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Patent CA-2282309-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GENZLER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B22C9/12
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: In a method for the manufacture of sand cores for metal casting processes by the urethane Cold Box Process gaseous trimethylamine is conducted through parts of a metering device (3) and then, in a concentration of from 0.01 to 0.12 wt.% based on the quantity of sand used per core into a core shooting machine (4) where it is brought into contact with the sand, and prior to the introduction of the gaseous trimethylamine into the core shooting machine (4) a purging gas is introduced, the relationship between the trimethylamine and the purging gas being such that for a quantity T of trimethylamine the quantity L of purging gas used is in the ratio of T:L of from 1:1000 to 1:10000.
Patent CA-2285290-A1 (CA)
Title: Gestionnaire de dispositif video
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: Le partage des ressources d'un dispositif par une application est effectué par un gestionnaire de dispositif vidéo définissant des contextes qui sont des groupements d'entités logiques, désignées graphiques, qu'on utilise afin de produire une composition vidéo et qu'on applique à une seul groupement d'entités physiques. Une des ces entités logiques peut être une mémoire tampon d'entrée ou une mémoire premier entré, premier sorti (FIFO). Une autre de ces entités logiques peut être une mémoire tampon de sortie ou une mémoire FIFO. On peut définir d'autres entités pour une compression, une décompression, des codeurs et des décodeurs vidéo, des mélangeurs et des filtres. Chaque entité possède également des emplacements de mémoire auxquels elle a accès. Une entité peut adopter des emplacements de mémoire d'une autre entité si ces emplacements sont accessibles pour cette première entité. La mémoire tampon permet de limiter la copie de données par des dispositifs virtuels.
Patent CA-2287566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIANELLO PAOLA
IPC: A61P25/04
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des dérivés de 9,10-diazatricyclo[4.2.1.1?2,5¿]décane et 9,10-diazatricyclo[3.3.l.1?2,6¿]décane représentés par les formules (Ia) et (lb) et présentant une activité analgésique.
Patent CA-2289027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VITALE GIANNI
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: The invention provides new prepolymerized catalyst components for the (co)polymerisation of olefins CH2=CHR, wherein R is hydrogen or a C1-C12 alkyl group, characterized by comprising a solid catalyst component, comprising Ti, Mg, halogen and an electron donor compound, being capable of yielding, under standard polymerization conditions, a propylene homopolymer having an insolubility in xylene at 25 ~C higher than 90 %, which is prepolymerized with ethylene to such an extent that the amount of the ethylene prepolymer is up to 100g per g of said solid catalyst component. These such catalyst components allow to obtain a high catalyst activity, a high isotactic index and are not affected by aging.
Patent CA-2291413-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper-indicating closure and method of manufacture
Inventor: HOCK MARK R
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A tamper-indicating closure of integrally molded plastic construction that include a base wall having a peripheral skirt with internal thread for engaging external threads on a container finish. A tamper-indicating band is connected to the edge of the skirt by a plurality of circumferentially spaced integral frangible bridges. A stop flange extends from an edge of the band remote from the skirt for engagement with a bead on the container finish. The stop flange has a circumferentially continuous free edge remote from the band disposed in a plane parallel to the base wall. A plurality of circumferentially spaced openings are disposed in the stop flange adjacent to the band for drainage of liquid from between the closure skirt and the container finish. A plurality of circumferentially spaced gussets in the stop flange are at the free edge of the ring, with each gusset being disposed between an adjacent pair of drainage openings. The gussets function during inversion of the stop flange, from an axially outward orientation as molded to an axially inward orientation for use, to absorb compressive stresses on the flange and thereby isolate portions of the flange surrounding the drainage openings from such compressive stresses. A plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs are molded on the inside surface of the closure for opposed abutment with the bead on the finish to help facilitate drainage from between the skirt and finish.
Patent CA-2293674-A1 (CA)
Title: A diagnostic test kit for determining a predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer, materials and methods for such determination
Inventor: PETRIJ-BOSCH ANNE
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics, and more specifically to the detection of a specific type of germline mutations in the BRCA1 gene, which will predispose to breast and ovarian cancer. In addition, the invention relates to the molecular genetic mechanism that may have mediated the genesis of these mutations, in particular the role of Alu repetitive DNA elements present in the intronic regions of BRCA1. The invention further relates to somatic mutations of this type in the BRCA1 gene in human breast and ovarian cancer, and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human breast and ovarian cancer. The invention more particularly relates to the screening of this type of BRCA1 mutations in human genomic DNA, which are useful for the diagnosis of inherited predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer.
