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Patent CA-2357255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JINNAI MICHIHIRO
IPC: G10L17/26
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for obtaining a precise detected value of a similarity between voices or the like. Standard and input pattern matrices, each having a voice feature amount as a component, are prepared (S1 and S2). A reference shape having a variance different for each specified component of the pattern matrices is prepared, and positive and negative reference pattern vectors, each having a value of the reference shape as a component, are prepared. Then, while the specified component (a center of the reference shape) being made to move to each component position j l=1 to m l, j2=1 to m2 of the standard pattern matrix, a shape change between the standard and input pattern matrices is substituted for shape changes of the positive and negative reference pattern vectors. And, an amount of change in kurtosis of each reference pattern vector is numerically evaluated to obtain a shape change amount Dj l j2 (S3). Then, a value of a geometric distance between the pattern matrices is calculated from Dj l j2 (S4).
Patent CA-2358253-A1 (CA)
Title: Top head drive and mast assembly for drill rigs
Inventor: BARDWELL ALLEN E
IPC: E21B15/00
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A top head rotary drive and mast assembly for drilling which is adapted to be readily mounted on a derrick of a conventional truck, crawler or other vehicle so as to be movable from a stored position adjacent the derrick to a deployed position spaced from the derrick for drilling. The mast is adapted to be pivotally connected by at least one upper support arm to the derrick of the vehicle. The deployment and retraction of the mast and the top head rotary drive relative to the derrick are accomplished utilizing either a control device for moving a holding plate which is movable along the mast and to which the top head rotary drive is mounted or by separate lifting device. The invention is also directed to a combination top head drive and mast assembly and drilling rig and method for their use.
Patent CA-2359178-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUIJS HENRY
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A conduit-mounted light-transmitting device for allowing optical analysis of a substance through a process line conduit made of a light-transmitting material. The device comprises a clip adapted to be detachably secured about the conduit section. The clip defines an optical path intersecting the conduit section when the clip is mounted thereon.
Patent CA-2360739-A1 (CA)
Title: Post system
Inventor: GREGORI KARL HERMANN WERNER
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A post system comprises at least one building member and at least one post.  The post is made from a composite material and has at least nine longitudinally extending channels defined by channel walls. The channels are linked to one another through the channel walls. At least one channel has a portion of an outer channel wall providing an opening sized to receive a portion of the building member such that the building member can be received through said opening into a slot formed in the post. Also another post has at least one channel for receiving a reinforcing element such as tubular steel.
Patent CA-2361237-A1 (CA)
Title: Lyophilisates having improved reconstitutibility
Inventor: KURZ THEKLA
IPC: A61K9/19
Filed: 2000-01-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to lyophilisates having an improved dissolution rate which can be reconstituted in a particle-free manner, which is achieved by re-warming the solutions already drawn off to from 30° to 95°C directly in the freeze drier.
Patent CA-2362145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KULISHOV MYKOLA
IPC: G02F1/05
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: A diffraction grating for a waveguide or for externally incident light. The grating includes a substrate and an electrooptic structure extending over it.  The electrooptic structure may include a waveguide having a propagation axis.  A first and a second electrode structure are provided on either side of the electrooptic structure so that an electric field is generated in the electrooptic structure when a potential is applied to the electrodes. The first electrode structure has an interdigitated configuration defining a plurality of fingers. In use, respective potentials V0 and V0 +.DELTA.V are applied to adjacent fingers. The diffraction grating induced in the electrooptic structure by the periodic electric field advantageously has a refractive index adjustable by varying V0 and .DELTA.V and a spatial periodicity adjustable by varying .DELTA.V.
Patent CA-2363016-A1 (CA)
Title: Vertical interconnect between coaxial or gcpw circuits and airline via compressible center conductors
Inventor: HUBBARD DOUGLAS A
IPC: H01P5/08
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: An RF interconnect between an airline circuit including a dielectric substrate (60) having a conductor trace (62) formed on a first substrate surface and an RF circuit (80) separated from the airline circuit by a separation distance. The RF interconnect includes a compressible conductor structure (86) having an uncompressed length exceeding the separation distance, and a dielectric sleeve structure (88) surrounding at least a portion of the uncompressed length of the compressible conductor structure. The RF interconnect structure is disposed between the substrate and the RF circuit such that the compressible conductor is placed under compression between the substrate and the RF circuit. Examples of the RF circuit include a vertical coaxial transmission line or a grounded coplanar waveguide circuit disposed in parallel with the airline circuit.
