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Patent CA-2372777-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of pipes of thermoplastics with transverse profile features
Inventor: HEGLER RALPH PETER
IPC: B29C48/32
Filed: 2002-02-20
Granted: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the manufacture of pipes of thermoplastics with transverse profile features comprises mold segment halves which are circulated by twos on a molding path. A conveying device of the type of a gantry crane is provided for recirculation of the mold segment halves. On a conveying bridge that bridges the molding path, provision is made for two conveying carriages, which are movable in opposite directions and cross-wise of the direction of production and which have mounted on them a downward conveying arm with a holding device for a respective mold segment half. Provided downstream of the downstream end of the molding path are parking positions for additional mold segment halves, those of which that are closest to the molding path being carriages which are movable out of the path of displacement of the conveying arms.
Patent CA-2385438-C (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN TOM O
IPC: H01C10/30
Filed: 2000-09-22
Granted: 2007-05-08
Abstract: An electrical switch device includes a thick film switch element having a low temperature co-fired dielectric sub-strate, electrical conductor tracks embedded in the substrate and having a surface substantially flush with the substrate surface, and wiper contacts in sliding engagement with the conductor tracks. The switch is useful for position sensors, throttle controls, and digital encoders. A method of manufacturing a thick film switch element includes providing a low temperature co-fired dielectric substrate in a green state, depositing an electrically conductive material onto a face of the substrate, pressing the conductive material into the substrate until the material is substantially flush with the substrate face, and then firing the substrate and conductive material.
Patent CA-2394946-C (CA)
Inventor: BARTELING SIMON JOHANNES
IPC: C12N7/00
Filed: 2000-12-18
Granted: 2010-12-14
Abstract: This invention provides methods of inactivating a microorganism and preparing a vaccine including the step of applying to said microorganism a cross-linking agent simultaneously with a separate inactivant. This invention further relates to vaccines prepared by such methods and a kit including such inactivated microorganism. The cross-linking agent is typically formaldehyde (FA) and the inactivant typically binary ethyleneimine (BEI).
Patent CA-2396424-C (CA)
Title: Fireworks device
Inventor: HATTELAND JAKOB
IPC: G09F13/46
Filed: 2000-11-16
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a fireworks device, comprising a number of light effect devices (14) as a replacement for traditional pyrotechnic stars. Each light effect device (14) comprises electrical/electronic light sources (15), preferably high-intensity light-emitting diodes, an energy-storage device (16) and a control device (17). The invention also relates to a light effect device for use in such a fireworks device, together with a fireworks system, a fireworks rocket and a ground firework in which the fireworks device is included.
Patent CA-2396441-C (CA)
Inventor: BELLMANN GUNTHER
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2001-01-18
Granted: 2004-11-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions in the form of suspension gels of the free acid of the diclofenamide for treating glaucoma. The invention also relates to the use o f suspension gels containing the free acid of the diclofenamide for treating primary and/or secondary open-angle glaucomas, fo r reducing the intra-ocular pressure and for treating ocular hypertension.
Patent CA-2397500-C (CA)
Title: Method for immobilisation of (an) affinity reagent(s) on a hydrophobic solid phase
Inventor: BABIN FABIENNE
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2001-01-12
Granted: 2011-08-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of immobilizing an affinity reagent or affinity reagents on a hydrophobic solid phase which can he used in biological assays for analyte detection. The invention relates more particularly to a method of immobilizing an affinity reagent on a hydrophobic solid phase functionalized by a carboxyl group, said method comprising a step for activation of said solid phase and a step for coupling of the affinity reagent to said solid phase, characterized in that the step for activation of said solid phase uses a combination of a carbodiimide and a phosphate buffer in the presence of a co-activator and in an acid medium, and in that the coupling step is performed in a basic medium.   The invention further relates to the reactive complexes obtained by this method and to their use in immunoassay kits, hybridization kits or enzymatic assay kits.
