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Patent CA-2354881-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for the colorimetric measurement of a two-dimensional original
Inventor: VON ORELLI ADRIAN
IPC: G01J3/50
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: For the colorimetric measurement of a two-dimensional original, the original is photoelectrically scanned pixel by pixel in a first step by way of a color-enabled photoelectric scanning device. A digital color representation of the original is produced from the thereby obtained scanning data. In a second step, suitable measuring positions are determined from the digital color representation of the original by way of a computer using image processing methods. In a third step, the color measuring head is automatically moved under the control of the computer to the so determined measuring positions and the original is colorimetrically measured at those measuring positions. The color data obtained thereby can be further processed, for example for the generation of apparatus profiles for the colorimetric control of output apparatus. The scanning device is preferably a high resolution flatbed or autofeed scanner or a digital camera. The color measuring head is preferably a spectral measuring head. By the comparatively high resolution pixel by pixel scanning of the original, the measuring positions can be very exactly determined without manual input and without time consuming multiple measurements. Furthermore, artifacts caused by dirt can be recognized and corrected.
Patent CA-2356137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMSON GARY S
IPC: D21D5/16
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: A papermaker's screen cylinder (10) has a screen body (11) formed as a helical strip (15) of sheet material being joined along marginal edges to form lock seams (18), and mounted on end rings (12, 13). The strip (15) may be perforated with openings therein such as holes or may have openings or holes formed therein after being helically wound. The strip (15) is preferably corrugated transversely of its width with corrugations (21, 22) that extend parallel to the edges of the strip so as to enhance the beam strength of the strip. The end rings may be formed of stainless steel or may be formed of a polymer or composite material (36) bounded on the ends of the cylindrical screen body and retained by embedded anchors (40) extending through the screen body and into the material of the rings.
Patent CA-2358653-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of sealing a tube in a container
Inventor: SMITH SYDNEY T
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of sealing a rounded member (14), having a first fluid passageway (25) defining an inner diameter of the rounded member (14), between planar members (16). The steps include: positioning the rounded member between the planar members (16) to define an interface area (26); providing fluid under pressure to the first fluid passageway (25); and heating the interface area (26) to form a weld between the rounded member (14) and the planar members (16).
Patent CA-2359074-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT VOLKER
IPC: C08G69/18
Filed: 2000-01-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of metal oxides as heterogeneous catalysts in a method for the production of polyamides by polymerization of lactams and possibly other polyamide-forming monomers. According to said method the metal oxides are used in a form which permits their mechanical separation from the reaction mixture and during or at the end of polymerization are separated from the reaction mixture so as to reduce the content of extractable compounds in the polyamide obtained in this way.
Patent CA-2359361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER HELMUT
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2000-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 2-phenylpyridines (I) and their salts, and to the use thereof as herbicides for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.
Patent CA-2359694-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWEMBERGER RICHARD F
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical handpiece having a switch end cap detachably and rotatably connected to the handpiece body. A surgical instrument is inserted within the handpiece body so that a portion thereof extends beyond the handpiece body and is actuated to perform a surgical operation. The switch end cap includes a switch mechanism having one or more switch button members for selectively signaling the level of power to be delivered to the handpiece from a power source. According to one aspect of the present invention, the switch mechanism within the switch end cap is electrically 1o connected to the handpiece body in such a manner that permits the switch end cap to be freely rotated about the handpiece body, while still maintaining the electrical connection therebetween. This is accomplished by having conductive finger members and complementary conductive members provide the electrical connection between the switch end cap and the handpiece body. This permits a user to position the switch end cap in a desired location relative to the handpiece body and the instrument.
Patent CA-2360180-A1 (CA)
Title: Graft ligament anchor and method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone
Inventor: SKLAR JOSEPH H
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: A graft ligament anchor (10) includes a tubular body (12) having a bore (14) therethrough, proximal (16), and distal (18) ends. A flange (20) is attached to the tubular body at the proximal end thereof, and extends radially outwardly beyond the tubular body. A deformable wall (22) is disposed in the tubular body bore, and defines, at least in part, a chamber (23) for retaining the graft ligament therein. An expansion device (24) is configured for insertion into the tubular body axially of the tubular body, and for impinging upon the deformable wall, hence the graft ligament received in the chamber, toward a wall of the bore, whereby to fix the graft ligament in the tubular body.
