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Patent CA-2420144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGER CHARLES A
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell generator (12), containing tubular fuel cells (36) with interior air electrodes (18), where a supporting member (82) containing a plurality of holes (26) supports oxidant feed tubes (51), which pass from an oxidant plenum (52ïï) into the center of the fuel cells, through the holes (26) in the supporting member (82), where a compliant gasket (86) around the top of the oxidant feed tubes and on top (28) of the supporting member (82) helps support the oxidant feed tubes and center them within the fuel cells, and loosen the tolerance for centering the air feed tubes.
Patent CA-2421520-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUN XIAO-DONG
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant la production et l'analyse rapides d'un ensemble de matières de revêtement. Les procédés consistent à appliquer au moins une matière (14) faisant partie d'une pluralité de matières sur la surface (16) d'un substrat (18) comprenant une pluralité de régions (22) prédéfinies afin de former un revêtement (30) prédéfini sur chacune de ces régions. Dans un procédé de distribution sélective des matières, une pluralité de matières sont disposées de manière à pouvoir être distribuées simultanément sur le substrat. Les systèmes (10) comprennent un substrat (18) qui présente une surface (16) comprenant une pluralité de régions (22) prédéfinies, et une pluralité de matières (14) appliquées de manière à un revêtement sur le substrat. Un mécanisme (12) de distribution associé à cette pluralité de matières est positionné de manière à distribuer simultanément chaque matière de cette pluralité sur la surface du substrat. Une unité (26) de commande permet en outre de commander le mécanisme de distribution de manière que ce dernier distribue sélectivement chaque matière et que chaque région prédéfinie du substrat présente un revêtement (30) prédéfini.
Patent CA-2423542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUTZEN JON A
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A strain relief connector, including ay optical fiber, a cover enclosing t he optical fiber. The cover has an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end . and a second end, the first end having a tapered portion that extends radially outwardly. A sleeve surrounds the cover and has a first inner volume and a first interior shoulder, a portion of the outer surface of the tapered portion abuts the first interior shoulde r. The sleeve and the cover are simultaneously compressed forming a compressed portion. Th e cover and the sleeve are deformed such that the cover substantially fills th e first inner volume of the sleeve.
Patent CA-2429407-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEAUMONT ROBERT
IPC: E04G15/06
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A protective sleeve system for use by plumbers during installation of riser pipes in buildings, surrounds a pipe and maintains a space around the pipe. A sleeve surrounds the pipe such that a space is defined between the pipe and the sleeve and a plurality of spacers disposed between the sleeve and the pipe, maintain the space between the pipe and the sleeve. The plurality of spacers are separate from the sleeve. An annular cover ring covers the annular space. In use, the protective sleeve system is installed prior to pouring the concrete floor. After pouring and setting of the concrete floor, the cover ring is removed, followed by the removal of the spacers. The sleeve is then cut to floor level and the pipe riser is cut down to a suitable level.
Patent CA-2429918-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for check processing
Inventor: COMSTOCK RONALD N
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A check processing technique at a point-of-sale uses a check in which a payor signs the check and indicia is automatically printed on the check indicating that the physical check is no longer negotiable. A system may include a point-of sale terminal or cash register which is connected to a check imager, a MICR  (magnetic ink character recognition) reader, and a printer. In one embodiment a method for enabling check processing includes receiving and storing a transaction amount, checking account information from the check, and an electronic image of the check having the payor's signature and indicia automatically printed on the check indicating that the physical check is no longer negotiable. The transaction amount and the checking account information may be forwarded for settlement.
