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Patent CA-2355814-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for ophthalmic use
Inventor: MATSUO TOSHIHIKO
IPC: A61K31/7012
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: An ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition comprising trehalose as an effective ingredient and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition is a safe, long-term continuously-administrable, therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for the ophthalmologic clinical symptoms and signs in Sjögren syndrome.
Patent CA-2356090-A1 (CA)
Title: Machining tool for high-speed machining
Inventor: HOLLFELDER HANS-PETER
IPC: B23C5/24
Filed: 2000-09-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a machining tool for carrying out high-speed machining in the machining of metals. According to the invention, at least one cutting body is held by a clamping element in a clamped manner inside a tip seat of a tool holder, which is delimited only by one back pressure supporting surface and by one bearing surface. The bearing surface for the clamping element and the bearing surface of the tip seat form an angle (x) that exceeds the self-locking and which is open toward the back pressure supporting surface. The cutting body is provided with a groove in which a sliding pin engages which is arranged, in a manner that is eccentric and parallel to the rotational axis thereof, on a bearing pin, which can be actuated from the exterior and which is rotatably mounted in a bearing opening of the tool holder, said bearing opening passing through the bearing surface and/or the back pressure supporting surface. The diameter of the sliding pin essentially corresponds to the width of the groove.
Patent CA-2358880-A1 (CA)
Title: Drywall mud container
Inventor: STEPANIUK CALVIN
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: Conventional drywall mud containers include a cardboard box containing a plastic bag which carries the mud. Mixing of the mud in the container can result in tearing of the bag. This problem is solved by a mud container including an inner solid plastic tub for receiving the mud, a thin closable plastic bag for surrounding the tub, and an outer cardboard box, which carries the bag and the tub. The use of a solid inner tub permits mixing of the mud in the container, and makes it easy to remove all of the mud from the container.
Patent CA-2359551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUNDMANN STEFFEN
IPC: B66B1/06
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: Method and system for compensating vibrations in an elevator car (5), which elevator car (5) is guided on at least one guiderail (7), vibrations being detected by at least one first sensor (1, 1') at a source of disturbance (8), vibrations being detected by at least one second sensor (2) at the affected point on the elevator car (5), the detected vibrations being interpreted by a controlling means (3), a compensating mass (4) being systematically activated by the controlling means (3), and detected vibrations being neutralized by a.compensating force of opposite sign and equal amount.
Patent CA-2359799-A1 (CA)
Title: Antigene contre le serogroupe b de neisseria meningitidis
Inventor: THONNARD JOELLE
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à des polypeptides BASB064 et à des polynucléotides codant ces polypeptides BASB064, ainsi qu'à des procédés de production de ces polypeptides par des techniques de recombinaison. L'invention se rapporte à des utilisations diagnostiques, prophylactiques et thérapeutiques.
Patent CA-2361338-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHELAN EDWARD J
IPC: B41F31/16
Filed: 1999-10-27
Abstract: To minimize the presence of roll-to-roll nips in an inking system for a printing plate cylinder, an ink transfer belt (80) transfers ink from an ink  transfer roller (14), which receives ink from a supply (12), to the ink receiving elements on a printing plate cylinder (50). A plurality of guide rolls (84) inside the loop of the ink transfer belt (80) contact the drivabl e surface of that belt. A drive (414, 104) is connected with one of the guide rollers (84) for driving it to rotate at a first velocity, which is the velocity of the ink transfer roll and of the printing plate cylinder. An ink  distribution roller (70) is disposed outside the loop of the belt in contact  with the opposite, ink transfer surface of the belt and between the ink transfer roller and the printing plate cylinder.
