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Patent CA-2426358-A1 (CA)
Title: System for measuring pressure and for controlling inflation/deflation for a tyre
Inventor: BOULOT JEAN-FRANCIS
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: A pressure measuring and inflation/deflation control system for tires, comprising: a pressure sensor, a pressure variation detector capable on the one hand of responding in a safety time interval to a substantially significant and rapid variation in the pressure inside the cavity of the tire, and on the other hand of acting on another element cooperating with said detector; a management module, capable of receiving and processing informations provided by the pressure sensor on the one hand and on the other hand by the pressure variation detector and capable, on the basis of the information provided by the pressure variation detector, of actuating the shift from a so-called "normal" pressure measuring mode to a so-called "accelerated" measuring mode, or the shift from the "accelerated" mode to the "normal" mode.
Patent CA-2426916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICHOLL EDWARD G
IPC: C09D5/24
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: Coating powders with enhanced electrostatic attraction to low conductivity substrates such as engineered wood are disclosed. The addition of conductive fillers to low temperature cure coating powder compositions improves the coating of difficult to coat substrates such as raised panel cabinet doors. Low temperature cure coating powders containing conductive additives can be applied to preheated engineered wood substrates. Also disclosed are methods for forming a powder coating on a low conductivity substrate.
Patent CA-2427089-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for analyte concentration determination
Inventor: WALLACE BRIAN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for the determination of~ the concentration of at least one analyte in a physiological sample are provided. The subject devices include a matrix having at least one calibration mark and at least one testing area having reagent compositions for determining the concentration of an analyte in the sample. The subject systems include a subject device and a meter configured to determine the concentration of at least one analyte in a sample applied to the device. The subject methods include (1) providing a subject device, (2) associating the device with a meter, (3) illuminating at least one calibration mark with light, (4) detecting light from at least one calibration mark, and (5) calibrating the meter based on the detected at least one calibration mark. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject methods. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject methods.
Patent CA-2428410-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURAMATSU KATSUMI
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de traitement de signaux vidéo, un appareil de reproduction de signaux vidéo et un appareil d'enregistrement de signaux vidéo permettant d'empêcher la copie non autorisée d'images minuscules. Un codeur minuscule (19) créée une image minuscule d'un signal vidéo entré à partir d'un terminal (12). Un détecteur de vision macro (13), une unité détection/actualisation CGMS (14) et une unité détection/actualisation WM (filigrane) détectent respectivement un signal analogique de protection contre la copie (APS) du signal vidéo entré à partir du terminal (12), un signal CGMS comme donnée de gestion de génération de copie et un filigrane, et les cède à un contrôleur (21). Selon ces données limite de copie, le contrôleur (21) créée une donnée limite de copie d'image minuscule. Une image minuscule et ses données limite de copie sont enregistrées dans un moyen d'enregistrement (26). L'invention peut être appliquée à un appareil d'enregistrement pour enregistrer des données sur un moyen d'enregistrement de données et un appareil de reproduction pour la reproduction de données à partir du moyen d'enregistrement de données.
Patent CA-2429145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAUSCHER DAVID
IPC: C08F2/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: The invention is directed to a metallocene catalyst system and a process for preparing the system. The metallocene catalyst system comprises a support and metallocene bound substantially throughout the support. The selection of certain supports facilitates the production of metallocene catalyst systems having increased catalytic activity than previously recognized.
Patent CA-2434559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROUSSELIN GUY
IPC: F16K1/30
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The control tap (1) has a handwheel (4) that can be rotated in either direction, operating a valve (11) via a shaft with a regulating system in the form of two holes (109) of different sizes in the shaft and a third hole (25) in the body of the valve, linked to its outlet (5). The hand wheel operates in two stages - one in which it opens the valve and the other in which it regulates the outlet flow through the holes.
