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Patent CA-2303155-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPAJ NUREDIN
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: Continuous casting device with rollers for the production of steel strip, particularly but not only for steels with low to medium carbon content, comprising a pair of counter-rotating rollers (11a, 11b) with an at least partly cooled surface, the strip (16) being formed by the coupling and the joining of the skin (14a, 14b) of metal forming on the cooled surface of the rollers (11a, 11b) and being extracted by an extraction and possibly straightening assembly (17), the arc of the rollers outside the sector of contact with the liquid metal (13) being at least partly associated with a heating system (18, 20), the device comprising rollers (11a, 11b) partly immersed in a recipient (12) containing liquid metal arranged below the rollers (11a, 11b) and an extraction and possibly straightening assembly (17) arranged above the rollers (11a, 11b) and suitable to extract the strip (16) from above. Continuous casting method for steel strip (16) adopting the device as above, wherein the bath of liquid metal (13) is located below the rollers (11a, 11b) which are partly immersed and the strip (16) is extracted from above.
Patent CA-2303577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSSA ANTHONY ANDREA
IPC: A61K31/41
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a medicine for preventing sudden death of a mammal, including a human, which comprises (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonist and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The CRF antagonist may be a compound of the formula:   (see above formula) (wherein A is CH, N, etc.; B is NH2 or the like; D is N, CH, etc.; E is N, CH, etc.; Y is N or CH; Z is NH, O, S, CH2, etc.;      R3 is H, alkyl, etc.; R4 is H, alkyl, etc.; and R5 is a ring).
Patent CA-2303841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOB DAVID
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: There is proposed an optical amplifier apparatus particularly for use in networks distributing signals by optical fibers, comprising first and second parallel optical branches (1, 2), the first optical branch (1) including optical amplifier means (5, 6) for amplifying digital signals and the second optical branch including optical amplifier means (7) for amplifying analogue signals, the optical amplifier means (5, 6) of the first optical path (1) being adapted to amplify bi-directional digital signals and the optical amplifier means (7) of the second optical branch (2) being adapted to amplify unidirectional analogue signals.
Patent CA-2304029-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for simulating a jam session and instructing a user in how to play the drums
Inventor: DEVECKA JOHN R
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: An interactive electronic drum system and training techniques suitable for use in a coin-operated environment such as an arcade are described. Electronic drum pads (21-28), audio speakers (61-63), a visual display (105), training lights (21A-28A), and an overall control system (85) are combined to simulate the excitement of a live drum or inactive musical jam session for a user. Positive feedback, and as necessary, instructive aid are provided to make the experience a positive one for both the novice and the expert player. Learning and playing a musical instrument becomes an intuitive, exciting experience and not a boring chore to be endured. Players can simulate the experience of playing in a rock band before a live and appreciative audience. In short, this interactive electronic drum systems makes drums and the jamming experience widely accessible to the public.
Patent CA-2305827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAES ED
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: A method for indicating temperatures of liquids in drinking containers comprising the steps of: firstly selecting a thermochromic paint which provides a visual indications above or below a certain preselected temperature; secondly applying said thermochromic paint to an outer surface of a drinking container such that thermochromic paint will be heated or cooled in response to the temperature of the contents of the container; and thirdly observing the indications displayed by the thermochromic paint.   An alternate method for indicating temperatures of liquids in drinking containers comprising the steps of: firstly selecting a thermochromic paint which provides a visual indication above a certain preselected temperature. and provides a second visual indication below the certain preselected temperature; secondly applying said thermochromic paint to an outer surface of a drinking container such that thermochromic paint will be heated or cooled in response to the temperature of the contents of the container; and thirdly observing the indications displayed by the thermochromic paint.
Patent CA-2306324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NADIG H DAVID
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: A web-based system for operating an interactive mutual fund in which at-large customers have direct access to real-time portfolio information (trade list, security positions, trade decisions and timing) as well as access to the fund advisor and other at-large customers. The interactive mutual fund develops a fund that is the result of the collective input of the advisor and the customers.
Patent CA-2306664-A1 (CA)
Title: Whey protein digestion products in cheese
Inventor: SPRADLIN JOSEPH EDGAR
IPC: A23J1/20
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: The invention provides a dairy composition containing a complex of a casein-complexing whey protein digestion product and casein micelles, and methods for their preparation. Also provided are the digestion product and methods for its preparation. The digestion product is provided by the action of a non-rennet protease on whey protein, such that the digestion product remains with the curds when a composition including the complex is subjected to a renneting process that provides curds and a supernatant. The resulting curds also include casein degradation products. The non-rennet protease is a bacterial protease chosen from among a microbial protease, a protease from plant origins, and a protease from animal or marine fish sources, and in a significant embodiment, the microbial protease is the bacterial protease Novo SP 446. The invention additionally provides a cheese composition and a cheese product obtained by renneting a dairy composition containing the casein-complexing whey protein digestion product described herein and casein micelles. The resulting cheese composition includes whey protein digestion products and casein degradation products. Methods of preparing the cheese composition and the cheese product are also provided. Additionally, the casein-complexing whey protein digestion product may be added directly to a cheese substance such as a processed cheese, a cottage cheese, and a cream cheese to provide a cheese product.
