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Patent CA-2334961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWMAN MICHAEL R
IPC: B01D17/12
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: A self-contained water quality enhancement apparatus is provided for purging a low flow area of a subterranean water distribution system. The apparatus includes: a water carrier system (112) for transporting water through the apparatus, a flow control valve (119) for adjusting the flow rate of water through the system, a programmable solenoid controller (131) for activating and deactivating the flow control valve, electronic and/or optical sensing devices (120) for measuring water quality, a data access and programming port, and an electronic control system.  The components cooperate to provide a means for automatically measuring water quality and then purging water from the low flow area as required.
Patent CA-2339139-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable absorbent articles with improved adhesive for skin attachment
Inventor: MUNRO HUGH SEMPLE
IPC: A61L24/04
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin which adhesives provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal.
Patent CA-2341566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BODIN JACQUES
IPC: A61K33/00
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilision du gluconate de lithium en thérapeutique. Le gluconate de lithium peut être utilisé en thérapeutique pour la fabrication d'un médicament destiné au traitement de l'herpès et de la dermite séborrhéique, de préférence dans une composition présentée sous une forme administrable par voie topique, la teneur en gluconate de lithium étant comprise entre 1% et 50 % en poids par rapport au poid total de la composition. Application au traitement de l'herpès et de la dermite séborrhéique.
Patent CA-2343247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLOSE CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60L9/16
Filed: 2000-07-04
Abstract: In order to minimize the energy required to operate a rail vehicle, within the drive system, which comprises an indirect converter 1 and a three-phase motor 7 that is supplied with power therefrom, the intermediate circuit voltage in the intermediate circuit 12 and/or the magnetic flux in the drive motor 7 are optimized according to the actual operating demands;  optionally, the energy outlay for the auxiliaries 9 that cool these components is also included
Patent CA-2349038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMPATH KUBER T
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The invention provides methods for alleviating the symptoms of cancer by administering a morphogen. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for the inhibition or prevention of unchecked growth of cancer cells or stimulate differentiation of cancer cells.
Patent CA-2350427-A1 (CA)
Title: Mounting arrangement for whiteboard
Inventor: PARSHAD DAVID A
IPC: B43L5/00
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: A display board which comprises a thin panel member adapted to be supported on an office wall partition to closely overlie a cover of a partition. The display board is preferably coupled to an internal frame of the partition by a mounting bracket which extends laterally inwardly over the top of a cover into engagement with the internal frame. With an inner surface of the display board lying on an outerface of the cover coupling to the framework to merely provide for support against vertical downward movement of the display board can be sufficient. Mounting separate brackets which extend from the framework outwardly above a cover are advantageously provided for ease of connection.
Patent CA-2350611-A1 (CA)
Title: Tapered connector for a tubing string
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN R
IPC: E21B19/22
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: A tapered connector for a tubing string. The present invention includes a tapered connector used in interconnecting sections of the tubing string having differing outside diameters. The connector is preferably conical and fixedly attached to the tubing portions in various ways, such as welding. The tubing string can be injected into a well by using a tubing injector with gripper blocks having a V-shaped groove defined therein adapted for engaging the different diameter tubing sections and the tapered connector and methods of injecting are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2351138-A1 (CA)
Title: Automobile proximity warning system
Inventor: LAU HENRY
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A proximity warning system for a motor vehicle designed to operate during both parking and driving operations, provides different levels of warning indicators to forewarn a driver when a hazard is encountered and to alert the driver when a collision is imminent. A series of proximity sensors disposed at selected points about the periphery of the automobile detect the proximity of an obstacle, and an alarm system alerts the driver using different indicators corresponding to different levels of proximity to the vehicle. The indicators may be displayed on the windshield and/or the rear- and side-view mirrors, and may comprise green, yellow and red warning indicators which respectively represent an object in progressively shorter distances from the vehicle, optionally with an audible warning indicator. A strobe light may be provided on the vehicle and activated by a button which is inactive until the proximity warning system senses an obstacle at a certain distance, at which point the strobe activation button becomes operational and the driver can depress the strobe activation button to activate the strobe light for a defined interval as an external warning to the driver of an approaching vehicle.
Patent CA-2351622-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptide
Inventor: MYERS KEVIN ALAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-11-18
Abstract: The present invention provides 5T4 tumour-associated antigen (TAA) for use i n a method of immunotherapy of tumours. The invention also relates to a recombinant poxvirus vector from which at least one immune evasion gene has been deleted, which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a 5T4 TAA and  the use thereof in vaccinating against and in treating tumours.
Patent CA-2352971-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystalline salts of a carbapenem antibiotic
Inventor: CEGLIA SCOTT S
IPC: C07D519/06
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: Crystalline salts of an amorphous, unstable carbapenem antibiotic are obtain ed by formation of the besylate, tosylate, napsylate, saccharate or alizarate salt.
