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Patent CA-2241517-C (CA)
Inventor: SHARYO MASAKI
IPC: C12N9/42
Filed: 1997-01-23
Granted: 2007-08-14
Abstract: Sanitary paper with improved softness (lower stiffness) can be obtained without significant loss of paper strength by using a papermaking pulp which is treated with a certain type of cellulase component.  The cellulase component in question is characterized by not containing a cellulose-binding domain (CBD), and is more effective for making softer sanitary paper than a conventional cellulase preparation which contains a mixture of various cellulase components with and without a CBD.
Patent CA-2242650-C (CA)
Title: Gas turbine moving blade steam cooling system
Inventor: HIROKAWA KAZUHARU
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 1998-07-02
Granted: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A gas turbine moving blade steam cooling system is disclosed wherein leakage of steam for cooling a moving blade is prevented and thermal stress at a blade root end portion is mitigated.      Each end portion of a blade root portion 3 of a moving blade 1 is projected to form a projection portion 4a, 4b. A steam passage 5 is provided between the projection portions 4a, 4b and a steam supply port 5a and a steam recovery port 5b are provided downwardly to the steam passage 5.      The steam supply port 5a connects to a steam supply passage 20 and the steam recovery port 5b connects to a steam recovery passage 21. Steam is supplied from the steam supply port 5a into a blade interior and is recovered through the steam recovery port 5b. Side surface seal plates 6, 7 and 8 are provided for a secure prevention of steam leakage. The steam cools the moving blade 1 and can be recovered without leakage and stress concentration due to heat at the projection portions 4a, 4b of the blade root end portion is mitigated.
Patent CA-2246058-C (CA)
Title: Process for the manufacture of a torsion vibration damper
Inventor: COLFORD TERRY
IPC: F16F15/12
Filed: 1998-09-30
Granted: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a torsion vibration damper is disclosed wherein a fly ring and a hub ring (1, 2) are produced and relatively rotatably connected by subsequent insertion of a rubber ring (3). The fly and hub rings (1, 2) are manufactured as a single part with a nominal fracture line (4) at the region of transition between the rings. The single part is separated into the individual rings along the nominal fracture line (4) before of after the insertion of the rubber ring (3) and without removal of material. This process is more cost efficient and the single part can be easier handled and shipped at lower costs than individual rings.
Patent CA-2246313-C (CA)
Inventor: PERKINS NANCY
IPC: A47J43/25
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 2000-04-25
Abstract: An improved hand-held, hand-crank operated rotary drum-type grater for cheese and the like is provided. The grater (15) is adapted to incorporate molded plastic or metal components but preferably utilizes a cage-type drum body (51) having a cylindrical surface defined by a metal sheet having bladed perforations (56). The drum is insertable into either end of a cylindrical cavity defined transversely in the grater hopper (16) and thereafter is engageable with a crank (66). The drum has an internally threaded hub (61) at one end that is engageable with a threaded stub shaft (67) of the crank. The hopper has an improved integral support handle (34) and also is associated with an improved press plate (33) with an integral support arm (38).
Patent CA-2249970-C (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG MING JASON
IPC: C25D5/22
Filed: 1998-10-07
Granted: 2003-05-06
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for electroplating metallic ions onto a conductive substrate. In one embodiment, the method comprises at least partially covering a selected surface of the conductive substrate with an electrode wrap that includes a pad having an abrasive surface. The metallic ions are electrically depositing onto the selected surface through the electrode wrap while the conductive substrate is moved (e.g., rotated) relative to the electrode wrap. A substantially constant frictional force is controllably applied from the abrasive surface onto the selected surface while the metallic ions are being deposited. In this manner, a substantially constant abrasive force is applied to the selected surface as the thickness of the deposited metallic coating increases to create a relatively smooth, uniform, thick deposition that is substantially free of defects.
Patent CA-2254453-C (CA)
Inventor: GARLAND STUART MANDEL
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 1998-11-25
Granted: 2002-03-12
Abstract: Relates to apparatus and methods for permitting an agent of a utility or service bureau to access customer metering equipment before or during a conversation with the customer.   For accessing before a call, while the customer is still on-hook,  an alert signal is sent to activate  the  telemetering equipment  prior  to  establishing  a voice connection.   For accessing during the call, an alert signal is sent while the customer is off-hook. Advantageously , measurement can be made in conjunction with the oral  contact with the customer,  thus making customer contacts more efficient and providing better service to customers.
