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Patent CA-2310886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUL DIETER G
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus by which a maximum number (e.g. 16) of external high speed computer data storage devices (e.g. computer hard drives (4)) that are housed within portable carriers (3) can be efficiently connected to and simultaneously operated from the same low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI bus of a host computer by eliminating the adverse effects (e.g.  parasitic capacitance, impedance mismatch and signal distortion) that occur as a consequence of the stub length that is required to couple a data storage device to its SCSI bus. A U-shaped receiving frame (1) is affixed to and enclosed by a chassis (50), and the portable carrier (3) in which the data storage device (4) is housed is slidably received in and removable from the receiving frame. An isolator board (25) carrying a repeater chip (30) is electrically connected between the SCSI bus and the data storage device (4) within the portable carrier (3). The repeater chip (30) receives the control and data signals from the host computer over the SCSI bus and repeats them with their original signal format and quality to the data storage device (4) so that the SCSI  controller believes that the data storage device (4) is connected directly to the SCSI bus without interference from the cable stub length.
Patent CA-2313008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRUCKER KAREN
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A surgical cutting instrument, disposed generally along a rotational axis, includes a member extending from a base. The member is rotatable to transmit torque from the base to a cutter carried at the distal end of the member. The cutter defines one cutting edge oriented in a right-handed direction, and another cutting edge oriented in a left-handed direction. The right-handed and left-handed cutting edges can be, e.g., defined by a symmetrical revolved surface, forward-swept, symmetrical, or separated by an uninterrupted circumferential band of material.
Patent CA-2314864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENLEY RONALD S
IPC: B60Q1/068
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A headlamp adjustor which includes an adjustor output shaft that is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly. The adjustor output shaft extends from a housing, and a worm gear generally in the housing is spur gearably engaged with the adjustor output shaft. Drive structure is engaged with the worm gear such that actuation of the drive structure causes at least a portion of the drive structure to thread into at least a portion of the worm gear, thereby causing the adjustor output shaft to translate relative to the housing and adjust the position of the headlamp reflector.
Patent CA-2315522-A1 (CA)
Title: Basketball free throw target device
Inventor: WILSON JOHN R
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A basketball target training device for improving the shooting skills of basketball players is disclosed. The present device is attachable at any position on the rim of the basketball goal by means of an annular collar clamp, which is coupled to an elongated support member fabricated from a resilient material. The support member includes a plurality of apertures formed therein and arranged linearly at predetermined intervals to provide for attachment of a plurality of target discs thereon. The present target training device is adjustable in the range of 0À  to 90À relative to the horizontal plane of the rim and is also adjustable in the vertical dimension above the rim to provide for players of various heights. When the target device is hit by an incoming basketball, the target disc moves out of the way as the basketball hits it causing it to be deflected and immediately springs back to its original position.
Patent CA-2317433-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptor for converting bulk solids container for fluid storage/transportation
Inventor: TWOMEY GRAHAM FRANCIS
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: A bladder stowage and deployment apparatus particularly for an open topped body (79) used for transport of goods supported from an upper region of said body, to allow fluids to be stored within the bladder while avoiding cross-contamination with the body, the bladder stowage and deployment apparatus having a base member (17) supporting a bladder (13) within the body (79), the base member (17) movable between an upward stowed position (75) in which the bladder (13) is stowed above and the body can be used for stowage of goods, and a downward deployed position (77) in which the bladder (13) fills available space within the body and holds fluid, and wherein the bladder stowage and deployment apparatus has features to avoid abrading of the bladder such as arrangements to draw in the sides of the bladder.
Patent CA-2317541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE NICHOLAS A
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 1999-01-07
Abstract: A capillary electrophoresis array that includes: (a) a plurality of capillary tubes arranged adjacent each other in a generally longitudinal orientation, each of the tubes having an inlet end, an outlet end, and an internal diameter no greater than about 1000 microns; and (b) a registration assembly in which adjacent tubes are held in place with a fixed lateral spacing relative to each other at both the inlet and the outlet ends of the tubes. The array is flexible along the lengths of the tubes.
Patent CA-2321017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNTER STEVEN WADE
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: Une méthode pour améliorer la fiabilité du logiciel, consistant à mesurer un temps écoulé dans un système logiciel fonctionnant sur un ordinateur, à déterminer si le temps écoulé correspond à un seuil, et lorsque le temps écoulé correspond au seuil, à rafraîchir au moins une partie du système logiciel pour réduire la probabilité d'une panne et pour ne pas avoir à modifier une application fonctionnant dans le système logiciel.
