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Patent CA-2353607-A1 (CA)
Title: Latex film compound with improved tear resistance
Inventor: DZIKOWICZ ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of enhancing the tear resistance, tensile strength, and the aging properties of a latex product by adding an antioxidant synergist with an antioxidant to a latex compound comprising of a polymer, a stabilizing system, a film surface conditioner and a curing system comprised of an activator, crosslinker and accelerator and to the latex products formed therefrom. Antioxidant synergists which can be used with the present invention include 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI), 2-mercaptotoluimidazole (MTI), zinc 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (ZMBI) and zinc 2-mercaptotoluimidazole (ZMTI). The latex products formed may be gloves but can also include threads, balloons and other latex-related products.
Patent CA-2355218-A1 (CA)
Title: Visible and fluorescent dye containing laminate materials
Inventor: GOTRO JEFFREY T
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A composition useful for manufacturing AOI inspectable laminates including a polymer, at least one fluorescent light activated dye, and at least one dye that is visible under ambient light.
Patent CA-2355960-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable height grow light
Inventor: WARDENBURG PETER
IPC: A01G7/04
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: An adjustable height grow light for easy manual adjustment of the vertical position of the light fixture. The light includes a light stand having two vertical supports and a horizontal support connected to the vertical supports and defining an interior channel containing the operative elements of the light. Hanging from the vertical support is a light fixture adapted for holding at least one grow light. A ribbon torsion spring is secured within the interior channel of the horizontal support member on a ribbon spring axle. In series are first and second axles secured with the interior channel of the horizontal support, and first line and second lines are connected to the ribbon torsion spring at one end and to the light fixture at the other end.  The first line is routed over the second axle and looped back to and over the first axle; the second line is routed over the second axle only. The ribbon torsion spring has a tension rating that permits easy manual positioning of the light fixture.
Patent CA-2356316-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCDERMOTT THOMAS
IPC: B29C53/56
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A method for preparing a spiral wound filtration module (10) is provided. Th e module has a central permeate carrier tube (12). The method includes winding  at least one filtration leaf about the permeate carrier tube (12). The filtration leaf includes a first membrane sheet (18), a permeate carrier she et (16), and a second membrane sheet. The winding step creates an end face extending radially outwardly from the permeate tube (12) on each end thereof . After winding, the filtration module (10) is maintained in a wound state. An  adhesive is then supplied to each end face and a vacuum is applied through each end of the permeate tube (12). While the vacuum is applied, the permeat e tube (12) and filtration leaf assembly are spun in a centrifuge until the adhesive has solidified. After spinning, each end face of the module (10) is  severed at a distance between the level of adhesive along the feed spacer screen (24) and the level of adhesive along the permeate carrier sheet (16).
Patent CA-2356905-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical microswitch with rotary electrostatic microactuator
Inventor: JERMAN JOHN H
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: An optical microswitch (11) comprising a support body (12) and first and second output fibers (16a, 16b) carried by the body. A rotary electrostatic microactuator (56) is carried by the body and extends in a plane. A micromirror (61) is disposed out of the plane. The microactuator has a mirro r holder (103) coupled to the micromirror and at least one comb drive assembly  (106) coupled to the mirror holder for driving the micromirror about an axis  of rotation (64) extending perpendicular to the plane between a first positi on for reflecting a laser beam to the first output fiber and a second position for reflecting the laser beam to the second output fiber.
Patent CA-2357645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SZABO STEVE I
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: The cable fastening device of the present invention is for use in cooperation with a cable having a first lug mounted on a first end and a second lug mounted towards an opposite second end. The fastening device is for releasably fastening the first and second ends of the cable together with the cable snugly around a bundle of elongate objects such as logs. The fastening device includes a rigid housing having an elongate channel therein. The channel extends from a first end wall of the housing to a second and opposite end wall of the housing. A pair of side walls extends along the channel so as to define a channel opening and a channel cavity between the pair of side walls and the first and second end walls. A first cantilevered member extends into the cavity from a first side wall of the pair of side walls. A second cantilevered member extends into the cavity from a second side wall of the pair of side walls. The first and second cantilevered members are oppositely disposed offset relative to each other along the channel. The first and second end walls of the housing each having cable receiving openings for receiving the cable therethrough.
