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Patent CA-2452496-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for passivating sulfidic iron-containing rock
Inventor: MISRA MANORANJAN
IPC: C22B7/00
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A method is provided for passivating sulfidic iron-containing rock comprisin g contacting sulfidic iron-containing rock with one or more members of the groups consisting of magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium chlorid e, magnesium nitrate and magnesium carbonate, thereby reducing the acid generation potential of rock.
Patent CA-2453201-A1 (CA)
Title: Imaging system utilizing light emitting diodes for preparation of print screens
Inventor: BAXTER BRIAN
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A system and method for generating a master screen for a silk screen imaging process. Photo activated emulsion is applied to a printing screen and the emulsion is exposed according to a digitized pattern using a light emitting diode (LED) source. The LED source in one embodiment is an array of UV  emitting devices which scans the printing screen in a line by line basis.
Patent CA-2455519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HETSCHEL WILHELM
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an exchange device (30) for grip heads (20) comprising a plurality of clamping jaws (21), consisting of a carrier plate (31) having a borehole (32). Pivoting arms (33) are axially staggered in relation to the carrier plate (31) and are concentrically arranged in relation to the borehole (32). Said pivoting arms are articulated by means of a joint (34) in such a way that they can be pivoted in a plane containing the axis (37) of the borehole. The pivoting movement is thus carried out radially in relation to the axis of the borehole. Coupling elements (35) are arranged on the pivoting arms (33), by which means the exchange device (30) can be coupled to the clamping jaws (21) of the grip head (20) and detached from the same.
Patent CA-2456230-A1 (CA)
Title: Ring sealing arrangement for an indirectly heated rotary kiln
Inventor: RAICHLE PETER H
IPC: F27B7/24
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A ring sealing arrangement for an indirectly heated rotary tubular kiln between a heating tunnel and a rotating tube (20) with several overlapping segments (10), forming a sealing ring, which are pressed by application pressure elements (30) radially against the rotating tube (20). The segments (10) are essentially made of a heat-resistant, light construction sealing material. The sealing ring consists of several flat band-like sections (32), which are connected with one another, especially by springs (34), and form a tightening ring.
Patent CA-2456955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MA YUNQING
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleic acids, novel polypeptide sequences encoded by these nucleic acids and uses thereof.
Patent CA-2460380-A1 (CA)
Title: Wire payout
Inventor: BARTON DAVID J
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A payout for controlling the unwinding of a coil of wire from a wire drum which has an outer drum body and an inner core substantially coaxial with the drum body includes a first planar ring juxtaposed the top of the wire coil and having a first inner edge closely adjacent to the core and a first outer edge spaced from the first inner edge and a second planar ring juxtaposed the top of the wire coil and having a second outer surface closely adjacent the drum body and a second inner surface spaced from the first outer surface of the first ring to define a continuous circular gap above the wire coil such that the wire passes upwardly through the gap as it is withdrawn from the wire coil. A third ring overlies the first and second rings and is laterally displacable relative thereto and eccentrically relative to the drum axis to further control payout of the wire. The second and third rings along can be used to control payout of the wire.
Patent CA-2462743-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for colonizing a plant with an ectomycorrhizal fungus
Inventor: COUGHLAN ANDREW P
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for colonizing a plant with a mycorrhizal fungus that comprise placing at least one layer of a culture medium that comprises a fungal inoculum adjacently to at least one layer of a soil. The fungal inoculum is allowed to grow through the soil layer and the plant is inserted into the culture medium and soil layers to permit its contact with the fungus.
Patent CA-2463764-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymeric electrochromic devices
Inventor: LIN CHIA-CHENG
IPC: B32B27/06
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a first substrate (12) having at least one polymeric surface (28); a primer layer (32) along the polymeric surface; a first electrically conductive transparent coating (18) along the primer of the first substrate, wherein the primer layer adheres the first electrically conductive coating to the polymeric surface of the first substrate; a second substrate (14) spaced apart from the first substrate to define a chamber therebetween; a second electrically conductive transparent coating (20) on a surface (30) of the second substrate such that the first coating is in facing relation to the second coating, wherein at least one of the first and second substrates is transparent; and an electrochromic medium (22) contained in the chamber, the electrochromic medium having reduced luminous transmittance upon application of electrical power to the first and second conductive coatings and establishing an electrical potential through the electrochromic medium, and wherein the electrochromic medium and the primer layer are compatible. If desired, the substrates are plastic and/or transparent materials. In another embodiment of the electrochromic device, at least one of the first and second electrically conductive coatings (18,20) is a two part coating having a first electrically conductive portion deposited from a metal cathode and a second electrically conductive portion deposited from a ceramic cathode.
