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Patent CA-2455907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HONIG DAVID DONALD
IPC: B62M1/00
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided, particularly far use with a vehicle, for example a scooter or a bicycle and the like, for operation in both eccentric and concentric modes. The wheel rim of the assembly rotatably and concentrically supports a wheel hub thereon. An offset axle is supported on the wheel hub radially spaced from the central axis of the wheel for rotation with the wheel hub relative to the wheel rim about the central axis. The offset axle rotatably connects to the frame of the vehicle. A locking mechanism selectively engages the wheel hub for rotation with the wheel rim in the eccentric mode, while the rim rotates freely about the central axis relative to the rim in the concentric mode. In this arrangement, any variety of simple clutch mechanism between the hub and the rim is effective for converting between the eccentric and concentric modes of operation.
Patent CA-2460091-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'amorcage de l'arc electrique en soudage hybride laser-arc
Inventor: CHOUF KARIM
IPC: B23K26/14
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: Procédé de soudage hybride arc-laser d'une ou plusieurs pièces métalliques a souder, tel des bords d'un tube ou des flancs raboutes (tailored blanks) par réalisation d'un joint de soudure entre des bords à souder, ledit joint de soudure étant obtenu par mise en oeuvre d'au moins un faisceau laser et d'au moins un arc électrique se combinant l'un à l'autre de manière à obtenir une fusion puis une solidification subséquente du métal le long desdits bords à souder, dans lequel on opère (a) un amorçage d'au moins un arc électrique, e n utilisant au moins une électrode alimentée en courant électrique, en présenc e d'une composition gazeuse d'amorçage contenant au moins 50% en volume d'argo n pour obtenir l'amorçage d'un arc pilote, (b) un transfert de l'arc pilote amorce à l'étape (a) aux pièces à souder, et (c) un envoi vers la zone de soudage d'une atmosphère gazeuse de protection contenant au moins 50% en volume d'hélium pour protéger au moins une partie de la zone de soudage et soudage du joint de soudure, en présence de ladite atmosphère gazeuse de protection, en combinant le faisceau laser et l'arc électrique. La compositi on gazeuse d'amorçage contient plus de 60% en volume d'argon, de préférence de 70 a 100 % en volume d'argon, et éventuellement au moins un composé additionnel non oxydant choisi parmi l'hélium, Hz, Nz en une teneur de 0.05 a 30% en volume.
Patent CA-2460229-A1 (CA)
Title: Anhydrous cosmetic compositions containing polyols
Inventor: UCHIDA MIKIO
IPC: A61Q7/00
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: Disclosed is anhydrous cosmetic compositions comprising:(a) a hydrophobic polyol; and(b) a hydrophilic polyol; which can provide improved conditioning benefits such as moisturizing benefit, and also can provide improved deposition of oily conditioning agents when included in the compositions.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2460974-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOCK EBERHARD
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A seal for sealing off rotating shafts or reciprocating rods with a seal body with a seal surface or seal edge that seals off the shaft or the rod, whereby the seal body (3) has an overlay (7) made of fleece impregnated with a polymer dispersion on at least one of its surfaces (6).
Patent CA-2461569-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromagnetic braking device for the mold of a continuous casting apparatus
Inventor: EBERWEIN KLAUS-PETER
IPC: B22D11/115
Filed: 2002-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic braking device for the steel melt running within the continuous casting ingot in a continuous casting unit. The electromagnetic brake device comprises at least one coil (3) with a ferromagnetic core (5), arranged on the broad side of the ingot and at least one yoke (7) provided on the above. In order to reduce the oscillating masses on the ingot components and to permit the retro-fitting of electromagnetic brakes to conventional continuous casting machines, the electromagnetic brake, comprising yoke (7), coil (3) and ferromagnetic core (5), is embodied such as to pivot inwards or outwards, preferably by means of two unequal length, non-parallel levers in or on the continuous casting ingot, using an actuator (6).
Patent CA-2463271-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOOK DAVID B
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A novel gasket includes at least one gripping element embedded in an annular member for forming a seal between two tubulars. For tubulars having socket and spigot ends, the gripping element includes teeth for gripping an outer surface of the spigot end and a blunt tooth for contacting a front wall of the socket end. The blunt tooth rolls along the front wall during relative movement between the tubulars and can include a contacting face of a specialized geometry to adjust contact dynamics and/or roughened surfaces to increase the frictional contact between the blunt tooth and the front wall. The embedded element can also include at least four teeth arranged such that no more than two teeth normally grip the outer surface of the spigot end. One or more teeth can also include a transverse groove to enhance penetration into the outer surface of the spigot end.
