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Patent CA-2188937-A1 (CA)
Title: Umbrella-shaped suture anchor device with actuating ring member
Inventor: LE THU ANH
IPC: A61L31/04
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: A suture anchor device (1) having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members (64) and an actuating wedge member (8). The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor device has similar utility in soft tissue applications.
Patent CA-2191791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOSER FRANZ
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: The invention sets out from an apparatus for the rapid inflation of an airbag, with a compressed-gas tank (1) having an outlet opening (3) closed by a break-away disk (2), and with a propellant charge case (4) whose content (5) is used upon ignition for producing a propellant gas and for opening the compressed-gas container (1).   Known apparatus of this kind are complex in design and very expensive to manufacture.   An apparatus is proposed, which is characterized by a housing (6) with a first cavity (7) for fastening the compressed-gas container (1), a second, axially opposite cavity (8) for fastening the propellant charge case (4) and a mixing chamber (9) disposed between them and having a gas outlet opening (10) to the airbag, the cavity (7) as well as the axially opposite cavity (8) having an outlet (11, 14) to the mixing chamber (9) and the latter (14) being closed with a cap (12) of ductile material which, upon ignition of the propellant charge deforms spheroidally and is hurled against the break-away disk (2) thereby destroying the latter and releasing the outlet opening (3) of the compressed-gas tank (1).
Patent CA-2193560-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARTMANN GERD
IPC: G01F23/28
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a time domain reflectometry (TDR) signal to generate an output result corresponding to a valid process variable.  The method comprises processing the TDR signal using at least two different techniques for detecting a valid reflection pulse generated by the process variable to calculate an independent result using each of the two of the at least two techniques, applying a weighted factor to the independent results from each of the at least two different techniques to provide weighted output results, comparing the weighted output results and selecting the valid output result from the weighted output results based on the comparing step.  The apparatus comprises a primary detector for detecting the reflection pulse generated by the process variable and calculating a primary output, a secondary detector for detecting the reflection pulse generated by the process variable and calculating at least one secondary output result, a comparator for comparing the primary result with the at least one secondary result to check the primary result and to select the valid output result based on the comparison.  The present invention provides an apparatus and method for accurately providing information as to the location of an interface between a first medium and a second medium in a vessel.
Patent CA-2198699-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede d'enregistrement et de relecture d'evenements multimedia
Inventor: CRUZ GIL CARAPELHO
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: Un système permettant d'enregistrer et de relire des événements multimedia comprend des sources (201) d'enregistrement, un préprocesseur (300), un processeur (400) de remise et des unités (500) de commande utilisateur. Les sources d'enregistrement captent chacune une voie de l'événement multimedia et l'envoient au préprocesseur source au niveau duquel les voies sont codées sous forme de blocs numériques et les blocs numérisés de voies reçus simultanément sont horodatés avec la même heure relative, et sont par conséquent synchronisés dans le temps. Les voies de l'événement multimedia sont également comprimées et prétraitées de sorte que d'autres représentations de l'événement multimedia soient générées, qui aident ensuite les utilisateurs dans leur recherche de l'événement multimedia. Le processeur de remise prend en charge les demandes des utilisateurs concernant les événements multimedia et fournit des événements aux utilisateurs demandeurs en fonction des commandes interactives de ces derniers. Le processeur de remise génère également des représentations superposées des voies de l'événement multimedia, ces représentations fournissant des répères visuels qui aident l'utilisateur à effectuer des recherches rapides et intelligentes dans l'événement multimedia. L'unité de commande utilisateur reçoit les demandes et les commandes interactives de l'utilisateur devant être transmises aux processeurs de remise et les événements multimedia provenant du processeur de remise pour les présenter à l'utilisateur.
Patent CA-2199713-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for fabricating dimensionally accurate pieces by laser sintering
Inventor: NYRHILA OLLI JUHANI
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fabrication of dimensionally accurate metal pieces by sintering a pulverous material blend consisting of an iron-group metal, a copper-phosphorous compound and a copper alloy. The piece is produced by layer-by-layer selected area laser sintering. The sintering takes place in an atmosphere containing a gaseous compound of an iron-group metal, whereby said compound decomposes at the sintering temperature and the iron-group metal deposits into said pulverous blend during the sintering.
Patent CA-2201529-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATWELL EDWIN G
IPC: A21C1/14
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: SCRAPER BASKET FOR DOUGH-MAKING EQUIPMENT  Abstract "Dough-making machines and mixers are not presently equipped with baskets or other units to house and store scraping devices used by bakers to remove and clean dough from mixing bowls. This invention is designed and made to attach to dough-making machines and mixers for the purpose of holding scraping devices. The method of attachment to the Dough-making machine or mixer is either by a metal strap or by a bolt and nut mechanism."
