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Patent CA-2318829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANAS CHRISTOPHER E
IPC: A61F2/966
Filed: 1998-05-04
Abstract: Stents endoluminaux constitués d'un alliage à mémoire de forme, à auto-expansion élastique, qui sont au moins partiellement encapsulés dans une enveloppe en polytétrafluoroéthylène expansé (PTFEe) sensiblement monolithique. Un stent endoluminal, ayant un diamètre réduit lors de son introduction dans la lumière vasculaire et un diamètre final in vivo plus important, est encapsulé dans une enveloppe en PTFEe, qui recouvre circonférentiellement aussi bien sa paroi luminale que sa paroi abluminale sur au moins une partie de sa longueur. Ce stent endoluminal à mémoire de forme est constitué d'un alliage à mémoire de forme possédant soit une mémoire de forme, soit des propriétés pseudo-élastiques, ou bien d'un matériau élastique possédant une tension de ressort propre.
Patent CA-2322120-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-metachromatic cloth sheet, toy set using the same, and writing instrument for water-metachromatic members
Inventor: KANI TAKAO
IPC: D06P1/00
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A water-metachromatic cloth sheet which comprises a support and provided on the surface thereof a porous layer formed of a binder resin to which fine-particle silicic acid stands fixed dispersedly, and is capable of rendering different transparency between a liquid-absorbed state and a liquid-unabsorbed state. The support is a cloth having a weight per unit area of 30 g/m2 to 1, 000 g/m2, the fine-particle silicic acid is held in the porous layer in an amount of from 1 g/m2 to 30 g/m2, and the fine-particle silicic acid is incorporated in an amount ranging from 0.5 part by weight to 2 parts by weight based on 1 part by weight of the binder resin. Also disclosed is a writing instrument usable for water-metachromatic members including the above water-metachromatic cloth sheet.
Patent CA-2326509-A1 (CA)
Title: Container finish check detection
Inventor: BROWER DENNIS L
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting checks in the finish of a translucent container that includes a first optical subassembly in which a first light source directs light energy onto the container finish as it rotates and a first light sensor receives portions of the first light energy reflected from horizontal checks in the container finish, and second and third optical subassemblies include respective second and third light sources and associated second and third sensors for directing light energy onto the container finish and receiving energy reflected from vertical checks in the container finish. Each optical subassembly includes an associated mounting plate, by means of which the optical subassemblies are mounted at an inspection station with the first light source and sensor disposed in a vertical plane, and the second and third light sources and sensors disposed in opposed mirror-image arrays on opposite sides of the vertical plane. The mounting plates include interlocking pins and slots that are configured for simultaneous adjustment of all optical subassemblies to accommodate container finishes of differing diameters.
Patent CA-2330395-A1 (CA)
Title: Power amplifier using upstream signal information
Inventor: COZZARELLI JOSEPH
IPC: H03F3/24
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A power amplifier system uses upstream signal information of a signal to be amplified by an amplifier to control the operation of the amplifier, thereby enabling the amplifier to operate more efficiently overall. The power amplifier system can reconfigure the amplifier based on upstream signal information, such as the measured peak power, the measured average power, the number of users, the type of carriers (CDMA, TDMA, FDMA), the number of carriers and/or the average power per carrier. For example, based on upstream signal information for the signal to be amplified, processing circuitry can reconfigure the power amplifier architecture to adjust the peak power handling capability of the amplifier. By reducing the peak power handling capability of the amplifier, the long-term efficiency of the amplifier can be improved. The power amplifier system can adjust at least one operating characteristic of the amplifier while maintaining the configuration of the amplifier, for example by adjusting the bias voltage(s) to the amplifier based on upstream signal configuration information.
Patent CA-2331618-A1 (CA)
Title: A computerized method and system for managing a financial capacity of a business
Inventor: PERLEY PETER J
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A computerized system and method of managing a financial capacity of a business having electronic records of financial accounts. The method includes the steps of providing a software system for monitoring a cash position of the business, which software system includes one or more predetermined limits defined by the financial capacity of the business. The software system is periodically connected to the electronic records to receive updated transaction information to calculate a current cash position and then calculates a cash position of the business in respect of a proposed transaction by the business. Then it calculates a permitted cash position based on the updated transaction information and one or more financial limits defined by said financial capacity. Next, it compares the calculated cash position of the business after the proposed transaction to the permitted cash position defined by the financial capacity; and provides an indication of whether the proposed transaction will cause the business to fall outside of any of the limits defined by the financial capacity. A system for implementing the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2332548-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for watermark detection for specific scales and arbitrary shifts
Inventor: COLLIER DAVID C
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: Methods and devices for detecting a watermark in a watermarked video stream, the watermark having been scaled by an unknown scale among a predetermined finite number of scales and shifted by an unknown number of pixels. For each of the predetermined number of scales, the video stream is divided into a plurality of equally sized scaled watermark blocks; and the plurality of scaled watermark blocks are read into a plurality of read blocks. Each of the read blocks are accumulated into one of a predetermined number of read block bins. The accumulated read blocks are then re-scaled and combined into a single video accumulated block. A predetermined quantity, such as the power of a DCT, is then evaluated within the video accumulated block. This evaluation yields information relative to presence of the watermark in the video stream, the scale applied to the watermarked video and the shift of the watermark, if any, within the watermark blocks. A fractional remainder operation is used to determine the number of read block bins for each scale under consideration as well as to determine the bin into which each read block is to be accumulated.