Patent CA-2356170-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the continuous production of mouldings
Inventor: BECKER SILVAN
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 1999-12-28
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing a shaped article or molding which includes a plant material and a thermoplastic material, both of which are introduced into an extruder. The plant material is compacted under pressure in a first extruder section and heated together with the thermoplastic material to a predefined temperature at which the thermoplastic material melts. The pressure is then reduced to a value at which residual moisture of the heated material is transformed into water vapor or steam, which is removed from the extruder. The heated, dehumidified material is then compacted and extruded to the desired molding.
Patent CA-2359023-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of and system for communication
Inventor: MIZUGAI YOSHINORI
IPC: H04L5/14
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A communication method for perming data communication between communication devices multi-connected to a transmission line by using a multi-carrier modulation/demodulation technique, wherein when the multi-connected communication devices perform data transmission at the same time, a control apparatus (1) which functions as a master manages and arbitrates the communication status of the line to realize drastic reduction of the transmission delay, thereby realizing data communication for a call or moving picture reproduction which requires the real time.
Patent CA-2359264-A1 (CA)
Title: Laser diode module and mounting board
Inventor: SHIMIZU TAKEO
IPC: H01S5/024
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A laser diode module of the invention can release heat radiated from a laser diode efficiently, and is of small size and small power consumption. An outer surface (15) of a bottom plate (2) of a package (7) is formed to be a board mounting surface to be mounted on a printed board (20) . A base (6) is fixed to the inner wall surface (9) side of the top plate (8) of the package (7) and a laser diode (3) is fixed to the base (6). In the invention, an exemplary configuration where heat radiated from the laser diode is released effectively is formed by disposing a heat radiating unit (4) on the outer surface (16) side of the top plate (8) of the package (7), for example.        The heat radiating unit (4) is formed by disposing a plurality of heat radiating fins (5) arranged at intervals, for example.        The configuration containing the heat radiating unit (4) releases heat radiated from the laser diode (3) through the base (6), the top plate (8) and the heat radiating unit (4).
Patent CA-2359758-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for conditional transgene expression and trait removal in plants
Inventor: FALCO S CARL
IPC: C07K17/08
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: This invention relates to constructs for the conditional or regulated expression or excision of transgenes in plants using site-specific recombinase systems. The constructs comprise a variety of constitutive, inducible, tissue specific or developmental stage-specific promoters operably linked to either a transgene or the elements of one or more site-specific recombinase system. By matching promoters, responsive to various inducers, plant tissues or plant developmental states with the recombinase systems, stop fragments and transgenes, virtually any trait may be expressed or excised at any plant development stage or in any plant generation.
Patent CA-2362055-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for predicting the presence of haemostatic dysfunction in a patient sample
Inventor: FISCHER TIMOTHY J
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: A method is disclosed for predicting the presence of haemo-static dysfunction. At least one time-dependent measurement (101) on an unknown sample (103) is performed and a respective prop-erty of the sample (103) is measured over time so as to derive a time-dependent measurement profile. One or more predictor vari-ables (110), including initial slope, are defined which sufficiently define the data of the time-dependent measurement profile. A model (113) is then derived that represents the relationship between an ab-normality and a set of predictor variables (110). Subsequently, the model (113) is utilized to predict haemostatic dysfunction.
Patent CA-2363351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANCHYSHYN MAURICE
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: A multilayer laminate is disclosed. The base layer is a transparent colored layer made of OPS, PET, polypropylene, polyester, or a similar material. The base layer is then metallized by a vacuum process to provide a metallized sheet or film. A second sheet or film is then laminated over the metallized layer. The laminating sheet or film is transparent and may be either clear or have a desired color so that a metallized color is seen on both sides of the sheet. If a colored laminated layer is selected then a different color is seen on each side of the sheet. The sheet may then be converted into a thermoformed tray. The use of a colored laminating sheet provides colors such as gold and metallized blue previously not available at reasonable costs.
Patent CA-2363422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOOPS HANS WILFRIED PETER
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a cost-effective solution for compensating the dispersion of optical signals with different wavelengths. According to the invention, photonic crystals (K1-Kn) are arranged on a common optical waveguide (2). Each photonic crystal (K1-Kn) is set in such a way that it reflects or deflects the signals of one wavelength and allows the signals of  other wavelengths to pass through unattenuated. The actual arrangement of th e photonic crystals (K1-Kn) on the optical waveguide (2) and the actual arrangement of the deflective elements in the photonic crystal are determine d according to the dispersion which is to be compensated between the individua l wavelengths. The inventive solution enables high-quality photonic dispersion  compensators which are approximately 1000 times shorter than conventional diffraction gratings to be set or adjusted in a fixed manner.
