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Patent CA-2222870-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBINSON BRIAN
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: The present invention is a device for storing, dispensing and holding floss under tension to facilitate the tooth flossing process. The flosser includes an elongated tapered handle with a cylindrical container for floss at one end and at the opposite end a pair of tines orientated to hold the floss in a direction parallel with the longitudinal axis of the handle. The depth of the tines allows the device to floss back teeth almost as readily as front teeth by sloping the tines at an angle to the horizontal. The floss passes from the cylindrical spool to a clamping bolt and then is looped over the tines and wound onto a slotted tension drum which is provided with a ratchet and pawl. No threading of floss is required, only looping. After a flossing session the locking clamp is loosened and about 5cm of used floss is wound onto the tension drum pulling about 5cm of fresh floss across the tines. The tension drum will accommodate about one month's normal floss use, after which the used floss can readily be pulled off, cut, discarded and the device reset.
Patent CA-2226186-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WERGELAND HARALD
IPC: A63F11/00
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: A personal golf performance system PGPS comprises an electronic score card (1) with a user interface with a display device (D) and a keyboard device (T) together with a personal data module (10) preferably in the form of an electronic smart card for transferring data to and from the score card (1) which is used, amongst other things, for recording the score for a golf game and calculating the adjusted handicap for the player after the completion of the game. The personal performance system PGPS together with a central golf performance system CGPS form part of a recording and monitoring system RMS for golf, assigned to a specific club or course. The central performance system CGPS comprises a data processing device (15) and is used for updating the personal performance system PGPS via the personal data module (10). The central performance system CGPS records and monitors data for the players and the game, and checks the calculated and adjusted handicaps, in addition to storing information on the course and the golf club's members. A method is specified for use of the personal performance system PGPS and the recording and monitoring system RMS.
Patent CA-2227709-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrogenic oxides and a process for their preparation
Inventor: MANGOLD HELMUT
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: Pyrogenic oxides having a BET surface area of between 30 and 150 m2/g have a viscosity of less than 2,500 mPas in an aqueous suspension.  They are prepared by setting the hydrogen ratio gamma and the oxygen ratio lambda to less than one in high-temperature flame hydrolysis.            The pyrogenic oxides are employed in the CMP application in the electronics industry.
Patent CA-2229429-A1 (CA)
Title: Input station for belt conveyor
Inventor: ARCHER NEIL F
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: An input station for a wide continuous conveyor belt that moves in a conveyor run through an input station to a discharge location, around a head pulley, through a return run around a tail pulley, and back into the input station. At the input station the belt rides on a plurality of N conventional central support rollers each mounted between two inner stanchions. A plurality of at least 2N elongated, flat, stationary slider rails support each extreme outer edge of the conveyor belt through the input station. There are 2N troughing rolls, one at each end of each central roller, between the slider rails and the central rollers. 2N fixed inner stanchions support each central roller and one end of each of its troughing rollers. 2N fixed medial support members each support one end of a troughing roller. The slider rails are supported by the medial support members and by 2N outer stanchions.
Patent CA-2232326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINKE DAVID P
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: An improved saddle stitching apparatus has dual scoring disks which cooperate with a scoring drum to create a flat spine on a cover. In one embodiment, a split ring is provided with two clamp arms, so that the ring can be releasably secured to the scoring drum. The ring includes a pair of annular grooves, with the distance between the grooves being of the desired spine width. The scoring disks are positioned adjacent the grooves so as to form the scoring lines. A folding assembly is also disclosed, which utilizes a flat carrying belt and a V-belt for purposes of folding the cover and moving the cover toward a stitching station. A gathering chain is also utilized to deliver the cover and signatures to the stitching station. The station includes a guide to assist in directing the preassembled covers and signatures toward a stitching head. Also provided is a block guide and an anvil for assistance in centering the spine beneath the stitching head. The stitching head delivers a saddle stitch in the center of the spine.
Patent CA-2232871-A1 (CA)
Title: Pull-tab lid with a surprising pull-off region
Inventor: REICHINGER RICHARD
IPC: B65D17/28
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A pull-tab lid is proposed for a standard drinks can. A first pull-off region (5; 5a, 5b, 5c; 14) appears liable to open when a grip lug (6) is pulled. A  second pull-off region (8, 9, 10; 13, 9) is provided next to or outside the first; the lid, or a segment (10) thereof, opens unexpectedly in the second region, instead of (as expected) opening in the first region (5, 14). This makes it easy to surprise the user when opening a can of this type without adversely affecting the simple and reliable opening of the can.
