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Patent CA-2211730-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article with elastically extensible landing member
Inventor: SCHMITZ CHRISTOPH JOHANN
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: In an absorbent article (20) a mechanical fastening system (24) is provided wherein the landing member (64) comprises a loop-type material. The landing member (64) is elastically extensible in the direction of the front transverse edge by at least 5 percent, preferably at least 30 percent, so that it allows for elastic contraction and expansion of the front waist region (94). The landing member (64) may be of extensible material and may be formed by the top sheet material (26) which projects beyond the front transverse edge of the back sheet (30), or top sheet material (26) which is doubled over at the front waist region (94). Alternatively, the back sheet (30) comprises a front waist section (94) of different material than the back waist section (98). A  separate elastic element may be associated with the landing member, or the landing member itself may be of stretchable loop-type material. In another embodiment, the landing member comprises at least one cutout section (90, 99, 100, 101, 102) in the back sheet (30) where the loop-type material of the landing member (64) is exposed.
Patent CA-2211801-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-obesity proteins
Inventor: DIMARCHI RICHARD DENNIS
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1996-01-29
Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Patent CA-2214622-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible release for a latching system
Inventor: UZDIN LUDA
IPC: E05B77/42
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A flexible link connects a release pawl of a latch to key cylinder. The link has a connector at each end thereof for connecting to the release pawl at one end and for connecting to the key cylinder at the opposite end. The link has a flexing section intermediate of the ends. The flexing section has a bias for deflecting in a predetermined direction.
Patent CA-2215835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKA HIROAKI
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A method for measuring the physicochemical properties of tissues or cells for arbitrarily varying the physicochemical environment around the tissues or cells depending on the purpose of an experiment and an apparatus therefor. The apparatus involves means (40) for maintaining the regular physicochemical environment around a tissue or cells of an organism; means (50) for arbitrarily varying the physicochemical environment; means (10 and 20) for measuring the physicochemical properties of the above-mentioned tissue or cells; and means (30) for comparing the physicochemical properties of the tissue or cells before and after varying the physicochemical environment. The monitoring means (10) is a potentiometer for measuring the electrical and physiological properties of the tissue or cells which involves an integrated cell installation system (1) provided with two or more micro-electrodes (11) on a substrate, cell installation members (6) located thereon for installing the above-mentioned tissue or cells and a leading pattern (12) whereby electric signals are supplied to the micro-electrodes (11) and drawn out therefrom.
Patent CA-2217514-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil level equalizing system for plural compressors
Inventor: NAKATANI KAZUO
IPC: F25B13/00
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to air conditioning equipment provided with an oil level equalizing system, which includes a plurality of low-pressure shell-type compressors communicating with a suction line through a plurality of branch portions, a plurality of connecting lines each communicating with a corresponding compressor shell at a location adjacent to a normal oil level in the shell, and an oil level equalizing line communicating with the plurality of connecting lines. The oil level equalizing system also includes a communication line, through which the suction line communicates with the oil level equalizing line at a location upstream of the plurality of branch portions with respect to a direction of flow of a refrigerant, for increasing the pressure within the oil level equalizing line to a value higher than that within the shell of each compressor. A gas/liquid separator for separating a gasrefrigerant and a liquid refrigerant or an oil/gas separator for separating oil from the gas refrigerant may be provided in the suction line upstream of the plurality of branch portions. Alternatively, an accumulator may be provided.
Patent CA-2218018-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of administration of igf-i
Inventor: CLARK ROSS G
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1996-05-09
Abstract: A method is disclosed that comprises administering insulin-like growth factorI (IGF-I) to a mammal so as to sustain its biological activity in the mammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of IGF-I to the mammal to provide an exposure to IGF-I for a period of time that stimulates the maximum biological response in the mammal, then discontinuing said administration for a period of time equal to or less than the time period used for administration, and repeating this pattern of administration and discontinuance of administration for a period as long as necessary to achieve or maintain the desired biological response in the mammal.
Patent CA-2219389-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for optical signal processing by photo-induced loss and/or gain gratings
Inventor: FEUER MARK D
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for inducing a loss or gain grating in a saturable medium, and the application of this induced grating to provide optical signal processing functions to a lightwave communications signal.  The method and apparatus provides self-tuning noise filtering and self-adjusting channel equalization of lightwave communication signals using a single-mode guided wave structure including a saturable medium, the medium having a first and second end, a reflector at the first end of the medium, and an input/output port at the second end of the medium such that light entering the input port interferes with light reflected off said reflector to create an interference induced grating.
