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Patent CA-2344996-A1 (CA)
Title: Powered conveyor assembly and centering unit
Inventor: POOLE NORMAN G
IPC: B65G21/10
Filed: 1995-09-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor comprising two conveyor sections, each conveyor section having a frame extending generally longitudinally of the conveyor, a first splined shaft rotatable in an end of the frame, a second shaft rotatable in the other end of the frame, a first wheel on the first shaft and a mechanism for rotating the first wheel on one of the conveyor sections. A second wheel is on the second shaft and a belt is trained about the first and second wheels, the belt having a first side for engaging the first and second wheels and a second side for engaging an article conveyed along the conveyor. A relatively low friction surface exists between the first and second wheels and the first side of the belt lies adjacent the relatively low friction surface to be supported thereby when an article is conveyed along the conveyor. The two conveyor sections are coupled together, the coupling comprising first and second bearing rollers, the first roller having a splined center opening for engaging the splines on the first shaft for receiving the ends of the first shaft to synchronize the movements of the belts on the two conveyor sections. The spacing between the conveyor sections may be adjusted.
Patent CA-2345898-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAMBERGER BOB
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: A wind direction indicator includes a rigid body having a first end and a second end. Deflectors for deflecting the body in response to wind movement are positioned at the first end of the body. A pivotal mounting is provided for pivotally mounting the body for movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis.
Patent CA-2346365-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AISA VALERIO
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A method is described, for estimating the duration of the interruptions in the supply from the electric mains in an electric apparatus having an electronic control, in particular a household appliance. The described method comprises the following steps: a) measurement and storage, on the occasion of an interruption of the supply voltage of the apparatus, of the value of at least a quantity being characteristic of the operating status of the apparatus; b) measurement, on the occasion of the restoration of the supply voltage, of the current value of said characteristic quantity; c) comparison between the stored value and the current value of said characteristic quantity; d) estimation, on the basis of said comparison, of the duration of said interruption of the supply voltage.
Patent CA-2347983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUNDSTROM PAULA
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: The infection of a mammalian host by a microorganism Candida albicans can be  prevented or treated through the administration the substrate for transglutaminases Hwp or antibodies against this substrates that inhibit the  transglutaminase-mediated interaction of the microorganism with the mammalia n host. These compounds may be used in the identification, prevention or treatment of microbial infection of mammalian hosts such as immunocompromise d or immunosuppressed humans, for example, those having AIDS or undergoing transplantation or anti-cancer therapy.
Patent CA-2349403-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for measuring nonuniform attenuation in a scintillation camera
Inventor: STARK IAIN
IPC: G01T1/164
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the nonuniform attenuation caused by a patient's body in scintillation cameras is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a gantry having an annular support, a radiation source mounted on the annular support for emitting a radiation which is incident on the patient's body, a dedicated radiation detector rnounted on the annular support in opposed relation to the radiation source for detecting the radiation transmitted through the patient's body and a mechanism for rotating the annular support around the patient's body. The annular support defines at the centre a cylindrical space where the patient's body is located along the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical space. The radiation source and radiation detector are rotated by 180 degrees around the longitudinal direction of the patient's body while the radiation source scans the patient in the transversal direction such that the radiation attenuation in all directions around the patient's body can be measured.
Patent CA-2349568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SASAKI CHIYOSHI
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: A heat sink including a heat dissipating fin comprises (1) a heat dissipatin g fin having a plurality of mountain-shaped portions and base portions supporting the mountain-shaped portions, (2) a base member having a pluralit y of slits into which the mountain-shaped portions of the heat dissipating fin  are to be inserted and a plurality of holes for fixing the heat dissipating fin, and (3) a fitting member, provided with a plurality of projecting portions corresponding to the plurality of holes of the base member, for fixing the heat dissipating fin between the base member and the fitting memb er itself.
