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Patent CA-2280023-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH DIANNE S
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: GENERIC TILE: FILTERING AID      TECHNICAL FIELD: DOMESTIC AND/OR COMMERCIAL      ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION.      FUNCTION      PROTECTION OF INHABITANTS AND/OR CONTENTS.      UNIQUENESS      COVERS A PREVIOUSLY UNPROTECTED OPENING WHILE IN USE.      BENEFITIAL      ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS MAY BE CONTAINED TO SMALLER      CLOSED UNITS. INCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ARE KEPT      TO A MINIMUM.
Patent CA-2282297-A1 (CA)
Title: Sugar cane production
Inventor: ABDELRAHMAN LAYLA ZAKARIA
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: Plants, particularly sugar cane plants, are reproduced using explant material which may be derived from leaves, shoots, roots and other plant parts. Somatic embryos are produced by culturing immature embryos from the explant material and then culturing mature somatic embryos from the immature embryos, all achieved in liquid suspension culture, which allows micro propagation of sugar cane without the culture suffering browning at any stage. The mature embryos can then be encapsulated to form artificial seeds for germination purposes.
Patent CA-2283767-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for spatial evaluation of field crop perfomance
Inventor: BLACKMER TRACY M
IPC: A01G1/00
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: The invention provides a method for analyzing spatial variations in field and crop performance. The method allows analysis of the field and crop performance as a function of various treatment and/or environmental conditions. This method is an advance over the prior art in that it allows better defined, more accurate comparisons of adjacent test areas, eliminating the need for extrapolation of data and avoiding inaccuracies therefrom. Also, the more accurate comparisons allow better characterization of effects due to the environment, such as those caused by genotype by environment (G x E) interaction. The more accurately defined comparison units also lead to improved analysis when comparing to other data layers for non- spatial analysis. The invention also provides a system for carrying out this method. The system preferably includes a device for inputting spatially-referenced data, a memory, an output device, and a processor. The output data may be represented spatially or non-spatially. The information provided by the method and system of the invention will allow farmers to make more informed decisions regarding seed and farming inputs and practices, thereby maximizing agricultural productivity.
Patent CA-2284469-A1 (CA)
Title: Low ph coating composition for ink jet recording medium and method
Inventor: TRITZ LELAND O
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A coating composition for an ink jet recording medium comprises an aqueous suspension of absorptive silica pigment, a polyvinyl alcohol binder, and a cationic fixing agent. The composition is dispersed at pH values in the range of 4.0 to 7Ø The pigment is preferably a mixture of 75% or more silica gel having a pore volume of 0.5-1.5 cc/g, and 10% or more alumina or alumina hydrate. A method for making down the coating composition and applying it to a substrate is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2285269-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme d'imagerie semi-automatique d'un fond d'oeil, a haute resolution et a champ large
Inventor: ZEIMER RAN
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un système d'obtention d'images (100) du fond de l'oeil, ce système comprenant un dispositif d'éclairage de représentation d'image qui dirige un faisceau lumineux sur une partie du fond de l'oeil, et une caméra vidéo (166) qui enregistre la partie de la lumière renvoyée depuis le fond de l'oeil. La pluralité d'images des différentes zones du fond de l'oeil sont agencées par un ordinateur (116) sous forme d'une image mosaïque représentant une section du fond de l'oeil comprenant la pluralité de zones.
Patent CA-2285537-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermochromic game piece
Inventor: BRASS JACK
IPC: G01R31/385
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A thermochromic game or prize or message indicator includes a typical thermochromic or thermally sensitive battery testers coupled to a first conductive substrate with a second thermally responsive display which is coupled to a second conductive substrate. Alternatively, the thermally responsive game piece or prize or message indicator of the present invention combines a typical thermochromic or thermally sensitive battery testers coupled to the conductive substrate with an extension of the conductive substrate. The thermochromic game or prize or message indicator can be used to display a verbal message or icon for conveying whether a prize has been won. Additionally, the thermochromic game or prize or message indicator can be used to display any desired verbal message or icon.
Patent CA-2286098-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions comprising conjugates of stable, active, human ob protein with antibody fc chain and methods
Inventor: FRENCH DONNA L
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to OB protein compositions and related methods.  Provided herein are OB protein suspensions which are stable and active at physiologic pH. Such OB protein suspensions are useful for the treatment or modulation of weight adiposity level, diabetes, and other conditions.