Patent CA-2364844-A1 (CA)
Title: Poignee adherente a usages multiples
Inventor: GAREAU RAYMOND
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: Nous savons que plusieurs objets tels que couvercles et bouchons variés sont difficiles à visser ou à dévisser. Nous savons également que certains objets et outils peuvent glisser des mains alors que ceux-ci devraient être maintenus fermement durant leur utilisation. La conception de cette poignée adhérente à usages multiples a pour but d'aider à  visser ou dévisser l'objet qu'elle entoure tout en adhérant à la main de son utilisateur. Cette poignée adhérente permet aussi de maintenir fermement l'objet qu'elle entoure durant l'utilisation. La conception de cette poignée permet également de s'ajuster à plusieurs types d'objets de dimensions et de formes différentes. De plus, cette poignée en matériel souple peut se glisser dans une poche et grâce à son attache elle peut également être suspendue à un crochet ou à la ceinture de l'utilisateur.
Patent CA-2365940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALAN DANIE
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A portable folding shopping cart and utility carrier is capable of carrying a maximum load of seventy five pounds (75) in its top basket and fifty (50) pounds in its bottom basket and used for transporting objects from place to place. The portable folding shopping cart and utility carrier is very similar to that of a suitcase in its folded position and with wheels attached to the interior surface for easy manoeuvring in its unfolded and locked position. When the portable folding utility carrier is not utilized, the portable folding utility carrier can be folded and carried around like a suitcase.
Patent CA-2367546-A1 (CA)
Title: Coupling for a molten metal processing system
Inventor: MORDUE GEORGE S
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a molten metal processing system includes an elongated shaft having an upper axial end and a lower axial end. A passage having a torque facilitating shape extends through at least a portion of the shaft.  The upper end of the shaft tapers inwardly and forms a tapered seat. At least one channel is machined into an outer surface of the upper end of the shaft. The channel has a first portion extending longitudinally downward from a top surface of the shaft and a second portion extending from the first portion at an angle greater than 90°   relative to the first portion. A coupling member, for coupling the shaft to a drive system forming a bayonet coupling. The cavity of the coupling member tapers outwardly forming a mouth which engages the tapered seat of the shaft in a sealing relationship.
Patent CA-2369757-A1 (CA)
Title: Grasping and lifting aid
Inventor: MCBRIDE JAMES
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: The grasping and lifting aid, according to the present invention, comprises a flexible strap having a first and second end portion. Doubling back and fixedly securing the first end portion to a remainder of the flexible strap, a first loop is formed. The first loop has an opening commensurate with a width of the flexible strap, so that the second end portion can freely pass through. Thus, a second loop adaptable for attaching about a user's wrist is formed. The flexible strap includes a wrist securing portion formed by the second loop, followed by a palm grasping portion having a length adaptable to be spirally wrapped around a weight bar or the like by using several coils in close proximity to each other, without overlapping. The flexible strap also has non-slip proprieties on a side adaptable for confronting a palm, fingers and thumb of a user. A material for providing non-slip proprieties is used. Thus, hand-gripping capacity is enhanced and the user is protected from getting painful skin damage on the hand. No material for providing non-slip proprieties is used for the other side of the flexible strap, which is opposite to the side of the flexible strap that confronts the palm, fingers and thumb. Thus, when a user is overwhelmed by a load and forced to drop it, the other side of the flexible strip, not provided with an non-slip material, will rapidly disengage from the weight bar and, thereby, provide security for the user.
Patent CA-2370266-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved data structure and methods for providing an interactive program guide
Inventor: GORDON DONALD F
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A data structure (fig. 1) suited to efficiently representing a plurality (fig.  8) of image streams (A, B) including common and non-common portions (fig. 5, items 532, 536). Specifically, a plurality of similar group of picture (GOP) data structures representing the corresponding plurality of image streams including common and non-common portions (fig. 5, items 532, 536) is adapted to provide first and seccond stream comprising only P-picture, and B-picture access units of one of the similar GOP data structures (fig. 5, items 526, 520).  In this manner, the redundant P-picture and B-picture access units within the encoded streams are eliminated, thereby greatly reducing the bandwidth or memory resources (fig. 4, item 470) needed to transmit or store the plurality of image streams (A, B).
Patent CA-2370582-A1 (CA)
Title: Audio speaker mounting assembly for a vehicle panel
Inventor: BRANDL TERRY LYNN
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: An audio speaker mounting assembly (10) for mounting an audio speaker (14) t o interior substrate panel (18) and sheet metal panel (22) of an automotive vehicle includes a cover member (12) attached to the speaker (14) adjacent t he substrate panel (18). The assembly further includes a retainer bracket (16) positioned between the substrate panel (18) and the sheet metal panel (22). The substrate panel (18) includes an opening (154) therethrough for receivin g the speaker (14). The substrate panel (18) is sandwiched between the cover member (12) and the retainer bracket (16). The cover member (12) includes a pair of spaced apart cover connecting structures (54) projecting through opening (156) in the substrate panel (18) for locking engagement with a respective pair of retainer bracket connecting structures (100) projecting from the retainer bracket (16) into the opening (156) in the substrate. A fastener (20) extends through each of the respective axially aligned opening s (40) and through-holes (90) and is lockingly secured to the sheet metal pane l (22) for retaining and supporting the speaker mounting assembly (10) and speaker (14) in the vehicle.
