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Patent CA-2409861-C (CA)
Title: Device and method for frying products
Inventor: VAN DER DOE MARTIN HENDRIK
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2001-05-23
Granted: 2010-07-20
Abstract: Method and device for frying products such as crisps in fat. The frying operation is carried out under vacuum conditions. After frying the crisps are centrifuged under vacuum as well. Centrifuging is realised by introducing the crisps from above in a rotating vacuum chamber. After centrifuging the crisps are directly discharged to a valve in the bottom of the vacuum charge to a sluice structure and are subsequently subjected to atmospheric pressure.
Patent CA-2415710-C (CA)
Title: Write-once optical recording medium with zno near-field optical interaction layer
Inventor: TSAI DIN-PING
IPC: G11B7/2403
Filed: 2003-01-06
Granted: 2007-02-13
Abstract: This invention is a write-once near-field optical medium using a zinc oxide nano-structured thin film as the localized near-field optical interaction layer.     This write-once near-field optical medium is a multi-layered body at least comprising: (a) a substrate of transparent material; (b) a first protective and spacer layer formed on one surface of the substrate, which is made of transparent dielectric material; (c) a zinc oxide nano-structured thin film which is capable of causing localized near-field optical interactions; (d) a second protective and spacer layer formed on the localized near-field optical interaction layer, which is also made of transparent dielectric material; (e) a write-once recording layer; (f) a third protective and spacer layer formed on the write-once recording layer, which is also made of transparent dielectric material. Ultra-high density near-field optical recording can be achieved by the localized near-field optical interactions of the zinc-oxide (ZnO) nano-structured thin film that is in the near-field region of the write-once recording layer.
Patent CA-2416175-C (CA)
Title: Method and system of determining cardiac contractility
Inventor: CERROLAZA MIGUEL
IPC: A61B5/0275
Filed: 2000-08-17
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: Provided are methods of determining the cardiac contractility of a cardiovascular system, which methods comprise a step of utilizing values representing stroke volume, preload, and afterload to calculate the cardiac contractility. Most preferably, the calculation of cardiac contractility utilizes a methematical relationship where the stroke volume is represented by the volume of a tetrahdron, the preload is represented by a length of the ba se of the base triangle of the tetrahedron, the afterload is represented by the height of the base triangle of the tetrahedron, and the cardiac contractilit y is represented by the height of the tetrahedron. Also provided are measureme nt systems for determining the cardiac contractility of a cardiovascular system that utilize such methods of determining cardiac contractility.
Patent CA-2420594-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for using satellite status information in satellite positioning systems
Inventor: SHEYNBLAT LEONID
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Granted: 2011-05-31
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for removing the effects of cross-correlation on a satellite positioning system's calculation of position are disclosed. The method includes receiving the SPS signals from in view SPS satellites and determining whether a first measurement, corresponding to a first SPS  satellite which has been indicated to be a healthy satellite, is to be removed from a set of measurements to be used to solve for a position of a mobile SPS  receiver. Determining includes testing the first measurement is derived from the SPS signals. In one embodiment, the signals from the first SPS satellite may be weaker than the signals from the second SPS satellite, which has been indicated to be an unhealthy satellite.
Patent CA-2425213-C (CA)
Title: Method for selective control of corrosion using kinetic spraying
Inventor: MCCUNE ROBERT CORBLY
IPC: C23C2/26
Filed: 2003-04-11
Granted: 2009-12-22
Abstract: The present invention related to methods for selectively enhancing corrosion protection of fabricated metal parts. One method of the present invention includes providing a non-galvanized metal sheet to be processed to form the fabricated metal part; selecting a localized region on the non-galvanized metal sheet; roughening the localized region for acceptance of a protective coating; applying a protective coating to localized region; and fabricating the non-galvanized metal sheet into a fabricated metal part. Another method includes providing a galvanized metal sheet; selecting a localized region on the galvanized metal sheet; applying a protective coating to the localized region; and fabricating the galvanized metal sheet into a fabricated metal part. Yet another method includes selecting a localized region on a fabricated metal part; roughening the localized region for acceptance of a protective coating; and applying the protective coating to the localized region.
