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Patent CA-2303188-A1 (CA)
Title: Gateway apparatus for designing and issuing multiple application cards
Inventor: MACKENTHUN HOLGER
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 1998-11-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a card requester with multiple card service providers (40A-40H), whereas the card requester can select multiple services from a menu on a computer screen.      The services offered by the multiple service providers (40A-40H) can be combined and issued on one card after a successful calculation and simulation of the data was performed by the apparatus.      The apparatus consists of a host computer with a specific software, known as a gateway apparatus (30). The gateway apparatus (30) connects a card requester with multiple service providers (40A-40H), transmits all requests from a card requester to selected card service providers, receives service and card required data for the services, merges all data by simulating and calculating the best combination of all service specific requirements to coexist on one card, considering different types of card technologies that can be applied to a multiple application card, generates one output file for all card related requirements of different services and transmits the output file to a card manufacturing apparatus (23) that manufactures, personalizes, and issues the card.
Patent CA-2303747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON ROY B
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for concentrating a confectionery-based slurry, comprising a scrape evaporating (4) apparatus comprising an internal evaporation housing, a feeding member (44) which provides the slurry inside the evaporation housing, wherein the internal evaporation housing is divided into at least two evaporation portions, an upper evaporation portion (40) and a lower evaporation portion (42), each one having their own specific shape and/or heating characteristics and, each one comprising a set of distinct scraping elements (45, 47).
Patent CA-2304669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FELLOWS ROBERT TERENCE
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: The invention provides acidic, thickened cleaning and disinfecting compositions which exhibit good long term shelf stability, are particularly effective in the removal of limescale from hard surfaces, and which are effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The compositions comprise one or more non-ionic surfactants; one or more quaternary ammonium surfactant compounds having germicidal properties; an acid mixture comprising formic acid and one or more water-soluble organic acids (particularly water-soluble organic acids selected from lactic acid, citric acid, glycolic acid), preferably where the formic acid and one or more water-soluble organic acids are present in a weight ratio of formic acid: water-soluble organic acid of 1:0.1 to 1:10; a cellulose based thickening composition;  optionally but desirably one or more conventional additives such as a colouring agent, fragrance or pH adjusting agent; and water. The compositions feature surprisingly good viscosity retention over time, notwithstanding the presence of formic acid and cellulose based thickeners in the compositions.
Patent CA-2304875-A1 (CA)
Title: Heated animal bed
Inventor: OWEN DONALD B
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: A heated bed for dogs, cats or other animals which can provide a selected amount of heat to the animal depending upon environmental temperatures. The bed includes a hollow blanket casing within which is disposed at least three layers of foam insulation material placed one on top of another. A removable heating element is interposed between two adjacent layers of the foam material and supplies heat to the animal resting on the bed. The amount of heat delivered to the animal is regulated by selectively positioning the heating element between different adjacent layers of the foam material. The heating element is connected to a power source via a step down transformer which converts high voltage energy into lower voltage energy to minimize the danger of serious shock to the animal.
Patent CA-2307142-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINSTLER OLAF B
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1995-02-08
Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions relating to the attachment of water soluble polymers to proteins.      Provided are novel methods for N-terminally modifying proteins or analogs thereof, and resultant compositions, including novel N-terminally chemically modified G-CSF compositions and related methods of preparation. Also provided is chemically modified consensus interferon.
Patent CA-2307545-A1 (CA)
Title: Supervisory system and method
Inventor: OGURI TOSHITAKA
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: First and second supervised cards 103 and 104 are respectively provided with bus registers 114 and 115, CPUs 116 and 117 detect occurrence of a state change or failure of the respective apparatuses, the detected state change or failure information is stored in bus registers 114 and 115, and CPU 110 of currently used supervising card 101, alternately set to be used or reserved, reads the stored state change or failure information through supervisory control bus 105, and thereby supervises first and second supervised cards 103 and 104.
Patent CA-2312020-A1 (CA)
Title: Dabshi
Inventor: GHALEB JOHN
IPC: B60C27/16
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: This device is used to add to add traction and grip to the wheel of a car when stuck in a slippery area due to accumulation of snow and ice.
Patent CA-2312550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH MURRAY
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a releasable locking assembly for attaching a wear member to a support structure. It may be used with excavating equipment for attaching ground-engaging teeth to adaptors, lip shrouds to bucket lips, or other analogous uses. The wear member includes at least one pin-retainer-receiving opening in one side. The opening is tapered, being narrower at its outer surface and wider at its inner surface. The support structure includes at least one pin-receiving recess which generally aligns with the opening in the wear member when the wear member and the support structure are operatively coupled. The pin retainer is a frustoconically shaped cylinder which is threaded internally. It is inserted into the opening in the wear member. The wear member is slidably mounted onto the support structure. The pin is an elongate body which is externally threaded. It is screwed into the pin retainer by the application of torque force from a standard ratchet tool. The pin extends through the wear member and into the recess in the support structure to lock the wear member to the support structure. The pin may be released using a ratchet tool and removed from the pin retainer. The wear member may then be removed from the support structure.
