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Patent CA-2325590-A1 (CA)
Title: Disk cartridge device
Inventor: SANADA YOTARO
IPC: G11B23/03
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A disk cartridge device by which a plurality of kinds of disk cartridges of different sizes can be selectively located at respective desired positions of height and thereby loaded onto a single recording and reproducing device.      A disk cartridge device includes first and second disk cartridges of different sizes for housing therein disks of different disk diameters and a cassette compartment onto which the first and second disk cartridges are selectively loaded, the cassette compartment including a pair of positioning pins having height-deciding bases for properly placing the first disk cartridge and a pair of positioning pins having height-deciding bases for properly placing the second disk cartridge, wherein the first disk cartridge has stepped escape holes formed on its lower surface to enable itself to escape from the positioning pins by which the second disk cartridge is properly positioned in the loading state when positioning holes of the first disk cartridge are properly fitted into positioning pins and the height is properly decided.
Patent CA-2330133-A1 (CA)
Title: Pen based edit correction interface method and apparatus
Inventor: MAXTED SEAN KENNETH
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A correction method for use with a pen based computer system includes the steps of receiving an insertion point coor-dinate; receiving an initial pen down coordinate corresponding to an initial pen down; receiving a present pen down coordinate corresponding to a present position of a pen; receiving a pen up coordinate corresponding to a pen up; defining an ordered set of points between and including the initial pen down coordinate and the pen up coordinate; determining a first time interval between the pen up and the initial pen down; determining a second time interval between the initial pen down and the present pen down; determining if the relative position of at least two of the initial pen down coordinate, the present pen down coordinate, the pen up coordinate, the first time interval, the second time interval and the ordered set of points corresponds to a set of pre-selected parameters which correspond to activation of one or a plurality of modes; and activating the mode. The different modes include input mode, punctuation mode, correction mode, edit mode and selection mode. A stroke or path drawn in a mode will be compared with pre-selected groups of characters used in association with that mode. By dividing functions into different modes the reliability of recognition of the stroke will be increased.
Patent CA-2330651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANDERWEYST FRANCIS A
IPC: B07C5/34
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for detecting defective seams in cans having metal lids. The apparatus is mounted in cooperation with a conveyor to evaluate the cans being conveyed in a continuous operation. The apparatus includes a detecting device which has a pair of electrical contacts positioned to cooperate with a seam on the can. The electrical contacts are spaced apart a distance to contact a bulge in the seam which completes an electrical circuit between the contacts. A signal is then produced indicating a defective can, and the defective can is removed from the conveyor.
Patent CA-2331297-A1 (CA)
Title: Hygromycin a derivatives
Inventor: MCCORMICK ELLEN LESTER
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-05-03
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (1) and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (1) are antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents that may be used to treat various bacterial and protozoal infections and disorders related to such infections.      The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula (1) and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections by administering the compounds of formula (1).
Patent CA-2334083-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELZILE LUC
IPC: B62D11/18
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that control the direction and speed of pivot steering vehicle. This system allow the operator to fully control the direction and speed of his vehicle by the means of a steering wheel and a foot pedal. This system also allow both ground engaging device to turn at different speed and/or direction from one another.
Patent CA-2339615-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANT LLOYD
IPC: F04D29/62
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a molten metal submersible pump system which includes a unitized body which acts as its own jig during assembly to precisely align the motor mount framework, the pump body, the pump base, and the pump shaft.     Further disclosed is such a pump system which provides greater than normal surface area and heat sink mass, which has resulted in an increased useful life of the pump system between required maintenance and replacement of parts.
Patent CA-2340119-A1 (CA)
Title: Actuator system for spraying a formulation onto a host
Inventor: ARSENAULT CATHLEEN M
IPC: B65D83/44
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: Actuator system (12) is used to dispense a defined volume of a formulation (18) from a pressurized vial (12). The system houses the vial (12) in a receptacle (56) of a base section (54) that also includes a dispensing section (70) (e.g. a funnel) through which the formulation (18) is sprayed. The system includes a sleeve (88) that fits over at least the vial (12) and that can be pumped by the user to controllably spray the formulation (18) from the vial (12) onto the host animal (11). For instance, in a preferred mode of operation, the user places the system (10) onto the host at the desired treatment site and then pushes or pulls down on the sleeve (88). This actuates a valve mechanism (16) on the vial (12) to spray an amount of the formulation (18) through the dispensing section (70) onto the host (11).
