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Patent CA-2423553-A1 (CA)
Title: Motor/generator and accessory belt drive system
Inventor: OTREMBA JERZY
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: The invention is an improved belt drive system and method for a power pant.  The power plant is of the type having a crankshaft pulley (24), an accessory pulley (18, 20, 22), a motor/generator pulley (14), a first belt tensioner (26), a first belt tensioner pulley (28), and a power transmission belts (30) trained about the crankshaft pulley, the accessory pulley, the motor/generator pulley, and the first belt tensioner pulley. The power transmission belt has spans defined by termination proximate to each of the pulleys. These spans include intermediate spans beginning at the crankshaft pulley and ending at the motor/generator pulley, following the direction of belt ravel in normal operation. The intermediate spans include a first intermediate span having a crankshaft termination proximate the crankshaft pulley and a last intermediate span having a first motor/generator termination proximate the motor/generator pulley. The system is improved by the power transmission belt also having a start-slack-side span beginning at the motor/generator pulley, following the direction of belt ravel in normal operation. The start-slack-side span has a second motor/generator termination proximate the motor/generator pulley and a downstream termination opposite of the second motor/generator termination. The system has the first tensioner pulley proximate a termination of an intermediate span not being either the crankshaft termination or the first motor/generator termination. The system also has a second tensioner pulley (29) proximate the downstream termination.
Patent CA-2427846-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for constructing manhole structures, waterproof flexible joints for such manhole structures and the manhole structures thus constructed
Inventor: TOYAMA TETSUSHI
IPC: E03F5/02
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: In constructing a manhole structure (1) in which a manhole (2) and a pipe (3) are interconnected, first, a manhole structure water-stop flexible joint (4) is prepared. Such manhole structure water-stop flexible joint (4) has a rigid cylindrical body (5) and a cylindrical flexible body (6), the cylindrical flexible body (6) comprising a cover portion (6a) fixed to the outer periphery of the pipe (3), a fixed portion (6b) fixed to the manhole (2), and a connecting portion (6c) disposed in a space between the cylindrical body and the pipe, positioned inside the cylindrical body, and connecting the cover portion (6a) and fixed portion (6b), the fixed portion (6b) being fixed to the outer periphery of the cylindrical body (5), the connecting portion (6c) being formed of an elastic body that accommodates the displacement between the manhole (2) and pipe (3). Next, such manhole structure water-stop flexible joint (4) is installed on the outer periphery of the pipe (3), the cover portion (6a) of the cylindrical flexible body (6) is fixed to the outer periphery of the pipe (3), and a manhole filler is pored around the outer periphery of the fixed portion (6b).
Patent CA-2434353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGURA SHIZUO
IPC: H01M50/451
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a battery separator.      The battery separator comprises a microporous film having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is bonded to the second portion. The bond has a strength greater than 5 g/in.      The film has a thickness less than 1.7 mils, a Gurley of less than 50 sec/10 cc, and a puncture strength of greater than 400 g/mil.
Patent CA-2438319-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VARADARAJ RAMESH
IPC: C10G31/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: The invention describes a method for decreasing the viscosity of crude oils and residuum utilizing a combination of acid and sonic treatment.
Patent CA-2438481-A1 (CA)
Title: File synchronisation
Inventor: EDWARDS NICHOLAS HECTOR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: In order to allow files structures at different locations to be synchronised , a folder tree descriptive of each set of folders is created and stored at a plurality of locations. On subsequent interconnection of the two locations a new tree is created for each location and the earliest of the old trees is used to determine which files, folders or paths of the two locations have be en amended. This enables deletion or re-synchronisation of files between the tw o locations even although files may have been worked on at different locations and at different times.
Patent CA-2439797-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUPARINEN KARI
IPC: F41G1/387
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à une base de serrage rapide pour un viseur ouvert d'arme rayée, constituée de deux cadres de serrage, d'un cadre avant (1) et d'un cadre arrière (2) dont les bagues de serrage (3, 4) maintiennent le viseur (5). Les cadres peuvent être serrés à l'aide d'un dispositif de retenue rapide sur un rail de serrage (6, 7) à deux pièces dans un fusil, notamment un fusil de sport. Des mâchoires (8, 9) prévues dans le cadre avant (1) pour être insérées dans le rail de serrage (6) se trouvent à différents emplacements par rapport au sens longitudinal du rail de manière à entrer en contact par pression avec les bords du rail lorsque le viseur optique (5) est tourné sur le plan horizontal de la direction latérale (10) vers la ligne centrale du fusil. Le cadre avant (1) comprend également une langue de support (11) s'étendant vers le bas et étant plaquée contre le bord arrière du rail de serrage avant (6). Quant au cadre arrière (2), il comprend des mâchoires (12, 13) en prise avec le rail de serrage (7), une mâchoire (12) étant montée à demeure dans le cadre arrière et l'autre mâchoire (13) pouvant être déplacée et se trouvant dans une position qui lui permet d'être plaquée contre le bord du rail. A l'instar du cadre avant (1), le cadre arrière (2) comprend une langue de support (14) s'étendant vers le bas et étant plaquée contre le bord avant du rail de serrage arrière (7), les deux cadres présentant trois points de pression sur les rails de serrage.
