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Patent CA-2386114-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for monitoring wind power plants
Inventor: WOBBEN ALOYS
IPC: F03D17/00
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: For effective use of wind power installations, it is advantageous for regulation and operational management of a wind power installation to be carried out in such a way as to ensure fully automatic operation of the installation. Any other mode of operation which requires manual intervention in the normal operating procedure is unacceptable for economic considerations. In order further to increase the economy of the installation, regulation should be effected in such a way that the degree of energy conversion achieved in each operating condition is as high as possible. A further important aspect in terms of regulation and operational management of a wind power installation is operational safety.     Technical faults and environmentally induced danger conditions must be recognised and the safety systems present triggered. In addition a regulating system can contribute to reducing the mechanical loading on the wind power installation.        For further improving maintenance, safety and economy of a wind power installation, it is desirable for further parameters of the wind power installation to be monitored. Therefore, the object of the invention is to improve monitoring of wind power installations.        A method of acoustically monitoring wind power installations, comprising the steps: recording a reference noise spectrum of a wind power installation and/or parts thereof at at least one given location of the installation, storing said reference spectrum in a storage means, recording the operating noise spectrum during operation at the given location or locations of the installation, comparing the recorded operating noise spectrum to the stored reference spectrum, and detecting deviations between the operating noise spectrum and the reference spectrum.
Patent CA-2387984-A1 (CA)
Title: A swab for make-up removal
Inventor: KEDEM-SHABI ANAT
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A swab comprising a handling element (1), at least at one end with a tip (2) made of an absorbent material. The tip (2) is impregnated with a make-up removing composition and shaped such that it has at least one apex (6). The make-up removing solution may be an eye make-up removing composition. The tip may be shaped in the shape of a triangle. The handling element (1) may be a stick made of polymeric materials or wood and connected to the tip (2) such that at least one side (4) and one vertex of the triangle are positioned opposite to the handling element (1). The swabs are packaged.
Patent CA-2388578-A1 (CA)
Title: Wrench handle
Inventor: VACHON CLAUDE
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: The present disclosure is an extension bar having at one end a generally L-shaped form of a handle, and at the apposite end of the extension bar a headblock is formed therefor receiving a wrench head, and a head portion with notches is formed thereon for receiving one of both indented openings formed thereupon top surface of an adapter being configured therefor receiving a straight wrench, and which is capable of rotating to allow the wrench to loosen ar tighten nuts or bolts head in locations where are difficult to reach with the wrench.
Patent CA-2389581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORRIGAN RICHARD J
IPC: H04L12/10
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: A power management is provided to minimize power consumption on the IP  telephony distribution system (10) supporting line-powered cable-modem subscriber units (16). The power saving techniques in the packet telephony system using alert queue (60). The alert queue (60) is established and segmented into a plurality of phases for selective activation, each phase having memory buffers for buffering packet telephony information communicated via the cable modem termination systems (CMTSs 28). The multiple cable modem subscriber units (16, 18) are divided into a plurality of alert phase groups, each alert phase group being associated with one of the plurality of phases of the alert queue. The VBC (62) may then be provided between the CMTS (28) and the subscriber units (16, 18) for transmitting control information.
Patent CA-2390144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLATER KEVIN JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: Micro-organisms which over-produce ATPase, especially mycoplasmas in a sampl e of a cell culture, are detected by making use of the ATPase activity to convert cellular or externally added ATP to ADP. The decrease in ATP externally added or the increase or absolute level of ADP produced from cellular ATP can then be detected or measured. For example, if a reagent suc h as phosphenol pyruvate/pyruvate kinase is added to convert that ADP back to ATP, the resulting high level of ATP can be detected bioluminescently using the reaction: Luciferin + luciferase enzyme + ATP .fwdarw. h.upsilon. + products.
Patent CA-2390791-A1 (CA)
Title: Material delivery device having a plurality of reservoirs and a frusto conical metering member
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE PHILIP
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: There is described a delivery device which comprises a reservoir, a delivery passage for the delivery of material and a metering member characterised in that the delivery device is provided with a plurality of reservoirs and that the metering member is provided with a plurality of measuring cups adapted to transfer one or more measured doses of material from one or more of the reservoirs to the delivery passage. A method of administering a dry powder and a method and especially a method of treatment of a patient with a bronchial disorder are also described.