Patent CA-2425970-C (CA)
Title: Mold assembly with modular mold shells
Inventor: TSAU TAR
IPC: B29C49/48
Filed: 2003-04-11
Granted: 2010-06-01
Abstract: A mold assembly for forming a container has two modular mold half shells that are adapted to be surrounded by mold half carriers. Each modular mold half shell has an upper body mold section and at least one lower body mold section. The upper body mold sections of the mold half shells are releasably secured in vertical registry with the mold half carriers. The upper body mold sections have upper inner walls defining an upper cavity whose shape corresponds to an upper portion of the container to be formed. The modular mold half shell have at least one lower body mold section and preferably multiple interchangeable lower body mold sections that are releasably secured with the upper body mold section. The lower body mold sections have lower inner walls defining a lower cavity whose shape corresponds to a lower portion of the container to be formed.
Patent CA-2427938-C (CA)
Title: Novel temperature-controlled and ph-dependant self-gelling biopolymeric aqueous solution, composition and preparation thereof
Inventor: CHENITE ABDELLATIF
IPC: A61L27/22
Filed: 2000-11-10
Granted: 2010-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates a biopolymeric liquid aqueous composition for producing self-gelling systems and gels, which comprises: an acidic water-based medium, 0.1 to 10 % by weight of a pH-gelling acid-soluble biopolymer; and 0.1 to 10 % by weight of a water-soluble molecule having a basic character and a pKa between 6.0 and 8.4, or a water-soluble residue or sequence of the molecule having a basic character and a pKa between 6.0 and 8.4. The liquid composition has a final pH ranging from 5.8 and 7.4, and forms a stable solid and homogeneous gel within a temperature range from 10 to 70 °C. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition and uses thereof.
Patent CA-2430552-C (CA)
Title: Outboard motor
Inventor: TAKADA HIDEAKI
IPC: B63H21/10
Filed: 2003-05-30
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: In An outboard motor mounted on a stern of a boat and having an internal combustion engine, a throttle body (that accommodates the throttle valve) is installed at a position close to the boat, and an electric motor is fastened to the throttle body so as to drive the throttle valve to open or close through a simple gear mechanism. This arrangement can mitigate operation load and offer improved operation feel. Further, it is simpler than a cable or a link mechanism, does not lead to an increase in number of components or weight, and hence the amount of required installation space can be reduced. A knob is provided and the operator can pinch and rotate it to open the throttle valve manually, when the electric motor breaks down.
Patent CA-2434560-C (CA)
Inventor: HARRIS CAROLINE S
IPC: C03C27/06
Filed: 2002-02-22
Granted: 2008-05-20
Abstract: Methods and articles are disclosed in which a substrate is provided with a photo-induced hydrophilic surface by forming a photo-induced hydrophilic coating on the substrate by spray pyrolysis, chemical vapor deposition, or magnetron sputter vacuum deposition. The coating can have a thickness of 50 .ANG. to 500 .ANG., a root mean square roughness of less than 5, preferably less than 2, and photocatalytic activity of less than 3.0 x 10-3 cm-1 min-1 .plusmn. 2.0 x 10-3 cm-1 min-1. The substrate includes glass substrates, including glass sheets and continuous float glass ribbons.
Patent CA-2440750-C (CA)
Title: Time acquisition in a wireless position determination system
Inventor: YOUNIS SAED
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2002-03-15
Granted: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A system and method for providing timing information to a wireless device in a position determination system is disclosed. A wireless device includes a reference signal receiver, a signal processor, a wireless communications transceiver and a GPS receiver. The wireless device is adapted to receive a reference signal, extract a snippet of the received reference signal, determine a time o reception for he snippet and transmit the snippet and time of reception to a position determination entity as part of a request for GPS aiding information. The position determination entity includes a timing source, a GPS memory for storing GPS satellite information, a reference signal memory, a communications interface, a signal processor and a control processor. The position determination entity is adapted to continually receive and store a reference signal along with an associated time of reception, and receive the snippet and timestamp transmitted from the wireless device. The position determination entity is further adapted to match the signal snippet to a portion of the stored reference signal, determine a time offset between the timestamp and the time of reception of the matched portion of the stored reference signal, prepare aiding information for the wireless device, synchronize the aiding information to the wireless device using the time offset, and transmit the synchronized aiding information to the wireless device. The wireless device is further adapted to receive the aiding information, including timing information to assist the wireless device in acquiring the GPS signal.
