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Patent CA-2309252-C (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a detergent tablet
Inventor: PAINTER JEFFREY DONALD
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1998-11-05
Granted: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A process for preparing a multi-phase detergent tablet comprising the steps of: a) forming a tablet body by compressing a granular detergent mixture, said tablet body having a first surface, said surface having at least one mould therein and said granular detergent mixture comprises at least one detergent active agent; b) providing a gelatinous mixture under constant agitation, and delivering said gelatinous mixture to said at least one mould in said tablet body to form a gelatinous portion, said gelatinous mixture comprises at least one detergent active agent; and c) hardening or curing said gelatinous portion to form a multi-phase detergent tablet.
Patent CA-2313099-C (CA)
Inventor: DINELLO ALEXANDRE M
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 1998-12-09
Granted: 2007-02-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un disque intervertébral prothétique (10) comportant une plaque rigide supérieure (20) avec un contour extérieur (83) et une plaque rigide inférieure (120) avec un contour extérieur (183). Un corps (200) en matière élastomère est placé entre les plaques rigides supérieure et inférieure (83, 183), et fixé à celles-ci, et comporte une partie principale (201) et une partie périphérique (203). Les plaques supérieure et inférieure (83, 183) présentent chacune une surface convexe et courbe (82, 182). La partie périphérique (203) comporte une première partie (208) fixée aux surfaces convexes et courbes (82, 182) des plaques supérieure et inférieure (20, 120), et s'étendant vers la partie principale (201). L'épaisseur de la première partie (208) augmente à mesure que la première partie (208) s'étend vers la partie principale (201).
Patent CA-2313452-C (CA)
Inventor: ASHBROOK CLIFFORD L
IPC: B01J19/26
Filed: 1998-12-15
Granted: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating liquids or slurries includes first and second nozzles (57, 58) each having an inlet (105, 106) coupled to a liquid or slurry source (54) and an outlet (109, 110). A first vortex nozzle (71) rotates a first liquid or slurry stream received from the first nozzle (57) and delivers a first rotated liquid or slurry stream into a chamber (79). A second vortex nozzle (72) delivers a second rotated liquid or slurry stream received from the second nozzle (58) and delivers a second rotated liquid or slurry stream into the chamber (79). The first and second vortex nozzles (71, 72) are positioned in an opposed relationship to collide the first rotated liquid or slung stream with the second rotated liquid or slurry stream.
Patent CA-2316060-C (CA)
Title: Underwater pelletizing of active-compound-containing melts
Inventor: KESSLER THOMAS
IPC: A23L33/155
Filed: 2000-08-16
Granted: 2009-05-19
Abstract: A process for producing pellets comprising biologically active substances in which the biologically active substances are homogeneously dispersed in a matrix based on at least one thermoplastic polymer, which polymer has in aqueous medium a pH-dependent solubility, by homogeneous mixing of the starting materials in the melt and subsequent extrusion and shaping, which comprises the shaping being performed in a cooling medium in which the pellets are not soluble or dispersible.
Patent CA-2317085-C (CA)
Title: Device and method for preventing ion source gases from entering reaction/collision cells in mass spectrometry
Inventor: BANDURA DMITRY R
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2000-08-30
Granted: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A mass spectrometer has an ion source for producing sample ions. The ions pass through an ion interface, to a reaction/collision cell section. An ion-neutral decoupling device is provided between the ion interface and the reaction/collision cell section, to provide substantial separation between ions and neutral particles, whereby only ions pass on to the reaction/collision cell section. The supersonic jet entering the spectrometer can have sufficient energy to cause the plasma gases, such as argon, to overcome the pressure differential between the reaction/collision cell and an upstream section of the spectrometer so as to penetrate into the reaction/collision cell; the decoupling device prevents this. The decoupling device can have offset apertures provided by plates or rods or other comparable arrangements, or can comprise a quadrupolar electrostatic deflector, an electrostatic sector deflector or a magnetic sector deflector.
