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Patent CA-2339090-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICE JOHN M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés relatifs au traitement de maladies auto-immunes chez les mammifères et à la prévention ou au traitement du rejet de greffe chez un receveur. Lesdits procédés consistent à utiliser des dérivés de méthimazole à définition spécifique et des composés à base de thiones cycliques tautomères, ainsi que des compositions renfermant ce type de composé. Les composés et les compositions en question apparaissent comme étant au moins aussi efficaces que la méthimazole en termes d'activité pharmaceutique, mais affectant moins défavorablement la fonction thyroïde. Par ailleurs leur solubilité dans les vecteurs pharmaceutiques classiques est supérieure à celle de la méthimazole. L'invention concerne également une analyse de criblage relative à l'activité des composés utiles contre les maladies auto-immunes (aptitude à inhiber l'expression des molécules du CMH de classe I et II).
Patent CA-2340334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEICH NADINE S
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly identified member of the superfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors, and a new member of the EDG receptor family.  The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the receptor. The invention further relates to methods using receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in receptor-mediated disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides.
Patent CA-2343240-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUHLEMEIER KIRBY J
IPC: B65B43/42
Filed: 1999-09-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une version électrique d'un distributeur, ainsi qu'un procédé permettant de surveiller le signal d'une demande de remplissage de paniers vides, le mouvement des paniers vides sur une rampe de chargement par une porte d'arrêt, ainsi que le mouvement des paniers remplis entre une station de chargement et une station intermédiaire par un panier automatique. La porte d'arrêt est entraînée par un moteur électrique et le panier automatique par un autre moteur électrique. Des capteurs, installés dans la porte d'arrêt et le panier automatique, sont conçus pour indiquer les positions respectives de la porte d'arrêt et du panier automatique.
Patent CA-2344082-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROFFITT ANDREW
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A hinge for a vehicle lid comprises a main spring means (112) operable to urge the hinge into an open position, and a device (114) for assisting the initial opening of the hinge, the device comprising an elongate body in which a plunger (116) is slideable, the plunger being engageable with the hinge, and spring means disposed in the body and acting on the plunger to urge it into an extended position. The plunger is cylindrical and is retained in a cylindrical cavity in the body by an annular fastening, the fastening being formed with one or more radially projecting ribs which engage with an annular recess at the opening of the cylindrical cavity to attach the fastening means to the body. The plunger is formed such that in the extended position disengagement of the one or more ribs from the annular recess is inhibited, preventing the plunger from forcing the fastening out of the body. A bracket extends from a wall of the body to define a slot between the member and the wall, enabling the device to be mounted upon a link of the hinge.
Patent CA-2344293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTLER JAMES R
IPC: B01J29/40
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: Ethylbenzene is produced by alkylation over monoclinic silicalite catalysts having a weak acid site concentration of less than 50 micromoles per gram. A  feedstock containing benzene and ethylene is applied to an alkylation reaction zone having at least one catalyst bed containing a monoclinic silicalite catalyst having a weak acid site concentration of less than 50 micromoles per gram. The alkylation reaction zone is operated at temperature and pressure conditions in which the benzene is in a gaseous phase to cause gas-phase alkylation of the aromatic substrate in the presence of the silicalite catalysts to produce an alkylation product. The alkylation product is then withdrawn from the reaction zone for separation and recovery.
Patent CA-2344693-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital trading card, system, and method
Inventor: MARION MARTIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: A communication network based system for distributing, collecting, playing, and trading digital trading cards (30) and other digital collectibles is disclosed. The system preferably includes the digital trading cards, a server (10) and related databases, user computers (80), and user software for accessing the digital trading cards (30). In the preferred embodiment, the digital trading cards (30) are issued in limited editions and the digital trading cards (30) are uniquely associated with a user that has purchased (20) and downloaded the cards. The digital trading cards (30) may then only be accessed by the user (80). The digital trading cards include multiple faces.  Preferably, a first front of the cards includes an artwork (e.g, a photo, an illustration, or an enhanced photo composition) and a second front includes an audio/visual screen. The digital trading cards also preferably have multiple backs which may include, for example, information on a particular person or topic as well as games. Moreover, the cards can access the server (10) to download and display current information in real-time. Advantageously, one of the faces of the limited edition cards may also display the unique serial number for the card. Users may also connect to the server (10) to utilize the cards in on-line games (60).
