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Patent CA-2400234-C (CA)
Inventor: WUCHERT FRANK
IPC: F23G5/027
Filed: 2001-02-13
Granted: 2010-01-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un réacteur de gazéification et/ou de fusion de matières comprenant: une section d'alimentation (1) permettant l'introduction des matières; une section pyrolyse (8) qui prolonge la section précédente avec une section transversale élargie; des moyens d'alimentation en gaz (10) qui débouchent dans la section pyrolyse (8) approximativement au niveau du plan d'élargissement de la section transversale et qui permettent l'alimentation en gaz chauds d'un cône de versement (9); une section de fusion et de surchauffe (14) qui prolonge la section pyrolyse (8); des moyens de pulvérisation supérieurs (15) qui introduisent un agent à haute énergie dans la section de fusion et de surchauffe (14); une section de réduction (20) qui abrite des moyens d'aspiration de gaz (21) destinés à l'aspiration des surplus de gaz; un foyer (25) placé sous la section de réduction (20) et destiné à collecter et à dériver les métaux en fusion et le laitier en fusion; et des moyens de pulvérisation inférieurs (26) qui permettent l'alimentation d'un agent à haute énergie juste au-dessus des masses en fusion et sous les moyens d'aspiration de gaz (21).
Patent CA-2400586-C (CA)
Inventor: STAARINK HENRICUS ANTONIUS MARIA
IPC: A47C1/024
Filed: 2001-02-19
Granted: 2009-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting a seated person, comprising a seat and a support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region, which is connected to the seat, and characterized by an adjustable lumbar-sacral support, which is mounted at the location of the lower side of the support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region. Preferably, an adjustable support is furthermore provided for the thoracic-cervical transition region, which support is mounted at the location of the upper side of the support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region.
Patent CA-2407169-C (CA)
Title: Breakaway bracket assembly
Inventor: NICOLAIDES ANGELO S
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 2002-10-09
Granted: 2010-04-13
Abstract: A bracket assembly in which two brackets are attached laterally adjacent one another on a support. A first bracket is adapted to be attached to a support having a face that has a first width. A first leg of the first bracket has a first removable portion and a first non-removable portion. The first leg has a second width that is larger than one half of the first width. A second bracket is adapted to be attached to the support laterally adjacent the first bracket. A second leg of the second bracket has a second removable portion and a second non-removable portion and also has a third width that is larger than one half of the first width. The first and second non-removable portions have fourth and fifth widths, respectively, which are each less than one half of the first width of the support for positioning the first non-removable portion of the first leg of the first bracket laterally adjacent the second non-removable portion of the second leg of the second bracket on the face of the support when the first and second removable portions have been separated from the first and second brackets.
Patent CA-2412426-C (CA)
Inventor: DERICOTTE DAVID
IPC: H01M12/08
Filed: 2001-06-08
Granted: 2007-09-04
Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400~C.
Patent CA-2416256-C (CA)
Title: Monopolar constrained acetabular component
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM H
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 2001-07-19
Granted: 2010-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides monopolar acetabular liners (32, 54) that can enclose a femoral head (14) to form a hip replacement prosthesis (30, 50), wherein the liner (32, 54) has a rim (34) that creates an orifice, wherein the orifice has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the femoral head (14), and wherein the liner (32, 54) encompasses greater than 50 percent of the volume of the head (14), wherein a constraining ring (56) can be used in conjunction with the monopolar constrained acetabular liner (32, 54) to provide additional support for the femoral head (14) to stay with the acetabular liner (32, 54) and avoid dislocation. Assemblies and complete prosthetic replacements are also provided. Liners (32, 54) and constraining rings (56) having no, one or more recesses (36) also are provided.
