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Patent CA-2378650-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the improvement of spermatozoa fertilization activity
Inventor: LUCONI MICHAELA
IPC: C12N5/076
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the improvement of spermatozoa fertilization activity, in particular for the increase of spermatozoa motili ty by inhibiting the enzyme phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K). The invention  further relates to uses and methods of PI3K inhibitors in infertility and assisted reproduction techniques (ART) as well as to a medium for storage and/or transportation of spermatozoa comprising PI3K inhibitors. The PI3K inhibitors are selected from the group consisting of 2-(4-morpholinyl)-8- phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (LY294002), wortmannin, quercetin, and derivatives and analogues thereof.
Patent CA-2380277-A1 (CA)
Title: Closed capture emission system
Inventor: SHORE CHRISTOPHER R
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing the emissions from a controlled atmosphere treatment apparatus of the type having at least one, and usually several, controlled atmosphere zones therein and exhaust stacks that deliver environmentally unfriendly emissions therefrom. Nozzles are attached to the exhaust stacks from the various controlled atmosphere zones in the treatment apparatus. The nozzles accelerate the exhaust flow from the exhaust stacks, provide a means for measuring the flow from the exhaust stacks, yet maintain the mass flow rates from the exhaust stacks at predetermined levels. The flow from the nozzles is directed through closed conduits to an optional filter and an exhaust fan that provides suction to draw the exhaust flow through the nozzles.
Patent CA-2380343-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSS RICHARD
IPC: G11C15/04
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A CAM cell comprises a pair of SRAM cells, each of which comprise a pair of cross coupled inverters for storing a data value and a pair of access devices for accessing a complementary pair of bit lines. The CAM cell further comprises a pair of compare circuits, each for comparing said data value stored in one of said SRAM cells with a search data value provided on a corresponding search line. The CAM cell has an equivalent number of n-channel and p-channel devices. The CAM cell uses p-channel transistors as access transistors to the SRAM cells in order to improve the efficiency of the layout of the cell array. The implementation ensures a balanced number of p-channel and n-channel devices per cell while still providing excellent functional characteristics. 12
Patent CA-2382169-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEABER ROD
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: An automated transaction machine includes a sheet dispensing path verification system and method. The machine includes a sheet handling mechanism (17, 192) therein, including a sheet transport path (42). Devices for sensing and moving sheets are positioned adjacent to the transport path.      The machine includes a control circuitry (44) which controls the various devices in response to inputs by customers. Upon receiving a transaction request from a customer which requires the dispensing of sheets, the machine verifies whether the sheet transport path to the customer is unobstructed. A test sheet is sent along the transport path to a delivery position. At least one sensor is used to verify whether the test sheet may successfully travel through the transport path. After verification that the transport path is undestructed the sheet dispensing transaction is completed by moving further sheets to the delivery position.
Patent CA-2382624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLIVERAS PICO JAUME
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: An ice-cream container pack that forms a replaceable cartridge in an associated dispensing machine, said pack comprising a cylindrical body fitted with a nozzle and a plunger which, when operated by the piston of said machine, dispenses the ice cream from the pack via said nozzle, said pack being characterised in that the bottom edge (8) of the cylindrical body wall (1) is directly attached to the end wall (5), said end wall being in the form of a truncated cone, the smaller and free base of which houses the extrusion nozzle (7), whereby a part of the end wall (5) constitutes the support base for the pack on the support (4') with which said dispensing machine is provided.
Patent CA-2383572-A1 (CA)
Title: Sub-tenon drug delivery
Inventor: CLARK ABBOT F
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: Drug delivery cannulae (50) are disclosed. One embodiment of a cannula includes a distal portion (52) having a radius of curvature substantially equal to a radius of curvature of the globe of the human eye, a proximal portion (54), and a bend separating the distal portion and the proximal portion. A tangent (72) of the distal portion at the bend is disposed at an angle of no more than about 56 degrees with respect to the proximal portion. The cannulae are capable of sub-Tenon drug delivery to the posterior segment of the human eye proximate the macula.
Patent CA-2393305-A1 (CA)
Title: Rooflining of a vehicle and a method for producing same
Inventor: BOUKOBZA ALAIN
IPC: B60R13/08
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: Summary The invention relates to a multifunctional, lightweight and acoustically optimized interior lining for the roof (A) of a vehicle. The inventive lining comprises an air permeable core layer (4), a first stiffening layer (2), a second stiffening layer (6) and a decor layer (8). Said layers are connected to one another by means of air permeable adhesive layers (3, 5, 7).  The total air flow resistance of the layers (5, 6, 7, 8) arranged on the side of the core layer facing the passenger compartment is within the range of 500Nsm-3 > R t < 3500Nsm-3. The total surface area weight of said layers lies in the range of 300 to 800 gr/m2. The invention also relates to a method for producing said lining and the use thereof in a roof of a vehicle.
