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Patent CA-2175616-A1 (CA)
Title: Bundling strap dispenser
Inventor: CHANG KUN-SHENG
IPC: B65B13/18
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A bundling strap dispenser includes a housing, a trigger pivotally mounted in the housing and is manually operable from outside, a cutting blade pivotally mounted in the housing and actuatable by the trigger, a retaining member mounted to the cutting blade to pivot therewith for retaining a bundling strap when the bundling strap is being cut, a rib extending horizontally in the upper section of the housing and having an opening through which the retaining element is passable, and a stepped plate mounted above the rib to define a passage therebetween for the bundling strap. The stepped plate further includes a trough for receiving a buckle member therein for engaging with the bundling strap. The trough has a slot in alignment with the opening of the buckle member reloader and a second slot in a bottom side thereof through which the cutting blade is passable to cut the bundling strap after the bundling strap is retained. A feeding device is mounted above the rib for feeding a new buckle member after a previous buckle is used and removed.
Patent CA-2176313-A1 (CA)
Title: Shrouded locking type electrical connector with locking member
Inventor: ANTHONY JOHN C
IPC: H01R13/707
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to be coupled to a complementary locking type electrical connector by initial relative axial movement therebetween. The electrical connector includes an insulated housing with a set of electrical contacts mounted therein, and a locking member movably coupled to the housing between an unlocked position and a locked position upon relative rotational movement between the complementary locking type electrical connector and the electrical connector. The housing has a first detent member and a sleeve for nesting with a portion of the complementary locking type electrical connector. The sleeve has a mating surface with a first polarizing member for cooperating with a complementary polarizing member of the complementary locking type electrical connector. The locking member has a second polarizing member and a second detent member for overridably engaging said first detent member of the housing upon relative rotational movement of the complementary locking type electrical to the locked position for preventing inadvertent disconnection therebetween.
Patent CA-2177602-A1 (CA)
Title: N-substituted azabicycloalkane derivatives, their preparation and use
Inventor: STEINER GERD
IPC: A61P25/08
Filed: 1994-11-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where B, R1, R2, n and A have the meanings given in the description, and their preparation are described. The novel compounds are suitable for the control of diseases.
Patent CA-2178240-A1 (CA)
Title: Video Scope Camera
Inventor: ATSUTA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A compact and light-weight video scope camera offering easy magnification changing operations is disclosed.       A hollow insert portion continuous to a grip to be held by an operator is provided with an imaging system at the leading end of thereof.  Operating an operation switch on the grip allows operational movement selecting means in the insert portion to cyclically or selectively select, from plural preset distance values, a distance between a lens and an image pickup device in the imaging system, corresponding to which distance, the lens or the image pickup device is moved relative to each other by imaging system component moving means to set any one of predetermined magnification modes.          This makes it possible to provide a compact, light-weight video scope camera offering easy magnification changing operations for use in applications wherein the size of an imaging subject is previously restricted to some sizes.  The invention is applicable to various video scope cameras for diagnosis and/or treatment in dentistry and orthopedics and also for industrial or educational use.
Patent CA-2178540-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple in-duct filter system
Inventor: TAUB STEVEN I
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A fiber bed mist eliminator system is disclosed that includes a collector vessel(12) having at least one inlet (22) and at least two outlets (38).  The system further includes at least two filter housings (14) removably secured to the collector vessel, in which each filter housing has an inlet (48) and outlet (38). Each filter housing includes a fiber  bed mist  eliminator.  A valve (76) may optionally be provided between at least one filter housing and the collector vessel.  Each fiber bed includes an inner surface (52) defining a first closed space (50) and an outer surface (53) defining a second space (56). The first closed space is optionally in communication with the collector vessel outlet (86) or the filter housing outlet (38).  This system is used in the separation of aerosols from gas streams.
