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Patent CA-2334191-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular shower arm construction
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY P
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A modular shower arm construction for use in removably attaching a show er fixture to an unthreaded end of a pipe extending outwardly from a shower wal l without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the shower wall includes a tubular shower arm, an adapter and a coupling nut. The tubular shower arm is  adapted to threadedly mount a shower fixture on one end and is threadedly attached to t he adapter at its other end. The coupling nut extends over the unthreaded end of the pipe and is fixed to the pipe by a ferrule which is compressed by threaded attachment of the coupling  nut to a threaded end of the adapter. An escutcheon overlies and corers all of the connecting elements and is removed when the tubular shower arm and adapter are removed from the unthreaded end of the pipe.
Patent CA-2334932-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et installation utilisant plusieurs lits catalytiques en serie pour la production de gazoles a faible teneur en soufre
Inventor: CHAPUS THIERRY
IPC: C10G45/08
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: Procédé d'hydrotraitement de gazoles comprenant: ~ Une première étape de désulfuration du gazole dans une première zone catalytique comportant un catalyseur de désulfuration, ~ Une élimination au moins partielle de l'hydrogène sulfuré formé à l'issue de la première étape, ~ Un ou plusieurs étages de désulfuration dans une ou plusieurs zones catalytiques comportant un catalyseur de désulfuration. La désulfuration dan s ce réacteur est plus efficace du fait de la pression partielle d'H2S beaucoup plus faible, dans lequel la répartition du catalyseur dans les différentes zones est choisie de manière à tirer le meilleur parti de l'activité catalytique, et à minimiser ainsi le volume de catalyseur nécessaire, pour une unité de capacité donnée, fonctionnant à température et à pression opératoire fixées, de manière à obtenir un gazole profondément désulfuré.
Patent CA-2335152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN JI-FENG
IPC: A01N1/00
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: A method that allows for dry storage of bioprosthetic devices comprising a tissue component is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a device comprising a chemically cross-linked animal tissue component; treating the tissue component with an aqueous solution comprising a biocompatible, water soluble, organic molecule comprising a plurality of carbon atoms and a plurality of hydroxyl groups for a time sufficient to allow equilibration between the fluids in the interstices of the tissue component and the aqueous solution;  and then sterilizing the treated tissue component using a sterilizing gas or ionizing radiation. The present invention also relates to an implantable tissue component that can be stored dry. The tissue component is chemically-fixed and comprises within the interstices thereof a dimensional stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a polyhydric alcohol and derivatives thereof, a water soluble carbohydrate, and a water soluble gum. The tissue component is disposed within the chamber of a package, the chamber being defined by one or more members formed from a material that is resistant to penetration by micro-organisms, particularly bacteria and fungi. The chamber and tissue component are sterile and essentially free of an aldehyde solution.  Except for the liquids contained within the tissue component, the chamber is also essentially free of liquid.
Patent CA-2336964-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the thermal processing of residues containing heavy metals and iron oxide
Inventor: HANSMANN THOMAS
IPC: C22B5/10
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the thermal processing of residues containing heavy metals and iron oxide, designed for use in a multiple-hearth furnace which comprises several hearths positioned on top of each other.  According to said method residues containing heavy metals and iron oxide are continuously fed to the multiple-hearth furnace such that they are introduced into the topmost hearth and gradually transferred to the lower hearths.  Reducing agents are introduced into the topmost and/or one of the lower hearths and react with the residues containing heavy metals and iron oxide such that heavy metals and directly reduced iron are produced. The heavy metals are discharged from the furnace with the waste gases and the iron is discharged together with reducing agent residues in the area of the lowest hearth of the multiple-hearth furnace.
Patent CA-2337012-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of establishing the trustworthiness level of a participant in a communication connection
Inventor: BINDING CARL
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: A method of establishing a trustworthiness level of a participant in a communication connection between a first communication partner and a second communication partner is proposed whereby the communication behavior is adapted to the established trustworthiness level. The participant is equipped with a trustworthiness certificate and a therefrom separated securely stored participant private key. The first communication partner receives the trustworthiness certificate from the participant wherefrom the trustworthiness level is derived and established. The first communication partner tests whether the trustworthiness certificate belongs to the participant by using the participant private key. In case the trustworthiness certificate is confirmed by the test to belong to the participant, the first communication partner communicates the established trustworthiness level to the second communication partner. Then, at least one parameter of the communication behavior is chosen in dependence of the established trustworthiness level.
Patent CA-2337096-A1 (CA)
Title: Constitutive disease resistance gene (cdr1), and methods of use thereof
Inventor: XIA YIJI
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: Substantially purified CDR1 polypeptide, isolated polynucleotides encoding CDR1 polypeptide, vectors containing CDR1, host cells expressing CDR1, and antibodies which bind to CDR1 are all provided. The invention also provides a method of producing a genetically modified plant characterized as having increased disease resistance as compared to wild-type plants. A method is al so provided for identifying novel disease resistance genes by probing a nucleic  acid library with at least a fragment of a polynucleotide encoding CDR1, and  selecting those clones that hybridize with the fragment.
