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Patent CA-2311447-A1 (CA)
Title: Outdoor electric personal heating system
Inventor: CAMPF MELVIN
IPC: A41D13/005
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A portable electric cover (10) comprising a plug (52) connected to a cord (18), which is connected to a power pack (16). The power pack (16) having a switch (90 and 92) mounted on a front panel (100) of a chassis (82). A carrying case (20) having an upper compartment (22) to store the folded portable electric cover (10), a bottom compartment (24) to store the power pack (16) and the cord (18) and a pouch (26) to store other items of a user.
Patent CA-2312751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLMES WILLIAM K
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus (10) for controlled dispensing of pharmaceutical and medical supplies which includes a cabinet having a plurality of drawers (14), the drawers each have a plurality of receptacles (24), which each receptacle sized to hold one item, and having a lid (28) movable between a closed position and an open position. Selectively actuatable locks (60) are provided for releasably maintaining the lid in the closed position, the locks include an electrically responsive actuator wire (86) connected to the locks and causing movement of the locks in response to an electrical current supplied to the electrically responsive actuator wire. A processor (18) is in communication with the selectively actuatable lock and configured to send a signal to the electrically responsive actuator wire to unlock the lid.
Patent CA-2314542-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite mobile de lavage et de recuperation d'eaux usees
Inventor: MATHIEU CHRISTIAN
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: L'invention, appelée "Sani-Terre", est une unité mobile de lavage, de récupération des eaux usées et d'inspection conçue principalement pour le nettoyage de machineries forestières et ce, directement en forêt. L'objectif principal de l'invention est de réduire au maximum les risques d'incendie su r la machinerie forestière et de protéger l'environnement des contaminants lors d e lavage de la machinerie.  Traditionnellement, l'opérateur de la machine forestière procède lui-même au lavage de la machine en forêt principalement pour réduire les risques d'incendie et pour se conformer aux exigences des compagnies d'assurances. L'opérateur s'alimente en eau à l'aide d'une pompe directement placée dans un cours d'ea u, de pompe à incendie ou de petites laveuses à pression. L'opérateur arrose ainsi la machine pour le nettoyage. L'inconvénient principal est que les eaux usée s et les résidus pétroliers contaminés (de 300 à 350 litres) se déversent directement sur le sol et s'infiltrent dans les cours d'eau, causant des problèmes environnementaux. Dans la présente invention, l'unité de lavage "Sani-Terre" est d'abord mobil e et adaptée pour se rendre directement sur le parterre de coupe forestière où opère la machinerie. Ensuite, l'unité de lavage est autonome en eau car elle fonctionne en circuit fermé (capacité de 7,200 litres). Une autre particularité est qu'elle récupère les eaux usées et les résidus pétroliers contaminés sur un tapis de lavage, il n'y a donc aucun risque pour l'environnement. Les résidus et contaminants sont par la suite entreposés dans des contenants scellés de capacité de 20 litres qui sont prêts pour la décontamination.
Patent CA-2317129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINSKY STUART T
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a highly accurate synchronization method for a satellite communication system (100). The system maintains a downlink symbol counter at an earth terminal and determines a downlink symbol count representative of the time of arrival of a burst transmitted from the earth terminal to a satellite (106, 206). The earth terminal adjusts the downlink symbol counter to correspond to the downlink symbol count (136, 220) upon arrival of a predetermined reference point in a downlink frame. A timing error may initially be determined by launching an entry order wire from the earth terminal to the satellite (116). The timing error may be transmitted to the earth terminal using a correction code which indicates the transmission is early, late, absent, or no change is required (134, 218). The terminal may make additional periodic timing adjustments based on the length of the propagation path between the earth terminal and the satellite (108, 208). The earth terminal may then precisely time the transmission of bursts from the earth terminal to the satellite (130, 214). The length of the propagation path and the timing error may be stored in the earth terminal so that the earth terminal may reenter the system without undertaking multiple commissioning processes.