Patent CA-2220478-A1 (CA)
Title: Guide-fil a frein reglable, recevant des fils projetes sur une surface
Inventor: DEBROCHE CLAUDE
IPC: B29D30/38
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: L'appareil décrit permet la fabrication d'un renforcement à partir d'un fil dépo sé directement à sa place finale en projetant des tronçons dudit fil sur une surfac e de réception (S). L'appareil comporte un ensemble (5) comprenant des galets (15) d' appel de fil (1), un conduit rotatif (2), un couteau (3) pour sectionner le fil et lib érer un tronçon (10) à chaque tour dudit conduit rotatif (2). Ledit appareil comprend en outre un guide-fil (4) pour recevoir des tronçons de fil. Le guide-fil comporte des défle cteurs (43) exerçant une pression sur le fil. Ladite pression peut être réglée par des vis de pression (7).
Patent CA-2223424-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de television avec possibilite de telechargement
Inventor: MILNES KENNETH A
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de téléchargement et, plus particulièrement, un système de téléchargement de fonctions vers des emplacements de réception (50) situés dans un système de télévision (10). Ces fonctions peuvent être requises par le fabricant pour effectuer des corrections des logiciels, des remises à jour des logiciels ou pour satisfaire les besoins de compatibilité. Ces fonctions peuvent également être commandées par le client, suite à des réclames (130) concernant de telles fonctions. Les données associées auxdites fonctions sont compilées et envoyées de l'emplacement principal (20) vers des emplacements de réception multiples (46, 48 et 50). Ces données sont ensuite enregistrées dans une mémoire (58) dans des emplacements de réception identifiés (50) et un logiciel est utilisé pour les installer et les exploiter.
Patent CA-2225288-A1 (CA)
Title: Rail brake
Inventor: AULANKO ESKO
IPC: B66B5/18
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: Rail brake (1) for an elevator, com-prising a brake body attached to the elevator car, a clamp part comprising jaws (3,4) that engage a guide rail (2) via braking surfaces during braking. A spring (10) generates a load on the clamp part to press the braking sur-faces against the guide rail, and a magnet whose force produces an effect reverse to that of the spring releases the braking surfaces from the guide rail. The clamp part is floatably sus-pended relative to the brake body. The motion of the clamp part relative to the brake body is controlled by the guide rail (2).
Patent CA-2225766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASHIMA MANABU
IPC: G02B27/28
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a polarization-non-dependent type optical circulator which has: a plurality of polarization separating/coupling means where incident light from outside is separated into two polarized lights with polarization planes orthogonal to each other when the incident light is received by a first end portion and two internally transmitted polarized lights with polarization planes orthogonal to each other are coupled when the two internally transmitted polarized lights are received by a second end portion on the opposite side of the first end portion; a plurality of polarization rotating means, each of which having a first end portion disposed opposite to the second end portion of  the polarization separating/coupling means and a second end portion on the opposite side of the first end portion, where two polarized lights with polarization planes orthogonal to each other are rotated to have polarization planes parallel to each other when the two polarized lights are received by the first portion and two internally transmitted polarized lights with polarization planes parallel to each other are rotated to have polarization planes orthogonal to each other when the two internally transmitted polarized lights are received by the second end portion; and an optical path determining means which is disposed on an optical path connected to the second end portion of the plurality of polarization rotating means and outputs two polarized lights with polarization planes parallel to each other to be input to the second end portion of one of the plurality of polarization rotating means to the second end portion of another of the plurality of polarization rotating means or to outside according to the direction of  the polarization planes and an optical path through which the two polarized lights are input.
Patent CA-2227751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HABTEMARIUM SOLOMON
IPC: C07D309/04
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: Use of glycosidic compounds as pharmaceutical agents against psoriasis, compounds therefor and pharmaceutical formulations thereof.
