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Patent CA-2150666-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic planting apparatus
Inventor: SAKAUE TOYOKAZU
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to save labor by automating an operation for planting plant support blocks in holes in a hydroponic panel. As a means for achieving this object of the present invention, an automatic planting apparatus (10) is provided which is adapted to slice, by a block separating unit (25), l pieces of blocks (4) starting with a first row of blocks on a plant support sheet (3) on an auxiliary conveyor (13) at an n-1 pieces' interval, plant these blocks (4) by a block planting unit (39) in l pieces of holes (2) in a first row of holes in a panel (1) on a primary conveyor (11), feed the panel (1) forward by a distance corresponding to the pitch of the holes by a primary feeder (15) while slidingly moving the panel (1) laterally via the auxiliary conveyor (13) by a distance corresponding to the width of one block (4) by a sliding unit 17, and repeat similar block planting operations.
Patent CA-2151090-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of manufacturing a lined moulded part
Inventor: NICOLAY ALBERT
IPC: B29C51/32
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: Described is a method of manufacturing a lined moulded part, preferably a moulded part for internal trimming of a vehicle.  Such moulded parts comprise a dimensionally stable carrier portion and, connected therewith on the visible side a lining of film, textiles or similar decorative lining material.          According to the method, heated blanks of fibrous materials containing binders are shaped to form a carrier portion in a cold tool, and simultaneously connected with the lining.  In a first process step, the lining material is inserted with an overhang relative to the contour of the carrier portion into a multi-function tool, and clamped and secured peripherally along the contour of the carrier portion.          Thereafter the heated material of the carrier portion is inserted into the multi-function tool and shaped by closing the tool and connected in the region of the surface of the moulded portion with the lining material, an overhang of the carrier portion material being separated by shearing along the edge of the carrier portion.  In a third process step, the overhang of the lining is finally trimmed peripherally by a trimming knife.  Thereafter the multi-function tool is opened and the lined carrier portion is removed, whereupon the overhang of lining may be bent over about the edge of the moulded part.
Patent CA-2155717-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic sourcing system and method
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES M
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1995-08-09
Abstract: An electronic sourcing system includes a computer that maintains a catalog database of data including product information (such as product identification and descriptive information) relating to catalog items available from vendor product catalogs, and a means for building (generating) a requisition including at least one requisitioned item. Information at least partially identifying an item desired to be requisitioned is entered by a user, and utilized by a means for searching the database for catalog items matching that information and for selecting at least one catalog item located as a result of the search. Text describing the catalog items, and images of the items, may be viewed. Data identifying selected catalog items are communicated to the requisition building means, which generates a requisition including entries for items corresponding to the selected catalog items. The system checks the availability in one or more inventory locations of the corresponding desired catalog items, and generates one or more purchase orders for desired items from inventory locations stocking the items.
Patent CA-2157635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAVADSKY EMIL
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 1995-09-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a chlorine-free multilayer film material comprising a) a gas-barrier layer (1) comprising a non-chlorine containing organic polymer which is substantially impermeable to oxygen gas; b) two tie layers (2) each contacting one side of said barrier layer; c) an inner surface layer (3); d) an outer surface layer (4); and e) two intermediate layers (5) positioned between said surface layers (3,4) and said tie layers (2), said barrier layers (5) comprising an ethylene-pro-pylene copolymer having a flexural modulus of less than 200 MPa and pref-erably less than 150 MPa, a process for the manufacture of this film mate-rial and its use for the manufacture of bags and pouches for ostomy/uros-tomy use.
Patent CA-2158971-A1 (CA)
Title: High efficiency, hydrogen-driven cooling device
Inventor: KESTEN ARTHUR S
IPC: C01B3/00
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: A cooling device cools a conditioned space (6) by transferring heat from the conditioned space to a working fluid (2) in a heat exchanger (4). A compressor (10) compresses the working fluid (8), which is then condensed in a condenser (14). Heat from the condenser is transferred to dehydrogenation reaction zone (104) that includes dehydrogenation catalyst (106) to supply a portion of an endothermic heat of reaction. The catalyst (106) is contacted with an organic hydride (102) to dehydrogenate the organic hydride to form H2 (108) and at least one dehydrogenation product (110). A combustor (112) burns the H2 (108) to form combustion products (114) that expand in a turbine (116) to drive the compressor (10). A portion of the heat of combustion is used to supply the remainder of the endothermic heat of reaction required in the dehydrogenation reaction zone (104).