Patent CA-2351792-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for improved process control in combustion applications
Inventor: MACKAY GERVASE I
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for improved process control in combustion applications, and particularly those relating to the steelmaking industry. An apparatus is provided for process control in a combustion application comprising a laser to transmit a near-infrared laser beam through off-gas produced by the combustion application, a detector to detect the transmitted laser beam and convert the detected laser beam to an electrical signal, and a control system for providing adjustment of select inputs to the combustion application in response to the electrical signal from the detector. The method of this invention comprises transmitting a near-infrared laser beam through off-gas produced by the combustion application, detecting the transmitted laser beam, and adjusting select inputs of the combustion application in response to the detected transmitted laser beam.
Patent CA-2354723-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for monitoring and evaluating facility conditions and functionality over a communications network
Inventor: KAUFMAN LEE T
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: The invention teaches a method and system for evaluating, monitoring, and managing Facility Conditions and Functionality for one or more facility objects (e.g., a building, an HVAC system, a roof, etc.) from a centralized location, such as the office of a Centralized Monitoring Agent. The methods and systems described herein include illustrative embodiments that overcome the limitations of the prior art by employing a communications network (e.g., the Internet) and/or universal communications protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.) to acquire current and accurate Facility Management Information (FMI) associated with one or more facility objects, wherein the FMI may include data representing a physical characteristic, a condition, functional adequacy, and/or a project list associated with the one or more facility objects.
Patent CA-2355032-A1 (CA)
Title: Sprayer gun having hand grip positioning device
Inventor: GUO WEN-LI
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A sprayer gun includes a handle and a valve stem slidably received in the rear portion. A stop is secured to the valve stem and engaged with the handle, and has one or more ratchet teeth. A spring lever has one end secured to the handle and has a number of ratchet teeth for engaging with the ratchet teeth of the stop and for preventing the stop from being moved forward relative to the spring lever. The water is thus allowed to continuously flow out of the sprayer gun without continuously depressing the control hand grip toward the handle by the the ratchet teeth.
Patent CA-2356651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK JEFFERY TODD
IPC: D21C9/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent structures including fibers bound with a polyvalent cation-containing compound and superabsorbent polymer particles. The fibers exhibit an ion extraction factor of at least 5 %. Also disclosed are multi-strata absorbent structures, such as disposable absorbent articles, including the treated fibers and SAP particles. Further disclosed are methods for preparing absorbent structures including the treated fibers; structures including fibers combined with a polyvalent cation-containing compound; and methods for treating or coating SAP particles with polyvalent cation-containing compounds.
Patent CA-2356671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINGS MAXWELL DAVID
IPC: C07D409/12
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne des inhibiteurs de protéases 4-amino-azepan-3-ones, des solvates, des hydrates et des sels de ceux-ci, acceptables au plan pharmaceutique, qui inhibent les protéases dont la cathépsine K, des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant lesdits composés, des nouveaux intermédiaires desdits composés et des méthodes de traitement de maladies se manifestant par une perte osseuse excessive ou une dégradation du cartilage ou de la matrice, dont l'ostéoporose; l'arthrite, notamment l'arthrose et la polyarthrite rhumatoïde; la maladie osseuse de Paget; l'hypocalcémie maligne; et la maladie métabolique des os. Lesdites méthodes consistent à inhiber ladite perte osseuse ou la dégradation excessive du cartilage ou de la matrice, par l'administration à un patient en ayant besoin d'un composé de l'invention.
Patent CA-2359663-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de traitement de surface
Inventor: OHARA SOUSABUROU
IPC: A47L13/31
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif de traitement de surface utilisable lors du polissage de la carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile ou d'un meuble. Le dispositif comporte un organe de traitement comprenant un corps élastique poreux et continu (2) recouvert d'une pellicule fibreuse (5) et constituant une portion de traitement (11), un organe annulaire d'engagement (4), et un support (5) présentant une rainure annulaire (53) disposé autour d'un socle (51) portant la portion de traitement (11) et présentant en son sein une structure d'engagement. Le bord de l'organe de traitement est en appui dans la rainure annulaire de montage, et fixé dans la rainure annulaire du support au moyen de l'extrémité de l'organe annulaire d'engagement, solidarisant ainsi l'organe de traitement à la structure d'engagement. Ainsi, ledit dispositif peut aisément être assemblé.