Patent CA-2363134-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes de confinement biocompatibles et cytoprotecteurs pour substances actives au plan biologique, et leurs procedes de fabrication
Inventor: SOJOMIHARDJO ANDREW S
IPC: B01J13/22
Filed: 2000-01-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés, des gélules et des systèmes de libération, utiles dans la préparation de systèmes de confinement biologiques possédant des propriétés (ex: résistance mécanique, perméabilité et porosité de la gélule, vitesses de libération contrôlées voulues des substances biologiques ou des composants sécrétés par le produit biologique, et immunoréactivité) pouvant être modifiées en fonction d'une grande plage d'états physiologiques, à la différence des systèmes de confinement biologique connus. L'invention porte également sur des procédés de fabrication de gélules contenant des agrégats cellulaires, ainsi que sur des gélules formées selon lesdits procédés, utiles comme solution de remplacement économique et produite en grande quantité aux agrégats cellulaires récoltés extemporanément (îlots du pancréas), ces derniers étant généralement disponibles en nombre limité.
Patent CA-2363528-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AL-GHAZAWI AHMAD
IPC: A61K31/192
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new tablet having an improved dissolution rate of Naproxen Sodium comprising Naproxen Sodium and spray-dried mannitol. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing said tablet.
Patent CA-2364590-A1 (CA)
Title: Human prostate cancer associated gene sequences and polypeptides
Inventor: RUBEN STEVEN M
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified prostate or prostate cancer relat ed polynucleotides and the polypeptides encoded by these polynucleotides herein  collectively known as "prostate cancer antigens", and to the complete gene sequences associated therewith and to the expression products thereof, as we ll as the use of such prostate cancer antigens for detection, prevention and treatment of disorders of the prostate, particularly the presence of prostat e cancer. This invention relates to the prostate cancer antigens as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to prostate cancer antigens and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing the same. Also provided are diagnostic methods for diagnosing and treating, preventing and/or prognosing  disorders related to the prostate, including prostate cancer, and therapeuti c methods for treating such disorders. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of prostate cance r antigens of the invention. The present invention further relates to methods and/or compositions for inhibiting the production and/or function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
Patent CA-2365718-A1 (CA)
Title: High temperature ziegler-natta solution catalysts
Inventor: JABER ISAM
IPC: C08F4/64
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a Ziegler-Natta catalyst useful in solution processes for the polymerization of olefins having a low amount of aluminum and magnesium. The catalysts of the present invention contain an alkyl silanol and have a molar ratio of Si: Ti from 0.25:1 to 4:1. The catalysts are effective for the solution polymerization of olefins at high temperatures.
Patent CA-2367119-A1 (CA)
Title: Ticket printer for gaming machines
Inventor: VIENNEAU DANIEL
IPC: G07F17/42
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: In the ticket printer, a ticket tray is mounted next to the infeed adapter of the printer mechanism for feeding blank tickets into the printer mechanism. The ticket tray is releasably mounted in a pullout module by-means of a three point attachment comprising a button clip and a button pin. In another aspect of the invention, a ticket presenter has overlapping upper and lower plates defining a ticket delivery gap there between. The delivery gap has a photo sensor mounted therein, a mating bulge and cavity pair, and spikes cooperating with the bulge and cavity pair for effectively separating tickets from a strip of fan-fold tickets. In yet another feature of the present invention there is provided a communication link between the MCU and the PLD of the ticket printer for programming the PLD through the MCU using a personal computer.
Patent CA-2369187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DISCOE JUSTIN M
IPC: A63H18/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A system for racing an electrically powered toy vehicle over a defined course under operator control comprises a continuous track having at least one lane (24, 26) with a pit stop segment (39) and an electrical path (30, 32) extending along the lane for providing electrical power to the vehicle. A control unit (18, 20) is operably connected to the electrical path and has at least a first manual control mechanism (96, 108) used to vary a speed of the electrical vehicle and another (97, 98) to perform at least either a tire change or a vehicle refueling pit stop function. A display unit (16), operably connected to the control unit via a microprocessor (54), displays a progression of the pit stop function in response to actuations of the other control mechanism. The display further includes a changing animated display area (154) as well as other dedicated display areas (156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166).
