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Patent CA-2145164-C (CA)
Title: Baton passing optimization scheme for load balancing/configuration planning in a video-on-demand computer system
Inventor: SHACHNAI HADAS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1995-03-20
Granted: 1998-12-15
Abstract: A video on demand computer system includes a plurality of storage media each storing a plurality of videos. The storage media are disks attached to a computer system. The computer system plays the videos on demand by reading out the videos from the disks as data steams to play selected ones of the videos for users responsive to received user performance requests. The computer system is programmed to monitor the numbers of videos being performed for each of the disks. Based on the monitoring function performed by the computer system, the computer system performs a load balancing function by transferring the performance of a video in progress from one of the disks to another disk having a copy of the video in progress. The computer system periodically performs a reassignment function to transfer videos between the disks to optimize load balancing based on the user performance requests for each of the videos. There are two phases to the load balancing performed by the computer system; a static phase and a dynamic phase. In the static phase, videos are assigned to memory and disks, and in the dynamic phase there is provided a scheme for playing videos with minimal and balanced loads on the disks. The static phase supports the dynamic phase which insures optimal real-time operation of the system. Dynamic phase load balancing is accomplished by a process of baton passing.
Patent CA-2147317-C (CA)
Title: A control device of an air conditioner
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SATOSHI
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1995-04-19
Granted: 1998-12-08
Abstract: A control device of an air conditioner comprises a first controller which is installed in a room to be air-conditioned and which outputs the signals for controlling an air conditioner; a second controller which is installed in a different room from the room to be air-conditioned and which outputs the signals for controlling the air conditioner; and a main controller which receives the signals output from the first controller via first interface and receives the signals output from the second controller via second interface and which controls the air conditioner in accordance with the two types of signals.  The first controller is designed to send the signal for running the air conditioner in a predetermined cycle to the first interface until the first controller outputs the signal for stopping the operation of the air conditioner to the first interface, once the signal for starting the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner has been sent to the first interface.  The main controller is designed to invalidate the signal for running the air conditioner received through the first interface once it has received the signal for stopping the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner from the second controller through the second interface.
Patent CA-2151690-C (CA)
Inventor: CONTESTABLE PAUL B
IPC: G01N33/535
Filed: 1995-06-13
Granted: 2006-03-28
Abstract: One or more specific binding ligands can be detected with a competitive immunoassay which utilizes a water-soluble conjugate of ligand and reporter enzyme for each target ligand. Target ligand is allowed to compete for a first receptor with the conjugate.      Uncomplexed conjugate is then contacted with an immobilized second receptor to form a reaction product which can be used to generate a detectable signal.      This assay provides a direct correlation of the generated signal to the one or more target ligands.
Patent CA-2161310-C (CA)
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD C
IPC: B60P7/13
Filed: 1995-10-24
Granted: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A truck bed is divided into a plurality of bays, each bay being defined by a pair of dividers. In each bay is a pallet. The latching mechanism comprises a bolt which is spring-loaded outwardly, through the keeper hole in the adjacent divider. A triangular link is rotatably mounted at a fixed pivot point. The bolt is coupled to a second point on the link. An actuator is movable substantially vertically and is attached to a third point on the link.      When the fork of a lift truck engages the actuator and raises it, the link is caused to rotate about the fixed pivot point, to withdraw the bolt and thereby unlatch the latching mechanism.
Patent CA-2162432-C (CA)
Title: Calibrator for use in test methods for detecting a defective coagulation factor v
Inventor: KRAUS MICHAEL
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 1995-11-08
Granted: 2008-03-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma which can be used as a calibrator in coagulation tests which detect the degradation of factor V by activated protein C (APC), to the preparation of such a plasma and to its use. The problem with calibrators in current coagulation tests is the requirement for a reference concentration calibrator for APC-resistant factor V in activated protein C time tests. The calibrator of the present invention solves this problem as it provides a plasma composition with beneficial qualities such as shortened clotting time in an activated protein C time test. The calibrator of the present invention contains human plasma diluted with non-human animal plasma, or factor V-containing fractions of non-human plasma. The non-human animal factor V in the calibrator of the present invention cannot be cleaved by human activated protein C, and retains markedly high factor V activity, thus reducing the APCT.
