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Patent CA-2379532-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHAMMED NADIEM
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: A method of treating a patient suffering from poisoning by clostridial toxin wherein a SNARE (soluble (N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein)-attachment protein receptor) that is resistant to proteolysis by the said clostridial toxin (toxin-resistant SNARE) and/or is capable of inhibiting the clostridial toxin is supplied to a cell of the patient. The SNARE that is resistant to proteolysis may be, synaptosomal-associated polypeptide of 25 kDA  (SNAP-25). The SNAP-25 is preferably resistant to proteolysis by BoNT/A, BoNT/E and BoNT/C. A method of treating a patient in need of inhibition of SNARE-dependent exocytosis from a cell capable of performing SNARE-dependent exocytosis wherein a derivative (inhibitory SNARE) that is capable of inhibiting SNARE-dependent exocytosis is supplied to the said cell of the patient. The inhibitory SNARE may be a fragment of SNAP-25 that is derivable by cleavage of SNAP-25 by botulinum toxin A (BoNT/A). The cell may be, for example, a nerve cell, adreno-chromaffin cell or insulin-secreting cell. The SNARE may be supplied to the cell by expressing recombinant polynucleotide construct. The SNARE or construct may be targeted to a nerve cell, by means of an inactive clostridial neurotoxin. The SNARE may be expressed under the target cell-specific promoter.
Patent CA-2381450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOSS CATHERINE D
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A moisture resistant or waterproof flexible tubular material that inserts snuggly into any size vacuum hose easily, therefore protecting the hose. The insert is a tubular piece of material having a width approximately the diameter of the hose and having a slightly longer parallel longitudinal edge.
Patent CA-2382964-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical nerve stimulation based on channel specific sampling sequences
Inventor: ZIERHOFER CLEMENS M
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A method of activating electrodes in a multichannel electrode array using channel specific sampling sequences is presented. A channel specific samplin g sequence is defined for each electrode, the sequence having a particular duration, amplitude, and number of pulses. A weighting factor is applied to the channel specific sampling sequence. Each electrode in the multichannel electrode array is then simultaneously activated using sign-correlated pulse s, the sign-correlated pulses based on parameters of spatial channel interactio n, non-linear compression, and each electrode's weighted channel specific sampling sequence.
Patent CA-2383028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALMER KATHRYN M
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: A circuit interrupter including separable main contacts, an operating mechanism inter-connected with the contacts, and a housing in which the contacts and the operating mechanism are disposed.    The housing includes a first attaching region and a mounting cutout. A shield is provided that includes a second attaching region attaching with the first attaching region for connecting the shield to the housing. The shield includes a tab adapted for covering the mounting cutout when the connection is made.
Patent CA-2383862-A1 (CA)
Title: Curtain coater and method for curtain coating
Inventor: KOSKINEN JUKKA
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a curtain coater and a curtain-coating method for coating a moving web (2) of paper or board. The curtain coater comprises an applicator nozzle (1) located above the web (2) to be coated so as to apply the coating mix therefrom to the surface of the web (2) in the form of a continuous curtain extending uniformly over the cross-machine width of the web (2). The boundary air layer traveling on the surface of the web (2) is removed by a doctoring means (3) which is located upstream in the travel direction of the web (2) in front of the impingement point of the coating mix curtain on the surface of the web (2) and is further located on the same side of the web (2) as the applicator nozzle (1).
Patent CA-2385939-A1 (CA)
Title: Network management method and system for managing a broadband network providing multiple services
Inventor: SCHAUER PAUL E
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A hybrid fiber coax ( HFC) network management system and method for managing an HFC network having network elements operable for communicating telephony, data, and video signals with customer-premises equipment (CPE) of a subscriber. The HFC network management system includes an HFC network manager for monitoring status and configuration of the network elements and the CPE and for controlling configuration of the network elements and the CPE. A database is operable for storing data indicative of the configuration of the network elements and the CPE and the assigned capacity of the network elements. An online provisioning application link (OPAL) is operable for provisioning network elements with CPE based on the assigned capacity of the network elements to enable communication of telephony, data, and video signals between the HFC network and the CPE. A fault manager is operable for generating displays of the status and configuration of the network elements and the CPE. A trouble ticket system is operable for generating trouble ticket alerts in response to improper configuration/status of the network elements and the CPE.
Patent CA-2386789-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEE KINGMAN
IPC: A61F9/008
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: Improved laser eye surgery and/or eye tracking systems, methods, and devices make use of two image capture de-vices (13), generally with both image capture devices disposed off the optical axis of the eye and/or any laser delivery system (28).  This provides an enhanced imaging contrast for an imaging capture device such as a camera with a charge-couple device (CCD), particularly when using infrared imaging to track a pupil of the eye. The two off-axis cameras may be used independently to track movements of the pupil along two orthogonal lateral axes of the eye (often called X-Y tracking), and may also indicate a position of the eye along the optical or Z axis.
