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Patent CA-2227233-A1 (CA)
Title: Plasma treatment apparatus for large area substrates
Inventor: CHAN CHUNG
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: A plasma system (10) for processing large area substrates. In one embodiment the system includes a plurality of radiofrequency (rf) plasma sources (40) removably attached to the rf transparent windows (26) of a processing chamber (14). The number and distribution of sources is varied to provide the size and uniformity of the plasma field required to treat the substrate. A plurality of plasma probes (74), such as Langmuir probes, Faraday cups and optical sensor are positioned within the chamber and in electrical communication with the plasma sources adjust the rf field produced by the individual sources to maintain the desired degree of field uniformity.
Patent CA-2228523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRAZZITTA JOSEPH
IPC: B41C1/05
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: Selon un procédé utilisé en impression offset, on fait appel à une image codée électriquement et mémorisée dans une mémoire électronique (34), qui doit être transférée à un substrat d'impression (58) au cours de l'application d'une matière d'enduction. Un blanchet d'impression offset (18) est fixé sous tension à un cylindre porte-blanchet (12) d'une machine à impression offset. Une fois le blanchet (18) fixé audit cylindre, il est automatiquement coupé en conformité avec l'image codée électriquement. Des sections du blanchet (18) sont ultérieurement enlevées le long de lignes de coupe pratiquées dans la couche externe (16) lorsque le blanchet est coupé.
Patent CA-2228763-A1 (CA)
Title: Brewing products and their methods for production
Inventor: TRIPP MATTHEW L
IPC: C12G3/02
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: A method is disclosed of preparing a colorless, clear beer by a method including ultrafiltration and the addition of dextrins, bittering agents and a foam enhancer. Methods of preparing improved nonalcoholic malt beverages and making natural beer foaming components also are disclosed.
Patent CA-2229552-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile exercise apparatus
Inventor: RODGERS ROBERT E JR
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: This invention is a mobile exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A frame supports of pair of reciprocating members (40) which are displaced generally horizontally (100) along the frame at one end, yet reciprocate in a circular motion (102) at the other through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which orients the foot of the user at a preferred acute angular orientation and permits each foot to move in a generally elliptical path (102) during exercise, and drive a wheel (56) whereby propelling the apparatus. This allows simulation of walking or running without impact. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arcuate path.
Patent CA-2232408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARLSON J DAVID
IPC: H01F1/44
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: A magnetorheological material that includes magnetic particles; at least one water-soluble suspending agent selected from the group consisting of cellulose ether and biosynthetic gum; and water. The material can have a high particle loading, minimizes waste disposal problems, and can be produced at a lower cost relative to magnetorheological materials that include hydrophobic-oil type fluids as a carrier fluid.
Patent CA-2234461-A1 (CA)
Inventor: G RANSSON BO
IPC: D06F49/06
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: An auto-balancing device (4) for rotary units or systems, comprising an annular outer race track (11) disposed in a closed, substantially annular housing arranged substantially concentric with and attached to said rotary unit or system, for rotating with said rotary unit or system, and a number of rolling bodies (8) disposed in said housing and freely moveable along said race track (11) for dynamic and/or static contact therewith during rotation of said rotary system, whereby said outer race track is provided in a separate ring (10) of large diameter having a torus-shaped section forming a groove (11) with a curved concave profile facing the centre of the ring, said ring (10) being inserted in a portion of said housing formed as a seat (11) for a seat-surface of the ring and providing sufficient radial rigidity and axial alignment thereto for ascertaining that the circular form of the ring (10) is maintained in spite of forces acting upon it during operation, said torus-shaped groove (11) being concentric with the axis (A) of the rotary system.
Patent CA-2236627-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of and device for improving the quality of fresh concrete and preventing adhesion and hardening of fresh concrete in a rotary mixer drum of a concrete mixer truck and/or of a concrete mixing plant
Inventor: SAKAMOTO NORIO
IPC: B28C5/42
Filed: 1998-05-04
Abstract: A method of and device for improving the quality of quality of fresh concrete and preventing adhesion and hardening of the mixed fresh concrete in a rotary and/or stationary concrete  mixer drum of a concrete mixer truck and/or of a concrete mixer plant which comprises delivering selectively and continuously either cold or warm air into the mixed fresh concrete in the rotary and/or stationary concrete mixer drum in order to delay hardening time of the mixed fresh concrete, to avoid adhesion and hardening the mixed fresh concrete on a plurality of blades and an inner periphery of the mixer drum.
Patent CA-2237725-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for solubilizing a benzotriazole with a thiadiazole
Inventor: CLARKE DEAN BEDFORD
IPC: C10N70/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A homogenous product is formed by heating at a temperature in the range of from 50~ to 150 ~C a mixture of a benzotriazole and a 2,5-dihydrocarbyldithio-1,3,4-thiadiazole.
