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Patent CA-2232732-A1 (CA)
Title: Mirror position detection device
Inventor: IWANABE NAOTO
IPC: G01B7/30
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: In a device for detecting mirror position, there is provided a resistor substrate being located coaxially with a nut adjuster for adjusting an angle of incline of a mirror, and a contact member so as to rip the resistor substrate . The contact member slides in pine corresponding to the movement of the nut adjuster while the resistor substrate is fixed to a housing. Thus, as the nut adjuster slides, the contact member slides against the resistor substrate, which results the change of a contact position of the contact member and a long resistance Rl. Consequently, since a voltage level generated at the contact member changes, the angle of incline of the mirror can be determined by detecting this voltage level.      Inasmuch as the contact member and the resistor substrate are housed within a sliding block, there is no need for much space to locate the various parts in, and thus the whole device can be configured in a compact manner.      In addition, the fact that the resistance R1 is connected to the direct-current power source via resistances R2 and R3 means that the measured voltage level is acquired in the form of an intermediate value of the direct-current power source voltage. Subsequently, it is possible to reduce the influence of noise and other factors so that the mirror angle can be detected with a high degree of accuracy.
Patent CA-2233533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERALY THOMAS P
IPC: B23K37/02
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A modular robotic welding station comprises a base skid to which is mounted robotic welding equipment.  The base skid defines one or more docking stations.  Satellite modules can have either stationary tables or turn tables that hold the workpieces to be welded.  The satellite modules are detachably and interchangeably docked to selected base skid docking stations to thereby create customized workstations for the workpieces.  The docking stations, satellite modules, and tables are designed to accurately locate the workpieces relative to the welding equipment.  By detaching the satellite modules from the skid base, the satellite modules and skid base are easily transported individually from one location to another.  A safety fence secured to the skid base can be arranged in different configurations to suit whether or not a satellite module is docked at a docking station.
Patent CA-2239185-A1 (CA)
Title: Method in winding of a web, in particular of a paper or board web
Inventor: ERONEN PEKKA
IPC: B65H19/26
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: A method in winding of a web, in particular of a paper or board web, in which method the web (W) is wound onto a roll spool (13) or equivalent through a nip (N) between a roll (11) or equivalent and the roll spool (13) or equivalent.  In the method, when the roll (12) that is formed on the spool (13) becomes complete, a material strip (22) with one adhesive face is fixed to the web (W) at both edges in the running direction (S) of the web to fixing points (26, 27), the distance between said fixing points being substantially shorter than the length of the web (W) between the fixing points (26, 27).
Patent CA-2243632-A1 (CA)
Title: Cochlear electrode array employing dielectric partitions
Inventor: LOEB GERALD E
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: An electrode array (10) for stimulation of the cochlea includes an elongated tapered carrier (15) on which a multiplicity of separately controlled electrode contacts (20) are carried. A set of flexible fins (100, 110, 120) extend from the carrier in particular axes so as to cause the outside dimension of the array plus the fins to be greater than the typical cross section of the cavity in which the array is to be inserted. The fins are made from compliant, dielectric material so that they can be folded against the body of the carrier as it is inserted into the cochlea so that they slide past obstructions and accommodate variations in the cross-sectional dimensions of the cavity, e.g., the scala tympani (5). When in place; the fins unfurl so that they touch the walls of the cavity into which they are inserted, thereby forming a series of separate longitudinal compartments (35), at least most of which contain at least one separate stimulating electrode. The fins confine electrical currents injected through most of the contacts to flow preferentially through different portions of the wall of the cavity in which the electrode array is inserted, thereby selectively stimulating/activating cells encompassed by the compartments.
Patent CA-2247303-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil et procede ameliores pour le couchage de substances de revetement sur des feuilles individuelles
Inventor: RICHE FREDERIC PIERRE ALAIN LE
IPC: B65H39/02
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: Un distributeur (1) amène des feuilles à revêtir d'une substance de revêtement à base d'eau, un apprêt et une colle à faible adhérence par exemple, ces feuilles se chevauchant bout-à-bout, à une machine à enduire recto verso (3) dans laquelle les feuilles sont pourvues, individuellement et sur leurs deux faces, d'un revêtement. L'appareil comporte, en amont du distributeur, un introducteur de feuilles (2) destiné à introduire des feuilles en provenance d'un second dispositif d'approvisionnement auprès des feuilles provenant du distributeur (1). Les feuilles couchées recto verso sont mises à sécher, individuellement ou sous la forme d'une pseudo-bande constituée de feuilles se chevauchant. On les fait ensuite se chevaucher, à moins que ceci n'ait déjà été fait, et l'on change, si nécessaire, le sens de chevauchement afin de placer le bord arrière de chaque feuille sur le dessus du bord avant de chaque feuille suivante. On fait traverser aux feuilles se chevauchant un poste de transfert d'adhésif (7) dans lequel des bandes (236) d'un adhésif séché, du moins partiellement, provenant d'une courroie de transfert (71), sont apposées sur les deux feuilles pourvues de revêtement.
