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Patent CA-2285861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCHARME LAURETTE
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: La ceinture Manou est composée de trois parties: A) Une couche,(A), longue de cinquante quatre (54) centimètres, large, aux extrémités(a), de vingt-quatre(24) centimètres; en son centre,(b) elle se rétrécit à quatorze(14) centimètres, en lui donnant une forme bi-concave B) Deux sangles(B), larges de deux centimètres et demie (2 1/2) et longues de cent quarante (140) centimètres. Les sangles étant cousues longitudinalement aux extrémités (a) de la couche se trouvent à excéder cette couche de cinquante huit (58) centimètres de chaque côté de cette couche. C) Deux boucles (C), du type mâle - femelle, large de deux centimètres trois quarts (2 3/4), et longues lorsque attachées de six centimètres et demie (6 1/2). La partie femelle de la boucle est fixe à l'extrémité de sa sangle tandis que la partie mâle est ajustable sur sa sangle. Enfin disons que la ceinture est faite de tissus synthétiques Nylon à 100% pour la sangle et polyester à 100% pour la couche. Les boucles sont de plastique solide.
Patent CA-2287150-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing outbreaks of diffuse lamellar keratitis
Inventor: MORCK DOUGLAS W
IPC: A61L2/26
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: Diffuse lamellar keratitis or DLK is a recently recognised post-surgical condition involving an inflammation that occurs in laser corneal surgery patients.      This condition is typically associated with the LASIK surgical procedure (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). The cause is presently unknown. The present invention provides a sterilization apparatus, which may be a retrofitting of the existing sterilizer, which reduces the occurrence of DLK and also methods for maintaining the sterilizer to reduce the occurrence of DLK.
Patent CA-2287555-A1 (CA)
Title: Block oligomers containing 1-hydrocarbyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl groups as stabilizers for organic materials
Inventor: ORBAN IVAN
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: A product obtainable by 1) reacting a compound of formula (.alpha.) with a compound of formula (.beta.) in a molar ratio of 1.2:1 to 1.4:1;  2) reacting the end groups of formula (.gamma.) being present in the product of the reaction 1) with e.g. dibutylamine in a molar ratio of 2:1.7 to 2:3; the reactions 1) and 2) being carried out in an organic solvent in the presence of an inorganic base; and 3) transferring the groups of formula (G-I) being present in the product of the reaction 2) to groups of formula (G-II), said transfer being carried out by reacting the product of the reaction 2) with a hydroperoxide in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a peroxide decomposing catalyst; Ri is in particular a hydrocarbyl radical, B is e.g. N-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)-butylamino, R is e.g. 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl and R2 is e.g. hexamethylene. The products obtained are useful as light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and oxidation stabilizers for organic materials in particular synthetic polymers such as polyolefins.
Patent CA-2289928-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIPPELAEINEN LEO
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a network node and a data transmission system for packet-switched data transmission in a data transmission network that comprises at least two network nodes (DXT, BS) for receiving and transmitting packets. The packets (3, 4, 5, 6) sent from the first node (DXT) to the second node (BS) are packets whose destination address indicates the second node as the next node, and the first node (DXT) identifies the destination addresses and data transmission connections (A, B, C, D) associated with the received packets from the identification data contained in each packet. To reduce the risk of a packet not arriving in time, the method comprises reception of a control signal (8) in the first node (DXT), the signal comprising information on the data transmission connection of the packet to be sent next to the second node (BS), and transmission of the packet associated with the data transmission connection indicated by the control signal (8) to the second node (BS).
Patent CA-2290164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICARD LOUIS
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: The mattress system has an inside mattress having a top surface, a top covering panel, a fastening device for detachably connecting the top covering panel onto the top surface, and an inside panel insertable between the top surface and the top covering panel. The inside panel is held in between the top surface and the top covering panel when they are connected by the fastening device. The inside panel provides added comfort to the user of the mattress system and it can be removed for easier cleaning.
