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Patent CA-2225842-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for automatic determination of originating postal code using caller id
Inventor: GRAVELL LINDA V
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A method is provided for determining origin ZIP code for a postage meter. The method includes receiving at a data center a call that originates from the location of the postage meter. Using caller ID, the data center determines the phone number originating the call. The data center also determines the identification of the postage meter. If the phone number has changed from a phone number from the previous phone call for the postage meter, the data center obtains a five-digit ZIP code for the address corresponding to the phone number. If the five-digit ZIP code has changed from a previous ZIP code used for postal accounting during previous transactions for the postage meter, the data center obtains a new certificate based on the five-digit ZIP code and downloads the new certificate to the postage meter. The data center transfers postage meter register values to a new postal account for the new certificate.
Patent CA-2227942-A1 (CA)
Title: Adapter for mounting a fluid handling device on a catheter tubing
Inventor: DAW SEAN P
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 1998-01-26
Abstract: An adapter for attaching a fluid handling device to a catheter tubing of the present invention includes a body with a proximal end, a distal end and a passageway therethrough that defines a longitudinal axis. The proximal end of the adapter includes a fitting for attaching a fluid handling device and the distal end of the body includes a receptacle to accept and to form a releasable substantially fluid-tight connection to a preselected catheter tube that has an outside diameter. The adapter of the invention has a latch member disposed over the receptacle. The latch member has an axial access port therein with an inside surface to allow placement of a proximal end of a catheter tube into the receptacle. The latch member is disposed for rotatable movement with respect to the body between an insertion position wherein the receptacle is accessible to the catheter and a latched position to retain the catheter in the adapter. The adapter of the invention is constructed so that it is visually and tactily indicative of the position of the latch member with respect to the body, thereby enabling the practitioner to easily discern whether the adapter is in the insertion position or the latched position.
Patent CA-2228724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLORIT DENNIS G
IPC: B03C3/68
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting electromagnetic noise generated by an arc and controlling a power supply that powers the arcs. In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes an arc detection circuit and a power supply control circuit. The arc detection circuit includes an antenna and a single shot timer.  Electromagnetic noise generated by an arc is received by the antenna and activates the single shot timer, which causes the power supply control circuit to interrupt the power supply powering the arc for a predetermined length of time. A microprocessor can be used together with, or instead of, the single shot timer.
Patent CA-2228900-A1 (CA)
Title: Mural female socket of the modular-jack type
Inventor: BOUDIN YVES
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a mural socket of the "Modular-Jack" type, provided to receive cables arriving from very varied directions. It is associated with a termination pusher which is totally symmetrical with respect to its transverse plane. Jaws fixed on the socket cooperate with shapes on the rear of the pusher in order to grip it and introduce it by force, with lever effect, in its receiving part, itself provided with I.D.C.'s.
Patent CA-2230027-A1 (CA)
Title: Quantitative coronary artery analysis system
Inventor: LEFREE MICHELLE T
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: A quantitative coronary artery analysis system (30) is described which includes a determination (40) of the set of most likely data points representing the edge of an artery to enable an analysis program to calculate the dimensional information (46) of interest for a patient from an x-ray image of the selected artery wherein the program includes the steps of performing an axi-linear transform (38) of the image data with subsequent filtering, rejection and correction of selected data points (42) such that the user is provided with the calculated dimensional data (46) for an artery, other blood vessel, or organ of a patient.
Patent CA-2230767-A1 (CA)
Title: Bidirectional external device interface for communications receiver
Inventor: NUBER RAY
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: An interface for a communications receiver such as a cable or satellite television receiver allows control between the receiver and an external device. The external device can supplement the services provided by the receiver.  The interface includes a bidirectional control port for coupling the external device to the communications receiver.  Ports for isochronous data and high speed data are also provided.  The external device can simulate commands available via a user interface for the receiver, such as remote control actuations.  In this manner, the external device can access information and control the receiver (e.g., to tune to a specific television or data channel) via the bidirectional control port.  The interface enables the external device to use the full capabilities of the communication receiver for data acquisition and processing.  The acquired and processed data is then delivered to the external device via the interface.
Patent CA-2231266-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEFALAS GEORGE
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A movable closure having a fixed cylindrical outer shell and a revolving inner shell, wherein each shell comprises two openings and the openings in the outer shell can be closed or opened by suitable rotation of the inner shell, can serve as a high security door or window for use in buildings. By providing an additional conventional closure in the outer shell, the function and appearance of a conventional closure can also be obtained.