Patent CA-2317736-C (CA)
Inventor: LINDRUD MARK D
IPC: A61K31/4402
Filed: 1998-12-22
Granted: 2004-11-02
Abstract: The present invention provides the crystalline bisulfate salt of formula (II) which is found to have unexpectedly high solubility/dissolution rate and oral bioavailability relative to the free base form of this azapeptide HIV protease inhibitor compound.
Patent CA-2323548-C (CA)
Inventor: LEHTOVAARA JORMA J
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 1999-03-12
Granted: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A belt tensioner for a motor vehicle engine, comprises a spindle portion (18) and an eccentric pivoted structure (50) mounted for pivoted movement on the spindle portion. A rotatable pulley member (90) is mounted for rotation on the eccentric pivoted structure, and a spring (60) is constructed and arranged to bias the eccentric pivoted structure and hence the rotatable pulley member into tensioning engagement with a belt (16) trained about the pulley member. A force applying structure (28) is constructed and arranged to force the spindle portion toward the belt against a counteracting belt load force applied by the belt to the rotatable pulley. Linear guiding structure is constructed and arranged to limit movement of the spindle portion to linear movement toward the belt during application of force by the force applying structure during installation of the belt tensioner.
Patent CA-2327835-C (CA)
Title: Methods and modified cells for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: MACDONALD GENE H
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 1999-04-08
Granted: 2010-09-21
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing and/or treating cancers (including tumors). In one preferred embodiment, the invention is practiced to induce regression of an existing cancer or tumor and/or to prevent metastasis and/or to prevent growth of metastatic nodules. In other preferred embodiments, the invention may be used as a prophylaxis to prevent the development of primary cancers through a childhood or adult vaccination program against specific tumor antigens for cancers with high incidences. In an alternate preferred embodiment, the present invention provides methods of establishing an immune response against a universal artificial tumor antigen through a childhood or adult vaccine program, thus providing a long-term immune response that can be utilized at any point to treat any cancer which develops later in life. The present invention also provides cancer and tumor cells stably expressing an artificial antigen, preferably an artificial cell-surface antigen.
Patent CA-2337368-C (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK ALAN
IPC: G10L13/00
Filed: 2001-02-15
Granted: 2006-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus, method and system provide for caller input rate control for automatic speech recognition (ASR) components within interactive communication systems. The various embodiments provide a concentrator functionality to increase the capacity of ASR systems, and provide a delay functionality to continue to provide service to callers during congestion or overload conditions. The delay functionality provides various associated delay modes, including the insertion of silent periods within messages or prompts played to a caller, and providing increased message duration. The preferred method embodiment determines a usage level of a plurality of ASR  input channels, and when the usage level is greater than a first predetermined threshold, provides an associated delay mode for a message output on an output channel of the plurality of output channels. The additional concentrator functionality in the preferred method includes monitoring an energy level of a caller input channel, storing in a memory buffer all received input from that input channel for a preceding period of time, and when the monitored energy level is greater than a predetermined energy level, transmitting the buffered information to an ASR input channel and connecting the caller input channel to the ASR input channel.
Patent CA-2343211-C (CA)
Inventor: ANTONIADES NEOPHYTOS
IPC: H04B10/275
Filed: 1999-08-26
Granted: 2006-03-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant de détecter sans ambiguïté des coupures de fibre (419-420) dans un réseau optique quel que soit le nombre d'amplificateurs à fibre dopée à l'erbium (EDFA) (499) disposés entre la coupure de fibre et le point de contrôle. Conformément à cette invention, on compare la puissance d'une longueur d'onde de marquage à la puissance d'une région spectrale voisine. Lorsque la comparaison indique que le rapport de puissance est sensiblement égal à l'unité, un drapeau est positionné de manière à indiquer qu'il existe une coupure de fibre. Lorsque la comparaison indique que le rapport de puissance est bien supérieur à l'unité, le drapeau n'est pas positionné. Le point de contrôle comporte des circuits permettant de détecter le rapport entre la longueur d'onde de marquage et la bande spectrale voisine et d'indiquer qu'il existe une coupure de fibre.
