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Patent CA-2405681-A1 (CA)
Title: Bending device for thin-walled metal pipes
Inventor: FLEHMIG THOMAS
IPC: B21D9/07
Filed: 2001-02-10
Abstract: A bending device for thin-walled metal tubes made of a straight tube guide, a core template, which adjoins the tube guide and is pivotable in relation thereto, having a connection strip, and a mandrel, having a mandrel tip, which is flexible in the region of the core template, and a mandrel shaft, which adjoins the mandrel tip and is rigidly connected thereto and is axially fixed in the tube guide. To support the metal tube (to be bent over its entire surface) the flexible mandrel tip, which comprises a radially incompressible solid cylinder made of elastomer, extends over the starting section of the bending curve. To pull the metal tube to be bent over this mandrel tip, the tube is clamped in the region of the core template for a short length using a spherical clamping head insertable in the metal tube.
Patent CA-2406151-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TZANNES MARCOS C
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A multicarrier modem has a plurality of carriers over which data is transmitted. By assigning, one or more different margins to the individual carriers, the data rate and impairment immunity can be increased.
Patent CA-2406481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEREZ CHRISTIAN A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery, identification and characterization of a transient receptor potential channel, referred to here in as TRP8, which is expressed in taste receptor cells and associated with the perception of bitter and sweet taste. The invention encompasses TRP8 nucleotides, host cell expression systems, TRP8 proteins, fusion proteins, polypeptides and peptides, antibodies to the TRP8 protein, transgenic animal s that express a TRP8 transgene, and recombinant "knock-out" animals that do n ot express TRP8. The invention further relates to methods for identifying modulators of the TRP8-mediated taste response and the use of such modulator s to either inhibit or promote the perception of bitterness or sweetness. The modulators of TRP8 activity may be used as flavor enhancers in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals.
Patent CA-2406789-A1 (CA)
Title: Separator with multiple function vanes for a vacuum cleaner apparatus
Inventor: GUSTAFSON ERIC LEE
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner apparatus (10) includes a housing (12), a motor (18) disposed within the housing (12) and having an output shaft (32), and a fan (20) coupled to the output shaft (32) for generating a vacuum airflow through an air intake port (14) in the housing (12). A separator (22) is operably coupled to the output shaft (32) for separating dust and dirt particulates (40) entrained in air ingested through the intake port (14). The separator (22) has a body (34) that defines a longitudinal axis (36) of rotation and the motor (18) drives the separator (22) to rotate about the axis (36). The body (34) includes a plurality of longitudinally extending vanes (38) with each vane (38) presenting a curved flow surface for increased particulate (40) separation as the body (34) rotates about the axis (36). The longitudinally extending vanes (38) include beveled lower ends (62) that reduce foaming. The separator (22) also includes a plurality of secondary particle impacting vanes (42) positioned in the bottom (46) of the separator (22) for trapping particulates (40) within the separator (22).
Patent CA-2407003-A1 (CA)
Title: Alarm control algorithm for multi-sourced alarms
Inventor: ROBBINS JOHN R
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A state machine that allows an audible alarm for a given fault condition to be extinguished while allowing subsequent audible alarms for different fault conditions.
Patent CA-2407144-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for facilitating management of information technology investments
Inventor: TZUR AVRAHAM
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate management of IT investment includes storing data associated with performance metrics of a number of information technology (IT) projects, and generating a number of "scorecards" for a number of IT  portfolios, using the stored data, with each scorecard indicating stains of the IT  projects of an IT portfolio relatiave to performance metrics, each IT portfolio having a subset of the IT projects. The method/apparatus further includes generating a number of "dashboards" for the IT projects, using also the stored data, with each dashboard graphically illustrating one or more aspects of at least one IT project, and facilitating navigation from a scorecard to a corresponding one of the dashboards for a selected IT project by a user of the scorecard through selection of a representation of the IT project.
