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Patent CA-2379745-C (CA)
Title: Vanne de melange sanitaire
Inventor: SCHNEIDER HERMANN-JOSEF
IPC: F16K11/074
Filed: 2000-07-03
Granted: 2004-04-20
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une vanne de mélange sanitaire comportant deux disques de vanne (1, 2) disposés dans un boîtier de cartouche (7), l'un d'eux étant maintenu bloqué en rotation et l'autre pouvant être mû par un entraîneur (4) pourvu sur une broche (3). L'entraîneur (4) présente au moins une came de butée (5, 15) qui, en coopération avec au moins une butée (6, 26) située sur le boîtier de cartouche (7), limite le mouvement de rotation de l'entraîneur (4). L'objectif de cette invention est d'obtenir une vanne de mélange dans laquelle l'entraîneur (4) est constitué d'une partie (8), reliée solidement à la broche (3), qui présente, dans au moins une zone de sa périphérie extérieure, un assemblage à dents (9), et d'une douille (10) qui présente un assemblage à dents (11) sur sa surface périphérique intérieure, cet assemblage à dents s'engrenant, à l'état monté, dans l'assemblage à dents (9) de la partie fixe (8) de l'entraîneur (4). Ladite came de butée (5, 15) de l'entraîneur (4) est disposée sur ladite douille (10).
Patent CA-2395117-C (CA)
Title: Spore-like cells and uses thereof
Inventor: VACANTI CHARLES A
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2000-12-29
Granted: 2016-03-22
Abstract: Highly undifferentiated spore-like cells can be isolated from many different tissues and bodily fluids and used to treat a wide variety of disorders.
Patent CA-2397413-C (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for intraosseous nerve ablation
Inventor: HEGGENESS MICHAEL H
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2001-02-01
Granted: 2011-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to surgical devices, and in particular, ablating probes for ablating, or severing, intraosseous nerves. The ablating probes are used to ablate or sever the pathway of intraosseous nerves after the ablating probe contacts, or is positioned in close proximity to, the intraosseous nerve. Access to the intraosseous nerve may be provided by the ablating probe or another instrument. The invention is also directed to a surgical system for ablating intraosseous nerves that comprises at least one nerve ablating device, e.g., the ablating probes of the invention, and at least one sleeve through which the ablating probe is passed to contact the intraosseous nerve, or the area in close proximity to the intraosseous nerve, thereby facilitating ablation of the intraosseous nerve. Methods of ablating intraosseous nerves are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2399324-C (CA)
Title: Electrified monorail communication system
Inventor: NEFF ROBERT F
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 2001-02-06
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: An improved communications for an electrified monorail (18) includes an off-board programmable logic controller having at least one output electrically coupled to a buss bar (30-35) of the electrified monorail.  At least one other programmable logic controller is mounted on a vehicle (24) that travels on the electrified monorail and includes at least one input in electrical contact with the buss bar. The off-board programmable logic controller is programmed to set its output at a series of high and low voltages corresponding to a message. The on-board programmable logic controller is programmed to detect the series of high and low voltages, store them at least temporarily in memory, and act accordingly upon the transmitted message.
Patent CA-2401335-C (CA)
Title: Pinch sensing arrangement for a motor vehicle power liftgate
Inventor: BUTLER FREDERICK C
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2001-02-26
Granted: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A pinch sensing arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle power liftgate (12) mounted to the body (16) of the motor vehicle (14) and driven by a drive mechanism (20) between an open position and a closed position. The pinch sensing arrangement (10) includes a mounting track (24), a sensor (22) and a control module (26).  The mounting track (24) is attached to the liftgate (12). The sensor (22) is attached to the mounting track (24) and elongated along at least one of the lateral sides (28,30) of the liftgate (12). The sensor (22) is operative for generating an electrical signal when compressed. The control module (26) is in electrical communication with the sensor (22) and is adapted to control the drive mechanism (20) to articulate the liftgate (12) to the open position upon receiving the electrical signal.