Patent CA-2228609-A1 (CA)
Title: Removable wall assembly
Inventor: LAINE MICHEL
IPC: E04B2/82
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A modular wall assembly for mounting between a ceiling (20) and a floor (30). The modular wall assembly includes an elongated top runner (40) having a generally inverted U-shaped cross section and a groove (49) parallel to a longitudinal axis on each opposite side opening towards the floor (30) and being compatible with the ceiling (20) for attachment thereto. At least two vertical beams (60) are provided, each having an adjustable foot (80) at the bottom thereof, and a plurality of longitudinal partitions for vertical dispatching of utility services. Each of the vertical beams (60) is provided with a support member (70) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top runner (40) at the bottom of the vertical beams (60). Each of the vertical beams (60) further includes an adjustable foot (80) to accout for variations in the height of the ceiling (20). A bottom runner (90) having a generally U-shaped cross section and a groove (95) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top runner (40) on each opposite side defining an opening on the top surface thereof is inserted between two adjacent vertical beams (60) and rests on a corresponding one of the support member (70). A first pair of panels (100) rests in one of the grooves (95) of the bottom runner (90). Lower and upper mid-height runners (110, 120) are also provided the mid-height runners (120) being mirror images of each other along a longitudinal axis, and being in the same shape and form as the bottom runner (90). The mid-height runners (120) are vertically separated by a generally I-shaped beam (130) defining an opening therebetween, and are inserted between two adjacent vertical beams (60). The lower mid-height runner (110) has a groove on each opposite side opening towards the floor (30) and adapted to receive the top edge of the corresponding panel of the first pair of panels (100). A second pair of panels (140) has a bottom longitudinal edge (141) resting in a respective one of the grooves (121) of the upper mid-height runner (120), and a top longitudinal edge (143) inserted in a respective one of the grooves (49) of the top runner (40). At least one modular panel (170) removably covers the opening defined by the I-shaped beams (130) on each opposite side, for horizontally dispatching the utility services. The wall assembly of the invention combines the modularity of acoustical panels with the finished look and strength of a traditional permanent wall, including adequate soundproofing.
Patent CA-2229596-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CANFIELD LYLE DEAN
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: A thin hermetically sealed electrical feedthrough (30) suitable for implantation within living tissue permits electrical connection between electronic circuits (50) sealed within a hermetically sealed case (10) and electrical terminals (36, 36') or contacts on the outside of the case. The hermetically sealed case (10) is made by hermetically bonding a cover (40) to a first insulating layer (22). The hermetically sealed electrical feedthrough is made by depositing a conductive trace (32) on a second insulating layer (26) and then depositing the first insulating layer (22) thereover, so that the conductive trace is hermetically encapsulated within the insulating layers. At least two spaced-apart openings are formed in the insulating layers before bonding the cover thereto, exposing the conductive trace. Additional conductive material is then inserted within each of the openings or holes so as to form conductive vias (35, 36) that make electrical contact with the conductive trace (32). The cover is then hermetically sealed to the first insulating layer (22) so that at least one conductive via (35) resides inside of a hermetically sealed cavity (42) formed under the cover, and the other conductive via (36) resides outside of the hermetically sealed cavity. An electrical feedthrough (32) is thus formed through the respective conductive vias (35, 36) and conductive trace (32) so that electrical contact may be made between the outside and inside of the hermetically sealed cavity (42).
Patent CA-2229975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARADA MASAKAZU
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: An ultrasonic bath (30) is arranged below a wafer processing bath (10).  Wafers (40) are processed while ultrasonic waves are transmitted from the ultrasonic bath (30) to the wafer processing bath (10).  The wafers (40) are processed while being entirely dipped into the wafer processing bath (10) and rotated by wafer rotating rods (53).
Patent CA-2232896-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal cutoff switch
Inventor: PLASKO EMIL R
IPC: H01M50/574
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: A self-contained unitary thermal cutoff switch assembly having a hollow sealed switch housing formed by a collector and a lid that serve as the switch contacts.  Separating the collector and the lid is a plastic insulating liner that generally follows the inside contour of the collector.  The lid is held in place at the open end of the collector by folding over the top lip of the collector which will, at the same time, fold over the insulator in a U-shape about the edge of the lid and hold and insulate the lid in a spaced relationship with the collector.  A shape memory collector formed as a straight piece of wire is located between the lid and the side of the collector opposite the lid.  The wire is held in alignment by an opening through the insulator which supports an end portion of the wire adjacent to the bottom of the collector.  When the thermal cutoff is subjected to a temperature equal to or greater than the recovery temperature of the shape memory conductor, the conductor will change to its recovered shape and open the circuit.  If a high resistance circuit through the open thermal cutoff switch is required, the plastic insulator may be molded of a partially conductive compound by using a mixture such as polypropylene and carbon black.
Patent CA-2233080-A1 (CA)
Title: Connector block for blast initiation systems
Inventor: FRITZ JAMES E
IPC: F42D1/04
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: A connector block (10) includes a clip member (30) which cooperates with the signal transmission end (12a) of body member (12) to define therebetween an arcuate line-retaining slot (32) within which one or more signal transmission lines (40) are received in explosive signal communication with the output end (16a) of a detonator (16). Clip member (30) is of decreasing thickness as sensed moving from the proximal end (30b) thereof towards at least its mid-point and is preferably of undiminished width from the proximal end (30b) thereof to the open end (32b) of the line-retaining slot (32). These features and the configuration of the entryway (34) cooperate to facilitate lateral insertion of signal transmission lines (40) into the line-retaining slot (32) and their retention therein over a broad temperature range of use, and provide excellent shrapnel shielding.