Patent CA-2317844-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUASNON CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat cushion member mountable on the floor and a seatback member having a loadable back surface and a lockable member mounted on the seatback member adjacent the lower extent thereof. The seatback member is movable between a generally upright occupiable configuration in which the loadable back surface is positioned in a generally rearwardly facing, vertical orientation and the lockable member is retained in closely held juxtaposed proximity to a rearward extent of the seat cushion member, and a substantially horizontal load supporting configuration in which the loadable back surface is positioned in a generally horizontal, upwardly facing relation and the lockable member is rearwardly displaced from the closely held juxtaposed proximity. A lock is mounted on the seat cushion member and adapted to be selectively movable between a locked configuration whereat the lockable member is retained by the lock in the closely held juxtaposed proximity, and an unlocked configuration wherein the lockable member is released by the lock from the closely held juxtaposed proximity. A link member is interconnected between the seatback member and the seat cushion member for controlling movement of the seatback member relative to the seat cushion member between the generally upright occupiable configuration and the substantially horizontal load supporting configuration. Rollers are mounted on the seatback member adjacent the lower extent for supporting the seatback member in rolling relation as it moves between the generally upright occupiable configuration and the substantially horizontal load supporting position.
Patent CA-2321064-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface-assisted continuous underground mining
Inventor: PETERSON RANDALL D
IPC: E21F13/08
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: A system for providing utilities and support infrastructure on a continuous basis from the surface to the cutting face of an underground operation. A flexible belt structure system incorporates water supply and discharge lines (102, 106), power and communication cables (112, 120), hydraulic supply and return lines (116), bulk lubrication delivery systems, and belt support structure for underground coal haulage. The system consists of modular components (26) that are added at the surface and connected underground to form a continuous support structure to the working area, such that the infrastructure necessary for the mining operation is expanded or reduced to keep up with the position of the mining face without interruption of operation. The belt structure is mounted on a stationary rail (28) fixed to the roof of the mine and is rolled forward or backwards in the belt entry as the mine advances or retreats, as applicable.
Patent CA-2324417-A1 (CA)
Title: Tunable optical add/drop multiplexer
Inventor: ELDADA LOUAY
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: Optical signal devices, wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer optical devices, and methods of employing the same in which the core layer (4) includes a grating and is comprised of a material whose refractive index is tuned (e.g. by a heater (8)) so that the grating reflects a preselected wavelength of light. A single optical signal device can therefore be used to select a variety of wavelengths for segregation.
Patent CA-2324510-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders
Inventor: FREIMER NELSON B
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1999-04-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to the mammalian PACAP gene. The invention relates to methods for the identification of compounds that modulates the expression of PACAP and to using such compounds as therapeutics agents in the treatment of PACAP disorders. The invention also relates to methods for the diagnostic evaluation, genetic testing and prognosis of PACAP mediated disorders, and to methods and compositions for the treatment of these disorders. The invention also relates to use of the PACAP gene and/or gene products as markers for fine structure mapping of a region of human chromosome 18, including a region of the chromosome involved in mediating neuropsychiatric disorders.
Patent CA-2326501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL RONALD
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des molécules de liaison constituées par des polypeptides recombinants comprenant: (i) un domaine de liaison capable de fixer une molécule cible; et (ii) un domaine effecteur comportant une séquence d'acide aminé sensiblement homologue à tout ou à une partie d'un domaine constant d'une chaîne lourde d'immunoglobuline humaine. Lesdites molécules de liaison sont caractérisées en ce qu'elles sont capables de fixer la molécule cible sans déclencher de lyse significative dépendante du complément, ni de destruction de la cible à médiation cellulaire, le domaine effecteur étant de préférence capable de fixer spécifiquement le FcRn et/ou le Fc.gamma.RIIb. Ceux-ci sont en général basés sur des domaines chimères dérivés d'au moins deux domaines C¿H?2 de chaîne lourde d'immunoglubline humaine. Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, les régions 233-236 et 327-331 sont modifiées, comme le sont d'autres résidus, afin de faire de la molécule un allotype nul. Le domaine de liaison peut être dérivé de n'importe quelle source convenant à l'application (généralement clinique) de la molécule, il peut par exemple provenir d'un anticorps, d'une enzyme, d'une hormone, d'un récepteur, d'une cytokine ou d'un antigène, d'un ligand et d'une molécule d'adhésion. L'invention se rapporte également à des acides nucléiques, des cellules hôtes, des processus et des matériaux de production et à leur utilisation dans le but, par exemple, d'inhiber l'activation des cellules B, la dégranulation des mastocytes, la phagocytose, ou d'inhiber la fixation d'une deuxième molécule de liaison sur la molécule cible. L'invention concerne enfin des préparations pharmaceutiques.
