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Patent CA-2295926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAHIN UGUR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: The invention involves the recognition of a previously identified protein, SCP-1, as a marker for cell transformation. Diagnostic and therapeutic uses of this protein and related molecules are taught. Also disclosed is a method for identifying substances which are immunoreactive and indicative of pathological conditions, using normal cells as source material.
Patent CA-2300768-A1 (CA)
Title: Connection mechanism used for miniature light bulb networks
Inventor: WANG JUNG KUEI
IPC: F21V17/16
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: This present invention disclosed a connection mechanism used for miniature light bulb networks. It mainly comprises a bracing element that secures electrical wires to a miniature light bulb holder. Furthermore, on the light bulb holder and on the bracing element are respectively provided with corresponding protrusions and recesses, which enable the bracing element to be easily coupled with the light bulb holder at a predetermined position. With such means sturdy miniature light bulb networks can be built in a simple, quick, and easy way. Thus the invention is very useful in the industry.
Patent CA-2305957-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealing assembly for a tubing rotator
Inventor: BLAND LINDEN H
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: A sealing assembly in combination with an apparatus for attachment to a wellhead for suspending and rotating a tubing string contained within a wellbore and the apparatus comprised of the sealing assembly. The apparatus is comprised of an outer member and an inner mandrel rotatably supported within the outer member for connection with the tubing string and defining an annular space between the outer member and the inner mandrel. The sealing assembly is comprised of a sealing element contained within the annular space for sealing between the outer member and the inner mandrel; a biasing mechanism contained within the annular space for applying an axial force to the sealing element such that the sealing element is compressed to seal the annular space; and an energizing mechanism associated with one of the outer member and the inner mandrel for loading the biasing mechanism.
Patent CA-2307278-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of n-heterocyclic substituted salicylic acids for inhibition of cellular uptake of cystine
Inventor: BRUCHOVSKY NICHOLAS
IPC: A61K31/625
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting cellular uptake of cystine by application of an N-heterocyclic substituted salicylic acid. Also provided are uses of a N-heterocyclic substituted salicylic acid for treatment of cancer. The cancer is preferably dependent upon extracellular cystine or cysteine.
Patent CA-2310077-A1 (CA)
Title: De novo or "universal" sequencing array
Inventor: KARN JONATHAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: The present invention describes a novel nucleic acid sequencing reagent which consists of a capture moiety, a spacer region and a sequence specific hybridizing region of 4-8 bases. The nucleic acid sequencing reagent of the present invention can also contain an attachment moiety. The nucleic acid sequencing reagent can be arranged into a nested array. This array configuration can then be used to sequence a given template without prior knowledge de novo of the wild type or expected sequence in conjunction with primer extension in the presence of a labeled chain terminating nucleotide.
Patent CA-2314867-A1 (CA)
Title: 2,7-substituted octahydro-1h-pyrido¬1,2-a|pyrazine derivatives as ligands for serotonin receptors
Inventor: FLIRI ANTON FRANZ JOSEF
IPC: A61P25/06
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: Substituted pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazines of general formula 1; wherein Ar and Ar1 represent various carbocyclic and heterocyclic aromatic rings; A represents O, S, SO, SO2, CHOH, C=O, or -(CR3R4); and n is 0-2, as well as precursors thereto, are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes and serotonin (5HT) within the body and are therefore useful in the treatment of disorders of the dopamine and serotonin systems: (see formula I)
Patent CA-2315665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAUN CARL
IPC: B60P3/10
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: A launch vehicle for boats or other small watercraft which includes a partially submersible frame movably mounted on wheels. The wheels are provided with all-terrain type tires which enable the frame to move over rocks and uneven ground or lake beds, without becoming bogged down in muck or lake bed sediments. The frame supports a boat bunk configured to engagingly support the bottom sides of a boat hull thereon during its transportation and storage, as well as a walkway adapted to assume a generally horizontal orientation so as to enable a user to stand or rest thereon. The walkway has a lateral width of at least one foot, and extends substantially the longitudinal length of the boat launch vehicle. When horizontal, the walkway is positioned vertically spaced above the bunk at a location selected to locate above the lake surface of the lake when the bunk is sufficiently submerged to enable the boat to be floated free from or positioned over the bunk. The boat launch vehicle is self propelled with the wheels rotatably driven by a motor mounted vertically above the submersible bunk so as to maintain it in position above the lake surface during boat launching and retrieval.