Patent CA-2346281-C (CA)
Title: Absorbent product comprising at least one thermoplastic component to bond layers
Inventor: HEDENBERG PETER
IPC: A61F13/511
Filed: 1999-10-01
Granted: 2006-09-19
Abstract: An absorbent product comprising a liquid-permeable casing layer (402), a liquid-barrier layer (413) and an absorption element (416) which is enclosed between the liquid-permeable casing layer (402) and the liquid-barrier layer (413), and a liquid-transfer layer (403) which is disposed between the liquid-permeable casing layer (402) and the absorption element (406). The envelope layer (402) is bonded in a pattern of distinct thermally produced bonds (405) to the liquid-transfer layer (403). The liquid-transfer layer (403) comprises 405 % by weight network-creating function fibres which are substantially intact following the bonding-together of the envelope layer (402) and the liquid-transfer layer (403) and which have a fibre coarseness ranging from 6 denier to 12 denier and 35-60 % by weight fibres comprising a weldable, thermoplastic component and having a fibre coarseness of at least 3 denier.
Patent CA-2346842-C (CA)
Inventor: HAUG SVEIN M
IPC: E21D13/00
Filed: 1999-10-08
Granted: 2007-02-06
Abstract: An installation for storing liquefied gas in a cavity defined by rock or an outer shell (10) made of concrete, comprising a tank (2) for the gas. The tank (2) which is made of concrete and possibly thermally insulated, is entirely or partly surrounded by a mass (5) filling a void between the tank (2) and the rock or the concrete shell (10). The mass (5) may in itself be sealing, i.e. of low permeability, and may be combined with at least one sealing membrane (13) within the mass (5), or outside or inside the mass. The installation may be located entirely or partly in loose soil (8) which entirely or partly surrounds the shell (10), or be located above ground level.
Patent CA-2348007-C (CA)
Title: Method for the isolation of a .beta.-glucan composition from oats and products made therefrom
Inventor: OSTE TRIANTAFYLLOU ANGELIKI
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 1999-10-22
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A method for producing, from an oats flour fraction, a water soluble .beta.-glucan composition having a high .beta.-glucan/glucose weight ratio, preferably a ratio of 15:1 or more, comprises the use of .beta.-amylase in an amount sufficient to transform more than 50 % by weight, preferably more than 65 % by weight, of the starch contained in the oats flour fraction to maltose. The enzymes pullulanase and/or protease may be used in combination with .beta.-amylase. Also disclosed are corresponding compositions which may be further processed, as well as food products provided with them.
Patent CA-2349938-C (CA)
Inventor: DERY JEAN-MARC
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1999-11-23
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for protecting sensitive data against overflow in a stack (300 to 305), memory space reserved for part of a programme. Said method comprises an operation which consists in assigning a stack to each programme part, during which the most upstream stack (306), relatively to the displacement direction of an indicator in a stack, is assigned a task for operating on said sensitive data. Preferably, said method comprises the execution of a single task operating on said sensitive data.
Patent CA-2352975-C (CA)
Inventor: DIAZ CARMENA ANGEL
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 1999-11-24
Granted: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A system is described for the controlled propulsion of a transporting device which consists of at least two drive wheels propelled by electromotive means, in which system at least two drive wheels are each propelled by independent electric motors; each electric motor receives electric power through an independent power amplifier which amplifies electrical signals produced by sensor means; the sensor means detect a mechanical force applied on a push and pull element, and convert said mechanical force into electrical signals which indicate the degree and the direction of the mechanical force applied on said push and pull element; and the amplifier amplifies the signal in accordance with a factor which is a function of the weight that the trolley has to move and it feeds the electric motor so it can power the drive motor in accordance with a torque corresponding to the movement ordered through the sensor means.