Patent CA-2398198-C (CA)
Inventor: ALBRIGHT TIMOTHY L
IPC: B26F1/18
Filed: 2002-08-15
Granted: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A perforation blade is used for cutting a perforated tear line in a bag to form an easy-open corner portion. The perforation blade includes a base formed to span the corner portion of the bag. The base has a first end adapted to extend to the end edge of the bag proximate a seal line, and a second end adapted to extend to one side edge of the bag. A series of closel y spaced perforation teeth are formed with the base, and are adapted to penetrate the first and second walls of the bag to form a corresponding series of perforations at the corner portion of the bag . A starter tooth is formed at the first end of the base, and is adapted to cut a starter nick in a skirt of the bag between the end edge and the proximate seal line. A burst protection gap is formed between the starter tooth and a first of the series of perforation teeth. The burst protection gap is adapted for safely receiving the seal line of the bag to prevent severing the seal line when cutting the perforations.
Patent CA-2398872-C (CA)
Inventor: KINNEY RICHARD M
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 2001-02-16
Granted: 2018-03-20
Abstract: Chimeric flaviviruses that are avirulent and immunogenic are provided. The chimeric viruses are constructed to contain amino acid mutations in the nonstructural proteins of a flavivirus. Chimeric viruses containing the attenuation-mutated nonstructural genes of the virus are used as a backbone into which the structural protein genes of a second flavivirus strain are inserted. These chimeric viruses elicit pronounced immunogenicity yet lack the accompanying clinical symptoms of viral disease. The attenuated chimeric viruses are effective as immunogens or vaccines and may be combined in a pharmaceutical composition to confer simultaneous immunity against several strains of pathogenic flaviviruses.
Patent CA-2407495-C (CA)
Title: Interactive system for processing and retrieving data relating to a particular destination via a communication device
Inventor: BRAUN-HUON STARR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-11
Granted: 2012-06-12
Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in part, an efficient system and method for providing precise information to a user in response to a user input, as well as facilitating contact with merchants and other third parties. More specifically, a method is disclosed for providing data relating to a geographic location in a particular destination in response to a user input.  The method comprises providing a map including the geographic location, receiving an identifier combination comprising a location identifier and a need identifier (609), accessing the data relating to the geographic location in a remote database based on the identifier combination (610), and transmitting the data to a user via a communication device. A method is also disclosed for providing data relating to one or more categories of information specific to a particular destination in response to a user input comprising providing a map including the particular destination, receiving an identifier combination comprising a need identifier and a sub-need identifier, accessing the data relating to the particular destination in a remote database, based on the identifier combination (646), and transmitting the data relating to the particular destination to a user via a communication device.
Patent CA-2415024-C (CA)
Inventor: EMERICK JOHN J JR
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The invention pertains to anti-theft locking system that can be applied to a wide variety of electronic components. The locking system incorporates a locking assembly that is installed through a locking passage provided within each electronic component to be protected. The housings of each component and the internal circuitry are provided with the locking passage so that any attempt to remove the locking assembly will result with destruction of the internal components and the housing, making the item attempted to be stolen worthless.
Patent CA-2416420-C (CA)
Inventor: MIYAGUCHI KANEHISA
IPC: B21B41/00
Filed: 1998-11-26
Granted: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a band plate winding system capable of high speed winding at a low cost. The band plate winding system comprises a carrousel type winder (5) having a plurality of individually driven mandrels (7) on a circular support frame (6) provided so as to be rotationally drivable in a vertical plane, and a roll type wrapping device (10) for supporting a plurality of unit rolls (22a to 22d) each provided so as to be movable forward and backward between a position surrounding the mandrel located at a winding start position of the winder (5) and a retreat position.
Patent CA-2416422-C (CA)
Inventor: MIYATA YUJIRO
IPC: B60R21/0132
Filed: 2001-08-02
Granted: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An airbag trigger control system is provided with a first sensor which is disposed in a predetermined position in a vehicle body and outputs a signal corresponding to an impact exerted to the vehicle body, a trigger control system which triggers an airbag when a parameter determined on the basis of the signal output from the first sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value, a second sensor which is disposed forward of the first sensor in the vehicle body and outputs a signal corresponding to an impact exerted to the vehicle body, and a threshold value changing device which changes the predetermined threshold value in accordance with the signal output by the second sensor. The second sensor outputs a predetermined signal at predetermined intervals, and the threshold value changing device changes the predetermined threshold value to a given value when the output signal of the second sensor is not detected in a predetermined number of successive control cycles.