Patent CA-2309836-A1 (CA)
Title: Drug delivery systems utilizing liquid crystal structures
Inventor: MYERS GARRY L
IPC: A61K31/554
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: Vitamin E TPGS/drug compositions and methods are provided which obviate the need for surfactants or non-evaporated co-solvents because the active drug component is dissolved directly into Vitamin E TPGS to form a true molecular solution - not an emulsion or a micro-emulsion. The invention provides a slowly dissolving TPGS/drug matrix that absorbs gastrointestinal fluid into the matrix at the dosage form/fluid interface where a gel-like liquid crystal is formed. This gel front forms a liquid crystal boundary where drug dissolution is highest. At this liquid crystal/GI fluid boundary, a synchronization takes place in which the rate of formation of liquid crystals equals the dissolution rate of liquid crystals at the water interface, thereby giving controlled order release of the drug into the GI tract. The rate of dissolution is also controlled by the geometry of the dosage form. The solid vitamin E TPGS/drug matrices of the invention can be solidified and compressed into tablets or filled into capsules, with other excipients, binders and/or fillers. The solid TPGS/drug solution of the invention also can be made into an immediate release liquid formulation upon addition of water, or into a controlled release system solid tablet by the use of impermeable or semi-permeable barriers or coatings surrounding portions of the tablet.
Patent CA-2311417-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM C
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A stripper/packer for sealing against tubing being moved therethrough is disclosed. The stripper/packer of the present invention includes sealing elements which are urged against a tubing being moved into or removed from a wellbore to isolate the pressure in the wellbore. The sealing elements of the present invention are comprised of a non-pliable material and are preferably comprised of an ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) plastic. The UHMW sealing elements are urged into sealing engagement with the tubing so that as the tubing passes therethrough the wellbore pressure is isolated. UHMW sealing elements may be used in stripper/packers which apply pressure laterally to cause the sealing elements to engage the sides of the tubing, or in stripper/packers that apply pressure to the top and bottom of the sealing element to cause the element to compress and seal around the tubing.
Patent CA-2314863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAYNOR DONALD E
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A system including modular radial head implants, sizers for trial reduction of the joint, and instrumentation for preparing the radial head, implanting the sizers, assembling the implants.
Patent CA-2315655-A1 (CA)
Title: Small-scale cogeneration system for producing heat and electrical power
Inventor: GUYER ERIC C
IPC: F01K21/00
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: A self-powered heating system includes a boiler (102) for generating steam, an expander (114) for extracting mechanical and electrical energy from the steam and a heat exchanger (116) for transferring heat energy from the steam to room air. A fan (122) mounted adjacent to the heat exchanger forces room air to be heated past the heat exchanger and through the space being heated. An electric pump (120) returns condensate from the heat exchanger to the boiler. The mechanical and electrical power for operating the fan and pump are provided by the expander. In particular, the expander extracts mechanical energy from the low pressure steam supplied by the boiler to power the fan and includes a magneto for generating an alternating current which may be converted to a direct current for powering the pump. The electrical power generated by the magneto is also sufficient to power a steam valve (154) to the expander and a fuel valve (109) regulating fuel flow to the burner. In another embodiment, the system includes a high pressure water heater (404) for small-scale cogeneration of heat and electrical power. The high pressure hot water is expanded (420) to obtain mechanical energy for driving a generator and, thereby, producing a supply of electrical power. Hot water and steam from the expander are passed through a condenser (426) to transfer heat to a supply of secondary water. The heated secondary water may then be used for space heating purposes.
Patent CA-2318345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS RICHARD L
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: A topical antioxidant composition for the protection of skin from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. The composition includes a first component (such as beta glucan or grape seed extract) that increases cellular viability of epidermal cells, and a second component that decreases the production of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins, in those cells. In a particular embodiment, the composition includes beta glucan in combination with panthenol, grape seed extract, vitamin C and superoxide dismutase, which exhibit a synergistic effect in protecting the skin from the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation. In another embodiment, the composition further includes Vitamin A and Vitamin E. In a further embodiment, the composition includes a combination of one or more antioxidants and sunscreen agents in an emulsion, such as water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion, which provides superior protection of the skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.  The antioxidant compositions are incorporated into sunscreen products, soap, moisturizing lotions, skin toners, and other skin care products.