Patent CA-2265846-C (CA)
Title: A ready-to-use urinary catheter assembly
Inventor: TORSTENSEN JAN
IPC: A61M25/08
Filed: 1997-09-18
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A urinary catheter assembly comprises a urinary catheter (1) having on at least a part of its surface a hydrophilic surface layer (6) intended to produce a low-friction surface character of the catheter by treatment with a liquid swelling medium prior to use of the catheter and a catheter package (7) having a cavity (11) for accommodation of the catheter (1). The package (7) includes a compartment (12) having walls of a gas impermeable material and accommodating said liquid swelling medium or a catheter pretreated therewith for long time preservation of said low-friction surface character and provision of a ready-to-use catheter assembly.
Patent CA-2269031-C (CA)
Title: Treatment of urinary incontinence and compositions for use therein
Inventor: MCMICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K31/4045
Filed: 1997-10-16
Granted: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment for patients having urinary incontinence by administering a composition comprising histamine, serotonin or a combination thereof in an amount effective to alleviate symptoms of urinary incontinence.
Patent CA-2272311-C (CA)
Title: Subscriber access apparatus capable of adapting all of analog communication access network, isdn access network and xdsl access network to atm core network
Inventor: SASHIDE NAOYA
IPC: H04L12/02
Filed: 1999-05-17
Granted: 2002-12-24
Abstract: The controller 500 monitors the analog-SLIC 100, the ISDN-SLIC 200, the xDSL-SLIC 300 and the signal processor 400 and selectively produces first and second control signals, wherein the first control signal responds to at least one of the analog signals, the ISDN data signals and the xDSL signals, each of which is received by the responding SLIC, while the second control signal responds to the ATM cells received by the signal processor 400 from the ATM Core Network. Selective one of the first and second control signals is input into the signal processor 400 so that the received signals are subjected to a suitable signal process in correspondence with a content of the received signals.
Patent CA-2274643-C (CA)
Title: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers and uses
Inventor: BITLER STEVEN P
IPC: C08L101/08
Filed: 1997-12-12
Granted: 2008-05-20
Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).
Patent CA-2278053-C (CA)
Inventor: KREBS CHRISTIAN
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 1998-01-15
Granted: 2010-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a gas-supply system for patients receiving artificial respiration or breathing spontaneously, in which one or several gases (for example NO, oxygen) are added to the respiration gas at varying proportions (continuously or intermittently) by means of a control device (program control, sensor control or combined program/sensor control). This gas-supply system allows for adaptive dosing of the gas to suit individual patients.
Patent CA-2279441-C (CA)
Title: Circuit interrupter with arcing fault protection and ptc (positive temperature coefficient resistivity) elements for short circuit and overload protection
Inventor: GREGORY GEORGE D
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1999-08-03
Granted: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A circuit protection apparatus employs a PTC element for overload and/or short circuit protection and an arcing fault interruption arrangement. The circuit protection apparatus may be employed in a ground fault receptacle for interrupting the flow of electrical current in a line in response to any of a plurality of different types of fault conditions on the line. The circuit protection apparatus may include a set of contacts connected in series with the line, and having an open position and a closed position, a trip device coupled to the contacts, adapted to be actuated by a trip signal, to move the contacts from the closed position to the open position and an element having a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity (PTC) connected in series with the contacts. The PTC element is connected to the trip device to provide the trip signal to the device in response to overload or short circuit conditions in the line. A switching element is operatively coupled with the trip device for providing the trip signal to said device in response to an actuating signal. An arcing fault circuit is adapted for detecting an arcing fault in the line and producing the actuating signal when the arcing fault is detected.
Patent CA-2281255-C (CA)
Title: Destacking apparatus
Inventor: DE WELDIGE EGGERT
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1999-09-01
Granted: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An apparatus is provided herein for destacking foil sheets.      The apparatus includes a stack station provided with holding means for holding at least two stacks of foil sheets at different vertical locations from one another; a deposition station which is horizontally spaced from the stack station and which is provided with holding means for receiving the foil sheets; and a transfer station between the stack station and the deposition station, the transfer station comprising a transfer platform extending between the deposition station and the stack station; a pair of guide rails flanking the transfer platform; a first suction beam extending between the guide rails and displaceable thereon back and forth between the stations for withdrawing a foil sheet from the stack onto the transfer platform and along the transfer platform to the deposition station; and means forming a pivot axis for the transfer platform, the guide rails and the suction beam at a downstream side of the transfer station and at a side of the deposition station adjoining the transfer station for enabling upward and downward swinging of an upstream side of the transfer station relative to the stacking station and relative vertical displacement of the suction beam and the holding means.