Patent CA-2358349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HABING ROBERT D
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: A circuit card module having increased cooling efficiency which comprises at  least one printed wiring board (PWB), at least one component mounted on the PWB, a heatsink, an interchangeable frame, and a wedgelock for use with a chassis cold wall. One embodiment of the interchangeable frame comprises a protusion so that it can be used with a convection-cooled chassis (fully compliant with IEEE 1101.2 Specifications). Another embodiment, for use with  conduction-cooled chassis only (partially compliant with IEEE 1101.2 Specifications), is maximally efficient in removing heat as it does not include the protusion. In the embodiment without the protusion, the conducti on contact area between the chassis cold wall and the frame is increased in wid th from approximately 0.25" to approximately 0.35". In either embodiment, the wedgelock is mounted to one surface of the frame such that when installed in  a conduction-cooled chassis, the opposite frame surface is forced against the chassis cold wall. In addition, the wedgelock can be enlarged to increase th e clamping force over the contact area. The increased wedgelock size approximately doubles the clamping force applied. The net effect of these improvements are a reduction in the thermal resistance per inch of wedgelock  length. This, in turn, reduces the module to chassis interface temperature rise of an exemplary 40 W module from 8.3 ~C to 4.15 ~C. The improved therma l resistances and decreased temperature rises boost the reliability of the circuit cards, particularly in the stringent environments experienced in military applications.
Patent CA-2360193-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil permettant de remplacer une chemise souple de piscine et procede d'installation
Inventor: FRIEDMAN JEROME
IPC: E04H4/14
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un élément extrudé qui maintient une chemise souple insérable et qui permet d'adapter une piscine de surface pré-assemblée de façon à installer sur cette dernière, une nouvelle chemise. Un élément extrudé comporte à l'une de ses extrémités supérieures un dispositif d'insertion en forme de barbelé conçu pour être facilement inséré entre le canal de la piscine en forme de U et le dispositif de retenue de la chemise. A l'une de ses extrémités inférieures, l'élément extrudé comporte un dispositif destiné à recevoir des boudins de la chemise.
Patent CA-2360958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FULLER ROGER STEPHEN
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: A restraining device comprising a support (2) incorporating a handle (3) and spaced apart first and second anchor points (4, 5, 10, 17), a strap (6) being attached to the first anchor point (4, 10) and slidably attached to the second anchor point (5, 17), the strap (6) and the support (2) defining a restraining enclosure (15) to enclose a detainee, wherein in use, movement of the strap (6) in a forward direction reduces the area of the enclosure (15) and movement of the strap (6) in a reverse direction increases the area of the enclosure (15).
Patent CA-2361017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUGGER JAMES M
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: This invention is methods, and apparatus for percutaneously accessing an implanted port (10), and use an access tube (N) which is periodically introduced to the implanted port. The apparatus is preferably an implanted port having a pressure-responsive valve element (40). It has been found that  repeated passage of the access tube through the same tissue tract to the implanted port reduces patient trauma, with minimized bleeding, and reductio n in sensitivity. The tract may be initially formed by percutaneously placing a penetrating element through intact skin to the port, and leaving the element  in place for a time sufficient to create the tract.
Patent CA-2362875-A1 (CA)
Title: Floating offshore construction, and floating element
Inventor: POEL HANS VAN DER
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: A floating offshore construction (1) comprising a suspension gear (7) for suspending a riser construction (6). The suspension gear comprises a guide which extends adjacent the water surface during use, with a float (12) disposed therein for axial movement. The float comprises coupling means (13) for coupling to a riser construction.  The invention also relates to a float.
Patent CA-2367315-A1 (CA)
Title: Molecule ii induisant l'apoptose et techniques d'utilisation
Inventor: ZHAI YIFAN
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un nouvel élément de la superfamille des ligands TNF, et plus particulièrement des molécules isolées d'acides nucléiques codant pour une molécule II (AIM II) induisant l'apoptose chez l'homme, des polypeptides AIM II, ainsi que des vecteurs, des cellules hôtes et des techniques de recombinaison permettant de les produire. Cette invention concerne également des procédés de criblage permettant d'identifier des agonistes et des antagonistes à l'activité de AIM II; des procédés thérapeutiques permettant de traiter la lymphadénopathie, la croissance osseuse aberrante, les maladies auto-immunes et d'autres maladies du système immunitaire, la réaction du greffon contre l'hôte, la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, l'arthrose et d'inhiber la néoplasie telle que la croissance de cellules tumorales.
Patent CA-2367334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM I
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des procédés pour le diagnostic et le traitement de la croissance et de la prolifération de cellules néoplasiques chez les mammifères dont les humains. Les procédés de l'invention consistent à identifier les gènes qui sont amplifiés dans le génome de cellules tumorales. On suppose que ladite amplification génique est associée à la surexpression du produit génique par rapport aux cellules normales du même type de tissu et qu'elle contribue à la tumorigénèse. Ainsi, on a constaté que les protéines codées par les gènes amplifiés sont des cibles utiles pour le diagnostic et/ou le traitement (dont la prévention) de certains cancers, et peuvent agir en tant que prédicteurs du pronostic du traitement des tumeurs. L'invention se rapporte à des nouveaux polypeptides et à des molécules nucléotidiques codant lesdits polypeptides ainsi qu'à des vecteurs et à des cellules hôtes comprenant lesdites séquences nucléotidiques, à des molécules polypeptidiques chimères comprenant les polypeptides de l'invention fusionnés à des séquences polypeptidiques hétérologues, à des anticorps qui se lient aux polypeptides de l'invention et à des procédés de production des polypeptides de l'invention.
