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Patent CA-2272827-C (CA)
Inventor: FLUCK RENE
IPC: B65B35/44
Filed: 1999-05-26
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A conveyor apparatus includes first and second parallel-spaced endless conveyors extending from a receiving station to a first transfer station for moving products in an advancing direction from the receiving station to the first transfer station and a plurality of product-carrying elements mounted on the first and second conveyors at a uniform spacing from one another. The product-carrying elements mounted on the first conveyor form a first group of product-carrying elements and the product-carrying elements mounted on the second conveyor form a second group of product-carrying elements. The first and second groups extend over one part of the length of the respective first and second conveyors. A drive moves the first and second conveyors independently from one another such that products are conveyable from the receiving station to the first transfer station alternatingly by the first and second conveyors. A first discharge mechanism, situated at the first transfer station includes a plurality of product-pushing elements for displacing products transversely to the advancing direction away from the product-carrying elements. The product-pushing elements are spaced identically to the spacing of the product-carrying elements. A third conveyor extends from the first transfer station to a second transfer station. Receiving elements are mounted on the third conveyor for carrying containers from the first transfer station, where products are placed into the containers by the product-pushing elements, to the second transfer station.
Patent CA-2277516-C (CA)
Inventor: NODORFT ALLEN JAMES
IPC: B62D7/14
Filed: 1999-07-12
Granted: 2004-06-15
Abstract: An all-wheel-steer biasing mechanism having a torsion biasing spring which engages a rear wheel pivot plate between the rear wheel tie rods for biasing the rear wheel steering linkage back to a position corresponding to straight forward travel.
Patent CA-2279063-C (CA)
Inventor: DASILVA-JARDINE PAUL A
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1999-07-28
Granted: 2006-07-04
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases involving cognitive dysfunction in a mammal comprising an estrogen agonist or antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The estrogen agonists or antagonists and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are present in amounts that render the composition effective in the treatment of diseases of cognitive dysfunction including Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. The method of using these composition is also disclosed. The compositions may help memory inhancement.
Patent CA-2279549-C (CA)
Inventor: CASTILLO DAVID HERNANDEZ
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 1999-08-03
Granted: 2003-04-15
Abstract: An improved room air conditioner of the type having an indoor section and an outdoor section, which are supported by a basepan and which are separated by a partition. The indoor section includes an indoor fan and an evaporator coil and the outdoor section includes a condenser coil, an outdoor fan and a compressor.  The air conditioner is made from two subassemblies, the first subassembly includes a basepan having an indoor region near the front of the basepan and an outdoor region near the back of the basepan. The compressor is supported in the outdoor region and a condenser coil is also supported in the outdoor region rearwardly of the compressor. The evaporator coil is supported in the indoor region and a refrigeration flow circuit interconnects the condenser, the evaporator coil and the compressor. The second subassembly includes a vertically extending partition having an indoor side, an outdoor side and an opening therethrough extending from one side to the other. The partition is configured to cooperate with the basepan to separate the indoor region from the outdoor region. An electric motor is mounted on the outdoor side of the partition. The motor has a drive shaft extending perpendicular to the partition with the first end extending through the opening so that it is on the indoor side of the partition and the second end on the outdoor side of the partition. An indoor fan is mounted to the first end of the drive shaft and an outdoor fan is mounted to the second end of the drive shaft. The second subassembly is configured to be assembled to the first subassembly by positioning the second subassembly in a position vertically spaced above the first subassembly and lowering it into alignment with the first subassembly with the outdoor fan forward of and adjacent to the outdoor heat exchanger, and the indoor fan rearward of and spaced from the indoor heat exchanger. The partition engages the basepan and is structurally attached thereto.
Patent CA-2283382-C (CA)
Title: An apparatus and method for capturing and projecting an image of a cart
Inventor: BALLANTYNE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1999-10-04
Granted: 2001-06-12
Abstract: An inspection apparatus is located at a check-out desk for acquiring and displaying a still image of portion of a moving shopping cart, the image being immediately available for viewing by the cashier for purposes of inspection. Images are also sequentially stored along with corresponding date/time/desk information to create a record that may be retained for an arbitrary period of time. The apparatus comprises a sensor for detecting the presence and longitudinal reference position of a shopping cart, an electronic camera, a short-term image storage buffer, a medium-term image store, an image display device, electronic logic to manage the timing of image acquisition and display, and a data communications interface to a computer system.
Patent CA-2284885-C (CA)
Inventor: HUGGINS NICOLE B
IPC: A61Q1/12
Filed: 1999-02-12
Granted: 2007-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions for topical application to the skin. The compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane elastomer dispersed in a hydrocarbon vehicle. The present invention also includes a cosmetic composition comprising a silicone gel combined with a compatible cosmetically acceptable carrier where the silicone gel comprises the elastomer dispersed in the vehicle. The compositions of the invention are transfer resistant and produce a unique soft and powdery sensation on the skin due to the combination of the elastomer with the hydrocarbon vehicle.
