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Patent CA-2436074-A1 (CA)
Title: Fresh masonry wall protection device and method for rapidly protecting a newly laid masonry wall
Inventor: STUTLER MARK
IPC: E04G21/28
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A fresh masonry wall (FMW) protection device (10) and method for rapidly protecting a newly laid block or brick wall from inclement weather. A thin plastic channel element has a top panel member (13) and a pair of side panel members (11, 12). The top panel member (13) has a smooth, flat inner face which is adapted to engage the topmost surface of the newly laid block or brick wall. The parallel side panel members (11, 12) are springy and angled inwardly so that they engage the newly laid block or brick wall and have lower ends which angle outwardly to form a water deflector and guideway for installing the protection device (10) on the newly laid block or brick wall.  The top panel member (13) is provided with a plurality of spaced rebar punchouts (15). One end of the channel element is provided with guide lines for adapting the ends to cover corners and other wall angulations.
Patent CA-2437128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES ROBERT HUGHES
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A method of using a seismic detector including four seismic sensors having axes which are in a substantially tetrahedral configuration, each of the sensors being in a respective signal channel, includes one or more of the following steps: combining outputs from the sensors to check that their polarities are correct; testing to ascertain in one of the sensors is not working and, if so, using the outputs from the other three sensors to obtain an indication of motion in three dimensions; if all fours sensors are working, using their outputs to obtain an indication of motion in three dimensions on a least squares basis; checking that the outputs from the sensors are coherent;  and checking the gains (or sensitivities) of the four channels.
Patent CA-2438992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WUERTZ JOCHEN
IPC: A01N47/36
Filed: 2002-01-19
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid formulations (preparations) that contain a) one or more alkyl esters of polycarboxylic acids, and b) one or more agrochemical substances from the group of ALS inhibitors.
Patent CA-2439118-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for aroma delivery with improved stability and reduced foaming
Inventor: LI YUJUN
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A reaction mixture that is especially suited to generate heat in a controllable manner. The reaction mixture includes exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating made from polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight between 2000 and 6000; a volatile component, a buffer, an anti-foaming agent, and optionally including an aqueous solution and a thickening agent. The reaction components are mixed together and the mixture increases in temperature to a Set Temperature within a predetermined time, a nd the mixture remains at the Set Temperature for a longer period of time. In this manner, volatile components can be controllably released to the surrounding environment. The volatile components can be, for example, a perfume, a fragrance, an insect repellent, a fumigant, a disinfectant, a bactericide, an insecticide, a pesticide, a germicide, an acaricide, a sterilizer, a deodorizer, a fogging agent and mixtures of these. Apparatuses and methods that use these reaction mixtures are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2440891-A1 (CA)
Title: Combined refrigerator-oven and adapter kit for conversion thereto
Inventor: CLARK RON D
IPC: F25D17/04
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A combined refrigerator-oven includes an enclosed chamber having a top wall, a bottom wall, and vertical side walls. The refrigerator-oven further includes a heating unit and a refrigeration unit. A controller is in communication with the heating unit and the refrigeration unit. When a cooling mode is selected, the controller activates the refrigeration unit to deliver cool air into the enclosed chamber. When a heating mode is selected, the controller activates the heating unit to produce heat in the enclosed chamber.
Patent CA-2441055-A1 (CA)
Title: Pulp treatment and process
Inventor: WEIGHTMAN DEREK ANDREW
IPC: C08B1/08
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: This invention provides a process for treating chemical woodpulp, or chemical cellulose including cotton linter, including the step of applying an electron processing technology (EPT) step to chemical woodpulp, or chemical cellulose, as the case may be, on an in-line basis to provide control of pulp viscosity or degree of polymerisation (DP). The invention also provides a method of process control in treating the aforementioned woodpulp or cellulose, including the step of using radiation dose-viscosity relationship curve for applying an EPT step on an in-line basis. The in-line EPT step may, in one form of the invention, replace and hence eliminate a chemical DP reduction step.
