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Patent CA-2186385-C (CA)
Inventor: ENDERLEIN ROBBY
IPC: B65G47/51
Filed: 1995-01-27
Granted: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A suspension conveyor and sorting installation for the sequential sorting of individually conveyed objects, comprising two parallel conveyor paths (2, 3) arranged side by side and driven in opposite directions, a plurality of individual roller devices independent of each other which carry the objects (7) to be sorted and are adapted to be conveyed by getting coupled to pusher means, and at least one stop member for stopping the roller devices on an associated one of the conveyor paths (2, 3), for which purpose the roller devices can be uncoupled from the pusher means, a transfer mechanism (4) being provided between the conveyor paths (2, 3), at a distance from their ends, for controllably and selectively transferring the objects (7) conveyed along the conveyor paths (2, 3), from one conveyor path (2) to the other conveyor path (3).
Patent CA-2187497-C (CA)
Title: Injection molding nozzle guide and sealing ring
Inventor: GELLERT JOBST ULRICH
IPC: B22D17/20
Filed: 1996-10-09
Granted: 2005-06-28
Abstract: Injection molding apparatus with a guide and sealing ring mounted around the front end of a heated nozzle. The stainless steel ring fits around the nozzle and has fingers which are bent over the front end of the nozzle to hold it in place. A thermocouple element extends through a groove in the ring and is bent into a hole in the front end of the nozzle. One of the fingers is bent over the thermocouple element to hold it in place. The outer surface of the ring has a circumferential beveled surface leading to a ridge which guides the nozzle into place during insertion and provides a secondary seal against melt leakage. A number of rearwardly extending fingers have notches to receive a wire wound around the nozzle to hold the thermocouple element and the ring itself in place.
Patent CA-2188176-C (CA)
Title: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl (1-oxoalkyl)-2-amino-2-deoxyglucopyranoside, process for preparing the same and use thereof
Inventor: PETIT SERGE
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1996-10-17
Granted: 1999-12-14
Abstract: 2,3-dihydroxy propyl 2-amino(1-oxo alkyl) 2-desoxy-glucopyranosides of formula (I) are new. R = 5-21(pref. 7-17)C alkyl.
Patent CA-2188434-C (CA)
Title: Method for controlling metallophosphate precipitation in high cell density fermentations
Inventor: CURLESS CRAIG ERIC
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 1995-04-27
Granted: 1999-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a phosphate glass as a phosphorous source in the media of high cell density bacterial fermentation processes in order to reduce metallophosphate precipitation reactions.  The methods of the invention demonstrate a practical method for controlling levels of metallophosphate precipitation in both the nutrient media and the fermentor which also result in increased cell densities and are useful in a variety of high cell density bacterial fermentation processes.
Patent CA-2193960-C (CA)
Inventor: BUDIL MATTHIAS
IPC: G06E3/00
Filed: 1995-06-28
Granted: 2007-08-28
Abstract: The invention to an opto-electronic integrated circuit which is optically connected by holograms. An optimum arrangement for as high an integration density as possible of the light sources, detectors, or other opto--electronic components is achieved by light emanating from some of these components of the circuit is reflected back repeatedly and in a point reflected manner onto the circuit by one or more holograms and, selectively and in addition, by optical lenses, with an intensity defined by the hologram, and that the reflected back light impinges partially or totally on components. It is also possible to manufacture a chip which in its interior incorporates a plurality of such structures. On its surface there are provided light sources (2), which radiate light downwardly through the light pervious substrate. On the rear surface of the chip are provided holograms (4) which, in turn, create point reflected images (3) of the light sources on the front surface of the substrate, detectors being there provided which can receive the light from below.
Patent CA-2195795-C (CA)
Title: Kin equivalent comprising langerhans cells
Inventor: SCHMIDT RAINER
IPC: A61L27/60
Filed: 1997-01-22
Granted: 2008-03-25
Abstract: In a skin equivalent (A) comprising an epidermal equivalent (B) on a carrier, the new feature is that (B) comprises at least keratinocytes (K) and Langerhans cells (LC) and/or LC precursors. Also claimed is (B) by itself.