Patent CA-2418701-C (CA)
Inventor: PORTE ALAIN
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2003-02-10
Granted: 2010-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a closing system (12) interposed between two elements (6, 8) that can occupy an open position and a closed position with respect to each other, the said system (12) comprising at least one main locking mechanism (14). The system (12) according to the invention also comprises at least one emergency locking mechanism (16) that is automatically engaged when the two elements (6, 8) are moved from the open position to the closed position, each emergency locking mechanism (16) being able to be activated only when at least one main locking mechanism (14) is not locked. Application to cowls around an aircraft engine pod.
Patent CA-2421474-C (CA)
Title: Method for recovering hydrocarbons from samples
Inventor: MASLIYAH JACOB
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2003-03-11
Granted: 2012-05-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of recovering petroleum-like hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing samples wherein a modifying additive, such as a hydrocarbon, is added to an accompanying gas to form bubbles that are highly suitable for separating bitumen/oil from the hydrocarbon-containing sample using aqueous-based separation techniques.
Patent CA-2422160-C (CA)
Title: Adaptive defrost control for a refrigerator
Inventor: MILLER ALVIN V
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Granted: 2008-08-19
Abstract: A defrost control system for a refrigerator having freezer and fresh food compartments includes a plurality of temperature sensors, a plurality of door sensors to provide signals indicative of the occurrence of a door opening condition, a memory to store the signals in a plurality of usage blocks, and a CPU or controller to categorize the usage blocks into periods of high and low usage. When a defrost cycle is required, the control system establishes the cycle at an upcoming period designated as one of low usage. Additionally, prior to activating the system, the controller lowers the temperature of at least the freezer compartment to below a set point. The controller establishes the defrost cycle for a period based upon the time duration of previously completed cycles.
Patent CA-2423242-C (CA)
Title: Support pole
Inventor: DAMIANO ARMAND A
IPC: E04H12/08
Filed: 2003-03-20
Granted: 2010-02-09
Abstract: A support pole including a base having a hollow shaft secured thereto. The base is attached to the footing and includes a plate portion having a generally cylindrical portion extending upwardly therefrom. The bottom surface of the plate portion has a cut-out portion formed therein which communicates with the central opening formed in the base. A hollow shaft is inserted into the central opening in the base so that the lower end thereof is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the plate portion. The shaft is secured to the base by a weldment in the cut- away portion. The shaft is also secured to the base by means of an enlarged diameter portion or protrusion formed in the shaft immediately above the upper end of the base. The base may also be comprised of a flat plate portion without the cylindrical portion. Further, the base may have a square portion extending upwardly therefrom to accommodate a square pole. If a square pole is being used, the central opening in the base plate will be square.
Patent CA-2423405-C (CA)
Title: Vacuum cleaner having hose detachable at nozzle
Inventor: THUR CHARLES J
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2003-03-25
Granted: 2006-10-17
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner is provided. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle base section including a main suction opening formed in an underside thereof. An upright housing section is hingedly connected with the nozzle base section. The housing section includes a cyclonic airflow chamber and a dirt cup for receiving dirt and dust separated by the cyclonic airflow chamber. A hose connects the nozzle base section to the upright section and is selectively detachable from the nozzle base section. The hose communicates an airstream that flows from the main suction opening to airflow chamber. A suction source is located in one of the upright housing section and the nozzle base section and is in fluid communication with the cyclonic airflow chamber. A filter assembly is located in an airflow chamber upstream from the suction source.
Patent CA-2427002-C (CA)
Inventor: LAWRENCE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2001-09-03
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: An iridescent material comprises a diffraction grating incorporating a plurality of sheets (1) of a first substantially transparent material in parallel alignment and spaced apart by quantities of a second substantially transparent material (2), the second material having a refractive index significantly lower than the refractive index of the first material, the plates being tilted at an angle .theta. to an axis X and the grating having a period d(X) in the direction of axis X, the angle .theta. and periodd being such that a second diffraction grating is provided along an axis Z, perpendicular to axis X, the second diffraction grating having a period d(Z) and consisting of ten periods or less and whereby, the diffraction conditions of the grating can be simultaneously fulfilled by electromagnetic radiation of a range of wavelengths thereby causing iridescence. Materials according to the invention have applications in inter alia document security, anti-counterfeiting measures, artwork, gift wrapping paper and cards and clothing design.
