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Patent CA-2321456-A1 (CA)
Title: System and methods for generating custom reports based on point-of-sale data
Inventor: ENGLER JEFFREY T
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: A method of generating custom reports based on point-of sale data transferred between multiple remote computing devices and a central computing device includes generating point-of-sale data at multiple remote locations, transferring the point-of-sale data to a central computing device from multiple computing devices at the respective multiples remote locations, defining a custom report format, the custom report format specifying at least two of the multiple remote locations and specifying a date range, the date range and the at least two multiple remote locations being freely selectable by a user, generating a custom report using the custom report format, the custom report being based on point-of-sale data related to the specified remote locations and the specified date range, and communicating the custom report to a human being. A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium for generating custom reports is also disclosed, as are subscription services, computer systems, graphical user interfaces and other features.
Patent CA-2321717-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions s'administrant par voie orale a faible teneur en proteines cytotoxiques
Inventor: SANTI CESARE
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des compositions pharmaceutiques s'administrant par voie orale ou sublinguale et contenant des protéines extraites du foie de mammifères. Lesdites protéines comprennent les protéines UK101 et UK114 décrites dans le WO92/10197 et le WO96/02567, ainsi que de l'ubiquitine contenue dans l'extrait UK101.
Patent CA-2322086-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for production of microarrays of biological samples
Inventor: MCNEIL JAMES B
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for supporting the production of microarrays of biological samples using a vacuum manifold and variable pin contact velocity. It relates to methods for preparing the microarrayer for production.  The invention includes methods for calibrating a microarrayer print head with respect to a microarrayer components for rapid and safe movement, for testing the spotting accuracy of the microarrayer, for evaluating the efficiency of cleaning procedures for the microarrayer spotting members, and for conditioning spotting members for printing.
Patent CA-2323009-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU SHAWKANG
IPC: H02H7/18
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A computer-implemented protection system is used in a multi-phase electrical distribution network. The system includes a sensor operable to measure an impedance of a device connected to a phase of the distribution network. The device improves coupling of electrical potential from a source to a load. The system also includes a processor connected to the sensor and programmed to receive an impedance measurement from the sensor. The processor automatically calculates a variation in impedance of the device, the variation being based on a ratio of the impedance measurement and a previous impedance measurement. The processor automatically performs a protection analysis of the device based on the impedance variation.
Patent CA-2323056-A1 (CA)
Inventor: INNERARITY THOMAS LLOYD
IPC: G01N33/92
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to the study and control of atherosclerosis through the modulation of LDL-proteoglycan binding at Site B (amino acids 33593369) of the apo-B100 protein in LDL. The invention encompasses methods of identifying compounds which modulate LDL-proteoglycan binding, methods of identifying compounds which modulate atherosclerotic lesion formation, and methods of modulating the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. The invention also encompasses mutant apo-B100 proteins and LDL which exhibit reduced proteoglycan binding while maintaining LDL-receptor binding, polynucleotides which encode these apo-B100 proteins, as well as cells and animals which express the mutant apo-B100 proteins.
Patent CA-2323661-A1 (CA)
Title: Fungicide mixtures based on triple oxime ether derivatives and rhizoctonia fungicides
Inventor: SAUTER HUBERT
IPC: A01N37/50
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to fungicide mixtures comprised as active components a) phenylacetic acid derivatives of formula (I) in which the substituents and the index have the meanings cited in the description, and the salts thereof, and b) at least one compound of formulas (II) to (VII) in a synergistically effective quantity.
Patent CA-2325456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEHL KARL
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 1999-03-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne une unité de fermeture de moule comportant une unité de serrage (13) pour fixer, de façon variable, la distance (a) entre le support de moule fixe (10) et le support de moule mobile (11). Cette unité de serrage (13) coopère par liaison de forme avec un élément de guidage (12) pour fixer une distance (a) réglée. L'actionnement d'une unité de blocage affectée au support de moule mobile (11) permet de fixer ce dernier dans sa position respective. Lorsque l'unité de blocage (14) est actionnée et l'unité de serrage (13) ne coopère plus, l'élément d'entraînement (D) servant à déplacer le support de moule mobile (11) modifie lui-même la distance (a) le long d'une section (12a) de l'élément de guidage (12). L'élément d'entraînement peut ainsi être utilisé pour déplacer le support de moule mobile et pour régler simultanément la hauteur du moule.
Patent CA-2325743-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-lethal fluid delivery device
Inventor: LUDEASCHER EDWARD C
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: A non-lethal fluid delivery device for discharging a debilitating or other inert fluid of choice is provided that allows the device to be easily held in the hand of the user in a way so as to somewhat conceal it from a target subject, wherein the device has a housing unit (41) to hold and carry a replaceable pressurized canister (28) holding the fluid of choice, an actuator button (62) placed in the back of the housing unit to cause the discharge of fluid, and a safety cover (72) over the actuator button. In a hand held embodiment of the device, a lanyard (78) is provided for placing around the user's wrist to hold and carry the device.
