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Patent CA-2423989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEVITAN VALERY
IPC: A63F13/92
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A game server system including a game server which is accessed by handheld personal portable devices such as PDA's or cell phones. These personal portable devices have a primary business, data storage, communication or other practical function in combination with a secondary personal entertainment function. The devices have the ability to communicate over a communication network with a game sever computer and download games and/or receive and transmit game information. Certain games of the handheld personal portable devices include as part thereof a tracking arrangement for tracking game use information for later communication to the game server computer. With this arrangement two way synchronization occurs between each handheld personal portable device and the game server computer.
Patent CA-2426466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE BYUNG
IPC: C07D233/60
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé pour préparer sans phosgène un carbamate, à partir d'un composé contenant un groupe amine. Ce procédé consiste à mettre en réaction le composé avec un agent d'alkylation, en présence de dioxyde de carbone et de carbonate de césium. Cette réaction peut être réalisée dans des conditions de pression et de température normalisées et permet de produire des carbamates avec un haut rendement et avec une faible formation de sous-produits.
Patent CA-2430073-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing lipoic acid and dihydrolipoic acid
Inventor: NIEBEL MARKUS
IPC: C07D339/04
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing R- and S-lipoic acid and R- dihydrolipoic acid comprising the following steps: (a) reaction of the compound of formula (2) with sodium sulphide and sulphur in methanol, whereby Ms represents SO2R', and R and R' independently of one another represent C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or aralkyl. The invention relates in particular to methods for producing pure R- or S-dihydrolipoic acid, which is either used directly or processed further to obtain R- and S- lipoic acid. The method is also used to produce medicaments. The invention also relates to a solution of sodium sulphide-trihydrate and sulphur in methanol, whereby the sulphur is present as a molar surplus in relation to the sodium sulphide-trihydrate, and to a kit that comprises the inventive solution.
Patent CA-2430519-A1 (CA)
Title: Gaming method and apparatus
Inventor: DUMONT SUZIE
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a lottery-type game which comprises an image which may be divided into a number of regional images. A number of symbols are represented within the image and associated regional images and during play of the lottery-type game a player attempts to locate as many of these symbols as possible. Upon locating a predetermined number of symbols, a player will be awarded a prize and the value of the prize may be determined based on the number of specific symbols located, wherein the identity of the specific symbols can be presented to the player prior to the commencement of play in the form of target symbols.
Patent CA-2430852-A1 (CA)
Title: Melt-processible, wear resistant polyethylene
Inventor: VISJAGER JEROEN F
IPC: C08F110/02
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: Melt-processible, thermoplastic polyethylene compositions of high resistance against wear are disclosed and methods for making and processing same.  Additionally, products comprising these compositions are described.
Patent CA-2437021-A1 (CA)
Title: Adiponectin-associated protein
Inventor: KAWANO HIROYUKI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A novel adiponectin-like protein having therapeutic and/or preventive effects on arteriosclerosis and a gene encoding this protein are provided. A protein (a) comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:3; a protein (b) comprising an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:3 by deletion, substitution or addition of amino acid(s) and having an activity of inhibiting the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells; salts of these proteins; and DNA encoding the above proteins.
Patent CA-2437116-A1 (CA)
Title: Visceral fat scale equipped with sphygmomanometer
Inventor: OKITA KOICHI
IPC: A61B5/021
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A visceral fat scale equipped with a sphygmomanometer is described, with which a subject can keep track of blood pressure values and grasp the state of obesity to attain more accurate, comprehensive and diversified diagnoses and disease prevention. The visceral fat scale is designed such that after exerting pressure to an artery of a subject by inflation of a cuff, a pulse wave signal is detected in the course of gradual cuff deflation and blood pressure is obtained based on the detected pulse wave signal. The scale comprises an increment/decrement key and display mode selector key for inputting personal data of the subject; an arithmetic operation unit for calculating the amount of visceral fat of the subject based on data input by these keys; and a display unit for displaying a result of the calculation performed by the arithmetic operation unit.
Patent CA-2437940-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating diabetes mellitus
Inventor: STILL JAMES GORDON
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: Methods of treating diabetes mellitus in a patient in need of such treatment include administering an effective amount of an insulin drug to the patient in order to treat diabetes mellitus in the patient. Methods according to the present invention may "activate" the liver, potentially restoring normal glucose homeostasis to individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus.
Patent CA-2439258-A1 (CA)
Title: Suppressed chromatography and salt conversion system
Inventor: AVDALOVIC NEBOJSA
IPC: G01N30/88
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: Method and apparatus for suppressed ion analysis in which a sample solution of analyte (e.g., anion) in an eluent of electrolyte counterions (e.g., sodium) , is chromatographically separated. Then, the counterions are suppressed in a suppression zone and removed and used to convert the analyte ions to salt fo rm in a salt-converting zone. The suppression and salt-converting zones may be contiguous or remote, and may be performed in devices of the membrane suppresser type. Thereafter, the salts or acids or bases formed from them (e.g., in membrane suppressor devices) are detected. Also, salt conversion c an be performed using two ion exchange packed bed salt convertors in which one bed is on-line while the other is regenerated, followed by a reversal of flo w.
