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Patent CA-2260169-C (CA)
Title: Process for improving the cold-flow properties of fuel oils
Inventor: KRULL MATTHIAS
IPC: C10L10/18
Filed: 1999-01-22
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: Process for improving the cold-flow properties of fuel oils The invention relates to a process for improving the cold-flow properties of fuel oils having a sulfur content of less than 500 ppm and a content of n-paraffins having a chain length of C18 or longer of at least 8% by weight, comprising adding an additive comprising a mixture of either A1) from 15 to 50% by weight of a copolymer of lower olefins and vinyl esters, comprising a) up to 96 mol% of divalent structural units of the formula 1 (SEE FORMULA 1) in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are hydrogen or methyl, and b) from 4 to 10 mol% of divalent structural units of the formula 2 (SEE FORMULA 2) in which R3 is saturated, branched C6-C16-alkyl which contains a tertiary carbon atom, or, alternatively to Al) A2) from 15 to 50% by weight of a copolymer of lower olefins and vinyl esters, comprising a) up to 96 mol% of divalent structural units of the formula 1 (SEE FORMULA 1) in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are hydrogen or methyl, and b) from 1 to 10 mol% of divalent structural units of the formula 2 (SEE FORMULA 2) in which R3 is saturated, branched C6-C16-alkyl which contains a tertiary carbon atom, and c) up to 10 mol% of divalent structural units of the formula 3 (SEE FORMULA 3) where the sum of the molar proportions of structural units of the formulae 2 and 3 is between 4 and 12 mol%, and B) from 85 to 50% by weight of at least one further copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and vinyl esters or acrylates which is per se a cold-flow improver. The invention furthermore relates to additives for improving the cold-flow behavior of mineral oils and mineral-oil distillates, and to fuel oils containing such additives.
Patent CA-2268599-C (CA)
Inventor: ZAMBELLI ROBERT G
IPC: B64C25/30
Filed: 1999-04-06
Granted: 2004-06-29
Abstract: The invention is illustrated by two embodiments of an aircraft landing gear manual release assembly each comprising a sequential main gear mechanism (MGM) for sequential release of port and starboard main door uplocks (MDU) followed by release of port and starboard main gear uplocks (MGU) and a sequential nose gear mechanism (NGM) for sequential release of a nose door uplock (NDU) followed by release of a nose gear uplock (NGU). The assemblies are characterized by a single control handle actuator (CHA) for movement from a gear stowed position to a gear deployed position for sequential actuation of the main gear mechanism (MGM) followed by actuation of the nose gear mechanism (NGM) through cable assemblies (20 or 120) and (22 or 122). The single control handle actuator (CHA) includes a single control handle (30 or 130) and a first support bracket (31 or 131) movably supporting the control handle (30 or 130) and a lost motion member (32 or 132) movably supported by the first support bracket (31 or 131). The control handle actuator (CHA) further includes a first lost motion connection (33 and 34 or 133 and 134) between the control handle (30 or 130) and the lost motion member (32 or 132) whereby the control handle (30 or 130) first moves the first cable assembly (20 or 120) and upon continued movement thereof moves the lost motion member (32 or 132) to subsequently move the second cable assembly (22 or 122) for the sequential actuation of the main gear mechanism (MGM) followed by actuation of the nose gear mechanism (NGM). A main door uplock member (38 or 138) and a main gear uplock member (39 or 139) are movably supported by a support member (35 or 135) for releasing the main door uplocks (MDU) and the main gear uplocks (MGU), the uplock member (39 or 139) being operably connected to a rotatable cam member (36 or 136) for moving the main door uplock member (38 or 138) and (39 or 139) to a release position before moving the gear uplock member to a release position to effect the sequential release of the door uplocks followed by release of the gear uplocks.
Patent CA-2270799-C (CA)
Inventor: BRUNTZ JORDAN S
IPC: D06F34/24
Filed: 1999-05-04
Granted: 2001-08-28
Abstract: An infinite temperature control system is used to control the temperature of wash and rinse water in a washing machine. The invention includes a temperature selection switch which operates the water valves for controlling the temperature of water entering the washing machine. The switch has an infinite number of possible temperature settings and includes various contacts for affecting various aspects of the water temperature control.