Patent CA-2464686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEMORY STEPHEN
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The efficiency of a heat exchanger used in applications where heat conduction between rows of conduits located from front to back of the heat exchanger and provided with common fins (42) is increased where the fins (42) are abutted to adjacent tube runs (22,24,26) in each row and extend from the front (28) to the back (30) of the heat exchanger so each fin (42) is common to each of the rows (22,24,26). Heat flow interrupters (56,58) are located in each fin (42) at locations aligned with spaces (27) between the runs (22,24,26). Each heat flow interrupter (56,58) is defined by a slit (62) extending completely through the fin (42) which is characterized by the absence of the removal of any material of which the fin (42) is made at the slit (62).
Patent CA-2465220-A1 (CA)
Title: System for detecting biological materials in a sample
Inventor: CONNOLLY DENNIS M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection cartridge (108) containing a housing defining a first chamber (136) and a detection chip within the first chamber defined by the housing. The detection chip includes spaced apart electrical conductors fabricated on a substrate and capture probes attached to the conductors such that a gap exists between the capture probes on the spac ed apart conductors. A sample, potentially containing a target molecule, can be analyzed for the presence of that target molecule by determining whether the gap has been bridged. Also disclosed is a system for detecting a target molecule in a sample which includes a detection cartridge and a support unit (100) into which the detection cartridge (108) can be positioned to carry ou t a procedure for detecting the target molecule in a sample. A method of detecting a target molecule using this system is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2468723-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for increasing the material removal rate in laser machining
Inventor: FORSMAN ANDREW C
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for material modification using laser (302) bursts including appropriately timed laser pulses (702, 704) to enhance material (314, 366) modification. In one implementation, a method for material modification comprises the steps of: providing bursts of laser pulses, where in each burst comprises at least two laser pulses (702, 704), wherein each lase r pulse has a pulse duration within a range of between approximately 10 ps and 100 ns, wherein a time between each laser pulse of each burst is within a range of between approximately 5 ns and 5 us; a time between successive burs ts is greater than the time between each laser pulse comprising each burst; and directing the bursts upon a workpiece (314, 366), wherein an intensity of a primary laser pulse (702) of each burst exceeds a damage threshold (802) of the workpiece.
Patent CA-2469942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIEHNE MARK
IPC: A61J11/04
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A closure system for a container comprising a base cap (11) located over a hole in the container and having at least one aperture (17) for passage of fluid therethrough, an overcap (12) locatable over the base cap, having an opening to allow passage of fluid or milk therethrough and moveable between an open position where the fluid can pass through the opening and a closed position where the fluid is substantially prevented from passage through the opening, a nozzle or teat (13) which is coupled to the overcap (12) and having an outlet (41) for passage of fluid therethrough and a passage (30) in the form of a groove that extends from the interior of the overcap (12) to a region above the overcap (12).
Patent CA-2470700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOI JU-TAE
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling gas layer thickness on the surface of casting rolls in a twin roll strip caster. The apparatus comprises: a pair of chambe rs (30) fixedly mounted on both lateral portions of the meniscus shield (9) in a width direction of a strip (6); blocking units (40) for blocking introductio n of pollutants into the molten metal pool (5), wherein each of the blocking units (40) includes front and rear barrier members (41 and 42), which are mounted on each of the chambers (30) and in close contact with an outer periphery of the each casting roll (1) or (1a), and a blower (45) for injecting inert gas toward the outer periphery of the each casting roll (1or 1a); operating units (50) for adjusting the thickness and the width of gas layers at both ends of the casting rolls (1 and 1a), wherein each of the operating units (50) includes suction lines (51) connected with the each chamber (30) to transmit suction force to ends of the each casting roll (1or 1a) and a pair of movable plates (52) slidably assembled to both side portio ns within the each chamber (30) for being reciprocated by movable members (55); and a control unit (60) for controlling the suction force of the suction lin es (51) and the movable members (55) by using means for measuring surface conditions and the thicknessof the strip (6). Delayed solidification at stri p edges is prevented to improve the grade in shape and yield of the strip.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2474510-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN DONGPING
IPC: A61P13/10
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel fused tricyclic heterocycle of the formula (Ia, Ib) and its use for the treatment of hyper-proliferative disorders.