Patent CA-2463278-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MITCHELL MATTHEW L
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chip comprising an array of modulated sources, each providing a modulated signal output at a channel wavelength different from the channel wavelength of other modulated sources and a wavelength selective combiner having an input optically coupled to received all the signal outputs from the modulated sources and provide a combined output signal on an output waveguide from the chip. The modulated sources, combiner and output waveguide are all integrated on the same chip.
Patent CA-2464447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCKLEY MICHAEL E III
IPC: B62B3/18
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne, selon un mode de réalisation préféré, un ensemble de stockage pliant (60) comprenant un premier panneau (135) présentant des première et seconde parties d'extrémité (143, 144), un deuxième panneau (136) présentant des première et seconde parties d'extrémité (150, 151) et un troisième panneau (137) présentant des première et seconde parties d'extrémité (158, 159). Le premier panneau (135) est relié au deuxième panneau (136) de manière à pouvoir pivoter. De même, le troisième panneau (137) est relié au premier panneau (135) de manière à pouvoir pivoter. L'ensemble de stockage pliant (60) est conçu de manière à se déplacer entre une position d'utilisation et une position repliée. Dans la position d'utilisation, le premier panneau (135) s'étend latéralement à partir de la seconde partie d'extrémité (159) du troisième panneau (137), alors que le deuxième panneau (136) est relevé à partir de la seconde partie d'extrémité (144) du premier panneau (135). En position repliée, les premier et deuxième panneaux (135, 136) sont placés de manière à affleurer pratiquement au troisième panneau (137). L'ensemble de stockage (60) peut comporter en outre au moins un élément de fixation (225) permettant de fixer l'ensemble (60) sur la paroi avant (45) d'un panier. Ainsi, on obtient un ensemble de stockage pliant (60) qui peut être facilement attaché à un panier (35) de chariot et fixé dans une position ouverte ou repliée afin de répondre aux besoins d'un acheteur.
Patent CA-2464885-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of reducing non-specific amplification in pcr
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN IAN J
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: The invention provides methods for reducing non-specific amplification DNA in a polymerase chain reaction comprising providing a sample comprising a target DNA sequence of interest; contacting the sample with at least one enzyme having nucleic acid polymerase activity; and incubating the sample with said enzyme for a time and under conditions sufficient to amplify the target DNA  sequence, forming amplified target sequence; wherein the incubation is performed in the presence of an amount of sorbitol, or sorbitol and DMSO  effective to reduce the non-specific amplification relative to the amount of non-specific amplification observed in the absence of sorbitol, or sorbitol and DMSO. The methods are suitable for amplification of ribosomal DNA, particularly from clinical samples. Compositions and kits containing sorbitol, or sorbitol and DMSO for reducing non-specific amplification are also provided.
Patent CA-2464982-A1 (CA)
Title: Thin small functionally large data input board
Inventor: AMIRI AHMAD
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: E-Board is a pocket portable, thin, light, small digital data input device, for use primarily by PDAs, cell phones or other mobile communicating computers (MCC). It has several versions, such a one pad or multi pad, integral to or detachable from MCC or even adhered to and covering the screen of MCC. It can encompass functions such as stylus, scroll, handwriting pad, etc. , freeing much needed space for a larger screen. It can act also as MCC cover. Several techniques and devices are introduced that have also uses beyond MCC.
Patent CA-2465458-A1 (CA)
Title: Towed implement for operation on- and off-road
Inventor: VIAUD JEAN
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A towed implement for operation on roads and oft road. Known towed implements in agriculture have, e.g., pressurized air brakes which enable them to be effectively braked, particularly during travel on roads, without causing skidding of the towing tractor. However when such brakes are used off road it is regarded as a drawback that, e.g., they cause damage to turf. As a solution to the problem of overly vigorous braking during off road operation, a towed implement is proposed wherein the braking force is controlled so as to be of a greater magnitude during on-road operation than it is for off road operation. For this purpose, a sensor is provided for sensing the operating condition of a component which provides a signal indicative of whether or not the implement is operating off road or on-road, with the signal being used to control the amount of force used for braking the implement.
Patent CA-2466395-A1 (CA)
Title: Inflatable safety apparatus
Inventor: SPAGNUOLO VITO
IPC: B63C9/15
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: An inflatable safety apparatus (10-10') which is manually or automatically operated comprising at least one compressed gas bottle (17-20) with an operation rod (25-54) combined with at least one inflatable element (15-18) being originally folded up on itself as an open ring and embedded into a ribbon-shaped case (13-26) to tie the user's waist. Said at least one inflatable element (15-18) being connected to the ribbon-shaped case (13-26) by extensible means (27-60) and/or (14-14', 16-16') whose extension allows placing the same inflatable element at the user's armpit height.
