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Patent CA-2202151-C (CA)
Inventor: HORTON EDWARD E
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 1995-11-08
Granted: 2004-04-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de forage et de production (20) en mer. Cet appareil comprend une coque flottante supérieure (24) de forme prismatique, dans laquelle un passage (38) est ménagé dans le sens longitudinal, et à partir duquel des tubes goulottes (42) s'étendent jusqu'au fond de la mer, le fond de la coque (24) étant placé à une certaine profondeur en fonction du vent, des vagues et des courants du site, ce qui permet de réduire l'action des forces des vagues sur le fond de la coque (24). Une ossature (26) raccordée au fond de la coque, s'étend vers le bas et comprend une pluralité de baies verticales (50) définies par des plaques horizontales (52) piégeant l'eau, et constituant des fenêtres (56) autour de la périphérie de l'ossature. Ces fenêtres offrent une transparence dans le sens horizontal et réduisent la force de traînée. L'espace vertical compris entre les plaques (52) correspond à la largeur de la fenêtre de baie (56). L'ossature (26) est située au-dessous de tout mouvement important significatif des vagues, et de ce fait, le mouvement des vagues inhibe tout mouvement de levage. Cette ossature (26) modifie la période naturelle et la stabilité de l'appareil (20), ce qui réduit le soulèvement, le tangage et le roulis.
Patent CA-2209548-C (CA)
Title: A method for the hybrid integration of discrete elements on a semiconductor substrate
Inventor: KOVACIC STEPHEN J
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 1997-07-04
Granted: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for locating with improved vertical positioning accuracy a discrete element on a semiconductor optoelectronic integrated circuit.  The method employs an etch stop layer located beneath a series of semiconductor layers.  The semiconductor layers may include waveguides to couple light between integrated or discrete elements.  Pits with accurate depth are etched in the semiconductor layers down to the etch stop layer.  Accurate alignment between a discrete element and another element is made possible by controlling their respective distances from the etch stop layer.
Patent CA-2213542-C (CA)
Inventor: INOUE TATSUO
IPC: H01L23/495
Filed: 1997-08-21
Granted: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A CSP (Chip Size Package) of the present invention includes a semiconductor IC (Integrated Circuit) chip having I/O (Input/Output) terminals along its edges. A small size substrate has a smaller contour than the chip and has a plurality of metal terminals arranged along the edges of its bottom, and a plurality of metal bumps arranged on its top in a lattice configuration. The top of the chip and the bottom of the substrate are so configured as to be electrically connected to each other via a tape member including a plurality of leads. These leads each includes a first terminal to be electrically connected to the associated I/O terminal of the chip, and a second terminal to be electrically connected to the associated metal terminal of the substrate.
Patent CA-2217882-C (CA)
Title: European vaccine strains of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (prrsv)
Inventor: VAN WOENSEL PETRUS ALPHONSUS M
IPC: C12N7/00
Filed: 1997-10-08
Granted: 2007-05-22
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with European strains of the Porcine Reproductive Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus, having as a unique feature that they are non--infectious to macrophages, and to methods for the production of such strains. The inven-tion also provides vaccines for the protection of pigs against PRRS, based on these strains, as well as methods for the production of such vaccines.
Patent CA-2217996-C (CA)
Inventor: HOVLAND ROY S
IPC: A61M1/14
Filed: 1996-06-06
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: An extracorporial fluid treatment apparatus which is selectively operable in a disinfecting mode or a treatment mode includes an inlet line, a pre-treatment portion, an input pump, a heater, an input shunt, a filtration device, a post-treatment portion, a drain line and an output shunt. The apparatus also includes a combination of valves which are selectively positionable in disinfecting mode to create an input fluid circuit which includes the pre-treatment portion and the input shunt, and which is in fluid isolation from the post-treatment portion and from the filtration device. In disinfecting mode, the valves are also selectively positionable to create an output fluid circuit which includes the post-treatment portion and the output shunt, and which is in fluid isolation from the pre-treatment portion and from the filtration device. In disinfecting mode, a heated input fluid is circulated in the input fluid circuit and a heated output fluid is circulated in the output fluid circuit until disinfection of each of the input and output fluid circuits is achieved.  The apparatus optionally includes a heat exchanger through which heat is transferred while in disinfecting mode from the input fluid in the pre-treatment portion to the output fluid in the post-treatment portion.
