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Patent CA-2283183-A1 (CA)
Title: A monitoring system
Inventor: NICOL CHARLES JARVIS
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a monitoring system (30) for monitoring operation of dynamic plant apparatus (10, 100). Electronic processing means (31, 32, 33) is provided for processing the electrical parameter signals provided by sensors (11-15) and is capable of thereby producing a plurality of different fault signals. Display means (34) is provided for displaying fault information to a user of the monitoring system (30), the display means (34) being controlled by the fault signals produced by the electronic processing means (31, 32, 33). The electronic processing means (31, 32, 33) compares the values of at least some of the measured parameter signals with limit values stored in memory by the electronic processing means (31, 32, 33) and when the comparison shows that the value of a measured parameter signal is outside the respective limit value the electronic processing means (31, 32, 33) produces a respective basic fault token signal. There are storage means with a plurality of different storage sites, each storage site having a plurality of storage locations for a different predetermined variety of basic fault token signals.  When all storage locations of a storage site are filled by basic fault token signals then the electronic processing means (31, 32, 33) produces a high level fault signal, causing the display means (34) to display a fault message.
Patent CA-2283697-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEN-AMI RAPHAEL
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A method for increasing the total capacity of a network, the network including a first plurality of communication edges interconnecting a second plurality of communication nodes, the first plurality of communication edges and the second plurality of communication nodes having corresponding first and second pluralities of capacity values respectively, the first and second pluralities of capacity values determining the total capacity of the network. The method comprises expanding the capacity value of at least an individual communication edge from among the first plurality of communication edges, the individual edge connecting first and second communication nodes from among the second plurality of communication nodes, without expanding the capacity value of the first communication node.
Patent CA-2287053-A1 (CA)
Title: Lensed sleeve
Inventor: DUCK GARY STEPHEN
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: A tensed sleeve has a holder having at least two substantially parallel rows of optical fibres which are offset from one another by about 2 µm or more. Generally these defective offset sleeves have to be discarded as their offset inhibits proper coupling of light, however in accordance with this invention a lens is disposed to receive light from at least optical fibres within one of the at least two rows of optical fibres. By using symmetry about the lens, light can be efficiently coupled between particular fibre ends on the offset rows. Advantageously, this invention provides a use for otherwise useless sleeves which did not meet intended tolerances.
Patent CA-2287624-A1 (CA)
Title: Strapping apparatus
Inventor: HALTINNER GIANCARLO
IPC: B65B13/32
Filed: 1999-10-25
Abstract: In a strapping apparatus for strapping goods with a band, which apparatus has a tensioning device which is operatively connected to a tensioning drive and is intended for tensioning the band, a welding device for sealing two layers of a band, and a plurality of rewinding locks for fixing the band on the strapping apparatus, highest possible efficiency is to be achieved. The invention proposes providing the welding device with a lever (91), on the one end of which an eccentric (94) which is operatively connected to a motor shaft acts for the purpose of transmitting an eccentric movement, with regard to the motor shaft of the closure device, to the lever (91), and to the other end of which a welding shoe (86) is coupled, the lever (91) being mounted pivotably at a bearing point (90), so that the movement of the eccentric results in an oscillating reciprocating movement of the welding shoe.      As a result, it is possible to reduce the power loss occurring in the friction welding operation.
Patent CA-2288281-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILDT LUDWIG
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining the partial pressure of at least one gas in an end expiratory gas mixture, comprising a receiving unit for a volume of end expiratory gas, at least one measuring device to determine the volume of an end expiratory gas received therein and to output measuring signals, in addition to display and/or storage and evaluation unit to receive and process the signals of the at least one measuring device. The invention also relates to a method for monitoring fluctuations in respiratory metabolism of the human or animal body and to the use thereof in determining respiratory function.
Patent CA-2288812-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricating compositions
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: C10M141/10
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive combination comprising an ashless dispersant having a polymeric hydrocarbon backbone of <o>M</o>n between 1000 and 4000 and a dialkyl phosphorodithioic acid metal salt, in which of the alkyl groups, at least 70 mole % are secondary having 6 carbon atoms, no more than 15 mole % are primary, and no more than 15 mole % are secondary having less than 6 carbon atoms.
Patent CA-2289674-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT LEE
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: Afin d'établir une barrière stérile entre un environnement opérationnel stérile comprenant un endoscope (10), et un environnement non stérile comprenant une unité d'imagerie (10), on place une gaine de type condom (40), sous forme enroulée, sur un dispositif de couplage (12). Ce dispositif de couplage (12) est pourvu de première (108) et seconde (110) extrémités, conçues pour être raccordées respectivement audit endoscope (10) et à ladite unité d'imagerie (16). Après le raccordement du dispositif de couplage (12) à l'unité d'imagerie (10), la gaine (40) peut être déroulée pour recouvrir ladite unité d'imagerie non stérile (10), mais elle laisse à nu le mécanisme de mise au point (48).