Patent CA-2446147-C (CA)
Title: Appareil de massage pour l'execution d'un massage du type « evalue-presse-tire »
Inventor: MEUNIER ALAIN
IPC: A61H37/00
Filed: 2002-04-29
Granted: 2010-11-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de massage du corps humain, utilisable notamment pour l'exécution d'un massage du type "évalué/pressé/tiré", comportant une tête de travail (1) ouverte à sa partie inférieure et contenant des moyens de formation d'un pli de la peau remarquable en ce que les moyens de formation d'un pli de a peau comprennent deux mâchoires de serrage de la peau (11, 12) pivotant autour d'un axe (13) parallèle au plan de la peau et aux extrémités desquelles sont fixés des doigts de massage (11b, 12b), ledit appareil comprenant des moyens pour faire pivoter les deux mâchoires (11, 12) l'une vers l'autre et en sens inverse. Par ailleurs, les moyens de formation d'un pli de la peau comprennent avantageusement une ventouse (19) montée mobile entre les deux mâchoires (11, 12), reliée à une source de dépression par un tuyau flexible (27) et des moyens (22, 24, 25) pour déplacer la ventouse (19) verticalement.
Patent CA-2450339-C (CA)
Inventor: ITRICH TODD J
IPC: H01R43/027
Filed: 2003-11-21
Granted: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A tool head. is used for securing a tap connector having a C shaped member and a wedge using a ram tool. The tool head comprises an elongate base member comprising first and second ends. A collar at the .first end of the base member has a through opening for receiving a ram tool. A head at the second end of the base member is aligned with the collar through opening to engage a C shaped member. A cable stop plate is mounted to the head for limiting movement of a tap line cable received in a C shaped member when a ram tool is securing a tap connector.
Patent CA-2451104-C (CA)
Inventor: MCGRAW MICHAEL B
IPC: A61K31/728
Filed: 2002-07-12
Granted: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device (10) provides interferential current stimulation to promote bone growth. Two electrical signals are applied to a target area, each electrical signal being formed by a set of two electrode pads. A beat frequency is created at the location the signals intersect with each other. The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two signals and has an amplitude that is additive and greater than either signal alone. The depth of the interferential signal is increased by increasing the carrier frequency of the signals. The direction of the interferential signal shifts toward the signal having the lower amplitude. The electrical stimulation is used in combination with biologics to further increase bone growth. The target area is large enough to include multiple vertebral segments.
Patent CA-2453121-C (CA)
Inventor: DUBE SERGE
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 2003-07-04
Granted: 2005-12-27
Abstract: A defrost refrigeration system having a main refrigeration system and comprising a first line extending from a compressing stage to an evaporator stage and adapted to receive refrigerant in high-pressure gas state from the compressing stage. A first pressure reducing device on the first line is provided for reducing a pressure of the refrigerant in the high-pressure gas state to a second low-pressure gas state. Valves are provided for stopping a flow of the refrigerant in a first low-pressure liquid state from a condensing stage to evaporators of the evaporator stage and directing a flow of the refrigerant in the second low-pressure gas state to release heat to defrost the evaporators and thereby changing phase at least partially to a second low-pressure liquid state. A second line is provided for directing the refrigerant having released heat to the compressing stage, the condensing stage or the evaporator stage.
Patent CA-2453874-C (CA)
Title: Brake shoe for braking a cable
Inventor: WINDLIN WALTER
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 2003-12-22
Granted: 2011-12-20
Abstract: Brake shoe (12) and use thereof. The brake shoe (12) serves for braking a cable (10), particularly in equipment for speed limitation of a lift. It comprises a brake lining (14) with an overall effective surface facing the cable (10) to be braked. The brake lining (14) is displaceable into an operative position in which its overall effective surface bears against the cable (10); it has at least two lining regions (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5), wherein respectively adjacent lining regions comprise different materials. The at least two lining regions (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5) in the operative position together bear by the effective surfaces thereof against the cable (10) so that different effective properties of the materials can be used at the same time.