Patent CA-2293765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON TIM
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A server and method is provided that allows a computer configured for a different network to access a network without hardware or software configuration changes to the computer. The invention allows users to plug into the network and access not only the network that their computer is connected to but also to the Internet, the Worldwide Web and the individual's email. This is particularly useful to visitors to multiple unit buildings such as hotels. Not only can the service be provided by the server and method of the invention connected to and carried out on the network but it does not require manual configuration changes to the computer or new software or hardware for the computer. In situations where access is to be controlled this is done through a registration driver and module. Only registered guests have access to the network and the services and access it provides. The invention determines and assigns addressing information to properly direct traffic to and from the computer. The invention provides for the storage and maintenance of the addressing data. Registration status information and billing information is collected and maintained to determine access to and billing for services.
Patent CA-2295830-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell power plant with electrochemical autothermal reformer
Inventor: BLOOMFIELD DAVID P
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 1998-07-09
Abstract: A fuel cell power plant includes an electrochemical autothermal reformer (EATR) (200), which provides hydrogen to the fuel cell (100). The EATR  includes an autothermal reformer region (210), an anode supply region (230), and a mixed ion conductor membrane or metal or metal alloy membrane layer (220) separating the autothermal reforming and anode supply regions. An anode gas loop (300), located between the anode supply region of the EATR and an anode compartment or section (110) of the fuel cell circulates a mixture of hydrogen and a carrier gas between the two regions. The carrier gas ensures proper control of partial pressures of hydrogen in the two regions. A  difference in operating temperature between the EATR and the fuel cell is exploited by heat exchangers which efficiently enable certain heating and cooling functions within the power plant.
Patent CA-2297867-A1 (CA)
Title: Pullout faucet valve body with integral vacuum breaker hub
Inventor: DEMPSEY JAMES F
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: A faucet includes a valve body having inlet conduits and an outlet. There is a valve control element within the valve body to control flow from the inlet conduits to the outlet. A vacuum breaker hub is mounted on the valve body and forms a chamber with the exterior of the valve body. The valve body outlet opens into the chamber.  There is a vacuum breaker system on the hub which includes a plurality of openings in the hub communicating with the chamber. There is a flexible valve element on the inside of the hub which normally closes the openings. There are ribs within the chamber, extending inwardly from the hub which ribs are on opposite sides of the vacuum breaker openings to preclude the flow of fluid from the valve body outlet to the area of the chamber about the flexible valve element.
Patent CA-2299426-A1 (CA)
Title: Scanning apparatus and methods
Inventor: FOWLER GUY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: An arrangement for acquiring the 3D shape of an object (O) comprises a monocular (Figure 9) or a stereoscopic (Figure 8) digital camera arrangement optionally provided with an inertial sensor (11) which indicates the position and/or orientation of the camera(s) in relation to the object either to facilitate the derivation of 3D information from overlapping images (in the former case) or the combination of 3D data sets (in the latter case). In a variant utilising a single freely movable camera (Figures 10, 13 and 14) the inertial sensor is dispensed with or used only to determine relative rotation, and at least the translation of the camera relative to the object (O, O') is determined by tracking a network of points (a, b, c; a', b', c') in the image (I). In other embodiments (Figures 3, 4 and 6) an image processor utilises converging epipolar lines (EPa to EPd) to constrain a search for correlated regions of the images or a projected fractal pattern (Figures 15 and 15A) whose correlated regions (P, P') can be identified from their identical topology in both images.
Patent CA-2301986-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for treating surfaces by impact
Inventor: DUCHAZEAUBENEIX JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: B24C5/08
Filed: 2000-03-22
Abstract: Device includes at least one 0.1-5 g projectile (11) able to be projected in the direction of the surface (S) to be treated by a vibrating surface (7) under the effect of vibrations from a sonotrode (3). Retainer (9) provided for holding each projectile (11) in the device when the latter move away from the surface (S) to be treated. The retainer (9) holds the projectiles in the device independently of the surface (S) to be treated, and guides the movement of each projectile before and after rebound on the vibrating surface (7).  An adjuster is provided for initiating the movement of each projectile (11) on coming into contact with the vibrating surface (7) whatever the orientation of the device.
Patent CA-2302685-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual curing silicone compositions
Inventor: BENNINGTON LESTER
IPC: C08G77/12
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to dual curing silicone compositions which are capable of crosslinking when subjected to actinic radiation and/or heat. The compositions contain a reactive organopolysiloxane having a functional group selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate, carboxylate, maleate, cinaminate and combinations thereof; a silicon hydride crosslinker; an organometallic hydrosilation catalyst; and a photoinitiator. These compositions can be cured to relatively thick films using UV light due to the presence of the specific olefinic unsaturated groups, and can also be partially or fully cured at room temperature or under thermal exposure. These compositions are particularly useful as conformal coatings, and in particular as coatings in electronic applications.
