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Patent CA-2387008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDY JERRY L
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: The present application generally relates to adhesive transfer devices (10, 200). One embodiment of the application discloses a hand-held actuatorless adhesive transfer device (10). Another embodiment of the application discloses an adhesive transfer device for applying adhesive to a side edge portion of a selected substrate (200).
Patent CA-2387460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOPPERS GERMAN ENRIQUE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: In a method for designing geometric shapes of products to be manufactured in  a die molding process, which geometric shapes are described by means of multiangular basic figures, in particular triangles, in STL (structural triangulation language), by determining the draft angles of separate sides o f these basic figures and determining the displacement vectors of the ends of the sides whose draft angles have been determined, a shape is given to the products allowing them, during their manufacture, to be readily removed from  the relevant dies.
Patent CA-2387916-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and system for detecting incipient failures in a power inverter
Inventor: WORDEN BRET D
IPC: H02M7/521
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: Method and system for predicting malfunctions in a power inverter (14) having one or more legs (e.g., 25, 27 and 29) connected between first and second voltage buses (e.g., 33 and 35) is provided. Each leg has respective first and second controllable switches (e.g., 32 and 34) coupled in series to one another. The method allows for applying predetermined respective voltages at the first and second buses. The method further allows for selectively actuating the first and second switches between respective conductive or non-conductive states. A monitoring step allows for monitoring predetermined electrical parameters generated in the inverter in response to the applied voltages as the first and second switches are respectively actuated. The parameters are based on a first set of operational and environmental conditions. Respective nominal values are provided for the one or more electrical parameters based on a second set of operational and environmental conditions.  An adjusting step allows for adjusting the respective values of the monitored electrical parameters to account for differences between the first and second set of conditions. A comparing step allows to compare the respective adjusted values against the respective nominal values to determine the performance of the inverter.
Patent CA-2390681-A1 (CA)
Title: Break away barrier and method for using same
Inventor: SCHERER TIMOTHY A
IPC: B25J19/06
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A break away barrier utilizes first and second spaced apart upstanding posts positioned a predetermined safe distance away from the outer movement limit of a robot. A pair of barrier assemblies are hinged to the first and second spaced apart upstanding posts and are hinged for movement from a closed position inside the safe distance to an open position outside the safe distance. A break away latch permits the opening and separation of the first and second barriers in response to a predetermined force.
Patent CA-2391732-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARRIERE KENT J
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A production tubing joint is disclosed for a well comprising a barrel forming an upper tubing section and connected to the tubing hanger, a tubing connector within the barrel having a lower end connected to a lower tubing section of the production tubing string, a lower locking means having a first lower lock component secured to the barrel and a second lower lock component secured to the tubing connector and selectively engageable with the first lower lock component for suspending the tubing connector and the lower tubing section from the barrel, an adapter bar for connection to a rod string, and an upper locking means having a first upper lock component secured to the tubing connector and a second upper lock component secured to the adapter bar and selectively engageable with the first upper lock component. When the upper locking means are engaged, the adapter bar may be manipulated to disengage the lower locking means so as to separate the lower tubing section from the barrel and suspend the tubing connector and the lower tubing section from the adapter bar. This enables cleaning out sand from a well bore without unseating the tubing hanger, and the operation can be completed using flushby units rather than a service rig.
Patent CA-2393428-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhalateur de poudre multidose
Inventor: SEPPALA KARI
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un inhalateur de poudre comprenant un réservoir (1) à médicament, un disque (7) de dosage tournant situé à l'intérieur dudit réservoir (1) et un passage d'air par lequel l'air est aspiré au moyen d'un embout (2). A sa périphérie, le disque de dosage (7) comporte au moins une cannelure (9) de dosage s'étendant axialement à travers le disque (7). Ces cannelures (9) de dosage sont remplies d'une dose mesurée de médicament lorsqu'elles se trouvent à l'intérieur du récipient (1) à médicament, puis elles sont transférées vers le passage d'air où le flux d'air inhalé décharge la dose de médicament directement depuis la cannelure de dosage (9).
Patent CA-2393698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEACOCK ANDREW J
IPC: C08F4/659
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: The present invention is broadly directed to a process for copolymerizing on e or more alpha-olefins and one or more di-olefin monomers in the presence of at least one stereospecific metallocene catalyst system and at least one non- stereospecific metallocene catalyst system. Crosslinking of at least a porti on of the mixture of polymer segments is accomplished during the polymerization  of the composition by incorporation of single di-olefin comonomers into two polymer segments.