Patent CA-2439974-A1 (CA)
Title: Motor vehicle with a transmission, and method of operating a motor vehicle
Inventor: BERGER REINHARD
IPC: F16H/
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle whose drive train comprises, inter alia, a clutch, which can be engaged and disengaged in an automated manner;  and a gearbox, whose gear steps can be changed in an automated manner.
Patent CA-2439994-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAAS THOMAS
IPC: C07D303/04
Filed: 2002-03-02
Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a process for the catalytic epoxidation of olefins with hydrogen peroxide in a continuous flow reaction system, wherein the reaction mixture is passed through a fixed catalyst bed within a reactor equipped with cooling means while maintaining a temperature profile within the reactor such that the cooling medium temperature of the cooling means is at least 40~C and the maximum temperature within the cataly st bed is 60~C at the most.
Patent CA-2443465-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOPEL ZEV
IPC: F24F6/08
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A hot water humidifier with an automatic siphon drain fed with cooler source water is flushed via a drain. The humidifier includes the humidifier tank and an inverted U- shaped siphon conduit having one end coupled to the tank and the other end coupled to the drain. A valve controlling the cooler source water feeds the water into the tank to maintain the temperature of an admixture of cooler source water and any preexisting tank water at or below a predetermined temperature during a flush cycle. The tank is flushed and drained via the automatic siphon based upon the level of the admixture in the tank and the level of admixture in the siphon. The source water may be coupled to the humidifier tank via the siphon conduit such that cooler source water may be added during the siphoning action. A method of flushing a hot water humidifier is also included.
Patent CA-2444126-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MITSUHASHI MASAFUMI
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: An adhesive sheet comprising, provided on the front and rear surfaces of a base material, an adhesive layer consisting of a polyurethane adhesive and having a ball tack value of up to 3 and a JIS Z0237-compliant adhesion to a stainless steel sheet of up to 2N/cm, and a photocuring urethane resin layer;  and a production method therefor. The adhesive sheet can be used for binding bands, labels and binding tapes that can prevent glue remaining on bound articles, discoloring and contaminating of articles, skin inflammation, adhesion to articles, and discoloring and adhesion lowering after an extended storage.
Patent CA-2444175-A1 (CA)
Title: Acier a outils a tenacite renforcee, procede de fabrication de pieces dans cet acier et pieces obtenues
Inventor: BEGUINOT JEAN
IPC: C21C7/04
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un acier à outils dont la composition comprend, les pourcentages étant exprimés en % en poids: 0,8 <= C <= 1,5; 5,0 <= Cr <= 14; 0,2 <= Mn <= 3; Ni <= 5; V <= 1; Nb <= 0,1; Si+Al <= 2; Cu <= 1; S <= 0,3; Ca <= 0,1; Se <= 0,1; Te <= 0,1; 1,0 <= Mo+W/2 <= 4; 0,06 <= Ti+Zr/2 <= 0,15; 0,004 <= N <= 0,02 le reste de la composition étant constitué de fer e t d'impuretés résultant de l'élaboration, étant en outre entendu que: 2,5.10-4 %2 <= (Ti + Zr/2) x N, un procédé de fabrication de pièces dans cet ateli er et les pièces obtenues.
Patent CA-2445645-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and process for coalescing bitumen in an oil sand slurry
Inventor: LIPSETT MICHAEL
IPC: B03B9/02
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: An aqueous aerated oil sand slurry is conditioned in a pipeline and then spun within an elongate vessel of circular cross-section, to cause bitumen droplets in the slurry to coalesce. This increases the probability that the droplets will become aerated by contact with air bubbles. The slurry is then subjected to separation of the sand and bitumen.
Patent CA-2450321-A1 (CA)
Title: Arc fault tester
Inventor: RESTREPO CARLOS
IPC: G01R31/327
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: Arc fault detector device (such as arc fault circuit interruptor) testing apparatus and methods including generating a true arc fault current by energizing a contact relay at a predetermined frequency, applying and regulating the true arc fault current to a detection device under test by selecting a load from a resistor bank that is coupled to the tested device, determining whether the device under test was able to detect the arc fault current. The invention is useful for determining whether an arc fault circuit interrupter is capable of tripping in response to an arc fault current.