Patent CA-2304750-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical stapling apparatus
Inventor: VIOLA FRANK J
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A surgical stapling device (10) particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device (10) can be used with both articulating and non-articulating disposable loading units (12a, 12b) and has a lockout assembly (80) for preventing undesired actuation.
Patent CA-2305303-A1 (CA)
Title: A device and a method of metering and displaying energy consumption and a method of calibrating the device
Inventor: HUMLUM CLAUS
IPC: G01D1/02
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method of metering and displaying immediate and/or accumulated energy consumption at a place of consumption, such as electricity, water or heating consumption in a household, said device comprising a recording unit which records and sums an immediate energy consumption on the basis of regular measurements and stores these measurements for the calculation of an average consumption, a display comprising at least one display unit capable of displaying the relationship between an accumulated energy consumption and the calculated average consumption for a selected period of time on a percentage scale. The display preferably exhibits a first display unit which displays the accumulated energy consumption on an energy scale preferably from 0-200 %, where 100 % corresponds to the calculated average consumption, and a second display unit which may show the immediate power consumption relative to a selected reference consumption, preferably on a percentage power scale from 0-100%, where the selected reference consumption, which corresponds to the maximally recorded power, corresponds to 80 % on the power scale.      A consumption meter according to the invention hereby ensures that the user is more easily motivated to cut down on the energy, as he immediately gets a quick visual indication in his energy consumption because of e.g. an energy saving measure, such as the use of low-energy bulbs in one or more lamps or the like.
Patent CA-2306704-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus and method for controlling access to a service over a communications system
Inventor: LOUGHLIN THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/14
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a service over a communication network comprises an interface for connection to a communication line of the network, a memory for storing a unique serial number and configuration data, and a processor for controlling the interface to communicate with a remote configuration system when the apparatus is first connected to the communication line and to then transmit the unique serial number. Configuration data is received from the remote configuration system and stored in the memory. The apparatus is then reinitialised to use the configuration data for future communications to access a service over the network.
Patent CA-2306842-A1 (CA)
Title: Receiver for a reconfigurable radio system and method therefor
Inventor: VOGLEWEDE PAUL
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A system for providing a field configurable radio frequency receiver system including a digital signal processing therefor. The digital processor receives the demodulated signals in order to efficiently decode the treillis encoded modulated signals, which are received as part of the radio frequency carrier signals.
Patent CA-2308079-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle lamp housing having multiple mounting means, and method of using same
Inventor: WARD ADAM M
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2000-05-11
Abstract: A plastic lamp housing for attaching to a vehicle is provided with auxiliary mounting structure to allow reattachment to a vehicle, subsequent to minor breakage of a primary mounting structure provided integrally therewith. The lamp housing includes a housing body for supportively receiving at least one bulb therein and a projecting portion, integrally provided with the housing body, for use in connecting the lamp housing to a vehicle. The projecting portion extends outwardly from a surface of the housing body and may have a groove formed therein proximate the first surface of the housing body to provide a break--away point. The housing body further includes fastener receiving structure provided on and an auxiliary mounting bracket which may be readily secured to the fastener receiving structure, for use in reattaching the housing body to the vehicle, without affecting the structural integrity, functionality or exterior appearance of the housing body.
Patent CA-2308128-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular plastics extrusion die
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ RICARDO PABLO
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A melt distribution block for feeding melt through an extrusion die to an extrusion passage. The melt distribution block has a generally annular body with inner , outer, front and rear faces. The front and rear faces include a series of flow divider channels therein extending generally radially inwardly from an inlet and terminating in a plurality of feed spirals. The feed spirals curve radially inwardly fro m the flow divider channels to encircle the inner face and narrow toward a radially inwardly disposed end. The feed spirals on the front and rear spaces curve in respectively opposite directions. An inlet port extends into the outer face and fluidly communicates with the inlet of the flow divider channels. A melt distributio n die includes an axially stacked array of melt distribution blocks interspersed with separator blocks extending radially about a centrally disposed mandrel to define an extrusion and passage therebetween.
