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Patent CA-2409602-C (CA)
Title: Biosensor and deposit sensor for monitoring biofilm and other deposits
Inventor: BOETTCHER HELMUT
IPC: G01N15/00
Filed: 2001-06-14
Granted: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the deposition of organic and inorganic contaminants, such as biofilm, on a coupon is disclosed. The method and apparatus include a coupon suspended from a weight sensor within a reservoir tank. The reservoir tank includes fluid inlet means for receiving a fluid sample which flows over the surface of the coupon for a determined period of time to allow contaminants presents in the fluid sample to deposit on the coupon surface. At regular intervals, the reservoir tank is drained and the coupon is allowed to dry and is weighed. The weight of the contaminants which have deposited on the surface of the coupon is determined by comparing the weight of the coupon to its previous weight. In this manner, a computer system attache d to the weight sensor can analyze a series of weights and present the results in a time-deposit graph. The present invention can be fully automated to allow fo r effective and optimal biocidal whitewater treatments to occur in pulp and papermaking processes, and is well suited for use in screening biocidal agen ts effective in preventing the deposition of contaminants on equipment surfaces .
Patent CA-2421452-C (CA)
Inventor: CHARRIN ANDRE
IPC: B65D85/50
Filed: 2001-09-07
Granted: 2005-05-03
Abstract: The invention concerns a portable packaging device for a floral bouquet, comprising a support element (14) for maintaining the bouquet (12), and a packaging film (16) made of soft material designed to enclose the support element (14). The packaging film (16) is provided with carrier means (18) designed to be fixed when the sheet (16) is laid flat in unfolded state, and to be positioned in a state to be grasped when the sheet (16) encloses the lateral surface of the support element (14). The carrier means (18) are formed by a couple of handles (18a, 18b) fixed to the packaging film (16) with securing members (20a, 20b).
Patent CA-2422635-C (CA)
Title: In vitro assay for measuring the immunogenicity of a vaccine
Inventor: SCHENERMAN MARK A
IPC: A61K39/42
Filed: 2001-09-17
Granted: 2011-11-15
Abstract: The present invention provides an assay for measuring the immunogenicity of a vaccine, wherein the vaccine contains an epitope having a conformation associated with an immunogenically active form of the vaccine and a fragment having a conformation associated with an immunogenically inactive form of the vaccine, wherein the method includes exposing a sample of the vaccine to a first ligand capable of binding to the epitope in the conformation associated with the immunogenically active form of the vaccine and a second ligand capable of binding to the fragment in the conformation associated with the immunogenically inactive from of the vaccine and measuring the amount of first ligand bound to the vaccine sample and the amount of the second ligand bound to the vaccine sample.
Patent CA-2422874-C (CA)
Inventor: STOCKWELL DAVID M
IPC: B01J35/10
Filed: 2001-09-21
Granted: 2010-11-30
Abstract: Zeolite microsphere FCC catalysts having a novel morphology comprising a macroporous matrix and crystallized zeolite freely coating the walls of the pores of the matrix. The catalysts are formed from microspheres containing a metakaolin and kaolin calcined through its exotherm, the latter calcined kaolin being derived from a kaolin having a high pore volume. Kaolin having a high pore volume can be a pulverized ultrafine kaolin or a kaolin which has been pulverized to have an incipient slurry point less than 57 % solids.
Patent CA-2424616-C (CA)
Inventor: LINTULAMPI RAINO
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-10-03
Granted: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A method and an apparatus are described for increasing the flexibility of uplink resource allocation for a mobile station (MS) (100), that is backwards compatible with earlier standards that provide only a single data flow per MS.  The method includes steps of: a) associating an allocated uplink resource (an Uplink State Flag (USF)) with one or more Temporary block Flows (TBFs) for a Packet data Channel (PDCH), and not with a MS per se (although a given USF is associated with only a single MS); and b) using a Temporary Flow Identity (TFI) for identifying a TBF, where a TFI may be unique to a PDCH and, if not, is unique with respect to the MS on a PDCH (and hence with respect to the USF). The result is that the MS is enabled to send any of its TBFs on allocated resources of the same PDCH. An uplink resource may be allocated to the MS dynamically using the Uplink State Flag (USF) or by using a fixed allocation. A total of n Radio Bearers are associated with a single TBF, where n >= 1.