Patent CA-2394085-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnetic attachment of a bedknife in a reel mower assembly
Inventor: BUCHKO JEFF
IPC: A01D34/62
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A reel mower assembly comprises a mower reel rotatably mounted to a frame, and a drive operative to rotate the reel about a reel axis. A plurality of magnets are mounted on the frame and a bed knife is magnetically held against the magnets in an operating position such that the bed knife is oriented in cutting relationship with the reel. Engagement means are operative to prevent sliding movement of the bed knife with respect to the magnets while allowing the bed knife to move away from the magnets when a separating force is exerted on the bed knife in a direction away from the magnets that is greater than an attractive force exerted on the bed knife by the magnets when the bed knife is in the operating position.
Patent CA-2397599-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded polyolefin foam in thicker grades and plank and process therefor
Inventor: RAMESH NATARAJAN S
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: An extruded polyolefin foam in thicknesses of at least about 12 mm and great er of improved compressive strength, extensional viscosity, and reduced aging time and a process for making the foam are disclosed. The foam is prepared using a propane blowing agent. The beneficial properties imparted to thicker  grade and plank foams by a propane blowing agent can be achieved with up to as much as 75 % by volume of either normal butane or isobutane or both in the blowing agent, depending on the polyolefin selected.
Patent CA-2398575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUPTA ANUNAY
IPC: C08F2/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: Selon l'invention, la tension superficielle du substrats polymères est augmentée par l'application ou l'incorporation de nouveaux copolymères bloc amphiphiles. Ces additifs copolymères bloc comprennent un polymère ou un oligomère hydrophile linéaire et un polymère ou un oligomère hyperramifié et sont complètement ou partiellement terminés par des groupes d'extrémité lipophiles. Parmi les articles ou les constructions polymères qui bénéficient de l'application ou de l'incorporation des copolymères bloc amphiphiles dans les domaines des systèmes anti-buée, de la dissipation de l'électricité statique, de la peignabilité, de l'acceptation des teintures, de la capacité d'impression, de l'imprégnation d'humidité, de l'adhésion et de la compatibilité des polymères, on compte les fibres de tapis, les fibres composites, les films utilisés en agriculture, le papier couverture non tissé, les carénages frontaux extérieurs d'automobile, les emballages, les produits hygiéniques, les mélanges polymères incompatibles, les articles laminés et les lunettes.
Patent CA-2399733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN JIAN-BING
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing sensitive and accurate assays  for genotyping with a minimum or absence of target-specific amplification.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2400711-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REED MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'antagonistes d'interleukine-6 humains, totalement incapables de se lier à la gp 130, en tant qu'inhibiteurs spécifiques de l'enzyme aromatase, utiles dans le traitement de tumeurs liées aux hormones, et plus particulièrement de tumeurs du sein.
Patent CA-2400751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHERMAN MICHAEL C
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (20) permettant de stabiliser au moins une partie de la colonne vertébrale, qui comprend un élément longitudinal (22, 200) dimensionné de façon à étendre un intervalle entre au moins deux corps vertébraux (V¿U?, V¿L?), et au moins partiellement formé d'un matériau à mémoire de forme présentant des caractéristiques pseudoélastiques à environ une température corporelle humaine. On utilise un certain nombre d'ancrages d'os (24) pour fixer ledit élément longitudinal (22, 200) à chacun des corps vertébraux (V¿U?, V¿L?). Cet élément longitudinal (22, 200) est, à partir d'une configuration initiale, reformé en une configuration différente en réponse à l'imposition d'une contrainte entraînée par un déplacement relatif entre les corps vertébraux (V¿U?, V¿L?), et revient à la configuration initiale lorsque la contrainte est supprimée, ce qui produit une stabilisation souple de la colonne vertébrale. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'élément longitudinal (22, 200) est une plaque (22, 200) définissant un certain nombre de nervures alternantes (34, 204) et de rainures (36, 206) possédant une amplitude initiale (a¿1?) correspondant à la configuration initiale, et une amplitude différente (a¿2?) correspondant à la configuration différente.
Patent CA-2401566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERMA AMAR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un procédé et à un appareil permettant le traitement d'effets de commerce et offrant une solution de compensation autonome à environnement imagé pour le traitement et la compensation d'effets de commerce. La présente invention comprend des règles de commande de compensation définissables par l'utilisateur, des niveaux de commande de compensation et des algorithmes de rapprochement comptable permettant de faciliter le traitement des effets de commerce. La présente invention comprend un magasin de données (14) stocké dans une mémoire accessible par un module de saisie (34), un module de configuration (38), un module de compensation (40), un module d'administration (48), un module de publication (42) et un module portail (48) qui permet un accès en parallèle au magasin de données (14) en cours de traitement des effets de commerce.