Patent CA-2285450-C (CA)
Title: Regulatory element for expressing genes in plants
Inventor: LYZNIK LESZEK A
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 1998-04-03
Granted: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel promoter sequence for expressin g genes in eukaryotic cells and the construction of expression vectors comprising that promoter sequence.
Patent CA-2301010-C (CA)
Title: Three dimensional signage
Inventor: JEHA GEORGE
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 1998-09-04
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A raised surface sign with a Braille portion (8) has a reference notch (13) or elevation along its outside border to serve as a Braille locator. The visual presence of the notch or elevation is masked by an underlying coloured layer (12) that spans the Braille locator and is of the same colour as adjacent areas of the sign.
Patent CA-2305702-C (CA)
Title: Melanges composites a base d'elastomere et procedes d'elaboration
Inventor: MABRY MELINDA ANN
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 1998-09-28
Granted: 2008-02-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des dispositifs à phase de mélange mouillé/sec permettant d'élaborer des mélanges composites à base d'élastomère. En phase de mélange mouillé, des flux liquides chargés de matière de remplissage particulaire et de latex élastomère sont injectés dans la zone de mélange d'un réacteur de coagulum, de manière à former un mélange en flux continu semi-libre entre la zone de mélange et une extrémité d'évacuation du réacteur, via une zone de coagulum. Le fluide chargé de matière de remplissage est injecté sous haute pression dans la zone de mélange, ce qui permet de former un écoulement turbulent capable d'entraîner le fluide chargé de latex élastomère avec une énergie suffisante pour coaguler sensiblement entièrement l'élastomère avec la matière de remplissage particulaire avant l'extrémité d'évacuation. On obtient ainsi une coagulation d'élastomère très efficace, sans recourir à une phase de coagulation soumise à une solution acide ou salée ou autre. Les mélanges composites à base d'élastomère résultants, qui peuvent être durcis ou non durcis, présentent des caractéristiques matérielles inédites, concernant par exemple le choix de la matière de remplissage, de l'élastomère, du niveau de charge en matière de remplissage et du niveau de macrodispersion. Le coagulum issu d'une telle phase de mélange mouillé, avec ou sans étapes de traitement intermédiaires, est ensuite mélangé avec de l'élastomère additionnel dans une phase de mélange sec, de manière à former des mélanges composites à base d'élastomère. L'élastomère additionnel en question peut être identique ou différent par rapport à l'élastomère ou aux élastomères utilisés dans la phase de mélange mouillé.
Patent CA-2305830-C (CA)
Inventor: GOLIBRODSKI OLIVIER
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2000-04-11
Granted: 2009-10-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for manipulating a computer generated model and visualizing a change in projection plane before entering a projection creation command. After selection of a projection plane on the 3-D model, a generative drafting document can be created wherein the projection plane becomes the plane of the screen. The system can display a visualization of the projection of the model in plane with the screen, without generating a fully computed projection. Display of the visualization can provide increased efficiency in processing time as compared to a fully computed projection. The system can also display a graphical manipulator including a circular central region with a button in the middle, wherein clicking on the button can be used as a command to the system requesting creation of the projection. The graphical manipulator software tool can also include quadrants, wherein each quadrant is associated with a direction in relation to an orthogonal axis. The four quadrants can be defined as left, right, up and down: Clicking on a quadrant can cause the projection plane to rotate by 90 degrees, or other predetermined amount, around two orthogonal axes of the model in the projection plane. The direction of rotation will correlate with the quadrant selected. In addition, the manipulator tool can include a pin tracking the circumference of a circle displayed on a computer screen. Selection of the pin and rotation can cause the projection plane of a computer generated model to rotate about an axis which is perpendicular to the projection screen.
Patent CA-2321140-C (CA)
Inventor: FUNG MICHAEL S C
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 1999-02-19
Granted: 2015-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, (Fab')2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, VA 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.
Patent CA-2322424-C (CA)
Title: 5-imino-13-deoxy anthracycline derivatives, their uses, and processes for preparing them
Inventor: ZHANG XINI
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 1999-03-03
Granted: 2010-05-25
Abstract: 5-Imino-13-deoxy anthracycline derivatives, medical uses of 5-imino-13-deoxy anthracycline derivatives and methods for preparing 5-imino-13-deoxy anthracycline derivatives.