Patent CA-2369829-A1 (CA)
Title: Singlet oxygen oxidation of organic substrates
Inventor: AUBRY JEAN-MARIE
IPC: C07C409/04
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for oxidizing organic substrate by using 1O2. According to the inventive method, organic substrates that react with 1O2 are mixed with 30-70 % H2O2 in water, in an organic solvent or in a mixture thereof in the presence of a lanthanide as the catalyst. H2O2 is catalytically decomposed to water and 1O2 and is then oxidized to the corresponding oxidation products.
Patent CA-2370183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHREFFLER JAMES R
IPC: A47L13/17
Filed: 1994-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of disposing of a mop head after use, the mop head being comprised of fabric formed from fibers comprising polyvinyl alcohol which is water soluble at temperatures above approximately 93°C. The polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of polymerization of at least approximately 1300 and is produced from greater than 99% saponified polyvinyl acetate. The method of the invention comprises subjecting the mop head after use to an aqueous bath to dissolve the fabric whereupon the dissolved fabric is subjected to disposal.
Patent CA-2372074-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced floor mat
Inventor: BLUM RONALD D
IPC: A47L23/22
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: An advanced floor mat (100) is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat (100) includes a cleanable portion (300). The floor mat (100) may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion (300) may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers (301-305). If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possible wet tacky surface. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat (100) may require cleaning.
Patent CA-2375706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANSLOW PETER J
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A WDM optical network comprising a plurality of nodes has a first apparatus for optical analysis at the site of a first optical amplifier upstream of the first node, a second apparatus for optical analysis at the site of a second optical amplifier at the downstream output of the first soda, and a third apparatus for optical analysis at the sift of a third optical amplifier further downstream of the first node, where knowledge of the optical signal to noise ratio (OSNR) is desired. The first, second and third apparatus are for measuring the signal level at frequencies both at and in-between the channel frequencies. The signal levels at the channel frequencies and between the channel frequencies at the first, second and third apparatus are used to derive the OSNR at the third apparatus. This enables the OSNR to be measured accurately at any site in the networks, using calculations in which noise shaping of the nodes can be factored in to the calculation of OSNR.
Patent CA-2378416-A1 (CA)
Title: Conduit body adapter module
Inventor: PYRON ROGER
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A universal conduit body adapter includes an elongate generally tubular body having a pair of opposed substantially parallel side portions bounded by a pair of opposed ends, with the body defining an upper and a lower surface. A pair of mounting holes are at the lower surface with one hole being located adjacent each body end for mounting the adaptor to a conduit body. A plurality of pairs of holes are located at the upper surface with one hole of each pair being located adjacent each body end. The holes of the plurality of pairs are spaced in non-registry with the mounting holds at the lower surface and are compatibly spaced to attach to an electrical fixture component.
Patent CA-2378850-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HURLOCK JOHN R
IPC: D21H21/10
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: A high molecular-weight water-soluble polymer dispersion, having a bulk Brookfield viscosity of from about 10 to about 25,000 cps at 25 degrees Celsius, comprising from about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a water-soluble polymer prepared by polymerizing, under free-radical forming conditions in an aqueous medium of a water-soluble salt in the presence of a stabilizer at a pH greater than 5, 0-30 mole percent of acrylic acid and 0-100 mole percent of acrylamide; wherein the stabilizer is an anionic water-soluble polymer having an intrinsic viscosity in 1M NaNO3 of from about 0.1-10 and comprises from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent; and wherein the water-soluble salt is selected from the group consisting of ammonium, alkali metal and alkali earth metal halides, sulfates, and phosphates and comprises 5 to about 40 weight percent of the total weight of the dispersion.
