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Patent CA-2454906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL CHARLES T
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A water resistant coating composition for ink jet recordable substrates having a pH of less than 7, which includes: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion;  and (b) an aqueous solution of a nitrogen containing polymeric dye fixative compound. When applied to a suitable substrate, the coating composition allows for the recording of sharp, waterfast images. A coated ink recordable substrate is also disclosed, which includes a substrate having at least one side and at least one side of the substrate has a coating layer derived from the above described coating composition.
Patent CA-2455421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIMOGIANNIS GEORGE
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for drying a tanning substance on a human body. The apparatus comprises a chamber and at least one drying device for the chamber. The chamber receives therein a user on which a tanning substance has been applied. The drying devices act on the user to create a drying medium so as to dry this tanning substance.
Patent CA-2457485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ULHMAN EUGEN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne une classe d'acides nucléiques immunostimulateurs comportant au moins deux domaines définis du point de vue fonctionnel et structural. Cette classe d'acides nucléiques immunostimulateurs à motif combiné active une réaction immunitaire et est utile dans le traitement de divers troubles d'ordre immunitaire tels que le cancer, les maladies infectieuses et les affections allergiques. Ces acides nucléiques stimulent aussi l'activation de cellules tueuses naturelles et la production d'interférons de type 1.
Patent CA-2460093-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POTTS JOSEPH
IPC: B26D5/34
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
Patent CA-2460824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN LAERE KATRIEN MARIA JOZEFA
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation de procyanidine, éventuellement combinée avec de l'acide hydroxycitrique, dans une méthode destinée à réduire l'appétit chez un mammifère. La procyanidine est de préférence administrée au mammifère selon un dosage compris entre 0,5 et 100 mg par kg du poids du corps. L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'une composition pour administration orale.
Patent CA-2462446-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASSELL ALLAN J
IPC: C09K5/06
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: An article according to one embodiment of the disclosures herein includes a cooling core body, a cooling member and a super-coolable composition. The cooling core body has a core cavity therein. The cooling member disposed in the core cavity. A super-coolable composition is disposed within the core cavity encapsulating at least a portion of the cooling member.
Patent CA-2462501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELSNER ANN E
IPC: A61B3/15
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A portable, lightweight digital imaging device uses a slit scanning arrangement (30) to obtain an image of the eye, in particular the retina. The scanning arrangement reduces the amount of target area (32) illuminated at a time, thereby reducing the amount of unwanted light scatter and providing a higher contrast image. A detection arrangement (38) receives the light remitted from the retinal plane and produces an image. The device is operable under battery power and ambient light conditions, such as outdoor or room lighting. The device is noncontact and does not require that the pupil of the eye be dilated with drops. The device can be used by personnel who do not have specialized training in the eye, such as emergency personnel, pediatricians, or general practitioners. Images can be viewed in the device or transmitted to a remote location via (44). The device can also be used to provide images of the anterior segment of the eye or other small structures.
Patent CA-2463110-A1 (CA)
Title: In situ recovery from a hydrocarbon containing formation using barriers
Inventor: WATKINS RONNIE WADE
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A method is described for inhibiting migration of fluids into and/or out of a treatment area undergoing an in situ conversion process. Barriers in the formation proximate a treatment area may be used to inhibit migration of fluids. Inhibition of migration of fluids may occur before, during, and/or after an in situ treatment process. For example, migration of fluids may be inhibited while heat is provided from heaters to at least a portion of the treatment area. Barriers may include naturally occurring portions (e.g., overburden, and/or underburden) and/or installed portions, such as frozen barrier zones, cooled by a refrigerant.
Patent CA-2467840-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SONMEZ GURSEL
IPC: C09K9/02
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des polymères électrochromiques et des dispositifs électrochromiques polymériques. Dans un mode de réalisation spécifique, deux polymères complémentaires peuvent être appariés et introduits dans des dispositifs électrochromiques polymériques doubles. Selon la présente invention, les polymères de coloration anodique permettent de régler la couleur, la clarté et la stabilité environnementale d'une fenêtre électrochromique. En outre, ils permettent d'obtenir des rapports de contrastes de dispositifs élevés, des changements de transmittance élevés et des changements de luminance élevés, ainsi que des temps de passage de l'ordre de la demi-seconde pour tout changement de couleur. L'invention concerne également des dispositifs électrochromiques tels que des affiches publicitaires, des moniteurs vidéo, des panneaux d'affichage pour stades, des ordinateurs, des panneaux d'annonces, des systèmes d'avertissement pour téléphones cellulaires, des systèmes d'avertissement/information pour automobiles, des cartes de voeux, des fenêtres électrochromiques, des panneaux d'affichage, des livres électroniques et des câblages électriques. La présente invention concerne en outre l'utilisation de polymères électrochromiques complémentaires dans la fabrication de dispositifs électrochromiques. Dans certains modes de réalisation, les dispositifs de l'invention peuvent être fabriqués par métallisation sous vide ou par formation de motifs de lignes.