Patent CA-2404739-C (CA)
Title: Composants de ceramique ameliores, systemes de composants de ceramique et systemes de blindage en ceramique
Inventor: LUCUTA PETRU GRIGORIE
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2002-07-24
Granted: 2004-01-27
Abstract: Cette invention porte sur plusieurs systèmes de blindage en céramique. L'un de ces systèmes est un système de blindage en céramique destiné au personnel. Ce système comprend une plaque de céramique intégrée ou une pluralité de composants en céramique interconnectés constituant une plaque intégrée. La céramique comprend une surface avant de déviation ou une surface avant plate, ainsi qu'une surface arrière. Une couche d'écailles avant est collée sur la surface avant de la plaque de céramique. Une couche d'amortissement est collée sur la surface arrière de la plaque de céramique. Un support est collé sur la face exposée de la couche d'amortissement. Une deuxième système est un système de blindage en céramique destinés aux véhicules. Ce système comprend également une plaque de céramique intégrée, ou une pluralité de composants en céramique interconnectés constituant une plaque intégrée. Cette plaque de céramique comprend une surface avant de déviation ou une surface avant plate, ainsi qu'une surface arrière. Une couche d'écailles avant est collée sur la surface avant de la plaque de céramique. Une couche d'amortissement est collée sur la surface arrière de la plaque de céramique. L'ensemble composé de la couche d'écailles avant, de la plaque de céramique et de la couche d'amortissement est boulonné sur le corps du véhicule, de préférence avec une couche d'air ou sinon sans couche d'air.
Patent CA-2404860-C (CA)
Inventor: SMITH FORREST
IPC: B65D81/113
Filed: 2001-01-24
Granted: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A unitary product cushioning structure (10, 50, 60, 80) for supporting a shock sensitive product (12, 83) in an outer packaging container is formed of moldable resilient plastics material. It has an outer container contacting wall (20) at each side which is intended to contact an outer packaging container, and a flexible shock absorbing spring section (30) at each such side. A product supporting region (16) is bounded by outer product supporting region defining walls (22), inner product contacting walls (24), an upper ridge (26) between them, and a product supporting platform (28). Shock absorption support for a shock sensitive product is provided in at least two of three mutually perpendicular directions (32, 36, 36); most embodiments, including end pieces, end caps, trays and covers, and corner pieces, provide shock absorption protection in three mutually perpendicular directions. The structure is usually thermoformed, but may be otherwise molded from a suitable resilient and moldable plastics material.
Patent CA-2406893-C (CA)
Title: Molding apparatus and method for manufacturing panels
Inventor: ROGERS DONALD S
IPC: B29C33/42
Filed: 2001-05-30
Granted: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for manufacturing panels (10) having, as desired , one or more areas of reduced material comprising a facing sheet (14) and integrally attached cell forming walls (1 3) extending in roughly perpendicular fashion from the facing sheet (14). Additionally, a method for molding panels, including larg e scale panels, from thermoplastic resins and other moldable materials requiring significantly less energy than other known molding methods, and providing for panels having one or more areas exhibiting continuous outer surfaces on all dimensions. A lower negative mold member (50) has a plurality of upwardly facing positive standoffs (52) defining interstitial channels (53) into whic h thermoplastic resin or other moldable material is filled. A generally planar upper mold member (70) is placed on the lower mold (50), and the combined mold assembly is then subjected to elevated heat and pressure, allowing said thermoplastic resin or other moldable material to melt within the interstitial spaces of the lower mold member (50). After cooling, upper and lower mold members are separated, and a molded panel structure is removed therefrom.
Patent CA-2407667-C (CA)
Inventor: REGAN DAVID
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Granted: 2016-11-29
Abstract: A computer implemented method for filing tax related forms in a data communications network-based tax service environment for multiple users including the steps of: (a) allowing the selection of one of a plurality of clients by a tax practitioner for the purpose of filing tax-related forms therefor; (b) receiving from the tax practitioner a tax practitioner identifier associated with the tax practitioner utilizing the data communications network; (c) verifying whether the tax practitioner is authorized to file tax-related forms for the selected client; and (d) displaying information associated with the selected client utilizing the data communications network upon the successful verification that the tax practitioner is authorized to file tax-related forms for the selected client.
