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Patent CA-2272960-A1 (CA)
Title: Graft ligament anchor and method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone
Inventor: WENSTROM RICHARD F JR
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A graft ligament anchor comprises a graft liga-ment engagement member (20) disposed in an open-ing (29) in a bone, the graft ligament engagement member (20) being arranged to receive a graft lig-ament (28) alongside the engagement member (20), and a locking member (32) for disposition in the opening, and at least in part engaging with the graft ligament engagement member (20). Movement of the locking member (32) in the opening causes the locking member (32) to urge the engagement mem-ber (20), and the graft ligament (28) therewith, to-ward a wall of the opening, to secure the graft liga-ment (28) to the wall of the opening. A method for attaching a graft ligament (28) to a bone comprises providing an opening in the bone, inserting the graft ligament (28) and a graft ligament engagement mem-ber (20) in the opening, with the graft ligament (28) disposed alongside a first portion of the engagement member (20), and inserting a locking member (32) in the bone alongside a second portion of the engage-ment member (20), the locking member (32) being separated from the graft ligament (28) by the graft ligament engagement member (20). The method fur-ther comprises moving the locking member (32) to cause the locking member (32) to engage the graft ligament engagement member (20) to urge the graft ligament engagement member (20), and the graft lig-ament (28) therewith, toward a wall of the opening to secure the graft ligament to the wall of the open-ing.
Patent CA-2277579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANHORN JUERGEN
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: The invention has for its object to provide a network in which an optimized mode of operation is made possible both in the trouble-free case and on the occurrence of a disturbance. This object is attained by a network (NET) which is implemented with nodes (HUB2) as claimed in claim 1. The node according to the invention (HUB2) is characterized in that it not only receives signals but also transmits signals to adjacent nodes (HUB1, HUB3), and that it comprises only one detector (DET1) which detects the reception of signals from a preferred direction (HUB1) and controls the switch (S1) in such a way that in the trouble-free case, the signals received from the preferred direction (HUB1) are routed to a coaxial cable network and/or to an adjacent node (HUB3) located in a preferred direction, and that on the occurrence of a disturbance, the signals received from a reserve line are routed to the coaxial cable network and/or to an adjacent node (HUB1) located in the direction of the disturbance, whereby the reserve line is activated. In this manner, the nodes (HUB2) can control the reception and retransmission of the signals autonomously and independently of additional control equipment, such as a central switching assembly, and the reserve line is activated only on the occurrence of a disturbance.
Patent CA-2281424-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable base convertible child car seat
Inventor: NOVAK PHILLIP M
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: An adjustable child car seat (100) includes a base (110) with a pivot rod (174) at one end and a level adjuster receptor (140) with a plurality of adjust positions (150) at as opposite end. A recliner (114) is carried by the base (110) at the pivot rod (174). The recliner (114) provides a level adjuster (250) that is selectively moveable into any one of the adjust positions (150). The recliner also provides a seat recline level adjuster receptor (220) With a plurality of recline positions (224). A car seat (102) is pivotably mounted to the recliner (114) by a seat pin (126). A seat recline adjuster (300) is slidably mounted to the car seat and is selectively moveable into one of the recline positions.      Accordingly, the level adjuster (250) allows positioning of the base (110) to the angle of the supporting seat.      Further adjustment is permitted by moving the seat with respect to the recliner.
Patent CA-2281942-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de communication portatif et procede permettant d'effectuer des fonctions multiples via la touche interrupteur
Inventor: MALONEY JOHN E
IPC: H04M1/72466
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de communication (10) qui comporte une touche interrupteur (40) située sur une surface extérieure du logement et permettant d'effectuer des fonctions multiples, mais empêchant le lancement de fonctions indésirables du combiné. Des circuits (50) de commande situés à l'intérieur du dispositif de communication peuvent être configurés pour ignorer toute pression sur la touche interrupteur (40) d'une durée inférieure à une période prédéterminée. Les circuits (50) de commande lancent une première fonction si l'on appuie sur la touche interrupteur pendant une première période (T1) et une deuxième fonction, si l'on appuie sur la touche interrupteur pendant une deuxième période (T2). Par exemple, un appui de courte durée sur la touche interrupteur (40) peut acquitter le signal d'appel, alors qu'un appui plus long aura pour effet de mettre sous tension ou hors tension le dispositif de communication.
Patent CA-2282178-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved process for linear alpha-olefin production with supercritical ethylene recycle
Inventor: JOHNSON BRIAN H
IPC: B01J3/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: Linear alpha olefins are continuously produced by oligomerizing ethylene in a polar phase comprising a solution of transition metal catalyst system at oligomerization conditions including a temperature and pressure greater than the critical temperature and pressure of ethylene. The resulting hydrocarbon phase containing oligomers and unreacted ethylene is subjected to physical treatment which tends to render the ethylene a nonsolvent for oligomers and thereby produce a liquid stream rich in supercritical ethylene which may be recycled to the oligomerization reaction zone by pumping.
