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Patent CA-2437855-A1 (CA)
Title: Brush seal support
Inventor: SCHMID SCOTT JOSEPH
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A support arrangement for a brush seal (50) positioned between a stationary (40) and a rotatable (46) component of a turbomachine (10). The brush seal (50) has a downstream backing plate (54) that includes an axially-extending lip (74) adjacent its radially outermost end to minimize axial deflection of the seal (50) as a result of a gas pressure differential acting across the seal (50).
Patent CA-2437917-A1 (CA)
Title: A low-phosphorus lubricating oil composition for extended drain intervals
Inventor: ROBY STEPHEN H
IPC: C10M133/56
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of each of the following:   a) from about 3.0 to about 7.0 weight percent of an ethylene carbonated-treated ashless dispersant;   b) from about 2.0 to about 5.0 weight percent of a borated-treated ashless dispersant;   wherein the weight ratio of a) to b) is about 0.3 to about 0.5;   c) from about 1.0 to about 3.0 weight percent of a high overbased metal-containing detergent;   d) from about 0.1 to about 2.0 weight percent of a phosphorus-containing compound;   wherein the weight percent of total phosphorus in the lubricating oil composition is no more than 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition.
Patent CA-2438320-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrophobic polyurethane foam
Inventor: KELLY DAVID J
IPC: C08G18/40
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: The invention is a hydrophobic polyurethane foam prepared from a conventiona l PO/EO polyether polyol, a graft polyol and a hydrophobicity inducing surfactant. The foam is sufficiently hydrophobic to pass a stringent water impermeability test.
Patent CA-2439089-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENNESSY GARY R
IPC: G16H50/80
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système destiné aux évolutions des maladies chroniques, à l'éducation et à la communication (10) utilisé avec un patient. Ce système comprend une base de données (12) conçue pour stocker une pluralité d'entrées de données concernant le patient, chacune des entrées de données renfermant des informations personnelles sur le patient, et une ligne directrice (14) ayant trait aux soins du patient. Cette ligne directrice (14) comporte une valeur d'essai par défaut liée à la surveillance de la maladie chronique, une interface d'utilisateur destinée à entrer, d'une part, des données sur le patient de manière à les stocker dans la base de données et, d'autre part, des demandes d'informations relatives à la surveillance du patient, la communication et l'éducation. Ledit système comprend également un processeur (22) conçu pour extraire des entrées de données du patient à partir de la base de données (12) en réponse aux demandes d'informations émanant de l'interface d'utilisateur (18) et pour stocker les entrées de données sur le patient dans la base de données (12). Ce processeur (22) produit une analyse des évolutions de la population et du patient en fonction d'un algorithme.
Patent CA-2441994-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOKUNO TOSHIMASA
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preparing tissues or tissue constructs. In selected embodiments, the invention relates to the construction of a multi-layered biological structure (i.e. system) th at includes a cellular support matrix seeded with living cells derived from a native tissue. The present invention also relates to tissue culture protocol s to promote the in vitro growth of tissues and tissue constructs.
Patent CA-2442527-A1 (CA)
Title: Authentication methods, apparatus, media and signals
Inventor: ESTRIN RON SHIMON
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: Authentication methods, apparatuses, media and signals are disclosed. A first authentication method involves receiving an authentication voice sample of a user of a file, and associating the authentication voice sample with the file to indicate approval by the user of contents of the file. A second authentication method involves receiving an authentication voice sample, of a user of a file, associated with the file to indicate approval by the user of contents of the file, and further involves validating the authentication voice sample.
Patent CA-2442589-A1 (CA)
Title: Aromatics alkylation
Inventor: HRYNISZAK MICHAEL
IPC: C07C2/12
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an alkylaromatic compound comprising the step of contacting an alkylatable aromatic compound with an alkylating agent under alkylation conditions in the presence of alkylation catalyst comprising phosphorus and a porous crystalline inorganic oxide material having an X-ray diffraction pattern including the dspacing maxima at 12.4.plusmn.0.25, 6.9.plusmn.0.15, 3.57.plusmn.0.07 Angstrom.
