-08
Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction machine including a movable photoconductive member having an image bearing surface; devices for forming a latent image electrostatically on the image bearing surface; a developing assembly including toner particles for developing the latent image to be transferred onto a sheet; a moving device for moving waste toner particles from the image bearing surface and from the developing assembly; a toner particle cartridge having a waste toner receiving opening for receiving waste toner particles from the moving device; and a non-interfering dual-use cartridge sealing device for accessibly presealing the receiving opening for receiving waste toner particles, and for effectively resealing the receiving opening during shipping of the toner cartridge to a recycling location. The non-interfering dual-use cartridge sealing device includes a flexible substrate having a first portion and a second portion where the first portion has a resilient member mounted to the flexible substrate, slits formed through the resilient member and through the flexible substrate in the first portion, and a device for attaching the first portion over the receiving opening. The second portion is long enough and foldable over the resilient member, and has a device for effectively attaching and sealing the second portion to the resilient member, thus effectively resealing the slits over the receiving opening against waste toner particle spillage during shipping of the toner cartridge to a recycling location.
Patent CA-2273281-C (CA)
Inventor: FULTON DAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1999-05-27
Granted: 2013-11-05
Abstract: A method and system for determining canopy coverage to a golf green to assist in increasing sunlight exposure of the green. The system allows users to enter data regarding the golf green, surrounding foliage, and other topographical and man-made features surrounding the green. The system can then plot the sun's path for a specific date and simulate shadows cast on the green by the surrounding foliage and features. Furthermore, the system allows the user to generate what- if data, allowing projected effects on canopy coverage to be viewed before any modifications to the canopy are carried out.
Patent CA-2273640-C (CA)
Inventor: SEXSMITH HUGH
IPC: A01G23/04
Filed: 1999-06-04
Granted: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A mini shrub spader for unearthing and transporting trees and shrubs. The mini shrub spader has a basketed U-blade which allows it to unearth, shape the root ball and transport a tree or shrub utilizing the same device. The mini shrub spader is preferably mounted to the rear of a small tractor.
Patent CA-2278139-C (CA)
Title: Novel photochromic heterocyclic fused indenonaphthopyrans
Inventor: KUMAR ANIL
IPC: C07D495/06
Filed: 1997-09-03
Granted: 2004-11-09
Abstract: Described are novel photochromic heterocyclic fused indenonaphthopyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring fused to the g, h, i, n, or p side of the indenonaphthopyran. These compounds may be represented by either of graphic formulae (I), (I'). Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds.
Patent CA-2282637-C (CA)
Title: Method for rendering shadows on a graphical display
Inventor: GARDINER HAROLD DEE
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 1998-02-24
Granted: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A method for rendering a shadow cast from an object illuminated by at least one light source onto at least another object on a graphical computer display. The preferred embodiment enables the rendering of accurate and realistic shadows in real-time, consequently providing a realistic view of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. The shadow can also provide more visual clues than are otherwise available from ambient light sources. In this way, more visual information is provided to an observer.
Patent CA-2283235-C (CA)
Inventor: FRIGGSTAD TERRENCE
IPC: A01B73/02
Filed: 1998-03-12
Granted: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A forwardly folding tillage implement carries a number of ground engaging tools on a tool gang frame disposed to the rear of a carrier frame. A rockshaft is disposed between the carrier frame and the tool gang frame and is movable between four rotated positions about two axes of rotation. A control mechanism controls the relative angular position of the rockshaft. A support mechanism is disposed rearwardly of the axes of rotatio n to support the rear of the tool gang frame above the ground in the field working position. An abutment member restrains the relative rotation between the rockshaft and the tool ga ng frame to fully support the tool gang frame on the rockshaft upon rotation of the rockshaft.
Patent CA-2298363-C (CA)
Title: A method of surveying a track
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: G01B5/20
Filed: 2000-02-11
Granted: 2005-05-24
Abstract: To survey a track (9), a first, mobile measuring vehicle (1) is moved in the direction towards a second, stationary measuring vehicle (2), during which the deviations of the actual track position from a reference line (14) formed by a laser beam are registered. At the start of each measuring cycle, by using a GPS receiver (19), the relative position of the stationary measuring vehicle (2) with reference to a fixedly installed GPS reference station is determined, the said GPS reference station being known within a terrestrial coordinate system and being adjacent to the track section to be surveyed. The reference line (14) is aligned with the mobile measuring vehicle (1) on the basis of the determined position data, and subsequently the track surveying operation is carried out by advancing the mobile measuring vehicle (1).
Patent CA-2311601-C (CA)
Inventor: NAIR RAMESH V
IPC: C12N9/04
Filed: 1998-12-02
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des organismes de recombinaison comportant des gènes codant pour des protéines à activité de glycérol-3-phosphate déshydrogénase et/ou de glycérol-3-phosphatase, et servant à la production de glycérol à partir de différents substrats de carbone. Lesdits organismes comportent de plus des délétions de gènes endogènes codant pour des protéines à activité de glycérol kinase et de déshydrogénase.
