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Patent CA-2148126-C (CA)
Inventor: MCMICHEN THOMAS BLANE
IPC: H01R12/70
Filed: 1994-08-08
Granted: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A backplane (1101) includes a plurality of connectors (1150, 1250, 1350) mounted on the front (1105). each connector arranged to accept a circuit board (1160, 1260, 1360) having a set of signal receptacles (1140, 1240, 1340). Each connector includes a set of connector holes (1130, 1230, 1330) positioned such that when a circuit board is mounted in the connector the set of connector holes aligns with the set of signal receptacles. Further, the backplane includes a set of backplane holes (1120, 1220, 1320) aligned with the set of connector holes. As a result, when circuit boards are mounted in the connectors, a signal bus (1107) including a plurality of sets of conductive prongs (1110, 1210, 1310) may be affixed to the back (1103) so the prongs extend through the backplane holes and connector holes to make electrical contact with the signal receptacles in the circuit boards.
Patent CA-2157853-C (CA)
Title: Fluid pressure reduction
Inventor: ACKERLEY ROBERT
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 1995-09-08
Granted: 1999-07-06
Abstract: A fluid pressure reduction system includes  at least two streams.   A working stream includes valves (19 and 20) with associated pressure sensors (22, 23) for modulating output pressure.  A control system (50) monitors pressure via sensor 18 and actuates slam shut valve (16) in the event of a fault.  In the event that another stream is at fault the arrangement allows slam shut (16) to be opened. In the faulty stream only, pressure again rises, the slam shut is again shut and cannot be reopened until manually reset following fault clearance.          Independent  control  in  each  stream  assists  in  system integrity.  All streams can close and reopen once.  The second closure determines the faulty stream.
Patent CA-2160636-C (CA)
Title: Mixing device
Inventor: FORSLUND KJELL
IPC: B01F35/10
Filed: 1995-10-16
Granted: 2005-12-06
Abstract: Apparatus for mixing a processing medium with a pulp suspension within a vessel is disclosed, including a housing attached to a wall of the vessel, a rotary shaft extending into the vessel through an opening in the housing, bearings supporting the rotary shaft within the housing, seals for sealing the rotary shaft within the housing, a propeller with a hub attached to the rotary shaft within the vessel, the hub including an extending portion adapted to sealingly engage the opening in the housing, the rotary shaft being axially movable between a normal operating position in which the hub and the opening in the housing are separated by a gap and a sealed position in which the gap is closed and the extended portion of the hub sealingly engages the opening in the housing, and a locking ring for locking the rotary shaft in its sealed position whereby the housing is accessible while the vessel remains filled with the suspension.
Patent CA-2165289-C (CA)
Inventor: WILDE WILLIAM J
IPC: B21B1/08
Filed: 1993-10-05
Granted: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A beam blank and a method of continuously casting beam blanks suited for rolling as-cast into an entire range of product sizes within a family of structural products without the need for altering the as-cast geometry in a Breakdown Mill prior to finish rolling.
Patent CA-2171276-C (CA)
Title: Use of human recombinant interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and composition containing the latter for the treatment of osteoarthritis and composition containing said compound
Inventor: PELLETIER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A61K38/20
Filed: 1996-03-07
Granted: 2006-05-16
Abstract: Disclosed are the use of Human recombinant Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and a composition containing the same for the preventive treatment of osteoarthritis, the Human recombinant Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist being effective for reducing the progression of lesions and cartilage degradation.