Patent CA-2278557-C (CA)
Title: Multi-layer detergent tablet having both compressed and non-compressed portions
Inventor: SONG XIAOQING
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1998-11-05
Granted: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A detergent tablet comprising i) a compressed solid body portion having therein at least one mould in said compressed solid body portion; and ii) at least one non-compressed, non-encapsulating portion mounted in said at least one mould of said compressed solid body portion, having an area of B, said at least one non-compressed, non-encapsulating portion comprising at least one detergent active; wherein surface area of said detergent tablet, excluding area of said at least one mould, is A; and wherein further ratio of B to A is from about 1:50 to about 4:1, by area.
Patent CA-2281646-C (CA)
Inventor: VOEGTLIN RENE
IPC: A21C1/14
Filed: 1998-02-19
Granted: 2003-12-16
Abstract: The invention concerns a kneading trough for the industrial production of dough for baking bread, Viennese bakery products, pastry or the like, designed to supply a processing unit, such as a dough divider (6) comprising one or several vats (2, 2A) provided with kneading means (3) and means for measuring out (4) ingredients to supply the vat(s) (2, 2A) at each kneading cycle. This kneading trough (1) is characterised in that the vat(s) (2, 2A) are mounted tilting on a supporting frame (10) located above said dough processing unit (6), and, furthermore, said means for measuring (4) out ingredients (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) being mounted on said supporting frame (10) above the vat(s) (2, 2A).
Patent CA-2285012-C (CA)
Inventor: THONE GERD
IPC: A61K35/02
Filed: 1997-03-11
Granted: 2006-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a remedy for external application, in particular to prevent skin diseases. Said remedy has an oil-in-water emulsion in which minerals are provided, the grain size thereof being so sma ll that the minerals can pass through the skin pores of human skin.
Patent CA-2286221-C (CA)
Inventor: LUYCKX LEON A
IPC: C21C1/02
Filed: 1998-04-06
Granted: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A desulfurization composition contains from about 3 % to about 20 %  particulate metallic aluminum, about 5 % to about 30 % particulate alumina, about 0.5 % to about 12 % particulate hydrocarbon material or other gas generating composition and the balance lime plus impurities. Preferably aluminum dross is the source of aluminum and alumina. The desulfurization composition is injected into molten iron from a blast furnace preferably in an amount of 0.7 to 7.5 kilograms desulfurizer per ton (907.2 kg.) of hot metal. The desulfurizing composition can be injected as a blend or co-injected into the hot metal through a lance using a carrier gas or dumped into the hot metal as it is being poured into the ladle. At least for torpedo ladles, the desulfurization composition can be placed in the ladle before the hot metal is poured into it.
Patent CA-2289568-C (CA)
Inventor: RABHI VIANNEY
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 1998-05-07
Granted: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A device for varying an effective volumetric displacement and/or an effective volumetric ratio of an engine which comprises a piston and a cylinder, the device comprising a first device for controlling the effective volumetric ratio of the engine by modifying a starting point of a stroke of the piston with respect to the cylinder, and a second device for controlling the effective volumetric displacement of the engine by discharging into an inlet pipe excess gases let into the cylinder of the engine.
Patent CA-2295611-C (CA)
Title: Lame de racloir pour machine a papier/carton et procede d'enduction et de raclage simultane d'un rouleau dans une machine a papier/carton
Inventor: RATA ILKKA
IPC: D21G3/00
Filed: 1998-06-26
Granted: 2008-01-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne une lame de racloir destinée à un rouleau dans une ligne de production de papier/carton, cette lame comportant un matériau polymère et éventuellement un renfort en fibres. Grâce à cette lame de racloir, il est possible de racler et d'enduire simultanément le rouleau avec une matière anti-impuretés.
