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Patent CA-2459476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHAUPERT KURT
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for an electric appliance, having a control device (10) and a power supply unit (12) connected with an electric current supply connector (L, N) for providing functional units, which are to be controlled, of the electric appliance with current. A switch (14) is provided on the electric current supply connector (L, N) for cutting off the power supply unit (12) from the electric current supply connector (L, N) on the primary side. The switch (14) has a piezo switch which is open in the non-activated state. The invention is used, for example, in connection with electronic household appliances.
Patent CA-2461277-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOCHMANN WERNER
IPC: B42D25/29
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: Procédé d'individualisation de documents sécurisés selon lequel une image imprimée (1), identique pour un groupe de documents sécurisés, de haute qualité technique concernant la sécurité et neutre du point de vue de l'utilisation est recouverte par surimpression par une seconde image imprimée (2) individualisant le document sécurisé, l'encre d'impression de la seconde image imprimée (2) étant repoussée par l'encre d'impression de la première image imprimée (1). L'encre d'impression de la seconde image imprimée se dépose donc uniquement dans les zones de la première image imprimée qui sont exemptes d'encre d'impression de la première image. De préférence, la première image imprimée est produite par un procédé de photogravure en creux et la seconde image imprimée est produite à l'aide d'une encre d'impression liquide, en particulier selon un procédé à jet d'encre.
Patent CA-2461993-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum apparatus
Inventor: MUTH GORDON
IPC: B65G53/54
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A vacuum hose for moving particulate materials such as grain from a storage bin is formed from separate pieces of metal tube and flexible rubber hose arranged alternately and connected end to end by hose clamps. The pieces are at least 12 inches long and less than 36 inches long to provide relatively short lengths connected end to end. A cart is provided for moving the nozzle and base end and has a frame mounted an two pairs of ground wheels. The pipe of the nozzle extends along a center of the cart with a foot pad on each side far the operator to ride and a nozzle of the pipe projecting from the front of the cart. The cart is driven by a pair of motors extending across the cart each driving a respective pair of wheels the motors being mounted underneath the pipe with one in franc of the other. A manually operable control in the form of an upstanding support bar is carried on front of the frame and operable by the operator with two switches operable to control the motors separately for forward and rearward movement of the cart and steering movements of the cart to each side far guiding the cart and the nozzle over the surface.
Patent CA-2462040-A1 (CA)
Title: Tumbler for artificially ageing the appearance of concrete blocks
Inventor: LEVESQUE MARTIN
IPC: B28D1/00
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A tumbler for artificially ageing the appearance of surfaces, edges, and corners of concrete blocks is provided. The tumbler comprises a container having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of compartments, each compartment being separated from an adjacent compartment by a partition transverse to the longitudinal axis of the container. The tumbler further comprises a door coupled to the container, the door being movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the door allows the concrete blocks to be loaded into or unloaded from at least one of the plurality of compartments. In the second position, the door maintains the concrete blocks within the at least one of the plurality of compartments such that rotation of the container about the longitudinal axis causes the concrete blocks to tumble and collide with each other. Also provided is an apparatus for artificially ageing the appearance of concrete blocks, the apparatus comprising a frame and a plurality of such tumblers rotatably coupled to the frame.
Patent CA-2462159-A1 (CA)
Title: Video and digital multimedia aggregator content coding and formatting
Inventor: MCCOSKEY JOHN S
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A video and digital multimedia aggregator (201) includes a content decoder, coder (codec) and formatter (252). The codec formatter (253) receives coding and formatting requests that characterize input source content and desired output target content. Data conveyed about the source and target content may include parameters such as physical and/or logical addresses, coding and compression parameters, for descriptions content size, description of auxiliary services, and other metadata elements that may be required for coding and formatting.
Patent CA-2463261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATHERTON JOHN HEATHCOTE
IPC: C07C251/86
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de préparation d'un composé de formule (I) dans laquelle: Ar représente un carbocycle aromatique ou un hétérocycle facultativement substitué, et R?1¿ et R?2¿ représentent indépendamment hydrogène, C¿1-10?alkyle, C(O)C¿1-10?alkyle ou aryle facultativement substitué, sous réserve que R?1¿ et R?2¿ ne soient pas tous deux H. Ledit procédé consiste à faire réagir ensemble un composé de formule (II) Ar-X, dans laquelle: Ar est défini en relation à la formule (I) et X représente un groupe partant avec un composé de formule (III) dans laquelle: R?1¿ et R?2¿ sont définis en relation à la formule (I) dans des conditions aqueuses en présence d'un sel de Pd (II), d'un ligand et d'une base d'hydroxyde d'un métal du groupe I ou du groupe II, le pH étant supérieur à 7. Les composés de formule (I) peuvent être hydrolysés pour donner l'hydrazine correspondante.
