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Patent CA-2332675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUBENSTEIN MICHAEL
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: The present invention concerns a blister pack assembly for an article including a blister pack for receiving the article; and a backer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the backer being provided with printed material only on its top surface, so that when the backer is sealed to the blister pack. the seal will not be affected by the presence of ink on the bottom surface. In order to provide a better appearance. the backer is preferably made of clear plastic. A first layer of ink is applied to the top surface, so that the ink, representing promotional material and other information, is visible through the clear plastic in the direction of the bottom surface of the backer. A second layer of ink is then applied over the first layer of ink. so that the first layer of ink is hidden from view when looking at the top surface of the backer. A third layer of ink, representing promotional material and other information is then applied to the second layer of ink, the third layer of ink being visible (and of course readable) only when looking at the top surface of the backer through the blister pack. Consequently, when the seal is made, no ink is present at the junction between tile periphery of the bottom surface of the backer, permitting a clean seal between the backer and the blister pack. It should also be noted that since ink is not present on the bottom surface of the backer, the promotional material and other information visible on the bottom surface of the packer can cover the full area of the backer. The present invention also concerns a method for making a blister pack and backer for packaging an article.
Patent CA-2332874-A1 (CA)
Title: Fascia for a motor vehicle having reduced wall thickness
Inventor: WILSON PHILLIP S
IPC: B62D29/04
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: A fascia (10) for an automobile comprising a structure extending horizontally and vertically across an entire front end or rear end of the automobile, the structure having an average wall thickness of less than about 2.2 mm. The structure is formed from at least one polyolefin material and reinforcement particles dispersed within the at least one polyolefin material. The reinforcement particles comprise less than 15 % of a total volume of the structure. At least 40 % of the reinforcement particles have a thickness of less than about 50 nanometers. A decorative coating layer having at least one coloring agent is disposed on the rigid structure.
Patent CA-2335616-A1 (CA)
Title: In vivo determination of metabolic function for use in therapy management
Inventor: AJAMI ALFRED M
IPC: A61K51/12
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide in vivo analytical methods that allow for diagnosis and management of therapy for diseases involving discrete biochemical pathways. In the method of the invention, a labelled tracer probe, a specifically designed substrate of a "gateway" enzyme, an enzyme marking a regulatory point in a discrete biochemical pathway, is administered to a subject; a labelled product of the action of the enzyme is measured; and the appearance and concentration of the product are related to the disease condition of interest. Determination of the rate of substrate-product conversion of the gateway enzyme allows for the analysis to be made.  The method involves administering a defined amount of a labelled "metaprobe"  substrate of the gateway enzyme to a subject, at a site that provides access to a desired pool of the gateway enzyme in the subject, and measuring the amount of the chosen labelled product. The presence and amount of the chosen labelled product in, e.g., the breath, definitely indicates that the labelled metaprobe has been metabolized by the specific enzyme in the specific biochemical pathway under consideration, and from the calculated rate of substrate-product conversion by the gateway enzyme, the desired diagnostic determination may be made. Likewise, if a specific therapeutic treatment for a disease is underway with a patient, this method allows for a minimally invasive assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment, with minimal discomfort to the patient.
Patent CA-2335626-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for grinding composite workpieces
Inventor: LOCKER IAN DAVID
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: A grinding machine has a wheelhead (30) movable under computer control perpendicular to the axis of a composite workpiece, mounted between a headstock (16) and a tailstock (20), and workrests (36 to 42) slidable along front and rear rails (128, 126). Between the workrests are sandwiched rigid cover-spacers (50 to 58) to protect the rails and prevent lateral movement of the workrests. A spring-operated thrust bar (60) may be supported against a fixed dressing wheelhead (14) to clamp the stack of cover-spacers and workrests together, in order to accurately locate and space apart the workrests.
Patent CA-2339574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUDKINS REN
IPC: E06B9/90
Filed: 2000-08-08
Abstract: An operator for a window covering held on a roller or axle has a stationary member having a central cavity and a first bore sized and positioned so that the roller can pass through the bore into the central cavity. A release brake is positioned so that the axle or roller can pass through and be held by the release brake. An inertial ring within the central cavity of the stationary member, surrounds a coil spring which encircles the axle. A release member is provided adjacent the release brake and the inertial ring. The release member is sized and positioned so that when the release ring is in a first position the release member will not engage the inertial ring or the release brake and when the release member is moved in a selected direction the release member will engage and turn the release brake and the inertial ring. A spool is positioned within the central cavity of the stationary member adjacent the inertial ring.  A rewind spring is connected between the spool and the stationary member such that when a force acts on the spool to turn the spool in the first direction from the initial position the rewind spring will tighten and when the force is removed the spring will loosen causing the spool to return to the initial position.