Patent CA-2282287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRUTIN BERNARD DEREK
IPC: A23P30/40
Filed: 1998-02-19
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à un procédé destiné à produire un liquide moussant tel qu'un lait frappé ou une crème fouettée. Le procédé consiste d'abord à remplir le tiers a peu près d'un récipient (qui peut être en PET), à remplir ensuite l'espace libre restant avec du gaz sous pression, à 120 psi par exemple, puis à fermer hermétiquement le récipient. Lorsque les ingrédients atteignent un état d'équilibre, on rompt le joint pour produire le liquide moussant. Le procédé et les récipients qui font l'objet de cette invention présentent des avantages considérables par rapport aux dispositifs connus, permettant en particulier de faire d'importantes économies.
Patent CA-2282910-A1 (CA)
Title: Money order imprinter
Inventor: KONIECZKA HOWARD R
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: An imprinting apparatus for imprinting checks, money orders and like negotiable instruments includes adjustable type segment members having type characters thereon for printing the dollar and cents amount of the money order in conventional arabic characters and in characters which are readable by an optical character recognition device, the apparatus including two platen assemblies operated by a common operating lever to simultaneously imprint the money order with both conventional arabic and optical character readable information, one of the platen assemblies being operable to effect impact movement of an associated platen in imprinting the form. The apparatus employs a replaceable inked ribbon cartridge including a ribbon bearing a dye-based ink which permeates the money order from front to back as a deterrent to alteration of a dollar amount imprinted thereon.
Patent CA-2283479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNETT RALPH L
IPC: F16P3/12
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: This invention relates to novel systems (10) for testing guards closures or barriers used on hazardous machinery for personnel protection. The guards are tested separately or in conjunction with safety devices which may include interlock (12), locking mechanisms (L) and latching devices (S). The testing process proceeds without having to shut down the machine on which the guarding system is mounted. Testers are incorporated in the process for establishing the integrity of the safety devices and for executing self-testing.
Patent CA-2285248-A1 (CA)
Title: Prefabricated pallet
Inventor: LIM BANG-HOON
IPC: B65D19/32
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A prefabricated plastic pallet is disclosed. In the pallet, a plurality of horizontal plastic members (1) are arranged in a parallel arrangement and individually have a plurality of vertical fitting holes. A plurality of vertical plastic members (2) are arranged on and across the horizontal members at right angles and individually have a plurality of fitting block parts on the bottom surface of a longitudinal part. The block parts are fitted into the fitting holes of the horizontal members (1), thus assembling the two types of members into a pallet without using any nails, screws or rivets at the crosses. The vertical members individually have a pipe insert hole (7) at a position around each of the block parts, thus allowing the pallet to be selectively formed as a many-storied structure.
Patent CA-2286246-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of forming optical rods including three-dimensional patterns on end faces thereof
Inventor: JOHNSON ERIC G
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A method of patterning a plurality of optical rods includes bonding a plurality of optical rods into an array wherein each of the optical rods is aligned so that an exposed end face of each of the optical rods L(41) is oriented in a common direction. The exposed end faces of the optical rods are patterned (43) so that each of the exposed end faces has a three-dimensional pattern formed thereon. These patterned optical rods can then be separated and used in the fabrication of optical systems. A large number of optical rods can thus be patterned simultaneously using photolithographic mask and etch steps.  More particularly, each of the optical rods can be a glass rod, and the three-dimensional patterns can be diffractive optical patterns, refractive optical patterns, and/or patterned layers. These various optical patterns can be used to provide beam shaping functions, pattern generation functions, diffusion functions, collimating functions, focusing functions, and/or wavelength division multiplexing functions. The plurality of optical rods can be bonded into a closely packed array using an epoxy.
Patent CA-2287095-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER
IPC: H03H9/05
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un module de composants comprenant un boîtier d'encapsulation à l'intérieur duquel sont superposés des composants dont au moins un, est un dispositif à ondes de surface (DOS). Les composants sont réalisés à la surface de substrats, pouvant être empilés les uns sur les autres, par l'intermédiaire de matériaux liants. Ces substrats peuvent également être fixés sur des marches définies au niveau des faces internes du boîtier d'encapsulation. Ces configurations permettent une meilleure compacité et donc un coût plus faible des composants encapsulés.