Patent CA-2315885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKAJIMA TETSUYA
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide .alpha.1,4-galactosyltransferase to transfer a galactose residue to C4 position of galactose residue of lactosylceramide or galactosylceramide, and DNA coding for the enzyme.      What is provided includes the following polypeptides (a) and (b), and DNAs encoding thereof: (a) a polypeptide consisting of an amino acid sequence represented by the amino acid Nos. 46-353 in SEQ ID NO: 2; or (b) a polypeptide which comprises an amino acid sequence including substitution, deletion, insertion or transposition of one or few amino acids in the amino acid sequence of (a) and which has an enzymatic activity to transfer a galactose residue from a galactose donor to C4 position of galactose residue of lactosylceramide or galactosylceramide which serves as an acceptor.
Patent CA-2315937-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated beverage system
Inventor: COFFEY JIMMIE L
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: An automated system for preparing and delivering postmix beverages in response to one or more drink orders being entered from a remote point of sale unit or a local keypad and including: a postmix beverage preparation assembly for dispensing ice and a selected postmix beverage into a cup; an oblong carousel type conveyor assembly including a plurality of upwardly open cup holders which are driven by a motor driven belt so as to pass beneath a cup dispensing station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a plurality of pick-up stations; a cup storage and dispenser assembly including a bidirectionally rotatable turret upon which is mounted a plurality of different sized cup supply tubes for holding a respective stack of beverage cups; and a pneumatic vertically driven cup gripper/extractor mechanism having a pair of pneumatically operated gripper arms which operate to remove a cup from a selected supply tube on the turret and placing the extracted cup into a empty cup holder which is then transported past the dispensing stations and then to a pick-up station on the conveyor for manual removal by an attendant.
Patent CA-2317152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASEGAWA SHUN
IPC: C03C17/28
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: By forming a copper salt of phytic acid at a molar ratio of copper ion (Cu2+) to phytic acid of 2:1 or higher, there is provided a compound absorbing near infrared rays, which does not substantially absorb lights of visible light wavelength range, but strongly absorb lights of near infrared wavelength range, and shows extremely good water solubility.
Patent CA-2317833-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG WEN-HUI
IPC: F21V17/04
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: This present invention relates to a spacer, comprising primarily a bulb support, an opening, a pair of connecting tabs and at least one isolating ring. Said spacer is an integral body of thin metal piece made by the stamping technique. Said opening, support and isolating ring are in concentric layout. In this invention, the support sits on the glass surface of the bulb. By bending the isolating ring in a certain way to form a cage-like isolating layer covering the bulb in its center.
Patent CA-2320826-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPEHR PAUL R
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: A cardiac lead is provided that is capable of deforming in situ to accommodate difficult myocardial structures. The lead includes a connector for coupling to a cardiac stimulator and a flexible tubular sleeve coupled to the connector.  The sleeve is composed of a thermally-sensitive shape-memory polymeric material and is deformable in situ into a permanent shape. An electrode is coupled to the sleeve and a conductor wire is coupled to the connector and to the first electrode.
Patent CA-2321292-A1 (CA)
Title: Pump dispenser
Inventor: DE LAFORCADE VINCENT
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: A liquid storage and dispensing device, including a first container (1) having a first capacity, a second container (6) having a second capacity less than the first capacity, means (14) for transferring liquid from the first container (1) towards the second container (6), and a pump (33) communicating with the second container (6) for taking a particular quantity of liquid from said second container (6) and spraying it.
Patent CA-2321719-A1 (CA)
Title: Farnesyl-protein transferase inhibitors
Inventor: SHAIKENOV TATTYM E
IPC: A61K31/28
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: Substantially pure preparations of phosphosesquiterpenes are described. The compounds inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase activity and are useful for the treatment of cancer. Methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase activity are also described.
Patent CA-2322832-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLBERT INGEBORG
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially alcohol free beverages having a sweetener system which ensures the full perception of the flavour system within the beverage while at the same time comprising a sweeteners cutting material which reduces the sweetness impression of the sweetener system. In particular the present invention relates to beverages which are considered most appealing to an adult taste having a full flavour impression while being considered less sweet than conventional beverages usually designed for children, who prefer a stronger sweetness impression.
Patent CA-2322919-A1 (CA)
Title: Stab joint coupling
Inventor: NEIN THOMAS A
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A pipe coupling for joining adjacent ends of first and second pipe sections. The coupling includes a generally cylindrical sleeve having first and second sides. The sleeve is formed as a sheet which is rolled to form the sleeve, wherein the first side of the sleeve defines a substantially continuous annular corrugation to cooperatively engage an end of a first pipe section. The connection of the pipe coupling to the first pipe section end occurs at a factory. The second side of the sleeve is in the form of a bell and defines a non-corrugated surface which is adapted to slidably receive an end of the second pipe section in the field, to thereby interconnect the adjacent ends of pipe. Gaskets may be provided to further reduce infiltration or exfiltration at the coupling.