Patent CA-2220376-C (CA)
Inventor: PONTE GARY W
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 1997-11-06
Granted: 2002-08-13
Abstract: In the representative embodiments described in the specification, a pendent sprinkler has a sprinkler body with an axial passage for fire extinguishing liquid and a pair of frame arms supporting a deflector at a location spaced from the end of the axial passage. In order to provide high density water with uniform distribution throughout an area to be protected, the deflector is formed with a circumferential array of slots, each of which is oriented at an angle with respect to a radius line extending through the inner end of the slot. Preferably the angle of orientation of each slot is about 35°.
Patent CA-2220920-C (CA)
Title: Methode et appareil d'abattage par explosifs de roches dures
Inventor: WILKINSON G MARK
IPC: F42D3/00
Filed: 1996-06-04
Granted: 2006-12-05
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé et un appareil d'abattage par explosifs de roches dures à l'aide d'un matériau énergétique fortement insensible se mettant à feu à l'aide d'une décharge électrique d'énergie modérément élevée causant le fractionnement et l'éclatement de la roche. L'appareil d'abattage par explosifs (10) comporte une sonde d'abattage réutilisable comportant une électrode (44) à haute tension et une électrode de retour à la terre (46) séparées par un tube isolant (40). Les deux électrodes et la sonde d'abattage (14) sont en contact électrique avec un volume ininterrompu (70) du matériau énergétique fortement insensible, mais néanmoins combustible, tel que le mélange d'une poudre métallique et d'un oxydant. Les particules de métal dans le mélange de poudre métallique et d'oxydant forment plusieurs chemins de métal fusible entre l'électrode haute tension (44) et le retour à la terre, quand elles sont soumises à un courant fourni par une importante rangée (16) de condensateurs reliée à l'électrode haute tension (44). Les différents chemins agissent assez comme une fusée en ce sens qu'ils offrent une résistance électrique suffisamment élevée pour permettre de faire passer l'énergie de la rangée (16) de condensateurs dans le mélange de poudre métallique et d'oxydant, y créant une dissipation élevée de chaleur qui y amorce une réaction exothermique produisant des gaz à haute pression qui fracturent la roche environnante.
Patent CA-2224130-C (CA)
Title: Nicotianamine aminotransferase and gene therefor
Inventor: MORI SATOSHI
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 1998-02-19
Granted: 2009-05-19
Abstract: A protein having an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 or an amino acid sequence having said amino acid sequence with a single or plural amino acids deleted, replaced or added, and having the nicotianamine aminotransferase activity, a gene encoding said protein as well as utilization thereof for enhancement of ability of absorbing insoluble iron in soil and for improvement of resistance to iron deficiency are provided.
Patent CA-2224420-C (CA)
Inventor: HALVORSON DAVID H
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 1998-02-26
Granted: 2000-10-10
Abstract: In a communication system, such as a satellite communication  system,  a  method  of  performing  a priority process for a priority event includes the steps  of  continuously  monitoring,  by  a  mobile communication system (MCS), for receipt of a priority message,  transmitting,  by   a controller,  a  first message  including  the  priority  message  in  the communication system, and receiving the first message by the MCS.   The method also includes the steps of receiving,  by  the  MCS,  a  second  message  to  be transmitted   to   the   communication   system,   and performing, by the MCS, a message segment protocol to the second message creating message segments.   The method also includes the steps of transmitting, by the at least one MCS, each message segment until all of the  message  segments  have  been  transmitted,  and receiving, by the controller, the message segments, until all of the message segments have been received.
