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Patent CA-2376190-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIEF DIETER J
IPC: F16K35/00
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: An automatically-locking bypass valve (10) of the type including a valve body (12), an inner member (11) in sliding engagement with the valve body (12) and having a bypass opening (48), the valve body (12) and inner member (11) having first and second vacuum-reactive surfaces (18a and 18b respectively), and a spring (60) between the valve body (12) and the inner member (11) against which the vacuum-reactive surfaces (18a and 18b respectively) move axially relative to each other. The valve body (12) has a guide (26) and the inner member (11) has a guide-follower (50) which is (a) slidably engaged with the guide (26) in one rotational alignment with the valve body (12) in a normal operating range of relative axial positions of the valve body (12) and inner member (11) and (b) out of sliding engagement with the guide (26) beyond such normal operating range. The spring (60) is in rotational tension such that it rotates the valve body (12) into a locked bypass position with respect to the inner member (11) when the guide (26) and guide-follower (50) are out of sliding engagement.
Patent CA-2376489-A1 (CA)
Title: Microarrays and their manufacture
Inventor: ANDERSON NORMAN G
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The instant invention relates to micro arrays containing bioreactive molecules, uses thereby, and methods for manufacturing thereof. The arrays a re constructed by sectioning bundles of tubules or rods, each containing unique  reactants to produce large numbers of identical arrays.
Patent CA-2382604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAKANSSON OLA
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: A device for monitoring the filling of a bag (10) comprises a resistor element to be mounted on the outside surface of the bag said resistor element being a flexible potentiometer (20), the resistance whereof being changed by bending of the potentiometer due to increasing bulging of the bag wall under continuing filling of the bag. The flexible potentiometer can be connected to an alarm device (24) reacting at a predetermined resistance value of the resistor element.
Patent CA-2382886-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzamide formulation with histone deacetylase inhibitor activity
Inventor: SAKAI IKUO
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: There are provided pharmaceutical formulations with improved oral absorptivity and injections that contain, as active ingredients, high concentrations of benzamide derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which are useful as histone deacetylase inhibitors. A pharmaceutical solution is prepared by dissolving a benzamide derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an organic solvent and/or acidic liquid, and a pharmaceutical formulation is prepared by adding a surfactant, an acidic substance and/or a polyethylene glycol. The present invention has enabled dissolution of benzamide derivatives or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts at high concentrations, to prepare practical injections and oral liquid formulations and improve absorptivity with oral administration.
Patent CA-2386458-A1 (CA)
Title: Carrying handle for a percussion power tool
Inventor: PROLS TIM
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: A functional unit for a percussion power tool and formed of a flush head connectable with a chuck of the power tool for receiving a working tool, and a carrying handle formed as a stirrup, closed carrying handle.
Patent CA-2388379-A1 (CA)
Title: Servo-module de regulateur de pression de gaz a deux etages
Inventor: SARLAK MEHRDAD
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: Selon l'invention, un vanne de régulation de pression de fluide à deux étages (10) possède un levier (50) actionné par solénoïde destiné à déplacer une tige de régulateur (20) entre deux positions. La tige de régulateur (20) sollicite le ressort du régulateur (14) d'une vanne à diaphragme de régulation de débit. Lorsque le solénoïde (25) est actionné, le levier pivote et applique une force plus grande au ressort du régulateur, de manière à déplacer la valeur de consigne de la vanne vers son débit haute pression. Lorsque le courant n'est plus appliqué au solénoïde, un ressort de renvoi (58) renvoie le bras vers la valeur de consigne basse pression. Deux butoirs réglables (53, 55) sont placés de manière à être engagés par le levier et à limiter le mouvement de ce dernier pour régler de façon indépendante les valeurs de consigne basse pression et haute pression, respectivement.
Patent CA-2388764-A1 (CA)
Title: A system for handling battery fluid overflow in a vehicle
Inventor: MURASE TAKASHI
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2002-06-03
Abstract: A battery-powered vehicle has a pair of side frames, a cross plate, a pair of dams, a cover plate and a battery. The cross plate interconnects the side frames. The dam is provided on each of the side frames. The cover plate is arranged to overpass the dams. The battery is installed on the cover plate or above the cover plate.