Patent CA-2203538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINZBOORG PHILIP
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de prévention de la surcharge au niveau d'un noeud de réseau de télécommunications. Le réseau comporte au moins un noeud de service (CN, SCP) et au moins un autre noeud (PN, SSP) en provenance duquel le noeud de service reçoit les demandes de service. Selon le procédé de la présente invention, le noeud de service émet des demandes de restriction (CG) à un noeud qui lui est raccordé, demandant à ce noeud de restreindre la quantité de demandes service qu'il émet à destination du noeud de service. La demande de restriction comprend des informations concernant la façon dont le noeud doit pratiquer la restriction. L'émission de la demande de restriction se fait au moins à chaque évolution de l'information. Pour simplifier et fiabiliser le procédé, le noeud de service émet une demande de restriction spécifiant une proportion prédéterminée d'un nombre total de messages de demandes de service satisfaisant les critères définis. Chaque message de demande de service est ainsi caractérisé par une probabilité prédéterminée de déclenchement d'émission de demande de restriction, ces probabilités étant calculées de façon que le nombre total de demandes de restrictions soit inférieur au nombre total de demandes de service.
Patent CA-2203905-A1 (CA)
Title: Bacterial protein with xylanase activity
Inventor: FALK CEDRIC JOHN
IPC: A23K1/165
Filed: 1995-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to specific bacterium and proteins with xylanase activity derived from the bacteria, in particular to xylanases which are free of any significant cellulase activity and which are active at high temperature and at neutral to alkaline pH. Xylanases having these characteristics are particularly useful in the bleaching of wood pulps, such as waft pulps. The preferred bacterium designated B230 was isolated from whire-rotted kerri wood in Western Australia; a sample of which has been deposited under the provision of the Budapest Treaty in the Australian Government Analytical Laboratories under the accession number N94/41262. This preferred bacterium is a gram positive, obligatively aerobic, rod-shaped with a centrally-located spore and has the taxomonic characteristics of Bacillus subtilis (by VITEK    method).
Patent CA-2204406-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORI GORO
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A protein/phospholipid combination or protein hydrolyzate/phospholipid combination wherein the content of the phospholipid bonded is at least 10 % by weight; a lipid metabolism ameliorant comprising the combination; or a functional food containing the combination.
Patent CA-2205704-A1 (CA)
Title: Multimedia messaging using internet
Inventor: O'NEIL JOSEPH THOMAS
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A communications system uses a World Wide Web (Web) server to provide multimedia messaging functions over the Internet. Multimedia workstations are interconnected via the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Parties are provided with multimedia mailboxes on message servers that are connected to the PSTN and the Internet. In order to identify the message server on which a called party's mailbox is located, the Web server provides themultimedia number of the called party's message server when a call is made. In addition, the Web server provides the multimedia number of the called party. When a multimedia call is unanswered, the system uses the multimedia number of the message server and the called party multimedia number provided by the Web server to record and store a message for the called party in the called party's mailbox.
Patent CA-2207158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NG RICHARD
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: Portable apparatus or device (100) is a portable cellular radiotelephone, which is powered by main and auxiliary batteries (101, 102) in an operating state. The main and auxiliary batteries (101, 102) include respective memories (402, 410) for storing a 64- bit registration number and 1024 bits of data for identifying the type and brand of such batteries which are known to be reliable and safe for both operating and charging modes of operation. Memories (402, 410) store a laser-engraved 64-bit registration number and 1024 bits of data. In order to uniquely identify the batteries (101, 102), the 64-bit registration number includes a twelve-bit brand code having a predetermined brand code value and an eight-bit type code having a predetermined type code value, and the 1024 bits of data include a unique multi-character message. By identifying the unique brand code, type code and multi-character message when a battery is inserted into portable device (100), it can be insured that the portable device (100) will be operated with a reliable and safe battery. Otherwise, the portable device is turned off and the battery is not charged.
Patent CA-2213120-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper-evident closure construction
Inventor: HENNING JOHN C
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: A tamper-proof closure construction including a cap (10) having a top wall (12), a skirt (13) and a plurality of tabs (18) extending from the bottom edge of the skirt. The cap fits over the opening (29) in the neck (28) of a container (11) which neck includes a ledge (31), cams (35) having portions (38) beneath the ledge (31) extending outwardly from the neck beyond the ledge and all portions of the neck between the ledge and a sealing surface (30) on the end of the neck (28).