Patent CA-2298150-C (CA)
Title: Shock absorbent shovel
Inventor: KELEMEN MICHAEL
IPC: A01B1/00
Filed: 2000-02-09
Granted: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A shovel having a shock absorbing element in its hand-grip in conjunction with a rigid shaft. The rigid shaft maintains the strength and rigidity required for heavy tasks, while the hand-grip provides yielding movements so as to absorb shock force without compromising the strength of the overall shovel. The hand-grip itself can also be adapted such that it can easily be affixed to, and removed from, the shafts of different shovels, allowing for interchangeability of hand- grips between shovels.
Patent CA-2298205-C (CA)
Title: Low leakage air valve for variable air intake system
Inventor: HATTON BRUCE M
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 2000-02-08
Granted: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A low-leakage air valve assembly 10 for an air intake manifold 16 includes a butterfly valve 12 constructed for mounting on a rotatable shaft 14. The butterfly valve 12 includes a first 32 and a second wing 34 with first elastic sealing means 36 mounted about the periphery of the first wing 32, and second elastic sealing means 40 mounted about the periphery of the second wing 34. The first elastic sealing means 32 includes a projecting lip 38 for sealingly contacting the wall of the valve manifold 16. The second elastic sealing means 40 includes a beam portion 42 for sealing contact with shoulder 28 of manifold 16. Third elastic sealing means 44 is axially positioned at each side of the passage 30 in the butterfly valve 12 and radially provided around a portion thereof. The first area 54 defined by the first sealing surface which is the first wing 32 and first elastic sealing means 36 is larger than the second area 56 defined by the second wing 34 and second elastic sealing means 40. This provides a net torque which increases the sealing force of the valve.
Patent CA-2301391-C (CA)
Inventor: ZOZ HENNING
IPC: B02C17/24
Filed: 2000-03-20
Granted: 2008-11-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for the high-energy and/or superfine grinding of solids. The grinding device comprises a container 35 configured like a grinding chamber 34 having a filling of loose grinding elements and a rotor 10 equipped with agitator elements 11 which can be rotary-driven relative to said container about a shaft 19 having a horizontal axis, for inducing an intensive movement of the grinding elements within the grind element filling. For the purpose of grinding especially problematic material, e.g. material that tends to stick, the grinding device is improved such that the rotor 10 is connected with a first main drive 17 and the grind container 35 or its bearing housing 1 is connected to a second rotary drive 5, which can be controlled independent of one another.
Patent CA-2302967-C (CA)
Inventor: MIZUNO MASAKI
IPC: C08J5/06
Filed: 2000-03-29
Granted: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A resin composition for a non-woven fabric-like design which comprises fiber piles of carbonized polyacrylonitrile having a nitrogen content of 10% by weight or more and/or fiber piles of viscose rayon mass-colored with pigments and a process for producing a molded article of a resin having a non-woven fabric-like design which comprises mixing the resin composition with an uncolored resin and molding the prepared mixture. The resin composition can be pelletized with stability and, when the resin composition is mixed with pellets of an uncolored resin and molded, the molded article shows excellent mechanical properties and durability for a long time, exhibits a non-woven fabric-like design with warmth and depth and has an excellent property for recycling.
Patent CA-2313591-C (CA)
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2000-07-05
Granted: 2007-08-21
Abstract: A wheel supporter and shaft for a golf cart includes a wheel shaft having an end portion protruding out of a wheel. The protruding end portion is formed with two opposite recesses respectively provided with a curved projection. The wheel supporter has a shaft hole for the wheel shaft to fit therein, and an eccentric push member is pivotally connected under a bottom wall of the shaft hole. The eccentric push member has two round projections to protrude in the shaft hole to engage a space between each recess and each curved projection so that the wheel supporter may be locked with the wheel shaft in a stabilized condition with easy handling.