Patent CA-2402226-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle simulator having head-up display
Inventor: TURNER JAMES A
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: A vehicle simulator (40) having a projection system (42) for projecting a generated scene (44) and symbology (46) onto a common viewing screen (48).  Tracking apparatus (50) is provided for providing position and/or angular orientation signals representative of the eye (19) of a person viewing the projected scene and symbology. An image generation system is included for generating the scene and symbology for the projection system, such scene and symbology being generated as a function of the position and/or angular orientation signals provided by the tracking apparatus. Such symbology is representative of symbology produced by a head-up display.
Patent CA-2402466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENG YUNG-CHI
IPC: A61K36/484
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: This invention provides herbal compositions useful for increasing the therapeutic index of drugs, including those used in the treatment of disease, especially viral infections and neoplasms of cancer. This invention provides methods useful for improving the quality of life of an individual undergoing chemotherapy. Furthermore, this invention improves the treatment of disease by increasing the therapeutic index of chemotherapy drugs by administering the herbal composition PHY906 to a person undergoing such chemotherapy.
Patent CA-2403253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DUIJN ALBERT
IPC: A01C1/02
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for measuring metabolic states or rates or changes therein, such as growth rates, dying rates, cell division, metabolite production, and other biological activities of organisms, in particular of small multi-cellular organisms, of seeds and seedlings and of micro-organisms, such as fungi, yeast, bacteria, plant or animal cells and cultures thereof. The invention provides a method for determining a change in metabolic rate of at least one organism comprising placing said organism or part thereof in a confined container and repeatedly or continually measuring the concentration of a metabolic gas in said confined container to determine changes in consumption or production of said gas by said organism wherein said gas concentration is determined without essentially affecting the concentration of said gas in said confined container.
Patent CA-2404033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOVLAND CLAIRE T
IPC: A61B17/115
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A travers ses variantes, l'invention concerne un support à implantation permanente, soutenant par exemple le col urétral de la vessie, qui permet généralement d'éliminer sensiblement l'écoulement d'urine résultant de la transmission d'ondes à impulsion de pression intra-abdominales. Le support est implanté de manière simple, sans la complexité et le caractère effractif importants propres aux techniques chirurgicales classiques. On réduit ainsi le traumatisme pelvien. L'invention s'applique à l'incontinence d'effort et à d'autres types d'incontinence à la fois chez l'homme et la femme.
Patent CA-2404393-A1 (CA)
Title: Milk sampling apparatus and method
Inventor: MELLBERG STEN
IPC: G01N1/18
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: The present invention refers to a milk sampling apparatus and method for use with an automated milking system.  The apparatus comprises a cassette (7) wherein milk sample collecting elements (9) are placed, and at least one filling member (27) capable of being placed above a selected one of said milk sample collecting elements (9) by means of a positioning system, and capable of bringing a milk sample, representatively taken from milk yielded during the milking of an animal by means of said automated milking system, into said selected one of said milk sample collecting elements (9). The positioning system comprises an arm (34) extending in a first dimension (Y) in a plane (XY) above said milk sample collecting elements (9) and being movable in a second direction (X) in said plane (XY), said first (Y) and second (X) directions being orthogonal; a runner (32) holding said filling member (27) and being movable along said arm (34); and first (29) and a second (31) drive means, wherein said first drive means (29) is effective to move said arm (34) and said second drive means (31) is effective to move said runner (32) such that said filling member (27) is positioned above said selected one of said milk sample collecting elements (9).
Patent CA-2404445-A1 (CA)
Title: Tricyclic protein kinase inhibitors
Inventor: TSOU HWEI-RU
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (I), where A'', Z, X and n are defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are usef ul as antineoplastic agents and in the treatment of polycystic kidney disease.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2404587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURRAY JAMES S
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A door operator for moving a door includes a motor for moving the door between opened and closed positions, an operator for controlling the operation of the motor, and a switch, such as a wired wall station or a remote transmitter, for enabling the operator to control operation of the motor. Pushing and releasing the switch results in the operator allowing the motor to apply a normal range of torque values, and wherein pushing and holding the switch results in the operator allowing the motor to apply a broader-than-normal range of torque values. An external safety device coupled to the operator may be used with the operator. If the external safety device is enabled and the door is closing, the motor allows application of a higher-than-normal range of torque values. The door operator may also take corrective action if excessive door speed is detected. But, this corrective action can be overridden if the switch is held closed for a predetermined time.
