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Patent CA-2354727-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective degassing valve for containers of aromatic or odorous products, such as coffee and the like
Inventor: BOTTINI GIORGIO
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A one-way degassing valve (4) for containers of aromatic product such as coffee and the like, comprising a valve body (5, 6), a valve element (12) and a filter (17), comprising a selective filter layer (21a), preferably consisting of activated charcoal, which allows the passage of low molecular weight gases, such as carbon dioxide, and retains high molecular weight gases that constitute the product's aroma, and an oxygen and CO2 adsorbing layer (21b), able to eliminate the residual oxygen present in the container and suitably reduce the amount of CO2.
Patent CA-2354797-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEEBACH BRENDA
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A handheld electronic device for tracking the performance of a goalie. The device includes a programmed microprocessor connected to a first key electrically connected to the microprocessor for recording shots taken on goal against the goalie, a second key electrically connected to the microprocessor for recording goals scored against the goalie, third and fourth keys electrically connected to the microprocessor, an electrically erasable programmable memory electrically connected to the microprocessor; and a display electrically connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed to store data representing the keys operated in response to the operation of the first and second keys during a game. In response to operation of the third key the microprocessor calculates a save percentage and goals against average for the goalie based upon the stored data and causes the save percentage and goals against average to be displayed on said display and writes the save percentage and goals against average to the electrically erasable programmable memory for recall in response to the operation of the fourth key.
Patent CA-2357202-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and an apparatus for inserting a fastener into a packing strip or plate
Inventor: BIRKEL THIERRY
IPC: B65B61/20
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for inserting a fasten er (3) into a flexible plate or strip (1) which shall act as a packing structur e and which comprises a channel fitted with two lips (2a, 2b) partly closing said channe l, the fastener (3) to be inserted between said lips, said method being characterized in tha t it consists in slightly bending the plate or strip (1) transversely to the direction of its  channel in a way to spread apart its lips (2a, 2b), furthermore to insert the fastener (3) and t o substantially re- flatten said plate or strip (1) in order that said lips (2a, 2b) shall resum e their initial positions.
Patent CA-2357912-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-pressure ball-poppet control valve
Inventor: WEILER CHARLES A JR
IPC: F15B13/043
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A high-pressure primary fluid control valve and a multi-pressure selector fluid control valve are disclosed for operating a fluid-actuated device. Preferably a spherical ball-poppet and frusto-conical valve seat adapted for substantially line-contact therebetween are provided with an upstream flow area adjacent the line-contact in order to substantially minimize sonic flow damage to the actual sealing surface of the valve seat by shifting it away from such line-contact seating. Preferably, the ball-poppet is movable within a poppet guide that is allowed to float radially in order to allow the ball-poppet to be substantially self centering with respect to the valve seat. In addition, cross-over leakage is preferably negated by closing an exhaust ball-poppet just prior to opening a supply ball-poppet. These principles and features are equally applicable to either or both of the primary or the multi-pressure selector fluid control valves.
Patent CA-2361074-A1 (CA)
Title: Stacking block game
Inventor: GREBLER ROBERT
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: A stacking block game includes a plurality of game blocks stackable in layers, and an elongate sleeve comprising four planar sides defining an interior for retaining the game blocks in layers in the interior. Apertures are provided in the sides, coincide with the game block layers and are dimensioned for passing the game blocks therethrough. The game blocks have a cuboid shape and coloured indicia on the faces thereof, and are inserted in the sleeve interior in layers of four game blocks. The stacking block game is played by assigning a different indicia to each player, and then each player ejecting one of the game blocks from the sleeve interior, in turn, by pressing a previously-ejected game block through one of the apertures and against a game block opposite the game block to be ejected. Generally, each player makes a note of the indicia on the uppermost face of the previously ejected game block, and then presses that game block against the indicia of a game block in the sleeve matching the noted indicia. However, if the indicia on the uppermost face of the game block ejected on a player's turn matches that player's assigned indicia, the player repeats the turn and is entitled to press the ejected game block against any of the game blocks in the sleeve. The players take turns ejecting game blocks until all of the coloured indicia adjacent one of the sides match one of the player's assigned indicia.
Patent CA-2361371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASMUSSEN MICHAEL L
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-01-27
Abstract: An electronic book selection and delivery system for distributing books and other textual information and for cataloging and searching the electronic books. The textual information is encoded onto an electronic signal and transmitted via any one of a number of different mediums. A viewer or librar y unit stores the electronic books for display on the viewer. A user may catal og and view menus of the stored electronic books organized according to various  criteria, and the user may also search for particular electronic books withi n the stored electronic books.
