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Patent CA-2240905-A1 (CA)
Title: Power distribution center
Inventor: DERY JOSEPH L
IPC: H01R9/22
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: A Power Distribution Center (PDC) for a motor vehicle distributes power through relays and fuses to connectors for distribution of power throughout the motor vehicle. The PDC includes a housing/connector plate (10), a printed circuit board (30), a leadframe assembly (40), an insulator (50), a B+ buss bar (60), an alignment plate (100) and a cover (110). The PDC utilizes the B+  buss bar asembly (60) for receiving power into the PDC. The leadframe assembly (40) is utilized to distribute power within the PDC to particular circuits.  The printed circuit board (30) is employed to distribute power and signals within the PDC. Terminals clips (84, 84') are used to interconnect between the PDC and associated relays and fuses. The PDC is configured to allow simple addition of electronic modules by providing an interface (15) as part of the PDC, thereby allowing modules to be added to the network without requiring a separate wiring harness for each module.
Patent CA-2241386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREMBLAY BENOIT
IPC: A01D46/26
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: The harvester for picking up berries comprises a frame adapted to be driven in a field of berries, a comb mounted between opposite sides of the frame and comprising a plurality of teeth extending substantially in a horizontal position to seize branches of berries as the frame is driven in the field.  The harvester is provided with a sweeping system mounted on the frame above the comb for sweeping the berries of the branches seized by the comb. The sweeping system preferably comprises a brush parallel to the comb and comprising a rotatable shaft operatively mounted between the opposite sides of the frame and a plurality of bristles circumferencially distributed around the shaft. A conveyor is mounted between the sides of the frame for receiving the berries swept by the sweeping system. A berry harvester according to the present invention makes the berry harvesting very easy and efficient as it allows an important amount of berries to be picked up very rapidly. It is also very simple to use and is affordable.
Patent CA-2242778-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for isolating igg and iga
Inventor: EIBL MARTHA
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1997-01-09
Abstract: A process is disclosed for separating IgG and IgA from an immunoglobulincontaining starting material. The process is characterised in that: (i) IgG and optionally IgA are adsorbed on a solid inorganic carrier; (ii) IgA is extracted from the eluate, optionally after selective desorption, while IgG remains on the carrier; and optionally (iii) IgG is extracted from the adsorbate. Also disclosed is an IgA preparation with a low tendency to form aggregates.
Patent CA-2244629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMADA SHIGERU
IPC: B23Q5/42
Filed: 1998-08-10
Abstract: In a drive device for a feed member  in a numerical controlled machine tool in which the feed member is driven in a feeding direction by a ball screw and a ball nut,  the ball screw being paralel to the feeding direction and rotatably supported by bearings to be driven, the ball nut being fixedly mounted on the feed member and meshing with the ball screw via balls, the ball screw is connected at its both ends to two servo motors,  respectively.   The  two  servo  motors  are  so synchronously  operated  that  the  ball   screw  is  rotated in  a predetermined rotation direction whereby the feed member is fed in the corresponding feeding direction.
Patent CA-2245744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUEMITSU JUNSUKE
IPC: A61L2/08
Filed: 1997-02-04
Abstract: A material comprising a sterilized material and a sterile protective agent which comprises a polysaccharide made up of three or more rnonosaccharide molecules and having a positive charge.
Patent CA-2246876-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATTHIESEN HANS
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: An apparatus for preventing operation of a machine or a motor vehicle by an alcohol-impaired operator, containing a measuring apparatus (1) that identifies the user's blood-alcohol level and an analysis unit (9) that is connected to the vehicle or machine and receives the data that is supplied from the measurement unit (1) and only permits operation of the vehicle or machine if the measurement data satisfy at least one predetermined condition is to be so improved that the sobriety of the user is determined before the vehicle or machine is started, this being done without the user having to provide a breath sample.  In order to solve this problem, provision is made such that the measuring apparatus is configured so as to be portable and attachable to one of the user's body parts, preferably one of the arms or legs, and incorporates a gas sensor (3) that measures alcohol level by way of cutaneous permeation.
Patent CA-2247521-A1 (CA)
Title: Films de marquage translucides actives par la chaleur
Inventor: BAKKEN ROGER E
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des films de marquage translucides qui sont activés par la chaleur. Ce film de marquage translucide et activé par la chaleur se compose d'un film plastique translucide et pouvant être transféré, ainsi que d'une pellicule d'un adhésif translucide et activé par la chaleur qui a été appliquée sur ledit film plastique. Après sa préparation, ce film de marquage est stocké sur une couche polymère jusqu'à ce que l'on procède à son transfert thermique sur un substrat, tel qu'un panneau éclairé par derrière ou un vélum. Il est également possible de découper ce film en images avant d'effectuer son transfert thermique sur un substrat selon les techniques de graphiques à vocation publicitaire.