Patent CA-2227960-C (CA)
Title: Emp-charge-eliminator
Inventor: GERMANN IVO
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1998-01-26
Granted: 2006-09-05
Abstract: An EMP-eliminator is to be created which is simultaneously applicable for multiple frequency bands and highest frequencies and at the same time allows transmission of AC/DC supply voltages. For this purpose a casing (20) set in an outer line (10) is provided as well as a line (24) connected in an electrically conductive manner to an inner line of a coaxial line (30). The line (24) is connected in an electrically conductive manner with the equipment casing (20) on its face side via a gas filled overvoltage suppressor (28). The gas eliminator (28) is set into a threaded cover and thus can be exchanged. Between the equipment casing (20) and the line (24) several bushes (25,26) connected electrically to the line are provided. The length of the line (24) corresponds to the .lambda./4 length of the lowest transmitted frequency band.      Several serially connected resonant cavities result which are matched in their length to different midband frequencies. With this kind of serially connected resonant cavities it is easily possible to transmit several frequency bands and thus protect end apparatuses from interference current impulses. The capacitance of the gas filled overvoltage suppressor (28) is decoupled by the line (24) and the bushes (25,26) to such a degree that use up to 18 GHz is possible.
Patent CA-2238520-C (CA)
Title: Machinable mmc and liquid metal infiltration process
Inventor: BROWN ALEXANDER M
IPC: C22C1/10
Filed: 1995-11-27
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: Metal-matrix composites and methods for producing these composites are provided. The manufacturing methods include providing a ceramic preform having a uniform distribution of ceramic particles sintered to one another. The particles include an average particle size of no greater than about 3 microns, and at least one half of the volume of the preform is occupied by porosity. The preform is then disposed into a mold and contacted by molten metal. The molten metal is then forced into the pores of the preform and permitted to solidify to form a solid metal-matrix composite. This composite is machinable with a high-speed steel (HSS) bit for greater than about i minute without excessive wear occurring to the bit. This invention preferably employs metal-matrixes including Al, Li, Be, Pb, He, Au, Sn, Mg, Ti, Cu, and Zn. Preferred ceramics include oxides, borides, nitrides, carbides, carbon, or a mixture thereof. Inert gas pressures of less than about 3,000 psi can be used to easily infiltrate the preforms.
Patent CA-2238927-C (CA)
Title: Low-pressure discharge lamp
Inventor: WEINHARDT EROLF
IPC: H01J61/24
Filed: 1997-06-27
Granted: 2004-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a low-pressure discharge lamp with at least one supporting element (12) placed inside a discharge vessel (10). Said supporting element is provided with a mercurial coating (13) and is coated with a getter material (14). The coated surfaces of the supporting element (12) are inclined at an angle of at least 30 degrees in relation to the longitudinal axis (A-A) of the discharge vessel (10).
Patent CA-2239524-C (CA)
Title: Complemental service providing device and method in communications system
Inventor: KANG HEE-WON
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1998-06-01
Granted: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A data service providing method for use a communications system which has a forward traffic channel including a fundamental channel and a supplemental channel. The total transmission power of a base station is detected, and when it is complemental a reference transmission power data is transmitted on a forward link via a predetermined complemental channel. The complemental data is received from the forward link, and processed in a terminal.
Patent CA-2249691-C (CA)
Inventor: SOHRABY KAZEM ANARAKY
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 1998-10-06
Granted: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A method of responding to overload in a real time control system. Overload is measured through the use of a control parameter such as the occupancy of a control processor or the number of entries in a queue of a module of the system. The overload indication is reduced to one of a plurality of levels. The levels corresponding to a longer term more serious overload are based on control parameter measurements over a longer period of time than the less serious short term overload levels. With autonomous control, each module of the system determines its own overload level and performs overload control actions corresponding to that level. In integrated system overload control, a centralized processor receives overload indications from each of the modules of the system and requests an appropriate overload control action of each module. Advantageously, these arrangements allow the system and its modules to respond to overload more rapidly and to return to normal operation more rapidly.
Patent CA-2250919-C (CA)
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN SUSAN N
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 1997-03-26
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A method of treating infections of mononuclear blood cells, other than retroviral infections, is disclosed. A method of modulating the function of monocytes is also disclosed. The method involves the treatment of a patient's blood with a photoactivatable compound followed by ultraviolet light activation of the photoactivatable compound. The blood treated as such is returned to the patient in a process known as extracorporeal photopheresis. Monocyte function is modulated by this treatment.