Patent CA-2213555-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for regional gravity surveys
Inventor: SEIGEL HAROLD O
IPC: G01V7/16
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: Method and apparatus for conducting regional gravity surveys, comprising a gravimeter module suspended below a helicopter and adapted to be lowered to the earth's surface for generating gravimeter readings, The gravimeter module includes an automatic reading gravimeter sensor and a mechanism for self-levelling of the sensor. A ground contact sensor is provided for determining when the gravimeter module contacts the earth's surface as a result of being lowered thereto and for determining when the gravimeter module ceases contacting the earth's surface as a result of being raised therefrom. The ground contact sensor generates a time marker indicative of these events. A GPS receiver is mounted in fixed relationship with the helicopter for generating periodic position coordinates. A system is provided for receiving andrecording the subsurface gravimeter readings, the periodic position coordinates, and the time marker on a common time base. The system further includes circuitry forcalculating the position coordinates of the gravimeter module when the gravimeter module contacts the earth's surface and when the module ceases contacting the earth's surface, by means of interpolating between respective values of the periodic position coordinates at the generated time markers.
Patent CA-2214091-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for using ground coffee or pre-packaged coffee blocks in a coffee machine
Inventor: LEVI JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 1996-03-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR96/00347 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 8, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 8, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 6, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/27316 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 12, 1996A ladle holder (20) comprises either a releasable spray packing member for ground coffee or a spray recess for pre-packaged coffee blocks, and a filter ladle (10) may be provided as required with either a ground coffee filter or a filter adaptor (70) for coffee blocks. In the latter case, the filter ladle (10) fits into a holder with an upper ejector pin (83) for ejecting used coffee blocks. The holder is hinged to one bearing pin (30) and, when fully inserted, engages an abutment under the other bearing pin (40) by means of a tab. The two bearing pins (30, 40) engage helical projections (11, 12) on the filter ladle (10) to form a bayonet-like attachment and position the filter ladle (10) in engagement with a ladle seal.
Patent CA-2214679-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'CONNOR MARTIN FRANCIS
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A rotary machine has a stationary component with circumferential grooves and a rotatable component, as well as annular sealing segments movable toward and away from the rotating component. To prevent circumferential displacement of the lower side annular segments by gravity forces and enable the lowermost segment in the lower housing to be moved radially inwardly, the side segments of the lower housing are supported adjacent the casing midline in a manner preventing downward movement and enabling horizontal movement. Consequently, the gap between the lower ends of the side segments and the lower segment in the open position of the segments remains, enabling the lower segment to move radially inwardly upon closing the seals.
Patent CA-2214706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAESE ANDREW J
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A sealed wire entry port for a housing (10) having a base (12) and a top (11), and a body of sealing material (16) joining the top (11) to the base (12) and a pair of insulated wires (21) in which the insulation (31) is removed where the wires (21) run through the body of sealing material (16), a plug (22) disposed in an opening in the base (12), wherein the two wires (21) run through the plug (22) into the sealing material (16) and a vent (23) that runs through the plug (22) into the housing (10), wherein the vent (23) is adapted to be closed after a gas has been either evacuated or introduced into the interior of the housing (10) to reduce moisture within the housing before final sealing.  A method of assembling and sealing the unit (10) is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2214782-A1 (CA)
Title: Peak-load conserving thermostat and method
Inventor: JEFFERSON DONALD E
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: A method and control apparatus (14) are described for limiting peak-load contribution by HVAC systems (24) and other systems. The control apparatus (14) reduces the percentage of on-time and thus fuel and power consumption and demand for utility capacity to a predetermined extent during peak-load periods, by inhibiting fuel-on signals from the thermostat (12) of each HVAC system to the furnace, fuel-pump, or air conditioner of the HVAC system (24), or other system, so that the total on-time during a load-measuring interval is reduced to a predetermined amount. During non-peak periods, the control apparatus (14) is inactive and the thermostat (12) controls the HVAC system (24). The invention can be used to retrofit an already installed thermostat, incorporated into a new thermostat installation, or incorporated into a thermostat as it is manufactured.
Patent CA-2215423-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-compartment containers, hinged lid and divider assemblies therefor, and hinge assemblies
Inventor: WYSOCKI EDWARD H
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A multi-compartment container includes a partition member located in the container a pair of lids pivotally attached to the partition member.  Each lid includes a pair of integrally molded hinge arms and one or more integrally molded cantilevered hinge pins extends laterally from each of the hinge arms of each lid along a common pivot axis.  Spaced sockets are formed in the partition member for pivotally receiving the cantilevered hinge pins of each lid.  Some ofthe hinge pins of each lid have a beveled end surface, and the partition member has a beveled surface adjacent some of the sockets complementary to the hinge pin beveled end surfaces.  With this arrangement, each of the lids can be installed on the container by aligning the beveled surfaces of the pins and partition wall, and forcing the hinge pins in a camming action along the beveledsurfaces until the hinge pins snap into their respective sockets.  Each lid has at least one rib integrally formed with a lower surface thereof and a channel integrally formed with the upper surface thereof.  The channel is sized to receive a rib of an adjacent lid when a plurality of lids are stacked together.
