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Patent CA-2368487-A1 (CA)
Title: Modification of media with common attributes on a digital nonlinear editing system
Inventor: LAIRD MICHAEL D
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A system and method permitting a modification to be specified for several segments sharing a common attribute. Such shared modification may be combined with other separately specified modifications made to a composition or part of a composition. A method and system for processing a modification to be applied to sections of digital media on a digital nonlinear editing system is provided, where a first segment of a media composition represents at least a section of a digital media source. An induction of a modification to be applied to the first segment is received, and a first attribute of the first segment is identified. A first indication of the image modification is stored such that the modification is applied to other segments on the system having the first attribute in common with the first segment.
Patent CA-2368883-A1 (CA)
Title: Correction of measurements with sensors affected by several properties of a material
Inventor: YU RAYMOND
IPC: D21F7/06
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: A sensor apparatus and electrode configuration within the sensor apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of an aqueous fibrous composition. The electrode configuration includes an elongated ground electrode and at least one segmented electrode to form an array of measurement electrode cells. The electrode configuration further includes an array of reference electrode cells formed by a plurality of reference electrodes built into the array of measurement electrode cells.  The measurement electrode cells and reference electrode cells have a different sensitivity to water weight of the aqueous fibrous composition and the same sensitivity to conductivity of the aqueous fibrous composition. The measurement apparatus obtains simultaneous resistive measurements from both measurement and reference cells and determines the ratio of the measurements such that the affects from conductivity is canceled out of the measurement ratio. The determined measurement ratio is used to obtain a measurement of the water weight of the aqueous fibrous composition by using previously determined characterization data of the water weight vs. a range of measurement ratios.
Patent CA-2370352-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAN ALBERT WAI TAI
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: An electronic toy adapted to receive a toy figure comprises a source of electrical power, an integrated circuit. chip programmed with pre-recorded sounds, sound reproduction means under the control of the integrated circuit chip, switch means adapted to open or close an electrical circuit to control the flow of electrical power from the source of electrical power to the integrated circuit and sound reproduction means; and trigger means adapted to activate the switch means, such that when the toy figure is placed into contact with the trigger means, the switch means is closed to create an electrical circuit and sounds are generated by the sound reproduction means under the control of the integrated circuit.
Patent CA-2371001-A1 (CA)
Title: Water heater shut off device with water pressure delay line
Inventor: DULAC LAWRENCE M
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A water supply shut off system includes a water pressure delay device which delays the transmission of any apparent change in water pressure between the input and the output side of the valve to the control input of the valve. This delay allows the input and output pressures to have a chance to generally equalize without falsely tripping the device. The water supply shut off system can also include a thermal expansion/contraction device that allows thermal expansion and contraction of a fluid medium, such as water, when the shut off device is used with a device to be protected such as a hot water heater.
Patent CA-2376106-A1 (CA)
Title: Paramyxoviruses comprising modified transcription start sequence
Inventor: NAGAI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: C12N15/86
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: Virus vectors of the family Paramyxoviridae in which the transcription initiation sequence has been modified and thus the expression of genes locat ed downstream thereof has been modified; a process for producing the same; and use of the same. By measuring the transcription initiation efficiency of eac h gene carried by Sendai viruses, it is clarified that the transcription initiation sequence of F gene has a significantly lower ability to promote t he transcription than the three other transcription initiation sequences. When the transcription initiation sequence of the F gene of wild type Sendai viru s is substituted by the transcription initiation sequence of the P/M/HN genoty pe showing a high efficiency, the F gene of the resultant Sendai virus mutant a nd genes located downstream thereof show elevated expression doses. It is also found out that this mutant proliferates more quickly than the wild type. The  above-described vectors are useful in producing medicinal compositions and vaccines.
Patent CA-2380122-A1 (CA)
Title: Link shim
Inventor: LEMELIN NORMAND
IPC: F16B43/02
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: The present invention is an interlocking shim system having interlocking grooves and teeth. The interlocking shim does not require extraneous tools for the process of installation. The system also includes magnets for placing a shim pack in an uneven environment. Since the interlocking shims can be attached to each other through the interlocking groove members the user can manipulate a connected shim pack, by removing the first interlocking shim. There is also a magnet system in the present invention for aligning the bottom shim in mechanical applications without having to scribe the position for correct placement, The shims interlock for easy removal of atom packs.
Patent CA-2380764-A1 (CA)
Title: Leak detection system
Inventor: MELANSON DONALD
IPC: G01M3/16
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A water leak detector for use in a home or other building includes a plurality of battery operated sensors for placing in areas where a leak is likely to occur.  When a leak closes a circuit in any of the sensors, a VHF signal is transmitted to a control assembly containing a CPU, which sends a signal to an electric valve for shutting off the water supply to the building. At the same time, a buzzer is activated and an LED indicator on the control assembly lights up, providing an indication of the location of the leak. The control assembly can also activate an automatic telephone dialer.