Patent CA-2441266-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DERMODY DANIEL L
IPC: G02F1/1503
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition et un dispositif d'affichage dans lequel la composition est placée entre des électrodes. La composition contient: (a) un composé soumis à une réaction d'oxydoréduction réversible pour produire un gradient de pH entre les deux électrodes, (b) un colorant indicateur, (c) un matériau porteur de charge, et éventuellement, (d) un matériau de base et (e) un opacifiant, et (f) un couple de réaction d'oxydoréduction secondaire dans lequel les constituants (a), (b), et (c) sont différents les uns des autres et le potentiel de réduction standard du constituant (a) est inférieur au potentiel de réduction standard pour les autres constituants. En fonction du champ électrique entre les électrodes, une image peut être générée.
Patent CA-2441525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORTE YEHUDA
IPC: G07F11/32
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A vending machine comprising a cabinet having a front wall fitted with a dispensing opening, a plurality of conveyer racks parallely disposed within the cabinet, each for storing and conveyer a plurality of boxes and each extending between a rear. end adjacent a rear wall of the cabinet and a front end facing the front wall, and an elevator assembly vertically displaceable along a path extending within the cabinet between the front ends of the conveyer racks and the front wall and being displaceable between a plurality of collecting stations adjacent each front end and a vending station adjoining the dispensing opening.
Patent CA-2446315-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reducing malodors in hydrotropic compositions
Inventor: MYERS E GARY
IPC: A61L9/00
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A method for reducing malodors in hydrotropes, such as alkyl aryl sulfonates, is provided that reduces and/or eliminates some or all of the detectable residual odoriferous compounds from hydrotropic compositions using a malodor treatment material, such as, for example, activated carbon. In one aspect of a preferred embodiment of the invention, a malodor treatment material enables the reduction and/or elimination of residual odoriferous compounds from hydrotropic compositions while keeping intact the active hydrotrope solids.
Patent CA-2447127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DONGEN FRANCISCUS GERARDUS
IPC: F22G3/00
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: An apparatus for heating steam formed from cooling water in a heat exchanger for hot gas, comprising a super heater (9) arranged in the heat exchanger vessel (1), a process for heating steam performed in such an apparatus, and a process for gasification of a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock comprising such a process for heating steam.
Patent CA-2449229-A1 (CA)
Title: Labial pad having various means
Inventor: KEELY LAURA JAY
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: An absorbent article (40) such as a labial pad configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The absorbent article (40) may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection or both.  The absorbent article (40) has an absorbent (66) which may include one of various means formed on at least the upper surface thereof. In one embodiment the means is a slit.
Patent CA-2451263-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for applying torque and rotation to connections
Inventor: HAUGEN DAVID M
IPC: E21B21/02
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting threaded members while ensuring that a proper connection is made. In one embodiment, the applied torque and/or rotation are measured at regular intervals throughout a pipe connection makeup. When a shoulder contact is detected, a predetermined torque value and/or rotation value is added to the measured torque and/or rotation values, respectively, at shoulder contact and rotation continued until this calculated value(s) is reached.
Patent CA-2451882-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAL MUSTAFA
IPC: H01L35/28
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: Pathways to rapid and reliable fabrication of three-dimensional nanostructures are provided. Simple methods are described for the production of well-ordered, multilevel nanostructures. This is accomplished by patterning block copolymer templates with selective exposure to a radiation source. The resulting multi-scale lithographic template can be treated with post-fabrication steps to produce multilevel, three-dimensional, integrated nanoscale media, devices, and systems.
Patent CA-2452097-A1 (CA)
Title: Surfaces en alliage de cuivre resistant a la poussiere de metal
Inventor: CHUN CHANGMIN
IPC: C10G9/20
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui protège de la corrosion due à la poussière de métal des surfaces exposées à des environnements riches en oxyde de carbone sursaturé. Ce procédé consiste à fabriquer ou à recouvrir ces surfaces avec un alliage de cuivre. L'invention concerne également une composition qui résiste à la poussière de métal.
