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Patent CA-2141840-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for removing newspapers and similar folded sheet units from a stack
Inventor: KAHLER STEEN
IPC: G07F11/04
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: Folded sheet units, such as newspapers and magazines (16) are successively removed from a stack of such sheet units by inserting at least one sheet engaging member, such as a pin (42), between adjacent sheet layers of the sheet unit to be removed adjacent to the fold (38) thereof. The pin (42) is subsequently moved transversely towards the fold so as to withdraw the sheet unit (16) from the stack. This principle of withdrawing newspapers from a stack is used in a vending machine for newspapers or magazines.
Patent CA-2143172-A1 (CA)
Title: Transcutaneous sensor insertion set
Inventor: LORD PETER C
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: An insertion set is provided for transcutaneous placement of a sensor such as a glucose sensor at a selected site within the body of a patient. The insertion set comprises a slotted insertion needle extending through a mounting base adapted for mounting onto the patient's skin. A flexible thin film sensor includes a proximal segment carried by the mounting base and defining conductive contacts adapted for electrical connection to a suitable monitor, and a distal segment protruding from the mounting base with sensor electrodes for transcutaneous placement. The proximal and distal segments of the sensor are linearly offset or misaligned, with the distal segment fitted within the insertion needle for transcutaneous sensor placement with the needle as the mounting base is pressed onto the patient's skin. The insertion needle can then be withdrawn to leave the sensor distal segment at the selected insertion position with the sensor electrodes in contact with patient blood or other extracellular fluid.
Patent CA-2144788-A1 (CA)
Title: Casing for assuring an electrical connection
Inventor: FARAH JOSE L
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A security casing (32) for an electrical connection wherein the security casing has an end wall (36) for engaging a resilient seal (30) in the connector, a pair of longitudinally extending side walls (56, 58) with slots (60, 62) therein and opposed top and bottom walls with a latching flap (34) pivoted to the top wall (80) by a living hinge (42).  The casing (32) overlies one connector member (14) which has a pair of laterally projecting detents (120, 122) and a spring arm (26) with a slot (24) for receiving a detent (22) of a mating connector member.  The latching flap (34) has detents (98, 100) thereon which snap into latching engagement with the spring arm (26) to hold the casing (32) in position.  The casing (32) ensures that a resilient seal within the connector member does not blow out and helps ensure that the electrical connection is retained.
Patent CA-2145278-A1 (CA)
Title: Target binding polypeptide
Inventor: HUDSON PETER J
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: A target-binding polypeptide having (a) a stable core polypeptide region (SCR); and (b) at least one target-binding region (TBR), in which the target-binding region(s) are covalently attached to the SCR and which have optionally been subjected to a maturation step in order to modify the specificity, the affinity or the avidity of binding to the target. The polypeptides may self associate to form stable dimers, aggregates or arrays. The polypeptides of the invention have utility in the diagnostic, therapeutic, predictive or preventative fields of the pharmaceutical and health care industries, as well as more general application in the detection and assay of chemical entities.
Patent CA-2146923-A1 (CA)
Title: Heterocyclic condensed benzoic acid derivatives as 5-ht4 receptor antagonists
Inventor: GASTER LARAMIE MARY
IPC: C07D311/80
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein formula (I) consists of formulae (I-1) to (I-4), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (I-1), (I-2), (I-3), (I-4) and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders. The com-pounds are 5-HT4 receptor antagonists.
Patent CA-2148457-A1 (CA)
Title: Capsule construction
Inventor: RASHID ABDUL
IPC: A61J3/07
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: 2148457 9409745 PCTABScor01 A controlled release capsule comprises a male plug (2) formed of a water swellable hydrogel which is engaged within a neck portion (4) of a female body (6). The capsule contains a pharmaceutically active material. In contact with an aqueous medium, such as in the gastrointestinal tract, the hydrogel plug swells and becomes disengaged from the body, thereby releasing the active material.  In order to facilitate insertion of the male plug into the neck of the body, the body has a flared mouth portion (14) which is wider than the neck. The neck itself may be wider or narrower than the remainder of the body. A water-soluble cap (8) has detentes (18) which clip over the flared mouth portion so as to lock the cap thereto.