Patent CA-2164849-C (CA)
Title: Enzymatic compositions and methods for producing stonewashed look on indigo-dyed denim fabric
Inventor: CLARKSON KATHLEEN A
IPC: D06L4/70
Filed: 1993-11-30
Granted: 2006-01-03
Abstract: During the desizing and enzymatic stonewashing of denim fabric and/or garments, redeposition of blue color often occurs back onto the surfaces of the denim. The invention relates to a redepositing or backstain inhibiting composition and a method inquiring the inclusion of an added protease prior to, during or subsequent to the stonewashing process which reduces the redeposition of the blue dye and hence improves the stonewashing process when using redepositing or backstaining cellulases to give an appearance closer to that when using stones alone or nonredepositing cellulases in the stonewashing process.
Patent CA-2165563-C (CA)
Inventor: KRENGEL THEODORE H
IPC: C23C26/02
Filed: 1994-06-15
Granted: 2006-08-01
Abstract: Le procédé de formage d'un tube métallique soudé (20c) possédant un revêtement métallique (56), de cette invention, consiste à galvaniser la bande (20) avant de la souder. La bande (20) est ensuite transformée en un tube ouvert (20b) et soudé dans une atmosphère inerte, la soudure (71) étant située dans la partie inférieure du tube. Enfin, on fait couler le revêtement métallique (56) vers le bas sur la soudure (71), cette soudure (71) étant recouverte de plusieurs éléments. Dans un mode de réalisation, la bande (20) est préformée en une forme courbe (20a) et galvanisée, et le revêtement de zinc (56) s'épaissit vers les bords latéraux (48) de la bande de sorte qu'il peut couler sur la soudure (71) après le soudage. Le tube (20c) peut être également réchauffé après soudage, de préférence dans une enceinte (78) contenant une atmosphère inerte qui renferme l'appareil de soudage (62). Dans un autre mode de réalisation, un gaz inerte est dirigé au-dessus des surfaces interne et externe du tube (20c), adjacentes à la soudure (71), et entraîne le métal fondu vers le bas sur la soudure (71) afin de recouvrir cette dernière. Dans un autre mode de réalisation les bords latéraux (48) de la bande (20) sont formés de parties rentrées ou de rainures (188) dirigées vers les bords latéraux (48) qui dirigent le métal fondu vers le bas sur la soudure (71).
Patent CA-2175567-C (CA)
Title: Chimeric proteins comprising borrelia polypeptides: uses therefor
Inventor: DUNN JOHN J
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 1994-10-27
Granted: 2010-08-10
Abstract: Novel chimeric nucleic acids, encoding chimeric  Borrelia proteins consisting of at least two antigenic polypeptides from corresponding and/or non-corresponding proteins from the same and/or different species of Borrelia, are disclosed.  Chimeric proteins encoded by the nucleic acid sequences are also disclosed.  The chimeric proteins are useful as vaccine immunogens against Lyme borreliosis, as well as for immunodiagnostic  reagents.
Patent CA-2176887-C (CA)
Inventor: MOYSAN STEPHEN R III
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 1996-05-17
Granted: 2001-02-20
Abstract: An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the tin-nickel alloy layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the refractory metal strike layer.   The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion and corrosion protection.
Patent CA-2179741-C (CA)
Title: Boitier de disque
Inventor: KNUTSEN STIAN VALENTIN
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1994-12-14
Granted: 2000-02-22
Abstract: Contenant pour disques compacts et objets similaires, doté d'un couvercle en forme de pochette (11) et d'un tiroir à disque (12) destiné à être inséré avec un disque dans le couvercle. Ce tiroir à disque est doté d'un évidement circulaire (22) pour le disque et d'un élément central (23) s'engageant dans l'ouverture centrale du disque de manière à maintenir ce dernier en place. Ledit tiroir à disque est conçu pour s'articuler le long d'une ligne d'articulation (32) passant par la moitié frontale de l'évidement (22) afin de déplacer une partie adjacente (36) du tiroir à disque (12) hors du plan du disque. Ledit tiroir à disque (12) présente, de préférence, au moins une fente (34,35) le long de la ligne d'articulation (32), soit, de préférence, une fente de part et d'autre du centre de cette dernière.