Patent CA-2425305-C (CA)
Inventor: GUEUGNAUT DOMINIQUE
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2003-04-11
Granted: 2016-08-30
Abstract: The invention particularly concerns an identification process conferring traceability to products (PROD) made from data of origin (C, D), initially collected at a source point (P_SOURCE) and including a command identification number (C), and fabrication data (D) common to these products (PROD).  The process of the invention provides the formation of two parallel information flows (.PHI.1, .PHI.2) where each propagates the data of origin (C, D) in time and space from the source point (P_SOURCE) and includes three tests (COMPAR_1, COMPAR_2, COMPRR_3) allowing the internal consistency and the integrity of the data of origin to be verified, in the form in which they are propagated. Unique figure.
Patent CA-2425706-C (CA)
Inventor: PINKERTON JAMES
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-04-14
Granted: 2010-02-16
Abstract: A method to synchronize and upload an offloaded network stack connection between a host network stack and peripheral device is presented. A state object for each layer in the stack is sent to the device that includes state variables that are classified as a constant, a cached variable handled by the host, or a delegated variable handled by the device. State that must be updated by the network stack and the peripheral device is cleanly divided. For example, statistics are tracked by the host, the device, or the host and the device. A statistic tracked by both the host and peripheral device is divided into non-overlapping portions and combined to produce the statistic. Once an upload is initiated, the device achieves a consistent state and hands delegated states to the stack. Each layer in the stack takes control of its delegated state and resources at the device are freed.
Patent CA-2428178-C (CA)
Inventor: LI MINYU
IPC: C10M129/08
Filed: 2001-10-29
Granted: 2010-08-03
Abstract: We have found that a clear, stable microemulsion can be used during container transport operations during which the container is contacted with a transparent dispersion of hydrophilic and oleophilic materials. A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a transparent dispersed liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional lubricant diluted with water.
Patent CA-2429697-C (CA)
Inventor: LAPPEGARD KATHRYN K
IPC: A01H4/00
Filed: 2001-11-20
Granted: 2012-07-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des procédés de régulation de l'expression de séquences nucléotidiques isolées chez un végétal. Ces compositions constituent de nouvelles séquences d'acide nucléique utiles pour des séquences régulatoires à expression préférée dans les semences. L'invention concerne aussi des procédés d'expression d'une séquence nucléotidique isolée dans un végétal au moyen desdites séquences régulatoires. Les procédés comportent les étapes consistant à transformer une cellule végétale de sorte qu'elle contienne une séquence nucléotidique isolée, liée de manière opérationnelle auxdites séquences régulatoires à expression préférée dans les semences ; et à régénérer un végétal transformé de manière stable à partir de la cellule végétale transformée.
Patent CA-2430609-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHELL ROBERT D
IPC: G01D5/12
Filed: 2003-06-02
Granted: 2014-02-18
Abstract: An interface system delivers an output signal having a first signal characteristic in re- sponse to first and second input signals having the first signal characteristic and a second, dif- ferent signal characteristic. The interface system includes a signal input for receiving a first signal having a first signal characteristic and a second signal having a second signal charac- teristic which is different from the first signal characteristic, a detector circuit for detecting whether the signal at the input is the first signal or the second signal, and a translator circuit for translating either of the first signal or the second signal into the output signal.
Patent CA-2430804-C (CA)
Inventor: YU LIPING
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: Minor components including phenolic compounds of fruits and vegetables are protected from deterioration by a method in which one or more types of materials from grains and pulses are brought into intimate contact with cut pieces or purees of the fruits and vegetables. The protection is achieved by coating or mixing of the protectant with fruits and vegetables. With the claimed protected system of fruits and vegetables, several methods of manufacture are further claimed that prepare the protected system into cooked food products in wet or dried forms. These methods included herein a process for manufacture of a food leather or chip product comprised of blending, drying and cutting, and for a paste or spread product from cooking a protected system.