Patent CA-2363775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUMMERS CRAIG
IPC: G03B37/06
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A panoramic imaging apparatus and method for capturing a 360 degree outward looking panoramic image of a scene using a single, stationary camera, comprises a mirror in the shape of an inverted dome, having an outward facing generally smooth convexly shaped peripheral surface for reflecting light emanating from the 360 degree panoramic scene, a camera -- which may preferably be a still or video camera having a digital sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, but which may also be a conventional film based camera -- for recording the image projected by the convex dome-like mirror, and a mounting system for attaching the camera to the mirror. The apparatus may also include a suitably programmed computer for dewarping and processing the image for display using a virtual reality display program.
Patent CA-2363782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUTER ROGER LANE
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: A clamping device (40) for clamping an object (30) to a structure (10), the device (40) comprising a lever arm (50) pivotally mounted relative to the structure (10), at least one member (46b) for urging one end portion of the arm (50) in a direction to pivot the other end portion into engagement with the object (30), and an actuator (60) supported by the housing (42) and adapted to engage the one end portion (50b) of the arm (50) to pivot the other end portion (50a) out of the engagement. The device (40) is utilized to clamp a screen (30) to a bed (10) of a separator.
Patent CA-2365205-A1 (CA)
Title: Communications terminal
Inventor: GRABNER WOLFGANG
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal which is configured for communicating using two different carrier frequencies with data carriers that operate in a contactless manner. The inventive terminal comprises two oscillatory circuits (I, II) for one or the other carrier frequency. Each oscillatory circuit (I, II) operates with one or the same antenna (A) and operates with a separate capacitor (C1, C3). In the oscillatory circuit (II) for the low carrier frequency, a coupling inductance coil (L) is provided between the capacitor (C3) and the antenna (A).
Patent CA-2365235-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEINZMAN STEPHEN WAYNE
IPC: C05G5/14
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to tablets and detergent compositions comprising a compressed clay component, which is compressed prior to introduction into the tablets or compositions. The compressed clay component provides an improved disintegration, dispersion or dissolution of the tablets or compositions. In laundry detergents or tablets, the selected compressed clay materials have shown to provide good softening as well.
Patent CA-2370169-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme modulaire de stockage a clapets d'hydrogene par hydrures
Inventor: STETSON NED T
IPC: F16J12/00
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de stockage d'hydrogène par hydrures métalliques possédant au moins un premier module (3A) de stockage sous pression d'hydrures métalliques directement couplé à un second module (3B) de stockage sous pression d'hydrures métalliques. Chaque module stocke des matériaux en hydrures métalliques et comprend un premier (5A) et un second (5B) orifice à clapet. Ces orifices de ces deux modules normalement fermés sont ouverts de façon à communiquer entre eux lorsque le second orifice (5B) à clapet du premier module (3A) est couplé au premier orifice (5A) à clapet du second module (3B).
Patent CA-2375185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKASE NAOKO
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un tableau de réduction des risques qui permet de calculer une valeur de risque objective, indépendamment de l'expérience et des connaissances d'une personne devant procéder à une évaluation. L'invention concerne également un exemple d'application de ce tableau. Ce tableau de réduction des risques comprend une partie traitement des <=estimations des risques>=, à partir de laquelle on peut calculer une valeur de risque en répondant à des questions, et une partie traitement de la <=présentation des mesures pour éviter les risques>=, dans laquelle on présente une mesure spécifique permettant d'éviter ou de réduire un risque en fonction du contenu du risque évalué. Cette invention concerne enfin un système de gestion des soins composé par le tableau susmentionné, des moyens d'évaluation, et un outil de réduction des risques.
Patent CA-2376752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAY GARY PAUL
IPC: A61B3/15
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: An orientation system for corrective eye surgery includes a camera for performing a first image mapping a patient's eye using a predetermined eye feature and software for processing the first image map to determine an edge location of the feature.  A second image mapping is performed with the patient in a different position.  The second image map is processed to locate the feature. In a second embodiment a pen is used to make two alignment marks on the eye. The eye is imaged with the patient in another position, and the image displayed. Software superimposes a graphical reticle onto the eye image, which is movable to align with the two alignment marks. In both cases software also calculates an orientational change to be applied to a corrective prescription for a surgical procedure to be performed on the eye with the patient in the second position.
Patent CA-2380027-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting, quantifying and characterizing microorganisms
Inventor: JEFFREY SCOTT R
IPC: G01N35/04
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing a plurality of microbiological tests in  any order or at the same time, and within the same instrument. The method includes performing microbiological detection and/or enumeration testing, wherein one or more test samples are added to respective detection plates, each of the plates are placed on or within a holder of the instrument and incubated in the instrument, and during and/or after incubation, each plate is imaged by an imaging device in the instrument in order to determine whether and/or how many microorganism colonies are present. The method also includes  performing susceptibility and/or identification testing of microorganisms, wherein if susceptibility testing is performed, one or more samples containi ng microorganisms are added to respective susceptibility plates before or after  one or more antibiotics are added to the plate, each of the plates is placed  on or within a holder of the instrument and incubated in the instrument, and  each plate is imaged by an imaging device the same as or different as the imaging device of step (a) to determine whether and/or the extent of microorganism growth inhibition, and if identification testing is performed,  one or more samples containing microorganisms are added to respective identification plates containing substrates for microorganisms, each of said  plates is placed on or within a holder of the instrument and incubated in th e instrument, and each plate is imaged by an imaging device the same as or different as the imaging devices in steps (a) and/or (b) to classify and/or identify the microorganism(s) on each plate. The figure shows a block diagra m of the main components of the multifunctional instrument.
