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Patent CA-2341789-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SULLIVAN SEAN
IPC: A47F5/16
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: An improved cart for storing and displaying items is disclosed. The cart comprises a housing having a bottom, a front portion extending upward from the bottom, a back portion extending upward from the bottom portion, and opposite first and second side portions each extending upwardly from the bottom between the front and back portions to form a container configured to store objects, said container having an open top through which said objects may be deposited or retrieved. The cart has a lid dimensioned to substantially cover the open top of the container, the lid having a top edge, a bottom edge and opposite first and second side edges extending between the top and bottom edges. The lid also has a first half of a tongue in groove connector positioned on each side edge adjacent the bottom edge. The first and second side portions of the housing each have a second half of the tongue in groove connector, the second halves of the tongue in groove connector positioned on the side portions adjacent to the front portion of the housing, said first and second halves of the tongue in groove connector adapted and configured to slidingly attach the lid to the first and second side portions of the housing.  The lid is slidingly movable between a closed position wherein the lid lies inclined over the open top with a portion of the lid adjacent the top edge resting on top of the back portion of the housing, and an open position wherein the lid is positioned away from the open top and adjacent the front portion of the housing.
Patent CA-2343439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EKANAYAKE V G SUNETRA
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Compositions comprising ferrous ion and an ascorbate have a synergistic effect on cartilage development.      Therapeutic compositions comprising ferrous ion and an ascorbate are therefore useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The addition of a glucosamine, such as glucosamine hydrochloride, to the composition has a further enhanced effect on cartilage production. Therapeutic compositions comprising ferrous ion, an ascorbate and a glucosamine derivative are even more useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Patent CA-2343973-A1 (CA)
Title: Analyse de prevision de reponse immunitaire
Inventor: ENNIS FRANCIS A
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé in vitro permettant de déterminer le potentiel d'une composition de vaccin qui comprend un ou plusieurs antigènes ou une molécule d'acides nucléiques codant un ou plusieurs antigènes pour stimuler une réponse de cellule T. Selon une variante, le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : (1) contact entre une culture de cellules à antigènes avec une composition de vaccin appartenant au groupe des compositions de vaccin considéré, ce qui donne un ou plusieurs antigènes traités, au cas où le ou les antigènes ou molécules d'acides nucléiques peuvent être absorbés et traités par les cellules à antigènes; (2) contact entre les cellules à antigènes et les cellules T dans des conditions suffisantes pour que les cellules T répondent à un ou plusieurs antigènes traités; (3) détermination de l'existence éventuelle de la réponse des cellules T, par rapport à un ou plusieurs antigènes traités et, si la réponse existe, constatation que la composition de vaccin engendre bien une réponse de cellule T; et (4) répétition des étapes (1), (2) et (3) avec chaque composition du groupe considéré, pour déterminer les compositions stimulant la réponse de cellule T; et, si une ou plusieurs compositions stimulent ladite réponse, (5) sélection d'au moins une composition stimulant la réponse en question aux fins d'évaluation sur un ou plusieurs animaux et/ou sujets humains.
Patent CA-2345154-A1 (CA)
Title: Recreational and amusement device for animals
Inventor: BUDMAN SANDRA E
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A recreational and amusement device for a dog takes the form of a ball (10) having a substantially spheroidal profile. The exterior wall (12) of the ball (10) is shaped to form surfaces of a main body (l4) and surfaces of two substantially identical handles (16, 18) spaced approximately 180 degrees apart and lying within the substantially spheroidal profile. The main body (14) includes an outer surface (20) which conforms to the substantially spheroidal profile and a plurality of inboard surfaces (22, 24) extending between different locations on the substantially spheroidal profile. The handles (16, 18) include outer surfaces (26, 28) lying within the substantially spheroidal profile of the bail (10) and inner surfaces (30, 32) opposing respective ones of the inboard surfaces (22, 24) of the main body (14). The inner surfaces (30, 32) of the handles (16, 18) and the inboard surfaces (22, 24) of the main body (14) form contours which bound openings (34, 36) extending through the substantially spheroidal profile.      The handles (16, 18) and openings (34, 36) are sized and shaped to receive the snout of the dog to permit the dog's mouth to extend completely around either of the handles (16, 18) to grip the ball. When one of the handles (16, 18) is so gripped, the opposite handle (16 or 18) may be grasped by a human who can pull on the ball (10) to play with the dog. Preferably, the ball (10) is formed from two molded half portions which are substantially identical and is made of plastic, rubber, vinyl or other elastomeric material which is sufficiently resilient to bounce.
Patent CA-2348913-A1 (CA)
Title: Complex signal activity detection for improved speech/noise classification of an audio signal
Inventor: SVEDBERG JONAS
IPC: G10L19/012
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: Perceptually relevant non-speech information can be preserved during encoding of an audio signal by determining whether the audio signal includes such information (122, 124, 125). If so, a speech/noise classification of the audio signal is overriden (43) to prevent misclassification of the audio signal as noise.