Patent CA-2250288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUHLHAUSER MARK ANDREW
IPC: C07D333/20
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: This invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of interstitial cystitis or urethral syndrome in a mammal which comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of duloxetine.
Patent CA-2252039-A1 (CA)
Title: Isatin derivatives as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and analgesics
Inventor: SHIMSHOCK STEPHEN J
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: This application relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R, X and Y are defined within, which compounds are useful for the treatment of memory dysfunction characterized by decreased cholinergic function, and for analgesia, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods for making and using the compounds.
Patent CA-2252728-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for remote control of multilateral wells
Inventor: PRINGLE RONALD EARL
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively producing fluids from multiple lateral wellbores that extend from a central wellbore. The apparatus comprises a fluid flow assembly (24) with a selectively openable and adjustable flow control valve in communication with a production tubing (20), located in the central wellbore (10) between packers (32), and a lateral wellbore (12), and a selectively openable access door (30) located adjacent the lateral wellbore (12) allowing and preventing service tool entry into the lateral wellbore. The valve and door (30) are individually controlled from the earth's surface.
Patent CA-2253248-A1 (CA)
Title: Water treatment device with fill-counting cartridge
Inventor: ORWOLL ERIK G
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.
Patent CA-2255343-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular vacuum thermal processing installation
Inventor: PELISSIER LAURENT
IPC: F27B17/00
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a chained thermal processing installation under rarefied atmosphere including several processing cells linked in a horizontal plane to a common air-tight chamber provided with handling means for transferring a load from one cell to another. The common chamber is a cylinder with a horizontal axis, at least one end of which is arranged to receive a module in the form of a cylindrical extension to which additional cells are connected.
Patent CA-2258566-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for packaging flat articles
Inventor: HEIKKIL KARI
IPC: B65H33/08
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: In a method for packaging flat articles, articles are brought in a continuous stack (P) along a support level to a grouping station so that their planes are upright from the support level, wherein product batches to be placed in a package, such as a box, are separated from the stack by an automatic grouping device. For grouping articles having different thicknesses at different ends in the direction of their plane, a stack portion (OP) is separated from the stack, the stack portion is gripped by a gripping device, and it is rotated around one axis so that its direction deviates from the original. The first stack portions (OP) so rotated are placed next to such second stack portions, whose directions in relation to said one axis deviate 180~ from the direction of the first stack portions, and the first and second stack portions so placed next to each other are formed to the product batch to be placed in the package.
Patent CA-2259651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: D RFEL WALTER
IPC: B65H18/20
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'enroulement pour une bande (1) de papier ou similaire, dans lequel au moins un rouleau porteur repose contre une bobine (2) à enrouler comme rouleau de support, secours ou charge (4, 5; 11) . Ce rouleau comprend un corps de rouleau porteur portatif (24) présentant une circonférence extérieure cylindrique (25), une couche intermédiaire (26) déformable dans le sens radial d'un matériau élastomère, fixée à la circonférence extérieure (25) du corps de rouleau porteur (24) et une enveloppe cylindrique (33) liée à la surface extérieure de la couche intermédiaire (26) concentrique par rapport à l'axe du corps du rouleau (24) et constituée d'un matériau de quelques millimètres d'épaisseur qui peut être déformé de manière élastique sous une pression de contact. De cette manière, l'enveloppe (33) ne peut pas, ou peut à peine, être déformée dans un sens axial sous le poids de la bobine (2) à enrouler avec laquelle il est en contact, de telle sorte que l'enveloppe est également entaillée dans un sens radial latéral par rapport à la zone de support exerçant un effet sur la bobine à enrouler. La fabrication et l'adaptation à des besoins particuliers sont simplifiés lorsque l'enveloppe (33) se compose d'un matériau élastiquement déformable, et que sa duré est égale à deux à cent fois la dureté du matériau de la couche intermédiaire déformable dans le sens radial (26). Le matériau de cette dernière (26) est en général incompressible et la couche intermédiaire (26) comprend des cavités ou des espaces vides répartis sur la totalité de sa circonférence et rendant compressible la couche intermédiaire, dans sa totalité.
Patent CA-2260493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANONYCHUK LAWRENCE
IPC: B60H3/06
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: An adjustable and conforming air filter retainer which can be installed in a wide variety of aperture sizes and shapes. The adjustable filter retainer is cut to aperture size in the band form, or placed around the aperture in clip form allowing various filters or filtering devices to be held in place across an aperture.