Patent CA-2359814-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAN KYLE W H
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet des procédés d'isolement d'ARN messager. Ces procédés consistent à incorporer des analogues de NTPr biotinylés dans l'ARN messager cellulaire, et à séparer cet ARN messager biotinylé de l'ARN non marqué. Les procédés selon l'invention peuvent être appliqués pour découvrir des gènes, analyser des produits et étudier la régulation de l'expression génique.
Patent CA-2361417-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAWANDY NABIL M
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2000-01-07
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un appareil optique et à des procédés associés qui permettent d'effectuer au moins l'une des opérations que sont l'authentification, le tri ou le dénombrement de documents, ainsi qu'à des structures de sécurité (12) contenues dans des documents et à des documents (10) contenant des structures de sécurité. Un dispositif ou une structure de sécurité (12) comporte un milieu à gain optique et une structure présentant des frontières qui lui confèrent une géométrie globale qui, en association à au moins une des caractéristiques du matériau de cette structure, améliore le rayonnement électromagnétique émis par le milieu à gain pour favoriser, dans une réalisation, la création d'au moins un mode qui renforce l'émission d'un rayonnement électromagnétique au sein d'une bande étroite de longueurs d'onde. Les formes convenant à cette structure (12) incluent des formes oblongues, généralement cylindriques du type filaments (12B), une forme sphérique, une forme partiellement sphérique, une forme toroïdale, une forme cubique ou polyédrique quelconque et une forme de disque (12A). Ladite structure (12) comporte de préférence au moins une structure monolithique, une structure multicouche (12C) ou une structure ordonnée qui peut assurer une rétroaction répartie. Le dispositif de sécurité (12) peut être intégré à un support de monnaie, un passeport, un ticket de loterie, un titre négociable, une carte de crédit ou de débit ou tout support pouvant faire l'objet d'une authentification, d'un dénombrement, d'un codage, d'un tri ou d'une vérification.
Patent CA-2361487-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making navigation data available in a vehicle and navigation system applying this method
Inventor: BUYTAERT STEVEN HERWIG CYRIEL
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: Method for making navigation data available in a vehicle, in particular a ro ad vehicle, whereby use is made of means (7) to determine the position of the vehicle (3) on the one hand, and whereby navigation data (5) are transmitted  via a wireless connection to a telematics device (2) in the vehicle (3) on t he other hand, characterised in that at least a number of navigational calculations are made in the telematics device (2) of the vehicle (3) itself , based on the navigation data (5) received via the wireless connection.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2362114-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif pour traitement fluidique programmable
Inventor: DE GASPERIS GIOVANNI
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2000-02-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour traitement microfluidique par manipulation programmable de paquet. On introduit un matériau sur une surface de réaction en procédant à une mise en paquet compartimentée. La position d'un paquet est déterminée via un capteur de position. Une force de manipulation programmable est appliquée au paquet, dans la position correspondante. Ladite force est réglable en fonction de la position du paquet, via une unité de commande. Le paquet est déplacé en mode programmable, selon la force considérée, le long de trajets choisis arbitrairement.
Patent CA-2363971-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIPELEERS DANIEL
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a preparation of mammalian pancreatic endocrine cells comprising the steps of dissociating intact pancreatic tissue into a cell suspension comprising single cells and cell aggregates and of enriching said cell suspension with regard to the content of endocrine cells to a preparation of viable endocrine cells obtainable by this method and to its use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, preferably in humans, and in diagnostic procedures.
Patent CA-2369436-A1 (CA)
Title: Fibre multimode laser optimisee et son procede d'utilisation avec des sources laser et des sources del et systeme utilisant celle-ci
Inventor: HARSHBARGER DOUGLAS E
IPC: C03B37/014
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une fibre optique multimode (10) présentant une première largeur de bande laser supérieure à 220MHz/km dans la fenêtre 850 nm, un seconde largeur de bande laser supérieure à 500 MHz/km dans la fenêtre 1300 nm, une première largeur de bande saturée (OFL) d'au moins 160 MHz/km dans la fenêtre 850 nm, et une seconde largeur de bande saturée (OFL) d'au moins 500 MHz/km dans la fenêtre 1300 nm.
