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Patent CA-2391804-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for generating a chip and a device for profiling a tree trunk
Inventor: DIETZ HANS
IPC: B27L11/00
Filed: 2000-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating an essentially wedge-shaped chip (10'), in particular during profiling of tree trunks. The chip (10') is cut from the wood using a cutting tool (44) which can be rotated about a first axis (46). Said chip is cut out in such a way that it has a first, concave surface (12) and a second, convex surface (14) that define between them the chip (10'). The first axis (46) runs horizontally. The inventive device is provided with a circular saw blade (70) which can be rotated about a second, vertical axis (72). Before cutting the chip from the wood, the saw blade removes wood from a region where the surfaces (12, 14) converge in an imaginary tip (16).
Patent CA-2391931-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER LENDE JAN HENDRIK
IPC: E05F1/06
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a self-closing door provided with a self-closing hinge mechanism, the hinge axis of which is inclined with respect to the vertical. As seen in the closed state of the hinge mechanism, the hinge axis runs substantially parallel to the plane defined by the door, and the hinge axis, as seen from the bottom upwards, slopes towards the door. The angle of the hinge axis with respect to the vertical is preferably less than 3~, such as for example 1~. The invention also relates to a self-closing hinge mechanism.
Patent CA-2393434-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle component mounting assembly
Inventor: DICESARE GIOVANNI
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: An assembly (10) for mounting a vehicle component to a vehicle frame member. A mounting spacer assembly (16) has outer and in-ner mounting spacer structures (18, 20) and a plurality of parallel elongated fasteners (26). The outer mounting spacer (18) extends through an opening in the vehicle frame member and the central exterior peripheral portion is welded to the frame member. The inner mounting spacer structure (20) be-ing secured within the outer mounting spacer structure (18) in a rattle-free condition. The plurality of parallel elongated fasteners (26) each having a shank (28) configured at one end to engage the vehicle component and having a head (32) at the opposite end. The mounting spacer assembly (16) further including a plurality of longitudinally extending structural portions (34) disposed in generally surrounding relation with each of the fastener shanks (28) and in force transmitting relation between the vehicle compo-nent and each of the heads (32).
Patent CA-2395003-A1 (CA)
Title: Dioxygenases catalyzing the asymetric cleavage of beta-carotene
Inventor: VOGT KLAUS
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: The present invention provides means and methods of transforming bacteria, fungi including yeast, animal and plant cells, seeds, tissues and whole plants in order to yield transformants capable of expressing novel .beta.-carotene dioxygenases and accumulating important metabolites of the carotene/retinoid pathway such as vitamin A aldehyde and retinoic acid. The present invention further provides means and methods to biotechnically produce retinoids using cells, tissues, organs or whole organisms which natively or after transformation accumulate .beta.-carotene or which take up .beta.-carotene from the medium. The present invention also provides DNA molecules encoding symmetrically and asymmetrically cleaving .beta.-carotene dioxygenases derived form different sources and taxonomic groups of living organisms designed to be suitable for carrying out the method of the invention, and plasmides or vector systems comprising said molecules. Furthermore, the present invention provides transgenic bacteria, fungi including yeast, animal and plant cells, seeds, tissues and whole plants that display an improved nutritional quality or physiological condition and contain such DNA molecules and/or that have been generated by use of the methods of the present invention.
Patent CA-2395386-A1 (CA)
Title: Collapsible container and method of making
Inventor: HUPP MATTHEW TODD
IPC: B65D1/22
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: An erectable and collapsible container (10), said container (10) being transformable from a collapsed configurafion to an erected configuration and comprising a plurality of collapsible walls (20), wherein said sidewalls (20) comprise a polymeric material have: (a) a Flexural Modulus of from about 100 MPa to about 1750 MPa;  and (b) preferably a wall thickness of the collapsible walls of from about 1 mil to about 20 mils, except when said polymeric material is polyethylene homopolymer said Flexural Modulus is at least about 275 MPa or said wall thickness is at least about 10 mils.
Patent CA-2397549-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for driving and storing a covering
Inventor: MULLET WILLIS JAY
IPC: E06B9/70
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: The instant invention is an apparatus for maintaining approximately constant tension of a curtain (22) between a drive roller (70) and a storage roller (40). The constant tension is achieved by pre-tensioning the curtain (22) between the drive roller (70) and the storage roller (40) and then maintaining approximately the same amount of tension by rotating the reference to which one end of a spring (52) is attached. The rotating reference is a shaft (45) which is affixed to and rotates with a shaft gear (50). The other end of the spring (52) is affixed to a cylindrical tube member, i.e., the storage roller (40), upon which the flexible curtain (22) is stored. A motor driven gear (77) drives a gear affixed to the drive roller (70). The gear (66) affixed to the drive roller (70) in turn drives idler gears (58, 62) which in turn drive the shaft gear (50). A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2398119-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for measuring mass flow and energy content
Inventor: PATTEN ANDREW T
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: An energy metering device (100) includes a volumetric flow meter or mass flow meter (102) in combination with a gas analyzer that provides telemetry regarding the constituents of a natural gas flow stream. An interpreter (112) analyzes this information and provides a real time output corresponding to the enthalpy of combustion for the gas stream. This output is used to adjust or throttle the gas flow stream for purposes of delivering the flow stream according to a preselected parameter, which is related to desired operating conditions for a combustion device including a boiler or an engine.
