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Patent CA-2288006-C (CA)
Title: Humane crustacean processor
Inventor: BUCKHAVEN SIMON
IPC: A22B3/06
Filed: 1998-04-27
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: An apparatus for applying an electric current to a crustacean comprising: (i ) an electrically insulated tank adapted to contain the crustacean; (ii) two electrodes arranged such that the crustacean can be placed between the electrodes; and (iii) means for creating an electrical potential across the electrodes such that in use current flows between the electrodes and through the curstacean such that the crustacean is anaesthetised or killed.
Patent CA-2290073-C (CA)
Inventor: KATO CHIAKI
IPC: C23C2/28
Filed: 1999-11-16
Granted: 2003-10-28
Abstract: Galvannealed steel sheet and method, made by applying hot-dip galvanizing to a steel sheet, heating at a heating rate of at least about 10°C/second to a maximum sheet temperature within a range of from about 470 to 550°C, and applying an alloying treatment; the Al content X Al% in the hot-dip galvannealing layer and the coating weight W g/m2 satisfy the following equation (1); thereby producing a Zn-Fe galvannealing layer having an iron content of from about 7 to 12%; the galvannealed steel sheet has intensities of ~-phase, .delta.-phase and .GAMMA.-phase that satisfy the following equations (4) and (5) as observed through X-ray diffraction with the galvannealing layer peeled off the galvannealed steel sheet at the galvannealing/steel sheet interface, and the galvannealed steel sheet having excellent press workability, having a whiteness and a glossiness within prescribed ranges: ~ W x (X Al - 0.12) ~ 15 ............... (1) I(~: 1.26)/I(.delta.1: 2.13) ~ 0.02 ........... (4) I(.GAMMA.: 2.59)/I(.delta.1: 2.13) ~ 0.1 ........... (5).
Patent CA-2293164-C (CA)
Title: Mortise latch and vertical rod exit device
Inventor: PICARD DANIEL J
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 1999-12-29
Granted: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A mortise latch and vertical rod exit device latches at a center point between two doors and at top points between each door and the door frame. Optionally vertical rods may also be used to latch at bottom points between the doors and the floor. The latch includes an active and a passive latch mechanism operated by corresponding operating mechanisms. The mortise latch mechanisms cooperatively interact so that either door may be opened first, and either door may be closed first, without regard to the position of the other door. The active mortise latch mechanism includes a latch bolt and an activation bolt arranged so that one bolt is retracted when the other is extended, except when the doors are being opened or closed, when both bolts are retracted. The active mortise latch mechanism automatically retracts the latch bolt when the doors are not aligned and automatically extends the latch bolt when the doors are aligned. The passive mortise latch mechanism ejects the latch bolt as needed to allow the passive door to be opened first.
Patent CA-2304355-C (CA)
Title: Unified alerting method and apparatus
Inventor: CLOUTIER JOCELYN
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2000-04-06
Granted: 2003-08-26
Abstract: This invention provides for a unified alerting system that alerts the subscriber via one or more devices. The unified alerting system receives alert events from services subscribed to by the subscriber, filters the alert events and alerts the subscriber via one or more devices identified in a subscriber profile. The alert event is filtered by if-then-else statements that contain conditions and actions. Conditions have Boolean values and the actions set various control variables or may be further if-then-else statements. In this way, the subscriber may specify complex conditions that process each alert event to determine whether the subscriber should be alerted via one of the available devices. The subscriber profile specifies possible devices through which the subscriber may be alerted via a schedule corresponding to each of the devices. The profile also includes a priority level for each of the devices when multiple devices are available. The unified alerting device may also perform various conversions such as voice-to-text and text-to-voice so that messages may be sent in an alert regardless of the capabilities of the devices used.
