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Patent CA-2232720-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHERER RONALD B
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: Détonateur destiné à faire exploser des ballons (16) de divertissement sans utilisation de matériau explosif ou inflammable, qui comporte un filament (30) électriquement conducteur chauffé électriquement de manière à faire exploser le ballon. Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, le filament peut comporter un fil, un connecteur électrique présentant une partie à section transversale réduite ou une agrafe (36) de type bureau. Ledit filament peut également être recouvert d'une couche de support, et malgré tout chauffer le ballon à travers ladite couche de support afin de faire exploser le ballon.
Patent CA-2235278-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de la proteine s-100b dans des medicaments, et medicaments contenant la proteine s-100b
Inventor: HAGLID KENNETH G
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'utilisation de la protéine S-100b dans des médicaments destinés à la stimulation de la croissance et à la survie de neurones ayant subi des lésions. L'invention concerne aussi un médicament contenant la protéine S-100b en solution aqueuse pouvant contenir d'autres substances biocompatibles.
Patent CA-2236519-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of enhancing functioning of the large intestine
Inventor: DRUCKER DANIEL J
IPC: A61K38/26
Filed: 1998-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to glucagon-related peptides and their use for the prevention or treatment of disorders involving the large intestine. In particular, it has now been demonstrated that GLP-2 and peptidic agonists of GLP-2 can cause proliferation of the tissue of large intestine. Thus, the invention provides methods of proliferating the large intestine in a subject in need thereof.  Further, the methods of the invention are useful to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions of the large intestine, including inflammatory bowel diseases.
Patent CA-2236877-A1 (CA)
Title: Ekg based heart rate monitor
Inventor: TSAI YUH SHOW
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 1996-11-07
Abstract: A convenient, low cost, heart rate monitor. In one embodiment, a digital filter structure (64) includes a low pass filter having a notch at 60 Hz and a bandpass filter which amplifies signals in a frequency range from 10 Hz to 40 Hz and has a notch at 60 Hz. This digital filter has a recursive structure and uses integer coefficients to simplify and speed up the calculations. A four bit microcontroller (70) may implement the digital filter. The output of the digital filter is subject to enhancement signal processing to emphasize QRS  complexes indicative of human heartbeats.
Patent CA-2238771-A1 (CA)
Title: Piezo-pyroelectric energy converter and method
Inventor: KUCHEROV YAN R
IPC: G01J5/34
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: The present invention embodies a piezo-pyroelectric energy converter (10) and is directed to a method and apparatus for conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy and electrical energy to refrigeration. The present invention utilizes one or more piezo-pyroelectric materials (12, 62, 72) with thermally conductive metal electrodes (14, 64, 68), which resonate at a high frequency and are in thermal communication with a hot heat sink (16) and a cold heat sink (18) to create a thermal gradient and heat flow along the metal electrodes (14, 64, 68) and the piezo-pyroelectric material (12, 62, 72).
Patent CA-2239537-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of substituted aryl lactic acid containing cyclodepsipeptides with 24 ring atoms
Inventor: MENCKE NORBERT
IPC: C12P17/14
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of substituted aryllactic acid-containing cyclodepsipeptides having 24 ring atoms of the formula (I):    (see formula I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4 have the meaning given in the description, with the aid of fungal strains of the species Agonomycetales or enzymatic preparations isolated therefrom.