Patent CA-2341406-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid sequencing with solid phase capturable terminators
Inventor: KONRAD KEN
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: Methods of enzymatic nucleic acid sequencing are provided in which solid-phase capturable chain terminators are employed. In the subject methods, sequencing fragments are generated, where the fragments comprise capturable chain terminators. The fragments are then captured on a solid phase and separated from the remaining components of the sequencing reaction. The fragments are then released from the solid phase, size separated and detected to yield sequencing data from which the sequence of the nucleic acid is determined.
Patent CA-2341938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEEN ERIC ALBERT
IPC: B62D25/10
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A support mechanism supports a hood in a raised position with respect to a vehicle to which the hood is pivotally coupled. The support mechanism includes a pivotal lift rod coupled between the vehicle and the hood. The mechanism also includes a pair of arm members which are pivotally coupled to each other by a central pivot pin, and which are coupled between the vehicle and a central portion of the rod. A flat coil spring is coiled around the central pivot pin and is attached to the arm members. The spring is biased to pivot the hood upwardly. The lower end of the rod is anchored by a removable pivot pin, which, when removed, permits the hood to be raised approximately 90 degrees from it lowered position.
Patent CA-2342306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS ERIK P
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A neck assembly for a recessed lighting fixture is provided that allows for the dissipation of heat from the fixture to the atmosphere and provides for the use of lamps of various sizes within the fixture. The neck assembly includes a generally annular neck portion that includes a body portion; and, a socket subassembly that includes a U-shaped socket support and lamp socket. The neck portion includes an axial hole or opening therein and may also include one or more nonaxial holes or openings therein. The nonaxial holes or openings may be circular, oblong or some other similar shape. The neck portion also contains two or more pairs of slots or openings. These slots are configured so as to removably receive the ends of the legs of the U-shaped socket support.
Patent CA-2344050-A1 (CA)
Title: Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose
Inventor: ABSHIRE ROBERT L
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
Patent CA-2344373-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the joint production of a cyclic lactam and a cyclic amine
Inventor: MERGER MARTIN
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the joint production of a cyclic lactam and a cyclic amine by reacting an aliphatic alpha, omega diamine in the gas phase with water and in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst.
Patent CA-2344744-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotating blowout preventer with independent cooling circuits and thrust bearing
Inventor: KINDER JOSEPH
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A rotary blowout preventer has a first and a second fluid circuit. Each of the fluid circuits are defined into and out of a stationary body and between the stationary body, a rotating body, and two seals. The first fluid circuit is physically independent from the second fluid circuit although they share a seal interface. A fluid is introduced into the first fluid circuit at a pressure responsive to the well bore pressure. A fluid is introduced into the second fluid circuit at a pressure responsive to and lower than the pressure of the fluid in the first circuit. Adjustable orifices are connected to the outlet of the first and second fluid circuits to control such pressures within the circuits. Such pressures affect the wear rates of the seals. The system can therefore control the wear rate of one seal relative to another seal. A thrust bearing is added to share the load placed upon the upper bearings. The thrust bearing is connected between the top end of a packer sleeve and the stationary body.
Patent CA-2345230-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods to selectively inactivate viruses in biological compositions
Inventor: PURMAL ANDREI A
IPC: A61K35/16
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: The invention features a method for inactivating animal viruses in a preparation of purified mammalian cells which, when mature, lack a nucleus (e.g., red blood cells or platelets), that includes contacting the preparation with a selective ethyleneimine oligomer inactivating agent under viral inactivating conditions for a period of time sufficient to inactivate at least some of the animal viruses in the preparation. Also disclosed is a method for removing the ethyleneimine oligomer inactivating agent from a treated biological composition, following viral inactivation without the addition of any quenching agent.
Patent CA-2345884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERRELL RICHARD LEE
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A customized content delivery system and method which is inexpensive, and effective in communicating content to multiple people directly or indirectly effected by activities relating to an institution. The system and method includes registering an institution to compose customized content for its members and other interested persons.  Members of an institution are also registered to receive the customized content. The institution composes the content. The content is delivered to a computer server. Clients installed on the computers used by institution members and other interested persons request the customized content. The clients then incorporate the customized content into a screen saver which communicates the customized content to the user of the client computer.
Patent CA-2346630-A1 (CA)
Title: Direct vent fireplace with baffled, directional exhaust and vent air column
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN DAVID M
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: A direct vent gas fireplace has an angled flue pipe that can be directed horizontally out of the back of the fireplace or vertically out of the top of the fireplace, a baffle that conceals an exhaust opening in the back of the fireplace heat chamber from view while minimizing shielding of the firebox panels surrounding the fireplace heat chamber, and an air column that directly channels venting air from the flue pipe downwardly across the back panel of the firebox to an air inlet adjacent to the bottom of the firebox.
