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Patent CA-2346509-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'echange de donnees entre un automate et une carte a microcircuit
Inventor: MARDINIAN GREGORY
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1999-10-13
Abstract: La carte comporte une information de valeur susceptible d'être débitée par l'automate en contrepartie de la délivrance du bien ou service. L'automate commande la modification d'un indicateur de ratification, conservé dans la mémoire non volatile de la carte, entre deux états, à savoir un état ratifié  correspondant au cas où la précédente transaction opérée avec la carte, indifféremment avec ledit automate ou avec un autre, s'est déroulée correctement, et un état non ratifié dans le cas où cette précédente transaction a été interrompue en cours d'exécution. L'automate, successivement: débite conditionnellement la carte, si l'indicateur est à l'état ratifié; commande le positionnement par la carte de l'indicateur à l'état non ratifié si un débit a été opéré à l'étape précédente; commande ensuite la délivrance du bien ou du service; et, si le bien est effectivemen t délivré à l'étape précédente, commande le positionnement par la carte de l'indicateur à l'état ratifié.
Patent CA-2346627-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheet with oily ingredient-containing layer
Inventor: HISANAKA TAKAYUKI
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: Provided is a sheet, of which the surface to be in contact with the skin of a wearer has a mixture layer. The mixture layer includes (a) an oily ingredient which is liquid or semi-solid at 25°C, and (b) an ester compound of dextrin with a fatty acid.
Patent CA-2348082-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for conducting electronic commerce
Inventor: HARRIS TRACY MARK
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: A generic interface between an electronic commerce frontend and a business management backend is provided via an object oriented computer product. In operation, the program creates one or more specific business objects (107) from a plurality of specific business object classes (103-111). The program also provides a framework within which the business objects travel. A first framework instance (101) is coupled to the frontend, and a second framework instance is coupled to the backend. In response to a request from the frontend or backend, the framework instance coupled to the requesting end creates a specific business object to perform the requested operation. Specific Business Objects (103-111) are derived from a common class containing the methods required by the framework, a specific business function (e.g., order, provide production information, etc.), a frontend adapter class containing the methods for mapping data from the frontend to the business object, and a backend adapter class containing the methods for mapping data from the business object to a backend.
Patent CA-2348383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUBINON JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: G01J3/50
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de mesure colorimétrique d'une région définie sur une image représentant une surface, caractérisée en ce que ladite image de la surface est prise à l'aide d'une caméra couleur, en ce que les informations analogiques mesurées sur ladite surface sont transformées et converties sous une forme numérique, en ce que la région de l'image définie est délimitée, et en ce que la mesure des valeurs chromatiques R, G, B est réalisée pour ladite région.
Patent CA-2349427-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RESUL BAHRAM
IPC: A61K31/573
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: Anti-inflammatory agents are used to prevent iridial pigmentation during prostaglandin treatment and to manufacture pharmaceuticals for this purpose.  A method for preventing iridial pigmentation as well as a method for treating glaucoma is based on the concomitant or simultaneous administration of a prostaglandin or prostaglandin analogue and an anti-inflammatory agent. Both  non-steroid and steroid anti-inflammatory agents can be employed according t o the invention.
Patent CA-2350320-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus using attenuation of radiation to determine concentration of material in object
Inventor: QUINN ALAN P
IPC: G01N9/24
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: An apparatus for determining dopant concentration in soot that constitutes at least a portion of a soot preform used to form an optical waveguide includes a weight-measuring device, a thickness-parameter-measuring device, a radiation source, a radiation sensor, and a determination device. The weight-measuring device measures the weight of the soot preform. The thickness-parameter-measuring-device measures a thickness parameter of the soot preform. The radiation source irradiates the soot with penetrating radiation. The radiation sensor detects intensity of penetrating radiation passing through the soot.  The determination device determines a concentration of dopant in the soot based on the detected intensity of penetrating radiation and the measured weight and thickness parameter.
