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Patent CA-2141127-A1 (CA)
Title: Corrosion protection system
Inventor: SHIM WINSTON
IPC: C23F13/00
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: An electrolyte protection system has a strap extending from an electrode to the base of the vessel. The strap is non-conductive and porous to carry electrolyte into contact with the electrode. A secondary current path is thus established to inhibit electrical discharge from the electrode.
Patent CA-2141612-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SENOO YASUTOSHI
IPC: C02F1/20
Filed: 1993-02-04
Abstract: The membrane type deaerator according to the present invention is characterized by the arrangement and connected condition of a plurality of membrane deaerator modules and a water sealed vacuum pump connected thereto.      These modules are series-connected between a raw water supply line and a deaeration water supply line.  A first vacuum pump is connected to a first deaerator module via a deaeration line,  and a second vacuum pump to a second deaerator module via the deaeration line.   These vacuum pumps are each provided with a seal water supply line which is used to send as seal water the raw water introduced from the water supply line thereinto to each of the first and second vacuum pumps, and a discharge line for the second vacuum pump is connected to the deaeration line for the first vacuum pump.   In the membrane type deaerator thus formed, the deaeration performance is improved greatly, and a deaeration with dissolved oxygen concentration of several PPB can be carried out.
Patent CA-2141930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT D
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1994-01-10
Abstract: Ce procédé et ce dispositif permettent d'organiser les informations dans des objets "emplacement" et d'afficher les objets "emplacement" à l'utilisateur. Un objet "emplacement" lorsqu'il est créé, peut concerner des personnes, des objets, des choses ou d'autres emplacements. Cet objet devient alors accessible à différents utilisateurs. L'invention permet donc aux utilisateurs qui ont eu accès à un objet "emplacement", d'organiser l'information dans un système de visualisation et de communiquer avec d'autres utilisateurs.
Patent CA-2143038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECK MARTIN H
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: The invention provides a blow molded two liter carbonated beverage bottle (1 ) weighing under 50 grams and having a unique petaloid base (7) and an ability to be self-standing on a support surface. The base comprises a petaloid design which has a plurality of at least three (preferably five) feet 9. Between each adjacent pair of feet is a radially extending valley (12) the width of which decreases with increasing radial distance from the longitudinal axis of the bottle toward a point of convergence (14) radially outside the bottle's diameter. The valley floor generally follows the hemispherical base shape and opens to an extended portion (13) of that base shape lying radially outwardly of the feet. The valley and extended portion, on initial pressurization of the bottle, cause deformation of the extended portions outwardly with a resulting raising of the center of the base away from the support surface.
Patent CA-2144717-A1 (CA)
Title: Fire hose container
Inventor: GONSALVES GAIRY J
IPC: B65D81/00
Filed: 1995-03-15
Abstract: A container for storing, transporting and unloading fire hose in high rise apartment or open area fires comprises top, bottom, front, back and side panels, which can be made to lie in a single plane when the container is fully opened, or to form a rectangular compartment with parallel opposite sides when the container is closed. When the top and front panels are opened, the bottom, back and side panels form a trough, in which to load the fire hose. The top and front panels employ hook and loop fasteners to open and close them. A shoulder strap attached to tabs on a bottom panel passes freely through a tunnel guide strap on each side panel. The shoulder strap has a contoured cushioned pad. The top panel flap has projections for easy opening. The panels have a foam insert and lines sewn for rigidity. A reflective extension flag, through whose loop the fire hose passes, can be used to extend the accordion folded fire hose. The container efficiently stores, transports and unloads fire hose in all visibility conditions without generating hose spirals and kinks.
Patent CA-2145420-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning compositions containing novel alkaline proteases
Inventor: MAINZER STANLEY E
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: There are described cleaning compositions comprising proteolytic enzymes having enhanced thermal and/or alkaline stability. Particularly, the compositions comprise a Bacillus sp. subtilisin having enhanced thermal stability and alkaline stability. The composition may be useful for any cleaning application such as laundry cleaning, household cleaning (dishcare, hard surface cleaning) or industrial cleaning.
Patent CA-2147241-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase
Inventor: ANTHONY NEVILLE J
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.
Patent CA-2149532-A1 (CA)
Title: Riboflavin synthesis in yeasts
Inventor: REVUELTA DOVAL JOSE LUIS
IPC: C12N9/78
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: Disclosed are riboflavin biosynthesis genes, genetic products from yeast, recombinant riboflavin production methods and vectors.
Patent CA-2149931-A1 (CA)
Title: Hinge for micro-mechanical device
Inventor: KNIPE RICHARD L
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: An improved hinge (12) for a micro-mechanical device (10).   The hinge is fabricated from alternating layers (12a,  12b) of different materials.  A first material is selected on the basis of its amenability to fabrication processes and a second material is chosen for its strength, or some other desired characteristic, relative to the first material.