Patent CA-2236341-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical retractor
Inventor: GRESHAM RICHARD D
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided comprising a frame having first and second portions, a first hook member supported on the frame, a second hook member supported on the frame and movable with respect to the frame, and a frame support supporting the frame. The frame support is adapted to retain the first portion of the frame in a selected raised position with respect to the second portion of the frame. The frame support preferably comprises two elongated shafts having locking mechanisms for locking the frame in the selected raised position.
Patent CA-2238657-A1 (CA)
Title: A new protease
Inventor: NATORI SHUNJI
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a new cysteine protease.  The object is achieved by providing a new cysteine protease which is obtained from a flesh fly (Sarcophaga peregrina) and comprises 26 kDa and 29 kDa subunits.
Patent CA-2238934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPINKS ANNE
IPC: C09J123/08
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: A pumpable, thermoplastic desiccated mastic capable of desiccating a sealed insulating glass unit. The disclosed compositions comprise: A) a resin component consisting essentially of: i) 4-75 % by weight of the resin component of a film former, the film former including a member selected from the group consisting of: a) a homogeneous substantially linear ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer; b) a linear, Y block or star block copolymer rubber; c) a liquid polybutene polymer; or d) mixtures of a, b, and/or c; alone, or combination with one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: e) a polyisobutylene polymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 35,000 or more; and f) a butyl rubber having a weight average molecular weight of up to about 500,000, said butyl rubber, if present, representing less than 50 % of the film former component; ii) 25-96 %  by weight of the resin component of an alkylene polymer component consisting of a member selected from the group consisting of: a) a non-crystalline homopolymer, copolymer, terpolymer or graft copolymer comprising a monomeric unit of propylene; b) a homogeneous substantially linear ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer; and c) mixtures thereof; iii) 0-20 % by weight of the resin component of a low volatile UV stable tackifier compatible with the film former and alkylene components; and a dessicant/adsorbent component comprising: i) at least 20 % by weight of the composition of a desiccant or moisture and volatile organic chemical adsorbing material; and ii) 0-10 % by weight of the composition of an adsorbent of volatile organic compounds, said desiccant/adsorbent component being present in an amount less than the level which will cause the composition when tested as set forth in ASTM D-1238, Procedure B using a 1100 gram load and an 8 gram sample at 190 ~C to provide a melt flow time for a piston travel of 2.54 cm (1 inch) of more than 60 seconds.
Patent CA-2240246-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUTONE EDWARD J
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: A door knob lever for use by disabled persons to assist in turning a door knob. A truncated bracket including a central section and two sloping sections extending from the central section is provided with a handle extending, substantially at right angles from one side of the central section of the truncated bracket and a hook plate extending, also substantially at right angles, from the opposite side of the central section of the truncated bracket and extending in the opposite direction as the handle. Friction pads are secured to the two sloping sections of the truncated bracket to grip a door knob when the hook plate is about the neck of the door knob to cause movement of the ball of the door knob by movement of the lever.
Patent CA-2240996-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAIB THOMAS E
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: A battery management system preferably has a base station utilized in connection with a portable electronic device for providing electrical therapy to the body of a patient in response to the occurrence of a treatable condition. The portable device can have a rechargeable battery, memory, data processor for determining available operating time for the portable device prior to recharging, and a display panel, or alarm, to inform the patient of such available operating time. The portable device data processor contains an analog to digital converter which is used to obtain and record data regarding the patient, the battery, and the portable device operational status. The base station can have a receptacle to receive the portable device, including a port for transferring data between the memory of the portable device and the base station, a power supply associated with the port for supplying charging current to the battery, a computer for exchanging information with the portable device memory, and a battery maintenance portion. The maintenance portion can perform tests on the battery to evaluate the condition thereof. The base station can further include a display and alarms to inform the patient regarding the condition of both the battery and the portable device. The portable device can also include a converter-defibrillator and a second battery maintenance portion which can operate independently of the base station. Tests can be performed, during operation of the portable device, to evaluate the condition of the battery while the portable device is separated from the base station.
Patent CA-2244393-A1 (CA)
Title: Quinoxaline-monoazo-acetarylide pigment
Inventor: METZ HANS JOACHIM
IPC: C09B29/33
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ( See formula I) in which R1 and R2 are identical or different and are Cl, COO(C1-C4)-alkyl, CONH2, CONCH3, CON(CH3)2 or SO2NRR', where R and R' are identical or different and are hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or phenyl, it being possible for phenyl to be substituted by methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or halogen, R3 is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, chloro or bromo, and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl, chloro or bromo, are useful yellow pigments with high light fastness and weather fastness properties.