Patent CA-2289767-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITTLEJOHN MARK B
IPC: B29C51/10
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: Low-odor microwaveable polypropylene/mica food contact articles are disclosed.  The articles are prepared by low temperature processing and typically include odor-suppressing basic organic or inorganic compounds. Preferably, the articles are substantially free from C8 and C9 organic ketones associated with undesirable odors. Further improvements to the articles include crack-resistant embodiments with synergistic amounts of polyethylene and titanium dioxide.
Patent CA-2291216-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of attenuated parainfluenza virus vaccines from cloned nucleotide sequences
Inventor: COLLINS PETER L
IPC: C12N15/45
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide molecules provide recombinant PIV genomes and antigenomes for production of recombinant PIV vaccines. The recombinant genome or antigenome can be expressed with a nucleoprotein (N), phosphoprotein (P), and a large (L) polymerase protein to produce isolated infectious PIV particles. The recombinant PIV genome and antigenome can be modified to produce desired changes, for example to incorporate attenuating mutations from biologically derived PIV mutants or to create chimeric PIV clones, to generate attenuated, immunogenic viruses for vaccine use.
Patent CA-2292390-A1 (CA)
Title: Auxiliary frame securing mechanism
Inventor: CHAO DAVID YINKAI
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a primary frame having two studs formed in the sides. Each of the studs has an opening therein. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two hooks formed in the sides, each for engaging with a corresponding opening of a stud. A securing mechanism includes a spring-biased latch for engaging with each hook and for securing each hook to the stud. A leg is pivotally coupled to each stud. A spring-biased ball may engage with each leg for securing the leg to its stud.
Patent CA-2292596-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealing element for dry running systems and the use of a sealing element of this kind
Inventor: FEISTEL NORBERT
IPC: F16J15/26
Filed: 1997-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element for dry-running systems. Said sealing element has a segmented sealing ring (2) comprising at least two ring segments (21) arranged next to each other in the peripheral direction of said sealing ring. When the sealing ring (2) is assembled, two adjacent ring segments (21) meet along an intersection (22), said intersection forming an intersecting angle (.alpha.) with a tangent (23) on the inner cover surface (24) of the sealing ring (2), said angle being different from 90~. The sealing ring has an axial height (H1) of no more than 5.5 mm, especially of between 2 mm and 4.5 mm.
Patent CA-2294642-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for dying aluminum oxide layers
Inventor: KOERTE KLAUS
IPC: C25D11/18
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to 1:2-chrome complex dyes of formula (I), wherein R = C1-9-alkyl or a radical of formula (a) or (b), R1 = C1-4-alkyl, -COOM, -COOR5 or -CONH2, R2 = hydrogen or SO3M, R3 = hydrogen, methyl or methoxy, R4 = hydrogen, methyl, methoxy or chlorine, R5 = C1-4-alkyl, n = 0 to 3, M = hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation and Kat+ = hydrogen or a nonchromophoric cation. The inventive dyes are suitable for dying artificially produced oxide layers on aluminium or aluminium alloys to give high light-fast orange-shaded tints.
Patent CA-2294995-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for generating pixel values
Inventor: GRABENSTEIN MARTIN
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: A computer graphics system generates pixel values for pixels in an images of objects in a scene, using strictly-deterministic low-discrepancy sequences, illustratively Halton sequences, as sample points for evaluating integrals which are used to simulate a number of computer graphic techniques, including: (1) soft shadows generated for scenes illuminated by a light source having a finite extent, such as a disk, as opposed to a point light source; (2) simulation of depth of field; (3) motion blur; (4) jittering; and (5) global illumination. The computer graphics system uses the low-discrepancy sequence: (1) in connection with soft shadows, to generate sample points over the finite extent of the light source illuminating the scene; (2) in connection with simulation of depth of field, to generate sample points over the area of the lens between the scene and the image; (3) in connection with motion blur, to generate sample points over a time interval over which motion blur is to be simulated for moving objects in the scene; (4) in connection with jittering, to generate jittered sample points over an image or a plurality of contiguous pixels; and (5) in connection with global illumination, to generate sample points for use in a strictly deterministic Russian roulette methodology for generating estimators for use in simulating global illumination. Unlike the random numbers used in connection with the Monte Carlo technique, the low discrepancy sequences ensure that the sample points are evenly distributed over a respective region or time interval, thereby reducing error in the image which can result from clumping of such sample points which can occur in the Monte Carlo technique. In particular, the invention facilitates the generation of images of improved quality when using the same number of sample points at the same computational cost as in the Monte Carlo technique.