Patent CA-2233146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOMURA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: G10L19/10
Filed: 1998-03-26
Abstract: An auxiliary multi-pulse setting circuit sets candidates of pulse positions so that the pulse positions to which no pulse is located are selected in an auxiliary multi-pulse searching circuit prior to the pulse positions at which pulses have already been encoded in a multi-pulse searching circuit. The auxiliary multi-pulse searching circuit generates an auxiliary multi-pulse signal according to the candidates of pulse positions set in the auxiliary multi-pulse setting circuit and encodes the auxiliary multi-pulse signal so that difference between the reproduced audio signal which is obtained by driving a linear predictive synthesis filter with the auxiliary multi-pulse signal and an input audio signal is minimized similarly to the multi-pulse searching circuit.
Patent CA-2235650-A1 (CA)
Title: Exercise machine press arm
Inventor: HABING THEODORE G
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: An improved press arm allows an operator to perform either a traditional straight chest press exercise or to incorporate "butterfly" motion during the performance of the chest press exercise. A main arm is pivotally coupled to the frame of the exercise machine at a main pivot in the same manner as conventional press arms. The main arm includes a cross-beam to which a pair of handle arms are pivotally coupled at secondary pivots. The axes of the secondary pivots are orthogonal to the axis of the main pivot and are inclined with respect to vertical when the press arm is in a rest position. This inclination causes the handle arms to assume a natural rest position under the influence of gravity. The rest positions of the handle arms place the press arm handles at a comfortable starting position for performance of a press exercise. Stops to limit the inward or outward travel of the handle arms are not necessary. A source of exercise resistance resists both forward motion of the press arm assembly and inward motion of the handle arms.
Patent CA-2236296-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for descending catalytic cracking by injecting feedstock at an adequate angle on a conditioned catalyst
Inventor: DEL POZO MARIANO
IPC: B01J8/12
Filed: 1997-09-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR97/01630 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 19, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 19, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 16, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/12280 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 26, 1998A process is described for catalytic cracking of a petroleum feed in which a catalyst from a regeneration zone 4 is caused to flow in a dense fluidized bed conditioning zone 2 upstream of an injection zone 10, the fluidization rate being 0.1 to 30 cm/s. The throughput of catalyst into injection zone 10 is regulated by a constriction means 11. The hydrocarbon feed 12 is injected below the constriction means and flows counter-current to the direction of flow of the shaped catalyst flow. The hydrocarbon feed 12 is injected at a set injection angle depending on the movement of the feed and the catalyst.
Patent CA-2237633-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADRIAN ANDREW ARMEN
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 1996-10-31
Abstract: An all digital switching amplifier includes an input over-sampling filter (20) for receiving a pulse code modulated (PCM) digital input signal. Oversampled PCM data are supplied to a multibit noise shaper (22), which frequency shapes quantization error. The oversampled, noise-shaped, PCM data is applied to an amplitude-to-time converter (24), which produces variable-width command pulses. The command pulses from converter (24) are applied to switch drive logic circuit (28) to enable switches (26) to connect a filter (30) and load (32) to power supply (34).
Patent CA-2243420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER LELY CORNELIS
IPC: A01J5/00
Filed: 1997-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a construction including an implement for automatically milking animals, such as cows or goats, the implement comprising a stable or cowshed in which the animals are allowed to walk about freely. The implement comprises a milking robot (8) for automatically connecting teat cups (20), as well as a concentrate station and a management system. The implement is further provided with an admission selection fencing with separation possibility, as well as an automatic cleaning member for cleaning the teats. The implement is further provided with an automatic cleaning device with the aid of which the entire milk line system or a limited part thereof can be cleaned automatically. According to the invention, it is furthermore possible to divide the livestock into milk production groups in the computer. On the basis of the milk production groups, there is defined a priority criterion for admitting a specific group of animals prior to an other group of animals.