Patent CA-2382055-A1 (CA)
Title: Device, system and method for monitoring a household electric appliance
Inventor: AISA VALERIO
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2000-02-01
Abstract: A device is described, for monitoring a household electric user (COT, LB, AU), in particular a household appliance, presenting an electric load, where said monitoring device (AI) is connected between a source of electric energy (PDC) and said electric load, said monitoring device (AI) comprising measuring means (A) for detecting the quantity of electric power or current absorbed by said user (COT, AL, AU), characterized in that said monitoring device (AI) comprises control means (SC), which are programmed for: comparing the absorption of electric power ou current measured through said measuring means (A) with reference values of electric power or current, which are stored within said control means; generating, in function of said comparison, infor-mation which being representative of the present status or phase of operation of said electric user (COT, LB, AU); allowing said information to be read from outside said device (AI).
Patent CA-2384573-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLASKY ALVIN
IPC: C12N5/079
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods directed generally to the control of neural activity and for selectively and controllably inducing the in vivo genetic expression of one or more naturally occurring genetically encoded molecules in mammals. More particularly, the present invention selectively activates or derepresses genes encoding for specific naturally occurring molecules such as neurotrophic factors through the administration of carbon monoxide dependent guanylyl cyclase modulating purine derivatives. The methods of the present invention may be used to affect a variety of cellular and neurological activities and to therapeutically or prophylactically treat a wide variety of neurodegenerative, neurological, and cellular disorders.
Patent CA-2384755-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for treating an internal combustion engine exhaust gases
Inventor: TEBOUL DANIEL
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising at least an electrostatic filter ( 20 ) with corona effect comprising an emitting structure ( 29, 32, 33 ) and a collector structure ( 24 ). The invention is characterized in that the collector structure ( 24 ) comprises a plurality of cavities trapping the particles contained in the gas medium, such as gases of an internal combustion engine. The emitting structure ( 29, 32, 33 ) comprises a plurality of serrated plates such as ratchets ( 32 ) designed to be connected to a high voltage circuit. Preferably, the collector structure ( 24 ) comprises a separator formed of a wire mesh. Advantageously, said device is associated with an oxidation catalytic converter and/or a continuously regenerating mechanical filter and/or suction means.
Patent CA-2385367-A1 (CA)
Title: Sport apparatus with impact sensing and display
Inventor: HOSSACK GORDON
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A velocity indication system is comprised of a force measurement sensor shielded by a protective covering that measures the level of force at the point of impact of the sensor with an object, and transmits the measurement, via a transmission carrier, to a computing unit that calculates the force measurement into a velocity measurement and projects that information on a display. A system carrier has an impact and a holding area.  The invention is designed for use in sports such as hockey, tennis, baseball, cricket, golf, and the like; generally a sport with a racquet or stick.
Patent CA-2385997-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical retractor
Inventor: HUTCHISON DOUGLAS A
IPC: A61B46/23
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical retractor that immobilizes tissue at a surgical site. A preferred embodiment of the retractor is used during minimally invasive direct coronary bypass procedures to arrest movement of the grafting site while the heart continues pumping. Tape or thread can be used to connect the artery to the retractor with a holder.
Patent CA-2388719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRIETO PEDRO
IPC: G01J9/00
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: A wavefront aberration of an eye is determined, e.g., in real time. The eye is illuminated, and the light reflected from the retina is converted into spots with a device such as a Hartmann-Shack detector. The displacement of each spot from where it would be in the absence of aberration allows calculation of the aberration. Each spot is located by an iterative technique in which a corresponding centroid is located in a box drawn on the image data, a smaller box is defined around the centroid, the centroid is located in the smaller box, and so on. The wavefront aberration is calculated from the centroid locations by using a matrix in which unusable data can be eliminated simply by eliminating rows of the matrix. Aberrations for different pupil sizes are handled in data taken for a single pupil size by renormalization.
