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Patent CA-2433914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARREN ANTHONY G
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a high pressure flexible conduit comprising, a conduit extruded from a flexible liner material, and a seamless fibrous sleeve able to withstand high pressure contents braided or woven in a continuous manner fitted around the conduit and not fused or fixably connected to the conduit whereby, the sleeve absorbs the tensile forces in the conduit. A method of braiding or weaving that creates high axial and hoop strength is utilized to create the fibrous sleeve. A protective coating or overweave may be adhered to the outside of the fibrous sleeve. The fibrous sleeve may further be bonded to an end fixture.
Patent CA-2435269-A1 (CA)
Title: Pipe thread joint structure and pipe thread joint method
Inventor: SUZUKI TERUAKI
IPC: F16L15/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: An economical thread joint structure is provided for preventing a turbulent flow of fluid passing through the inside. In the pipe thread joint structure, female threads (11, 12) are formed in the inner circumferential surface of a coupling (10) narrowed from both ends thereof toward the center thereof. Male threads (21, 31) fit to the female threads (11, 12) of the coupling (10) are formed at end portions of first and second pipes (20, 30) respectively. The first and second pipes (20, 30) are inserted to left and right sides of the coupling (10), and tightened up to and fitted into the coupling (10) respectively. The fitting distance of the first pipe (20) into the coupling (10) is made 0.050-0.150 inches longer than the fitting distance of the second pipe (30) into the coupling (10) when the outer diameter of the pipes is not larger than 9 inches. The former fitting distance is made 0.150-0.250 inches longer than the latter fitting distance when the outer diameter is larger than 9 inches.
Patent CA-2436011-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid ejection head
Inventor: SUGAMA SADAYUKI
IPC: B05B1/24
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A liquid ejection head includes a liquid path; an ejection outlet forming member which constitutes a part of a wall of the liquid and which forms an ejection outlet for ejecting a droplet of liquid; a heat generating element, provided at a position opposing to the ejection outlet of the wall of the liquid flow path, for generating a bubble in the liquid by application of heat to the liquid; a restrictor portion, provided at a recessed portion of the ejection outlet, wherein the recessed portion is recessed from a plane in which the ejection outlet is formed, wherein the liquid forms a meniscus and is retained in the ejection outlet such that the restrictor portion is within the liquid, wherein an area So of an opening of the restrictor portion and a surface Sh of the heat generating element satisfy So ~  Sh. According to this invention, a central portion of the meniscus opposed to the fine opening at the ejection outlet bulges, and the liquid is ejected in this state. Namely, very small amount of the liquid can be ejected, since not all of the liquid in the recess portion in the ejection outlet is ejected.
Patent CA-2437105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CZECZKA REGINA
IPC: C25D5/56
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the direct electrolytic metallization of electrically non-conducting substrate surfaces comprising bringing the substrate surfaces into contact with a water-soluble polymer; treating the substrate surfaces with a permanganate solution; treating the substrate surfaces with an acidic aqueous solution or an acidic microemulsion of aqueous base containing at least one thiophene compound and at least one alkane sulfonic acid selected from the group comprising methane sulfonic acid, ethane sulfonic acid and ethane disulfonic acid; electrolytically metallizing the substrate surfaces.
Patent CA-2438091-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUNG SHUN CHONG
IPC: C07C1/20
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé d'obtention d'éthylène, de propylène et de butylène, qui consiste à : mettre un catalyseur à tamis moléculaire en contact avec un composé oxygéné pour transformer une partie de ce dernier en un produit oléfinique; séparer le catalyseur du produit oléfinique et diriger une partie du catalyseur séparé vers un régénérateur; mettre en contact, dans une zone de contact avec de l'alcool, le catalyseur régénéré avec un alcool pris parmi le méthanol, l'éthanol, le 1-propanol, le 1-butanol, le 1.buthanol ou des mélanges de ces alcools; et diriger le catalyseur depuis la zone de contact avec de l'alcool vers une zone de transformation du composé oxygéné. Les teneurs relatives en éthylène, propylène et butylène produites selon ce procédé dépendent en partie de la composition de l'alcool utilisé pour le contact avec le catalyseur régénéré.