Patent CA-2451569-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbocyclic hydrazino inhibitors of copper-containing amine oxidases
Inventor: VAINIO PETRI
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to carbocyclic hydrazino compounds that function as inhibitors of copper-containing amine oxidases commonly known as semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidases (SSAO), including the human SSAO known as Vascular Adhesion Protein-1 (VAP-1). These SSAO inhibitors have therapeutic utility as drugs to treat conditions and diseases including, but not limited to, a number of inflammatory conditions and diseases (in particular chronic inflammatory conditions such as chronic arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and chronic skin dermatoses), diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism and to aberrations in adipocyte differentiation or function and smooth muscle cell function, and vascular diseases. The novel compounds have the general formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate, hydrate, or salt thereof, wherein R1 to R11 are as defined herein.
Patent CA-2451855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROULOT DELPHINE
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral use is disclosed. It includes, as active principle, a drug liable to undergo a strong first intestinal passage effect and a carrier which is self-micro-emulsifying on contact with an aqueous phase. The carrier includes: a therapeutically effective amount of the active principle; a lipophilic phase, which is a mixture of glycerol mono-, di- and triesters and of PEG mono- and diesters with at least one fatty acid chosen from the group comprising C8-C18 fatty acids; a surfactant phase which is a mixture of glycerol mono-, di- and triesters and of PEG mono- and diesters with caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10); a co-surfactant phase which is an ester of a polyvalent alcohol with at least one fatty acid chosen from the group comprising caprylic esters of propylene glycol, lauric esters of propylene glycol and oleic esters of polyglycerol. A method of decreasing the effect of intestinal metabolism on a drug using the composition is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2452265-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenna quick connect system and method
Inventor: OVERTON STEVEN R
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A spring loaded antenna mounting system for the directional antennae (64) of a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave communication system and methods of supporting such antennae (64) for selectively directing the beam thereof. Th e adjustment of the antenna (64) in two orthogonal directions is disclosed as is a quick connect/disconnect latch (90) for attaching the individual antenna element (64) to the antenna mount (61).
Patent CA-2453462-A1 (CA)
Title: Embossed-in register manufacturing process
Inventor: GARCIA EUGENIO CRUZ
IPC: B29L31/10
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A method of producing embossed-in-register building products. Reference edges are milled on a board (4). A resin soaked paper (8) having a decorative motif is located on that board using the reference edges as a guide such that the decorative motif has a predetermined position relative to the reference edges.  The board (4) and paper (8) are then located in a press machine having a press plate with a three dimensional surface that is registered with the decorative motif. The press plate presses into the board (4) and paper (8) at a predetermined pressure and predetermined temperature to set the resin, producing a final product. Resin and paper parameters are carefully controlled. The press plate is manufactured such that the plate's surface registers with the decorative motif when the press plate is hot. Appropriate hollowing and milling of the board (4) can even out pressure distributions and to provide a completely closed surface without porosity.
Patent CA-2454932-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONDRASKY JOHN P
IPC: B60T15/36
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A relay valve based accelerated brake pipe application and release system having an electronic control module. A source of fluid pressure is connected to a valve device for receiving and transmitting fluid pressure signals. The valve device is connected to an exhaust to atmosphere. An accelerator volume has a fluid connection to the valve device for storing a predetermined volume of fluid. A brake pipe transducer is electronically connected to the control module and has a fluid connection to the valve device for transmitting a first pressure signal to the control module. A cut-out solenoid valve is electronically connected to the control module and includes a fluid connection to the brake pipe transducer for receiving at least one of a cut-in and a cut-out signal. An emergency solenoid valve is electronically connected to the control module and has a fluid connection to the cut-out solenoid valve for receiving an emergency signal. A cut-out device is included for opening and closing a fluid connection and it has a fluid connection to the emergency solenoid valve. An application solenoid valve is electronically connected to the control module and has a fluid connection to the cut-out solenoid valve for receiving an apply signal and for transmitting a pilot pressure to the cut-out solenoid valve. A release solenoid Valve is electronically connected to the control module and has a fluid connection to the cut-out device for receiving a release signal and transmitting a pilot pressure to the application solenoid. A control transducer is electronically connected to the control module and has a fluid connection to the release solenoid for transmitting a second pressure signal to the control module.
Patent CA-2455537-A1 (CA)
Title: Heat dissipation device for and method of dissipating heat from a nozzle
Inventor: TRUDEAU ROBERT
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: An injection molding apparatus comprises a manifold having a manifold channel for receiving a melt stream of moldable material under pressure. A nozzle having a nozzle channel receives the melt stream from the manifold channel and delivers the melt stream through a mold gate to a mold cavity. The nozzle includes a nozzle head, a nozzle body and a nozzle tip. A heat dissipation device is coupled to the nozzle body at a location between the nozzle head and the nozzle tip to regulate the temperature of the nozzle and maintain it within a predetermined temperature range.