Patent CA-2238747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POSNANSKY MARIO
IPC: H02S20/25
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: This invention concerns a solar roof consisting of unmodified mass-produced roofing elements (1), for example of fiber cement, upon which solar cells (2) which have also been mass produced have been made fast using adhesive or clamps. Each solar cell (2) has a border element (3) on its upper edge upon which a connecting terminal (4) is placed. This connecting terminal (4) has at least one receptacle (5) into which can be inserted an asymmetrically formed plug (6) at the end of a cable (7). All of the named elements (1 to 7) rest on the roofing elements (1) so that no ducts of any kind need to be provided through the roofing elements (1), for example, a longer cable (17) leads from the final roofing element (1) of a row under the next higher overlaying roofing element and under the roof to a converter or direct consumer. The switch type (series or parallel) of the individual solar cells (2) is established by the wiring in the connecting terminal (4). The roof can be laid by a roofer with no electrotechnical expertise.
Patent CA-2238751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZWICKER HORST
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to baked products and a process for the production thereof. The traditional baking process is complemented by a smoking stage. A smoking process, for example directly after conventional baking is used to achieve a corresponding new flavour and also a surprising improvement in the life and the quality of the product after crisping, in particular for soft smoked baked products made from pastry dipped in a sodium hydroxide solution before baking.
Patent CA-2240077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMPBELL DAVID
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A reusable wrap for wrapping a load, such as a palletized load, includes a rectangular section of material having two opposed parallel edges, and fasteners for securing the opposed edges to each other. The rectangular section of material is resilient and tear resistant, but includes a band of elastic material oriented parallel to the opposed edges. The fasteners preferably include hook and loop fasteners. The reusable wrap may be wrapped tightly around a load, stretching the band of elastic material, and secured by attaching the opposed ends together with the hook and loop fasteners. The opposed edges may be separated from each other, and the wrap reused.
Patent CA-2242493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG HUIYING
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A novel, differential association between allele 2 of the variable number of tandem repeats polymorphism at intron 2 of the human IL-1 receptor antagonist gene and ulcerative colitis in humans of Jewish ancestry has been discovered.  In accordance with the present invention, there is provided methods of screening for ulcerative colitis in human subjects of Jewish ancestry comprising detecing the presence or absence of nucleic acid of the subject encoding allele 2 of the variable number of tandem repeats polymorphism at intron 2 of the human IL-1 receptor antagonist gene, wherein the presence of nucleic acid encoding allele 2 is indicative of ulcerative colitis. Kits useful for screening for ulcerative colitis in human subjects of Jewish ancestry are also provided.
Patent CA-2242531-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas fuel supply piping system
Inventor: OTAKA AKIFUMI
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 1998-07-07
Abstract: The leakage inspection for a compressed natural gas (CNG) supply piping system where a filling passage 4 and a supplying passage 5 are provided in a valve body 3 which serves as a block of a CNG fuel container.  The filling passage 4 and the supplying passage are provided with a manual stop valves 13 and 7.  A solenoid valve 8 is disposed at an open end of the supplying passage 8.  A CNG filling inlet 10 is provided at an outer end of a filling conduit 9 communicated to the filling passage 4.  A conduit 12 extending to an engine is provided with an inspection gas inlet 14.  For the leakage inspection, the stop valves 7 and 13 are closed and an inspection gas is introduced from a leakage inspection gas inlet 14 and the filling inlet 10.          It is examined by measuring a pressure change in the conduits 9 and 12 whether or not a leakage is occurs.
Patent CA-2244623-A1 (CA)
Title: Decorating bag
Inventor: WALLAYS NELE
IPC: A23G3/28
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: The decorating bag, when empty and flattened into a generally triangular shape, has the lower discharge portion thereof folded to overlie the upper filling portion thereof with the extended corner sections of the filling portion folded to overlie the folded lower portion and engage each other with releasable fasteners to secure the bag in a folded and stored configuration.
Patent CA-2250353-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase
Inventor: WILLIAMS THERESA M
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.
Patent CA-2250916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BALLARD LARRY A
IPC: D01F6/76
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: An extruded monofilament is formed from a compatibilized blend of polyphenylene sulfide and a polyamide resin. The blend is compatibilized by the addition of a compatibilizing resin selected from the group consisting of chemically modified and functionalized polyolefins. Preferably, from about 25 to about 99 parts by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide resin and from about 75 to 1 parts by weight of at least one polyamide resin, together with from about 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a compatibilizer are blended and extruded to form the monofilament. The resultant monofilament exhibits improved physical properties as compared to unblended polyphenylene sulfide resins (PPS), as well as uncompatibilized blends of PPS with other materials. The monofilaments prepared from these compatibilized blends are useful as components of industrial fabrics, particularly fabrics such as are used as belts on paper forming machines. The polymer blend and a process for the manufacture of the monofilaments are also provided.