Patent CA-2452359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUMPHREYS DAVID PAUL
IPC: C12N9/16
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne des vecteurs d'expression codant des peptides signaux bactériophages. Ces vecteurs peuvent être utilisés aux fins de l'expression hétérologue et la sécrétion de polypeptides tels que des anticorps dans des cellules hôtes bactériennes.
Patent CA-2455726-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of muscular dystrophy with cord blood cells
Inventor: FINKLESTEIN SETH P
IPC: A61K35/14
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: The invention features methods for treating a patient suffering from muscular dystrophy by administration of umbilical cord blood cells, e.g., by IV  infusion.
Patent CA-2456579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOYD SCOTT
IPC: H03G3/32
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A casino gaming machine includes a speaker structured to produce a game audio output having a volume, an ambient noise level (ambient noise level) detector structured to detect an ambient noise level proximate the gaming machine, and an dynamic volume controller configured to regulate the volume of the game audio output in relation to a detected ambient noise level. The gaming machine can produce a plurality of game audio outputs, wherein the game audio output volumes can be differentially adjusted in relation to a detected ambient noise level. Differential volume adjustment can be on the basis of a parameter, such as sound output class.
Patent CA-2459614-A1 (CA)
Title: Pressure vessel
Inventor: LO TSUNG-YI
IPC: E03D3/10
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A pressure vessel has a tank portion for preserving water and a drain mechanism mounted on the tank portion. An outlet is defined at a bottom of the tank portion for draining water. A through hole is defined at a top of the tank portion and corresponding to the outlet for mounting the drain mechanism thereon. The drain mechanism includes a hollow pipe and a separating plate extending horizontally from an inner side and near a top of the hollow pipe. An actuator is assembled on a top of the separating plate fox manual operation and has a first resilient element mounted therein. At least a pivot element pivotably connects with the actuator and each forms an anchor at a lower end thereof. A pole extends longitudinally through an interior of the hollow pipe. The pole forms a flange at a top thereof, and defines at least a groove near the flange for latching the anchors. A drain tube is mounted on a bottom of the pole and has a tapered projection substantially at the middle thereof for abutting against the tank portion thereby closing the outlet. A resisting ring is mounted on the drain tube and has an outer rim fixedly retained between the hollow pipe and the drain tube. A biasing ring is mounted on a top of the drain tube and presses against an inner rim of the resisting ring. The pressure vessel has a simplified structure and is easily assembled/disassembled.
Patent CA-2460152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES ANGELA MARIE
IPC: C08B15/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: An absorbent cellulose material having an application of superabsorbent polymer adhered to the cellulose material. In particular, the cellulose material has an application of pre-superabsorbent polymer adhered to the material, wherein an aqueous solution of pre-superabsorbent polymer is applied to the cellulose material and converted to superabsorbent polymer upon subjected to heat for a sufficient time. The absorbent cellulose material has a fluid retention of greater then 2g/g.
Patent CA-2463088-A1 (CA)
Title: Auto-titration pressure support system and method of using same
Inventor: DUFF WINSLOW K
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A pressure support system (30) and method of treating disordered breathing that optimizes the pressure delivered to the patient to treat the disordered breathing while minimizing the delivered pressure for patient comfort. The controller (50) in the pressure ,support system operates as a set of prioritized control layers, wherein each control layer competes for control of the pressure generating system (32) to implement a unique pressure control process. The pressure support system also controls the pressure provided to the patient based on the variability of the monitored data and a trend analysis of this data, including an indication the skewness of the patient's inspiratory waveform.