Patent CA-2463508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARPENTER ANDREW J
IPC: A61P25/18
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A compound of formula (Ia) comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, formulations, processes of preparing, and methods of administering to mammals are provided
Patent CA-2465688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN AEFFERDEN BAUDOUIN
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a preserved preparation consisting of at least one aromatic herb, having a content of at least one composition that sets the water activity of the preparation at 0.90 or less. The preparation also has a content of at least one substance that increases the pH value of the preparation by at least 1.0 point compared to the pH value of the aromatic herb (aromatic herbs) after adding the composition that sets the water activity, whereby the preparation additionally contains at least one antioxidant and/or is packaged while being isolated from oxygen.
Patent CA-2469363-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods, apparatus, and systems for obtaining formation information utilizing sensors attached to a casing in a wellbore
Inventor: BAILEY ROBERT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-05-31
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for obtaining information regarding a formation, a casing, or fluid within the casing are provided which utilize an interrogator and one or more sensing devices attached to a casing in a wellbore. The interrogator is located within and is typically movable inside the wellbore. The sensing device, which is positioned and fixed in an opening cut in the casing, includes a housing and a sensor with associated electronic circuitry. The housing of the sensing device is typically adapted to provide a hydraulic seal with the opening in the casing. The interrogator and sensing device communicate in a wireless manner.
Patent CA-2473853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDSEY SUZANNE J
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules conferring on mammalian carcinoma cells an ability to undergo cell migration. Recombinant DNA expression systems and host cells containing the subject nucleic acid molecule, as well as antisense oligonucleotides, are also described. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting expresssion of the subject nucleic acid molecule, inhibiting production of the encoded protein or polypeptide, inhibiting metastasis of a carcinoma cell in a subject (including in humans), inhibiting migration of carcinoma cell in a subject, detecting the presence of a migrating carcinoma cell in a sample of a subject's tissue or body fluids, and inhibiting the migration of a placental cell into the blood stream of a female mammal.
Patent CA-2474757-A1 (CA)
Title: Track analyzers and methods for controlling railroad systems
Inventor: BIDAUD ANDRE C
IPC: E01B35/00
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: Track and track/vehicle analyzers for determining geometric parameters of tracks, determining the relation of tracks to vehicles and trains, analyzing the parameters in real-time, and communicating corrective measures to various control mechanisms are provided. In one embodiment, the track analyzer includes a track detector and a computing device. In another embodiment, the track/vehicle analyzer includes a track detector, a vehicle detector, and a computing device. In other embodiments, the track/vehicle detector also includes a communications device for communicating with locomotive control computers in lead units, locomotive control computers in helper units, and a centralized control office. Additionally, a method for determining and communicating an optimized control strategy is provided. A method for dynamically modeling vehicle behavior, determining probabilities for derailment, and communicating recommended actions is also provided. The analyzers improve operational safety and overall efficiency, including fuel efficiency, vehicle wheel wear, and track wear, in railroad systems.
Patent CA-2475150-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede de verification des autorisations par le client pour les protocoles de gestion cles
Inventor: MEDVINSKY ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-01-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant de fournir une copie de données d'autorisation à un client (102), le client pouvant accéder à ces données et les utiliser. Ce procédé convient particulièrement bien à des protocoles de gestion de clés faisant appel au concept de tickets. Deux copies des données d'autorisation, une copie client et une copie serveur, sont comprises à l'intérieur et acheminées au client lorsque le client demande un ticket pour un serveur d'application spécifique (106). Le client peut accéder à la copie client des données d'autorisation, de sorte que le client peut vérifier des demandes et déterminer une autorisation d'utilisation pour un contenu et/ou des services demandés.
Patent CA-2475692-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenne acoustique surfacique pour sous-marins
Inventor: SERNIT ERIC
IPC: G01S7/521
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne les antennes acoustiques surfaciques pour les sous--marins.    Elle consiste, dans une antenne connue, à remplacer certains capteurs de pression (10) par des capteurs de vitesse (20) pour obtenir une directivité  en forme de cardioïde présentant un zéro orienté vers la coque du sous-marin.  Elle permet d'utiliser des baffles servant à atténuer les bruits intérieurs du sous--marin.