Patent CA-2339921-A1 (CA)
Title: Point-of-presence call center management system
Inventor: SUNDARAM MUKESH
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: A point-of-presence (POP) call center system (152) capable of answering, servicing, queuing and routing of calls at local points of presence to reduc e communications costs and enhance operational efficiency for toll-free inboun d call centers. The POP call center system (152) includes a set of point-of- presence call center gateways (146) distributed at points of presence close to the point of call origination that are connected by a virtual private networ k to premises call center gateways (142) at business locations where the call centers reside.
Patent CA-2341052-A1 (CA)
Title: Electro-optic waveguide devices
Inventor: AZARBAR BAHMAN
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: In an optical planar waveguide device, the electrodes which modulate a section of the waveguide, say to alter its refractive index, are coplanar with, and positioned on either side of, the waveguide section, which improves modulating efficiency.
Patent CA-2341540-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibition and treatment of hepatitis b virus and flavivirus by helioxanthin and its analogs
Inventor: CHENG YUNG-CHI
IPC: C07D493/04
Filed: 1999-08-23
Abstract: This invention relates to anti-viral drugs such as Helioxanthin and its analogs. The present compounds may be used alone or in combination with othe r drugs for the treatment of Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV),  Yellow Fever, Dengue Virus, Japanese Encephalitis, West Nile virus and relat ed flaviriruses. In addition, compounds according to the present invention can be used to prevent hepatoma secondary to virus infection as well as other infections or disease states which are secondary to the virus infection.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2344528-A1 (CA)
Title: Workstation and spring-assisted door therefor
Inventor: PARISE JACK A
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A storage riser (20) for mounting atop a work surface (15) has an open-front wall structure including a rear wall (21), side walls (24, 25) and a top wall (26) and a bifold door assembly (40) for closing the front opening (39). The door assembly (40) has an upper panel (41) hingedly connected to the front of the top wall (26) and a lower panel (45) hingedly connected to the bottom of the upper panel (41) for pivotal movement between a vertical, unfolded, closed position and a non-vertical, folded, open position disposed in the storage compartment (38) adjacent to the top wall (26). Coupling brackets (53) project inwardly of the compartment from the opposite sides of the lower panel (45) adjacent to its upper end, the brackets (53) carrying guide rollers (57) which roll in channel tracks (35) on the side walls (24, 25). Opening of the door assembly (40) is assisted by gas springs (60), disposed adjacent to the side walls (24, 25) and having cylinders (61) pivotally coupled to the coupling brackets (53) and rods (63) pivotally coupled to the side walls (24, 25) adjacent to the lower end of the front opening (39).
Patent CA-2344883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KREBS ROBERT R
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the bonding of a phenolic resin impregnated core and a metal sheet into a high pressure laminate. A binding layer of a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is positioned between the core and the metal sheet to ensure bonding of the layers when a lay-up containing the desired layers is heated and pressed.
Patent CA-2349397-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispensing apparatus and method
Inventor: TRAMONTINA PAUL F
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A centerflow rolled paper dispenser has a housing containing a spring loaded drawer member that is slidable between an open and a closed position The dispenser includes an upper housing and a support member within said upper housing for supporting a roll of paper. Further, a lower housing is attached to the upper housing. An exit port from said upper housing to said lower housing is provided for release of rolled paper that is dispensed from the center of the roll through a predetermined dispensing orifice. Additionally, the drawer member is in substantially overlapping position with the exit port, the drawer member being spring loaded to bias the drawer member towards the open position to make loading a new roll of paper into the dispenser more convenient. A rotatable disk is provided with orifices of varying size disposed on the periphery thereof.
Patent CA-2351922-A1 (CA)
Title: Textile enduit imprime a base d'un composant polyolefinique
Inventor: LOEZ BRUNO
IPC: D06N3/04
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un textile enduit à motifs imprimés du ty pe comprenant une sous-couche textile formant support associée â une couche d'enduction formée d'un film à base d'un ou d'un mélange de polymère(s) ou copolymère(s) oléfinique(s) et d'un élastomère, ladite couche d'enduction présentant des motifs imprimés sur sa surface non liée à la sous-couche textile.  Elle concerne également un procédé pour sa préparation  L'invention s'applique plus particulièrement à la fabrication de nappes enduites imprimées.