Patent CA-2391144-A1 (CA)
Title: Post top deck light fixture
Inventor: HADDAD ERIC O M
IPC: F21V17/14
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A post top deck light fixture having a user adjustable reflector which allows a user to adjust light distribution in a desired manner. The fixture comprises a base, a refractor having at least one prismatic surface, a reflector having a light blocking member depending therefrom by a perforated connection, and a roof.
Patent CA-2392707-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and arrangement for implementing intra-frame interleaving
Inventor: AKSENTIJEVIC MIRKO
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A method and radio device are provided for interleaving a stream of data (201) consisting of digital information symbols prior to transmission over a ra-dio interface. A permutation is performed (202, 203, 401, 402) to the stream of digital data, thus producing a permutated stream of digital data (204). From the permutated stream of digital data there are provided at least two component streams (404) for mapping each component stream into a spreading code (406). The order of information symbols is reversed (405) in at least one component stream prior to mapping it into a spreading code.
Patent CA-2396540-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical fibre switching assembly
Inventor: JAMES JONATHAN HORTON
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: An optical guide switching assembly in which steering devices are used to assembly deflect radiation from a transmitting guide to a selected receiving guide. Each of the steering devices includes a collimator for light emerging from the transmitting guide and an actuator to cause relative movement between the collimator and the guide to cause the deflection, or to move the guide and collimator together. The actuator can be piezoelectric and of either a foil type, or a monolithic type, and mechanical leverage can be used to improve deflection. Capacitive sensing means provide positional information for feedback control, preferably in a diagonal switching arrangement.
Patent CA-2396882-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SULLIVAN DANIEL L
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A transaction tax compliance system (201) having a transaction tax complianc e processor which receives transaction information from selling/purchasing inp ut systems (100) and returns, stores, and reports the tax liabilities caused by  the transaction event.
Patent CA-2402675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOTROTSIOS GEORGE
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising at least a transducer (1) in the form of a matrix wherein is embedded an optical fibre segment (7) provided with means designed to modify light transmission in accordance to a stress to be measured. One input end of said optical fibre (7) is designed to be connected to an optical transmitter (8) and one output end to an optical detector (9). The transducer (1) is elongated in shape, longitudinally run through by said optical fibre segment (7). A median section (2) is designed to be subjected to stresses to be measured, its two ends being respectively secured to two portions transmitting stresses (3, 4) to said median section (2), arranged to be attached to the structure to be measured. Said matrix is made of a composite material reinforced with filaments to provide the transducer (1) with a modulus of elasticity close to that of the structure to be measured.
Patent CA-2405333-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de gestion du fonctionnement d'un dispositif de securite antivol pour vehicule a moteur et le dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre du procede
Inventor: ALBERT PASCAL
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de sécurité antivol pour véhicule à moteur, ces dispositifs étant du type constitués de moyens émetteurs portables, d'un module récepteur embarqué  sur ledit vehicule et de moyens de commande d'un système qui assure la coupure d'au moins un circuit nécessaire au fonctionnement du véhicule (circuit d'allumage moteur, circuit d'arrivée de carburant ou autre) lorsque la distance entre lesdits moyens émetteurs et lesdits moyens récepteurs dépasse une certaine valeur. Conformément à la présente invention, le procédé de gestion du fonctionnement d'un tel dispositif consiste, lors du rétablissement du ou des circuit(s) concerné(s), suite à une coupure liée à  une perte accidentelle du signal, à assurer ce rétablissement uniquement de manière progressive.
Patent CA-2405540-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LERAY ANNE-GAELLE
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-compartment container for dispensing flowable products by gravity.      The container described comprises a first compartment (51) and second compartment (52) for storing a first and a second composition. The container also comprises a multiple-dispensing tap (100), which preferably is operable by a pressing action and is capable of dispensing flowable products from the first and second compartments substantially simultaneously.