Patent CA-2458060-C (CA)
Inventor: DOUGLASS STEPHEN M
IPC: H01L21/82
Filed: 2002-09-23
Granted: 2009-09-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne une logique d'interconnexion assurant la connectivité d'un ou plusieurs circuits logiques fixes intégrés. On établit une matrice logique programmable de prédiffusé programmable assurant le fonctionnement du ou des circuits logiques fixes comme s'il s'agissait d'une extension de la matrice logique programmable. La logique d'interconnexion comprend des mosaïques d'interconnexion, et éventuellement une logique d'interface. La mosaïque d'interconnexion assure une connectivité sélective entre les entrées et/ou les sorties de circuit logique fixe et les interconnexions de la matrice logique programmable. Lorsqu'elle est prévue, la logique d'interface permet d'établir des circuits logiques qui conditionnent les transferts de données entre circuit logique fixe et matrice logique programmable.
Patent CA-2458838-C (CA)
Inventor: PRATT CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2004-02-24
Granted: 2008-06-03
Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method for lining a lateral wellbore includes drilling a main wellbore extending from a surface to a subterranean zone, casing the main wellbore with a main casing having a plurality of lateral wellbore windows formed therein, positioning a whipstock having a longitudinal bore running therethrough adjacent a respective one of the lateral wellbore windows, forming a lateral wellbore through the respective lateral wellbore window using the whipstock, lining the first lateral wellbore with a lateral liner and a portion of a tie-back assembly that has a pre-milled lateral wellbore window formed therein, aligning the pre-milled lateral wellbore window with the longitudinal bore, and coupling the tie-back assembly to the main casing.
Patent CA-2459152-C (CA)
Title: Coinless slot machine system and method
Inventor: MAXEY ROBERT R
IPC: G07F17/42
Filed: 1994-01-21
Granted: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine (200) capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine (200) also includes a printer (208) that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of "winnings". The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a cashier's station (300) for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (100) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out ticket. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.
Patent CA-2461484-C (CA)
Inventor: COPLEY JAMES D
IPC: B65D90/08
Filed: 2004-03-22
Granted: 2008-01-29
Abstract: A plastic lined concrete tank (10) includes a floor (12), an upright wall (14) having a lower edge (18) adjacent the floor (12), a plastic wall lining (34) on an interior surface (36) of the wall (14), and a plastic waterstop structure (22) inhibiting penetration of water between said floor (12) and said lower edge (18) of the wall (14). The waterstop (22) includes an anchor (25) embedded in the floor (12) and an upper flange (28) which overlaps the lining (34). A sealed joint (42) is provided between the upper edge (32) of the flange (28) and the lining (34). The flange (28) and the lining (34) are fused together to form a supporting structure (48) at a position lower on the wall than the sealed joint (42), whereby outward bending of the flange (28) away from the wall lining (34) at said joint (42) during shifting of the wall (14) relative to the floor (12) is inhibited and outward bending of the flange (28) away from the wall lining (34) at a location remote from said joint (42) during shifting of the wall (14) relative to the floor (12) is promoted. The tank (10) also includes a plastic floor liner (34) and a floor liner attachment member (56) fused to said anchor (25). The attachment member (56) is attached in sealing relationship to the floor liner (54).
Patent CA-2466646-C (CA)
Inventor: RETSCHNIG ALEXANDER
IPC: B22D11/103
Filed: 2003-08-01
Granted: 2009-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a fire resistant ceramic part which can be embodied in the form of an impact pot or a casting gutter and has the following characteristics: - a base (10); - at least two walls (12, 14 ) which extend from opposite sections (10l, 10r) of the base (10) such that at least some sectors (12.1, 12.3, 12.4 ) of the inner surfaces thereof run at an angle &g t; 0 and < 90 degrees from a plane E-E, perpendicular to the base (10), and at opposite inclinations; - an opening (O) is configured between free ends (12r , 14r) of the walls (12, 14); - the distance (dmin, qmin) between the walls (1 2, 14) is smaller in at least one sector (11) between the base (10) and the opening (O) than it is in the areas (12u, 14u; 12o, 14o) located adjacent th e opening (O) and the base (10).