Patent CA-2349624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUSUDA YUKIHISA
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 2000-09-05
Abstract: A method for designing a mask pattern of a self-scanning light-emitting device optimal when forming a metallization pattern also serving as a light-shielding layer. A mask pattern forming a first metallization pattern on a transparent insulation film overlaps with a first control electrode. The width L1 of the super posed portion in the direction perpendicular to the array of transfer elements satisfies the following relation: L1>(S+dS)+a where, S is the etched amount of the side face of the first metallization pattern, dS is variation of the etched amount, and a is the misalignment of the mask pattern.
Patent CA-2351607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUJIMORI YOSHIKAZU
IPC: H01L21/3105
Filed: 1999-11-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant de produire une excellente substance solide à base de composé inorganique (telle qu'un film ferroélectrique) par traitement thermique à relativement basse en utilisant un matériau composé organique contenant un élément métallique. Pour former un film ferroélectrique, une solution d'un matériau composé organique contenant un élément métallique est appliquée à un substrat semi-conducteur (S41). Le substrat est séché (S42) et séché en première intention (S43). Les opérations se répètent jusqu'à ce que l'épaisseur du film formé sur le substrat atteigne une valeur définie. Des substances organiques sont éliminées notamment par traitement thermique (à environ 550·C) dans une atmosphère à basse pression (à environ 50 Torr) (S45). Le matériau à base de composé inorganique obtenu par élimination de substance organique est cuit notamment à une température d'environ 550·C de façon à cristalliser le matériau à base de composé inorganique (S46).
Patent CA-2351623-A1 (CA)
Title: Combiner
Inventor: KUKLA RALF
IPC: H04J13/16
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: Circuit for combining a plurality of digital communication channels in a telecommunication system with reduced hardware requirements. The circuit allows to accumulate samples of the input communication channels in a register using an adder. The bit width of the connection lines between the register and the adder may be selected considering the bit width and number of input communication channels, such that minimal bit widths are provided.
Patent CA-2353958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARR JONATHAN FRANK
IPC: C11D3/33
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A non-bleaching laundry detergent composition comprises surfactant, builder, and optionally other non-bleach detergent ingredients, and also contains from 0.05 to 2.5 wt.% of iminodisuccinate (IDS) or hydroxyiminodisuccinate (HIDS).  The composition provides improved maintenance and/or restoration of colour fidelity during the wash, especially at low wash pH. The IDS or HIDS is also an effective chlorine scavenger, reducing the in-wash fading of chlorine-sensitive dyes. In addition, the incorporation of the IDS or HIDS improves the stain removal performance of the composition.
Patent CA-2354170-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical connector
Inventor: IWANO SHIN ICHI
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1990-11-26
Abstract: To realize an optical fiber connector coupled or decoupled by simple insertion and removal operation without applying ferrule connecting force to other elements (package board or back panel), the optical connector comprises a first housing (33); a second housing (34); a third housing (36) slidably housed within the second housing; a first engage mechanism (37, 38) provided between the second and third housings, for engaging these two housings when the first and third housings are not coupled; a second engage mechanism (39, 40) provided between the first and third housings, for engaging these two housings when the first housing is coupled to second and third housings; a first release member (41) provided for the first housings, for releasing the first engage mechanism when the third housing is engaged to the first housing; and a second release member (42) provided for the second housing, for releasing the second engage mechanism when the second housing is coupled to the third housing or the first housing is decoupled from the second and third housings.      Further, to allow the optical connector to be preferably applicable to a plug-in connector with the smallest possible dimensions and with the highest possible package density, a novel connector floating structure, a novel slidable ferrule supporting structure, a strong optical plug connecting mechanism, a reliable optical plug or jack insertion structure, a cleanable and replaceable connector jack, etc. are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2354662-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-level expandable trailer
Inventor: ANDERSON RONALD L
IPC: B60P3/35
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A reconfigurable, dual level trailer has a fixed length, a variable width, a variable height and a longitudinal axis. The trailer includes a lower body portion supported on a set of wheels and having a front wall, a back wall and a pair of opposite side wall. An upper body portion is disposed upon the lower body portion and has a fixed lower segment which telescopically fits within a movable upper segment. The lower segment has a front wall, a back wall and a pair of opposite side walls. The upper segment has a front wall, a back wall and opposite side portions in the form of continu- ous windows along the entire length of the trailer and a roof. A horizontal partition extends along the length of the trailer between the upper body portion and the lower body portion to define an upper level and a lower level. The mid-portion of each side wall of the lower body portion is recessed to receive a pod which is slidably mounted along a horizontal axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to selectively adjust the volume and the width of the lower level. The upper segment is slidably mounted along a vertical axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to selectively adjust the volume and the height of the upper level.