Patent CA-2160223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UGON MICHEL
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: The method involves writing confidential data in a protected zone (11) which belongs to a module (8) of a data processor system (1). The protected zone of memory is accessible for reading/writing by the internal processor (9) of the module, but inaccessible to at least a write action from an exterior module. The data transfer is made using an analogous protected memory zone (27) of a portable device (21) having a similar structure to that of the module. The portable device is placed in a reader (6) of the data processor. The data (K) and/or the programs (P1) are transferred from the portable device protected zone to the module protected zone.
Patent CA-2161020-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the Non-Cutting Production of a Transmission Component Hub
Inventor: FRIESE UDO
IPC: B21D53/30
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device  for the non-cutting production of a hub (27) for a transmission component.   A sheet blank (21) which is carried by a tool (3) on a main spindle (4)  and rotated relative to one or more  presser  rollers  (9,  10)  is  formed  to  produce  a cylindrical prominence  (7),  projecting from the sheet  by pressing it with a presser roller round a pin (5) mounted on the tool or a mobile stop (8) and passing through said sheet.
Patent CA-2161102-A1 (CA)
Title: Switching System
Inventor: PARK HYUNG SIK
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 1994-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a manual and remote control switching system in which users can optionally turn on/off any load among a plurality of loads in each of different places.  The switching system switches a power source being supplied to loads by manipulating either a manual switch or a remote control switch, controls a power source supply to loads, which are set up in a plurality of chambers blocked off from each other, with one remote controller in each of different chambers, and includes a preventative device which prevents the control of loads of the other chamber in each of the chambers.  Accordingly, the present invention provides the switching system which can easily control loads installed in a plurality of chambers blocked off from each other.
Patent CA-2162790-A1 (CA)
Title: Telephone debit card production
Inventor: RAMSBURG DOUGLAS E
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: A card package assembly, and method of production, are particularly suited for use with telephone debit cards. A package is formed by folding a sheet of paper into three panels, one of which has a cutout with adhesive adjacent it. The card is held to the paper covering the cutout with identifying indicia on the card visible through the cutout from the bottom during processing, to allow verification. A tracking strip that may be readily detached from the package without opening it has tracking indicia and transfer tape on the back so that when the release sheet portion of the transfer tape is removed, adhesive is exposed which allows the tracking strip to be connected to any desired surface. The package also includes an opening-facilitating strip which is preferably reinforced, also preferably with a strip of transfer tape. The card within the package is not visible from its exterior, although a substantially actual size replica of the first face of the card may be printed on a sheet portion which will form the exterior of the package.
Patent CA-2164011-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMYTH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F16L55/17
Filed: 1995-11-29
Abstract: In an external steel sleeve for reinforcing or for providing a seal to prevent leakage in a pipe, the sleeve consists of steel plate material that is shaped and sized to encircle a portion of the length of the pipe. The top and bottom halves of the sleeve each consist of steel shaped plate, and the bottom half in addition has connector plates welded on either side. The sleeve may be installed while the carrier pipe is under operating pressure and temperature. Following cleaning of the pipe and sleeve surfaces, if necessary, including cleaning of any external anomalies on the section of pipe to be reinforced, an epoxy filler material is applied to the pipe over the area to be covered by the sleeve. The top and bottom halves of the sleeve are then placed around the pipe and initially tightened using hydraulic jacking devices. The sleeve halves are then heated uniformly to a predetermined temperature and are maintained at that temperature while welding the connector plates, which are located 180 degrees to each other, to the top half of the sleeve. Upon allowing the sleeve to cool, the sleeve shrinks, thus applying compressive forces onto the pipe. The epoxy acts both as a filler agent and sealant, filling all voids between the pipe and the sleeve. The pipe and sleeve therefore act as one unit, expanding and contracting with fluctuations in the pipe's pressure and temperature. The sleeve prevents the anomaly from rupturing and prevents product leakage should corrosion eat through the pipe wall from within.
Patent CA-2164411-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the isolation of lovastatin
Inventor: HAJKO PAVICA
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the isolation of the hypolipaemic active substance lovastatin from a sample, e.g. fermentation broth, mycelium or filtrate of Aspergillus terreus (ATCC 20542) or Aspergillus oryzae (ATCC 74135) by extraction with butyl acetate. Simultaneously with the concentration of the extract, lactonisation takes place. There follows a direct crystallization of lovastatin in the lactone form from butyl acetate.