Patent CA-2181705-C (CA)
Inventor: NEMIROFSKY FRANK R
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 1995-01-19
Granted: 2005-08-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a system or a transmitting a value/benefit including a recordable product identification and offer of value, (b) recording the product identification and value and (c) reading the product identification and value at a point of purchase location and/or benefit redemption venue.
Patent CA-2183808-C (CA)
Inventor: MORENO RICARDO POVEDA
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 1996-08-21
Granted: 2009-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear view mirror of the external or internal type is formed substantially by a mirror which provides the rear view and an adhesive means applied to the rear face of the mirror. Preferably, a base plate, is cemented to the mirror by the adhesive means, the mirror and the base plate being part of a manually or electrically driven moving mechanism of the rear view mirror. The adhesive means may also constitute a shatterproofing device for the mirror. The rear view mirror also includes a housing and a base extending from the housing to a vehicle body. The adhesive means cements the mirror to the base plate or forms a shatterproofing device for the mirror.  Preferably, the adhesive is of the hot-melt type applied by a continuous application method formed, preferably, by applying cylinders.
Patent CA-2184311-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON RICHARD L
IPC: C07C9/16
Filed: 1996-08-28
Granted: 2000-11-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for removing sulfone from a liquid hydrocarbon containing a concentration of sulfone by mixing a liquid acid therewith and thereafter separating the resulting admixture into an acid phase and a hydrocarbon phase. The hydrocarbon phase has a concentration of sulfone less than such concentration in the liquid hydrocarbon.
Patent CA-2184578-C (CA)
Title: Battery energy monitoring circuits
Inventor: NOR JIRI K
IPC: G01R31/382
Filed: 1996-01-15
Granted: 2000-06-27
Abstract: A long chain battery (12), particularly for an electric vehicle, comprises a plurality of series connected cells or battery modules (14, 72, 84). To control the operation of the electrical functions, including discharge while the vehicle is being driven, charging when it is at a charging station, or regenerative charging during braking, a main control module (16) and a plurality of battery monitoring modules (18) are provided. The electric motor (32) and a traction controller (34) therefor are connected in series across the long chain battery, and other vehicle electrical loads (36) are in parallel with the motor and controller. Each battery monitoring module will monitor a number of batteries, and the current carrying wire (38) between them, so that incipient problems may be detected before failure or significant damage occurs. A serial communications bus (24) is provided between the main control module and the battery monitoring modules, and data transmitted over that bus is generally digitally encoded. Sensitive analog circuitry in the battery monitoring modules is located in proximity to the battery modules with which it is associated, and is galvanically isolated from the digital communication circuitry and the data communications bus transmitting the data to the main control module. Any switching or other controllers in the battery are galvanically isolated from the battery monitoring modules and the main control module. Means (70) are provided to isolate specific cells or battery modules, as required; other means are provided to ensure that important voltage and/or current samplings are indicative of equilibrium of the electrical charge or discharge reactions, so that erroneous readings taken during fast acceleration or braking, or other circumstances except essentially steady state conditions, may be discarded. Other means are provided whereby the driver of an electric vehicle receives warnings as the available energy still within the battery depletes below specified levels; and further means are provided to ensure that rate of discharge or regenerative charging of the battery do not exceed predetermined limits.