Patent CA-2337237-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN JAMES M
IPC: F41H11/14
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A detonating device (10) includes a hollow ribbon (20) having an interior cavity (40) defined therein, the hollow ribbon (20) being deployable along a  ribbon path by means of a harpoon (18) being operably coupled to the hollow ribbon (20) and being discharged from a deployment assembly (14), the hollow  ribbon (20) being fillable with an explosive material when deployed along th e deployment path. A method of generating an overpressure condition along a pa th is included having a number of steps, including deployment of a hollow ribbo n (20) along the path.
Patent CA-2339071-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted pyrazole derivatives condensed with six-membered heterocyclic rings
Inventor: HUTTER JOACHIM
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: The present invention concerns novel substituted pyrazole derivatives of general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and A have the indicated meaning. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said derivatives and to their use as medicaments, especially as medicaments for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Patent CA-2339266-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved method for the conversion of lecithin into lysolecithin
Inventor: PEYS ERIC
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: Conversion of crude lecithin is performed by incubating the lecithin with a lipase-phospholipase mixture in water/polyol environment. The incubation is carried out at about 40-50 ~C and a pH of about 7 to about 8 while stirring continuously. The reaction simultaneously produces lysolipid, lysophospholipid, monoglycerides, and diglycerides. The conversion rate of lecithin is more than 80 % based on the ration of LPC/PC (lysophosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylcholine). Calcium chloride can be added  to the reaction mixture to capture released fatty acids.
Patent CA-2339293-A1 (CA)
Title: Recouvrement flexible d'une fosse a lisier
Inventor: DUCHESNEAU RICHARD R D
IPC: B65D88/34
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: Un recouvrement souple, élimine toute possibilité de contact entre le lisier  (situé sous la membrane) et l'eau des précipitations s'accumulant sur la membrane. Un recouvrement soupl e résiste l'hiver à la présence de la glace qui se forme en surface ainsi qu'à l'accumulation de neige dans la fosse. Un recouvrement souple est complètement étanche et suit les mouvements du liqui de (lisier) qui s'accumule dans la fosse. L'eau des précipitations qui tombe sur la membrane est continuellement en suspension sur celle-ci et transmet que peu de contraintes à la membrane (de par sa forme e t du fait que la membrane repose sur le lisier). Un recouvrement souple permet de vidanger l'eau des précipitations (sur la membrane) à des moments propices ou périodiques, afin de profiter au maximum de la capacité de la fosse qui en est équipée. (récupération de plus ou moins 22% du volume de la fosse) Un recouvrement souple est étanche et constitue une barrière physique (comme  un couvercle) qui améliore (odeur) l'aspect environnemental quant à la présence de fosses dans  certains secteurs (contestés ). Un recouvrement souple permet aussi de pouvoir récupérer facilement (fosse étanche) certains gaz libérés par le lisier en entreposage. Le ministère de l'agriculture est en faveur que les fosses à lisier soient recouvertes. L'APAQ, fait rapport que les critères d'évaluation en cours et revus, concernant les normes sur l'épandage du lisier, favorise plus que jamais la concentration du lisier (non dilué). Le programme PRIME-VERT du ministère de l'agriculture, des pêcheries et de l'alimentation du Québec (L'APAQ) qui est en force jusqu'en 2003, subventionne l'achat de toiture ou de recouvrement de fosse à lisier.
Patent CA-2340220-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermosetting compositions containing carboxylic acid functional polymers prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization
Inventor: HUMBERT KURT A
IPC: C08L67/00
Filed: 1999-08-30
Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of (a) beta-hydroxyalkylamide cross-linking agent, e.g., bis(N,N-di-2-hydroxyethyl)adipamide, and (b) polycarboxylic acid functional polymer, is described. The polycarboxylic acid functional polymer is prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization and has well defined polymer chain architecture and polydispersity index of less than 2.5. The thermosetting compositions of the present invention have utility as powder coatings compositions.
Patent CA-2342557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SETO CHUK
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A line circuit utilizing a differential amplifier whose output is regulated to zero volts D.C. (when the subscriber's set is off hook) by a negative feedba ck circuit, for controlling a voltage controlled power supply which provides a constant current feed to the subscriber's loop. The differential amplifier also transmits aud io signals received from the subscriber's loop directly to a PABX via an unbalanced terminal. When the loop range exceeds a predetermined threshold, the circuit reverts t o a voltage feed operation thereby allowing operation over long loop lengths and  the ability to provide on-hook CLASS services.