Patent CA-2168627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEDRICH BRENT R
IPC: A47J31/10
Filed: 1996-02-01
Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus which includes a substance dispensing device and a brewing device. The brewing apparatus includes a receptacle for receiving a brewing substance from the substance dispensing device, a movable chute positioned between the substance dispensing device and the receptacle, and a water dispensing system operatively associated with the brewing device and selectively communicating with the receptacle for delivering water to a brewing substance retained therein. Additionally, a drive assembly is provided to operatively displace the water dispensing device relative to the receptacle. When the water dispensing device is positioned in communication with the receptacle, the chute is moved out of communication with the receptacle. When the water dispensing device is removed from communication with the receptacle, the chute is placed in communication with the receptacle. The present invention also includes a seal attached to the water dispensing device to seal the water dispensing device while dispensing water to prevent the escape of moisture from the water dispensing device. The apparatus includes a sensor for detecting when a funnel is not present for brewing a beverage or when the funnel has not been recharged and replaced after brewing a beverage and upon initiating a subsequent beverage brewing cycle.
Patent CA-2170264-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical detection of position of oligonucleotides on large dna molecules
Inventor: KONRAD MICHAEL W
IPC: C12Q1/6834
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: A method for analyzing a sample oligonucleotide sequence is described. The method comprises contacting the sample oligonucleotide sequence with an anchor sequence which comprises an immobilized oligonucleotide sequence which hybridizes with the sample. The sample is also contacted with a probe comprising an oligonucleotide sequence which hybridizes to a target oligonucleotide sequence to be detected in a suitable buffer to form a complex. The complex is subjected to a field which moves unbound oligonucleotide sequences away from the anchor sequence in the direction of the field, and preferably, extends the sample sequence. Whether the probe is bound to the sample oligonucleotide sequence, and preferably, the position of the probe, is determined to determine whether the target oligonucleotide sequence is present in the sample. The method can be used for mapping, for identity typing, and to determine whether a test oligonucleotide sequence is present in the sample. A device for performing the method and reagents are also described.
Patent CA-2171240-A1 (CA)
Title: Check valve for fluid bladders
Inventor: PEKAR ROBERT W
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: A check valve provides a one-way fluid passage from without to within a fluid bladder formed by a pair of plastic sheets sealed together about their periphery. The check valve is formed by a pair of superimposed films of thermoplastic material, generally equal in length, thermally bonded together at predetermined areas to define the fluid passage throughout the length of the valve. The inlet end of the valve has a V-shape edge with the apex pointing in a direction opposite the one-way fluid flow. Each of the films, adjacent the V-shape edge of inlet~end, is sealed to one of the outer sheets where the valve enters the bladder by a seal line of similar V-shape.  Each of the films has a high-gloss, cohesive inner surface and a matted, non-cohesive outer surface. At least one of the films includes, on its inner surface, a release material disposed at a location which corresponds to the area at the inlet end of the fluid passage through the peripheral seal of the bladder to prevent the fusing together of the films at that area of the seal. The terminal ends of the superimposed films extend in surface-to-surface relation into the bladder to provide a "duck-bill" type check valve.
Patent CA-2171759-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for high protein production from recombinant dna
Inventor: OPPERMANN HERMANN
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods and compositions for achieving enhanced protein production expressed from non-native gene constructs, including single chain sFv and derivative sequences. The methods and compositions are particularly useful for creating stably transfected, constitutively expressing immortalized mammalian cell lines that exhibit high recombinant protein productivity while maintaining a low copy number per cell of the non-native recombinant DNA sequence encoding the protein of interest.
Patent CA-2173788-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIKAWA YUKIHIRO
IPC: A01N43/10
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: The substituted thiophene derivative of the invention which is represented by the general formula (1) has a broad disease spectrum for a pathogenic fungus of various crops, exhibits an excellent controlling effect on disease such as gray mold. powdery mildew and rust in particular, and is also effective for a resistant fungus of conventional fungicides which has become a serious problem. and consequently is useful for an agricultural and horticultural fungicide.        (1)
Patent CA-2174293-A1 (CA)
Title: Reconstruction bone plate
Inventor: RUNCIMAN ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: An elongated bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided along its length with at least a pair of spaced apart screw holes extending therethrough from the upper to the lower surface.  The plate is provided, on at least a selected one of its upper or lower surfaces between at least one pair of the screw holes, with an indentation.