Patent CA-2399162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FISCELLA MARCELLO
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: Cleaning apparatus for cleaning debris from orifices in an ink jet printhead nozzle plate includes a structure defining a cleaning cavity between two horizontally contacting rollers where cleaning liquid is loaded, agitated, and dynamically sealed in the cavity trough the rotation of the rollers. A relative movement is also provided between the nozzle plate and the cleaning structure so that the nozzle plate can be positioned above the cleaning cavity with the rotating rollers. The nozzle plate is spaced a small distance from the flow of the cleaning liquid that the cleaning fluid fills this small distance. The flow causes the cleaning fluid to engage the nozzle plate and remove debris from the nozzle plate and orifice nozzles. After the cleaning cycle has ended the cleaning fluid is discarded.
Patent CA-2399607-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for selecting products
Inventor: GANTENHAMMER ANDREAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for selecting products, wherein with each product there is associated a data set with a plurality of product characteristics, wherein the selection of a product is performed based on criteria selected by a user relating to the characteristics, and wherein the selection is displayed on a graphic display unit. The object of the invention to simplify the selection process in such a way that the number of results is limited by simplifying the criteria for the characteristics, is solved by setting the criteria for the characteristics on at least two scales and setting the criteria on the scales with the help of at least one input device in conjunction with the graphic display unit.
Patent CA-2401166-A1 (CA)
Title: Slaphammer tool
Inventor: SORRENTI MICHAEL
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: A medical instrument impacting tool that is useful for mating to a medical instrument used during spinal surgery is provided. The impacting tool is effective to apply a force to the medical instrument to efficiently and effectively prepare a bone structure, insert or remove a trial implant, insert or remove an implant, or to remove a medical instrument positioned between adjacent bone structures. In general, the medical instrument impacting tool includes a hollow tube, a handle slidably disposed around the tube, and a mass connected to the handle and slidably disposed within the tube.
Patent CA-2403319-A1 (CA)
Title: Front row cross car beam seat bridge
Inventor: NEALE COLIN G
IPC: B60N2/005
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A bridge assembly for supporting a seat in a motor vehicle having opposing B-pillars and a floor extending therebetween. The bridge assembly includes a rear cross car beam having a rear length extending between a rear driver end and a rear passenger end. The rear driver and rear passenger ends are fixedly secured to each of the B-pillars such that the rear cross car beam extends over the floor spaced apart therefrom. A  front support structure is spaced forward of the rear cross car beam. In addition, the bridge assembly includes a crossing support extending between the rear cross car beam and the front support structure for strengthening the bridge assembly.
Patent CA-2404029-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de transformation d'un dechet agricole en combustible liquide, et dispositif associe
Inventor: STILLER ALFRED H
IPC: B01J3/04
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de fabriquer un combustible liquide à partir d'un déchet agricole, lequel déchet peut consister en des déjections animales. Ce procédé consiste à mélanger un déchet agricole avec au moins une matière choisie dans le groupe comprenant un gaz hydrogène et de l'eau, à chauffer à une pression de chauffage élevée comprise entre 300 ·C et 400 ·C ce mélange pendant un laps de temps prédéterminé; puis, à refroidir le mélange et enfin, à séparer le gaz du liquide. Ce procédé permet d'obtenir un combustible liquide présentant une valeur de chauffage BTU par livre de combustible élevée. De préférence, l'eau fait office à la fois de solvant et de donneur d'hydrogène pour le déchet agricole. L'invention concerne également un dispositif permettant de mettre en oeuvre ce procédé.
Patent CA-2404947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPENCER HOMER L
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus and method for melting metal in the annulus of an oil or gas well and thereby sealing the annulus to prevent shallow gas leakage and the like.  Conveniently, eutectic metal is positioned within the annulus between the production and surface casing of the well and above the well cement. An electrical inductive tool is lowered into position and used to provide the necessary heat to melt the metal. The electrical inductive tool may be removed following the sealing of the annulus. Radioactive tracers may be used with the eutectic metal to confirm the desired location for the melt to occur.