Patent CA-2149014-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for intravascular occlusion removal
Inventor: MISCHE HANS A
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: A novel intravascular occlusion material removal device (10) for removing vascular occlusion material in a vascular lumen comprises a prime mover (12) and an expandable material removal element (16) insertable intravascularly into the vascular lu-men. A hollow drive shaft (26) operatively connects the prime mover (12) to the expandable material removal element (16) for ro-tating the expandable material removal element (16) intravascularly. A  guidewire (42) is insertable through the distal end of the expandable material removal element (16) and the hollow drive shaft (26), and is shiftable within the drive shaft (26) and the ex-pandable material removal element (16). The expandable material removal element (16) is expandable responsive to shifting of the guidewire (42). A material removal element movement control mechanism (52) is operatively connected to the guidewire (42) for positively incrementally shifting the guidewire (42), and a guidewire lock mechanism is operatively connected between the guidewire and the material removal element movement control mechanism for fixing the guidewire with respet to the material removal element movement control mechanism.
Patent CA-2149592-A1 (CA)
Title: Pipe joint
Inventor: OHMI TADAHIRO
IPC: F16L19/03
Filed: 1995-05-17
Abstract: A pipe joint comprises a pair of tubular joint members made of a metal and each having an abut-ting end face, an annular gasket made of a metal and interposed between the abutting end faces of the respective joint members, a nut joining the joint members together and a retainer holding the gasket to one of the joint members.  The joint members are made of stainless steel and silver whlte.  The retainer is made of stainless steel and colored blue so as to be discernible from the joint members.  The joint can be checked for the presence of the retainer, accordingly for the presence of the gasket, merely by discerning whether the color seen through an inspection window is blue or silver white.
Patent CA-2151679-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for deboning meat pieces with an articulated bone assembly
Inventor: SCHOENMAKERS ANTONIUS PAULUS
IPC: A22C17/04
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for making at least one cut in a meat piece with an articulated bone assembly, comprising at least two elongate bone pieces which are mutually connected in substantially rigid manner in a connecting zone and which extend from the connecting zone and initially enclose an angle, wherein the device comprises: support means for supporting the meat piece; cutting means for making at least one cut in the meat piece; positioning means for positioning the meat piece relative to the cutting means, wherein the positioning means comprise a positioning element which is insertable in the angle area between the mutually joined bone pieces and which is adapted to be urged relative to the meat piece into the angle in the connecting zone.      The invention further relates to such a device, wherein the bone assembly comprises a protruding bone part, for instance a heel bone, and wherein the device is provided with support means for supporting the meat piece for deboning and with cutting means for separating the protruding bone part from the bone assembly.
Patent CA-2157852-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamo-electric machine component conveying systems and load/unload devices
Inventor: FARAONI ALESSANDRO
IPC: H02K15/00
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: An improved conveying system in a parallel processing production line for dynamo-electric machine components having a magnetic core, the conveying system having a main conveyor extending along all of the processing machines of the production line and a load/unload device for transferring components between the main conveyor and a selected processing machine. Components to be processed are loaded directly from the main conveyor onto the load/unload device without the use of an intermediate conveyor.  The load/unload device has a base platform with an alignment area at which transfer between the load/unload device and either the main conveyor or a selected processing machine occurs.  Two component holders (e.g., collets) are movably mounted on the base platform for alternate positioning at the alignment area.  The load/unload device alternately positions the gripping ends of the component holders adjacent the main conveyor and a selected processing machine.  The central axis of the load/unload device remains fixed during movement of the load/unload device.
