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Patent CA-2408507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KITAGAWA REIJI
IPC: G07F11/24
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-connected ampoules dispensing apparatus which is compact and have a high operation reliability. The dispensing portion 3 comprises a pair of rotors 8a, 8b each of which has a substantially C shape of cross section and is formed with a cutting edge 10 on one side edge. The rotors 8a, 8b are disposed in a vertical direction with a predetermined distance. The rotors 8a, 8b are synchronized to rotate from a receiving position to a cut-off position and return to the receiving position, whereby in the receiving position the rotors 8a, 8b can receive the first ampoule 4a and then cut off and dispense it. The second ampoule 4b adjacent to the first ampoule 4a is positioned in the waiting position by the positioning member 9 synchronized with the dispensing portion 3.
Patent CA-2410296-A1 (CA)
Title: Photocatalyst with catalytic activity even in visible-light range
Inventor: MATSUO SHINYA
IPC: C01G25/00
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: The photocatalyst according to the present invention which exhibits a high catalytic function in the visible-light range comprises an oxide composite having a heterojunction comprising a p-type oxide semiconductor and an n-type oxide semiconductor which have photocatalytic properties with each other and at least one of which has photocatalytic properties even in the visible-light range.      The p-type oxide semiconductor having photocatalytic properties even in the visible-light range is exemplified by a perovskite-type oxide Ca(Zr0.95Y0.5)O3-8, and the n-type oxide semiconductor by an anatase-type titanium oxide.
Patent CA-2410301-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHTER GUNTER
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting and/or storing an especially liquid medium, which comprises a relatively thin-walled plastic inner container ( 1 ) that receives the medium and an outer container ( 4 ) that encloses the inner container like a trough. At the top, said inner container ( 1 ) is provided with a filling opening that is configured as a threaded tube ( 2 ), and at the bottom, if required, with a drain opening ( 3 ). The outer container ( 4 ) consists of a pallet-type support ( 5 ) that supports the inner container ( 1 ) on its underside and a jacket ( 6 ) that adjoins the support ( 5 ). The inner container ( 1 ) is secured in the outer container ( 4 ) by means of a cover plate ( 8 ) fastened on the outer container ( 4 ).
Patent CA-2411527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERS STAN A
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A wearable storage system (10) for pressurized fluid includes a pressure vessel (40) formed from a plurality of polymeric hollow chambers (50) having  either an ellipsoidal or spherical shape and interconnected by a plurality o f relatively narrow conduit sections (52, 56) disposed between consecutive one s of the chambers. The pressure vessel includes a reinforcing filament (46) wrapped around the interconnected chambers and interconnecting conduit sections to limit radial expansion of the chambers and conduit sections when  filled with a fluid under pressure. The container system further includes a fluid transfer control system (76) attached to the pressure vessel for controlling fluid flow into and out of the pressure vessel. A gas delivery mechanism for delivering gas stored in the pressure vessel to the patient in  a controlled manner is connected to the fluid transfer control system. The pressure vessel and the fluid transfer control system are incorporated into a wearable garment to provide an ambulatory supply of gas for the patient.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2413317-A1 (CA)
Title: Laying head bearing with offset preloading
Inventor: SHORE T MICHAEL
IPC: F16C19/24
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed for rotatably supporting a quill in the housing of a rolling mill laying head. The bearing assembly includes first and second axially spaced roller bearing sets interposed between the quill and the housing. The bearing assembly also includes a force exerting unit for applying a radial preloading force to the first bearing set at a first location around the circumference thereof. The preloading force is opposed by a reactionary force acting on the second bearing set at a second location around the circumference thereof disposed 180° from the first location.
Patent CA-2413432-A1 (CA)
Title: Pedestrian traffic control device having tape below top of post
Inventor: SIEGLER STEPHEN L
IPC: E01F13/04
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: An ADA-compliant pedestrian traffic control device including a hollow, one piece post having an open upper end, and at least one slot in the post below the top of the post. A cassette is mounted within the post at the level of the slot. The cassette contains a tape wound on a spool, the spool being spring-biased to rotate in a direction which winds the tape on to the spool. The tape is extendable from the cassette in a direction generally perpendicular to the vertical axis of the post, the tape extending through the slot in the post. The diameter of the cassette, along its entire axial length, is smaller than the internal diameter of the post, so that the cassette can be inserted into the open upper end of the post and moved to its location between the ends of the post. The cassette is furnished with means for maintaining tension in the retractor spring prior to and during insertion of the cassette into the post, the tension-maintaining means being positioned substantially within the confines of the outer dimension of the cassette, so as not to interfere with insertion of the cassette into the post. After the free end of the tape of the cassette is manipulated outwardly through the slot in the post, a pull is attached to the free end of the tape, the pull being too large to fit through the slotand hence preventing full retraction of the tape into he cassette.