Patent CA-2436556-A1 (CA)
Title: New salt of thiazolidinedione and its polymorphs as antidiabetic agents and method for obtaining them
Inventor: DE RAMON AMAT ELISABET
IPC: A61P5/00
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a new salt of 5-(4-{2-'(6-methoxy-pyrimidin-4-yl)- methyl-amino!-ethoxy}-benzyl)-thiazolidin-2,4-dione and its polymorphs which has high hypoglycemiant activity and which are therefore potentially useful in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diabetes and/or other alterations or complications inherent to diabetes, such as hyyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia . This invention also relates to a method for making thereof.
Patent CA-2438145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRIVELLI ENRIQUE
IPC: B32B15/04
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: A composite pipe formed by a metallic pipe with inner lining, in particular of plastic material, resistant to corroding agents, wherein the inner lining is constituted by a prefabricated plastic material sleeve which is expanded inside the metallic pipe to abut its inner surface, interposing an adhesive means capable of transmitting mechanical loads to transmit the internal pressure in the plastic material sleeve to the metallic pipe, preventing collapse of the plastic material sleeve when lacking internal pressure. Also, a method for manufacturing said composite pipe and its use.
Patent CA-2442144-A1 (CA)
Title: A helper dependent adenoviral vector system and methods for using the same
Inventor: EHRHARDT ANJA
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A helper dependent adenoviral vector system is provided. The subject helper dependent adenoviral vector system is made up of: (1) a "gutless" adenoviral vector that includes cis-acting human stuffer DNA that provides for in vivo long term, high level expression of a coding sequence present on the vector;  (2) an adenoviral helper vector that is characterized by having an adenoviral genome region flanked by recombinase recognition sites, where the helper vectors further include a non-mammalian endonuclease recognition site positioned outside of the adenoviral genome region; and (3) a mammalian cell that expresses the corresponding recombinase and endonuclease, as well as the adenoviral preterminal and polymerase proteins (See Figure 3). Also provided are methods of using the subject systems to produce virions having the subject helper dependent adenoviral vectors encapsulated in an adenoviral capsid. In addition, kits for use in practicing the subject methods are provided.
Patent CA-2442560-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABEREGG DALE
IPC: A47L11/03
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: The invention is an automated sprayer (20) for spraying the walls of a bath and shower enclosure with a cleanser. The sprayer has a housing that can be mounted inside the shower enclosure and that defines a tray (22) in which an inverted bottle (48) of cleanser is stored. The bottom of the tray has a tube (56) extending downwardly along a longitudinal axis through which the cleanser can pass. A motorized head (26) disposed beneath the tube can be rotated about the axis for metering cleanser from the bottle and spraying cleanser outward.  The sprayer includes timer circuitry that delays commencement of a spray for a set time and automatically stops spraying after a predetermined period. The sprayer also includes a system for signaling the beginning of a spray cycle including audio and visual alarms. An automated method of cleaning the shower enclosure is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2443763-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODABAUGH RONALD D
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular analyzer system for the analysis of at least two or more chemical components contained in pickle liquor solution.  The analyzer modules include a strong acid analysis module, a weak acid analysis module, an oxidizer analysis module, and a metal ion analysis module.  These four modules may be used in any combination, including the use of more than one of the same type of analysis module.
Patent CA-2447925-A1 (CA)
Title: An actuator device with shape-memory flexible cable
Inventor: ALACQUA STEFANO
IPC: F16C1/10
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: An actuator including a shape-memory flexible cable with a flexible sheath (3) can be used, by controlling it both electrically and mechanically using the sheath (3) as element for applying a mechanical tensile force. The shape-memory flexible cable (2) is provided with a coating made of synthetic or elastomer material (106) moulded thereon and adherent thereto, which favours rapid return of the shape-memory cable into its resting configuration after its activation both on account of its elastic return and owing to the fact that it favours cooling of the cable. Preferably, the coating (106) is obtained by means of a process of co-extrusion with the shape-memory cable.