Patent CA-2467159-C (CA)
Inventor: STAMLER JONATHAN S
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2002-08-26
Granted: 2012-03-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'administration à des patients présentant une pathologie de constriction ou de prolifération d'un muscle lisse ou atteints d'une maladie associée à des protéines contenant de la cystéine, ou bien à des personnes en présentant le risque, d'une dose thérapeutiquement efficace d'un donneur d'oxyde nitrique (NO), qui reste insuffisante pour diminuer fortement une pression artérielle moyenne ou une pression artérielle pulmonaire moyenne de plus de 10 %. Dans un sous-genre, le donneur NO est administré pour modifier les récepteurs membranaires de globules rouges, afin d'éviter que les globules rouges ne provoquent une vasoconstriction. La présente invention porte également sur un procédé associé qui permet d'augmenter la dose de donneur NO, sans diminuer fortement une pression artérielle moyenne, et qui consiste à administrer le donneur NO dans une artère du patient. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, on administre à des patients présentant un syndrome cardio-vasculaire, ou bien à des personnes en présentant le risque, une dose thérapeutiquement efficace de thiol, qui n'affecte pas la pression sanguine de manière notable.
Patent CA-2467510-C (CA)
Inventor: HJELLAND FINN
IPC: A23L29/256
Filed: 2002-11-21
Granted: 2011-07-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé pour la production d'alginate ayant une teneur en acide mannuronique d'au moins 80 mole %, dans lequel ledit alginate est produit par: a) addition d'algues ou de goémon à de l'eau avec agitation, en un rapport de 1:3 à 1:20 respectivement, à un pH supérieur à environ 2,3, tout en maintenant une température supérieure à 20 ·C pendant au moins 30 minutes, et b) séparation dudit alginate de la matière solide de la suspension dans a) par un procédé de séparation classique tel que la filtration, et facultativement c) récupération dudit alginate de la solution.
Patent CA-2472256-C (CA)
Title: Femoral head assembly with variable offset
Inventor: SALADINO JOSEPH
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 2004-06-25
Granted: 2010-05-11
Abstract: A proximal femoral head assembly having a variable offset that is selectively adjustable to conform to various anatomical conditions encountered during a femoral surgical procedure. The assembly includes a femoral head, a neck removeably connectable to the femoral head, and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism provides the neck with a plurality of different femoral offsets with respect to a femoral hip stem.
Patent CA-2481186-C (CA)
Inventor: CROOKE HELEN RACHEL
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2015-10-06
Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are a mutant of a gram negative bacterium, wherein said bacterium has at least one mutation in a nucleotide sequence which codes for a polypeptide having an identity which is equal or more than 70 %, 75 % , 80 %, 85 %, 90 %, 95 %, 96 % , 97 %, 98 %, or 99 % with an amino acid sequence coded by a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of nucleotide sequences identifies SEQ ID NO: 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93; said mutation resulting in attenuated virulence of the bacterium. Immunogenic compositions and vaccines containing such as a mutant are also disclosed and claimed.
Patent CA-2481332-C (CA)
Title: Procede de traitement ou d'elimination d'impuretes par extraction metallurgique
Inventor: JONES DAVID L
IPC: C22B30/00
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2010-03-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement ou d'élimination d'impuretés, telles que de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine ou du bismuth générés en tant que produits secondaires pendant la fusion et l'affinage de concentrés de cuivre. Ce dit procédé consiste à soumettre les produits secondaires à une oxydation sous pression avec un concentré de cuivre, selon un procédé d'extraction de cuivre hydrométallurgique, ou bien à traiter les impuretés, lorsqu'elles sont présentes dans un concentré, en soumettant ledit concentré à un procédé d'extraction hydrométallurgique. On fait appel à un procédé similaire pour traiter un minerai ou un concentré de cuivre contenant également du fluorure.