Patent CA-2314210-C (CA)
Title: Dual function dispenser
Inventor: UICK HEIDI J
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2000-07-19
Granted: 2007-07-03
Abstract: Dual functional dispensers, wherein the dispensers comprise dispensing units independently capable of dispensing an actively dispersed spray or an evaporative long term dispersible material, comprise active dispensers in combination with passive dispensers of volatile materials. The passive dispenser may comprise the external shell of said dual function dispenser, and may be fashioned of a porous ceramic, plastic, or paper material impregnated with an evaporative passively dispersible material selected from the group consisting of fragrances, air fresheners, deodorizers, odor eliminators, malodor counteractants, insecticides, insect repellants, medicinal substances, disinfectants, sanitizers, mood enhancers, and aroma therapy compositions. The actively dispersed material may be the same or different. Refill units for such dispensers may comprise a spray can and associated control means, and an evaporative dispenser of dispersible material, provided either separately or as an integral unit.
Patent CA-2315959-C (CA)
Title: Coating composition for artistic reproductions
Inventor: OREKHOV MIKHAIL M
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2000-08-08
Granted: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A synthetic resin containing glass beads is used as a coating for artistic reproductions to lend a realistic texture to the surface of the artistic reproduction. Surprisingly, the glass beads provide in the synthetic resin coating a canvas-like or natural feel as well as look. The sizes of the glass beads may range anywhere from 40 to 420 microns in diameter.
Patent CA-2316369-C (CA)
Title: Ameliorations relatives aux actionneurs electromecaniques
Inventor: LANE STEPHEN ERNEST
IPC: H01H3/28
Filed: 1998-12-15
Granted: 2006-12-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un actionneur de disjoncteur, comprenant un mécanisme d'actionnement primaire qui ferme les contacts du disjoncteur et s'oppose aux forces de fermeture, d'ouverture par souffle ou de pression de contact, et un actionneur secondaire qui réalise ou contribue à réaliser une ouverture rapide des contacts. L'actionneur comprend un arbre de transmission qui vient s'accoupler à un contact mobile faisant partie d'un disjoncteur. Le mécanisme d'actionnement primaire est conçu pour pousser l'arbre de transmission entre une première position et une seconde position, et le mécanisme d'actionnement secondaire est conçu pour réduire la longueur effective de l'arbre à la réception d'un signal de déclenchement. Dans une autre configuration, le mécanisme d'actionnement primaire actionne un étrier d'entraînement entre une première position et une seconde position pendant la course de fermeture, et le mécanisme d'actionnement secondaire opère de concert avec le mécanisme d'actionnement primaire pour actionner l'étrier d'entraînement de la seconde position à la première position pendant la course d'ouverture; l'actionneur secondaire est réenclenché par le mécanisme d'actionnement primaire pendant une partie subséquente de la course d'ouverture.
Patent CA-2317126-C (CA)
Inventor: GARAPOLO JOAN
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 1999-01-08
Granted: 2001-10-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un produit pharmaceutique qui comprend un récipient fabriqué dans un matériau contenant une ou plusieurs résines polypropylènes, polyéthylènes et ionomères. Ledit récipient définit un espace intérieur, lequel contient un anesthésique d'inhalation, renfermant un volume de fluoroéther.
Patent CA-2319736-C (CA)
Title: Epurateur d'eau
Inventor: TONKIN MARK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 1999-02-04
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'utilisation d'une membrane hydrophile pour obtenir, par le procédé de la pervaporation à travers la membrane, de l'eau appropriée pour l'irrigation agricole, un usage industriel, et l'hydratation ou la réhydratation de compositions alimentaires, agricoles ou pharmaceutiques. La présente invention concerne également un épurateur d'eau comprenant ladite membrane hydrophile, constituée d'une ou de plusieurs couches de polymères hydrophiles, et permettant de purifier l'eau pouvant renfermer des impuretés et des solides dissous ou en suspension, notamment l'eau de mer, l'eau saumâtre et autres types d'eau pollués.
Patent CA-2320458-C (CA)
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT L
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2000-09-22
Granted: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) variable optical attenuator is provided that is capable of optical attenuation over a full range of optical power. The MEMS variable optical attenuator comprises a microelectronic substrate, a MEMS actuator and an optical shutter. The MEMS variable optical attenuator may also comprise a clamping element capable of locking the optical shutter at a desired attenuation position. The variable light attenuator is capable of attenuating optical beams that have their optical axis running parallel and perpendicular to the substrate. Additionally, the MEMS actuator of the present invention may comprise an array of MEMS actuators capable of supplying the optical shutter with greater displacement distances and, thus a fuller range of optical attenuation. In one embodiment of the invention, the MEMS actuator comprises a thermal arched beam actuator. Additionally, the variable optical attenuator of the present invention may be embodied in a thermal bimorph cantilever structure. This alternate embodiment includes a microelectronic substrate and a thermal bimorph cantilever structure having at least two materials of different thermal coefficient of expansion. The thermal bimorph is responsive to thermal activation and moves in the direction of the material having the lower thermal coefficient expansion. Upon activation, the thermal bimorph intercepts the path of the optical beam and provides for the desired level of optical attenuation. The invention also provides for a method of optical attenuation and a method for fabricating an optical attenuator in accordance with the described structures.
Patent CA-2321787-C (CA)
Title: Transparent garbage collection of resources
Inventor: SPERTUS MICHAEL P
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-03-02
Granted: 2007-05-15
Abstract: Techniques for transparently registering non-memory resources (413) used by a program with a garbage collector (401, 601) so that the non-memory resources can be freed when the program is finished using them. The techniques automatically determine from the program that the execution will use a resource and then automatically modify the program's behavior so that the resource is registered (603). When the program is finished with the resource, it can be determined from the registry whether the resource must be freed.