Patent CA-2418184-C (CA)
Title: Method of announcing information pertaining to a called party to a calling party during call set-up
Inventor: CONN GERARD
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2003-01-29
Granted: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A method of completing a call is disclosed. A call is received in a communications network from a first communication device subscribed to a communications carrier for a called party using a second communication device. A determination is made as to whether the first communication device subscribes to a Same Subscriber Service (SSS). If the first communication device does subscribe to SSS, a second determination is made as to whether the second communication device subscribes to the same communications carrier as the first communication device. If the second communication device subscribes to the same communications carrier as the first communication device, an announcement is provided to the first communication device. Special call treatment is applied to the call, and the call is routed to the second communication device.
Patent CA-2419469-C (CA)
Inventor: MEYER JORG
IPC: A61L33/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Granted: 2013-05-14
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) B-Q-X1, wherein B is a bioactive, cell adhesive mediating molecule, selected from the group (i) and Thr-Trp-Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg-Asn-Arg-Lys (ii), Trp-Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg-Asn-Arg-Lys (iii), Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg-Asn-Arg-Lys (iv), Thr-Trp-Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg-Asn-Arg (v), Thr-Trp-Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg-Asn (vi), Thr-Trp-Tyr-Lys-Ile-Ala-Phe-Gln-Arg (vii), wherein (i) X, Y, Z, R2, R3, R4, A, Ar, Hal, Het, Het1, n, m, o, p, q, s, t have the meanings cited in Claim 1, Q is absent or is an organic spacer molecule, X1 is an anchor molecule selected from the group cited in Claim 1, and the salts thereof, which can be used as integrin inhibitors particularly for treatment of illnesses, deficiencies and inflammations caused by implants and osteolytic illnesses such as osteoporosis, thrombosis, cardiac infarction and arteriosclerosis, in addition to the acceleration and strengthening of the integration process of implants or the biocompatible surface in tissue.
Patent CA-2420564-C (CA)
Title: Hearing aid storage case with hearing aid activity detection
Inventor: BURGUM BARBARA K
IPC: B65D85/86
Filed: 2003-02-28
Granted: 2011-05-17
Abstract: A storage case that detects and indicates presence of oscillating or quiescent activity of hearing aids is disclosed. Within the storage case, there is a transducer coupled to a logic circuit. The logic circuit is further coupled to one or more visual cues. The transducer picks up any sounds within the storage case and converts the sounds into electrical signals. The logic circuit receives the electrical signals and activates a visual cue that alerts the user if the logic circuit interprets at least one of the electrical signals to be from an oscillating or quiescent activity of the hearing aid.
Patent CA-2429644-C (CA)
Title: Textile care composition
Inventor: OAKES JOHN
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2001-12-03
Granted: 2010-10-12
Abstract: A process for the treatment of non-keratinaceous textiles, preferably cellulosic fibers, which comprises the step of treating the textiles with a composition which comprises: a self-crosslinking polymer and a nucleophilic species (preferably a polymer comprising at least one protected thiol group), and a textile compatible carrier. Under domestic washing conditions the polymer forms reactive thiol groups which are capable of causing covalent cross-linking with the polymer. Preferably, the thiol group is protected as an isothiouronium group.
Patent CA-2430927-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de surveillance de pentes
Inventor: REEVES BRIAN
IPC: G01S13/90
Filed: 2001-12-04
Granted: 2011-03-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de surveillance de pentes comprenant un radar et une caméra vidéo enregistrant des séquences d'images de pentes. Une unité de traitement de données effectue un enregistrement de coordonnées afin d'aligner les images radar et les images vidéo. On fait appel à l'interférométrie pour détecter un mouvement sur les pentes en générant des cartes d'interférence entre les images. Ces cartes d'interférence sont, de préférence, des cartes de phase illustrant le changement de phase entre une image radar et une image de référence. Une alarme se déclenche si un mouvement significatif est détecté.