Patent CA-2406903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE MESMAEKER ALAIN
IPC: C07D213/30
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The invention relates to novel pesticidally active .alpha.-sulfin and .alpha.-sulfonamino acid amides of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein n is a number zero or one; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have the meanings given in the specification, and R8 is either hydrogen, (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) wherein R11, R12, R13, R15 and R17 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, R13 is C4-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 halogenalkyl; C3-C8 cycloalkyl; optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, R16 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; and Z is oxygen, sulfur -CR18R19- or -NR20-, wherein R18, R19 and R20 independently of each other are hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl. The novel compounds possess plant-protecting properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestation by phytopathogenic microorganisms.
Patent CA-2407392-A1 (CA)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: FURUKAWA KATSUAKI
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A stapler 10 is comprised of a stapler main body 11 made of metal and a cover 12 made of resin, which is mounted thereon so as to cover the outer side thereof. The cover 12 is comprised of an upper cover 55, which is positioned at the handle 19 side of the stapler main body 11, and a base cover 56, which is connected to the upper cover to be capable of performing relative rotation with respect thereto, and is positioned at the base 21 side of the stapler main body 11. The stapler main body 11 is mounted on the cover 12 detachably by making a relative movement with respect thereto. The upper cover 55 and the base cover 56 are connected to be capable of performing relative rotation at a point in front of the rotation center of the stapler main body 11, and the upper cover 55 is provided with a pressing member 61 which comes in contact with a handle 19 at a point in front of the position of the rotation center so as to give a press-down force thereto.
Patent CA-2407565-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DULETZKE SCOTT J
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A passenger protection apparatus (24) for a motor vehicle is provided comprising a first interior trim member (12) and a second interior trim member (18). The first interior trim member, preferably an instrument panel, is attached to the motor vehicle and the second interior trim member is attached to the first interior trim member. The second trim member is attached to the first trim member such that the second trim member is removable from the first trim member without detaching the first trim member from the vehicle. The second trim member is located in the knee impact region of the vehicle and comprises a first energy management device in the form of an inflatable restraint apparatus having an airbag (26) and an inflator (28). In this manner, the passenger protection apparatus provides a structure which includes an inflatable restraint apparatus which is easily replaceable in a vehicle without having to remove the instrument panel.
Patent CA-2408286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: APFELBACHER WALTER
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: L'objectif de l'invention est de créer un dispositif de commande comportant un appareil de commutation (2) du commerce et un module de puissance (3) électronique de structure compacte, de telle sorte qu'il puisse être utilisé dans une armoire de distribution. Selon l'invention, le module de puissance (3) est placé sur l'appareil de commutation (2), sur le côté opposé à sa paroi de fond (5), et les dimensions de ce module de puissance (3) sont adaptées au contour de la surface de base de l'appareil de commutation (2) de telle sorte que le contour extérieur du module de puissance ne dépasse pas, ou seulement légèrement, dudit contour de surface de base, et qu'au moins la largeur b du disjoncteur ne dépasse pas de ce contour de surface de base.
Patent CA-2409386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VORE ROY DEAN
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: Procédé destiné à inhiber la croissance d'algues, de bactéries, de levures et / ou de champignons, ou à les tuer, dans un système à eau en recirculation. Ledit procédé consiste à ajouter à l'eau un biguanide polymère et un adjuvant de formule (1) ou un sel dudit adjuvant. Dans la formule (1), R?1¿ est un groupe alkyle C¿8? à C¿12? ou C¿18? à C¿22? éventuellement substitué et R?2¿ et R?3¿ représentent chacun indépendamment H ou alkyle C¿1-4? éventuellement substitué.
