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Patent CA-2488890-C (CA)
Title: Two way locking device for height safety apparatus
Inventor: FLUX PETER ROBERT
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2003-06-13
Granted: 2011-04-19
Abstract: A fall arrest device for use on an elongate support comprises: chassis means having safety support retaining means to retain an elongate support whilst allowing movement of the device therealong, and including a sliding element for slidably engaging said elongate support; first and second locking cam means for locking the device to the elongate support in a fall arrest situation; first and second link means; and attaching means for attaching personal safety means to the device and transmitting a load from the personal safety device to said link means; in which said first and second locking cam means comprise respective first and second cam elements each arranged for rotation about a respective first axis relative to the chassis and able to move between a first locking position in which the cam element traps the elongate support between itself and the sliding element and a second released position in which the cam element does not trap the elongate support. The first and second link means each being connected to a respective one of the first and second cam elements for mutual rotation about a respective second axis separated from said first axis, the first and second link means being connected together for mutual rotation about a third axis separated from said first and second axes, and the attaching means being able to move relative to the link means, so that the first and second locking cam means can be moved between their first and second positions by loads applied to the device through the attaching means; in which each of the first and second link means comprises two parts arranged for reversible relative movement in response to an applied load from the attaching means over a predetermined value, the movement being such that a part of the link means intermediate said second and third axes descends relative to said second axis.
Patent CA-2488986-C (CA)
Inventor: PETROVIC ZMAJ
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 2003-07-02
Granted: 2008-07-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a planar conveyor belt designed to move along curved trajectories and consisting of a plurality of chain-links (2) including, staggered at the front (3) and at the rear (4) of a central core (5), a succession of slots (6, 7) including each an opening (8, 9), in particular oblong in shape, so as to ensure play in a longitudinal direction of a chain-link (2) relative to another adjacent chain-link. Said conveyor belt is characterized in that at least on the side (14) external to the curved trajectory it is designed to follow, at least some of the chain-links (2) comprise, in their transverse extension, a chain-link module (18) providing, in particular across its slots (6A, 7A) a curvilinear contact zone with the pivot pins linking them.
Patent CA-2489334-C (CA)
Title: Imaging apparatus and method capable of reading out a plurality of regions
Inventor: ABE KOUKI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2003-03-26
Granted: 2011-05-31
Abstract: An imaging part (700) includes a plurality of pixels arranged two-dimensionally in such a manner that each pixel has its own independent address and is given a read address. When an imaging signal is read from the imaging part, a signal processing part (800) can generate addresses to designate any ones of the imaging regions.
Patent CA-2490304-C (CA)
Inventor: COX ROGER W
IPC: H03M3/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Granted: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A meter for power lines includes first input channels having AC signals with DC values of about zero. A second input channel has an analog output with a predetermined non-zero DC bias value. Plural biasing and scaling circuits input the AC signals and output corresponding analog outputs. Plural analog-to- digital converters input the corresponding analog outputs and output corresponding digital values. A serial output circuit serially communicates the corresponding digital values for a first set of A/D conversions before serially communicating digital values for a subsequent second set of conversions without providing any synchronization of the corresponding digital values for both the first and second sets of conversions. A serial input circuit serially receives the serially communicated digital values and saves the same in a memory. A processor averages the digital values for the channels and determines whether only the average associated with the second channel has the DC bias value.
Patent CA-2495641-C (CA)
Title: Topical use of microfine calcined alumina or stainless steel
Inventor: PERRICONE NICHOLAS V
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2003-09-26
Granted: 2009-02-10
Abstract: Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5~, more narrowly 1~ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier are useful as sunblocks for skin and hair while simultaneously providing treatments that render skin and hair smoother, more uniform, lustrous, visually appealing and healthier- looking.
Patent CA-2498102-C (CA)
Title: Testing of pressure sensor in surgical cassette
Inventor: LOBDELL DONN D
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 2003-08-18
Granted: 2010-11-09
Abstract: A method of determining the accuracy of a pressure sensor in a surgical cassette is disclosed. The method involves displacing a diaphragm of the sensor a pre-defined amount of displacement, and measuring the force exerted on the diaphragm by the displacing step. The accuracy of the pressure sensor is determined by comparing the force measured in the measuring step to a pre-defined force for the pre-defined amount of displacement.