Patent CA-2427050-C (CA)
Inventor: POROPAT MICHAEL
IPC: B27L1/04
Filed: 2003-04-29
Granted: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for debarking logs comprising a drum rotatable about an axis and having an inner surface and outer surface with at least one movable debarking surface adjacent the inner surface of the drum to debark logs that come into contact with the movable debarking surface at a first rate. There is at least one fixed debarking surface at the inner surface of the drum to debark logs that come into contact with the fixed debarking surface at a second rate. The movable debarking surface is movable with respect to the inner surface of the drum between an operating position to allow contact between the movable debarking surface and the logs and a retracted position to minimize contact between the movable debarking surface and the logs.
Patent CA-2433690-C (CA)
Title: Handlamp
Inventor: MACKIN MICHAEL P
IPC: F21V15/02
Filed: 2003-06-27
Granted: 2008-02-12
Abstract: An electrical handlamp includes a casing molded in two sections which are secured together and cooperate to define a handle for housing a lamp socket and wire connections from a supply cord to the socket. One handle section is integrally molded to provide a closed half shell for partially surrounding and housing a lamp. A protective cage is mounted for rotation about an axis between a closed position protecting the lamp and an open position for replacing the lamp. A hook at the top of the half shell rotatably mounts the top of the protective cage, and the bottom of the cage is rotatably received on the socket. A clasp releaseably latches the cage to the half shell in the closed position of the cage.
Patent CA-2434959-C (CA)
Title: J-spectroscopy in the wellbore
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01V5/04
Filed: 2003-07-10
Granted: 2006-07-04
Abstract: An NMR instrument for determining formation fluid properties includes a housing adapted to move in a wellbore; a magnet disposed in the housing adapted to induce a static magnetic field; an antenna assembly disposed in the housing adapted to resonate at a first frequency and a second frequency, the first frequency corresponding to a resonance frequency of a first nucleus, the second frequency corresponding to a resonance frequency of a second nucleus, wherein the first nucleus is different from the second nucleus; means for inducing an RF magnetic field; and means for detecting NMR signals at the first frequency. A  method of NMR measurement includes inducing a static magnetic field having a selected magnetic field strength in an earth formation sample; acquiring NMR measurements having J coupling information; and deriving the J coupling information from the NMR measurements.
Patent CA-2438918-C (CA)
Title: Partial dentin caries excavator
Inventor: BOSTON DANIEL W
IPC: A61C3/02
Filed: 2002-02-20
Granted: 2011-07-19
Abstract: A dental but for use in repair of a carious lesion has a working surface including cutting elements which deflect or abrade upon encountering material having a hardness at or above a preselected hardness, wherein said preselected hardness is below the hardness of normal dentin and is generally below a hardness corresponding to the lower limit of hardness of pre-carious dentin to be retained in painless procedures.
Patent CA-2439543-C (CA)
Inventor: BOESE PETER
IPC: G01G5/04
Filed: 2002-01-30
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A method and a device for weighing the contents of a metallurgical vessel (2), especially the contents of a tundish (3) in a steel continuous casting plant, whereby the vessel is supported on hydraulically actuatable weighing elements serving to increase the measurement precision before and during the metallurgical process and resides in that the filling weight is calculated by computer from hydraulic pressures in cylinder chamber (8a; 9a; 10a; 11a) which are measured deducting the empty weight of the vessel (2) and the friction forces in the cylinder chambers (8a; 9a; 10a; 11a).
Patent CA-2442373-C (CA)
Title: Methodes et compositions pour reduire l'usure dans des moteurs a combustion interne lubrifies avec une huile renfermant du borate et une faible teneur en phosphore
Inventor: BOFFA ALEXANDER B
IPC: C10N10/14
Filed: 2003-09-24
Granted: 2013-04-16
Abstract: Des méthodes et des compositions lubrifiantes sont présentées pour la réduction de l'usure dans les moteurs à combustion interne lubrifiés avec une huile ayant une faible teneur en phosphore. Les compositions lubrifiantes de cette invention comprennent une combinaison synergique de borate hydraté dispersé et d'au moins un composé contenant du phosphore où la teneur totale en phosphore de la composition ne dépasse pas environ 0,08 p. cent en poids du poids total de la composition.