Patent CA-2291124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRICKLAND WILBUR CECIL JR
IPC: B32B7/08
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: Disclosed are cleaning sheets having at least two regions, where the regions are distinguished by basis weight.      In particular, the cleaning sheet comprises one or more high basis weight regions having a basis weight of from about 30 to about 120 g/m2 and one or more low basis weight regions, wherein the low basis weight region(s) have a basis weight that is not more than about 80 % of the basis weight of the high basis weight region(s). Also disclosed are cleaning sheets having substantial macroscopic three-dimensionality, in addition to having multiple basis weights.      Optionally, the macroscopically three-dimensional cleaning sheets can comprise a scrim material, which when heated and then cooled, contracts so as to provide a macroscopic three-dimensional structure. Macroscopic three-dimensionality is described in terms of "average height differential", as well as the "average peak-to-peak" distance. Processes for using said sheets, benefits of said processes, and articles of manufacture are disclosed.
Patent CA-2291436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON DEM BRUCH KARSTEN
IPC: C07K5/078
Filed: 1998-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to 20(S) camptothecin glycoconjugates, wherein a 3-O-methylated .beta.-L-fucose element is bonded to the 20-hydroxyl group of a camptothecin derivative by means of a thiourea-modified peptide spacer. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the inventive compounds and to the use thereof as medicaments, specially in the field of cancer diseases.
Patent CA-2291538-A1 (CA)
Title: Punch down insulation displacement connector housing
Inventor: MILETTE LUC
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A punch down insulation displacing connector housing is a body made of plastic which surrounds the connector. The housing restrains the connector parts from longitudinal movement when the connector is positioned to be press fit onto or to be soldered onto a substrate such as a printed circuit board. The housing also aligns the opening of the connector with an opening slot on the body. Thus, the housing aligns a connection tool head used to insert a wire with the opening of the connector. This housing will stop movement of the connection tool head during wire insertion to position the wire inside the connector at a desired position. Also, the housing offers a surface where the connection tool head will stop and cut the wire. This housing is used on a compact electrical connector and will surround the connector. The housing can accept various types of connection tool head.
Patent CA-2291939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORTON HARRY E
IPC: B64F5/60
Filed: 1999-12-08
Abstract: Wiring in new and older aircraft use bundled insulated conductors that are subject to deterioration over time that can result in on-board fires, loss of in-flight control and eventual crashes of the aircraft. The present invention provides a diagnostic method which permits the on-line and non-destructive diagnosis of the insulation degradation in a portion of the wiring comprising: a) measuring the current flow at locations of the aircraft wiring utilizing an optical current sensor with a bandwidth of dc to 50 kHz; b) determining the current flow within a high frequency bandwidth; and c) analysing the results of the current flow differential determination and initiate the following: a) detect and locate the point of cable failure; b) initiate an alarm annunciation; and c) initiate an on-board sectionalized fire suppression system.
Patent CA-2293184-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VACHERET ERIC
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: The digital word recorder container has a metallic outer enclosure with a first cavity and thermal insulation. A second thermal isolation is placed inside the cavity forming thermal isolation and absorption (20) around the digital word memory elements (16). At elevated temperature the inner isolation and absorption layer, which is made of an inorganic endothermic material with ceramic fibres, turns from a solid to a liquid without freeing the liquid.
Patent CA-2294286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAVIS TERRY L
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: Ensemble (5) et procédé permettant de prolonger la durabilité et la durée de vie d'un circuit souple en limitant le rayon d'incurvation dudit circuit et en répartissant le point de flexion sur une partie agrandie du circuit. Cet ensemble (5) comporte un ou plusieurs éléments limitant la flexion (10, 20, 30, 40) associés aux couches du circuit stratifié souple et introduits entre lesdites couches. Un dispositif de fixation (60) est fixé sur le circuit stratifié, et couple de manière opérationnelle les éléments limitant la flexion (10, 20, 30, 40) dans une position adjacente au circuit stratifié. L'élément limitant la flexion (10, 20, 30, 40) limite la flexion du circuit, pendant chaque incurvation individuelle, jusqu'à un angle prédéterminé ou moins, ce qui réduit le taux de défaillances du circuit, telles que les courts-circuits, résultant d'une incurvation répétée ou excessive.
Patent CA-2298353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG JACHIN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2000-02-14
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plastic card comprises the steps of providing a sheet of lenticular lens material; coating the back side of the lens material with a vinyl resin base; printing the back side of the lens material with a composite lithographic image; coating the back side of the lens material with an adhesive such that it can adhere to a sheet of plastic which serves as the back of the plastic card; and laminating the sheets together.
Patent CA-2298795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FURUYA SHIGEKI
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: A cell survival promoting agent for central nervous cells, containing as the active ingredient a compound selected from the group consisting of L-serine, glycine, and fatty acid derivatives thereof; and an agent for prevention and/or treatment of a lowering in the function of brains, containing the compound as the active ingredient. The cell survival promoting agent functions to protect brain cells to inhibit cell death and, at the same time, to prolong the life of the cells. It can inhibit the death of brain cells induced, for example, by cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and cerebral edema and the rise of the intracranial temperature caused by cephalic lesion or the like.
