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Patent CA-2398799-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle tailgate with storage capacity
Inventor: MACK NOEL
IPC: B62D33/027
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A vehicle for storing and transporting cargo comprises a cargo box for supporting and storing the cargo in the vehicle.  The cargo box includes a planar cargo floor extending between a front end and a rear open end and laterally between a pair of spaced apart and parallel side walls of the cargo boy. A tailgate (12) is pivotally connected to the cargo box and pivotal between an open position extending from the cargo floor for providing access to the cargo box and a generally upright closed position for closing the cargo boy. The tailgate includes a cavity (24) recessed in the tailgate and a door (18) for closing the cavity in the tailgate. Items such as ramps which are usable, with the tailgate in the open position, to load cargo into the box, are stowable within the tailgate cavity.  Such ramps can also be arranged in a fence like manner to form a cargo box extender.
Patent CA-2399679-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated journey planner
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN SPENCER GUY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: An integrated journey planner, or Comparison Navigator.TM., for providing travel information for a user specified journey comprises means for deconstructing a user enquiry specifying the journey into a plurality of information requests, each specifying a part of the journey using a single mode of transport, such as rail, car or coach. The Navigator also comprises means for sending each request to an appropriate one of a plurality of local and on-line databases, which each hold travel information regarding a different mode of transport. Further means are provided for reconstructing the responses to the requests received from the plurality of local and on-line databases into at least one multi-modal travel option, for the user specified journey, incorporating different modes of transport. Usually, the multi-modal travel option incorporates timetable travel information such as train timetables and non-timetable travel information. The Navigator can also implement uni-modal point to point travel where the user can specify any geographical location and a mode of transport with the most suitable terminals and services being determined.
Patent CA-2400498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPPELER HANS
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for applying torque-controlled eccentric training to a human muscular system and includes means for applying a torque transfer to the human muscular system, display means for displaying decelaration power data produced by the muscular system in resisting the torque transfer, and means for detecting and processing decelaration data for adjusting the torque transfer to the human muscular system. In one aspect of the invention, the means for applying a torque transfer includes a drive motor coupled to a turning or pedal crank. The present invention also includes a method for torque-controlled eccentric exercice training using the previously described device which includes selecting operation parameters at the turning crank, processing measured data that is detected; monitoring operation conditions of the drive motor; displaying produced decelaration power and operation parameters at the turning crank on a display device; and controlling the drive motor according to selected operation conditions.
Patent CA-2401246-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for the handling of containers
Inventor: PRETI FABRIZIO
IPC: B67C7/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the handling of containers, in particular bottles.      In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for the handling of containers (24), comprising a frame (2) and a plate (3) disposed on the said frame in a raised position, the said plate (3) supporting from above one or more distribution units (4, 5, 6) and/or one or more operating units (7), the motor drive (18) of the said one or more distribution units (4, 5, 6) and of the said one or more operating units (7) being disposed above the said units, characterized in that it comprises removable fixing means (16) for fixing the said plate (3) to the said frame (2).
Patent CA-2402801-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhaler
Inventor: RASMUSSEN JERGEN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: An inhaler for delivery of medicament from a canister which is compressible to deliver a dose of medicament. The inhaler comprises a housing (1) for holding a canister (2), the housing having a mouthpiece (5) for inhalation of a dose of medicament delivered by the canister (2) and a breath-actuated actuation mechanism (6) for compressing a canister (2) held in the housing (1) in response to inhalation at the mouthpiece (5). The actuation mechanism (6) includes a vane in the form of a flap (13) disposed across a duct (24, 32) extending from the mouth piece (5) arranged to lock the canister (2) in a compressed state and being responsive to the inhalation at the mouthpiece (5) to release the canister (2) when the level of inhalation at the mouthpiece falls below a predetermined threshold.
Patent CA-2403940-A1 (CA)
Title: Speckled detergent composition
Inventor: MELI FABRIZIO
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: Speckled detergent compositions with colored glassy phosphates and conventional detergent ingredients.
Patent CA-2404244-A1 (CA)
Title: Wedge-shaped extension clamp
Inventor: PARK CHUL W
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp for fixing a cable. The clamp comprises a body having a pair of guide elements and a groove wherein the pair of the guide element are tapered from one end to the other end and the groove are formed between the pair of the guide element; a resilient member inserted into the groove; a support element of a pin shape mounted into the resilient member; a wedge support plate that is installed to be operated by the resilient member; and a pair of wedges that is engaged with the wedge support plate so that the wedge slides along the guide elements and having the cable inserted between the wedge support plates wherein concave-convex elements that is curved in one direction from the guide elements is formed at a portion where the pair of the wedges and the cable.