Patent CA-2350441-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-piston, ratcheted dispensing device
Inventor: THAYER JONATHAN
IPC: B05B11/02
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: A multi-piston, ratcheted dispensing device for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations comprising a hollow body (1), the body being interiorly divided into at least two channels (1e); a ratchet cup (3) for applying force to at least two ratcheting members (4), each ratcheting member being in rigid contact with one of at least two pistons (2), each piston being disposed within the channels; at least one recoil member (5) for biasing the ratchet cup away from the pistons;  exit orifices (1c) disposed within the body; and, optionally, conductors (6) for directing the dispensed product, sealing mechanisms (7) to prevent dry-out of the product and an actuator (8, 9).
Patent CA-2351699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAAR DAVID A
IPC: G01F1/075
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A flowmeter having a rotatable flow indicating device including at least one target and a computer controlled meter. The meter has a control including a sensor for sensing the at least one target when flow displaces the at least one target past the sensor. The sensor is periodically turned on until the sensor senses a target. The sensor then remains on and a timer, having a set time duration, is turned on. The control has a volume counter.      When the sensor senses the next target during the operation of the timer, the timer is restarted and the counter is updated by a selected volume. The timer is turned on when the timer means times out.
Patent CA-2352201-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-invasive sensor capable of determining optical parameters in a sample having multiple layers
Inventor: KHALIL OMAR S
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: Apparatus and method for non-invasively measuring at least one optical parameter of a sample, particularly a sample of tissue that comprises a plurality of layers. The at least one parameter can be used to determine the  presence or concentration of an analyte of interest in the sample of tissue.  The apparatus and method of the present invention (1) measure light that is substantially reflected, scattered, absorbed, or emitted from a shallower layer of the sample of tissue, (2) measure light that is substantially reflected, scattered, absorbed, or emitted from a deeper layer of the sample  of tissue, (3) determine at least one optical parameter for each of these layers, and (4) account for the effect of the shallower layer on the at leas t one optical parameter of the deeper layer. Specifying the sampling depth allows determinations of the optical properties of a specific layer of the sample of the tissue, e.g., dermis, and decreases interference from other layers, e.g., stratum corneum and epidermis, in these determinations.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2352837-A1 (CA)
Title: Information display and merchandizing system for grocery stores and the like
Inventor: ENFIELD PAUL S
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A system for a retail store, such as a grocery store, for guiding and orienting shoppers with regard to product location. At various aisle locations and other locations in the store area there are provided signs with graphic representations of products which are typical of products that are located in the area of that sign.      Many of these signs would be brand name graphical representations of the actual products as packaged. Also, there are directory signs, directions signs, store layout sheets or hand-outs and more specific product signs to also assist in orienting the customers and providing location information.
Patent CA-2353934-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for generating video taping reminders
Inventor: HELMSTETTER GARY
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1999-12-07
Abstract: Electronic Guide products give the user the ability to videotape selected programs.  Once a program has successfully been taped a message is displayed, reminding the viewer that they have taped it. (E.g. "You taped Xxxxx; have you watched it yet?") Information comprising information that shows are taped, the particular shows taped and viewer profiles allow advertisements targeted to the viewer who typically records a given type of programming to be presented. In an embodiment the display of the reminders is made conditional upon acceptance of advertising (for example, based on a piece of data transmitted along with other data related to that show), and can be sold to the broadcasters who transmitted the show. This information is marketed as a peculiarly well-targeted ad for the show, causing it to continue to produce value for the broadcaster after the broadcast is complete. Broadcasters, in turn, may offer the reminders to major advertisers as they sell commercial air time during the show, as a premium feature of the air time. The advertisement may be sent over channels comprising the video blanking interval, the Internet or on another channel.