Patent CA-2366162-A1 (CA)
Title: Educational financial instrument and method for (1) creating education value for investors (2) creating education value gift options for consumers (3) reducing individual and total canadian student debt and (4) increasing and facilitating access to private education
Inventor: GONZALEZ JOSE IGNACIO
IPC: G06Q20/06
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A metal coin or paper note embodying and representing solely educational value; as an amount as of services and/or goods from any private or partly private educational institution; and which is able to fluctuate in value; and which has worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor; utility and/or merit; and which can be purchased and sold, much like any other commodity or currency; and which can be invested and earn a rate of interest, and, as such, create education value over a period of time; and which can be packaged into the form and type of an educational gift, which a recipient may then use towards the purchase of services and/or goods from any educational institution, and which any educational institution will accept as a valid measure of exchange for its own services and/or goods when presented at its treasury or enrolment offices.
Patent CA-2368410-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the preparation of sodium percarbonate granules having enhanced stability
Inventor: NORRLOW OLOF
IPC: C01B15/10
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of sodium percarbonate granules having enhanced stability, comprising modifying the surface of the sodium per-carbonate granules by means of a surface reaction between sodium percarbonate and carbon dioxide or bicarbonate species to form a dense solid film of essentially sodium bicarbonate on the surface of the sodium percarbonate granules, said method comprising the steps of: a) dissolving carbon dioxide in water to form an aqueous solution containing dissolved carbon dioxide and bi-carbonate, b) exposing the surface of the sodium percarbonate granules to a spray of said aqueous solution containing dissolved carbon dioxide and bicarbonate, to form said solid film of essentially sodium bicarbonate, and subsequently c) removing the residual fluid from the surface.
Patent CA-2369648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIMURA ATSUSHI
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: Une image synthétique vue à partir d'un point de vue virtuel situé au-dessus de la voiture est créée à partir d'images prises par des caméras prenant des images des environs de la voiture. Dans cette image synthétique, une image schématique ou réelle de la voiture est affichée dans la zone où la voiture est présente. La zone qui n'est prise en image par aucune des caméras est affichée comme angle mort.
Patent CA-2369778-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer mouse cord holder
Inventor: POOLE RODNEY WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A mouse cord holder which holds a computer mouse cord stationary to provide an adjustable length of slack in the cord between the mouse cord holder and the mouse. The device reduces the tension on the mouse cord, which is caused by the weight of the mouse cord hanging over the back of the work station, where it typically connects to the computer, allowing for greater ease of movement of the mouse. This invention is a one piece rectangular (or trapezoidal) shaped device constructed of a flexible elastomer material. The device has a cylindrical shaped groove located on the flat surface of the top of the device, running through the centre from end to end.  The mouse cord is pressed into the groove and held by a pressure fit. The device holds the mouse cord stationary by its own weight and composition.
Patent CA-2370604-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for purchasing ticket items with user-negotiated security features
Inventor: DUTTA RABINDRANATH
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A customer buys an electronic ticket from a merchant that includes the customer's security features. The merchant indicates which security features the merchant is able to process and the customer selects from those security features based upon the customer's established security features. The merchant receives the customer's security features a link to the security features that are stored on a security server. If a security server is used, the customer authorizes the merchant access to the chosen security features. The customer prints the ticket and presents it for admission. The ticket includes a barcode that is scanned for fast retrieval of the purchaser's security features previously provided by the customer. The retrieved security features are compared to both the ticket holder's features and the security features appearing on the ticket to identify a thief or imposter.
Patent CA-2370687-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid binding of multi-zinc finger transcription factors
Inventor: HUYLEBROECK DANNY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a method of identifying transcription factors comprising providing cells with a nucleic acid sequence at least comprising a sequence CACCT as bait for the screening of a library encoding potential transcription factors and performing a specificity test to isolate said factors. Preferably the bait comprises twice the CACCT sequence, more particularly the bait comprises one of the sequences CACCT-N-CACCT, CACCT-N- AGGTG, AGGTG-N-CACCT or AGGTG-N-AGGTG wherein N is a spacer sequence. The identified transcription factor(s) using the method according to the inventi on comprises separated clusters of zinc fingers such as for example a two-hande d zinc finger transcription factor. The present invention further discloses th at at least one such zinc finger transcription factor, denominated as SIP1, induces tumor metastasis by downregulation of the expression of E-cadherin. Compounds interfering with SIP1 activity can thus be used to prevent tumor invasion and metastasis.