Patent CA-2448407-A1 (CA)
Title: Microwave delivery system with multiple magnetrons for a cooking appliance
Inventor: WHIPPLE ROBERT Z JR
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A microwave delivery system for a cooking appliance includes an electronic control unit and a plurality of magnetrons arranged in a spaced relationship for the introduction of various energy fields into an oven cavity. The electronic control unit creates a phase angle shift between each of the microwave energy fields such that a constructive standing wave propagates about the oven cavity. In this manner, localized hot and cold spots, which can detrimentally affect cooking efficiency, are eliminated without the need for mode stirring or turntables. With this system, the total energy delivered to the oven cavity is the combined energy level of the various microwave energy fields.
Patent CA-2451312-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle stopping method and apparatus
Inventor: GILMOUR JOHN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A vehicle stopping apparatus for stopping a target vehicle has a capture loop large enough to loop over a vehicle tire, attachment means provided over a portion of the capture loop to attach the portion of the capture loop to the vehicle tire, and a tether coupled to the capture loop. The vehicle stopping apparatus may have an anchoring device coupled to the tether, the anchoring device adapted to apply a resistive force on the tether.      Furthermore, the vehicle stopping apparatus may have a deployment mechanism adapted to transfer the capture loop from a set position wherein said capture loop is folded in a bundle, to a deployed position wherein said capture loop is extended across the path of said vehicle tire.
Patent CA-2452961-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and method for automatically choosing visual characteristics to highlight a target against a background
Inventor: ROSENHOLTZ RUTH E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A method for choosing visual characteristics of a characteristic space within a region includes calculating a mean characteristic of the region, determining a covariance of the region, inverting the covariance to produce an inverse covariance, estimating a target characteristic, determining a difference between the mean characteristic and the target characteristic transposing the difference to produce a difference transpose, determining a saliency from a product of the difference transpose multiplied by the inverse covariance multiplied by the difference, comparing the saliency to an acceptance criterion to yield one of an acceptance if the saliency satisfies the acceptance criterion and a rejection otherwise, adjusting the target characteristic and repeating the determining a difference, transposing the difference, determining a saliency and comparing the saliency steps if the comparing yields the rejection, and outputting the target characteristic if the comparing yields the acceptance.
Patent CA-2453282-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZENK JOHN L
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: Modulating the metabolism of a dieting mammal by administering to the dieting mammal the metabolic modulating agent 7-oxo DHEA or a pro-drug thereof incapable of in vivo conversion to testosterone.
Patent CA-2453566-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and composition for inhibiting heparanase activity
Inventor: HICKLIN DANIEL
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting heparanase activity a nd treating various conditions by administering to an animal an effective amoun t of an immunogen that elicits an immune response to heparanase. According to the present invention, the immunogen is heparanase or a fragment thereof and , preferably, the immunogen is an antigen presenting cell (APC), such as a dendritic cell (DC), displaying heparanase or a fragment thereof on the surface. The present invention also relates to compositions containing the immunogen.
Patent CA-2456374-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERRIEN DALE M
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: Described is a reconfigurable multiplexer that can multiplex different combinations of channel types. For instance, the multiplexer can be configured to multiplex 28 DS-1 channels and two STS-1 channels into an OC-3 channel.     Alternatively, the same multiplexer can be reconfigured to multiplex 28 DS-1 channels into an STS-1 channel.
Patent CA-2460036-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOLLISON KARL W
IPC: A61L29/00
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif médical comprenant une structure de support dont la surface est recouverte d'un revêtement qui renferme une substance thérapeutique telle qu'un médicament. Les structures de support pour dispositifs médicaux qui conviennent à l'invention comprennent notamment les endoprothèses coronaires, les endoprothèse périphériques, les cathéters, les greffons de pontage et les ballonnets d'administration de médicaments utilisés dans le système vasculaire. Les médicaments que l'on peut utiliser dans cette invention sont, entre autres, ceux représentés par la formule (I).