Patent CA-2354894-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RILEY MICHAEL
IPC: C09K8/20
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: Disclosed are drilling fluids suitable for use in connection with oil well drilling. The drilling fluids of the invention include a liquid base, an alkyl glucoside, such as methyl glucoside, and a borehole stability agent that includes a maltodextrin, a carboxyalkyl starch, a hemicellulose-containing material, or a mixture of the foregoing. The drilling fluids of the invention surprisingly have a reduced tendency to swell shale as compared with drilling fluids that do not include hemicellulose or maltodextrin. Also disclosed are a drilling apparatus and process. The drilling apparatus includes a drill string, which may be conventional, that is fluidically coupled to a source of drilling fluid, the source of drilling fluid including the drilling fluid of the invention. The process of the invention includes the step of circulating the drilling fluid of the invention through a drill string during borehole drilling.
Patent CA-2356773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOUBERT DANIEL
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: The invention concerns a composition (C) comprising an inorganic coating (E) and a core comprising at least a polyhydroxyl compound (P), the method for preparing same and the use thereof.
Patent CA-2357729-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for characterizing cardiac tissue from local electrograms
Inventor: SCHWARTZMAN AARMIN
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: The property of cardiac tissue at a local site, a plurality of sites or in a region of a heart may be characterized based on local electrograms measured at the local site, at a plurality of sites or in the region, respectively. The property may be characterized by normalizing the local electrogram, extracting a feature vector from the normalized electrogram, and classifying the tissue property based on the feature vector. The method of the invention may further comprise computing a map of the tissue property and treating the tissue based on the resultant map. Apparatus to characterize the property includes a catheter and a processor to normalize the local electrogram, extract the feature vector from the electrogram and classify the tissue based on the feature vector.
Patent CA-2359430-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESNARD PHILIPPE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: A method for production and operations management comprises the steps of:  associating a read/write RFID tag (36) with a product (34) to be processed; subjecting the product (34) to at least one process; and, writing information to the associated tag (36) relating to the at least one process, whereby application of the at least one process to the product (34) can be confirmed by reading the information from the associated tag (36). The method can further comprise the steps of: subjecting the product (34) to a further process; reading from the associated tag (36) the information relating to the at least one process; modifying the further process in accordance with the read information; and, writing further information to the associated tag (36) related to the further process. The processes (Process1-ProcessN) can include, for example, at least one of a manufacturing process, an inspection process, a shipping process, a warehousing process and a retailing process.
Patent CA-2364557-A1 (CA)
Title: Telemetric in vivo bladder monitoring system
Inventor: MOSTWIN JACEK L
IPC: A61B5/03
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A telemetric in vivo bladder urine monitor system is disclosed. The invention includes a small, buoyant recorder (2) that floats in the bladder of an animal and telemetrically relays data to an external receiver (3). The invention may be used in measuring urinary tract pressure in diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections, anomalous bladder contraction, etc. The invention may also be used as a monitoring system for bed wetting syndrome, artificial bladders and sphincters.
Patent CA-2364789-A1 (CA)
Title: Solar-powered monitor
Inventor: ALLEN LEONARD G D
IPC: H02S99/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A solar powered monitor is powered by a photovoltaic solar module. The monitor measures the electrical output from the solar module and records the length of each interval of time during which the electrical output is below a predetermined value. The length of those intervals is accumulated and periodically displayed to determine the operability of the solar module. The module can be used to provide power for surveillance and for other uses.
Patent CA-2366025-A1 (CA)
Title: Wide format printing apparatus and method
Inventor: MINDEK DAVID M
IPC: B41F1/32
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: Disclosed are the following: a wide format thermal printer for printing a multicolor graphic product on a printing sheet; a vacuum workbed for supporting a sheet material for performing work operations, such as cutting,  printing or plotting, thereon; a replaceable donor sheet assembly, which includes a memory (300), for use with a thermal printer; methods and apparat us for improved thermal printing, including methods and apparatus for conservin g donor sheet and reducing the amount of time required to print a multicolor graphic product; a thermal printhead including a memory; and methods and apparatus for the alignment of a sheet material for printing or performing other work operations on the sheet material. The wide format thermal printer  can include provision for the automatic loading of cassettes of donor sheet from a cassette storage rack. The vacuum workbed can include provision for determining the size of the sheet material supported by the workbed, and for  controlling the suction applied to the apertures in a worksurface of the workbed. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for controlling the tensio n of the donor sheet during printing with a wide format thermal printer.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2366072-A1 (CA)
Title: Prrsv vaccines
Inventor: MEULENBERG JANNEKE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of PRRS viruses and infectious clones obtained from PRRS viruses. Furthermore, the invention relates to vaccines and diagnostic assays obtainable by using and modifying such infectious clones of PRRS viruses. The invention provides a porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) replicon having at least some of its original PRRSV nucleic acid deleted, said replicon capable of in vivo RNA replication, said replicon further having been deprived of at least some of its original PRRSV nucleic acid and/or having been supplemented with nucleic acid derived from a heterologous micro-organism.
