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Patent CA-2338952-C (CA)
Title: Procede efficace d'hemodiafiltration
Inventor: COLLINS GREGORY R
IPC: A61M1/14
Filed: 1999-07-30
Granted: 2007-04-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne des dispositifs et des procédés d'hémodiafiltration. Le sang devant être épuré (27) entre dans une première cartouche (23) de dialyseur contenant une membrane (24) semi-perméable qui divise le dialyseur (23) en un compartiment (45) à sang et un compartiment (46) à dialysat. Lorsque le sang (27) traverse le compartiment (45) à sang, le liquide plasmatique contenant des composants sanguins est filtré à travers la membrane (24) semi-perméable et des composants sanguins additionnels sont transférés à travers le membrane (24) semi-perméable par diffusion. Le sang partiellement dialysé (18) sortant de la cartouche (23) du dialyseur est mélangé à un fluide (16) de substitution pour former un mélange (17) sang/fluide de substitution, et ce mélange (17) entre dans une seconde cartouche (22) de dialyse contenant une membrane (25) semi-perméable qui divise la cartouche du dialyseur en un compartiment (47) à sang et un compartiment (48) à dialysat. Lorsque le mélange (17) passe à travers le compartiment (47) à sang, le liquide plasmatique contenant des composants sanguins est filtré à travers la membrane (25) semi-perméable et des composants sanguins additionnels sont transférés à travers cette membrane (25) par diffusion. Le sang épuré sort de la seconde cartouche (22) du dialyseur et est renvoyée vers le patient.
Patent CA-2340620-C (CA)
Title: Wood burning stove having pivoting baffle and method
Inventor: WALLACE BRIAN L
IPC: F24B1/02
Filed: 2001-03-14
Granted: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A wood burning stove is provided. The combustion chamber in which the fire occurs has a baffle plate that is moveable to direct air flow through one of two different pathways from the combustion chamber to the chimney. When in a first position, the baffle plate forces the air and smoke to move through a first pathway; when in a second position, a by-pass pathway is opened, allowing air and smoke to move through a second pathway. The stove can have a door in the front wall, or the top wall, or both walls, to provide access to the combustion chamber.
Patent CA-2341461-C (CA)
Title: Procede permettant de transmettre des informations et systeme associe
Inventor: BANNASCH RUDOLF
IPC: H04L5/02
Filed: 1999-08-23
Granted: 2006-02-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui permet de transmettre des informations et un système associé, convenant notamment pour la transmission numérique. Le procédé consiste à générer au moins un signal d'information, constitué d'un canal de fréquence de référence et d'au moins un canal de fréquence d'information qui forment des états discrets de façon à générer une configuration binaire. Ce procédé permet de transmettre un signal sur une distance de plusieurs kilomètres, par exemple sous l'eau. L'invention concerne également un système de traitement convenant pour la mise en oeuvre dudit procédé.
Patent CA-2342277-C (CA)
Title: High temperature reverse transcription using mutant dna polymerases
Inventor: SCHONBRUNNER NANCY JENEANE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-04-12
Granted: 2008-01-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved reverse transcription methods using a modified thermostable DNA polymerases, particularly in a magnesium ion buffer. These methods are particularly useful in combined reverse-transcription/amplification reactions.
Patent CA-2343213-C (CA)
Inventor: SAVAGE CHESTER
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1999-09-09
Granted: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A liquid-dispensing tap (50) includes a tap body (54) which is mountable to a container (52) holding liquid, a seal member (56) disposed within the tap body, and an actuator (58) connected to the seal member. The actuator is pivotally disposed on the tap body so that when pivoted by a user, a seal formed between the seal member and the tap body is disengaged, allowing liquid within the container to dispense. The actuator may be pivoted in any number of predetermined directions. The tap may be manufactured and assembled to consist essentially of only the tap body, the seal member, and the actuator, thereby eliminating many other elements commonly found in conventional taps.