Patent CA-2414195-A1 (CA)
Title: Interlock mechanism for lateral file cabinets
Inventor: HOFFMAN KEITH A
IPC: E05B65/466
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to interlocks for file cabinets and the like which generally prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a given time. The interlocks inclu de a elongated, flexible member which is changeable from a high slack condition to a low sla ck condition. In the low slack condition, the interlocks prevent their associated drawers tha t are closed from being opened. In the high slack condition, the interlocks allow their associated drawer to be opened. The interlocks may be used in conjunction with a lock that selective ly changes the cable from a high slack condition to a low slack condition and vice versa. The interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the cable that is independent of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer. Alternatively, the interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the elongated, flexible member that is a small fraction of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer.
Patent CA-2415047-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOYETTE DONALD R
IPC: G11B7/004
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing copying of data from optical storage media. A locus (410) on optical storage medium is initially read to produce a signal and is then re-read by a reader to produce a second signal. The signal detected upon re-reading is different from the signal that is detected upon initial sampling. A method and apparatus for controlling access to a storage medium, such as an optically readable medium. Light sensitive or other materials (400) that are adapted to change state and affect reading of a storage medium are used to control access to data that may be stored on optical medium and/or to control use of the medium.
Patent CA-2415260-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHALER THOMAS A
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: This invention relates to methods for screening nucleic acids for mutations by analysing nonrandomly fragmented nucleic acids using mass spectrometric techniques and to procedures for improving mass resolution and mass accuracy of these methods of detecting mutations.
Patent CA-2416721-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated banking machine system and method
Inventor: SHANE ANNA
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operatively controlled from a front consumer user station (12) and a rear maintenance user station (14). The machine is operative to output a consumer user interface (28) through a fron t display device (16, 80). The consumer user interface includes interactive options for performing transactions with the machine including dispensing ca sh with a cash dispenser (32). The machine is further operative to output a maintenance user interface (30), through a rear display device (18, 82). The  maintenance user interface includes options for configuring, troubleshooting , servicing and maintaining the machine. The operating system of the machine i s operative to generate a desktop environment (84) that spans both the front display device and rear display device, such that a first portion (86) of th e desktop is output by the first display device and a second portion (88) of t he desktop is output by the second display device.
Patent CA-2417223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOCK BJORN
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polypeptides et des polynucléotides EphA9, ainsi que des procédés de préparation de tels polypeptides au moyen de techniques de recombinaison. L'invention concerne également des procédés d'utilisation des polypeptides et polynucléotides EphA9 dans des méthodes diagnostiques.
Patent CA-2423076-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-loss waveguide and method of making same
Inventor: LIM DESMOND
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A method of reducing the scattering losses that involves smoothing of the core/cladding interface and/or change of waveguide geometry in high refracti ve index difference waveguides. As an example, the SOI-based Si/SiO2 waveguides  are subjected to an oxidation reaction at high temperatures, after the waveguide patterning process. By oxidizing the rough silicon core surfaces after the patterning process, the core/cladding interfaces are smoothened, reducing the roughness scattering in waveguides.
Patent CA-2423518-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de polymeres greffes, hydrosolubles ou se dispersant dans l'eau, contenant des blocs de polyether, en tant que moyens d'enduction et de conditionnement pour agents de nettoyage, de lavage et de retraitement du linge
Inventor: BERTLEFF WERNER
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation de polymères greffés filmogènes, hydrosolubles ou se dispersant dans l'eau, produits par polymérisation radicalaire (a) d'esters vinyliques d'acides carboniques C1-C24 aliphatiques, en présence de (b) polyéthers de poids moléculaire moyen (moyenne en nombre) d'au moins 300. Ces polymères servent de moyens d'enduction pour des agents de nettoyage et de lavage sous forme de particules, et de matériaux de conditionnement pour des agents de nettoyage, de lavage et de retraitement du linge, le dosage des agents dans le processus de lavage étant réalisé sous forme de doses individuelles, en combinaison avec le matériau de conditionnement.
Patent CA-2423557-A1 (CA)
Title: Child-proof package for pharmaceutical products
Inventor: PRUD HOMME JEAN ANDRE
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A child-proof package for pharmaceutical product(s) is disclosed. The package com-prises a blister pack with at least one blister which is closed off by a push-through type foil lid. The blister serves the purpose of accommodating the pharmaceutical product(s) and the push-through type foil lid of the blister pack lies against a covering wall part, wherein the covering wall part is a multi-layer hart containing an inner layer facing the foil lid and an outer layer. The inner layer has an opening covered by an opening closure which can be pushed through, and the outer layer has an opening which lies on the opening closure and which is surrounded by an annular region. The annular region is subdivided in sectors such that the sectors stick out of the inner layer in the shape of a crown when the opening closure is pushed through.