Patent CA-2216465-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of 2,2'-bipyrrolyl-pyrromethene (prodigiosins) derivatives
Inventor: CERIANI LUCIO
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: A new process is provided for the preparation of 5-¢(2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene)methyl!-2,2'-bi-1H-pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen, phenyl, C1-C20 alkyl or C2-C20 alkenyl, wherein the alkyl and alkenyl groups may be unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 substituents chosen independently from halogen, C1-C6 alkoxy, hydroxy, aryl and aryloxy; R2 represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, cyano, carboxy or (C1-C6 alkoxy)carbonyl; R3 represents halogen, hydroxy or C1-C11 alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl; R4 represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or phenyl; each of R5 and R6 independently represents hydrogen, C2-C20 alkanoyl, C3-C20 alkenoyl, phenyl, C1-C20 alkyl or C2-C20 alkenyl; or two of R4, R5 and R6 taken together form a C4-C12 polymethylene chain, which can be unsubstituted or substituted by a C1C12 alkyl, by a C2-C12 alkenyl or by a C1-C12 alkylidene group; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Patent CA-2216553-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle removal and disposal apparatus
Inventor: SHILLINGTON RICHARD A
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A geared slot needle remover for engaging and rotatably removing a needle from a holder, comprises a support member having an elongated slot for receiving a disposable hypodermic needle, a plurality of gear teeth along one side of the slot for engaging splines on a needle hub for rotating the needle hub and unthreading it from a holder when the gear teeth and the axis of the needle hub are moved transverse to one another, and an elongated lip overlying a substantial length of the slot for engaging and holding the needle hub against removal from the slot. In an alternate embodiment the gear slot is formed in a flexible arm having an inner end secured to the support member, and a needle hub guide for guiding the needle hub along the gear teeth upon movement of the needle holder along the axis of the needle.
Patent CA-2217212-A1 (CA)
Title: Soaker compositions
Inventor: BISCARINI LAMBERTO
IPC: C11D1/74
Filed: 1996-03-12
Abstract: Soaking compositions are disclosed which comprise a sorbitan ester in combination with a high amount of a building and soil suspending system. Said compositions are diluted in water to form a soaking liquor. The invention is particularly effective in removing silt and clay from fabrics.
Patent CA-2217947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTINS VILMA R
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: On a isolé des protéines qui se lient à une anti-protéine de prion, et dont les poids moléculaires varient de 55 à 72 kD environ, tels que déterminés par PAGE en présence de SDS. On décrit aussi un peptide dérivé d'une protéine qu'on a isolée et qui se lie à une anti-protéine de prion. On présente des utilisations diagnostiques de chacune de ces molécules.
Patent CA-2217969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHILOH YOSEF
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un gène purifié et isolé dit ATM dont les mutations sont à l'origine de l'ataxia-télangiéctasie, sur son organisation génomique, sur les méthodes de détection du gène défectueux, sur un polypeptide purifié codé par le gène défectueux, et sur des anticorps reconnaissant la protéine défectueuse.
Patent CA-2220882-A1 (CA)
Title: Skimmer and skimmer heads for oil and other floating matter
Inventor: MEIER DETLEF G
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: 1. This invention relates to a machine that removes oil, fuel and other residue from the surface of the water. 2. This invention relates to a machine that removes emulsified oil (MOUSSE) or other semi-soluble matter from water to a depth of one meter. 3. This invention is a semi-automatic machine.
Patent CA-2222620-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces with a glow discharge plasma at one atmosphere of pressure
Inventor: ROTH JOHN REECE
IPC: F15D1/12
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: The surface of a workpiece is cleaned by generating a steady-state one atmosphere glow discharge plasma above the surface of the workpiece. The use of one atmosphere, uniform glow discharge plasmas generated by a low frequency RF ion trapping mechanisms is prefferred. The plasma used to effect surface cleaning may be formed in atmospheric air or other gases at about one atmosphere of pressure, or at pressures below or above one atmosphere.
Patent CA-2223777-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealed reversible ratchet wrench
Inventor: SLUSAR RANDALL J
IPC: F16D41/12
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench includes a ratchet body having a round head portion with a cylindrical, internally toothed opening therethrough forming a ratchet gear and defining a cavity. A ratchet mechanism, including a drive body, a pawl assembly and a reversing member, is disposed in the cavity, with the reversing member secured to the drive body for confining the pawl assembly therebetween. The head of the ratchet body has annular shoulder surfaces thereon respectively at opposite ends of and coaxial with the cavity, and respectively facing annular shoulder surfaces on the drive body and reversing member, for cooperation therewith to define first and second annular spaces, in which are respectively disposed annular seal members, each having a pair of radially inwardly extending and axially diverging flexible and resilient lips, respectively engageable with the shoulder surfaces defining the associated space for cooperation therewith to seal the cavity and center the ratchet mechanism on the head.