Patent CA-2431389-C (CA)
Inventor: VRBANAC MICHAEL
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2003-06-06
Granted: 2009-04-07
Abstract: This invention provides a dried singulated cellulose pulp fiber product as well as an apparatus and a method for forming singulated and dried fibers. In accordance with the process a feed pulp is delivered to a jet drier. The jet drier singulates and dries the feed pulp. The singulated and dried fibers are collected from the jet drier. The feed pulp may be treated with a treatment substance. The jet drier may be maintained at negative pressure. The product fibers may have low knot count, a low fines count, as well improved kink, curl and twist. The apparatus for carrying out the process may include a pretreatment station for supplying the treatment substance, a pulp feed device designed for pulp, a pulp feed device designed for pulp and foam suspensions, and/or a fiber separation station having a vacuum conveyor.
Patent CA-2433799-C (CA)
Inventor: JEWETT WARREN
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 2001-12-18
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A dry powder inhaler having a housing, at least one single dose storage chamber (17) able to contain a single unit dose, a discharge path (20) adjacent the storage chamber (17), and a flexible and bendable seal plate (14) closing the discharge path (20). When an air flow under pressure is applied to the top of the dose, the top seal is broken and the dose is driven against the seal plate (14) which deflects away, allowing the powder of the dose to be driven into and along the discharge path (20). The air flow causes the seal plate (14) (in the discharge path) to vibrate, which acts to break up the dose into particles of preferred size, as the dose is carried along with the air flow and delivered to a patient.
Patent CA-2438201-C (CA)
Title: Conformally heated male mold
Inventor: DUNIFON THOMAS A
IPC: C03B23/03
Filed: 2002-02-21
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: An improved male mold for press bending sheets of glass includes, as heating elements, heating wires which are disposed in the male mold in a manner which conforms to the outer surface of the male mold. These heating wires provide a more uniform temperature profile over the pressing surface of the male mold, thus more uniformly heating sheets of glass. Additionally, a method is provided of making a male mold for press bending sheets of glass such conformal heating elements.
Patent CA-2438743-C (CA)
Inventor: BENNETT MARK TIMOTHY
IPC: A01N31/04
Filed: 2002-01-28
Granted: 2010-01-12
Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous composition of alcohol having a weight percent of alcohol of from about 40 to about 70 with the solution have a pH of from about 7.0 to about 13.0 for the treatment of non-porous hard surfaces. In addition, there is disclosed a method for sanitizing and/or disinfecting a hard surface comprising the step of treating the surface with an aqueous solution of alcolhol having a weight percent of alcolhol of from about 40 to about 70 with the solution have a pH of from about 7.0 to about 13.0, wherein the amount of alcohol is inversely proportional to the pH of the composition.
Patent CA-2444170-C (CA)
Title: Reprogrammable terminal for suggesting programs offered on a television program delivery system
Inventor: WUNDERLICH RICHARD E
IPC: H04H20/86
Filed: 1993-12-02
Granted: 2009-09-22
Abstract: A novel reprogrammable set top terminal for a television program delivery system which suggests programs for viewing is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for reprogramming set top terminals and selecting and displaying programs to suggest to subscribers for viewing. The invention is particularly useful in television program delivery systems with hundreds of channels of programming, a menu driven program selection system, and a program control information signal which carries data and identifies the available program choices.      Specifically, the invention relates to remote reprogramming of terminal memory and the gathering and analysis of data for selecting programs to suggest to a subscriber. The invention is a terminal which includes a means for receiving incoming signals, a processor, memory, and a means to generate menu screens for display on a TV or monitor. Various data gathering and analysis techniques are used to customize selection of programs for display on a menu.
