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Patent CA-2336340-C (CA)
Title: Methode permettant de demontrer le pedigree et/ou l'identification d'animaux ou de biomateriau
Inventor: MANZ EBERHARD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 1999-06-30
Granted: 2009-09-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour déterminer l'origine et/ou l'identité d'animaux ou d'un matériau biologique provenant d'animaux et d'organismes, qui comprend les étapes suivantes: mémorisation, sur un support de données, de données d'identification se présentant sous la forme d'un message codé qui a un rapport prédéterminé sans équivoque avec une information génétique qui identifie un animal ou le matériau biologique; et contrôle des données d'identification, ce contrôle servant à déterminer si ces données ont le rapport prédéterminé avec ladite information génétique. L'invention concerne également une carte à puce et un système informatique à utiliser dans ledit procédé, ainsi qu'un procédé permettant de générer les données associées à l'animal.
Patent CA-2341815-C (CA)
Title: Two-dimensional photonic crystal, and multiplexer/demultiplexer using the same
Inventor: MIYAUCHI DAISUKE
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2001-03-23
Granted: 2005-06-28
Abstract: In a 2D photonic crystal waveguide comprising a 2D photonic crystal structure based on a slab (11) formed of a material having a higher refractive index than air, in which a material (16) having a lower refractive index than the slab material is periodically arrayed to provide a refractive index distribution, a photanic crystal waveguide is created by forming a line defect (12), which functions as a waveguide, in the periodic array of photonic crystal, and at least one point defect (14) is disposed adjacent the photonic crystal waveguide to act as a disorder in the periodic array of photonic crystal. The point defect functions as a light or electromagnetic radiation outlet/inlet port for trapping light or electromagnetic radiation of a selected wavelength among light or electromagnetic radiation propagating through the waveguide and radiating it, or trapping light or electromagnetic radiation of a selected wavelength from the exterior and introducing it into the waveguide.
Patent CA-2343378-C (CA)
Title: Fracture fixation system
Inventor: ORBAY JORGE L
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 1999-09-02
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A fracture fixation system is provided for the insertion of a fixation pin into the medullary canal of a fractured metacarpal, metatarsal, or phalangeal bone for stable bone fixation. The system includes one or more pins, and an instrument for implanting the pins. According to one embodiment of the invention, the instrument includes a main handle (16), and a pin handle (80) moveable relative to the main handle (16). The main handle (16) includes a distal end, a drill (40) coupled to th e distal end, and a longitudinal slot (82) which receives the pin handle. The drill (40) includes a shaft having a distal boring tip (60), and a groove (70) proximal the boring tip (60) for guiding the fixation pin (96). The pin handle (80) is shaped, and sized to slidably move within t he longitudinal slot (82). Each pin (86) preferably includes a curved, distal end. The distal end (96) rests within the groove (70) of the drill shaft (42). Movement of the pin handle (80) within the slot (82) of the main handle (16) distally relative to the main handle (16) cause s the distal end (96) of the pin to move relative to the drill shaft (42).
Patent CA-2344629-C (CA)
Inventor: SHICHINOHE TAKASHI
IPC: B60K17/04
Filed: 2001-04-19
Granted: 2005-04-05
Abstract: To provide a four-wheeled vehicle for traveling on an irregular road superior in weight balance and traveling stability. A rotating section (radial center line L3) of a torque converter T and a drive shaft (longitudinal center line L2) which transmits a driving force from a transmission mechanism M to front or rear wheels, are distributed right and left in an opposed relation to each other with respect to a longitudinal center line (L1) of a vehicle body.
