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Patent CA-2336167-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel 17-halogenated 19-nor steroids, method and intermediates for preparing same, use as medicines and pharmaceutical compositions containing same
Inventor: NIQUE FRANCOIS
IPC: C07J41/00
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I) wherein, in particular: X = halogen; Y = single bond, O, NH, S, SO or SO¿2?; Z = hydrogen or halogen; n, R¿1?, R¿2?, R¿3? and R¿4? are as defined in the description. The invention also concerns the method and intermediates for preparing said compounds, their use as medicines and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2336485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARLSSON KENT
IPC: B60R15/04
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum toilet system for a vehicle, notably a passenger aircraft, comprising a plurality of toilets (1), a collecting tank  (4), a duct system (3) which connects the toilets (1) with the collecting ta nk (4) via one flush valve (2) per toilet, a vacuum generator (5) which is connected to the collecting tank (4) in a fluidic manner, a flush water tank  (8) and a flush water system (9), which connects the toilets (1) via one flu sh water valve (10) each and/or via a flush water pump with the flush water tan k (8). The invention provides for a flush control (11) which acts on the flush  valve (2) and the flush water valve (10) or flush water pump of the individu al toilets (1) and can be actuated via an actuating means (12) assigned to the toilet concerned. A standard flush program is stored in said control. The invention further provides for a centralized empty-flush control (14) which acts on the vacuum generator (5) and both the flush valves (2) and flush wat er valves (10) or flush water pump of all toilets (1) and when actuated causes an empty-flush program comprising at least one empty-flush cycle per toilet to run in all toilets.
Patent CA-2337064-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-literal pattern recognition method and system for hyperspectral imagery exploitation
Inventor: BURMAN JERRY A
IPC: G06V20/13
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A processing system (100) and method identifies materials present in a pixel  of a multispectral or a hyperspectral image. Underlying data models representing spectral endmembers or materials of interest and model based relationships are used to identify the materials. The processing system and method provide a technique that detects, unmixes, and classifies spectral signatures for terrain categorization and object identification.
Patent CA-2339353-A1 (CA)
Title: Fast dissolving orally consumable films
Inventor: KUMAR LORI DEE
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically acitve agents.  Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2339856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUN NAIJIAN
IPC: C01F11/02
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: Particulate metal oxide compositions having reactive atoms stabilized on particulate surfaces and methods for reacting the compositions with saturated and unsaturated species are provided. The preferred particulate metal oxides of the compositions are nanocrystalline MgO  and CaO with an average crystallite size of up to about 20 nm. The preferred reactive atoms of the compositions are atoms of the halogens and Group I metals. In one embodiment, chlorine atoms are stabilized on the surface of nanocrystalline MgO thus forming a composition which is capable of halogenating compounds, both saturated and unsaturated, in the absence of UV light and elevated reaction temperatures.
Patent CA-2340565-A1 (CA)
Title: Bidirectional pilot operated control valve
Inventor: YANG XIAOLONG
IPC: F16K31/42
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A pilot operated valve is provided to control a bidirectional flow of fluid between two ports. A main poppet selectively controls flow of fluid between the ports in response to pressure in a control chamber on one side of the main poppet. A pilot passage in the main poppet extends between the second port and the control chamber.  A first pair of check valves allow fluid to flow only into the pilot passage from the two ports. A second pair of check valves allow fluid to flow only into the control chamber from the two ports.
Patent CA-2342221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANDRAU NELSON
IPC: H01M50/414
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: This invention relates to novel ion-conducting materials suitable for use as  solid polymer electrolyte membranes in electrochemical applications includin g fuel cell systems. More specifically, these novel ion-conducting polymers ar e based on sulfonated polyaryletherketone polymers or sulfonated polyphenylsulfone polymers, including copolymers, or blends thereof. The present invention also describes novel processes for producing these ion- conducting materials.
Patent CA-2343148-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERTELSEN POUL
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral modified release pharmaceutical composition for the administration of a therapeutically and/or prophylactically effective amount of an active substance (a drug substance) to obtain a relatively fast or quick onset of the therapeutic and/or prophylactic effect. The drug substances contained in a modified release pharmaceutical composition according to the invention are suitably a drug substance which has a very low solubility under acidic conditions, i.e.  under conditions similar to those present in the stomach and/or drug substances which have a pK a value below about 5.5 such as in a range of from about 4 to about 5. The composition is based on a powder comprising a therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substance and has such a particle size that: when the powder is subjected to a sieve analysis, then at least about 90 % w/w of the particles passes through sieves 180 µm and the powder is contacted with an aqueous medium to form a particulate composition, which has such a particle size that when the particulate composition is subjected to a sieve analysis, then at least about 50 % w/w of the particles passes through sieve 180 µm. Furthermore, the composition, when tested in accordance with the dissolution method (I) defined herein employing 0.07 N  hydrochloric acid as dissolution medium, releases at least about 50 % w/w of the active substance within the first 20 min of the test.