Patent CA-2352855-A1 (CA)
Title: Animal litter
Inventor: GREEN PHILLIP
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: A litter composition including paper, sawdust, and zeolite molecular sieve is described. The composition is formed into pellets or discs having a size, soil-like consistency, and texture which is believed to be attractive to dogs.  In addition, the litter has a high degree of absorption and odor control. The litter composition may further include sphagnum moss to provide additional absorbency.
Patent CA-2352979-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable cart for wagon/stretcher
Inventor: DARLING CHARLES W III
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A multi-purpose, collapsible portable cart, for use in camping, hunting and other outdoors activities carries medical rescue carts, canoes, small boats, game, or hauled cargo by hand. The portable cart can be converted to a various uses and the portable cart can be folded down and transported within a backpack, hand carried bag, canoe or boat. It transports injured persons or cargo over long, rough terrain and it can broken down into a carrying position, by hand or by back. Its width can be varied to accommodate cargo of varying widths. Two or four wheeled versions can be assembled with axles and wheels. The cart has optional removable clamps for clamping a conventional transportable carrier, such as a stretcher or stokes-type rescue carrier bed, thereto. The objects being carried can be held by clamps, by fasteners, or through the use of insertions with longitudinally extending channels. An optional pivotable kickstand and/or tie rods can stabilize the cart in a position of rest. It is collapsible, so that it can be disassembled and carried, and then reassembled at another destination along a wilderness journey.
Patent CA-2353771-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil-based settable spotting fluid
Inventor: DENNIS JOHN L JR
IPC: C04B28/18
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: Oil-based settable spotting fluid compositions and methods of using the compositions are provided. The oil-based settable spotting fluid compositions are basically comprised of oil, an emulsifying surfactant for emulsifying the oil with water whereby an oil-external emulsion is formed, a de-emulsifying surfactant which in time de-emulsifies said oil-external emulsion when the emulsion is contacted with external water, a hydraulic settable component selected from the group consisting of ASTM Class C or the equivalent fly ash and ASTM  Class F or the equivalent fly ash together with a source of calcium and water selected from the group consisting of fresh water and salt water.
Patent CA-2357179-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless drive-by meter status system
Inventor: ALCORN BRENT
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A wireless drive-by meter status system for use by parking enforcement officers who are patrolling a zone or area in a motorized vehicle is described. The system comprises a vehicle in which is placed a mobile unit including a transceiver, an antenna as well as a status display means, and one or more remote units including transceivers each paired with one or more electronic meters. The remote units may be mounted inside the meter housings, which in turn are mounted on posts. In operation the vehicle antenna transmits a wake-up or trigger signal using a focused beam of modulated IR, ultrasonic or RF energy, which can be detected by any remote units found in the beam path. This beam is detected by low power circuits located in the remote unit and causes the remote unit processing means to wake up, determine the meter status and activate an RF transceiver which transmits back to the mobile unit a short data burst that includes the unique ID and status of the meter which includes "EXPIRED" or "NOT-EXPIRED" state. The mobile transceiver unit captures and logs all responses from remote units that responded to the trigger signal, and if an "EXPIRED" state exists, it notifies the driver either by simple light or audible signal that a responding meter is expired. The driver, once notified simply has to note if a vehicle is present in the space associated with the notifying meter.
Patent CA-2358099-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for coating reactors for high pressure polymerisation of 1-olefins
Inventor: LERCH GOTZ
IPC: C23C18/36
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating a reactor. Said method is characterised in that a metal layer or a metal polymer dispersion layer is deposited on the inner surface of the reactor in a currentless manner by contacting the surfaces to a metal electrolytic solution which contains a reduction means and a halogenated polymer in dispersed form in addition to t he metal electrolyte. Said halogenated polymer can optionally be deposited.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2359156-A1 (CA)
Title: Knotless bioabsorbable suture anchor system and method
Inventor: LIZARDI JOSE E
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A knotless suture system for anchoring tissue to bone is provided. The system includes a suture anchor configured to radially expand into bone. The suture anchor has a proximal end and a distal end with a bore formed therein. The system further includes a first loop of suture thread attached to the distal end of the suture anchor, a suture needle, and a second loop of suture thread attached to the needle and interlocked with the first loop of suture thread. The system also includes an expander pin that is configured and sized for insertion into the bore of the suture anchor, causing the anchor to radially expand from a first outer diameter to a second outer diameter. A method is also provided by which a detached tissue may be securely attached to bone in an anatomically correct position without the need to tie a knot.