Patent CA-2345623-C (CA)
Title: Improved soil nutrient compositions and methods of using same
Inventor: SANDERS JOHN LARRY
IPC: C05C3/00
Filed: 1999-08-31
Granted: 2007-05-01
Abstract: Compositions and methods for lowering the pH of soil are provided wherein the compositions comprise ammonium sulfate, elemental sulfur, and a micronutrient selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron, cobalt, vanadium, selenium, silicon, nickel, and mixtures thereof. In the preferred embodiment, the compositions are in granulated form and are applied to the soil so as to creat lower pH  microenvironments within the soil without decreasing the pH of the overall bulk soil surrounding the microenvironments. In the microenvironments, the micronutrients are readily available to the roots of plants and are taken up by the plants with increased efficiency, thus reducing the quantity of micronutrients required to be applied to the soil.
Patent CA-2351530-C (CA)
Title: Hole plug with mechanically retained adhesive gasket
Inventor: SIRAGUSA GEORGE
IPC: B62D25/24
Filed: 2001-06-26
Granted: 2005-10-04
Abstract: The hole plug includes a peripheral planar ledge with a wall formed perpendicular therewith. A gasket seats within the intersection of the planar ledge and the wall. The gasket includes inwardly extending tabs (or "dogs") which extend into corresponding pockets (or "doghouses") formed in the wall. This causes the gasket, which is initially provided in a non-tacky state, to be mechanically secured to the hole plug during shipment and assembly prior to installation.
Patent CA-2352670-C (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON SONYA S
IPC: A23G4/06
Filed: 1999-11-15
Granted: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The present invention is a method of increasing the flavor release of chewing gum using an alginate material, as well as the chewing gum containing the alginate material and having increased flavor release. The increase in flavor release is obtained by incorporating the alginate material in a powder form (without having been used as a coating material) directly into the chewing gum composition. The alginate material is selected from the group consisting of sodium alginate, carrageenan from red seaweed, propylene glycol alginate, sodium calcium alginate, ammonium alginate, calcium alginate and mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2352881-C (CA)
Inventor: BUSWELL HARRIE R
IPC: H01F41/00
Filed: 1999-11-29
Granted: 2008-09-23
Abstract: The magnetic core of an inductive device (10) is formed of a plurality of wires (17) that extend through the inductive device (10), and beyond the electric windings (18, 19). The ends of the wires (17) are formed around the electric windings (18, 19), meet, and are connected together enveloping the magnetic core (16) and windings (18, 19) forming a complete magnetic circuit. The inductive device (10) may be a transformer with two or more windings, a choice coil with only one winding, or other inductive device. The electric windings (18, 19) may be wound directly onto the wire magnetic core (16), or may be formed separately and then placed on the magnetic core (16). A mounting post (14) or the like may be bound into the core (16) and used as a mount for the inductive device (10); and, cooling tubes (43) and/or large rods (38) for support may be incorporated into the core.
Patent CA-2354939-C (CA)
Inventor: OTSUBO TOSHINOBU
IPC: G01R13/20
Filed: 2001-08-10
Granted: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A frequency synthesized signal generator outputs a frequency synthesized signal having a frequency equal to a repetition frequency of a signal under test by employing a reference signal. A phase comparator detects a phase difference between a phase of the frequency synthesized signal and a phase of the signal under test, and outputs a phase difference signal. A voltage control oscillator generates a reference signal phase-synchronized with the signal under test based on the phase difference signal output from the phase comparator, and feeds the reference signal back to the frequency synthesized signal generator. A sampling signal generator circuit generates a sampling signal applied to a sampling section by employing the reference signal output from the voltage control oscillator.
