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Patent CA-2330711-C (CA)
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT A
IPC: B07B11/04
Filed: 2001-01-11
Granted: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A cherry sizing process and apparatus in which cherries are sized in stages, with each stage including substantially parallel rollers and with each stage having a gap different than the other stages. Preferably, the larger size cherries are removed before the final sizing stage. In addition, the larger cherries are preferably removed as an overs product, i.e., as the cherries which do not pass through the gap between rollers at the stage at which the larger cherries are removed. The different gap settings can be set based upon recommended ranges which have been determined based upon the recognition that a particular gap will have a predictable removal efficiency for each of various cherry sizes. In addition, the gap can be selected utilizing a simulator which determines the result of each sizing stage based upon statistical information concerning the size distribution of cherries to be sized and the removal efficiencies of each stage for each cherry size. Based upon the results predicted by the simulator, the gap or other sizing conditions (such as the speed of the roller) can be refined.
Patent CA-2340039-C (CA)
Title: Sole construction for energy storage and rebound
Inventor: RUSSELL BRIAN A
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 1999-08-16
Granted: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. The support structure when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. In one embodiment, dual action energy storage and rebound is provided by using a plurality of actuators that move both upwardly and downwardly into corresponding chambers.  In another embodiment, lateral stability is improved by using tapered actuators having a convex shape to accommodate the natural rolling movement of the foot.
Patent CA-2345154-C (CA)
Inventor: BUDMAN SANDRA E
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1999-09-22
Granted: 2006-01-03
Abstract: A recreational and amusement device for a dog takes the form of a ball (10) having a substantially spheroidal profile. The exterior wall (12) of the ball (10) is shaped to form surfaces of a main body (l4) and surfaces of two substantially identical handles (16, 18) spaced approximately 180 degrees apart and lying within the substantially spheroidal profile. The main body (14) includes an outer surface (20) which conforms to the substantially spheroidal profile and a plurality of inboard surfaces (22, 24) extending between different locations on the substantially spheroidal profile. The handles (16, 18) include outer surfaces (26, 28) lying within the substantially spheroidal profile of the bail (10) and inner surfaces (30, 32) opposing respective ones of the inboard surfaces (22, 24) of the main body (14). The inner surfaces (30, 32) of the handles (16, 18) and the inboard surfaces (22, 24) of the main body (14) form contours which bound openings (34, 36) extending through the substantially spheroidal profile. The handles (16, 18) and openings (34, 36) are sized and shaped to receive the snout of the dog to permit the dog's mouth to extend completely around either of the handles (16, 18) to grip the ball. When one of the handles (16, 18) is so gripped, the opposite handle (16 or 18) may be grasped by a human who can pull on the ball (10) to play with the dog. Preferably, the ball (10) is formed from two mold ed half portions which are substantially identical and is made of plastic, rubber, vinyl or other elastomeric material which is sufficientl y resilient to bounce.
Patent CA-2350808-C (CA)
Title: Chemiluminescent substrates for neuraminidase, assays for detection of neuraminidase and kits therefor
Inventor: BRONSTEIN IRENA
IPC: C07H7/00
Filed: 1999-11-17
Granted: 2010-06-15
Abstract: The present invention discloses chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetane substrates capable of reacting with a neuraminidase to release optically detectable energy. These 1,2-dioxetanes have general formula (I), wherein Z is formula (II) and the variables are selected so as to induce decomposition of said dioxetane accompanied by chemiluminescence where Z is cleaved by neuraminidase present.
Patent CA-2352762-C (CA)
Title: Administration par voie transmuqueuse orale
Inventor: ROBERTSON STEVEN
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 1999-11-29
Granted: 2009-01-20
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif autocollant pour administration par voie transmuqueuse orale. Il contient un principe actif qui se libère via les tissus des muqueuses de la bouche. Le dispositif est constitué d'un polymère hydrogel sec adhérant à la surface muqueuse humide suffisamment longtemps pour libérer le principe actif avant de se détacher.
Patent CA-2354428-C (CA)
Inventor: YANG BING LIN
IPC: H01J61/86
Filed: 2001-07-31
Granted: 2006-09-05
Abstract: An durable illuminant with simple structure and stable discharge characteristics is provided. Discharge electrodes 14 and 15 fixed to respective sealing spacers 16 and 17 are inserted into a housing 13 from both ends, the housing constructed from a cylindrical glass material with equal inner radii at both open ends. A discharge chamber 18 is filled with a discharge gas and the sealing spacers 16 and 17 are fused and fixed to the housing 13 at this condition.