Patent CA-2463148-A1 (CA)
Title: Mainville in hole cleaner
Inventor: MAINVILLE DENIS S
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: THE MAINVILLE HOLE CLEANER IS A PORTABLE DESIGH UNIT USED TO CLEANED  PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLES WITHOUHT THE USE OF AN ITH DRILL AND RODS. THIS UNIT IS EQUIPED WITH  REMOTE PACKAGE TO CLEAN HOLES THAT HAVE BEEN BLASTED. DRAIN HOLES SERVICE HOLES PRODUCTION  HOLES.
Patent CA-2463300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIH CHAUN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: The present invention provides antineoplastic compounds of the formula (I).< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2463470-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDRIKS WILHELMUS JOSEPH PETR
IPC: A01B45/04
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A numerically-controlled robotic manipulator arm mounted to a sod harvester comprises two segments pivotally coupled together. One segment is rotatably coupled to a fixed base on the harvester while the second segment carries a pick-up head which can turn with respect to the segment. The pick-up head is capable of picking up, holding, and releasing sod rolls. The arm is programmable so that a variety of configurations of stacked sod rolls can be achieved.
Patent CA-2465095-A1 (CA)
Title: Acid whey texture system
Inventor: CHA ALICE S
IPC: A23C19/068
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for directly using acid cheese whey and/or its by-products from conventional cheese production to make additional food products. More particularly, the present method provides an economical way to profitably utilize a traditional waste or by-product in the manufacture of cream cheese or other high-value added products without re-culturing, without combining with cheese curd, without neutralizing, and without the disposal or recycling costs common in the industry.
Patent CA-2468813-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif de protection des passagers d'un aeronef contre l'hypoxie
Inventor: FARIN ERIC
IPC: A62B7/14
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: Pour protéger les passagers d'un aéronef contre les effets d'une dépressurisation de la cabine, on alimente les masques respiratoires en oxygène avec un débit qui est une fonction croissante de l'altitude cabine à  travers un étranglement et un sac économiseur et on provoque une ré-inhalation d'une première fraction seulement des gaz expirés en recueillant cette première fraction dans un sac souple de ré-inhalation, dont le volume à l'état gonflé est au moins égal au volume mort de l'ensemble voies respiratoires -masque et qui communique avec le masque. Un dispositif de protection comprend une centrale d'alimentation (46) fournissant un débit réglable aux masques (10) reliés à la conduite générale par l'intermédiaire du sac économiseur (16). Le sac de ré-inhalation (28) retarde la ré-inhalation et ne stocke qu'une fraction initiale des gaz expirés à chaque exhalation. La centrale comporte des moyens de régulation en fonction de la pression ambiante pour limiter le débit d'oxygène additionnel amené aux masques à une fraction seulement du débit qui serait nécessaire en l'absence de ré-inhalation.
Patent CA-2468834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK SAM
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne deux dispositifs de retenue allongés (7a, 7c) s'étendant sur les côtés opposés d'un rectangle imaginaire, qui présentent des évidements longitudinaux (12, 21) respectifs qui retiennent les bords (6a, 6c) respectifs d'une affiche (6). Un dispositif de retenue (7c) est pourvu d'un élément d'appui fixe (16) et d'un élément amovible (18) renfermant l'évidement (21) qui tourne autour d'un axe (19) à partir d'une position active, dans laquelle ledit évidement (21) est ouvert éloigné du dispositif de retenue opposé, de sorte que l'affiche (6) fait demi-tour sur elle-même à proximité du bord (6c), ladite affiche étant sous tension entre les deux dispositifs de retenue, vers une position passive, dans laquelle la tension de l'affiche se relâche suffisamment pour permettre au bord (6c) de quitter l'évidement (21). Le dispositif de retenue (7a) est, de préférence, un dispositif de retenue supérieur doté d'une fente de dégagement (12) qui reçoit coulissant un bourrelet (14) au niveau du bord supérieur (6a) de l'affiche. L'élément amovible (18) présente des taquets coopérant avec des surfaces d'appui cylindriques sur l'élément d'appui fixe (16) pour assurer qu'aucune tension locale excessive n'est appliquée au dispositif de retenue (7c).