Patent CA-2345597-C (CA)
Title: Advanced cold spray system
Inventor: KARTHIKEYAN JEGANATHAN
IPC: C23C24/04
Filed: 2001-05-03
Granted: 2007-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved design for a spray gun and application system for cold gas dynamic spraying of a metal, alloy, polymer, or mechanical mixtures thereof. The gun includes a rear housing comprising a powder inlet and a gas inlet, a front housing removably affixed to the rear housing and comprising an mixing cavity therein for mixing of the powder and gas and an exit therefrom, a nozzle holder having a bore disposed therethrough and removably affixed to the front housing, and a nozzle positioned within the nozzle holder, an interior taper of the nozzle holder bore complementing an exterior taper of the nozzle, said nozzle having an initially converging, subsequently diverging centrally disposed bore therein adapted to receive the mixed powder and gas from the mixing chamber.
Patent CA-2348139-C (CA)
Inventor: SWAN IAN
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2001-05-18
Granted: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A safety pouch for high pressure gas cylinders includes an envelope of gas permeable ballistic fabric defining a cavity between sides of the envelope. The sides of the envelope are fastened together by discrete fasteners so as to form a gas escape passageway between the sides and the discrete fasteners. Thus gas escaping from a ruptured high pressure gas container mounted in the cavity passes along the passageway, so as to exit the envelope from between ends of the sides, and through the ballistic fabric of the sides.
Patent CA-2354818-C (CA)
Title: Turbocharger rotor with alignment couplings
Inventor: HEILENBACH JAMES W
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2001-08-07
Granted: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A turbocharger rotor includes a turbine wheel, a compressor wheel, a shaft extending between the turbine and compressor wheels for rotation together about an axis, and connecting means. The connecting means include first and second joints including alignment couplings joining opposite ends of the shaft with adjoining inner ends of the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel. The couplings are configured to coaxially align and drivingly engage the shaft with the compressor and turbine wheels. A fastener rod extends through the shaft and the compressor wheel, engaging the turbine wheel to retain the rotor components together under compressive load. The rod is resiliently stretchable to limit changes in the retaining force changes in axial dimensions during operating and stationary conditions. Additional features and variations are disclosed.
Patent CA-2360948-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de collage pour ensembles vitres et traitement de fabrication
Inventor: SOLIS OBA FELIPE
IPC: B60J10/02
Filed: 2000-02-01
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de collage pour des ensembles vitrés permettant de monter une vitre sur le cadre de fenêtre d'une voiture. Le système selon l'invention comprend un premier film d'un agent favorisant l'adhésion, collé à une partie de la vitre; un deuxième film d'un agent favorisant la propreté, collé au premier film. Le système comporte aussi une moulure formée et collée sur une partie du deuxième film et un troisième film d'un activateur chimique collé sur une partie de la moulure et sur une partie du deuxième film en assurant l'assemblage de ces dernières. Enfin, le système comprend un cordon en saillie d'un produit d'isolation appliqué et collé sur le troisième film, un revêtement chimique collé sur le cadre de la fenêtre et un quatrième film d'un agent favorisant la propreté, collé sur ledit revêtement et ainsi également assemblé au produit d'isolation, ce qui assure la fixation appropriée de la vitre au cadre de la fenêtre du véhicule.
Patent CA-2363249-C (CA)
Title: System and method for achieving optimal display contrast in a mobile communication device
Inventor: TRAN PHAT H
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-11-02
Granted: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A system and method for achieving optimal display contrast in a mobile communication device is provided. The system includes a memory device, a processor, a display driver, and a display. A user contrast setting is stored in the memory device, wherein the user contrast setting is selected from a range of user contrast settings. The processor includes an operating system that is configured to retrieve the user contrast setting from the memory device, convert the user contrast setting into a hardware contrast setting, and save the hardware contrast setting to a memory location. The display driver retrieves the hardware contrast setting from the memory location and generates a contrast control voltage as a function of the hardware contrast setting. The display is coupled to the contrast control voltage and has a variable contrast ratio, wherein the variable contrast ratio of the display is controlled by the contrast control voltage.
Patent CA-2376862-C (CA)
Title: Device and method for coating an optically readable data carrier
Inventor: WISE JAMES
IPC: C09J7/30
Filed: 2000-06-15
Granted: 2005-08-16
Abstract: The invention aims to provide a simple and cost-effective method for coating an optically readable data carrier. The invention is characterised in that a transparent adhesive film which has adhesive on one side is applied onto a data carrier surface to be protected. A transparent protective layer is subsequently applied to the optically readable data carrier. Said protective layer also has an adhesive film with adhesive on one side.