Patent CA-2287187-C (CA)
Title: Self-contained urethral catheter assembly with lubricating chamber
Inventor: WALLS JAMES A
IPC: A61M25/08
Filed: 1999-02-23
Granted: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A self-contained, self-lubricating catheter assembly is provided. A receptacle formed of two opposed flexible walls includes a main chamber and a lubrication chamber separated by a passage. A lubricant is provided in the lubrication chamber. A catheter is advanced from the main chamber through the lubrication chamber and picks up lubricant as it passes through the lubrication chamber. A catheter grasping mechanism, located proximate the exit from the lubrication chamber, permits advancement of the catheter out of the receptacle and resists movement of the catheter back into the receptacle. The receptacle also includes one or more finger holes therethrough to allow the user to retain the receptacle on one or more fingers, thereby allowing the hand to more readily position the receptacle during use while advancing the catheter.
Patent CA-2290340-C (CA)
Inventor: KITAGAWA YOSUKE
IPC: C09K11/77
Filed: 1999-10-07
Granted: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A process for preparing a water resistant luminous pigment with durability, characterized in that a luminous pigment, in which an oxide matrix comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Zn and at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, A1, P and Ga is doped with at least one rare-earth metal element, is subjected to an acid treatment under the condition of pH of not more than 3 using at least one acidic compound selected from the group consisting of acids and acid generating compounds, and is subsequently subjected to an alkaline treatment under the condition of pH 4-9 using at least one alkaline compound selected from the group consisting of alkalis and alkali generating compounds. 32
Patent CA-2295655-C (CA)
Inventor: FANUEL PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B10/48
Filed: 1998-07-08
Granted: 2007-06-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a core barrel, in particular in the field of oil exploration, comprising at least an outer tube (2) and a core bit (3) forming an outer assembly (4) and at least an inner tube (5) forming with a drilling core optionally present therein, and optionally with part of the groups arranged under the drilling core base, an inner assembly (7), suspension and/or guiding means being provided for maintaining the inner assembly (7) inside the outer assembly (4), the suspension and/or guiding means being further arranged such that the inner assembly (7) maintains at least perpendicular to these means (9), with respect to the outer assembly (4), a predetermined axial and/or radial and/or angular freedom of movement greater than usual.
Patent CA-2299053-C (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN
IPC: G08C21/00
Filed: 2000-02-21
Granted: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A method of detecting a variable number of objects within range of a receiver, is comprised of transmitting from each object a supervisory message from time to time, detecting the supervisory message by the receiver over a detection interval, and varying the detection interval based on a number of objects under supervision and the probability of collisions of the supervisory messages.
Patent CA-2299143-C (CA)
Title: Optical amplifier arranged to offset raman gain
Inventor: SHEHADEH FATIMAH
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 2000-02-23
Granted: 2003-05-27
Abstract: An optical amplifier is adapted to cancel the Raman gain of an optical transmission path that degrades those optical signals occupying the low end of the bandwidth such that the power is transferred from the latter signals to the optical signals occupying the high end of the bandwidth. More specifically, the optical amplifier adjusts the gain that it applies to the optical signals so that it favors the signal components at the low end of the bandwidth.
Patent CA-2313726-C (CA)
Title: Liquid crystal module mounting structure
Inventor: KAN-O TOSHIAKI
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 2000-07-11
Granted: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A liquid crystal module mounting structure enabling various kinds of different liquid crystal modules to be mounted on a casing with ease, in which at a sidewall portion of a box-formed casing for housing a liquid crystal module unit, an attachment part is provided to which a fixing piece of substantially L-shaped is attached, and the liquid crystal module unit is held by the pressing of a peripheral portion of said liquid crystal module unit housed in the casing from the side of a screen by the fixing piece attached to the attachment part.
Patent CA-2318694-C (CA)
Inventor: ENGELHARDT PER
IPC: C07D213/85
Filed: 1999-01-15
Granted: 2009-10-27
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R x is cyano or bromo; R1 is halo; R2 is C 1- C3 alkyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof have activity as antiretrovirals.
Patent CA-2323437-C (CA)
Inventor: GADDIS PAUL G
IPC: D04H3/013
Filed: 1999-03-03
Granted: 2005-01-18
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, useful for making lyocell fibers, having a high hemicellulose content, a low lignin content and including cellulose that has a low average degree of polymerization (D.P.). Further, the present invention provides processes for making compositions, useful for making lyocell fibers, having a high hemicellulose content, a low lignin content and including cellulose that has a low average degree of polymerization. The present invention also provides lyocell fibers containing a high proportion of hemicellulose. Further the lyocell fibers of the present invention have enhanced dye-binding properties and a reduced tendency to fibrillate.