Patent CA-2429665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORTON DAVID ALEXANDER VODDEN
IPC: A61J3/02
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making composite active particles for use in a pharmaceutical composition for pulmonary administration, the method comprising a milling step in which particles of active material are milled in the presence of particles of an additive material which is suitable for the promotion of the dispersal of the composite active particles upon actuation of an inhaler. The invention also relates to compositions for inhalation prepared by the method.
Patent CA-2430554-A1 (CA)
Title: Intravascular blood conditioning device and use thereof
Inventor: TZIAMPASIS EVANGELOS
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an implantable, intravascular device for treating a medical disorder associated with the presence of a particular molecule in the systemic circulation of a mammal. When implanted, the device removes or reduces the concentration of the molecule in the blood stream thereby conditioning the blood. The device includes an anchor (10) component immobilizable to an inner wall of an intact blood vessel (30) and a cartridge (20) component that is retained in place within the blood vessel by the immobilized anchor. the cartridge contains a converting agent, for example, viable cells or enzyme preparations, that catabolize or convert the molecule of interest into one or more other molecules that are not associated with the disorder. The invention also provides a minimally or non-invasive method for introducing into and, optionally, removing from the blood vessel the device of the invention.
Patent CA-2431615-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for concentrating samples for analysis
Inventor: O'BRIEN ROBERT J JR
IPC: G01N30/78
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: A method for analyzing a gas sample is described (10). The method comprises providing a gas sample, increasing pressure applied to the gas sample to compress the sample to a smaller volume and provide a pneumatically focused gas sample, and analyzing the pneumatically focused gas sample using any of a variety of analytical techniques. Pneumatic Focusing generally means increasing the pressure of the sample, column or cell to a pressure of from about 100 psi to about 15,000 psi, more typically from about 200 psi to about 2,000 psi. Examples including gas chromatography and absorption spectroscopy are illustrated herein. Numerous other examples could be given. The method is well suited for analyzing gaseous samples, such as ambient air samples, both continuously, and remotely, using computer control. Continuously sampling ambient air provides a method for real-time monitoring of air quality. Continuous monitoring (58) allows for pollutant exposure and allows for the identification of emission sources. The method is also well suited for analysis of breath exhalations from respiring organisms useful in metabolic studies or disease diagnosis.
Patent CA-2433007-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for oily foamable aerosol
Inventor: TAKASE YOSHIHIKO
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for an oily foamable aerosol, characterized in that the composition comprises a fat or oil, and a polyglycerol fatty acid ester and/or an organic and fatty acid esters of glycerol; and an aerosol comprising the composition as defined in above and a propellant.
Patent CA-2433592-A1 (CA)
Title: Molten hydride fuel cell
Inventor: RODGERS DOUGLAS NOSS
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprises at least one fuel cell (10). The fuel cell (10) comprises an anode (15) and a cathode (16) held in a spaced apart relationship by at least one spacer element (22) comprising an electrically insulating material. A proximal end of the spacer element (22) is in contact with the cathode (16), and a distal end is in contact with the anode (15). An electrolyte (17) is disposed between, and in contact with the anode (15) and the cathode (16). The electrolyte (17) comprises a molten salt having a hydride ion conductance number greater than about 0.95 at a fuel cell operating temperature. A fuel gas inlet (18), adjacent to the cathode (16), is provided for delivering a fuel gas to the electrolyte. An oxidizing gas inlet (19), adjacent to the anode (15), is provided for delivering an oxidizing gas to the electrolyte (17). An exhaust port (20) is in fluid communication with the anode (15).
Patent CA-2434466-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for switching transmission of light from one fiber to another
Inventor: OSBORNE CHARLES
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: Devices and methods for switching transmission of light from one optical fiber (450) to another (460). A steerable fiber (430) has an end (432) in a capsule (404, 406), as do one or more cooperating fibers (450, 440). Initially steerable fiber (430) is at a rest position, from where it couples light into one of the cooperating fibers (450). The end (432) of the steerable fiber (430) includes an armature (435) that moves in response to applied magnetic fields. Then a magnetic field is generated selectively, and a pair of pole pieces (420) transfers it to a location (424) inside (408) the capsule, which is close to the armature (435). Thus the end (432) of the steerable fiber (430) is moved to another position, from where it couples light into the other cooperating fiber (440).