Patent CA-2323738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ACHENBACH FRANK
IPC: C08L83/07
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to self adhesive addition-crosslinking silicone compositions which comprises (A)diorganopolysiloxanes, (B) organohydrogenpolysiloxanes containing less than SiH bonded hydrogen atoms and less than 12% aryl groups, (C) organosilicon compounds having epoxy groups and hydrolyzable groups and (D)a hydrosilylation catalyst. The compositions are transparent to translucent, exhibit good compositional computability, and cure to form strongly adhesive elastomers with good physical properties.
Patent CA-2324049-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BISSON DIDIER
IPC: H01R13/14
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a contact disc (1) for a conducting plate (2) of busbars, comprising a contact surface (3) projecting upwards with respect to the surface of the conducting plate where the contact surface (3) is integral with the conducting plate (2) and where the segment-shaped slots (4a, 4b 14) are arranged all around, to make possible a deformation of the plate without a significant reduction of the surface of the contact disc provided for receiving an electronic component.
Patent CA-2325928-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHAROV VLADIMIR PAVLOVICH
IPC: A61N2/00
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for the physiotherapeutic radiation  of light onto three-dimensional pathologies, wherein said devices use a matr ix of optical radiating members that includes essentially laser or luminescent- diode sources. The radiating members are arranged on the surface of a substrate having a shape similar to that of the pathological area. This devi ce also includes fixations and holders for securing the substrate relative to a biological object. Additional modules are used for adjusting the temperature , the pressure and the composition of the gas above the pathology region. The radiating members may also consist of chemical reactions that generate luminescent reaction products. The power supply may be an autonomous one wit h an external remote supply provided by a pulse magnetic field. A transparent cover is used for locating the pathology, while a plurality of layers scatte r the radiation in order to submit the biological object to a more uniform radiation. This invention is mainly intended for use in light therapies for treating various pathologies extending at the surface of a biological object . This invention can also be used in dermatology, in cosmetology, for treating  traumas, bruises, edemas or a varicose propagation of veins, in blood therap y or for treating infectious processes, etc.
Patent CA-2326364-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for conditioning organic pigments
Inventor: VISSCHER KARYN B
IPC: C09B67/20
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing conditioned organic pigments by (a) milling a mixture comprising: (1) one or more crude organic pigments; (2) at least about 0.1 % by weight, relative to the organic pigment, of one or more acrylic copolymer dispersants; and (3) 0 to about 100 parts by weight, relative to the organic pigment, of a milling liquid in which the organic pigment is substantially insoluble; and (b) isolating the milled organic pigment.
Patent CA-2327191-A1 (CA)
Title: Rule-driven guidance and feedback system
Inventor: CHAN YUMMAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A reasoning model for a guidance and feedback system includes a decision graph built by an author to reflect a defined knowledge base. The decision graph includes nodes having rules to define links or transitions to other nodes in the graph. Nodes may be question nodes, recommendation nodes, or cross-sell nodes. Question nodes determine system user characteristics by direct interrogation or by indirect access to information about the user. Recommendation nodes are associated with question nodes and may be either final or interim. Cross-sell nodes provide information to a user that is not directly related to the defined knowledge base. A rule engine traverses the graph and fires the rules defined in the nodes. Links to nodes are followed in a manner determined dynamically as a result of the user data obtained at question nodes.
Patent CA-2328345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCINTYRE STEVEN
IPC: A61K31/403
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un nouveau procédé de préparation de R-(+)-6-carboxamido-3-N-méthylamino-1,2,3,4-tétrahydrocarbazole.
Patent CA-2330481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LE VISAGE CATHERINE
IPC: C08F122/14
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: The invention concerns novel microspheres particularly useful in pharmaceutics as particulate vectors for carrying biologically active substances, in particular hydrophilic substances, for oral administration. The invention is characterised in that said microspheres consist of a support material continuous lattice wherein is optionally dispersed a substance, said support material containing at least 70 wt.% of a homopolymer consisting of recurrent units corresponding to general formula (I) wherein: R1 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a (CH2)m - COOR3 group wherein m is an integer ranging between 1 and 5 and R3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is an integer ranging between 1 and 5. The invention is useful in pharmaceutics.
Patent CA-2332492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALBERT STACIE MARIE
IPC: C07D213/56
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: The present invention provides diacyl carbohydrazide compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof, which inhibit proteases, including cathepsin K, pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds, novel intermediates of such compounds, and methods for treating diseases of excessive bone loss or cartilage or matrix degradation, including osteoporosis; gingival disease including gingivitis and periodontitis;  arthritis, more specifically, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Paget's disease; hypercalcemia of malignancy; and metabolic bone disease, comprising inhibiting said bone loss or excessive cartilage or matrix degradation by administering to a patient in need thereof a compound of the present invention.