Patent CA-2404535-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOREAU SERGE
IPC: E04B5/14
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: In a composite floor system, the end support shoe of a secondary framing member can provide a shear connector for a primary steel framing member, such that the secondary member and its end shoe provide the horizontal shear connection for the primary member. the end shoe of the secondary members are welded to the primary members which can be either standard steel beams or open web trusses. The secondary members are preferably open web joists having their own s-shaped top chord to provide shear connection of the secondary members with the slab. Accidental tripping of steel workers on shear studs is avoided.
Patent CA-2409214-A1 (CA)
Title: Block ram having multiple configurable write modes for use in a field programmable gate array
Inventor: YOUNG STEVEN P
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A dedicated block random access memory (RAM) is provided for a programmable logic device (PLD), such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The block RAM includes a memory cell array and control logic that is configurable to select one of a plurality of write modes for accessing the memory cell array.  In one embodiment, the write modes include a write with write-back mode, a write without write-back mode, and a read then write mode. The control logic selects the write mode in response to configuration bits stored in corresponding configuration memory cells of the PLD. The configuration bits are programmed during configuration of the PLD. In one variation, the control logic selects the write mode in response to user signals. In a particular embodiment, the block RAM is a dual-port memory having a first port and a second port. In this embodiment, the first and second ports can be independently configured to have different (or the same) write modes. The widths of the first and second ports can also be independently configured.
Patent CA-2409439-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, apparatus and article to test fuel cells
Inventor: HILL GRAHAM E
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A fuel cell resistance test system includes a contact head having a plurality of spaced electrical contacts for contacting multiple ones of the fuel cells composing the stack. In one embodiment, a plurality of selectively actuable switches produce a short between respective pairs of adjacent ones of the electrical contacts. A processor opens each of the switches, one at a time in succession, to apply a defined voltage from a voltage source, successively across pairs of adjacent ones of the electrical contacts. A  current sensor measures a resulting current and the processor or other computer determines whether a short exists based on the magnitude of the defined voltage and the magnitude of the resulting current. Alternatively, the test system may include a current source and a voltage sensor.
Patent CA-2411758-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated teller machines advertising system
Inventor: STRAUB DAVID RYAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: An ATM advertising system includes an ATM machine and an ATM dedicated data line. The ATM machine receives data sent at a first frequency through the ATM dedicated data line. An advertising computer is provided with an operating system and advertising screen which operate independently from the ATM machine. The advertising screen is positioned in the vicinity of the ATM machine. The advertising computer may also receives data through the ATM dedicated data line.      However, the advertising computer receives data at a second frequency through the ATM dedicated data line, such that data communication is provided for the advertising computer without interrupting ATM transactions or compromising ATM security.
Patent CA-2412707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING BRENT
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: This invention relates to a stand for a radiography imaging apparatus and comprises: a tower; a clevis having a base movably attached to the tower such that the clevis is movable along the length of the tower, and an arm extending from the base; and, an imaging device holder including a main body pivotably attached to the clevis and extending along a main body axis, and an imaging device mount rotatably attached to the main body such that the mount is rotatable about the main body axis. The stand when in an upright position, enables an imaging device attached to the mount to be placed in multiple positions, including positions to examine both standing and recumbent patients.
Patent CA-2417241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENDER PAUL E
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant la transmission d'informations d'admission/non admission dans un système de communication comprenant un émetteur (74) pour transmettre les informations d'admission/non admission sur un canal d'admission/non admission, et une porte de canal (699) pour déclencher le canal d'admission/non admission selon qu'un préambule de synchronisation est détecté par le récepteur (106) dans une unité de données reçues. L'unité de données est une première unité de données dans une série d'unités de données comprenant un paquet de données. La porte de canal (699) empêche la transmission du canal d'admission/non admission lorsque le récepteur (106) n'a pas reçu le préambule de synchronisation dans l'unité de données.
Patent CA-2417391-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispersion discrimination for wideband optical signals
Inventor: GRAVES ALAN F
IPC: H04B10/18
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A system for detecting dispersion in an incoming optical signal centered about a channel center frequency. The system includes a splitter unit for separating the incoming signal into first and second groups of signals.      The system further includes a first compensation region adapted to apply a desired positive dispersion characteristic to a signal in the first group and a second compensation region adapted to apply a desired negative dispersion characteristics to a signal in the second group. The splitter also includes a receiver unit connected to the first and second compensation regions, and adapted to compare the received signals and to detect the dispersion in the incoming optical signal on the basis of the comparison. The system can be selectively balanced at different optical frequencies by varying the amount of dispersion applied by the first and second compensation regions. It is thus possible to balance the system at a given channel center frequency such measurement of a minimal resultant dispersion in the receiver unit is indicative of the incoming optical signal being dispersion-free at that frequency.