Patent CA-2370173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARNER MARK J
IPC: F17C1/08
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: Closure modules are coupled to and enclose ends of a multi-cell pressure vessel, especially a multi-cell pressure vessel having arcuate outer wall segments connected by internal web segments that define a plurality of cells  in the pressure vessel. The closure modules each have an arcuate surface portion and at least one interfacing surface portion integrally connected at  a marginal extent thereof with a marginal extent of the arcuate surface portio n. The arcuate surface and interfacing surface portions define a closure module  chamber and have peripheral edges. The arcuate surface portion of one of the  closure modules abuts contiguously against an interfacing surface portion of  an adjacent one of the closure modules. The closure modules are particularly  useful for use with multi-cell tanks and vessel bodies, especially tanks and  vessels suitable for storing liquid propane.
Patent CA-2370309-A1 (CA)
Title: Logging of detonator usage
Inventor: SHANN PETER CHRISTIAN
IPC: F42D5/00
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: A system (10) for logging authorised detonator usage of identifiable detonators, after removal of the detonators from a controlled strore (11), in which the system comprises: an inventory control (19) for maintaining an inventory of detonators at the controlled store (11), and also data concerning authorised removal (B) of detonators from the store (11) for use on site (14) as part of a controlled blasting sequence; and a firing control station (15) which monitors and logs the destruction of each detonator (C) after transmission of a fire signal (D) to each detonator, and transmits detonator destruction data (E) to the inventory control (19).
Patent CA-2373127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILBERT DAVID
IPC: E01B35/06
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne des ensembles d'instruments qui, pour contrôler régulièrement les voies ferrées, sont installés sur des véhicules de service (18), par exemple à bord des wagons de passagers. Le type d'ensemble d'instruments considéré (16) comprend des capteurs (35, 36, 42) montés sur un bogie (24) du véhicule (18), fournissant des données à un ordinateur (40), lequel traite les données pour évaluer la qualité de la voie ferrée, et enregistre les données en les associant à une information de position. A intervalles déterminés, les résultats enregistrés sont automatiquement transférés par radiocommunication à une station de base distante (12). A cette station, un opérateur peut contrôler quotidiennement la qualité de la voie ferrée et recommander en conséquence l'établissement d'un calendrier de maintenance approprié.
Patent CA-2378105-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and system for automatic optical fiber type identification
Inventor: REEPSCHLAGER PAUL M
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for automatically identifying a fiber type in an optically amplified optical fiber span. Optical spectrum analyzers are employed in order to measure profiles of one or more amplifiers connected to the fiber span. These profiles are then manipulated in order to obtain a score for the fiber span. This score is then compared to known scores for various fiber types in order to make a determination of the fiber type in the span. The profiles being measured can be either of a span loss profile or a Raman gain profile. In the case of a Raman gain profile, a Raman pump laser is employed in the measurements.        According to the present invention, it is possible to identify whether a hybrid splice exists within a particular fiber span. The present invention also permits an auto mapping of networks.
Patent CA-2379057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUOVINEN PAIVI HELENA
IPC: B29L22/00
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: Propylene polymer compositions comprising (percent by weight): A) from 70 to 90 % of a random copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 1 to 6 % of ethylene, having a content of fraction insoluble in xylene at room temperature (about 23 ~C) of not less than 93 %; B) from 10 % to 30 % of a copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 8 to 18 % of ethylene;  wherein the ratio (B)/C2B of the percent by weight of (B), with respect to the total weight of (A) and (B), to the percent by weight of ethylene in (B), with respect to the total weight of (B), represented in the above formula by C2B, is 2.5 or lower.