Patent CA-2357126-C (CA)
Title: Power transmission device having electromagnetic clutch
Inventor: FUKUI HIDEAKI
IPC: F16H48/22
Filed: 2001-09-07
Granted: 2008-03-25
Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch having a solenoid coil (80), a coil housing (81) disposed surrounding the solenoid coil(80), an armature plate (82) disposed facing the side of the coil housing, and a wet-type multi-plate clutch mechanism, the armature plate being linked to the clutch housing (52). The current flowing to the solenoid coil (80) is controlled so as to control the clamping of the armature plate (82) to the coil housing (81), and the clamping force acting on the armature plate is used made to act on the clutch mechanism via a ball cam mechanism (65). A first rotational backlash amount BLm occurring between the rotation input member and the rotation output member in a rotation transmission system in which the clutch mechanism is interposed in an engaged state, and a second rotational backlash amount BLp occurring between the rotation input member and the rotation output member in a rotation transmission system in which the cam mechanism is interposed in a state in which the cam mechanism is fixed and the armature plate is clamped to the coil housing, are set such that BLm > BLp.
Patent CA-2358151-C (CA)
Title: Applicateur et recipient muni d'un tel applicateur
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: A45D34/00
Filed: 2001-10-03
Granted: 2005-12-06
Abstract: Applicateur comportant une paroi (12) définissant une cavité (13) dans laquelle du liquide (P) peut s'accumuler, cette cavité débouchant à l'extérieur à une extrémité par une ouverture unique servant à l'application, applicateur caractérisé par le fai t qu'il comporte, au moins dans le voisinage de ladite ouverture, un élément de rétention (16) à l'intérieur de la cavité, permettant le maintien par capillarité du produit (P) entre la paroi et l'élément de rétention.
Patent CA-2360461-C (CA)
Inventor: BLUMBERG MARVIN
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2000-01-26
Granted: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A speed typing method and apparatus having multiple letters (Fig. 1) associated with each key (52) of a keyboard (50). By utilizing multiple characters on each key (52), the number of keys (52) would be fewer than the number of letters in the alphabet using this system (100) (e.g., fewer than 26 letter keys for the English alphabet). Each key (52) on the keyboard (52) is associated with a numerical code. The system (100) uses the numerical code associated with a typed word to access a dictionary or table of words stored in memory (12) at a memory location corresponding to the input numerical code. The system may display all of the words available to the user in response to the input code. The user then selects one of the available words to be placed in the document. Alternatively the system (100) may enable display of one or more preferred words. The keys (52) of the keyboard (50) may be contoured so that the user senses the position of his hand in relation to the keys of the keyboard. The typing system (100) is also implemented by a finger-mounted input device having switches. The finger-mounted device may also be used in conjunction with one or more input selection panels. The panels have keys which are selectable by the user in conjunction with the switches.
Patent CA-2360864-C (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of 3,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid and derivatives thereof from substituted pentose sugars
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH RAWLE I
IPC: C07D307/33
Filed: 2000-02-17
Granted: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A process for the preparation of 3,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid (I) and 3-hydroxy- .gamma.-butyrolactone (V) thereof from a 3-leaving group substituted pentose source is described. In particular, the process relates to the synthesis of (R)-3,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid and (R)-3-hydroxy-.gamma.-butyrolactone from a 3-leaving group substituted L- pentose sugars. The process uses a base and a peroxide to convert the pentose source to the chiral 3,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid compound. The chiral 3,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid can be further converted to 3-hydroxy-.gamma.-butyrolactone by acidification. The chiral compound is useful as a chemical intermediate to the synthesis of various drugs and other products.