Patent CA-2460678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEMETH-BUHIN AKOS
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for transmitting multimedia files to wireless terminal devices, where a multimedia message service center receives one or more multimedia files via a wireless link and initiates a corresponding transmittal of the multimedia files to a selected wireless terminal device.  When transmission failure occurs, each multimedia files is stored in a multimedia gateway memory, and the selected wireless terminal device is notified as to a memory identifier for the stored multimedia file. The selected wireless terminal can retrieve the stored multimedia file by providing the memory identifier to the multimedia gateway via the Internet, or to a wireless application protocol server via a multimedia terminal device.
Patent CA-2460863-A1 (CA)
Title: A cryptosystem for data security
Inventor: RUEDA LUIS
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A method and device for creating ciphertext from plaintext, and for decoding ciphertext, utilizing a tree structure for both encoding and decoding, the tree having leaves which are associated with plaintext symbols and the branches having assigned thereto a member of the ciphertext alphabet so that when encoding, a traversal is made between the root and the leaf corresponding to the plaintext and recording the ciphertext associated with each branch traversed, and when decoding, using the ciperhtext to determine the branches to be traversed until a leaf is reached and recording the plaintext associated with that leaf.
Patent CA-2461392-A1 (CA)
Title: Battery size detector for a battery charger
Inventor: PFEIFFER J DAVID
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: The battery charger provides a current to a battery depending on its type. The type of the battery is determined using, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, a two-pronged fork and a pusher slider assembly which may actuate two switches using a spring leaf. The two switches enable to provide a current depending on the type of battery. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, AAA-type, AA-type, C-type and D-type batteries may be used. The invention also enables to easily position the battery in the battery charger.
Patent CA-2464221-A1 (CA)
Title: Disque optique haute densite et technique d'enregistrement/reproduction
Inventor: SUH SANG WOON
IPC: G11B7/126
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un disque optique haute densité tel qu'un BD-RE (disque ré-enregistrable Blu-ray) ou BD-ROM, ainsi qu'un procédé d'enregistrement/reproduction. Des informations supplémentaires diverses, notamment sur la réflectivité du disque, les couches de disque ou le type de disque, sont enregistrées rationnellement dans une champ d'information spécifique inclus dans une unité de données dans une zone de séparation de rafales ou dans un champ d'adresse spécifique de 1 octet d'un disque optique haute densité, et peuvent être lues lorsque ce disque optique haute densité est chargé dans un appareil pour disques optiques de ce type pendant une opération d'enregistrement ou de reproduction de données. Par voie de conséquence, ce système rend possible une commande de puissance optimale et un commande de gain automatique, ou bien l'identification de la position actuelle, tout en permettant une opération normale d'enregistrement ou de reproduction de données correspondant au type du disque optique.
Patent CA-2464858-A1 (CA)
Title: Hose construction containing fluoroelastomer composition and fluoroplastic barrier
Inventor: DIMASCIO RAMON JOSEPH
IPC: B32B1/08
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hose comprising: a thermoplastic fluoropolymer burner layer; and a rubber layer adjacent to the barrier layer, the rubber layer comprising 100 parts by weight of an elastomer comprising FKM fluoroelastomer; from about 1 to about 15 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one acid acceptor selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium hydroxide, litharge, dibasic lead phosphate, calcium oxide, and zinc oxide; from about 1 to about 6 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one diamine curative; and from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one of a hydrotalcite or tricalcium aluminate hexahydrate; wherein the weight ratio of the at least one acid acceptor to the at least one hydrotalcite ranges from about 1 to about 5.