Patent CA-2174874-C (CA)
Title: Pretreatment of chips before cooking
Inventor: KETTUNEN AUVO KIMMO
IPC: D21C1/06
Filed: 1996-04-24
Granted: 2004-07-20
Abstract: The strength properties of chemical cellulose pulp (particularly kraft pulp) are improved by substituting a cold impregnation soak for conventional impregnation procedures. After steaming, wood chips are soaked in an alkaline liquid at a temperature of about 80-110°C (preferably 80-100°C, or 90-105°C) for between one-half-72 hours (typically about 2-4 hours) at a pressure of about 0-15 bar (preferably about 1-5 bar), to dissolve at least about 8% of the wood (preferably about 10-20%) and at least about 15% of the lignin. The alkaline liquid used preferably contains sulfide (e.g. black liquor, green liquor, white liquor, or mixtures thereof), but almost any alkaline liquid having an alkali concentration of about 1.0 mole of NaOH/liter or less (typically about 0.75 m/l or less) is suitable. The wood chips are then raised to a cooking temperature of about 145-180°C and cooked to produce the cellulose chemical pulp. There may be an intermediate step, between soaking and raising the cooking temperature, of heating the wood chips to a temperature of about 110-150°C (preferably about 120-140°C) for about 10-90 minutes (preferably about 10-30 minutes). Alternatively or additionally the majority of the dissolved lignin (and/or other solids) may be removed before raising the wood chips to cooking temperature. The system for treating the wood chips need only include a low pressure soaking vessel (with an associated pump or other transfer device) in addition to conventional equipment.
Patent CA-2178129-C (CA)
Inventor: JONES THADDEUS M
IPC: G08B17/06
Filed: 1996-06-04
Granted: 2000-04-25
Abstract: An apparatus connectable between a current source and an electrical load for indicating current flow through the load above a threshold level. The indicator includes two negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, and a neon indicator lamp. The first thermistor is connected directly in series with the electrical load and the second thermistor is connected in series with the neon lamp. The thermistors are packaged together by an epoxy resin which thermally couples the thermistors so that both thermistors operate at substantially identical temperatures. Current flow above the load's operational threshold level causes the first thermistor to heat to anequilibrium temperature well above the ambient temperature. At this elevated equilibrium temperature both resistors have extremely low resistance values. Thelow resistance value of the second thermistor permits maximum current flow to the neon lamp which illuminates the lamp. As the current flow through the load drops, the self-heating experienced by the first thermistor decreases and the resistance value of the second thermistor increases. When the current flow through the load fallsbelow the load's operational threshold level, the resistance value of the secondthermistor is sufficiently high to limit the current flow to the neon lamp and prevent illumination. The failure of the neon lamp to illuminate provides a visual indication that the current flow to load is below the load's operational threshold.
Patent CA-2182138-C (CA)
Inventor: HOLLEY JOHN M JR
IPC: B65D71/62
Filed: 1996-07-26
Granted: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A carrier for a plurality of objects arranged in at least two rows includes a reinforced handle and is formed from first and second side walls, first and second end walls interconnecting the side walls, and a medial panel extending between and connected to the first and second end walls, the medial panel being disposed between the first and second side walls. A primary bottom wall is connected and extends between lower portions of the first and second side walls. The handle includes a handle opening defined in the medial panel, first and second outer handle panels foldably connected at a first end edge thereof to a side edge of the medial panel and extending across the medial panel, and first and second handle reinforcing panels foldably connected at a first end edge thereof to second end edges of the first and second outer handle panels, respectively, and extending across the medial panel. First and second handle reinforcing tabs are foldably connected at a first end edge thereof to second end edges of the first and second handle reinforcing panels, respectively.
Patent CA-2182836-C (CA)
Inventor: TELDER BERT JAN
IPC: G01F23/284
Filed: 1996-08-07
Granted: 2000-07-25
Abstract: A probe for use in time domain reflectometry includes a body having a conductive portion and an insulated portion.  A conductive loop is provided having a first end and a second end.  The first end is secured in the insulated portion of the body.  The second end is secured in the conductive portion of the body, thereby shorting and grounding the conductive loop. An RF connector is provided for coupling the first end of the conductive loop to time domain reflectometry instrumentation.