Patent CA-2477412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANASSO JOHN
IPC: B41M1/10
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: The present invention provides kaolin clay pigments having at least the following characteristics: Brightness (GE): at least about 89.0; Shape Facto r: at least about 30; Brookfield viscosity, measured at 20 rpm and at less than or equal to about 65 % solids: about 100 to about 700 centipoise; and Hercul es viscosity, measured at 18 dynes and at less than or equal to about 65 % solids: about 200 rpm to about 1000 rpm. Preferred kaolin sources include Brazilian kaolins, especially Rio Capim kaolins. The kaolin pigments of the present invention possess a combination of optical and physical properties, such as brightness, printability, and transfer efficiency, not previously se en in existing commercial products. They are useful, e.g., in paper filler and coating compositions, ink compositions, and printing applications, especiall y rotogravure printing.
Patent CA-2479292-A1 (CA)
Title: Desmodromic valve actuation system
Inventor: FOLINO FRANK A
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A desmodromic valve actuation system for opening and closing at least one valve (33/51) of an engine having a cam assemblage (15) and a driving mechanism (35) for reciprocal movement operably connected to the cam assemblage (15). The cam assemblage (15) includes a cam mechanism (11) for rotational movement and the driving mechanism (35) also being operably connected to the at least one valve (33/51) of the engine to move the at lea st one valve (33/51) between a valve closed position and a valve open position and between the open position and the closed position in a manner directly related to the rotational movement of the cam mechanism (11). In addition, a mechanism (52) is provided for adjustably controlling the movement of the at least one valve (33/51) in order to provide a variable amount of opening of the at least one valve (33/51) in the open position. The opening and closing of the at least one valve (33/51) takes place without the intervention of a spring action.
Patent CA-2479831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUBOI YASUNORI
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dérivé de benzofurane utilisé dans des médicaments notamment en tant qu'inhibiteur du facteur X de coagulation sanguine activé. Ce dérivé de benzofurane est représenté par la formule générale (1). Dans cette formule, X représente -N= ou -CH=; Y représente un groupe amino éventuellement substitué, un groupe cycloalkyle éventuellement substitué, ou un groupe hétérocyclique saturé éventuellement substitué; A représente une liaison simple, une chaîne carbonée possédant éventuellement une liaison double dans la chaîne ou au niveau de son extrémité, ou un atome d'oxygène; R?1¿ représente un atome d'hydrogène, un groupe halogéno, etc.; l'anneau B représenté par la formule (2) représentant un anneau de benzène éventuellement substitué; et R?3¿ représente un atome d'hydrogène, etc.). L'invention concerne également un sel de ce dérivé acceptable sur le plan pharmacologique.
Patent CA-2481440-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil pour imprimer et appliquer du ruban adhesif et procedes d'impression et d'application du ruban adhesif
Inventor: MITCHELL MICHAEL R
IPC: B41J11/02
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil pour imprimer et appliquer du ruban adhésif. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, un appareil comprend une imprimante permettant d'imprimer le ruban, un extracteur de ruban qui tire le ruban imprimé à l'extérieur de l'imprimante, et un applicateur qui applique ledit ruban imprimé sur un objet. L'invention concerne de manière générale des procédés d'impression et d'application de rubans adhésifs sur des objets.
Patent CA-2481886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIVELET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé d'accès à un ERP (Entreprise ressource Planning) depuis un équipement mobile comportant les étapes consistant à : .cndot.une application Java (marque déposée) sur ledit équipement mobile ; .cndot. émettre au moins une requête vers ledit ERP depuis ledit équipement mobile ; ladite requête étant générée par ladite application java et connaissant le parcours suivant : - acheminement sous un format XML à travers un réseau de télécommunications mobiles vers une passerelle TM - SI (Télécommunications - Système d'Information]; - transmission de ladite requête de la passerelle TM-SI vers ledit ERP via une interface de services Web. La présente invention se rapporte également à un système pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé.
Patent CA-2481989-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for weak liquor flow control in aqua-ammonia absorption cycles
Inventor: KIROL LANCE
IPC: F25B15/04
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An aqua-ammonia absorption cooling and/or heating system actively controls t he flow of weak liquor from the generator (11) to the absorber (10), using one or more valves (60) operated in response to weak liquor temperature, and/or pressure and/or concentration.
Patent CA-2485937-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamoelectric machine and method for manufacturing same
Inventor: SCOTT ALLEN W
IPC: H02K15/00
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A dynamoelectric machine constructed for speed and accuracy of manufacturing has a stator core constructed of 90° symmetrical stator laminations and the windings have differing numbers of poles which overlap in slots of the stator core are wound of the core formed by the laminations in unique fashion. The rotor bars of the machine are skewed to optimize performance of the machine when in the form of a single phase induction motor. Magnet wire leads of the windings are connected directly to terminals on a plug and terminal assembly which is formed for positive location on an end frame of the machine without welding or other fastening to the end frame. The end frames of the machine and stator laminations forming the stator core are formed so as to increase the precision of the final position of the stator relative to the rotor assembly of the dynamoelectric machine.      The end frames are constructed for grounding without the use of fasteners or wire. The engagement of the end frames with the stator core is employed as the basis for alignment of the machine components.