Patent CA-2312125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAMPHUIS DWAIN L
IPC: B25B27/26
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A valve spring compressor is provided for compressing valve springs in a cylinder head assembly so that a selected valve can be released and removed for repair or replacement. The valve spring compressor includes an adjustable C-shaped frame defining opposing jaws, the first jaw having a foot adapted to engage a spring retainer but adapted to move past a rod end of the valve, the second jaw being adapted to engage a valve-sealing end of the valve. A power-assisted actuator (in the form of a piston and extendable rod) and a manual control (in the form of a manually shiftable spool valve) is incorporated into a housing in the second jaw in a manner forming an integral handle. The manual control is movable to first, second, and third positions where the rod is retracted, extended, or located in an intermediate position. The first jaw has an apertured foot adapted to engage the retainer but adapted to move past the rod end. The foot has a concave retainer-engaging surface that is adapted to stably nestingly engage the retainer despite a specific size of the retainer and valve spring being unknown ahead of time. The C-shaped frame is adjustable and includes first and second subframes. The second subframe slidably engages the first subframe, and a finger-operated trigger lock releasably engages the first subframe to permit quick adjustment of the first subframe relative to the second subframe.
Patent CA-2312173-A1 (CA)
Title: Method comprising capture molecule fixed on disc surface
Inventor: REMACLE JOSE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for the detection and/or the quantification of a target molecule by its binding with a non-cleavable capture molecule fixed on the surface of a disc comprising registered data. The present invention is also related to a disc having fixed upon its surface a non-cleavable capture molecule, to its preparation process, and to a diagnostic and/or reading device of said disc or comprising said disc.
Patent CA-2312407-A1 (CA)
Title: Padlock
Inventor: MATYKO ADALBERT
IPC: E05B67/02
Filed: 1998-11-16
Abstract: A lock (10) comprising a lock body (12) defining a top surface (14) and a bottom surface (16), the lock body (12) having a bore (18) formed therein extending from the top surface (14) to a location spaced from the bottom surface (16), a key-operated lock cylinder (20) located in the bore (18) and having a keyway opening (22) facing the bottom surface (16), a key entry aperture (24) being formed in the bottom surface (16) for permitting insertion of a key therethrough into engagement with the keyway opening (22) of the cylinder (20) and being sized so as not to permit the cylinder (20) to pass therethrough, a shackle (26), a locking mechanism located in the lock body (12) and being operated by the lock cylinder (20) for locking the shackle (26), characterized by a multifunctional lock top protector element (60) mounted onto the top surface (14) of the lock body (12), the multifunctional lock top protector element (60) being apertured to accommodate the shackle (26) and to surround at least a portion thereof, the multifunctional lock top protector element (60) overlying the bore (18) so as to prevent access to the cylinder (20) from the top surface (14), the shackle (26) and the multifunctional lock top protector element (60) being configured such that when the shackle (26) is locked by the locking mechanism, the shackle (26) locks the multifunctional lock top protector element (60) in engagement with the top surface (14) of the lock body (12) and in overlying relationship with the bore (18).
Patent CA-2313549-A1 (CA)
Title: Perforative corrosion resistant galvanized steel sheet
Inventor: YAMASHITA KAZUMI
IPC: C23C22/36
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: A galvanized steel sheet includes a galvanized coating layer having a coating weight of from about 20 to about 60 g/m2 formed on at least one surface of the steel sheet, and a zinc phosphate coating layer having a coating weight of from about 0.5 to about 3.0 mg/m2 formed on the galvanized coating layer. The zinc phosphate coating layer contains from about 0.5 to about 10.0 percent by weight of magnesium, from about 0.1 to about 2.0 percent by weight of nickel, and from about 0.5 to about 8.0 percent by weight of manganese. Moreover, the manganese content and the nickel content satisfy the following relationship: [Ni]×7.6 - 10.9 <= [Mn] <= [Ni]×11.4 wherein [Mn] represents the manganese content, in percent by weight, and [Ni] represents the nickel content, in percent by weight. This steel sheet exhibits superior perforative corrosion resistance. The steel sheet also exhibits superior press workability by further controlling the magnesium, nickel, and manganese contents.
Patent CA-2317865-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna joining method
Inventor: WILLER DAVID O
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a method to directionally clone any template DNA molecule into a single restriction site of any vector. The vector ends may be generated from any restriction enzyme cleavage. The method does not require a ligation step nor the use of carefully controlled conditions as is required with methods involving specific exonucleases alone. It has been determined that specific DNA polymerases are able to efficiently join two or more linear DNA molecules sharing ends with appropriate complementation.
Patent CA-2320152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSCHOP WINFRIED
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a carcass-free steering wheel for motor vehicles.  According to the invention said steering wheel consists of a cup-shaped lower part (1) and an upper part (2) connected to same along its edges. Both parts (1, 2) have an outer shell (3, 4) of a high-performance plastic material, which at least in the case of the lower part (1) is reinforced by single-piece fingers (5, 6, 7) pointing inwards.