Patent CA-2248981-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of extracellular tumor-associated nucleic acid in blood plasma or serum using nucleic acid amplification assays
Inventor: KOPRESKI MICHAEL S
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: This invention relates to detection of specific extracellular nucleic acid in plasma or serum fractions of human or animal blood associated with neoplastic or proliferative disease. Specifically, the invention relates to detection of nucleic acid derived from mutant oncogenes or other tumor-associated DNA, and to those methods of detecting and monitoring extracellular mutant oncogenes or tumor-associated DNA found in the plasma or serum fraction of blood by using rapid DNA extraction followed by nucleic acid amplification with or without enrichment for mutant DNA. In particular, the invention relates to the detection, identification, or monitoring of the existence, progression or clinical status of benign, premalignant, or malignant neoplasms in humans or other animals that contain a mutation that is associated with the neoplasm through detection of the mutated nucleic acid of the neoplasm in plasma or serum fractions. The invention permits the detection of extracellular, tumorassociated nucleic acid in the serum or plasma of humans or other animals recognized as having a neoplastic or proliferative disease or in individuals without any prior history or diagnosis of neoplastic or proliferative disease. The invention provides the ability to detect extracellular nucleic acid derived from genetic sequences known to be associated with neoplasia, such as oncogenes, as well as genetic sequences previously unrecognized as being associated with neoplastic or proliferative disease. The invention thereby provides methods for early identification of colorectal, pancreatic, lung, breast, bladder, ovarian, lymphoma and all other malignancies carrying tumorrelated mutations of DNA and methods for monitoring cancer and other neoplastic disorders in humans and other animals.
Patent CA-2250074-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for code tracking in a direct sequence spread spectrum receiver
Inventor: CHANDLER DAVID PETER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1996-03-28
Abstract: Inphase and quadrature signals are applied to first, second and third correlators, the first correlator being arranged to generate prompt signals, the second correlator being arranged to generate late signals and the third correlator being arranged to generate early signals. The output from the first correlator is passed to estimation means and signals generated from the estimation means are multiplied with the outputs from the first and second correlators in respect of each channel. The inphase and quadrature channel signals generated from the second and third correlators are added together and the sum of signals are then subtracted to generate a signal for controlling a loop filter and clock generation means controls the analogue to digital converters.
Patent CA-2252391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUBITZ KARL
IPC: H01L41/083
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: This invention concerns a monolithic piezo actuator with multilayer construction with a high aspect ratio of more than two. The actuator is built of several smaller stacks in a multilayer construction. By sintering them together, a monolithic piezo actuator is obtained which has improved mechanical strength with good piezoelectric properties.
Patent CA-2257708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRUEGER FRIEDRICH
IPC: B31B50/74
Filed: 1998-12-31
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for automatically lining a container having at least one open end. A bag-type liner having a leading sealed, and a trailing unsealed, end is fed along a predetermined liner path, with the trailing unsealed end suspended above the container. A plurality of clamps grab the sides of the bag at the unsealed end and separate the unsealed end by pulling the sides apart. A vacuum is then activated to draw air out of the container through the bottom of the container, drawing the wall of the liner material against the interior surface of the container, thereby fully opening the liner in the container. If the container has two oppositely facing open ends, a vent can be positioned under one of the open ends for drawing air out from the container. If the container has only one open end, a plurality of vacuum tubes can be inserted into the bottom of the container along the interior surface of the container for drawing air out of the bottom of the container.
Patent CA-2258322-A1 (CA)
Title: Per(poly)fluorinated polyoxyethylated carbamates
Inventor: NAPOLI MASSIMO
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: Per(poly)fluorinated polyoxyethylated carbamates of general formula (I) in which RF represents a perfluorinated group containing between 1 and 18 carbon atoms, W represents an oxo group or nothing, n is an integer from 1 to 10, m is from values 2 to 6, 80 or not defined, R is an alkyl group, RFW(CH2)n+1NHC(O)- in which RF and W are as defined above, -(CHCH3CH2O)30(CH2CH2O)80C(O)NH(CH2)n+1RF in which RF is a perfluorinated group containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R' is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group containing between 1 and 18 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted, an optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl group, an allyl, methallyl or propargyl group or a perfluorinated chain having between 1 and 18 carbon atoms. These compounds can be used as anti-thrombosis agents or as surfactants or cosurfactants for phospholipids intended for the preparation or stabilisation of fluorocarbon emulsions, notably emulsions for biomedical applications.