Patent CA-2456826-A1 (CA)
Title: Soy protein as an emulsifier for starch-based salad dressing
Inventor: GRANT REYNELL
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: Starch-based salad dressing compositions that utilize soy protein as an emulsifier and the making of such compositions. Soy protein replaces a substantial amount of or all of the egg yolk or whole egg as an emulsifier in the starch-based salad dressing. The soy protein may be untreated, heat or enzyme treated, or may be treated according to other optional treatments. The soy protein is blended with the egg yolk or whole egg (if included), salt, spices, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and soybean oil to make a premix. A starch base is made separately from water, starch, sugar, and acid. The premix and starch base are then mixed and homogenized to form the starch-based salad dressing composition.
Patent CA-2458678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHTA TOMIHISA
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: Remedies or preventives for allergic diseases characterized by containing processed peanut seed coat as the active ingredient.
Patent CA-2460087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUZUKI KENSHI
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: Le procédé décrit consiste à préparer un accumulateur et à calculer la différence entre la quantité de courant produite par une ou plusieurs unités génératrices d'électricité et la consommation de courant d'une ou de plusieurs charges particulières. Afin d'éliminer cette différence, le courant est fourni par l'accumulateur par l'intermédiaire d'un convertisseur CC/CA à un réseau de distribution d'électricité, ou l'accumulateur est chargé par l'intermédiaire d'un convertisseur CA/CC à partir de l'unité génératrice d'électricité, ou d'un réseau de distribution d'électricité. Ce procédé permet d'alimenter une charge particulière de manière simultanée et avec quantité constante de courant à partir de l'unité génératrice d'électricité, et permet par conséquent à une unité génératrice d'électricité d'assurer une alimentation simultanée et constante correspondant à l'énergie consommée par la charge cliente .
Patent CA-2462712-A1 (CA)
Title: Pig mast cell cultures and uses thereof
Inventor: LILIN THOMAS
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for obtaining pure pig mast cell cultures by culturing stem cells derived from the liver and the fetal marrow in the presence of IL-3 and SCF. The invention also concerns pig mast cell lines derived from said cultures.
Patent CA-2464053-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARNAN ROBERT C
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: An angioplasty balloon (1) including a non-deployable stent (2) to prevent or reduce the potential for slippage of the inflated balloon (1) with respect to the vessel wall being treated, the non-deployable stent (2) is adapted to be secured to the balloon (1) or angioplasty balloon catheter. The stent (2) has a proximal end (3), a distal end (4), and at least three radially-spaced struts (5), each strut (5)connecting the proximal end (3) to the distal end (4) and having one or more bends (6) that allow expansion of the strut (5) to accommodate the inflation of the balloon (1). The stent (2) is made of a material so that the stent collapses upon deflation of the balloon (1).
Patent CA-2465533-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient data mining with population-based analysis
Inventor: SANDILYA SATHYAKAMA
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A system and method for analyzing population-based patient information is provided. The method includes the steps of data mining a plurality of patient records using a domain knowledge base relating to a disease of interest;  compiling the mined data into a plurality of structured patient records;  inputting at least one patient criteria relating to the disease of interest;  and extracting at least one structured patient record matching the at least one patient criteria. The system includes a data miner for mining information from the plurality of patient records using a domain knowledge base relating to a disease of interest and for compiling the mined data into a plurality of structured patient records; an interface for inputting at least one patient criteria relating to the disease of interest; and a processor adapted for extracting at least one of the structured patient records matching the at least one patient criteria.
Patent CA-2465687-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALMOIRAGHI GUGLIELMO
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à des formulations buccales se présentant sous la forme de gomme à mâcher et comprenant: (a) des polyphosphates; (b) de la silice hydratée; (c) une source d'ions fluor; (d) un polymère dérivé de la chitine ou d'autres hydrocolloïdes naturels ou un mélange de ceux-ci; et (e) éventuellement des extraits ou des ingrédients actifs d'origine végétale et/ou des agents antibactériens/désinfectants. Ces compositions sont utiles comme adjuvants en hygiène dentaire, notamment pour réduire les dépôts de tartre.
Patent CA-2465752-A1 (CA)
Title: Erasable writing system
Inventor: WEHMEYER STEPHEN D
IPC: B43K23/12
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A system including a writing instrument including a body having a marking portion and an eraser portion, wherein the marking portion is configured to dispense a permanent ink and the eraser portion is configured to dispense a solvent which solubilizes the permanent ink.
Patent CA-2466087-A1 (CA)
Title: Back-up aid indicator
Inventor: VIANA LUIS M
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A back-up aid indication system includes a sensor for providing detection coverage in a predetermined coverage zone behind a vehicle. The sensor includes a transmit antenna adapted for transmitting an RF signal having a quasi-collimated antenna pattern in a near field. The system further includes a waveform generator which selectively provides one of a frequency modulated continuous wave FMCW Chirp signal and a pulse waveform signal as the transmitted RF signal.