Patent CA-2326999-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigerator food storage temperature control system
Inventor: VESTAL WILLIAM J II
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: A food storage system mounted in a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator includes an enclosure defined by inner and outer housings, as well as a food receptacle slidably positioned in the inner housing.      The inner and outer housings are spaced so as to define a zone therebetween within which air is forced to flow in order to cool the contents of the receptacle. A temperature sensor is mounted within the inner housing, with signals from the sensor being sent to a control unit used to regulate the operation of a damper for controlling the flow of cooling air into the food storage system and a fan for distributing the cooling air within the food storage system. The control system also operates the damper and fan based on signals indicative of the opening and closing of the receptacle, the opening and closing of a door associated with the fresh food compartment and also the overall operation of the refrigerator. The food storage system preferably includes a control panel for selecting a desired operating temperature within the food receptacle, with the control panel preferably including a display that provides operational information for the food storage system.
Patent CA-2329001-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfur dioxide abatement system
Inventor: SCHWAB JAMES J
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: The liquid cooling spray in a gas cooling tower (10) is modified to scrub sulfur dioxide and other acid forming gases. A slurry of fine particles of hydrated lime having a mean diameter less than 25 microns is supplied from a slurry source (61) and injected by a slurry injector (62) into the liquid coolant before it is sprayed into the gas cooling tower (10). A plurality of spray nozzles (55) and control means (60) are provided for introducing an atomized spray in a controllable manner and a slurry injector (62) and control means (60) are provided for introducing a controlled amount of the hydrated lime slurry to maximize the sulfur dioxide collection efficiency at a low molar ratio of calcium to sulfur.
Patent CA-2330116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG TZU-LI J
IPC: C09D127/12
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: An article with a patterned surface containing alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface regions. The hydrophobic regions may be sufficiently narrow such that under dew conditions moisture accumulated on the hydrophobic region migrates to the hydrophilic region, thus preventing the accumulation of water droplets. In frost conditions, the hydrophobic region remains relatively frost-free, thus maintaining at least partial transparency of the surface. Inorganic oxide particles on the surfaces of the hydrophobic regions may provide abrasion resistance. A method for making the patterned surfaces is disclosed in which a treatment removes organic binder to expose inorganic oxide particles at the surface of the hydrophilic regions.
Patent CA-2333042-A1 (CA)
Title: Suppression of rfi and impulse noise in communications channels
Inventor: YEAP TET HIN
IPC: H04B3/30
Filed: 1999-05-18
Abstract: A noise suppression circuit for a communications channel (10) comprises a hybrid device (11) coupled to the channel for providing a differential output signal corresponding to a received signal. A delay unit (12) delays the differential signal by a suitable amount to allow for the generation and subtraction of a noise estimate. A summing device (13) extracts a digital common mode signal from the channel, and a noise estimation unit (16) provides a common mode noise estimate signal in dependence upon a history of the common mode signal over a predetermined period of time and over a plurality of frequency bands. The common mode noise estimate signal is combined subtractively (19) with the delayed differential signal to cancel common mode noise elements of the delayed differential signal. The noise estimation unit may comprise an analysis filter bank (20) for producing a plurality of subband signals (S1-S M), each at a different one of a plurality of different frequencies, a plurality of noise detection circuits (23 1-23 M), each for processing a respective one of the plurality of subband signals to provide a component of the common mode noise estimate signal, and a synthesis filter bank (24) for processing the common mode noise signal components to provide the noise estimate signal.
Patent CA-2335631-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANI MIKKO
IPC: D21H23/30
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: In the method for treating the surface of the web, liquid is added on the surface of a paper or paperboard web (W), possibly with other constituents. The absorbency of the surface of the paper or paperboard web is increased before liquid is brought on the surface of the web or simultaneously with bringing the liquid on the surface of the web.      The method is used for wetting the surface of the web before calendering, or for coating the web in surface sizing or pigmenting.       The absorbency of the surface is increased before bringing the liquid for example by means of a corona treatment, a flame treatment, an ozonization or by adding steam.
Patent CA-2335844-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical disk and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: FURUKI MOTOHIRO
IPC: G11B7/24085
Filed: 2000-04-25
Abstract: A high-capacity optical disk, such as of 15 GB or greater, is provided. The optical disk comprises an optical disk substrate (3) on which lines of pits (2) corresponding to the record signals are formed; a reflective coating (4)  covering the surface of the optical disk substrate (3) where lines of pits ( 2) are formed; and a transparent layer (5) formed on the reflective coating (4) . For reading or reproduction, a laser beam of 350- to 420-nm wavelength is emitted through the transparent layer (5) on the surface to read the signals  recorded as lines of pits. The pits are of 80 nm to 250 nm in length and wid th as viewed from the transparent layer side where the laser beam for reproduction is incident. The thickness of the reflective coating is less th an 20 nm, for example, 8 nm or more.
