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Patent CA-2222853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MYERS NANCY JO
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent pads, and methods for fabricating absorbent pads, having improved fluid intake and preferential wicking in the longitudinal direction. The absorbent pads have patterns of apertures which encourage the preferential w icking. The apertures are characterized by size, spacing from each other, and depth of penetration into the absorbent pad, such that fluid intake rate is increased and distribution of fluid in the longitudinal direction is improved. Apertures are preferably spa ced close enough to each other that aqueous liquid is preferentially transferred from aper ture to aperture by capillary effect, along the length of the absorbent pad. Preferentia l wicking between apertures in the longitudinal direction increases the overall effective liquid absorption rate of the absorbent pad, thereby increasing overall effective liqui d capacity of the respective absorbent article. A novel method of fabricating an absorbent pad of the invention includes penetrating into but not through the absorbent pad using heat ed pin elements. The heated pin elements form a plurality of apertures in a first surfa ce of the pad, the pad having higher density proximate the apertures than the overall dens ity of the absorbent pad. The lower density areas of the-pad have greater aqueous intake ra tes than higher density portions of the absorbent pad.
Patent CA-2223816-A1 (CA)
Title: Devolatilizer tray array
Inventor: KRUPINSKI STEVEN
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1997-12-01
Abstract: The residual level of monomer in a polymer may be reduced by passing a melt of the polymer through a devolatilizer column which contains an array of two or more trays having voids comprising from 15 to 50% of the surface of the tray which are offset so the voids in the upper tray are spaced over the solid areas of the tray below.
Patent CA-2224840-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for customer selectable module size for an information based indicia
Inventor: RYAN FREDERICK W JR
IPC: G06K5/00
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: A method is provided for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code. The method includes determining printer type, including print resolution, for printer that will print 2-D bar code and entering paper type for the envelope. A suggested 2-D bar code module size is calculated based on the paper and the printer type. A test sample 2-D bar code is printed at the suggested 2-D bar code module size. The printed test sample is scanned and then evaluated for print quality and readability. The method can also suggest a 2-D bar code module size to the user.
Patent CA-2225541-A1 (CA)
Title: Label scanning system
Inventor: MALINER BRUCE J
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: A roll fed labelling system and associated label are disclosed. The label (12) includes a triggering mark (28) formed of luminophor ink, i.e. containing a fluorescent optical brightening agent, that reflects visible light when irradiated with UV light. A modulated UV light is directed at the label and the modulated reflected visible light is detected and used to trigger a cutting mechanism to separate a single label from the remainder of the roll. The triggering mark need not visibly contrast with the surrounding graphics of the label and may be invisible in visible light. When producing the roll of labels, the amount of brightening agent may be controlled by monitoring the luminescence of the triggering mark relative to a reference level which may be derived with reference to a maximum luminescence of other parts of the label.
Patent CA-2226118-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions a base de polyolefinique pour films thermosoudables a resistance au pelage controlee
Inventor: MECHELAERE MARTINE
IPC: C08L23/16
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions à base de polyoléfine pour films thermosoudables pelables comprenant (en pour-cent en poids): A) de 20 à 50 % de PEHD, de PEBD ou d'acétate d'éthylène vinyle à indice de fusion supérieur à 0,3 g/10 min.; B) de 30 à 80 % d'un copolymère de propylène aléatoire comprenant de l'éthylène et/ou une .alpha.-oléfine C¿4?-C¿8?, ou 30 à 80 % d'une composition à base de polyoléfine comprenant au moins 20 % dudit copolymère de propylène aléatoire; C) de 0 à 20 % d'un polymère d'oléfine élastomère ou élastomère thermoplastique.