Patent CA-2333785-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOTENBOMER ROBERT W
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A barn for raising hogs includes walls, a roof, and a floor within the structure for supporting the hogs, the floor being solid such that materials on the floor settle on the floor without passing therethrough and being capable of supporting an animal and the floor including at least one sloped surface and a waste collection area at a lower end of the sloped surface and an animal feeding station adjacent an upper end of the sloped surface. A process is also taught for raising hogs it includes confining hogs on a solid floor, applying compostable, fibrous material to the solid floor, collecting manure-soiled fibrous material from the floor and composting the manure-soiled fibrous material to form a nutrient rich material suitable for use as a compost soil or soil supplement.
Patent CA-2334621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HELLER LYRA
IPC: A61K36/9066
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une composition destinée au traitement de l'inflammation et de la douleur chez les mammifères, en particulier chez les êtres humains. On mélange des doses efficaces contenant un acide boswellique, un curcuminoïde, un gingérol, un capsaicinoïde, un bioflavonoïde et une source de vitamine C, dans des proportions variées, provenant tous de préférence d'une source végétale, afin d'obtenir une dose à administration orale. L'administration des doses permet de soulager les douleurs et les inflammations des tissus conjonctifs. Les doses peuvent être administrées sous forme de comprimé, de liquide, ou de poudre.
Patent CA-2335335-A1 (CA)
Title: Human erythrocyte differentiation related factor
Inventor: HARRIMAN WILLIAM D
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: The invention provides a new protein, human erythroid differentiation related factor (hEDRF). polynucleotides encoding the protein, and antibodies which specifically bind the protein. Also provided are methods for the treatment anemias and other erythrocyte deficiencies.
Patent CA-2335573-A1 (CA)
Title: Shopping promotion method and system
Inventor: GREENWOOD MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A system, method, and program product makes promotion offers for products sold in retail stores. Coupon offers are posted on a server. A customer selects an offer and enters a frequent shopper identification. Later the customer purchases the selected product at a retail store and automatically receives the terms of the selected coupon offer at the checkout counter point-of sale device. A product code and frequent shopper identification are entered into the point-of-sale device and matched with the selected coupon offer. Matching data is sent to a data warehouse where data mining techniques are used to develop subsequent offers. Matching data is also electronically sent to the product manufacturer for electronic payment to the retail store for the redeemed coupon.
Patent CA-2335710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIN REGIS
IPC: E01H4/02
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: L'invention consiste en un accessoire s'attachant à l'arrière d'un véhicule récréatif muni de deux sabots en béton recouvert d'une feuille de métal moulée permettant un meilleur glissement sur la neige. Ces deux sabots sont fixés à deux tiges de métal fixes où s'accroche une barre en métal perpendiculaire à celles-ci. C'est deux tiges sont renforcies entre elles par un morceau de métal à 45°. A l'avant des sabots, on retrouve un brise neige composé d'une grille en métal arrondie, et qui permet de laisser passer la neige au travers de celle-ci. Grâce à la turbulence crée par la vitesse du véhicule récréatif ainsi que la friction du brise neige sur la neige, il en résulte une pulvérisation de la neige et effacement de toute les traces du véhicule récréatif. De plus les sabots crées deux sillons durcis prêt à être utilisés par les fondeurs. Le brise neige est flexible et est maintenu sous tension à l'aide d'un ressort qui lui permet de s'adapter parfaitement aux dénivellations du terrain.
Patent CA-2335861-A1 (CA)
Title: Supporting device for dispensing volatile material
Inventor: SAMUELSON LEON C
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A device (10) supports and dispenses volatile materials. The device is self-supporting and has a tent-like configuration. It can be hung from a bar. One of its side panels is connected to another by a tab and slot, or tab and pocket, arrangement above a base (16). The base connects the side panels (18, 19). There is a reservoir (20) for dispensing the volatile material which is mounted on one of the side panels, with a rear of the reservoir being positioned between two of the panels above the base.