Patent CA-2178942-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrically conductive tapes and process
Inventor: JORDAN ERICH GEBHARD
IPC: B29C48/16
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: Electrically conductive tape yarns (1,9) of two or more layers (3, 5, 11, 13, 15) comprising ther-moplastic polymer resin and electrically conductive particles, a process for making such tapes and fabrics (17) comprising such tape yarns are disclosed.
Patent CA-2181223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NARUSHIMA TOSHIO
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A method for controlling gradation in an ink jet printer is provided which includes the steps of (a) reading input picture data in first memory means (b) determining the position of a pixel under consideration from the input picture data read out from the first memory means and for calculating an error .epsilon. = X -X', where X is input picture data of the pixel under consideration and X' is a level of plural stages to be actually printed, (c) distributing the error .epsilon. to surrounding pixels around the pixel under consideration, (d) replacing the input picture data of the surrounding pixels, to which the error has been distributed, based on the distributed error, (e) performing the steps (a) to (d) for all input picture data by way of dithering, (f) storing the dithered pixel data resulting from the step (e) in second memory means, (g) generating, from the dithered pixel data read out from the second memory means, output picture data controlling the ink dot diameter of each pixel, (h) D/A converting the output picture data and (i) impressing an output voltage resulting from D/A conversion across an electrostriction oscillator of the printing head for variably controlling the diameter of liquid droplets of the liquid ink discharged from the printing head.
Patent CA-2181332-A1 (CA)
Title: Paperboard packaging with an improved sizing layer including a styrene maleic anhydride binder for reducing edgewicking
Inventor: CLAYTOR ROBINSON CAMDEN PERKIN
IPC: D21H19/82
Filed: 1996-07-16
Abstract: This invention relates to substrates for paperboard packaging having a press-applied barrier coating.   Such structures of this type, generally, reduce the edgewick in the paperboard package such that catastrophic failure of the paperboard package is substantially reduced.
Patent CA-2181746-A1 (CA)
Title: Coupe ceinture de securitee
Inventor: VIOLA EMELIE
IPC: B60R22/32
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: Genre de petit couteau en forme de C rectangulaire, avec une petite fente en son centre, contenant une lame très coupante, permettant de couper la ceinture de sécurité, quand a la suite d'un accident la ceinture reste bloquée. Convient dans fous les véhicules ,dans lesquels on doit porter une ceinture de sécurité. A partir d'une ceinture de sécurité conventionnelle, il suffit de fixer a la partie supérieure du système d'attache, un collier pour cable de nylon de 155mm. de long, ou encore avec un système d'attache en velcro. Pour que ce coupe ceinture soit toujours à porté de la main. Grace à ce coupe ceinture de sécurité, il suffit de décrocher ce petit appareil et de couper la ceinture de sécurité en introduisant la dite ceinture, à l'intérieur du dispositif coupe-ceinture et la personne peut quitter ou être évacuée du véhicule. Cet objet n'existe pas présentement, et les gens qui ont une crainte face à cet éventualité, ont un petit couteau ou ciseaux dans le coffre à gant de l'auto ou dans leur bourse. Mais ces objets seront inefficace à la suite d'un accident, car ils seront hors d'atteinte.
Patent CA-2182089-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerostatic lighting device
Inventor: AMBRICO FRANCESCO
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: An  aerostatic  lighting  device  comprises  a  balloon inflated by a gas lighter than air, held at a pole by a feeder cable and containing a bulb supported by  a rod attached  to  the  pole.  The  balloon  comprises  a  thin, transparent inner envelope airtight  to the gas,  and an outer envelope made of a diffusing material with selected optical and color properties.
Patent CA-2183638-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid processing method making use of pipette device and apparatus for same
Inventor: HIDEJI TAJIMA
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: Technological preposition of the present invention is a liquid processing method making use of a pipette device which sucks a liquid containing a target high molecular weight substance from inside of a vessel through a tip detachably set on a sucking port or a discharging port of a liquid sucking/discharging line and transfers this liquid or target high molecular weight substance to the next target processing position for the propose to execute such procedures as quantifying, separating, taking out, pipetting, clarifying, condensing, and diluting a liquid or a target high molecular weight substance contained in a liquid and also such works as extracting, recovering, and isolating the target high molecular weight substance by means of sucking and discharging a liquid with a pipette device and controls by a magnetic body over magnetic particles and/or a filter combined according to the necessity, and the tip can isolate the target high molecular weight substance by having the substance attracted onto magnetic particles or with a filter set on each tip.
