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Patent CA-2148503-A1 (CA)
Title: Turf product
Inventor: CASIMATY GABRIEL
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 1993-11-01
Abstract: A turf product having a base (20), a root zone material and reinforcement material (15) located thereon and turf (30) growing in the root zone material. The base preferably is the upper surface of a tapered plastic pallet (35) which has a removably connected foot member (32) at the narrow end to provide a horizontal upper surface. The invention also includes a method and means whereby the turf can be located temporarily in position whilst on pallets and one in which the turf can be placed on the ground surface by locating the turf on a pallet in the required position and then removing the pallet from thereunder.
Patent CA-2149288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARUYAMA KAZUHIKO
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 1995-05-12
Abstract: In code conversion system, a template 93 which is necessary for an arithmetic decoding process is obtained in such a manner that MH code words corresponding to the template 93, which are derived from already MH coded reference lines 90 and 91 respectively, are decoded, and the decoded data are shifted in three shift registers A77, B72 or C80.  By means of a signal indicative of completion of the arithmetic decoding process in an arithmetic decoding device 71 and a signal indicative of completion of a shift-in process in shift regis-ters A77 and so on, the process of the arithmetic decoding device 71, a decoding process of an MH code word in an MH decoding device and an MH coding process in an MH coding device 74 can be executed simultaneously.
Patent CA-2149471-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalytic method
Inventor: PFEFFERLE WILLIAM C
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A  catalytic  article  for  use  in  catalytic chemical  conversions,  which  comprises;  a  metal monolith catalyst support and a catalytically active surfacey layer bonded to the support by sputtering, said  catalytically  active  layer  comprising  an admixture of a precious metal and a base metal oxide.
Patent CA-2149986-A1 (CA)
Title: Valve mechanism for a vacuum valve
Inventor: BOESCH HUBERT
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: Described is a valve mechanism for a vacuum valve, particularly a particle-free valve, for controlling gas flows, in which the entire drive mechanism for a valve disk is disposed in a chamber outside of the chamber exposed to the vacuum.
Patent CA-2150248-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid applicator with metering insert
Inventor: POURNOOR KAVEH
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided which is particularly useful in applying preiperative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The layer of flexible with an inner layer of flexible porous material (66) and an outer layer of open-cell foam sponge material (16).  The flexible, porous layer regulates the flow of liquid therethrough to provide acceptable wetting of the foam sponge while preventing dripping therefrom. There applicator includes a means of maintaining atmospheric while the liquid is being dispersed.
Patent CA-2152751-A1 (CA)
Title: Barrier package for fresh meat products
Inventor: STOCKLEY HENRY WALKER III
IPC: A23B4/16
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A package comprising a product support member, an O2-permeable film over the product support member, and an O2-impermeable film over the O2-permeable film and in close proximity to the O2-impermeable film, has an O2-permeable region between the O2- permeable film and the O2-impermeable film. The O2-impermeable film bounds at least a portion of an confined-O2 volume within the package. The confined-O2 volume comprises a gas comprising an amount of gaseous oxygen effective to inhibit discoloration of the product.
Patent CA-2154577-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel inhibitors of adenosine monophosphate deaminase
Inventor: ERION MMARK DAVID
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1994-02-03
Abstract: Novel diazepine derivatives which selectively inhibit adenosine monophosphate deaminase and methods of preparing these compounds are provided. These compounds are useful in treating certain conditions in vivo which may be ameliorated by increased local concentrations of adenosine.
Patent CA-2155187-A1 (CA)
Title: Abrasive drive shaft device for rotational atherectomy
Inventor: SHTURMAN LEONID
IPC: A61B17/22
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: An abrasive drive shaft atherectomy device for removing stenotic tissue from an artery. The device includes a flexible, elongated drive shaft (50) having a central lumen for receipt of a guide wire (90) therein and around which the drive shaft (50) may be rotated. The drive shaft (50) is made from one or more helically wound wires. Wire turns (58) of the proximal segment of the drive shaft have a generally constant diameter. Wire turns (58) of a segment of the drive shaft (50) near its distal end have an enlarged diameter. At least part of the enlarged diameter segment includes an external coating (44) of an abrasive material to define an abrasive segment of the drive shaft which, when rotated at high speeds, is usable to remove stenotic tissue from an artery. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a bushing (81) disposed in the enlarged diameter segment for supporting  the enlarged diameter turns of the drive shaft.
Patent CA-2156213-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAUSER THOMAS WILHELM
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: Long, thin and tubular quick cooking pasta having, in transverse section, a wall thickness of between 0.60 and 1.1 mm and teeth on the inner surface of the tube, which are longitudinal and parallel, having a height of between 0.3 and 1.6 mm and having a height to wall thickness ratio of between 0.4 and 2.