Patent CA-2252113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO REO
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: The present invention prodices the following substrate and the following process for producing the substrate.  A substrate obtained by filling through holes in a sintered product of aluminum nitride with an electrically conducting layer, wherein said sintered product of aluminum nitride has a thermal conductivity of not smaller than 190 W/mK, and the adhesion strength between said sintered product of aluminum nitride and said electrically conducting layer is not smaller than 5.0 kg/mm2.  A process for producing the substrate comprises:    filling the through holes in a molded article of aluminum nitride comprising an aluminum nitride powder, a sintering assistant and an organic binder, with an electrically conducting paste comprising 100 parts by weight of a refractory metal powder and 2 to 10 parts by weight of an aluminum nitride powder;    dewaxing the molded article of aluminum nitride so that the content of residual carbon therein is within a range of from 800 to 3000 ppm; and firing the molded article of aluminum nitride at a temperature of from 1200 to 1700°C and, then, at a temperature of from 1800 to 1950°C.
Patent CA-2258696-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLEAN ALLAN JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/5415
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé de traitement de plusieurs maladies du foie comprenant la cirrhose du foie, les dégâts d'origine médicamenteuse ou toxique, les troubles parenchymateux du foie, ainsi que l'hépatite. Ce procédé consiste à administrer à une personne ou à un animal nécessitant un tel traitement, un agent vasodilatateur en faible dose mais en quantité suffisante pour être efficace sur le plan thérapeutique ou préventif. Cet agent va accroître de manière sélective l'apport en sang oxygéné au foie en augmentant le débit intra-artériel hépatique. Dans un aspect de cette invention, la dose faible mais efficace d'agent vasodilatateur administrée est réduite en fonction d'aggravations de l'état maladif traité.
Patent CA-2258742-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUMAR RAJAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-06-16
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé de détection d'un polynucléotide au moyen d'une sonde cadenas, dans lequel on combine un processus d'hybridation et une ligature pour capturer de manière irréversible des polynucléotides spécifiques. L'invention se rapporte à la fois à la sonde cadenas elle-même ainsi qu'à des procédés d'utilisation, qui permettent d'obtenir des degrés divers de sensibilité grâce à l'amplification des processus générateurs de signaux élaborés au sein du système. L'invention se rapporte en outre à des formats préférés d'utilisation de ces sondes cadenas, et notamment à l'utilisation de microfluides.
Patent CA-2259624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRISTROM OLA
IPC: F41A17/44
Filed: 1997-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for rendering useless a weapon that includes a barrel, in the event of the weapon being taken or manipulated unlawfully. The device (1) includes a rod (3) having a cavity or bore (2). The rod (3) is adapted for insertion into the barrel (50) of the weapon, and an explosive charge (5) is placed in the cavity (2) of the rod. When an alarm is triggered, the explosive agent (5) is activated and the rod (3) and the barrel (50) are deformed.
Patent CA-2259786-A1 (CA)
Title: Trilayer battery separator
Inventor: SPOTNITZ ROBERT M
IPC: H01M50/457
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A trilayer shutdown battery separator is provided having two microporous strength layer membranes sandwiching one microporous shutdown layer membrane. The strength layers are made by a stretch method. The shutdown layer is made by a phase inversion method. The preferred method of making such a trilayer separator comprises: making microporous strength layers by a stretch method; forming a microporous shutdown layer by phase inversion process; and bonding two microporous strength layers and one microporous shutdown layer into the trilayer battery separator.
Patent CA-2259854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROUSIL DANA
IPC: B63H20/12
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A hydraulic steering assembly applies a force to a tiller arms of twin marine, outboard propulsion units and rotates the propulsion units about a steering axis between a center position and hard over positions to each side of the center position. Each propulsion unit is supported for arcuate movement about a tilt axis which is generally perpendicular to the steering axis. There is a hydraulic steering apparatus mounted on a first of the propulsion units which includes a hydraulic cylinder pivotally connected to a member which is pivotally mounted on the tiller arm of the first propulsion unit. A tie-bar is pivotally connected to the steering apparatus and pivotally connected to the tiller arm of a second said propulsion unit. For example, the tie-bar may be pivotally connected to the steering apparatus by a ball joint connected to the steering apparatus by a bracket which moves with the member.
Patent CA-2261879-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerosol formulations
Inventor: MILLAR FIONA
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: The replacement of chlorofluorohydrocarbon propellants in medical aerosols is of the utmost importance to the pharmaceutical industry. A number of formulations have been investigated. The present invention provides a medical aerosol formulation comprising a particular medicament, a fluorocarbon propellant and 6 to 25 % w/w of the total formulation of a polar co-solvent, such formulation being substantially free of surfactant. Cannisters suitable for delivering such a pharmaceutical formulation are also provided.