Patent CA-2436339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROGERS PETER
IPC: E04G7/34
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A shoring post suitable for use with ledger frames uses node sleeves which surround the shoring posts Preferably, the node sleeves are an extruded component with a center cavity that closely conforms to the exterior of the shoring post. The node sleeves are secured in a manner to maintain the center of the shoring post unobstructed. In a preferred form, the node sleeves are mechanically fastened to the shoring post.
Patent CA-2438814-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacturing a package with a simple handle
Inventor: MARQUET JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: B31B70/86
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a packaging comprising the stages consisting in producing a packaging which is open at its upper end and then in sealing the upper part of the packaging along a leaktight sealing line (21) so as to constitute a top band (22) with the upper end of the packaging, characterized in that the method comprises a supplementary stage consisting in folding said top band (22) down towards the bottom of the packaging and in fixing it onto the packaging (2) so as to form a handle. The invention also proposes a packaging produced by such a method, characterized in that it has a folded-down top band forming a handle.
Patent CA-2439579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIXON MARK
IPC: C07K5/083
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A peptide-chelate conjugate with affinity for the ST receptor is disclosed, wherein the chelate is tetradentate. A low-molecular weight heat-stable toxin is produced by enterotoxic strains of E. Coli. This toxin, known as ST  peptide, mediates acute diarrheal disease by binding to its receptor on colorectal cells and stimulating guanylate cyclase. Gastrointestinal mucosal cells specifically express the ST receptor and the expression persist after colonic and rectal mucosal cells undergo malignant neoplasic transformation.  The peptide-chelate conjugate of the invention may be labelled with a radiometal to provide a metal complex. In a preferred embodiment, the radiometal is 99mtc, and the chelating agent is selected from: diaminedioxime, diaminediphenol, N3S, N4 and N2S2 Ligands. A radiopharmaceutical composition comprising the metal complex is provided, which is suitable for the diagnostic imaging of colorectal cancer. Also provided for in the invention is a kit for the preparation of the radiopharmaceutical preparation.
Patent CA-2439641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETTERSEN WALLACE T
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A method and structure is disclosed for oriented strand boards that utilize a 3-layer, sandwich-type structural panel. The two outer faces are preferably made of wood flakes and the inner core preferably is made out of compression resistant products such as wood chips, paper mill sludge or recycled paper. The core is either a continuous perforated mat or a plurality of individual chunks of compression resistant materials, and preferably contains voids to provide for a reduction in weight of the board.
Patent CA-2440279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADDINGTON TIMOTHY H
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: In a system (100) for managing and updating metadata associated with an asset, an asset provider (5) can associate the asset with metadata. The asset provider (5) can send an asset bundle comprising the metadata and the asset to the distribution endpoints via a satellite (40). In the event the asset provider (5) modifies or updates the metadata associated with the asset, the asset provider (5) can identify which distribution endpoints are to receive the updated metadata. After identifying which distribution endpoints are to receive the updated metadata, the asset provider (5) can send the updated metadata without manual intervention to each of these distribution endpoints.  Alternatively, the metadata may be stored by a metadata administrator (60, 80), and the metadata may be sent to distribution endpoints upon the metadata administrator (60,80) receiving a request for the metadata from the distribution endpoints.
Patent CA-2441491-A1 (CA)
Title: Counterbalancing device for tanning systems
Inventor: LAMOUREUX ALAIN
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A counterbalancing device for use in conjunction with a tanning system having a stationary lower unit and a pivotable upper unit pivotally attached to the lower unit by a unit hinge. The device includes a first component and a second component. A device hinge hingedly connects the first and second components together for relative pivotal movement therebetween. A  biasing structure generates a biasing force urging the first and second components towards the device open configuration. A component-to-unit coupling structure operatively couples the first and second components respectively to the upper and lower units. The biasing structure is calibrated so that the biasing force substantially counterbalances the weight of the upper unit.
Patent CA-2442167-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOWLES ANGELA
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a primary product production system, and a method of supplying raw material (15) for the production. The row material (15) is provided in a manner, inter-alia , that is an improvement in the delivery and/or selection of supplied materials used. In a particular form, the product results from metal making and/or the coal industry. In a generic overall description, a customer (10) specifies a processed product as set out in an order (11) which typically includes quality and quantity of processed product such as pig iron (33) or other product, and places it. Changes (12) may also be made. This information is input to a database/computer (20) which then determines from the order (11, 12) which sources of raw materials (15) to the foundry or refinery (9) to produce a primary product which fulfils customer (10) orders (11) and/or changes (12). The raw material(s) (15) may be supplied from any'asset' (1-n).