Patent CA-2393356-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREGOIRE PHILIPPE
IPC: D04H1/4266
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: The pad (1), made from 100% cotton fibres and of a weight of at least 150 g/m<2>, has two different outer faces (2, 3). At least one of the outer faces has a series of recessed lines (4, 5, 6) 1-8 mm apart and at least 0.25 mm deep. The pad has a resistance to traction of at least 20 N in one direction and 16 N in the other.
Patent CA-2393626-A1 (CA)
Title: Amine recovery method and apparatus and decarbonation apparatus having same
Inventor: NAKASHOJI HIROSHI
IPC: C07C211/00
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: In a decarbonation process for removing carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide-containing gas with the use of an amine compound-containing absorbing solution, an amine compound accompanying a decarbonated exhaust gas is efficiently recovered in the following manner: A water washing section is constituted in two stages, a first-stage water washing section 64 and a second-stage water washing section 65. In these water washing sections, recovery of the amine compound accompanying the decarbonated exhaust gas is performed sequentially. Regeneration tower refluxed water is supplied as washing water to the second-stage water washing section 65. Washing water is withdrawn from the second-stage water washing section 65 and supplied to the first-stage water washing section 64. Demisters 83, 84 and 85 are provided at outlets of a carbon dioxide absorption section 73, the first-stage water washing section 64 and the second-stage water washing section 65. An absorbing solution mist and a washing water mist accompanying the decarbonated exhaust gas are removed by these demisters.
Patent CA-2394266-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de preparation de polyorganosiloxanes par polymerisation catalysee par un systeme catalytique a base d'acide triflique ou de derives de l'acide triflique
Inventor: MIGNANI GERARD
IPC: C08G77/08
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation de polyorganosiloxanes (POS) par (a) polycondensation de monosilanes et/ou de siloxanes acycliques porteurs de motifs réactifs Si-OR avec R = H ou alkyle,  ou par (b) redistribution/polycondensation de composés siloxanes à base de cyclosiloxanes et/ou de siloxanes acycliques qui peuvent porter des motifs réactifs Si-OR tels que définis supra, Si-H ou Si-alcényle, en présence d'un  catalyseur acide,ledit procédé étant caractérisé en ce que l'on met en uvre au moins un catalyseur de formule suivante (I): (CmF2m+1SO2)nA dans laquelle: m  est un entier supérieur ou égal à 1; n est un entier égal à 1 ou 2 et A représente OH, NH2 ou NH avec: (i) n = 1 et A = OH ou (ii) n = 1 et A = NH2 ou (iii) n = 2 et A = NH; avec la condition selon laquelle, quand ce catalyseur  correspond à la formule I (i), il est mis en présence d'un support inerte en  quantité massique QM, exprimée en % en poids par rapport à la masse totale ( a) des monosilanes et/ou siloxanes acycliques ou (b) des composés siloxanes de départ, qui est égale ou inférieure à 1,5. La présente invention concerne encore un catalyseur utile pour la préparation de POS par la voie (a) ou (b)  précitée consistant dans au moins un composé choisi parmi le composé de formule I(ii), le composé de formule I(iii) et leurs mélanges.
Patent CA-2395908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALLAM PAUL WILSON
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un moteur à combustion interne, comprenant au moins un piston rotatif, oscillant ou alternatif (20, 21) dans un cylindre (11, 12). Chaque piston (20, 21) définit une chambre de combustion (35) avec ledit cylindre (11, 12). Chaque chambre de combustion (35) présente au moins une soupape d'admission (36) et une soupape d'échappement (37), ainsi qu'un système (40) permettant d'ouvrir de manière périodique les soupapes d'admission et d'échappement. Cette invention est caractérisée en ce que les soupapes sont fermées par un ressort à gaz (80, 82) qui présente une force de fermeture proportionnelle à la vitesse du moteur.
Patent CA-2396937-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SABBATINI VILMA
IPC: A61K31/505
Filed: 2001-02-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne des N-(2-aryl-propionyl)-amides représentés par la formule (I). L'invention concerne également leur procédé de préparation et leurs préparations pharmaceutiques. Les amides de l'invention sont utilisés dans la prévention et le traitement des lésions tissulaires dues au recrutement exacerbé de neutrophiles polymorphonucléaires (leucocytes PMN) sur les sites inflammatoires. L'invention concerne, en particulier, les énantiomères R des N-(2-aryl-propionyl)amides représentés par la formule (I), utilisés dans l'inhibition de la chimiotaxie des neutrophiles associée à l'IL-8. Les composés de l'invention sont utilisés dans le traitement du psoriasis, de la rectocolite hémorragique, de la glomérulonéphrite, de l'insuffisance respiratoire aiguë, de la fibrose idiopathique, et de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde.