Patent CA-2312739-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTBY LYLE D
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A system and method for improving the dynamic accuracy of a positioning device, such as a hexapod machining center, is disclosed. The positioning device has an upper and lower platform connected by a plurality of actuators at a plurality of pivot locations. The dynamic accuracy of the positioning device is improved by reducing undesired following errors in the actuator servo system. The improved method comprises the steps of: calculating, in real time, desired actuator forces required to produce an acceleration for the positioning device which minimizes the undesired following errors in the actuator servo system; and continuously commanding the actuators to produce the calculated actuator forces.
Patent CA-2312912-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining an arrangement of components
Inventor: CLANCY DANIEL
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an arrangement of components is disclosed. In accordance with a method of the invention, a number of components are arranged in a superior/inferior hierarchy. Sets (S5, S9) of components are generated (S7) in accordance with the hierarchy of components.  A first set of at least one component is selected and a determination is made as to whether the set of components satisfies a required set of characteristics (S3). If the requirements are not satisfied, other non-inferior sets of components are evaluated. If the requirements are satisfied, other non-superior sets of components are evaluated. In one or more embodiments, each component has a total capacity and provides an amount of at least one individual resource. The determination (S3) of whether a set of components satisfies a required set of resources comprises allocating resources provided by the components of the set in an order of least to most plentiful, and in a manner whereby the allocation of each particular resource tends to equalize the difference between each component's total remaining capacity and a threshold value after the allocation. The allocation continues until all of the required resources have been satisfied or can not be satisfied. Multiple sets of components which satisfy the required characteristics may be compared to determine an optimal combination or set of components.
Patent CA-2314120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLMSKAR STIG
IPC: H04Q3/545
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: To keep control of all relevant events in a real-time communication system, there is proposed a load regulation method for a central unit in this real-time communication system such that at least one job is submitted to a job buffer means (18) providing a pre-specified storage capacity. Further, jobs stored in the buffer means (18) are submitted to a processing means (22) for further processing. According to the invention, the available storage capacity of the buffer means (18) is updated dynamically according to the actually used job buffer capacity after each load regulation interval. Thus it is possible to keep control of all major events and processes within the real-time communication system.
Patent CA-2317102-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable printer
Inventor: KELLER THOMAS P
IPC: B41J3/36
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: There is disclosed a lightweight portable printer having a frame or housing with a print head and a cooperable platen roll mounted in the housing. The housing pivotally mounts a subassembly. The subassembly mounts an electric motor and gearing driven by the motor for driving the platen roll. The subassembly is resiliently urged to press the print head against the platen roll. The printer has a front door which provides access to the inside of the housing. The front door mounts the platen roll, a label delaminator, a pressure roll, a holder for mounting a supply roll of labels or tags, and a latch for latching the door to the housing and for camming the pressure roll into and out of cooperation with the platen roll.
Patent CA-2319972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARANZANA ROLAND
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A high-speed dental drill is comprised of a hand piece having a drill head at an end thereof. A turbine assembly is supported in a turbine chamber inside the drill head. The turbine assembly has a chuck which is rotatably secured between bearings. An impeller is secured about the chuck and aligned with an air inlet port in a sidewall of the turbine chamber. An exhaust port is provided in the sidewall to exhaust air. An air conduit is provided in the handpiece to direct air pressure to the air inlet port to drive the turbine and rotate the chuck. The chuck has a work bit engaging free end which is exteriorly accessible.      An insert is secured to the drill head and provides access to the turbine chamber. The insert has a smooth conical tapered circumferential external sidewall for frictional engagement by a mating conical bore of a key for the removal and connection of the insert. The exhaust port has a non-circular cross-section in which the aspect ratio of the exhaust port is not equal to one. The handpiece, the drill head and the insert are all radially symmetric to facilitate cleaning and sterilization as well as manufacturing.
Patent CA-2320914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARRADAS SEAN
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant de traiter un support de catalyseur, lequel procédé consiste à introduire sur et/ou dans un support de catalyseur non traité partiellement soluble dans une solution aqueuse acide et/ou une solution aqueuse neutre, du Si, Zr, Cu, Zn, Mn, Ba, Co, Ni et/ou La comme composant modificateur. Le composant modificateur est capable, lorsqu'il est présent dans et/ou sur le support de catalyseur, de supprimer la solubilité du support de catalyseur dans la solution aqueuse acide et/ou la solution aqueuse neutre. On obtient de cette manière un support de catalyseur modifié protégé qui est moins soluble ou plus inerte dans la solution aqueuse acide et/ou la solution aqueuse neutre que le support de catalyseur non traité. L'invention se rapporte également à un procédé permettant de former un catalyseur à partir du support de catalyseur modifié.