Patent CA-2444901-C (CA)
Title: Ip data encapsulation and insertion using a broadband transport multiplexer
Inventor: KAKU VICKY B
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-04-16
Granted: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A feature-rich transport multiplexer and a number of associated methods, systems, subsystems, software features, graphical user interfaces and control systems are disclosed. The disclosure includes GUI's that enable operators to easily monitor and manipulate content streams flowing through a transport multiplexer in real-time. The disclosed interfaces include screens that supply operators with identity, structure, configuration, bandwidth utilization and/or status information for system hardware and software. The disclosed features also provide computer assisted routing configuration for present and future routing events through simple manipulation, such as drag and drop operations, of graphical objects. Routing control is further simplified by permitting operators to configure routing control of individual content stream components as well as groups of such components simultaneously. Further flexibility is permitted by predetermination of future routing events, thereby enabling the automatic execution of configuration changes at a future time.  Various types of content, such as video, audio, IP data can be manipulated to achieve various results such as one or more multiplexed MPEG data streams.
Patent CA-2452183-C (CA)
Inventor: ROMAINE C PETER
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2001-06-28
Granted: 2013-12-24
Abstract: Applicants have devised a highly effective, convenient, and expeditious genetic transformation system for filamentous fungi, such as Agaricus bisporus. The preferred method uses an Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol. The critical features of this protocol include co-cultivation of the bacterium with fruit body tissue instead of spores. In a preferred embodiment, even higher transformation efficiencies were observed with the use of a homologous promoter in the polynucleotide expression construct in order to drive gene expression.
Patent CA-2454162-C (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS EUGENE R
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 2002-09-05
Granted: 2010-08-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de séparation d'un ou de plusieurs composants d'un courant gazeux (10) à multiples composants, comprenant au moins un composant gazeux non acide et au moins un composant gazeux acide. A une pression supérieure à 1200 psia (82,8 bar) et à une température supérieure à 120 ·F (48,9 ·C), et avec un pourcentage molaire de concentration dudit composant gazeux acide dans le courant gazeux (10) d'au moins 20 pour cent, le courant gazeux (10) à composants multiples passe dans un système membranaire (40) séparant de manière sélective le composant acide du courant gazeux (10) à multiples composants de façon à obtenir un courant (13) de perméation. La pression du courant (13) de perméation représente 20 pour cent de la pression d'alimentation.
Patent CA-2457733-C (CA)
Inventor: MIZUGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: B63H25/52
Filed: 2004-02-16
Granted: 2007-06-26
Abstract: An outboard motor steering system for an outboard motor mounted on a stem of a boat includes a mounting unit having a swivel shaft connected to a propeller to turn the propeller, and a swivel case rotatably accommodating the swivel shaft. A vibration attenuator is installed at a portion connecting an outboard motor main unit and the mounting unit and attenuating vibration of the outboard motor main unit to be transmitted to the mounting unit by causing the outboard motor main unit to displace relative to the mounting unit. In the system, displacement absorbers are installed at a portion connecting one of a main body and an output end of a steering actuator to the outboard motor main unit and another portion connecting the other of the main body and the output end to the mounting unit.
Patent CA-2463062-C (CA)
Inventor: ROSTHAL RICHARD A
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2004-04-01
Granted: 2009-06-02
Abstract: The invention refers to an axial antenna structure for use on a borehole wireline or while drilling logging tool. The antenna comprises an insulating medium and an electrical conductor disposed on the insulating medium. The electrical conductor is situated to have a magnetic dipole moment parallel to a longitudinal axis of the borehole logging apparatus. A tri-axial configuration combines the axial coil design and at least one transverse antenna structure substantially co-located with the axial antenna. The transverse antenna structure has a magnetic dipole moment orthogonal to the magnetic dipole moment of the axial antenna.