Patent CA-2407831-C (CA)
Inventor: COLMAN DEREK ALAN
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2001-04-30
Granted: 2010-10-05
Abstract: A process for the oxidation of a hydrocarbon, said process comprising partially oxidising in a reaction zone, a mixture comprising a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst whic his capable of supporting oxidation of the hydrocarbon, wherein prior to said partial oxidation, said mixture comprising the hydrocarbon and the oxygen-containing gas is passed through a heat exchanger. Preferably the heat exchanger is a compact heat exchanger. Prior to passage through the heat exchanger a mixture of hydrocarbon and oxygen-containing gas may be passed through a baffle zone which comprises a housing containing at least one baffle plate. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a process for the production of an olefin such as ethylene by the catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons.
Patent CA-2408364-C (CA)
Inventor: LAINEMA JANI
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 2001-05-08
Granted: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A method for encoding video information is presented, where a piece of current video information is divided into macroblocks and a certain number of available macroblock segmentations for segmenting a macroblock into blocks is defined. Furthermore, for each available macroblock segmentation at least one available prediction method is defined, each of which prediction methods produces prediction motion coefficients for blocks within said macroblock, resulting in a certain finite number of available macroblock-segmentation -prediction-method pairs. For a macroblock, one of the available macroblock-segmentation - prediction-method pairs is selected, and thereafter the macroblock is segmented into blocks and prediction motion coefficients for the blocks within said macroblock are produced using the selected macroblock-segmentation - prediction-method pair. A corresponding decoding method, an encoder and a decoder are also presented.
Patent CA-2413903-C (CA)
Title: Surgical instrument having a fastener delivery mechanism
Inventor: KUHNS JESSE J
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2002-12-10
Granted: 2011-02-15
Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a plurality of fasteners, said delivery device comprising: a handle; a drive and indexing mechanism having proximal and distal ends, the driving and indexing mechanism operatively associated with the handle and comprising a moving member, having a sharp distal end for piercing tissue, and an elongate member spaced transversely from the moving member to define a passageway there between, the drive and indexing mechanism being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners arranged along the passageway between the moving member and the elongate member, each of the plurality of fasteners having a proximal end and a distal end, the moving member and the elongate member being moveable proximally and distally with respect to the handle and with respect to each other for delivering and indexing the fasteners along the passageway; and an actuator having at least two sequential positions, a first position wherein the moving member has been moved distally relative to the handle to pierce tissue, and a second position wherein the moving member has been moved proximally relative to the handle for completing the deployment within tissue of the distal end of a distal-most fastener from the passageway.
Patent CA-2414131-C (CA)
Inventor: SMOLINSKI DAREK
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2002-12-12
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing enclosing a fastener driving portion and a handle connected to the fastener driving portion. A pair of clamshells is configured to form an ergonomic grip over the handle and also forming a fastener magazine, such that the ergonomic grip and the magazine are integral in each clamshell. The clamshells are secured to the fastener driving portion and an endcap without the use of special fasteners, A belt hook is available which releasably attaches to either side of the tool.
Patent CA-2418802-C (CA)
Inventor: YAMASHITA TAKEYOSHI
IPC: A61P19/10
Filed: 2001-08-10
Granted: 2012-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates, in one aspect, to the use of a polypeptide for decreasing the blood levels of phosphate, calcium, and/or la,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in a subject. The polypeptide may consist of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 4. The polypeptide represented by SEQ ID NO: 4 may be modified by at least one of polyethylene glycol, dextran, poly(N-vinyl-pyrrolidone), polypropylene glycol homopolymer, copolymer of polypropylene oxide and polyethylene oxide, polyoxyethylated polyol and polyvinyl alcohol. In another aspect, the invention relates to a neutralizing antibody that specifically binds to a polypeptide consisting of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 4.