Patent CA-2226553-A1 (CA)
Title: Formulation pharmaceutique stabilisee comportant une hormone de croissance et un peptide contenant au moins un reste d'acide amine basique et au moins un reste d'acide amine acide
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN THORKILD
IPC: A61P13/12
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: Formulation pharmaceutique comportant une hormone de croissance et un peptide contenant au moins un reste d'acide aminé basique et au moins un reste d'acide aminé acide en tant qu'additif ou substance de tamponnage, qui possède une stabilité très élevée contre la déamidation, l'oxydation et le clivage des liaison peptidiques. La stabilité du produit en permet le stockage et le transport sous forme lyophilisée ou sous forme d'une formulation dissoute ou redissoute à température ambiante.
Patent CA-2226800-A1 (CA)
Title: Coating compositions
Inventor: SHEPPARD AURELIA DE LA CUESTA
IPC: C09D133/08
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions containing at least 2 polymer components which provide adhesion and improved durability as measured by improved gloss retention or dirt pick up resistance in dried coatings made from the coating composition are disclosed.
Patent CA-2231223-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel composition containing an acid-labile omeprazole and process for its preparation
Inventor: SETH PAWAN
IPC: A61K9/54
Filed: 1996-09-23
Abstract: A composition, particularly adapted for oral administration, comprising omeprazole and a method for preparing it are provided, the composition being exempt of alkaline-reacting compounds and comprising a core constituted of nuclei and said benzimidazole, the nuclei and benzimidazole being compressed together, an intermediate layer and an enteric layer.
Patent CA-2231254-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile soil treatment apparatus and method
Inventor: STEPHENSON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method for treating contaminated soil is disclosed. The apparatus consists of three interconnected subunits, namely a fluidized bed reactor (10, 200) for segregating an aqueous soil slurry based on particle size; a metals extraction unit for removing heavy metals and other contaminants from the contaminated soil fraction; and a water treatment system utilizing a high density sludge process to remove metals from the contaminated aqueous phase. The fluidized bed reactor (10, 200) includes a relatively small first chamber (12, 202) and a relatively large second chamber (14, 204) which are partially separated by a baffle (16, 206). Pressurized gas is dispersed into the first chamber (12, 202) to create a turbulent mixture of raw soil and water, resulting in interparticle scouring of the soil surfaces to assist in the abrasion and removal of adsorbed contaminants. The soil particles are segregated into a first fraction containing relatively small, contaminated soil particles and a second fraction containing relatively large, uncontaminated soil particles. The first fraction is preferably withdrawn from an upper portion of the reactor (10, 200) as a foam. A soil slurry containing the relatively uncontaminated second fraction is continuously withdrawn from a lower portion of the reactor (10, 200). In one embodiment of the invention, the soil slurry may be circulated between the first and second chambers multiple times to increase the soil residence time in the reactor (10, 200).  The soil slurry is dewatered downstream of reactor (10, 200) and the water filtrate is recycled. Gas vented from reactor (10, 200) may also be captured, cleaned and recycled.
Patent CA-2233462-A1 (CA)
Title: A digital signal system having a sync confidence counter
Inventor: TWITCHELL ED
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A digital television system in which digital television signals are received which comprise sequential digital words including a word designating a frame signal, which digital television system comprises a circuit for formatting digital television for use in the system, including a frame sync circuit, a sync word detection circuit for receiving digital television signals from the formatting circuit for monitoring the digital televisions and providing a frame signal output when a word corresponding to the frame signal is detected, a sync confidence counter circuit for receiving the frame signal output from the sync word detection circuit, and adapted when enabled, to be incremented by the receipt of the frame signal and decremented by the absence of a frame signal, the sync confidence circuit providing a sync lock signal to the formatting circuit when a preset count is reached, and a frame counter circuit for receiving the digital television signals and providing an enable signal to the sync confidence circuit when a frame count is reached.
Patent CA-2236020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEGUCHI TAKESHI
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: A container has a mouth, a body and a bottom. An extendible/contractible mechanism is provided at least at the body. A retaining mechanism is provided for retaining a contracted state of the container realized by the extending/contractible mechanism.