Patent CA-2295348-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEDARD SUSAN S A
IPC: B41K1/00
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: A stamping device iahich attaches itself or is built into a hand held light which, when pushed down onto the floor creates an impression of an arrow pointing to the direction of travel. A bracket is secured to the bottom of a hand light, also known as a lantern light, into which a stamping cartridge is inserted. When placed on the floor the hand light would sit on a platform under spring tension. At any time, the operator can push down on the handle and apply an appropriate amount of pressure which will counter-act the spring pressure and allow the stamping pad to touch the floor, thereby making an exact impression of an arrow. The arrow would point in they same direction as the light beam, which indicates the direction of travel. The fast drying alcohol based ink or paint solution would be fluorescent and luminescent. A series of impressions could be made in order to mark a path. This would allow firefighters in a dark or smoke filled environment to easily retrace their steps and find their way back to safety. A team that has failed to return on time or has called for help can be quickly found by a rescue team by following the brightly colored arrows which are highlighted by their own hand lights.      On December 3rd, 1999, in Worcester Massachussets, fire broke out in an abandoned warehouse. Two firefighters were sent in to search for possible victims and became disoriented. Their could not find their way back and began calling for help on their two-way radio. Four other firefighters were sent in to attempt a rescue.      Unfortunately, all six firefighters perished in the blaze.      A simple, inexpensive device, attached to their hand lights, which is represented in the embodiment of this invention, could nave saved their lives as well as many others in the fire service. Along with a good personnel accountability system and proper training, this invention would help make search and rescue a much safer practise.
Patent CA-2299195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHELBACH RALF
IPC: C23C22/24
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a metal-rubber composite on a metal, characterised in that a) a self-depositing resin is deposited on the metal and hardened; b) a primer is applied to the resin, if desired; c) a binding agent is deposited on the primer or self-depositing resin; d) a natural or synthetic rubber is deposited on the binding agent; e) the rubber is vulcanised at a temperature of 90-220 ~C. The invention also relates to a composite component which can be obtained according to said method.
Patent CA-2305290-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for cleaning surgical instruments
Inventor: TIARKS PETRA
IPC: C11D7/32
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: An enzyme-free cleaning product concentrate containing at least 10 wt % of at least one alkanolamine is used for effectively and gently cleaning surgical instruments. The cleaning product can be used in a cleaning process having the following steps: (a) applying an aqueous solution of 0.5 to 100 % cleaning product concentrate on the instruments; (b) allowing the solution to act at a temperature between room temperature and the boiling temperature of the solution; (c) rinsing.
Patent CA-2305394-A1 (CA)
Title: Local administration of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Inventor: PLACE VIRGIL A
IPC: A61K31/485
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction in a mammalian male individual. The method involves the local administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof, within the context of an effective dosing regimen. A preferred mode of administration is transurethral.  Pharmaceutical formulations and kits are provided as well.
Patent CA-2306021-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated communications architecture on a mobile device
Inventor: FLANAGIN STEVE
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A system and method of interaction between a computer (4), such as a desktop computer, and a mobile device (3A, 3B) include storing an identifier (91A, 91B, 15A, 15B) on the mobile device (3A, 3B) and the computer (4).      A set of settings (13A, 13B) are stored in the computer referenced to the identifier (15A, 15B) for the mobile device (3A, 3B). A connection method is selected from a plurality of connection methods. Upon connection of the mobile device (3A, 3B) to the computer (4) pursuant to the selected method, the identifier (91A, 91B) stored in the mobile device (3A, 3B) is compared with the identifier (15A, 15B) stored on the computer (4).      Interaction between the connected mobile device (3A, 3B) and the computer (4) is controlled as a function of the stored set of settings (13A, 13B) if corresponding identifiers (15A, 15B) are found.
Patent CA-2306512-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-compartment package
Inventor: CASAS IVAN A
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: A two-part container (10A or 10B) in which a first compartment (16A or 16B) for a first component (C1) and having an upper layer (26) and a lower layer (28) is mounted either within or outside a second compartment (18A or 18B). Cutting means (88) are provided for cutting both the upper and lower layer and through the port (12), to release the first component into the second compartment.
Patent CA-2306744-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for intubation of lacrimal duct
Inventor: KURIHASHI KATSUAKI
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: An apparatus for intubation of the lacrimal duct comprising a thinner tube (or rod), a thicker tube(s) extending from one end or both ends of a thinner tube (or rod) and a probe which is inserted through a small cut applied to the thicker tube(s) wherein for the tube to be pushed into the lacrimal duct using a probe, the inner surface of the thicker tube(s) has a step(s), protuberance(s), groove(s) and septum (septa), and the shape of the inner space of the thicker tube is the frustum of a circular cone, and for the probe to be removed easily, lubricants such as olive oil, lipiodol ultrafluid, ointment and so on are applied to the surface of the probe and/or inner part of the thicker tube, and also the thinner tube (or rod) is longer than the canalicular length for the boundary portion(s) between the thinner tube (or rod) and thicker tube(s) to be positioned in the lacrimal sac - nasolacrimal duct to get better stability in the lacrimal duct.