Patent CA-2396311-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for identifying anti-cancer drug targets
Inventor: OLLMANN MICHAEL MARTIN
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: Methods, transformation constructs, and transgenic animals for identifying anti-tumor agents and anti-tumor drug targets are described. The transformation constructs are used to generate transgenic animals that have altered expression of an oncogene or tumor suppressor gene in a target tissue that is dispensable for viability and reproduction. In some embodiments, the altered expression results in abnormal proliferation of the target tissue and normal proliferation in all other tissues. Anti-tumor drug targets can be identified by generating progeny of the transgenic animals that have mutations in various genes. Gene mutations that result in a specific reduction or killing of the target tissue are identified as possible anti-tumor drug targets and are further evaluated. Anti-tumor agents are identified that mimic the effect of the gene mutations that result in specific reduction of the target tissue. Alternatively, anti-tumor agents can be identified by administering various compounds directly to the transgenic animals, or their progeny, and selecting as putative therapeutic agents, compounds that result in target-tissue specific antiproliferation.
Patent CA-2397213-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of compacted biocidal agent from a non-compactible particulate biocidal agent without using a binder
Inventor: HOWARTH JONATHAN N
IPC: C07D233/82
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A shape-retentive compacted article is produced from 1,3-dibromo-5,5- dimethylhydantoin particulate solids by (a) granulating the particulate soli ds without use of a binder, and (b) pressure compacting granulated 1,3-dibromo- 5,5-dimethylhydantoin granules formed in (a) that have a U.S. standard mesh size in the range of 80 mesh to 3 mesh, again without use of a binder. So fa r as is known, never before have 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin particulate  solids been converted into a compacted form by any method.
Patent CA-2397948-A1 (CA)
Title: Accessoires electriques embrochables
Inventor: DEBOECK PETER ANTHONY
IPC: H02G3/00
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un boîtier d'accessoires électriques avec un ensemble complet d'accessoires de câblage embrochables (prises de courant femelles, commutateurs d'éclairage, etc.) prévu pour être utilisé sur un système de conduite traditionnel qui permet de connecter totalement le système de câblage dans un bâtiment, et de le tester au cours des premières étapes de construction. Ces dispositifs peuvent être totalement interchangeables en fonction des diverses normes nationales, et facilement remplacés par des personnes sans qualification technique précise requise. La gamme d'accessoires couvre tous les dispositifs requis dans un bâtiment et prévus pour respecter les normes nationales et internationales.
Patent CA-2401004-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for reducing pollutants from the exhaust of a diesel engine
Inventor: DUNCAN DAVID
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the level of pollutants in the exhaust of a diesel engine, comprising: operating said diesel engine using as the fuel a water-diesel fuel emulsion; and contacting the exhaust gas from said diesel engine with an oxidation catalyst. The oxidation catalyst may be in the form of a cellular monolith (10). The cellular monolith (10) may be a ceramic extrusion (12). The monolith (10) is in the form of a honeycomb structure having small, parallel channels (20) running axially through it. The channel walls are coated with an inorganic oxide washcoat (16) and the catalyst (18) is deposited on the washcoat (16). Thick washcoat deposits (22) are formed in the cell corners of the washcoat (16).
Patent CA-2401540-A1 (CA)
Title: Stylos et cartouches d'encre correspondantes
Inventor: NICOLL ROY
IPC: B43K5/14
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: Une cartouche d'encre (1) destinée à un stylo comprend un corps (2) comportant une chambre à encre (3) qui est dans un premier temps obturé au niveau de l'extrémité avant de la cartouche au moyen d'un opercule formé par un bouchon (4). Le bouchon (4) rentre étanche dans un trou traversant axial (5); il est ouvert vers l'extrémité avant de la cartouche et est monté coulissant dans le corps de cartouche (2) de manière à pouvoir se déplacer vers l'arrière en entrant en contact avec une cheville (34) après l'insertion de la cartouche (1) dans le stylo, ce qui permet à l'encre de s'écouler dans la chambre (3) à travers le trou traversant (5), à destination de l'extrémité d'écriture (23) d'une pointe (22) du stylo. La taille de la cheville (34) est choisie de manière à se mettre en contact étanche avec la surface interne du trou (5) lorsqu'elle complètement insérée dans ce trou.
Patent CA-2401573-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing a calcium phosphate pasty material for injection
Inventor: FRECHE MICHELE
IPC: A61L27/12
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a calcium phosphate pasty material for injection which after, setting, is designed to form an apatite material. Said method consists in: producing from water and calcium phosphates pasty mixture capable of developing, hardening and forming a hydroxyapatite. Said method is characterised in that it consists in adding to the calcic phosphates or to the pasty mixture before it is injected a methicone having relative to the mixture more than 0.30 wt. % and less than 10 wt. %. The resulting material can be injected, that is it can be transported in pasty form into a conduit under moderate pressure levels. Said material sets on the site of implantation and hardens to form an apatite biomaterial in a manner similar to known methicone-free calcium phosphate mixtures.