Patent CA-2444498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENRY BRADFORD D
IPC: C01F/
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: In an inserting apparatus (10) and method such as the continuous motion type, a motion controller ( C ) electrically communicates with an encoder, a first motor driving an insert conveyor assembly (30), a second motor driving an envelope conveyor assembly (40), and an actuator operatively interfaces with a peripheral device.
Patent CA-2445664-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of il-18 inhibitors for treating or preventing cns injuries
Inventor: SHOHAMI ESTHER
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of inhibitors of IL-18 in the preparation o f a medicament for treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system injur y, in particular of traumatic head injury.
Patent CA-2445990-A1 (CA)
Title: Adn complementaires humains pleine longueur codant des proteines potentiellement secretees
Inventor: GIORDANO JEAN-YVES
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à des polynucléotides et à des polypeptides GENSET, lesquels peuvent être utilisés en tant que réactifs dans des analyses judiciaires, comme marqueurs chromosomiques et comme marqueurs spécifiques de tissu/cellule/organite dans la production de vecteurs d'expression. Ils peuvent également être utilisés dans des épreuves de criblage et dans des analyses diagnostiques portant sur une expression anormale de GENSET et/ou aux fins d'une activité biologique ainsi que pour le criblage de composés pouvant servir au traitement d'états pathologiques liés aux GENSET.
Patent CA-2447955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOW PHILIPPE
IPC: H01M50/529
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un logement de batterie monobloc et une batterie monobloc. Ce logement de batterie monobloc comprend un premier et un second conteneurs. Chaque conteneur possède des partitions divisant les conteneurs en différents compartiments. Le premier conteneur est fixé à, et coopère avec le second conteneur afin de former un ou plusieurs canal/canaux réfrigérant(s) situés entre le premier et le second conteneurs.
Patent CA-2448291-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOMARU KISAKU
IPC: A62D101/28
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A PCB treating method and device capable of resolving problems with conventional methods by feeding electricity to PCB for electrolyzing. The device can be designed according to a treating scale - can be made mobile to permit treating at PCB storing sites, site-installed, or integrally mounted on vehicles. The device permits various modes of applications; PCB is transferred to the electrolysis tank of the device and treated, and at the same time, an electrode is placed in a residual PCB-containing apparatus for electrolyzing;  and a PCB-polluted container itself is placed in a large treating tank and treated. The device can also be used as a polluted-soil improving device. The invention facilitates PCB treating at far lower costs and higher treating speeds than by conventional methods.
Patent CA-2448870-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUGGI LIVERANI FURIO
IPC: A47J31/02
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A Peltier cell (8) is arranged with its cold part adjacent to the loading compartment of a coffee machine to cool the coffee contained therein; associated with this cell is a radiant place (15) and a first fan (14) to dissipate the heat generated by the hot part of the cell and likewise associated with it there may be a body (9) and a second fan (10) to facilita te the cooling of the air within the loading compartment.
Patent CA-2451598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITTLE RICHARD S
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A training shoe (16) for soccer includes a pressure-responsive sensor mounted with respect to a soccer shoe at a selected location, for example at the instep or along the laces at the top of the shoe. When a soccer ball is kicked at the selected location, the sensor (30 and 32) provides an electrical signal to a microprocessor, causing selection logic in the microprocessor to choose one of several control words. The selected control word is provided to a voice playback circuit to select one of several digital data sets, each set corresponding to a different sound. The playback circuit provides an analog electrical control signal to a speaker, thereby generating a selected sound corresponding to the selected digital data set. System components can be mounted permanently to a shoe, or to a cover or strap arrangement releasably mounted to the shoe.
Patent CA-2454647-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for determining susceptibility to prion disease
Inventor: COLLINGE JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of determining the susceptibility of a subject to prion disease comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sample from said subject; and (b) determining the human leucocyte antigen specificity of said sample; wherein if said sample has DQ7 human leucocyte antigen specificity, this indicates that said subject has a decreased susceptibility to prion disease; and if said sample does not have DQ7 human leucocyte antigen specificity, this indicates that said subject has an increased susceptibility to prion disease.