Patent CA-2184270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KACIAN DANIEL LOUIS
IPC: C12Q1/6848
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: Methods and kits for the use of a non-ionic detergent to suppress enzyme inhibition in a reaction solution due to the presence of inhibiting ionic detergent. Prior to reaction, the reaction mixure is given an effective amount of a non-ionic detergent, and agitated. The enzyme is then added, and the enzymatic reaction is the allowed to proceed. Also disclosed are preferred embodiments of the present invention, and kits for nucleic acid amplification of a biological sample in the presence of an ionic detergent. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2184796-A1 (CA)
Title: Pneumatic mechanism for the application of uniform pressure to a mechanically adjustable spindle
Inventor: FORD RONALD N
IPC: B24B49/08
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: A pneumatic mechanism  for the application of uniform pressure to a mechanically adjustable spindle.  The mechanism includes a support shelf with a double-acting piston attached at its non-pressure end to the support shelf.  A cylinder receives the piston for telescopingly sliding movement of the piston relative to the cylinder.  A lifting stop rod is connected to the pressure end of the piston and an externally threaded tube engages the pressure end of the piston and telescopingly receives the lifting stop rod.  A worm wheel engages the threaded tube and a worm gear engages the worm wheel.  A hand wheel is connected to the worm gear for rotating the worm gear and the worm wheel.  An adjustable connection is provided between the lifting stop rod and the threaded tube permitting limited stop movement of the lifting stop rod by the piston relative to the threaded tube. Air ports for directing pressurized air against the bottom end of the piston to lift the piston and the lifting stop rod relative to the threaded tube and against the upper end of the piston to return the piston to its lowered position are provided in the cylinder.
Patent CA-2185563-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane piercing closure and spout assembly
Inventor: MAIETTA MICHEL
IPC: B65D17/42
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A closure assembly (30) for piercing a diaphragm (24) over a discharge opening (22) in a container (10) comprising a cap of cup-like form (32) having internal thread means (43) and a generally tubular spout member (34) mounted on the container (10) surrounding the diaphragm (24) and a piercing fitment (30') disposed interiorly of the spout member (34) having a series of depending teeth (39) arranged in a circular array and cooperating interengaging means between the spout member (34) and piercing fitment (36) and cap (32) whereby rotational movement of the cap (32) in one direction effects downward displacement of the piercing fitment (36) to pierce the diaphragm (24).
Patent CA-2186002-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for monitoring a plurality of remote local units connected in a network and generating messages therefrom, and a device employed in said local units
Inventor: KONSMO OYSTEIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A method for monitoring a distributed system for supplying goods and services allows for the generation of messages concerning the state of the system. The system comprises a number of local units which may be e g. vending machines. The generation of messages is based on certain definitions of events, message types, and when the messages should be generated. The definitions are stored in a microcontroller in each local unit which communicates with a host computer in a control center. Defined events are detected and registered in the local unit and compared with predetermined control criteria before a message is transmitted to the host computer according to the preset definitions and used for updating. The resulting information is used for managing and servicing the system. In particular applications the method allows for generation of alarms, the operation of electronic coin units and inventory control and sales prognoses.
Patent CA-2188557-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas filled microspheres as computed tomography contrast agents
Inventor: UNGER EVAN C
IPC: A61K49/18
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: Novel gas filled microspheres useful as computed tomography (CT) contrast agents. The microspheres are prepared from a gas and/or a gaseous precursor, and one or more stabilizing compounds.
