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Patent CA-2342437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERTRAND JOHN E
IPC: E03C1/042
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A modular tub spout assembly for use in removably attaching a tub spout on a threadless water pipe extending outwardly from a bath wall without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the bath wall includes a tub spout insert, a sleeve and a seal member. The insert has an interior passage, at least a portion of which is of a size to provide a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe. The sleeve has an internal diameter providing a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe and there is a chamber in the insert formed and adapted to closely fit about the sleeve exterior. The seal member is also positioned within the chamber in the insert. A fastener extends within the aligned openings in the insert and sleeve to fix the insert on the pipe. There is a tub spout shell extending over and enclosing the insert and a fastener to attach the shell to the insert.
Patent CA-2344245-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil pour fabriquer des billes de verre
Inventor: WITT REINHARD H
IPC: E01F9/619
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: Dans un procédé et un appareil pour préparer des billes de verre, une résolution d'équation est mise en oeuvre pour calculer le temps de relaxation de filaments de verre liquide qui s'est écoulé entre le moment où un flux fondu se rompt sous l'effet d'une force à laquelle il est soumis, et le moment correspondant au point de relaxation auquel un pourcentage maximal de filaments forme des billes rondes. L'équation pour calculer le temps de relaxation est ?=(d•µ)/.sigma. (? étant le temps de relaxation, d le diamètre des billes formées, µ la viscosité des filaments pendant le temps de relaxation, et .sigma. la tension superficielle des filaments pendant le le temps de relaxation). Le système de préparation de billes de verre est configuré sur la base de cette équation pour laquelle certains paramètres sont choisis de sorte que le point de relaxation soit atteint juste au moment ou les billes rondes quittent une zone chauffée du système et pénètrent dans une zone de refroidissement comme, par exemple, l'atmosphère. Ces paramètres incluent le degré de chaleur mis en oeuvre tant pour fondre les matières premières en verre que pour maintenir la zone chauffée, la longueur de cette dernière, la force exercée sur le flux et la composition du verre liquide. De manière générale, lors de la conception d'un nouveau système, tous les autres paramètres sont fixés, à l'exception de la longueur de la zone chauffée qui, elle, est déterminée d'après ladite équation. D'autre part, une fois le système mis en place, la longueur de la zone chauffée est généralement fixée, et la force exercée sur le flux est déterminée sur la base desdits autres paramètres. Une fraction relativement élevée de billes rondes est ainsi formée, même lorsque des billes relativement petites sont désirées.
Patent CA-2344675-A1 (CA)
Title: Personal care compositions containing active proteins tethered to a water insoluble substrate
Inventor: WEISGERBER DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising a wat er insoluble substrate, a plurality of active proteins, and a binding means, comprising a polymeric tether, permanently attaching each of the enzymes to the substrate wherein the personal care composition comprises from about 0.0 1 .mu.g/cm2 to about 1000 .mu.g/cm2 of the enzyme on the substrate.
Patent CA-2344691-A1 (CA)
Title: Clip fitting for a hose
Inventor: SCHMIDT JUERGEN
IPC: F16L33/02
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: A clip fitting (10) for a hose (60) that includes a hose nipple (12) defining at least one circular groove (24). A circular seal (28) is positioned in the groove. At least one hose clip (32) is mounted on the hose nipple. At least one clamp (50) is positioned on the hose clip over the seal. The fitting provides an improved seal between the hose and the nipple.
Patent CA-2345682-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclic aeration system for submerged membrane modules
Inventor: SINGH MANWINDER
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: An aeration system for a submerged membrane module has a set of aerators connected to an air blower, valves and a controller adapted to alternately provide a higher rate of air flow and a lower rate of air flow in repeated cycles. In an embodiment, the air blower, valves and controller, simultaneously provide the alternating air flow to two or more sets of aerators such that the total air flow is constant, allowing the blower to be operated at a constant speed. In another embodiment, the repeated cycles are of short duration. Transient flow conditions result in the tank water which helps avoid dead spaces and assists in agitating the membranes.
Patent CA-2345977-A1 (CA)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: NORTHEDGE RONALD
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A valve (5) comprising a valve body and, located therein, a valve member movable between a first position in which the valve is in a first operational mode and a second position in which the valve is in a second operational mode, the valve member including a rare earth magnet (1) which, when the valve member is in either one of said positions, causes the valve member to be magnetically biased against movement towards the other of said positions, the valve being provided with means for generating a magnetic field (9) sufficient to overcome the magnetic bias in the first or second position so as to cause said valve member to move to the other of said positions.