Patent CA-2354129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESKA EMANUEL
IPC: C07C211/50
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: The present solution relates to a method of preparation of 4-aminodiphenylamine through an intermediate preparation of 4-nitrodiphenylamine and/or 4-nitrosodi-phenylamine and/or their salts by the reaction of aniline with nitrobenzene in a liquid medium at a temperature of to 130 °C, under atmospheric or reduced pressure, in an inert atmosphere or in the presence of air oxygen, with subsequent hydrogenation of an intermediate of 4-nitrodiphenylamine and/or 4-nitrosodiphenylamine and side products, and by isolation of 4-aminodi-phenylamine and the side products and recycling of unconverted materials. The reaction of aniline with nitrobenzene, is performed in a reaction system, consisting of a solution of salts of zwitterions with hydroxides of a general formula HO-/(R1R2R3)N+-CHR4-(CH2)x-Y-/Z+  where R1 and R2 means methyl to dodecyl, R3 means methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, R4 means hydrogen or methyl x means an integer of 0 to 5, Y- means CO2-, SO3- and Z+ means a cation of an alkali metal Na, K, Cs or a tetrasubstituted quaternary ammonium cation, like tetramethylammonium, or their mutual combinations, wherein the amounts of both the zwitterion salt and hydroxide are at least equimolar amounts related to the amount of nitrobenzene in the reaction system, wherein 4-nitrosophenylamine and/or 4-nitrodiphenylamine arise, which after hydrogenation produces 4-ADFA, and after the reaction at least a half of the reaction medium is recycled. The reaction medium is formed separately and/or it will be formed in situ in the reaction system from starting materials. The liquid medium for the reaction of aniline with nitrobenzene is formed of water and/or at least one organic compound, chosen from among aniline, pyridine, toluene, xylene, cyclohexane and aliphatic alcohols with 1 to 4 of carbon atoms in the molecule.
Patent CA-2355978-A1 (CA)
Title: Excitation vector generator, speech coder and speech decoder
Inventor: WATANABE TAISUKE
IPC: G10L19/12
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A random code vector reading section and a random codebook of a conventional CELP type speech coder/decoder are respectively replaced with an oscillator for outputting different vector streams in accordance with values of input seeds, and a seed storage section for storing a plurality of seeds . This makes it unnecessary to store fixed vectors as they are in a fixed codebook (ROM), thereby considerably reducing the memory capacity.
Patent CA-2356834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEVINE PETER H
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 1999-12-28
Abstract: The methods of the present invention are based on the discovery that adverse side effects (such as hemorrhage) can occur upon infusion of cells that express tissue factor. Accordingly, the methods of the invention are aimed at reducing the biological activity of tissue factor (TF) in a patient, and can be carried out by, for example: infusing fewer cells (or infuse the same number of BMSCs over a longer period of time); reducing the expression or activity of TF (within the infused cells specifically) (e.g., by contacting the cells with a TF antagonist in vitro) or within the patient generally (e.g., by administering a TF antagonist to the patient); hampering the interaction of TF with factor VII(a); inhibiting the activity of the TF-factor VII(a) complex once it has formed; or inhibiting the coagulation cascade at any point downstream from formation of the complex (including inhibition of platelet activation).
Patent CA-2363167-A1 (CA)
Title: Data warehouse model & methodology
Inventor: STRUTT DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A business model for use in a data warehouse system adaptable for multiple organizations is provided. The business model comprises a set of dimensions representing business reference aspects of the multiple organizations, a set of measures representing measurements of business activity aspects of the multiple organizations, and relationships between the set of dimensions and measures. A subset of the set of measures represents the business activity aspects of the specific organization. A subset of the set of dimensions represents the business aspects of a particular organization. The relationships allow for functional areas of analysis to use common dimensions for cross-functional analysis.
Patent CA-2365996-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDMAN CARL F
IPC: C12Q1/6865
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à une méthode permettant d'améliorer l'amplification d'acides nucléiques et fondée sur une méthode d'amplification d'acide nucléique par séquence ("NASBA" ou nucleic acid sequenced-based amplification). Selon la méthode de cette invention, les acides nucléiques cibles et les amorces NASBA font l'objet d'un adressage électronique sur des sites de capture d'une microplaquette, susceptibles d'être adressés électroniquement. L'amélioration consiste en la mise en oeuvre d'une induction électronique de l'hybridation des acides nucléiques cibles avec les amorces. Ces amorces peuvent se présenter en solution ou être immobilisées sur les sites de capture de la microplaquette.
