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Patent CA-2328353-A1 (CA)
Title: User adjustable volume control that accommodates hearing
Inventor: VAUDREY MICHAEL A
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: The present invention is a method for mixing audio signals based on the preference from hearing impaired listeners, as well as non-hearing impaired listeners, without forcing hearing impaired individuals to employ special hearing-impaired equipment. A user activated controller (10, 11) controls a mixture of a preferred audio signal and a remaining audio signal across a range sufficiently wide enough to encompass all individuals. The preferred audio is recorded and maintained separated from all remaining audio and delivered to the listener in a manner that maintains this separation. The controller (10, 11) enables the user to specify a range about the ratio in which the audio may vary, which permits the listener to expand the audio across a continuous range to whatever dynamic range his hearing can accommodate. The controller (10, 11) automatically adjusts to changes in incoming audio. The controller (10, 11) can react to relatively slowly moving changes or prevent short bursts of sound in remaining audio from modifying the signal levels. The combination of the ability to control the mixing ratio and to specify the dynamic range of the ratio in which the audio may vary, coupled with the ability to automatically adjust the signal levels in response to sudden changes in incoming audio, provides a powerful user capability that truly optimizes the listening experience for any listener.
Patent CA-2331278-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JIN SUNGHO
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: The process of the invention is capable of providing conformably-aligned nanotubes perpendicular to the local surface of a flat or non-flat substrate, with an average deviation less than 1.5°, while also allowing control over the nanotube diameter, length, and location. In particular, the invention uses a high frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), advantageously with an acetylene-ammonia chemistry, to provide such results, typically with cobalt as a catalyst metal.
Patent CA-2331971-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for storing multimedia packages
Inventor: HUNT THOMAS A
IPC: B42F17/08
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for supporting multimedia packages. The apparatus employs a corrugated support having at least one crowned surface for supporting multimedia packages from below in a closely spaced side-by-side configuration. A pair of front and rear retainers confine the series of packages therebetween. The crowned surface includes a series of curved projections for defining of a series of equally spaced apart notches disposed at intersections between adjacent one of the projections to receive corner portions of the packages for supporting them in an inclined position and for enabling the supporting package to be repositioned to another one of said notches so that the packages can be flipped between forwardly and rearwardly inclined positions.
Patent CA-2334943-A1 (CA)
Title: Mpeg encoding technique for encoding web pages
Inventor: PLOTNICK BRUCE
IPC: H04N21/462
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for digitally encoding video image data, which is particularly suited for encoding Internet Web pages, eliminates the need for performing time consuming, computationally intensive motion vector searches by taking advantage of prior knowledge regarding the Web page movement. In a first preferred embodiment, a digital video encoder (22), such as an MPEG  encoder, employs Web page scrolling coordinates obtained from a browser application (20) to determine, through calculation instead of searching, motion estimation for all the macroblocks of the present image frame relative to the previous frame. In a second preferred embodiment, the encoder (22) receives information from the browser application (20) that indicates that certain portions of an image (52), such as a Web page animation window (53), are continuously changing, and thus should be encoded as an intra frame. The invention may be employed in a cable television system (10) which includes Internet access capabilities that permit system users to download Web pages for viewing on their televisions (26) from a remote browser application (20) located in the cable system's headend (12).
Patent CA-2335317-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of structured electrodes
Inventor: GUNTHER EWALD
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 1999-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a new method for producing structured electrodes, especially organic electroluminescent components with a structured electrode  such as displays having a structured metal electrode, comprising the followi ng steps: at least two layers (3, 4) are applied on a substrate(1), whereby the  first layer (3) is electrically insulated and it is not damaged when the second layer (4) is applied and a defined limit between both layers is preserved, whereby the first layer has a higher solubility rate in a liquid developer than the first layer and the second layer can be structured and cross-linked; the second layer (4) is structured and the structure is transferred to the first layer (3) whereupon the second layer (4) is then cross-linked or the second layer (4) is first structured and cross-linked an d then the structure is transferred to the first layer (3); whereby the second  layer has a larger structural width than the first layer and the difference in the structural width of both layers remains after cross-linking; the electro de (6) is deposited on the second layer (4).