Patent CA-2343377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALT DAVID R
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: Système et procédé de chimie analytique basés sur des microsphères et consistant à combiner au hasard ou de façon ordonnée des microsphères ou des particules portant des agents bioactifs et à les disperser sur un substrat afin de créer un ensemble, tout en conservant la possibilité d'identifier l'emplacement de ces agents bioactifs et de ces particules dans l'ensemble au moyen d'un dispositif de codage à signature optique pouvant être interrogé optiquement. On peut utiliser une variété importante de substrats modifiés qui constituent des sites discrets ou non servant à recevoir les microsphères distribuées soit au hasard, soit de façon structurée. Ces substrats peuvent être fabriqués en une variété de matériaux permettant d'obtenir des configurations en deux dimensions ou tridimensionnelles. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, on utilise un faisceau ou un groupe de fibres optiques modifiées en tant que substrat afin d'obtenir un ensemble de densité élevée. Ce système et ce procédé sont utiles pour détecter des substances ciblées à analyser et pour rechercher par criblage des banques importantes d'agents bioactifs.
Patent CA-2343633-A1 (CA)
Title: Garment loader
Inventor: EPPINGER OTTO RICHARD
IPC: B41F15/22
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A garment loader for a screen printing machine includes a carriage 37 which reciprocates between an extended position where a garment is fed into the jaws of grippers 42 attached to the carriage 37. The grippers are raised above the pallet 22 and the carriage retracts to the other end of the pallet 22 where the grippers 42 are lowered and release the garment which is now fitted on the pallet. While the pallet is rotated to the first print station the carriage is extended and the grippers lowered to be ready for loading the next garment.
Patent CA-2343708-A1 (CA)
Title: Classeur multimedia a pages verticales
Inventor: NADEAU MICHEL
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: L'invention décrite ci-dessous permet de ranger, exposer, trouver et réinsér er facilement et rapidement les boîtiers à CD, ou tout autre boîtier de format similaire (par exemple, les boîtiers pour CD-ROM, DVD, cassettes vidéo et cassettes audio, ainsi que les  pochettes, normalement en carton, pour les CD-ROM).  Plus spécifiquement, l'invention consiste en un classeur comprenant un meub le principale auquel se rattachent des pages pivotant autour d'un ou des axes verticaux, ou quasi-verticaux (voir détails ci-dessous), chaque page contenant un ou plusieurs réceptacles pour retenir les boîtiers. Ces dits réceptacles sont disposés verticalement sur chaque page, c à d les uns au dessus des autres (par exemple, 3 réceptacles par page). Chaque page est reliée au reste du meuble de façon à soit seulement pivoter autour de son propre axe vertical (comme les pages d'un livre) ou, dans le cas d'un meuble  de type tourniquet (carrousel), également ou seulement tourner avec toutes les autre s pages, comme un tout, autour de l'axe central et vertical dudit tourniquet. De plus, la conception particulière desdits réceptacles permet l'insertion facile et rapide des boîtiers.
Patent CA-2346755-A1 (CA)
Title: Easily heat sealable nylon film
Inventor: LUTTEROTTI MARIO
IPC: C08L77/00
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A film for manufacturing heat sealable packages for single or multiple use applications in a high temperature environment, wherein the sealant layer or film comprises the following components: i) at least one polyamide resin selected from aliphatic and semi-aromatic polyamides that can be either semi-crystalline or amorphous in structure having a number average molecular weight of at least about 5000, having graft sites and forming the continuous phase of the composition, wherein the semi-crystalline polyamides have a melting point greater than 200 ~C; ii) at least one ethylene copolymer, E/X/Y, where E is ethylene and is at least 50 % by weight of E/X/Y, X is from 1-35 % by weight of an acid containing unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid, and Y is 0-49 % by weight of a moiety derived from at least one alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, alkyl vinyl ether, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, or mixtures thereof where the alkyl groups contain 1-12 carbon atoms, and further wherein the acid groups in the acid-containing moiety are neutralized by from 0-100 %  by weight of a metal ion; iii) at least one polymeric grafting agent which contains reactive groups selected from at least one of epoxides, isocyanates, aziridines, silanes, alkyl halides, alpha-halo ketones and aldehydes, or oxazoline, which reacts with the acid-containing moieties in component ii) and additionally react with the graft sites of component i), and iv) at least one C2-C20 polyolefin selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, copolymers of ethylene with vinyl acetate, carbon monoxide, or ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or esters thereof upon which are grafted from about 0.05 to about 5 % by weight of monomers or mixtures of monomers selected from ethylenically unsaturated acidic monomers or their derivatives thereof, with the proviso that a flame retardant is always present.