Patent CA-2196613-C (CA)
Title: Appareil et procede
Inventor: CONSTABLE KEVIN N
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1996-02-16
Granted: 1999-07-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil automatisé conçu pour soumettre des échantillons (9) à une ou plusieurs procédures d'essai sélectionnées (45) sur un ou plusieurs postes d'essai (27, 28). Un système de transporteur (1) transporte des récipients (8) à étiquette unique, ladite ligne (1) comprenant au moins deux voies (2, 3) d'acheminement desdits récipient (8) vers un ou plusieurs postes d'essai (27, 28) sélectionné(s). Au moins une des voies (2, 3) est une voie de transport et l'autre une voie d'attente. Un dispositif d'interface (37) pour les récipients lit les étiquettes (12) sur les récipients (8) et les achemine selon les instructions données par les informations codées sur les étiquettes (12).
Patent CA-2197898-C (CA)
Inventor: SEGURA BADIA MARCELO
IPC: A61M5/162
Filed: 1997-02-18
Granted: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The improvements are applicable to connections of the type comprising a central body which receives, at one end, the terminal for connection to the perfusion container and, at the other end, the terminal of the duct carrying the catheter, so that the terminal carrying the needle is provided with external guide means arranged symmetrically with respect to the needle, in a position encasing the needle, and capable of being guided in the central body carrying the disinfecting element, which is joined to the parts which are connected, respectively, to the duct connected to the perfusion container and to the duct connected to the catheter in a leakproof and non-releasable manner, thus achieving improved guiding of the needle and a high level of asepsis in the connection.
Patent CA-2198347-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and methods of use for preventing blood seepage at a percutaneous puncture site
Inventor: NASH JOHN E
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 1995-08-23
Granted: 2000-02-01
Abstract: Apparatus (20, 100, 200) and methods of use for reducing bleeding from the situs of a percutaneous arterial puncture (10) in a living being, with the opening (10B) in the arterial wall having been closed by a closure (24, 208) including at least one portion of a suture (24A, 24B, 208) extending out of the puncture. The apparatus basically comprising a mass of material (22, 212) which inhibits the flow of blood therethrough, e.g., collagen, a carrier (30, 206, 210) for carrying the suture portion through the mass of material, and means (24E, 46, 50, 250, 252) for holding the mass of material with respect to the suture portion so that it closely engages tissue contiguous with the puncture tract. The means for holding may comprise a knot (24E, 252) in the suture portion, or can be a releasably securable member (46, 50, 250) for location on the suture portion. In one embodiment, the carrier comprises a piercing member, e.g., a needle (206), arranged for location within the interior of the artery for passage thereout through the wall of the artery and through the mass of material to carry the suture portion therethrough. In another embodiment, the carrier comprises an elongated member, e.g., a flexible filament (44), arranged to selectively grasp the suture portion to carry it through the mass of material. A housing (26) is provided for retaining the mass of material while the carrier extends the suture portion through it. A tamper (28) may be provided for tamping the mass of material into intimate engagement with the contiguous tissue.
Patent CA-2198443-C (CA)
Title: Melt processable polyurethanes containing wax
Inventor: BRAUER WOLFGANG
IPC: C08K5/101
Filed: 1997-02-25
Granted: 2007-10-23
Abstract: This invention relates to melt processable polyurethanes containing carboxylic acid amide ester wax, to the films, sheets, fibers, and injection moulded articles produced therefrom and to a process for the continuous production of these melt processable polyurethanes.
Patent CA-2200695-C (CA)
Title: Cationic transport reagents
Inventor: NANTZ MICHAEL H
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1995-09-21
Granted: 2010-08-17
Abstract: For use in transporting biologically active species into and through membrane barriers, a symmetrical cationic diamine compound having general structure (I) wherein m = 1-10; R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a hydroxylated alkyl or alkenyl group, or an ether containing alkyl or alkenyl group; R2 is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an alkyl or alkenyl containing acyl group; R3 is a hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a hydroxylated alkyl or alkenyl group, or an ether containing alkyl or alkenyl group; R4 is a hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a hydroxylated alkyl or alkenyl group, or an ether containing alkyl or alkenyl group; and X-is an anion.