Patent CA-2156235-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric plug remover
Inventor: DURAND GERALD P
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: An electric plug remover for pivotal mounting to a modified cover plate structure wherein an actuator plate with a large target area outwardly forces a lever plate positioned between the plug and the cover plate away from the cover plate such that the plug connected to the plug receptacle is loosened and/or removed therefrom with a minimum of physical effort.
Patent CA-2156365-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUMPF ROBERT J
IPC: B60R22/40
Filed: 1995-08-17
Abstract: A seat belt retractor (10) includes a vehicle deceleration sensing assembly (40) which is operable at a plurality of different inclined orientations to block withdrawal of belt webbing (32) from a spool (110). The spool (110) is rotatable about a first axis (62) of the retractor. The sensing assembly (40) includes a first inertia member (222) supported for movement on a second inertia member (224). The second inertia member is supported for pivotal movement about an axis (260) which extends parallel to an adjustment axis (30) of a vehicle seat back (22) in which the retractor (10) is mounted. The first inertia member (222) is movable to move a pawl (180, 200) into engagement with a ratchet (114-116, 130) rotatable about the first axis (62) to block rotation of the spool (110) in a belt withdrawal direction (124). <MATH>
Patent CA-2157066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOTSFORD NELSON III
IPC: H04N21/236
Filed: 1995-08-28
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a data encoder buffer is disclosed, including an encoder for encoding input data as a first bit sequence in a bitstream; a processor having a predetermined size for converting the first bit sequence to a sequence having the predetermined size; and a decoder  for decoding the modified bit  sequence.   The modified bit sequence is generated by inserting bits to the first bit sequence.  The encoder encodes the input data at a rate such that a final capacity of the data buffer is less than a  function of  the predetermined size,  a desired decoding rate,  and an initial capacity of the encoder buffer.  The data buffer has a total buffer capacity which is less than a function of the actual rate and the desired decoding rate.  In an exemplary embodiment, the capacity of the data buffer is less than one half the capacity of the decoder buffer.  A method is also disclosed for controlling a data buffer comprising the steps of receiving input data; encoding the input data using an encoder to generate a first bit  sequence;  detecting a condition of  the  first bit sequence having a size of less than a predetermined size; converting the first bit sequence having the less than the predetermined size to a second bit having the predetermined size; receiving the bitstream; and decoding the second bit sequence.
Patent CA-2157691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOOLAN JOSEPH
IPC: C09D133/02
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: Alkali-swellable rheological additives for aqueous systems including latex paints as described which are the reaction product of monomers comprising carboxylic acid monomers, nonionic vinyl monomers and nonionic hydrophobic phenol monomers.  Processes for making such polymers are described as well as the thickening of latex systems using such polymers.  The polymers are useful in inks, paints, coatings and a broad range of similar systems.
Patent CA-2158072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOD LOUIS L
IPC: C08G69/28
Filed: 1994-03-01
Abstract: Copolymers of polyamino acids formed by reaction of an alcohol with maleic anhydride to form the half ester followed by addition of ammonia, ammonia and an amine, or ammonia and a polyamine. The mixture is then heated to 120 - 350 °C to form polysuccinimide or a derivative thereof. The resulting polysuccinimide may be hydrolyzed to form a derivative of polyaspartic acid or its salt.
Patent CA-2158375-A1 (CA)
Title: Multifunction single lever control for lift trucks
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM C JR
IPC: B66F9/20
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A single lever hand control (34) for multiple functions having two distinct axes of movement (46, 52). In a stand-up, battery powered lift truck (10) having a mast (20), and a carriage (24) with forks (27), an operator stands facing the side with reference to the direction of travel. Movement of the control lever (34) right to left from a neutral position relative to the direction the operator is facing controls the forward and reverse direction and the speed of the truck. The mast (20) and carriage (24) operations are controlled by the lever (34) being pushed or pulled transversely to the direction of travel. The force required to displace the lever (34) in one direction being less than that required in the other being consistent with the large muscle groups. The movement of the lever (34) is also consistent with the direction of movement of the particular function being performed.
Patent CA-2160449-A1 (CA)
Title: Galanin receptor protein, production and use thereof
Inventor: HINUMA SHUJI
IPC: C07K14/72
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: Galanin receptor proteins, production and use thereof including screening of galanin receptor agonists and antagonists are provided.  Galanin receptor proteins, etc. or salts thereof, partial peptides thereof, DNAs coding for the above galanin receptor protein, processes for producing the above receptor protein, methods of screening for a galanin receptor agonist and/or antagonist or screening kits therefor, agonist and/or antagonist compounds or salts thereof obtained by the above screening method or the screening kit, pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compound or its salt, and antibodies against the above receptor protein are provided. It is allowable to efficiently screen a galanin receptor agonist or antagonist by using the galanin receptor protein, the partial peptide thereof, the galanin receptor protein-encoding DNA, the receptor protein-containing cell or its membrane fraction.  The pharmaceuticals thus screened or characterized permits various applications including prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatments against a variety of diseases, e.g., stomach ulcer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, etc. and a sedative.