Patent CA-2390903-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method to assist in the diagnosis of premature ejaculation
Inventor: O'LEARY MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a vibratory stimulus to the penis of a male human comprising a cuff adapted to fit around the penis, which cuff includes one or more vibratory means operable at a pre-determined or variable frequency. A  method of measuring premature ejaculation in a male human, said method comprising the steps of : a) positioning a vibratable cuff to the penis of the human; b) providing a vibratory stimulus having either a pre-determined constant frequency or a variable frequency to induce ejaculation; c) measuring the latency time period to ejaculation at said vibratory stimulus and/or the threshold frequency required to induce ejaculation; and d) comparing said latency measurement and/or said threshold frequency to known standard measurements. A method of evaluating a novel potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of premature ejaculation in a male patient. Initial assessment of premature ejaculation can be made as a baseline measurement, and then novel potential therapeutic agents administered to the patients.
Patent CA-2393880-A1 (CA)
Title: Bed occupant monitoring system
Inventor: LOKHORST DAVID M
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: This invention relates to monitoring the health and/or activity of a person occupying a bed. This invention provides a novel system comprising a pressure-sensitive surface and interface electronics.   Systems made in accordance with the present invention may be used for a variety of applications including but not limited to any of the following (or combination of the following): detecting the presence or absence of a bed occupant; determining if the bed occupant is preparing to exit the bed; measuring pulmonary activity (eg. respiration rate); monitoring the frequency and extent of movement of the bed occupant; monitoring the heart beat of the occupant; monitoring the bed occupant's blood pressure; monitoring the pressure at the interface between the bed occupant and the bed. Furthermore, it will be understood from the following description that the present invention provides a non-intrusive means of monitoring the bed occupant.     The invention comprises a pressure sensitive surface that may be soft and conformable upon which the occupant lies. If desired, the pressure sensitive surface can be fabricated in a manner such that the bed occupant is unaware of its presence.   Given these features, it is evident that the present invention provides: a useful tool in long term care facilities wherein it is sometimes desirable to determine whether a bed occupant intends to leave the bed; a means to detect the possible onset of bed-sores in time for an attendant to prevent such sores from occurring by moving the bed occupant; a means to detect the lapse of regular pulmonary activity (to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome or death of a bed-ridden patient).
Patent CA-2395681-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalyst compositions and method of polymerization therewith
Inventor: HOLTCAMP MATTHEW W
IPC: C08F2/34
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: Catalyst compositions, systems and methods, useful in polymerization processes, are disclosed, which utilize bridged metallocene catalysts, preferably including indenyl groups, bound to the transition metal and a vin yl group bound to the bridge.
Patent CA-2396031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARRELL KENNETH R
IPC: F41B11/62
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A pneumatic gun with separate hammer and recock piston function.   Separate structures are provided for an impacter and for a recock piston. In one embodiment, the recock piston directly engages the impacter during recocking. The impacter is latched in a cocked position, while the recock piston and bolt are returned to a closed bolt position after recocking the impacter, in readiness for firing. The gun fires from a closed bolt. Upon release of the impacter sear, the impacter opens a normally closed valve, directly or indirectly, to discharge compressed gas for firing a projectile and for recocking the gun. Various impacter shapes, recock piston shapes, and valve structures and operation are feasible while achieving the advantages of firing from a closed bolt in a semi-automatic gun.
Patent CA-2399974-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRAMER WILLIAM DOUGLAS
IPC: C07F9/58
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for making geminal bisphosphonates. The process provides for bisphosphorylation using phosphorus trihalide, phosphorous acid as a reactant/solvent, and a base as an acid acceptor/solvent. The present invention is directed to a process for making geminal bisphosphonates of the general formula (I), wherein Q is oxygen, -NR4-, sulfur, selenium, or a single bond; m+n is an integer from 0 to about 5, Z is a ring selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyridazine, pyrimidine, and pyrazine; R1 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino, amido, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, carboxylate, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (saturated or unsaturated) having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted benzyl; each R2 is independently, hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (saturated or unsaturated) having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R3 is one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (saturated or unsaturated) having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, substituted and unsubstituted aryl, substituted and unsubstituted benzyl, hydroxy, halogen, carbonyl, alkoxy, vitro, amido, amino, substituted amino, carboxylate, and combinations thereof; R4 is hydrogen, substituted alkyl (saturated or unsaturated) having from I to about 4 carbon atoms, or acyl.
Patent CA-2400221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REICHERT GUNTER
IPC: A01N47/12
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition fongicide contenant un porteur et/ou un tensioactif fongicides acceptables, et des quantit~s synergiques efficaces (a) d'au moins une benzoph~none de formule (I) dans laquelle R?1´, R?2´, R?3´, R?4´, R?5´, R?6´ R?7´, m et n ont la signification donn~e, et (b) d'au moins un compos~ de la formule (II) dans laquelle Ar et R?8´ ont la signification donn~e. L'invention concerne ~galement un proc~d~ de contrÙle de la croissance de champignons phytopathog­nes sur un site consistant ~ appliquer des quantit~s synergiques efficaces de (a) au moins une benzoph~none de formule (I), et (b) au moins un compos~ de formule (II) sur le site.