Patent CA-2308310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREHM HELMUT
IPC: C08F2/48
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing water-soluble, cationic polyelectrolytes. Polymerisation of water-soluble monomers is initiated by a combination of UV light, a photoinitiator and a redox system at low temperatures. The inventive method is characterised in that the redox system can only initiate polymerisation at temperatures of 20 ~C or above. The polymers have a high molecular weight and a low residual monomer content.
Patent CA-2308943-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface mount millimeter wave ic package
Inventor: SOSHEA ERIC
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A packaged integrated circuit (10, 10a) which includes a multiple-layer interconnect (16, 16a) including a dielectric layer (32, 32a) disposed between a base layer (34, 34a) and a conductive transmission layer (36, 36a). The conductive layer (36, 36a) is electrically connectable to a substrate (11) and is electrically connected to an integrated circuit (18, 18a). The packaged integrated circuit (10, 10a) includes a base member (12, 12a) which engages the base layer (34, 34a) of the multiple-layer interconnect (16, 16a).
Patent CA-2309356-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel exendin agonist compounds
Inventor: BEELEY NIGEL ROBERT ARNOLD
IPC: C07K7/00
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: Novel exendin agonist compounds are provided. These compounds are useful in treating diabetes and conditions which would be benefited by lowering plasma glucose or delaying and/or slowing gastric emptying.
Patent CA-2312122-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIROUARD ERICK
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A gas flow regulation module comprising, a body, including a longitudinal axis, and including a first port and second port, a first fluid passage extending from the first port, and a second fluid passage extending from the second port; and a regulator, mounted to the body and disposed in communication with the first and second fluid passages, including a moveable pressure boundary member characterized by a transverse axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the neck. A gas flow regulation module, adapted for mounting within a pressure vessel and through an aperture provided in the pressure vessel, the pressure vessel including an interior, the aperture including a longitudinal axis, comprising, a body, including a first port and a second port, a first fluid passage extending from the first port and a second fluid passage extending from the second port, and a regulator mounted to the body and disposed in the interior of the pressure vessel and in communication with the first and second fluid passages, including a moveable pressure boundary member characterized by a transverse axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aperture.
Patent CA-2313464-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARRISH JULIA
IPC: C07K14/52
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: Novel mammalian alpha helical polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods including antibodies and anti-idiotypic antibodies.
Patent CA-2313824-A1 (CA)
Title: A device for dispensing an active-substance preparation into a lavatory bowl
Inventor: MUEHLHAUSEN GEORG
IPC: E03D9/02
Filed: 2000-07-10
Abstract: A device (5,5a) for dispensing an active-substance preparation into a lavatory bowl comprising a container (6) for the active-substance preparation with at least one inlet and outlet opening (7, 8) for the flushing water which is designed to be disposed in the lavatory bowl beneath the rim (2) thereof, so that the flushing water flows over it, and a stirrup-like clip (9) for fastening to the rim (2) of the bowl was to be improved in such a way that the active substance could be released from the device under control irrespective of the design of the lavatory.    To this end, a flexible spacer element (10) is disposed between the stirrup-like clip (9) and the container (6) and is designed in such a way that, in the in-use position, the container (6) can be applied to the wall (1a) of the lavatory bowl.
Patent CA-2316980-A1 (CA)
Title: A process and apparatus for the production of cellulose pulps of improved quality
Inventor: WIKDAHL NILS ANDERS LENNART
IPC: D21D5/00
Filed: 1999-01-20
Abstract: A process and apparatus for the preparation of improved cellulose pulps is provided, in which defibered pulp is screened for removal of shives, and fibers with low bonding ability are removed in hydrocyclones, and rejects from the hydrocyclones are treated in refiner. In the process a specific combination of characteristics for the hydrocyclones and the volumetric flow is used in order to prepare pulps which give products of improved qualities, such as higher tensile strength, tear strength, light-scattering, surface smoothness, and especially low shive content.
Patent CA-2319995-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for suppressing audible noise in speech transmission
Inventor: RUWISCH DIETMAR
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: Method and apparatus for suppressing audible noise in speech transmission by means of a multi-layer self-organizing neural network with feedback, comprising a minima detection layer, a reaction layer, a diffusion layer and an integration layer, said layers defining a filter function F(f,T) for noise filtering whereby the neural network recognizes the speech transmission by its time and spectral properties and suppresses the audible noise therefrom. The filter function is used to convert a spectrum B(f,T) free of noise, into a noise-free signal (y(t)) by inverse Fourier transformation. The signal delay caused by processing the signal is so brief that the filter can operate in real-time for telecommunication. All neurons are supplied with an externally set parameter K, the size of which defines the degree of noise suppression of the whole filter.