Patent CA-2367304-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic preparations comprising water-soluble .beta.-(1,3) glucans and desoxyribonucleic acids
Inventor: FABRY BERND
IPC: A61K36/06
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation comprising: (a) water soluble .beta.--(1,3) glucans, substantially free of .beta.-(1,6) linkages and having side chains comprising .beta.-(1,3) linkages, and (b) a (desoxy)ribonucleic acid, or a cleavage or degradation product thereof. The formulations are useful as care agents for skin or hair.
Patent CA-2371377-A1 (CA)
Title: Sound generator and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: ISHII TATSUYA
IPC: G10L25/48
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: A voice and other sounds to be expressed are selected, the sounds are generated and recorded, the sounds are subjected to spectrum analysis and image processing, the image-processed and displayed results of spectrum analysis are recorded on a recording medium. By rubbing the printed parts by a finger, sounds are produced.
Patent CA-2371444-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrostatic travelling mechanism
Inventor: PEKKANEN JUKKA
IPC: F16H39/02
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrostatic travelling mechanism (4) that compris es a closed hydraulic circuit (6) in which a first hydraulic pump (4) with a first hydraulic engine (12) is linked with a flow pipe (7) and a return pipe  (8). Said hydraulic engine (12) drives the vehicle wheels (14, 15, 18, 19) o f two first vehicle axles (17, 20). According to the invention, an additional open hydraulic circuit (9) is used in which a second hydraulic engine (22) a nd a third hydraulic engine (24) are linked with a second hydraulic pump (5) vi a a supply pipe (11) and a control valve (21). Said second hydraulic engine (2 2) and said third hydraulic engine (24) drive the vehicle wheels (23, 25) of a second vehicle axle (36).
Patent CA-2371899-A1 (CA)
Title: Submucosal radiofrequency tonsils ablation device
Inventor: YOURGENLOW ASHOOR S
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: A cell necrosis apparatus includes an elongated member with a longitudinal axis. The elongated member being is configured to be positionable and maneuverable in an oral cavity. First and second energy delivery devices are positioned at a distal portion of the elongated member. Each of the first and second energy delivery devices is laterally offset from the longitudinal axis.  In another embodiment, the apparatus can also include a template with a tissue penetrating introducer and a lumen. The energy delivery device is configured to be advancable from the first lumen into a tonsil intratonsil lymphoid stroma.
Patent CA-2372804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JORG WOLFGANG
IPC: C40B60/14
Filed: 2000-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction block (1) for receiving reaction vessels  (101) which consists of a base frame (11) and a support frame (21) into whic h receiving openings (24) for accommodating the reaction vessels (101) are integrated. The area of said supporting frame (21) that accommodates the reaction vessels (101) is subdivided into individual sections (22) that are arranged spaced apart from one another laterally and at a distance to the wa ll (12) of the base frame (11), thereby forming a flow channel (S). The inventi ve design makes it possible for a medium that can heat or cool the reaction vessels (101) to flow through the flow channel (S) without changing the position of the reaction block (1), thereby facilitating an even temperature  change of all reaction vessels (101) that are filled with a reaction liquid (101) and that are stored in the reaction block (1).
Patent CA-2373405-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for program management
Inventor: GODIN MAURICE A
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method that permit the efficient, integrated management of inter-related tasks comprised in a program with respect to their boundaries. The present invention also provides a system and method that permit the efficient management of multiple inter-related programs or activities that span various layers and functions. Since a boundary in one program may be related to other programs or boundaries outside of the first program, the present invention provides a manager with a visual representation of these inter-relationships and permits the manager to determine how the status of a related program or boundary might affect the manager's program. Alternatively, an employee who is currently within all assigned boundaries could access the program manager system and offer help to someone who is having trouble staying within other boundaries.
Patent CA-2373849-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRYAN RAYMOND G
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A laser optical bench for use with a laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometer. The laser optical bench includes a laser for producing light, a focusing structure that receives light from the laser and focuses predominantly in a single plane, an attenuator that receives light from the focusing structure, beam steering structure for directing light from the attenuator from the target; and a final focusing element for focusing light from the beam steering structure on the target. Further focusing elements ma y be included for further focusing and dispersing the light beam in different planes. Additionally, photodetectors or photodiodes may be included for ener gy measurement and sensing a lasing event.