Patent CA-2231708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENSHOFF RICHARD G
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: A switch assembly which is operable between a plurality of conditions. The switch assembly includes a base and a carrier which is movable relative to the base. An actuator member extends through the base and engages the carrier. One or more sensor components mounted on the base are actuated by one or more sensor components mounted on the carrier during movement of the carrier relative to the base. The sensor components which are mounted on the base may be Hall effect devices. If the sensor components mounted on the base are Hall effect devices, the sensor component mounted on the carrier may be a magnet. A support structure supports the carrier for movement along a linear path. The linear path extends parallel to an inner major side surface of the base on which the Hall effect devices are mounted. Since the magnet moves along a linear path, there is precise activation of the Hall effect devices by the magnet during movement of the carrier.
Patent CA-2234868-A1 (CA)
Title: Glass gob shearing apparatus with improved cushioning of shear blade carriages
Inventor: MENZIE ANDREW B
IPC: C03B7/10
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A parallel shear apparatus for sequentially shearing each of a plurality of streams of molten glass from a glass feeder into gobs for processing into glass containers by a glass forming machine. The apparatus has first and second opposed carriages which are reciprocable along parallel slides toward and away from one another, each of the carriages carrying one or more opposed knife elements, corresponding to the number of streams of molten glass, and the opposed knife elements overlap at the innermost limits of their travel to perform the shearing action. Motion of the carriages is actuated by a unidirectionally acting servo motor, which imparts oscillating motion to a bell crank through a connecting rod. The oscillating motion of the bell crank imparts simultaneous, opposed, rectilinear motion to the carriages through connecting rods, which are pivotally attached to the servo motor at diametrically spaced apart locations. The servo motor is mounted on a pivoting bracket that is urged to its normal operating position by a pneumatic cylinder and is spring biased away from its normal operating position in the event of a stoppage. The pneumatic cylinder is cushioned to minimize shock loads caused by a sudden retraction of the servo motor mounting bracket and is adjustably mounted relative to fixed structure of the shear apparatus.
Patent CA-2235403-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUNEFJORD CARINA MARIE
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de transformation de données en un format voulu dans un élément de réseau. Cet élément de réseau, qui appartient à un réseau informatique où un système de support d'opérations (104) assure l'exploitation et la maintenance du réseau, comporte une couche ressources (106) regroupant des ressources matérielles et logicielles. Ces ressources sont non seulement des fonctions élément de réseau assurant des services dans le réseau, mais également des ressources assurant l'exécution des fonctions éléments de réseau. En outre, l'élément de réseau intègre une vision de support des opérations (110), réalisée par logiciel, dans laquelle l'élément de réseau (102) provenant du système de support des opérations (104) semble être constitué d'un certain nombre de représentations de ressources (114). Le système de support des opérations se sert de cette vision pour gérer un couple "ressource - fonction élément de réseau" en relation avec l'exécution d'une fonction élément de réseau. Ce procédé implique que, pour le lancement à la demande d'une opération, une fonction de communication (122) aille rechercher des données dans la couche ressources. Cette fonction de communication envoie les données considérées à une fonction de transformation (124) chargée de les transformer dans le format voulu. Lorsque la fonction de transformation a terminé la transformation, elle restitue les données transformées à la fonction de communication qui les transmet à l'instance voulue.
Patent CA-2236800-A1 (CA)
Title: Recording medium, ink-jet recording method using the same, and dispersion of alumina hydrate
Inventor: KONDO YUJI
IPC: C09D1/00
Filed: 1994-04-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a recording medium comprising an alumina hydrate having an average pore radius of 20 to 200 .ANG. and a half breadth of pore radius distribution of 20 to 150 .ANG..
Patent CA-2237251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRASZNAI CHARLES Z
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A toaster oven with a modular control  assembly.   The assembly has a frame,  an electrical switch assembly,  a solenoid, and two levers.  The electrical switch assembly is  connected  to  the  frame  and  has  multiple  sets  of electrical  switch contact blades.   The  two  levers  are directly pivotably connected to the frame.  A first lever is connected to the solenoid to be moved by the solenoid. The second lever is adapted to move one of the sets of contact blades to a closed position.  The two levers have portions adapted to engage and lock against each other. The toaster oven has a rotatable control shaft with two fins  extending  from  a  main  section  of  the  shaft  in general offset radial directions.   The control shaft is supported  on  the  electrical  switch  assembly  and  is connected to  a  thermostat.   The  thermostat  has  a  cam surface and two raised areas on opposite ends of the cam surface.
Patent CA-2238475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORGAN ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: B41N3/03
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un support destiné à une plaque d'impression à plat. Ce procédé comprend la mise en contact d'un support, par exemple en aluminium ou en matière plastique, et d'un liquide dont le pH est supérieur ou égal à 9, et qui comporte une solution de silicate, par exemple une solution de silicate de sodium, et dans laquelle est dispersée une matière particulaire, par exemple de l'alumine ou de l'oxyde de titane. Quand il est cuit, le liquide donne une couche hydrophile sur le support. L'invention concerne aussi un support en tant que tel et une plaque d'impression.