Patent CA-2236225-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamically allocating space in ram shared between multiple usb endpoints and usb host
Inventor: DUNNIHOO JEFFREY CLAY
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a peripheral microcontroller for providing a high performance USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection to existing peripheral architectures (such as printers and disk drives with existing microcontrollers) and to new peripheral architectures (such as a 4-port USB-to-Ethernet Bridge). The USB peripheral microcontroller includes three units. A Serial Interface Engine (SIE) connects to a USB host or USB hub. A      Microcontroller (MCU) Interface Unit connects to one or more peripheral devices such as ISA-like peripherals. A Memory Management Unit (MMU) provides a buffering mechanism between the SIE and MCU Interface Unit. The MMU utilizes a unique data packet buffering architecture. Packets received at the MMU from a peripheral for transmission to the USB host and packets received at the MMU from the USB host for transmission to a peripheral are buffered in a RAM. The capacity of the RAM is dynamically allocatable among various USB endpoints and the USB host so that the size of the RAM is minimized. The data path of the inventive USB peripheral controller is also highly advantageous. The SIE accesses the packet buffer RAM via a DMA controller in the MMU. The MCU Interface Unit accesses the packet buffer RAM via a microcontroller or a DMA controller. An arbiter in the MMU enables these multiple masters to access the packet buffer RAM.
Patent CA-2236508-A1 (CA)
Title: Circulating paddle positioning fence with flexible track
Inventor: HANNEBAUER JAMES B
IPC: B27B31/06
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A board positioning device is for optimally longitudinally positioning a board for trimming. A board while translating towards trimming saws, is aligned longitudinally so as to position the board relative to the saws. The board is urged against a corresponding board positioning member on the board positioning device. A selectively actuable first flexible guide member is mounted or adjacent to, a downstream end of a rigid fence. The flexible guide member is selectively actuated to form a curved guide. The curved path for following by the board positioning member is correspondingly curved to correspond to an optimized craved form of the guide A flexible rotatable member rotates in a vertical plane so as to translate the board positioning member substantially in a horizontal plane when cooperatively aligned with the board.
Patent CA-2236858-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and arrangement for prioritised data transmission of packets
Inventor: MICHIEL HERMAN LEO GEERT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: A method and arrangement for prioritised transmission of packets from a plurality of storage queues, each interfacing one corresponding input bitstream to one common transmission medium, is disclosed, whereby the respective queue priorities, on the basis of which access to the common transmission medium is determined, are itself dependent upon respective weigths associated to the corresponding input bitstreams. This dependency on these respective weights relates to a respective amount of successive values of these respective queue priorities, to be selected from an arbitrary interval and sorted in a predetermined sequence.
Patent CA-2237780-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction of hair growth
Inventor: HENRY JAMES
IPC: A61K8/35
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: A method of reducing hair growth in a mammal includes applying, to an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired, a dermatologically acceptable composition containing a suppressor of the metabolic pathway for the conversion of glucose to acetyl-CoA.
Patent CA-2239477-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: NISHIHARA MICHIHARY
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A light converging unit using a prism lens adapted for use in a back light device and which enables the device to be manufactured in a thinner size and at a lower cost.  A liquid crystal display comprises a display means for displaying characters  and  graphics,  the  means  including  a  display portion  comprising at  least  a  liquid crystal  panel;  an illuminating means for illuminating the display portion of the liquid crystal panel, the illuminating means comprising a lamp unit integrally formed of at least a lamp and a lamp reflector for reflecting light rays from the lamp in one direction,  and a back light unit integrally formed of a light-guiding plate for receiving therein light rays of the lamp through a lateral surface thereof and for uniformly propagating and diffusing the  light rays  therein,  and a reflecting plate disposed on the rear surface of the light-guiding plate to reflect light rays from the rear surface of the light-guiding plate; and a diffusing plate disposed on the front surface of the light-guiding plate to diffuse light rays from the front surface of the light-guiding plate.  A converging means is provided for converging light rays from the illuminating means at the display portion of the liquid crystal panel. A liquid crystal display holder is provided for holding the lamp unit, the back light unit and the liquid crystal panel in definite positions.  An integrated-circuit chip for a horizontal driver and an integrated-circuit chip for a vertical driver are mounted each on one of two adjacent peripheral edges of the liquid crystal panel and the lamp unit is mounted on one of two remaining peripheral edges of the liquid crystal panel, whereon no IC chip is mounted.