Patent CA-2475464-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEPWORTH JOHN M
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A carton and blank having a tear line comprising a plurality of perforations or short slits arranged in at least three rows (72, 74, 76). There is also provided a carton and blank for forming a carton having a wall (16) provided with a tear open feature which comprises a tear initiating means (70) formed in the wall (16) and at least three tear lines (62, 64, 66, 68) extending fr om the tear initiating means (70) toward the perimeter of the wall, wherein eac h tear line comprises a plurality of perforations or short slits arranged in a t least three rows (72, 74, 76).
Patent CA-2478221-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method and computer program product for on-line travel and expense management
Inventor: CANTRELL DORIS D
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: An on-line travel and expense management system integrates and automates the process of arranging, changing and accounting for travel that is made for government or large corporate entities, see figure 2A. The method may include receiving a customer login at an internet web site, see (204); authenticating the customer; receiving a selection of travel requirements from the customer, see (206); making initial travel arrangements for the customer based on the selection of travel requirements, see (210); automatically generating a travel authorization form, notifying a travel agency of approval of the travel authorization form, see (214) whereupon the travel agency confirms the initial travel arrangements, see (218); and automatically updating an accounting system electronically for the customer, see (216).
Patent CA-2481353-A1 (CA)
Title: System for collecting storing presenting and analyzing immunization data having remote stations in communication with a vaccine and disease database over a network
Inventor: ROSENBERG ZEIL
IPC: G16H20/17
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: Immunization mobile stations (IMSs 80) collect patient information such as biographical data, previous vaccination data, medical history, medications i n use, occupation, administration of recent vaccination, and disease symptoms. IMSs 80 synchronize the patient information with information stored in a database 116 at a center 82 that is accessible to different groups of personnel based on different privileges and security measures. Patients can access electronic patient records created by the IMSs, and stored at the IMS s and/or a local server 140 and eventually at the data center, via telephone o r computer (e.g., via web browser). IMSs can capture and store images of vaccination and disease symptom sites on patients. The database 116 allows f or vaccination and disease tracking and disease control. IMSs 80 have vaccinati on recommendation engine, electronic patient consent forms, and are programmabl e to track adverse events and create follow-up reports after a vaccine is administered.
Patent CA-2481916-A1 (CA)
Title: A therapeutic agent for impaired gastric accommodation
Inventor: KAWACHI MASANAO
IPC: A61K31/426
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A therapeutic agent for food competence disorders in the stomach which contains as an active ingredient a compound represented by the general formu la (1): (1) (wherein R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, or halogeno; A represents furyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, or oxazolyl; R2 and R3 each represents C1-5 alkyl ; and n is an integer of 2 to 4) or an acid addition salt of the compound. Thi s medicine functions to relax the gastric fundic part and alleviates food competence disorders in the stomach. It is hence effective in greatly alleviating symptoms caused by such disorders, such as early satiety and epigastric meteorism.
Patent CA-2482738-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic arrangement and process for its use
Inventor: KUEHN MICHAEL
IPC: F15B1/02
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A hydraulic arrangement is provided with at least one pressure accumulator for a hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic cylinder with at least one chamber to which pressure can be applied, a connecting line, on the basis of which the at least one accumulator is connected with the chamber, and a control unit. In order to provide an electronic pipe break safety device, an electronically controlled on-off valve is mounted in the connecting line and coupled for receiving control signals from the control unit, and a signal transmitter, which is coupled for monitoring the pressure in the connecting line is also connected to the control unit. If a pressure drop occurs in the connecting line, a signal change is generated by means of the signal transmitter, whereupon the control unit sends a signal effecting movement of the shut-off valve to its closed position.
Patent CA-2485750-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS D CRAIG
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.
Patent CA-2493641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAKAE KAZUHISA
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à une composition durcissable comprenant un polymère ayant au moins deux groupes thiol par molécule, un composé ayant au moins deux groupes isocyanate par molécule et du noir de carbone, et contenant en outre une charge constituée essentiellement par de l'acide silicique ou par un silicate ou une charge organique constituée essentiellement de charbon pulvérisé. L'ingrédient principal possède une stabilité de conservation satisfaisante. Même après une longue conservation de l'ingrédient principal, cette composition possède une durcissabilité satisfaisante et produit un article durci ayant des propriétés suffisantes de résistance à la rupture, de dureté et de barrière aux gaz. Cette composition durcissable est par conséquent appropriée pour servir de matériau d'étanchéité notamment pour des doubles vitrages et des encadrements de glaces de fenêtres de véhicules. Cette composition durcissable comprend en outre de préférence un plastifiant aux hydrocarbures et un composé organométallique. Cette composition constitue une composition durcissable haute performance qui permet d'atteindre des propriétés de résistance mécanique et de barrière aux gaz même supérieures.