Patent CA-2326642-C (CA)
Title: Wireless optical instrument for position measurement and method of use therefor
Inventor: PASQUINI RONALD M
IPC: G01B11/03
Filed: 1999-04-02
Granted: 2008-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless instrument tracking system. The wireless instrument tracking system is used for determining the location of at least one point relative to the instrument in a three-dimensional space relative to a three- dimensional coordinate tracking system. Advantageously, a first wireless instrument can be placed into the optical field with the wireless instrument including a wireless receiver and at least one optical position indicator. The optical position indicator is typically light emitting diodes (18) and communicates with corresponding measurement sensors (30) across a wireless optical link. The wireless optical link is time multiplexed with repetitive time frames divided into time slots. Each LED (18) emits an infrared signal or flashes in a respective time slot of a time frame. The measurement sensors (30) are preferably CCD cameras. The LEDs (18) are synchronized with the cameras and once synchronized each LED (18) flashes in a different time slot in synchronization with the camera frame rate.
Patent CA-2330194-C (CA)
Inventor: RIVAL MARC
IPC: H01H71/00
Filed: 2001-01-04
Granted: 2008-03-18
Abstract: An electrical circuit breaker pole comprises an arc extinguishing chamber 24 with two side flanges 68, a rear wall 72, separators 78, a front opening 76, a lower arcing horn 34 electrically connected to the stationary contact means and an upper arcing horn 96. The rear part 84 of the lower arcing horn is of large width. It is bordered by a periphery 92 made of gas-generating material interposed between the edge of the rear part 84 and the side flanges 68. This arrangement fosters breaking of arcs of weak intensity, in high voltage.
Patent CA-2330520-C (CA)
Inventor: RUSSO TIMOTHY M
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2001-01-09
Granted: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A paint applicator system utilizing a paint reservoir which is connected to a movable nib which permits paint to pass through the reservoir to the exterior of the nib. The paint composition is placed in the reservoir and is predetermined to possess a viscosity of between 10 and 280 centipoise by the use of selective solvents.
Patent CA-2330918-C (CA)
Title: Method for treating ammonia-containing organic waste
Inventor: FAULMANN ERVIN L
IPC: C05D3/02
Filed: 1999-04-30
Granted: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A method is described for disinfecting and deodorizing animal manures and other organic wastes to produce a pasteurized, granular product for use as a soil amendment. The solids content of the animal manure is raised to a predetermined level to create air-filled pore space, and the pH is raised sufficient to liberate endogenous gaseous ammonia in the air-filled pores for a predetermined time. The level of gaseous ammonia is sufficient to significantly destroy pathogens in the manure. An organic waste material is obtained (25), a bulking material is added to the organic waste material (30), solids content is added in an amount sufficient to raise the solids content to approximately 30 % (35), the pH is monitored and controlled to be approximately 9.5 or more (40), and the organic waste material is placed in an enclosed area to entrain the ammonia for a period of approximately 1 hour.
Patent CA-2331731-C (CA)
Title: Procede permettant de mettre en copeaux le bois et dechiqueteuse a disque
Inventor: JONKKA ARVO
IPC: B27L11/00
Filed: 1999-05-05
Granted: 2007-07-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de mettre en copeaux le bois et une déchiqueteuse à disque équipée de couteaux (4). Une fois les copeaux (11) séparés d'un rondin (3), ils traversent une ouverture pour copeaux (12) ménagées dans le disque (1) et viennent heurter une surface (10) d'impact se trouvant après le couteau. Un effet d'impact se produit le long des différentes parties du couteau (4) et est plus marqué à proximité du centre qu'à proximité du pourtour externe du disque. La direction de la surface (10) d'impact s'écarte plus de la direction de la surface arrière (15) du couteau se rapprochant du centre du disques que de celle se rapprochant du pourtour externe du disque. La distance de la ligne de connexion entre la surface arrière (15) du couteau et la surface (10) d'impact du bord tranchant (16) du couteau peut être plus longue sur le pourtour externe du disque qu'au centre du disque.
Patent CA-2337464-C (CA)
Inventor: EASTERBROOK KEVIN B
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1999-07-16
Granted: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A system is provided in which an interactive television program guide application and non-program-guide applications are at least partially implemented on user television equipment. A program guide program application interface is provided that is used to maintain a consistent user interface between the program guide application and the non-program-guide applications.  Non-program-guide applications may be launched by the program guide application. The user may select certain non-program-guide applications as favorites and may set parental controls for certain non-program-guide applications. The program guide application may run in the background while a non-program-guide application operates. While the non-program-guide application operates, the program guide may check for events that require immediate attention. When such an event is detected, operation of the non-program-guide application may be suspended and the user may be asked whether the detected event should take place or whether operation of the non-program-guide application should be resumed.