Patent CA-2241300-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenne reseau antibrouillee
Inventor: CHAMPEAU ANDRE
IPC: G01S7/36
Filed: 1998-07-07
Abstract: Cette antenne réseau antibrouillée en réception, pour ondes radioélectriques ou ultrasonores, est pourvue d'éléments rayonnants (1) équipés individuellement ou par groupes de modules actifs ou passifs commandés en amplitude et en phase (2) permettant un pointage, à l'émission comme à la réception, par formation analogique de faisceau. Elle est remarquable en ce qu'elle possède un circuit d'antibrouillage (5, 7) en réception opérant successivement deux formations adaptatives réduites de faisceau par le calcul, l'une en site, qui est effectuée sur un regroupement des signaux de réception des éléments rayonnants selon des alignements horizontaux et intervient sur les signaux de réception en modifiant les réglages des modules commandés, et l'autre en gisement, qui est effectuée sur un regroupement des signaux des éléments rayonnants selon des alignements verticaux qu'elle déphase et somme pour former une voie de réception pour l'antenne globale. L'antibrouillage en réception ainsi obtenu a des performances comparables à celui qui résulterait d'une formation adaptative complète de faisceau tout en nécessitant un volume de traitement bien moindre.
Patent CA-2243497-A1 (CA)
Title: Substrates and inhibitors for cysteine protease ich-1
Inventor: HODGES JOHN C
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: Substrates and inhibitors for the cysteine protease Ich-1 are disclosed. These compounds are designed based on an optimal minimal substrate for Ich-1 and include reversible inhibitors, irreversible inhibitors, selectively reversible inhibitors, chromogenic substrates, fluorogenic substrates and radiolabeled substrates/inhibitors. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention are also provided. Methods for inhibiting the proteolytic activity of Ich-1, methods for detecting the presence of Ich-1 and methods for isolating Ich-1 using the compounds of the invention are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2244870-A1 (CA)
Title: N,n-disubstituted amic acid derivatives
Inventor: KAWAKAMI KUMIKO
IPC: C07D213/56
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof: (see formula I) [wherein each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 is an aryl group or an aromatic heterocyclic group; A1 is a C2-6 chain hydrocarbon group or a group represented by -A1a-W1-A1b-(wherein W1 is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, an ethynylene group, a cyclopropylene group or a group represented by -NR W-; A2 is a C2-8 chain hydrocarbon group; each of X and Y is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group or a group represented by -CHR a- or by -NR b-, or X and Y together represent a vinylene group or an ethynyl ene group; each of R1, R2, R3, R7 and R8 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group or a lower alkoxy group; each of R4 and R5 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, a nitro group, a cyano group, a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, a lower alkylcarbamoyl group, a lower alkyl group, a lower hydroxyalkyl group, a lower fluoroalkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and R6 is a lower alkyl group, provided that when one of X and Y is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a group represented by -NR b-, the other is a carbonyl group or a group represented by -CHR a- and an antitumor agent comprising it as an active ingredient.
Patent CA-2251083-A1 (CA)
Title: Door brace
Inventor: ELLIOTT JAMES
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: A door brace (5) for bracing a door against a fixed object and for controlling the opening and closing of the door includes an elongate member (10, 15) of variable length, extendable and rectractable between a first length and a second length; a first anchor means (110) constructed and arranged to secure a first end of the elongate member to a door; a second anchor means (70) constructed and arranged to secure a second end of the elongate member to a fixed object; and control means for forcefully extending the elongate member from the first and toward the second length. The door is at least partially open when the elongate member is at the first length, and closed when the elongate member is at the second length.
Patent CA-2253558-A1 (CA)
Title: Manifold/distributor assembly for combustible gas supplied from a plurality of liquefied-gas cartridges
Inventor: POILLUCCI GIOVANNI
IPC: F17C7/02
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: Manifold/distributor assembly for combustible gas supplied from a plurality of liquefied gas cartridges, comprising a frame (1) with upper and lower covers (64, 65) forming a leaktight box (95) and, within the box, a plurality of housings (2), each for housing a liquefied gas cartridge (36, 85) and each one being provided with a valve assembly (71) incorporating an actuation element (13, 91), which valve assembly does not open unless a cartridge is present in the housing and actuates the element; the outlet of each valve assembly being connected to a manifold (15, 16, 17, 18, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) comprising a multiple-way tap (80) for selective connection of manifold portions to a delivery pipe (22), in case through a pressure regulator (81).