Patent CA-2160526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AKENO MITSURU
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: In a molded surface fastener, a hook has vertical multi-step reinforcing ribs on opposite side surfaces of a stem, and it is therefore possible to make the hook-shape engaging portion adequately soft and to increase the rate of engagement with loops.  Further, since each reinforcing rib extends to the curve of the hook-shape engaging portion, it is possible to secure a predetermined degree of engaging force, despite the thin and soft hook-shape engaging portion, unlike the simple reinforcing ribs of the conventional art.
Patent CA-2160709-A1 (CA)
Title: Paintable olefinic interpolymer compositions
Inventor: HWANG YUH-CHIN
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 1994-04-12
Abstract: Paintable thermoplastic polyolefin compositions are disclosed which are characterized by (i) 30 to 70 weight percent of at least one polypropylene or graft-modified polypropylene (ii) 0 to 40 weight percent of at least one nongrafted or graft-modified substantially linear ethylene polymer, and (iii) 0 to 50 weight percent of an interpolymer of ethylene and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl copolymer, for example a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid. The polypropylene and substantially linear ethylene polymer are optionally grafted with an unsaturated organic compound at least one ethylenic unsaturation and at least one carbonyl group, for example maleic anhydride. The compositions exhibit excellent paintability with conventional paints without prior application of a primer or surface treatment, good heat resistance, and good low temperature impact resistance and they can be recycled by melt blending the compositions with thermoplastic materials, for example, in an extruder.
Patent CA-2162798-A1 (CA)
Title: Golf putter grip
Inventor: CAMERON DON T
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: A golf putter with a grip having a flat front surface for the golfer's thumbs and the remaining surfaces having irregularities for assisting the golfer's fingers to grip the putter.
Patent CA-2163647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWEENEY EUGENE A
IPC: B29C65/48
Filed: 1994-05-16
Abstract: A method for obtaining a mechanical lock between two surfaces (10,12) by providing particulate granules (18) between the surfaces and forcing the surfaces (10,12) toward one another at a pressure sufficient to embed a substantial number of the particulate granules (18) in both of the surfaces. The method is preferably utilised during the formation of a hem flange, so as to provide immediate handling strength to the hem flange without the need for adhesive compositions. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2164269-A1 (CA)
Title: Image processing in which the image is divided into image areas with specific color lookup tables for enhanced color resolution
Inventor: TANAKA MASAYOSHI
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: There are provided a geometry transfer engine (GTE) 61 and a graphic processing unit (GPU 62) which act in combination as a transforming means for converting three-dimensional image data retrieved from a CD-ROM disk into two-dimensional image data for drawing an image on a two-dimensional display screen, and a frame buffer 63 which serves as a memory having an image data storage area (picture data area) for storage of the image data and at least a color data tables storage area (CLUT area) for storage of multiple color lookup data tables in a two-dimensional arrangement, each color data table including a color data wherein the structure is arranged substantially identical to that of each pixel of data in the image. A greater number of colors are thus facilitated and the data processing is simplified.
Patent CA-2164562-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal mounting plate for audible-visual alarms
Inventor: HUR INHONG
IPC: G08B25/14
Filed: 1995-12-06
Abstract: A generally square mounting plate for attaching the cover of an audible-visual alarm to a backbox includes a plurality of openings along each side of the plate. The openings are configured and positioned to accommodate the mounting bolt placement of various standard backboxes, including 4-inch, international, single-gang and double-gang backboxes. Indicia are provided on the front of the plate to guide the installer in the correct assembly of the plate to the backbox to provide a desired orientation of a feature of the alarm, advantageously a strobe unit. The alarm generating components, e.g., a strobe unit and/or an acoustic transducer, may be carried either by the alarm cover or by the mounting plate.