Patent CA-2183493-C (CA)
Inventor: EGGERT DANIEL M
IPC: B25B15/04
Filed: 1996-08-16
Granted: 2008-03-18
Abstract: The ratcheting driver comprises an elongated handle having a main body portion and a cap portion rotatable relative to each other about a common longitudinal axis. Rachet mechanism is disposed in a cavity in the handle and engages the mounting end of an elongated shank receivable through a cylindrical axial bore in the cap. Diametrically opposed projections project radially outwardly from the shank so as to prevent free passage through the bore, the projections being harder than the cap to permanently deform the cap and permit passage of the shank through the bore for engagement with the ratchet mechanism, the projections being freely received in the cavity to retain the shank in the handle while permitting rotation of the shank relative to the cap. Either of two types of washers may be disposed between the projections and the cap to prevent the projections from rubbing against the deformations of the cap during rotation.
Patent CA-2184042-C (CA)
Inventor: PURITCH GEORGE S
IPC: A01N53/00
Filed: 1996-08-23
Granted: 2003-11-04
Abstract: The pyrethrin-based nonphytotoxic arthropodicide is effective against a wide range of pests and is suitable for domestic and gardening uses. The composition comprises a triglyceride component derived from vegetable seed oils, a pyrethrum extract, and one or more surfactants. Optionally, antioxidants and emulsifiers may be added as well. more surfactants. Optionally, antioxidants and emulsifiers may be added as well.
Patent CA-2185152-C (CA)
Inventor: LOINDER ERIK
IPC: F42B39/20
Filed: 1995-03-07
Granted: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for, in fixed service ammunition, reducing the damage effect on the environment in the event of extreme pressu re increases in propellent charges forming a part thereof, such as in the event of accidental ignition of these. According to the invention, this is brought about by the case (1) being designed in such a manner that, in the event of an extreme internal pressure increase while the cartridge is located outside the cartridge chamber of the weapon in question, this case opens so that a very rapid pressure reduction takes place within the powder.
Patent CA-2185574-C (CA)
Inventor: YATES JOHN R III
IPC: C12Q1/6816
Filed: 1995-03-14
Granted: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A method for correlating a peptide fragment mass spectrum with amino acid se quences derived from a database is provided. A peptide is analyzed by a tandem mass spectrometer to yield a peptide fragmen t mass spectrum. A protein sequence database or a nucleo tide sequence database is used to predict one or more fragment spectra for compar ison with the experimentally-derived fragment spectrum. In one embodiment, sub-sequences of the sequences found on the database which d efine a peptide having a mass substantially equal to the  mass of the peptide analyzed by the tandem mass spectrometer are identified as ca ndidate sequences. For each candidate sequence, a plural ity of fragments of the sequence are identified and the masses and m/z ratios of  the fragments are predicted and used to form a predicte d mass spectrum. The various predicted mass spectra are compared to the experi mentally derived fragment spectrum using a closeness-of- fit measure, preferably calculated with a two-step process, including a calculat ion of a preliminary score end, for the highest-scoring predicted spectra, calculation of a correlation function.
Patent CA-2186925-C (CA)
Title: Clamp assembly for a battery booster cable
Inventor: KOWALSKI WAYNE J
IPC: H01R11/24
Filed: 1996-10-01
Granted: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A clamp assembly for a battery booster cable for removable attachment to a battery terminal. The clamp assembly includes a pair of clamp members each having a jaw portion and a handle portion. One of the jaw portions is configured with an electrically conductive edge portion, and the other jaw portion is configured with a non-conductive edge portion. The electrically conductive edge portion and non-conductive edge cooperate to securely mount the clamp assembly to the battery terminal. A pivot member joins the clamp members together between the respective jaw and handle portions thereof to allow pivotal movement of the clamp members relative to one another about the pivot member. A biasing member is also disposed on the clamp members for normally urging the handle portions apart and the jaw portions together about the pivot member.
Patent CA-2187155-C (CA)
Inventor: GLAZEBROOK RICHARD
IPC: G01L19/10
Filed: 1995-02-03
Granted: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A pressure gauge including indicating means and pressure sensing means, the indicating means including an opaque screen and an indicator dial which are relatively movable, the screen and dial being relatively moved along a path of movement between first and second limits of movement in a progressive manner in response to variation of pressure sensed by the sensing means, the screen being arranged to mask the dial from view and being provided with a window through which a portion of the dial can be viewed during said relative movement along said path, the dial having two visibly distinct regions on its surface which is visible through the window, the visibly distinct regions being juxtaposed to one another along the path of movement, a first of said regions being arranged to be in registry with the window when the pressure sensed by the sensing means is at or above a first predetermined pressure and a second of said regions being arranged to be inregistry with the window when the pressure sensed by the sensing means is at or below a second predetermined pressure which is lower than the first predetermined pressure.