Patent CA-2439422-A1 (CA)
Title: Reference electrode
Inventor: ERDOSY MIKLOS
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a durable and reliable miniature liquid junction reference electrode for use with at least one electrode (e.g., an electrochemical sensor cartridge) for measuring certain characteristics of a fluid sample such as blood or other body fluid.
Patent CA-2440977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAY WILLIAM H
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a metal ion extractant material for use in the extraction of metal ions from a solution or slurry, the extractant material being based on an ethyleneimine-containing polymer. The ethyleneimine- containing polymer may be attached to a solid substrate which may optionally be ground to form a particulate extractant material. Alternatively, an ethyleneimine-containing polymeric material may be cross-linked and subsequently ground to form a particulate metal ion extractant material without the need for a solid substrate.
Patent CA-2441962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STIVORIC JOHN M
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: Means and methods for measuring heat flux between a living body and an ambient atmosphere and for generating information related thereto. Means include a heat pipe configuration comprising at least one heat conduit in thermal comminication with a heat flux sensor and a surface of a living body. Methods include employing such a heat pipe configuration. Heat pipe configuration may be used in a device included in a system for detecting, monitoring and reporting human physiological information.
Patent CA-2442792-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANDE VYVERE VEERLE LIEVE AN
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouch composition wherein the pouch is constructed from a water-soluble film and contains a composition comprising a C5-C20 polyol having at least two polar groups that are separated from each other by at least 5, carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to methods of producing such a pouch composition and to methods of treatment using such a composition. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of a C5-C20 polyol for aiding the dissolution of a water-soluble pouch.
Patent CA-2443668-A1 (CA)
Title: Fibrous absorbent articles having malodor counteractant
Inventor: EDGETT KEITH
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: There is provided a tampon or similar device or product in which there is disposed at least one surface active agent. A broad feature of the present invention provides a fibrous absorbent article for absorbing body fluids made up of a fibrous material defining a structure suitable for absorbing the body fluids, and disposed in or on the structure, an effective amount of at least one surface active agent, so as to absorb malodor associated with these bodily fluids.
Patent CA-2443743-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLES MARKUS
IPC: D06M15/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un produit plat textile pourvu d'une surface auto-nettoyante et hydrofuge, constitué de : A) au moins un matériau de base textile synthétique et/ou naturelle ; et B) une surface synthétique au moins partiellement hydrophobe présentant des élévations et des creux formés par des particules qui sont liées solidement au matériau de base sans adhésif, sans résine ou sans vernis. Ces produits textiles sont obtenus par traitement du matériau de base A avec au moins un solvant dans lequel les particules ne sont pas dissoutes, le solvant étant ensuite éliminé et au moins une partie des particules étant ainsi liées solidement à la surface dudit matériau de base A.
Patent CA-2447527-A1 (CA)
Title: Deflector for spiral separator, and method of spiral separation
Inventor: PALMER MARK KENNETH
IPC: B03B5/62
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A deflector (1) for attachment to a spiral separator (2), for capturing and redirecting a portion of a flowing stream of material (5). The deflector (1) includes an attachment means (3), to attach the deflector (1) to the spiral separator (2), a capturing portion (4) to capture a portion of the flowing stream (5), and, a redirecting portion (6) to emit a portion (7) of the stream. A method of separating particles of different densities using the deflector device (1) in conjunction with a spiral separator (2) is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2447815-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESSIG RICHARD C
IPC: B60R9/00
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A roof rack for a sport utility vehicle. The rack includes a main frame attached to the vehicle and a plurality of rack portions or cross pieces pivotally mounted to the main frame. In use, the rack portions with the gear or carrying trays supported on them can be pivoted to one side of the vehicle and out of the path of the normal movement of the vehicle top including any sunroof. The top or sun roof can then be easily and quickly moved as intended between its open and closed positions without having to unload and reload the stored gear or other items.