Patent CA-2407600-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAN MARIE S
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: Specific transfer methods and articles to impart a metal-ion based antimicrobial finish to recipient textile surfaces.  Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of inorganic metal salts or zeolites. In particular, the inventive method involves the application of a solid, inorganic antimicrobial material to a donor substrate (such as a dryer sheet), and the subsequent placement of such a substrate within a tumble drying machine containing textile fabrics and operating the machine.  The donor substrate, upon contact with the recipient textile fabrics, transfers antimicrobially effective amounts of the metal-ion based compounds to such recipient fabrics thereby imparting at least a temporary antimicrobial finish over at least a portion of such fabrics.  The donor substrates, with either the antimicrobial compound alone or mixed with standard tumble dryer additives (such as perfumes, fabric softeners, fiber lubricants, and the like) are also contemplated within this invention.
Patent CA-2409029-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZANDELIN LENNART
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A coated substrate giving a metallic surface impression is described which is obtained from a process in which (a) at least one base varnish layer is applied to the surface of the substrate, (b) the at least one base varnish layer is dried thoroughly following its application, (c) a corrodible optical layer is applied, (d) the substrate coated according to the preceding steps (a), (b) and (c) is heated, and finally (e) at least one protective varnish layer is applied. The corrodible optical layer is a metallic layer and/or the whole method is carried out at temperatures below 120° C.
Patent CA-2410783-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de communication blr
Inventor: KWAK KOOK YEON
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de communication BLR comprenant un système de transmission BLR et un système de réception BLR. Le système de transmission BLR multiplexe des données MPEG codées et des données supplémentaires codées dans lesquelles une séquence vide a été insérée, des informations de multiplexage requises étant incluses dans un signal de synchronisation de champ ou dans des données supplémentaires en fonction d'un certain nombre de paquets de données supplémentaires en cours de transmission. Le système de réception BLR détecte les informations de multiplexage requises à partir du signal de synchronisation de champ ou des données supplémentaires, puis il décode les données multiplexées à l'aide de la séquence vide et des informations de multiplexage détectées; il démultiplexe également les données multiplexées dans les données MPEG et dans les données supplémentaires.
Patent CA-2413007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOUNG SIMON VENN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: Published without an
Patent CA-2414442-A1 (CA)
Title: Pigmented cosmetic compositions
Inventor: CUPOLO DENNIS
IPC: A61Q1/00
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that include one or more faked pigments. The present invention relates to improved cosmetic compositions having one or more laked pigments that include one or more metal salts. The present invention also relates to a method of improving compositions that have one or more laked pigments.
Patent CA-2416042-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas compressor and method with an improved inlet and discharge valve arrangement
Inventor: WOOLLATT DEREK
IPC: F04B39/10
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A gas compressor and method according to which a plurality of inlet valve assemblies are angularly spaced around a bore. A piston reciprocates in the bore to draw the fluid from the valve assemblies during movement of the piston unit in one direction and compress the fluid during movement of the piston unit in the other direction and the valve assemblies prevent fluid flow from the bore to the valve assemblies during the movement of the piston in the other direction.  A discharge valve is associated with the piston to permit the discharge of the compressed fluid from the bore.
Patent CA-2417831-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for measuring pulse wave velocity and augmentation index
Inventor: ECKERLE JOSEPH STEPHEN
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A noninvasive system and method of measuring vascular pressure waveforms in a living being includes a tonometric sensor device that reduces, or ideally, eliminates, distortion in the vascular pressure waveforms measured. The data from the vascular pressure waveforms are manipulated to determine cardiovascular conditions of a living being based on a comparison of measured augmentation index and/or pulse wave velocity values to typical values for healthy living beings of similar physiological characteristics.