Patent CA-2417721-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of granules of methionine
Inventor: CHIAVAZZA VERONIQUE
IPC: A23K40/10
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: A process for the preparation of granules of methionine which process comprises (a) forming a mixture of methionine powder, a binding agent and water (b) applying the mixture to high shear rate mixing, thereby forming granules of said mixture; and (c) drying said granules. Granules produced by the aforementioned process characterised by a bulk density of at least 0.6 g/cm3, and a particle siye distribution of from 50 to 2000 microns are also claimed as well as an animal feed composition comprising the granules.
Patent CA-2418259-A1 (CA)
Title: An all-terrain board with leg operated brake
Inventor: ATTEY GRAEME SCOTT
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: An all-terrain board (10, 50) ridden by a rider (18) standing on the board (10, 50) is provided with a braking member which can be engaged by a leg of the rider (18) and moved into braking engagement with a wheel (14, 52). The braking engagement may be directly onto a tyre (15) of the wheel (14).  Alternatively, the braking engagement may be indirectly onto a wheel (52) through a linkage connecting the brake (60) to a brake mechanism (74) acting on a rim (56) of the wheel (52).
Patent CA-2419506-A1 (CA)
Title: Formation testing apparatus with axially and spirally mounted ports
Inventor: BERGER PER-ERIK
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining permeability of a subterranean formation is provided. The apparatus and method comprise a work string (106), at least one selectively extendable member (220) mounted on the work string (106) to isolate a portion of the annular space between the work string (106) and borehole (104). A predetermined distance (D) proportional to the radius of a control port (224) separates at least two ports in the work string. A sensor (226) operatively associated with each port is mounted in the work string (106) for measuring at least one characteristic such as pressure of the fluid in the isolated section.
Patent CA-2419693-A1 (CA)
Title: Attachment device
Inventor: MARENNE PHILIPPE
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to an attachment device which comprises a series of attachment portions. The attachment portions are interconnected to one another by at least one connecting portion, preferably a flexible connecting portion. The attachment device is flexible in at least two independent planes. In most cases, the present attachment device will be flexible in more than two independent planes. A preferred manner by which such flexibility is conferred to the attachment device is by the provision of a trim cover attachment portion having a female attachment portion attached to a base portion. The base portion has a larger surface area than the surface area of the female attachment portion adjacent or attached thereto. The lateral dimension of the base portion is greater than the lateral dimension of the at least one connecting portion. A process of producing a resilient device (e.g., a foam element for use in a vehicular seat) is also described as is a mold for carrying out such a process. The present attachment device is particularly well suited for attaching a trim cover to a resilient (e.g., foam) body to produce a vehicular seat or a component of a vehicular seat. Other applications of the present attachment device are also contemplated.
Patent CA-2419931-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER VALK PIETER
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: Novel grass plants, their progeny, and parts thereof are disclosed which hav e been genetically modified. This modification causes a heritable change in on e or more plant characteristics such as, for example, inhibition of flowering,  absence of inflorescence, increased production of tillers, delayed heading, and inhibition of the developmental switch from vegetative to generative growth.
Patent CA-2421152-A1 (CA)
Title: Product dispenser
Inventor: FURTH DAVID A
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A product dispenser (10) comprising a cover (12), a slidable push element (14), a base (16) and a landing (126) is provided. The cover (12) and the base (16) are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis. The cover (12) comprises a roof opening (123) in which the push element (14) slides in opposing directions, advancing product from the interior of the cover (12) onto the landing (126). In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser (10) houses miniatures zinc air batteries, secured to the base (16) using an adhesive platform (175). When a cell is advanced from the interior of the cover onto (12) the landing (126), the cell is separated from the adhesive platform (175), allowing air to pass into the cell and the cell to be activated. The landing (126) preferably comprises a magnet (327) for releasably securing product. The dispenser (10) is then used as an inserter for orienting and placing the product in position in a device. the product is not directly handled during its removal from the dispenser or during its insertion into a device. In the case of a zinc air cell, the cell is untabbed without any direct handling of tab material by the user, and the material functioning as a tab stays with the dispenser upon separation from the cell.