Patent CA-2362963-C (CA)
Inventor: DE SAUVAGE FREDERIC J
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2000-03-02
Granted: 2014-05-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides having homology to a polypeptide suppressor of the Drosophila melanogaster fused protein and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
Patent CA-2366779-C (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS BARCLAY R
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2000-03-17
Granted: 2006-12-12
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transconnector (10) for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements (12; 14). The transconnector (10) includes a male member (16), a female member (18), and a locking member (20). The male member (16) has a body with a linking element (22) (such as a hook) associated with the lateral end for receiving one of the fixation elements (12; 14), and a projection (24) on the medial end. The projection (24) includes a recess (32) defined by lateral and medial walls (34; 36). The female member (18) has a body with a linking element (26) associated with the lateral end for receiving the other fixation element (12; 14), and a cavity (28) with an opening (30) on the medial end for receiving a portion of the male member projection (24). The locking member (20) secures the position and orientation of the male member projection portion in the cavity (28) in order to accommodate different separation distances and orientations between the first and second fixation elements (12; 14). The locking member (20) cooperates with the medial wall of the recess (32) of the projection (24) to prevent uncoupling of the male and female members (16; 18). The male member (16) may be made as a two component assembly in which the two components can rotate relative to one another for accommodating rod convergence or divergence.
Patent CA-2367760-C (CA)
Title: Elastic mould for running tread
Inventor: CHAMOY FRANCOIS
IPC: B29K21/00
Filed: 2000-03-16
Granted: 2008-10-28
Abstract: The invention concerns an annular elastic mould (5) for moulding a raw running tread (3) covering a vulcanised tyre body (2), the mould being produced in a rubber material, characterised in that it comprises a device (56, 61) limiting its diameter in compression.
Patent CA-2368365-C (CA)
Inventor: GRANT ALAN PETER
IPC: F04D29/60
Filed: 2002-01-16
Granted: 2009-07-21
Abstract: A fan apparatus comprises a fan with fan blades, a motor for rotating the fan blades, this motor having a rotatable output shaft projecting from one end and a fan support structure capable of supporting the fan and its motor and having an opening for an airflow through the fan. The support structure includes two support brackets connected to motor mounting surfaces on opposite sides of the motor and extending between the motor and a fan-supporting panel or housing. Each support bracket is formed from one integral metal piece comprising a central section, which is connected to the motor mounting surface by bolts, and two similar wing sections extending from opposite ends of the central section. Each wing section forms an obtuse angle with the central section and is detachably connected by bolts to the panel or housing. The obtuse angle is preferably about 135 degrees.
Patent CA-2370971-C (CA)
Inventor: HAAR EGON
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2000-04-18
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for compensating relative vertical displacements between ground surfaces and sealing mechanisms for built-in structures such as shafts (1) or slide rod systems (28) with protective cases, these sealing mechanisms having a frame (5). The motion is transmitted by means of a plate-shaped dragging body (6) on which the frame (5) of the sealing mechanism is supported. Said dragging body (6) extends horizontally into the ground structure and transmits the vertical changes that occur there to the frame (5) of the sealing mechanism. The invention also relates to an auxiliary device for assembling the inventive device, comprising a spacer (20) for mounting the telescopic part (11') at a predetermined distance above the built-in structure (1) or the standing body (17) connected thereto and a cover (21) which can be placed on the spacer (20).
Patent CA-2374513-C (CA)
Inventor: SIMS JOHN E
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2000-05-25
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polypeptides IL-1 êta purifiés et isolés ainsi que leurs fragments, les polynucléotides codant pour ces polypeptides, des procédés de production de formes recombinées de ces polypeptides, des anticorps dirigés contre ces polypeptides, des peptides fragmentés dérivés de ces polypeptides, ainsi que leurs utilisations.
Patent CA-2377552-C (CA)
Title: Railway car truck
Inventor: DUNCAN SCOTT R
IPC: B61F5/04
Filed: 2002-03-19
Granted: 2009-08-11
Abstract: A railway car truck having a pair of side frames and a bolster and a transom extending transversely between the side frames. A respective rocker seat is rigidly and permanently attached to each end of the transom and is pivotally supported on a rocker bar that is supported by the tension member of a sideframe. The pivotal connection between the rocker seat and the rocker bar disposes the transom perpendicular to the side frame and provides pivotal movement of the side frame with respect to the transom. The railway car truck is assembled by inserting the ends of the bolster and transom into the window of a side frame, and then inserting the rocker bar through a passageway in the side frame to a position under the rocker seat and on the bottom tension member of the side frame. Springs are then inserted between the transom and the bolster such that the bolster is resiliently supported on the side frame.