Patent CA-2371219-A1 (CA)
Title: Methodes de criblage de composes modulateurs de gaba pour des activites pharmacologiques specifiques
Inventor: SHAW KENNETH
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes de dosage de composés présentant des propriétés cognitives améliorées, des propriétés anxiolytiques, des propriétés hypnotiques ou des effets antidépresseurs. Ces méthodes consistent à déterminer l'efficacité <i>in vitro</i> et l'EC¿50? des composés dans des séries définies de récepteurs de sous-type de GABA¿A? clonés composés de variants spécifiques de sous-unités .alpha.,.beta. et .gamma. afin d'élaborer un profil d'activité pour chaque composé. Eventuellement, les affinités de liaison des composés dans les récepteurs de GABA¿A? sont également déterminées. Dans une phase supplémentaire, on peut mettre à l'essai les effets <i>in vivo</i> des composés chez des modèles animaux.
Patent CA-2372604-A1 (CA)
Title: Gardening applicator for delivering liquid chemicals to selected vegetation
Inventor: KOHLS CORWIN
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A gardening applicator (10) for efficiently delivering liquid chemicals (L) to selected vegetation is disclosed. The applicator includes a wind guard chamb er (40) through which a stream of emitted liquid chemicals (L) may be directed in a predetermined path (P) along a central axis of the wind guard chamber (40) . The wind guard chamber (40) is preferably tube shaped over a predetermined length and can incorporate a diffuser screen (70) or mesh which extends transversely across the predetermined path at the exit end of the wind guard  chamber (40) such that the liquid chemicals (L) are finely dispersed upon passing through the diffuser screen (70). Actuation of a pressure activated pump head (16) may provide a pressurized stream of liquid chemicals (L) through the wind guard chamber (40) and onto the diffuser screen (70) where it is dispersed in a uniform circular pattern onto selected vegetation.
Patent CA-2377230-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzimidazole compounds and medicaments comprising the same
Inventor: KAWAKAMI MASAYUKI
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: A benzimidazole compound or a salt thereof which has an inhibitory action of forming of macrophages and is useful as an active ingredient of a medicament for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of arteriosclerosis, which is represented by the formula (I): (see formula I) wherein, R1 represents a functional group on the benzene ring selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group and a lower alkoxy group; R2 represents hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an acyl group; R3 represents a functional group on the ring containing the nitrogen atom and Z; Z represents a divalent group which forms a 5- or 6-membered ring; L represents a C4-C8 alkylene group or an ethyleneoxy linking group represented by (CH2CH2O)n CH2CH2 wherein n represents 1 or 2; and X represents O or S.
Patent CA-2381508-A1 (CA)
Title: Cold-working steel alloy for the powder metallurgical production of parts
Inventor: LIEBFAHRT WERNER
IPC: B22F3/15
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a cold-working steel alloy for the powder metallurgical production of parts, in particular tools, with the improved qualities. In order to set the important characteristic features bending strength, impact bending strength and wear resistance equally on a high level, according to the invention, an alloy is essentially provided, containing in % by weight C 2.05 to 2.65 Cr 6.10 to 9.80 W 0.50 to 2.40 Mo 2.15 to 4.70 V 7.05 to 9.0 Nb 0.25 to 2.45 N 0.04 to 0:32 as well as accompanying elements of up to 2.6 and production-dependent impurities with iron (Fe) as the rest to use as material for the powder-metallurgical production of parts which have an oxygen (O) content of less than 100 ppm and a content and a configuration of non-metallic inclusions corresponding to a KO value of max. 3 as per testing according to DIN 50 602.
Patent CA-2383148-A1 (CA)
Title: Natural physiologically active substances efficacious against fish parasites and fish feeds containing the substances
Inventor: HATA KAZUHIKO
IPC: A61K36/54
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: Natural physiologically active substances which are efficacious against fish  parasites. Natural physiologically active substances which are essential oil s containing eugenol, cineol, citronellal, menthol and/or linalyl acetate and efficacious against fish parasites. Fish feeds characterized by containing t he above essential oils as natural physiologically active substances. Fish feed s characterized by containing the above essential oils containing eugenol, cineol, citronellal, menthol and/or linalyl acetate as natural physiological ly active substances which are efficacious against fish parasites.