Patent CA-2430359-A1 (CA)
Title: Protective security enclosure
Inventor: KROGFOSS ROCKY PETER NORMAN
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for a protective security enclosure which protects outdoor residential or commercial telephone, security and/or cable equipment from tampering, including alarm equipment and operation. The security enclosure includes a heavy gage box (comprised of metal or plastic and with a lid), armoured conduit segments, dimensioned such that any telephone, security, cable or power equipment may be enclosed within, and fasteners and blocks are provided. The invention is a simple, cost effective and easily adapted security enclosure system that can be used in a variety of unique and unpredictable environments to protect telephone, cable, power, alarm and other service lines. Both first and second locking mechanisms are provided for increased security. The system is also provided as a kit. The method comprises a skilled installation technique customizing the security enclosure to suit individual configurations of the services.
Patent CA-2434659-A1 (CA)
Title: Retrieving a sample of formation fluid in a cased hole
Inventor: HASHEM MOHAMED NAGUIB
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: Retrieving a sample of formation fluid from a formation layer traversed by a cased borehole comprising making a plurality of perforation sets through the casing wall into the formation layer, wherein the orientation of the perforation sets is so selected that the angle between adjacent perforation sets equals 360~ divided by the number of perforation sets; lowering a sampling tool into the borehole to the first perforation set; taking a sample from the formation and storing the sample in the first fluid sample container;  positioning the sampling tool near the next perforation set, taking a sample from the formation and storing the sample in the next fluid sample container;  and repeating the latter step until samples from all perforation sets have been taken, and retrieving the sampling tool.
Patent CA-2436533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLASSCO DAVID H J
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2442416-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for enabling seamless roaming of mobile devices among wireless networks
Inventor: CRAWSHAW GEOFF
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A mobile device (180) roams (182) between two wireless network (28-3, 28-4).
Patent CA-2442986-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of substituted imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-yl-amide and imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-yl-amine compounds as medicaments
Inventor: HENNIES HAGEN-HEINRICH
IPC: A61P25/14
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of substituted imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-yl-amide- and imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-yl-amine compounds in addition to the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as inhibitors for nitrogen monoxide synthase and in the production of medicaments. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof.
Patent CA-2444922-A1 (CA)
Title: Hollow-fiber membrane module
Inventor: KUMO ICHIROU
IPC: A61M1/18
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a hollow-fiber membrane module that can prevent diaphragms from peeling or coming off from a cylindrical casing. The hollow-fiber membrane module, comprises a cylindrical casing; a hollow-fiber membrane bundle contained in the cylindrical casing, potting layers for fixing the hollow-fiber membrane bundle to an inner wall of the cylindrical casing at both ends of the hollow-fiber membrane bundle, wherein baffle cylinders having slits extending in a direction slanting to the axis of the cylindrical casing are fitted in the potting layers.
Patent CA-2444975-A1 (CA)
Title: Sliding nozzle unit
Inventor: TOYOTA MOTOKI
IPC: F27D3/15
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A sliding nozzle unit in which a face pressure load is released by inserting a cotter into a press member provided in an open/close metal frame and sliding the cotter on an inclination block provided on the side face of a sliding metal frame thereby flexing a resilient body through the press member. The inclination block is spaced apart from the nozzle hole of a sliding plate on the longitudinal side face of the sliding metal frame. Inclining face of the inclination block is formed to become lower toward the direction for fully closing the nozzle hole and a stop member is provided on the longitudinal side face of the sliding metal frame, in the vicinity of nozzle hole of the sliding plate, so that the nozzle hole is not fully opened under a state where the cotter is inserted into the press member. Alternatively, the inclination block may be disposed closely to the nozzle hole in the longitudinal side face of the sliding metal frame, the inclining face of the inclination block is formed to become lower toward the direction for fully opening the nozzle hole and a stop member may be provided to be closer to the full close side than the inclination block, and on the longitudinal side face of the sliding metal frame so that the nozzle hole is not fully opened under a state where the cotter is inserted into the press member.
