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Patent CA-2433302-A1 (CA)
Title: Gasket for a filtration element and module integrating a filtration element fitted with such a gasket
Inventor: MILLARES MICHEL
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: The invention provides a sealing gasket for mounting in a passage (5) of a support plate (4) to surround the end of a tubular-shaped filter element (3) provided with at least one fluid flow channel (31), the channel lying within a flow section Sc, the gasket being constituted in the form of a sleeve: possessing a height h not less than the height hps of the passage (5) in the support plate (4); and presenting an overlap bore (15) for the filter element (3) defined between one end (16) of the sleeve and a shoulder (17) which co-operates with the other end of the sleeve to define a channel bore (19) for the fluid, the shoulder (17) possessing a surface for acting as an abutment for the terminal portion of the filter element and presenting dimensions that are adapted to extend outside the flow section Sc so as to avoid impeding fluid circulation, the overlap bore (15) being provided with a groove (28) adjacent to the shoulder (17) in order to allow the gasket to creep.
Patent CA-2434979-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick connect blade iron system
Inventor: PEARCE RICHARD A
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A ceiling fan quick connect blade iron system (10) is disclosed which is coupled to a conventional ceiling fan electric motor (11) having a lower portion (12). The motor lower portion has an annular array of threaded mounting holes (13) therein. A post (16) having a stem (17) and a head (18) is mounted within each mounting hole (13) and extends through a S-shaped spring (19). The blade iron system also includes a blade iron (27) having a motor mounting flange (28) and a blade mounting portion (29).      The motor mounting portion has a vertical portion (31) extending to a horizontal portion (32). The motor mounting portion has a pair of slots (34) which have an enlarged, peripheral portion (35) that extends through the vertical portion (31) to a narrow, inboard portion (36) that extends through the horizontal portion (32). The horizontal portion (32) also includes a recess (37) about each narrow portion (36).
Patent CA-2435452-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PELEMAN GUIDO
IPC: B42F13/22
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: Accessory for a writing board, a file or the like, characterized in that it at least consists of a holder (4) which can be provided to a file or the like (3) whereby this holder (4) works in conjunction with or can work in conjunction with a binding mechanism (5) of the type comprising elements over which documents (8) that are provided with openings (9) can be threaded on the one hand, and whereby this holder (4) can be manually attached to a file or the like (3) on the other hand.
Patent CA-2437100-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleansing bar containing discrete elements
Inventor: ALELES MARGARET
IPC: C11D9/02
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to cleansing bars including: a) a cleansing composition; and b) a plurality of discrete elements having a length to diameter ratio of from about 50 to 1 to about 100,000 to 1. The cleansing bars according to the invention have good grippability, exfoliating and cleansing properties and are capable of providing a significant amount of lather in a relatively short period of time. The invention also relates to methods of making and using the cleansing bar described above.
Patent CA-2439828-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASFJORD LAWRENCE D
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method of operating a retarder control system (17) for a drivetrain retarder (12) such as an engine compression brake of a heavy-duty truck vehicle is disclosed. The method of operation includes three novel subsets each of which controls the operational state and the resistance level at which the drivetrain retarder (12) is operated dependent at least partially upon one or more factors including speeds of one or more drivetrain components (20), vehicle speed, rotational speed of one or more undriven wheels, position of a brake control member, elapsed time of activation of a brake control member (22) and/or elapsed time from a change in a selected resistance level at which the retarder control system (17) is commanded to effect operation of the drivetrain retarder (12).
Patent CA-2441761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UMEKI TAKASHI
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A catalyst for reforming a hydrocarbon which comprises a carrier containing manganese oxide and, carried thereon, (a) a least one component selected fro m among a ruthenium compound, a platinum component, a rhodium component, a palladium component, an iridium component and a nickel component; a method f or preparing the catalyst; and a process for reforming a hydrocarbon (steam reforming, self thermal reforming, partial oxidation reforming or carbon dioxide reforming) using said catalyst. The catalyst has ruthenium, platinum , rhodium, palladium, iridium or nickel as an active component, and exhibits improved reforming activities.
Patent CA-2443407-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEGIRET THIERRY
IPC: F23D14/60
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a combustion method and the burner for its implementation. The fuel and the oxidant are injected separately. The fuel is separated into two distinct parts, the secondary oxidant, which serves to stage the flame, and the primary oxidant which is itself separated into two distinct injections, one, the fast mixing primary oxidant which is injected into the fuel, the other, the slow mixing primary oxidant which is injected at short distance from the previous one.