Patent CA-2455272-A1 (CA)
Title: Under-seat storage bin for extended cab pickup trucks
Inventor: TUEL DENNIS JR
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A storage bin for use in extended cab pickup trucks having a rear seating area. The storage bin is an opened topped rectangular box, with a removable divider that is specifically designed to fit in the space beneath the rear seat the extended cab pickup truck. The use of the storage bin allows the owner of the extended cab pickup truck to store valuable items, such as electronics gear or guns in a secure manner that is out of sight from individuals on the outside of the vehicle.
Patent CA-2460270-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotating map and user-centric weather prediction
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL R
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for receiving weather forecast information in a mobile unit and using that information to warn a user of a future weather hazard with reference to the mobile unit's location and/or intended direction of travel. A hazard location algorithm compares a forecast location of each mobile unit with a forecast hazard and transmits a warning to each mobile unit that is predicted to encounter the hazard. As the mobile unit moves, its actual position is updated in the forecasting center, and a revised warning is transmitted to the mobile unit. The hazard information may be displayed on the user's system in the form of a rotating map with an automatically adjustable range to display warning information in relation to tie system's location. Warnings, including audio warnings for playback and crawls for display on a television, can be automatically generated and spoken or displayed to a user.
Patent CA-2460755-A1 (CA)
Title: Wet paper web transfer belt
Inventor: INOUE KENJI
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A wet paper web transfer belt 10 comprises a base body 30, a wet paper web side layer 11 and a machine side layer 12. The wet paper web side layer 11 is formed by a high molecular weight elastic section 50 and a fiber body 20. The fiber body 20 is hydrophilic, and at least a part of the fiber body 20 is exposed on the surface of the high molecular weight elastic section 50. The hydrophilic fiber body 20 exposed on the surface of the wet paper web side layer 11 holds water from a wet paper web and therefore, attachment of the wet paper web to the transfer belt, and the smoothness of removal the wet paper web from the transfer belt, are both improved without impairing the durability of the transfer belt.
Patent CA-2462026-A1 (CA)
Title: Microwave oven systems and methods
Inventor: BLOCKER BRIGID
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A simmering method includes energizing a generator of an oven to raise humidity inside a chamber of the oven to a first level, and performing a simmering operation for a first predetermined amount of time after the humidity reaches the first level, the simmering operation including deenergizing the generator, and energizing the generator after the deenergizing of the generator.
Patent CA-2464582-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEXTON BRETT
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A method of fabricating electromechanical devices such as micro relays on printed circuit boards. The method includes the deposition of an element of the component onto an electrically conducting sacrificial layer, which is subsequently removed to form a PCB component that is suspended above the PCB substrate. In one embodiment, the vias in a multilayer PCB are used as the anchor posts for the suspended component. See stages 6.1 - 6.8 of figure 6.
Patent CA-2465997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMIONESCU RADU
IPC: H04J3/24
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: An extensible data structure for messages in a peer to peer name resolution protocol is presented. This message data structure utilizes a number of fields, each containing a message element. Preferably, the first field is the message header that includes protocol information and identifies the type of message. Each message element contain s a number of fields. These message element fields include a type field, a length field , and the content or payload of the message element. In one embodiment, at least ten messages are formed for proper operation of a Peer To Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP), including RESOLVE, RESPONSE, SOLICIT, ADVERTISE, REQUEST, FLOOD, INQUIRE, AUTHORITY, ACK, and REPAIR messages.