Patent CA-2431273-C (CA)
Inventor: GIUSEPPE MORFINO
IPC: G05B19/414
Filed: 2002-06-26
Granted: 2007-08-21
Abstract: An optically-connected system is disclosed for exchanging data among industrial automation devices, that is composed of a plurality of connection elements (7, 9', 9", ..., 9N) , each one equipped with one or more pairs of optical transmitting (30, 32) and receiving (28, 34) means, placed on their main sides in an opposite way with respect to the previous pair, in such a way as to place on each main side of the connection elements (7, 9', 9", ..., 9N) one transmitting means (30, 32), one receiving means (28, 34), one transmitting means (30, 32) and so on, each one of the transmitting (30, 32) and receiving (28, 34) means being adapted to cooperate for exchanging data with a respective receiving (28, 34) and transmitting (30, 32) means of another adjacent of the connection elements (7, 9', 9", ..., 9N).
Patent CA-2434658-C (CA)
Inventor: HASHEM MOHAMED NAGUIB
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-01-17
Granted: 2009-08-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne la détermination de la viscosité d'un liquide de réservoir d'hydrocarbure qui est présent dans une couche de formation traversée par un puits de forage, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes: sélection d'un emplacement dans la couche de formation; descente dans le puits de forage jusqu'à l'emplacement sélectionné d'un outil qui comprend un conduit central présentant une entrée, un système permettant le déplacement de liquides à travers le conduit central, et un analyseur de liquide optique; mise en place d'une communication de liquide exclusive entre la formation et l'entrée du conduit central; obtention d'un spectre de la densité optique; calcul d'un premier facteur qui correspond à la densité optique maximum dans une plage de longueurs d'onde courtes prédéterminée, multipliée par la longueur de la plage de longueurs d'onde courtes; calcul d'un second facteur qui correspond à l'intégrale sur la même plage de longueurs d'onde courtes du spectre; réalisation de la soustraction premier facteur moins second facteur pour obtenir une propriété huileuse d'hydrocarbure; et obtention de la grandeur de la viscosité in situ à partir de la propriété huileuse au moyen d'un relation qui a été obtenue en traçant une courbe (1) passant par des points de données (2, 3, 4, 5) obtenus préalablement correspondant à la grandeur mesurée de la viscosité réelle en fonction de la propriété huileuse.
Patent CA-2435851-C (CA)
Title: A cyclone separator suitable for variable fluid flow rates
Inventor: CALEFFI IDEO
IPC: B04C5/13
Filed: 2003-07-23
Granted: 2007-10-02
Abstract: The cyclone separator with flow rate regulation is for separating solid particles from a fluid, especially in dental apparatus. The separator comprises a recipient having an inlet for the fluid and an upper outlet for the fluid once the solid particles have been removed therefrom. The separator also comprises a recycling conduit which places an outlet conduit in communication with the inlet, a three-way valve to an inlet of which the outlet conduit is connected, and to outlets of which the recycling conduit and the outlet are connected. The three-way valve has an obturator which can block the connection between the outlet conduit and the recycling conduit, a one-way valve which has an obturator and is located at the outlet downstream of the three-way valve. The one-way valve is normally closed and can connect the outlet conduit with the outlet. The three-way valve arid the one-way valve are brought into action when the fluid pressure in outlet from the separator reaches first and second predetermined values.
Patent CA-2439902-C (CA)
Title: Mecanisme de commande pour dispositif d'injection
Inventor: LANGLEY CHRISTOPHER NIGEL
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2002-03-26
Granted: 2010-02-23
Abstract: Il existe des dispositifs d'injection connus permettant l'auto-administration de médicaments par des patients. Le médicament est typiquement contenu dans une cartouche placée à l'intérieur du dispositif d'injection. Le problème rencontré avec les dispositifs d'injection est qu'ils doivent être suffisamment petits pour pouvoir être placés dans une poche de veste ou un sac à main sans difficulté. De même, le dispositif d'injection doit être d'une taille permettant de déplacer un piston ou similaire, utilisé pour entraîner le bouchon de la cartouche à l'intérieur de celle-ciafin qu'il soit à la fois déplacé dans une position de distribution maximum à l'intérieur de la cartouche et retiré entièrement de la cartouche, afin de permettre le remplacement de ladite cartouche. L'invention concerne un mécanisme d'entraînement d'un dispositif d'injection dans lequel ledit mécanisme d'entraînement comprend un axe de dosage mobile (6), un moyen (8) de réglage de dose à cadran, un moyen de transmission (10) ainsi qu'un moyen à câble (12), un piston comprenant une pluralité d'éléments de pistons emboîtés (30, 32, 34), le déplacement du moyen de transmission (10) faisant déplacer par le moyen à câble (10) au moins un desdits éléments de pistons emboîtés, afin d'entraîner un bouchon (18) de cartouche.