Patent CA-2388131-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPIEGEL MARGRET
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a supplementary second faucet spout for standard tap valves, single-hand mixer faucets, or two-hand mixer faucets, for dispensing hot or cold tap water or other suitable liquids and which can be adapted for dispensing soda-water other liquids.
Patent CA-2388356-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: SCHMIDT HELGE
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector that contains one or more connector modules each of which comprises at least one contact support and a plurality of contact elements that are connected to said contact support and that extend along its surface. Such an electrical contact can be configured as a multi-pole miniaturized electrical connector with which high-quality electrical connections can be reliably established.
Patent CA-2389000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COPELAND JAMES L
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A system for rewarding and encouraging compliance with a predetermined personal hygiene standard in a hygiene compliance program. The system comprises a fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes an actuator. A sensor is connected to the actuator. A processor in electrical communication  with the sensor. The processor is configured to increment a count when the sensor is actuated, relate the count to the identification code, and compare  the count to a predetermined number.
Patent CA-2389507-A1 (CA)
Title: Grounding method and associated pole support system
Inventor: GINGRAS MARC
IPC: H01R4/66
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for electrically grounding and supporting poles or posts which are used in electrical and/or telecommunication networks. The system includes a conductive base support affixed at or near the base of the pole and to which the ground wire is attached.  The base support not only provides resistance to lateral forces, thereby anchoring the bottom of the pole, but also presents a relatively large surface area for electrical bonding with the soil/earth at the bottom of the pole which facilitates grounding.
Patent CA-2390513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEATON KEITH PATRICK
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site to promote healing. The apparatus includes a porous pad for application to the wound, a suction tube linking the porous pad to a source of negative pressure, a container for collecting fluid exudate from the wound interposed between the porous pad and the source of negative pressure and a quick disconnect connector linking a first section of the suction tube leading to the porous pad with a second section leading to the container, said connector comprising two separable and non-interchangeable parts, said first section of the suction tube comprising a multi-lumen tube, one lumen being provided for applying suction to the porous pad and another being provided for monitoring pressure, said multi-lumen tube being fixedly attached at one end to the container and at the other end to one of said separable parts, said one separable part including sealing means whereby the lumens are connected in air-tight manner to said second section of the suction tube.
Patent CA-2391897-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERTER EBERHARD
IPC: H04M1/72502
Filed: 2000-06-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunications system for establishing and operating individual communications links. Electric lines originate in the central devices of such a system and are laid to the users/houses. Line termination devices that are provided with radio, transmitting and receiving devices are connected to said electric lines on the user side and obtain an own, local identity. A user can be connected to line termination devices by means of a corresponding terminal having an own identity and radio, transmitting and receiving devices. As the radio channel is only occupied during the period of the connection, other users can be served in the remaining time.
Patent CA-2394606-A1 (CA)
Title: New modulators of dopamine neurotransmission
Inventor: TEDROFF JOAKIM
IPC: C07D295/14
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: New substituted 4-(phenyl N-alkyl)-piperazine and 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperidine compounds of Formula (1) wherein X is N, CH, or C, however X may only be C when the compound comprises a double bind at the dotted line; R1 is CF3, OSO2CF3, OSO2CH3, SOR7, SO2R7, COR7, CN, OR3, NO2, CONHR3, 3-thiophene, 2-thiophene, 3-furane, 2-furane, F, Cl, Br, or I; R2 is F, Cl, Br, I, CN, CF3, CH3, OCH3, OH, and NH2; R3 and R4 are independently H or a C1-C4 alkyl; R5 is a C1-C4 alkyl, an allyl, CH2SCH3, CH2CH2OCH3, CH2CH2CH2F, CH2CF3, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 4,4,4-trifluorobutyl, or -(CH2)-R6; R6 is a C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 2-tetrahydrofurane, or 3-tetrahydrofurane; R7 is a C1-C3 alkyl, CF3, or N(R4)2, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. Also pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds and methods wherein the above compounds are used for treatment of disorders in the central nervous system are disclosed.
Patent CA-2402618-A1 (CA)
Title: Panoramic image acquisition device
Inventor: GIANCHANDANI SAJAN
IPC: G01C3/08
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a device (1) for acquiring panoramic image, comprising at least reflecting means (2) provided with an outer surface (3), at least partly reflecting, so as to reflect said image towards an imaging sensor (4) such as a camera. The invention is characterised in that said reflecting means (2) consists of a concave conical surface (3). The invention also concerns an imaging sensor (4), and a method for constructing a digital image and a digital image.