Patent CA-2168404-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical instrument with expandable cutting element
Inventor: SCHULZE DALE
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided for clamping and cutting during surgical procedures, particularly for use with tissues of varying thicknesses. The instrument in a preferred embodiment compresses tissue between electrodss associated with jaws of the clamping device and applies electrosurgical energy to the tissue. The invention provides an expandable cutting element which is adapted to compensate for various thicknesses in tissue and contractible by providing a knife which can be contained within the jaws and expand as needed for thicker tissues. The cutting element is preferably actuated as or after the electrosurgical energy has been applied, to cut tissue engaged and treated by the jaw members.
Patent CA-2168846-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIRGO MARK ALAN
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une préparation pharmaceutique à base de ranitidine et de carbonate de calcium, destinée au traitement de troubles gastro-intestinaux.
Patent CA-2177540-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN ZEELAND ANTHONY J
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: A switch has a carrier sheet with electrodes formed on an internal side thereof to form switch contacts. An armature is held in slidable contact with the internal side of the carrier and the electrodes by a magnet disposed on the external surface of the carrier. The magnet is carried in a knob mounted on the external side of the membrane carrier for rotary, linear or complex motion. When a user manipulates the knob the magnet drags the armature either into or out of shorting relation with the electrodes. A magnetic detent gear can be incorporated to provide tactile feedback. A pushbutton version of the switch can be made with a pivotable armature normally held spaced from electrodes on the substrate by a magnet. A membrane and spacer may be added to protect and seal the electrodes and armature.
Patent CA-2178749-A1 (CA)
Title: Bottled-water dispenser with ice maker and crusher
Inventor: SAWYER MILES G III
IPC: G07F13/06
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: A bottled-water dispenser (10) is capable of dispensing cold water or ice made from purified bottled water (34). The bottled-water dispenser includes a cabinet (12) having a cooling compartment (14) and a freezer compartment (16). The cooling compartment is maintained above the freezing point of water.  The freezing compartment is maintained below the freezing point of water.  A water reservoir (30) is mounted in the cooling compartment and receives water from an inverted water bottle mounted on the top of the cabinet.  The ice maker and water dispensing valves are connected by water supply lines to the reservoir. The ice maker includes a discharge assistant for discharging ice from a storage bin. The discharge assistant and water solenoid (72) are activated by dispensing levers (68 and 70) disposed on the front of the cabinet. By pressing a glass against ale dispensing levers, either cold water or ice is dispensed.
Patent CA-2178814-A1 (CA)
Title: An in-hole rock drilling machine
Inventor: GUSTAFSSON PER
IPC: E21B4/14
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: An in-hole rock drilling machine has a tubular housing (12) with a piston hammer (24) that is guided at its ends only. Its front portion is guided by a guide bushing (18) that takes support against a shoulder (13) in the housing and its rear end is guided by a valve housing (20).  The guide bushing (18), the valve housing (20) and a distance tube (19) between them are clamped together against the shoulder (13) by means of a back head (22) screwed to the machine housing (12).  The distance tube (19) is adapted to be compressed axially at least 0.3 pro mille of its length and preferably between 0.8 and 3 pro mille of its length when the back head is screwed into position. This arrangement gives a robust machine and to assemble and to disassemble the machine will be simple.  The tolerances in length will not be critical which makes the machining of the various machine parts less critical.
Patent CA-2178935-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU THOMAS MENG-HAN
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne la synthèse d'un composé cétoester bicyclique de la formule (1) obtenu par cyclisation d'un composé diazo de la formule (2), en présence d'un catalyseur au rhodium. Si l'on ajoute une quantité efficace d'un acide de Lewis pour réaliser la réaction de cyclisation, ladite réaction produit, de façon sélective, l'isomère de 1-beta méthyle, et l'épimérisation du composé 1-beta méthyle en 1-alpha isomère est minimisée.
Patent CA-2183674-A1 (CA)
Title: Prepolymere pour la polymerisation des olefines, associant plusieurs composantes catalytiques solides
Inventor: MALINGE JEAN
IPC: C08F4/609
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un prépolymère pour la polymérisation des oléfines, ledit prépolymere réalisant une association de plusieurs composantes catalytiques solides pour la polymérisation des oléfines. L'association de composantes catalytiques permet de combiner deux propriétés au sein d'un même polymère, l'une des propriétés étant apportée par l'une des composantes catalytiques, l'autre propriété étant apportée par l'autre composante catalytique.