Patent CA-2322969-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods to provoke anti-cancer immune responses
Inventor: ROBERTS BRUCE L
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inducing an antigen-specific immune response. In one aspect, an effective amount of an antigenic peptide binding protein (APBP) and a cytotoxic agent are administered to the subject. In another aspect, an effective amount of a first polynucleotide encoding an antigenic peptide binding protein and a second polynucleotide encoding a cytotoxic agent are administered to the subject. In another aspect, the methods described herein also include administering an effective amount of an antigen presenting cell (APC) recruitment factor, a cytokine or a co-stimulatory molecule. In yet another embodiment, the cytotoxic agent and the antigen presenting cell recruitment factor are encoded by one polynucleotide.  In yet another aspect, the invention provides a method of adoptive immunotherapy by administering to a subject a population of educated, antigen-specific immune effector cells, with or without an effective amount of a cytokine and/or a co-stimulator molecule.
Patent CA-2323105-A1 (CA)
Title: Transcutaneous energy transfer device
Inventor: BORZA MICHAEL A
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: In the design of transcutaneous energy transfer devices, variation in spacing between coils results in energy transfer efficiency changes. These changes may have significant effect on a system. It is proposed to provide a plurality of implanted coils for receiving energy simultaneously. Preferably, a plurality of coil pairs is used for transferring energy simultaneously. Also, a feedback system for use in a multiple coil system is disclosed.
Patent CA-2323415-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARR CHRISTOPHER DONALD
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: The invention provides a food packaging system that preferably includes a system for facilitating progressive or incremental delivery of individual, single-serving hand-held food items to the consumer, along with a carton for containing a plurality of the food items and associated delivery systems. The packaging system provides protection for the food items during packaging, shipping handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes them readily accessible to the consumer, without requiring direct manual contact with the food item. The packaging system preferably includes a separate disposable delivery system for each food item.
Patent CA-2329134-A1 (CA)
Title: Hiv integrase inhibitors
Inventor: CLARK DAVID L
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: Nitrogen-containing heteroaryl dioxo-butyric acid derivatives are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
Patent CA-2329911-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOWTHER SCOTT E
IPC: A62B21/00
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A self-contained system which converts nitrous oxide to a breathable gas mixture of nitrogen, and oxygen. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a portable system is disclosed wherein liquid nitrous oxide is converted to a breathable gas mixture of nitrogen, and oxygen. The decomposition occurs over a catalyst bed which is all contained in a small reactor (24). The invention is useful for underwater, fire fighting, and other space applications.
Patent CA-2329967-A1 (CA)
Title: Mower reels with enhanced cutting
Inventor: COTTON DONALD F
IPC: A01D34/52
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A foliage mowing apparatus and mowing reel assemblies are provided which include a plurality of helically shaped blades which are mounted circumferentially with respect to each other. Each blade has a chevron-type junction or apex lying within a radially extending plain which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the reel. Apexes of adjacent blades do not lie along the same radial plane. Instead, each apex is axially spaced from each of its adjacent apexes. With this structure, if a piece or blade of grass passes uncut through an apex area, a straight blade section follows immediately in order to cut or trim this piece or blade of grass.
Patent CA-2330332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEVALIER VERONIQUE
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: Composition comprising an aminophenol derivative (I) and a non vesicular solubilizing agent (II) in a physiologically acceptable medium is new. (II) is a polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, alkoxylated hydrogenated castor oil or an alkoxylated fatty alcohol. Composition comprising an aminophenol derivative of formula (I) and a non vesicular solubilizing agent (II) in a physiologically acceptable medium is new. (II) is a polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, alkoxylated hydrogenated castor oil or an alkoxylated fatty alcohol. R = CONR1R2, COOR3 or SO2R3; R1 = H or optionally hydroxylated (un)saturated 1-6C alkyl; R2 = H or optionally hydroxylated (un)saturated 1-30C alkyl or cycloalkyl; and R3 = optionally hydroxylated (un)saturated 1-30C alkyl or cycloalkyl.
Patent CA-2330484-A1 (CA)
Title: Derives de 1-galactose a liaison aglycone porteuse d'un carbone ou d'un azote
Inventor: HINDSGAUL OLE
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à de nouveaux dérivés de 1-galactose à liaison aglycone porteuse d'un carbone ou d'un azote. Les composés selon cette invention inhibent la fixation de toxines, telles que l'entérotoxine thermolabile ou la toxine cholérique, à leurs récepteurs, que ce soit in vitro ou in vivo. Ces mêmes composés inhibent également la fixation d'organismes entérovirulents (par exemple, des bactéries, des virus, des champignons et analogue) tels que Vibrio cholerae et des souches entérotoxigènes d'Escherichia coli, à leurs récepteurs de surface cellulaire.