Patent CA-2253580-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in or relating to compositions containing creatine
Inventor: HOWARD ALAN NORMAN
IPC: A23L/
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an acidic composition for human consumption, comprising creatine.  In particular the composition is conveniently an isotonic drink for storage at 4°C, or is a dry stable powder which may be stored at ambient temperature.
Patent CA-2254507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUETTIMANN AUGUST
IPC: C07C403/14
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of polyene aldehydes comprises reacting a polyene O,O-ethylene acetal with a 1-alkoxy-1,3-diene in the presence of a Lewis acid or Brönsted acid, hydrolyzing the resulting condensation product and cleaving off alcohol under basic or acidic conditions from the polyene derivative produced at this stage. The novel polyene O,O-ethylene acetals as well as the likewise novel condensation products in this process form further aspects of the invention. The final products are primarily carotenoids which find corresponding use, e.g. as colorants and pigments for foodstuffs, animal products etc.
Patent CA-2255751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERSSON CURT
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for lifting and moving articles, comprising at least one arrangement (12) with a cavity (14), hereafter called vacuum chamber, which is connected to an arrangement (40) which is capable of producing negative pressure in said vacuum chamber, the underside of said lower plate (16) being provided with an elastic airtight bottom (18) and also being provided with a number of first through-passages (20) to said vaccuum chamber. The invention is characterized in that each first passage (20) is of cylindrical design with a diameter reduction in the part which is connected to the vacuum chamber, forming a shoulder (22) in the passage, in that the passage contains a body (30) arranged movably in said passage, in that said body, in planes which are at right angles to the centre line of the passage, has a greatest diameter which is only slightly smaller than the diameter of said first passage (20), and in that said first passage is provided with a second passage (24) with a considerably smaller diameter than the first passage (20), said body (30) being capable of essentially blocking said first passage (20) when a negative pressure is obtained in the vacuum chamber (14) with the exception of a given air flow in said second passage (24).
Patent CA-2258241-A1 (CA)
Title: Expansion joint guide for masonry walls
Inventor: LOHREY GEORGE A
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: Disclosed is an expansion joint guide for constructing a multi-course masonry block wall. The guide has an elongated flat planar base of a rigid material and an elongated planar leg the length of which is less than the thickness of the blocks of the wall to be constructed and the thickness of which is tie desired thickness of the joint between laterally adjacent blocks of the wall. The leg extending substantially perpendicular to the base to serve as a locator for the masomy blocks forming the sections of the wall on either side of the gutide and means preferably in the form of fastenera or adhesives are used to secure the base to an underlying wall.
Patent CA-2259430-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPPONEN RAYMOND E
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 1997-07-02
Abstract: Water miscible pharmaceutical compositions containing up to about 40 % of erythromycin prepared by reaction with acetic acid in a non-aqueous water miscible organic solvent system.
Patent CA-2260604-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for producing high density slurry and paste backfills
Inventor: ANNOR ALFRED
IPC: B01F13/00
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for producing high density slurry and paste backfills for use, for example, in mining operations. The high density slurry or paste is produced from a mill tailings mixture in a silo which includes a percolation and decant apparatuses for percolating water out of the mill tailings mixture and for decanting clarified water from atop the settled tailings. While settling occurs, air is introduced from the bottom of the silo to agitate the mixture to ensure substantially homogeneous settlement of the solids. Once settled, the resultant high density slurry or paste is fluidized by air in order to give the paste more readily flowable characteristics.
Patent CA-2260992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCANLAN THOMAS S
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: The present invention involves the discovery that synthetic thyroid hormones can be used as compositions to reduce intraocular pressure in vivo. Methods of screening synthetic thyroid hormones for effect on intraocular pressure, aqueous pressure, hydraulic conductivity, hyaluronic acid secretion, and extracellular matrix assembly are provided.  Methods of treating glaucoma and treating excess intraocular pressure with synthetic thyroid hormones and compositions therefore are also provided.