Patent CA-2499622-C (CA)
Inventor: FOSTER CAROLYN ANN
IPC: A61P/
Filed: 2003-09-23
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne des combinaisons pharmaceutiques contenant au moins un agoniste du récepteur de S1P, ainsi qu'un procédé de traitement de maladies de démyélinisation, par exemple de la sclérose en plaques, ou de troubles associés au syndrome de Guillain-Barré. Le procédé selon l'invention consiste à co-administrer, de façon simultanée ou séquencée, une quantité thérapeutique efficace a) d'un agoniste du récepteur de S1P, et b) d'au moins un co-agent présentant une activité clinique contre au moins un symptôme d'une maladie de démyélinisation.
Patent CA-2500564-C (CA)
Inventor: BURGHER ANITA MARIA
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2003-10-08
Granted: 2011-05-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions de préparation pour nourrisson qui comprennent de 3,2 mg/L à 15,4 mg/L de CMP; de 1,8 mg/L à 11,0 mg/L de UMP; de 1,8 mg/L à 8,0 mg/L de GMP; de 0,1 mg/L à 2,2 mg/L de IMP; et de 2,5 mg/L à 13,2 mg/L de AMP.
Patent CA-2502014-C (CA)
Inventor: MANN DAVID G
IPC: F16B7/10
Filed: 2005-03-23
Granted: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A grip for an extension pole has an opening at one end sized to receive the inboard end of the extension pole, and another opening at the other end communicating with a storage compartment inside the grip for storing at least a portion of an adaptor. A gripper inside the grip engages the adaptor when inserted into the storage compartment to prevent the adaptor from inadvertently falling out of the storage compartment.
Patent CA-2504530-C (CA)
Inventor: BONIFAS ANDREW P
IPC: C08K7/26
Filed: 2003-10-24
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: In broadest terms, a wood filler composition of the present invention comprises: from about 11.50 to about 17.50 weight percent water; from about 14.40 to about 21.60 weight percent ceramic microspheres; from about 2.48 to about 3.72 weight percent wood flour; from about 0.32 to about 0.48 weight percent thickener; from about 0.80 to about 1.20 weight percent glass bubbles;  from about 12.24 to about 18.36 weight percent acrylic latex emulsion; and from about 36.06 to about 54.10 weight percent calcium carbonate. The composition preferably has a pH in the range of from about 8.4 to about 8.8.  Further the composition preferably has a viscosity of 200,000 to 300,000 cps as measured on a BROOKFIELD RV viscometer (helipath on) with a T/E spindle at 20 rpm and 25~C.
Patent CA-2504541-C (CA)
Title: Heat treatable coated articles with zirconium or zirconium nitride layer and methods of making same
Inventor: LIN YUPING
IPC: C03C17/36
Filed: 2003-11-12
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A coated article is provided with a coating or layer system that includes at least one layer including zirconium (ZR) and/or zirconium nitride (ZrNx) sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. In certain example embodiments, the coating or layer system has good corrosion resistance, good mechanical performance such as scratch resistance, and/or good color stability (i.e., a low ~.DELTA.E* value (s) upon heat treatment (HT).
Patent CA-2506956-C (CA)
Title: Synergistic combination comprising roflumilast and (r,r)-formoterol
Inventor: BEUME ROLF
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2003-11-26
Granted: 2012-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to the combined administration of roflumilast and R,R-formoterol for the treatment of respiratory tract disorders.
Patent CA-2508776-C (CA)
Title: Infusion device and driving mechanism and process for same with actuator for multiple infusion uses
Inventor: GRAY JOHN F
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 2003-12-03
Granted: 2012-05-08
Abstract: A drive mechanism for delivery of infusion medium a coil capable of being electrically activated to provide an electromagnetic field. The coil surrounds a piston channel extending in an axial direction. An armature is located adjacent the coil, on one side of the axial channel. The armature is moveable toward a forward position, in response to the electromagnetic field produced by activation of the coil. A piston is located within the piston channel and is moveable axially within the channel to a forward position, in response to movement of the armature to its forward position. The armature and piston are moved toward a retracted position, when the coil is not energized. The armature may be configured with a reduced diameter by including a coil cup for supporting the coil including a shelf portion defining at least a portion of a pole surface of the coil cup.