Patent CA-2382469-A1 (CA)
Title: A screen for a vibratory separator and method of screening material with a vibratory separator
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS COLE
IPC: B01D33/00
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: A screen (10) for a vibratory separa-tor which screen comprises screening material (16) and a support (12) comprising a plurality of wires (14) arranged in criss-cross configuration to define a plurality of holes therethrough, characterised in that said screening material (16) is supported substan-tially along the entire length of plurality of wires (14) forming said support (12).
Patent CA-2382791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU CHIEN CHOU
IPC: B26D7/24
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for z-axis control and collision detection and recovery for waterjet and abrasive-jet cutting systems. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a linear rail (216), a sli de member (214), at least one actuator (208) having a first end coupled to the slide member and a second end fixed with respect to the linear rail, a position sensor (224), and a controller (230). The actuator provides an adjustable support force that supports the weight of the cutting head (120),  allowing the cutting head to be controllably positioned at a desired height above the workpiece (12). In another aspect, a collision between the cutting  head and an obstruction, causes a second mount member to disengage from a first mount member to prevent breakage of the cutting head. The members are quickly and easily re-engaged without time-consuming re-calibration, for example by a biasing member.
Patent CA-2385918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNICKEL GERHARD
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des quinazolinones de formule (I) dans laquelle R, R?1¿, R?2¿, R?3¿, R?4¿, Y, n et m sont tels que définis dans la revendication 1, leurs sels ou leurs solvates agissant comme antagonistes IbIX glycoprotéines.
Patent CA-2388475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG ZHI-XIAN
IPC: C07D217/26
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of (S)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dialkoxy-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid compounds (1) and their derivatives from Levodopa (L-Dopa). The ultimately prepared compounds are used as intermediates for, but not limited to, the preparation of substituted derivatives of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dialkoxy-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid (See Figure I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, C2-C12 acyl, or R10 together are methylenedioxy;    R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl or substituted aralkyl group; and R3 is hydrogen, C2-C12 acyl group, benzyl, alkoxylcarbonyl group, or aralkoxyl carbonyl group.
Patent CA-2390599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRASILE LAUREN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode pour déterminer à l'avance si un organe est susceptible de fonctionner après transplantation. Un organe devant être transplanté est mis sous perfusion dans un système de perfusion chaude ex vivo capable d'assurer le métabolisme presque normal d'un organe. Durant cette perfusion, on mesure et on évalue un ou plusieurs paramètres concernant le fonctionnement de l'organe. Les mesures du fonctionnement de l'organe soumis à perfusion sont comparées à des valeurs indicatives du fonctionnement d'un organe normal, afin d'obtenir une estimation quant à l'aptitude de l'organe soumis à perfusion à fonctionner après transplantation. L'invention concerne également une méthode de calcul d'un indice de viabilité sur la base des paramètres évalués.
Patent CA-2390601-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for aiming a weapon barrel and use of the device
Inventor: OBERHOLZER MARKUS
IPC: F41G3/14
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A method for aiming a weapon barrel [B], wherein a target image [Z*] and a target marker [X] are displayed with the aid of an image visualization unit [V]. The rough aiming of the weapon barrel [B] is performed in a first phase, in a second phase, with the weapon barrel [B] stationary, sighting by sighting the target image [Z*] by means of the image visualization unit M is performed, wherein the target image [Z*] and the target marker [X] are brought into coincidence as closely as possible, and fine aiming of the weapon barrel [B] in a third phase. The device for executing the method comprises a device for setting an initial gun sight angle [.PSI.o] an image visualization unit [V], the latter displays a target image [Z*] and a target marker [X] representing the end of an imaginary projectile trajectory [p]. The device contains a fire control device, with the image visualization unit [V], an angle measuring device [M] for measuring angular changes [.DELTA..PSI.] and a data processing unit [EDV] for performing a ballistics calculation, in which the angular change [.DELTA..PSI.] and the interior ballistics can be taken into consideration, as well as for issuing a signal determining the target marker [X]. The device is suitable for infantry weapons.