Patent CA-2262388-A1 (CA)
Title: 23s rna nucleotide fragment of the clhamydia genus bacteria, uses as probe, primer, and in a reagent and a detection and a detection method
Inventor: MABILAT CLAUDE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a single-stranded nucleotide fragment comprising at least a sequence of 12 contiguous nucleotide patterns, belonging to a 23S ribosome RNA strand of the species of the Chlamydia genus or to is complementary strand, said sequence being selected in any one of the following groups consisting of said RNA zones: Group I: 451-472, 542-570, 596-623, 731-756, 878-890, 996-1020, 1061-1094, 1123-1186, 1857-1880, 2234-2307, 2341-2370; Group II: 420-450, 473-514, 694-713, 756-790, 842-857, 927-937, 1231-1248, 1241-1319, 1371-1381, 1880-1895, 1943-1961, 2151-2182; Group III: 404-426, 436-457, 466-515, 683-722, 747-808, 817-863, 891-955, 1024-1055, 1208-1251, 1315-1350, 1407-1548, 1364-1388, 1576-1622, 1891-1918, 2148-218; the first number corresponding to the position of the first nucleotide of said zone relative to the 23S ribosome RNA nucleotide sequence of serotype A of Chlamydia trachomatis, SEQ ID NO:55, selected as reference sequence, and the second number corresponding to the position of the last nucleotide of said zone relative to this same reference sequence. The invention also concerns the uses of said fragment as probe, primer and in a reagent and method for detecting said bacteria.
Patent CA-2268260-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for estimating parameters of a communication system using antenna arrays and spatial processing
Inventor: PARISH DAVID M
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating the parameters of a wireless communication system which includes at least one base station and at least one remote terminal, each of the base stations having m antenna elements (101), the parameters being one or more of: the time alignment; the frequency offset; and the weight vector for spatial processing. At any stage, some of the parameters may already be estimated. A signal of known characteristics is transmitted and received as m received signals (103) at the antenna elements (101). A cost function that is related to the at least one or more parameters of the second set is determined using a copy signal determined from samples of the received signals (103), estimates of one or more parameters, if available, known characteristics of transmitted first signal. The estimate of the parameters to be determined is obtained by minimizing the cost function.
Patent CA-2268366-A1 (CA)
Title: Shared asymmetric digital subscriber line modem
Inventor: DAVIS GORDON T
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: Multi-drop Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Loop (ADSL) modems have at least two sets of digital front end circuitry which allow for simultaneous connections to at least two local loops. A shared DSL modem is operably associated with each of the two sets of digital front end circuitry and transmits and receives data to and from the digital front end circuitry. A digital interface is operably associated with the shared DSL  modem and is configured to communicate with an external network.
Patent CA-2268814-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple-playstation game of chance
Inventor: ANGELL ROBERT C
IPC: A63F3/08
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: A method of playing a game of chance, and the game of chance, include a plurality of play stations (100), one of which is chosen by a player for entering a quantity of player symbols, e.g., numbers. A unique game symbol is assigned to each play station of the plurality of play stations (200), the game symbol being chosen from a set of game symbols, e.g., numbers. A quantity of winning symbols is randomly selected from the set of game symbols. The player wins the game if a predetermined number of the player symbols match the winning symbols, or if the game symbol assigned to the player's play station is related to one of the winning symbols in a predetermined manner, e.g., if the game number assigned to the player's play station matches one of the winning numbers, or is numerically adjacent to one of the winning numbers.
Patent CA-2269307-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de massage a air pour baignoire
Inventor: CASTELLOTE MIGUEL
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: Un système de massage à air pour baignoire comprend un souffleur, un distributeur d'air et des jets d'eau. Le distributeur d'air est conçu pour être connecté à l'aide de canalisations au souffleur et aux jets. Les jets sont conçus pour livrer de l'air sous pression à la cavité ménagée par la baignoire. Le système inclut des valves anti-retour d'eau et de drainage pour empêcher l'eau dans la baignoire de pénétrer dans le système.