Patent CA-2332723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLANT ANDREW
IPC: C07C205/45
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux dérivés de 2-(2-chlorophényl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrol de la formule (I) dans laquelle Ar représente phényle substitué, plusieurs procédés pour leur préparation, et leur utilisation comme parasiticides.
Patent CA-2333737-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for managing collaboration within and between enterprises
Inventor: WHIPPLE MARK B
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: A computer implemented process for enterprise collaboration is provided. The process includes storing a set of predefined functions for a work flow to be performed at a plurality of distributed nodes. The process automatically interacts with the work flow at each of the distributed nodes to perform the predefined functions.
Patent CA-2333939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEUNG WOON-FONG
IPC: B04B11/06
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une centrifugeuse en porte-à-faux qui comprend un socle (104), un convoyeur (100) en porte-à-faux à partir du socle, un bol plein sensiblement cylindrique (108) et une première section du bol conique plein (110) en porte-à-faux à partir d'une extrémité du bol plein opposée au socle. La première section du bol conique est effilée vers l'intérieur en direction d'un axe du convoyeur et du bol, dans une direction s'éloignant du bol plein et du socle. Une deuxième section du bol conique (114), qui se présente généralement sous la forme d'un crible ou d'un panier, est rattachée à une extrémité proche d'une extrémité libre ou aval de la première section du bol conique opposée au bol plein. La deuxième section du bol conique est rattachée indirectement au socle; elle est effilé vers l'extérieur à partir d'un axe de rotation dans une direction s'éloignant de l'extrémité libre ou aval de la première section du bol conique. Dans une forme de réalisation spécifique, la deuxième section du bol conique entoure la première section du bol conique et s'éloigne de l'extrémité aval de celle-ci vers le socle de la machine.
Patent CA-2335345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUNMING YANG
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: The invention provides human calcium regulatory proteins (CaREG) and polynucleotides which identify and encode CaREG. The invention also provides  expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with expression of CaREG.
Patent CA-2337144-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de reception de fichiers lors d'un telechargement
Inventor: KHENFIR MOUNIR
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: Procédé de réception de fichiers envoyés par un serveur central vers un système de reproduction d'informations audiovisuelles, géré par un système d'exploitation et relié au serveur, par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison de transfert de données, caractérisé en ce que le procédé comprend : - une étape d'initialisation d'une liaison entre le serveur central et un système de reproduction d'informations audiovisuelles, - une étape de mémorisation des fichiers transmis par le serveur central sur des moyens de mémorisation du système de reproduction d'informations audiovisuelles, chaque fichier comprenant une information déterminée représentative du type de données contenues dans le fichier, - une étape de recherche, pour chaque fichier reçu, d'une fonction de réception spécifique, cette étape de recherche étant réalisée par l'intermédiaire de l'information déterminée représentative du type de données contenues dans le fichier, - une étape de traitement de chaque fichier par la fonction de réception correspondante, le traitement comprenant la copie du fichier reçu dans une zone de mémorisation déterminée.
Patent CA-2337206-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispersion polyols for hypersoft polyurethane foam
Inventor: REESE JACK R II
IPC: C08G18/65
Filed: 1999-07-12
Abstract: Dispersion polyols which are liquid-liquid dispersions containing a first polyol having a substantially polyoxypropylene internal block having an equivalent weight in excess of about 700 Da and a high oxyethylene-content external block, and a second polyol which is a substantially polyoxyethylene  polyol containing minimally 50 weight percent oxyethylene moieties. The dispersion polyols are stable and exhibit broad processing latitude when preparing hypersoft polyurethane foams. The dispersion polyols are advantageously prepared in situ, preferably in the presence of a double meta l cyanide oxyalkylation catalyst.
Patent CA-2338052-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONZA JAMES M
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: Dental articles including at least one optical surface formed of a multilaye r optical film including layers of at least one strain-induced birefringent material are disclosed. The multilayer optical films included in the dental articles is preferably post-formed into desired non-planar shapes in manners  that result in some deformation of the optical stack of the multilayer optic al films. A variety of dental implements can be constructed with multilayer optical film including dental mirrors, light guides for use in connection wi th photo-curing dental materials, and matrix bands for use in molding photo- curing dental restoratives.
Patent CA-2341786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAJIMA KAZUNORI
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a truncated Reelin protein containing a F-spondin domain and a CR-50 recognition site but containing no repeat site of a Reelin protein, and a DNA encoding the truncated Reelin protein. The truncated Reelin protein and the DNA encoding this protein of the present invention can be utilized for treatment of diseases including agyria due to abnormal alignment of neurons.