Patent CA-2378883-C (CA)
Title: Methods of reducing microbial resistance to drugs
Inventor: OETHINGER MARGARET
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2000-07-21
Granted: 2011-01-11
Abstract: The instant methods and compositions represent an advance in controlling drug resistance in microbes. AcrAB-like efflux pumps have been found to control resistance to drugs, even in highly resistant microbes. Accordingly, methods of treating infection, methods of screening for inhibitors of AcrAB-like efflux pumps, and methods of enhancing antimicrobial activity of drugs are provided. Pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of an AcrAB-like efflux pump and an antimicrobial agent are also provided.
Patent CA-2380880-C (CA)
Title: Cutter blade for lawn mower
Inventor: SHIMADA KENZO
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 2002-04-08
Granted: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A cutter blade for lawn mowers having an airlift curved from a cutting edge formed on a rotationally leading edge toward a rotationally trailing edge. The trailing edge of the airlift is shaped in a waveform comprising a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of depressions. The protrusion closest to an outer end where the centrifugal force is greatest during the rotation of the cutter blade, is greatest in width so as to improve the discharging capability of grass clippings. The depressions limit negative pressure generated rotationally behind the airlift. A plurality of vent holes formed in the airlift is arranged radially in lines.
Patent CA-2380884-C (CA)
Inventor: TWARECKI ARTUR B
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2002-04-08
Granted: 2006-01-10
Abstract: The method for the representation of video and audio signals on a low- resolution display panel, which includes the steps of: scaling the video or audio frame to fit the display panel, quantization of the video or audio signals to predetermined level values, temporal representation of video data by using the pulse density modulation, sending the signal pulses to the display panel. In further aspect the step of temporal representation contains the anti-flickering signal manipulation technique incorporating maximization of separation of the pulses during the pulse density modulation.
Patent CA-2381424-C (CA)
Title: Covalently-bound, hydrophilic coating compositions for surgical implants
Inventor: LEBOEUF ALBERT R
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2000-08-23
Granted: 2010-06-08
Abstract: Covalently-bound, hydrophilic copolymer coatings for implants are disclosed. The copolymer coatings comprise 2-phenylethyl (meth)acrylate, a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates; polyethylene glycol (200 - 500) mono(meth)acrylates; polyethylene glycol (200 -500) monomethylether mono(meth)acrylates; and acrylamides, and a cross-linking agent.
Patent CA-2385839-C (CA)
Title: Improvements in ester cured binders
Inventor: WHITE KENNETH B
IPC: C08K5/20
Filed: 1999-12-30
Granted: 2008-08-26
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for improving the tensile strength of foundry cores and molds over what may be conventionally achieved. The use of acidic methylene compounds in binder compositions which in-clude strongly alkaline phenolic resoles results in an ester curable binder that may be used to make foundry cores and molds having significantly greater tensile strengths than are achieved with prior art binders. An embodiment of the present invention provides a composition which includes a phenolic resole having a pH ranging from about 10.5 to about 13.5 and an acidic methylene compound.
Patent CA-2392564-C (CA)
Inventor: DARR RICHARD C
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2002-07-05
Granted: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Stackable plastic container including side portions having at least one of protrusions and depressions which nest with one of matching protrusions and depressions of a second container, and with the bottom portion including depressions which nest with the pouring spout and handle of a second container.
Patent CA-2395397-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus to reduce ozone production in ion wind devices
Inventor: LEE JIM L
IPC: A61L9/22
Filed: 2000-12-22
Granted: 2010-03-23
Abstract: A method to limit ozone production in wind ion devices while simultaneously realizing incidents of high acceleration in such devices varies the high voltage potential across the array of emitter(s) (10) and collectors (20) over time in such a manner as to generate a wave effect of airflow. The variance may be achieved by switching, ramping, or gating the high voltage potential delivered to the array.