Patent CA-2405998-A1 (CA)
Title: Pliant firearm projectiles
Inventor: WIDENER CHARLES D
IPC: F42B12/74
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: A less lethal ammunition round (10) includes a highly pliant projectile (24) that may impregnated with fine heavy particles. The projectile has an interior void (32) into which is placed a force transfer member (30) that engages an interior surface at the forward end of the projectile in front of the center of gravity. Upon ignition of a powder charge, a piston (26) in the cartridge chamber engages the transfer member which, in turn, elongates the projectile as the projectile forward end is driven, pulling the remainder of the projectile, reducing its diameter. This allows a release from the cartridge and passage through the barrel of the weapon from which it is being fired. Stabilizing fins (39) at the projectile base deploy as the projectile exits the muzzle. A breaching round is impregnated with a greater weight of heavy particles and its transfer member has an initial large diameter portion and a terminal smaller diameter portion. The breaching projectile similarly has a large diameter initial void and a smaller diameter terminal void. As the transfer member is urged forward, the forward part of the projectile is extended until the transfer member shoulder engages a similar shoulder in the void and no further elongation of the projectile occurs. The elongation is sufficient to release the projectile from the cartridge and permit it to travel through the weapon barrel without obstruction and without damage to the projectile.
Patent CA-2406109-A1 (CA)
Title: New composition and method for preparing basic quark and further processing of the basic quark
Inventor: BOONE MARC
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a method for preparing a basic quark, originating from "sweet" buttermilk, with a pH of 6.6 or higher, obtained from the preparation of butter originating from non-acidulated crea m. The sweet buttermilk is pasteurised and cooled, after which acidulation culture and coagulant is added. The mixture is ripened and heated after whic h the product obtained is separated into quark and whey. The basic quark has a  fat content below 2 wt. % , a phospholipid content ranging from 20 to 35 % i n comparison with the fat content, whereby the sphingolipid content lies betwe en 10 and 30% in comparison with the phospholipid content. The invention also relates to a further processing of the basic quark for the production of a cream sauce base and/or a cream sauce with a fat content of less than 20 wt.  %, obtained by adding cream to the basic quark.
Patent CA-2406394-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN DANIEL
IPC: C21C7/00
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for operating a steelmaking furnace including the steps of charging steelmaking materials into the steelmaking furnace, blowing oxygen into the steelmaking furnace, discontinuing the oxygen blow when the charged steelmaking materials are reduced to a liquid steel product, determining the temperature of the finished liquid steel product, blowing a nitrogen gas coolant into the steelmaking furnace to reduce the temperature of the finished liquid steel product to an aim tapping temperature, discontinuing the nitrogen gas coolant blow when the finished liquid steel product temperature is lowered to the aim tapping temperature, and tapping the finished liquid steel product at the aim tapping temperature for downstream processing.
Patent CA-2408593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOX DICK LEE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: Un câble électrique triphasé est utilisé pour transmettre des données codées selon le mode phase-à-phase dans un signal porteur haute fréquence transmis simultanément avec le courant, lui-même transmis des équipements de surface à des éléments de fond de trou. Le signal porteur haute fréquence est transmis à tous les conducteurs du câble électrique, le signal étant porté sur au moins deux phases ou conducteurs modulés entre les deux conducteurs pour coder des données entre les deux phases. On peut employer une technique de modulation quelconque. Les signaux phase-à-phase multiples peuvent être codés et transmis entre différents couples de conducteurs du câble électrique, ou bien la même donnée peut être codée et transmise dans des signaux phase-à-phase multiples, de manière différentielle ou asymétrique. Le porteur haute fréquence peut être utilisé pour transmettre des données à partir de capteurs de fond de trou vers les équipements de surface, des signaux de commande à partir des équipements de surface vers les éléments de fond de trou, ou pour les deux.
Patent CA-2409304-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite spoolable tube
Inventor: QUIGLEY PETER A
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: A spoolable composite tube (10) capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bare configuration.  The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner (12), an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.
Patent CA-2410169-A1 (CA)
Title: Pneumatically assisted tractor trailer attachment assembly
Inventor: MCDOUGALL RANDY
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A gooseneck for connecting a tractor and a trailer for transportation includes a support arm. The support arm has a first end that is pivotally coupled to a fifth wheel of the tractor. The support arm is pivotable to raise and lower a second end of the support arm relative to a tractor bed. A generally downwardly extending portion is coupled to the second end of the support arm for releasably attaching to a forward end of the trailer. A pneumatic assembly is coupled to the support arm. The pneumatic assembly is in communication with the tractor bed to lift and lower the generally downwardly extending portion relative to the tractor bed.
Patent CA-2414776-A1 (CA)
Title: Easy open package for food items such as loaves of processed cheese
Inventor: FAHS KENNETH
IPC: B65D75/66
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A hermetically sealed package (20) for food items, such as loaves of processed cheese, employing plastic film (22) with serrated ends (22a) and an accessible tear strip (30), which together provide points of focus for easy opening of the package (20) without unwanted tearing or undesirable contamination of the food item. A process of forming this package also forms part of the invention.