Patent CA-2403388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEREZOWSKI DAVID M
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant de d'obtenir des informations d'audience concernant des programmes. Cette invention concerne également des systèmes et des procédés permettant de fournir des informations d'audience à des utilisateurs d'application de télévision interactive.
Patent CA-2404473-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical switching system with power balancing
Inventor: DUER REUVEN
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A system for switching optical signals from a plurality of input waveguides (102) to a plurality of output waveguides (104), while balancing power in the output waveguides, and a method for its use. The system is based on an optical switch matrix (100) that includes, for each input waveguide and for each output waveguide, one or more attenuators (110, 120) that divert an adjustable portion of the optical energy entering that input waveguide to that output waveguide. Preferably, each input waveguide is coupled to each output waveguide via a pair of 2x2 Mach-Zehnder interferometers, a first of which has an idle input port (112) and a second of which has an idle output port (128).  The system also includes a feedback mechanism that taps fixed portions of the power in either the input waveguides or the output waveguides, and adjusts the attenuators accordingly.
Patent CA-2409253-A1 (CA)
Title: Branched amino acids
Inventor: GRABOWSKA URSZULA
IPC: C07C229/10
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: The invention relates to novel branched amino acids and novel methods for their production. The amino acids are useful in the preparation of non-natural peptides and peptidomimetics, by efficient synthesis methodology allowing good enantiomeric specificity at the alpha carbon. Typically the stereochemistry at the alpha carbon is at least 85 %, preferably at least 95 %, such as in excess of 99 % enantiomerically pure. L-stereochemistry at this location is convenient as most biological interactions will favour this configuration, but the invention also extends to enantiomerically enriched and preferably at least 85 %, preferably at least 95 % such as at least 99 % enantiomerically pure D stereoconfiguration. Compounds of the invention will find utility in the preparation of non-natural peptides and peptidomimetics, such as those used in the exploration of receptor specificity and activity or in peptidomimetic inhibitors of enzyme function. The compounds of the invention are built into such peptides/peptidomimetics using standard peptide chemistry.
Patent CA-2414227-A1 (CA)
Title: Nuclear plant
Inventor: CURTOLO FRANCO
IPC: G21C19/20
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a nuclear plant (8) having a reactor (10) containing a core comprising a plurality of moderator elements in a central region and a plurality of spherical fuel elements located in an annular region around the central region. The plant (8) further includes a fuel and moderator handling system (40) for circulating fuel and moderator elements around the plant (8).  It further relates to a method of loading the core with moderator and fuel elements.
Patent CA-2418549-A1 (CA)
Title: Offset rail splice arrangement for a mobile storage system
Inventor: KEATON WILLIAM R
IPC: A47B53/02
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A splice arrangement for rail sections in a rail-mounted mobile system, such as a mobile storage system. The tail arrangement includes first and second rail sections, each of which lies a base member and a support member defining a support surface for supporting the movable member of the mobile storage system. The base members of the adjacent rail sections are adapted for placement adjacent each other to form a joint therebetween. The support members of the adjacent rail sections are also adapted for placement adjacent each other to define a joint therebetween. The support member joint is offset from the base member joint, such that the support member joint overlies a lower wall defined by one of the base members. The ends of the support members further include a tongue and groove arrangement for maintaining the support members in horizontal alignment with each other. Grout is typically applied between the base members and a support surface such as a floor, and the offset relationship between the support member joint and the base member joint functions to isolate the grout from vertical forces resulting from movement of the movable member from one rail section to the other.
Patent CA-2424854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSIELLO KEITH
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de traitement d'échantillons multiples destiné à une centrifugeuse à écoulement continu, lequel appareil comporte une pluralité de chambres de traitement et de chambres d'expression axialement alignées. Chaque chambre comporte une ouverture axiale, dans une disposition fixe, et une pluralité de moyeux centraux disposés dans les ouvertures axiales. Ces moyeux centraux sont conçus pour définir des passages de communication fluide entre les chambres et une alimentation en fluide.
Patent CA-2426335-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuit interrupter trip unit
Inventor: PARKER KEVIN L
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A trip unit for a circuit interrupter includes a power supply, a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. A heater conductor is electrically connected between each pair of the input and output terminals.  The heater conductor is adapted to generate heat responsive to current flowing through the conductor. A diode is disposed proximate each of the conductors for heating thereby. The diodes are electrically interconnected with the power supply and are adapted to provide a forward voltage representative of the temperature of the corresponding conductor. Another diode is electrically interconnected with the power supply and is adapted to provide a forward voltage representative of ambient temperature. A thermal trip circuit generates a trip signal for the circuit interrupter responsive to the forward voltage of the diodes.