Patent CA-2381731-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions thermoplastiques pouvant etre traitees par fusion
Inventor: MARSTON NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B29C48/03
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition thermoplastique pouvant être traitée par fusion. Cette composition comprend: a) 50 - 99,5 % en poids d'un polymère thermoplastique pouvant être traité par fusion et b) 0,5 - 50 % en poids d'un polymère particulaire comprenant les résidus d'un mélange monomérique qui comprend 50 - 100 % en poids de MMA, au moins 0 - 50 % en poids d'un comonomère éthyléniquement insaturé comportant au moins un acrylate ou méthacrylate d'alkyle et 0 - 10 % en poids d'un monomère de réticulation copolymérisable, les particules présentant une taille maximale de 5 mm. Lesdites compositions présentent un brillant de surface réduit et peuvent être utilisées pour former des composants de construction ou dans toute autre application nécessitant un faible brillant de surface. Cette invention concerne également un procédé permettant de produire cette composition, ainsi que son utilisation, notamment en tant que matériau de protection.
Patent CA-2382137-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and system for inserting implants into human organs
Inventor: LAUBE HORST
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inserting implants into human organs, especially for implanting biological and artificial heart valves. According to the inventive method, the implant is firstly provided with an adapter element, a receiving element that is matched to the adapter element is then sutured to the receiver organ and, finally, the adapter element is attached to the receiver element. The receiver element and adapter element are ring-shaped and provided with threads that are matched to one another. They are interconnected by turning via a self-locking bayonet lock. Before attaching to the receiver element, the implant and the adapter element are coated with living cells.  Both the receiving element as well as the adapter element are provided with flange-like projections which comprise constructive elements for suturing to the receiver organ or implant.
Patent CA-2384250-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING DOUGLAS W
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A method of and system (10) for making purchases over a computer network using an ATM card or the like is provided. In accordance with the invention, a consumer (12) transmits his ATM card number over the network (24) to an on-line merchant (16). The on-line merchant (16) then forwards the ATM card number to a third party contractor (20), such as a bank, that will oversee and authorize the transaction. Simultaneously or thereafter, the consumer (12) transmits his PIN over the network to the third party contractor (20), who verifies that the ATM card number and PIN are valid.
Patent CA-2384861-A1 (CA)
Title: Combinaison de c1-inh et d'un agent tensioactif pulmonaire pour le traitement des troubles respiratoires
Inventor: MARX GERNOT
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition pharmaceutique pour le traitement de l'insuffisance respiratoire de l'enfant (IRDS) et des lésions pulmonaires aigües (y compris chez l'adulte (ARDS). Cette composition contient du C1-INH (C1 inhibiteur d'estérase) et un tensioactif pulmonaire.
Patent CA-2385801-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for operating a boiler using oxygen-enriched oxidants
Inventor: CHARON OLIVER
IPC: F23C9/00
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: A method for operating a boiler using oxygen-enriched oxidants includes introducing oxygen-enriched air, or oxygen and air, in which the oxygen concentration ranges from about 21% to about 100 % by volume. Fuel and oxygen-enriched air are introduced into the combustion space within the steam-generating boiler. The fuel and oxygen-enriched air is combusted to generate thermal energy. At least a portion of the flue gases are collected and at least a portion are recirculated through the boiler. In the steam-generating boiler, the oxygen-enriched oxidant is introduced at one or more locations within the radiation zone and the convection zone of the boiler. Additionally, flue gas is collected an recirculated into one or more locations within the radiation zone and/or the convection zone of the boiler. The amount of oxygen enrichment and the total gas flow through the boiler is controlled so as to maintain the heat transfer patterns within the boiler at the originally-design specification for operation by air combustion.
Patent CA-2385872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CICHUTEK KLAUS
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the gene transfer into human T cells by means of novel retroviral scFv cell targeting vectors and the use of said vectors for the treatment of T-cell-associated diseases.
Patent CA-2386987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARSHALL-FRASER DENNIS
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un dispositif de prélèvement d'échantillons dans la bouche d'un patient ou d'un animal comprenant une sonde (11) buccale et un récipient (70), où l'on place la sonde (11) après la prise, muni d'un cran (17, 47) permettant un encliquetage irréversible après insertion de la sonde (11).