Patent CA-2251052-C (CA)
Title: Fuzzy logic liquid level control
Inventor: BEAVERSON GREGORY K
IPC: G05D9/12
Filed: 1997-04-11
Granted: 2003-06-17
Abstract: Chiller operating efficiency is optimized by controlling the system to maintain the condenser liquid refrigerant level at a value which will minimize or prevent gas bypass to the evaporator (110). This is accomplished by sensing the level of liquid refrigerant (170) in the condenser (100) and incorporating fuzzy logic to properly position a multi-position valve (140) which can variably restrict the flow of this liquid into the evaporator (110), according to this sensed parameter (170). The fuzzy logic utilizes as inputs both the level error from a set point level (501) and the rate of change of the sensed level (504). Each of these inputs is combined by fuzzy logic techniques to provide the required output signal to control the opening and closing of the valve.
Patent CA-2252254-C (CA)
Inventor: BROSSEAU WILLIAM A
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1998-10-16
Granted: 2004-03-23
Abstract: Mailing machine comprising a printer module including an array of ink jet print elements for printing on an envelope having a top surface, a registration shield located below and spaced apart from the printer module and a transport apparatus. The registration shield includes a top surface and a bottom surface and has an opening through which the array of ink jet print elements project ink onto the top surface of the envelope. The transport apparatus feeds the envelope in a path of travel so that the envelope passes between the registration shield and the printer module.  Additionally, the transport apparatus includes a device for biasing the top surface of the envelope into contact with the registration shield. The registration shield further includes a channel extending parallel to the path of travel and in substantial alignment with the opening so that the top surface of the envelope in proximity to the channel does not contact the bottom surface of the registration shield so as to allow air to flow through the opening.
Patent CA-2254125-C (CA)
Title: Biodegradable lubricant composition from triglycerides and oil-soluble copper
Inventor: GARMIER WILLIAM W
IPC: C10N30/10
Filed: 1997-05-12
Granted: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed which comprises a triglyceride oil lubricant and an oil soluble copper compound antioxidant. The oil soluble copper compounds are particularly effective antioxidants for triglycerides.  The lubricant composition can include soluble zinc compounds which reduce wear and/or soluble antimony compounds which reduce wear and can function as adjuvant antioxidants reducing the amount of oil soluble copper required.  Preferred zinc and antimony compounds are zinc dithiophosphate antiwear/antioxidant, and antimony dialkyldithiocarbamate antioxidant adjuvant.
Patent CA-2254721-C (CA)
Inventor: MACK CHARLES H
IPC: D05C9/04
Filed: 1998-12-01
Granted: 2005-06-14
Abstract: The tubular hooping device for use with embroidery machines disclosed herein is comprised of a support structure, a base plate, a keyed recess, a location means, and an aligning arm. The base plate rests upon the support structure and is arranged to receive a male hoop portion in the keyed recess formed therein. The location means holds a piece of backing material in place over the female ho op portion received in the keyed recess of the base plate. The aligning arm is arranged to receive a male hoop portion and accurately and precisely seat the male ho op portion within the female hoop portion, thereby securing the backing materia l and a portion of a garment to be embroidered therebetween. The tubular hooping device can be used in a stand alone manner or in conjunction with a hooping rack.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2257619-C (CA)
Title: Process for operating a pem-fuel cell system
Inventor: STRASSER KARL
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 1997-05-28
Granted: 2008-10-14
Abstract: In the present process for operating a PEM fuel cell installation (2) having at least one PEM fuel cell module (4) which comprises an inlet valve (14) for hydrogen H2 and an inlet valve (18) for oxygen O2, in order to switch off the PEM fuel cell module (4), the oxygen O2 inlet valve (18) is closed in a first step, and the hydrogen H2 inlet valve (14) is closed in a second step when a predetermined oxygen O2 partial pressure at a cathode part of the PEM fuel cell module (4) is reached. By this measure, reliable operation of the PEM fuel cell installation (2) is guaranteed.