Patent CA-2447828-A1 (CA)
Title: Wavelength conversion device with avalanche multiplier
Inventor: LUO HUI
IPC: G02B23/12
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A wavelength conversion device includes a photodetector for generating a photocurrent in response to the detection of radiation at a first wavelength.. An avalanche multiplier amplifies the signal photocurrent and feeds this to a light emitting element that produces radiation at a second wavelength shorter than the first wavelength and corresponding to the detected radiation at the first wavelength. The components are assembled together in an integrated stacked arrangement either by epitaxial growth or wafer fusion of the individual components.      The device is useful as an image intensifier or thermal imaging device.
Patent CA-2449062-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNKI-JACOBS ROBERT
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: An ultrasound medical system includes an ultrasound transducer assembly whic h is insertable into a patient, which has a longitudinal axis, and which has a plurality P of ultrasound transducers. Each transducer has an ultrasound- emitting surface oriented at an angle of substantially 360/P degrees apart from the ultrasound-emitting surface of an adjacent transducer when viewed i n a cross section of the transducer assembly taken by a cutting plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In one example, the ultrasound transducer assembly is an ultrasound imaging transducer assembly, an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer assembly, or an ultrasound imaging a nd medical-treatment transducer assembly.
Patent CA-2450373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NUTTER DALE E
IPC: B01D3/18
Filed: 2002-06-04
Abstract: A stepped downcomer apparatus for use in a vapor-liquid contact apparatus having an intermediate level step platform with a preferred tri-edge peripheral edge and corresponding step panels extending down from that edge to form a sealing step panel wall. As a preferred support device, extensions extend in chordal fashion out from the interior vertical edge of the opposit e side step wall panels and either directly or indirectly by way of support ba rs into a supporting relationship with a tower of the vapor-liquid contact apparatus. A main panel extends up from the interior edge of the platform an d up to the above positioned tray. A weir may extend above the above positione d tray that is an extension of the main panel. This main panel is attached to the support bars and supports the step platform and walls and extensions either alone or with added support members. A tray support ledge extends inwardly from the downcomer to provide support to the upper tray. The liquid - vapor mix contacts the step platform after passing over the weir, and off fr om which fluid travels both along the central axis of flow and obliquely off th e opposite side panels. At opposite ends of the weir, the liquid flows directl y into contact with the inlet region of the lower tray, by-passing the platfor m.
Patent CA-2450618-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell system
Inventor: UEDA KENICHIRO
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell, a hydrogen discharge valve for discharging hydrogen from the fuel cell under a predetermined condition, a hydrogen concentration reduction device for reducing the concentration of hydrogen discharged from the hydrogen discharge valve, a hydrogen sensor for detecting an instantaneous hydrogen concentration of a gas processed by the hydrogen concentration reduction device and an average hydrogen concentration calculating unit for calculating an average hydrogen concentration per hour of a gas processed by the hydrogen concentration reduction device, wherein a hydrogen discharge from the fuel cell by the hydrogen discharge valve is prohibited in the event that an instantaneous hydrogen concentration detected by the hydrogen sensor exceeds a first threshold, or in the event that an average hydrogen concentration calculated by the average hydrogen concentration calculating unit exceeds a second threshold which is lower than the first threshold.
Patent CA-2451212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SVENSSON GERHARD
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une méthode de réalisation d'une digue capable d'arrêter l'eau avec l'aide de supports. A cette fin, on plie des panneaux de tôle ondulée, ou autre matériau, en plastique ou en aluminium par exemple (6-6?3¿), dans le sens de la longueur le long de perforations de telle sorte que des sections de panneau (5, 6) fassent un certain angle les unes par rapport aux autres et que les supports pliés (16) susmentionnés soient disposés sur une surface d'appui (17). Ainsi, chaque section pliée (5, 6) de chaque feuille (6-6?3¿) forme une barrière tournée vers la zone à contenir (21). Le support d'arrêt (16) est constitué latéralement par un certain nombre de panneaux ondulés (6-6?3¿) qui se chevauchent. L'invention concerne également un dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de cette méthode.