Patent CA-2426808-A1 (CA)
Title: System for dispensing wipes
Inventor: THOMASCHEFSKY CRAIG FARRELL
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: A system for dispensing wipes includes: (1) a continuous web of material joined at perforations and configured into a center feed roll; and (2) a flexible, moisture impervious pouch for containing and dispensing discrete lengths of web from the roll. The pouch includes a resealable opening for accessing and staging a leading edge of the roll of material and is adapted to dispense discrete lengths of web separated from the roll at the perforations.  The pouch is constructed such that its shape closely conforms to the shape of the roll of web material and may be configured with a gusset to enable it to stand without external support.
Patent CA-2427218-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHN SANG-HO
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: Disclosed are a panel for repairing and reinforcing a concrete body, a multi-purpose anchor, an anchor for level adjustment and injection a method for repairing and reinforcing the concrete body using the same, which can connect adhesives and anchors at weak parts of the concrete body, which is neutralized, aged, deteriorated, cracked due to water leakage, or segregated, or at parts requiring the repair and reinforcement due to a change in use environment. The composite reinforced panel includes lightweight concrete, high strength concrete or a steel plate and reinforcing means, thereby being effectively prevented from bad environments causing a drop of reinforcing capacity, providing good heatproof and fireproof properties, and maximizing merits of materials used as the reinforcing means. The multi-purpose anchor has a bolt and an injection pipe, fixes the panel to the concrete body effectively, serves as a spacer maintaining a prescribed interval between the panel and the concrete body, and serves to inject filler and discharge the inside air to the outside, thereby improving construction efficiency. The anchor for level adjustment and injection has a male screw and a female screw at an end and an injection pipe of a straw type, thereby improving the construction efficiency when the concrete panel is installed.
Patent CA-2427393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NYBERG JENS
IPC: C22B1/10
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to method, which helps to reduce and remove the build-up forming on the grate of a fludized-bed furnace in the roasting of fine-grained material such as concentrate. The concentrate is fed into the roaster from the wall of the furnace, and oxygen-containing gas is fed via gas nozzles under the grate in the bottom of the furnace in order to fluidize the concentrate and oxidize it during fluidization. Below the concentrate feed point, or feed grate, the oxygen content of the gas to be fed is raised compared with the oxygen content of the gas fed elsewhere.
Patent CA-2428072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRYWITSKY LEE A
IPC: G05D7/06
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A fluid flow management system that includes a feedback system in communication with a fluid system component having discrete elements that, when joined together, define a joint and chamber. The fluid flow management system further includes a feedback fluid source in fluid communication with the chamber and with a pressure transducer. The feedback fluid source, transducer, and chamber collectively define a substantially closed system so that fluid introduced by the feedback fluid source eventually reaches static equilibrium. Separation of, or relative movement between, the discrete elements of the fluid system components permits fluid to escape the chamber, thereby causing a pressure change that is detected by the pressure transducer. The pressure transducer then generates and transmits a signal indicating a loss of joint integrity. The signal may be used to aid in the implementation of various actions concerning the system wherein the fluid system component is employed.
Patent CA-2429737-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLEASANTS IAN BLAIR
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: An rf ion source suitable for low power operation over a range of pressures in air which comprises discharge electrode, a cathode and an anode, the cathode being connected to an rf signal supply through an associated coupling means and the anode adapted to provide a surface area over which a plasma discharge may occur no greater than substantially that of the cathodal area over which the discharge may occur. The anode and cathode are arranged to be manoeuvrable with respect to one another in order to reduce the power requirements of the system and provide a means of controlling the rf discharge and ionisation. An extended rf ion source, comprising a series of electrode pairs, provides flexibility for use in a variety of circumstances.
Patent CA-2430153-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and system for detecting aircraft engine rotor damage
Inventor: COMPERAT PATRICK
IPC: F01D25/04
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A method and system for detecting damage to the rotor of an aircraft engine using devices for measuring vibration and speed in order to acquire data relating to the speed of the rotor and also to the amplitude and the phase of rotor vibration during a determined flight. The method includes the following steps: reading (10) the acquired data; calculating (20, 30, 40) a mean vibration vector over a determined rotor speed range on the basis of the acquired data; calculating (61) a vector difference between the mean vibration vector of the determined flight and the mean vibration vector of a reference flight for the rotor speed range; comparing (90) the modulus of the vector difference with a predetermined threshold value; and issuing a warning signal when the modulus of the vector difference exceeds the predetermined threshold value, the steps being performed after the determined flight has been completed.