Patent CA-2387496-A1 (CA)
Title: Accessoire d'angle pour goulotte
Inventor: JADAUD ALAIN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un accessoire d'angle pour goulotte destiné  à établir une continuité entre deux tronçons de goulotte d'orientations différentes comportant chacun un socle (10) pourvu de deux ailes latérales (12, 13) dont  les retours (14, 15), dirigés l'un vers l'autre, comportent des moyens de montag e d'un tronçon de couvercle (40), ledit accessoire d'angle comprenant deux joues (2 0, 30) destinées chacune à établir une continuité de paroi entre deux ailes latéral es desdits socles, chaque joue partant un bandeau (24; 34) assurant une continuité de paroi entre les retours desdites ailes latérales desdits socles.  Selon l'invention, le bandeau de chaque joue comporte des moyens de montage (24A, 34A, 34B) d'un tronçon de couvercle qui s'étendent selon un ar c de cercle d'un rayon de courbure donné, de sorte que ledit accessoire d'angle autorise le montage, sur lesdites joues, du tronçon de couvercle adapté à fermer lesdits socles pour permettre la fermeture de l'angle formé entre lesdits socles et d'une partie de ces derniers par un seul tronçon de couvercle sans interruption ni  arête ou pliure dans ledit angle.
Patent CA-2389785-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAURENT PIERRE ANDRE
IPC: G10L21/0208
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: The digital speech signal processing method has the frequency spectrum transformed by application of a non linear function applied to the signal level. The signal level used takes account of several levels of the signal for the frequency concerned and/or nearby frequencies.
Patent CA-2390586-A1 (CA)
Title: Network operating system with topology autodiscovery
Inventor: CRAIG ROBERT GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: The network operating system includes an embedded platform for controlling operation of an agile optical network at the physical layer level. At the module embedded level, each module (card-pack) is provided with an embedded controller EC that monitors and control operation of the optical modules. At the next level, each shelf is provided with a shelf processor SP that monitors and control operation of the ECs over a backplane network. All optical modules are connected over an optical trace channel to send/receive trace messages that can then be used to determine network connectivity. At the next, link management level, a network services controller NSC controls the SPs in a negotiated span of control, over a link network. The control is address-based; each NSC receives ranges of addresses for the entities in its control, and distributes these addresses to the SPs, which in turn distribute addresses to the ECs in their control.  One of the SPs operates as a router on the link network to relay signaling and control to all entities based on their address. Each NSC constructs, from queried information, a network topology fragment for the embedded elements under its control. A distributed topology system (DTS) shares this topology information with neighboring NSC's to build a complete network view, which can be used by all interested network applications.
Patent CA-2391695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUOKA MITSUO
IPC: B21D28/32
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a slide cam die comprising a slide cam base, a wedge-shaped slide cam sliding on a guide surface of the slide cam base and having a press tool mounted thereon, and an actuating cam driving the slide cam in contact therewith, wherein the press tool is mounted on the slide cam with an adapter plate interposing therebetween. This permits demounting of the press tool without removal of the slide cam as a whole.
Patent CA-2392318-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for interfacing satellite communications with aircraft
Inventor: SCHIAVONE ANTHONY J
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A system for interfacing commercial satellite communications technology with military aircraft communications systems is disclosed. The system includes an off-board commercial transceiver and an onboard commercial transceiver for communicating data to a commercial satellite network. The system also includes an onboard interface unit which is configured to communicate data between the onboard transceiver and the aircraft's communication system. The onboard interface unit includes a computer processor which executes a software program stored on an electronic medium. The software program includes instructions for sending data to and receiving data from the onboard commercial transceiver and for sending data to and receiving data from the onboard communications system.
Patent CA-2392411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARSSON KENNETH
IPC: F16L15/06
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a male portion a thread joint and a male portion for percussive drilling. The threaded joint includes at least one generally cylindrical external thread (14) and one generally cylindrical internal thread (15). The external thread (14) is provided on a spigot (12) intended to constitute an integral part of a first drill string component (10A, 10B). The threads comprise thread ends (21-24) provided in connection with associated full profile threads. The threads (14, 15) comprise end areas where each thread in a longitudinal section has its smallest radius (R). The generally cylindrical external thread (14) has a first axial length (L1) and the generally cylindrical internal thread (15) has a second axial length (L2), wherein the first axial length (L1) is shorter than the second axial length (L2) such that the both end areas (23, 24) of the cylindrical internal thread (15) do not contact the cylindrical external thread (14).