Patent CA-2447343-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede pour induire la formation neovasculaire et la regeneration tissulaire au moyen du vegf
Inventor: CROTOGINI ALBERTO JOSE
IPC: A01N63/00
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode propre à favoriser une formation néovasculaire et une régénération tissulaire chez les mammifères. Cette méthode se caractérise par l'administration d'une séquence nucléotidique codant pour le site actif du facteur de croissance endothéliale (VEGF). Cette méthode induit une mitose cellulaire, une myocardiogénèse, un artériogénèse, une vasculogénèse et une lymphangiogénèse dans les tissus de mammifères. Elle fait appel à un vecteur plasmide codant pour la séquence nucléotidique. L'administration se fait par voie intramyocardique.
Patent CA-2448581-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyolefin compositions having high tenacity
Inventor: BUTALA ROBERT G
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A polyolefin composition suitable for preparing single ply roofing membranes, comprising: (A) from about 15 to 40% by weight of a crystalline copolymer of propylene with at least one alpha-olefin of formula H2C=CHR1, where R1 is H or a C2-8 linear or branched alkyl, containing at least about 90% by weight of propylene, having solubility in xylene at room temperature lower than about 15% by weight; (B) from about 60 to about 85% by weight of an elastomeric fraction comprising: (1) a copolymer of propylene with ethylene containing about 20 to about 35% by weight ethylene, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than about 70% by weight, the intrinsic viscosity of the xylene soluble fraction being higher than about 3.0dl/g; and (2) a copolymer of ethylene with at least one alpha-olefin of formula H2C=CHR2, where R2 is a C2-8 linear or branched alkyl, containing about 15% to 40% by weight alpha-olefin, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than about 25% by weight, the intrinsic viscosity of the xylene soluble fraction ranging from about 0.5 to about 5.0dl/g; the (1) (2) weight ratio ranging from about 1:5 to about 5:1. The polyolefin composition of the invention, preferably prepared by sequential polymerization in at least three stages, has tensile strength at break >= 25 Mpa, elongation at break >= 700 Mpa and toughness >= 150 Mpa.
Patent CA-2451611-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARR JENNIFER
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dosage permettant de d~tecter des prot~ines dans un fluide d'essai aqueux et consistant ~ combiner le fluide d'essai avec un tampon et un colorant. Le tampon est s~lectionn~ parmi la citrulline, l'acide malonique, l'acide cyanoac~tique, l'acide citraconique, l'acide m~thyl phosphonique, la sarcosine, la saccharine ou des combinaisons de ces produits. Le tampon est ajout~ en une quantit~ suffisante de mani­re ~ conserver le pH du dosage comprenant le fluide d'essai dans une gamme de pH cible s~lectionn~e comprise entre environ 2,0 et environ 3,0. Le colorant comprend un pKa lui permettant d'agir comme un indicateur prot~ique dans la gamme de pH cible. Le colorant pr~sente ~galement une affinit~ prot~ique de mani­re ~ fournir une r~ponse pouvant Útre d~tect~e en pr~sence d'une quantit~ prot~ique sup~rieure ~ environ 15 mg/dL, rendant ainsi le dosage appropri~ pour la d~tection de prot~ines totales dans le fluide d'essai. Le tampon et le colorant peuvent Útre absorb~s dans une bande d'essai de mat~riau absorbant.
Patent CA-2453795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RYLEY GORDON
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A cordless telephone system comprising a base unit, at least one handset, and one or more expansion units is provided. The handset and the expansion units communicate with the base unit via communication channels implemented in a wireless communication protocol. The expansion units can provide the system with communication interfaces to various external networks, such as an additional analog telephone line, a digital telephone line, or a cellular telephone. Conference calling functionality is provided between handsets and expansion base units within the primary base unit. Data services can also be provided by a wireless expansion base unit.