Patent CA-2290220-A1 (CA)
Title: An infectious cdna clone of north american porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (prrs) virus and uses thereof
Inventor: SHEPPARD MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: C07K14/08
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: The invention provides isolated polynucleotide molecules, including plasmids;  viral vectors; and transfected host cells that comprise a DNA sequence encoding an infectious RNA sequence encoding a North American PRRS virus; and also North American PRRS viruses encoded thereby. The invention further provides isolated infectious RNA molecules encoding a North American PRRS virus. The invention also provides isolated polynucleotide molecules, infectious RNA molecules, viral vectors, and transfected host cells encoding genetically-modified North American PRRS viruses; and genetically-modified North American PRRS viruses encoded thereby. The invention also provides vaccines comprising such plasmids, RNA molecules, viral vectors, and North American PRRS viruses, and methods of using these vaccines in swine and in other animals. Also provided are isolated polynucleotide molecules, viral vectors, and transfected host cells that comprise a nucleotide sequence encoding a peptide of a North American PRRS virus. These viral vectors and transfected host cell lines are useful in providing peptides to compensate for mutated peptide coding sequences of DNA sequences encoding genetically-modified North American PRRS  viruses so that functional virions can be generated.
Patent CA-2290824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMIED YUSUF KHWAJA
IPC: A61K9/26
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which is a solid pellet comprising an inert core, a benzimidazole in or on the core, a moisture resistant coating around the core, the moisture resistant coating comprising at least one hydrophobic material, and an enteric coating around the moisture resistant coating.
Patent CA-2291423-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing flame emissions from an electronics enclosure
Inventor: OSTROWSKI GARY
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus which reduces flame emissions from an electronics enclosure in the event of a fire within the enclosure. At least one fan is utilized to provide air flow along an air flow path between an air intake port and an air exhaust port of the enclosure. At least one heat sensor, such as a linear heat detector cable, detects an over-temperature condition within air flow path when the temperature in the air flow path exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature. The sensors are coupled to a fan controller. In response to the detection by the controller of the over-temperature condition indicated by one or multiple sensors disposed within the air flow path, the fans are disabled to avoid the fanning of flames within the enclosure and the exhaust of flames from the enclosure. The controller may also activate a indicator such as an alarm or warning light to make a user aware of the over-temperature condition and additionally may provide an electronic signal indicative of the over-temperature condition to system hardware or software to permit further alert messages to be provided.
Patent CA-2292040-A1 (CA)
Title: Interface system and method for asynchronously updating a shared resource
Inventor: MARCOTTE SCOTT T
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: Tasks make updates requested by calling tasks to a shared resource serially in a first come first served manner, atomically, but not necessarily synchronously, such that a current task holding an exclusive lock on the shared resource makes the updates on behalf of one or more calling tasks queued on the lock. Updates waiting in a queue on the lock to the shared resource may be made while the lock is held, and others deferred for post processing after the lock is released. Some update requests may also, at the calling application's option, be executed synchronously. Provision is made for nested asynchronous locking. Data structures (wait elements) describing update requests may be queued in a wait queue for update requests awaiting execution by a current task, other than the calling task, currently holding an exclusive lock on the shared resource. Other queues are provided for queuing data structures removed from the wait queue but not yet processed; data structures for requests to unlock or downgrade a lock; data structures for requests which have been processed and need to be returned to free storage;  and data structures for requests that need to be awakened or that describe post processing routines that are to be run while the lock is not held.