Patent CA-2487287-A1 (CA)
Title: Container for the generation of therapeutic microfoam
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID DAKIN IORWERTH
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A device containing sclerosant liquid for use in the treatment of blood vessels comprises an aerosol valve housing (29) mounted on a canister (26) having an expandable inner container (25) in which the sclerosant fluid is contained, wherein the expandable inner container is affixed to the outer opening of the canister or to the aerosol valve housing, whereby the introduction of pressurised gas through the aerosol valve causes the expandable inner container to inflate to accommodate the pressurised gas.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2489915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STAMATAS GEORGIOS N
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining skin health of an area of skin and overall health of an individual by exposing the area of skin to a first exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a first fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the first fluorescent emission, exposing the area of skin to a second exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a second fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the second fluorescent emission, calculating a ratio of these intensities, and comparing the ratio to a control ratio.
Patent CA-2493490-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of depression secondary to pain (dsp)
Inventor: RAO SRINIVAS G
IPC: A61K31/131
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: Methods for the prevention or treatment of atypical depression secondary to pain (DSP) have been developed. The method generally involves administering an effective amount of a monoamine re uptake inhibitor to treat or prevent symptoms of DSP. In a preferred embodiment, a therapeutically effective amou nt of a dual serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SRNI) compound of a specific type, or a pharmaceutically acceptable sait thereof is administered . The most preferred SNRI compounds are non-tricyclic SNRIs, wherein serotonin reuptake inhibition is greater than norepinephrine reuptake inhibition; and NSRIs, wherein norepinephrine reuptake inhibition is greater than serotonin reuptake inhibition. The most preferred compound is milnacipran or a bioequivalent or pharmaceutically acceptable sait thereof. Other preferred compounds are duloxetine and venlafaxine or a bioequivalent or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In yet another embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a non-tricyclic triple reuptake inhibito r ("TRI") compound of a specific type, or a pharmaceutically acceptable sait thereof, is administered. The TRI compounds are characterized by their abili ty to block the reuptake (and, hence, increase central concentrations of) the three primary brain monoamines: serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2495204-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing construction projects
Inventor: HOHN JOHN T
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2003-08-16
Abstract: A system (100) for managing construction projects includes a database (102), a component interface, a state interface, and a database interface . The component interface is operative to receive component identifiers identifyin g components of a construction project. The state interface is operative to receive state indicators, each state indicator indicating a particular state (e.g., ordered, in transit, installed, inspected, etc.) associated with one of the components. The database interface is operative to store the component identifiers and the associated state indicators in the database. A method of managing construction projects is also described. The method includes the steps of receiving a plurality of component identifiers from a user, associating an initial predefined state with each received identifier, stori ng the component identifiers and the associated initial states in a database, updating the states associated with the component identifiers in the data base, and retrieving the updated states from the database to determine the status of the construction project. Novel data structure, application interfaces, and graphical user interfaces are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2497570-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for genotyping
Inventor: ROWAN PAUL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for performing primer extension reactions, including employment of amplification primers having 5' tags to incorporate into amplicons variant nucleotides of interest from target nucleic acids at known ratios, with or without sequences surrounding the variant nucleotides of interest. The invention provides identifying the variant nucleotides generated from the target nucleic acid and generated from the 5' tags, comparing the results, evaluating the efficiency of the primer extension reactions, and monitoring the efficacy of such reactions. The invention accounts for DNA sequence and experimental variables that may affect efficiency of incorporation of nucleotides, and provides a reference point for the interpretation of polymorphisms. The invention also provides methods of breeding scrapie-resistant sheep populations.
Patent CA-2499240-A1 (CA)
Title: Waterproof and breathable sole for shoes, and shoe manufactured with such sole
Inventor: POLEGATO MORETTI MARIO
IPC: A43B13/16
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A waterproof and breathable sole for shoes, having a structure that comprises a supporting layer (10, 110) which, at least in a preset macroportion (11, 111), is made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material; a membrane (13, 113) made of a material that is impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor is associated above the supporting layer (10, 110) at least in the at least one preset macroportion (11, 111) made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material, which it covers; a tread (15, 115) made of plastic material, with at least one through macroperforation (16, 116) at the at least one preset macroportion (11, 111) made of net, felt is or other diffusely perforated material, is joined hermetically to the membrane (13, 113 ) and to the supporting layer (10, 110) at least at the perimeter of the at least one macroportion (11, 111) made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material.