Patent CA-2361304-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric heater assembly with in-line thermostat
Inventor: DANKO MICHAEL
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A heater having a frame supporting a heater element resistance wire and an in-line thermostat. The in-line thermostat has substantially flat connection terminals or terminals, each having a though hole. A substantially flat blade connects to each thermostat terminal by a single screw. The end of each blade distal from the screw is crimped to an end of the resistive wire or another conducting element. An insulating support mounts each blade to the frame. The blade may have bendable tabs for securing it to the insulating support.
Patent CA-2361730-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel air magnetic system
Inventor: CHENARD JEAN CLAUDE
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A fuel-treating device called Fuel Air Magnetic System comprises two pairs of magnets, one paired positioned on each inlet for fuel and oxygen so that the incoming fuel is exposed to a magnetic field. Each pair of magnets are positioned diametrically opposed about the inlet line with the north magnetic pole of each magnet placed upstream closest to the mixing zone.
Patent CA-2363074-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of infertility
Inventor: GRONDAHL CHRISTIAN
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: In an in vitro fertilisation method, a woman is treated with a hypothalamic hormone and/or a pituitary hormone or an agonist or antagonist thereof or an  active derivative thereof for a short period of time and, thereafter, using in vitro oocyte maturation egg or eggs are retrieved from the woman and are maturated using a meiosis activating compound.
Patent CA-2363633-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDER HEIKO
IPC: D21G1/00
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: Calender and process for treating a web with a roll stack that includes a plurality of rolls having two end rolls and several intermediate rolls arranged between the two end rolls. The plurality of rolls are arranged such that adjacent rolls, including a first and a second roll, of the plurality of rolls are positionable to form nips, and the adjacent rolls have deflections which differ from each other so that the second roll is positioned adjacent a convex side of the first roll, and the second roll has a weaker deflection than the first roll.
Patent CA-2365863-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic body temperature monitoring device
Inventor: CLAYCOMB RODNEY
IPC: A61D17/00
Filed: 2000-03-04
Abstract: An electronic device (10) for detecting and monitoring body temperature that  is semi-permanently affixed to a non-human animal is described. This device permits the evaluation of the animal's health status and accurate determination of treatment based on body temperature changes indicative of potential illnesses. The device includes an eartag type housing (11) in whic h is housed appropriate electronic circuitry, said circuitry functional combin ed with at least one remote temperature sensor (25) and a visible alarm (15). T he invention may be used, for example, with any non-human animal, for example, livestock.
Patent CA-2367390-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of helper-dependent adenoviral vectors of alternative serotypes permits repeat vector administration
Inventor: GRAHAM FRANK L
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: This invention responds to a long felt need, by providing in one embodiment,  a helper virus based on the Ad2 serotype for use in the Cre/loxP system for th e generation of Ad vectors deleted of all Ad protein coding sequences. Using this and helper virus based on Ad5, genetically identical hdAd that differ only in the virion protein components, which are derived from the helper virus, were produced. The vectors have identical expression characteristics in vitro, regardless of the serotype, and the sequential use of hdAd of differe nt serotypes allows for successful repeat vector administration in vivo.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2369021-A1 (CA)
Title: Post-tension anchor seal cap
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ ALAN F
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: A seal cap (10) for use in sealing an end (20) of a tendon (14) anchored to an anchor plate (12). The seal cap (10) includes a receptacle (32) for holding therein a sealing agent (37). The seal cap (10) further includes a push nut (34) that grips to the tendon end (20) when forced thereon. A foam washer (35) is held in the front part of the seal cap (10). When the seal cap (10) is forced, such as by hammering, on the end (20) of the tendon (14), the sealant is displaced onto the tendon (14), and the foam washer (35) is squeezed against the anchor plate (12). A high quality moisture seal is formed.
Patent CA-2369152-A1 (CA)
Title: Coiled-sheet stent-graft with slidable exo-skeleton
Inventor: PATEL HIMANSHU N
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A stent-graft having an exo-skeleton attached to a tubular graft, the tubular graft having a peripheral wall defining a lumen therein extending between first and second ends. One or more support elements, defining the exo-skeleton, are attached to the tubular graft, each support element extending generally peripherally around the tubular graft, each support element including generally axial segments and generally peripheral segments. A plurality of first fasteners attach the plurality of support elements to the wall of the tubular graft, at least one generally axial segment being slidably engaged by each first fastener. A plurality of second fasteners also attach the plurality of support elements to the wall of the tubular graft, each second fastener substantially anchoring a generally peripheral segment of the respective support element to the wall of the tubular graft. The stent-graft also includes first and second stents on the first and second ends for substantially anchoring the respective ends within a body passage.