Patent CA-2326692-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of immunotoxins to induce immune tolerance to pancreatic islet transplantation
Inventor: NEVILLE DAVID M
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating diabetes in a subject, comprisin g administering to the diabetic subject an immunotoxin, thereby reducing the subject's T-cell population, and administering to the subject pancreatic isl et cells from a donor. The immune tolerance inducing treatment regimen, used optionally with adjunct immunosuppressive agents, prevents pancreatic islet cell rejection while maintaining long term islet cell function following xenogeneic and allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation. Thus, the methods of the present invention provide a means for treating diabetes, wherein the need for exogenous insulin or immunosuppressive agents is decreased or eliminated. Also provided is a method of inhibiting a rejection  response of a transplant recipient, comprising administering an immunotoxin during the peritransplant period, thereby transiently reducing the number of  T- cell lymphocytes and promoting long-term survival of the transplant.
Patent CA-2328182-A1 (CA)
Title: Burner case
Inventor: YOKOYAMA HIROAKI
IPC: F24C3/14
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: A burner case (14) has at least one burner (11) therein and has an upper surface (12) formed with at least one opening (13). A flame produced by the burner (11) is introduced externally through the opening (13) for heating an object put on the upper surface (12) of the burner case (14). The upper surface (12) of the burner case (14) is formed along the opening (13) with an upwardly projecting louver (15). The louver acts as a windshield for the flame. For instance, the opening (13) is an annular opening, and the louver (15) is formed in inclination along the annular opening at an outer edge of the annular opening.
Patent CA-2330460-A1 (CA)
Title: Bogie moteur pour vehicule ferroviaire et vehicule ferroviaire pourvu d'un tel bogie
Inventor: BOIVIN GILBERT
IPC: B61C9/38
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: Ce bogie moteur (4) comprend des essieux (6), un châssis (10) et des moyens d'entraînement (18, 36) de chaque essieu (6) comportant un moteur (36), un réducteur (18) et des moyens de transmission entre le moteur (36) et le réducteur (18), des moyens (30, 42, 54) permettant le support des moyens d'entraînement (18, 36) par le véhicule étant prévus.  Ces moyens de support des moyens d'entraînement comprennent des moyens de suspension (30) du réducteur (18) à la caisse (14) du véhicule, articulés au réducteur ainsi qu'à la caisse, des moyens d'articulation (42) du moteur (36) au châssis (10) du bogie autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal, ainsi que des moyens de liaison (54) du moteur (36) au réducteur (18), articulés à la fois au moteur et au réducteur.  De la sorte, la plus grande partie des masses du réducteur et du moteur est suspendue verticalement à la caisse du véhicule.
Patent CA-2333363-A1 (CA)
Title: Method allowing cyclic pacing with average rate just above the intrinsic rate
Inventor: MOWER MORTON M
IPC: A61N1/37
Filed: 1999-05-21
Abstract: Method and apparatus for cyclic ventricular pacing starting at a rate just above the intrinsic atrial firing rate (overdrive pacing), followed by relaxation to a rate just below the intrinsic atrial firing rate (ventricular escape). The method and apparatus can be applied to one or both ventricles, and can utilize one or more electrodes per ventricle.  The electrode(s) can be applied to inner or outer ventricular surfaces. Relaxation protocols as a function of time can be linear, curvilinear to include exponential, or mixtures thereof. Furthermore, relaxation protocols can include one or more periods of time during which the pacing rate is held constant. Typically, the average ventricular pacing rate using this invention will be slightly greater than the intrinsic atrial firing rate, though alternate embodiments that encompass average ventricular pacing rates that are equal to or slightly less than the intrinsic atrial firing rate are also envisioned. Application of this method and apparatus to a heart in need thereof will produce a heart with an optimally minimized energy output requirement.