Patent CA-2239995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN ELAINE
IPC: A47C4/08
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: This invention relates to collapsible seats such as booster seats. A booster seat (10) comprises a base (11), an upper U-shaped frame (12), a back wall (12), a front wall (14), a seat (15) and a pair of collapsible side walls (16). The back wall (13) is pivotally mounted at the rear of the frame (12) and locates on the base (11 at 19). The front of the seat (15) is pivotally engaged on the wall (16) in a manner which allows the seat to fold into a very compact shape.
Patent CA-2240245-A1 (CA)
Title: Shift control unit of electric-power assist-type transmission
Inventor: NARITA SATORU
IPC: F16H63/18
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: [Object] It is an object of the present invention to provide a shift control unit to be adopted in an electric-power-assist-type transmission offering good operatability. [Solution Means] A shift disabling unit 86 employs a neutral-position detecting unit 81, a vehicle-speed judging unit 82, an engine-rotational-speed judging means 83, an OR circuit 84 and an AND circuit 85. The neutral-position detecting unit 81 is used for outputting an "H"-level signal to indicate that a gear is placed at a neutral position. The vehicle-speed judging unit 82 generates an "H"-level signal for a speed of a vehicle equal to or higher than 10 km/h. On the other hand, the engine-rotational-speed judging means 83 generates an "H"-level signal for a rotational speed of an engine equal to or higher than 3,000 rpm. The OR circuit 84 generates an "H"-level signal when the vehicle-speed judging unit 82 generates an "H"-level signal or the engine-rotational-speed judging means 83 generates an "H"-level signal. On the other hand, the AND circuit 85 generates an "H"-level signal when the neutral-position detecting unit 81 generates an "H"-level signal and the OR circuit 84 also generates an "H"-level signal. with the AND circuit 85 outputting the "H"-level signal, the shift disabling unit 86 prevents a shift change from being made.
Patent CA-2240383-A1 (CA)
Title: Pre-assembled manifold fastener system and method therefor
Inventor: JONES JAMES D JR
IPC: F02F1/24
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: A pre-assembled workpiece fastenable to a mounting surface of a second workpiece, and in one application a pre-assembled plastic component fastenable to a metal automotive engine component. The pre-assembled workpiece includes an opening extending therethrough between an outer surface and a mounting surface thereof. A sleeve member is retainably disposed in the opening through the pre-assembled workpiece, and a fastener having a threaded shank portion and a head is retainably disposed through the sleeve member. The fastener is axially and laterally positionable relative to the pre-assembled workpiece, whereby the pre-assembled workpiece is mountable and alignable on the mounting surface of the second workpiece without interference from the fastener. The sleeve member includes a resilient first substantially radial flange member, whereby the sleeve member is axially positionable relative to the opening through the pre-assembled workpiece upon fastening the pre-assembled workpiece to the second workpiece to compensate for misalignment tolerance and thermal expansion of the pre-assembled workpiece.
Patent CA-2242914-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-invasive penile erection device
Inventor: VOLLRATH ANDREW J
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 1997-01-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a non-invasive penile erection device (10) having a constrictor ring designed to fit against the base of a male genital or penis, and a diaphragm seal that forms a substantially airtight seal against the constrictor ring (10). The constrictor ring (70) is designed to comfortably and securely fit the base of the penis. The substantially airtight seal enables the pump (40) to produce vacuum pressures of over 17 inches of mercury. The placement of the constrictor ring (70) on the base of the penis and the greater vacuum pressure achieved by the device (10) tend to draw the root of the penis into the constrictor ring (70) so that a more natural erection is achieved and maintained after the vacuum tube (20) is removed.
Patent CA-2243672-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARE JOHN THOMAS
IPC: G21F5/02
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A radiation shield (2) for a flexible tube such as a source guide tube (4) of a radiography projector system said shield comprising a flexible sleeve (6) comprising an axial assembly of axially overlapping tubular units (10) of elastomeric material containing particles of radiation attenuating material. In a preferred embodiment the tubular units each comprise a female section and a male section disposed at opposite ends of the unit, said male section being adapted to be a push fit into the female section of a like unit. The sleeve is preferably protected by a sheath (8) e.g. of braided metal wire. Also described is a flexible source guide tube assembly for use with a radiography source projector system, said assembly comprising a flexible source guide tube within a radiation shield in the form of a flexible sleeve for the tube, said sleeve comprising elastomeric material containing particles of radiation attenuation material.