Patent CA-2360818-A1 (CA)
Title: Multichannel phone plug
Inventor: HUANG JUI-SHU
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multichannel phone plug which is constructed as a shaftlike male terminal at the front part thereof and is pluggable in a phone jack for an electric connection. The male terminal contains six or seven pole sockets which are combined in a body by insertion from the front to the  rear. An insulting piece is mounted between every two pole sockets. Each of the po le sockets is connected to a sound signal cable at the end thereof, respectivel y. A handle whose diameter is greater than that of the male terminal is fitted to  the end of the male terminal. The sound signal cable in connection with the sockets extends from the end of the handle for a certain length in order that the end thereo f is connected to a multichannel speaker. Accordingly, the multichannel phone plu g in accordance with the present invention is convenient in use, and one single plug can transmit five or six sound signals.
Patent CA-2360874-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for marketing a fragrance
Inventor: CACCARO MARIE DEBORAH
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: Methods for marketing a fragrance are described, and the methods include providing devices for carrying a fragrance to consumers. The devices for carrying a fragrance are operated with a fragrance releasing device that enable a consumer to assess the aroma of the fragrance which is associated with a consumer product.
Patent CA-2362531-A1 (CA)
Title: Means and method for liquid level sensing
Inventor: KANEWSKE WILLIAM J III
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: The invention discloses an automated liquid level sensing system for detecting the presence of liquid in a container, comprising an electrically conductive and movable probe positioned above said container; a signal source electrically connected to said probe, said signal source capable of energizing said probe thereby causing said probe to transmit said electrical signal at a given frequency; a receiving antenna and means for transferring said received electrical signal from said receiving antenna to an analyzing means; wherein analyzing said received electrical signal includes: (1) means for detecting changes in received signal amplitude, wherein said means for detecting changes in received signal amplitude includes:(a) means for multiplying said received signal by a reference signal, said reference signal having a frequency substantially equal to the frequency of the transmitted signal; and (b) a low pass filter through which is passed said multiplied received signal; and (2) means for measuring rate of change of said change in received signal amplitude; and means connected to said analyzing means for indicating that liquid has been detected. The invention further discloses a method of automatically detecting the presence of liquid in a container using the system of the invention. An automated liquid sensing system for use in a clinical analysis system having a pipettor for dispensing or aspirating liquid in a container, the pipettor being electrically conductive and moveable vertically into the container, using the automated liquid sensing system of the invention further comprising a means electrically connected to the pipettor for applying a RF signal thereto and causing the pipettor to radiate an electromagnetic field, the propagation of which changes when the pipettor contacts the surface of the liquid in the container is further disclosed.
Patent CA-2363384-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINGERICH RICHARD G W
IPC: C09K11/56
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A method for improving the half-life of a zinc sulfide-base electroluminescent phosphor, utilizes the steps of; charging phosphor particles into a reaction vessel;  fluidizing the particles with an inert gas; heating the reaction vessel and its contents to 200°C; introducing hexakis(dimethylamido)dialuminum into the reaction vessel; and reacting the hexakis(dimethylamido)dialuminum with the phosphor particles for 10 minutes.
Patent CA-2365733-A1 (CA)
Title: Testing measurements
Inventor: PATERNOSTRO L MARCELO
IPC: G06F11/28
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an arbiter facility included in a test script. The arbiter facility includes properties defining a method for evaluating the status of a step or process, a method for evaluating verification point results and the steps to execute during execution of the test script. The arbiter facility operates to control the flow of the processes performed that form the test script. The control of the processes that are performed are based on explicit rules or conditions. The rules implemented by the arbiter facility can result in different processes within the test script being performed based on data processed by the arbiter facility. Moreover, aspects of the invention embodied by the arbiter facility implement rules which explicitly express, within the test case, the value (e.g., weight, importance, etc.) of individual operations. In the exemplary embodiment, the value of one or more individual operations are explicitly expressed by the rules (e.g., computations, calculations, determinations, etc.) that are imposed on the results returned to the arbiter facility by the various verification points within the test script. Accordingly and advantageously, analysis on the value of a verification point may be performed prior to implementing or executing a test script. This analysis may then be reflected in the rule implemented in the arbiter facility.
Patent CA-2365757-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical multiplexer/demultiplexer
Inventor: MATSUURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An optical multiplexer/demultiplexer wherein an optical fiber, attached to a ferrule, for receiving and outputting light, a lens member 4 and an optical component are optically coupled. The ferrule is formed of a synthetic resin and has at least one fiber hole formed therein.