Patent CA-2186687-A1 (CA)
Title: Ink cartridge and a method for sealing an aperture provided for such cartridge
Inventor: KAMIYAMA YUJI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: An ink cartridge for ink jet use is provided with an aperture for filling in the cartridge with ink.  The circumference of the aperture and a part of a plug pressed in the aperture are fused and welded to be formed integrally to airtightly close the aperture, and obtain an integrated structure without any interface.          Hence, it is made possible to reliably prevent ink from leaking therefrom, even if some scratches and cracks are present on both of them. This contributes to eliminating inspection steps to find ink leakage in the course of manufacture, and also, contributes to improving the yield of production. As a result, a significant reduction of costs is possible, while enhancing the reliability of the ink cartridge.
Patent CA-2188111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUSSERRE-TELMON GUY FRANCK PAU
IPC: F16C33/66
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: Bearing with drainage of lubrication oil. For a ball bearing, the rings (16, 17) are provided with races (18, 19) with a conical-shaped cross-section which the balls (20) contact at pairs of side contact points. The central circumference (21, 22) of each ring (16, 17) is free; cooling oil drillings (23, 24) are drilled in it. This arrangement gives better oil circulation characteristics, thus improving the bearing efficiency and less heat is dissipated. Thus higher speed can be expected. The drillings (24) responsible for drainage are inclined in the direction of rotation in order to facilitate drainage outside the roller bearing.
Patent CA-2189769-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEHRMAN MICHAEL L
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 1995-05-08
Abstract: Procédé, appareil et système de surveillance destinés à la sécurité personnelle. Cet appareil comprend un détecteur de souffle (115) et un processeur de signaux (117) portés par l'utilisateur. Le processeur de signaux (117) fait la distinction entre les modes respiratoires normaux de l'utilisateur et d'autres modes respiratoires présélectionnés intentionnellement adoptés par l'utilisateur en détresse, et un signal d'alarme est généré lorsque cet autre mode est reconnu. Le signal d'alarme est transmis à un récepteur local (130) afin d'être retransmis par un service téléphonique local à une station de surveillance éloignée (103). Cet autre mode respiratoire peut être choisi par l'utilisateur parmi une pluralité de modes possibles.
Patent CA-2191174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BALAN ADI
IPC: G01T1/164
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: A method of acquiring an analog electrical pulse signal caused by a radiation event impinging on a detector crystal and viewed by a plurality of detector units. An image is formed based on a plurality of the events, each of which is captured bysome of the detector units. The method of acquiring includes: (a) adding a linearity enhancement signal to the analog signal; and (b) converting the analog signal to a digital signal, where the linearity enhancement signal is slowly varying relative to the length of an analog signal pulse. Alternatively or additionally, a resolution enhancement signal is added to the analog signal before (b) converting the analog signal to a digital signal. The resolution enhancement signal varying relatively quickly compared to the length of an analog signal pulse.
Patent CA-2193271-A1 (CA)
Title: Predictive control circuit and method for circuit interrupter
Inventor: NIEMIRA JAMES K
IPC: H01H33/00
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A control circuit and method are provided for a circuit interrupter that predicts the occurrence of fault-current zero crossings. This prediction is utilized to control the operation of a circuit interrupter at a desirable point in the periodic wave form of the fault current. For example, the control circuit is useful to control a synchronous interrupter by accurately generating a trip signal to the synchronous interrupter for operation in the vicinity of the zero crossing of the current wave form. In a preferred arrangement, the control circuit utilizes the quotient of a sensed current signal and the time rate of change of the sensed current signal. In one specific arrangement for circuit environments that might include conditions that could lead to false results, the time rate of change of the quotient is utilized to provide a control signal.