Patent CA-2420011-C (CA)
Title: A rapid method for microwave mediated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Inventor: BORA UTPAL
IPC: G01N33/531
Filed: 2000-08-16
Granted: 2009-02-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a rapid and efficient method for carrying out enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of minute quantities of biomolecules such as antigen, antibody etc. This invention particularly relates to microwave mediated immobilization of antigen or antibody on to the activated surface followed by performing subsequent steps of ELISA by controlled microwave irradiation. The invented procedure has dramatically reduced the total time required for ELISA to less than 10 minutes from hours to days. The invented ELISA procedure is rapid, economical, reproducible and simple and can be automated. The invented procedure is useful for carrying out ELISA in clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, agriculture, sericulture, food technology, environmental science, biomedical research and other related fields.
Patent CA-2420387-C (CA)
Inventor: HAMMOND GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 2001-08-23
Granted: 2011-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing water-soluble containers using a horizontal intermittent motion thermoforming machine which comprises the steps of: a) locating a first water-soluble film over a mould, said mould containing a plurality of pocket forming cavities, defined by side walls and a base, in a 2-dimensional array, each cavity being surrounded by a planar surface of the mould on all sides in which the shortest dimension of the planar surface between two adjacent cavities is at least 3 mm and between an edge of the mould and the closest cavity is at least 1.5 mm; b) thermoforming the first film to produce a plurality of pockets; c) at least partially filling the pockets with a composition; and d) sealing the plurality of the at least partially filled pockets. The cavities are positioned in the array such that there are a plurality of continuous strips of uninterrupted planar surface of the mould from a leading to a trailing edge of the mould, for receiving support means fitted to the machine for supporting the film.
Patent CA-2423053-C (CA)
Title: Method of calculating radiation
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KENJI
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Granted: 2008-07-15
Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for calculating radiation energy exchanges rapidly and accurately. Near a calculation cell where energy exchange occurs, a small (level 0) cell is used and at a location remote from the calculation cell P, a large (level n) cell formed by combining plural small cells is used. Furthermore, the largest calculation cell which comes into a field of view angle .DELTA. .OMEGA. covered by a ray is selected. As a result, the accuracy of the radiation eneregy exchange calculation is enhanced, the calculation time is shortened and the amount of memory necessary for the calculation can be reduced.
Patent CA-2425127-C (CA)
Title: Gaseous acid catalysis
Inventor: ZEITSCH KARL J
IPC: C07D307/50
Filed: 2001-09-14
Granted: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A method of gaseous acid catalysis which finds particular applications in the manufacture of furfural includes the steps of introducing a solid reactant containing one or more hydroxyl groups into a reactor (1); introducing superheated steam from a superheater (2) until the temperature within the reactor (1) is higher than that of the dew points of both water and the catalyst and the reactant is dry. The catalyst is then introduced into the superheated steam by vaporiser (3). Product gas formed is liquified in condenser (4) and the condensate collected in a buffer tank (5). Separation plant 6 isolates the product gas and recovers the acid catalyst, preferably as its azeotrope with water, and recycles it into the vaporiser.
Patent CA-2427452-C (CA)
Inventor: NARAYANAN AJITH KUMAR
IPC: H04W92/08
Filed: 2001-11-16
Granted: 2006-05-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un réseau de dispositifs (10) composé de dispositifs cibles (12, 14), de dispositifs de sélection (16) mobiles par rapport aux dispositifs cibles (12, 14) et de contrôleurs (18). Ces contrôleurs (18) sont en communication avec les dispositifs cibles (12, 14) et les dispositifs de sélection (16). Chacun des dispositifs de sélection (16) comprend un capteur de position et un capteur d'orientation destinés à fournir des coordonnées de position et d'orientation spatiales et angulaires lorsqu'ils sont dirigés sur un dispositif cible (12 ou 14) et sur réception d'une entrée d'utilisateur. Chacun des dispositifs de sélection (16) comprend également un processeur de signal destiné à générer un signal de commande comprenant des données de position et d'orientation. Ce signal de commande est ensuite transmis par un émetteur, par l'intermédiaire d'un canal radioélectrique (24a), à un contrôleur (18a). Sur réception du signal de commande, le contrôleur (18a) détermine, par exemple, si un dispositif cible (12a) a été sélectionné par un dispositif de sélection (16a), en comparant les données d'orientation à une orientation obtenue à partir des données de position et à la position connue des dispositifs cibles.