Patent CA-2150167-A1 (CA)
Title: Compressor overload holder
Inventor: FOWLKES JEFFREY C
IPC: H02K11/20
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a thermal overload protector to the compressor motor of a hermetically sealed compressor unit.  The apparatus includes an insulative plastic base with a plurality of upstanding resilient legs each ending in a cam-catch lip.  These legs permit insertion and snap locking of an overload protector therebetween.  This hollow holder further includes a number of outwardly extending tabs that attach to the stator by engaging the lacing about the stator windings.
Patent CA-2155219-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for the manufacture of products
Inventor: BAKOSCH LAZLO
IPC: A21B5/02
Filed: 1994-11-30
Abstract: A device and method for manufacturing products, especially food products, where the product as a liquid is fed into the device and while being heated or cooled, is formed into its final more solid state characterized by elements (1) which are brought together while the food product is poured in between the elements. The elements (1) are cooled or heated.
Patent CA-2156362-A1 (CA)
Title: Mini Inflator Assembly
Inventor: CUEVAS JESS A
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1995-08-17
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for inflating an air bag (12) comprises a first container (15) defining a first chamber (18) filled with inflation fluid.  A second container (64) is movable within the first chamber and defines a second chamber (69).  The second chamber contains ignitable material (80).  An igniter (90) ignites the ignitable material (80) in the second chamber in response to an actuating signal and thereby develops a thrust to propel the second container (64) within the first chamber (18) in a predetermined direction.  By igniting the ignitable material (80), the igniter (90) also produces combustion products including heat for heating and pressurizing the inflation fluid in the first chamber (18) to increase the temperature and pressure of the inflation fluid.  The inflation fluid is directed from the first chamber (18) into the air bag (12) to inflate the air bag.  The second container (64) includes tabs (99) which move from a retracted condition to an extended condition when the second container (64) is propelled within the first chamber (18) in the predetermined direction.   When extended, the tabs (99) frictionally engage the first container (15) to resist movement of the second container (64) in a direction opposite the predetermined direction.
Patent CA-2157611-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-Balancing Bipolar Air Ionizer
Inventor: PARTRIDGE LESLIE W
IPC: A61N1/44
Filed: 1991-06-05
Abstract: An ionizing apparatus (11) that produces both positive and negative ions has a housing (12) with air inlet (14) and outlet passages (17), a plurality of spaced apart air ionizing electrodes (34,35) and a high voltage supply (51) which applies positive and negative voltages to separate electrodes (34,35). A fan (25) creates an airflow (24) that carries the ions out of the housing (12), the fan (25) preferably being between the electrodes (34,35) and the outlet passages (17) to promote intermixing of positive and negative ions. The high voltage region of the high voltage supply (51) is isolated from any direct current path to ground (47). The electrodes (34,35) then inherently acquire a D.C. voltage bias when necessary, that maintains an equal output of positive and negative ions without requiring use of an air ion sensor and feedback circuit for the purpose.
Patent CA-2158624-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotational to linear movement actuator with limiter
Inventor: CUFFE ALBERT ANTHONY
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 1995-09-19
Abstract: An actuator converts rotational movement to linear movement and at the same time transmits a limited linear force without requiring slip clutches or the like. The actuator has an electric motor in a fixed housing with a drive shaft on a longitudinal axis. A drive gear, substantially free of backlash, is connected to the drive shaft and has an output connection to drive a drive nut with an internal screw thread on the rotary axis. An output shaft has an external screw thread engaging with the internal screw thread of the drive nut and moves linearly when the drive nut is rotated. A voltage control system allows the voltage to the motor to be set so that for a set voltage there is a predetermined longitudinal force on the output shaft.
Patent CA-2160299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FITZNER MARC JAMES
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 1995-10-11
Abstract: A fishing tool is equipped with a number of useful features including a fish hook sneller. The tool comprises a support body with a hook holding mechanism provided at one end of this body adapted to engage a section of a hook. A line holder has first and second spaced apart arms with the first arm being longer than the second and generally parallel thereto. These arms are connected together and slidable in the support body between an outer position in which both arms project from the side of the support body and an inner position wherein the second arm does not project at all or substantially from the side of the support body and the first arm is flush or slightly protruding. The first arm is provided with a line catching member at one end thereof so that a line looped around this arm will not slip off when the arms are slid to the inner position. In a preferred embodiment, the line holder is generally U-shaped with a connecting section extending between ends of the two arms. The tool can be provided with a line cutting blade fixedly mounted in the support body as well as a hook engaging pin for pulling on a hook once a line has been tied thereto. Also, a fish disgorger can be pivotably mounted to one end of the support body.