Patent CA-2441296-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCO LESLIE S
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container.      A wide sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. In a preferred arrangement, the carrier includes four rows of loops, with a handle extending upwardly between the middle two rows. The loops are disposed within the sleeve.
Patent CA-2442251-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid partially trimerized polyisocynates based on toulene diisocyanate and diphenylmethane diisocyanate
Inventor: SLACK WILLIAM E
IPC: C08G18/02
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: this invention relates to storage-stable, liquid, partially trimerized polyisocyanates having an NCO group content of 24 to 40 % by weight, and comprising 20 to 88 % by weight of toulene diisocyanate and 12 to 80 % by weight of a polyisocyanate of the diphenylmethane series. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the storage-stabl e, liquid, partially trimerized polyisocyanates; to storage-stable, liquid urethane prepolymers of these partially trimerized polyisocyanates; and to a process for the production of these storage-stable, liquid, urethane prepolymers.
Patent CA-2443158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLADA JERRICO Q
IPC: B32B13/02
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: In one embodiment, a siding plank assembly comprising an interlocking feature that allows the siding plank to be stacked with other siding planks in a manner such that a uniform and deep shadow line is created. The interlocking feature sets the gauge of the exposed plank face and allows for leveling of the plank during installation. The siding plank assembly comprises a main plank section securely bonded to a second piece that produces a deep shadow line. In preferred embodiments, the second piece may be a fiber cement butt piece or a plastic spline that is bonded to the main plank section. A lock structure may also be included on the fiber cement butt piece or plastic spline.
Patent CA-2444818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPITZ KLAUS
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of galanthamine, as free base or as acid addition salt, for the treatment of cerebral, central nervous or psychiatric symptoms, defunctionalization manifestations or disorders occurring through intake of psychotropic substances as a consequence of occasional or chronic abuse of addictive substances, intoxicants or medicines, or as side effects of the use, especially repeated or prolonged, as intended of medicaments, or as an effect of use, in particular repeated or prolonged, not as intended of medicaments, or as a result of acute poisoning by psychotropic toxic substances, or as a result of chronic exposure to toxic substances with a psychotropic effect in humans or other vertebrates.
Patent CA-2451642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFFBERG MICHAEL G
IPC: H01L27/14
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for digital x-ray imaging utilizing an imaging device (10) including a top electrode layer (12), a dielectric layer (14), a sensor (16) comprising a photoconductive layer and a plurality of pixels including a charge collecting electrode (24), a thin film transistor (TFT) readout matrix (18) connected to the charge collection electrodes (24), and a variable power supply (70) adapted to provide a range of voltage between the top electrode layer (12) and the TFT readout matrix (18). Varying the voltage between the top electrode layer (12) and the TFT readout matrix (18) and the TFT readout matrix (18) provides an acceptable sign-to-nose ratio over a greater range of exposures than provided at a single voltage. The method is useful for non-destructive testing applications.
Patent CA-2452207-A1 (CA)
Title: Inventory management and replenishment system
Inventor: JONES TYLER
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A method is comprised of various steps, some of which are performed at a healthcare facility and some of which are performed at a distributor's facility. The steps performed at the healthcare facility may include: dispensing medical items from a decentralized storage location; automatically generating data representative of the dispensed items; transmitting the data to a central database; and automatically generating a purchase order from the data. At the distributor's facility, a resupply package containing the items identified in the purchase order is assembled and shipped to the healthcare facility. The resupply package may include items in their original manufacturer packaging. The resupply packages may also be organized so that each package carries items for one or a group of shelves or other storage locations at the healthcare facility. The resupply package may be a tote carrying a bar code that serves as an identifier of the contents of the tote and the location(s) to be replenished. The totes may be used to resupply or replenish a centralized restocking location at the healthcare facility. A system is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2454748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUELLER ROLAND
IPC: G01F23/284
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method which allows especially the extrapolation of the measured value at the upper and lower end of a measuring range where normally no direct measurement is possible by superposition of interfering signals, for example by reflection on a radar antenna. In the presence of strong interference signals, which are for example caused by the natural resonance of the container or a neck in which the measuring device is mounte d, the direct level indicator signal can be regularly used if it has a high amplitude caused by a superposition with the interfering signal, and can therefore be detected. If the direct level indicator signal lies between two interfering signals and does not extend beyond these, the level indicator value can be interpolated by the shift of the signal from the point of reflection. The inventive method automatically adapts itself to a prevailing measuring situation while according to known methods the user has to decide between a measurement via a shift of the EOL signal or a measurement via the direct level indicator echo.