Patent CA-2321294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SORIATO GIORGIO
IPC: C07C327/32
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: It is described a process for preparing 2-acethylthio-3-phenyl-propionic acid and the salts thereof starting from 2-bromo-3-phenyl-propionic acid and potassium thioacetate in an organic solvent and in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.
Patent CA-2321618-A1 (CA)
Title: Decoding of space-time coded signals for wireless communication
Inventor: CALDERBANK ARTHUR R
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: A method is disclosed for receiving and decoding space-time coded signals, received over a plurality of antennas. Also disclosed is a generalized approach for maximum likelihood decoding where a decision rule is formed for all of the transmitting antennas of a transmitter, and a decision is made in favor of the transmitted symbols that minimize the equation where, (r~) is the signal received at time interval t, at receiving antenna j, h* .epsilon. t(i)j is the complex conjugate of the channel transfer function between the transmitter antenna that is transmitting symbol c i and receiving antenna j, and .delta.  r(i) is the sign of symbol c i in the time interval t.
Patent CA-2322028-A1 (CA)
Title: Spray-dried powders with high edible-oil loadings based on non-hydrolyzed gelatin and a method of making such spray-dried tablettable powders
Inventor: SOBLESKY THOMAS B
IPC: A61K47/00
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to spray-dried tablettable powders with high edible oil loadings based on non-hydrolyzed gelatin and a method of making such spray-dried tablettable powders. Said edible oils can be vitamin, flavor and fragrance oils.
Patent CA-2322524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESMARAIS THOMAS ALLEN
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric foam structures suitable for absorbing and storing body fluids such as urine, menses and the like. These liquid storage structures are high suction collapsible polymeric foam materials. The collapsed foams, upon contact with aqueous fluids, can absorb and expand these fluids even when opposed by significant hydrostatic pressures. These absorbent polymeric foams comprise interconnected open-cells. In one aspect, the foams can absorb at least about 25 g/g against a hydrostatic head pressure of 50 cm. In another aspect, the foams of the present invention will have a vertical hang sorption height at 90% of at least about 60 cm.
Patent CA-2322643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DIERENDONCK ALBERT J
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 1999-08-16
Abstract: A GPS receiver that acquires and tracks a split-C/A code separately aligns with the received signal the phases of a locally-generated 10.23 MHz square wave, which can be thought of as a 20.46 MHz square-wave code, and a locally-generated 1.023 MHz C/A code. The receiver first aligns the phase of the locally-generated square-wave code with the received signal, and tracks one of the multiple peaks of the split-C/A code autocorrelation function. It then shifts the phase of the locally-generated C/A code with respect to the phase of the locally-generated square-wave code, to align the local and the received C/A codes and position the correlators on the center peak of the split-C/A.      The receiver then tracks the center peak directly, using a locally-generated split-C/A code.
Patent CA-2323858-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COON RICHARD A
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An adjustable template assembly for a router to assist in cutting junction box apertures at preselectable positions in wall surfaces which may be vertically or horizontally disposed.
Patent CA-2324858-A1 (CA)
Title: Information processing apparatus having reply priority and method thereof
Inventor: OKACHI YUJI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: An information processing apparatus for replying to an inquiry from a customer in accordance with a reply priority and method therefore. In this information processing apparatus, the reply to the inquiry from the customer is done in accordance with the reply priority assigned to each of the inquiry.  The reply priority is determined based on customer priority, contents of the inquiry and the repeated number of the inquiry remained unsolved.
Patent CA-2326460-A1 (CA)
Title: Small-sized boat
Inventor: GOKAN YOSHITSUGU
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: To provide a small-sized boat wherein a sufficient supercharging effect can be achieved, an engine 20 having an exhaust manifold 60 is disposed such that a crankshaft thereof extends in forward and rearward directions of a boat body, and an exhaust gas turbo charger 70 which is driven to rotate by exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold is provided rearwardly of and very close to the exhaust manifold 60 and rearwardly of and very close to the engine. The exhaust gas turbo charger is disposed such that a shaft which connects a turbine and a compressor is directed in leftward and rightward directions of the boat body, and the turbine is disposed adjacent to the exhaust manifold and the compressor is disposed adjacent to an intake port of the engine. An inter cooler 50 is provided sidewardly of the compressor and disposed below an intake chamber.
Patent CA-2327525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAMDAD CYNTHIA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the electronic detection of nucleic acids using self-assembled monolayers.