Patent CA-2319436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BHASKARAN SAJIT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A network flow switch (205) is provided for connecting a pool of IP routers (260, 270, 280) to a cluster of IP servers (200) sharing a single 1P address (IP 192.31.65.1) without requiring translation of the IP address. Rather, all IP servers (210, 220, 230, 240, 250) have the same IP address (IP 192.31.65.1).      The network flow switch (205) routes packets to individual servers by writing the data link layer address of the destination IP server in the destination data link layer address field of the packet. However, no data link layer address translation is required for packets transmitted from the IP servers (210, 220, 230, 240, 250) to the IP routers. Since in a typical client server environment, the number of packets sent from the server to the client is much greater than the number of packets sent from the client to the server, the data link layer address translation requires very little overall processing time. The network flow switch (205) also performs load balancing and fault tolerance functions. When the network flow switch (205) receives a packet destined to the cluster of IP servers (200), the packet is routed to the IP server with an optimal workload, so as to ensure that the workload is evenly distributed among the IP servers (210, 220, 230, 240, 250).
Patent CA-2319963-A1 (CA)
Title: Regenerateur optique pour signaux rz limitant le bruit dans les "zeros"
Inventor: PINCEMIN ERWAN
IPC: H04B10/2507
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un régénérateur pour un système de transmission à signa ux optiques RZ, comprenant des moyens pour décaler les signaux entre eux en fonction de leur intensité, et un modulateur d'intensité pour moduler les signaux décalé s. Le décalage appliqué par les moyens de décalage entre les signaux correspondant à une valeur logique "zéro" et les signaux correspondant à une valeur logique "un" est te l que l'intensité de modulation pour les signaux correspondant à une valeur "zéro" est inférieure à l'intensité de modulation pour les signaux correspondant à une valeur "un". On peut ainsi choisir un décalage de la moitié du temps bit entre les signaux correspondan t à une valeur "un" et les signaux correspondant à une valeur "zéro". L'intensité de  modulation est alors maximale pour les signaux correspondant à une valeur "un", et minimale  pour les signaux correspondant à une valeur "zéro". L'invention permet de limiter le bruit dans les "zéros" d'un signal RZ, tout  en assurant la régénération des "uns".
Patent CA-2320366-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAECH ALFRED F
IPC: C09J5/10
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising aluminum lithium alloy particles and a multi functional polymer resin is disclosed. Methods for preventing corrosion, for bonding two substrates comprising aluminum together, and for heat-free welding two substrates preferably comprising aluminum or aluminum alloy using the adhesive compositions of the invention are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2320682-A1 (CA)
Title: Unisex magnetic coaxial connector device
Inventor: SUNATORI GO SIMON
IPC: H01R24/38
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A unisex magnetic coaxial connector device comprises a coaxial cable and a coaxial adapter. The coaxial adapter comprises a ring-shaped magnetic element magnetised along the axis, and means for holding and biasing the ring-shaped magnetic element. The ring-shaped magnetic element comprises an even number of magnetic segments having alternating magnetic polarities at the end. The ring-shaped magnetic element engages with an identical ring-shaped magnetic element of another coaxial adapter and provides alignment in a unisex arrangement. Preferably, each magnetic segment of the ring-shaped magnetic element of the magnetic coaxial adapter is made of a rare-earth permanent magnet. Each magnetic segment of the ring-shaped magnetic element may have a ring shape divided by a multiple of 2 along the axis, or have a rod shape and is embedded in a non-magnetic material. This invention relates to coaxial connector devices, and the principal use of the invention is for electro-optical connection.
Patent CA-2321384-A1 (CA)
Title: Double action hydraulic press
Inventor: HOSOYA HIROSHI
IPC: B30B15/24
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A high precision, all-purpose, double action hydraulic press, which can control the speed, position, and parallelism of each slide, can conduct mold exchanges easily, and prevent the breakthrough phenomenon is provided with an outer slide 4, an inner slide 6, drive cylinders 8 and 9 which drive each of the slides, position detection devices 14 and 15 which detect the position of each of the slides, push pins 13, a damper cylinder 10 which prevents breakthrough phenomenon, and a die plate 5 which is equipped with push pins 13. By controlling the flow in the hydraulic pressure circuit which is connected to each of the drive cylinders, the speed, position, and parallelism of each of the slides are controlled.
Patent CA-2323963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER THOMAS
IPC: B41M5/035
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for transferring a colour pattern on or into an object (10), using a support (12) which is printed with the colour pattern. The colour pattern is transferred from the support (12) onto an object (10) to be decorated. A gas jet (20) is used to help apply the support (12) to the object (10).