Patent CA-2445415-C (CA)
Title: In situ recovery from a oil shale formation
Inventor: VINEGAR HAROLD J
IPC: E21B43/243
Filed: 2002-04-24
Granted: 2011-08-30
Abstract: An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided to a formation from a heat source in the formation.  Hydrocarbons within the formation may be pyrolyzed. Hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. In some embodiments, the formation may include a relatively impermeable portion and/or a relatively permeable portion.
Patent CA-2445435-C (CA)
Inventor: DOTTO KIM V
IPC: H01Q5/25
Filed: 2002-04-24
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: An antipodal antenna has an active member arranged between two diverging ground elements. The active member and ground elements are shaped to provide a tapered slot. The ground elements may be planar or may be curved outwardly. In some embodiments the ground elements follow semi-parabolic conical sections.  The active and ground elements may be separated by air.
Patent CA-2450364-C (CA)
Title: A high performance photoluminescent material and a production method therefor
Inventor: YAMANASHI SUMIYO
IPC: C04B14/36
Filed: 2002-12-27
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A photoluminescent material is formed by curing a blend of a transparent base material and a photoluminescent pigment component, wherein the viscosity of the transparent base material is 1 Pa.cndot.s (20°C) or more and is added in an amount of 7 to 95 wt%. Luminescence performance is further. improved by taking in consideration the relation between the internal structure of a molding and its luminescence performance, thereby achieving a luminescence of predetermined brightness for an extended period of time.
Patent CA-2458522-C (CA)
Title: Entrainement par induction pour transporteur actionne par induction
Inventor: LEE RICK
IPC: B65G23/23
Filed: 2002-09-24
Granted: 2008-06-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des entraînements par induction destinés à des transporteurs droits ou incurvés ainsi que des procédés permettant d'actionner des transporteurs à courroie sans fin. Des aimants pivotants (310...) peuvent flotter librement dans des supports (330) ou, dans d'autres modes de réalisation, chaque aimant pivotant (50...,190...,350...) peut être monté en série avec l'aimant qui le précède et l'aimant qui le suit. Qu'ils soient flottants ou montés en série, les aimants pivotants (50...,190...,310...,350...) créent un corps magnétique continu virtuel (150...,290...,440...). Lorsque ce corps magnétique continu virtuel (150...,290...,440...) rencontre le champ électromagnétique du stator, le flux magnétique qui en résulte pousse le corps magnétique continu virtuel (150...,290...,440...) dans le sillon (40, 210, 230) du lit du transporteur (38, 112, 220). Chaque aimant pivotant (50...,190...,310...,350...) est dimensionné de façon qu'il n'entrave pas l'aimant qui le précède et l'aimant qui le suit, lorsque le flux électromagnétique est inversé.
Patent CA-2459117-C (CA)
Title: System and method for addressing a mobile device in an ip-based wireless network
Inventor: DUNK CRAIG A
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-08-29
Granted: 2008-03-11
Abstract: A system and method for addressing a mobile device in an IP-based wireless network is provided. Push service providers prepare data for transmission to the mobile device using a first IP address. The addressed data is then transmitted to a push proxy. The push proxy obtains a network identifier that is permanently associated with the wireless mobile device using the first IP address. The network identifier is then used by the push proxy to obtain a second IP address that is temporarily associated with the wireless mobile device. Using this second IP address, the data from the push proxy is then addressed and transmitted to the wireless mobile device via a tunnel created through the wireless network using the second IP address.