Patent CA-2292058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORNEAU JOSEPH GILLES
IPC: B65D25/16
Filed: 1999-12-13
Abstract: A common metal drum is used in an upside down orientation and has a drum liner system installed through the designated bottom surface thereof. The drum liner system comprises an adapter mounted through the designated bottom surface. The adapter has a relatively large opening through which the liner is easily installed and the drum can be easily inspected and repaired. In another aspect, the adapter and a liner collar share a common thread, and a cover is mountable over this common thread. The thread portion on the liner collar is selectively movable relative to the thread portion on the adapter to cause a locknut effect therebetween and to retain the cover on the adapter and the liner collar. In a further aspect, a drum liner is bonded to the liner collar and is folded inside the liner collar. A hermetic wrapper is stretched around the liner collar and the drum liner. This drum liner package is particularly advantageous for being shippable to a user in an aseptic condition and for being maintainable in this condition prior to use.
Patent CA-2292130-A1 (CA)
Title: Luminaire assembly
Inventor: FISCHER JERRY F
IPC: F21V23/02
Filed: 1999-12-08
Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a ballast housing, a wiring box mounted on an upper end of the ballast housing, and an optical assembly mounted on a lower end of the ballast housing. The ballast housing preferably includes a pair of identically configured ballast housing members that are integrally formed from sheet metal and folded by hand prior to final assembly of the ballast housing. The wiring box includes bent tabs that pivotally support the ballast housing between operative and inoperative positions to simplify installation of the luminaire assembly at a site. A hook and rotatable connector are provided to support the wiring box from a luminaire support member. An optional spacer box is provided to space the ballast housing from the wiring box as may be required in certain high wattage applications. The optical assembly is supported below the ballast housing by a pair of support arms that depend from the ballast housing and releasably engage with the optical assembly. An optional lens is mounted to a lower end of the optical assembly that automatically pivots relative to the optical assembly upon a manual pulling force applied to the lens. Methods of making a luminaire assembly are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2293887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUZMAN JOSE F
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1999-12-30
Abstract: A tourniquet cuff (10) includes a first layer (20), a second layer (40), and a third layer (60). The first layer (20) has an inner side (22) impermeable to air and the second layer (40) has a first side (44) impermeable to air. The inner side (22) of the first layer (20) and the first side (44) of the second layer (40) cooperate to define a first cavity (96) formed to receive a gel-like material (15) therein. Further, the third layer (60) has an inner side (64) which cooperates with a second side (42) of the second layer (40) to define a second cavity (94) formed to receive pressurized air. The tourniquet cuff (10) further includes a means (80 and 90) for adjustably securing the tourniquet cuff (10) about a patient's limb such that the gel-like material (15) is positioned between the patient's limb and the second cavity (94) to uniformly and comfortably distribute pressure around the patient's limb.
Patent CA-2294038-A1 (CA)
Title: Partially user-defined computer transportation system
Inventor: STUKEL DAVID S
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture involves a partially user defined computerized transportation system. The method is implemented on a first user computer (2) for processing an order for a service to be used in a segment of a future cargo shipment, the first user computer (2) in communication with a second user computer (56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), the method including the steps of: for a cargo shipment, processing an order for a service in a segment of the first cargo shipment to produce first cargo shipment data in a database (30). The order for a service to be used in a segment of future cargo is generated using input data from the first user computer (2) and data retrieved from the second user computer. Orders for subsequent cargo shipments are processed in the same manner as set forth above.
Patent CA-2295421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENSCHAAR HUGO FRANKLIN
IPC: H01L21/301
Filed: 2000-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for separating products mounted on a common substrate, from each other, along (a) cutting line(s). The products each comprise one or more chips present on said substrate and connecting means connected thereto, the connecting ends remote from the chip of which are provided with solder balls bonded thereto. The products are clamped down on a supporting element by using a sub-atmospheric pressure, and the supporting element and a rotary cutting blade are moved relative to each other along the intended cutting line so as to cut through the substrate. A liquid is supplied at the location of said cutting line on either side of the substrate.
Patent CA-2296280-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENGMARK STIG
IPC: A61K31/74
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: The invention comprises a composition for lubricating and separating membranes from adjacent membranes or membranes from adjacent cells or tissues comprising a hydrophobized polymer which is a biologically acceptable water soluble cationic polymer with hydrophobic groups covalently bonded thereto and binds to a membrane. The membrane has on its surface a mesothelial, synovial, or mucus layer.