Patent CA-2521705-C (CA)
Title: Direct smelting plant
Inventor: IONS PHILIP JAMES
IPC: F27B1/20
Filed: 2004-04-08
Granted: 2011-11-29
Abstract: A direct smelting plant for producing molten metal from a metalliferous feed material is disclosed. The plant includes a fixed smelting vessel to hold a molten bath of metal and slag and a gas space above the bath. The plant also includes means for supplying solids and gas feed materials to the vessel and for tapping molten material from the vessel. The plant also includes at least two platforms for supporting plant operators at different heights of the vessel. The metal tapping means and the slag tapping means are located so as to be accessible by plant operators on a cast house platform and the end metal tapping means and the end slag tapping means are located to be accessible by plant operators on an end tap platform that is at a lower height than the cast house platform.
Patent CA-2522880-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one physical or chemical process variable of a medium
Inventor: LOPATIN SERGEJ
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2004-04-21
Granted: 2011-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining and/or monitoring at least one physical or chemical process variable, for example, the level, viscosity or density of a medium in a container, comprising at least one mechanically oscillatory unit (1) and at least one drive/receiving unit (8). The mechanically oscillatory unit consists of a tube (2) and of an inner oscillator (3). The tube (2) is connected via an end (4) oriented away from the process to a fastening unit (5), and the end (6) of the tube (2) oriented toward the process is provided as a free end. The fastening unit is connected directly or, optionally, via another element to the container inside of which the medium is located. The tube (2) surrounds the inner oscillator (3), and the inner oscillator (3) is fastened to an end (7), which is oriented toward the process and which is located at the end (6) of the tube (2) also oriented toward the process. The drive/receiving unit (8) sets the mechanically oscillatory unit (1) in oscillatory motion or it receives the oscillations of the mechanically oscillatory unit (1). The invention provides that the inner oscillator (3) has at least one groove/narrowing (9) that determines at least the oscillation frequency of the mechanically oscillatory unit (1).
Patent CA-2527898-C (CA)
Inventor: BOIERO GIANLUCA
IPC: G01S19/46
Filed: 2003-06-17
Granted: 2015-08-11
Abstract: The location of a mobile terminal (12) in a given area is determined by including the mobile terminal (12) both in a satellite-based positioning system and in a cellular communications system (14). The mobile terminal (12) is thus adapted to receive satellite signals from the satellite-based system and to be covered by at least one cell of the cellular communications system (14). The mobile terminal (12) is configured for determining at least approximately its coordinates (x, y, z), including an altitude coordinate (z) in said area, based on both satellite signals received from the satellite-based system and information (52) related to the cellular communication system (14). An estimate of the altitude coordinate (z) is derived from the information related to the cellular communications system (14), whereby satisfactory location performance is ensured also when one or more satellites in the satellite-based system are not visible at the mobile terminal (12).
Patent CA-2528712-C (CA)
Title: Disposable dental instrument
Inventor: BROWNING JERRY W
IPC: A61C1/10
Filed: 2004-03-12
Granted: 2010-05-04
Abstract: A disposable dental instrument of the compressed air drive type is disclosed for use in performing dental procedures on a workpiece. The disposable dental instrument is constructed from two mating shells (30, 32) and a core (34).  Each shell (30, 32) incorporates a mating surface and the shells (30, 32) are joined using various bonding methods to ensure a waterprof, high quality dental instrument. An elongated body (910) has conduits (14) penetrating a base (16) at one end of the body (10). The conduits (914) allow entry of a light beam (18), a pressurized water stream (20), and a compressed air stream (22). Pluralities of passageways (26) are in communication with the conduits (14) for conducting the light beam (18), the pressurized water stream (20), and the compresed air stream (22) through the body (10). A head (44) at the opposite end of the body (10) rotatably mounts a turbine shaft (72) on bearing surfaces (64) which inhibit vibration and noise. The turbine shaft (72) includes a turbine impeller (74) and a clamping hole (80) for removable attachment of a dental bur (56) about a rotational axis. The opening (48, 54) in the body (10) adjacent to the head (44) allows release of the light beam (18), the pressurized water stream (20), and the compressed air stream (22) in a direction toward the distal end of the bur (56) so that the bur (56), the light beam (18), the pressurized water stream (20), and the compressed air stream (22) may all converge on the workpiece.