Patent CA-2454648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEINRICH GUENTHER
IPC: A61K31/4741
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of irinotecan or a derivative thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, malignant glioma, ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer in a patient having a genotype with a first, a second, a third, and/or a fourth variant allele which comprises a polynucleotide in accordance with the present invention. Preferably, a nucleotide deletion, addition and/or substitution comprised by said polynucleotide results in an altered expression of a first, a second, a third and/or a fourth variant allele compared to the corresponding wild type allele or an altered activity of the polypeptide encoded by the variant allele compared to the polypeptide encoded by the corresponding wild type allele.  Finally, the present invention relates to a method for selecting a suitable therapy for a subject suffering from colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, malignant glioma, ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
Patent CA-2455070-A1 (CA)
Title: Cut resistant yarns and process for making the same, fabric and glove
Inventor: ZHU REIYAO
IPC: D03D15/56
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to cut resistant yarns. More particularly, it relates to a cut resistant yarn comprising a plurality of cut resistant filaments and at least one elastomeric filament, as well as fabrics and articles such as gloves, comprising such cut resistant yarns.
Patent CA-2456797-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSSIA SEPAND
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluidic torque in a downhole tool is provided. One or more rotatable components of the downhole tool comprise a deformable material, such as rubber or SMA, selectively deformable in response to the flow, of fluid through the downhole tool. The rotatable components may include a rotor and/or a turbine of a generator in the downhole tool. Non-rotatable components, such as the stator of the generator, may also be deformable. The rotor, the stator, and/or turbine may comprise a deformable material capable of selectively deforming in response to the flow of drilling mud through the generator. The desired deformation and/or the desired torque may be controlled by adjusting the parameters of the components.
Patent CA-2457096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPRIGG STEPHEN A
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un système et un procédé de gestion d'applications sur un ou plusieurs dispositifs sans fil (12) étant chacun en communication sélective avec un ou plusieurs serveurs de gestion d'applications (16 et 30) par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau sans fil (40). Chacun des dispositifs sans fil (12) comporte une ou plusieurs applications (82) sélectivement exécutables dont l'une au moins requiert une licence valable (84) pour chacune de ses exécutions. Lors d'une tentative d'exécution d'une application (82), le dispositif sans fil (12) détermine si une licence est présente. Si la licence (84) manque, le dispositif sans fil (12) invite sélectivement (102), soit automatiquement, soit à la demande de l'utilisateur du dispositif sans fil (12), un serveur de gestion d'applications (16 ou 30) à transmettre une licence (84) qui une fois reçue (108) est installée (110) sur le dispositif sans fil (12); l'application munie d'une licence devient ainsi exécutable.
Patent CA-2459591-A1 (CA)
Title: Rag quilt seam gauge and table guard
Inventor: COOK FRANK M
IPC: B26B13/22
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: The seam gauge and table guard attachment attaches to a pair of conventional scissors. The protective guard includes a rigid, unitary U-shaped frame with a rectangular base portion and an inclined cover portion. The inclined cover portion has a plurality of fastener holes for receiving a fastener. A fastener is provided for engaging the fastener holes to secure the protective guard to the conventional scissors. The inclined cover portion is positioned over the stationary blade and the protective guard is secured to the scissors by the fastener. The rectangular base portion is disposed below the cutting blade to prevent the scissors from cutting beyond a specific point. The protective guard allows a user to clip the seam allowance on a rag quilt without cutting through and damaging the seam of a rag quilt.
Patent CA-2459782-A1 (CA)
Title: Oilfield liquid catch pan
Inventor: HEFFNER ROBERT
IPC: F16N31/02
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: An oilfield liquid catch pan may be used in conjunction with an oilfield hydraulic power unit to maintain environmental responsibilities. The oilfield liquid catch pan is formed to sit underneath the hydraulic power unit and possibly also the shack that generally sits over top of the power unit.