Patent CA-2310414-C (CA)
Inventor: SPENCER SEAN DAVID
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 1997-04-30
Granted: 2001-04-24
Abstract: An electric fireplace is provided having an improved flame simulating apparatus. The flame simulating apparatus includes a light source, a flame effect element for transmitting light to produce a flame effect, and a flicker element having reflective strips for reflecting light from the light source for subsequent reflection by the flame effect element. An alternate flame effect element for reflecting light to produce a flame effect is also provided. A screen having a partially reflecting surface and a diffusing surface is positioned with the flame effect element extending proximate to the diffusing surface. An alternate screen is provided having a diffusing region through its thickness. A fuel bed is positioned immediately adjacent to the partially reflecting surface of the screen to produce an image of the fuel bed on the screen with the image of moving flames appearing to emanate between the fuel bed and its reflected image. The screen may also be given a non-planar diffusing region such that the image of moving flames appears to emanate from behind the reflected image the fuel bed. A fire wall simulating apparatus is also provided to provide a reflection of a simulated fire wall on the partially reflecting surface which appears to be a fire wall behind the fuel bed.
Patent CA-2311440-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator
Inventor: HEATH RODNEY T
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2000-06-13
Granted: 2011-06-07
Abstract: Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator wherein a portion of the wet glycol in an emissions separator is pumped under pressure as circulating wet glycol which may be used as a coolant for effluent removed from a reboiler and/or a power source for an eductor to form a vacuum in a first chamber of a liquid water removal separator apparatus. The cooled effluent, comprising at least liquid water, liquid hydrocarbons and uncondensed vapors, moves into the first chamber wherein the liquid water and/or the liquid hydrocarbons are separated from the uncondensed vapors. At least, the uncondensed vapors are removed from the first chamber and move into the eductor wherein they are compressed and combined into the circulating wet glycol. The separated liquid water is transferred to a second chamber of the liquid water removal separator apparatus and then removed therefrom. In some instances, the liquid hydrocarbons are transferred to a third chamber and removed therefrom. Apparatus is also provided to remove liquid hydrocarbons from the emissions separator. Also, gases from gas emitting level control apparatus are collected and fed into the first chamber.
Patent CA-2313742-C (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINGS BRUCE D
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2000-07-12
Granted: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A feline litter box is disclosed herein. The feline litter box in general has a base and a snap-on lid or top which is substantially flat. The snap-on lid or top has a recessed opening therethrough to provide access within the litter box.     The interior of the lid proximate an edge may include an odor-reducing filter which preferably includes odor-absorbing material. On the exterior of the lid between the opening and the filter is located a paw-cleaning section which may be comprised of raised tabs, nubs, and/or brushes at the preference of an individual. A removable, disposable liner may be provided within the interior of the base to facilitate disposal of used litter.
Patent CA-2318506-C (CA)
Title: Moteur alternatif a faces polaires courbes
Inventor: SOULTANIAN DANIEL S
IPC: H02K33/04
Filed: 1999-01-08
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Moteur destiné à fournir un mouvement alternatif, qui comporte un stator définissant une face polaire courbe et une face polaire plate et un induit définissant une face polaire courbe et une face polaire plate complémentaires. L'induit tourne autour d'un point de pivotement afin de maintenir un entrefer fixe entre les faces polaires courbes du stator et de l'induit et un entrefer variable entre les faces polaires plates du stator et de l'induit.
Patent CA-2320571-C (CA)
Title: Protector system for fiber optic system components in subsurface applications
Inventor: HICKEY KURT A
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2000-09-22
Granted: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A protector sub is provided having a bore for through passage of fluids while having a relatively large semi annular area to install optic fibers and other equipment.  The invention provides protection for the delicate fiber optic conductors and connectors and thereby enables their more ambiguous usage in the oilfield.
Patent CA-2327942-C (CA)
Inventor: LAZARSKI DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B65D6/22
Filed: 2000-12-08
Granted: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A collapsible container for storage and transport of produce or other goods is provided. In one embodiment, there is provided a five piece collapsible container with a base and four pivotable walls. Each of the four walls are outwardly collapsible to facilitate washing, and inwardly collapsible for compact storage. A latch mechanism is provided at each of the four points where two sidewalls abut each other providing a rigid assembled container. Attached to each latch mechanism is an actuating member with a grip. There is a latch mechanism on each side of each of two opposing sidewalls and latch actuators with grips that in close proximity to each other. The two grips allow the operator to disengage both latches integral with one side of the container with one hand. Similarly, when collapsing the container from assembled position, all four latches can be disengaged with each hand at respective pairs of grips. The latches are readily disengageable while providing a rigid assembled container.