Patent CA-2358226-C (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIKAWA MUNEHIRO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-10-03
Granted: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A communication system, method and apparatus which can maintain favorable communication quality without imposing much burden upon a user. A plurality of communication networks are formed between first and second communication apparatus. Upon starting communication between the first and second apparatus, communication quality of the communication networks is measured using at least one of the communication apparatus. One of the communication apparatus is selected for communication based on a result of the measurement. The first and second apparatus may be a base apparatus and a portable terminal apparatus, respectively, for use in the home, in which the base apparatus receives a television broadcast and transmits a selected television program of the broadcast to the terminal apparatus for display thereon. The communication networks may include a radio network and a wireline network. The terminal apparatus may also be adapted to access the Internet via the base apparatus.
Patent CA-2358227-C (CA)
Inventor: TAKANO NAOYUKI
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2001-10-05
Granted: 2009-07-07
Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing an amide compound, which process is characterized in that a compound having an amino group is reacted with a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid.
Patent CA-2358792-C (CA)
Inventor: YTTERBERG CARL N
IPC: E01C11/12
Filed: 2001-10-10
Granted: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A vee joint having a first flange hingedly connected to a second flange at an angle. A trough is formed between the first flange and the second flange and is used to retain joint filler within a joint interval in a concrete floor slab. The flanges are movable to facilitate the placement and retention of the vee joi nt within various sized joints in concrete slab flooring. When the vee joint is placed within a joint interval, the flanges may be spaced varying distances apart t o accommodate joint filler therebetween and to intimately engage with the confronting walls of the floor slab to avoid bypass of joint fill material.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2367009-C (CA)
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2000-03-24
Granted: 2008-07-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a whipstock casing milling system and, more particularly, to such a system in which a window mill is secured to a whipstock so that the system may be run into a well, set and operated to open a window in a casing during a single trip. The milling system of the present invention comprises a protrusion (B) provided on the whipface of the whipstock wherein the protrusion (B) forms an extension of a relatively steep ramp surface (45) of the whipface so as to reduce damage to said surface (45) at a juncture (A) of said surface (45) with a relatively shallow ramp surface or parallel surface (46) during use of the system. The protrusion (B) thereby avoids an undercutting of a casing and a thinning of the whipstock.
Patent CA-2368339-C (CA)
Inventor: FARQUHARSON KEITH DAVID
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2002-01-18
Granted: 2006-06-13
Abstract: This invention provides a tubing hanger system which isolates production tubing from a power cable, protects the cable from high pressure, and enables pressure testing of the production and cable seals. A tubing hanger member is seated in a tubing head to seal against a central bore, and a tubing head adapter is fastened above the tubing head. The tubing head adapter and the tubing hanger member form a tubing port and a cable port. A tubing seal-off nipple connects and seals the tubing port in each of the tubing head adapter and the tubing hanger member, and a cable seal-off nipple connects and seals the cable port in each of the tubing head adapter and the tubing hanger member. Seals are provided between the cable and cable port in the tubing hanger member, and between the cable and cable port in the tubing head adapter.
Patent CA-2378823-C (CA)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KENJI
IPC: G11B23/03
Filed: 1992-07-30
Granted: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A disc cartridge comprises a cartridge main body rotatably accommodating an optical disc which has a magnetic member attached to a central portion of one of major surfaces of a disc substrate, and means provided on the inner surface of said cartridge main body for keeping clearance between the inner surface of said cartridge main body and a protuberance produced by attaching said magnetic member to said one of the major surfaces of said disc substrate.
Patent CA-2384923-C (CA)
Inventor: WOODS RANDALL
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2000-09-08
Granted: 2008-11-25
Abstract: An intraocular lens (38) having focusing capabilities permitting focusing movement of the lens (38) in response to normal ciliary muscle movement incident to changes in the distance between t he eye and an object under observation is provided. The lens (38) is designed for surgical implantation within the capsule (22) of an eye (10) and includes an optic (40) and a resilient body (46) which cooperate to form a discoid shaped lens (38) that generally conforms to the shape of the natural capsule (22). When distant objects are viewed, the ciliary body (32) is retracted and the capsu le (22) flattens, thus causing the lens (38) to likewise flatten, moving the optic (40) posteriorly, closer to the fovea (26). When viewing ne ar objects, the ciliary body (32) contracts, causing the capsule (22) and thus the lens (38) to expand to their original shape, shifting the optic (40) anteriorly, away from the fovea (26). The inventive lens (38) is preferably a unitarily formed, seamless body preferably comprising a flexible material which has elastic memory. Suitable materials comprise acrylates and silicone blends.