Patent CA-2411596-A1 (CA)
Title: Agents therapeutiques - ii
Inventor: SUHRBIER ANDREAS
IPC: A61K31/275
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne, de manière générale, des agents chimiques utilisés dans le traitement et la prophylaxie d'états inflammatoires ou dans l'amélioration des symptômes découlant d'un état inflammatoire ou favorisés par celui-ci chez un animal mammifère, notamment chez l'homme, le primate et les espèces aviaires. La présente invention concerne, en particulier, un agent chimique de la famille des diterpènes macrocycliques obtenu à partir d'un membre de la famille végétale des euphorbiacées ou à partir de dérivés botaniques ou horticoles de celui-ci ou à partir d'analogues chimiques ou de formes chimiquement synthétiques des agents destinés à être utilisés dans la traitement ou la prophylaxie d'un état inflammatoire ou dans l'amélioration des symptômes découlant d'un état inflammatoire ou favorisés par celui-ci chez un mammifère, un animal ou une espèce aviaire. La présente invention concerne, en outre, une méthode de prophylaxie ou de traitement des états inflammatoires chez un sujet mammifère, animal ou aviaire, notamment les états chroniques ou passagers, ou une méthode visant à améliorer les symptômes d'un état inflammatoire par l'administration topique ou systémique d'un diterpène macrocyclique, que l'on peut obtenir à partir d'un membre de la famille des euphorbiacées ou à partir de dérivés botaniques ou horticoles de celui-ci ou à partir d'un dérivé, d'un analogue chimique ou d'une forme chimiquement synthétique dudit agent. L'agent chimique selon la présente invention peut se présenter soit sous la forme d'un composé purifié, d'un mélange de composés ou d'un précurseur d'un ou de plusieurs des composés capables de se transformer chimiquement en un agent thérapeutiquement actif, soit sous la forme d'une fraction chimique, d'une sous-fraction, d'une préparation ou d'un extrait de plante.
Patent CA-2411663-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE-RODRIGUES SUSAN
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A container, made from plastic (or glass) and generally cylindrical in shape, consisting of a removable lid and a container body comprised of two separate components to allow the top portion of the jar unit to be removed from the bottom base jar. The first component, the bottom base jar, is cylindrical in shape with a closed bottom end and an open top end. The open top end consists of a screw thread formed on the outside rim of the opening which allows for the removable lid, or the removable top component, with a mating engaging screw thread to be screwed on/off. The second component, the removable top component, is an extension of the bottom base jar, cylindrical in shape and of the same diameter, with openings at both the top and bottom. The open top end consists of a screw thread formed on the outside rim of the opening, identical to the screw thread found on the bottom base jar, which allows for a lid with mating engaging screw thread to be screwed on/off. The open bottom end consists of a screw thread formed on the inside rim of the opening, identical to the screw thread found on the removable lid, which allows the top component to be screwed on/off the bottom base jar component, thus creating a jar unit with a removable top portion.
Patent CA-2416137-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaccines for broad spectrum protection against diseases caused by neisseria meningitidis
Inventor: GRANOFF DAN
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and vaccines for the prevention of diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, particularly serogroup B strains.
Patent CA-2417974-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable volume test chamber
Inventor: BAKER LUCY A
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A variable volume test apparatus (10) utilizes an adjustable ceiling (18) to vary the volume of the chamber (2). The ceiling (18) is sealed in its new position through the use of an inflatable bladder (26). Adjustable vents (58) are positioned in the ceiling (18) and walls (24) to direct fluid flow into the chamber (20). Floating joints (84) within the chamber doors (16) allow the door' inner walls (80) to contract or expand relative to the outer walls (84) without creating a corresponding stress on the outer walls (84) or the rivets (86). As a safety feature, the door locks (150) are computer controlled so that the doors (16) cannot be unlocked from the outside until the test chamber (20) reaches an operator safe condition. One door (16), however, has an override button (150) that allows the operator to open the door (16) from the inside of the test chamber (20). A retractable, vibration table (100) with shock absorbers (138,140) and hand brake (128) is also provided.