Patent CA-2333589-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN HUGH EVANS
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: A PIN is securely recorded on one face of a card (6) by encoding each digit of the PIN in an array (1, 2, 3, 4) of images of different human faces. Instead of memorizing a sequence of four digits, the PIN holder memorizes four faces.  Each array of images is formed in a regular manner, for example as a grid, so that each element of each array can be assigned a number from 1 to 9 or from 0 to 9 respectively. The arrays are set out in a defined sequence. The set of four arrays serves as an aide memoire: the user can easily learn to recognise the four key faces, pick them out of the different grids, and by their position and sequence reconstruct the PIN, and then interpret them to a data terminal by means of a keypad (A).
Patent CA-2336046-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme pour le depot ou la reception cibles de marchandises apportees par des aeronefs
Inventor: SCHAFER INGOLF
IPC: B64D1/22
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour le dépôt ou la réception ciblés de marchandises apportées par des aéronefs, permettant de renoncer à l'atterrissage de l'aéronef et à son positionnement précis dans l'espace. A partir de l'aéronef, la marchandise à décharger placée sur une plate-forme intermédiaire est abaissée jusqu'à une certaine hauteur au-dessus du sol. Cet abaissement s'effectue par l'intermédiaire d'un système de câbles qui rend indépendants, dans une large mesure, les mouvements de l'aéronef et la charge. La plate-forme intermédiaire repose, par rapport au sol, à la hauteur intermédiaire, par le biais d'un châssis porteur tridimensionnel absorbant les forces de pression. La charge est ensuite réceptionnée ou abaissée à partir de cette plate-forme intermédiaire fixée dans l'espace, les deux opérations s'effectuant simultanément ou l'une après l'autre.
Patent CA-2336885-A1 (CA)
Title: Masquage automatique d'objets dans des images
Inventor: DESIMAS BRUCE E II
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 1999-07-13
Abstract: Le procédé de l'invention consiste à déterminer, dans une zone d'image numérique, des limites d'objets, telles celles destinées à des échantillons émetteurs de lumière placés dans un instrument analytique optique, par subdivision de la zone d'image en blocs de pixels, à déterminer, pour chaque bloc, des seuils entre l'arrière-plan et des objets et à déterminer des seuils de pixels par interpolation des seuils de blocs; puis à assigner à chaque pixel, à partir de l'intensité et du seuil de chacun, une intensité bimodale représentant soit l'objet, soit l'arrière-plan, et à délimiter des objets bimodaux, afin de déterminer des limites d'objet. L'invention concerne un processus à cercles pleins et cercles vides ("pin and wheel"), destiné à la délimitation.
Patent CA-2338569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARDORFF UWE
IPC: A01N33/04
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to multiphase aqueous suspension emulsions containing the following essential constituents a) 1 to 50 % by weight of a fungicidal active substance from the class of the benzimidazoles or benzimidazole-releasing precursors of formulae I.1 to I.4 as microsuspended solid particles; methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-benzimidazole-2-yl-carbamate (I.1), methyl benzimidazole-2-yl-carbamate (I.2), 2-(2'-furyl)-benzimidazole (I.3), 2-(1,3-thia-zol-4-yl)-benzimidazole (I.4); b) an emulsion containing b1) a fungicidal active substance selected from the compounds having formulae (II.1) to (II.5) [n= 10, 11, 12 (60-70 % or 13], b2) a fungicidal active substance selected from the group of the azoles and/or b3) a benzoic acid ester of general formula (IV), wherein the substituents have the following meaning: n = a value from 0 to 3; R =  C1-C8-alkyl, C6-C14-aryl, C6-C14-ary1-C1-C8-alkyl and R1 = hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C6-C14-aryl-C1-C8-alkyl, halogen, C1-C6-alkoxy.