Patent CA-2427092-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUGH JERRY T
IPC: A61B5/1459
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: Devices and methods for analyte concentration determination are provided. The subject devices have a housing having an aperture, a lancing element having a lancet held therein disposed within the housing, means for activating the lancing element to displace the lancet to provide an incision in an area of skin to provide physiological sample, and means for determining whether a sufficient amount of the physiological sample is present at the surface of the skin. The subject methods include lancing an area of skin to provide physiological sample at the surface of the area of skin, illuminating the physiological sample present at the surface of skin, detecting light reflected from the physiological sample, and determining whether the physiological sample is present in an amount sufficient for analyte concentration determination based upon the detected light. The subject invention also includes kits for use in practicing the subject methods.
Patent CA-2430425-A1 (CA)
Title: Curing agent component for an at least two-component mortar composition, method of preparing it and its use
Inventor: BUERGEL THOMAS
IPC: C08F299/02
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A curing agent component is described for an at least two-component mortar composition for the chemical fastening technique, containing at least one free radical-forming agent as curing agent for an organic resin component, water and at least one water-soluble, ethylenically unsaturated polyethylene glycol derivative, which can be copolymerized with the organic resin component and has a solubility in water at 25°C of at least 10 g in 100 gram of water and has the structure given by the general formula I: R2-A-O-R1 (I) in which R1 represents a group having the formula CH2=CH-CH2-, CH2=CH-CO-O- or CH2=C(CH3)-CO-O-, R2 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a sulfonate group or a group having the formula CH2=CH-CH2-, CH2=CH-CO-O- or CH2=C(CH3)-CO-O-, and A represents a linear or branched, homopolymeric or copolymeric, optionally substituted polyoxyalkylene group. Furthermore, methods are described for producing and using the curing agent component in a two- component or multi-component mortar composition for fastening construction elements in a solid substrate.
Patent CA-2431979-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THORLEY DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition contains a combination of anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants which includes a highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant which is a C8-C16 alcohol ethoxylated with an average of from 20 to 50 ethylene oxide groups. The cationic surfactant may advantageously be an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. The composition exhibits improved oily soil detergency.
Patent CA-2433738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BORENSTEIN JEFFREY
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: The invention provides a general fabrication method for producing MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) and related devices using Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI). One first obtains an SOI wafer that has (i) a handle layer, (ii) a dielectric layer, and (iii) a device layer. A mesa etch has been made on the device layer of the SOI wafer and a structural etch has been made on the dielectric layer of the SOI wafer. One then obtains a substrate (such as glass or silicon), where a pattern has been etched onto the substrate. The SOI  wafer and the substrate are bonded together. Then the handle layer of the SOI  wafer is removed, followed by the dielectric layer of the SOI wafer.
Patent CA-2434226-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing non-hygroscopic sodium valproate composition
Inventor: FRIEDMAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/36
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The invention is directed to non-hygroscopic oral pharmaceutical compositions of a salt of valproic acid, and processes for preparing the compositions. The non-hygroscopic phamraceutical compositions are prepared by blending a hygroscopic salt of valproic acid, carbomer, and a non-hygroscopic additive.
Patent CA-2434566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VARIA SAILESH AMILAL
IPC: C07D491/044
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A process for formulating certain epothilone analogs for parenteral administration is disclosed wherein the analog is dissolved in a mixture of at least 50% by volume tertiary-butanol in water, the mixture is lyophilized, the resulting lyophilized product is packaged in one vial with a sufficient amount of solvent comprising anhydrous ethanol and a suitable nonionic surfactant in a second vial. All steps are carried out with protection from light. In use, the contents of the second or diluent vial are added to the lyophilized product and mixed to constitute the epothilone analog and the resulting solution is diluted with a suitable diluent to produce a solution for intravenous injection containing the epothilone analog in a concentration of from about 0.1 mg/mL to about 0.9 mg/mL. A preferred surfactant is polyethoxylated castor oil and a preferred diluent is Lactated Ringer's Injection.