Patent CA-2335999-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VARNAM STEVEN M
IPC: F16G13/08
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A chain such as that used in a fork lift truck carriage lifting mechanism has a plurality of interleaved link assemblies each having a pair of outer link plates and a plurality of intermediate link plates. The outer link plate has a strength less than that of any intermediate link plate when measured in an unassembled state. The reduced strength may be achieved by a reduction in thickness or head area of the link plate. The outer link plates may have a stiffness of 60 % to 90 % of the average stiffness across the chain and a first group of intermediate link plates of certain chain configurations have a stiffness of 70 % to 90 %  of the average stiffness of the chain. The invention provides for a chain in which the load is more evenly shared between link plates and allows a single composite chain to be replaced by two smaller chains without loss of toad capacity.
Patent CA-2336963-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de dispersions polyurethanne aqueuses dans des formulations de revetement de sols destines au sport
Inventor: BERGS RALPH
IPC: C04B41/48
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des dispersions polyuréthanne aqueuses exemptes d'isocyanate et ayant une teneur en matières solides ?30 % en poids et une teneur en solvants ?10 % en poids. Ces dispersions sont utilisées dans des formulations de revêtements de sols destinés au sport. Les dispersions polyuréthanne correspondantes conviennent notamment comme liant pour des couches élastiques, comme revêtement de pulvérisation ou nivelant sur des supports élastiques ou rigides, comme promoteur d'adhérence ou sous-couche, comme matière bouche-pores, comme colle pour coller des couches élastiques préfabriquées ou étanchéifier les revêtements de sols destinés au sport. Les dispersions polyuréthanne selon l'invention non seulement sont plus écologiques et plus faciles à traiter mais elles sont aussi caractérisées même partiellement par une amélioration des propriétés produit des revêtements de sols destinés au sport, comme par exemple, les propriétés mécaniques, la résistance aux ultraviolets et la stabilité des couleurs.
Patent CA-2339105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEINEN HANS-THEO
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to dental care agents containing polishing agents, fluorine compounds, moisturisers, binders and a water-insoluble, non-cationic, bactericidal component and water. The inventive agents also contain a combination of panthenol or a salt of pantothenoic acid and retinol or a derivative thereof in order to improve the anti-inflammatory properties and preferably also contain calcium glycerophosphate. The bactericidal component is preferably triclosan and makes up 0.01-0.3 wt.%.
Patent CA-2341966-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal lock handle assembly for casement windows
Inventor: BRIGGS JEFFREY MARK
IPC: E05B7/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A universal lock handle assembly for multi-point casement windows is provided.    The lock handle assembly includes an escutcheon that is mounted to the inside surface of the window frame. The escutcheon includes a slot for receiving a handle.  The handle includes a grip portion that is connected to a mid-section which, in turn, is connected to a forked end. The mid-section of the handle is pivotally connected to the escutcheon below or exterior to the inside surface of the window frame. The forked end of the handle includes two spaced-apart legs that define an open slot for slidably receiving a slider. The slider, in turn, is pivotally connected to a tiebar. The slider enables the overall length of the handle to be variable thereby enabling the distance between the tiebar and the escutcheon or the inside surface of the window frame to be variable as well.
Patent CA-2344451-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the manufacture of quaternary carboxylic acids
Inventor: OTTEN VINCENT
IPC: C07C53/128
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: A process for manufacture of quaternary carboxylic acids from linear olefins by means of reaction with carbon monoxide and a solid acid catalyst, characterized in that a linear olefin, or a precursor thereof, is reacted in a batch reactor or a continuous reactor, with carbon monoxide and water, in the presence of an acidic ion exchanger, having sufficient acid groups to provide requisite protons for conversion of said olefin or a precursor of it, and carbon monoxide into quaternary carboxylic acids, and in the presence of a polar non-coordinating organic solvent.
Patent CA-2345834-A1 (CA)
Title: Reinforced hose and associated method of manufacture
Inventor: BADDERS SCOTT L
IPC: B29C48/18
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A hose includes a tube assembly surrounded by a textile reinforcement that is surrounded by a cover assembly. The tube assembly includes an inner non- foamed layer that is surrounded by a foamed layer that is surrounded by an outer non-foamed layer. The textile reinforcement surrounds the outer non-foamed layer of the tube assembly and preferably consists of a first spiral threading and a second mesh threading. The cover assembly includes an inner non-foamed layer that is surrounded by a foamed layer that is surrounded by an outer non-foamed layer. The adjacent relationship of the outer non-foamed layer of the tube assembly and the inner non-foamed layer of the cover assembly provide a substantial increase in adhesion between the two assemblies. Further, this configuration reduces the tendency for water seepage between the layer or plies that can cause bubbles and separation. Still further, the present configuration allows the foam layers to be blown with lighter densities for softness and reduced weight while not compromising hose integrity. Even further, the present configuration improves hose strength with a concomitant reduction in the amount of textile reinforcement.