Patent CA-2395756-C (CA)
Title: Procede permettant la preparation d'un transfert d'une frequence sur une autre, element de reseau et station mobile
Inventor: VIRTANEN ANU
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2001-01-09
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé (600) permettant de préparer un transfert d'une certaine connexion de communication d'une première fréquence sur une seconde fréquence. Ce procédé (600) consiste à émettre/recevoir des données par intermittence (603) périodiquement sur la première fréquence pour certains intervalles de transmission, le nombre d'intervalles de transmission étant au moins égal à un durant chaque période de transmission, une certaine séquence de périodes de transmission (420, 520) étant utilisée, et à effectuer (607) des mesures sur la seconde fréquence durant les intervalles de transmission sur la première fréquence. Le procédé est caractérisé par le fait que l'étape consistant à émettre/recevoir des données par intermittence comprend une sous-étape consistant à émettre/recevoir des données par intermittence (604, 606) dans au moins une période de transmission pour un certain intervalle de transmission (311, 411) ayant une première durée et pour un certain second intervalle de transmission (312, 412) ayant une seconde durée, la seconde durée étant différente de la première. L'invention concerne également une station mobile, (700), un élément de réseau (710) et un élément de commande de réseau (720).
Patent CA-2396847-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT STEN
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 2001-01-10
Granted: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A toy building element comprising one or more first beam-like parts (23, 24) with a plane internal face and an external face, and one or more other beam- like parts (21, 22) with a plane internal face and an external face. The beam- like parts are assembled in at least one corner whereby two internal faces are caused to form an angle of less than 180 ~ relative to each other. At least the first beam-like part (23, 24) is/are provided with an opening (7) that extends transversally thereto from the external face to the internal face, and the opening (7) is arranged so far towards the corner that the plane for the face of the plane internal face (4) of the second beam-like part (21, 22) intersects the opening in the plane for the face of the plane internal face (3) of the first beam-like part (23, 24). The plane internal face (4) of the second beam-like part (21, 22) is interrupted at a distance from the opening (7) whereby a clearance is provided around the opening (7) on the internal face of the first beam-like part.
Patent CA-2397662-C (CA)
Title: Panel element
Inventor: SCHWITTE RICHARD
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2001-01-12
Granted: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a panel element for constructing a floor covering comprised of a number of similar interconnectable panel elements. The inventive panel element comprises the following features : two first sides of each panel element which are designated as longitudinal sides comprise a groove formed by two groove faces and comprise a spring; the spring interacts with the groove of an adjacent similar panel element in order to secure two interconnected panel elements against separation forces which act in both axes running perpendicular to the longitudinal side of the panel elements; the spring comprises, on the bottom side thereof, a rib that extends in the longitudinal direction of the spring; the groove comprises, on the bottom side thereof, a holding channel for accommodating the rib; the upper edge (10) of the groove (2) extends up to the opening of the groove (2) in a rising manner, whereby forming an introduction channel (11) for the spring of a second panel element (1) which is applied in a slanted manner with regard to the installation plane, and; the groove (2) and spring (3) of two interconnected panel elements (1) have four defined points of contact (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d).
Patent CA-2398601-C (CA)
Title: Procede et circuit permettant de produire des signaux d'interface entre des circuits integres
Inventor: SAHOTA GURKANWAL
IPC: H03K19/0175
Filed: 2000-10-17
Granted: 2009-05-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un circuit permettant de produire un signal d'interface entre un premier et un second circuit intégré (CI). Ledit circuit comprend un circuit de référence qui produit un signal de référence, un circuit d'interface, et un élément de circuit. Le circuit d'interface est mis en place sur le premier CI, se connecte de manière fonctionnelle au circuit de référence, reçoit le signal de référence et une entrée de données, et produit le signal d'interface. L'élément de circuit est mis en place sur le second CI, se connecte de manière fonctionnelle au circuit de commande, reçoit le signal d'interface, et fournit un signal de sortie. Le signal de référence peut être une tension ou un signal de courant, et peut être produit dans le premier ou dans le second CI. Le circuit d'interface peut être mis en place avec un miroir de courant couplé à un réseau de commutateurs, et peut être suréchantillonné pour répondre plus facilement aux exigences de filtrage. Le signal d'interface peut être un signal de courant différentiel ayant des bits de résolution multiples (par ex. quatre, huit, ou plus). L'élément de circuit peut être, par exemple, un VGA, un modulateur, ou d'autres circuits.