Patent CA-2174305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAGEAO RONALD A
IPC: C08G18/65
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a gasket around a substrate from a novel polyurethane/urea composition via the RIM process. Window gaskets may be produced by this method. These novel polyurethane/urea compositions comprise the reaction product of a (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate having a viscosity of less than about 25,000 mPa=s at 25°C and a NCO functionality of 2.0 to 4.0 with an isocyanate-reactive component comprising b1) a relatively high molecular weight organic compound containing hydroxyl groups, amine groups, or mixtures thereof; and b2) a low molecular weight chain extender selected from the group consisting of diols, primary amines, secondary amines, aminoalcohols, and mixtures thereof; in the presence of a catalyst. The isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components are selected such that the crosslinking density of the resultant polyurethane/urea composition is at least 0.3 moles/kg. It is also possible that the isocyanate-reactive component comprise b3) a low molecular weight chain terminator, and/or b4) a low molecular weight crosslinking agent. When either or both of these components are included in the isocyanate-reactive component, A, b1), b2), and/or b3) and/or b4) must be selected such that the crosslinking density of the resultant polyurethane/urea composition is at least 0.3 moles/kg.
Patent CA-2176079-A1 (CA)
Title: Copper-substituted, lithium zirconate-based ceramic usable as a tritium producing material
Inventor: ABRAHAM FRANCIS
IPC: G21B1/13
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to ceramic materials usable as tritium producing material in a thermonuclear fusion reactor.  These materials are constituted by lithium zirconate substituted by copper in the form of solid solutions of the type Li2ZrO3, whose compositions are in the hatched area of the ternary diagram shown below.            Preferably, they comply with the formula:       Li 2   Zr    CuxO3 with 0 < x  0.8.
Patent CA-2178723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASSE MARGARET HENDERSON
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article for wearing about a wearer's lower torso is provided. The disposable absorbent article comprises: a chassis; an absorbent assembly joined to the chassis; and seams joining the front portion of the chassis to the rear portion of the chassis so as to form two leg openings and a waist opening. The garment comprises an outer layer having at least a portion of its periphery joined to at least a portion of the periphery of the inner layer of the chassis so that the outer layer can blouse away from the central area at selected portions. The bloused outer layer has a pattern imprinted thereon such that the inner layer with the absorbent assembly joined thereto is substantially unnoticeable to a viewer thereby providing a very garment like appearance to the absorbent article.
Patent CA-2180370-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEN CHRISTOPHER G M
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: This is an implantable vaso-occlusive device. It is typically a vaso-occlusive coil comprised of a primary helically wound coil which may then be wound into a secondary shape. Central to the invention is the use of a stretch-resisting member fixedly attached within at least a portion of the primary coil. The stretch-resisting member may be formed into coil tips at the ends of the coil by melting the polymeric fibers or alloys or by attaching the fibers with a glue. This stretch-resisting member is for the primary purpose of preventing stretching of the coil during movement of that coil, e.g., by retrieval or repositioning after deployment. The device typically has a self-forming secondary shape made from a pre-formed primary linear helically wound coil, although it need not have the secondary form. External fibers may be attached to the device and affixed to the pre-formed linear member to increase. The vaso-occlusive member may be also be covered with a fibrous braid. The device is typically introduced into the body through a catheter. The device is passed axially through the catheter sheath and assumes its secondary form upon exiting the catheter. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2182257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILES DONALD BEVERLY
IPC: G08B19/02
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the presence of ice or smooth packed snow on a road surface has a source of electromagnetic radiation, for example, a light emitting diode. This is mounted to illuminate an area of the road surface. It is driven by a modulating circuit at a known frequency. A detector is mounted adjacent the light source to receive radiation reflected back from the road surface, to generate a detector signal. This signal is demodulated by a demodulator to generate an intermediate signal. This is preferably compared with a fixed value, to determine whether the reflectivity of the road surface exceeds a set value, indicative of the presence of ice.
Patent CA-2186482-A1 (CA)
Title: Palladium colloid solution and its utilisation
Inventor: MEYER HEINRICH
IPC: C25D7/00
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a palladium colloid solution, which, in addition to a palladium compound, a protective colloid for stabilising the colloid and a reducing agent, additionally contains noble metals from the group rhodium, iridium and platinum.        The solution can be used to treat electrically non-conductive substrate surfaces, particularly in order to metalise the substrate surfaces directly and electrolytically. By means of this method, the non-conductive areas of the holes in printed circuit boards can be directly electrolytically metallised.
Patent CA-2187116-A1 (CA)
Title: Flower pot assembly and method employing same
Inventor: VAN LAERE GUY VICTOR
IPC: A01G27/02
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: A flower pot assembly for keeping at least one plant temporarily alive without having to water  it,  includes a pot permeable to water in which the plant is potted with the required amount of soil, and a container impermeable to water in which the pot is received, so that a space is formed between the pot and the container.  A gel formed of a water-absorbing polymer and water at least partially fills the space between the pot and the container.          The container and gel are used as a packaging for the potted plant in order to keep this plant alive without having to water it during transport and when put on display for sale.