Patent CA-2329047-C (CA)
Inventor: GEIB JOSEPH J
IPC: G07D3/00
Filed: 1995-08-24
Granted: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A disc-type coin sorter for sorting coin mixtures which include coins of mixed diameters. The sorter has a rotatable disc with a resilient top surface, and a stationary sorting head having a lower surface positioned parallel to the resilient top surface of the disc and spaced slightly therefrom; the lower surface of the sorting head forming a queuing region for aligning the outer edges of coins of all denominations at a common radius. There is a plurality of exit channels for receiving the queued coins, and for guiding coins of different diameters to different exit stations along the periphery of the sorting head. A guide wall extends between at least selected pairs of adjacent exit channels for engaging and guiding the outer edges of coins that do not enter at least the first of the pair of adjacent exit channels; the guide wall maintaining the outer edges of the engaged coins at that common radius. A portion of the lower surface of the sorting head that is traversed by coins between a first and last exit channels tapers upwardly in a radial direction from an area traversed by inner edges of the largest-diameter coins, to a top edge of the guide wall that extends between adjacent exit channels.
Patent CA-2332047-C (CA)
Title: Metastable atom bombardment source
Inventor: FAUBERT DENIS
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 1999-06-01
Granted: 2008-08-05
Abstract: The metastable atom bombardment source provides a charged particle free beam of metastable species that can be used to bombard and ionize organic and inorganic substances in a gas phase. The metastable atoms are produced by inducing a discharge in a gas (rare gases or small molecules). The discharge is curved between the cathode and anode, with the cathode located in a mediu m pressure zone and the anode located off-axis in a low pressure zone. A nozzl e located between the cathode and the anode provides a collimated beam of metastable atoms of low kinetic energy that is directed at an ion volume containing the substances to be analyzed.
Patent CA-2336504-C (CA)
Title: Joining loop of industrial fabric and joining part using the loop
Inventor: YAMADA JINZO
IPC: D21F1/00
Filed: 2001-02-14
Granted: 2006-05-30
Abstract: In a joining loop in combination with an industrial fabric, each end of the fabric has multiple layer wefts, wherein the first end has a remaining weft in at least an upper layer, and a loop forming part below the remaining weft where a removed weft would be disposed, and the loop has first and second warps folded back respectively into the first and second ends. A core line is inserted in a common hole of the loop, the hole being formed by engaging both end-joining loops. The first warp of the loop is folded back in the loop forming part, woven with the remaining weft, and woven at a tip end of the first warp into an ordinary part to form the first end-joining loop. The second warp of the loop is folded back, and woven into the ordinary part without weaving the second warp with the remaining weft.
Patent CA-2341598-C (CA)
Title: High temperature drive system for a coriolis mass flowmeter
Inventor: MCCARTHY JOHN RICHARD
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 1999-08-11
Granted: 2003-10-21
Abstract: A drive system (104) for use in a high temperature environment. The drive system (104) is made of materials that can withstand high temperatures witho ut degrading. There are no plastics or epoxy adhesives used in this drive syste m (104). The drive system is also made more efficient by placing the drive system on a flow tube outside of a loop in the flow tube between the inlet a nd the outlet.