Patent CA-2260566-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleats for footwear
Inventor: BELL MICHAEL
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A cleat for use in a resilient flexible ground engaging portion of an article of footwear or an attachment for an article of footwear to provide resistance to slippage. The web of resilient material has an inner side and an outer side, and an aperture extending therethrough for receiving portions of the cleat assembly. The cleat assembly includes a base member, a projection member, and an optional cover member. The base member is an annular ring having a central opening and is arranged to be located within the opening in the web of resilient material. The projection member has a hub having an outer surface, from which a spike projects, and a flange projecting radially outward from the hub. The flange includes a peripheral bead. The projection member of the cleat assembly includes plural posts and the base member of that assembly includes plural lugs defining plural recesses therebetween. The hub includes plural longitudinally extending, spring fingers, each having an undercut free end which is arranged to be extended through the aperture in the web of resilient material and through the central opening in the base member to snap-connect to a respective portion of the base member. This action tightly holds portions of the web of resilient material contiguous with the aperture between the annular bead on flange and the base member and with the posts and the recess cooperating for intimately engaging the resilient material of the web to prevent displacement or loosening of the cleat assembly from the web of resilient material. The cap is arranged to be releasably snap connected to the projection member to cover the spike, when desired.
Patent CA-2262755-A1 (CA)
Title: Detecteur de gaz a l'etat solide
Inventor: GARZON FERNANDO H
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un détecteur à l'état solide (50) permettant la détection sensible d'un gaz sélectionné présent dans un mélange de gaz et fournissant un signal de sortie à des fins de surveillance ou de réglage. Le détecteur comporte un électrolyte à l'état solide (54), une première électrode (52) en contact avec l'électrolyte pour oxyder ou réduire le gaz sélectionné présent dans le mélange de gaz à une première vitesse de réaction, et une deuxième électrode (56) en contact avec l'électrolyte pour réduire l'oxygène à une deuxième vitesse de réaction. La différence entre la première vitesse et la deuxième produit un potentiel électrochimique mesurable à travers l'électrolyte. L'amélioration du détecteur à trait à la première électrode faite d'un film mince dense d'un conducteur mixte assurant la catalyse des réactions d'oxydation ou de réduction du gaz sélectionné. Les films conducteurs mixtes adéquates sont constitués d'oxydes de pérovskite et de fluorite d'une épaisseur inférieure à environ un um.
Patent CA-2262769-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICHOLS CARL W
IPC: C01B33/20
Filed: 1999-02-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a high solids slurry and a method for producing the same. Specifically, the present invention provides a talc slurry having a solids content of at least about 58% and a viscosity of less than about 500 centipoise. The talc slurry of the present invention comprises talc, a salt and a base.
Patent CA-2263837-A1 (CA)
Title: An aggregate for transluminal insertion of a tubular stent, and an endovascular graft device
Inventor: KORSHOK ALEKSANDR P
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: An aggregate for transluminal insertion of a tubular stent (1) which, in its placed condition in a vessel in the vascular system, is provided at its periphery with a tubular coating (2) along at least part of its length, the aggregate including an introducer sheath (3) with a stem arranged inside the sheath in a first condition with a reduced diameter, and an extruder device (4) which can be manipulated to release the stent from the introducer sheath the stent (1) being adapted to expand to a second condition with a larger diameter. The stent is placed in its first condition inside the introducer sheath (3) in direct contact with the inner sheath surface, and the tubular coating (2) is placed in connection with the aggregate so that the coating is not placed on the periphery of the stent until during the release of the stent from the introducer sheath by the expansion from the first to the second condition.
Patent CA-2265129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELFONDER KONRAD
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: A nodal assembly for connecting at least two adjacent frame members of a perimeter frame, the nodal assembly comprising a central portion having parallel first and second sides and an opening in the second side, a first leg extending from the central portion in a first direction parallel to the first side and having a cavity within it in communication with the opening, a second leg extending from the central portion in a second direction different from the first direction but also parallel to the first side, and a retainer slidably received in the cavity and movable between a retracted position substantially within the central portion and the first leg and an extended position in which the retainer extends substantially outwardly of the opening in the second side of the central portion and away from the second side.