Patent CA-2399587-C (CA)
Title: Massive bodies for producing highly converted solutions of chlorine dioxide
Inventor: SPERONELLO BARRY K
IPC: A01N25/08
Filed: 2001-01-18
Granted: 2011-03-15
Abstract: Massive bodies for rapidly and safely preparing highly converted solutions of chlorine dioxide are disclosed. These massive bodies when added to water produce more chlorine dioxide than when the equivalent weights of the ingredients in powder form are added to water. The solutions produced by the addition of massive bodies to water are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2401194-C (CA)
Title: Calcium phosphate artificial bone as osteoconductive and biodegradable bone substitute material
Inventor: KIM HONG YEOL
IPC: A61K6/838
Filed: 2000-08-04
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel calcium phosphate artificial bone promotive of biocompatible osteoanagenesis, which comprises an ordinary calcium phosphate bone cement a nd a linear polyphosphate. The linear polyphosphate of the calcium phosphate artificial bone comprises 3-200 orthophosphate molecules a nd is used in an amount of 0.001-0.05 % by weight based on the total weight of the calcium phosphate artificial bone. The polyphosphate-containing artificial bone of the present invention is non-toxic to the body and chemically stable, and economically favorable in terms of production cost with superior biodegradability. Thus, the polyphosphate-containing artificial bone of the present invention can replace as osteoconductive and osteoinductive, biodegradable substitute for a conventional bone cements,allografts and autografts which are used in the treatment of defects and fractures in every bone of the body, the cure of osteoporous, th e fillers of implant for dental surgery, the bone substitute for plastic surgery, the substitution of defected bones in the operation on joints, including hip-joint, knee-joint and shoulder joint, and the operation on the vertabra.
Patent CA-2401483-C (CA)
Title: Electrostatic deposition process
Inventor: PETIGNY SYLVAIN
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Granted: 2006-01-24
Abstract: The use of a solid state waveform generator together with a suitable non-inverting amplifier provides a very versatile system for depositing particles on a substrate by an upward deposition, or "UP", technique.
Patent CA-2409966-C (CA)
Inventor: NIEN MING
IPC: E06B9/326
Filed: 2002-10-29
Granted: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A Venetian blind is constructed to include a horizontal headrail, two vertical side rails arranged in parallel at two sides below the headrail, a horizontal bottom rail spaced below the headrail and vertically movable along the length of the side rails, a plurality of slats arranged in parallel between the headrail and the bottom rail, two connecting cord members longitudinally connected to the slats and each having two ends respectively connected to the headrail and the bottom rail, and two positioning mechanisms provided between the side rails and the ends of the bottom rail and adapted to secure the ends of the bottom rail to the side rails at the desired elevation.
Patent CA-2415959-C (CA)
Inventor: BECHTEL JON H
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2001-07-12
Granted: 2008-09-23
Abstract: An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows (44a). To achieve these and other aspects and advantages, the electrical control system of the present invention comprises a master control circuit (1000) for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the variable transmission windows, and a plurality of window control circuits (1100a) coupled to each of the master control circuit.  Each window control circuit (1100a) controls the transmittance of at least one of the variable transmission windows (44a) in response to control signals received from the master control circuit (1000). Also disclosed are several window constructions that enable variable transmission windows (44a), such as electrochromic windows, to be used in architectural windows having a moving sash. Also disclosed are several window constructions that enable variable transmission elements to be more easily installed and replaced.