Patent CA-2371427-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition medicamenteuse parenterale a fragment d'anticorps monoclonal humanise et procede de stabilisation
Inventor: OKADA AKIRA
IPC: C07K16/36
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition médicamenteuse parentérale renfermant un fragment d'anticorps monoclonal humanisé, un tensioactif non ionique et des sucres, et ayant un pH acide faible. L'invention concerne en outre un procédé de stabilisation de ce fragment qui consiste à mélanger ledit fragment avec un tensioactif non ionique et des sucres et à ajuster le pH par rapport au faible niveau acide. Ainsi, il est possible d'établir une composition ou préparation médicamenteuse parentérale renfermant le fragment considéré stabilisé, sans restrictions d'utilisation par exemple en matière de stockage au froid ne présentant aucun risque de congélation, en matière de transport/manipulation ne présentant aucun risque de secousse, et en matière de filtrage des particules à l'emploi.
Patent CA-2371946-A1 (CA)
Title: Expression of heterologous genes from an ires translational cassette in retroviral vectors
Inventor: PEDERSON FINN SKOU
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2000-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a retroviral vector which expresses a gene,  e.g. for therapeutic use and/or of viral origin, under the translational control of an internal robosomal entry site (IRES) resulting in the efficien t translation of said gene.
Patent CA-2373017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTCHART KATHERINE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif servant à établir le profil d'un flux de paquets de données d'événements. Le procédé comporte les étapes consistant à: recevoir des données définissant des sous-périodes divisant une période de temps de base, produire un profil de comportement récent pour chaque sous-période, et affecter chaque paquet de données d'événements à une des sous-périodes en fonction d'une indication de temps associée au paquet de données d'événements. Le procédé et le dispositif peuvent être utilisés pour détecter des anomalies dans des flux de données, et en particulier pour détecter des fraudes relatives à des comptes, lorsque les données d'événements sont liées à l'utilisation de comptes.
Patent CA-2374575-A1 (CA)
Title: Agencement de profiles pour l'interruption d'un pont thermoconducteur entre un cote interieur et un cote exterieur
Inventor: WOSCHKO MANFRED
IPC: E06B3/22
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: Selon l'invention, pour l'isolation de profilés, en particulier de profilés de fenêtres, de panneaux de façade, de panneaux de toit, de conduites tubulaires, de structures de véhicules terrestres et d'aéronefs et d'éléments analogues, en ce qui concerne la conductibilité thermique, il est prévu de pourvoir les éléments susmentionnés d'une partie d'interruption dans laquelle on peut faire le vide ou dans laquelle le vide est déjà fait lorsqu'elle est à l'état monté. De façon adéquate, on utilise des profilés (5, 14) en matière plastique dans lesquels soit le vide peut être fait automatiquement, soit est introduit un insert (6, 6') dans lequel le vide peut être fait. D'une part le vide constitue un puissant isolant thermique, c'est-à-dire qu'il présente des coefficients de transmission thermique bas, d'autre part des matériaux différents ne sont plus assemblés de façon rigide et inamovible, de telle sorte qu'aussi bien la réalisation de ces profilés qu'une élimination nécessaire de ceux-ci sont écologiques. Ainsi la réalisation de ces profilés est également économique. Cet agencement de profilés se prête fondamentalement à de nombreuses applications.
Patent CA-2377089-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing 4,6-dichloropyrimidine with acid chlorides
Inventor: STEFFAN GUIDO
IPC: C07D239/30
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: The inventive 4,6-dichloropyrimidine is advantageously obtained from 4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidine by reacting the same with an acid chloride in the presence of a hydrogen halide.
Patent CA-2380650-A1 (CA)
Title: Ossature support pour installation de transport continu
Inventor: BRUNS PETER
IPC: B65G21/06
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'ossature support d'une installation de transport continu comportant une bande commandée. Cette ossature support se présente sous forme de treillis spatial autoporteur.
Patent CA-2382820-A1 (CA)
Title: High affinity dna binding compounds as adjuvants in antisense technology
Inventor: FARRELL NICHOLAS P
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for the delivery and stabilization of antisense oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) to cells. The unmodified ODNs are complexed to a polynuclear platinum compound or to a structural derivative thereof. Complexation neutralizes the charge of the ODN and makes possible its passage into the cell, without the addition of other transfection agents. The invention may be used in the treatment any disease which is amenable to treatment by antisense ODNs. In addition, the invention provides a new method specifically for the treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2384211-A1 (CA)
Title: Refractory nozzle
Inventor: KENDALL MARTIN
IPC: B22D41/60
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A refractory nozzle is provided for arrangement in the wall of metallurgic vessels, especially for steel melts. The nozzle has a passage opening with an upper end and a bottom end, an inside wall of a solid electrolyte material enclosing the passage opening. At least one electrode is arranged on an outer side of the solid electrolyte material facing away from the passage opening and having connecting lines leading electro-conductively therefrom. Thermal insulating material at least partially encloses the outer side of the solid electrolyte material and the electrode. The at least one electrode is essentially made of a metal which has a melting point of at least about 1400° C. and/or of at least one of its oxides.