Patent CA-2406331-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal management system
Inventor: VANDERWEES DOUG
IPC: H01M8/04007
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A thermal management system has a high temperature heat transfer circuit and a low temperature heat transfer circuit for modulating temperature of heat- generating components having different operating temperatures. The heat transfer circuits are in flow communication and are interdependent so that a single circulating pump can be used to pump a liquid heat transfer medium through both circuits. One of the heat transfer circuits comprises a continuous loop and the other heat transfer circuit comprises an open loop having a first end and a second end at which it is in flow communication with the first heat transfercircuit. Each heat transfer circuit is provided with a heat exchanger to modulate temperature fo the heat transfer medium.
Patent CA-2412531-A1 (CA)
Title: Antimicrobial peptides and methods of use thereof
Inventor: HANCOCK ROBERT E W
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A class of cationic, polyphemusin-like peptides having antimicrobial activit y is provided. Examples of such peptides include FRWCFRVCYKGRCRYKCR (SEQ ID NO:3), RRWCFRVCYKGFCRYKCR (SEQ ID NO:4), and RRWCFRVCYRGRFCYRKCR (SEQ ID NO:11). Also provided are methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes such  as bacteria, yeast and viruses utilizing the peptides of the invention. The peptides are particularly useful for inhibiting endotoxemia in a subject.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2416132-A1 (CA)
Title: Spectacles with wire-like branches
Inventor: TIBERGHIEN HERVE
IPC: G02C5/14
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: Eyeglasses have a vertical midplane of symmetry and comprise a front optical portion and two wire temples each associated with a respective side zone of the front optical portion. Each temple has a hinge end shaped as an eyelet lying in a vertical plane intersecting a general longitudinal direction of the temple. A hinge element is fixed on an inside surface of the corresponding side zone to receive the eyelet to pivot about an axis that is substantially normal to said inside surface, between a deployed position in which the temple is substantially perpendicular to the front optical portion, and a folded position in which the temple is substantially parallel to the front optical portion.
Patent CA-2418141-A1 (CA)
Title: Pericardial anti-adhesion patch
Inventor: DIMITRIJEVICH SLODODAN DAN
IPC: A61L15/40
Filed: 2001-08-18
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anti-adhesion patch (1A), which is constructed using a tissue equivalent technique. The anti-adhesion patch (1A ) comprises a collagenous material and at least one non-living cellular component. Also provided is a method for preventing tissue adhesions between  organs and other tissues being operated upon during surgical procedures by utilizing the anti-adhesion patch (1A) disclosed herein.
Patent CA-2424296-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIHARA CORRINE
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des anticorps capables de se lier à CD40. Ces anticorps revêtent la fonction d'antagonistes des activités dirigées par CD40 des cellules B, mais leur capacité d'induire la prolifération des cellules B est nulle ou minimale. Lesdits anticorps sont utiles pour traiter des maladies induites par les cellules exprimant CD40, telles que les maladies caractérisées par l'activation des cellules B, ainsi que le cancer associé aux cellules B, y compris le lymphome non hodgkinien.
Patent CA-2427036-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAOUEN FREDERIC
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A cathode layer structure for a solid polymer fuel cell is disclosed. It comprises a composite cathode layer (48) of catalyst (11), anion ion conducting polymer (12) and cation conducting polymer (14). The interface between the anion ion conducting polymer (12) and the cation conducting polymer (14) is located entirely within the cathode layer (48). In particular the catalyst (11) is embedded in said anion conducting polymer (12), and the cation conducting polymer (14) encloses regions of said anion conducting polymer (12).
Patent CA-2428223-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds and methods for promoting smoking cessation
Inventor: CARROLL F IVY
IPC: C07D213/26
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: Compounds and methods for promoting smoking cessation. The compounds may be used to treat a variety of other conditions and disease states.
Patent CA-2429304-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for determining locations and gain settings of amplifiers in an optical network
Inventor: KELLY COLIN GEOFFREY
IPC: H04B10/07
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A method for determining locations and gain settings of optical amplifiers in an optical network is provided. The method comprises evaluating allowable amplifier locations and successively eliminating selected locations until no further locations can be eliminated without the network violating predetermined specifications. This systematic method is applicable to a variety of network topologies and takes into account existing network limitations. In one embodiment, the method for determining the locations and gain settings of the amplifiers uses the amount of operating margin in the network to select locations to be eliminated. In another embodiment, the method is repeated a number of times with different selections of amplifier locations, and the method providing the arrangement with the least number of amplifiers is chosen.
Patent CA-2432760-A1 (CA)
Title: Isolated human dehydrogenases, nucleic acid molecules encoding them, and uses thereof
Inventor: DI FRANCESCO VALENTINA
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides amino acid sequences of polypeptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the dehydrogenase polypeptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the dehydrogenase polypeptides, and methods of identifying modulators of the dehydrogenase polypeptides.