Patent CA-2189073-A1 (CA)
Title: Prestripped polymer used to improve koch reaction dispersant additives
Inventor: DIANA WILLIAM
IPC: C10L1/30
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: The invention pertains to the prestripping of polymer prior to use in the Koch reaction for making dispersant additives.  It was djscovered that by prestripping or removal of light hydrocarbon andunreacted monomer from the polymer before the carbonylation step of the Koch reaction, the amount of light ester impurities generated was minimized.  Light ester is an undesirable byproduct that adversely affects the recycle of the catalyst from the functionalization step of the Koch reaction.
Patent CA-2189591-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular personal computer and virtual mainframe
Inventor: CHOI EDWARD JE-CHANG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1996-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a Personal Computer (known as "PC"). The invention provides PCs with modularity by departmentalizing a PC into sections such as the CPU section, the Power section, and the Auxiliary section when manufactured. The section is further departmentalized into sub-sections such as holders and cartridges. Some of the benefits are that it increases the life, upgradability, mobility, reusability, and the capacity of a PC so that it results in reducing the overall PC cost, providing novice PC users with friendliness, and providing power users with necessary computing power at a low cost. The invention also helps the environment by limiting the impact components in lieu of the entire PC. Industrial companies benefit most from this invention because of the volume of PCs. The benefit will be even greater when the companies utilize the high-end application "Virtual Mainframe" configuration by combining the modular sections accordingly.
Patent CA-2189983-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulator of tnf/ngf superfamily receptors and soluble oligomeric tnf/ngf superfamily receptors
Inventor: WALLACH DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: The present invention generally concerns novel proteins which bind to the intracellular domains of the p55 and p75 TNF-Rs and the Fas-R, which are capable of modulating the function of the p55 and p75 TNF-Rs and the Fas-R, and the DNA sequences which encode them.  The present invention also concerns new soluble oligomeric TNF-Rs, oligomeric Fas-Rs and oligomeric receptors having a mixture of TNF-Rs and Fas-Rs.  In addition, the present invention concerns methods of preparation and uses of all of the aforementioned.
Patent CA-2191435-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for recycling carbon dioxide for enhancing plant growth
Inventor: ERICKSON STEWART E
IPC: B65G5/00
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of recycling carbon dioxide for enhancing plant growth. Under this method, carbon dioxide is captured from a CO2 producing source and deposited in an underground void which is substantially free of methane and which has a temperature less than ambient daytime temperatures during the plants' growing season. Carbon dioxide is stored in the underground void at least until it cools to a temperature at least as low as the ambient daytime temperature before it is transported from the underground void to a tract of plants and distributed to the plants within the tract. If so desired, the underground void may comprise an abandoned mine. If the CO2 source is remote from the mine, the CO2 can be transported to the mine in containers or tanker cars. If desired, though, the CO2 source can even be located in the mine.
Patent CA-2191800-A1 (CA)
IPC: F21V21/112
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: Traditional school lighting systems in use today generally follow design guidelines that are 30 or more years old. For their time, they were appropriate. Two new events have significantly changed the requirements for school lighting. First is the recent upsurge of computer use in schools and the associated problems caused by glare from traditional lighting. The second is the urgent demand for energy saving. School Boards now require energy costs in schools to be reduced, without any reduction in utility. This invention satisfies both of these situations: Firstly, it provides low glare indirect and controlled direct lighting suitable for computer environments and is also adequate for traditional pen and paper tasks. Secondly, it saves energy by using a single fluorescent lamp, where conventional school lighting systems use two lamps, and it still provides adequate lighting. These results are achieved by utilizing the internal surfaces of the fixture as reflecting surfaces, in a specific geometry. This geometry makes full use of all available light output to produce the required light pattern of uplight and downlight. This also maximizes efficiency.
Patent CA-2192141-A1 (CA)
Title: Waterfast ink composition for printers
Inventor: AUSLANDER JUDITH D
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: Liquid inks are disclosed that fulfill United States Postal Service requirements for automation compatibility, while being able to be used in an ink jet printer. The inks of this invention may be read by current United States Postal Service equipment. The inks are waterfast, having improved print quality. The formulations are based on water cosolvent solutions of soluble fluorescent or non fluorescent toners to which toning dyes and non ionic surfactants are added.