Patent CA-2385415-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for regulating desire for smoking
Inventor: OZEKI MAKOTO
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for suppressing craving for smoking with high safety and no dependence such that there can be performed (1) suppression of craving for smoking in a situation where nonsmoking is mandatory in the daily life; (2) prohibition or moderation of smoking intentionally (when unrestricted); and (3) complete elimination of a smoking habit. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for prohibiting or moderating smoking comprising administering to an individual the composition comprising theanine.
Patent CA-2386159-A1 (CA)
Title: System for determining item orientation and identification
Inventor: RODGERS JAMES L
IPC: H01Q23/00
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: A system includes an identification circuit, a grid antenna, a receiver, and  a processor. The identification circuit includes resonant circuits formed on a  substrate within a perimeter. Identification may be based on a quantity or physical arrangement of detected resonant circuits within the perimeter. One  resonant circuit provides a reference signal. Any resonant circuit may be tuned in accordance with the reference signal by the addition or subtraction  of reactance formed on the substrate. A capacitance of a first group of capacitors located outside a turn of an inductor is roughly equal to a capacitance of a second group of capacitors located inside the turn. Any resonant circuit may also be tuned by affixing a resonance modifying element , for example a sticker, to the identification circuit. The grid antenna provides antenna field patterns, one for each cell location. The receiver communicates with the identification circuit via the grid antenna. The processor controls the receiver according to a method including: (a) detecti ng a first signal at a first grid location; (b) determining an offset as a difference between a frequency of the first signal and a predetermined frequency; (c) detecting a second signal at a second grid location; (d) determining an identification in accordance with the first and second locations, the second signal, the offset determined in step (b), and any offset accomplished by a sticker; and (e) determining an orientation in accordance with the first and second grid locations.
Patent CA-2386311-A1 (CA)
Title: Intake system for multi-cylinder engine
Inventor: IKUMA TOMONORI
IPC: F02M35/116
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: In an intake system of a variable air-intake characteristic type for a multi-cylinder engine, an intake air-dispensing box is comprised of a dispensing box body which includes an intake air inlet, first and second intake branch pipes and one of halves of a partition wall and which has an opening provided in its outer wall opposite from the first and second intake branch pipes to extend between first and second dispensing chambers, and a lid detachably coupled to the dispensing box body to close the opening and having the other half of the partition wall. The lid is made of a light alloy by casting, and a valve bore and bearing bores for supporting a valve shaft of the on-off valve are defined in the other half of the partition wall. Thus, it is possible to carry out the maintenance of the on-off valve only by removing the lid disposed outside the intake air-dispensing box from the box, leading to an enhancement in maintenance property.
Patent CA-2386802-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPOOR VINAYA A
IPC: C10G35/095
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: The patent application discloses an integrated process for reformate upgrading. Such a process enables production of a high value product slate, by incorporated the step of reforming along with reaction/diffusion with a zeolite.
Patent CA-2387531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONAGHAN SANDRA MARINA
IPC: C07H19/167
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds as adenosine A2a receptor agonists.
Patent CA-2388651-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for locomotive fuel tank repair
Inventor: BIESS LAWRENCE J
IPC: B65D90/44
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for preparing a fuel tank for repairs and verifying repair work upon completion. The apparatus includes a supply system constructed and arranged to be coupled to the fuel tank for providing a supply of inert gas into the fuel tank, for purging the fuel tank of oxygen to a certain level and for making inert the fuel tank with the gas. The supply system includes a gas release system constructed and arranged to provide the supply of inert gas.  The supply system further includes an arrangement for connecting and facilitating transport of the inert gas. A supply mechanism is configured and positioned to facilitate and regulate a transport of gas from the gas release system to the fuel tank. A connector mechanism is for coupling the supply mechanism to the gas release system. A  relief system is constructed and arranged to be coupled to the fuel tank to regulate and relieve pressure in the fuel tank. A  plurality of connectors is for connecting the apparatus system to the fuel tank. The plurality of connectors include a first of the plurality of connectors constructed and arranged to couple the supply system to the fuel tank, and a second of the plurality of connectors constructed and arranged to couple the relief system to said fuel tank.
Patent CA-2389074-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for installing a fabric in a paper machine
Inventor: FARGEOUT PATRICK
IPC: D21F9/00
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: A leader having a shape substantially that of a triangle which is used to pull a seamable papermaker's fabric onto a paper machine comprising a plastic coated substrate having plastic reinforcing strips thereon.