Patent CA-2421248-A1 (CA)
Title: Test systems based on transmembrane receptors from helminths and the use thereof for identifying and characterizing compounds
Inventor: WUNDERLICH FRANK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to test systems that are based on transmembrane receptors from helminths and arthropods and to their use for identifying and  characterizing substances that are effective against helminths, arthropods o r that have an effect on the calcium metabolism of organisms and/or cells. The  invention further relates to the use of a specific ligand in said test syste m and to the use thereof as an anthelminthic or arthropodan active substance.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2421532-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LSTIBUREK JOSEPH W
IPC: E04B1/35
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A shear wall panel is utilized in building walls to reduce the tendency of the wall from moving relative to a foundation during periods of external forces (e. g. earthquakes, tornados, or hurricanes). The shear wall panel includes a top and a bottom horizontal support, a first and at least a second parallel and vertical support, and a third vertical support parallel to the first and second vertical supports. The top and bottom horizontal supports are parallel to one another and are located proximate the top and bottom of the wall respectively.      The first and second vertical supports each have a first and a second end secured to the top and bottom horizontal supports respectively, and are perpendicular to the top and bottom horizontal supports. The third vertical support includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a connector. The first end portion passes through the bottom horizontal support and is secured to the foundation. The second end portion passes through the top horizontal support and includes a plate secured to a distal end of the second end portion. The a connector joins the first and second end portions of the third vertical support and applies a constant, predetermined force against the foundation and the plate, which in turn applies the force against the top and bottom horizontal supports and the first and second vertical supports.
Patent CA-2422202-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified carbon, silicon and germanium surfaces
Inventor: HAMERS ROBERT J
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: Chemically-modified surfaces on unoxidized, bromine- or iodine- terminated carbon, silicon, and germanium substrate are disclosed. Visible light mediates the reaction of protected .omega.-modified, .alpha.-unsaturated aminoalkenes (preferred) with bromine- iodine- or other functional group- terminated carbon, silicon, or germanium surfaces. Removal of the protecting group yields an aminoalkane-modified silicon surface. These amino groups can be coupled to terminal-modified oligonucleotides using a bifunctional cross-linker, thereby permitting the preparation of modified surfaces and arrays. Methods for controlling the surface density of molecules attached to the substrate are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2425119-A1 (CA)
Title: Power transmission apparatus
Inventor: BORTOLIN PETER
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A power transmission apparatus (10) including a base (13) with a driven shaft (11) rotably supported by the base (11) is disclosed. The apparatus (10) further includes an internal gear (17) surrounding the shaft (11) and fixed to the base (13), an arm (14) fixed to the shaft (11) and extending generally radially therefrom, a planetary gear (16) rotably attached to the arm (14) and meshingly engaged with the internal gear (17) so that rotation of said planetary gear (16) causes rotation of the shaft (11), and a connecting rod (19) rotably attached to an extension (20) fixed to the planetary gear (16) so that a means driving the connecting rod (19) causes rotation of the planetary gear (16), the connecting rod (19) being attached to the planetary gear (19) at a predetermined location from the planetary gear (16) by the length of the extension (20) and the connecting rod (19) angularly oscillating across a transverse axis of the shaft (11).
Patent CA-2425672-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de derives d'imidazo(1,2-a)-pyridinamine, de pyrimidinamine et de pyrazin-3-yl-amine substitues dans la preparation de medicaments inhibant la no-synthase (nos)
Inventor: HENNIES HAGEN-HEINRICH
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'utilisation de composés de structure générale (I) ou de leurs sels acceptables d'un point de vue pharmaceutique, structure dans laquelle X représente CR<4> ou N, Y représente CR<5> ou N, X et Y ne représentant pas N en même temps, et W représente N ou NR<8>, dans la production d'un médicament qui sert à inhiber la NO-synthase, à traiter la migraine et à traiter le choc septique, la sclérose en plaque, la maladie de Parkinson, la maladie d'Alzheimer, la maladie de Huntington, les inflammations, les douleurs inflammatoires, l'ischémie cérébrale, le diabète, la méningite, l'artériosclérose et/ou qui sert à la cicatrisation.
Patent CA-2428808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UCKUN FATIH M
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: Des dérivés nucléosides arylphosphate spécifiques présentent une activité contre HIV sans présenter un niveau indésirable d'activité cytotoxique. Ces dérivés sont notamment des inhibiteurs puissants de la transcriptase inverse de HIV. Lesdits dérivés nucléosides arylphosphate comportent des dérivés arylphosphate de D4T portant un ou plusieurs substituants sur le groupe aryle, le phosphore du groupe arylphosphate étant attaché à un résidu d'acide aminé pouvant être estérifié ou substitué, tel qu'un groupe méthoxyalaninyle.