Patent CA-2456392-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POEHLMAN TOM
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A sensor system adapted to detect unwanted transients in the primary side of a luminous lamp load driving circuit and effect a change in operation of the driving circuit. A detection circuit is adapted to detect a transient, determine if it is an appropriate end-of-life lamp condition requiring action, and signal an inverter control circuit to provide for an adjustment or shut down of the load driving circuitry. The detection circuit is adapted to detect the transients across the direct current choke as repetitive transients occurring over a period of time. The inverter control circuit includes a negative voltage generator adapted to inhibit power flow into a transistor base inside the inverter. A modified start circuit is also provided with a restart inhibit circuit adapted to prevent the inverter from resuming normal operation after a shutdown condition has been detected.
Patent CA-2463226-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HECKROTH HEIKE
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted acetic acid derivatives, to metho ds for their production and to their use in medicaments, in particular as poten t compounds for PPAR-delta activation, for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, in particular of dyslipidaemia and coronary cardiac diseases.
Patent CA-2464023-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for enhancing customer loyalty
Inventor: SMIRLIES JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A method of and system for providing customer-specific information involving a) obtaining customer identification information for identifying a customer to be served at the weigh station; b) storing a plurality of customer profiles for a plurality of customers wherein each customer in the plurality of customers has an associated customer profile; and, c) when the customer is in the plurality of customers, retrieving the associated customer profile for the customer using the customer identification information and providing associated customer-specific information based on the associated customer profile to a weigh station display.
Patent CA-2465578-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARMAN BRUCE G
IPC: A47C27/05
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: Un élément (10) en mousse monobloc sélectivement profilé destiné à être utilisé en tant que couche dans une structure capitonnée de support de charge comprend une première zone (121) ayant une première topographie de la surface qui présente des propriétés de support distinctes de celles d'une deuxième zone (122) ayant une deuxième topographie de la surface. Les zones (121, 122) ayant une topographie différente sont formées dans la surface d'un élément (10) en mousse monobloc unique, au moyen de techniques de découpe de la mousse appropriées. L'élimination de la matière de mousse selon un motif prédéterminé, de l'élément unique (10) crée des zones (121, 122) ayant une densité différente, un ILD ou d'autres propriétés de support de la charge ayant des caractéristiques différentes de support et de comportement. Un constituant (10) monobloc unique incorporé dans une structure de support souple et nerveuse comprend des zones distinctes (121, 122) présentant des caractéristiques de support distinctes, les zones correspondant, par leur position, aux charges anticipées et aux types de charge d'un dispositif de support souple, en utilisation.
Patent CA-2466459-A1 (CA)
Title: Couvercle reutilisable dote d'un bouchon de fermeture
Inventor: ATKINS TODD
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un couvercle réutilisable pour un verre. Le couvercle décrit dans cette invention comprend un capuchon présentant une ouverture de distribution à travers laquelle s'écoule un liquide. Un bouchon est monté de manière amovible sur le capuchon et il est taillé de manière à sceller l'ouverture de distribution lorsqu'une partie dudit bouchon est introduite dans l'ouverture de distribution.
Patent CA-2471099-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCELHONE KATHARINE E
IPC: C07C323/60
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: There is provided a series of novel .alpha.-(N-sulfonamido)acetamide compoun ds of the Formula (I) wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein, which are inhibitors of .beta.-amyloid peptide (.beta.-AP) production and are useful i n the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions affected by anti- amyloid activity.