Patent CA-2287941-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved computerized automotive service system
Inventor: BRENNAN JOHN C
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the exchange and sharing of information on the Internet. A vehicle service system (20) for measuring vehicle characteristics and for providing output relating to the characteristic which includes a control means for providing operating instructions and for receiving data, a vehicle characteristic measuring means adapted to communicate with the control means, an access means for accessing remotely, comprising hypertext transmission protocol, located computers enabling transfer of information and executable signals between the control means and at least one of the remotely located computers.
Patent CA-2288930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANK ULRICH
IPC: B65B59/02
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the automatic bundling of sheets, in particular bank notes. The device has a facility (20) on which the sheets (10) to be bundled are deposited as a neat stack. It also has a sliding device (21), which moves the sheet stack vertically in the direction of a foil (40) fed by a device (30, 31, 32, 33). The foil partially surrounds the stack which is then fed to a conveyor device (50, 60). The invention is characterized in that the conveyor device has two parallel belt conveyors (50, 60) which are automatically adjustable in height. The stack and the foil partially surrounding it are clamped between the two belt conveyors and transported to a banding machine (34, 35). The belt conveyors position the stack in such a way that the foil is guided around the stack by the banding machine and is connected to a band. A bundled sheet stack is thus obtained. The bundled packet can then be pushed onto a conveyor belt with the help of a transfer compartment (70).
Patent CA-2290024-A1 (CA)
Title: Ball joint with two-piece bearing and spring
Inventor: LITTMANN GARY W
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1999-11-18
Abstract: A ball joint (10) for supporting a first suspension member (14) for movement relative to a second suspension member (40). The first and second suspension members (14, 40) define a steering axis (30). The ball joint (10) comprises a socket (60), a bearing (100), and a stud (80). The bearing (100) supports a first end portion (82) of the stud (80) in the socket (60) for movement relative to the socket. The stud (80) has a second end portion (84, 86) projecting from the socket (60) for connecting the stud for movement with the first suspension member (14). The socket (60) has a mounting portion (64) for connecting the socket for movement with the second suspension member (40) relative to the stud (80) and the first suspension member (14).      The bearing (100) includes first and second relatively movable bearing elements (110, 130). The first bearing element (110) is movable with the first end portion (82) of the stud (80) in the socket (66), and has a pivot center (118). The second bearing element (130) is disposed between the first bearing element (110) and the socket (60), and supports the first bearing element and the stud (80) for pivotal movement relative to the socket about the pivot center (118). A biasing spring (150) acting between the socket (60) and the second bearing element (130) yieldably resists movement of the first and second bearing elements (110, 130) relative to the socket.
Patent CA-2291461-A1 (CA)
Title: Residential load center with arcing fault protection
Inventor: DOUGHERTY JOHN JAMES
IPC: H02H7/30
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A residential load center includes an electronic trip unit as the main circuit breaker for overcurrent and arcing fault protection while connecting with thermal magnetic circuit breakers in each of the branch circuits for overcurrent protection within the individual branch circuits.
Patent CA-2293813-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAESMAN KARL ANDERS
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A method for synchronising communication of framed data via asynchronous base stations in a cellular communications system, is performed continuously by sending out system frame counter states from a central node in the system to its connected base stations. Each base station comprises a local frame counter which generates local frame counter states correlated to the system frame counter states. Transmission of information via the base stations is synchronised by assigning each data frame a frame number, given by the local frame counter states so that data frames having identical numbers contain copies of a certain data packet.
Patent CA-2294855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUMOTO WATARU
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: The carrier of a DMT demodulator-modulator system is divided for allotment among data communication devices (2b1-2bk) of a system (B) on a subscriber side. For instance, four subcarriers (ch10-ch13) are allotted to the data communication device (2b1), the next four subcarriers (ch14-ch17) for the data communication device (2b2), the next four subcarriers (ch18-ch21) for the data communication device (2b3), and so on. As a result, data communication devices (2b1-2bk) can simultaneously receive data, for example, from data communication network (N2) through a system (A) on a station side, ADSL.lite modems (3b1-3bk) and one telephone line (C).
Patent CA-2295264-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of making optical chirped grating with an intrinsically chirped grating and external gradient
Inventor: JIN SUNGHO
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2000-01-10
Abstract: A method for making a chirped grating device capable of a broad bandwidth for optical communication systems is disclosed. An intrinsically-chirped optical grating is externally strained to alter the range of chirping. The external strain may be induced by a gradient-generating body bonded onto the length of the fiber grating that may be latchably strained so that the grating characteristics may be changed or tuned while avoiding use of a continuous power supply. Various optical networking applications using such dispersion compensating devices are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2295329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARK FRANK J
IPC: C25B11/06
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: A coating composition and process have been developed to provide an activated coating on nickel screen for use as cathodes in electrolytic cells for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen. Compared to the earlier Classical Pack Cementation process, the disclosed process is less expensive, reduces processing time from 20 hours to a few minutes, eliminates dusts and toxic gases, and provides improved performance in cells for hydrogen and oxygen generation. The coating is characterized by the presence of two activated layers with a high surface area, a multitude of fissures and a nickel to aluminum weight ratio greater than 20/1 in the top layer and greater than 4/1 in the bottom layer adjacent to the nickel substrate.