Patent CA-2200862-C (CA)
Inventor: MONTGOMERIE ALASTAIR
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1995-09-27
Granted: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A management system (A1) provides a remote access service to units of equipment at distributed locations of a communications network (A4). For instance, it can provide automatic meter reading over a PSTN for utility companies (A5). The management system (A1) initiates calls over the network (A4) to selected units, usually pre-determined, in response to call requests , and can provide considerable functionality such as authentication and batch processing of the request. Conflict with ordinary traffic on the network (A4 ) can be avoided by monitoring for ordinary traffic calls and clearing down an y existing conflicting remote access calls or blocking any requested potential ly conflicting remote access calls. Uncompleted or blocked remote access calls are automatically re-scheduled by the management system (A1).
Patent CA-2205105-C (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of ammonia
Inventor: SKAANDERUP-LARSEN JOHN
IPC: C01C1/04
Filed: 1997-05-12
Granted: 2005-08-09
Abstract: While synthesis of ammonia is conventionally performed by passing a process stream of synthesis gas containing nitrogen and hydrogen through a catalyst, in the present invention, two ammonia synthesis reactors are arranged in parallel synthesis loops with one combined compression step of synthesis recycle gas to achieve higher production capacity.
Patent CA-2205764-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for segmenting and classifying image data
Inventor: REVANKAR SHRIRAM
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 1997-05-21
Granted: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for segmenting image data into windows and for classifying the windows as typical image types includes making two passes through the image data.  The method includes a step of making a first pass through the image data to identify windows and to record the beginning points and image types of each of the windows, and a step of making a second pass through the image data to label each of the pixels as a particular image type.  The invention also includes a macro-detection method and apparatus for separating a scanline of image data into edges and image runs and for classifying each of the edges and image runs as standard image types.  In the macro-detection method, image runs and edges are classified based on micro-detection results and based on image types of adjacent image runs.
Patent CA-2209099-C (CA)
Title: Catheter with temporary vena cava filter
Inventor: BOUDEWIJN ALEXANDER CHRISTIAAN
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 1997-06-25
Granted: 2006-01-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a catheter with a temporary vena cava filter comprising a tube-like basic body with a proximal end and a distal end, a filter element comprising a front supporting member connected to the basic body and, positioned at a distance thereof in the direction of the proximal end, a rear supporting member connected to the basic body, a number of pliable strips arranged at equal distances from one another around the circumference of the basic body each comprising opposite ends which are connected to the front and rear supporting member respectively and expanding means which can move at least one of the supporting members towards and away from the other supporting member for the purpose of bending or straightening the pliable strips and can be controlled at the proximal end. The pliable strips are connected to at least one of the supporting members by detachable engaging means which can be moved between an engaging position in which they fix the strip end to the supporting member and a disengaging position in which they leave the strip end free and wherein the engaging means are associated with control means arranged close to the proximal end for the purpose of moving the engaging means from the engaging position into the disengaging position.
Patent CA-2210265-C (CA)
Inventor: HIRAMATSU OSAMU
IPC: F04B27/08
Filed: 1997-07-14
Granted: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A piston for use in a compressor that compresses gas containing lubricating oil is disclosed.  The compressor includes a housing having a crank chamber and cylinder bores for accommodating the pistons.  A swash plate is located in the crank chamber and is supported on a drive shaft.  The swash plate is operably connected to the pistons by shoes to convert the rotation of the drive shaft to reciprocation of each piston.  Each piston has a head for compressing the gas supplied to the cylinder bore and a skirt projecting from the head toward the crank chamber and connected to the swash plate.  A restrictor provided on the skirt slidably contacts an inner surface of the housing to prevent the piston from rotating in the cylinder bore.  A sloped surface extends along the edge of an end face of the restrictor.  The sloped surface guides the oil in the crank chamber toward the shoes when the piston moves from a top dead center position to a bottom dead center position.