Patent CA-2245064-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORRESTER CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: A wireless terminal for personal communication systems is provided with handsfree and handset receive modes of operation utilizing a single transducer.  The transducer is mounted within a specially designed enclosure having front and back chambers separated by a partition.  The partition contains strategically located internal vents and the front chamber contains strategically located acoustic ports for shaping the frequency response and providing good audio quality in each mode.  The back chamber may also contain strategically located acoustic ports. Amplification and equalization circuitry may be employed to further adjust the amplifier gain and shape the frequency response for dual mode operation.  The terminal may additionally be equipped with a proximity detector to assist in switching between operating modes of operation.  The transducer may also be used to generate the alerting (ringing or buzzing) signal.
Patent CA-2246567-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLLOCK FLAVIL M
IPC: B08B13/00
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation to an installation or operating orientation. The control box preferably includes electrical controls that have been pre-wired to the electrical and/or mechanical components of the warewasher section. When in the shipping position, the rear face of the control box lies substantially flush against a lateral end of the frame and the side face of the control box is substantially flush with the longitudinal front wall of the frame such that the control box faces outwardly from the lateral end of the frame. In this orientation, the control box does not add to the total lateral width of thewarewasher section. After the warewasher section has been shipped and unloaded, the control box is pivoted substantially 90° about hinges to an operating orientation, in which the rear face of the control box is perpendicular to the lateral end of the frame and the control box faces outwardly from the longitudinal from side of the frame. Once the control box is pivoted to this orientation, the end-to-end connection of theremaining warewasher sections the present section may then continue.
Patent CA-2251116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NESS DAVID A
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: Système de pesage permettant de déterminer le poids de déchets déversés depuis une poubelle (12) dans un camion (10) de collecte d'ordures ou de matériaux recyclables, qui comporte une cellule de pesage (18) installée dans une fourche de levage (20) du bras (14) de levage du camion et destinée à produire des signaux de sortie sur la base de la charge placée sur le bras lorsque la poubelle pleine est levée et que la poubelle vidée est reposée. Un détecteur (22) d'angle ou d'accélération, placé également sur le bras de levage, est destiné à détecter l'accélération ou l'angle du bras et à produire un signal de sortie correspondant. Une unité de traitement (30) reçoit les signaux de sortie de la cellule de pesage et du détecteur pendant la levée et l'abaissement du bras de levage et calcule le poids dynamique des déchets soulevés et vidés de la poubelle, en utilisant les signaux de sortie de détecteur pour compenser les forces d'angle ou G s'exerçant sur le bras.
Patent CA-2260644-A1 (CA)
Title: Dielectric resonator, dielectric filter, dielectric duplexer, and communication device
Inventor: ISE TOMOYUKI
IPC: H01P1/213
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: A dielectric filter comprising a case having an electroconductivty, dielectric resonators each having electrodes formed on the opposite sides thereof disposed inside of the case, an ground plate disposed inside of the case, and external connecting means, at least one of the electrodes being a thin film multilayered electrode connected to said ground plate, wherein said ground plate is provided with protuberant portions, and each of the protuberant portions is connected to the side of the dielectric resonator on which the thin film multilayered electrode is formed, through the surface portion of the protuberant portion which is smaller than the range of the dielectric resonator defined by the side edge thereof.
Patent CA-2263073-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuit protection arrangements
Inventor: BURCICKI DOUGLAS A
IPC: H02H3/02
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: An overcurrent protection system which will give a rapid response to even relatively small overcurrents. A sensor element, e.g. a resistive element, and a circuit interruption element, e.g. a set of relay contacts, are placed in series with the load. The resistive element is functionally linked to the relay contacts element via a control element which includes a series combination of a PTC device and a relay coil, so that, when the current in the circuit exceeds a predetermined amount, the sensor element senses the overcurrent, e.g. increases in temperature, and communicates with the control element, e.g. the PTC device senses the increased temperature. The control element causes the circuit interruption element to change from a relatively conductive normal state to a relatively non-conductive fault state (including a completely open state).
Patent CA-2265123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON DAVID J
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stem. The apparatus includes an outer sheath, which is an elongated tubular member having distal and proximal ends. The outer sheath is made from an outer polymeric layer, an inner polymeric layer, and a braided reinforcing layer between the inner and outer layers. The reinforcing layer is more rigid than the inner and outer layers. The apparatus further includes an inner shaft located coaxially within the outer sheath. The shaft has a distal end, extending distal to the distal end of the sheath, and a proximal end, extending proximal to the proximal end of the sheath. The shaft further includes a stop attached thereto. The stop is proximal to the distal end of the sheath. Lastly, the apparatus includes a self expanding stent located within the sheath. The stent makes frictional contact with the inner layer of the sheath. The stent is located between the stop and the distal end of the sheath, with a portion of the shaft disposed coaxially within a lumen of the stent. The stent makes contact with the stop during deployment of the stent.