Patent CA-2191600-C (CA)
Inventor: VAN KOETSEM JAN PETER KAREL
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1995-06-20
Granted: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A connector assembly for interconnecting optical and/or electrical conductors comprises a first connector part (1) for one or more first conductors and a second connector part (7) for one or more second conductors, wherein the second connector part is adapted to be inserted into a housing (21) of the first connector part with an insertion end to establish a connection between the respective conductors. A coupling auxiliary piece (13) is adapted to be attached to a support plate (14) or the like, which coupling auxiliary piece comprises means for receiving and supporting each connector part independent of the other connector part, wherein the second connector part in its position received in the coupling auxiliary part is inserted into the first connector part if the first connector part is received in the coupling auxiliary piece.
Patent CA-2195752-C (CA)
Inventor: JOSEL HANS-PETER
IPC: G01N33/92
Filed: 1995-07-24
Granted: 2010-10-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns novel conjugates, comprising a polymeric carrier which contains hapten molecules and marker or solid phase binding groups coupled to reacted side groups. The invention also concerns the process for manufacturing the conjugates and the use of the conjugates as antigens in immunological detection processes or in DNA diagnostic procedures.
Patent CA-2195863-C (CA)
Title: Therapeutic drug for endotoxin blood symptom and multi-organ failure induced thereby
Inventor: OHTA MICHIO
IPC: A61K31/7012
Filed: 1995-12-12
Granted: 2001-04-17
Abstract: Therapeutic drugs for endotoxin blood symptom and multi-organ failure induced by it is provided, which therapeutic during are composed of sialic acid its salt, polymers of sialic acid or a salt of the polymer as effective components and have high therapeutic effects for shock death and organ failure induced by endotoxin as well as high safety, and are effective for treatment of endotoxin-shock, and organ failure.
Patent CA-2202149-C (CA)
Inventor: SIMONDS EDWARD L
IPC: F01B9/08
Filed: 1995-10-10
Granted: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A transducer includes a linear input power source (12) connected to a connecting rod (24) in turn connected to output drive shafts (30 \A 36) through one-way clutches (28 \A 40), with the output drive shafts being interconnected through gears (32 \A 40) such that when one shaft is powered, the other is coasting. The power source includes multiple stern powered cylinders (16 \A 94). Inlet and outlet valves (44) for each cylinder chamber are controlled by an actuator (56) which instantaneously snaps the valves between open and closed positions. The power cylinders (16 \A 94) may be operated individually, in parallel or in series and as required, a valve passageway through the piston (18) may be operated to equalize pressure. A pair of O-rings (121) on the piston (18) engage the cylinder wall only when the adjacent chamber is pressurized, thereby reducing drag in operation of the piston.
Patent CA-2202422-C (CA)
Inventor: WICNIENSKI MICHAEL F
IPC: H03M1/36
Filed: 1997-04-11
Granted: 2000-06-06
Abstract: An  analog  to  digital  converter  provides  a  device  for characterizing,  in digital  terms,  a  first  quantity  having  a magnitude which varies as a function of a second quantity.  An output signal is generated having more than two values, the output signal indicating the magnitude of the first quantity in comparison to a reference level and the change in the magnitude of the first quantity as a function of the second quantity.
Patent CA-2202910-C (CA)
Inventor: SHEPPARD PHILIP JULIAN
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 1995-11-07
Granted: 2001-09-25
Abstract: An echo detection system comprises data stores (8, 18) for storing signals from up and down channels (5, 15) respectively. The signals undergo pre- processing (9, 19) to identify signals forms characteristic of speech and instruct the measurement unit (10) to carry out comparison using cross- correlation techniques between the signals stored in stores (8, 18) only whe n such characteristics are detected. This reduces the processing power require d and raises the accuracy of the correlations. Parallel processing techniques allow echoes with longer delay periods to be detected. The results of the measurement may be used to generate an echo-cancellation signal (units 7, 17 ).