Patent CA-2335979-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a fixing closure element
Inventor: TUMA JAN
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fixing closure element comprising a plurality of interlocking means which are configured with a support (17) as one piece. According to the inventive method, a thermoplastic material is fed to the slit between a pressure tool (3) and a shaping tool (5). A sieve (11) comprising continuous cavities is used as a shaping element on the shaping tool (5). The interlocking means are formed such that the thermoplastic material is at least partially hardened in the cavities of the sieve (11). A shaping tool which comprises a second shaping element (11), said element interacting with the cavities of the sieve, is used on the side of the sieve (13) facing away from the pressure tool (3). The thermoplastic material is shaped using said second shaping element.
Patent CA-2336183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELLS JIM
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for rapidly and unambiguously identifying small organic molecule ligands for binding to biological target molecules. Small organic molecule ligands identified according to the methods of the present invention may find use, for example, as novel therapeutic drug lead compounds, enzyme inhibitors, labeling compounds, diagnostic reagents, affinity reagents for protein purification, and the like. Also presented are novel methods for identifying high affinity binding ligands for a biological target molecule of interest, wherein those methods comprise linking two or more small organic molecule ligands previously identified as being capable of binding to the biological target molecule of interest. Biological target molecules include, for example, polypeptides, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, nucleoproteins, glycoproteins, glycolipids and lipoproteins.
Patent CA-2340016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDRE JEAN-LUC
IPC: B60P3/08
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: La structure de support et de positionnement est installée à l'emplacement arrière inférieur d'un camion (2) ou d'une remorque (3) d'un véhicule routier articulé. Elle est constituée d'une base mécanique et d'un plateau porteur (10), ce dernier étant formé d'un support d'extrémité (9) et de deux plans de roulage (17) et (18). Les plans de roulage (17) et (18) sont mobiles en translation et en inclinaison simultanément ou successivement. Cette invention intéresse les constructeurs et les carrossiers de véhicules routiers de transport de voitures.
Patent CA-2340341-A1 (CA)
Title: Calcilytic compounds
Inventor: BHATNAGAR PRADIP K
IPC: A61P19/10
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds are provided.
Patent CA-2340614-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-purpose enclosure for security devices
Inventor: FENTON WILLIAM
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-purpose security enclosure for security devices. The multi-purpose security enclosure is comprised of a mounting base, a protective cover and a securement means. The protective cover is rotatable about 360°.
Patent CA-2347058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SZEMPRUCH WALTER T
IPC: A61J1/10
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: Ce contenant formé, rempli et scellé, est pourvu d'un ensemble orifice qui lui est rattaché. Le contenant est façonné à l'aide d'un film plié de manière à définir deux parois latérales opposées scellées de manière à constituer une enceinte pour fluide stérile. Un élément d'orifice tubulaire creux, qui est pourvu d'une semelle en forme de V, est scellé au fond du contenant. Le film constituant le fond du contenant loge dans la semelle. L'élément d'orifice tubulaire définit un seul épaulement. Le film est scellé à l'épaulement ainsi qu'à la semelle de l'élément d'orifice. Un élément creux de pénétration est placé coulissant dans l'élément d'orifice et passe d'une position rétractée à une position en saillie dans laquelle il perce le film, ce qui permet au fluide de s'écouler du contenant. Il est possible d'installer des mécanismes internes servant à guider l'élément de pénétration et à limiter son déplacement. Le long du fond du contenant, le film peut porter un pli.
Patent CA-2349629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKEA DANNA LYNN
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: The method for obtaining and expanding TcR.gamma..delta.+ T cells in culture is described. The method involves: 1) culturing cells from a sample containing TcR.gamma..delta.+ T cells or precursors thereof in a first culture medium comprising a T cell mitogen and at least two cytokines and 2) culturing the cells obtained in step 1) in a second culture medium comprising at least two cytokines. Preferably, the method comprises 1) culturing the cells in a first culture medium comprising (a) a T cell mitogen, (b) interleukin-2 and (c) interleukin-4; and 2) culturing the cells obtained in step 1) in a second culture medium comprising (i) interleukin-2 and (ii) interleukin-4 to obtain TcR.gamma..delta.+ T cells. The TcR.gamma..delta.+ T cells obtained by the method can be used in a variety of experimental, therapeutic and commercial applications.
Patent CA-2349875-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna encoding a growth factor specific for epithelial cells
Inventor: AARONSON STUART A
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 1991-03-15
Abstract: Discoveries are disclosed that show particular aspects of recombinant DNA technology can be used successfully to produce hitherto unknown human keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) protein free of other polypeptides. These proteins can be produced in various functional forms from spontaneously secreting cells or from DNA segments introduced into cells. These forms variously enable biochemical and functional studies of this novel protein as well as production of antibodies. Means are described for determining the level of expression of genes for the KGF protein, for example, by measuring mRNA levels in cells or by measuring antigen secreted in extracellular or body fluids.