Patent CA-2448243-C (CA)
Title: Connecteur pour cable d'electrode de retour
Inventor: EHR CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: A61B5/274
Filed: 2002-05-31
Granted: 2011-01-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un connecteur pour câble d'électrode de retour qui est destiné à être utilisé avec une électrode de retour jetable et qui comprend un cordon électrique dans lequel est disposé un fil conducteur lequel relie entre eux le connecteur de câble d'électrode de retour et une source d'énergie pour l'électrochirurgie. L'électrode de retour comprend en outre un connecteur fonctionnellement couplé au cordon électrique, le connecteur comportant une surface conductrice qui peut sélectivement se mettre en contact avec une surface conductrice correspondante située sur l'électrode de retour, la surface conductrice du connecteur étant pourvue d'un adhésif conducteur prévu sur ce dernier et d'un adhésif non conducteur situé au-dessus de la périphérie de la surface conductrice du connecteur pour assurer le contact avec un adhésif non conducteur correspondant situé au-dessus de la périphérie de la surface conductrice de l'électrode de retour. Le connecteur peut comprendre un aimant, lequel assure le couplage magnétique du connecteur à la surface conductrice située sur l'électrode de retour.
Patent CA-2452306-C (CA)
Title: Method for production of a sealed coating for surfaces of buildings comprising a cross-linked sealed silicone membrane, adhesive and ready-to-use kit for application of said method
Inventor: GIRAUD YVES
IPC: E04F13/00
Filed: 2002-07-01
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of a sealed surface coating, for buildings (floor/wall/ceiling), of the type where a series of layers, or elements are fixed on the surface, comprising, starting from the surface, optionally at least one primer adhesive layer, at least one watertight polymer membrane, (optionally at least one woven or non-woven fibrous material layer), at least one layer of adhesive and at least one external cover, characterised in that (a) the sealed membrane is chosen from those which may be obtained from a an aqueous dispersion of silicone oil(s), (b) the adhesive applied comprises at least one adhesion promoter (C'), (c) the aqueous dispersion of silicone oil(s) is applied as a film to the surface, (d) the cross-linking of the silicone layer occurs subsequently, preferably at an ambient temperature, (e) the application of at last one layer of adhesive with added adhesion promoter (C') is then applied, preferably by surface coating on the cross-linked silicone film and finally the external cover is applied.
Patent CA-2459892-C (CA)
Title: Redundant prime mover system
Inventor: POTEET DARRELL
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2002-09-05
Granted: 2012-10-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a redundant prime mover system to drive a machine having an engine coupled to the machine, and a motor/generator coupled to the machine and an electrical network connection. The engine and the motor/generator have three or four operating modes. The first operating mode drives the machine with the engine.  The second operating mode drives the machine with the motor/generator. The third operating mode drives the machine and the motor/generator with the engine such that the motor/generator generates electricity for delivery to the electrical network connection.  Alternatively, the third operating mode drives the machine with both the engine and the motor/generator. This alternate operating mode can also be included as a fourth operating mode.
Patent CA-2468002-C (CA)
Title: Montage et impression a haute vitesse de coupons colores sur une feuille
Inventor: WINTER STEVEN B
IPC: B26F1/42
Filed: 2004-05-21
Granted: 2012-09-25
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à une méthode et à un appareillage utilisant une imprimante en ligne sur des pastilles ou des échantillons montés sur un substrat sous-jacent, par exemple une feuille ou bande de papier ou de carton. Les puces peuvent avoir diverses hauteurs en raison de variations d'épaisseur de peinture sur la pastille et/ou un adhésif fixant les pastilles au substrat. Les feuilles se déplacent constamment à travers la machine de montage des pastilles et la machine d'impression, qui sont synchronisées de façon à fonctionner à la même vitesse. Sur l'appareillage illustré, des convoyeurs poussent les feuilles dans la machine de montage des pastilles et la machine à imprimer et des bandes élastiques sur le rouleau d'impression forment une ligne de contact avec un rouleau compresseur sous-jacent et retiennent les pastilles pour les empêcher de bouger pour prévenir un maculage par l'encre à mesure que les feuilles sont poussées dans la ligne de contact entre le cylindre d'impression et le rouleau compresseur. Un dispositif de découpage en ligne, par exemple un emporte-pièce, coupe les pastilles à la grosseur et/ou la forme désirées afin de former des pastilles rectangulaires avec des arcs, des courbes, des cercles, etc. Les débris de coupe d'une pastille taillée sont éliminés par un système de transport par aspiration. Sur l'appareillage illustré, un plieur en ligne peut plier les feuilles porteuses de pastilles imprimées afin de compléter la description de l'appareillage en ligne et de la méthode connexe.