Patent CA-2528798-C (CA)
Title: Spa lighting system
Inventor: WALKER VICTOR LEE
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Granted: 2008-09-16
Abstract: Techniques and systems for removing moisture from behind an illuminated panel on a spa. In one exemplary implementation, a panel is attached to a sidewall of a spa seating area. A light source is used to illuminate the panel, in which the light source can be attached to the panel. An air vent is connected to the spa to allow moisture to evaporate from behind the panel, in which one end of the air vent may be connected to the atmosphere outside of the spa. The panel can be flush mounted inside of the sidewall, and the panel can be located within a recess area of the sidewall. The panel can be formed of a translucent material, and the panel can be located at a waterline area to indicate a recommended level to fill the spa with water. The panel can include a logo, a design, or an inscription.
Patent CA-2531216-C (CA)
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP D
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2004-06-22
Granted: 2009-03-03
Abstract: Improved methods and compositions for consolidating proppant in fractures formed in subterranean zones are provided. An improvement of this invention comprises using proppant particles having a coating of hardenable resin including a gel breaker. The gel breaker facilitates removal of gelled carrier fluid from the surface of the proppant particles.
Patent CA-2534531-C (CA)
Inventor: FIUMEFREDDO JOHN J
IPC: E06C1/54
Filed: 2004-08-05
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne une échelle escamotable ou pliable (100) configurée pour être installée dans une ouverture pour fournir un accès entre un niveau ou espace et un autre niveau ou espace. L'échelle selon l'invention comprend : une section d'échelle supérieure (110) pourvue d'un rail d'échelle gauche et d'un rail d'échelle droit ; une section d'échelle inférieure (130) équipée d'un rail d'échelle gauche et d'un rail d'échelle droit ; une charnière (400) reliant de manière rotative le rail d'échelle gauche de la section d'échelle supérieure au rail d'échelle gauche de la section d'échelle inférieure, ainsi que le rail d'échelle droit de la section d'échelle supérieure au rail d'échelle droit de la section d'échelle inférieure, et ; une pluralité de marches disposées de manière rotative entre la paire supérieure de rails d'échelle et la paire inférieure de rails d'échelle. Selon l'invention, cette pluralité de marches est configurée de manière à pouvoir tourner entre une position rétractée et une position déployée.
Patent CA-2536051-C (CA)
Title: Structure soudee presentant une excellente resistance a la fissuration par corrosion sous contrainte
Inventor: AMAYA HISASHI
IPC: B23K35/30
Filed: 2003-09-05
Granted: 2009-07-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure de tuyau linéaire soudée utilisée dans le transport de pétrole et de gaz naturel corrosif, et formée d'acier inoxydable martensitique contenant de 8 à 16 % de Cr et de 0,05 % ou moins de C. Une partie ayant un contenu réduit de Cr à joint de grain, située directement en dessous d'une échelle d'oxydation de soudage, présente une concentration de Cr de 5 % ou plus. La concentration de Cr de la partie ayant un contenu réduit de Cr peut être obtenue par application de conditions appropriées dans le soudage circonférentiel de tuyaux d'acier pour fabriquer la structure. La structure de tuyau linéaire soudée permet de prévenir l'occurrence de SCC en présence de CO2 à haute température.
Patent CA-2539133-C (CA)
Title: Clapet pour robinet de plomberie
Inventor: COSCARELLA GABE
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 2006-02-28
Granted: 2013-06-04
Abstract: Un clapet pour un robinet de plomberie comprend un corps ayant une première face, une deuxième face, un dessus et un dessous. Un dispositif pivotant est situé à proximité du dessus. Une face de contact déflectrice inférieure courbée est présente à proximité du dessous, adaptée pour faciliter un contact coulissant avec un furet. Ce clapet pour robinet permet au furet d'être inséré et retiré du clapet.