Patent CA-2162744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN KENNETH ANDREW
IPC: B05D1/02
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: This invention relates to methods for spraying liquid compositions containing volatile solvent by using compressed fluids, such as carbon dioxide or ethane, to form solid particulates, coating powders, and catalyst materials, which can be produced with narrow particle size distributions and can be sprayed at higher solids levels, in ambient air or with heated air applied to just the spray instead of a spray chamber. Novel catalyst supports can be produced having a beneficial morphology such as for olefin catalysis. Drier water-borne coatings can be applied to substrates by using compressed fluids to spray water-borne coating compositions having conventional water levels, thereby reducing runs and sags and shortening dry times.
Patent CA-2164645-A1 (CA)
Title: Hardened and fire retardant wood products
Inventor: FULLER B SHANNON
IPC: B27K3/15
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: Wood products impregnated with from 30 to 80 % of a polymerizable monomer selected from the group consisting of hexanediol diacrylate and hexanediol dimethacrylate have excellent indent resistance. The wood products are impregnated with the monomer solution by placing the wood under a vacuum to remove air, contacting the wood with a monomer solution containing a polymerizable hexanediol diacrylate and/or hexanediol dimethacrylate monomer and from 0.5 to about 2 percent of a thermally activated free radical source as a polymerization initiator for a period sufficient to achieve the desired polymer loading. The wood is then heated under pressure to polymeric or cure the monomers.
Patent CA-2167777-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for testing gas carrying pipelines
Inventor: GOEDECKE HARTMUT DIPL ING
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 1996-01-22
Abstract: For reducing the coupling liquid carried along during the performance of a test run of a device for testing gas carrying pipelines, the invention provides an ultrasonic gas carrying pipeline testing method, in which an overpressure is produced in a space containing a sensor carrier with ultrasonic sensors and a coupling liquid defined by the pipeline wall and scraper sleeves.  An ultra-sonic gas carrying pipeline testing device with a sensor carrier and a scraper sleeve positioned upstream thereof and connected thereto is characterized in that a connecting line (24) provided with a pump (26) passes from an area upstream of the scraper sleeve (22) to an area downstream of said scraper sleeve (22).
Patent CA-2168093-A1 (CA)
Title: Bootstrap power steering systems
Inventor: PHILLIPS EDWARD
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A simplified bootstrap control valve (122) is provided wherein the control valve's load circuit is not interdicted in any way. The simplified bootstrap control valve includes a four-way control valve having input slots formed in an open-center manner, intermediate slots formed in an open-center manner, return slots formed in a closed-center manner, and a passage for picking off the pressure value present in the intermediate slots. The pressure value present in the intermediate slots is utilized for regulating pumping apparatus providing fluid to the simplified bootstrap control valve such that the pressure value present in the intermediate slots is substantially maintained at a preselected value. A simplified servo motor (704) - positive displacement pump assembly (700) of integrated construction is also provided. The simplified servo motor-positive displacement pump assembly (700) includes a common housing and a quill drive (710, 712).
Patent CA-2168649-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas Dispersion Pipe for Gas-Liquid Contact, and Process and Device for Gas-Liquid Contact Making Use Thereof
Inventor: NISINO HARUO
IPC: B01F13/10
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: A gas dispersion pipe into which gas is introduced through its top end portion and blown out from its bottom end portion into liquid for gas-liquid contact, and a method and a device for gas-liquid contact employing the gas dispersion pipe are disclosed. The gas dispersion pipe has its top end portion formed in a contraction pipe with its horizontal cross-sectional area decreasing downward and/or its bottom end portion formed in a nozzle structure with its horizontal cross-sectional area decreasing downward. In stead of making the gas dispersion pipe with its bottom end portion in the nozzle structure, a gas guide member with its horizontal cross-sectional area increasing downward may be disposed within the bottom end portion of the gas dispersion pipe.
Patent CA-2168893-A1 (CA)
Title: Bras de retenu pliable avec declencheur automatique et serrure pour le tir a l'arc
Inventor: LAPOINTE RAYMOND
IPC: F41B5/18
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: La présente invention est un mécanisme pour faciliter la pratique du tir à l'arc et rendre cette pratique plus sécuritaire. Il s'agit d'un bras de retenue pliable permettant de maintenir la corde d'un arc tendu jusqu'au moment du tir. Lorsque la corde est tendue, il ne reste qu'à installer la flèche au moment où l'on est en position de tir, de centrer sa cible et se servir du déclencheur automatique servant à relâcher la corde. Cedéclencheur comporte une serrure de sécurité afin d'éviter un tir accidentel.
Patent CA-2169098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILLEBRAND GREG GEORGE
IPC: A61Q9/04
Filed: 1995-06-08
Abstract: The subject invention involves topical depilatory compositions, at a pH of 7 or below, comprising sulfhydryl compounds. The subject invention further relates to methods for removing vellus hair from mammalian skin comprising topical application of a composition, at a pH of 7 or below, comprising a sulfhydryl compound or a cosmetically- and/or pharmaceutically- acceptable salt thereof.