Patent CA-2479017-C (CA)
Inventor: BADGER WILLIAM A
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 2003-03-13
Granted: 2014-02-25
Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer (10) capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via means for repositioning, which allows first (56) and second (60) configurable panel members to be relocated or repositioned between these positions. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper trailer (10) is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members (56, 60), while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, trailer (10) is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members (56, 60) in an upward extending manner. In the sleep functioning position, the combination utility/camper trailer (10) is converted into a tent trailer by positioning first and second configurable panel members (56, 60) in an outward position and removably coupling a unique tent assembly to the combination utility/camper trailer to provide an enclosed sleeping area in which each panel member functions to provide a bed or sleeping area.
Patent CA-2479542-C (CA)
Inventor: CHESTNUT WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2003-04-09
Granted: 2011-12-06
Abstract: An object monitoring and management system (10) permits companies/organizations (22) to grant access to third parties (24) to partitioned subsets of a central database (12) to enable completely paperless asset or process management. The central database can be used simultaneously by a plurality of companies/organizations, third party service providers and/or regulatory authorities (313), without compromise of data security. Data is partitioned on an Issuing Unit (102,104) basis. Each Issuing Unit is enabled to autonomously generate primary keys (280). The relationship of Issuing Unit Group to managed/monitored objects (14) is a many-to-many relationship to enable ultimate flexibility in data partitioning.
Patent CA-2483689-C (CA)
Inventor: KINZER CRAIG E
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2003-05-13
Granted: 2012-10-30
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé servant à effectuer une lecture aléatoire d'un grand ensemble de clips vidéo et/ou audio à l'aide d'un lecteur de supports de clips, ainsi qu'à des supports lisibles correspondants. Dans l'une des formes de cette invention, le nombre total des entrées de l'ensemble des clips est un nombre premier. Une valeur de clip en cours initiale est générée de façon aléatoire entre un et le nombre total des entrées de l'ensemble. Une valeur de saut est générée de façon aléatoire entre un et le nombre total des entrées de l'ensemble moins un. Pour sélectionner un clip en cours ultérieur, la valeur de clip en cours et la valeur de saut sont ajoutées l'une à l'autre. Cette somme est divisée par le nombre des entrées de l'ensemble. Le reste provenant de cette division est sauvegardé comme valeur de clip en cours ultérieure.
Patent CA-2488350-C (CA)
Title: Optical connector readily capable connecting an optical fiber without damaging the optical fiber
Inventor: KOREEDA YUICHI
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2004-11-25
Granted: 2009-06-02
Abstract: For connecting an optical fiber (11) having a fiber axis (X) and an axial end portion provided with a chamfered surface (11c) having a predetermined angle (A) with respect to the fiber axis, the optical connector includes an aligning member (23) and a holding plate (25). The aligning member has a principal surface (231) and a side surface (232) adjacent to the principal surface. The aligning member has a fiber-receiving groove (23a) for receiving the axial end portion of the optical fiber. The fiber-receiving groove extends along the principal surface in a predetermined direction and has end portions each opening on the side surface. The holding plate is faced to the principal surface and covers the fiber-receiving groove. The holding plate has a first slant surface (25c) beside one of end portions of the fiber-receiving groove. The first slant surface has an angle (B) with respect to the principal surface. The first angle is determined smaller than the predetermined angle.
Patent CA-2492079-C (CA)
Inventor: ZORN LUDWIG
IPC: C07J9/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Granted: 2012-01-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne une nouvelle voie de synthèse servant à la préparation de précurseurs utilisés pour la production de composés de formule générale (8,10,12). Cette synthèse permet d'obtenir, au cours d'une réaction microbiologique, des composés de formule générale (4,B). La signification des radicaux R?7¿, R?10¿, R?11¿, R?13¿, R?17¿ et R?17'¿ainsi que des groupements U-V-W-X-Y-Z est indiquée dans les revendications.