Patent CA-2345861-C (CA)
Title: Stick placer
Inventor: HALPER PAUL L
IPC: B65G57/18
Filed: 2001-05-01
Granted: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A stick placer includes a stick magazine and a stick receiver. A stop regulates passage of the lowermost stick from a lower opening in the stick magazine. The stick receiver is rotatable and has a stick receiving pocket. The stick receiver is selectively rotatably mounted adjacent the lower opening in the stick magazine. The stick receiver is rotatable between a stick receiving position and a stick depositing position. In the stick receiving position the pocket cooperates with the lower opening so as to receive the lowermost stick into the pocket when the stop is selectively removed so as to release the lowermost stick from the lower opening in the magazine. In the stick depositing position, the stick receiver is angularly displaced from the stick receiving position so as to dispose the pocket for deposit of the stick from the pocket onto an upper tier of a stack of lumber. The stick receiver has a cam surface above the pocket for engaging the lowermost stick when the lowermost stick is not in flush engagement with the upper tier of the stack of lumber upon deposit from the pocket, for example when the upper tier is uneven or the stick is bent or bowed or lying side-on.
Patent CA-2350942-C (CA)
Inventor: SATO KAORU
IPC: A61K47/42
Filed: 2001-06-19
Granted: 2008-09-23
Abstract: Addition of a specific sugar compound to an iron-containing protein composition solution can provide an excellent freezing and thawing stability and restrained precipitate productivity in a thawed solution of its frozen product and increase the efficiency in the use of the iron-containing protein useful for enrichment of iron in a food or drink, production of iron preparations.
Patent CA-2351122-C (CA)
Inventor: ROMANO ANDREW A
IPC: B01D19/04
Filed: 2001-06-20
Granted: 2005-05-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a defoamer composition comprising (a) hydrophobic silica; (b) a linear polysiloxane having end-blocked polyoxypropylene groups; (c) a polysiloxane having a pendant polyoxypropylene group; (d) a nonionic surfactant; and preferably (e) an inert diluent. The defoamer compositions are used in paints and coatings.
Patent CA-2362518-C (CA)
Inventor: GELLISSEN GERD
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2000-02-11
Granted: 2009-04-21
Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules comprising a heat-inducible promoter and to expression vectors and host cells containing at least one nucleic acid molecule according to the invention. The present invention further relates to kits an d methods for producing one or more proteins using the nucleic acid molecules according to the invention, and to various uses of the same. The object of the invention is t o provide a promoter the heat-inducible characteristic of which is as selective as possible, in particular a promoter which is active in yeasts and which is suitable for protein expression at high temperatures. This object is fulfilled by a nucleic acid molecule comprising a heat-inducible promoter and which is selected from the followin g nucleic acids: (a) a nucleic acid the sequence of which comprises the promoter sequence of a Hansenula polymorpha gene coding for a protein with trehalose-6-phosphate synthase activity; (b) a nucleic acid with the sequence indicated in SEQ ID NO:1; (c) a nucleic acid having a sequence which exhibits at least 40% identity over a length of 300 bp with one of the sequences indicated in (a) or (b); (d) a nucleic acid which hybridize s with the complementary strand of one of the nucleic acids indicated in (a), (b) or (c ); (e) a derivative of one of the nucleic acids indicated in (a), (b) or (c) obtained by substitution, addition and/or deletion of one or more nucleotides; (f) a fragment of one o f the nucleic acids indicated in (a) to (e) which retains the function of the heat-inducib le promoter; (g) a combination of several of the nucleic acids indicated in (a) to (f), where in the sequences of the nucleic acids may be different or the same; or of a nucleic acid molecule having a sequence complementary to the sequence of one of the nucle ic acids indicated in (a) to (g).
Patent CA-2363151-C (CA)
Title: Metrics and status presentation system and method using persistent template-driven web objects
Inventor: MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND MARY
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-11-16
Granted: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A Web-based management system operating method automates collection and analysis of information from a plurality of networked devices, as well as creation of metrics, and independently assembles and displays data related to the networked device information on a distributed network. The networked devices may include one of more copiers, printers, facsimile machines and multifunction devices. Internal and external data is gathered from the networked devices. At least one of graphical, textual, statistical, metrics and status data is generated using a network database concurrently. This data is assembled and presented to user on demand as one or more Web pages. The method uses template-driven mechanisms, or Web objects, that significantly simplify the creation, dynamic modification and persistence, as well as enforcement of concurrency, contention, and atomicity rules between, individual Web objects that compose the Web pages through the use of objects, concurrent state machines, events and actions within states. A Portion of the Web page can be separately created, e.g., manually or with a web page authoring tool The Web objects are combined and populated dynamically from the appropriate Web object states for the final display as a Web page by a Web browser.