Patent CA-2472182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRAUSERT KENNETH A
IPC: B65H45/28
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de pliage transversal (10) destiné à plier des produits en bande coupés en chiffons, serviettes et analogues, et comprenant une lame engageante (74) suivant un chemin hypocycloïdal pour le pliage des produits en bande. Un cylindre de coupe (23) et un contre-cylindre (24) permettent de couper une bande en produits en bande coupés. Les produits en bande coupés sont transportés sur un premier chemin de bande au moyen d'une première et d'une seconde courroie (29, 30). La seconde courroie (30) se prolonge également sur un second chemin de bande transversal par rapport au premier chemin de bande. La première courroie (29) se prolonge sur le premier chemin de bande au-delà du second chemin de bande. La lame engageante se déplace transversalement au-delà de la première courroie de façon à entrer en prise avec chaque produit en bande et à plier transversalement le produit en bande de façon qu'il entre dans le second chemin de bande. Un cylindre de plissage (88) disposé le long du second chemin de bande entre en prise avec le bord plié de chaque produit en bande. Une paire de courroies d'alimentation d'empileur (96, 97) se prolongent le long du second chemin de bande et transportent les produits en bande depuis la seconde courroie jusqu'à un empileur.
Patent CA-2472270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEVEC DORIAN
IPC: C07K14/575
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation de peptides et de compositions pharmaceutiques contenant lesdits peptides, d'une haute activité biologique et pharmacologique en tant que médicaments thérapeutiques pour le traitement d'affections apparentées à une broncho-pneumopathie chronique obstructive (COPD), de préférence non en corrélation avec des symptômes d'hypertension pulmonaire. L'invention concerne en outre l'utilisation desdits peptides pour une autre maladie pulmonaire, à savoir, le syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère (ARDS). On a montré que les peptides connus se présentant à l'état naturel <= peptides intestinaux vasoactifs (VIP) >= et <= polypeptides d'activation adénylate cyclase pituitaires (PACAP) >=, ainsi que des analogues ou des dérivés de VIP et de PACAP pouvaient être utilisés avec succès pour le traitement des maladies précitées.
Patent CA-2472276-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and device for feeding the turbojet engines of an aircraft in automatic flight
Inventor: POTAGNIK NICOLAS
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: The method involves controlling fueling of jet engines to one set value that is common to the engines and depends on an automatic power order and conditions of flying of the aircraft. The set value is converted into another set value related to speed of rotation of fans of the engines by level flying aircraft at steady altitude. The fueling of the jet engines is controlled to the latter set value. An independent claim is also included for a system of fueling jet engines of a multiengine aircraft flying in automatic controlling mode.
Patent CA-2472282-A1 (CA)
Title: Gene products differentially expressed in cancerous breast cells and their methods of use
Inventor: HANSEN RHONDA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides, as well as polypeptides encoded thereby, that are differentially expressed in breast cancer cells. These polynucleotides are useful in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The present invention further provides methods of reducing growth of breast cancer cells. These methods are useful for treating breast cancer.
Patent CA-2472790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMER WAEL
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: Method and system for rendering a page set having logical pages into a physical report output page. The logical pages may have implicit or explicit repeating orders, implicit or explicit rendering orders; or identification attributes.
Patent CA-2473377-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for providing a cryogenic applicator, and assembly of at least one applicator and a cooling device
Inventor: LIEVESTRO ROBERT
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A method for providing a cryogenic applicator, which applicator comprises at least one plastic foam part, wherein the foam part is at least partly compressed to a particular treatment shape and simultaneously cooled, such that the foam part is stiffened in the treatment shape for a particular treatment period. In addition, the invention provides an assembly of at least one applicator and a cooling device, wherein the applicator comprises at least one plastic foam part, the device being provided with a cooling chamber to cool the foam part of the applicator, at least when the foam part has been placed in a cooling position in the cooling chamber, the cooling chamber comprising a shaping cavity to compress the foam part at the cooling position at least partly to a particular treatment shape.