Patent CA-2343581-C (CA)
Title: Shower curtain closure
Inventor: BRYCE THOMAS W
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 2001-04-09
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A shower curtain closure for closing off a vertical side edge of the curtain against a wall of the shower stall comprises a length of extruded plastic tubing that can be cut to a preferred length, a tube support ring for suspending the tube on the curtain rod, and an elongate vertically oriented wall receptacle into which the tube matingly fits. The tube is passed through a sleeve along the side of the curtain and is suspended from the curtain support rod by a ring connected to the upper end of the tubing and passing over the shower curtain rod. The wall receptacle is made of extruded plastics material that can be cut to length and is adhesively mountable on a wall of the shower enclosure. The receptacle is provided with a channel shaped to releasably secure the shower curtain sleeve with the tube therein.
Patent CA-2349868-C (CA)
Title: Cytochrome p450 monooxygenase and nadph cytochrome p450 oxidoreductase genes and proteins related to the omega hydroxylase complex of candida tropicalis and methods relating thereto
Inventor: WILSON C RON
IPC: C12P7/44
Filed: 1999-09-10
Granted: 2010-07-20
Abstract: Novel genes have been isolated which encode cytochrome P450 and NADPH  reductase enzyme of the w-hydroxylase complex of C. tropicalis 20336. Vectors including these genes, transfected host cells and transformed host cells are provided. Methods of producing of cytochrome P450 and NADPH reductase enzymes are also provided which involve transforming a host cell with a gene encoding these enzymes and culturing the cells. Methods of increasing the production of a dicarboxylic acid and methods of increasing production of the aforementioned enzymes are also provided which involve increasing in the host cell the number of genes encoding these enzymes. A  method for discriminating members of a gene family by quantifying the expression of genes is also provided.
Patent CA-2355851-C (CA)
Inventor: NEEMAN ISHAK
IPC: A23D9/013
Filed: 2000-01-03
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: The present invention is of a food spread containing a mixture of at least one non-hydrogenated edible oil of natural or synthetic origin and a monoglyceride. Moreover, the spread of the present invention does not contain an aqueous phase. The oil is preferably one or more of the oils from the group of olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, nut oils, walnut oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil, mustardseed oil, camelina oil, chia oil, flaxseed oil, perilla oil, fish oil, palm oil, sesame oil, wheatgerm oil, jojoba oil or corn oil. More preferably an oil such as avocado oil, fish oil, palm oil or olive oil is used and most preferably the oil is olive oil and fish oil. The monoglycerides used are preferably derivatives of oleic, or palmitic acid. The oil is present preferably in an amount of from about 85 to about 98 percent and most preferably in an amount of from about 93 to about 96 percent. The more monoglyceride used, the greater the degree of solidity of the food spread at room temperature. It is therefore possible to produce a desired degree of solidity, by changing the proportion of monoglyceride.
Patent CA-2358422-C (CA)
Title: Paint for forming a transparent conductive thin film and transparent conductive thin film
Inventor: IZAWA HAJIME
IPC: C09D201/00
Filed: 2000-10-23
Granted: 2009-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint for forming a transparent conductiv e thin film characterized in comprising at least a conductive oxide powder comprisi ng a primary granular diameter of no greater than 100 nm; an easily dispersible low-boili ng point solvent of the aforementioned conductive oxide powder; a difficultly dispersible high-boiling point solvent of the aforementioned conductive oxide powder; an d a binder. By using the paint for forming a transparent conductive thin film, it is possib le to form a transparent conductive thin film having superior transparency and conductive properties onto the surface of a transparent material. The present invention also provides a paint for forming a transparent conductive thin film which is useful as a coating for transparent material surfaces that require the effects of blocking static electricity, interfering with electromagnetic waves, and the like, such as screen surfaces for display devices, surface covering materials of the same, window glass, show window glass, covering materials for instruments, materials for "clean room" floors and walls, packaging material s for semiconductors, and the like; and a transparent conductive thin film obtaine d by means of coating the aforementioned paint as a transparent thin film.