Patent CA-2347723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU ARTHUR F
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: On décrit un procédé et un appareil centralisé de bureau de recherche offrant tous les services et de centre de test qui aident un client, plus particulièrement unestionnaire de produits web à concevoir un test d'utilisation relatif aux taches spécifiques que rencontre un visiteur du site du client. Le procédé et l'appareil centralisé de bureau de recherche offrant tous les services et de centre de test utilisent un logiciel privé pour gérer et envoyer le test d'utilisation à un groupe préqualifié de testeurs répondant à des contraintes démographiques désirées. Le test d'utilisation mesure non seulement le succès du visiteur à atteindre les objectifs, mais demande également à un testeur son avis dans le cadre du contexte spécifique cet avis concernant des questions qui vont de l'esthétique au comportement. Les statistiques correspondant à la population ayant participé au test sont regroupées et présentées non seulement sous forme de données mais avec des recommandations renforcées par l'analyse.
Patent CA-2348513-A1 (CA)
Title: Wrapped sanitary napkin with improved flap disposition
Inventor: BORBACH MARKUS
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to sanitary napkins, and particularly sanitary napkins having side flaps (28). More particularly, this invention is directed to the packaging and handling of such sanitary napkins prior to the first use by the wearer. Claimed and described is a sanitary napkin (20) comprising side flaps (28). The sanitary napkin (20) is individually wrapped and provided in a certain prior to use configuration which is maintained by disposition aides.
Patent CA-2350809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACKHAM GEOFFREY HOWARD
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: Apparatus comprising framestore demultiplexing means (32) for creating a specific area of interest which has a higher image update or frame rate than a surrounding area (Figure 7). The apparatus may be used in simulators such as flight simulators, air traffic control simulators, and driving simulators.
Patent CA-2351691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HESPEL PETER JOZEF LEO
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à l'utilisation d'un composé de créatine, en particulier la créatine ou un analogue de créatine, pour la fabrication d'une préparation thérapeutique destinée à prévenir ou à traiter le syndrome d'inactivité musculaire chez un sujet. Cette invention se rapporte en outre à une préparation thérapeutique destinée à traiter ou à prévenir le syndrome d'inactivité musculaire et comprenant un véhicule, diluant ou excipient approprié et une quantité efficace d'un ou de plusieurs composés de créatine.
Patent CA-2354340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEATHCOCK JOHN A
IPC: B65D17/28
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A generally rectangular carton for containing and displaying a product has a bottom, a first side, a second side, a front, a top, and a rear which collectively define an interior space of the carton. The front has a handle opening through an interior portion thereof. The carton has a combination of lines of perforations whereby a user can grab a front tear away section of the carton by way of the opening in the front and pull the front tear away section in a first direction up from the front and in a second direction away from the front so as to remove the front tear away section, the top and optionally, a rear tear away section from the carton.
Patent CA-2355348-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating systemic lupus erythematosus in individuals having significantly impaired renal function
Inventor: LINNIK MATTHEW D
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: The invention provides methods treating lupus nephritis based in individuals with significantly impaired renal function, and methods of selecting individuals for treatment based on significantly impaired renal function. The treatment entails administration of a conjugate comprising a non-immunogenic valency platform molecule and at least two double stranded DNA epitopes, such as DNA molecules, which bind to anti-DNA antibodies from the patient. The invention also provides methods of identifying individuals suitable for treatment for lupus, based on assessing renal function to identify those individuals with significant impairment of renal function.
Patent CA-2356442-A1 (CA)
Title: Nmr spectroscopic in vitro assay using hyperpolarization
Inventor: ARDENKJAER-LARSEN JAN HENRIK
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: An in vitro assay method which comprises the use of an assay reagent containing at least one NMR active nucleus, and hyperpolarising at least one NMR active nucleus of the assay reagent; and analysing the assay reagent and/or the assay by NMR spectroscopy and/or NMR  imaging. The assay reagent may contain an artificially high concentration of an NMR active nucleus.
Patent CA-2358543-A1 (CA)
Title: Human desaturase gene and uses thereof
Inventor: HUANG YUNG-SHENG
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of a gene involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., "human .DELTA.5-desaturase") and to uses thereof. In particular, human .DELTA.5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-.gamma. - linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.
Patent CA-2359742-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for calculating transducer capacitance to determine transducer temperature
Inventor: KRAMER KENNETH S
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A method for calculating the capacitance of a transducer (C0) without knowing the exact resonance frequency of a transducer/blade combination is achieved by sweeping across a broad frequency range which contains resonant and non-resonant frequencies where C0 can be measured. A pre-defined frequency range is set independently of the resonance frequency of a specific transducer/blade combination. C0 of the transducer/blade is measured at several different frequencies within the pre-defined frequency range to ensure that invalid C0 measurements are disregarded, and the temperature of the transducer is calculated based on valid C0 measurements. The determined transducer temperature, based on C0 measurements, can be used to optimize performance and/or provide a safety shutdown mechanism for the generator.