Patent CA-2400104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLEGRO SILVIA
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a current acoustic environment. The method is characterised in that specific characteristics are extracted from an acoustic signal which has been recorded using at least one microphone (2a, 2b) and that the current acoustic environment is determined in an identification phase, on the basis of the extracted characteristics.  According to the invention, at least auditory-based characteristics are determined in the extraction phase. The invention also relates to the use of said method and to a hearing-aid.
Patent CA-2400318-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNT TERRENCE J
IPC: A61P21/00
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A botulinum toxin pharmaceutical composition free of blood derived albumin, comprising a botulinum toxin, sodium chloride or water and a polysaccharide such as a hydroxyethyl starch and/or an amino acid, the pharmaceutical composition being suitable for therapeutic administration to a human patient . Alternately, the polysaccharide and amino acid can be replaced by recombinan t albumin.
Patent CA-2405209-A1 (CA)
Title: Terminal for an active labelling system
Inventor: ST GEORGE OWEN RICHARD
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: This invention is for a reader/writer device (terminal) for accessing item- related data in rewritable tags of the "RF-ID" type wherein each tag include s non-volatile memory. In a farm animal application each animal is implanted with an identified tag. From time to time, the terminal can be given a selected security level by reading password-like and individual identity dat a from a special tag held by an individual. As a result the individual can gai n "read" and/or "write" to selected fields in the data record held within the tag. Further information may be added from time to time by empowered individuals. Schemes are enabled for the enhanced management of animals havi ng such tags include accurate descriptors, proving ownership, showing complianc e with disease control programmes and withholding periods after possible treatments, traceability of meat products from the shop to the farm, breedin g schemes and performance recording. The use of security levels and the traceability of entries adds to the reliability the stored information.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2410206-A1 (CA)
Title: Floor covering
Inventor: THIERS BERNARD PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: B44C1/24
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: Floor covering consisting of hard panels (2), whereby these panels (2) are provided, at least on two opposite edges (3-4; 5-6), with coupling means (7) made in one piece with the panels (2), so that several of such panels (2) can be mutually coupled, whereby these coupling means (7) provide for an interlocking in a direction (R1) perpendicular to the plane of the floor covering (1), as well as in a direction (R2) perpendicular to the edges (3-4;  5-6) concerned and parallel to the plane of the floor covering (1), and whereby these coupling means (7) are made such that the panels (2) can be rotated into and/or out of one another at least along the above-mentioned edges (3-4; 5-6), characterised in that the panels (2) are provided, at least on the above-mentioned edges (3-4; 5-6), near the top side, with a part from which has been removed an amount of material.
Patent CA-2413122-A1 (CA)
Title: Determining earth formation resistivity by attenuation and phase shift measurements
Inventor: HAUGLAND S MARK
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A resistivity measurement technique estimates (909) a first value for a first parameter consistent with an assumption that each property of a measured electrical signal (904) senses the first electrical parameter and a second electrical parameter in substantially the same volume and estimates (909) a second value of the first electrical parameter consistent with the estimated first value and consistent with each property of the measured electrical signal (904) sensing the first electrical parameter and the second electrical parameter in different volumes. Applying this technique, a phase conductivity may be determined (909) from only a phase shift measurement. An attenuation conductivity may then be determined (909) based on an attenuation measurement and the phase conductivity. Since bandwidth is limited in data telemetry to an earth surface while drilling, phase shift measurements can be telemetered without attenuation measurements for accomplishing resistivity measurements.
Patent CA-2415481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENIN LAURE
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: The invention concerns peptides derived from helimomicine by substitution of one or several amnio acids, characterised in that the peptides correspond to formula (I) : X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, C7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12, X13, X14, X15, X16, X17, C18, X19, X20, X21, C22, X23, X 24, X25, X26, X27, X28, X29, X30, X31, X32, X33, X34, X35, X36, X37, X38, X39, C40, X41, C42, X43, X44 wherein X1, X17, X21, X43 are amino acids; X16, X44 are small polar amino acids; X19 is a large polar amino acid; X36 is a small or lightly hydophobic amino acid; X38 is a lightly hydrophobic or small amino acid; the substitutions being such that: at least one of X1, X17, X21, X43 is a basic or polar, advantageously large polar amino acid, and/or at least one of the amnio acids X16, X44 is a basic amino acid or a large polar amino acid, and/or X19 is a basic amino acid, and/or at least one of the amino acids X36, X38 is a strongly hydrophobic amino acid. The invention also concerns antifungal and/or antibacterial compositions comprising at least one of the peptides.