Patent CA-2338971-A1 (CA)
Title: Installation and process for multiple coating by dipping
Inventor: HILLEBRAND ERNST-WALTER
IPC: C25D13/00
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: A method for multilayered coating, whereby hurdles for the item that is to be treated are guided for galavanic dip coating (2) through a tank in a separate circuit. Downstream from the tank, the hurdles are changed over (12) and the item that is to be treated is guided in another hurdle for electrophoretic coating through a tank (4) in another separate circuit.
Patent CA-2339395-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for an access manager granting privileges within a communications network
Inventor: BOUTHORS NICOLAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for an access manager granting privileges within a communications network (3) to at least some of his customers. The communications network interconnects a plurality of sites (A, B), which a customer can access selectively via a terminal (1, 2), by activating a corresponding access link. According to the invention, a list of privileged access links (URL1) is managed, each corresponding to a site (A) and/or a service of a site, a partnership agreement having been signed between the access manager and a manager of the site for the privileged access links. When an access link activated and/or received by one of the customers is one of the privileged access links (URL1), it is replaced with a substitution access link (URL'), so that the customer gains access, via an intermediate equipment (8) of the communications network corresponding to the substitution access link, to a destination belonging to the group comprising: site (A) and/or the service corresponding to the activated and/or received privileged access link (URL1), and site (B) and/or service, different from the one corresponding to the activated and/or received privileged access link (URL1).
Patent CA-2341793-A1 (CA)
Title: Cryogenic air separation process for producing liquid oxygen
Inventor: VINCETT MARK EDWARD
IPC: F25J3/04
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A cryogenic air separation process for producing liquid oxygen and other liquid products wherein refrigeration generation for the process is decoupled from the flow of process streams and is produced at least in part by at least one multicomponent refrigerant fluid refrigeration circuit.
Patent CA-2344031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SNYDER RONALD P
IPC: E05D15/22
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A floating hinge device for a sectional door provides both a pivotal connection and a slidingly yieldable connection between adjacent panels of the door. The pivotal connection allows the panels of the door to pivot relative to each other as they travel along a set of lateral tracks that curve between horizontal and vertical sections. As with a conventional garage door, the panels move to the vertical sections of track to close the door and move to the horizontal sections to store overhead when the door opens. If an impact from a vehicle or something else causes one panel to move more than an adjacent one, the slidingly yieldable connection allows relative movement between the two panels, thereby minimizing strain to the hinge and to the two panels. In some embodiments, the yieldable connection is provided by an adaptor plate that allows the use of a conventional door hinge. In some embodiments, the lowest panel is more flexible and more impact resistant than the other panels of the door.
Patent CA-2346081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FIELDER LOUIS DUNN
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: On peut utiliser l'une des techniques de traitement d'informations dans diverses applications de stockage et de transmission d'informations afin d'éviter l'apparition de certaines configurations binaires  </=  interdites  >/= . Selon une technique particulière de codage, on utilise un procédé de codage réversible pour générer une représentation codée d'un flux d'informations pouvant contenir n'importe quelle configuration de données interdite. Cela peut être réalisé par la division du flux d'informations en segments et par le codage de chaque segment selon une clé de codage correspondante, qui est sélectionnée de telle manière que les résultats du procédé de codage ne peuvent pas contenir une configuration de données interdite. Selon une technique de substitution particulière, toutes les occurrences de configurations de données interdites sont remplacées par des configurations de données autorisées n'apparaissant pas d'une autre manière dans le flux d'information. Cela peut être réalisé par la division du flux d'informations en segments, l'identification d'une configuration de données non utilisée dans un segment correspondant et le remplacement de toutes les occurrences de la configuration de données interdite dans ce segment. Selon une autre technique de substitution, toutes les occurrences d'une configuration de données interdite sont remplacées par n'importe quelle configuration de données autorisée. Cela peut être réalisé par la division du flux d'informations en segments, l'identification des occurrences de la configuration de données de substitution et de la configuration de données interdite dans un segment correspondant, la construction d'un indicateur pour chaque occurrence et le remplacement de toutes les occurrences de la configuration de données interdite dans ce segment par la configuration de données de substitution. Les clés de codage, les configurations de données de substitution, les indicateurs de substitution ou n'importe quelle autre information nécessaire pour récupérer les informations d'origine, sont assemblées avec les informations modifiées, sans qu'il n'y ait de correspondance avec la configuration de données interdite.