Patent CA-2436173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADNAN SARMAD
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for internal data conveyance within a well from the surface to a downhole tool or apparatus and for returning downhole tool data to the surface, without necessitating the provision of control cables and other conventional conductors within the well. One embodiment involves sending telemetry elements such as tagged drop balls or a fluid having specific chemical characteristics from surface to a downhole tool as a form of telemetry. The telemetry element or elements are provided with identification and instruction data, which may be in the form of data tags, such as RF tags or a detectable chemical constituent. The downhole tool or apparatus is provided with a detector and microcomputer and is capable of recognizing the telemetry element and communicating with it or carrying out instructions that are provided in the telemetry data thereof.
Patent CA-2436828-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded styrene resin foam and process for producing the same
Inventor: HAYASHI TAKAHIRO
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An extruded styrene resin foam which is made with a foaming agent imposing a reduced load on the environment and has exceedingly high heat-insulating performance and flame retardancy which makes the foam suitable for use in building applications. The foam, which is obtained by extrusion-foaming a styrene resin, is characterized in that the foaming agent used comprises at least one C~3-5 saturated hydrocarbon and that the foam contains a halogenated flame retardant (A) and at least one compound (B) selected from the group consisting of phosphorus compound flame retardants containing a nitrogen atom in the molecule, tetrazole compounds, specific nitrogenous compounds, metal borates, and boron oxide and has a cell structure in which the degree of cell anisotropy, k, represented by the equation k=a/(axbxc)1/3~ (wherein a (mm) represents the average cell diameter in the thickness direction in a section of the foam, b (mm) represents the average cell diameter in the width direction, and c (mm) represents the average cell diameter in the length direction) is k <= 1.1 and the value of a is 0.05 <=a <= 0.30.
Patent CA-2438371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCKER KLAUS
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des polypeptides et polynucléotides PHPIP-120 et des procédés destinés à produire lesdits polypeptides par des techniques de recombinaison. Elle concerne également des procédés permettant d'utiliser des polypeptides et polynucléotides PHPIP-120 dans des analyses diagnostiques.
Patent CA-2438402-A1 (CA)
Title: Lock shoe system
Inventor: MALEK NEEMAN
IPC: E05D15/22
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A window balance shoe includes a downward depending pivoted arm that locks the height of the shoe on the jamb by catching in an opening in the jamb wall, or rotates out of the opening in the jamb wall and extends in a curved arm having a radius from the arm's pivot, through a hole that is through a horizontal platform on the shoe and through a hole in an arm supported by the platform, that pivots on and supports a bracket that is attached to the sash.
Patent CA-2438601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRATKY ZDENEK
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne une huile stable contenant des acides gras poly-insaturés à chaîne longue (LC-PUFA) sous forme de triacylglycérols, notamment un acide arachidonique (ARA), un acide dihomogammalinolénique (DHGLA), un acide docosahexaénoique (DHA) ou un acide eicosapentaénoique (EPA). On peut préparer cette huile par mise en contact d'une huile support entrant dans la composition d'un produit alimentaire, ou d'un produit cosmétique ou pharmaceutique avec une biomasse obtenue à partir de la culture d'un micro-organisme, notamment un champignon ou une micro-algue contenant les acides ARA, DHGLA, DHA or EPA.
Patent CA-2441222-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOONEY BRIAN FRANCIS
IPC: B67D7/74
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé et un appareil permettant d'ajouter un additif tel qu'un colorant à un fluide tel qu'un carburant au moyen d'une pompe (8) via le conduit (4, 5) où s'écoule le carburant. La pompe (8) permet l'adjonction de colorant en quantités discrètes ou régulièrement variables. Un faisceau lumineux produit par un émetteur (16) de lumière entre dans la chambre d'inspection (12) où est ajouté le colorant qui, sortant de la chambre (12), est reçu dans un réceptacle (17) extérieur. L'émetteur (16) et le réceptacle (17) sont reliés par un photocapteur (15) qui détecte un ou plusieurs types de modification des caractéristiques du faisceau lumineux lorsqu'il traverse le carburant.