Patent CA-2298825-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAYER FREDERIC C JR
IPC: E06B1/52
Filed: 2000-02-15
Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a door frame, comprising a pair of elongated metal plates extending substantially the length and width of the jambs forming either side of the door frame. Each of the metal plates defines a plurality of attachment holes for attaching the plates individually to the back sides of each of the jambs with fasteners passing therethrough. In addition, each plate defines a plurality of installation holes for allowing the door frame to be secured in the framed opening with fasteners passing through the jambs, the installation holes, and into adjacent members of the framed opening. Each plate further defines a plurality of openings along the lengths thereof, which allows attachment of appropriate hinges or strike plate to the front side of the corresponding jamb by fasteners passing through the hinge or strike plate, the jamb, the openings, and into an adjacent member of the framed opening.
Patent CA-2299656-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANDERLINDEN ROGER P
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: A debris transfer apparatus for use in a surface sweeping vehicle comprises a debris receiving and retaining tray mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle in debris receiving relation with respect to the rotating sweeping broom. A debris transfer member is operatively mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle so as to be selectively positionable in a lower debris collecting position whereat the single debris transfer member collects the debris swept onto the debris receiving and retaining tray, selectively positionable in a raised debris discharge position whereat the single debris transfer member is disposed to dump the collected debris into the hopper, and selectively movable from the lower debris collecting position to the raised debris dumping and subsequently back to the lower debris collecting position. A selectably operable drive means is mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle and is connected in driving relation to the single debris transfer member, for moving the single debris transfer member from the lower debris collecting position to the raised debris dumping and subsequently back to the lower debris collecting position.
Patent CA-2301017-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of propyl gallate to increase bioavailability of orally administered pharmaceutical compounds
Inventor: BENET LESLIE Z
IPC: A61K31/495
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A method for increasing bioavailability of an orally administered pharmaceutical compound comprises orally administering the pharmaceutical compound to a mammal in need of treatment with the compound concurrently with propyl gallate. Improved formulations of pharmaceutical compounds include propyl gallate to enhance the bioavailability of the active ingredient of the pharmaceutical compound.
Patent CA-2301948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEUNG WING SANG
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 2000-03-22
Abstract: A disc storage system includes an automated disc storage unit 10 capable of storing a large number of discs in respective individual slots. A disc player 11, which is incorporated in a personal computer housing 12, is connected via a hard-wire connection 13 to the unit 10. A keyboard 14 and a screen 15 of the personal computer are used to control the unit 10 and to display information corresponding to status of the unit 10. The computer is programmed to control the unit 10 to eject selected discs under instructions of a user and to manage the retrieval and storage of the discs at all times. A very large number of discs can be stored and retrieved automatically and up-to-date records kept, and displayed if required, for convenient use as required.
Patent CA-2310249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATANABE AUGUST MASARU
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de prévention et de traitement de la maladie d'Alzheimer par administration à un humain qui en a besoin, d'une dose efficace d'un inhibiteur de 1H-indol-3-glyoxylamide sPLA¿2?.
Patent CA-2312040-A1 (CA)
Title: Hyperbranched polymers or dendrimers having a particular group, preparation method and compositions containing same
Inventor: GENARD SYLVIE
IPC: A61Q1/04
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a compound selected among hyper-branched polymers and dendrimers, characterised in that it comprises at least one group of formula (I). The invention also concerns a method for preparing said compounds, and their use as thickening or gelling agent, in particular in cosmetics or pharmaceutics. The invention further concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, said compounds.
Patent CA-2313424-A1 (CA)
Title: Ratchet release mechanism for hand held instruments
Inventor: NGUYEN ANTHONY T
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: A hand held surgical instrument for grasping and clamping tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument has a handle body assembly and an elongated shaft. The shaft is connected to the handle body assembly at a proximal end and has an end effector at a distal end. The end effector is operably coupled to an actuation member extending from the handle body. The actuation member is moveable toward and away from the handle body to open and close the end effector. A locking tab is located on the handle body assembly and is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking rod is movably engaged with a hole in the locking tab. When the locking tab is in the unlocked position, the actuation member is free to move towards and away from the handle body assembly to open and close the end effector. When the locking tab is in the locked position, movement to open the actuation member is prevented. The handle body assembly also has release trigger extending from the handle body assembly and operably coupled to the locking tab. The release trigger is moveable from a first position spaced away from the handle body to a second position adjacent to the handle body. The release trigger is normally biased toward the first position and is reciprocable, when initially squeezed toward the handle body assembly from the first position, to the second position, and subsequently released from the second position back to the first position. Consecutive reciprocations of the release trigger alternates the locking tab between the locked position and the unlocked position.