Patent CA-2338887-A1 (CA)
Title: Operation de liaison pour la fabrication d'un bornier de fibre optique
Inventor: JEFFERSON BERNARD H
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un bornier (10) de fibre optique. Le procédé consiste à : dénuder un câble à fibres optiques (8) de sorte que la fibre optique (12) soit exposée, à lier l'extrémité dénudée du câble à fibres optiques L (8) à un ensemble ferrule (22), à fracturer la fibre optique (12) très près d'une surface frontale (28) de l'ensemble ferrule (22), à polir l'extrémité fracturée de la fibre optique (12) et à inspecter l'extrémité polie de la fibre optique (12) de sorte que soit déterminé si l'extrémité du bornier est conforme à des critères d'admissibilité prédéfinis. L'opération de liaison se caractérise par : l'application d'un adhésif de liaison (40) dans une première région (A) entre un corps arrière (26) de l'ensemble ferrule (22) et un élément de renforcement (18) du câble à fibres optiques (8), à appliquer un adhésif de liaison (42) dans une deuxième région (B) située entre la fibre optique (12) et l'ensemble ferrule (22), à augmenter la température de l'adhésif de liaison (40), de sorte que ce dernier (40) se solidifie dans la première région (A), et à augmenter la température de l'adhésif de liaison (42), de sorte que ce dernier (42) sèche dans la deuxième région (B). -
Patent CA-2341277-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT CHRISTINA
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: The task of the invention is to provide an anti-corrosion layer for sheet metals, which exhibits corrosion inhibiting characteristics even after prolonged exposure to air and humidity.      This task is inventively solved thereby, that the filler is comprised at least partially of silicon.      The invention can be used to form anti-corrosion layers with a filler proportion of approximately 10 to 80 wt.-%.
Patent CA-2341580-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition in the form of beads and methods for preparing same
Inventor: IOUALALEN KARIM
IPC: A61K47/06
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: The invention concerns an anhydrous solid composition comprising at least a hydrophobic wax, an oil and talcum, having preferably the form of beads with size ranging from 1 to 10000 microns. The beads can contain a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active principle, pigments or an agri-food constituent. The invention also concerns the method for preparing said beads.
Patent CA-2342802-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-tanning compositions containing dha and propolis extract
Inventor: BEVACQUA ANDREW J
IPC: A61K8/96
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to self-tanning compositions comprising an effective amount of DHA in combination with an effective amount of propolis extract. The compositions provide self-tanning compositions which can produc e a tan with enhanced coloration. The self-tan produced using the compositions  of the present invention is more natural looking. In another embodiment of t he present invention, the compositions comprise DHA combined with caffeic acid phenethyl ester.
Patent CA-2344534-A1 (CA)
Title: A chip for separating light into different wavelengths
Inventor: ANTHONY PHILIP J
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: The invention provides a chip for separating light into different wavelengths.  The chip includes a substrate, an input waveguide, an optical arrangement, and a plurality of output waveguides. The substrate has first and second edge sections. The input waveguide is formed on the substrate and has an end for providing light thereto located at the first edge section. The input waveguide extends from the first end thereof in a first direction. The optical arrangement receives the light from the input waveguide and separates the light into a pattern of light of different wavelengths. The output waveguides are formed on the substrate. Each output waveguide receives light of a respective wavelength from the optical arrangement and transmits the light. Each output waveguide has an end, from which the light is transmitted, located at the second edge section. Each output waveguide extends to the second end thereof in a second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction.
Patent CA-2346406-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of pleiotrophin
Inventor: RAULAI DANIEL
IPC: G01N33/577
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method and kit for detecting and measuring pleiotrophin in samples and diagnosing pleiotrophin-positive diseases.  The method involves incubating a sample suspected of containing PTN with anti--PTN antibodies and determining the presence of PTN using a sandwich ELISA.  Also methods for treating a pleiotrophin-positive disease by administering an anti--PTN antibody or fragment thereof are provided.