Patent CA-2367514-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-media interactive play system
Inventor: WESTIN DENISE
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: A multi-media interactive play system (100) has a number of play elements (106) situated in a variety of play environments or play media (102). The pl ay elements are linked to a common data-base containing recorded information of  each participant's performance, progress, character attributes, etc. The participant's performance in the play elements (106) determines the play elements to which the participant may proceed as well as the play parameters  of the play element in which the participant is currently involved. The play  elements (106) are thus interlinked to define a sequence or path network (10 4) along which the participant advances. By advancing through the play elements  the participant carries out a plot, story, theme, etc. that attaches a significance to the successful completion of a given play element or element s. Also disclosed is a variety of play elements suitable for use in the system,  an example of a plot or theme that may be carried out by the system, and a send/receive radio frequency network that may be used to track play participants in a play center.
Patent CA-2369880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINCAID DENNIS C
IPC: G01L7/04
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: The invention provides a simple, non-invasive means for measuring pressure of fluid in fluid-containing, resilient tubing by measuring the force to mechanically compress the tubing to a predetermined distance. In the apparatus of the invention, first and second opposed members are moved together to a predetermined distance to compress the fluid-containing, resilient tubing therebetween. Measuring means connected to at least one of the members is used to measure the force exerted by the fluid-containing, resilient tubing against the members when the members are at the predetermined distance from one another, wherein the measuring means has been pre-calibrated at the predetermined distance, to correspond to fluid pressure within the fluid-containing, resilient tubing. An important application of the invention is the provision of a convenient, non-intrusive, low-cost device for field measurement of pressure in drip irrigation systems, without installing special fittings or puncturing the tubing.
Patent CA-2371369-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubrication system for downhole application
Inventor: MCCARTNEY PATRICK M
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A component, such as a submersible motor, having a lubrication distribution system. The component comprises an outer housing having a rotatable shaft disposed within the housing. The shaft is supported by one or more bearings, and a lubricant is disposed within the housing. A conduit is provided for conducting a lubricant from the lubricant pump to desired locations, such as the one or more bearings.
Patent CA-2374340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STENTA CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
IPC: F16C35/02
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: A floating bearing system comprising a bearing supported in a clearance fit within a bearing bracket, for example for use in fractional horsepower shade d pole type electric motors. The bearing sytem is self aligning, to compensate  for deviations in the axial alignment of the rotor shaft. A rotation lock restrains the bearing against rotation within the bearing receptacle while allowing the bearing to settle into proper alignment with the rotor shaft by  automatically shifting the pitch of the axis of the bearing. In the preferre d embodiment the bracket is composed of an engineering plastic and the bearing  is composed of a high performance plastic polymer, so that the bearing syste m is non-lubricating. In the preferred embodiment the bearing bracket is provided with retaining fingers which hold the bearing in place during the assembly and working life of the motor.
Patent CA-2376102-A1 (CA)
Title: Network addressing based on physical site location of a network device
Inventor: BAKER RICHARD A JR
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A method of network addressing based on the physical location of the devices in a network communications system. Accordingly, each the devices in the network communiations system is equipped with a physical site locator to identify the physical location of the device so that the physical location can be used as an address to allow the device to communicate with other devices in the network. Preferably, a mapping method is used to convert a map of physical locations to one or more address tables so as to allow a controlling station to route messages to and from the devices based on the physical locations. In a network where each network device has an intended function controlled by an application program, it is preferable that the application program is loaded onto the device after the physical location of the device is identified.
Patent CA-2377794-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the stabilization of proteins in complex mixtures during their storage in aqueous solvents
Inventor: RUBROEDER FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: C07K14/62
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the storage of proteins in an aqueous solvent. The addition of cysteine delays the decrease in the effective concentration of the protein. The process is suitable for use in the production of proteins in microorganisms.
Patent CA-2378606-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent for occluding blood vessels
Inventor: STERK PETER
IPC: A61P7/04
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for occluding blood vessels. Said agent contains at least two components, namely an agent for bringing about a vascular occlusion and a physiologically acceptable dye.