Patent CA-2345706-A1 (CA)
Title: Glue for labels
Inventor: TKAYANAGI HIROYA
IPC: C09J131/04
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesion method for bonding a label to a container, in which initial adhesion is excellent and at least one mechanica l compatibility selected from an application pattern on the label, easy contro l of a scraper, and prolongation of the scraper life is improved. An adhesion method for bonding a label to a container is provided, in which an aqueous adhesive for the label which comprises (A) casein and (B) thixotropy index regulator and has a thixotropy index (TI) of 0.5 to 0.8 is used. At least on e resin selected from polyvinyl acetate, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and  acrylic resin, and wheat protein, soybean protein, denatured soybean protein , and starch are preferable as (B). The adhesion method is particularly suitab le in a pallet transfer rotary labeler such as labeler manufactured by Krones Co., Ltd. Since the conventionally used suitable space, with which troubles hardly occur, is used as the space of the scraper, it is possible to bond th e label to the container at a high speed.
Patent CA-2347490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBERS STEVEN C
IPC: G01C19/66
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: A circuit (6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14) for controlling the run current in a ring laser gyro (2) includes circuitry for sensing temperature (4), supplying a current (16) to the ring laser gyro (2) and controlling the current supplied to the ring laser gyro (2) and the current varies depending on the temperature. The current changes at predetermined temperature points.
Patent CA-2348935-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for performing integrated financial transactions
Inventor: STAR BARRY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: A system for a small business owner to manage a plurality of different financial accounts and services and to perform a number of different financi al transactions wherein each of the transactions may involve multiple subtransactions which occur among different financial service providers. The  system includes a network basedsystem which includes a plurality of client systems (12) connected through a network (20) such as the Internet IP networ k or server system (14) which can connect to financial service providers (18).  Server (14) is also coupled to a database (16) that stores information representative of subscriber's accounts.
Patent CA-2349645-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-adjustable end cap assembly
Inventor: HOWARD CAROL A
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A self-adjusting end cap for capping an object having an opening. The end cap includes a base that has an inner and an outer surface, at least one post connected to the base inner surface, and at least one rib extending outwardly from the post. The rib is adapted to fit in a channel in an opening of an object to be capped. When the end cap and object are aligned for connection, the rib extends beyond an inner wall of the channel. A portion of the rib is sheared off by the inner wall of the channel upon insertion of the post and rib in the channel, thereby positioning the end cap within the object. The posts in combination with the ribs create a precise and tight friction fit between the end cap and the object. Preferably, the end cap has two posts, each with a rib extending outwardly therefrom, and the object has two channels, each having an inner wall. The outer edges of the ribs are separated by a first distance, and the channels are separated by a second distance. The first distance is preferably greater than the second distance. Then, upon insertion of the end cap into the object, the extra width on the ribs is sheared off by the inner walls of the channels, thereby positioning the end cap within the object.
Patent CA-2352912-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear polydialkylorganosiloxanes having polyoxyalkylene and amino-functional groups which additionally have terminal alkoxy groups
Inventor: OESTREICH SASCHA
IPC: C08L83/08
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to linear polyalkylorgano-siloxanes having polyoxyalkylene and amino-functional groups which additionally have terminal alkoxy groups, and to the preparation and use thereof.
Patent CA-2353279-A1 (CA)
Title: Brush head positioning system
Inventor: KEAZER JAMES
IPC: A47L11/283
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: An apparatus for use on a surface and responsive to an operator. A head assembly is adapted to carry a device for engaging the surface. An actuator raises and lowers the head assembly relative to the surface. A position control responsive to operator input indicates a head position of the device relative to the surface or range of head positions of the device relative to the surface. The head position or the range of head positions indicates a distance or range of distances, respectively, between the device and the surface. A controller responsive to the position control selectively actuates the actuator to maintain the device in the head position or within the range of head positions as indicated by the position control. As a result, a repeatable position or range of positions of the brush head is obtained, the relative engagement between the head assembly and surface is controlled and the treatment of the surface by the head assembly is controlled. Position control may be used in combination with torque control of motors driving brushes for engaging the surface. Position control may also be used in combination with a pressure control measuring the pressure between the brush head and the surface.