Patent CA-2296371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAUER BARBARA OAKLEY
IPC: A61F5/452
Filed: 1998-07-29
Abstract: Article absorbant qui comporte côté corps une garniture moulante dotée d'une ouverture. L'ouverture présente un bord avant, un bord arrière et une paire de bords latéraux opposés. Ledit article comporte également une paire d'éléments élastiques qui s'étendent longitudinalement au-delà d'au moins un des bords terminaux de l'ouverture en faisant un écart latéral. Lesdits éléments peuvent également s'étendre au moins partiellement le long des bords latéraux de l'ouverture. Les éléments élastiques sont configurés de manière à maintenir les bords de l'ouverture en contact avec les fesses de l'utilisateur et à aligner l'ouverture avec l'anus de l'utilisateur lors de l'utilisation. Ledit article peut en outre comporter une matière absorbant les liquides située sur la garniture côté corps dans la partie taille avant et destinée à absorber et à contenir les liquides éliminés par le corps.
Patent CA-2296890-A1 (CA)
Title: Category 5/25-pair protector
Inventor: MASGHATI MOHAMMAD
IPC: H04M3/18
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: A Category 5/25-pair circuit protection assembly for protecting telecommunication related equipment and the like from power and transient surges includes a two-piece interfitting housing which receives a main printed circuit board for mounting sockets therein, a plurality of individual miniature auxiliary printed circuit boards each for mounting a Category 5/circuit surge protector device, an exposed side connector device, and a protected side connector device. The housing is designed to fit into the same footprint as that of the conventional 66-M type terminal block. Each of the miniature auxiliary printed circuit boards is adapted to be plugged into the corresponding sockets mounted on the main printed circuit board so as to facilitate the individual replacement of damaged protector devices. Each of the exposed side and protected side connector devices may be of any one of a number of different types of connectors so as to provide versatility.
Patent CA-2302060-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient hoist and weighing apparatus
Inventor: CZEMERES KELVIN
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A patient hoist and weighing apparatus having a base, dual load sensors mounted on the mast, including an electrically actuated elevation arm and a body support member, a foot plate connected to the scale on the mast and a display operatively coupled to the load sensors for displaying the patient's weight while the patient is assisted to a standing position. The device is sturdy, efficient, easy to use and ergonomically designed.
Patent CA-2302140-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIARDINA CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: Quasi-Walsh function systems are developed which allow multiple access as well as spectral spreading for interception and jamming prevention. Mutual interference is minimal due to orthogonal spreading. High signal hiding capability occurs by utilizing a large number of distinct orthogonal codes. An encoding algorithm is presented which allows a simple way of "keeping track" of the different systems of Quasi-Walsh systems as well as determining appropriate values for given users at specified chip values.
Patent CA-2302238-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme d'embrayage magnetique pour entrainement de ventilateur
Inventor: LINK LARRY RAY
IPC: F04B35/00
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un embrayage magnétique à friction (26, 415) qu'on peut découpler totalement, coupler totalement ou coupler de façon modulée afin de transmettre un couple variable. Une mise en application de cet embrayage a pour but d'entraîner à des vitesses variables un ventilateur (24, 424) possédant des pales (20, 420) et conçu pour être utilisé avec un moteur à combustion interne (12), tel qu'un moteur de véhicule (10). Un transfert de couple entre un élément commandant l'embrayage (202, 416, 616) et un élément mené (200, 418, 618) est effectué par une unité de commande et par un champ magnétique entre l'élément de commande (202, 416, 616) et l'élément mené (200, 418, 618). L'élément de commande préféré (202, 416, 616) porte des bobines électromagnétiques (300-310, 438, 638) excitées afin de créer un champ magnétique servant à coupler cet élément de commande à l'élément mené (200, 418, 618) pourvu d'éléments magnétiques, de préférence, sous forme de pièces polaires magnétisables (260, 270, 429, 629). Cet embrayage comporte un générateur électrique (435, 601) servant à produire son courant électrique. Ce générateur (435, 601) est alimenté par un courant d'entretien et génère un courant alternatif qu'un redresseur (710, 720) convertit en courant continu pour les bobines (300-310, 438, 638) de l'embrayage électromagnétique. On peut, si on le souhaite, utiliser un système de commutation (749, 751, 722) afin de produire des impulsions temporisées de courant vers les bobines d'embrayage (300-310, 438, 638) dans le but d'augmenter le couple dans le sens de rotation de l'embrayage.