Patent CA-2206356-C (CA)
Title: Pontoon boat mooring system
Inventor: ROBINSON MARK D
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 1997-05-28
Granted: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A pontoon boat mooring system is provided which comprises first and second rigid spacing members pivotably mounted in a spaced-apart relation at the edge of a dock. One or both of the spacing members may also be mounted for lateral movement relative to the dock to allow for use with boats of different widths. In use the spacing members are pivoted toward the mooring eyes on the forward portions of the pontoons and connected thereto by a pin which passes through two parallel portions of the spacing members and the mooring eye.
Patent CA-2210858-C (CA)
Inventor: THRONEBURG JAMES L
IPC: A43B13/40
Filed: 1997-07-18
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A foot protector for providing cushioning comfort and support to the foot of a wearer is described. The foot protector has a toe portion, a ball portion and an instep portion, and a pad positioned on the ball portion. The pad has an arcuate front edge, and the pad is positioned on the foot protector such that the arcuate front edge of the pad is located proximate the juncture of the toe portion and the ball portion, such that the transition from the padded region to the relatively less padded region is positioned below the toe joints, where it is not readily felt by the wearer. The padding can be formed during the knitting process, with the padding being formed by a plurality of terry loops.
Patent CA-2214605-C (CA)
Inventor: STREATCH PAUL
IPC: H04N21/488
Filed: 1996-03-04
Granted: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A system for monitoring standard broadcast signals, comprises a device for receiving the broadcast signals, a user-operable selection device for inputting criteria identifying program content of interest to the user, a database for storing data representing the criteria, and a recognition device for generating from the broadcast signals a program data stream representative of the program content. A comparator compares the program data with the stored data, and an output device carries out a predetermined action, such as recording a segment of the program, when the program data matches the stored data. The system will, for example, activate a window on a multimedia PC when preselected program material is present in the broadcast signals.
Patent CA-2214839-C (CA)
Inventor: SMITH AVRIL JOY
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 1996-03-08
Granted: 2007-07-31
Abstract: In a broadband switching system for the switching of asynchronously transferred cells of data, a dynamic bandwidth controller (DBC) controls the application of data cells to an input port of the system, the data cells being supplied by a number of transmitting end-systems. When an end-system begins transmitting data cells, the DBC detects the presence of incoming cells and requests bandwidth from a connection admission control (CAC) forming part of the system. The switching system stores a table associating a number of signal sources connected to the input port with respective predetermined maximum transmission times and maximum transmission rates for the sources. When arrival of cells at the input port from one of the source is detected, the DBC and CAC operate together to allocate sufficient bandwidth in the switching system to allow the respective message size to be transmitted within the respective maximum transmission time. A guaranteed minimum rate of transmission is also guaranteed for the source.
Patent CA-2218519-C (CA)
Title: Loop electrodes for electrocautery probes for use with a resectoscope
Inventor: HAHNEN KEVIN F
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1996-04-19
Granted: 2001-07-03
Abstract: An electrocautery probe (112) includes a distal loop electrode (122) mounted  between a pair of arms (123, 125) which are joined at their proximal ends to  an electrode lead (127), and a mounting sleeve (129) for slidable coupling t he probe to the guide tube (14) of a resectoscope (10). The loop electrode is formed with a relatively broad lower surface defining a sharp distal edge (122a) and a sharp proximal edge (122b). The electrode may have a triangular  cross section or a cross section which is defined by an upper convex surface  and a lower flat surface. Tests have demonstrated that the electrode accordi ng to the invention is approximately 90 % more effective in coagulation than th e known loop electrodes. It is believed that the sharp distal and proximal edg es aid in cutting and focus cautery current to this effect while the relatively  broad base serves to enhance coagulation.