Patent CA-2296366-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating leukocytes, leukocyte compositions and methods of use thereof
Inventor: HEARST JOHN E
IPC: A61K35/15
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating leukocytes to arrest proliferation of the leukocytes and render them ineffective in eliciting graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), but effective to enhance engraftment of allongeneic donor cells and promote destruction of diseased cells or pathogens. Leukocyte compositions and methods of use of these compositions in alleviating disease, facilitating various types of immune reconstitution and immunotherapy, and enhancing engraftment of allogeneic donor cells, are also provided.
Patent CA-2298568-A1 (CA)
Title: Loom harness and jacquard loom with loom harness
Inventor: SPEICH FRANCISCO
IPC: D03C3/42
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A loom harness having upper and lower harness board, a plurality of harness cords jointly guided for each pattern repetition in the passage holes of the upper harness board and individually guided in the second passage holes of the lower harness board, a row of an arrangement of the harness cords in the upper harness board being applied, in the weft direction, in an identical sequence in harness pattern repetitions in the lower harness board, and with harness cords, which are guided in a passage hole in the upper harness board, being crossed by at least one cord of the harness cord sections guided through an adjacent passage hole in the upper harness board.
Patent CA-2299483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REINSTEIN DAN
IPC: A61B8/10
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: The invention provides a head support apparatus. The apparatus may for example be used for ophthalmic examination. In some embodiments, the apparatus may allow six degrees of freedom of motion during initial positioning of a patient's head, and may then be locked to hold the patient's head in place precisely. The head support mechanism may include three shafts connecting an upper frame to a structure. Each shaft may be provided with a ball-and-socket joint at one end and a lockable bearing assembly on the other end. The lockable bearing assembly may provide a combination of sliding and pivotal movement. A  biasing assembly may be provided to support each shaft, and to return each shaft to a self centered and fully lifted rest position. A head clamping apparatus is also disclosed comprising pivoting clamping arms and an adjustable chin rest.
Patent CA-2301794-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved enriched platelet wound healant
Inventor: WORDEN CHARLES E
IPC: A61K35/19
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A wound healant composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of activated growth factors and ascorbic acid and/or at least one retinoid and/or at least one antibiotic, that facilitates the growth of new tissue.
Patent CA-2303182-A1 (CA)
Title: Updating of internet access point settings in a mobile communication system
Inventor: TARNANEN TEEMU
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A digital mobile communication system is provided with a facility by means of which it can establish a connection to the Internet network (12) via an Internet access point (14, 15). IAP settings needed for establishing a connection are stored in a mobile station (MS). When a mobile station (MS) roams, the closest point may, however, change, and IAP settings should be updated in the mobile station (MS). The invention comprises dividing the mobile communication system into IAP areas, which are given preferred IAPs. An IAP  area may be e.g. a mobile communication network (11, 17). Mobile communication networks broadcast system information on the basis of which a mobile station may detect that the IAP area has changed and start a procedure for updating IAP settings. Updating may comprise retrieval of IAP settings from a special server (13) in the network maintained by an Internet service provider.  Retrieval can be done e.g. via a short message service center (10). In one embodiment the mobile communication network broadcasts messages giving recommended IAP settings to mobile stations.
Patent CA-2303420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU QIANG
IPC: C12Q1/686
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: Une liaison de segment de gène constitue un moyen simple et économique de produire une séquence d'ADN amplifiée contenant des segments liés d'un gène unique ou de gènes multiples. La méthode selon l'invention concerne des amplifications en chaîne par polymérase multiplex de séquences de gènes et la liaison des exons dans une réaction unique. On effectue l'amplification en chaîne par polymérase multiplex des segments de gènes avec des amorces possédant des queues complémentaires permettant une liaison des segments de gènes et une amplification du gène lié dans une réaction en chaîne par polymérase unique. La capacité de construire un ADN amplifié à partir d'un ADN génomique contenant plusieurs introns en deux phases d'amplification en chaîne par polymérase permet la production rapide d'ADN, opération qui, jusqu'ici, nécessitait des phases longues et coûteuses.