Patent CA-2494305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCHANAN CHRISTINA MAREE
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'un état osseux chez un patient, par exemple, un mammifère, un être humain, un cheval, un chien ou un chat. Le procédé comprend l'administration au patient, d'une quantité efficace de preptine, d'un analogue de la preptine ou d'un agoniste de la preptine.
Patent CA-2494679-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AUSTIN MAEHE RANGINUI
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A clothing article (30) worn by miners for attaching apparatus with increased availability and better weight distribution which comprises at least one front portion and at least one rear portion, and at least one attachment means (10) for the releasable attachment of equipment (14) located on at least one of the portions.
Patent CA-2495892-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif intravasculaire de rehaussement de signal irm comprenant un condensateur ajustable
Inventor: WEBER JAN
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif (200) intravasculaire de rehaussement de signal IRM pouvant être déployé dans le corps d'un patient. Dans un mode de réalisation, ce dispositif (200) de rehaussement de signal IRM comprend une boucle de fil métallique (218) et un condensateur formé au moins partiellement par le fil métallique utilisé pour former ladite boucle de fil métallique (218). Le dispositif (200) selon l'invention peut comprendre un matériau diélectrique (410) qui peut être déplacé sélectivement entre les plaques du condensateur lorsque le fil métallique se trouve dans le corps du patient de façon à faire varier la capacité du condensateur.
Patent CA-2495974-A1 (CA)
Title: Tube joint for fuel tank
Inventor: ISAYAMA AKIRA
IPC: F16L47/32
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A tube joint for a fuel tank includes a joint body having a tubular shape, and a barrier layer covering the inner surface of the joint body. The joint body is formed of a material which is weldable to a tank body, and the barrier layer is formed of a material which has fuel impermeability and a predetermined hardness. The barrier layer has an extension portion extending from a distal end of the joint body along an axial direction of the joint body. The extension portion includes a projecting portion which protrudes radially and outwardly of the extension portion at or adjacent to a proximal end of the extension portion such that a seal groove is formed between the projecting portion and the joint body, and a nail portion which protrudes radially and outwardly of the extension portion at or adjacent to a distal end of the extension portion.
Patent CA-2496491-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle body frame structure for all-terrain vehicle
Inventor: ASAO KOSUKE
IPC: B62K5/01
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A vehicle body frame structure for an all-terrain vehicle having at least a front wheel, and including a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly. The first frame assembly includes an arm support portion and a steering shaft support portion located at a front portion of the vehicle body frame structure, for steering the front wheel. The second frame assembly is bisected from the first frame assembly; and the vehicle body frame structure also includes a suspension arm vertically swingably supported by the arm support portion.
Patent CA-2497889-A1 (CA)
Title: Intelligent communication node object beacon framework in a mobile ad hoc network
Inventor: KENNEDY ROBERT A
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: The mobile ad hoc network (Fig. 2) includes a plurality of wireless mobile nodes and a plurality of wireless communication links connecting the nodes together. The method includes node advertisement, or groups of mobile nodes, in the mobile ad hoc network. The group of mobile nodes include a temporary or permanent association of two or more of the plurality of mobile nodes. The method includes transmitting node/group information using a beacon signal, determining a node/group condition (102) of the corresponding mobile node or group of nodes, and varying the beacon signal (104) based upon the determined condition.
Patent CA-2499409-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINGS BRUCE
IPC: B65D77/00
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: The soap bar is contained in a package comprised of a first package (30) and a second package (10). The first package fully surrounds and envelops the soap bar and in a preferred embodiment has a peripheral edge (32, 34). The second package will contain one or more first packages with an aperture (26) in at least one panel of the second package and a part of the first package protrudes through the second package and is stabilized in the second package.  When the first package has a peripheral edge, it will be adjacent to the interior surface of the second package and additionally support the second package.
Patent CA-2501451-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrophotographic photoreceptor, process cartridge and electrophotographic apparatus
Inventor: QI YU
IPC: G03G15/22
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A multilayer electrophotographic photoreceptor, comprising an electroconductive substrate, and at least an interlayer and a charge-generating layer formed on the substrate, wherein the interlayer comprises fine metal oxide particles and the interlayer and the charge-generating layer comprise anthraquinone derivative(s), and wherein the interlayer has a volume resistivity in a range of 1.0 × 108 .OMEGA..cndot.cm to 1.0 × 10 13 .OMEGA..cndot.cm when an electric field of 10 6 V/m is applied thereto at 28°C and 85% relative humidity. A process cartridge and an image forming apparatus using the multilayer electrophotographic photoreceptor are also provided.