Patent CA-2455188-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite urethane pipe and method of forming same
Inventor: WILLIG JOHN T
IPC: F16L9/12
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced urethane product having a urethane wear layer and a integral reinforcing member. A reinforcing member is formed from a woven fiber material that has a shape generally corresponding to the desired urethane product, such as a composite urethane pipe. The reinforcing member is initially stiffened through application of a sizing compound. Once stiffened, the reinforcing member is inserted into a mold and a supply of urethane is forced outward toward the inner wall of the mold cavity such that the urethane penetrates into the woven fibers of the reinforcing member. The urethane is cured in the mold and the completed reinforced urethane product is removed from the mold for use. The liquid urethane is preferably forced outward within the mold through application of either a centrifugal force or the application of positive pressure.
Patent CA-2455813-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode et systeme de prevision des valeurs initiales d'un analyte dans des echantillons stockes
Inventor: KING JAMES
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et une méthode d'estimation du niveau initial d'un analyte dans un échantillon en fonction d'un niveau réel observé, de la durée de stockage de l'échantillon, de la température de stockage, et du type de récipient dans lequel ledit échantillon est stocké. Des équations sont générées pour un analyte particulier à partir des observations des niveaux réels de l'analyte après le prélèvement d'un échantillon, ainsi qu'à divers moments ultérieurs. La durée de stockage, la température de stockage et le type de récipient sont observés, ainsi que le niveau réel de l'analyte dans chaque observation. Les équations générées sont considérées utiles si les valeurs initiales estimées sont plus exactes que les valeurs finales réelles observées.
Patent CA-2457544-A1 (CA)
Title: Controller for switch machine
Inventor: BOZIO ROBERTS P
IPC: B61L5/10
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A switch machine electronic controller (22) includes a point detecting circuit (40) having Namur sensors (44, 46) for detecting an indication rod target (26) in first and second point positions, and a lock detecting circuit (42) having Namur sensors (52,54) for detecting lock box targets (30,31) in first and second lock positions. A microprocessor (94) processes the signals to provide Normal and Reverse outputs. The Normal output is enabled when the first point and lock detection signals have values within a predetermined On value range, and the second point and lock detection signals have values within a predetermined OFF value range. The reverse output is enabled when the second point and lock detection signals have values within the ON value range, and the first point and lock detection signals have values within the OFF value range. Both outputs are disabled when any of the signals has a value that corresponds to a shorted, open or indeterminate value range.
Patent CA-2459323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIFFIN JENNIFER A
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human G-protein coupled receptors (GCREC) and polynucleotides which identify and encode GCREC. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of GCREC.
Patent CA-2459693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIPKIN DON MARK
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A fuel cell and a method for manufacturing a fuel cell are presented. The method comprises providing at least one substrate and disposing a plurality of fuel cell component layers on the substrate by at least one physical vapor deposition process. Each layer of the plurality comprises an edge bordering the layer. The fuel cell unit comprises at least one substrate; a plurality of fuel cell component layers disposed on the substrate, wherein each layer of the plurality comprises an edge bordering the layer; and at least one dense layer of material disposed over at least a portion of the edge of at least one fuel cell component layer. The at least one dense layer seals at least the aforementioned portion of the edge.
Patent CA-2460461-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MITTLER BODO
IPC: H01J17/04
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An assembly for lamp construction, comprising a solid W component (10) and at least one film (9) having two contact faces, comprising a metallic molybdenum base body and a coating, which is applied at least in part to said base body and which comprises ruthenium or rhenium alone or as an alloy in the region of the first contact face, which produces the contact with the W component, whereas the second contact face is not coated and is intended to be in contact with glass.
Patent CA-2461896-A1 (CA)
Title: Injections for eye tissues containing drug bonded to polyethylene glycol
Inventor: KUWANO MITSUAKI
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: Injections for an eye tissues which contain a drug covalently bound to PEG. When a drug bound to PEG is injected into an eye tissue (iridociliary body, vitreous body, retina, optic nerve, etc.), the drug can be sustained in the tissue over a long time. Thus, the above injection makes it possible to trea t or prevent various diseases in eye tissues by a single administration. PEG m ay be either in the chain-, star- or branched type. In case of chain-type PEG, a drug is generally bound using hydroxyl groups at both ends. Thus, the bindin g ratio of the drug to PEG is 1:1 or 2:1. In case of star- or branched-type PE G having a plural number of hydroxyl groups, a plural number of drugs can be covalently bound thereto.