Patent CA-2468256-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YU RUEY J
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des procédés utiles pour traiter divers états pathologiques provoqués par des cosmétiques et troubles dermatologiques. Cette composition comprend un dérivé de phényle glycine représenté par la formule (I), dans laquelle R¿1? et R¿2? représentent indépendamment H, I, F, Cl, Br, OH, SH, NH¿2?, NHNH¿2?, groupes alkyle, aralkyle, alcoxy, acétoxy, acyloxy possédant de 1 à 9 atomes de carbone, et étant attaché à la position 2, 3 ou 4 du groupe phényle. Lorsque R¿1? et/ou R¿2? représentent OH, SH, NH¿2?, ils peuvent être acétylés ou acylés avec 1 à 9 atomes de carbone. R¿3? représente H, formyle, acétyle, propanoyle, acyle, alkyle, aralkyle ou un groupe aryle possédant de 1 à 9 atomes de carbone. R¿4? représente OH, NH¿2?, NHOH, NHNH¿2?, ou OR, R représentant un groupe alkyle, aralkyle ou aryle possédant de 1 à 9 atomes de carbone, le H attaché à chaque atome de carbone ou d'azote pouvant être substitué par I, F, Cl, Br, OH, SH, NH¿2?, NHNH¿2?, un groupe alkyle, aralkyle, alcoxy ou acyle possédant de 1 à 9 atomes de carbone. La phényle-glycine et ses dérivés peuvent être présents en tant que D ou L isomériques, DL non isomérique ou racémique, en tant que forme d'acide libre, de sel, de lactone, d'amide or d'ester.
Patent CA-2468523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENG WEILING
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adhesive-edge building panel used in the fabrication of panelized wall systems with elastomeric joints that are resistant to crackin g. The panels are preferably fiber cement. An adhesive is preapplied adjacent t o an edge of the panel and laminated to a release liner. Panels are fastened t o a frame with the adhesive-edges adjacent to each other. A backing material i s applied to the seam between the panels such that the edges of the joint tape adhere to the adhesive-edges of the adjacent panels. The wall is then finish ed with an elastomeric finish. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the adhesive-edge panels.
Patent CA-2471523-A1 (CA)
Title: Write-once type optical disc, and method and apparatus for managing defective areas on write-once type optical disc
Inventor: KIM SUNG DAE
IPC: G11B11/00
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A recording medium of writable once type, and a method and apparatus for managing a defective area on the recording medium are provided. The method includes detecting an existence of a defective area within a data area of the recording medium once data are written onto the data area in a data writing operation, writing data written in the defective area onto another area of the data user if the defective area is detected, and writing, onto at least one defect management area on the recording medium, defect management information associated with the defective area.
Patent CA-2477709-A1 (CA)
Title: High molecular weight additives for calcined gypsum and cementitious compositions
Inventor: LETTKEMAN DENNIS MARK
IPC: C04B11/00
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A mixture is used in conjunction with water is used for preparing a slurry that hydrates to form an exterior gypsum cement. The mixture includes 30-70 %  by weight hydraulic cement, 30-70 % by weight calcined gypsum and 0.05-2.5 %  polycarboxylate. When the mixture is added to water less than 40 weight %  based on the weight of the mixture, a slurry is formed that expands very little while it cures.
Patent CA-2480655-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEGNER WESLEY GENE
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne une extension de boîtier électrique comprenant un élément d'extension (2), pour montage d'interrupteur et/ou de prise, comportant un ou plusieurs supports de fixation (4), un ou plusieurs supports de fixation de base (5) et une ou plusieurs attaches (3) qui ensemble, avec des points de contact éventuels, permettent de réaliser des connexions mécaniques et électriques entre l'élément d'extension (2) et son boîtier électrique associé (7), et d'obtenir une résistance mécanique suffisante afin de supporter la hauteur réglable de l'élément d'extension (2) supportant ainsi une surface affleurée pour des prises, des interrupteurs et leurs plaques associées montés en surface.
Patent CA-2481315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORNISH JILLIAN
IPC: A61K38/40
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un polypeptide purifié de type lactoferrine, ne contenant pas plus de deux ions métalliques par molécule, ou un mélange dudit polypeptide et d'un fragment de ce dernier. Ce polypeptide ou mélange stimule la croissance du squelette et inhibe la résorption osseuse. Ladite invention concerne également une méthode de traitement d'un trouble osseux à l'aide dudit polypeptide ou mélange.