Patent CA-2347038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTBERG TOM
IPC: A61M60/39
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: Blood processing systems and methods employ on-line mixing of a replacement fluid, e.g., saline, as a blood component, e.g., red blood cells or plasma, is being returned to a blood donor.
Patent CA-2348588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKUDA TATSUMI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: In a portable wireless communications device wherein a casing 1 has a circuit board 7 accommodated therein for wireless communication and a cell chamber formed therein for accommodating a cell 2 serving as a power source for the circuit board 7, the casing 1 is formed with a peripheral wall 5 defining the cell chamber and having an opening at each of an inlet side of the cell chamber and a bottom side thereof. The opening at the inlet side of the cell chamber is removably provided with a lid 13 for closing the opening, and the opening at the bottom side of the cell chamber is fixedly provided with a sheet for closing the opening. This construction makes the device more compact and reduced in thickness.
Patent CA-2348590-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptable, overhead line vibration damping/sag adjustment device
Inventor: HULL NORMAN DOUGLAS
IPC: H02G7/12
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: Adaptable line vibration damping/sag adjustment devices (28) with hollow regions (46A, 46B) in each half (30, 32) that facilitate drilling of larger holes in the halves (30, 32) of the device (28) so that the devices (28) can hold and clamp lines having correspondingly large diameters.
Patent CA-2348636-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEREYDOON SADRI
IPC: A61P39/00
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for use when an organ is isolated from the circulatory system, i.e., in organ transplantation and surgery. The composition of the present invention uses an organ preservation or perfusion solution to which is added a Coenzyme Q10 in a solubilizing agent. The solubilizing agent of the present invention is capable of solubilizing Coenzyme Q10, is non-toxic to organ tissues and cells, and is compatible with organ perfusion devices. When used in an organ perfusion the compositions of the Coenzyme Q10 does not precipitate from the compositions of the present invention. Particularly, the solubilizing agents are polysorbates, such as polysorbate-80 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan mono-oleate) or phosphatides, such as lecithin, and the like. Methods are also provided for using the compositions of the present invention to protect organs from free radical damage, ischemia and perfusion injury during organ transplant and surgery.
Patent CA-2350077-A1 (CA)
Title: Buckled actuator with enhanced restoring force
Inventor: CABUZ CLEOPATRA
IPC: F15C5/00
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: An electrostatic actuator device including a stationary support (11) and a buckled, moveable support mounted positioned to enter into contact with the stationary support (13). At least three electrodes (15, 17, 19) are employed. The first (15) is mounted on the moveable support (13) and a second (17) electrode is on the stationary support. A third electrode (19) is mounted on one of the supports such that the electrodes are positioned to form two pairs of electrodes for electrostatic attraction therebetween. The electrodes are powered by a voltage supply (25, 27, 29) to provide electrostatic attraction between pairs of electrodes and move them into electrostatic contact. The buckled electrode (13) has a shape configured to transmit a restoring force to its portion in contact with stationary support upon application of voltage to another pair of electrodes. The preferred voltage provides a two phase driving force including a voltage to the first pair of electrode for a period of time in a cycle of operation and a voltage to the second pair of electrodes for a period of time in the same cycle, preferably with an interim period of time with no voltage applied after each application of voltage.
Patent CA-2350141-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLOOTSTRA JELLE WOUTER
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a mimotope sequence for a receptor comprising the steps of: a) providing a library of test sequences; b) determining the activity of each test sequence of the library towards the receptor; c) identifying a test sequence comprising at a certain position a building block which, according to the results of step b) is favored at said position; d) providing a next library of test sequences, based on said test sequence identified in step c), by replacing a building block at selected positions of the identified test sequence with selected building blocks; e) determining the activity of each test sequence of the library provided in step d) towards the receptor; f) identifying a test sequence comprising at a certain position a building block which, according to the results of step e), is favored at said position; g) repeating steps d) - f) for the library of test sequences provided in step d), for a number of cycles sufficient for finding in step f) a mimotope sequence that gives sufficient activity towards the receptor.
Patent CA-2350584-A1 (CA)
Title: Pedale d'accelerateur pour systeme d'actionnement electronique du papillon
Inventor: TONISSEN ERIC
IPC: B60K26/02
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une TRINGLERIE de pédale à double effet permettant d'envoyer un signal électrique à un moteur commandé électroniquement. Cet ensemble comprend une pédale (10) à double effet montée pivotante sur un levier (12). Le levier est fixé pivotant à un corps (50) et raccordé de manière fonctionnelle à un arbre de transmission par une bielle d'entraînement (70). L'arbre de transmission est couplé de manière fonctionnelle à un potentiomètre (100) de façon à envoyer un signal électrique proportionnel en fonction de la rotation du levier de la pédale.