Patent CA-2358714-C (CA)
Inventor: HATANAKA MITSUYUKI
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2000-11-10
Granted: 2010-02-16
Abstract: Un processeur d'informations a pour fonction de contrôler un contenu en sortie vers un appareil portatif (6) tel qu'un lecteur de disque portatif. Le processeur d'informations est géré par un programme de gestion (111) de contenu afin de stocker le contenu dans une base de données (114) de contenu, et il est géré par un programme de soutien d'affichage (112) afin de déterminer s'il faut contrôler le contenu stocké en sortie vers l'appareil portatif (6). Lorsque le contenu est stocké, si un contrôle de contenu est programmé, le contenu stocké dans la base de données (114) est contrôlé en sortie vers l'appareil portatif (6).
Patent CA-2360870-C (CA)
Inventor: MILLER DAVID
IPC: B23B25/00
Filed: 2001-11-01
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A lathe having a bed is supported on two legs. In one embodiment, the bed is hollow and has an inner portion into which a weight enhancing material may be inserted.  The bed may include two tubular members separated by spacers. The tubular members may have cross--sections that increase stiffness. In another embodiment, the bed is attached to a support assembly that includes first and second hollow legs, which may also contain weight-enhancing ballast. The first leg may be attached to a first hollow foot and the second leg may be attached to a second hollow foot. A stabilizer bar may be inserted in each foot for increased stability. Pairs of wheel assemblies may be attached to the first and second feet. In yet another embodiment, the lathe includes a headstock having a housing slidable along the bed. The housing encloses a motor that drives a shaft having two spindle ends protruding from the housing.
Patent CA-2378647-C (CA)
Inventor: STUMPERT MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-06-06
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé, un réseau de communication et un programme logiciel qui rendent plus flexible l'architecture de réseaux de communication comportant une séparation de la commande d'appel et de la commande du détenteur. Cette invention permet de supporter pleinement les avantages d'un réseau de communication comportant une séparation de la commande d'appel et de la commande du détenteur lorsque l'on assure une interface avec un autre réseau par signalisation monolithique. Cette invention permet également d'accroître la flexibilité d'une connexion de charge utile existante, notamment dans le cas d'un dysfonctionnement. Cette invention utilise les protocoles de signalisation existants afin de transférer d'autres informations. Dans les faits, les éléments d'information et les procédés servant à interpréter les informations transférées sont stockés dans les récepteurs et les émetteurs d'informations. Les récepteurs et les émetteurs d'informations peuvent ainsi transmettre plus d'informations qu'il n'en était prévu initialement lors de la conception des protocoles,. Il est ainsi possible d'identifier une combinaison d'un dispositif de transmission de charge utile et d'un noeud de commande au lieu d'un seul et unique dispositif. Il est en outre possible d'identifier une attribution considérée comme une attribution future. Il est ainsi possible de changer l'attribution de courant pour une unité de commande d'accès radio.
Patent CA-2381356-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHU CYRILLE
IPC: D21H17/67
Filed: 2000-07-24
Granted: 2009-04-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for fixing a mineral filler on cellulosic fibres in an aqueous suspension. The invention is characterised in that it consists in using as reaction medium a cellulosic fibre aqueous suspension derived from papermaking, comprising at least hydrogenocarbonates, carbonates or silicates of alkaline and/or alkaline-earth metals and in adding to said reaction medium, a hydroxide of the mineral filler, to precipitate the carbonates or silicates of the mineral filler on the fibres. The invention is particularly useful for making paper.
Patent CA-2387366-C (CA)
Title: Method and arrangement for preventing the passage of a mining vehicle
Inventor: PUPUTTI JARMO
IPC: G05D11/00
Filed: 2000-10-24
Granted: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for preventing the passage of preferably an unmanned mining vehicle. The invention is based on the idea of providing a mining vehicle, such as a loading vehicle, with a mast (7) arranged on its upper outer structure and extending above other portions of the vehicle. In connection with the mast there is provided an emergency stop switch. Furthermore, at the upper portion of a mine gallery, or a simil ar operating site, is provided a barrier boom reachable to the mast for bordering the accepted travel area of the mining vehicle. If th e mining vehicle tries to leave the accepted area, the mast hits the barrier boom and thus triggers the switch arranged in connection wi th the mast, thereby causing the mining vehicle to stop.