Patent CA-2347259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRIS GARY
IPC: D21D1/00
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: This invention applies to the pulp and paper industry, specifically to the measurement of refiner production rate in Thermomechanical pulp (TMP) mills. TMP refiners are fed by screw feeders, for which the rate of material delivery is given on a volumetric basis (i.e.  m3/min of wood chips). However, TMP plants are controlled on the basis of mass production rate (i.e.  kg/min of dry wood). There is currently no direct way to measure the mass production rate of TMP  refiners. This invention will enable such a measurement using existing sensor technology arranged in a novel configuration. The invention uses two TMP refiner blowline consistency sensors and a liquid flow meter. The first consistency sensor is located near the discharge of the refiner. A dilution port is located in the blowline downstream of the first sensor. The second consistency sensor is located downstream of the dilution water port. The production rate can be calculated from a mass balance equation if the two consistencies and the dilution water flowrate are known.
Patent CA-2349043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLYDE MERLISE
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 2001-05-28
Abstract: A system and method for analyzing samples, such as biological samples, to accurately and effectively determine the susceptibility of the samples to antimicrobial materials, so as to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for the respective samples and antimicrobial materials. At each of a plurality of time intervals, the system and method directs a plurality of different analyzing light wavelengths, such as red, green and blue wavelengths, onto each of a plurality of sample wells, and detects a respective resultant light wavelength emanating from the respective sample wells for each of the analyzing light wavelengths. The system and method uses resultant light wavelengths to generate at least two growth indicator characteristic curves representing, for example, the redox state and turbidity characteristics of the sample wells. The system then uses the redox state and turbidity characteristics of sample wells containing the same antimicrobial material to determine the MIC value for that material in relation to the sample contained in those wells.
Patent CA-2350917-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaccins contraceptifs contenant un anticorps
Inventor: BURCH RONALD M
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un vaccin contraceptif comprenant un anticorps, lequel possède au moins une région CDR contenant une portion d'un antigène d'une cellule ou protéine associée à la fonction reproductrice et a une capacité accrue de produire une réponse anti-idiotype, par exemple, par substitution d'au moins un reste cystéine à région variablelequel forme des liaisons disulfure intracaténaires- par un reste d'acide aminé ne possédant pas de groupe sulfhydryle, de façon qu'il ne se forme pas de liaison disulfure intracaténaire. L'invention concerne encore des méthodes de contraception consistant à utiliser ces vaccins contraceptifs comprenant un anticorps.
Patent CA-2351645-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for detection of a leak in a pump membrane
Inventor: BRYANT ROBERT
IPC: F04B43/00
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: Method for detection of fluid leakage through a membrane in a fluid flow control system. The fluid flow control system has a first chamber and a second chamber. A membrane is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber. The second chamber has a connection to a pressure tank, the pressure tank has a fluid with a pressure, and the connection defines a fluid path. The method includes in a first step blocking the fluid path. The pressure of the fluid in the pressure tank is then adjusted. The rate of change of pressure is measured in the pressure tank. A blocked pressure rate is calculated. Next, the fluid path is unblocked. The rate of pressure change is measured within the pressure tank. An unblocked pressure rate is calculated.  Finally a leakage rate is calculated based on the blocked pressure rate and the unblocked pressure rate.
Patent CA-2352692-A1 (CA)
Title: Ionomeric, puncture resistant, thermoplastic bag
Inventor: TATARKA PAUL DAVID
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A bag combination of: (a) a flexible, thermoplastic, biaxially stretched, heat shrinkable film bag having at least one blend layer comprising: 45 to 85 weight % of a first polymer (of 55 to 98°C m.p.) comprising a copolymer of ethylene and hexene-1 or octene-1; 5 to 35 weight % of a second ethylene .alpha.-olefin copolymer; (115 to 128°C m.p.); and 10 to 50 weight % of a third polymer (60 to 110°C m.p.) comprising an unmodified or anhydride-modified copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl ester, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or an alkyl acrylate; where the first and second polymers combined are >= 50 weight % based upon the three polymer blend; and the bag film has a total energy absorption >= 0.70 Joule and a shrinkage value at 90°C>= 50% (M.D. or T.D.); and (b) a bag laminate attached to at least one surface of the bag and covering >= 25% of the bag's surface the film comprising: to 20 weight % of (i) an ionomer; and 5 to 95 weight percent of (ii) a copolymer of ethylene and at least one C6 to C8 .alpha.-olefin, 55 to 95°C m.p. and Mw/Mn of 1.5 to 3.5); 0 to 90 weight % each of (iii) a copolymer of ethylene and at least one C4 to C8 .alpha.-olefin, (100 to 125°C m.p.); (iv) a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or butene-1 (105 to 145°C m.p.), and (v) a copolymer of ethylene and hexene-1, octene-1 and/or decene-1, (125 to 135°C m.p.); and polymers (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) have a combined weight % of >= 80 weight % based upon the total weight of polymers (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v); and the film and bag laminate has a total energy absorption of >= 1.2 Joule.