Patent CA-2386531-C (CA)
Title: Artificial firelog and firestarter chip producing apparatus and method and products produced therefrom
Inventor: PETERSON GREGORY J
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1999-09-30
Granted: 2010-11-30
Abstract: An artificial firelog and firestarter chip producing apparatus comprising a cutting assembly, a compression conveyor auger assembly and a die. The apparatus converts standard waxed corrugated cardboard boxes into artificial firelogs by first slicing cardboard sheets into cardboard strips, then chopping the cardboard strips into cardboard segments in the cutting assembly. The cardboard segments are horizontally disposed between the rifling and compressed in the compression conveyor auger assembly and extruded in the die to form generally horizontally disposed, circular, longitudinally-shaped sections of a firelog. Firestarter chips are fabricated by the cutting assembly, which slices waxed cardboard sheets in conjunction with paper sheets into waxed cardboard and paper strips, then chopping the waxed cardboard strips into waxed cardboard segments and the paper strips into paper segments and waxed cardboard segments mix.
Patent CA-2388771-C (CA)
Title: Surfactant compositions for well cleaning
Inventor: NILSSON FREDERIK
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2002-06-03
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A surfactant composition for use in well treatment, particularly for removing oil--based mud deposits from a well prior to cementing, comprises an alkylpolyglucoside in a solution of a mutual solvent for water and hydrocarbon. The composition can be used to formulate a chemical wash by dissolving the composition at a concentration of about 1% - 10% (e.g. 5%) by weight in water or brine.
Patent CA-2389451-C (CA)
Inventor: SAITO MASUHIRO
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2002-06-06
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A vehicle front body structure including a framework member provided at a front end of an upper member which extends forwardly from a front pillar closest to a driver's seat. The framework member includes an inclined portion which extends forward over and beyond a front wheel, and a vertical portion which extends from a front end of the inclined portion in such a manner as to be suspended in front of the front wheel. When, in a collision between vehicles, a front side member of an oncoming vehicle collides with own vehicle at a position outside a front side member in a vehicle widthwise direction, a resulting impact is alleviated by the framework member, precluding the front pillar from being exerted with an excessive amount of impact force.
Patent CA-2402405-C (CA)
Inventor: OLEJNIK OREST
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2001-07-09
Granted: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier compo-nents, alpha-2-adrenergeic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In an-other embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
Patent CA-2407309-C (CA)
Title: Dna sequences encoding dystrophin minigenes and methods of use thereof
Inventor: XIAO XIAO
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 2001-04-27
Granted: 2011-08-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a series of novel dystrophin minigenes that retain the essential biological functions. The expression of the dystrophin minigenes may be controlled by a regulatory element along with a small polyadenylation signal. The entire gene expression cassettes may be readily packaged into a viral vector, preferably an AAV vector. The present invention further defines the minimal functional domains of dystrophin and provides ways to optimize and create new versions of dystrophin minigenes. Finally, the present invention provides a method of treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).
Patent CA-2408960-C (CA)
Title: Coated article with polymeric basecoat having the appearance of stainless steel
Inventor: CHEN GUOCUN
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 2002-04-04
Granted: 2005-11-08
Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer decorative and protective coating having the appearance of stainless steel (figure 4). The coating comprises a polymeric layer on the surface of said article and vapor deposited on the polymeric layer a stack layer containing layers of refractory metal or metal alloy alternating with layers containing the reaction products of refractory metal or refractory metal alloy, nitrogen and oxygen wherein the total nitrogen and oxygen content of these reaction products is from about 4 to about 32 atomic percent, with the nitrogen content being at least about 3 atomic percent.
Patent CA-2409443-C (CA)
Inventor: HAMILTON DAVID
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 2000-12-29
Granted: 2010-02-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a device (20) for measuring both the magnitude of rotation of a rotating magnetic field (32) as well as the direction of rotation of a rotating magnetic field (32). The present invention may be used to measure the magnitude and direction of fluid flow by converting the kinetic energy of a moving fluid into a rotating magnetic field. At least two stationary sensors (60, 61) are placed in the magnetic field to detect the resulting changes in magnetic flux polarity occurring and provide therefrom a determination of the magnitude and direction of fluid flow.
Patent CA-2414749-C (CA)
Title: Method and system for conferencing
Inventor: LAPSTUN PAUL
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2000-06-30
Granted: 2010-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method including the steps of providing a participant with at least one conferencing form containing information relating to a remote conferencing session and including coded data indicative of an identity of the conferencing form and of at least one reference point of the conferencing form, receiving, in a computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by said conference participant involved in the conference session, said indicating data regarding the identity of the conferencing form and a position of the sensing device relative to the conferencing form, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the conferencing form, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data, identifying in the computer system and from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to the conferencing session, and providing at least one other conference participant remote from said conference participant with at least one conferencing form containing information representative of the at least one parameter.
Patent CA-2415579-C (CA)
Title: Filtre de traitement du sang
Inventor: YOKOMIZO TOMOHISA
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 2001-07-10
Granted: 2007-12-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un filtre sanguin flexible permettant un écoulement souple d'un liquide et ayant une excellente perméabilité, résistance à la pression et résistance centrifuge. Le filtre de traitement du sang, qui comprend un premier élément filtrant servant à éliminer les substances coagulées du sang et un second élément filtrant servant à éliminer les leucocytes se trouvant dans le flux aval du premier élément filtrant, se caractérise en ce que la perméabilité aux liquides vaut de 3 à 40 cc/cm<2>/s par cm de l'épaisseur entre le second élément filtrant et un récipient disposé côté sortie.