Patent CA-2346957-A1 (CA)
Title: Poudre de metal refractaire a faible teneur en oxygene destinee a la metallurgie des poudres
Inventor: KUMAR PRABHAT
IPC: B22F1/145
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant de produire de produits métallurgiques formés à partir de poudres à base de Ta/Nb. Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes: utilisation de poudres hybrides à base de Ta et/ou de Nb ayant une teneur en oxygène supérieure à une valeur désirée, 300 ppm par exemple; chauffage de l'hybride métallique en présence d'un autre métal présentant une affinité à l'oxygène; élimination de l'autre métal et de tout autre sous-produit réactionnel afin de former une poudre métallique ayant une teneur en oxygène inférieure à la valeur désirée; et réalisation d'un produit métallurgique, à partir de ladite poudre à base de Ta/Nb à faible teneur en oxygène, avec une teneur en oxygène inférieure à la valeur désirée.
Patent CA-2348169-A1 (CA)
Title: Catheter arrangement
Inventor: BERGER ERWIN
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a catheter arrangement (1) comprising a guide wire tube (3) for receiving a guide wire and preferably an expandable balloon (7)fastened to the guide wire tube (3), wherein the guide wire tube (3) comprises a bent tip (2) projecting beyond the distal end (4) of the balloon (7).
Patent CA-2348321-A1 (CA)
Title: Remotely controllable delivery door assembly, network server and method
Inventor: DE GASPERIS ANDREW
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A remotely controllable delivery door assembly, network server and method are disclosed. The door assembly includes a remotely programmable lock for locking and unlocking the door, in communication with a network interconnected computing device. The lock may receive an access code specific to a deliver destined for the assembly. The lock is operable to program itself to unlock using the access code to facilitate said specific delivery. The assembly lends itself to use with a network interconnected server that provides an access code specific to a delivery to the lock so that the door may be unlocked to facilitate a specific delivery. This access code may be provided to a deliverer of goods, such as those that may be ordered by way of an e-commerce transaction.    Use of the disclosed assembly allows delivery of packages without requiring personal presence to receive such packages.
Patent CA-2349213-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular robotic mobile
Inventor: PALMA FLORENCIO NETO
IPC: B60G3/01
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: Environment friendly computer controlled robotic modular mobile for two people comprising: a stainless steel tubular frame chassis having one front and two rear flat and blowout proof electromagnetic wheels for propulsion and electric braking, which are provided with hydro-pneumatic suspension for riding comfort. The three wheels are provided with 180 degrees freedom for manual and automatic steering control by individual encoded electric servomotors to permit the vehicle to move sideways for parking, either left of right. A hydrogen rotary generator provides electricity and heat, and a power back-up battery to permits recuperating electric braking energy and provides a boost for rapid acceleration. The vehicle exterior frame is molded from composite material and painted in glossy colors in two parts, top and bottom and joined by a steel chrome plated spring loaded latch-in rim. The modular vehicle has o roof rack module, exchangeable with a molded composite material module having three identical pivoted electromagnetic propellers to provide for vertical takeoff and landing in all weather and water ballast tanks provide for submersible operation to a specific rated depth to permit motion in any direction.      The electromagnetic propellers provide electricity for the fuel cell electrolyser a means for refueling the vehicle in rivers and ocean currents, according to GPS mapping of anchoring buoys, as an alternative for refueling stations. The fuel cell provides a backup power boost and breathing oxygen for submersible operations and high altitude flight. Manual and automatic pressurized deployable parachute according to specific programs for flight and submersible operations safety.
Patent CA-2349487-A1 (CA)
Title: Bupropion to treat viral diseases
Inventor: REINDLER CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: A61P31/22
Filed: 1999-12-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for the treatment and prevention of a viral infection in a human or animal subject by administering bupropion or a physiologically acceptable salt, solvate or enantiomer thereof. Preferably, the virus is a virus of the Herpes family or a condition caused thereby, particularly HSV1 or HSV2.
Patent CA-2352488-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRISON MARIA J
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A method of Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation using seedlings ha s been found which is applicable to dicots and monocots capable of being transformed by Agrobacterium. The transformation method utilizes vacuum- infiltration to introduce the Agrobacterium T-DNA carrying a gene of interes t into the seedlings. Upon maturity, seeds collected from the infiltrated seedlings are germinated, and progeny carrying the transgene are selected. This transformation method produces progeny exhibiting stable inheritance of  the transgene without the need for regeneration methods such as somatic embryogenesis or organogenesis.