Patent CA-2418526-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic flight management in an online marketplace
Inventor: SINGH NARINDER PAL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A database search system includes a database of search terms, each search term associated with a bid amount payable by an advertiser of a plurality of advertisers and a search engine responsive to search queries from searchers for searching the database. A flight management agent is responsive to advertiser-specified parameters for adjusting bid amounts of search listings to manage expenditures over a time interval.
Patent CA-2420575-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and process for packaging an article with a fantail wrapping
Inventor: SOBRERO GIOVANNI
IPC: B65B51/08
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus for packaging an article (C) in a wrapping (I) of a sheet material surrounding the article and closed in a fantail configuration (F), comprising: - shaping means (10, 12) suited to wrapping the article (C) with the said wrapping (I) of sheet material and shaping the wrapping (I) into a general cup-like configuration formed into a plurality of loops (A1, A2, A3, A4) surmounting the article, - holding means (14, 18) suited to grasping the upper portions of the wrapping (I) shaped in said manner in the connecting zones (R) between said loops (A1, A2, A3, A4), to maintain said portions in an upright position, - opposed pushing means (20) which are intended to be operated subsequently to said holding means (14, 18) and which are displaceable between a retracted position and an advanced position, in which they interfere with the loops (A1, A2, A3, A4) of the wrapping (I) to impart a generally flattened configuration to the wrapping (I) in the zone extending above the article (C), and - opposed fastening means (28, 34) displaceable in a direction substantially at right angles to the direction of motion of said pushing means (20), and intended to be operated subsequently to said pushing means (20) to fasten the wrapping (I), which is held in the flattened configuration by said pushing means (20), to form a pinched neck of the wrapping (I).
Patent CA-2421735-A1 (CA)
Title: 3-dimensionally (3-d) stitched fabrics
Inventor: SHEKAR VIMALA
IPC: B32B3/06
Filed: 2001-09-08
Abstract: A fabric architecture (100) made of a plurality of composite fabric layers having a top surface, a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension,wherein the third dimension is the thickness of the fabric architecture, and a plurality of vertical stitches or staple through the fabric layers along the third dimension. The vertical stitching (108), or staples, in the third dimension increases the stiffness and strength of the fabric architecture as well as prevents premature cracking and breaking of a composite component made from the vertical stitching (108) or staples.
Patent CA-2423235-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRIS PATRICIA A
IPC: G01J5/48
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for analyzing, sensingand measuri ng the concentrations of various gases, including NOx, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and oxygen, in a multi-component gas system using chemical sensorsa nd chemical sensor arrays. The sensors and sensor arrays use chemo/electro- activematerials to analyze and detect the presence of gases.
Patent CA-2425968-A1 (CA)
Title: Low profile condensing unit
Inventor: ERISGEN SUKRU
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A condensing unit which includes a base plate having first and second oppositely disposed major surfaces. The base plate may include flanges disposed along the outer periphery of the base plate. A compressor mechanism and a condensing coil are mounted to the first major surface which faces a first direction. The flanges may also extend in the first direction. The second major surface may be substantially free of projections and define a bearing surface for the condensing unit. The motor of the compressor may have a main shaft which extends substantially parallel to the first major surface. The compressor may be a rotary compressor. There may be a conduit in fluid communication with the compressor and condensing coil and define together therewith a fluid circuit. Valves rotatably mounted on brackets and in fluid communication with the fluid circuit and operably couplable to an evaporator circuit may also be provided.
Patent CA-2428121-A1 (CA)
Title: Collecteur pour la precession de sulfures de metaux non-ferreux
Inventor: ERNSTORFER NORBERT
IPC: B03D1/012
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un réactif de flottation contenant des composés des formules (1) et (2), dans lesquelles R?1¿ et R?2¿ sont indépendamment l'un de l'autre des groupes alkyl comportant 1 à 18 atomes de carbone, R?3¿ et R?4¿ sont indépendamment l'un de l'autre de l'hydrogène ou C¿1?-C¿6?-alkyl, et M est de l'hydrogène ou un métal alcalin, le rapport massique de (1) par rapport à (2) étant de 95:5 à 75:25.