Patent CA-2348679-A1 (CA)
Title: Cascade accounting of connection-oriented communication sessions in a telecommunication system
Inventor: GARZON HERRERO ISIDORO
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A connection-oriented telecommunication system (SYS) comprises a first network (A), at least one transit network (B, C) and a second network (D). The exchanges (EX, N10,N20, N30, N40) of the net works each comprise a plurality of incoming communication resources (InCS)and outgoing communication resources (OutCS) each storing a pair of a verification accounting reference (VerAccRef)and a remuneration accounting reference (RemAccRef). By determining such a pair of and storing such verification and remuneration accounting reference pairs for each communication-session all forward signalling messages (SFMj, SFMi) received by an incoming communication resource (InCSj) or transmitted by an outgoing communication resource (OutCSi) and all backward signalling messages (BSMj, BSMi) transmitted by the incoming communication resource (InCSj) and received by the outgoing communication resource (OutCSi) can be accounted for by a respective verification and remuneration accounting means (VER1, VER2, REM2, VER2) respectively indicated by the accounting reference pair. Since all forward and backward signalling messages can be accounted for, the transit networks can respectively charge each other or the first or second network more accurately for handling the signalling messages of a connection-oriented communication-session.   (Fig. 4b)
Patent CA-2349493-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for ordering products or services
Inventor: SAXON JASON FRANK
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A system for facilitation automated transactions is disclosed. The system consists of a relay station operatively coupled to a plurality of remote stations via a communications network. The remote stations include vendor stations and customer stations. Each of the remote stations includes a computer system adapted to generate and receive electronic transaction documents having item identification codes. The item identification codes may be unique to each remote station, such that the same items have different identification codes depending on the remote station. Each of the remote stations are adapted to transmit and receive the electronic transaction documents to and from the relay station via the communications network. The relay station has a database containing the item identification codes used by the remote stations and a translation program cooperating with the database to automatically translate the product identification codes of different remote stations. The relay station is further adapted to translate and relay electronic transaction documents between remote stations. The translation program preferably translates the electronic transaction documents of different remote stations by replacing the product identification code used by the remote station transmitting the electronic transaction document with the product identification code used by the remote station intended to receive the electronic transaction document. Each of the remote stations may have an accounting program adapted to generate and receive the electronic transaction documents. Preferably, each of the accounting programs includes a database of accounting records for that remote station and the accounting program is adapted to automatically update the accounting records upon receipt and transmission of an electronic transaction document.
Patent CA-2350787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DALTON DAVID R
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: A portable lighting device (100) according to the present invention includes  a battery housing (102), a light source (122) supported at a first end of the battery housing (102), and a shroud (114) extending outward from the first e nd of the battery housing (102) circumferentially around the light source (122) . The shroud (114) is preferably formed of a translucent material having a partially-reflective inner surface (120) for reflecting a portion of inncide nt light emitted from the light source (122) in a forward direction while allowing a portion of the incident light to be transmitted through the shrou d (114) and dispersed in peripheral directions. The shroud (114) further preferably includes a diffusing outer surface (126) for diffusing the incide nt light that is transmitted through the shroud (114). A shroud (114) is preferably integrally formed with a collar portion (112) as used for threadi ng the integrated head structure (110) onto the battery housing (102). Additionally, a protective lens cover that may include a collimating lens is  also integrally formed in this head structure (110). Thus, the portable lighting device (100) of the present invention may be constructed with much fewer components and at a much lower cost than conventional flashlights.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2350909-A1 (CA)
Title: Safe architecture for visually impaired persons or other users of wearable computer or imaging systems in the presence of plumbing networks
Inventor: MANN STEVE
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: The use of high voltage tubes, and other electrical equipment for the visual ly impaired, or the use of similar wearable computer systems, virtual reality headsets, a nd the like, for the enhancement of vision creates an obvious danger in the presence of automated sprinkler systems used in irrigation, or in the presence of similar plumbing  technology. Many commercially manufactured VR headsets such as the VR5 which runs at 13,000 volts have ventillation slots in the bottom of the unit, so that a drop of rain from above (natural rain) would not pose a serious danger. However, such systems are often not immune to artificial "rain" being sprayed from below, such as from sprinklers mounted in the ground. Moroever. natural rain comes with warning such as clouds moving in, or the sound of thunder off in the distance. Spray heads often co me on suddenly and lack such natural warning features. A safety system for spray heads. sprinklers, or remote or networked plumbing systems is described, wherein proper warning is provided prior to spraying potential victims. In one embodiment, sprinklers provide a staggered and gradual increase of flow so that there is adequate warning. In another embodiment, an alarm signal is produced prior to actuation. In yet another embodiment, a liability signal is broadcastfrom a computer vision system for  being received by the spray heads, wherein a method of doing business in liquid delivery includes the deliverer of liquid being liable for any death or injury or damage; to computer vision equipment that results from spraying in the presence of such  liability signal.
Patent CA-2355168-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XING RUYE
IPC: A61K35/54
Filed: 1999-12-28
Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition and method for the treatment and prevention of inflammation in general. The composition is an egg product obtained from an avian which has been hyperimmunized with no immunogenic mixture. The invention is further directed to an anti-inflammatory composition which has been partially purified from a hyperimmunized egg. The partially purified anti-inflammatory composition, when administered to a subject animal is effective in treating and preventing inflammation.