Patent CA-2481863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZITHA PACELLI LIDIO JOSE
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of drilling a bore hole into a stratum, wherein via the drill hole drilling fluid is introduced and fed to the drill head. In order to avoid dilution or leak-off of the drilling fluid the same is in accordance with the invention a magnetorheological drill~ing fluid, and when an undesirable pressure difference occurs between i) the drilling fluid at the height of the drill head and ii) a fluid present in the stratum surrounding the drill head, a magnetic field is applied. The inventions also provide a permanent solution.
Patent CA-2481948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OFFA-JONES MARTIN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A recloseable fastener (10) or zipper of plastics material comprises first a nd second members (12, 20) which are profiled (18, 24) to create a closure by their interengagement. One of the closure members (12) is provided with an upstanding leg (30) which projects proud of the closure (18, 24) when closed . This leg (30) is positioned close to the closure so that it deflects upon closing of the closure, to enable the consumer to feel that the zipper is closing and then is closed.
Patent CA-2481965-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous formulations of (2-hydroxymethylindanyl-4-oxy)phenyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutane-1-sulfonate
Inventor: KATAKAWA YOSHIFUMI
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous formulations containing (-)-(R)-3-(2-hydroxymethyl-indanyl-4-oxy)-phenyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-1-sulfonate. Said formulations are suitable as infusion solutions or as concentrate for producing these infusion solutions.
Patent CA-2484618-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil recovery and environmental cleanup compositions
Inventor: ROBINSON DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B01J20/26
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in products and processes for cleaning up oil, chemical, or other hydrocarbon spills, and cleaning up the environment where such spills have occurred. In one aspect of the invention, there is provided an adsorbent polymeric composition which is oleophilic and capable of adsorption of other chemicals and hydrocarbons from both land and water, the adsorbent composition including polyethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, catalyst, cross-linking agent, lubricant, blowing agent and a bulking agent.  In a second aspect of the invention there is provided a method of manufacture of an adsorbent composition for use in retrieving and recycling oil, chemicals and hydrocarbons from land or water environments.
Patent CA-2484986-A1 (CA)
Title: Subscriber line validation of a telephone network
Inventor: CAMPS CHRISTOPHER HUGH
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A method of validating connection data for a node of a telephone network involves processing a report file for terminal pairs at a network node. The records in the report file are divided into three categories in dependence on the nature of the information in each record. A network status database is then updated with the report data category by category. Circuit IDs in the network status database that are deleted by updating in respect of records belonging to other then the last processed category are recorded against a record in the network status database corresponding to a record in the last processed category. Circuit IDs in the network status database that are deleted by updating in respect of last-processed category records are logged to provide a list of circuit IDs for which further investigation is required.
Patent CA-2487635-A1 (CA)
Title: Bale processor
Inventor: LISCHYNSKI KIMBALL
IPC: A01F29/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for disintegrating bales of agricultural material such as hay. The apparatus has a chassis with a bale receptacle mounted thereon. A disintegrator is mounted in the bale receptacle and is adapted to disintegrate baled crop material in the bale receptacle and discharge the processed baled material out of the bale receptacle. A manipulator is mounted in the processing tub above the disintegrator adapted to manipulate the baled crop material in the bale receptacle to expose different parts thereof to the disintegrator and a passive support means is provided in the bale receptacle above the disintegrator. The manipulator and passive support means are positioned on opposing sides of the disintegrator to facilitate maintenance of the baled crop material above the disintegrator such that the disintegrator engages the baled crop material between the manipulator and the passive support means.
Patent CA-2488065-A1 (CA)
Title: Pool table
Inventor: GIROUX CLEMENT
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A pool table which comprises a planar playing surface and having conventional indent sidewalls and pockets associated therewith, the improvement wherein there is provided a center bumper which is located substantially centrally of the playing surface. Preferably, the center bumper partially surrounds a centrally located pocket.