Patent CA-2188823-C (CA)
Inventor: HANSEN ROGER A
IPC: B44C1/16
Filed: 1996-10-24
Granted: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A decal organization tool for products needing large numbers of decals utilizes a single large sheet on which all product decals for a specific product or product model are carried. The invention includes a means by which the previously unavoidable irregular margins surrounding the decals are effectively hidden from the eye and allows large sheet printing of decals with an aesthetically satisfactory overall appearance. An irregularly zone is added to the edge of each decal, and along with an ultraviolet responsive additive placed in the decal adhesive, allows the decal to form an indelible footprint on the product to which it is applied. The footprint, invisible to the eye, becomes visible under ultraviolet light, allowing identification of a specific decal and proof of its application to a product, even when the decal is no longer on the product.
Patent CA-2190005-C (CA)
Inventor: WOOSTER JEFFREY J
IPC: C08L23/06
Filed: 1995-05-09
Granted: 2006-04-04
Abstract: Medium modulus polyethylene films with improved tear performance are made fo r heavy-duty packaging applications and hot-fill uses. Film compositions contain high molecular weight linear polyethylene a nd a substantially linear ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interp olymer. The film is at least about 1.25 mils (31 microns) thick, has a film density in t he range of 0.923 to 0.95 grams/cubic centimeter (g/cc) and typically has a tear strength or impact resistance at least 30 percent great er than current industrial polyethylene film. The novel film has good dimensional stability and strength poroperties which allow significant down-gauging savings.
Patent CA-2197926-C (CA)
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA SADAO
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 1997-02-19
Granted: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body having a dust collecting chamber and a motor chamber; a cover for the dust collecting chamber; and an inlet pipe formed on the dust collecting chamber.  A lever is provided within the dust collecting chamber, the lever being swingable between a position where one end of the lever is positioned between an opening edge of the  dust collecting chamber and the cover to prevent the cover from closing and a position where the lever enables the cover to close.          It is not possible to attach the cover to  the cleaner in the state where the dust collecting bag is detached so that it is possible to securely prevent  misuse of the cleaner in the state where the dust collecting bag is not attached.
Patent CA-2201698-C (CA)
Inventor: DEVRIES DOUGLAS F
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1997-04-03
Granted: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A ventilator device and system comprising a rotating compressor, preferably a drag compressor, which, at the beginning of each inspiratory ventilation phase, is accelerated to a sufficient speed to deliver the desired inspiratory gas flow, and is subsequently stopped or decelerated to a basal flow level to permit the expiratory ventilation phase to occur. The ventilator device is small and light weight enough to be utilized in portable applications. The ventilator device is power efficient enough to operate for extended periods of time on internal or external batteries. Also provided is an oxygen blending apparatus which utilizes solenoid valves having specific orifice sizes for blending desired amounts of oxygen into the inspiratory gas flow. Also provided is an exhalation valve having an exhalation flow transducer which incorporates a radio frequency data base to provide an attendant controller with specific calibration information for the exhalation flow transducer.
Patent CA-2202802-C (CA)
Title: Tarp roll safety system for trailers
Inventor: BODECKER THOMAS F
IPC: B60P7/04
Filed: 1997-04-16
Granted: 1999-02-09
Abstract: A flexible cover is rolled from a second longitudinal edge of a trailer opening, over spanning members, and any load held in the trailer, to an opposite first longitudinal edge. A harness, which may be a "V"-shaped pair of ropes, is mounted to a mid-point along a longitudinal free edge of the flexible cover. The opposite edge of the flexible cover is fixed to the first longitudinal edge of the trailer. The harness is sized so as to be positionable laterally from the second longitudinal edge to the first longitudinal edge of the flexible cover, across, so as to lay on and extend laterally from, an upper surface of the flexible cover when the flexible cover is unrolled so as to be deployed across the trailer opening. When the flexible cover is rolled-up the harness is correspondingly rolled-up in contact with the upper surface of the flexible cover in the storage position. An elongate flexible lead, such as a throw line is releasably securable to the harness, and is sufficiently long so as to extend across the opening of the trailer to the ground on the side of the trailer when thrown thereover from a first side of the trailer corresponding to the first longitudinal edge of the trailer opening. Furling means as provided for selectively rolling the flexible cover from the deployed position into the storage position.