Patent CA-2546603-C (CA)
Inventor: AKISHEV NIAZ IREKOVICH
IPC: B31D3/00
Filed: 2003-12-11
Granted: 2010-12-07
Abstract: The device contains the transformable mandrel (12) made of plane elements (14) pivotedly connected in-between with the use of gas-proof fabric (15,16), the means for preliminary and final mandrel transformation including the flexible vacuum chamber and traverse-pusher (11) with the drive (10), and the mechanism for putting the transformable mandrel into its initial plane state made in the form of two parallel slabs (6, 7) with the drive for their reciprocal travel (9). The means for preliminary mandrel transformation is made in the form of the system of pushers placed in rows on the lower and the upper slabs with individual drives. The perforations in the slabs provide the possibility for the pushers to interact with the transformable mandrel placed between the slabs whereas the mandrel with sheet blank article is put into the vacuum chamber.
Patent CA-2548595-C (CA)
Title: Fuel cell power generation system
Inventor: LAM ALEX
IPC: H02J4/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Granted: 2014-11-18
Abstract: An electric power generator is particularly suitable for providing back-up power to sites with multiple power requirements. This generator comprises a rack having multiple module bays; at least one power conversion module is mounted in one of the bays and is electrically coupled to a fuel cell stack also mounted in the rack or located remote from the rack. The power conversion module converts the voltage level and/or current type of some of the electricity produced by the stack such that the generator can simultaneously output electricity at multiple voltage levels and/or current types. The rack can be a standardized nineteen relay rack, making the generator relatively compact and compatible with sites configured accept such racks.
Patent CA-2549665-C (CA)
Inventor: DIPAOLA PASQUALE
IPC: F01P5/10
Filed: 2006-06-06
Granted: 2014-06-03
Abstract: A pump, for coolant or other working fluids, is provided which can require less mounting area than prior art pumps by removing the need for pump volutes. The pump includes a series of diffuser channels formed between stator vanes on the pump housing and an outwardly inclined lip about the periphery of the impeller. The diffuser channels and the inclined lip serve to direct pressurized working fluid to exit the outlet of the pump in an axial direction, generally parallel to impeller shaft. The relatively long centre passage through the pump housing, through which the working fluid is supplied from the inlet to the impeller, reduces turbulence in the working fluid before it reaches the impeller, reducing the chances of cavitation occurring at the impeller.
Patent CA-2550813-C (CA)
Title: Network inkjet printer unit having multiple media input trays
Inventor: SILVERBROOK KIA
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2004-12-20
Granted: 2011-02-22
Abstract: An inkjet printer (1) for use in a network environment comprising: a body (2) having; at least one media input tray (4) for supplying one or more sheets of media for printing; a print engine (3) for printing an image on a sheet of media, said print engine (3) including a removable pagewidth inkjet printhead; and a delivery passage for delivering a sheet of media from the at least one media input tray (4) to the print engine (3) for printing; wherein the base of the body (2) is configured to receive at least one auxiliary media input tray for supplying one or more sheets of media for printing, and an opening is provided in said base to receive a sheet of media from said auxiliary media input tray for delivery to the print engine via said delivery passage.
Patent CA-2551144-C (CA)
Title: Polymorphisms of chromosome 9 implicated in premature canities
Inventor: DE LACHARRIERE OLIVIER
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-01-14
Granted: 2010-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one of the 4 SNP markers rs306534, rs3739902, rs575916 and rs365297 for carrying out a diagnosis, a process for diagnosing a predisposition to premature canities, the use of a means for determining the alleles of the 4 markers with a view to a diagnosis and a kit for the diagnosis, a process for the diagnosis of a predisposition to premature canities based on the haplotype defined by the markers rs3739902, rs2583805 and rs377090 and the use of at least one polynucleotide fragment comprising at least 18 consecutive nucleotides, the sequence of which corresponds to all or part of the region in a non-human mammal homologous to that of the human chromosome 9 defined by the SNP markers rs306534 and rs365297 for the diagnosis of a predisposition to premature canities in said mammal.