Patent CA-2268633-A1 (CA)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: HALL ROBIN GIBSON
IPC: C11D3/10
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions or components thereof containing at least 20 % by weight of an inorganic builder and one or more cationic surfactants of the formula: R1R2R3R4N+ X- in which R1 is a hydroxyalkyl group having no greater than 6 carbon atoms; each of R2 and R3 is independently selected from C1-4 alkyl or alkenyl; R4 is a C5-11 alkyl or alkenyl; and X- is a counterion.
Patent CA-2270329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIS TAMERA
IPC: A63H3/02
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: A plush, educational apparatus that consists of separable segments attached by various different types of fasteners (ex. buttons, zippers, snaps, laces, hooks, and velcro and other non-conventional fasteners created by the inventor for the purpose of teaching fine-motor skills). The apparatus, when all parts are attached properly, takes on a recognizable shape (for example, a longitudinal snake, doll, or a quilt-like configuration). Each segment may be the same, or different colours, textures and sizes. The propose of the apparatus is to provide a fun way to learn fine motor skills for those who are learning (ex. children, adults, those with-disabilities) the concepts of "together and apart" and learning to use their hands/fingers for fine motor tasks.
Patent CA-2271665-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual trailer
Inventor: HICKS W GLEN
IPC: B60P1/16
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A dual dump trailer assembly is provided which provides for operating two end dump trailers with a single cab. The operation is possible by use of a movable pedestal having a fifth wheel mounted on the forward end dump trailer. The pedestal is in the rearward, trailing position to attach the rearward end dump trailer at the fifth wheel on the pedestal for towing. Upon arrival at the dump site, the rearward end dump trailer can be dumped and then detached from the forward end dump trailer. The pedestal mounting the fifth wheel will move forward to a forward, dumping position, permitting the contents of the forward end dump trailer to be dumped.
Patent CA-2271980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE LA METTRIE ROLAND
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-to-use oxidation dyeing composition for keratin fibres, and in particular for human keratin fibres such as hair comprising, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least an oxidation base, at least a substituted meta-phenylenediamine as first coupling agent, and at least a second coupling agent selected among meta-aminophenols and meta-diphenols, and at least an oxidoreductase type enzyme with 2 electrons in the presence of at least a donor for said enzyme, and the dyeing method using said composition.
Patent CA-2277775-A1 (CA)
Title: A modular filter bag cage
Inventor: KAWOLA JOHN
IPC: B01D46/02
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a filter bag cage (10) which is modularly constructed from end caps (12, 14), circumferential rings (18) (circular or other shapes), and longitudinal wires (16) which are individually manufactured with fastening joints (20) to allow for later assembly. These components may be subsequently shipped and stored as an unassembled bundle and not assembled until reaching the point of use.
Patent CA-2278067-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiber optic connector sleeve having positioning ribs
Inventor: ROSSON JOEL C
IPC: G02B6/40
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: A fiber optic connector sleeve is provided which includes a sleeve housing defining a lengthwise extending passageway and a number of positioning ribs extending lengthwise through the passageway for engaging a fiber optic connector and for positioning the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic connector sleeve. For a sleeve housing defining a passageway having a number of corners in lateral cross-section, the positioning ribs are generally located in respective corners of the passageway in order to engage corresponding corner portions of the fiber optic connector. Additionally, the interior sidewalls of the sleeve housing that extend between the positioning ribs are typically recessed relative to the positioning ribs so as to provide clearance during the insertion of the fiber optic connector into the fiber optic connector sleeve. Moreover, the recessed interior sidewalls of the sleeve housing can be tapered in a lengthwise extending direction to facilitate molding of the fiber optic connector sleeve.
Patent CA-2279990-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUBOIS ZERLINA GUZDAR
IPC: A61Q9/02
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care and pharmaceutical compositions comprising an alcohol, a personal care polymer, and an alcohol-masking perfumery component. These compositions can be applied to the skin, hair, or mucosa. The alcohol-masking perfumery component substantially reduces both the alcohol odor or aroma and the stinging or burning sensation in the nose or throat due to the alcohol when the compositions are sprayed or atomized.