Patent CA-2340475-A1 (CA)
Title: Orphan receptor
Inventor: GUSTAFSSON JAN AKE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1996-09-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel estrogen receptor-related nuclear receptor, hereinafter termed "ER.beta." having the amino acid sequence of Figs. 1,13A or 14A or substantially the same amino acid sequence as the amino acid sequence shown in Figs. 1, 13A or 13B or an amino acid sequence functionally similar to that sequence. The invention also relates to DNA sequences encoding the receptor. The receptor may be useful in isolating molecules for the treatment of disorders such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, osteoporosis or cardiovascular disorders and in the testing of substances for estrogenic and other hormonal effects.
Patent CA-2340779-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERHEJE MICHEL YAMIN
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: "Constructive disposition introduced in pliers", of the type that may be utilized for cutting of nails and/or cuticles, and that comprises that its gripping handles (1) are specially produced by injection, where the same sho w a structure (3) of the bicomponent type; said structure (3) of the gripping handle (1), comprises two regions, being one external region (4) preferably produced in Santoprene, and another internal region (5), constitutive of the  body (6) of the pliers, and that is manufactured in high resistance Nylon added with thirty per cent (30 %) of fiberglass.
Patent CA-2342080-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-mode-locking quantum cascade laser
Inventor: BAILLARGEON JAMES NELSON
IPC: H01S5/22
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A self-mode-locking (SML) mid-infrared (5 and 8 µm) quantum cascade laser is formed that comprises both a relatively thin dielectric insulating layer (i.e., less than one-half micron in thickness) overlaid with an optically highly lossy (i.e., absorbing) layer, with a relatively long (approximately 3.5 mm) optical waveguide. Evidence of mode-locking is obtained from the measured optical spectra and corresponding interferograms, as well as from the rf spectra of the photocurrent detected with a fast quantum-well infrared photodetector. An estimate for the pulse width of approximately 3 psec is inferred from these data.
Patent CA-2342833-A1 (CA)
Title: Proteines gpcr humaines
Inventor: LAL PREETI
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des protéines GPCR humaines (HGPRP) et des polynucléotides qui permettent d'identifier et de coder pour des protéines HGPRP. L'invention concerne aussi des vecteurs d'expression, des cellules hôtes, des anticorps, des agonistes, et des antagonistes. L'invention concerne aussi des méthodes destinées au diagnostic, à la prévention et au traitement de troubles associés à l'expression de protéines HGPRP.
Patent CA-2342982-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum distillation system and use thereof for concentrating organic-aqueous solvent mixtures
Inventor: RANNOW MICHAEL
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum distillation system and a method for concentrating organic-aqueous solutions, especially of so-called spissum extracts using said system.      The vacuum distillation system comprises a flash evaporator (1), a vent condenser and a multi-stage condenser (8) downstream of the vent condenser (12). The inventive system is also provided with means for recovering at least a part of the condensate from any condenser step and returning it to the bottom product. The invention further relates to a method for concentrating organic-aqueous solutions such as concentrated extracts using said system.
Patent CA-2345421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROONEY PETER C
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 1999-09-02
Abstract: Alkanolamines of formula (I): R-NHCH2CH(OH)CH2CH3, or mixtures thereof wherein R is H, -CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms are effective in the removal of acidic gases from a fluid stream containing same and show superior degradation properties as compared to alkanolamines conventionally used in the gas purification applications.
Patent CA-2345478-A1 (CA)
Title: Uterine natural killer cells
Inventor: CROY BARBARA ANNE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: Methods of monitoring uterine status to determine the suitability for a successful pregnancy are described.
Patent CA-2345560-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary steerable drilling tool
Inventor: NOE PAUL
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: The device contemplated provides a method for positioning the drill bit in a drilling operation to achieve small changes in hole angle or azimuth as drilling proceeds. Two different positions are available to the operator. The first is a straight ahead position where the tool essentially becomes a packed hole stabilizer assembly. The second position tilts the bit across a rotating fulcrum to give a calculated offset at the bit-formation interface. The direction that the bit offset is applied in relation to current hole direction is controlled by positioning the orienting pistons prior to each drilling cycle, through the use of current MWD technology. Components of the tool comprise a MWD housing, upper steering and drive mandrel, non-rotating position housing, lows drive mandrel splined with the upper mandrel, rotating fulcrum stabilizer and drill bit.