Patent CA-2265752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN PHILIP S
IPC: A61B1/01
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: In a system and method for use in endoscopy and endosurgery, at least one link (80) is pivotally connected between first and second cannulas (30, 60) through which first and second endoscopic devices (10, 50) are inserted into a body part (20) through first and second points of entry (40, 70). Angular movement of the first device (10) about the first point of entry (40) induces angular movement of the second device (50) about the second point of entry (70).  Coupling members (200, 210) are utilized to connect cannulas of existing design. Each coupling member comprises a structural member (230) provided with means for pivotal coupling (160) and a clasp mechanism rigidly attached to the structural member (220). Means (Fig. 12) are provided to control the degree of insertion of an endoscope. Endoscope cables are supported by a cable support system (705).
Patent CA-2265795-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic agent with quantitative consumption marker and method of monitoring therapeutic agent consumption
Inventor: KELL MICHAEL
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: Quantitative compliance markers and associated methods for monitoring patient compliance with medication prescriptions associated with compliance markers have been found to eliminate the need for specific quantitative relationships for each new drug tested. Such compliance markers and methods for monitoring patient compliance utilize pharmacologically inert substances, namely the weak acids benzodiazepines, or non-metabolizable substances in association with an underlying drug at a measurable dosage, so as to correlate compliance marker concentration with underlying medication concentration to determine amount of actual medication ingested.
Patent CA-2265808-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for performing a three-dimensional virtual examination
Inventor: LIANG ZHENGRONG
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: The invention is a system and method for generating a three-dimensional visualization image of an object, such as an organ (1301, 1303) using volume visualization techniques and exploring the image using a guided navigation system which allows the operator to travel along a flight path, and to adjust the view to a particular portion of the image of interest in order, for example, to identify polyps (1305), cysts or other abnormal features in the visualized organ. An electronic biopsy can also be performed on an identified growth or mass in the visualized object.
Patent CA-2266354-A1 (CA)
Title: Load carrying body and ejector arrangement
Inventor: PRILLINGER PETER F
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: A load carrying body has an ejector slidably disposed for movement between first and second end portions of the load carrying body. The load carrying body has a "v" shaped floor and the ejector has a "v"  shaped bottom. The ejector has a first angled portion disposed at a preselected included first angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the load carrying body. The second end portion of the load carrying body has an angled end portion at substantially the same angle as the included first angle to facilitate complete ejection. A jack pulls the ejector between the first and second end portions.
Patent CA-2267243-A1 (CA)
Title: Windshield repair apparatus including crack repair fixture and method
Inventor: THOMAS JONATHAN P
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 1997-09-16
Abstract: A windshield repair apparatus (20) includes a fixture (22) for holding an injector (24) wherein the fixture includes plastic legs (34) for slideably engaging a windshield (26) during sliding movement of the fixture. A suction cup mechanism (32) enables selective mounting of the apparatus to the windshield (26). The suction cup mechanism (32) selectively positions the suction cup so as to not interfere with sliding movement of the windshield repair apparatus across the windshield, and allows for deployment of the suction cup (32) against the windshield (26) at the desired time. The fixture has engagement surfaces for the user's hand during handling of the windshield repair apparatus (20).
Patent CA-2268791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOEFFLER JUERGEN
IPC: C12Q1/6895
Filed: 1997-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting resistant fungi cells in clinical material. According to said method, fungi-specific nucleic acids are initially extracted from the clinical material and subsequently hybridized with fungi-specific hybridization probes which are targeted against nucleic acid segments of azole derivative-resistant fungi cells.
Patent CA-2270786-A1 (CA)
Title: Carburetor having extended prime
Inventor: CARUSO NICHOLAS J
IPC: F02M1/16
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: The present invention involves a carburetor having an extended prime fuel chamber for gasoline engines. The carburetor includes a carburetor body having a throat, a fuel bowl, a conduit extending from said fuel bowl to said throat, a variable volume primer chamber communicating with said bowl through a priming passage, and an extended prime fuel chamber. The extended prime fuel chamber delivers additional fuel from start-up through warm-up periods of the engine. The extended prime fuel chamber communicates with the throat extending to the engine and communicates with the bowl containing fuel. The extended prime fuel chamber is arranged such that, after activation of a priming bulb, fuel from the carburetor bowl is directed into the throat through a nozzle tube and also into the extended prime fuel chamber through a prime fill passage. Once the engine fires, the fuel in the extended prime fuel chamber then is also directed into the carburetor throat through an extended prime fuel passage disposed at a lower position in the extended prime fuel chamber than the point at which the prime fill passage connects to the extended prime fuel chamber.
Patent CA-2271054-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted phenols and thiophenols useful as antioxidant agents
Inventor: YATES MARK T
IPC: A61K31/085
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (1), wherein X is selected from the group consisting (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); Y is thio, oxy or a methylene group;      Z is hydrogen or -C(O)-(CH2)m-Q, wherein Q is hydrogen or -COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl; and R2, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; or a stereoisomer thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.