Patent CA-2401414-A1 (CA)
Title: Materiaux avec couches contenant du silicium, a utiliser dans des reseaux miniaturises, et procedes de fabrication
Inventor: HEMBRE JAMES I
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à des matériaux, à utiliser dans des réseaux miniaturisés, à ces réseaux, et à des procédés de fabrication correspondants. Les matériaux pour fabriquer de tels réseaux contiennent un substrat ayant une couche renfermant du silicium, éventuellement avec des agents de liaison et des réactifs.
Patent CA-2403039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEEHAN JOSEPH W
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A wireless location system for providing an accurate location for a mobile unit comprises a signal collection system (10), a TDOA location processor (12), an application processor (14) and a network operation console (16). The location determination process uses a modification of the transmission parameters in order to minimize the interference in the wireless location system.
Patent CA-2404869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASHER RON
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A monoclonal antibody to a steroid hormone is used for the isolation from a combinatorial peptide library of a peptide mimicking the biological activity of said steroid hormone. Peptides having estrogenic-like and progestational-like activity were synthesized and assayed for their ability to compete with the respective steroid hormone for binding to the monoclonal antibody and for binding to said steroid hormone receptor. Peptides having estrogenic-like activity were found to be selective to estrogen receptor alpha or beta and thus may have more clinical applications than the non-selective steroid hormone estradiol.
Patent CA-2405197-A1 (CA)
Title: Ergonomically designed wheeled luggage
Inventor: DABABNEH AWWAD J
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: An ergonomically designed piece of wheeled luggage for being transported by a user across a floor surface is disclosed. The wheeled luggage includes a luggage body (10) having at least a bottom surface (18), a back surface (16) , and a top surface (24), the back surface intersecting both of the bottom the  top surfaces, respectively, at least two spaced and parallel wheels (14) rotatably supported on the bottom surface of the body with a longitudinal ax is extending through the wheels, the axis being parallel to the intersection of  the back surface and the bottom surface of the body. The wheeled luggage als o has a handle assembly (12) mounted on the body (10), the handle assembly including an elongate handle grip (32) for being grasped by the user when th e wheeled luggage is rolled across the floor surface. The handle assembly (12)  has a first retracted position in which the handle grip (32) is flush with t he luggage body and a second extended position in which the handle grip extends  for a selectively adjustable distance above the body and within which the handle grip, when grasped by the user, is positioned perpendicularly with respect to the axis of the wheels and substantially parallel to the floor surface. So constructed, the user may adopt a more natural position to pull such wheeled luggage, thereby increasing user comfort and reducing user fatigue.
Patent CA-2406570-A1 (CA)
Title: Dermal compositions containing coenzyme q as the active ingredient
Inventor: HIDAKA TAKAYOSHI
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: Dermal compositions containing as the active ingredient oxidized coenzyme Q represented by the following formula (1) wherein n is an integer of from 1 t o 12; and/or reduced coenzyme Q represented by the following formula (2) where in n is an integer of from 1 to 12; wherein the total content of the above oxidized coenzyme Q and the above reduced coenzyme Q amounts to 0.01 to 99% by weight based on the total composition. Compositions for treating skin diseases, cosmetic compositions, skin health care compositions and bathing compositions each comprising the above-described dermal compositions. A meth od of treating skin diseases which comprises applying the above-described derma l compositions to patients with skin diseases; or a method of treating skin diseases which comprises applying to patients with skin diseases the above- described dermal compositions simultaneously with remedies for skin diseases  other than the above oxidized coenzyme Q represented by the formula (1) and the above reduced coenzyme Q represented by the formula (2).
Patent CA-2410777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARK GENE E
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: In a closed-loop process, a controller uses a flow sensor to monitor the flow of a medicinal fluid being infused into a patient, to achieve a desired rate of flow. A relatively inexpensive peristaltic pump or electronically controlled valve can be used to vary the flow of the medicinal fluid through a fluid line. A Y site within the fluid line includes an integral flow sensor having an orifice. The flow sensor includes proximal and distal pressure sensors disposed on opposite sides of the orifice to monitor the distal and proximal pressure, producing a signal indicative of the rate of flow of the medicinal fluid through the fluid line. A signal produced by the controller is input to a motor driving the pump or to the valve to vary the rate of flow as required to achieve the desired infusion rate of the medicinal fluid.