Patent CA-2351800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: Applicateur (1) capable d'appliquer un produit, notamment un produit cosmétique ou de soin, sur les cils ou les sourcils, caractérisé par le fait  qu'il comporte un support ajouré définissant au moins une ouverture située entre deux régions opposées (12a, 12b) du support et des éléments en saillie se raccordant à l'une au moins desdites régions, et tournés en direction de l'autre région.
Patent CA-2352425-A1 (CA)
Title: A passenger vehicle
Inventor: VAN DEN BERG KAREL
IPC: B62D63/02
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: A passenger vehicle comprises exactly two wheels (1, 2) which are in contact  with the ground during travelling of the vehicle, a motor and a passenger space (3). The axes of rotation of the two wheels (1, 2) are situated substantially in one horizontal line or in one vertical plane. Consequently,  the vehicle is very compact.
Patent CA-2353326-A1 (CA)
Title: Light emitting device, display apparatus with an array of light emitting devices, and display apparatus method of manufacture
Inventor: FUJIWARA YUICHI
IPC: H01L33/44
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A light emitting device and display apparatus using a plurality of light emitting devices can drastically reduce contrast loss due to light from an external source. The light emitting device has (a) light emitting chip(s) and a first layer covering the light emitting chip(s). A second layer including a light scattering material is provided at least over the first layer, and the surface of second layer has a plurality of protrusions which follow the topology of the light scattering material. The display apparatus is formed by disposing these light emitting devices in an array on a substrate.
Patent CA-2354101-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for executing method steps
Inventor: SCHLEMM PETER
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: A device and a method for executing method steps are described in which an output signal is produced. Dependent on whether an output mode is switched on, the output signal is outputted.      The output signal comprises items of information concerning the environment in which the output signal was produced.
Patent CA-2354118-A1 (CA)
Title: Handle for storage bag
Inventor: PANGERC JAMES
IPC: A45C13/26
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A handle and strap for use with a tool storage bag is disclosed. The handle is uniquely formed into the strap and is made fox carrying heavy loads. The handle is also reinforced.
Patent CA-2356364-A1 (CA)
Title: Cholesterol sensor and method for determining cholesterol
Inventor: YUGAWA KEIKO
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor that electrochemically determines cholesterol in low density lipoprotein by only one feed of a sample. The sensor has: an electrode system that is mounted on an electrically insulating base plate and includes at least a working electrode and a counter electrode; an enzyme layer formed on the base plate with the electrode system; and a reagent layer that is arranged before the enzyme layer in a sample solution supply path to the electrode system. The enzyme layer includes at least an oxidoreductase and an electron mediator. The reagent layer includes a reagent that depresses reactivity of cholesterol in lipoproteins other than the low density lipoprotein with the oxidoreductase, for example, a reagent that attaches to lipoproteins other than the low density lipoprotein to form a water-soluble complex.
Patent CA-2358411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STUBBLEFIELD REGGIE
IPC: A47F5/14
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A connector is described comprising a longitudinally extending central portion, a plurality of planar walls, radially extending from the central portion, and a plurality of hammer-shaped members interposed between the walls and radially extending from the central portion. An asymmetrical channel is defined between each of the walls and the members for retaining inserts.
Patent CA-2358755-A1 (CA)
Title: Load-balanced polyphase power distribution system
Inventor: CHAPEL STEVEN G
IPC: H02J3/26
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and a method for connecting loads to a polyphase power distribution system in such a way that the loads on the individual phases of the system are balanced. The apparatus comprises an equipment rack having multiple electrical equipment mounting positions and multiple electrical outlets wherein contiguous groups of mounting positions are adjacent to groups of outlets connected to different phases. The apparatus also provides for other groups of outlets adjacent to the mounting positions to be connected to different power sources for increased reliability when the equipment has redundant power supplies.
Patent CA-2358850-A1 (CA)
Title: Battery retaining system for a children's ride-on vehicle
Inventor: DIGNITTI DANIEL M
IPC: H01M50/264
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: A battery retaining system for securing a battery (16) in a children's ride-on vehicle (12). A battery compartment (14) is disposed on the vehicle and configured to receive the battery (16). A battery compartment lid (20) attaches to the battery compartment. A battery retaining clip (18) is coupled to the battery compartment and is movable between a locked position in which the clip holds the battery in place, and an unlocked position. Optionally, the retaining clip is configured to block installation of the battery compartment lid unless the clip is in the locked position.
Patent CA-2359509-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHLUETER EDWARD L JR
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: A transfix member with a substrate, an optional intermediate layer, and thereover an outer coating having a haloelastomer consisting essentially of monomers selected from the group consisting of halogenated monomers, polyorganosiloxane monomers, and mixtures thereof, and a heating member associated with substrate.