Patent CA-2469073-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for controlled straightening and cooling of wide metal strip, especially steel strip or sheet, running out of a hot-rolled strip mill
Inventor: SCHMIDT DIRK
IPC: B21B45/02
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A method and device for controlled straightening and cooling of a wide metal strip, especially a steel strip (1) or sheet metal, running out of a hot rolled strip rolling mill, using pinching rollers (5) arranged in the moving direction of the strip (2) behind vertical double rollers (3,4), said pinchi ng rollers producing a tensile stress (6) acting in a longitudinal direction. According to the invention, the range of use of conventional sheet metal cooling systems can be extended to obtain a more even surface of said steel strip (1) with an increased cooling effect. This is achieved by displacing t he metal strip (1) or sheet metal between a pre-straightening machine (7) and splash cooling facility (8) in defined conditions of tensile stress (6) by adjusting the tensile stress (6) and by cooling said strip or sheet metal inside said splash cooling facility (8) between successive pairs (5a) of pinching rollers and by additionally controlling the tensile stress (6).</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2469683-A1 (CA)
Title: Sediment control
Inventor: MCGINN JOHN
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A sediment control roll includes a threshold member having large apertures therethrough, a hollow sediment collection chamber, and an outflow filter having small apertures therethrough. The sediment control roll can be used to collect sediment in runoff from a construction site, or to reduce removal of sediment from an existing land mass. The sediment control roll can for example be made by rolling up extruded polymeric netting with filter cloth attached thereto.
Patent CA-2470925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKENZIE JOHN R
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A gas dryer or condenser utilizes a two-stage insert, each stage containing a different moisture-removing material such as a combination of lava rock, gravel and a felt material, housed within a pressure vessel, to dry a stream of gas, such as air from an air compressor. Moisture-laden compressed air passing through sequentially through each of the two stages releases liquid in the air onto the surfaces of the materials and the separated liquid drains into a liquid collection area in the bottom of the pressure vessel.
Patent CA-2472497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAN KWANG-SHAN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2002-12-26
Abstract: A method includes deriving packet delivery statistics from a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) stream simulating a service level provided by a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network and transmitted across the VoIP network at a first pre-defined interval, and processing the derived packet delivery statistics at a second pre-defined interval to generate network performance statistics for the VoIP network, where the second pre-defined interval is substantially larger than the first pre-defined interval.
Patent CA-2474027-A1 (CA)
Title: Water soluble phenylglycine derivatives
Inventor: ALIG LEO
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel water soluble N-(4-carbamimidoyl-pheny l)- glycine derivatives of Formula (I); wherein R1 to R4 and n are as defined i n the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable sal ts thereof. These compounds inhibit the formation of coagulation factors Xa, Ix a and thrombin induced by factor VIIa and tissue factor and can be used as medicaments.
Patent CA-2476619-A1 (CA)
Title: Pet food composition for skin photoprotection
Inventor: BRETON LIONEL
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An ingestable composition for the photoprotection of the skin of pets which comprises a photoprotecting effective amount of i) at least one probiotic lactic acid bacterium or a culture supernatant thereof, and ii) at least one yeast and/or a carotenoid or derivative, included into an ingestable carrier.
Patent CA-2478484-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANSSEN WERNER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A security document card and method for production thereof are disclosed, whereby the card comprises a support (10) and a coating (5), arranged on at least one side of the support. The material of the support comprises high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). The material of the coating comprises polycarbonate. The support and the coating are joined by means of hot glue.
Patent CA-2482283-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile communication system
Inventor: NOMA SATOSHI
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: In a system where a plurality of position registering methods are used, edge nodes (310,320) or higher order communication nodes convert, if necessary, position registration signals from mobile terminals (110, 120) and perform position registrations in accordance with connected networks (201, 202).  Alternatively, the mobile terminals, the edge nodes or the like automatically select and use appropriate position registering methods in accordance with usages or conditions of the mobile terminals, such as the types of applications utilized by the mobile terminals.