Patent CA-2447091-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AIMONE LISA D
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouvelles méthodes de traitement et/ou de prévention de la douleur. Ces méthodes consistent à administrer à un sujet souffrant une quantité suffisante d'un inhibiteur de protéine kinase activée par le stress. Des composés préférés à utiliser selon ces méthodes comprennent des composés de pyrrolocarbazole fondus.
Patent CA-2449000-A1 (CA)
Title: Sequences de facteur de modification de bcl-2 (bmf) et utilisation de celles-ci dans la modulation de l'apoptose
Inventor: STRASSER ANDREAS
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne, d'une manière générale, des nouvelles molécules capables de moduler, <i>inter alia</i>, l'apoptose dans des cellules mammifères et des séquences génétiques codant celles-ci. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un nouveau membre de la famille Bcl-2 de protéines, désigné par "Bmf", ainsi que des séquences génétiques codant celui-ci et des séquences régulatrices, telles qu'une séquence de promoteur, dirigeant l'expression de Bmf. Bmf comprend un domaine BH3 facilitant l'interaction avec des membres de la famille Bcl-2 pro-survie, déclenchant ainsi l'apoptose. Bmf est considéré, par conséquent, comme une molécule de BH3 uniquement. Les molécules selon l'invention sont utiles, par exemple, pour la thérapie, le diagnostic, la génération d'anticorps et comme outil de criblage d'agents thérapeutiques capables de moduler la mort ou survie de cellules physiologiques et/ou de moduler l'entrée en cycle cellulaire. L'invention concerne également des animaux génétiquement modifiés dans lesquels un ou les deux allèles de Bmf sont mutés ou partiellement ou entièrement effacés uniquement ou en combinaison avec une mutation dans un ou les deux allèles d'une autre molécule de type Bcl-2, telle que, mais sans caractère restrictif, Bim. Les animaux génétiquement modifiés sont utiles <i>inter alia</i> pour le criblage d'agents améliorant les symptômes de maladies induites par des anomalies de l'apoptose ou favorisant de manière spécifique l'apoptose de cellules cibles.
Patent CA-2449504-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARMER LUC
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds which inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis c virus NS3-NS4A  protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis c virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The compounds of this invention have a bridged bicyclic moiety at the P2 position. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV  infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by adminstering a composition comprising a compound of this invention.
Patent CA-2450097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DURUZ JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: G01F11/34
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A device for intermittently supplying powder material (65) to a plurality of feed pipes (52) for feeding batches of the powder material (65) to different areas of a molten electrolyte (5) in a metal electrowinning cell comprises a n arrangement (54, 55, 56a, 56b, 57, 58) for metering quantities of powder material and for intermittently dropping the metered quantities over at leas t one inclined and/or upright dividing surface (51), for instance having a conical or pyramidal shape. Each metered quantity of the powder material (65 ) is divided as it drops over the dividing surface(s) (51) into a plurality of batches which correspond to said plurality of feed pipes (52) and which are directed to said corresponding feed pipes (52).
Patent CA-2451020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAVALUCCI GILLES
IPC: H03K17/94
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for inputting data, as well as a system for the optical detection of the position of an object or member, capable of being used (respectively incorporated) in said method (respectively device). The technical field of the invention is the manufacture of keyboards and like devices for manual input of data to be processed by a digital computer. The inventive method for determining the position of an object in a zone (30), comprises the following steps: structuring a neural network through learning; applying to the structured neural network input (16) data resulting from conversion of signals delivered by a plurality of detectors (1, P1, , P6) sensitive to illumination of said zone; and determining the position of the object in said zone on the basis of at least one data delivered in output of the structured neural network.
Patent CA-2455807-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved single point watering apparatus for lead-acid battery
Inventor: CAMPAU DANIEL N
IPC: H01M50/609
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a single point watering system for use with a lead-acid battery having a plurality of battery cell access ports. The system comprises a plurality of refill valves and a plurality of refill valves and a manifold having (i) a water feed tube with at least one external port and a plurality of outlets each communicating with one of the plurality of refill valves, and (ii) at least one passageway housing a flame arrestor to permit the discharge of gases from the battery cells to the surrounding environment only through the flame arrestor. The manifold is removably and sealably mountable to the battery so that each refill valve is in fluid communication with one of the battery cell access ports.
Patent CA-2456221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FISZMAN DAL SANTO SUSANA
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé destiné à la préparation d'un aliment pané et surgelé, consistant à couvrir l'aliment à paner de farine, puis à appliquer sur l'élément couvert de farine une pâte de panure reconstituée composée d'un dérivé de cellulose qui coagule dans un bain d'eau chaude, en présence de vapeur d'eau. Le procédé consiste ensuite à chauffer l'aliment pané et coagulé dans un four classique, un four à micro-ondes ou un four à infrarouge, pour que la couche de panure coagulée ne se décompose pas au moment du refroidissement, et, enfin, à refroidir et à surgeler le produit. La présente invention a pour but d'éliminer l'étape qui pose le plus de problèmes dans les procédés d'enrobage classiques : la préfriture.