Patent CA-2460389-A1 (CA)
Title: Random butadiene-isoprene copolymers with a trans-1,4 structure
Inventor: BATTISTELLA MARCO
IPC: C08F236/06
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A description follows of random butadiene-isoprene copolymers with a trans-1,4 structure, having a butadiene/isoprene molar composition ranging from 98/2 to 32/68, the above copolymers being crystalline or amorphous depending on the isoprene content. The process for the preparation of the above copolymers is also described, in the present of a catalytic system which comprises: (a) a first component consisting of a vanadium compound selected from: (a1) compounds having general formula (Ia) VO(L)n(X)m wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3 and m ranges from zero to 2, n+m being equal to 2 or 3; (a2) compounds having general formula (Ib) V(L)p(X)q wherein p is an integer from 1 to 4, q ranges from zero to 3, the sum of p+q being equal to 3 or 4; wherein L is a bidentate ligand and X is a halogen, preferably Chlorine; (b) a second component selected from aluminoxanes and relative derivatives.
Patent CA-2460555-A1 (CA)
Title: Auto-bill-dispensing machine
Inventor: LIN YI-CHIA
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An auto-bill-dispensing machine is provided. The auto-bill-dispensing machine comprises bill receiver having a plurality of security hooks positioned axially between two positioning plates formed on the two sides of the upper chassis of the bill receiver, and the security hooks are against within a plurality of blocking grooves of the lower chassis to block the bill passage. When the bill enters into the bill passage and being held against on the security hooks, the security hooks of the bill receiver will be out of the blocking groove of the lower chassis to let the bill pass through, and after the bill passes the security hooks, the security device will return to the original position to make the security hooks support within the blocking groove of the lower chassis to prevent the bill being pulled back by a string, a tape, a steel wire or a glued metallic plate.
Patent CA-2460693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAPIERRE JEAN-MARC
IPC: C07C279/18
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés par la formule générale (I), des méthodes de traitement ou de prévention de l'emphysème, du cancer ou de troubles dermatologiques, des compositions pharmaceutiques adaptées au traitement ou à la prévention de l'emphysème, du cancer et de troubles dermatologiques, ainsi que des procédés permettant d'administrer des préparations dans le poumon d'un mammifère souffrant d'emphysème, du cancer et de troubles dermatologiques.
Patent CA-2462678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DICKER KEITH
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de recherche d'un câble ou d'un tuyau enfoui sous l'eau dans un matériau du lit comprenant une tige présentant une première surface et un élément patte présentant une seconde surface. Lorsque l'appareil est remorqué dans une direction de remorquage, l'élément patte et la tige sont noyés dans les matériaux du lit à une profondeur prédéterminée prévue pour la recherche du câble ou du tuyau. La première et la seconde surface sont disposées de sorte que dans des conditions de travail normales l'interaction entre les matériaux du lit et au moins la première et la seconde surface produisent des forces opposées dans lesdites surfaces forçant l'appareil à être maintenu à ladite profondeur prédéterminée. L'appareil peut être aussi adapté pour l'enfouissement d'un câble ou d'un tuyau par labourage d'un sillon dans les matériaux du lit dans lequel le câble ou le tuyau est placé par des moyens de guidage.
Patent CA-2463922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREIDSON ROBERT I
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: An improved method for delivery and playback of sound and image files is provided. This new method includes the use of sound and/or image clips, which can be snippets or full files, as alerts for a variety of electronic devices or for playing on a handheld device, and for use as a promotion to sell items associated with the files. A collection or library or uniquely selected and/or edited clips may also be provided to the consumer in a manner far more conveniently on conventional telephone equipment than previously available.  Algorithms are provided for the delivery, storage and playback of the sound files, including a delivery method algorithm (500), a parametric optimization and compression algorithm (1500), and an error correction algorithm. In contrast to the conventional ring tones or musical chimes used to ring cellular phones currently on the market, the current invention provides a method for ringing cellular phones and landline telephones with real sound recordings including real music, which may be songs lifted from copyright registered CD tracks, and may comprise human voice, various instrument sounds, and other sound effects of a high quality. A software based system for encoding the hardware of existing cellular phones at the time of manufacturing with delivery, storage, and playback capabilities in accordance with the present invention is provided, such that additional hardware is not required.