Patent CA-2466435-A1 (CA)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: KEISER DENNIS L
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit housing and the other end is attached to a pulley block of a block-and-tackle mechanism. A user cable extends through the block-and-tackle mechanism and is connected to a handle. The pneumatic cylinder resists movement of the handle away from the unit.
Patent CA-2466578-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for the integrated discovery of cell culture environments
Inventor: MEYER MARY K
IPC: G01N33/567
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and devices which can be used to test bioactive agents alone or in conjunction with 3D scaffolds for their effect on cell growth, differentiation, and other cellular functions.
Patent CA-2469727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAZELL KENNETH M
IPC: B24B27/02
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A motor driven power tool is provided having an internal dust collection system. A single electric motor drives the working member such as a saw or sander and simultaneously drives an air pump which acts as a collector vacuum for debris created when the power tool is in use. A dust collector shroud surrounds a portion of the cutting member and forms an outlet connected to the air pump inlet.
Patent CA-2470386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAAS PETER
IPC: B27D1/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de matériaux laminés multicouches à base de bois contreplaqués, par pressage de bois contreplaqués encollés au moyen de liants. Selon l'invention, la résistance de collage à froid des laminés est augmentée au moyen de liants spécifiques.
Patent CA-2470593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHODER DETLEF
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé de production d'un produit imprimé individualisé pour la clientèle, offrant au client la possibilité de choisir des offres d'information en fonction de ses sommes à payer variables (prix) et de son profil d'intérêts. Une relation individualisée d'information, éventuellement rédactionnelle, pour une publicité spécifique du client, est établie sur la base d'une décision de prix du client. Le système selon l'invention permet d'effectuer une adaptation dynamique du profil d'intérêts par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme de rétroaction. La forme du produit imprimé est déterminée par le choix de l'information et de la publicité et de leur combinaison, conformément à la relation individualisée du client et du profil d'intérêts au moyen d'un layout conforme à l'invention. Le produit imprimé obtenu selon l'invention est facile à utiliser pour ce qui est des relations courantes avec des moyens d'impression, ainsi que de l'adaptation individuelle du prix, qualité et quantité. Il correspond par ailleurs aux intérêts d'ordre publicitaire par suite d'une publicité ciblée, et tient compte des intérêts du fabricant d'imprimés, eu égard aux contributions à la couverture par mise à disposition d'un produit hautement attractif en raison de son adaptation au cas par cas au client. On mentionne, à titre d'exemple, comme domaines d'application : les quotidiens et hebdomadaires individualisés, préparés en grand nombre, les publications d'un intérêt particulier, ainsi des services d'information portant généralement sur des publications écrites.
Patent CA-2470649-A1 (CA)
Title: Mmp inhibitors
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN METTE KNAK
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: Novel compounds according to formula I n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; X represents hydroxamic acid (CONHOH), carboxylic acid, phosphonic acid, acetylthiomethyl group or a mercaptomethyl group;R2, R10 and R11 independently represent hydrogen or (Cl_8)alkyl, (CZ_6)alkenyl, (C3_$)cycloalkyl, aryl(Co_6)alkyl or heteroaryl(Co_6)alkyl, all of which may optionally be substituted; R3 and R4 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; provided that if A, A', Z  and R5 are all bonds, and s and t are both 0 (zero), then R6 is different from hydrogen, and that at least one of R3, R4, R10 and R11 is different from hydrogen; or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound; therapeutical methods comprising administering said compounds; and the use of said compounds in the manufacture of medicaments.
Patent CA-2473288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRONSKI JOHN S JR
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A method of authorizing purchases by an owner of an account previously established with a bank where the owner wants to purchase an item from a merchant. The method including the step(s) of : (i) providing a plurality of authorization parameters (204) potentially available for use in calculating an authorization code (206) associated with a transaction to purchase the item;  (ii) establishing the respective authorization parameter data for each of the selected authorization parameters; (iv) calculating the authorization code corresponding to the established authorization parameter data (206); (v) providing the authorization code to the owner (208); (vi) receiving the authorization code and translation data from the merchant at the bank (306);  (vii) corresponding to the selected parameter data; and (viii) comparing the authorization code with the confirmation authorization code to determine whether or not to approve the transaction.
Patent CA-2475202-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN G
IPC: A61K31/65
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for protecting and/or treating a mammal at risk of acquiring a condition associated with bacteria that produce a calmodulin exotoxin, a metalloproteinase exotoxin, or both, by administering a non-antibacterial tetracycline formulation.
Patent CA-2475342-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIEN MING
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A drapery shade includes a shade having a top and a bottom, two tieback sets and two fastening units. The two tieback sets are vertically suspended near two opposite lateral sides of the shade. Each tieback set has a first belt vertically suspended from the top of the shade at a front side relative to the shade, and a second belt vertically suspended from the top of the shade at a back side relative to the shade. The two fastening units are disposed respectively at the two tieback sets for coupling the first belts of the tieback sets to the second belts of the tieback sets to support the bottom of the shade at a desired elevation.