Patent CA-2162192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUDY MARION F
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 1995-11-06
Abstract: An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are positioned in a load transmitting portion of the sole, between the foot and ground engaging surface of the footwear. The first cushion device(s) atleast partially overlap a portion of the second cushioning device(s) and the twocushion devices are at least partially separated in any overlapping areas by a load distributing element.
Patent CA-2162429-A1 (CA)
Title: Colorless, transparent copolyamides, their preparation, and molded articles made from these copolyamides, their blends or alloys
Inventor: DALLA TORRE HANS
IPC: C08G69/36
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: Colorless, transparent copolyamides, made up of monomers based on cycloaliphaticdiamines and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and a maximum of 20 mol % of further polyamide-forming aliphatic monomers, which have glass transition temperatures of at least 175°C, their blends and alloys, along with the molded articles that can be produced from them and a process for their preparation are proposed.
Patent CA-2162981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZDROJKOWSKI RONALD J
IPC: A62B7/00
Filed: 1995-11-15
Abstract: An improved methodology and systems for delivery of breathing gas such as for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through application of alternating high and low level positive airway pressure within the airway of the patient with the high and low airway pressure being coordinated with the spontaneous respiration of the patient, and improved methods and apparatus for triggering and for leak management in such systems.
Patent CA-2164212-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacturing a mineral fiber product
Inventor: BAKHSHI SHIV K
IPC: D06M101/16
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a mineral fiber product (36) comprises establishing a stream of mineral fibers (18) directing polymeric fibers toward the stream of mineral fibers (18) to cause intermingling of the polymeric material, and applying heat to the polymer fibers (30) so that some of them become softened to the extent that they lose their fibrous form and become attached to the mineral fibers (18) as non-fibrous particles, whereas some of the polymer fibers (30) retain their fibrous form.
Patent CA-2167552-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAUMI SHIN-ICHI
IPC: G10L19/18
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: In a speech signal encoder device comprising a frame divider (31) for producing original speech frames, a mode decision circuit (49) decides a predetermined number of modes by using feature quantities which are extracted from each current speech frame segmented from an input speech signal at a predetermined frame period of as short as 5 ms and from a previous speech frame segmented at least one frame period prior to the current speech frame.  Preferably, a weighing circuit (47) provides the current speech frame by perceptually weighting the original speech frames into weighed speech frames.  It is possible to provide the feature quantities by a primary quantity and as a secondary quantity by a rate of variation in the primary quantity.  Each feature quantity is preferably adjusted into an adjusted quantity in response to each current mode decided by using the current speech frame and a previous mode decided at least one frame period prior to the current mode.  Each feature quantity may be a pitch prediction gain, a short-period predicted gain, a level, or a pitch of each original speech frame.
Patent CA-2167598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PISTIEN JACQUES
IPC: F22B3/00
Filed: 1995-05-18
Abstract: A liquid is vaporized by a device comprising at least one porous substrate (7a, 7b) exposed to a certain ambient pressure, means (34) for supplying the substrate with liquid in order for it to be loaded with liquid by the flow of the said liquid in the substrate starting from an upstream portion, and at least one energy source (19) for heating the substrate so that at least some of this liquid  is  vaporized  therein.      According  to  the invention, the said means for supplying the substrate with liquid comprise means (C1, C2) for pressurizing the liquid in order to place this liquid under a pressure greater than the ambient pressure so as to create a flow-rate greater than the flow-rate induced by capillarity and the vaporization of the liquid alone, the substrate being                in a horizontal position in that case.            Application is for the production of water-vaporization equipment particularly with electrical of gaseous energy supply.
Patent CA-2167933-A1 (CA)
Title: Holder and overcap assembly for a medicated matrix
Inventor: LIERMAN JAMES C
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A sealed holder and overcap assembly for a medicated matrix is provided. The overcap has an open end and is configured so that the entire holder may be removably positioned inside the overcap. The medicated matrix, which is disposed on the holder, may be protected by sealing the open end of the overcap with a manually removable seal.