Patent CA-2272207-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUPI QUINTILIO
IPC: B23Q35/42
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: A system for the profile machining of slabs (23) of marble, stone, glass and the like, using templates (31), comprises a plurality of mechanically adjustable pneumatically operating distance pieces or supporting blocks (1). Each distance piece or supporting block is adjustable for height by means of a screw (8) and nut (6) arrangement and is provided with suction seals (11) on its end surface to support the slab, (15, 16) on an annular step to fix the machining template, and (3) on its base to fix the assembly of slab and distance piece firmly to the workbench, as the slab is being machined. All the suction seals (3, 11, 15, 16) are connected to suction tubes (24) that terminate in a connecting nipple that is connected to a pneumatic vacuum source.
Patent CA-2272572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BONNETT ANDY
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A self-adhesive label carried on a backing of release material comprising a self-adhesive support piece having a rearwardly-directed self-adhesive surface adhered to the backing of release material, a folded portion disposed on the front surface of the support piece, the folded portion including front and back covers thereof enclosing an intermediate part therebetween, and a self-adhesive laminar material covering and adhered over the folded portion, the laminar material extending past the edges of the support piece and the folded portion to form a peripheral border of the label having a rearwardly-directed surface coated with a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive which is adhered to the backing of release material, and wherein the intermediate part can be accessed by cutting or tearing the laminar material. The invention also provides a method of producing such labels.
Patent CA-2272597-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIROL ARTURO ACLARO
IPC: C07D409/12
Filed: 1999-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a compound comprising a quaternary ammonium salt of a sulfonylurea having the formula (see formula I) wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, heterocyclic ring, or phenoxy, or -N(CH3)(SO2CH3); R2 is H or CH3; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted pyrimidine or a substituted or unsubstituted triazine; R4 and R5 are independently unsubstituted or hydroxy substituted linear or branched C1-C4 alkyls, -(CH2CH2O)m CH2CH2OH, or -(CH2CHCH3O)m CH2CHCH3OH  where m is 1 to 10; R6 is a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, ethylbenzyl, naphthylmethyl, or linear or branched C1-C22 alkyl; R7 is a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched C8-C22 alkyl or -R13(O)n(C6H5)R14 where n is 0 or 1; R13 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C8 alkyl or C1-C8 alkoxyalkyl; and R14 is a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl. Also, a method of preparing a quaternary ammonium salt of a sulfonylurea is provided.  The method comprises contacting a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and a sulfonylurea to form the quaternary ammonium salt of the sulfonylurea. The quaternary ammonium salts of a sulfonylurea are useful as herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulating agents.
Patent CA-2276076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRANDT DOUGLAS M
IPC: H02B11/12
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: Upper and lower compartments are provided in metal-clad switchgear that are mirror images of each other.      The compartments have doors that move toward one another to lock. The upper compartment has rails at the bottom for receiving a fuse truck, and the lower compartment has a division sheet between the compartment that has openings in it for receiving mating projections on the doors.
Patent CA-2276321-A1 (CA)
Title: Curing light
Inventor: TSIMERMAN EFRAIM
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A light curing gun for dental filling material includes a conical light concentrator element and a water filled chamber between the light source and the concentrator element. The water increases the collection of light as well as cooling the concentrator and filtering out light in the infrared portion of the spectrum. A water cooling jacket may also be provided around the light source and may be coupled to the water window so that water can be circulated through both the window and the water jacket.
Patent CA-2279121-A1 (CA)
Title: Patch cosmetique, pharmaceutique, ou dermatologique
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS H
IPC: A61K8/40
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: La présente demande concerne un patch cosmétique, pharmaceutique, ou dermatologique, comprenant une matrice formée à partir d'une composition contenant, dans une phase aqueuse, un système gélifiant hydrophile, formé de l'association de gomme de gellane avec au moins un autre hydrocolloïde.