Patent CA-2240621-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for the production of corrugated plastic tubes
Inventor: RAHN HORST
IPC: B29C49/04
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: In a process and apparatus for the production of corrugated plastic tubes an extrusion device passes plastic material into a perpendicularly arranged injection head for injecting the plastic material into a perpendicularly arranged mold section comprising at least two pairs of movable mold jaws arranged in axially mutually superposed relationship. A drive device is associated with each pair of mold jaws for displacement thereof in the radial and axial directions.
Patent CA-2242072-A1 (CA)
Title: Remote monitoring of an optical transmission system using line monitoring signals
Inventor: ANDERSON CLEO D
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: An optical transmission system allows for the remote determination of the output power of each carrier for each repeater. The optical transmission system includes two terminals, an optical path that transmits a plurality of optical signals between the two terminals, and a plurality of repeaters spaced along the optical path. At least one of the terminals generates a first line monitor signal and a second line monitor signal. The second line monitor signal is delayed by a round trip delay from the terminal to a repeater at which the output power is desired to be measured. The terminal then transmits the first line monitor signal on the optical path. Each repeater in the transmission system generates a return line monitor signal in response to receiving the first line monitor signal and transmits the return line monitor signal on the optical path.
Patent CA-2244039-A1 (CA)
Title: Image data transfer
Inventor: TRAINOR JAMES
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: Image data (derived from film or video clips) is transferred from storage to high speed memory. After a transfer has taken place, a prediction is made as to subsequent image frames that will need to be transferred. The predicted images are transferred from storage to high speed memory while previously transferred data held in memory is processed.
Patent CA-2248779-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARIE-PERSYN FRANCOISE
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: Granule à base de saccharose et d'un agent de pelliculage, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un grain à base de saccharose ayant une friabilité infé rieure à 5 %, de préférence inférieure ou égale à 3 %, enrobé de l'agent de pelliculage , et que son temps de fonte est au moins égal à 3 heures à raison de 1 gramme de produit dans 400 ml d'eau déionisée à 22.degree.C. Le produit de l'invention peu t contenir en outre un additif choisi dans le groupe composé des arômes alimentaires, des colorants alimentaires et des acides alimentaires organiques. Il peut également comprendre un médicament. Le granule hydrophobe à base de saccharose de la présente invention trouve de nombreuses applications. Il peut être utilisé notamment dans tous les métiers des utilisateurs du sucre, notamment dans le domaine de la confiserie, dans le domaine des produits laitiers, dans le domaine de la pâtisserie, de la biscuiterie, des viennoiseries, dans le domaine des glaces alimentaires ainsi que du chocolat.
Patent CA-2250410-A1 (CA)
Title: Attaching an implantable hearing aid microactuator
Inventor: NEUKERMANS ARMAND P
IPC: A61F2/18
Filed: 1997-03-24
Abstract: A microactuator (32) of an implantable hearing aid system (10) is secured within a casing (50) implanted into a fenestration (52) that pierces the promontory (18) of the otic capsule bone (31). The casing (50) includes a hollow sleeve (62) that has an outer surface (64) and a first end (66) that is received into the fenestration (52). The sleeve (62) also includes an inner surface (68) adapted to receive a barrel (74) of the microactuator (32). The casing (62) also includes a flange (76) that is integral with the sleeve (62) and projects outward from the outer surface (64) of the sleeve (62) about a second end (78) of the sleeve (62). Various means secure the sleeve (62) within the fenestration (52) such as screwing into the promontory (18) or clamping to the promontory (18). The casing may fasten the microactuator (32) to the casing (50) by a threaded attachment, with screws, with button-and-socket snap fasteners, or with a slotted tongue-and-groove lock. A dummy plug may replace the microactuator (32) should removal become necessary.