Patent CA-2244306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT GARRETT L
IPC: C03B7/08
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: Apparatus for forming a cased glass stream having an inner core glass surrounded by an outer casing glass that includes a spout for delivering core glass from a first source through a first orifice. A second orifice is vertically spaced beneath and aligned with the first orifice, and is surrounded by an annular chamber that communicates with the second orifice through a gap between the first and second orifices. A tube delivers casing glass from the outlet opening of a casing glass spout to the annular chamber in such a way that glass flows by gravity through the orifices from the first and second sources to form the cased glass stream. A hollow tube within the casing glass spout is positioned with respect to the spout outlet opening for metering flow of casing glass through the outlet opening and delivery tube to the annular chamber surrounding the orifices. The interior of the hollow tube is coupled to a source of gas under pressure so as to maintain the tube interior, and the interior of the thin fall of casing glass through the spout outlet opening, at a pressure above ambient pressure surrounding the casing glass spout. This elevated gas pressure within the casing glass fall reverses the pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the spout outlet opening, so that any tendency for air to migrate through the refractory material surrounding the outlet opening and into the casing glass fall is eliminated.
Patent CA-2244828-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid impermeable backsheet for a disposable absorbent article
Inventor: KUEN DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: A61F13/496
Filed: 1997-02-04
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article has a liquid impermeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet, and an absorbent structure therebetween. The backsheet defines a liquid barrier zone on both sides of the absorbent structure, and a pair of liquid impermeable containment flaps overlie the liquid barrier zones. Leg elastic members are disposed along the side edges of the backsheet, and flap elastic members are disposed in the liquid impermeable containment flaps. A liquid barrier is in each liquid barrier zone, and extends between the front edge and back edge of the liquid impermeable backsheet. Each liquid barrier is desirably between a respective leg elastic member and flap elastic member.
Patent CA-2244948-A1 (CA)
Title: Waste stream treatment
Inventor: REIMER RONALD ANTHONY
IPC: C02F1/74
Filed: 1997-02-12
Abstract: A waste water cleanup process where an aqueous solution of organoboron compounds is hydrolyzed to boric acid and the corresponding organic compound by treatment at a temperature of greater than 150 ~C at a pressure sufficient to prevent substantial evaporation and at a pH of 5 or greater, but 9 or less.
Patent CA-2245342-A1 (CA)
Title: Deviated borehole drilling assembly
Inventor: BEGG STEPHEN M
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1998-08-18
Abstract: An assembly for formation and completion of deviated wellbores is disclosed which includes a toolguide and a casing section which can be used together or separately. The toolguide includes a lower orienting section and an upper section having a sloping face, commonly known as the directional portion of a whipstock. The toolguide is coated with a material such as epoxy or polyurethane to provide a repairable surface and one which can be removed to facilitate removal of the toolguide from the well bore. The lower orienting section has a latch which extends radially outwardly from the section and can be locked in the outwardly biased position. The casing section of the present invention includes a sleeve which can be moved between a first position in which access to the window opening of casing section is not affected and a second position in which the main casing is sealed from the liner section of a deviated wellbore to provide a hydraulic seal against passage of fluids from outside the casing of the wellbore into the main casing.
Patent CA-2245531-A1 (CA)
Title: External cavity semiconductor laser with monolithic prism assembly
Inventor: SCOBEY MICHAEL A
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 1997-02-12
Abstract: A miniature, external cavity, filter-locked laser has a semiconductor optical amplifier, such as a diode laser, and a monolithic prism assembly positioned in the external resonant cavity. The monolithic prism assembly includes a transparent substrate carrying a thin film Fabry-Perot interference filter which is tilted, that is, oriented not normal to the path of the travel of the laser light in the external cavity. Such optical devices can be economically mass produced in advantageously small size, having reproducible spectral performance properties held within tight tolerances. Significantly advantageous applications include dense wavelength division multiplexing systems requiring tightly spaced wavelength subranges for each of the multiple channels. High wavelength stability against temperature and humidity changes, etc., can be achieved.
Patent CA-2245704-A1 (CA)
Title: Subscription tv with vbi packet data
Inventor: KWOH DANIEL S
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: A system for sending selected up-to-date information in a television signal from a sender (100) located at a network head-end for television station to a receiver (102) co-located with a television viewer. The television viewer subscribes to an information service by telephoning a customer service center (128) affiliated with the sender. The customer service center informs the sender of the subscription and the sender sends data packets of information individually targeted for the television viewer in the vertical blanking interval of the television signal. The television viewer's receiver accepts (114, 116) the data packets identified for it and on viewer command displays information included therein on the television screen (122). The data packets include information relating to news, sports results, financial market updates, television programming guides, and the like. Information is displayed to the viewer in a menu format, allowing for ease of use in controlling presentation of various types of information.