Patent CA-2433798-A1 (CA)
Title: Editing query conditions, calculations, formulas and equations
Inventor: WORKMAN DANIEL B
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: Editing query conditions, calculations, formulas and equations, or any other  parts of a form includes providing a hyperlink for an element in the form to  indicate to a user that a control is available for the element. Upon a selection of the hyperlink by the user, the control is presented for user interaction. Upon completion of user interaction with the control, the eleme nt is replaced with a new element responsive to user action. The control can be  a list of choices, such as a pull-down menu, a dialog box, or a text entry field. The hyperlink can be color coded and underlined.
Patent CA-2434424-A1 (CA)
Title: Recording apparatus, method and medium
Inventor: NAKANISHI NOBUO
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: An entry point is managed for easy understanding of the user. An information recording apparatus comprises a receiving unit for receiving a stream compos ed of coded digital data, an analyzing unit for detecting a change of an attribute of the received stream and outputting detection information, a control unit for acquiring the outputted detection information and time information on the time when the change has occurred as a first entry point and creating management information in which the first entry point is registered, a drive for recording the management information and the stream, and an input unit for inputting a second entry point preset for a reproducti on path of the stream and used for arbitrarily accessing the stream and reproducing it. The control unit creates management information in which the first and second entry points are discriminatingly registered.
Patent CA-2435065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMUDIO MICHAEL T
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: Telephone users desiring concierge-type services may connect via standard telephone procedures to a directory assistance provider, such as an operator or voice server. For example, the users may communicate to the provider a concierge-type service request for making a restaurant reservation. The provider may process the request in real time through an on-line reservation system (ORS) or off-line, in accordance with the invention. In processing the request off-line, a pool of fulfillment agents may engage in such action as necessary to fulfill the request. The agents are networked to directory assistance and concierge databases and to third-party providers of concierge services to facilitate the process.
Patent CA-2436277-A1 (CA)
Title: Check valve with hanger
Inventor: RAFTIS SPIROS G
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A large diameter check valve has an upstream inlet part mountable on a discharge end of a conduit, a downstream outlet part adapted to prevent backflow of fluid through the check valve, and a transition part located between the upstream inlet part and the downstream outlet part. A support is included in the check valve to prevent drooping of the check valve via a cantilever effect. A method for supporting a check valve is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2437562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUGEL EDWARD G
IPC: C08G63/78
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'oligomères d'esters cycliques (CEO) à partir de polyesters linéaires ou de précurseurs de ceux-ci, par la mise en oeuvre d'une extraction réactive en continu dans laquelle les polyesters linéaires sont transformés en CEO, et les CEO sont éliminés de manière sélective du mélange par extraction à l'aide d'un fluide. Le fluide peut être un liquide ou un gaz. Les CEO produits sont utiles comme monomères, par exemple dans un procédé de moulage par injection et réaction pour former rapidement des polyesters à partir de liquides à faible viscosité.
Patent CA-2439207-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONTI PAOLO
IPC: D05B7/00
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: Described herein is a method for forming a closed toe in a tubular knitted article, for example a sock, comprising the steps of: setting two end flaps (L1, L2) of the article (M) alongside one another; inserting, inside the loops of at least one first row (X2) of stitches of the flaps set alongside one another, a comb-like structure comprising a plurality of teeth (85); sewing (C) together the loops of at least one second row of stitches, which is set between the first row of stitches (X2) and the body of the tubular article (M); and opening the loops of the first row of stitches.
Patent CA-2439230-A1 (CA)
Title: Rheological adjunct, method for production and use thereof
Inventor: HEID INGRID
IPC: C09D5/46
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a rheological adjunct, comprising at least one urea derivative, which may be produced by: (A) reacting at least one polyisocyanate with (B) at least one polyamine having primary and/or secondary amino groups and at least one primary and/or secondary monoamine and/or water and the use thereof for the production of structurally viscous coating materials, adhesives and sealing masses.
Patent CA-2440644-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of integrin .alpha.v.beta.6
Inventor: STAEHLE WOLFGANG
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives of the general formula (I) in which R1, R1', R1", R2, R2', R3 and n are as defined in Claim 1, their stereoisomers and their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates are novel integrin inhibitors which preferentially inhibit the .alpha.v.beta.6 integrin receptor. The novel compounds can be used, in particular, as medicaments.
Patent CA-2445800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENZA G GREGORY
IPC: H02G9/06
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: Carriers and support means for routing cable structures in existing pipeline s are disclosed, the carriers comprising coiled or folded cylinders or section thereof bearing or adapted to bear a cable support means are disclosed, as well as a method of fixing such carriers to the interior of pipelines, and routing cable structures by means of such devices and methods.