Patent CA-2264967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYASHIZAKI YOSHIHIDE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-07-06
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for determining DNA nucleotide sequences comprising reacting ribonucleoside 5'-triphosphates and 3'-dNTP derivatives in the presence of an RNA polymerase modified so as to enhance its ability for incorporating the 3'-dNTP derivatives and a DNA fragment containing a promoter sequence for the RNA polymerase to obtain a nucleic acid transcription product, separating the resulting nucleic acid transcription product, and determining a nucleic acid sequence from the resulting separated fraction. These methods can produce a transcription product of a long chain and afford more accurate sequence data where fluctuation of signals from labeled deoxyribonucleotides is reduced.
Patent CA-2265597-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: B03C5/00
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: Particles are separated according to their dielectrophoretic characteristics and electrorotation characteristics by the use of a travelling wave separation in which they flow from a departure point at an inlet (18) towards at least two destinations at outlets (16, 20) and are deflected toward one or other outlet according to their said characteristics by a travelling wave field set up on an array of electrodes, each electrode running generally in the direction of flow.
Patent CA-2266769-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluorite ceramic material
Inventor: GORDES PETRU
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: Ceramic material, having the general formula:      A x B y O2-.delta. wherein x <= 1, y <= 1 and -1 < .delta. < 1;      A is one or more metals selected from the group of Ti, Zr, Hf, Ce and Th or mixtures thereof;      B is at least two metals selected from group 2a, 3b and the lanthanide group of metals.
Patent CA-2267086-A1 (CA)
Title: Micro-machined device for fluids and method of manufacture
Inventor: MAILLEFER DIDIER
IPC: F15C3/04
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a micro-machined device (10) for fluids comprising a substrate (12) with a flow conduit (14), a thin ductile layer (18) such as a pumping diaphragm or a diaphragm forming a check-valve. The thin layer (18) is a laminated metal sheet, preferably made of titanium and connected to the substrate (12) at the overlapping zone (20) of the flow conduit, by anodic welding. The invention is useful for producing a check-valve.
Patent CA-2268503-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUNET ALEXANDRE F
IPC: F24B1/20
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: A wood burning oven comprising a platform having a generally rectangular outline which includes a metal tray with refractory material contained in the tray forming the floor of the oven, a metal enclosure supported on the tray, the enclosure having a semi-cylindrical wall with the axis of the cylinder at right angle to the longitudinal axis of the rectangle, the semi-circular wall forming the cover of the oven, front and rear walls completing the enclosure. An opening is provided in the front wall of the enclosure. and an inlet/outlet tunnel extending outwardly from the front wall is coincident with the opening of the front wall.      An exhaust duct extends upwardly from the top of the inlet/outlet tunnel wall, whereby a wood-burning fire when activated in the oven towards a longitudinal end of the oven causes heat by means of the combustion gases circulating by convection along the contour of the cover of the oven and passing through the opening to exhaust through the exhaust duct.
Patent CA-2269417-A1 (CA)
Title: Edible and non-edible product
Inventor: WHETSTONE HENRY M JR
IPC: A23G1/50
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A combination edible and non-edible product is disclosed which comprises a housing formed of first and second sections of plastic or other non-edible material interconnected to form a hollow interior adapted to receive a toy or other item. At least one of the first and second sections includes a radially outwardly extending rib having opposed side edges and an outer edge, and their outer surfaces each carry a layer of confectionery such as chocolate having a peripheral edge which abuts one of the side edges of the rib leaving the entire outer edge of the rib exposed and readily viewable.      The entire article is then covered with a foil wrap or the like.
Patent CA-2272984-A1 (CA)
Title: Reproduction machine including a developer material cartridge having a non-interfering dual-use sealing device
Inventor: WEGMAN PAUL M
IPC: G03G21/12
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction machine including a movable photoconductive member having an image bearing surface; devices for forming a latent image electrostatically on the image bearing surface; a developing assembly including toner particles for developing the latent image to be transferred onto a sheet; a moving device for moving waste toner particles from the image bearing surface and from the developing assembly; a toner particle cartridge having a waste toner receiving opening for receiving waste toner particles from the moving device; and a non-interfering dual-use cartridge sealing device for accessibly presealing the receiving opening for receiving waste toner particles, and for effectively resealing the receiving opening during shipping of the toner cartridge to a recycling location. The non-interfering dual-use cartridge sealing device includes a flexible substrate having a first portion and a second portion where the first portion has a resilient member mounted to the flexible substrate, slits formed through the resilient member and through the flexible substrate in the first portion, and a device for attaching the first portion over the receiving opening. The second portion is long enough and foldable over the resilient member, and has a device for effectively attaching and sealing the second portion to the resilient member, thus effectively resealing the slits over the receiving opening against waste toner particle spillage during shipping of the toner cartridge to a recycling location.