Patent CA-2468410-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOIGTMANN JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The invention concerns an installation for assembling tube components, in particular skirts (1) with shoulders, comprising the following elements arranged in succession: a linear skirt conveyor (4), a transfer system (7) designed to switch the direction of the skirts (1) by about 90~, an assembli ng unit (8) for fixing the shoulders to the skirts (1). The invention is characterized in that the transfer system (7) consists of a skirt gripping device (9) and a device (17) switching the direction of the skirts, the devi ce switching the direction of the skirts comprising a rotary conveyor (17), suc h as a conveyor belt, which is arranged perpendicular to the direction of the linear conveyor (4), said rotary conveyor (17) including a belt (18, 19) rotating about a direction forming an angle of about 45~ relative to the direction of the linear conveyor (4), the belt (18, 19) comprising skirt gripping elements (15) whereof the shape is designed such that the skirts (1 ) are initially gripped on one of the sides of the rotary conveyor (17) along a direction parallel to the linear conveyor (4) and their orientation is switched by 90~ when they are shifted to the other side of the rotary convey or (17).
Patent CA-2469314-A1 (CA)
Title: Bande transparente renforcee
Inventor: SHEELY JEFFREY D
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une bande renforcée constituée d'une couche structurante visuellement transparente, d'un renfort tissé de préférence à base de fibres en matière transparente, ce renfort venant contre une face de la couche structurante, et d'une couche de colle transparente. La colle couvre le renfort tissé sans le mouiller totalement. Ainsi, avant l'application de la bande, le renfort reste visible contre la couche structurante, ce qui permet à l'utilisateur de constater de visu la résistance de la bande. Les indices de réfraction de la matière des fibres du renfort tissé et de la colle sont semblables. Ainsi, lorsqu'on fait pression sur la couche de colle au travers de la couche structurante pour l'application contre un substrat, la colle vient mouiller plus complètement les fibres du renfort tissé, qui de ce fait deviennent sensiblement moins visibles dans la bande renforcée collée sur le substrat.
Patent CA-2469520-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for laser machining a workpiece with laser spot enlargement
Inventor: CUTLER DONALD R
IPC: B23K101/42
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: An fast steering mirror (30) , such as a PMN actuated mirror, is positioned in a beam path (18) of a stage-based positioning system (40) to continuously move a laser beam (46) in a high speed prescribed pattern about a nominal target position (60) to spatially separate focused laser spots (48) generated at a high laser repetition rate and thereby create geometric features having dimensions greater than those of the focused laser spot (48). A series of laser spots (48) at a given repetition rate appear as a series of larger diameter laser spots at a lower pulse rate without beam quality problems associated with working out of focus.
Patent CA-2471270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLODIC DENIS
IPC: F26B23/00
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: The methods comprises using a fan (1) to ventilate very moist air through the fibrous material (14) located in a drying zone (13). The moisture content of the air is less than that in the drying zone, its pressure being close to atmospheric and its temperature higher than that of the material to be dried. The condensation heat of the water vapor extracted from the material is then recovered though a recovery circuit(22,6) in order to heat the moist air. Leaks (9,10,36,43) are made between the outside ambient air and the ventilation circuit upstream and downstream of the drying zone enabling mass and heat exchange.  An Independent claim is included for a drying installation.
Patent CA-2471380-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of making electromechanical three-trace junction devices
Inventor: RUECKES THOMAS
IPC: G11C11/34
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: Methods of producing an electromechanical circuit element are described. A lower structure (103) having lower support structures and a lower electrically conductive element is provided. A nanotube ribbon (10) (or other electromechanically responsive element) is formed on an upper surface of the lower structure (103) so as to contact the lower support structures. An upper structure (102) is provided over the nanotube ribbon (101). The upper structure (102) includes upper support structures and an upper electrically conductive element. In some arrangements, the upper and lower electrically conductive elements are in vertical alignment, but in some arrangements they are not.
Patent CA-2473250-A1 (CA)
Title: Fractionation of phytosterol esters in oil
Inventor: FARKASH ORLY
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A composition comprising at least one diacylglycerol and at least one phytosterol and/or phytostanol ester dissolved or dispersed in an edible oil and/or edible fat, and further optionally comprising monoglycerides.Phytosterol esters may be beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and brassicasterol esters. Phytostanol esters may be stigmasterol, campestanol and sitostanol. The phytosterol and/or phytostanol esters are preferably esters of C14-C22, preferably C16-C18 saturated or unsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic, linoleic, linolenic, palmitic and stearic acids. The diacylglycerol(s) are preferably 1,3-di-fatty acyl glycerol(s).The invention also provides a process for preparing compositions enriched with triacylglycerol(s) and phytosterol and/or phytostanol esters of mainly unsaturated fatty acid(s) or of mainly saturated fatty acid(s).The invention also relates to dietary food supplements and alimentary products comprising the composition of the invention.