Patent CA-2379891-A1 (CA)
Title: Quaternary bis-ammonium salt precursors and their uses as prodrugs having an antiparasitic activity
Inventor: ANCELIN MARIE-LAURE
IPC: C07D295/155
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: The invention concerns drug precursors with antimalarial effect, characterised in that it consists in quaternary bis-ammonium salts of general formula (I) wherein A and A', identical or different, are respectively either a group A¿1? and A'¿1? of formula (1) wherein n = 2 to 4; R'¿1? is hydrogen, C¿1?-C¿5? alkyl, optionally substituted by an aryl, a hydroxy, an alkoxy, wherein the alkyl comprises 1 to 5 C, or aryloxy and W is halogen or a nucleofuge group; or a group A¿2? which represents formyl-CHO, or acetyl-COCH¿3?. B and B', identical or different, represent respectively either the group B¿1? and B'¿1?, if A and A' respectively represent A¿1?, A'¿1?, B¿1?, B'¿1? representing a group R¿1? which has the same definition as R'¿1? above, but cannot be a hydrogen atom; or respectively the groups B¿2? and B'¿2?, if A and A' represent A¿2?, B¿2? or B'¿2? being the group R¿1? as defined above, or a group of formula (2) wherein -Ra is RS- or RCO-, wherein R is a C¿1?-C¿6? alkyl, substituted if required, a phenyl or benzyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted if required, the latter being optionally substituted; R¿2? is hydrogen, C¿1?-C¿5? alkyl, or a -CH¿2?-COO- (C1-C5)alkyl group; and R¿3? is hydrogen, C¿1?-C¿5? alkyl or alkenyl, substituted if required, a phosphate, an alkoxy wherein the alkyl is a C¿1?-C¿3? alkyl, or aryloxy; or an alkyl (or aryl) carbonyloxy; or R¿2? and R¿3? form together a cycle with 5 or 6 C; R and R¿3? can be bound to form a cycle. .alpha. represents: either a single bond when A and A' represent A¿1? and A'¿1?: or when A and A' represent A¿2?, and B¿2? and B'¿2? Represent (3) either, when A and A' are -CHO or -COCH¿3? and B¿2? and B'¿2? are R¿1?, a group of formula (4) or a group of formula (5) wherein (a) represents a bond towards Z and (b) a bond towards the nitrogen atom. Z is a C¿9?-C¿21? alkyl, if required with insertion of one or several bonds, and/or one or several heteroatoms O and/or S and/or several aromatic cycles, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds. Said precursors and cyclized thiazolium derivatives are useful as antiparasitic medicines in particular antimalarial and antibabesiosis.
Patent CA-2379898-A1 (CA)
Title: Entering and exiting ecp mode for integrated ecp/eab system
Inventor: STEVENS DALE R
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A method of transitioning between the pneumatic and electric modes of an integrated pneumatic/electropneumatic train brake system which includes a brake control having a common operator brake controller.  Initially, the control applies the brakes in response to the operator brake controller in the present mode.  The control enables the next mode upon request from the operator and applies the brake, in the next mode to match the applied brakes in the present mode.       Once the present mode brake is released, the control and system switch to the next mode. Other brake controllers monitor the network and automatically switches modes based on the status of the network.
Patent CA-2380037-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides vgf et procedes de traitement de troubles associes au vgf
Inventor: YAN HAI
IPC: C07K17/08
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: L'invention porte sur de nouveaux polypeptides VGF et des agents sélectifs de liaison, sur des cellules hôtes et des procédés d'obtention de polypeptides VGF, et sur des préparations pharmaceutiques de VGF et des procédés de diagnostic, de traitement, d'amélioration, et/ou de prévention de maladies, états et troubles associés aux polypeptides VGF.
Patent CA-2382415-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede de localisation de radiomobiles en dehors de la couverture d'un reseau cellulaire
Inventor: MONOT JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: A62B99/00
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: Procédé de détection d'un ou de plusieurs mobiles à partir d'un dispositif de recherche situé en altitude par rapport au mobile comportant au moins une étape de simulation d'un réseau cellulaire afin d'éveiller un ou plusieurs mobiles en veille à portée des signaux de simulation et en ce qu'il détermin e au moins un paramètre représentatif d'un ou de plusieurs signaux émis par le ou les mobiles éveillés.   Application aux réseaux GSM ou UMTS