Patent CA-2417963-C (CA)
Inventor: POUPON RAOUL
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2001-08-06
Granted: 2013-04-02
Abstract: The invention concerns the screening of a hepatic syndrome occurring in the young adult and associating cholesterol biliary microlithiasis, intrahepatic cholestasis and several mutations of the MDR3 gene and the treatment of said syndrome. Said hepatic syndrome screening method comprises at least detecting, from a nucleic acid sample extracted from peripheral blood mononucleate cells, of at least a heterozygote mutation of the MDR3 gene and/or a homozygote mutation not eliminating the expression of the protein expressed by said gene, with phosphatidycholine carrier activity, in adult subjects associating a cholesterol biliary microlithiasis and a intrahepatic cholestasis.
Patent CA-2420597-C (CA)
Inventor: VERHOFF FRANK
IPC: B02C17/20
Filed: 2001-08-29
Granted: 2011-05-17
Abstract: L'invention se rapport à un procédé de broyage d'un substrat solide dans la chambre de broyage d'un équipement de broyage de dispersions ou de matières, en présence d'au moins deux compositions de corps de matières de broyage. Dans ce procédé, tous les corps de matières de broyage participent au broyage du substrat solide et au moins une composition de corps de matières fournit des fragments de corps de matières de broyage qui sont retenus avec les particules broyées du substrat solide sous forme d'un complexe synergétique produit au cours de ce processus de broyage. Plus spécifiquement, l'invention se rapporte à un procédé de préparation d'un complexe synergétique comportant de petites particules d'un substrat solide et de petites particules d'une première matière de dimension souhaitée. Ce procédé consiste (a) à amener jusqu'à la chambre de broyage d'un équipement de broyage de matières une charge comportant un prémélange d'un substrat solide, d'un excipient fluide, d'une pluralité de corps de broyage d'une première matière possédant une ténacité Kcl, et d'une pluralité de corps de broyage d'une seconde matière présentant une ténacité Kc2; (b) à faire fonctionner l'équipement de broyage de matières de manière à broyer le substrat solide et à réduire au moins une partie des corps de broyage de la première matière pour produire une dispersion dans l'excipient fluide comportant un complexe synergétique de petites particules de la première matière et de petites particules du substrat solide présentant une taille souhaitée inférieure ou égale à une taille Sp; (c) à retirer de la dispersion tout corps de broyage et toute particule de substrat solide ayant une dimension supérieure à Sp; et (d) à extraire éventuellement l'excipient fluide de la dispersion de manière à former un complexe synergétique ne contenant pas de tels fluides et comprenant les particules du substrat et les petites particules de matières, les indices de ténacité de ce complexe synergétique étant tels que KC2 est supérieur à KC1.
Patent CA-2422509-C (CA)
Title: Real-time reservoir fracturing process
Inventor: SCOTT GEORGE L III
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2001-09-13
Granted: 2010-02-09
Abstract: Methods are disclosed for hydraulic fracturing of subterranean reservoir formations (170) using various combinations of gelled fluid, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide base components, in association with proppant and other additives. Selected base components are pumped down a wellbore tubing (60) while other selected base components are simultaneously pumped down the wellbore tubing-casing annulus (100) for downhole mixing into a composite fracturing fluid in the downhole region (150) of the wellbore proximal to the reservoir objective. Thereby, changes may be timely effected in the composite fluid composition and fluid properties, substantially immediately prior to the composite fluid entering the formation (170). Such real-time modifications may be effected to readily preempt screenout occurrences and may facilitate composite fluid compositions which otherwise components phases of each of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and a base fluid. Proppant concentrations within the composite fluid entering the formation may be effected in real time.
Patent CA-2424795-C (CA)
Title: Fiber cement composite materials using cellulose fibers loaded with inorganic and/or organic substances
Inventor: MERKLEY DONALD J
IPC: C04B20/00
Filed: 2001-09-21
Granted: 2010-07-27
Abstract: This invention discloses a new technology related to cellulose fiber reinforced cement composite materials using the loaded cellulose fibers. This invention discloses four aspects of the technology: fiber treatment; formulation; method and final product. This technology advantageously provides fiber cement building materials with the desirable characteristics of reduced water absorption, reduced rate of water absorption, lower water migration, and lower water permeability. This invention also impart the final products improved freeze-thaw resistance, reduced efflorescence, reduced chemical dissolution and re-deposition, and improved rot and fire resistances, compared to conventional fiber cement products. These improved attributes are gained without loss in dimensional stability, strength, strain or toughness.