Patent CA-2369336-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REIDY MICHAEL
IPC: A01N29/04
Filed: 2000-04-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés pour réduire la présence d'un composé dans un matériau conducteur d'ions, p.ex., à des fins d'utilisation dans des dispositifs ionophores dans lesquels la présence du composé gêne la détection d'un analyte désiré. L'enlèvement du composé peut normalement avoir lieu pendant ou après la fabrication du matériau conducteur d'ions ou d'un assemblage comprenant ce matériau. L'invention concerne aussi des procédés pour générer des barrières perméables sélectivement sur les faces réactives des électrodes. En outre, L'invention concerne des hydrogels comprenant un ou plusieurs biocides ainsi que des ensembles comprenant ces hydrogels.
Patent CA-2373812-A1 (CA)
Title: Tampon for feminine hygiene and process and apparatus for its production
Inventor: SCHOELLING HANS-WERNER
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A process of the following steps can form a tampon: A continuous fibrous web is cut essentially over its width to form a fleece web segment connected to the continuous fibrous web through a plurality of uncut extensions; the fleece web segment is pulled away from the continuous fibrous web to tear the uncut extensions thereby forming an individual fleece web; the individual fleece web is formed into a tampon blank; and the tampon blank is compressed to form the tampon.
Patent CA-2375458-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for the treatment of immune related diseases
Inventor: HILLAN KENNETH J
IPC: A61P17/10
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing novel proteins and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of immune relted diseases.
Patent CA-2376527-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile internet access
Inventor: VILANDER HARRI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: A method of authorising an Internet Protocol (IP) enabled mobile host (1) to access the Internet (2) via a wireless LAN, GSM, or UMTS  access network (3) comprises initially sending an IP access request from the mobile host (1) to an IP  router (5) within the access network (3). In response to receipt of said access request at the IP router (5), an IP  address routing prefix is sent from the IP router (5) to the mobile host (1). Electronic cash is then forwarded from the mobile hose (1) to a control point (6) within the access network (3). The control point (6) confirms the authenticity and/or sufficiency of the electronic cash and, providing that confirmation is made, sends an authorisation message to the IP router (5). The IP router (5) blocks the transmission of IP packets between the mobile host (1) and the Internet (2) prior to receipt of the authorisation message and permits the passage of IP packets only after an authorisation message has been received.
Patent CA-2378306-A1 (CA)
Title: Ingestible chewing gum for animals
Inventor: HARING LEONARD JR
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: An animal digestible chewing gum composition is provided comprising a water soluble gum portion and water insoluble gum base portion including an animal digestible elastomer.  Additionally, a method for creating an animal digestible chew gum is provided comprising the steps of creating a chewing gum base that includes a sufficient amount of an animal digestible elastomer to create a resultant chewing gum that is more digestible by an animal than a chewing gum without such an elastomer, and adding to the chewing gum base a water soluble portion to create a resultant chewing gum.
Patent CA-2379797-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-contained sterilant monitoring assembly
Inventor: MONDIEK DAVID A
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: A system for monitoring concentrations of sterilant, such as hydrogen peroxide vapor, within a sterilization ap-paratus, includes a self-contained, sterilant monitoring assembly that is freely positionable within the sterilization apparatus. The assembly includes a gas-detecting sensor and associated temperature sensor mounted on a portable structure, as well as a suitable data collection circuit for receiving output signals from the sensors.  Collected data is transferred to a remote communication unit positioned exteriorly of the sterilization apparatus.
Patent CA-2380533-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil de chauffage de matiere fluide contenant des solides
Inventor: NAAPPA TAPIO
IPC: F28D7/00
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil permettant de chauffer une matière fluide contenant des solides finement broyés, tels une pulpe de concentré contenant des métaux précieux et/ou des minéraux précieux jusqu'à une plage de température désirée, par exemple la plage de température utilisée dans le traitement de ladite matière, ledit appareil comprenant des moyens d'alimentation et de retrait du milieu utilisé pour le chauffage ainsi que des moyens d'alimentation et de retrait de la matière à chauffer dans l'appareil et hors de l'appareil. Selon l'invention, l'espace d'écoulement de la matière à chauffer ainsi que les canaux d'écoulement (3) du milieu de chauffage sont installés dans une position sensiblement verticale, de sorte que la matière à chauffer peut être alimentée à la partie basse de l'espace d'écoulement, et le milieu de chauffage peut être alimenté à la partie haute des canaux d'écoulement (3) et que dans l'enceinte d'alimentation (5) de la matière à chauffer, sont pourvus des moyens (9) permettant de nettoyer la chambre d'alimentation (5).