Patent CA-2476172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUEHLER MICHAEL J
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A crash cushion including a side portion extending in a longitudinal direction and having an outer surface defined at least in part by a plurality of convex cambered portions. At least one deflector skin has an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The deflector skin is mounted to the outer surface of the side portion in an overlying relationship with at least one of the convex cambered portions.
Patent CA-2476394-A1 (CA)
Title: Rna interference mediated inhibition of hiv gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (sina)
Inventor: MACEJAK DENNIS
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and reagents useful in modulating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) gene expression in a variety of applications, including use in therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, and genomic discovery applications. Specifically, the invention relates to small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules capable of mediating RNA interference (RNAi) against HIV gene expression and/or activity. The small nucleic acid molecules are useful in the treatment and diagnosis of HIV infection, AIDS, and any other disease or condition that responds to modulation of HIV  expression or activity.
Patent CA-2477966-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATLING MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to an input apparatus for a computer system which includes a pointer device operable by a user, a symbol display system adapted to display a plurality of symbols to a user, and one or more pointer selection sensors adapted to sense the selection of one or more symbols by the pointer device. The symbol display system is adapted to display a plurality of input symbols and at least one commit symbol, whereby selection of a commit symbol by the pointer device will cause the last input symbol selected to be supplied by an associated computer system as input. The invention may be particularly suitable for use by members of the disabled and/or aged community.
Patent CA-2480687-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEIN CAROLE
IPC: G16H70/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé qui permet d'évaluer une interrogation impliquant une base de données relationnelle comprenant un système de gestion de base de données relationnelle (RDBMS), ladite interrogation étant liée à au moins une table de ladite base de données relationnelle, lequel procédé consiste à déterminer une table comme table passerelle afin d'évaluer l'interrogation, à extraire de ladite table passerelle au moins un identificateur unique lié à au moins une entrée d'une table à interroger, à extraire des tables à interroger des informations liées auxdits identificateurs uniques de la table passerelle précitée, et à fournir un ensemble de résultats comprenant les clés primaires extraites de la table passerelle liées aux informations extraites.L'invention se rapporte également à un système et à un programme de traitement des données connexes.
Patent CA-2481264-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-substituted sulfonyl-1,2-dibromobenzene
Inventor: SUZUKI MICHIO
IPC: C07C317/14
Filed: 1997-03-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a 4-substituted sulfonyl-1,2- dibromobenzene of the general formula (2):   wherein R is an aryl group of the formula (iv):   wherein R2 is one of a hydrogen atom and a substituent having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The 1,2-dibromobenzene compound is useful in preparing a substituted benzenedithiol metal complex represented by the general formula (1):   wherein M is a transition metal; A+ is a quaternary ammonium group; and R is as defined above, which in turn is useful as a singlet oxygen quencher or the like.
Patent CA-2482681-A1 (CA)
Title: Energized slip ring assembly
Inventor: ALBERS HERMAN HINRICH
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A slip ring assembly including a slip ring and an electrical contact assembly. The slip ring defines a circumference and an electrical contact groove extending around the circumference of the slip ring. The electrical contact assembly preferably includes a plurality of electrical contacts spaced around the circumference of the slip ring for engaging the electrical contact groove. In addition, an urging mechanism is preferably associated with each of the electrical contacts for urging the electrical contacts toward engagement with the electrical contact groove. Finally, a wiper is preferably associated with each of the electrical contacts for extending within the electrical contact groove to inhibit a fluid from passing through the electrical contact groove.
Patent CA-2485610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CULL CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: G09B9/30
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Control panels of a simulated complex system are displayed as a texture mask (94) over a three-dimensional visual representation of an environment in which the complex system is operating. The three-dimensional visual representation is displayed in an inactive window (90) to a user practicing or training on the simulated system. An active window (92) underlying a display window (100) is used to track user inputs to the control panels. Smart graphics processing (42) translates the user inputs into data elements that are sent to a full-scope simulation (48), and simulation conditions are returned and used to update the display of the control panels and the visual representation of the environment.