Patent CA-2303260-A1 (CA)
Title: Plasma enhanced chemical deposition with low vapor pressure compounds
Inventor: AFFINITO JOHN D
IPC: C23C16/448
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: Generally, the apparatus of the present invention is (a) a flash evaporation housing (116) with a monomer atomizer (120) for making monomer particles (122), heated evaporation surface (124) for making an evaporate from the monomer particles, and an evaporate outlet (128), connected to (b) a glow discharge electrode (204) creating a glow discharge plasma from the evaporate, wherein (c) the substrate (104) is proximate the glow discharge plasma for receiving and cryocondensing the glow discharge plasma thereon. The method of the present invention has the steps of (a) flash evaporating a liquid monomer an evaporate outlet forming an evaporate; (b) passing the evaporate to a glow discharge electrode creating a glow discharge monomer plasma from the evaporate; and (c) cryocondensing the glow discharge monomer plasma on a substrate and cross-linking the glow discharge plasma thereon, wherein the cross-linking results from radicals created in the glow discharge plasma and achieves self curing.
Patent CA-2304840-A1 (CA)
Title: Reflection line control
Inventor: DESLANDES ARNAUD
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: In a system and method for controlling a reflection line in a CAD system and for adjusting the shape of an object to correspond to a new reflection line, a user sets a reflection line as desired, and at least one constraint on the object. The system determines a shape of the object based on the new reflection line and the constraint. The shape of the object may be determined using energy minimization. Alternatively, the system and method may use vector springs to attract the reflection line to a free-form curve set by the user, and then determine the shape of the object based on the new reflection line and the constraint.
Patent CA-2306139-A1 (CA)
Title: Personalization of smart cards
Inventor: LEE ALSON
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: Smart card personalization includes a personalization preparation process prior to the personalization session at the personalization bureau. The personalization preparation process derives the derived card keys for a single or for multiple applications. The preparation process also generates issuer and card public key pairs and certificates.  Master keys are used in conjunction with the personalization preparation process rather than utilizing the master keys during the remainder of the personalization process at the personalization bureau. Because the personalization preparation process does not require highly specialized, expensive machinery, it is straightforward for an issuer to derive the card keys at the issuer's location. Once the personalization preparation process is complete, the derived card keys are stored in an output file merged with other card personalization data. The output file contains records of secret and non-secret card data, each record corresponding to personalization information for a single card to be personalized. The output file is sent to the personalization bureau which process the file using standard processing modules to personalize each smart card. The preparation process and the personalization process may be performed at the same location or at different locations.
Patent CA-2307569-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedure and apparatus for handling a fodder bale
Inventor: KORHONEN ONNI
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a procedure and an apparatus for wrapping a straw fodder bale with plastic foil. In the procedure, the bale is taken up into the wrapping apparatus by means of working arms (4) by pressing the bale by its long sides between squeeze plates (10) provided at the second ends of the working arms. The bale is wrapped with plastic foil between the working arms either by rotating the bale by means of the squeeze plates (10) and a rotation means (11) or by driving the plastic foil rolls (7, 8) in an orbit around the bale. If necessary, the bale is turned through 90° from below by means of a low supporting arm before the final stage of the wrapping operation.