Patent CA-2314138-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for permanent hair removal
Inventor: QUON DAVID W
IPC: A61Q9/00
Filed: 1998-12-10
Granted: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A permanent hair removal method includes the steps of preparing the surface of the skin, including the removal of excess hair and the application of suitable cleansers and degreasers. Alkaline ions, in a gel, cream, ointment or solution containing a buffered solution of potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate are applied to the clean, prepared surface, Apparatus using massage, ultrasound or other treatment modalities, promotes the penetration of the alkaline ions into the skin and hair follicles. The alkaline ions are then heated in situ through the use of a radiant energy source apparatus such as, for example, a laser, an infrared lamp or other high intensity light source. Radiant energy can also be provided by microwave or diathermy sources. The heated alkaline ions will then destroy all hair cells that are encountered.
Patent CA-2317106-C (CA)
Inventor: JUNG JAE YOUNG
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 1998-12-17
Granted: 2004-11-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition of an oral preparation of itraconazole, an excellent azole antifungal drug. More particularly, it relates to an oral preparation of itraconazole having improved bioavailability, which is prepared by following steps of: i) dissolving itraconazole and hydrophilic polymer with solvent, ii) spray-drying said mixture, and iii) preparing the solid dispersions for oral preparation. The solid dispersions prepared in this invention may be useful in preparing tablets, granules and other oral dosage forms.
Patent CA-2323332-C (CA)
Inventor: ORIARAN T PHILIPS
IPC: D21H17/10
Filed: 2000-10-16
Granted: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A tissue paper of improved softness, strength and absorbency; and a manufacturing process for such a tissue paper where the generation of foam is reduced, or eliminated altogether. These are obtained using a tissue paper softener system comprising a substantially equimolar, ion-paired mixture of an anionic surfactant and a cationic quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the softener system is formulated such that the charge density of the anionic surfactant/cationic quaternary ammonium compound mixture will be about neutral.
Patent CA-2333322-C (CA)
Inventor: BESWICK PAUL JOHN
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 1999-05-27
Granted: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amidino compounds of formula (1), or a salt, solvate, or physiologically functional derivative thereof; wherein R1 is selected from C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 cycloalkyl, C1-4 hydroxyalkyl, and C1-4 haloalkyl; to a process for their manufacture, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use as selective inhibitors of inducible nitric oxide synthase.
Patent CA-2337394-C (CA)
Inventor: SOYEZ WERNER
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 1998-07-13
Granted: 2006-07-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for production of electric energy, steam and carbon dioxide in concentrated form from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising formation of synthesis gas in an air driven autothermal thermal reactor unit (ATR), heat exchanging the formed synthesis gas and thereby producing steam, treating at least part of the synthesis gas in a CO-shift reactor unit and-carbon dioxide separation unit for formation of concentrated carbon dioxide and a lean hydrogen containing gas which combusted in a combined cycle gas turbine for production of electric energy, and where air from said turbine unit is supplied to the ATR unit. The exhaust from the gas turbine is heat exchanged for production of steam which together with steam generated upstream is utilized in a steam turbine for production of substantially CO2-free electric energy. Steam may be fed to the gas turbine for diluting the hydrogen containing gas mixture. The process may also be combined with production of synthesis gas products such as methanol and/or ammonia. Part of the gas from the carbon dioxide removal unit may be utilized in a fuel cell.
Patent CA-2348047-C (CA)
Inventor: MCCALLUM WILLIAM GORDON
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2001-05-17
Granted: 2008-07-22
Abstract: An insect trap fitting adapted to cover an opening in a receptacle containing insect attractant. The fitting includes a cover plate with a first aperture in it and a first skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the first aperture. A screen with a second aperture in it is located at the lower edge of the first skirt. A blade extends from the second aperture to a position above the first aperture in the cover plate. The fitting my also include a second skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the second aperture, the blade extending from the lower edge of the second skirt to above the level of the first aperture in the cover plate. A fly trap includes the fitting and a receptacle.