Patent CA-2486552-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular femoral components for knee arthroplasty
Inventor: JUSTIN DANIEL F
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A femoral knee prosthesis system for resurfacing a resected articular surfac e at the distal end of a femur includes a femoral component adapted to mate wi th the resected articular surface; and an attachment member. The interior surfa ce of the femoral components configured to connect to the first attachment memb er when the femoral component is mated on the resected articular surface of the femur and when the first attachment member is passed through the medial side or the lateral side of the resected articular surface. The femoral component is available in one-piece systems. Mating femoral components (e.g., tapered or with lips that interlock with grooves) are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2487111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAILLON MARIE-LOUISE AMANDA
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a probiotic microorganism in the manufacture of a composition for the prevention or reduction of gastrointestinal Campylobacter infection in a mammalian animal. It also relates to a method for the prevention or reduction of gastrointestinal Campylobacter infection in a mammalian animal, the method comprising administering to said animal, a probiotic microorganism. The invention also relates to a probiotic microorganism, for use in preventing or reducing gastrointestinal Campylobacter infection in a mammalian animal.
Patent CA-2488411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAMBON MARTIN
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: La présente invention relève du domaine de la biologie structurale et concerne un procédé permettant de comparer diverses structures tridimensionnelles (3D) et de repérer entre elles des similitudes fonctionnelles. Le processus de comparaison de structures atomiques 3D selon l'invention repose sur des comparaisons de groupes chimiques définis sur les structures atomiques et permet de détecter des similitudes locales, même en l'absence de repliements ou de séquences, par exemple de séquences d'acides aminés pour des séquences de polypeptides ou de séquences de nucléotides pour des séquences d'acides nucléiques. Ce procédé nécessite l'attribution de certains paramètres physico-chimiques à chaque atome de la structure atomique 3D, puis la représentation de chaque structure atomique 3D par une graphique des groupes chimiques.
Patent CA-2489228-A1 (CA)
Title: Clamp meter with dual display
Inventor: GREGOREC JAMES L JR
IPC: G01R1/22
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A clamp type digital multimeter has one or more digital displays mounted so as to permit at least one of the displays to be read even when attachment of the clamp jaws about a conductor forces the display into an orientation that renders it inaccessible.  The meter either has a single display that can be pivoted to an orientation convenient for viewing, or it has dual displays mounted on separate surfaces of the meter's housing. A  protective flap may cover one or both of the displays when it is not needed for viewing.
Patent CA-2489254-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SQUADRONI ONIFARES ELPIDIO
IPC: A43B7/10
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une semelle de chaussure en matière plastique munie de valves placées latéralement pour évacuer l'air intérieur. Chaque valve comprend un canal débouchant (4) formé dans l'épaisseur de la semelle sans mettre en jeu la lamelle de la semelle. Ce canal relie l'intérieur de la chaussure à l'extérieur et est fermé par un diaphragme ou une membrane perforée (2) en matière plastique qui présente une convexité orientée vers l'extérieur et forme une vanne de non retour. Pour plus d'efficacité, ces vannes forment avec la semelle un seul bloc de matière plastique réalisé pendant la même opération de moulage, la membrane étant dotée de trous minuscules à une étape ultérieure.
Patent CA-2489789-A1 (CA)
Title: Ac power backfeed protection based on voltage
Inventor: BADENHORST MARE
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A system having input terminals including line and neutral terminals for receiving AC power from a first AC source and having output terminals including output line and neutral terminals for receiving AC power from output terminals of a second AC source and for supplying AC power to a load, has a transfer switch configurable to connect the input terminals to the output terminals or to isolate the input terminals from the output terminals. When the transfer switch is configured to isolate the output terminals from the input terminals, the second AC source is caused to cease supplying power to the output terminals when a first voltage signal and an input current signal indicate the voltage and the input current satisfy a first set of criteria.
Patent CA-2490581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINS CHRISTY
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne une agrafeuse chirurgicale. Ladite agrafeuse chirurgicale comprend un logement allongé (10) et une agrafe chirurgicale (14) pouvant coulisser longitudinalement dans le logement vers l'extrémité avant libre de ce dernier. L'arrière (18) de l'agrafe présente un prolongement arrière (22). Un actionneur (16) peut coulisser vers l'avant dans le logement pour entraîner l'agrafe vers l'extrémité libre du logement. Un rebord vertical (30) situé sur le prolongement (22) vient en prise avec une butée (32) située dans le logement afin de limiter le mouvement vers l'avant de l'arrière de l'agrafe à un certain point, de sorte qu'un mouvement ultérieur de l'actionneur vers l'avant plie l'agrafe, amenant les extrémités libres des pattes l'une vers l'autre à fermer l'agrafe. Le mouvement ultérieur de l'actionneur entraîne alors la rupture de l'union entre le prolongement et l'arrière de l'agrafe, libérant ainsi l'agrafe fermée.