Patent CA-2394262-A1 (CA)
Title: Uninterrupted automatic call distribution during failure and recovery of computer-telephony integration
Inventor: MOSS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: In a computer integrated telephony call center where an adjunct host (160) normally controls enqueuing of calls (168) in call queues (120) of an ACD system (101) and corresponding call queues (120) of the adjunct host and assigning of the enqueued calls to agents, the ACD system assumes (604) control over its call queues upon loss of the control by the adjunct host (e.g., upon failure (600) of the adjunct host). The ACD system flags (602, 606) all calls that are enqueued at the time of loss of the adjunct host control as well as all calls that the ACD subsequently enqueues as being under ACD system control. When the adjunct host regains its control ability, the ACD system stops flagging new calls, call queues of the host processor are cleared (702), and the adjunct host regains control (722) of enqueuing calls in call queues of the ACD and the adjunct host. But the adjunct host regains control (630, 730) of assigning calls from each call queue of the ACD system and the corresponding call queue of the adjunct host only when all flagged calls have been removed (628) from that ACD call queue by the ACD system. The adjunct host resumes assigning work to each agent only when the adjunct host has regained control (732, 734) of assigning calls from all call queues that are served by that agent. Failure and restoration of control by the adjunct host is thereby made transparent to calls.
Patent CA-2394907-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of and a device for automatically milking a dairy animal
Inventor: VIJVERBERG HELENA GERALDA MARIA
IPC: A01J5/01
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A method of automatically milking a dairy animal, in particular a cow. The method comprises: a) the step of activating the teat cup for milking the teat; b) the step of measuring a milking parameter during milking the teat during step a) for obtaining a value of the milking parameter, and c) the step of deactivating the teat cup when a deactivation threshold has been reached. The deactivation threshold is determined at least partially with the aid of the value of the milking parameter. A device for automatically milking a dairy animal, in particular a cow. Said device is provided with means for activating the teat cup for milking a teat of the dairy animal, means comprising a milking parameter for measuring a milking parameter during milking the teat for obtaining a value of the milking parameter, means for deactivating the teat cup, and means for generating a threshold signal indicating that a deactivation threshold has been reached. The deactivation means are put into operation with the aid of the threshold signal, the means for generating the signal indicating a deactivation threshold generating the signal at least partially with the aid of the value of the milking parameter.
Patent CA-2396075-A1 (CA)
Title: Battery fuse bus bar assembly
Inventor: STACK THOMAS JAMES
IPC: H01M50/552
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A battery fuse assembly for a storage battery having a threaded post terminal is provided. The fuse assembly includes a bus bar having a planar surface and a first opening extending therethrough, at least one threaded terminal stud extending from the planar surface and distanced from the first opening, and a battery fuse coupled to the first surface over the second threaded post terminal.
Patent CA-2396778-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and kits for identifying elite event gat-zm1 in biological samples
Inventor: DE BEUCKELEER MARC
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: Tools are provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification elite event GAT-ZM1 in biological samples.
Patent CA-2397608-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN DAVID A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant la réalisation d'une mise à jour incrémentale d'une table de consultation alors qu'une table de recherche disponible pour la recherche est présentée. Pour ajouter ou annuler un parcours, un second ensemble de parcours est mémorisé dans un deuxième espace mémoire de la table de recherche, alors que l'accès est fourni au premier ensemble de parcours mémorisés dans un premier espace mémoire de la table de recherche. L'accès est fourni au premier espace mémoire par un premier pointeur mémorisé dans une entrée de sous-arbre. Après la mémorisation du deuxième ensemble de parcours du deuxième espace mémoire, l'accès est commuté sur le premier ensemble de parcours du premier espace mémoire par le remplacement du premier pointeur mémorisé dans l'entrée de sous-arbre par un second pointeur sur le deuxième espace mémoire.
Patent CA-2403579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JIN-WOO
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2001-01-27
Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor system which can do selectively quantitative analysis if blood sugar, cholesterol and other elements in blood is disclosed.  The electrochemical biosensor test strip used in this invention is provided with recognition electrode which indicates that a fixed reagent is used for what material's quantitative analysis. The readout meter used in this invention discriminates the use of inserted test strip by auto-recognition of the location of said recognition electrode and performs predetermined algorithm. According to this invention, it has advantage that various blood elements such as blood sugar, cholesterol, GOT and GPT can be analyzed quantitatively by one readout meter.
Patent CA-2405593-A1 (CA)
Title: Macrolides
Inventor: PENN GERHARD
IPC: A61P17/06
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: The compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents have various significances, whereby one of R2 to R4 is ethyl. They can be prepared by fermentation, or by replacement of hydroxy with chloro under simultaneous or  concomittant epimerization. They are indicated for use as pharmaceuticals in  the prevention or treatment of inflammatory conditions and of conditions requiring immunosuppression, optionally in combination or association with further pharmaceutically active and compatible agents, e.g. macrolactam macrolides such as pimecrolimus.