Patent CA-2210587-C (CA)
Title: Reinforced elastomeric bag for use with electric submergible motor protectors
Inventor: KENNEDY STEVE C
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1997-07-16
Granted: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A reinforced elastomeric bag for use within an electric submergible motor protector comprises a bag body formed from elastomeric material, such as fluoride co- and ter- polymers, butadiene copolymers, ethylene propylene diene methylene-based polymers, and combinations thereof; and a reinforcing material, such as tetrafluroethylene, aromatic p-polyamides, aromatic o,m-polyamides, fiberglass, ferrous metal, nonferrous metal, and combinations thereof. The reinforcing material is in the form of particles, threads and/or a weave that is dispersed within, bonded to or layered within the elastomeric material in a manner to improve the tear resistance of the bag at elevated temperatures encountered within wellbores.
Patent CA-2214519-C (CA)
Inventor: BORZYM JOHN J
IPC: B23K11/06
Filed: 1996-03-08
Granted: 2010-11-30
Abstract: A method of forming a seamed metal tube (20c) having a metal coating (56) on at least an inside surface of the tube (20c) from a continuously moving, relatively flat metal strip (20a) is disclosed. The primary feature of the inventive process is the step, after forming and welding the seamed metal tube (20c), of locating the seam in a lower portion of the tube (20c) and reheating at least that lower portion of the tube (20c) to melt the coating (56). The coating (56) is thereby caused to flow downwardly over and to coat the inner surface of the seam. The result is a seamed tube (20c) with a more corrosion resistant seam region.
Patent CA-2218128-C (CA)
Title: Battery
Inventor: AOI TAKAYUKI
IPC: H01M2/12
Filed: 1997-10-14
Granted: 2001-06-19
Abstract: In a battery comprising, a pair of an anode electric power generating source element and a cathode electric power generating source element for generating an electric power, and a container receiving therein the electric power generating source elements and including a breakable portion which is breakable in such a manner that a gas from at least a part of the electric power generating source elements is allowed to flow out of the container therethrough when a pressure in the container increases excessively, the battery further comprises a variable throttle for the gas which is elastically deformable by the pressure in the container in such a manner that the gas is allowed to flow out of the container.
Patent CA-2218450-C (CA)
Inventor: LA PIERRE LEE R
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 1997-10-16
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A diagnostic trend analysis method (10) is used to analyze engine trend data for aircraft engines.      Appropriate trend parameters are calculated from raw trend data (12) and wild points associated with the calculated trend parameters are eliminated (14).      Abnormal shifts and changes are detected (16) at the most recent point for each trend parameter. The abnormal shifts and changes in each trend parameter are then evaluated (18). The evaluation is used to filter out spurious symptoms and provide accurate maintenance recommendations for real engine trend shifts (18).
Patent CA-2220940-C (CA)
Inventor: GOSSELIN PATRICK
IPC: G01J9/00
Filed: 1997-10-31
Granted: 2004-06-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour déterminer les défauts de phase d'ondes électromagnétiques (OE), comportant un système de réception (SM) qui comprend un plan de mesure (PM), un système de défocalisation (SD!) envoyant au système de réception (SM) une paire de plans conjugués du plan pupillaire d'un instrument optique, et une unité de calcul (UC) déterminant les défauts de phase, à partir desdites mesures. Selon l'invention, ledit dispositif comporte de plus un filtre spatial (F) agencé dans le plan image de l'instrument optique et formé de manière à limiter la surface d'une source lumineuse vue par ledit système de réception (SM), tout en permettant la transmission du spectre spatial des défauts de phase.
Patent CA-2224704-C (CA)
Title: Denture retaining composition
Inventor: THOMAS LUKE
IPC: A61C13/225
Filed: 1996-06-11
Granted: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A composition for retaining dentures in the mouth of a denture wearer comprising hydrophilic gelling agent, thickening agent, water resistance imparting agent and humectants in water, the composition being formable into a viscous hydrophobic film in use. A method of retaining dentures in the mouth of a denture wearer comprising applying to the denture or the mouth tissue the composition and placing the denture into position in the mouth in a manner such that the composition substantially forms a seal between the mouth tissue and the denture to thereby assist in the retention of the denture.