Patent CA-2195935-A1 (CA)
Title: Streptococcus equi vaccine
Inventor: HARTFORD ORLA MARY
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a live attenuated strain of the bacterium Streptococcus equi, a pathogen causing strangles in horses. The invention also relates to a vaccine against strangles, methods for the preparation of such a vaccine and to the use of the strain for the preparation of such a vaccine.
Patent CA-2196038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TADIR YONA
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: Dispositif perfectionné permettant de transmettre de l'énergie lumineuse depuis une source lumineuse (14), telle qu'un laser, à une cavité intra-utérine dans le cadre d'une thérapie photodynamique. Ce dispositif comprend une pluralité de fibres optiques (24, 26, 28) assemblées sous forme de faisceau et introduites dans la cavité utérine par l'intermédiaire d'une canule (18). L'enlèvement de la canule (18) permet aux fibres optiques (24, 26, 28) de s'étaler ou de diverger les unes par rapport aux autres à l'intérieur de la cavité. Différentes parties des extrémités distales desdites fibres (24, 26, 27) présentent des propriétés de diffusion de lumière, les parties restantes des fibres optiques ne diffusant pas la lumière.
Patent CA-2196527-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for laying a granular pattern
Inventor: BIBBY KENNETH
IPC: B28B11/06
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A method for laying down a continuous, predetermined pattern of granular material upon a moving substrate (12) includes moving the substrate past at least two stations, each station including a rotating drum (18) with a drum wall (20) defining a limited retention region under vacuum (34) and a plurality of through-apertures (36) arranged in an element of the desired pattern. Granular material (G) applied to the surface of the drum is held by vacuum in the desired pattern. After removal of excess granular material, the vacuum is discontinued causing the granular material to disengage from the drum surface and pass, by force of gravity, onto the surface of the substrate in the form of the predetermined element of the desired predetermined pattern.  An apparatus for laying down a continuous, predetermined pattern of granular material upon a moving substrate is also described.
Patent CA-2196530-A1 (CA)
Title: Dental handpiece hygienic pharmaceutical sterilization lubricant
Inventor: BROWN KENNETH R
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 1995-08-01
Abstract: About 1/2 cc of a sterile composition (5) dropped into the rotor drive air feed line (11) of a dental handpiece (10) while holding the handpiece upside down protects and lubricates the handpiece bearings and turbine during the subsequent auto-clave sterilization process. An additional dosage inserted into the bur hole after the auto-clave process further lubricates the handpiece and inhibits rust from forming on the handpiece bearings and turbine during use. The pre-sterilization dosage and post-sterilization dosage of measured amounts may be separately packaged in disposable capsules (20, 30). The composition (5) is made by heat mixing until sterile about 10 % by volume of a sterile solution of Power-UpTM NNL-690, which is a liquid hydrocarbon boundary lubricant and corrosion inhibitor, with 90 % by volume of pharmaceutical grade mineral oil.
Patent CA-2197708-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for deriving reservoir lithology and fluid content from pre-stackinversion of seismic data
Inventor: SHAH PRAVIN M
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: A method for deriving reservoir lithology and fluid content for a target location (400) from pre-stack seismic reflection data (110). The method uses inversion (200) of pre-stack seismic reflection data for both the target location and a calibration location (110) having known subsurface lithology and fluid content to derive the subsurface lithology and fluid content at the target location (400). The inversion process (200) is preferably a viscoelastic inversion to account for the effects of friction on seismic wave propagation. The results of the inversion process are a set of subsurface elastic parameters for both the target and calibration locations. Relative magnitudes of these subsurface elastic parameters are compared (300), together with the known subsurface lithology and fluid content at the calibration location (146), to derive the subsurface lithology and fluid content at the target location (400).