Patent CA-2341749-C (CA)
Inventor: SCIARONE MARCEL
IPC: C21C5/52
Filed: 1999-08-23
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: An electrode for a smelting furnace comprises an elongate casing including a plurality of spaced, inwardly projecting ribs extending radially from an inn er surface of the casing towards the centre of the casing. A central core of a pre-baked electrode, typically a solid or hollow pre-baked graphite electrod e, is disposed within the casing free of the projecting ribs and defines a spac e between the core and the inner surface of the casing. A heating zone is located intermediate the ends of the casing so that a carbonaceous electrode paste received or receivable within the space between the core and the inner surface of the casing is calcined into a baked, hard form upon entering the heating zone. The projecting ribs assist in baking the electrode paste and i n anchoring or supporting the electrode to reduce the risk of nipple or joint fracture of adjacent pre-baked electrodes. The electrodes are particularly useful in the smelting of ferrochromium and in the reduction of ores such as ilmenite. They also have application in the smelting of scrap metal in steel furnaces.
Patent CA-2352949-C (CA)
Title: Illuminator, illuminating device, front light, and liquid crystal display
Inventor: EBI TSUYOSHI
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 1999-11-24
Granted: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A front light (100) and a reflecting liquid crystal display of the present invention includes a dot light emitting source (101), and a light guiding body (104) having a light incident surface (104a) to which light from the dot light emitting source (101) is incident and a light outgoing surface (104b) from which the incident light outgoes, and light from the dot light emitting source (101) is in a linearly emitting state at least when incident onto the light incident surface (104a). By so doing, it is possible to provide bright, inexpensive, low-power consuming front light (100) and reflecting liquid crystal display which do not cause shadows or a moire fringe from the dot light emitting source (101), or a light-dark difference in luminance.
Patent CA-2354257-C (CA)
Title: Snowplow mounting assembly
Inventor: BLOXDORF DAVID N
IPC: E01H5/06
Filed: 2001-07-27
Granted: 2010-04-06
Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
Patent CA-2355492-C (CA)
Title: Method for producing basic amino acid
Inventor: ITOYAMA TSUYOSHI
IPC: C12P13/10
Filed: 2001-08-21
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: When a basic amino acid is produced by culturing a microorganism having an ability to produce the basic amino acid in a liquid medium under an aerobic condition to produce and accumulate the basic amino acid in the medium, pH of the medium is controlled to be 6.5-9.0 during the culture, and 7.2-9.0 at the end of the culture, and a culture period where 2 g/L or more of hydrogencarbonate ions and/or carbonate ions exist in the medium is secured during the culture by controlling pressure in a fermentation tank to be a positive pressure during the fermentation, or supplying carbon dioxide gas or a mixed gas containing carbon dioxide gas to the medium, so that the hydrogencarbonate ions and/or carbonate ions should serve as counter ions of cations mainly consisting of the basic amino acid.
Patent CA-2361058-C (CA)
Inventor: DENNY DAVID S
IPC: A62B1/22
Filed: 2001-11-02
Granted: 2009-09-22
Abstract: The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A  first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachment point (11a) proximate the top of the bleachers (11). Then, a second end (12b) of the net (12) is passed over the understructure (11c) of the bleachers (11) and then operatively connected to a cable (25) proximate an attachment point (11b) proximate the bottom of the bleachers (11).
Patent CA-2367559-C (CA)
Inventor: WILSON PAUL J
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2000-04-07
Granted: 2006-09-19
Abstract: This present invention relates generally to a method of mixing fluids in a well bore so that the resultant mixture may be used to effect a change in a downhole tool. Specifically, the method of the present invention relates to setting an inflatable packing device or packer at a location in a well bore, and a apparatus or assembly usable for performing the method.
Patent CA-2368495-C (CA)
Inventor: UPADHYA KRISHNA G
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 2001-02-05
Granted: 2009-09-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions à base de fluorescéïne substituée par un hétérocycle azote pauvre en électrons, et des procédés dans lesquels lesdits colorants sont conjugués à des substrats et utilisés comme étiquettes de détection dans des expériences de biologie moléculaire. Les hétérocycles azote pauvre en électrons comprennent pyridine, quinoline, pyrazine, et analogue. Les substrats comprennent des polynucléotides, des nucléosides, des nucléotides, des peptides, des protéines, des carbohydrates, et des ligands.
Patent CA-2371012-C (CA)
Title: 4-(1h-pyrrol-1-yl) imidazoles
Inventor: TOPLISS JOHN GORDON
IPC: C07D403/14
Filed: 1992-05-28
Granted: 2005-04-05
Abstract: The invention comprises a novel 4-(1H-Pyrrol-1-yl) imidazole having the following general structural formula: (see formula I) These compounds are useful intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds for use in treating hypertension and related medical conditions.