Patent CA-2305502-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiche inversee pour circuits imprimes
Inventor: SAEZ GARCIA ANA
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne une fiche inversée pour circuits imprimés dont la forme est semblable à un prisme rectangulaire et fabriquée par le pliage d'une pièce de feuille métallique. Chaque petite face latérale du prisme présente un prolongement en forme de pointe de flèche destiné à être introduit dans les trous correspondants du circuit imprimé. La face la plus proche du circuit imprimé est ouverte pour recevoir un composant (relais, fusible, etc.) à travers un autre trou du circuit imprimé et pour le fixer à l'aide de languettes élastiques obtenues par pliage vers l'intérieur d'un des prolongements des faces latérales principales. La fiche est fermée au niveau de sa face inférieure par un autre prolongement d'une de ses faces latérales principales. Cette configuration permet de souder les pointes au circuit au moment de l'introduction des composants et de donner un profil plus bas à l'ensemble terminé.
Patent CA-2309980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KREJCI DANIELA
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: Metal free, dental filling system for the filling therapy of cavities, especially as amalgam substitute, or for the filling therapy of root canals, which comprises a dental filling material for cavities or root canals as well as an adhesive, curing or self-curing (hardening) sealant for dental hard tissue and, optionally, an intermediate layer material. The adhesive bond between the hardened adhesive sealant and the dental hard tissue, such as enamal, dentin or root cement, is stronger than the adhesive bond between the hardened, adhesive sealant and the hardened filling material. Thus, no destructive forces are transmitted from the shrinking filling material to the sealant.
Patent CA-2311309-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for near video on demand
Inventor: CHIPALKATTI RENU
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A master scheduler system and method automatically operate and/or coordinate operation of a plurality of relatively independent systems, including manual systems, to function as an NVOD system to provide automating diverse operations for supporting and maintaining an NVOD system. The master scheduler system and method may also be applied to automate manual processes of analog-based and digital broadcast based service. The master scheduler (20) receives, processes, and disseminates NVOD schedule-related information for end-to-end NVOD service; that is, sending video from a back-end which stores video data to a head-end for viewing by a user. The master scheduler also provides operations support for the NVOD system, such as maintaining the head-end configuration, allocating channels, performing asset management, performing content management, etc. The master scheduler provides validation of scheduling information by comparing information such as programmed schedules, asset metadata, and data obtained by measuring asset parameters, for example duration.
Patent CA-2311342-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTINS MARIA
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: An activity centre for use by a person having developed motor skills, comprising a soft, pliant base member having an upper surface and a lower surface; securing members for securing the base member to the person's lap or to another supporting surface in close proximity to the person and a plurality of activity devices secured to the base member, the activity devices comprising a plurality of different items to stimulate the tactile sense of the person and for repetitive manipulation by the person, whereby engaging the activity devices has a calming and occupying effect on the person.
Patent CA-2311720-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif pour echanger des donnees orientees specifiquement entre un reseau intelligent et des terminaux ayant la capacite de manipuler des donnees
Inventor: KREPPEL JAN
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1998-11-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif (DMF) permettant d'échanger des données orientées spécifiquement utilisation dans un réseau intelligent (INW) entre un terminal (TEG) et un poste de commande de services (SCP) prévu pour assurer les services du réseau (INW) et qui utilise un protocole de services (DAP) pour assurer l'échange de données. Pour l'échange de données, le dispositif ou la fonction de conversion de données (DMF) est configuré(e) d'une part avec le poste de commande de services (SCP) dans le protocole de services (DAP) et d'autre part avec le terminal (TEG) dans un format de données (TEP) pouvant être évalué par ledit terminal. Le dispositif ou la fonction de conversion de données convertit les données du terminal (TEG) et du poste de commande de services (SCP) dans le format de données (DAP, TEP) de chacun des autres appareils et les transmet.
Patent CA-2312248-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for mobile assisted detection of a transmission fault on the abis interface of a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: COUAILLET BERTRAND
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications system comprising a network (30)is described having at least one base station transceiver (31-34) for communication with mobile terminals (50) within a first geographic area (A, B, C, D). The network (30) is adapted for communicating messages to and from the at least one base station transceiver (31-34) which is connected to a first communications link (36-39) of the network (30) for receipt and transmission of user messages. The at least one base station transceiver (31-34) is adapted so that when the at least one base station transceiver (31-34) detects a fault in the first communications link (36-39) the at least one base station transceiver (31-34) continues to transmit a beacon or pilot signal; and the network (30) is adapted to monitor activity of the mobile terminals (50) for determination of whether the beacon or pilot signal is being transmitted from the at least one base station transceiver (31-34). This allows determination of whether the fault is in the data link or in the base station transceiver.