Patent CA-2324379-A1 (CA)
Title: Anthrax lethal factor is a mapk kinase protease
Inventor: WOUDE GEORGE VANDE
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to in vitro and ex vivo methods of screening for modulators, homologues, and mimetics of lethal factor mitogen activated protein kinase kinase (MAPKK) protease activity, as well as methods of treating cancer by administering LF to transformed cells.
Patent CA-2324569-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for preventing low order optical transmission modes in a multimode optical fiber computer network using an annulus laser
Inventor: HUTCHISON JERRY D
IPC: H01S5/183
Filed: 1999-05-21
Abstract: A method for improving modal bandwidth in computer networks using multimode optical fiber and laser sources is disclosed in which an annular beam is generated by the laser source, thus preventing center fiber transmission modes from reaching the detector. This prevents or lessens a pulse-splitting effect at the detector. The annular beam is generated by configuring a vertical cavity surface emitting laser to have a center totally-reflecting block of 5-7 microns to generate a substantially dark-centered beam.
Patent CA-2324894-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRSCH STEFAN
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A system (10, 10') for determining spatial position and/or orientation of one or more objects (18, 18'; 22, 22') includes an optical subsystem (14, 14') and a non-optical subsystem (12, 12'). The optical subsystem includes optical subsystem light sources (16a, 16b, 16c; 16a', 16b', 16c') mounted to one or more of the objects and an optical subsystem sensor (20, 20') adapted to detect energy from the optical subsystem light sources. The optical subsystem has an optical subsystem coordinate system (X o, Y o, Z o) in a fixed relationship with the optical subsystem sensor. The optical subsystem sensor produces position and/or orientation signals relative to the optical subsystem coordinate system in response to optical subsystem light source detected energy. The non-optical subsystem has a non-optical coordinate system (X M, Y M, Z M; X A, Y A, Z A) and is adapted to produce position and/or orientation signals of one or more of the objects (22, 22') relative to the non-optical subsystem coordinate system. A coupling arrangement (24, 24'; 34, 34') is provided for producing position and/or orientation signals indicative of the position and/or orientation of the selected one of the optical or non-optical subsystems relative to the coordinate system of the other one of the optical or non-optical subsystems. A processor (26, 26') is responsive to signals produced by the coupling arrangement and the individual subsystem sensors for determining the position and/or orientation of one or more of the objects relative to some conveniently defined coordinate system.
Patent CA-2327456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZANCOPE-OLIVEIRA ROSELY M
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: The present invention provides the nucleotide sequence of the M antigen gene of H. capsulatum, which is set forth in the Sequence Listing as SEQ ID NO:1, a nucleic acid having the nucleotide sequence complementary thereto, and nucleic acids having a nucleotide sequence which is substantially the same as the foregoing nucleotide sequences. The present invention also provides vectors and host expressions systems containing the foregoing nucleic acids, and isolated or recombinantly-produced antigens encoded by the foregoing nucleic acids. The present invention further provides antibodies generated against the foregoing antigens, and methods and kits for detecting a previous or current Histoplasma capsulatum infection in a subject, and for diagnosing histoplasmosis.
Patent CA-2331100-A1 (CA)
Title: Omnidirectional vehicle and method of controlling the same
Inventor: WADA MASAYOSHI
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: The omnidirectional vehicle according to the invention includes a body 1; a bearing 2 rotatably supporting a steering shaft 13 around the vertical axis of the vehicle, the steering shaft 13 including a rotor plate 3; a driving wheel 5 axially supported by a supporter 4 fixed to the rotor plate 3, the driving wheel 5 being positioned at the location spaced apart for an offset distance s from the steering shaft 13 in the rolling direction of the driving wheel 5 and spaced apart for an offset distance d from the steering shaft 13 in the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction of the driving wheel 5, a motor 10 fixed to the body 1 for driving the steering shaft 13, the motor 10 rotating the rotor plate 3 via a spur gear 11 on the shaft of the motor 10 and a spur gear 12 on the steering shaft; and a motor 20 fixed to the body 1, the motor 20 rotating the driving wheels 5 via spur gears 21, 22, 23, 24 and bevel gears 25, 26.
Patent CA-2332934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRIMUS ANDREAS JOHANNES MARIA
IPC: F28F19/00
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for determining the quality of the corrosion on the inside of a wall manufactured from non-corrosion-resistant material of a space in which corrosive conditions prevail, wherein at least one part of the wall is removable from the wall without destructive operations and is available after removal for examination outside the space.  This measure has the advantage that an element to be removed without destructive operations can be removed easily and can be replaced. Although in the first instance a screw is envisaged, other embodiments are in no way precluded, such as a pin or a prop onto which another fixation device is arranged, for instance a bayonet fitting.
Patent CA-2333006-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANG Y TOM
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: The invention provides a human calmodulin related protein (CALREP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode CALREP. The invention also provide s expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonist. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with expression of CALREP.