Patent CA-2352601-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif pour le conditionnement et la distribution dosee d'un produit liquide
Inventor: LACOUT FRANK
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: La présente demande concerne un dispositif (1) pour la distribution dosée d' un produit liquide, comprenant un récipient (2) comportant une ouverture (11) dans laquelle est monté un élément de rétention (20) délimitant une cavité doseus e (27) dont le contenu est destiné à être distribué au moyen d'une pompe (30) équipant le dispositif, ledit élément de rétention (20) comprenant un premier passage  (24) et un second passage (28, 29) disposé entre l'ouverture (11) du récipient et  le premier passage (24), lesdits premier et second passages étant destinés à êt re mis en communication avec le produit, par retournement au moins partiel du récipient (2), des moyens (30-32) étant prévus pour lors du passage du dispositif (1) depuis la position retournée vers la position de distribution, canaliser  tout ou partie du produit entrant dans ledit élément de rétention (20) via le second passage, vers ladite cavité doseuse (27).
Patent CA-2354360-A1 (CA)
Title: Policy enforcing switch
Inventor: RODRIG BENNY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: A method of accelerating the routing of frames by an acceleration switch within a network. The method includes receiving, by the acceleration switch, frames directed to one of one or more routers or switches of the network, determining, for at least some of the received frames, whether the frames belong to a first list of frame groups, defined by values of a plurality of frame parameters, and routing, by the acceleration switch, at least some of the received frames, the routed frames being selected responsive to the determining.
Patent CA-2354985-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWETISH THOMAS R
IPC: B63H16/02
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A foot brace system for use with a watercraft includes an elongated track, configured to be coupled to the watercraft, and a carriage. The track has the first one of a detent and a detent engaging surface. The carriage has a brace, which is slidably coupled to the track, and a retaining member that is carried by and pivotably coupled to the brace. The brace has a foot rest surface, and the retaining member has the second one of the detent and the detent engaging surface. The second one of the detent and the detent engaging surface pivots between a first position, in which the detent and the detent engaging surface are in engagement locking the carriage to the track, and a second position, in which the detent and the detent engaging surface are out of engagement allowing the carriage to be moved relative to the track.
Patent CA-2355644-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled/modified release oral methylphenidate formulations
Inventor: GOLDENHEIM PAUL D
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: The invention is directed to oral modified/controlled release methylphenidate formulations which provide a rapid initial onset of effect and a prolonged duration of effect. Preferably, the peak concentration is lower than that provided by the reference standard for immediate release methylphenidate formulations, and the duration of effect falls rapidly at the end of the dosing interval so as not to affect the appetite of the patient at dinner nor the patient's sleep thereafter.
Patent CA-2356519-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite fabric
Inventor: LEVAN DOUGLAS W
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A lightweight, high-strength composite fabric suitable for use in carpet backing, roofing and membranes and other products which employ rugged fabrics. The composite fabric comprises a layer of nonwoven material disposed between a layer of low shrinkage warp strands and a layer of low shrinkage weft strands. The layers are stitched or knitted together and the resultant fabric may be coated with a resin or sizing to prevent slippage between the several layers of the fabric and impart a measure of stiffness to the fabric. The fabric may be manufactured in sheet or, more preferably, roll form and may be coated with materials suitable for desired end applications, e.g., bituminous material whereby the fabric may function as a ready-to-use roofing membrane or other high-strength fabric product.
Patent CA-2357473-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel tank fixing structure of small size boat
Inventor: NAGATA TADAAKI
IPC: B63H21/00
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to position and fix a fuel tank in a stable state and to prevent an unnecessary stress form being generated in the tank. A single projecting tapered portion for positioning 18 is formed on the bottom portion of the inner wall of a hull, and a single depressed portion for positioning 42, which is tapered in the same direction of the projecting portion 18 and is fitted on the projecting portion 18, is formed on the bottom portion of a fuel tank 40 mounted on the bottom portion of the hull, and a space S is formed, in a plan view, between the peripheral wall 46 of the fuel tank and the inner wall 11c of the hull. The fuel tank has a slanting surface 42 slanting nearly parallel to the slanting surface 19c of the inner wall of the bottom portion of the hull and the slanting surface 42 is supported movably in the direction along the slanting surface 42 by the projecting supporting portion 19 formed on the hull.