Patent CA-2456831-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for including inserts with goods during automated packaging
Inventor: NOEL RAYMOND E JR
IPC: B65B57/00
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: An insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. The system is used to include coupons (320) and the like with products (322) bei ng automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system comprises an insert delivery tray, cart conveyor (316), or carousel and magazine combination, a feeder mechanism (331), and an insert placer (318) configured to select an insert (320) from the tray, conveyor (316), or magazine. The insert placer (318) includes a vacuum system (330) and moves linearly. The feeder mechanism (331) is position either perpendicular or parallel to the scoop assembly (360), so as to feed an insert (320) onto the scoop assembly (360) at various points along the path of the scoop assembly.
Patent CA-2456963-A1 (CA)
Title: Lens of gradient dielectric constant and methods of production
Inventor: CARPENTER MICHAEL P
IPC: H01Q15/08
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a lens of gradient dielectric constant and methods for the production of same. The lens includes an inner core comprising a cured or fused substantially homogenous blend of glass spheres, curable or fusible binder and, as needed to increase dielectric constant, a low-loss dielectric material. The inner core preferably has a dielectric constant of about 2.0, and an interstitial void volume (representing trapped air space between elements of the cured or fused material) of from about 30 % to about 50 %. The lens also includes an outer shell layer comprising a cured or fused substantially homogenous blend of hollow glass spheres and curable or fusible resin. The outer shell layer preferably has a dielectric constant of about 1.0, and an interstitial void volume of from about 30 % to about 50 %. In addition, the lens includes a minimum of one, and preferably two or more intermediate layers, the intermediate layers having a dielectric constant falling between 1 and 2. The intermediate layers are comprised of a cured substantially homogenous blend of glass spheres, resin and, as needed to increase dielectric constant, a low-loss dielectric material. As is the case with the inner core and outer shell layers, the intermediate layer(s) have an interstitial void volume of from about 30 % to about 50 %. Also disclosed are methods of production for lenses of the type described above.
Patent CA-2457226-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acids and proteins of insect or83b odorant receptor genes and uses thereof
Inventor: NGUYEN THUY-AI T
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods f or identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means) , and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of thes e Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modula te the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier. In a preferred embodiment, molecules that bind or modulate the activity of an Or83b gene form one species but not others is desired. Methods to modify the insect behaviour by modifying an insect Or83b odorant are also provided.
Patent CA-2457883-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite d'abonne mettant en oeuvre une demande automatique de repetition par couche physique
Inventor: KWAK JOSEPH A
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne une unité d'abonné mettant en oeuvre une demande automatique de répétition par couche physique, qui comprend un émetteur et un récepteur. L'émetteur comporte un émetteur de couche physique pour recevoir des données, formater les données reçues en paquets, transmettre les paquets, et les retransmettre en cas de non-réception de l'accusé de réception correspondant à un paquet donné ; un récepteur d'accusé de réception servant à recevoir l'accusé de réception correspondant ; et un organe de modulation et de codage adaptatifs (AMC) pour collecter des statistiques de retransmission et régler le codage/modulation de données particulières à l'aide des statistiques collectées. Le récepteur comporte un récepteur de couche physique pour démoduler les paquets ; un multiplexeur/décodeur pour mettre en mémoire tampon, décoder et détecter des erreurs de paquet ; et un générateur d'accusés de réception servant à produire un accusé de réception pour chaque paquet si celui-ci présente un taux d'erreurs acceptable.
Patent CA-2460628-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular locomotive brake control unit
Inventor: NEWTON RONALD O
IPC: B61H13/34
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A modular locomotive brake control unit having a manifold with electropneumatic modules each including electropneumatic and pneumatic elements removably mounted thereon each as a unit from the manifold. An electropneumatic equalization reservoir module controls the pressure at the equalization port. A brake pipe module controls brake pipe port pressure in response to the equalization reservoir port. An electropneumatic independent brake module controls pressure at the independent brake port as a locomotive brake signal. An electropneumatic brake signal module provides a pneumatic train brake signal. A controller controls the electropneumatic modules. Each electropneumatic unit includes an electropneumatic supply valve and an electropneumatic exhaust valve and preferably an electropneumatic valve having a first input connected to the supply and exhaust valves. The electropneumatic modules include a common block having a first interface with the manifold and including the electropneumatic valve as to supply and exhaust valves and includes an auxiliary block mounted to the common block having module specific pneumatic and electrical elements mounted on the auxiliary block.