Patent CA-2258389-A1 (CA)
Title: Global mobile paging system
Inventor: WIEDEMAN ROBERT A
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: A communications system (10) includes at least one satellite (105), at least one terrestrial gateway (103) capable of being bidirectionally coupled to the at least one satellite, at least one terrestrial paging system (109), and at least one user unit (106) capable of being wirelessly coupled to the terrestrial gateway, through the at least one satellite, or to the terrestrial paging system. The gateway includes a paging system (300) for receiving a page message for the user unit, for storing the received page message, and for selectively delivering the received page message to the user unit through the satellite system or through the terrestrial paging system.      The gateway is bidirectionally coupled to the terrestrial paging system through the at least one satellite, a virtual gateway (107), and a pager interface unit (108). The pager interface unit includes a pager message and retrieval system (108a) for storing a page message until it is determined that the page message can be one of successfully delivered or not successfully delivered to the user unit via the terrestrial paging system. Stored page messages can be later recalled and delivered to the user.
Patent CA-2259094-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and device for designing and searching large stochastic codebooks in low bit rate speech encoders
Inventor: LAFLAMME CLAUDE
IPC: G10L19/12
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: A codebook is designed and searched in view of encoding a sound signal. This codebook consists of a set of codevectors each of dimension N, with a memory-efficient structure whereby a huge stochastic codebook is built from a collection of a small set of random vectors. The codebook is designed such that each codevector is obtained by the addition of several signed vectors from a small collection (for example 64) of random (e.g. Gaussian) vectors. For example a codebook which consists of the addition of two signed vectors from a collection of 64 Gaussian vectors gives rise to a 13-bit (8192-entry) codebook (6 bits for each of the two vector and 1 bit for the signs). Similarly, adding 3 vectors from a collection of 64 vectors gives rise to a 19-bit codebook. Besides the memory efficient structure of the codebook, a fast search procedure is used whereby only a small subset of the codebook is searched. In this fast search procedure, a small number of vectors from the collection of random vectors are predetermined, and the search is confined to the subset of codebook consisting of these pre-determined vectors.
Patent CA-2261077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A61M21/00
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: Behaviour modification for a human subject (10) takes place under hypnosis, when the subject (10) is in a relaxed state. A machine (12) plays back a video or audio recording, during which the subject (10) is instructed to activate a device (18) to create a perceptible stimulation which is linked, through the hypnosis, with a visualisation of enhanced or improved performance. After the hypnosis, the user can re-activate the apparatus (18) at will, whenever the improved performance, such as improved sporting performance, is desired. This will again create the perceptible stimulation and thus induce the required visualisation.
Patent CA-2262202-A1 (CA)
Title: Switch with flexible link list manager for handling atm and stm traffic
Inventor: AFANADOR J ABRAHAM
IPC: H04L12/933
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: A telecommunication switch for handling both synchronous transfer mode (STM) digital data signals and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) digital data signals includes a flexible link list manager for mapping input slots to output slots, an input hybrid page, an output hybrid page and a hybrid routing table for managing the time slot interchange function. The STM data stream is segmented to form fixed length, serially propagating digital data words. The segment length of each STM data word is equal to the ATM cell length. The number of bytes in each STM segment and the number of bytes in each ATM cell are the same, and the STM segments and ATM cells are equal in duration. Because the ATM and STM signals are routed through a common switch, it is not necessary to split the two types of traffic before switching can be performed. Consequently, the switch can support any network distribution of ATM and STM traffic with the same switching equipment.
Patent CA-2262351-A1 (CA)
Title: Tunable multiple fiber optical connector
Inventor: CHONG NYUEN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: A tuned multiple fiber optical connector and a method for tuning same is disclosed. A first connector housing retains each of a first plurality of optical fiber ends in a predetermined location. The first connector housing has a first key element.  A core of each of the first plurality of optical fiber ends is oriented in a predetermined fashion with respect to the first key element. A second connector housing retains each of a second plurality of optical fiber ends in a predetermined location. The second connector housing comprises a second key element. A core of each of the second plurality of optical fiber ends is oriented in a predetermined fashion with respect to the second key element. The first and the second connector housings are coupled such that the key elements are disposed in a predetermined relation one to the other. Therefore, the core of each of the first plurality of optical fiber ends is substantially in alignment with the core of a corresponding optical fiber end of the second plurality of optical fiber ends.
Patent CA-2262592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOSSLER STEPHEN P
IPC: H04M1/72463
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: A programmable cellular telephone activates selected functions based on a user modifiable schedule. The user stores schedule information in a schedule table for automatic function activation/deactivation. A controller controls all cellular telephone functions, and comprises a memory and a clock. The controller also conprises an automatic scheduler which activates and deactivates cellular telephone functions according to the entries in the schedule table. Cellular telephone functions are activated and deactivated either manually or when the automatic scheduler is enabled and the real time corresponds with the scheduled time in the schedule table. By using the scheduler, a user can select time periods when calls are receivable without having to remember to turn on the cellular phone, extending battery life and aminimizing unwanted interruptions.