Patent CA-2329195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM KANGSUK
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé publicitaire faisant appel à un signal de rappel. Un contrôleur utilisé dans un système de commutation du côté émetteur reconnaît un numéro de téléphone de l'émetteur et un numéro de téléphone du récepteur composé sur le poste de téléphone de l'émetteur. Le numéro de téléphone du récepteur est alors transmis au système de commutation du côté récepteur lors d'une étape d'appel. Le système de commutation du côté récepteur vérifie l'état du téléphone du récepteur, par exemple, prêt ou occupé, et ensuite, envoie un signal de rappel en fonction de l'état du système de commutation du côté émetteur. Ce système de commutation du côté émetteur reçoit le signal de rappel. Lorsque ce signal est un signal occupé, le système de commutation du côté émetteur envoie ce signal occupé au poste de téléphone de l'émetteur. Dans le cas contraire, le signal de rappel est un signal de retour d'appel qui implique que le téléphone du récepteur est prêt à recevoir un appel, le système de commutation du côté émetteur recherche les informations relatives au numéro enregistré en consultant une base de données liées au contrôleur et vérifie si le numéro de téléphone du récepteur correspond à un numéro enregistré dans la base de données. Lorsqu'il est déterminé que l'émetteur ne correspond pas à un numéro enregistré, le système de commutation du côté émetteur envoie le signal de rappel. Dans le cas contraire, il envoie un message publicitaire prédéterminé mémorisé dans une mémoire de messages publicitaires au poste de téléphone de l'émetteur. Si une réponse, par exemple, un décrochage du téléphone du récepteur est perçue ou si l'émetteur termine l'appel, le système de commutation du côté émetteur arrête l'émission du message publicitaire.
Patent CA-2329412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JENSEN KLAVS F
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: An elastomeric mask is provided that allows deposition of a variety of materials through mask openings. The mask seals effectively against substrate surfaces, allowing simple deposition from fluid phase, gas phase, and the like or removal of material using gaseous or liquid etchants. The mask then can be simply peeled from the surface of the substrate leaving the patterned material behind. Multi-layered mask techniques are described in which openings in an upper mask allow selected openings of a lower mask to remain unshielded, while other openings of the lower mask are shielded. A first deposition step, followed by re-orientation of the upper mask to expose a different set of lower mask openings, allows selective deposition of different materials in different openings of the lower mask. Pixelated organic electroluminescent devices are provided via the described technique.
Patent CA-2331420-A1 (CA)
Title: Starch degradation/graft polymerization composition, process, and uses thereof
Inventor: SANDVICK PAUL E
IPC: C09D151/02
Filed: 1999-05-03
Abstract: Disclosed herein are starch stabilized polymeric emulsions. Persulfate salts degrade starch to give it suitable characteristics, and then also, essentially simultaneously, initiate polymerisation with monomers. This permits a single reaction condition to be used for both the degradation step and the polymerization step, and avoids the need for use of metallic ions such as iron.
Patent CA-2332966-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent de demoulage, son utilisation et son procede de production
Inventor: WOCHNOWSKI HORST
IPC: B29C33/60
Filed: 1999-05-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un agent de démoulage, contenant comme substances facilitant le démoulage, des huiles, cires, silicones et/ou savons, ainsi que des émulsifiants et d'autres additifs usuels dans un support, ledit support étant constitué d'un mélange qui contient au moins un hydrocarbure et de l'eau et qui se présente sous forme d'une dispersion eau dans l'huile. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation de cet agent de démoulage ainsi que son procédé de production.
Patent CA-2333700-A1 (CA)
Title: Toilet seat and lid assembly
Inventor: HOGUE AARON G
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: A toilet seat (2b) and lid, each comprising a rigid insert (1a) injection molded of reinforced thermo-plastic material. Each insert (1a) is then over-molded by injection molding with a thermoplastic elastomeric material which provides the outer surface (10) of seat (2b) and lid. The inserts (1a) are dimensioned with respect to their over-molded surfaces (10) to be smaller than the finished seat (2b) and lid and are designed to give maximum strength to the seat (2b) and lid. Each insert (1a) is shaped to promote the flow of the over-mold material and to minimize shrinking, swelling or distortion of the insert. The elastomeric material is preferably chemically compatible with the inserts (1a) to allow a chemical as well as mechanical bond to take place. The over-molded material provides the desired soft, non-slip, warm to the touch outer characteristics of the seat (2b) and lid.
Patent CA-2335451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TETRICK MARK ALAN
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: A process for feeding a pet food supplement or diet to an overweight canine for the purpose of promoting weight loss, and/or increasing lean body mass, and/or enhancing the satiety of the animal is provided. The supplement or diet contains an effective amount of L-carnitine.