Patent CA-2415581-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper evident container-lid combination
Inventor: PICKLES MICHAEL
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A container comprises a body portion (1), a lid portion (41) and, mounted on one of the body portion and the lid portion, a locking member (55). The locking member is movable from an unlocking position to a locking position in which it engages the other of the body portion and the lid portion to hold the lid in engagement with the body portion. The container is provided with a sealing means (79) including a sealing member which extends between the locking member (55) and other of the body portion (1) and the lid portion (41) when the locking member is in its locking position. Movement of the locking member (55) from the locking to the unlocking position is only possible if the sealing member (79) is rendered ineffective for further sealing use.
Patent CA-2418196-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOURKE PETER
IPC: B03D1/16
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un rotor pour mécanisme de flottation dans la concentration de minerais. Selon l'invention, une partie supérieure des chambres de rotor sous le capot du rotor sont formées de façon à être inclinées vers le bas à partir du bord extérieur des chambres jusqu'à descendre dans l'armature, pour qu'elles forment un angle compris entre 5 et 70 degrés avec le plan horizontal. De plus, la surface supérieure du capot du rotor peut être inclinée vers le haut s'élevant de derrière l'arbre du rotor jusque vers le bord extérieur selon un angle compris entre 5 et 70 degrés. A l'aide de dispositifs situés à l'intérieur et au-dessus du rotor, la pulpe est dirigée vers le haut à travers le stator du mécanisme de flottation. Le rotor développé permet d'améliorer la suspension de grosses particules avec une gravité spécifique élevée à l'intérieur d'une machine de flottation. L'invention concerne également un procédé servant à inverser le flux de matière déchargée du rotor.
Patent CA-2419706-A1 (CA)
Title: Door rail system
Inventor: SPRAGUE GARY
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: A rail system (100) for holding a panel, (101) such as a plate glass pane (101), in a door and/or wall partition. The rail system (100) includes a housing (102) and a clamp member (104) having a wedging geometry so that when the clamp member (104) is actuated with respect to the housing (102) in a first direction, at least a portion of the clamp member (104) will move in a clamping direction, which is different than the first direction to clamp the panel (101).
Patent CA-2419782-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: AIRAKSINEN PENTTI
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device especially for dispensing colour paste. The device comprises a container (1) for storing the colour paste, a pump (3) connected to the container (1), a nozzle pipe (9), and a valve which connects the pump (3) to the container (1) and to the nozzle pipe (9). The valve comprises a valve enclosure (5), a valve element (4) arranged to move in a reciprocating manner in it, and a seat connected to the nozzle pipe (9).  According to the invention, an elastic sealing (7) is attached to the valve element (4) for providing a return movement of the valve element after the nozzle pipe (9) has been closed by a percussion-like movement of the valve element (4).
Patent CA-2420339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPKINS DAVID H
IPC: C25D13/22
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a membrane assembly useful in an electrodeposition coating system and a method for constructing such a membrane assembly. The membrane assembly may include a membrane sheet, a guide and a frame. In an embodiment of the invention, the membrane assembly may be formed in a tubular shape by ultrasonically welding a membrane sheet along a spiral seam and placing the membrane sheet between a guide and frame formed form extruded net tubing. Alternative embodiments of the invention may incorporate different seam shapes and manufacturing and joining methods.
Patent CA-2425121-A1 (CA)
Title: Ether compounds and compositions for cholesterol management and related uses
Inventor: ONICIU CARMEN DANIELA
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ether compounds, compositions comprising ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.
Patent CA-2426091-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKABE MASAKI
IPC: B26B19/14
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An inner cutter unit, which is used in an electric rotary shaver, including an inner cutter base, which is connected to the axle of the motor of the shaver and rotated, and an inner cutter body, which is disposed on the inner cutter base. The inner cutter body is formed with an inside circumferential cutter body having a plurality of cutter blades and an outside circumferential cutter body also having a plurality cutter blades; and the inner and outside circumferential cutter bodies in an upright posture are obtained by way of cutting out annular metal walls that are concentrically formed in an upright posture with a bridging section in between.
Patent CA-2426178-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIBUYA MASHIO
IPC: H01M50/429
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A battery with an excellent discharge load characteristic and low temperature discharge characteristic is provided. The battery comprises a wound electrode where a strip-shaped positive electrode and a strip-shaped negative electrode are wound with a separator (23) therebetween which is impregnated with an electrolyte.                                       The separator (23) includes a macroporous film (23a) having an average pore size of 0.15 µm or less and an average ratio of a shortest internal diameter (D S) to a longest internal diameter (D L) in a pore not less than 0.4 nor more than 1Ø This can prevent clogging of macropores (23b) and improve electrolyte permeability, ionic permeability, and electrolyte retention of the separator (23).  Therefore, the excellent discharge load characteristic and low temperature discharge characteristic can be obtained.