Patent CA-2252268-A1 (CA)
Title: Graffiti removing method
Inventor: MIYASATO KATSUYUKI
IPC: C04B41/70
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A graffiti removing method comprising the steps of: applying a solvent condensation type silicone resin coating composition having water repellency onto a surface of a base material of a structure through a primer layer to form an adhesion-resistant surface layer on the primer layer; applying a releasable coating composition onto the surface layer to form a releasable layer, after graffiti are written onto the surface layer; and releasing the releasable layer from the surface layer after the releasable layer is hardened to thereby remove the graffiti together with the releasable layer from a surface of the surface layer, whereby although graffiti remaining on a surface layer are generally removed by wiping, or the like, not only it is difficult to wipe off graffiti but also the surface layer may be injured.
Patent CA-2252959-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOUNG HERBERT THOMAS
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 1997-04-16
Abstract: A method for preparing frozen par-fried potato strips comprising about 38 % to about 58 % moisture which remain fresh tasting after storage at about 0 ~F (17.8 ~C). The method comprises peeling, trimming and cutting raw potatoes into strips, blanching, and reducing the moisture content of the potato strips to not less than about 60 %. The reduced moisture potato strips are then parfried in oil at a temperature of from about 270 ~F (132 ~C) to about 335 ~F (168.3 ~C) for a time sufficient to reduce the moisture content of the potato strips to about 38 % to about 58 % moisture. Thereafter, the par-fried potato strips are frozen. The frozen par-fried potato strips are stable (i.e., free from off-flavor development) when stored at 0 ~F (-17.8 ~C) to about 20 ~F (6.7 ~C) for at least 1 month. When cooked, the finished French fries have improved flavor over conventional oven baked fries.
Patent CA-2254859-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrically operable pivoting actuator, and wing mirror having an electrically operable pivoting mechanism
Inventor: BROUWER STEFAN FRITS
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: There is described an electrically operable pivoting mechanism (10) for causing a mirror housing (3) of a wing mirror to pivot. The mirror hosing can be brought from any position into any other position manually, and can be brought from any position into the normal operational position electrically by means of the mechanism (10). The mechanism (10) has a construction which is not very complicated and can therefor be manufactured in a relatively simple manner.      The mechanism comprises a system of grooves and noses engaging therewith for defining the extreme positions of the mirror housing.
Patent CA-2257412-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-miscible esters of monoglycerides having antimicrobial activity
Inventor: SCHALLER JOSEPH
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: The present invention provides water-miscible lipid derivatives effective to inhibit the infectious activity of pathogenic microorganisms. Preferred water-miscible lipid derivatives are diacetyltartaric acid esters of monoglycerides wherein 90 percent or more of the fatty acid content is accounted for by a single fatty acid. The fatty acid component preferably contains from 8 to 24 and, more preferably, from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms. The fatty acid can be saturated, unsaturated or hydroxylated.
Patent CA-2258550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARCIA DIANE M
IPC: A23L11/30
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: La présente invention porte d'une manière générale sur un procédé visant à isoler d'une protéine végétale des isoflavones/phytoestrogènes et à produire des protéines végétales à utiliser dans des produits alimentaires à teneur réduite en phytoestrogènes, en manganèse et/ou en nucléotides. Ladite invention porte plus spécifiquement sur un procédé d'utilisation de la technique d'échange d'ions destinée à extraire des protéines végétales les phytoestrogènes, le manganèse ou les nucléotides. On peut alors retenir pour traitement supplémentaire soit les phytoestrogènes ainsi extraites, soit la protéine végétale ainsi traitée. Les phytoestrogènes trouvent leur utilité en tant que produits pharmaceutiques, tandis que la protéine végétale traitée trouve son utilité dans les produits alimentaires. L'invention porte également sur les isoflavones préparées avec ce procédé, sur les produits de protéines végétales résultant du procédé faisant l'objet de l'invention, et sur des produits alimentaires dans lesquels le produit de protéine végétale est utilisé comme source d'azote aminé.