Patent CA-2175074-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable booster battery
Inventor: ROZON LUC
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 1994-10-25
Abstract: In a tool for boosting (jump starting) a vehicle, it is known that there is a battery as a power source and booster cables to bring the energy to the engine. In this invention, the battery and the cables are incorporated into one unit which includes the battery, the cables and protective holsters (housing) to lodge the cables. The holsters are an integral part of the unit and swivel at 90.degree. (degrees) to permit easy access. In this way, everything can be carried in one hand. Also, because the unit can be easily placed close to the engine, the cables can be much shorter than regular booster cables. It is easier to use since there are only two connections to make instead of four. Finally, the holsters, which house the booster clips, protect the user from short circuits.
Patent CA-2175559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASHIWADA SEIJI
IPC: C09D133/00
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition aqueuse de revêtement pelable, utilisée pour protéger temporairement une couche de peinture sur la carrosserie d'une automobile, ladite composition contenant une résine acrylique aqueuse (A) présentant une température de transition vitreuse de 5~-30 ~C et un poids moléculaire moyen en poids de 20 000 minimum, et obtenue par copolymérisation d'un mélange monomère dont un monomère d'ester (méth)acrylique est un composant essentiel auquel sont ajoutés, selon les besoins, des monomères polymérisables insaturés, à l'exception du (méth)acrylolitrile, ainsi qu'une substance absorbant les rayons ultraviolets (B). L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant de protéger temporairement une couche de peinture appliquée sur la carrosserie d'une automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'on applique une composition aqueuse de revêtement pelable sur la surface d'une couche de peinture de finition séchée, recouvrant sur la carrosserie d'une automobile. Selon le procédé de protection temporaire présenté, la valeur commerciale d'une couche de peinture appliquée sur la carrosserie d'une automobile peut être maintenue pendant une longue période, et le film protecteur peut être enlevé manuellement, simplement par pelage ou au moyen d'un courant d'eau sous haute pression, avant que l'automobile ne soit remise à un acheteur. On peut, sans produire de gaz nocif, faire brûler le film protecteur enlevé.
Patent CA-2176923-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEYER BERTRAND
IPC: D06B3/32
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: Dans le procédé et l'appareil d'ennoblissement textile, du type jigger, de l'invention, le matériau textile (19) passe à travers un bain chauffé (20) de traitement et s'enroule alternativement dans un sens et dans l'autre avec l'application d'ondes électromagnétiques (24) micro-ondes ou hautes fréquences sur ledit matériau textile (19) pendant son enroulement et/ou son déroulement. Leur puissance est déterminée, en fonction de la température optimale de la réaction mise en oeuvre, en sorte de maintenir sensiblement égale ou supérieure à cette température optimale la température de l'ensemble (5, 6) constitué par le matériau textile enroulé et le bain dont il est imprégné.
Patent CA-2177237-A1 (CA)
Title: Nasal applicator
Inventor: HEROLD HEIKO
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: Nasal applicators are an important aid for introducing powdery, pharmacologically active medicaments into the nasopharyngeal space of a patient. The present nasalapplicator is based on a manually actuated compressed air source connected to aninflow channel (8) for generating a compressed air jet, a storage container (3) for the medicament and a metering device for making available a portioned-off quantity of the medicament which is caught by the compressed air jet and transported throughan outflow channel (9) into the nose. The metering device consists of a meteringdrum (5) in which the storage container (3) for the medicament is formed by the interior of the metering drum (5). In addition, the inflow channel (8) is connected to one end of a metering channel (7) and the outflow channel (9) to the other end of the metering channel (7). The quantity of medicament made available in one portioning chamber (13) of the metering drum (5) protrudes into the metering channel (7) in such a manner that it is completely caught by the compressed air jet and transported into the nasal cavities.
Patent CA-2179363-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved skin preparation tray for use in surgical procedures
Inventor: PARTIKA LAWRENCE
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1996-06-18
Abstract: A preparation tray for use in a medical procedure involving a solution and one or more swab implements for applying the solution to a patient. The preparation tray, which may be held in the hand or supported on a surface, may be formed as a removable component of a surgical kit.  The preparation tray includes a relatively planar sheet having a pair of opposed sides and various embossments for retaining medical implements such as swabs and solution utilized in the medical procedure. A digit opening may be provided on an opposed side of the sheet to accommodate a user's fingers as the tray is held inthe hand. The tray further includes a pressing surface formed between two opposed sides of the sheet that communicates with a basin embossment that holds a quantity of the solution. A user may compress the swab implement against the pressing surface to remove excess solution absorbed by the swab, which is returned to the basin embossment. The pressing surface is supported by the hand of a user so as to avoid flexing of the tray and spillage of the solution during the procedure. The tray is readily manipulable by either left-handed or right-handed users.