Patent CA-2432526-C (CA)
Inventor: RENDER MICHAEL TODD
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 2001-12-17
Granted: 2009-04-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions de polyol de polyuréthane comprenant le produit réactionnel d'un polyisocyanate, d'un polyol, et d'un alcool de Guerbet possédant au moins 12 atomes de carbone ou un mélange d'alcools de Guerbet possédant en moyenne au moins 12 atomes de carbone. Des polyols préférés sont des diols  alpha , beta  et des diols  alpha , UPSILON . Les compositions de polyol de polyuréthane présentent une très faible viscosité et sont particulièrement utiles dans des compositions de revêtement à très faible COV. Le revêtement polymérisé obtenu possède des propriétés étonnamment améliorées.
Patent CA-2434467-C (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN F
IPC: E01H5/09
Filed: 2003-07-17
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A snow blower augers snow scrapped from a path to a fan. The fan is co-axial with the auger at one end of an auger housing. A fan shaft extends through an auger tube. The fan shaft is supported on one end by a fan housing bearing attached to the housing and at the other end by a bearing in the auger tube. The auger is supported at one end by a drive housing bearing attached to the housing and at the other end by a bearing on the fan shaft. This arrangement makes it possible to have an open passage for the snow to move from the auger to the fan.
Patent CA-2434747-C (CA)
Title: Camptothecin derivatives
Inventor: YANG LI-XI
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Granted: 2012-02-07
Abstract: (20S)esters of camptothecin analogs are provided. The compounds are (20S) esters of an oxyalkanoic acid and camptothecin, which is optionally substituted at the 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 positions of the camptothecin ring. The compounds are useful for treating cancer. (see above formula)
Patent CA-2440152-C (CA)
Title: Biopesticide compositions containing antagonistic microorganisms and stimulating agents wtih greater efficacy against plant pathogenic organisms
Inventor: JIJAKLI MOHAMED HAIESSAM
IPC: A01N63/32
Filed: 2002-03-01
Granted: 2012-07-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions suitable for use against one or more pathogens comprising at least one antagonistic micro-organism and at least one stimulating agent, which may be selected from the group consisting of one or more uronic acids, mannans, and/or derivatives thereof and mixtures of said agents. The invention also relates to a method for the biocontrol of disease caused by pathogens to vegetal material using the compositions of the invention.
Patent CA-2440697-C (CA)
Inventor: KUROIWA KENJI
IPC: E01H5/04
Filed: 2003-09-10
Granted: 2010-05-18
Abstract: An overload prevention device (60) of a snow-removing machine which can distinguish between momentary overloading occurring when an auger (23) has hit a curbstone or the like and continuous overloading caused by the auger biting into snow or debris. When overloading arises in the auger, a slide washer (45) provided adjacent to a side face of a worm wheel (38) moving away from the side face is detected by a washer detector switch (53). When a detection signal from this detector reaches a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, a control unit (105) controls an engine (15) to stop.
Patent CA-2450484-C (CA)
Inventor: BUCKLEY KENNETH R
IPC: G01T1/161
Filed: 2002-06-13
Granted: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A system and method for producing 18F-Fluoride by using a particle beam to irradiate conversion medium in gaseous or liquid form. The irradiated conversion medium is contained in a chamber surrounded by a Fluoride adsorbi ng material to which the produced 18F-Fluoride adheres. The adsorption properti es of the Fluoride adsorbing material are manipulated by an adsorption enhancing/decreasing element. A solvent dissolves the produced 18F-Fluoride off of the Fluoride adsorbing material while it is in the chamber. The solve nt is then processed to obtain the 18F-Fluoride.