Patent CA-2464974-C (CA)
Inventor: BUITRAGO JUAN A
IPC: C10N40/04
Filed: 2004-04-21
Granted: 2015-10-06
Abstract: A gear oil additive composition and gear oil composition comprising a organic polysulfide having at least 30 wt % of a dialkyl polysulfide compound or mixture of dialkyl polysulfide compounds, a thiadiazole; and at least one ashless phosphorus-containing wear inhibitor compound is disclosed as having low yellow corrosion in axles and transmissions.
Patent CA-2466919-C (CA)
Inventor: KUHN PETRUS HENRICUS ALOYSIUS NICOLAAS
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2002-11-18
Granted: 2010-08-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif avec action d'entretien des toilettes, qui comporte un réservoir possédant au moins un compartiment destiné à un liquide actif, un élément de réception de liquide qui, durant l'utilisation, est en communication permanente avec les contenus du ou des compartiments, et qui comporte des moyens de fixation permettant de fixer le dispositif à des toilettes de façon que, lorsque le dispositif est en état de fonctionnement, l'élément de réception de liquide soit situé sur le trajet de l'eau de chasse des toilettes. L'élément de réception du liquide comprend une plaque qui sur un côté faisant face à l'écoulement de l'eau de chasse est pourvue de moyens de réception de liquide, alors que le côté de la plaque opposé est également pourvu de moyens de réception de liquide en communication avec les moyens de réception du liquide situé sur le côté faisant face à l'écoulement de l'eau de chasse par l'intermédiaire de canaux capillaires situés sur la plaque.
Patent CA-2466991-C (CA)
Inventor: KUZMA NICHOLAS N
IPC: F25J1/00
Filed: 2002-08-19
Granted: 2011-03-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé permettant la production d'un champ magnétique de retenue aux environs d'une chambre (80) destinée à recueillir du ?129¿Xe cryogénique. Le dispositif comprend une source de champ magnétique (58; 60), et une culasse (40) servant de support à la source de champ magnétique (58; 60) aux environs de la chambre (80). La source de champ magnétique (58; 60) fournit un champ magnétique de retenue ayant une intensité de champ supérieure à 2 kiloGauss. Le dispositif peut également comprendre une culasse (40) destiné au couplage du champ magnétique de retenue à travers une partie de la chambre (80).
Patent CA-2470387-C (CA)
Title: Pipe-gripping structure having load ring
Inventor: KRIJNEN ANTON
IPC: E21B19/10
Filed: 2003-01-03
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A rotary slip for supporting a drill string having a plurality of slip segments connected to define an opening for insertion of the drill string, wherein each slip segment comprises a head region, a toe region, and an inner radial surface axially extending between the head and toe regions, and wherein the inner radial surface of each slip segment comprises a circumferential groove. A plurality of axially aligned drill string gripping inserts are attached to each slip segment between the head region and the circumferential groove, wherein each insert comprises a gripping surface for contacting the drill string. A load ring is disposed within the circumferential groove of each slip element, the load ring comprising at least one securing element which is engaged by one the plurality of axially aligned inserts to secure the load ring within the circumferential groove.
Patent CA-2470478-C (CA)
Title: High temperature pressure oxidation of ores and ore concentrates containing silver using controlled precipitation of sulfate species
Inventor: SIMMONS GARY L
IPC: C22B1/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Granted: 2010-07-20
Abstract: A method for the treatment of sulfide ores containing silver by pressure oxidation (108). The method includes the addition of a sulfate-binding material (106) to reduce the formation of jarosite species during pressure oxidation (108). Silver can then be recovered from the solids portion of the discharge slurry (109). A jarosite reduction step, such as by a lime boil, that is typically required to recover silver after pressure oxidation (108) can be eliminated.