Patent CA-2264692-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors for treating neurological disorders and promoting wound healing
Inventor: BOCAN THOMAS MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors are useful for preventing and treating neurological disorders and in promoting wound healing.
Patent CA-2266320-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUCERO JAMES L
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: Un joueur utilise une carte de crédit (24) à usage général, telle qu'une carte VISA, MASTERCARD ou AMERICAN EXPRESS, ou un identificateur de compte, comme entrée destinée à un lecteur (26) d'une machine à sous (10), ou bien il entre sur un clavier (20) ou tout autre dispositif d'entrée, des informations relatives à la carte de crédit (24) à usage général ou un identificateur de compte en vue de leur transmission à un module de traitement des transactions. Le module de traitement associe les informations relatives au compte à un compte de jeu et il décide de satisfaire ou non une demande émanant d'un utilisateur. Si la demande est accordée, la machine à sous (10) est activée, puis un ou plusieurs soldes courant de crédit net sont conservés d'un point de vue comptable pour les tirages gagnant-perdant. Une fois la session de jeu terminée, les informations relatives au crédit net de jeu sont automatiquement transmises au module de traitement des transactions.
Patent CA-2267294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONG-CHAN JOSEPHINE LING
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: Quaternized alkylene diamines, and mixtures thereof, are used in detergent compositions.
Patent CA-2267531-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrode for the electrochemical detection of nitric oxide
Inventor: PIANTADOSI CLAUDE A
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: Nitric oxide-specific electrodes are useful for in situ detection of nitric oxide in biomedical applications and have at least a surface region thereof which is capable of forming complexes with nitric oxide, for example, nitrosyl complexes. The nitric oxide complexes formed at the surface of the electrodes apparently increase the concentration of nitric oxide available for detection, thereby leading to significantly improved relative responses as compared to other known nitric oxide electrode materials. Most preferably, the electrode has at least an exterior surface region which contains ruthenium and/or at least one oxide of ruthenium. The electrodes are advantageously conditioned in saline solution at +675 mV for about two hours.
Patent CA-2267556-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices, methods and systems for shrinking tissues
Inventor: INGLE FRANK
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 1997-11-05
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treating urinary incontinence generally rely on energy delivered to a patient's own pelvis tissue to selectively contract or shrink a portion of that pelvic support tissue so as to reposition the bladder (b). The energy will be preferably applied to the endo-pelvic fascia (EP) and/or an arcus tendineus fascia pelvis (ATFP). The invention provides a variety of devices (10) and methods for applying gentle resistive heating of these and other tissues to cause them to contract without imposing significant injury on the surrounding tissue structures. Alternatively, heat applying probes (10) are configured to heat tissue structures which comprise or support a patient's urethra. By applying sufficient energy over a predetermined time, the tissue can be raised to a temperature which results in contraction without significant necrosis or other tissue damage. By selectively contracting the support tissues, the bladder neck, sphincter, and other components of the urinary tract responsible for the control of urinary flow can be reconfigured or supported in a manner which reduces urinary leakage.
Patent CA-2271083-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGUIRE KENNETH STEPHEN
IPC: B29C51/22
Filed: 1997-01-08
Abstract: The present invention relates three-dimensional sheet materials which resist nesting of superimposed layers into one another. More particularly, the present invention provides a three-dimensional, nesting-resistant sheet material having a first side and a second side. The first side comprises at least one region having a plurality of spaced three-dimensional protrusions extending outwardly from the first side which are preferably unitarily formed from the sheet material. To provide the nesting-resistant advantages of the present invention, the protrusions form an amorphous pattern of a plurality of different two-dimensional geometrical shapes. Preferably, the second side comprises a plurality of spaced, three-dimensional hollow depressions corresponding to the protrusions, such that the protrusions are hollow. Of particular interest for certain applications, such as a carrier for an adhesive, the protrusions are separated by an interconnected network of three-dimensional spaces between adjacent protrusions. The three-dimensional, nesting-resistant sheet materials are preferably manufactured in accordance with the present invention utilizing a three-dimensional forming structure comprising an amorphous pattern of spaced three-dimensional recesses separated by interconnected lands.      The recesses form an amorphous two-dimensional pattern of interlocking two-dimensional geometrical shapes. The amorphous pattern of interlocking shapes is preferably derived from a constrained Voronoi tessellation of 2-space in accordance with the present invention, wherein the tessellation is constrained by a constraint factor which controls the range of permissible center-to-center spacing of the interlocking shapes. To manufacture the three-dimensional, nesting-resistant sheet materials in accordance with the present invention, a sheet of deformable material is introduced onto the forming structure and permanently deformed into compliance with the forming structure. If desired, the interconnected lands of the forming structure may be coated with a substance before the sheet of deformable material is introduced onto the forming structure.