Patent CA-2351823-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FONTAINE BERNARD
IPC: G02B7/24
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: The device comprises flanges formed on the eyepiece-support arm and on a support attached to the aircraft, along with a retention belt (32) liable to be set to a locking status, wherein the arm is immobilised in relation to the support, a setting status, wherein the arm can be moved between a position for use and a retracted position, and a disassembly status allowing the assembly and disassembly of the eyepiece-support arm, without modifying the setting. The status is changed by operating levers (44, 46).
Patent CA-2355221-A1 (CA)
Title: A piston rod-less linear drive and a housing therefor
Inventor: WAGNER THOMAS
IPC: F15B15/08
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A piston rod-less linear drive whose housing is provided with a linear guide on which a guide slide runs.      The guide slide is drivingly connected by way of a dog with a drive part within the housing. The dog extends through a longitudinal slot in the housing, such slot being so arranged that its plane extends obliquely in relation to a guide plane, which is defined by the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction of the linear guide.      Furthermore, a housing is proposed which is particularly suitable for the linear drive.
Patent CA-2359828-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer-assisted method of adjusting wheel alignment angles
Inventor: HEALY DONALD
IPC: G01B7/315
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A computer-assisted method for adjusting alignment angles of a wheel attached to a wheel mounting structure of a vehicle. This method includes measuring a baseline wheel alignment angle with respect to a rim or hub of a wheel and using a computer for storing baseline wheel alignment angle data in a memory. A required change in the wheel alignment angle is determined from the baseline wheel alignment angle. Then, the wheel and rim are removed from the mounting structure and, using the computer, the baseline wheel alignment angle data is retrieved from the memory. Finally, a change in wheel alignment angle from the baseline wheel alignment angle is measured while adjusting the mounting structure. The change in wheel alignment angle data and the required change in the wheel alignment angle are compared
Patent CA-2363173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEC PIOTR STANISLAW
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A wakeboard assembly transports a rider across a body of water. The rider defines a rider center of gravity. The wakeboard assembly includes a hull that extends between a stem and a stern. The hull defines an interior compartment and a deck for receiving the rider thereon during operation of said wakeboard assembly. An engine is mounted to the hull within the interior compartment. The engine is mounted to the hull at a position between the stem and the stern below the deck. The engine is mounted such that the engine extends through the center of gravity of the rider.
Patent CA-2363742-A1 (CA)
Title: Floor mop
Inventor: HIRSE GERNOT M
IPC: A47L13/146
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A floor mop is disclosed which includes two carrier plates (5) which carry an absorbent mop cover (6) and are flexibly connected with a common intermediate carrier part (3). A mop handle (1) is connected to the intermediate carrier part (3) by way of a universal joint (2). A wringing actuator (9) moveable along the handle (1) and rotatably guided thereon has two rigid wringing arms (11), the ends (11a) of which are respectively engagable by way of rollers (12) with a guide surface (17) on the rear surface of the respectively associated carrier plate (5). The non-rotatable universal joint connection allows a free swivelling movement of the handle relative to the carrier plates, thereby permitting the user to reach with the mop substantially all edges and corners of a floor to be cleaned.
Patent CA-2363769-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG GIN-SUNG
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A multi-function handheld device includes a casing unit, a torch unit, a mirror piece, a magnifying lens piece, a thermometer, and a compass. The casing unit includes lower and upper casing members. Rear casing parts of the casing members cooperatively confine an air inlet. The rear casing part of the lower casing member is further formed with an air outlet to permit generation of a whistling sound output. Front casing parts of the casing members are spaced apart so as to define a receiving slit for mounting the mirror and lens pieces pivotally therein. The casing unit further has receiving cavities for mounting the thermometer and the compass respectively therein. The torch unit is mounted in torch receiving chamber of the front casing part of the upper casing member, and includes a press member that is operable to make electrical connection between a lamp member and a battery set.
Patent CA-2365259-A1 (CA)
Title: Banana and melon promoters for expression of transgenes in plants
Inventor: KELLOGG JILL A
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to banana fruit-associated promoters, a melon actin promoter and banana fusion promoters capable of providing expression of heterologous genes in addition to heterologous nucleic acid constructs, vectors, transformation methods, transgenic plant cells and transgenic plants comprising such promoters. The invention is also directed to methods for screening plant promoters in various types of plant tissue using  a transient expression assay.
Patent CA-2368675-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent for prophylaxis and treatment of interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis
Inventor: DOBASHI KUNIO
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: An agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis, which contains a compound having a Rho kinase inhibitory activity, particularly an agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis, which contains a compound of the formula (I) (see formula I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, as the compound having a Rho kinase inhibitory activity, is provided.