Patent CA-2368886-A1 (CA)
Title: Suction nozzle configuration
Inventor: BILEK GREG A
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A suction nozzle for a floor care appliance such as an upright vacuum cleaner having at least a first channel located above an agitator to carry air and dirt to a suction passageway. The cleaner has several embodiments, one of which has a single channel and a single agitator. Another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts, a channel, and a single agitator. Yet another embodiment has the single channel and dual agitators. Still yet another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts and dual agitators. Further yet still, another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts, a channel, and dual agitators. Several embodiments of an agitator drive assembly are provided using various means to provide rotary power to the agitator(s).
Patent CA-2374089-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode pour detecter et controler la formation d'hydrates en tout point d'une conduite ou circulent des fluides petroliers polyphasiques
Inventor: HEINTZE ERIC
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: - Méthode pour détecter et contrôler en continu la formation d'hydrates en tout point d'une conduite où circulent des fluides pétroliers polyphasiques. - On utilise un code compositionnel permettant de simuler les modes et conditions de circulation en tout point de la conduite, en considérant que le mélange de fluides est sensiblement à l'équilibre à chaque instant, que la composition du mélange polyphasique est variable tout le long de la conduite et que la masse de chaque constituant du mélange est définie globalement par une équation de conservation de la masse sans considération de son état de phase. On détecte les conditions thermodynamiques de formation d'hydrates après avoir opéré un regroupement particulier des fluides pétroliers en pseudo-composants de façon à isoler le s composants formateurs d'hydrates, avec définition pour chacun d'eux d'une fraction massique et d'un certain nombre de grandeurs physiques caractéristiques, et on applique aux modules, les données relatives à ces fractions particulières, d e manière à déterminer en tout point la température (Td) de dissociation des hydrates. O n peut utiliser aussi un organe de contrôle (C) pour comparer la température des fluides pétroliers à cette température de dissociation (Td), et appliquer sous le contrôle de cet organe de contrôle (C), des mesures destinées à combattre la formation des hydrates. - Applications à la production pétrolière en eaux profondes par exemple.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2375974-A1 (CA)
Title: Mammalian myeloid progenitor cell subsets
Inventor: TRAVER DAVID JEFFREY
IPC: C12Q1/6881
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: A substantially enriched mammalian hematopoietic cell subpopulation is provided, which is characterized by progenitor cell activity for myeloid lineages, but lacking the potential to differentiate into lymphoid lineages.  This population is further divided into specific myeloid progenitor subsets,  including a common myeloid progenitor cells (CMP), megakaryocyte/erythroid progenitor cells (MEP) and granulocyte/monocyte lineage progenitor (GMP). Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of these subpopulations. The CMP population gives rise to all myeloid lineages, and can give rise to the two additional and isolatable progenitor populations that are exclusivel y committed to either the erythroid/megakaryocytic or myelomonocytic lineages.  The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize CDw1 27 (IL-7 receptor .alpha.); CD117 (c-kit) protein, in conjunction with other markers expressed on lineage committed cells. These cells give rise to a variety of myeloid cells, including megakaryocytes, granulocytes, dendritic cells and erythroid cells, as evidenced by their growth and differentiation in vitroand in vivo.
Patent CA-2377559-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif d'exercices pulmonaires
Inventor: MORSE CAROLYN ELICE
IPC: A63B23/18
Filed: 2000-06-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'exercices pulmonaires (10) comprenant un corps tubulaire (12) doté d'une entrée d'air (32), d'une sortie d'air (34) et d'un embout buccal (16). L'entrée d'air (32) est refermée par un dispositif de clapet anti-retour (36) qui est fermé par sollicitation résiliante au moyen d'un ressort (52). La sortie d'air (34) est fermée par un dispositif de clapet anti-retour (70) qui est fermé par sollicitation résiliante au moyen d'un ressort (90). Dans un autre aspect de l'invention, l'entrée (32) et la sortie (34) sont refermées respectivement par des clapets anti-retour qui empêchent le passage du flux d'air dans une direction et n'autorise le passage que d'un flux réduit dans l'autre direction.