Patent CA-2411097-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual-cell mechanical flotation system
Inventor: TOLMIE KENNETH C
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: It has been discovered that a mechanical flotation system having only two cells can be nearly as efficient as one having more cells, yet provide an apparatus with a considerably smaller footprint, significantly reduced capit al and operating costs, as well as be resistant to floating oil recovery platfo rm wave effects. The dual-cell mechanical flotation (10) system has, in sequential order, an inlet chamber (16) and two gasification chambers or cel ls (18, 20), each with at least one gas ingestion and mixing mechanism (32), an d a discharge chamber (24). A common primary skim collection channel (40) atop  the partition (44) dividing the gasification chambers (18, 20) efficiently channels away the bulk of the floating collected matter. At least one baffle  (60) depending from the top of the vessel (12) near the primary skim collection channel (40) helps dampen the action of the fluid containing the suspended matter when the vessel (12) is affected by wave motion against the  floating oil production platform.
Patent CA-2411135-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal combustion engine with torque converter
Inventor: TAWARA HIDEYUKI
IPC: F16H41/24
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: To smoothen acceleration and deceleration and to enhance mountability onto a vehicle, in an internal combustion engine for vehicle that is provided with a torque converter. An internal combustion engine including a torque converter 30 on a crankshaft 7, and a single oil passage 93 provided in the crankshaft 7 for supplying, in common, both a working oil for the torque converter 30 and a lubricating oil for the engine, wherein a pump impeller 33 of the torque converter 30 is fixed to the crankshaft 7, and a clutch for connection and disconnection of engine output is provided on the side of a transmission
Patent CA-2411750-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKEBE KYOKO
IPC: A61P17/14
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The present invention provides oligopeptides having morphogenesis promoting activity and in particular, hair promoting activity. The oligopeptides may be in monomer form, monomer having a reactive substance bound form or as a polymer, such as a dimer including a homodimer; heterodimer; homotrimer; or heterotrimer. The present invention also provides monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognize a 220kDa antigen of epithelial new hair follicles;  hybridomas producing such antibody; and methods and kits for assaying hair growth in mammalian subjects.
Patent CA-2412206-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LORRAIN LUCIE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A method for detecting or quantifying the presence of a toxic molecule in a sample, comprising obtaining stabilised thylakoids membranes, wherein the membranes are stabilised with a ratio chlorophyll: liposomes of at least 10:1 and with PVP, and assessing the photosynthetic efficiency of the thylakoid membranes in the presence of said sample, whereby said molecule is detected when said photosynthetic efficiency is measurably lower in the presence versus in the absence of said sample. The present invention also comprises kits using the stabilised thylakoid membranes for detecting and/or quantifying the molecule in a fluid.
Patent CA-2414258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLLAND TAMISHA A
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: The present invention involves a elongated member, such as a wire guide, that is used with in a endoscopic procedure. In one aspect of the invention, the elongate member includes a first system of indicia comprising a scale reference markings that can include numeric indicia, sequentially increasing markers, etc., located at regular increments (e.g., 1 cm) on the distal portion of the elongate member, that permit measurement of structures within a body passage. In one example, an exchange wire guide having a radiopaque marker on the distal portion is positioned under fluoroscopy at a first location, such as the distal point of a structure, and the scale reference marking on the wire guide that visible in the viewing region of the endoscope is read. The wire guide is partially withdrawn such that the marker corresponds to a second position (e.g., the proximal point of the stricture) and the new scale reference marking is read. The difference is calculated to determine the length of the structure. In a second aspect of the invention, a second system of indicia are included to aid the endoscopist in maintaining the device in position. These indicia, which may include oblique markings, helical striping, or some other closely spaced markings or pattern, help in the detection of longitudinal movement of the device.
Patent CA-2415948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAHL JOSEPH M
IPC: C04B35/115
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A method of making aluminum oxynitride by dispersing aluminum oxide in a chamber and passing nitrogen gas over the dispersed particles. A further method of making aluminum oxynitride includes introducing a mixture having aluminum oxide and carbon into a chamber, agitating the mixture within the chamber, and heating the mixture to make aluminum oxynitride. Also claimed is the aluminum oxynitride prepared by the method.
Patent CA-2417381-A1 (CA)
Title: System for harvesting animal parts
Inventor: MARECEK JOSEF G
IPC: A22C21/06
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for harvesting portions of an animal carcass, most preferably for harvesting chicken paws from a chicken carcass which is determined to be of edible quality. The chicken paws and the remainder of the carcass are separated at a point prior to inspection of the carcass, and are transported toward harvesting stations along separate processing lines. By correlating the shackles on which the feet and the carcass are supported on the respective processing lines, the feet are positively matched to the carcass to ensure that the feet will be harvested only if the carcass is determined to be of edible quality.