Patent CA-2352804-C (CA)
Inventor: CLARK MARLIN E
IPC: B61G9/06
Filed: 2001-07-10
Granted: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A draft gear assembly is disclosed alone and in combination with a draft sill and a coupler. The draft sill has front and rear stops defining a draft gear pocket. The draft gear assembly has a yoke, a coupler follower, a rear follower, a front resilient member and a back resilient member. The yoke has top and bottom stops. The coupler follower is biased against the yoke top and bottom stops. The draft gear assembly also includes a center rod that extends through the yoke, through the back resilient member and through the rear follower. Prior to installation on a railcar, there is a shortening member on the center rod. The length of the assembly between the shortening member and the front of the coupler follower is slightly less than the longitudinal length of the draft gear pocket. After installation, the rear follower is positioned against rear stops of the draft sill. After installation, the yoke, coupler and coupler follower each have a neutral position and a full buff position. The yoke and coupler also have a full draft position. The draft stroke of the coupler and yoke is 1-1/4 inches forward. The buff stroke of the coupler and coupler follower is at least 4-1/4 inches rearward, while the buff stroke of the yoke is 3 inches rearward. The center rod is free from compression throughout buff movement and free from tension throughout draft movement of the coupler and yoke.
Patent CA-2364516-C (CA)
Title: Flow development chamber
Inventor: LANE DARIN L
IPC: B65G53/04
Filed: 2001-12-04
Granted: 2010-10-19
Abstract: A system and method for conveying flowable material through a conduit that creates a strong laminar flow of the material surrounded by a boundary layer flow of the same or a different flowable material, such that long transport distances through dramatic elevation and directional changes can be achieved. Some embodiments of the system include a blower assembly, an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber includes an outer barrel, an inner barrel and an accelerating chamber. Low pressure air is supplied to the system by the blower assembly and mixed with particulate material. The air/material mixture is transported through the mixing chamber into the accelerating chamber and through the outlet conduit. In other embodiments, the particulate material is mixed with the air in the accelerating chamber. Other embodiments of the system include only the mixing chamber, where a flow of at least one flowable material in the form of high or low pressure gas, liquid, and/or particulates suspended within the gas or liquid enters either laterally or axially, forms boundary layer and laminar flows, and exits through the accelerating chamber.
Patent CA-2367584-C (CA)
Title: Pump controller
Inventor: JOHNSON STEVEN A
IPC: H02H3/38
Filed: 2002-01-14
Granted: 2010-08-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an electric motor pump. The method includes the acts of providing an AC power signal having a positive half cycle and a negative half cycle, measuring the voltage of the AC power signal and generating a first two-state output signal that is in a logic high state when the measured voltage is on the positive half cycle and that is in a logic low state when the measured voltage is on the negative half cycle, and measuring the current of the AC power signal and generating a second two-state output signal that is in logic high state when the measured current is on the positive half cycle and that is in a logic low state when the measured current is on the negative half cycle. The method also includes determining a time difference between the first and second two-state output signals, calculating a phase difference based on the time difference, comparing the phase difference to a predetermined threshold value, opening a switch if the determined phase difference is equal to or greater that the predetermined threshold value, and, after the switch is opened, closing the switch after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed. The invention may be implemented in an apparatus that includes a voltage filter capable of being coupled to an AC power source and of generating a first two-state output signal, a current filter capable of being a coupled to an AC power source and of generating a second two-state output signal, a power supply circuit capable of producing a DC power signal, a programmable device coupled to the voltage filter, the current filter, and the power supply circuit and operable to produce a control signal based on the time difference between the first and second two-state output signals, and a switch coupled to the programmable device and operable to open in response to the control signal.
Patent CA-2387893-C (CA)
Title: Medical injector and medicament loading system for use therewith
Inventor: LESCH PAUL R JR
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 2000-10-20
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A medical injector (10) and medicament loading system (12) for use therewith. The medicament loading system (12) includes a cap (22) for a medicament cartridge (18). The cap (22) has a post (42) for causing movement of the cartridge stopper (28) toward the seal (26) when the cap (22) engages the medicament cartridge to thereby eliminate adhesion between the medicament cartridge (18) to thereby eliminate adhesion between the medicament chamber (18) and the stopper (28). The medical injector (10) according to the present invention includes the medicament loading system (12), i.e. a cartridge assembly, a needle free syringe assembly (14) and a power pack assembly (16).