Patent CA-2355219-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuiting arrangement for a closed circuit cooling tower
Inventor: MORRISON FRANK T
IPC: F28D5/02
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: The final segment in one-half or one-third circuit tube assemblies are arranged in a concurrent manner with the air flow in a closed-circuit cooling tower to more fully utilize spray-water cooling that occurs in the region below the tube assembly but above the sump water surface.
Patent CA-2356907-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for the selection of products for facilitating electronic commerce in area rugs
Inventor: NARAGHI HOOSHYAR F
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating the sale and distributio n of handmade rugs. High resolution images are obtained of rugs (31) in the inventories of many rug merchants. The rugs are classified based on their ag e, size, color, condition, layout, pattern, the type of pile and foundation materials, the knot, their overall design, and where they were made. Then th e images and attribute data are stored in a database (33). The database may be  searched based on the attributes. Alternatively, searches may be performed graphically.
Patent CA-2358697-A1 (CA)
Title: Polynucleotides and their applications in diagnostics
Inventor: VINALS-BASSOLS CARLOTA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: CASB611, CASB500, CASB501, CASB502, CASB505, or CASB507 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing CASB611, CASB500, CASB501, CASB502, CASB505, or CASB507 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostics, and vaccines for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of cancers, particularly colon cancers, autoimmune diseases, and related conditions.
Patent CA-2359304-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for controlling elemental mercury emissions
Inventor: DOWNS WILLIAM
IPC: B01D53/18
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: Chlorine and sulfide species are separately introduced to a flue gas passing through a scrubber in order to remove the elemental and oxidized mercury from the gas through the precipitation of mercuric sulfide at near 100% efficiency.
Patent CA-2362624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CADAVIS GONZALO A
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: The Invention is aerodynamically constructed and designed structure with pair of wings or sets of winglets on both sides and streamlined panel resulting to aerodynamic function created by wind velocity and direction thereby creating lifting effect on the structure.        The aerodynamics on wings or winglets and the streaming effect of the wind on display panel on vertical axis sustains lifting capability to stay aerial and stability without wind beating and flapping effects that normally results to the disintegration and ultimately the destruction of flags, outdoor signs and the like.        The Invention may be illuminated from outside power source to display images placed on display surface i.e. flag, advertising or announcements during darkness.      The display panel is made of clear durable plastics to allow non-obstructed view of display and illumination. It is lightweight to stay aerial, and durable to hold the structure together withstanding weather elements on all seasons.
Patent CA-2363725-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORZENIOWSKI GARY E
IPC: H04M7/12
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A method and system, for use with a plurality of computer terminals in a call center environment, which enables the computer terminals (106-1 through 106-m) to receive and display telephony information as well as initiate telephony activity. Each of the computer terminals (106-1 through 106-m) is associated with a respective telephone station (104-1 through 104-m) connected to a telephony switch (110), and includes a display screen (108-1 through 108-m) and a processor running a web browser application (109-1 through 109-m). The system and method establishes with each computer terminal (106-1 through 106-m) a communication connection over which telephony-related data is transferred between an applet resident in and used by the web browser (109-1 through 109-m) running at the computer terminal (106-1 through 106-m), and an application server (118). When telephony-related activity is performed by the switch (110) or computer terminal (106-1 through 106-m), telephony data is exchanged between a selected computer terminal (106-1 through 106-m) and the application server (118) over the respective communication connection. The telephony data is in a format that can be acted upon by the web browser (109-1 through 109-m) to cause the computer terminal (106-1 through 106-m) to control its display screen (108 through 108-m) to display telephony-related information based on the telephony data.
Patent CA-2366268-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for cns and other disorders
Inventor: O'DONNELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and other disorders in a mammal, including a human, by administering to the mammal a CNS-penetrant .alpha.7 nicotinic receptor agonist. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a CNS- penetrant .alpha.7 nicotinic receptor agonist.
Patent CA-2366483-A1 (CA)
Title: Water rehabilitation device
Inventor: JOHNSON DOUGLAS A
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: A water rehabilitation device for rehabilitating injuries and facilitating physical exercise. The water rehabilitation device includes a platform, a foot restraint attached to the platform, a first side wing pivotally attached to the platform, a second side wing pivotally attached to the platform opposite of the first side wing, a first end wing pivotally attached to the platform between the first side wing and the secon d side wing, and a second end wing opposite of the first end wing. During downward moveme nt within water the wings are extended outwardly thereby creating an increased surface area effectively increasing the resistance to the downward movement. During upward movement within water the wings are folded downwardly providing an aerodynam ic structure for providing reduced resistance to the upward movement.