Patent CA-2171369-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of virulence factors of pathogens to improve liposomal delivery of antibiotics and/or vaccines
Inventor: WONG JONATHAN P
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1996-03-08
Abstract: Liposome encapsulated antibiotic therapy has limited application against infectious organisms which can sequester in non-phagocytic cells. Virulence factors of these infectious organisms, for example bacterial components, when used in the formulation of liposomes can enhance the effectiveness of liposomes as delivery systems in the treatment of disease. In this manner, multi-functional liposomes can be developed to treat target diseases. In addition to serving as antibiotic delivery systems, such liposomes also have an immunization effect. Thus, the liposomes can be used for both the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Patent CA-2172239-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFFMANN DONALD J
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a linerless adhesive-equipped carrier assembly especially adapted for providing information media  such as coupons, booklets and the like as label assemblies for various products.  The carrier assembly comprises an elongated flexible web having opposed faces, one face being equipped with pressure sensitive adhesive, the other face being equipped with release material, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced web units attached to the one face, with the web being convolutely wound. The carrier product is prepared by providing an elongated web having opposed faces one of which is equipped with pressure sensitive adhesive and the other with release material, advancing the web along a predetermined path and applying a web unit to each of longitudinally spaced positions on the one web face.
Patent CA-2176964-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated Garment Finishing System
Inventor: HESTER GARY K
IPC: A41H42/00
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: An integrated automated manufacturing system for finishing individual garments is provided. The system includes a conveyor (12), a fixture (24) constructed for movement on the conveyor (12), a form (58) for holding a garment for finishing in a predetermined fixed orientation relative to the fixture (24), and finishing stations (70) to which the conveyor (12) carries garments mounted on the fixtures (24). The fixture form (58) can be inflated to a 3-D form, and the finishing station (70) can include robot manipulated tools, apply chemical or mechanical finishes, etc. A computer (91) integrates the operation of the system receiving information from the operator about the physical characteristics of the garments and the finishing steps to be performed.
Patent CA-2177167-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NISHIDA SHINSUKE
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A display device which includes a simplified wiring for respective display elements is provided to facilitate the assembly and maintenance.   The display device is constituted of a large number of display units (50) arranged in a matrix, each including a display element (10) composed of a light bulb, a regulator (51) composed of a relay, an nonvolatile memory  (52)  composed of an EEPROM,  and a controller (53) composed of a CPU.  A common electric power transmission line (61) and a common signal transmission line (71) are wired for the plural display units (50).  A display signal including address information and data information is supplied to the signal transmission line (71).  Each controller (53) controls an associated regulator (51) to light on/off an associated display element (10), based on the data information in the display signal only when the address stored in the nonvolatile memory (52) agrees with the address information in the display signal.
Patent CA-2177505-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for tubular shaped blood pump with active valves actuated by vacuum and application of the same
Inventor: DEL CANIZO LOPEZ JUAN F
IPC: A61M60/853
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: Blood pump actuated by vacuum, which uses a tubular elastic membrane which is found on the inside of a rigid chamber and in which the blood intake is obtained by dilation of the membrane on submitting it to vacuum, and the propulsion by elastic recuperation of the membrane when the chamber is connected to the atmosphere. The propulsion direction is obtained by stenosizers of active external tube (also called pincer valves), instead of the classical mechanical valves, and placed in entrance and exit nozzles.      The pump is actuated by a console which commands all its functions.
Patent CA-2178268-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of perforated ceramic fiber plates
Inventor: CARSWELL MARTIN G
IPC: B28B11/24
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: Unusually strong and highly perforated plates are formed by pressurized filtration of a suspension of chopped ceramic fibers in an aqueous dispersion of colloidal alumina or colloidal silica through a mold (10) having a perforated filter base (20) and a pin support base (12) having pins (14) that extend through and beyond the perforations (25) of the filter base (20).        Pressurized filtration is preferably conducted by applying vacuum on the downstream side of the mold. When the resulting compact layer of chopped fibers (24) deposited on the perforated filter base (20) has the desired thickness, filtration is stopped. The perforated filter base (20) and pin support base (12) are moved apart to retract the pins (14) from contact with the perforated compact layer of chopped fibers (24) which is transferred to a drier. By operating the drier at a temperature not exceeding about 650°F (343°C), the compact layer of chopped fibers (24) is converted into a novel unsintered, perforated plate of unusual strength.
Patent CA-2178717-A1 (CA)
Title: Attrition resistant zeolite catalysts for production of methylamines in fluidized bed reactors
Inventor: KOURTAKIS KONSTANTINOS
IPC: B01J29/06
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: This invention provides an attrition resistant catalyst composition and method for producing such composition. The catalyst is comprised of an acidic zeolite, rho or chabazite, and a particulate binder, kaolin, bentonite, alpha-alumina, or titania, which can be optionally modified by treatment with a compound containing Si, Al, P or B. This invention further provides a process for producing methylamines, preferably dimethylamine, comprising reacting methanol and/or dimethyl ether and ammonia in the presence of a catalytic amount of an attrition resistant catalyst of the invention.
Patent CA-2178807-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing intermediates for the synthesis of antifungal agents
Inventor: HOU DONALD
IPC: C07C17/00
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing allylic halides of the formula (I), wherein X is Cl, Br or I, for use as intermediates in the synthesis of substituted tetrahydrofuran azole anti-fungal agents.