Patent CA-2356210-C (CA)
Inventor: YANAGI KAZUYA
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2001-08-30
Granted: 2003-12-23
Abstract: In a state monitoring method in a subscriber line test in a communication system in which a subscriber telephone and a subscriber terminal are independently connected to a telephone exchange and an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) apparatus through a subscriber line, the telephone exchange to which a first control terminal is connected is connected, through an interface, to the ADSL apparatus to which a second control terminal is connected. A line blocked state due to a line test instruction is notified from one of the first and second control terminals to the other of the first and second control terminals through the interface. Upon receiving the notification of the line block state due to the line test instruction, the other of the first and second control terminals determines that the line blocked state is not caused by a fault. A state monitoring apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2357795-C (CA)
Inventor: ADRIANSENS ERIC
IPC: B65B55/02
Filed: 1999-12-07
Granted: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A filling machine (38) includes at least one filling tube (22), whereby a product flows through the tube, which tube is placed opposite the opening of a receptacle (12) that is to be filled. The filling tube is accommodated in a fixed housing that is joined to a support (34) for the filling tube; the housing possesses an orifice (48) whereby the filling tube is placed opposite thereto and the housing also includes a moveable obturating flap (50) that closes the orifice and seals the housing when in a closed position. The machine includes structure that enables a cleaning agent to be circulated inside the housing.
Patent CA-2358276-C (CA)
Inventor: GROOTERS RONALD K
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Granted: 2008-06-17
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à une canule aortique améliorée conçue pour être utilisée dans des opérations de pontage cardiaque. Cette canule comprend un tube allongé avec une extrémité terminale. L'extrémité terminale présente une surface inclinée conduisant jusqu'à l'ouverture de décharge. La surface inclinée en question se termine par une lèvre comportant un bord d'attaque effilé pourvu d'un point d'insertion de la canule dans l'aorte. Le bord d'attaque effilé élargit l'incision, pour faciliter la pénétration de l'extrémité terminale de la canule dans l'aorte. Grâce à cette canule améliorée, la taille de l'incision dans l'aorte est minimisée et les dommages aux déchirures de l'aorte sont éliminés ou réduits au minimum. Cette facilité d'insertion permet également de diminuer le temps nécessaire à l'opération d'insertion de la canule dans l'aorte.
Patent CA-2358787-C (CA)
Title: Oil maintenance indicator
Inventor: LANGERVIK DENNIS
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Granted: 2009-12-15
Abstract: An oil maintenance indicator for recording one or more parameters indicative of when an engine oil filter has been changed. The maintenance indicator includes a sensor that measures oil pressure of an engine at start up. A comparitor compares an output provided by the sensor to known parameters to determine whether the oil filter has been changed. A recorder coupled to the comparitor records one or several parameters indicative of when the oil filter has been changed.
Patent CA-2358834-C (CA)
Inventor: HOWELL WILLIAM R
IPC: B62K9/00
Filed: 2000-02-04
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: An engine model (20) for use on a children's ride-on vehicle (10). The engine model (20) includes a pivotal portion (50) configured to pivot about a pivot axis, a vibration source (58) connected to the pivotal portion (50) to thereby vibrate the pivotal portion (50) at an amplitude, and an adjustment mechanism (118) for selectively controlling the amplitude. A dampening structure (110, 112, 114) may be provided to dampen the vibration of the pivotal portion.
Patent CA-2362282-C (CA)
Inventor: BRONKHORST ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: B65D6/20
Filed: 2000-02-09
Granted: 2008-06-17
Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a collapsible container (10) comprising a base panel (11); opposed side wall panels (13) and opposed end wall panels (12), the side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) being movable to an upright position relative to the base panel (11) so as to define corner zones at their junctions; and corner posts (25) releasably connecting adjacent side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) where they adjoin one another in the upright position, each corner post (25) having connecting formations (26, 28) for receiving and connecting the side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) thereto. The invention also extends to corner post (25) suitable for a container (10) formed of sheet material so as to define corner zones at a junction between side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) of the container (10); to a blank of sheet material for a collapsible container (10); and to a method of erecting a collapsible container (10).
Patent CA-2363751-C (CA)
Title: Modular bulk material handling station
Inventor: BROWN EUGENE R
IPC: B65G69/22
Filed: 2001-11-23
Granted: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A bulk unloading station is formed by two elongated modules stacked one on top of the other. Each module has a frame with pillars and when the upper module is stacked on the lower module the pillars on the upper module align with the pillars on the lower module. The modules are sized for shipment by truck or railroad car to the bulk unloading site. The lower module contains fluid transfer equipment. Unloading arms, with fluid conduits connectable to a fluid containing vehicle at one lateral side of the station, are mounted on the upper module. Conduits extending between the lower module and the upper module include removable segments at the juncture of the modules.