Patent CA-2257814-C (CA)
Title: Extraction of antioxidants
Inventor: ROSSI PATRICIA
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 1997-06-04
Granted: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A process for isolating antioxidant compositions from olives comprising grinding olives to obtain ground olive material; drying the ground olive material under vacuum to reduce the water content of the olive material to obtain dried olive material rich in water-soluble antioxidants; pressing the dried olive material so as to collect an antioxidant-enriched lipid fraction and a cake; and subjecting the cake to at least one hot extraction with an extraction substance comprising a mixture of medium-chain triglycerides or with a C2-C6 alkylene glycol under a pressure of at least 40 bar to obtain an antioxidant-enriched extract from the cake.
Patent CA-2261015-C (CA)
Title: Dna encoding canine von willebrand factor and methods of use
Inventor: BREWER GEORGE J
IPC: C12Q1/6888
Filed: 1997-07-18
Granted: 2001-12-25
Abstract: The complete sequence of the canine von Willebrand Factor cDNA and deduced amino acid sequence is provided. The mutation which causes von Willebrand's Disease in Scottish Terriers, a single base deletion in exon 4, has also bee n determined. Methods for detecting carriers of the defective vWF gene are als o provided.
Patent CA-2264345-C (CA)
Inventor: CHAN RICHARD G L
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 1999-03-04
Granted: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing and treating septicemia in patient blood. The extracorporeal system includes an anti-microbial device to kill at least 99% of bloodborne microorganisms, a hemoconcentrator/filtration unit to remove approximately 90% of target molecules from the patient blood and a filter unit to remove target molecules from patient blood from the sieved plasma filtrate. Target molecules are produced by microorganisms as well as the patient's cells and include endotoxins from gram negative bacteria, exotoxins from gram negative and gram positive bacteria, as well as RAP protein mediator from Staphylococcus aureus, and cell mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin 1-beta, complement proteins C3a and C5a, and brandykinin.
Patent CA-2264369-C (CA)
Inventor: CHERIX MICHEL
IPC: B65G23/02
Filed: 1999-03-03
Granted: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The driving device (1) for a long object (2), such as a cable, comprises members (3) able to simultaneously separate or bring together two driving endless belts (11,12). The two endless belts are clamped onto the object regardless of its diameter and maintain the position of its longitudinal axis (20) constant. Adjustment of the space between the endless belts is obtained by a single handle (33). A spring absorbs any instantaneous variation of the transverse dimension of the object.
Patent CA-2268800-C (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for the deposition of a viscous product on a substrate via a stencil
Inventor: BOURRIERES FRANCIS
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 1997-10-13
Granted: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A method and device for carrying out the deposition of a viscous and/or past y product on a substrate (1) through the apertures (3) of a stencil are provided. A hollow receptacle (7) for the product is provid ed with a lower aperture (19) which is orientated towards the stencil. The lower aperture (19) of the receptacle is delimited such that it s length is adjusted to the dimensions of the substrate and that its width is a function of the speed of execution of the screen printing. Th is delimitation is implemented by sealing members (15, 16) preferably comprising two wipers (15) on respective sides of the aperture, transverse with respect to the direction of displacement of the receptacle, orientated one towards the other and inclined with respect to th e horizontal between the wipers at an angle of between 120.degree. and 180.degree., said wipers being transversal and intersecting with the section of the receptacle. A pressure is exerted upon the viscous product in the receptacle, which pushes it towards the stencil between the wipers to distribute it, and upon the wipers, applying pressure to these in order to push the wipers onto the stencil. The receptacle is displaced acros s the stencil at the same time as the pressure is being exerted on the product. The invention can be applied in the electronics industry for carrying out depositions of adhesive or soldering paste.
Patent CA-2274333-C (CA)
Title: Candle with surrounding decorative combustible material
Inventor: PAPPAS GEORGE G
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Granted: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A candle and method of making the candle.      The candle includes a core surrounded by a combustible material and a fill composition. The combustible material surrounds the lower part of the core up to a selected level. A wick extends downwardly from the top of the core. The lower end of the wick extends no further than substantially the selected level. In this way, the risk of the combustible material catching fire is reduced.