Patent CA-2359548-A1 (CA)
Title: Coupling of optical signals to misaligned waveguides on different wafers
Inventor: DRAGONE CORRADO PIETRO
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: An imaging arrangement technique is used to align a first waveguide on a first wafer to a second waveguide on a second wafer. The adaptive imaging arrangement is used on both the first and second waveguides when the first and second wafers are orthogonal to each other. In one embodiment, my imaging arrangement is used in an N × N optical cross-connect constructed using orthogonal abutting input and output planar arrays of N switches. If N is not too large, the optimum construction involves only two stages of trees, each incorporating an adaptive imaging arrangement allowing the input and output trees to be directly joined together without need for precise alignment.
Patent CA-2359907-A1 (CA)
Title: Textile
Inventor: SCHUSSLER LEANDER
IPC: A41H43/00
Filed: 2000-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a textile comprised of one or more elements, wherein individual elements consist of materials and/or tissues having a given cut and the adjacent elements are connected to each other by their edges, wherein the individual elements (1, 2) are segmented or segments (3) are placed at least by sections on a single piece element (1), the adjacent segments (3) being detachably or non-detachably connected to each other by their edges or to the element (1).
Patent CA-2362402-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARREN JORG
IPC: C08J3/24
Filed: 2000-02-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polymères réticulés à pouvoir absorbant, à base de monomères semi-neutralisés, monoéthyléniquement insaturés, portant des groupes acide, possédant des propriétés améliorées, en particulier en ce qui concerne leur capacité à transporter des liquides lorsqu'ils sont imbibés desdits liquides, qui ont été post-réticulés, à leur surface, à des températures >/= 150  DEG C, avec une combinaison comprenant du polyol comme agent de post-réticulation et un cation, sous forme de solution aqueuse.
Patent CA-2364920-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for evaluation of financial derivatives using sparse grids
Inventor: WAHL SEBASTIAN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A method and device for valuation of financial derivatives, wherein a value of a derivative is computed by a determination of an expectation. Input parameters are communicated by an input unit to a computer, such as at least one processor, to establish an integrand as a function of the input parameters. A multivariate integration domain is computed. A sparse grid method is used to determine integration points and integration weights as a function of the input parameters. The integrand is integrated with an integration domain at the integration points to determine integrand values. One or more expectation parameters are computed by combining the integrand values and the integration weights. A  value of the derivative is communicated through an output unit, for example to a display monitor or another display device.
Patent CA-2367017-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of impdh enzyme
Inventor: BADIA MICHAEL
IPC: C07C275/42
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (A) which inhibit IMPDH. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH-mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
Patent CA-2367836-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated ball drawing apparatus and method
Inventor: LIND JEFFERSON C
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A ball drawing apparatus for drawing a series of balls at random includes a transport arrangement (10) for receiving the series of balls (15) and positioning each ball in a reading position. Each ball (15) includes a transponder (46) which is adapted to transmit an identifying signal when energized by an energizing signal. The identifying signal may be used to identify the particular ball (15) and provide a number or other symbol which is printed on the ball. A reader unit (12) includes a transmitter/receiver (41) and antenna (25) combination which transmits the energizing signal to each ball (15) as the respective ball passes through the reading position, and then receives the resulting identifying signal transmitted from the respective ball transponder (46). The transmitter/receiver (41) communicates the identifying signal to a control system (14) which displays the symbol of the identified ball.  Control system (14) controls the operation of all elements of the ball drawing apparatus.
Patent CA-2368639-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKENNA JOSEPH
IPC: B21C37/29
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a T-shaped pipe (60) or tube connecting section, also referred to as a T-connector, T-junction or a T- section. The method comprises the step of cutting a form out of sheet metal,  the form substantially comprising a rectangle having extensions on each side  arranged in two pairs of opposing extensions (2) followed by the step of bending the edges of a first pair of opposing extensions (6a, 6b) together t o form a body having a central passage extending through the body in a first plane and a further passage (64) extending from the exterior of the body to the central passage in a plane orthogonal to the first plane. The invention also provides apparatus arranged to form a T-connector.
Patent CA-2371905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARESKOUG STEFAN
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing (1) that comprises an hydrophilic foam layer (3) which is coated with a liquid-permeable adhesive layer (4) on one side. According to the invention the dressing includes an absorbent layer (2) disposed on the foam layer (3) on the side opposite to the adhesive coating (4), wherein said absorbent layer is able to drain the foam layer through the action of capillary forces, and wherein the dressing further includes means that ensure effective contact between the absorbent layer and the foam layer.