Patent CA-2351350-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and communications system with automatic reallocation of subscriber units
Inventor: CHARAS PHILIPPE
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A radio local loop (RLL) system which can automatically reallocate fixed subscriber units to a different radio domain without expending the costly and time consuming efforts needed to manually readjust antennas. By transmitting a code to the fixed subscriber unit, whereby the code identifies a second radio domain, an antenna associated with the fixed subscriber unit automatically adjusts such that said subscriber unit can communicate with the second domain using a radio channel. While the scann angle of the antenna is adjusted, the fixed subscriber unit derives a signal quality value for a number of radio channels. Based on the signal quality values, the RLL system determines whether the second radio domain exhibits superior signal quality characteristics as compared to the first radio domain. If the second radio domain exhibits superior signal quality characteristics than the first radio domain, the fixed subscriber unit is reallocated to the second domain.  Further, the fixed subscriber unit automatically performs a dynamic channel selection scheme. This scheme allows the fixed subscriber unit to select the available traffic channel that exhibits the best signal quality characteristics for establishing a connection.
Patent CA-2351834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREVOR DENNIS J
IPC: C03B37/012
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A process produces a glass overcladding tube from a silica gel body. The process includes passing the gel body through a hot zone under conditions that cause partial sintering of the gel body and reprising the gel body through the hot zone under conditions that further sinter the gel body into a glass overcladding tube.
Patent CA-2353798-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled release formulation comprising gnrh-ii
Inventor: AKINSANYA KAREN
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for the controlled release of a therapeutic peptide or a salt thereof, which peptide has the sequence pyroGlu-His-Trp-Ser-Xaa1-Gly-Xaa2-Xaa3-Pro-Gly-NH2 wherein Xaa1 is His or Tyr, Xaa2 is Trp or Leu, and Xaa3 is Tyr or Arg, provided that when Xaa1 is Tyr and Xaa2 is Leu, then Xaa3 is not Arg, and which formulation further comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable biodegradable polymer. The formulation can be used for treating bone and prostate disorders.
Patent CA-2355157-A1 (CA)
Title: Potable well conversion device
Inventor: HITCHON STEWART
IPC: E03B3/15
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coupling device for converting a below-ground potable water well installation to an above- ground installation, the device comprising a housing having a first opening which is dimensioned to receive an upper end of a below-ground well casing and a second opening which is dimensioned to receive a lower end of a well casing extension; gasket means located adjacent the first and second openings for sealing the respective connections between the housing, the below-ground well casing and the well casing extension, the gasket means further providing a first seating surface to seat the upper end of the well casing and a second seating surface to seat the lower end of the well casing extension; and a central region including a passage to receive a well line adaptor there between.
Patent CA-2355293-A1 (CA)
Title: Microbiologically sound and stable solutions of gamma-hydroxybutyrate salt for the treatment of narcolepsy
Inventor: GODERSTAD COLETTE
IPC: A61K47/12
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: Disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate in an aqueous medium tha t are resistant to microbial growth. Also disclosed are formulations of gamma- hydroxybutyrate that are also resistant to the conversion into GBL. Disclose d are methods to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, with these stabl e formulations of GHB. The present invention also provides methods to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal, reduced levels of growth hormone, increased intracranial pressure, and physical pain in a patient.
Patent CA-2358330-A1 (CA)
Title: Housing for plastics, metal powder, ceramic powder or food processing machines
Inventor: SCHUBERT GERRIT
IPC: B29C48/03
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: A housing (2) for plastics, metal powder, ceramic powder or food processing machines, more particularly for twin and multiple screw extruders, comprising several married bimetallic barrels (1) including a lining (6) and a backing (5) is characterized in that the bimetallic barrels (2) are diffusion bonded.
Patent CA-2360287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSEN HANS
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystalline base of the well known antidepressant drug citalopram,1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl )- 1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile, formulations of said base, a proces s for the preparation of purified salts of citalopram, such as the hydrobromid e, using the base, the salts obtained by said process and formulations containi ng such salts.
Patent CA-2361498-A1 (CA)
Title: Information system
Inventor: MOISEEV BORIS VIKTOROVICH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an information system including at least one user's device connected via a connection unit to a memory device for storing information. The system comprises a device for generating a set of requested information and advertising information, connected to the memory device for storing information and to the connection unit, and also comprises an entry for inputting the advertising information. The system also comprises an advertising information memory device, connected to said entry of said device for generating. The device for generating is programmed with capabilities that change sequencing of the provided requested information or advertising information or simultaneously requested and advertising information.