Patent CA-2204820-C (CA)
Inventor: JORGENSEN ROBERT W
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1997-05-08
Granted: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A conduit connector assembly for attachment of a conduit carrying electrical wires to an electrical junction box includes a fitting body, an end stop grommet, and a spring clip. The fitting body has a pair of open first and second opposite ends and an interior bore extending therebetween for receiving therein an end portion of a conduit carrying electrical wiring which emanates from the end portion of the conduit. The end stop grommet includes a grommet body having an interior cavity with open first and second end portions, the grommet body being inserted within the interior bore of the fitting body. The conduit is received and held within the interior bore of the fitting body and within the interior cavity of the grommet body. The fitting body is inserted through a knockout opening in the electrical junction box and is connected thereto. The grommet body is secured within the interior bore of the fitting body and has an outer flange making contact with the fitting body for preventing the grommet body from being inserted into the fitting body beyond a predetermined position therein. The grommet body also has an end wall disposed inwardly from the outer flange and defining a round passage for the passing therethrough of the electrical wiring. The end wall retains the conduit within the interior cavity and prevents the conduit from entering farther into the electrical junction box but permits electrical wiring from the conduit to pass into the electrical junction box. The spring clip retains the conduit within the fitting body and cooperates with the fitting body for connection of the assembly to the junction box.
Patent CA-2205857-C (CA)
Title: Plunger lock up dispenser
Inventor: GROTHOFF HANS
IPC: B65D47/34
Filed: 1997-05-22
Granted: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A pump dispenser has a plunger lock-up feature in which the plunger is positively retained against dislodgement by cradling projections on the piston stem against abutment shoulders of a locking sleeve which is fixed within the pump body of the dispenser.  The pump body may be of an integral one-piece construction with the container closure, and the container vent opening is controlled by an upstanding sleeve on the piston cup for preserving the integrity of the piston seals.
Patent CA-2205973-C (CA)
Inventor: BAILEY DANIEL
IPC: B01D17/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A trap for mounting in a catch basin having a wall with a cylindrical opening provided therethrough.   The trap, which is designed to impede floating pollutants from leaving the catch basin, includes a front plate member with an outlet opening,  a rear plate member with an inlet opening,  and a connecting member extending between and connecting the  front plate member  and the  rear plate member.  The trap is arranged so that it can be mounted to the wall of the catch basin by inserting it through the cylindrical opening.  A further aspect provides  a trap having a front plate member with an outlet opening and a rear plate member with an inlet opening, and connecting means for mounting the plate members on the wall of the catch basin.  Also provided is a process for constructing a trap in a side wall of a catch basin, comprising  steps of boring a cylindrical opening through the side wall with a coring machine and securing a front plate member and a rear plate member to the side wall.
Patent CA-2215641-C (CA)
Inventor: PAPADOPOULOU BARBARA
IPC: C12N15/79
Filed: 1997-09-11
Granted: 2009-07-07
Abstract: Strains of Leishmania and other macrophage-infecting parasites are provided which express the GM-CSF gene which are useful in treating hosts infected by 5the parasite and in protecting hosts against disease caused by infection of hosts by parasites. The parasites are reduced in their ability to infect or survive in macrophages and hence are attenuated. At least one gene of the parasite contributing to the virulence thereto may be functionally disabled. The attenuated strains may be used for administration to a host (a) to treat a host infected by Leishmania or (b) to confer protection against disease caused by a virulent Leishmania strain, or as a diagnostic reagent.
Patent CA-2215922-C (CA)
Title: Methods for screening compounds for estrogenic activity
Inventor: WILLIARD RENEE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1996-03-26
Granted: 2002-10-29
Abstract: The present invention provides novel assay methods for identifying compounds that may have both estrogen agonist and antagonist properties. In particular, the assay use cells comprising promoters having an AP1 site linked to a reporter gene. Compounds capable of inducing or blocking expression of the reporter gene can thus be identified. The compounds may be further tested for the ability to modulate the standard estrogen response, as well.