Patent CA-2383133-C (CA)
Inventor: RAUFMAN MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2000-09-08
Granted: 2007-09-25
Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adapted to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer. The diaper includes side panels and fastener elements for assembling the diaper about the body of the wearer. The outer surface of the diaper and the side panels or fastener tabs include indicia that complement each other and are provided to facilitate the proper and symmetrical application of the diaper to the wearer for maximum comfort and for optimal functioning of the diaper as a waste retention vehicle without leakage between the diaper and the legs of the wearer.
Patent CA-2402125-C (CA)
Inventor: TIRSCHLER EHRENFRIED ALBERT
IPC: B02C23/04
Filed: 2002-09-17
Granted: 2010-07-20
Abstract: Méthode et dispositif conçus pour protéger un broyeur, au début d'un état d'équilibre par gravité, et utilisés pour broyer des substances en faisant tourner un tambour de sorte que les substances collent à la face interne du tambour et montent avec lui au-delà d'un angle de mise en cascade à partir d'une position de départ à l'état d'équilibre par gravité avant de se détacher de la surface interne sous l'effet de la gravité et de tomber dans un écoulement en cascade. La méthode permet de protéger le broyeur contre les dommages qui pourraient découler de l'accumulation des substances en un volume très localisé et solidifié, lequel volume pourrait coller à la surface interne et tourner en même temps qu'elle au-delà de l'angle de mise en cascade jusqu'à un angle de chute où le volume localisé se détacherait de la surface interne et heurterait un point dans le tambour.
Patent CA-2404950-C (CA)
Inventor: DIEUDONNE DETCHOU
IPC: A24F29/00
Filed: 2002-10-09
Granted: 2007-05-29
Abstract: En général, toute boite d'allumettes comporte un frottoir incorporé. La présente invention est un frottoir pour allumettes autocollant non incorporé à une boite d'allumettes, qui en plus comporte au verso un espace publicitaire. Il est composé d'un frottoir sur papier rigide autocollant de forme rectangulaire dont le revers est imbiber d'un adhésif autocollant facile à enlever. Le revers imbibé d'adhésif est protégé par du papier paraffiné lui aussi de forme rectangulaire, dont la face extérieure servira d'espace publicitaire.
Patent CA-2409023-C (CA)
Title: Machine a imprimer combinee
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOSEF
IPC: B65H23/28
Filed: 2001-04-28
Granted: 2007-02-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne une machine à imprimer pour impression polychrome, dans laquelle tous les éléments d'impression se présentent de manière identique. Il est prévu un système de guidage de la matière à imprimer, convenant aussi bien pour une matière à imprimer sous forme de feuille que sous forme de bande. Des dispositifs appropriés permettent de relier la matière à imprimer, de manière conforme aux repères, au système de guidage de la matière à imprimer et de la transporter à travers tous les éléments d'impression (1 à 4) de la machine à imprimer. Le système de guidage de matière à imprimer peut être une bande transporteuse passant en ligne droite à travers toutes les zones d'impression des éléments d'impression (1 à 4), associée aux cylindres d'impression (7). Ladite bande transporteuse peut être reliée à la matière à imprimer par collage, pression de contact, enduction ou au moyen de bandes de retenue.
Patent CA-2410522-C (CA)
Title: Packet data communications
Inventor: SOPPERA ANDREA
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-06-26
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: A method of managing a Denial of Service attack received at a network node from a packet data communications network, by tracing the path of predominantly malicious data packets arriving at the network node. The attack may be mitigated by selecting a router along the detected path and requesting the router to alter its handling of the data traffic. In one embodiment, the selected router installs a filter for data directed at the network node. In a different embodiment, the router alters a Quality of Service setting for the data directed at the network node. The network node also request the router to mark all data being forwarded to it, to allow the network to characterise the data and determine to what extent it consists of malicious data.