Patent CA-2461970-A1 (CA)
Title: Microdevice and method of delivering or withdrawing a substance through the skin of an animal
Inventor: CONNELLY ROBERT I
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A device for withdrawing or delivering a substance through the skin of a patient includes a body (12) and a skin penetrating device (14) having a plurality of skin penetrating members, such as microneedles. The body includ es a bottom surface having a first inner surface area (32) supporting the skin penetrating members and a second outer surface (34) having an adhesive (38) for attaching the device to the skin. In one embodiment, the first inner surface is spaced outwardly from the second outer surface when the device is attached to the skin. The inner surface can have a textured visually wettabl e surface, such as an etched surface, to provide a visual indication of leakag e from the interface between the skin penetrating members and the skin.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2462300-A1 (CA)
Title: Providing a consistent hierarchical abstraction of relational data
Inventor: SEDLAR ERIC
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A hierarchy may be explicitly or implicitly reflected in existing data maintained external to hierarchy structures. Such hierarchies are referred to herein as a "pre-existing hierarchies". Techniques are described herein for capturing a pre-existing hierarchy in hierarchy structures. After a pre-existing hierarchy has been captured, there exist two independent sets of data that reflect the hierarchy: the external hierarchy definition and the internal hierarchy definition. Changing either hierarchy definition changes the hierarchy. Therefore, to maintain a consistent reflection of the hierarchy, the internal hierarchy definition must be modified in response to changes made to the external hierarchy definition, and the external hierarchy definition must be modified in response to changes made to the internal hierarchy definition. Various techniques are described for maintaining consistency between the two hierarchy definitions.
Patent CA-2464694-A1 (CA)
Title: Filter canister, system containing filter canister, and their use
Inventor: NOTTINGHAM DENNIS
IPC: B01D29/15
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A filter canister (10) including a frame (12); a sheet of flexible fabric material (14) that allows the flow of water therethrough, the sheet of flexible fabric material being connected to the frame in a manner defining a n internal zone whereby substantially all fluid entering the internal zone fro m an opposite side of the sheet of flexible fabric material passes therethroug h; and a conduit (16) having a first end (42) located externally of the frame a nd a second end (44) located within the internal zone defined by the sheet of flexible fabric material; wherein, upon connection of the first end of the conduit to a fluid intake system (60), fluid is drawn through the sheet of flexible fabric material into the internal zone, thereby filtering the fluid , and filtered fluid is drawn through the second end of the conduit for delive ry into the fluid intake system. A system and method for filtering fluid intake water are disclosed.
Patent CA-2465193-A1 (CA)
Title: Credit card rewards program system and method
Inventor: FREIBERG STEVEN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A platform and program for enhancing the value and desirability of a credit card (or other payment product) to a cardholder and encouraging increased use of the card as a payment device by rewarding the card holder based not only on qualifying purchases but on miles traveled in connection with travel ticket or travel pass purchases. The inventive program leverages qualifying transaction information and other data (e.g., Level 3 Data) which automatically flow with such transaction information. The rewards redeemed by the card holder according to the inventive platform and program are not tied to a particular provider of goods or services, and reward fulfillment is managed through the card issuer or its fulfillment agent.
Patent CA-2466325-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDMISTON DARYL R
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A delivery device (10) adapted to insert and deploy a stent (42) within a body lumen. The delivery device (10) includes a guide member (12) adapted to retain a dilation assembly (40) and a stent (42) within a lumen thereof until the stent is to be deployed into the body lumen. The delivery device (16) is configured to enable simultaneous insertion of the guide member (12), dilation assembly (46), stent (42), and optional guidewire within a body lumen.  Following deploying the stent (42), the delivery device (10) can be removed, while providing the capability of optionally maintaining the guide member (12) or the guidewire to function or act as an exchange wire for additional surgical devices.
Patent CA-2467847-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREDONE JOSEPH
IPC: H04L25/14
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A hybrid serial/parallel bus interface method for a user equipment (UE) has a data block demultiplexing device (40). The data block demultiplexing device (40) has an input configured to receive a data block and demultiplexes the data block into a plurality of nibbles (42(2)). For each nibble, a parallel to serial converter (42(i)) converts the nibble into serial data. A line (44) transfers each nibble's serial data. A serial to parallel converter (46i) converts each nibble's serial data to recover that nibble. A data block reconstruction device (48) combines the recovered nibbles into the data bloc k.