Patent CA-2353579-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for controlled current collection between a contact wire and a track-bound, electrically operated high speed vehicle
Inventor: WALDI WOLFGANG
IPC: B60L5/28
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to develop a device and a method for controlled current collection between a contact wire and a track-bound, electrically operated high speed vehicle. The streamline housing (3) that is mounted on t he vehicle roof consists of telescopically guided inner and outer cover segment s (5) with a cover roof (6) which is moulded to the inner cover segment. The cover segments (5) are moved in and out to different lifting heights by at least two lifting devices (29) which are located in the interior of the housing and which are operated with an electromechanical drive. Said electromechanical drive is arranged horizontally in relation to the insulato r axis B-B and the lifting devices (29) and all other built-in parts are vertically enclosed by the cover segments. The rocker (46), with the wearing  strip (48) and the insulator (11), can be moved vertically in relation to th e lifting heights of the cover segments (5) and rotated about the insulator ax is B-B by means of a high-frequency drive (71).
Patent CA-2353940-A1 (CA)
Title: Frame assembly for folding tents
Inventor: PARK JONG-WHA
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A frame assembly for folding tents is disclosed. The tent frame assembly has  a working rod (20). The working rod (20) has a housing tube (21) having one or  more first vertical guide slits (21'). A lower stationary support (22) has first regularly spaced multiple external support projections (22') and is fixed to the bottom of the housing tube (21). An externally threaded rotatin g rod (24) is rotatably inserted into the interiors of the housing tube (21) a nd the stationary support (22). A first support collar (29) has second regularl y spaced multiple external support projections (29') and one or more inner projections. The first support collar (29) is movably positioned around the housing tube (21). Multiple posts (30) individually have an upper post (31).  The upper post (31) is provided with a support cap (33) having third multipl e external support projections on the top of the upper post (31) and is provid ed with a second support collar (35) having fourth multiple external support projections around the upper housing tube (21). A lower post (37) is telescopically inserted into the upper post (31) and has a retractable suppo rt (38) at its upper portion. A wire (36) extends from the second support colla r (35) to the lower post (37) through a guide roller (34). Multiple bar linkag es consistof a joint (12) and three bars (11). Each of the linkages connects each of the support caps (33) with the first support collar (29) and connect s each of the second support collars (35) with the lower stationary support (2 2).
Patent CA-2355224-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-lubricating swage
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A self-lubricating swage expands tubulars and includes a primary swaging tool supported on a mandrel that has a lubricious capacity or a primary swaging tool supported on a mandrel and a nose swage member supported on an end of the mandrel. In the latter the nose swage member is fabricated of, is coated with or otherwise includes and applies a lubricious material that smears onto a surface coming into contact with the nose swage member. The smearing of the lubricious material facilitates the sliding of the swaging member as it contacts the inner walls of the tubular.
Patent CA-2355722-A1 (CA)
Title: Coque uniforme pour accumulateur metal-air
Inventor: PEDICINI CHRISTOPHER S
IPC: H01M50/253
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un accumulateur métal-air amélioré possédant un empilement d'éléments métal-air placés dans une coque sensiblement uniforme. Cet empilement d'éléments métal-air comprend un passage isolant.
Patent CA-2356253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OZAKI YUKIKO
IPC: B22F3/02
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: A method for producing a high density formed product from an iron-based powd er composition wherein the iron-based powder composition is filled in a mold having a lubricating agent adhered to its surface through electrification an d then formed by pressing the powder composition at a predetermined forming temperature, characterized in that the lubricating agent comprises a lubrica nt having a melting point higher than the forming temperature in an amount of 0 .5 to 80 mass % and a lubricant having a melting point equal to or lower than t he forming temperature in a residual amount; an iron-based powder composition which contains an iron-based powder, a lubricating agent for powder forming and graphite, characterized in that the lubricating agent comprises a lubricant having a melting point higher than the forming temperature in an amount of 10 to 75 mass % and a lubricant having a melting point equal to or  lower than the forming temperature in a residual amount and the composition contains the graphite in an amount of 0.5 mass % or less based on the total amount of the composition; and a method for producing a sintered compact comprising sintering the formed product. The method can be employed for producing a formed product having a high density in one pressure forming operation.
Patent CA-2357332-A1 (CA)
Title: Mounting device for locking a roll of material
Inventor: MAROIS YANICK
IPC: B65H16/06
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A mounting device for easily and quickly locking a roll of material wound around an elongated core between two supporting arms of a roll supporting device is disclosed.    The mounting device comprises a tubular member provided with a fastener for fastening the tubular member to one of the arms. The mounting device also comprises a shaft slidably mounted through the tubular member. The shaft has first and second ends extending outside the tubular member. The first end of the shaft is provided with a handle and the second end of the shaft is provided with an engaging member for engaging with an end of the core. The shaft is movable relative to the tubular member between a locking position wherein the engaging member is pushed against the end of the core, and an unlocking position wherein the engaging member is withdrawn from the end of the core. The mounting device further comprises a locking device operatively associated with the tubular member and the shaft for locking the shaft into the locking position.