Patent CA-2390891-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de diagnostic d'une esst provoquee par une souche d'atnc dans un echantillon biologique
Inventor: DESLYS JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: Procédé de diagnostic d'une ESST provoquée par une souche d'ATNC. Ledit procédé comprend: (1) le traitement dudit échantillon avec au moins une protéase K de manière à dégrader complètement la PrPsens dans des conditions où tout ou partie des motifs octa-peptide répétés de la PrPres sont conservés, quelle que soit la souche, (2) la mise en contact dudit échantillon traité avec un ligand lesdits motifs octa-peptide répétés et (3) la détection de la présence éventuelle du complexe motifs octa-peptide répétés-ligand. La présente invention comprend aussi un procédé de diagnostic différentiel comprend.
Patent CA-2393939-A1 (CA)
Title: Road reinforcing sheet, structure of asphalt reinforced pavement and method for paving road
Inventor: KOUDA KAZUAKI
IPC: E01C3/06
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A paved road including a reinforcement sheet layer (1A) and a pavement layer (22), in which said reinforcement sheet layer (1A) includes an asphalt layer (2) laminated to at least one side of a reinforcement sheet (1) including a composite material that is impregnated with a thermoplastic resin so that a volume content of a continuous glass fiber is not less than 30% and not more than 85% using the continuous glass fiber as reinforcement fiber is provided. The paved road shows remarkably excellent durability to rutting and crack, and a thin surfacing (thin layer pavement) paving with thickness of asphalt made thinner becomes possible.
Patent CA-2397204-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for producing a cylinder block for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: MERLO EZIO
IPC: F02F1/10
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: Method for making a cylinder block for internal combustion engine, in which at least one cylinder liner (10) is arranged inside a mould and aluminium-based material is cast into the mould and cooled, so that the cylinder liner (10) is incorporated in the cylinder block.  The cylinder liner (10) is made of aluminium-based material and has protuberances destined to melt in contact with the molten material cast into the mould arranged on its external surface.
Patent CA-2397473-A1 (CA)
Title: Semi-trailer loading ramp for transporting atvs
Inventor: OVERBYE HAROLD L
IPC: B60P3/08
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: In adapting a semi-trailer for hauling ATVs, modular track segments of a predetermined length for conveniently spanning a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending E-bars that attach to the logistic posts in the side wall of the semi-trailer are arranged to provide an elevated deck structure in the trailer on which additional ATVs can be placed. In order to load both the floor level and the elevated deck level, appropriately sized and configured ramps that extend from ground level to the trailer floor, or alternatively to the elevated deck structure, permit the ATVs to be driven onto the trailer floor or its elevated deck.
Patent CA-2399833-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH KENNITH
IPC: F16L3/233
Filed: 2002-08-26
Abstract: A wrap for securing objects having an elastomeric band, a retainer having a body defining a notch for receiving widthwise a portion of the elastomeric band, a band receiving portion of the notch, a first tab extending axially over the band receiving portion of the notch and defining a mouth portion of the notch, wherein the mouth portion has a width less than the width of the elastomeric band.
Patent CA-2402271-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARNOLD LYLE J JR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés pour déterminer les quantités relatives de polynucléotides individuelles dans un mélange complexe. Après marquage fluorescent, les polynucléotides sont mises en contact dans des conditions d'hybridation avec un échantillon ayant des éléments disposés en des points discrets sur un substrat. Ces éléments comprennent deux polynucléotides distinctes ou plus, combinées avant l'échantillonnage. Le niveau de fluorescence associée à chaque élément fournit une mesure de sa quantité relative dans ledit mélange.
Patent CA-2402551-A1 (CA)
Title: Double walled baffle
Inventor: FITZGERALD GERALD E
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: An expandable baffle (16) for sealing a cavity (24) of an automobile (10) is provided. The baffle (16) includes a thermally expandable sealing material (18) which has an expansion temperature similar to the temperatures achieved in specific stages of the automotive manufacturing processes (e.g., the paint bake stage).  The inventive baffle (16) further includes a support (20) for the sealing material (18) which maintains the material at the desired location within the cavity (24) until thermal expansion. The support (20) is formed of a material having a melting point higher than the thermal expansion temperature of the sealing material (18). In one embodiment, the support comprises a pair of solid, spaced-apart sidewalls (26a, 26b) that "bow" upon expansion of the sealing material (46). In an alternate embodiment, the sidewalls (62a, 62b) include a plurality of openings (64) formed therein through which the sealing material (52) flows during thermal expansion. The inventive baffles (FIGS. 2, 5, 6) are useful for providing noise attenuation and for sealing the cavity (24) from moisture and contaminants while providing a limited degree of structural reinforcement.
Patent CA-2404635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GASPAROTTO CARMEN
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a set of metal bodies having rectilinear axis and constant cross section, which, appropriately connected together, enable a cross with one, two, three, or four arms to be made for fixing vertical plates in point-supported continuous facades.