Patent CA-2379704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAWKEY TIMOTHY
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: A method of coating an article (18) wherein the method includes placing a large number N of non-industrial stock pieces (18) in a vacuum chamber (12) where N is a function of the cost of each stock piece, generating a plasma via mechanism (20) about the stock pieces, and supplying a current via power supply (22), modulator (24) and feed through (26) to the stock pieces at a level tailored to sufficiently coat each of the plurality of stock pieces with ions from the plasma and wherein the current level depends on the number N of stock pieces.
Patent CA-2380014-A1 (CA)
Title: Transport of vertical control protocol messages on a switched communications network
Inventor: TERRILL STEPHEN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the sending and receiving of messages between two entities of a physically decomposed telecommunications node, where the media connections of one of the entities is controlled by the other, and in particular to the transport of Vertical Control Protocol messages between two such entities. The invention is suitable for use in the transport of Vertical Control Protocol messages between a media gateway controller and a media gateway of a physically decomposed H.323 gateway, however, that the invention is not limited to use in that application, only.  In essence, the invention stems from a realisation that the extended use of the Vertical Control Protocol to more than one signaling transport technology, i.e. IP signaling only, can be provided by converting or transliterating between Vertical Control Protocol messages from the Vertical Control Protocol layer and messages able to be correctly interpreted by the network layer of a chosen signaling transport technology and vice-versa. With this in mind, a protocol adaptation function layer which is adapted to use a protocol adaptation function is provided.
Patent CA-2383269-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de distribution de messages et procede a sensibilite geographique
Inventor: ZIEMANN DONALD ROBERT
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2001-02-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de télécommunication agencé de façon à être utilisé dans un réseau de télécommunication (114) destiné à la distribution de messages à des utilisateurs (Un, MUn). Ce réseau comprend des raccordements de commutation (Gn) et des canaux de communication permettant de réaliser divers environnements de télécommunication. Des services de télécommunication fournissant des stations (210) desservent des dispositifs de communication utilisateur (74, UTILISATEURn) qui utilisent des environnements de télécommunication sélectionnés parmi les divers environnements de télécommunication.
Patent CA-2383523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEISEL GUNTHER
IPC: A23L1/308
Filed: 2000-09-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne une substance destinée à être administrée par voie orale, qui contient des polysaccharides renfermant de l'acide uronique, réticulés de manière stable les uns avec les autres, sous la forme d'une structure spongieuse qui est difficilement soluble ou faiblement résorbable dans l'eau et/ou dans des liquides gastro-intestinaux. L'invention concerne également un procédé de production de ladite substance ainsi que l'utilisation de cette dernière.
Patent CA-2384848-A1 (CA)
Title: Infrared imaging of ultrasonically excited subsurface defects in materials
Inventor: SUN GANG
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A thermal imaging system (10) for detecting cracks and defects in a component (12). An ultrasonic transducer (14) is coupled to the specimen (12) through a malleable coupler (16). Ultrasonic energy from the transducer (14) causes the defects to heat up, which is detected by a thermal camera (22). The ultrasonic energy is in the form of a pulse where the frequency of the ultrasonic signal is substantially constant within the pulse. A control unit (30) is employed to provide timing and control for the operation of the ultrasonic transducer (14) and the camera (22).
Patent CA-2384958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EHRLICH ROBERT T
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: Waste from confined animal feeding/growing operation is flushed from barn (1 0) and routed to an enclosed anaerobic digester (1, 2). A liquid portion (46) o f the digested waste is further treated with aerobic digestion (18) and then clarified (20) liquid is used to flush the barn (10) and restart the cycle. Highwater volume used for frequent flushing of the barn combined with enclos ed anaerobic digestion leads to control of odors.