Patent CA-2465799-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARTLE ROBERT J
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A test strip for use in the detection of an analyte (e.g., blood glucose) in a liquid sample (e.g., a whole blood sample) includes a base support layer and a reagent pad disposed on the base support layer. In addition, at least a portion of the base support layer in proximity to the reagent pad is formed of a clear material such that a user can perceive the liquid sample through the base support layer during application of the liquid sample to the reagent pad. The test strip optionally includes a reservoir for restraining excess liquid sample. The reservoir can be defined by hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions of the base support layer or by base support ridges that circumscribe the reagent pad. Also a test strip that includes a base support layer with a raised reagent pad platform, a reagent pad disposed on raised reagent pad platform and an upper layer disposed above the base support layer. At least a portion of the base support layer and at least a portion of the upper layer that are in proximity to the reagent pad are formed of a clear material such that a user can perceive the liquid sample through the base support and upper layers during application of the liquid sample to the reagent pad. In addition, the test strip is configured such that a capillary reservoir adapted for restraining excess fluid sample is defined by the base support layer and the upper layer.
Patent CA-2465888-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical compositions and methods for treatment of adverse effects of ionizing radiation
Inventor: ROSENBLOOM RICHARD A
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention, reduction or treatment of adver se effects due to exposure to ionizing radiation, including at least one flavonoid and at least one non-flavonoid antioxidant, optionally formulated in a acceptable carrier for a topical composition. The composition of the prese nt invention may further include optional ingredients such as selenium, seleniu m compounds, anti-inflammatories, organic germanium compounds, compounds that regulate cell differentiation, Korean ginseng, American ginseng, Siberian ginseng and B-complex vitamins. A method for the topical administration of t he composition in accordance with the present invention for the purpose of reducing, treating or preventing adverse effects caused by ionizing radiatio n involves topically administering a safe and effective amount of the composition of the invention an area of skin, which has been, is being or wi ll be exposed to ionizing radiation. The compositions and methods can be employ ed to reduce, treat or prevent radiation injury caused by a wide variety of typ es of exposure to ionizing radiation.
Patent CA-2467264-A1 (CA)
Title: N-methyl-homocystines, use thereof and method for the production thereof
Inventor: BORM CLAUDIA
IPC: C07C319/20
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: Disclosed is the synthesis of N-methyl-homocystines and the use thereof.
Patent CA-2468646-A1 (CA)
Title: Combustion chamber/venturi cooling for a low nox emission combustor
Inventor: KRAFT ROBERT J
IPC: F23R3/18
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing air cooling to the venturi (11) and the combustion chamber (13) in a low NOx emission combustor (10) as used in a gas turbine engine that includes providing an annular air passage (14) surrounding the combustion chamber/venturi near the aft portion of the combustion chamber (13) passing the air along the combustion chamber (13), past the venturi (11) where the air exits (28) near the front portion of the convergent area of the venturi (11). The cooling air is heated as it passes over the combustion chamber (13) and the venturi (11) and then it is directed back into the premix chamber (12) thereby improving the efficiency of the combustor (10) while lowering the NOx emission in the combustion process.
Patent CA-2469476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARNI KENNETH F
IPC: B65H18/10
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé destiné à augmenter la régulation du calandrage d'un voile fibreux lorsque ce voile est enroulé sur un rouleau. Ce procédé comprend l'enroulement du voile fibreux contenant une fibre cellulosique sur le rouleau (32) afin de former un produit enroulé et le transport du voile à travers un espacement (24) avant l'enroulement du voile sur le rouleau. L'espacement (24) est conçu de manière à appliquer une pression sur le voile afin de réduire de façon sélective le calandrage du voile lorsque celui-ci est enroulé sur le rouleau (32). L'invention concerne également un système destiné à réguler le calandrage du voile fibreux dans lequel un dispositif de calandre forme un espacement à travers lequel le voile fibreux est transporté. Ce système comprend un dispositif de réglage (28), qui est conçu de manière à régler l'espacement (24) du dispositif de calandre afin d'augmenter la pression sur le voile fibreux à mesure que le diamètre du rouleau augmente, ce qui permet d'augmenter l'uniformité du calandrage du voile fibreux.