Patent CA-2225724-C (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical combined preparation, kit and method for hormonal contraception
Inventor: KLEMANN WALTER
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 1996-06-27
Granted: 2008-01-15
Abstract: The present invention describes a two-stage pharmaceutical combined preparation for hormonal contraception containing at least 30 daily unit doses, which preparation, in its first stage, comprises as hormonal active ingredient a combination of an oestrogen preparation and, in a dose that is at least sufficient to inhibit ovulation, a gestagen preparation, in single stage form and, in the second stage comprises as hormonal active ingredient an oestrogen preparation only, wherein the first stage comprises a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 77 daily discrete or continuous unit doses and the second stage comprises 5, 6 or 7 daily discrete or continuous unit doses, and wherein the total number of daily units is equal to the total number of days of the desired cycle of a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 84 days.   This combined preparation, in the form of a monthly pack, which is used for female fertility control, permits as low as possible an oestrogen content in each individual unit dose and also has a low total hormone content per cycle of administration, with high contraceptive reliability, low incidence of follicle development, and satisfactory cycle control with reliable avoidance of intermediate bleeding as well as undesired side effects.
Patent CA-2227941-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for retrieving downhole tools
Inventor: HEINLEY DAVE L
IPC: E21B31/12
Filed: 1998-01-27
Granted: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A downhole retrieving tool, in which a tubular member has a tubing string connector end and a conical retrieving dish on the tubular member spaced from and opening towards the tubing string connector end. Stabilizers are spaced around the tubular member at the tubing string connector end. A retrievable whipstock comprises a concave, with a recess formed in the concave between upper and lower conical walls. The upper side wall intersects the face of the concave to form an anchor point. A method for retrieving a downhole tool, such as a whipstock, in a well, in which a retrieving tool having a retrieving dish is lowered into a well, inserted into the recess to engage an anchor point, and removed from the well. Fluid may be injected through circumferentially spaced fluid passageways communicating with the bore of the tubular member to remove unwanted material from the recess.
Patent CA-2229389-C (CA)
Inventor: SHIMADA OSAMU
IPC: A61B18/06
Filed: 1998-02-11
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: An acupressure-type moxa treatment device uses a carbonized moxa, of which main component is moxa and which is compression-moulded into a fixed shape and does not generate smoke nor bad smell when burned. The device includes a holding cage held between a front inner cylinder 1 and a rear inner cylinder 2, and an ignited carbonized moxa 9 in a holding cage 8. The inner cylinders enclosed by a cap 5, a front outer cylinder 2, and a rear outer cylinder 2. The front inner cylinder 1, the rear inner cylinder 2, the front outer cylinder 3, and the rear outer cylinder 2 are provided with cooperating and adjustable air inlets 1a, 2a, and air control ports 3a, 4a, respectively, to enable proper combustion of the carbonized moxa 9.
Patent CA-2238334-C (CA)
Title: Outil de fond autonome pour gisement petrolifere
Inventor: TUBEL PAULO
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1997-09-23
Granted: 2008-04-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un outil de fond autonome pour gisement pétrolifère doté d'une mobilité et d'une capacité de prise de décision propres, de sorte qu'il peut être déployé dans un environnement de fond de trou pour contrôler et réguler cet environnement en modifiant le fonctionnement d'autres dispositifs et en maintenant des structures de fond de trou.
Patent CA-2249668-C (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for dynamically managing the routing of information over an integrated global communication network
Inventor: ROBINSON BETHANY SCOTT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-10-05
Granted: 2003-12-23
Abstract: Methods and systems for routing information in an integrated global communications network comprising a signalling system interconnecting a source router, a plurality of intermediate routers, a destination router and a routing processor for routing the multimedia information. The source router receives the information including the routing requirements associated with the information and transmits a routing query signal to the routing processor. The routing processor evaluates the routing requirements, determines which routers and communication paths are capable and available to route the information, evaluates the statistical availability of such routers and selects an optimal routing path comprising select ones of the available routers and communication paths.