Patent CA-2475370-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIMOUDIS NIKOLAOS
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un conjugué comprenant le domaine C de la gélatinase humaine A (PEX domaine, PEX) et un à trois groupements polyéthylène glycol, lesdits groupements ayant un poids moléculaire global situé entre environ 10 et 40 kDa et étant conjugués par le biais de groupements amino primaires dudit PEX, qui est utile dans le traitement du cancer.
Patent CA-2475809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEODOROFF THOMAS J
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: The present invention is a medication reminder system and method for use with blister packs containing medications to be taken by a patient wherein the system alerts the patient when to take the medication contained in a particular blister. An audible alarm and a light indicate which blister is to be opened to remove the medication. The system comprises a case large enough to enclose a blister pack and has top and bottom halves that are releasably connected together. A circuit board comprising the electronics that operate the system is placed on top of the blister pack and is enclosed in the case along with the blister pack. Both the circuit board and the top case half have openings that allow the blisters of the pack to pass through.  Openings on the bottom case half permit the medications in the blisters to be removed. The circuit board is programmable to set the time of an internal clock and to set up to four alarms a day when medications are to be taken. The alarms consist of an audible alarm along with a light flashing by the blister to be expressed by the patient. When the blister pack is depleted, it can be replaced with a new pack without reprogramming the alarm times unless the patient's medical regimen has changed requiring medication to be taken at different times.
Patent CA-2476986-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEINE WERNER
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A shank for a working tool has at least three recesses (5) provided within the lockable region (3) and arranged in a cross-section IgIc) to the tool axis (A) at least at angles of 0°, 120°, and 240° within the radial reference dimension (R) of the shank, with at least one of the recesses (5) being axially closed toward a free end of the shank (1), and at least one protrusion (6) arranged circumferentially between two adjacent recesses (5) outside of the radial reference dimension, with the sum of central recess angles (.alpha.) of the recesses amounting to at least 150°, and a central protrusion angle (.beta.) of the at least one protrusion (6) being smaller than a central recess angle (.alpha.).
Patent CA-2477354-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for forming curling rink markings on an ice surface
Inventor: GILKES ROBERT R
IPC: A63C19/08
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: The circular curling rink markings for the game of curling on an ice surface, the markings of the requisite colors being defined by an outer annulus having an outer diameter of 12 feet, an intermediate annulus having an outer diameter of 8 feet, an inner annulus having an outer diameter of 4 feet and an innermost circle, are formed by supplying in rolled form four elongate strips of paper with parallel side edges and a common length. The strips are laid side by side and covered by additional ice and each of the strips has printed thereon in the requisite colors a part of the markings such that, when the strips are laid on the ice surface side by side with a side edge of each strip abutting a respective side edge of a next adjacent strip, the strips together form the markings.
Patent CA-2478200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUTTLER KARL
IPC: B65B63/02
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A machine for strapping compressible packaged goods in particular, for example corrugated cardboard, by means of strap-like material for strapping with a supply unit, at least one vertically aligned guidance frame, a pressing plate for compressing the packaged goods, strapping material feeder runners for tightening the strapping material around the packaged goods, a closure aggregate for ending the strapping material which has been tightened around the packaged goods, a storage unit for expostulation of an amount of strapping material for the closure aggregate, a strapping material feeder, a strapping material insertion device between the supply unit and the feeder, and the strapping material feeder and a guidance structure between the supply unit and the closure aggregate, whereby the closure aggregate is vertically aligned with the pressing plate and manoeuvrable, whilst the supply unit is located within close proximity of the ground at the side to the exterior of the strapping are and the pressing plate, the strapping material guidance structure consists of one canal-like transfer line leading at least to the closure aggregate, and the insertion mechanism is accessible from the exterior of the machine, to which the supply unit is aligned, and which is attached to a lower section of a guidance canal which stretches up vertically alongside a post of the strapping material frame, is led along a strapping material deflection mechanism for the strapping material to be fed synchronically to the transfer line with the pressing plate adjustable for height and the automatically opening strapping material guidance canal displays a means of canal closure on the side facing the strapping area by means of the movement of the deflection mechanism. The invention has an insertion mechanism that incorporates feeder and runners at the same time, and the storage unit which is adjacent to the supply unit and aligned within close proximity of the ground on the side to the exterior of the strapping area. Almost all operational faults caused by the strapping material are avoided in this way, without the pressing plate having to be mounted by technicians or the pressing plate having to be lowered.
Patent CA-2479945-A1 (CA)
Title: Powered toothbrush with rotating sections
Inventor: MINTEL THOMAS
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head als o includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head t o provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.