Patent CA-2394621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PELLETIER MICHEL
IPC: E02F5/08
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A snow tiller (10) suitable for grooming ski hills, trails, or other areas, provides an adjustable profile tiller assembly. The snow tiller (10) is preferably pulled by a tracked vehicle (12) and has a tiller assembly formed  of a plurality of tiller subassemblies (56, 58). By varying the respective orientation of the tiller subassemblies (56, 58), the snow tiller (10) can selectively provide concave, level, convex, or more complex snow profiles depending upon the tiller configuration, snow conditions, and the intended uses. The snow tiller (10) also provides a control system to substantially maintain a selected snow profile while selectively permitting individual tiller subassemblies to float, thereby reducing the possibility of damage. T he assembly can simultaneously provide an automatic release mode to protect the  equipment from damage.
Patent CA-2395153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FITZ JONATHAN G
IPC: H01B9/00
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un câble composite destiné à acheminer des signaux électriques et optiques à partir d'une ou de plusieurs sources vers des unités énergisées électriquement qui traitent les signaux optiques. Le câble comporte un ou plusieurs tubes tampons (12), chaque tampon entourant au moins deux fibres optiques (14) qui transmettent des signaux optiques à au moins deux des unités susmentionnées, unités qui ont chacune leurs propres besoins en matière d'intensité et de tension. Le câble comporte une couche de conducteurs isolés torsadés S-Z (20) autour du tube ou des tubes tampons, une paire de conducteurs étant choisie pour fournir en toute sécurité l'intensité et les tensions requises par au moins deux unités. Le nombre de paires de conducteurs est inférieur à celui des fibres optiques actives, à l'exclusion des conducteurs de rechange. Les tubes tampons sont de préférence torsadés S-Z. Le câble comprend également un élément de renfort (5) et une gaine plastique (32) à l'intérieur de laquelle sont logés les tubes tampons, le conducteur et l'élément de renfort.
Patent CA-2395577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARTRIDGE MARTIN GRAHAM
IPC: C08G18/64
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: An organometallic composition is described which comprises a complex of at least one orthoester of a metal having a formula M(ROAcAc)x(OR')y in which M  is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and hafnium;  ROAcAc denotes an ester of an alcohol ROH, in which R comprises an (optionally substituted) C1-30 cyclic, branched or linear, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or a mixture thereof, with acetoacetic acid; OR' is the residue of an alcohol R'OH in which R' comprises an (optionally substituted) C7-30 cyclic, branched or linear, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or a mixture thereof, and x and y are each in the range 1 - 3. The composition is useful as a curing agent for polyurethanes used in various applications.
Patent CA-2399000-A1 (CA)
Title: Osmotically-driven fluid dispenser and coating composition
Inventor: DAVAR NIPUN
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: Improvements in a mini-osmotic pump and coating compositions are described.  The dispensing pump includes an inner fluid-filled bag encased by an osmotic layer and outer, semi-permeable membrane. The inner bag is formed with an arcuate edge at the open end of the bag to inhibit formation of fissures in the outer membrane in this edge region. The coating compositions include cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate propionate, and polymethyl--methacrylate polymers, optionally mixed with ethyl cellulose in acetone based solvent systems.
Patent CA-2400306-A1 (CA)
Title: Network fault analysis tool
Inventor: SCHMIDT PETER H
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A testing tool for Internet Service Provider (ISP) network engineers which i s used to diagnose network faults, characterize network performance and evalua te new equipment and software releases. The tool can be used to schedule and ru n proactive tests to identify network problems before subscribers are affected . Further, the tool can be used to provide testing on demand to quickly isolat e the root cause of a problem identified by the tool or by network management systems or subscribers. The tool is topology independent and thus does not have to be reconfigured as the network changes. The tool only sends traffic as directed by the network engineer and thus does not generate undesirable heav y network traffic loads, unless such a heavy network loads are desired by the network engineer.