Patent CA-2381784-A1 (CA)
Title: Expandable micro-catheter
Inventor: SHERRY JOHN
IPC: A61M25/16
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: A catheter and method for delivering a therapeutic agent (e.g., an embolic material) to a vascular site. The intravascular catheter is navigated, at a first relatively small diameter, to the vascular site. Pressure is applied to the lumen of the shaft, thereby expanding an expandable portion of the catheter shaft from the first diameter to a second larger diameter, suitable for delivery of the therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent is preferably disposed in the lumen of the shaft such that the expansion pressure is created, in part, by resistance of the therapeutic agent to flow through the lumen. Preferably, the shaft expands predictably with pressure. A  reinforcement structure may be utilized in the shaft of the catheter, including the expandable portion. The reinforcement structure may include a plurality of circumferential elements, each circumferential element having a circumference and a means for permitting an increase in the circumference such that the shaft is able to expand.
Patent CA-2386005-A1 (CA)
Title: Instrument for closing an opening in a patient's abdominal wall using subcutaneous suture
Inventor: DOMERGUE JACQUES
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: The instrument consists of a rigid cylindrical cannula (3) with an end (4) that can be inserted into the patient's abdominal wall aperture, and containing a piston (5) that is operated externally to actuate two needles (7) on a flexible supporting strip (8). Pressure on the piston causes the needles to move out of the lower end of the cannula, allowing them to penetrate the abdominal wall (2) from the inside. It also has a needle extractor (15) sliding inside the cannula coaxially with the piston and designed to draw the suture thread (25a) through the needle holes.
Patent CA-2386783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARVEY CATHY-ANN HALKOVICH
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: An apparatus and method facilitates the determination of the desired quantity of portions of comestibles to be consumed by the user. The apparatus (10) includes a visual cue indicia device (14) having indicia thereon being configured in the shape of a familiar object of a size similar to the size of a desired portion of a comestible product to be consumed. The user can control the quantities of portions of comestible groups being consumed. In one form of the invention, the apparatus includes a book (12) having a plurality of pages (22), at least one of the pages having the visual cue indicia devices being removable disposed thereon. The visual cue indicia device preferably includes a paper board sheet having its indicia on the front face thereof to facilitate carrying it conveniently with the user so that it can be used discretely for gauging the size of a portion to be consumed.
Patent CA-2386889-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating hair loss comprising administering indoline compound
Inventor: LAMMERS KAREN MARIE
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting hair loss, reversing hair loss and / or promoting hair growth. The methods comprise administering a composition wherein the composition comprises an indoline compound having structure (A) or (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, tautomer, or biohydrolyzable amid e or ester thereof, wherein X, Y, R, and R1 are defined herein.
Patent CA-2387995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HO GUO-JIE
IPC: C07C69/00
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé amélioré de synthèse de composés de formule (I), un composé intermédiaire utilisable dans la synthèse des agents anticancéreux dénommés conjugués d'antigène prostatique spécifique (PSA).
Patent CA-2390331-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for automatic address allocation in a network and network protocol therefor
Inventor: OPREA DAN
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A method and system for automatic allocation of port addresses in a network is provided. The node performs a self-discovery after initial power-up, and for each port on the node, using unique values associated with the port in the network hierarchy, applies a function that allows for an inverse function to the set of values to generate a default unique address for the port. A typical hierarchical structure in a network is the network area, node, and, within the node, the shelf, the card and the port. Next, the node sends a frame including the default port address and node identifier, from the port to a connected node. The node polls the port for a frame with network information associated with the connected port on the other node. If a frame is received from the other node, the node applies a logical condition to the default and received port addresses, and, if the condition is satisfied, applies another function to the received port address to generate a new unique address for the port, and maintains the new port address within the node. The method is described for IP networks but can be equally applied to ATM or Frame Relay networks, and for any nodes that support Sub-network Access Protocol (SNAP).
Patent CA-2394243-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORTIN MANON
IPC: G01S19/19
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The apparatus for measuring snow depth at a predetermined location features a mobile vehicle and a global positioning system capable of determining a latitude, a longitude, and an elevation of the mobile vehicle at the predetermined location and of generating a positional data signal representative thereof. A ground penetrating radar is capable of measuring the snow depth at the predetermined location and of generating a snow depth data signal representative thereof. A computer in communication with the global positioning system and the ground penetrating radar, is capable of linking the positional data signal and the snow depth data signal for the predetermined location.