Patent CA-2465874-A1 (CA)
Title: Thymosin alpha 1 (ta1) peptides conjugates to polyethylene glycol (peg) polymers
Inventor: RUDOLPH ALFRED R
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes a physiologically active conjugate including a Thymosin alpha 1 (TA1) peptide conjugated to a material which increases half-life of the TA1 peptide in serum of a patient when the conjugate is administered to a patient. The material may be a substantially non-antigenic polymer. In a method of the invention, the substantially non-antigenic polymer is conjugated to a TA1 peptide. Compositions according to the invention are administered to patients in need of immune stimulation.
Patent CA-2468643-A1 (CA)
Title: Drive assembly for a power closure panel
Inventor: MRKOVIC DRAGAN
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A power drive assembly (110) for controlling movement of a closure panel (102, 105) of a vehicle includes a closure panel (102, 105) that moves relative to the vehicle between open and closed positions, and a latch (108, 115) for cinching the closure panel (102, 105) to the vehicle. The drive assembly (110) includes an actuator (134), a first torque output (136) coupled to effect movement of the closure panel (102, 105), a second torque output (138) coupled to the latch (115), and a clutch assembly (144, 150) coupled between the actuator (134) and the torque outputs (136, 138) for selectively transferring torque between the actuator (134) and the torque outputs (136, 138).
Patent CA-2470010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN JIM
IPC: H04M7/12
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A system and method for providing a voice communication service between a first user and a second user after the first user and the second user are communicating via a non-voice communication service is described. The non-voice communication service may be processed through a server in communication with the first and second users. The non-voice communication service is monitored for a voice service request, and upon receipt of the voice service request, establishment of a voice communication service is initiated between the first and second users through the server. The first and second users may be anonymous to each other over the non-voice communication service and the voice communication service.
Patent CA-2470293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIGNORE PIERRE E
IPC: A61K31/4375
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions, méthodes et dispositifs de traitement et/ou de prévention de l'uvéite.
Patent CA-2470385-A1 (CA)
Title: Writing implement comprising writing point support means
Inventor: BEDHOME VINCENT
IPC: B43K8/02
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a writing implement consisting of: a) a body (2) comprising an internal ink container (7) and having a writing point (3) emerging from the front end (2a) thereof; b) a capillary connector which is used to transfer the ink between the container (7) and the writing point (3);  and c) point support means which are disposed at the front end of the body in order to join the point and the capillary connector and to support same. Said capillary connector and all or part of the point support means comprise a capillary, compact one-piece unit (9, 13, 14) which is preferably produced by means of thermoplastic powder sintering.
Patent CA-2477422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZEHNDER LUKE RAYMOND
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des polythérapies destinées au traitement de troubles à prolifération cellulaire liés à une déficience cellulaire en méthylthioadénosine phosphorylase (MTAP) chez un mammifère. Ces polythérapies tuent sélectivement les cellules déficientes en MTAP, par administration d'un inhibiteur de synthèse de novo et administration d'un anti-toxique. En l'occurrence, les inhibiteurs de synthèse de novo sont des inhibiteurs de glycinamide ribonucléotide formyltransférase ("GARFT") et/ou d'aminoinidazolecarboximide ribonucléotide formyltransférase ("AICARFT"), l'antitoxique étant un substrat MTAP (par exemple, méthylthioadénosine ou "MTA"), un précurseur de MTA, un analogue d'un précurseur de MTA, ou un promédicament d'un substrat MTAP.
Patent CA-2477697-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for use in sound replacement with automatic synchronization to images
Inventor: ELLWOOD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G10L21/06
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: Digital audio and video files (440) are created corresponding to selected scenes from a creative production and are provided with a processing system (810, 820, 824, 828, 830, 840) that enables dialog to be selected from a scene and replaced by a user's dialog which is automatically synchronized with the original dialog so as to be in synchronism with lip movements displayed by the accompanying video display. The processing further includes a graphical user interface (310) that presents the user with the video, the text (853) of the dialog, and cues for rehearsal and recording of replacement dialog by the user. Replay of the user's dialog is accompanied by the video and part of the original audio except that the original dialog corresponding to the user's dialog is muted so that the user's dialog is heard as a replacement. Singing or other sounds associated with visible action may also be replaced by the same processes.
Patent CA-2478226-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUFFA UDO
IPC: B65D47/24
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a self-closing valve (V) for distributing a product (6) that is in particular liquid or pasty. Said valve comprises a valve membrane (1), which is convex when viewed from the product side, at least in the distribution zone (2). According to the invention, to achieve a simple, operationally reliable construction, the valve membrane (1) comprises a retaining ring (5), formed by insert moulding, on its periphery.