Patent CA-2358052-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrodeless discharge lamp system
Inventor: SUZUKI TOSHIYA
IPC: H05B41/24
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp system includes an excitation coil placed in proximity of the electrodeless discharge lamp, a resonance circuit for supplying appropriate power to the excitation coil, and a high frequency power source driver and wherein, the combined output is achieved by operating the parallel-connected power sources in synchronization or approximately in synchronization with each other.
Patent CA-2359173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG YAN-PING
IPC: E04D5/02
Filed: 2000-01-26
Abstract: Roofing membranes are provided with both high stiffness at high temperature (greater than 110 ~C) and good flexibility at low temperature (less than -20 ~C). Bituminous compositions may be more effectively used in such membranes at lower elastomer concentration than currently practiced, using conventional cross-linking reagents to prepare the modified bituminous compositions with a range of viscosities that are readily processed as compared with conventional non-cross-linked systems.
Patent CA-2359873-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANADA MAKOTO
IPC: F01L1/12
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: To provide a valve system for an engine, in which a valve stem for an engine valve is slidably fitted in a guide cylinder provided in a cylinder head, and a rocker arm rockable in interlocking with rotation of a cam shaft is interlocked with the valve stem, characterized by preventing the occurrence of local wear, galling, and the like in the guide cylinder, thereby improving the reliability. A lifter 102 or 103 is interposed between a rocker arm 100 or 101 and a valve stem 86 or 90. The lifter 102 or 103 is formed into a cylindrical shape with its bottom closed and having a diameter larger than an outside diameter of the valve stem 86 or 90. The lifter 102 or 103 is fitted in a lifter housing 95 or 96 in such a manner as to be slidable in the axial direction of the valve stem 86 or 90. The lifter housing 95 or 96 is fixed to a cylinder head 15R.
Patent CA-2360833-A1 (CA)
Title: Reovirus for the treatment of cellular proliferative disorders
Inventor: STRONG JAMES
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: Methods for treating proliferative disorders, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated proliferative disorder, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts ras-mediated proliferating cells. Proliferative disorders include but are not limited to neoplasms. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, serotype 1 (e.g., strain Lang), serotype 2 (e.g., strain Jones), serotype 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used.  Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated.
Patent CA-2361068-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAPIRO DAVID E
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2000-02-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif conçu pour la fusion de corps vertébraux. Ce dispositif présente des caractéristiques anti-rotation évitant tout vissage ou dévissage accidentel du dispositif entre des vertèbres. Une de ces caractéristiques se présente sous la forme d'un filet dont le diamètre au sommet augmente, depuis un diamètre inférieur au niveau de l'extrémité d'insertion, jusqu'à un diamètre supérieur au niveau de l'extrémité opposée. Cette conception s'oppose à l'avance du filet dans l'os. Une autre caractéristique se présente sous la forme d'un filet taillé sur le bord arrière du filetage, ce qui constitue une arête ayant tendance à éviter tout dévissage. Ces caractéristiques peuvent être utilisées seules ou en association pour obtenir un dispositif amélioré de fusion entre les corps vertébraux.
Patent CA-2361369-A1 (CA)
Title: Tuning arrangement
Inventor: EDSTROM LARS
IPC: H03J7/16
Filed: 2000-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a tuning arrangement for tuning a resonance module for wireless applications, e.g. wireless communication for a base station for mobile telephony system. It comprises means for deriving the input and the output power signals of the resonance module. Means (5) is provided for dividing information bearing parts of the derived power signals with each other to have a ratio of them. Also, means (11) is provided for tuning the resonance module until the ratio has reached a minimum value.
Patent CA-2361781-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reconditioning blades
Inventor: MEIER REINHOLD
IPC: F01D5/00
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A method is disclosed for reconditioning blades for turbo-machinery that have a material deficiency resulting from wear and tear, damage, or dimensions that are smaller than specified, in which material is removed, at least from parts of the blade, and is replaced with new material. The actual geometry of the blade is measured at certain specific points and is stored. The desired geometry, or the desired profile in its desired position, is determined via data processing technology. The desired geometry is compared with the actual geometry, and in cases of significant deviations in position, is adjusted to coincide with the actual geometry. The adjusted desired geometry is mathematically reduced by a defined amount of coating to be removed. The calculated net geometry is actually produced via the removal of material, at least over part of the blade, and new material is applied to the finished net geometry, until the desired profile is achieved.