Patent CA-2365149-C (CA)
Title: Method and device for the gathering of flat articles
Inventor: STUDER BEAT
IPC: B65H29/02
Filed: 2001-12-14
Granted: 2010-10-05
Abstract: Flat articles (5) are gathered into stacks (9) by conveying stacks in production successively along a gathering route (1) past feed stations and by adding one article to each stack in every feed station. The stacks (9) in production are conveyed on stack supports (2) with supporting surfaces (7). The supply direction of the articles comprises a component parallel to the stack conveyance direction and the supporting surfaces (7) are advantageously arranged not in parallel to the gathering route (1). The articles (5), each respectively gripped by a holding element (4) on one of their edges (5.1), are conveyed along a supply route (3) to the feed station.  The supply route (3) traverses the gathering route (1) at the feed station. The articles (5) are inserted between successive stacks (9) or stack supports (2) respectively e.g. from above with their leading edges (5.1) held gripped. The gripped edge is released from being held by deactivation of the holding element (4), when it has reached the lower zone of the stack supports (2). The released article is then positioned on the upstream or downstream stack (9) or stack support (2) by the force of gravity and/or by its own inertia and the holding element (4) is conveyed onwards in downward direction. A gathering operation of this kind is e.g. suitable for establishing dispatch units made up of different printed products. It allows very compact gathering arrangements, which, with reasonable conveying speeds, allow gathering with high performance capacities.  Furthermore, gathering of articles with very different formats is possible without any problems.
Patent CA-2372053-C (CA)
Inventor: BREKKEN ROLF A
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2000-04-28
Granted: 2008-09-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des anticorps qui inhibent spécifiquement le VEGF se liant à un seul (VEGFR2) des deux récepteurs VEGF. Les anticorps inhibent efficacement l'angiogénèse et induisent aussi efficacement une régression de tumeur, tout en présentant une sécurité accrue du fait de leur spécificité. L'invention concerne par conséquent de nouvelles compositions à base d'anticorps, ainsi que des procédés et des protocoles combinés pour traiter le cancer et d'autres maladies angiogéniques. Elle concerne également des compositions d'immunoconjugués et de promédicaments ainsi que des procédés intéressants faisant appel aux nouveaux anticorps pour le VEGF.
Patent CA-2374060-C (CA)
Title: Use of additives in electrolyte for electrochemical cells
Inventor: HEIDER UDO
IPC: H01M10/36
Filed: 2000-02-26
Granted: 2010-08-03
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of salt-based compounds as additives in electrolytes for improving the properties of electrochemical cells.
Patent CA-2378799-C (CA)
Inventor: WELLER HANS-MICHAEL
IPC: B23B31/117
Filed: 2000-07-04
Granted: 2006-01-31
Abstract: The invention concerns a clamping device (10) comprising a tensioning spindl e (11) whereof one end has a first axially fixed support surface (12) and whereof the other end has a second axially mobile support surface (21) and mobile relative to the first support surface (12) through a clamping element (15). Between the two support surfaces (12, 21) on the tensioning spindle (1 1) are one or several elastomer adapter sleeves (13).
Patent CA-2381696-C (CA)
Title: Dispositif d'attelage de planteuse
Inventor: PALUCH PAUL M
IPC: A01B73/00
Filed: 2002-04-15
Granted: 2008-11-04
Abstract: Un dispositif de fixation d'un outil agricole à un attelage recevant un élément de véhicule comprenant au moins trois éléments de languette qui forment un passage et sont disposés de façon télescopique de telle manière que le second élément soit reçu dans le passage du premier élément et le troisième élément soit reçu dans le passage du second élément. L'appareil comprend aussi au moins deux cylindres hydrauliques permettant d'allonger le second et le troisième élément à partir du premier et du second passage d'élément, respectivement, de telle manière qu'au moins un des cylindres soit monté à l'extérieur de l'élément et l'autre cylindre puisse être monté à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur. Cet appareil comporte également un mécanisme de verrouillage à un seul étage permettant de bloquer les éléments d'étage dans chacune des positions allongée et rétractée.