Patent CA-2445358-A1 (CA)
Title: Cells for detection of enteroviruses
Inventor: HUANG YUNG T
IPC: C12N5/22
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: The invention provides cell lines which are useful for the rapid detection of enteroviruses. In particular, the invention provides transgenic African green monkey kidney cell lines and buffalo green monkey kidney cell lines. The invention provides cell lines which have increased sensitivity to infection by enteroviruses in single-cell type and mixed-cell type cultures compared to other cell types which are currently used for enterovirus detection. The cells of the invention also are permissive to infection by a larger number of enteroviruses as compared to the cell type from which they were derived.
Patent CA-2446470-A1 (CA)
Title: A telescopically collapsing image projector
Inventor: CARKNER STEVE
IPC: G03B21/30
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A telescopically collapsible image projector has a tri-segmented body. Within the body is mounted a light source, an imaging device such as a fully colour LCD display capable of receiving electronic signals representing images for display, keystone correction means, focusing means, and heat dissipation means. In its operating configuration the body segments are fully extended and a rigid optical pathway is established. Upon full extension, heat sinks in the form of air voids are created to collect radiated heat from operating components of the projector. A forced air system comprising a fan/motor combination draws cooling air in through the body of the projector and exhausts heated air through an exhaust port. In its stowed configuration, the heat sink air voids are used as stowage space to enable the body segments of the projector to telescopically collapse within each other forming a compact object with a small stowage foot print.
Patent CA-2446660-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PELKEY WILLIAM H
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A method of detecting a dry/wet state of a thermistor bead comprises the steps of: conducting a bias current through the thermistor bead; measuring a voltage across the thermistor bead in response to the bias current; measuring a temperature in proximity to the thermistor bead; generating a reference voltage in proportion to the measured temperature; and detecting the dry/wet state of the thermistor bead based on the measured and reference voltages. Also disclosed is apparatus for detecting a dry/wet state of a thermistor bead which comprises: a first circuit coupled to the thermistor bead for conducting a bias current through the thermistor bead; a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature in proximity to the thermistor bead; a second circuit coupled to the temperature sensor for generating a reference voltage in proportion to the measured temperature of the sensor; and a third circuit coupled to the thermistor bead for measuring a voltage across the thermistor bead in response to the bias current, and also coupled to the second circuit for detecting the dry/wet state of the thermistor bead based on the measured and reference voltages. Apparatus for implementing this method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2447007-A1 (CA)
Title: Headlamp assembly for vehicle
Inventor: KONDO TETSUYA
IPC: F21W107/17
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: The shape of a reflector is to be made conspicuous to improve the appearance of a headlamp assembly. A headlamp assembly 5 includes electric bulbs 7 and 8, a reflector 10, a lens 13, and a case 32. Between the reflector 10 and the case 32 are formed gaps which result from a difference in shape between the reflector and the case. Blindfold portion 105 and 106 for filling up the gaps are formed integrally with the reflector 10. The blindfold members 105 and 106 are provided with reflecting surfaces which project a black portion of the ground or of an inner surface of the case 32. With the reflecting surfaces of the blindfold members, a contrast is created between the blindfold member and reflecting surfaces of the reflector 10 to make the reflecting surface shape of the reflector conspicuous.
Patent CA-2447033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORNE IRENE
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne des enzymes capables d'hydrolyser des molécules d'organophosphate (OP). En particulier, l'invention concerne une phosphotriestérase identifiée dans une souche d'Agrobacterium radiobacter isolée dans le sol et qui hydrolyse les pesticides organophosphorés OP, ainsi que le gène codant cette enzyme. Par ailleurs, l'invention concerne des mutants de l'enzyme phosphotriestérase identifiée qui présentent une spécificité de substrat modifiée. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation de ces enzymes dans des procédés de biorestauration.