Patent CA-2343545-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-cost soy proteinaceous food ingredients
Inventor: SILVER RICHARD S
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: This invention discloses a method for preparing a lactic acid fermented soy proteinaceous food ingredient having reduced levels of those oligosaccharides that lead to abdominal discomfort due to gas production when ingested by a mammal, compared to the levels present in crude soy materials. The method employs a source of glycosidase activity that is effective to hydrolyze the oligosaccharides to a fermentable saccharide; and a lactic fermentation to provide the ingredient. The invention additionally discloses a process for preparing a food product containing the lactic acid fermented soy proteinaceous food ingredient. Examples of food products which may be provided include process cheeses, cottage cheese, cream cheeses, yogurts, puddings, pastas, meat products, meat substitutes, tofu, cereals, and beverages.
Patent CA-2343701-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN JIM F
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for encoding a spoken language. The method includes the steps recognizing a verbal content of the spoken language, measuring an attribute of the recognized verbal content and encoding the recognized and measured verbal content.
Patent CA-2345178-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TALLEY ALLEN L
IPC: E03C1/08
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A faucet spout, for example a roman tub spout, includes a spout body with a water passage in the body. The water passage has a discharge end and there is a stream former positioned at the discharge end of the water passage to form water flowing from the faucet spout into a hollow water curtain. The stream former includes a centrally positioned disk defining an annular flow path with an interior wall of the water passage. The disk has aims which extend outwardly therefrom and interlock with a recess on the water passage interior wall to mount and position the stream former at the discharge end of the spout.
Patent CA-2346180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SATO TAKAYA
IPC: B01F27/93
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: Device for efficiently coating a powdery material with an ionic-conductive polymer, a coating method, and a coated powdery material. A press-slide kneader processes a mixture of an ionic-conductive polymer or ionic-conductive polymer material (121) and a powdery material (11) to coat the powdery material (11) with the ionic-conductive polymer (12). A coating method and a powdery material are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2346305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICE ERIC E
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: Retroreflective elements comprising exposed-lens optical elements can be made by: (a) providing at least one retroreflective article comprising a monolayer of exposed-lens optical elements (12); a spacing layer (14); and a reflective layer (16); (b) forming a core layer (18); (c) attaching said retroreflective article onto said core layer yielding a retroreflective composite; and (d) dividing said composite into retroreflective elements. The retroreflective elements can be retroreflective under dry and/or wet conditions, and can be placed on selected surfaces.
Patent CA-2347523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAN SU HAN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: The claimed invention can be used to automatically determine what files are needed to optimally execute a computer program to a desired state. In one embodiment the invention automatically creates an optimized file containing the files that are necessary to reach the desired state of a computer progra m. One or more remainder files may also be created. A remainder file contains t he files that may be used by the computer program after reaching the desired state of execution.
Patent CA-2350715-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for the treatment of ocular oxidative stress
Inventor: REPINE JOHN E
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A method for combating the detrimental effects of oxidative stress on the eye involving the use of modifiers (both stimulators and/or inhibitors) of a fundamental nuclear regulatory mechanism in cells that controls both beneficial and detrimental aspects of oxidative stress produced by inflammation and other processes and the responses to these events in the eye.  The ability to modulate nuclear wellness, aging and acute and chronic disease processes is achieved through regulation of NF.kappa.B controlled events, including the administration of one or more agents.
Patent CA-2350794-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of agonists of glucocorticosteroid receptors and/or mineral corticosteroid receptors, especially corticosteroids to treat addictions
Inventor: WOLFFGRAMM JOCHEN
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to antagonists of corticosteroid receptors and/or mineral corticosteroid receptors and an addictive drug or the pharmacodynamic equivalent thereof in the production of a medicament for the therapy of an addictive disease triggered by said addictive drug or connected thereto. Preferred compounds are cortisol, cortisone, cortisone acetate, corticosterone, prednisolone, prednisone, prednylidene, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, paramethasone, fluocortolone, deflazacort, cloprednol and fludrocortisone.
Patent CA-2359287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONG HUANG YU-HUA
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A switching device for selection of high/low beam has a bulb base set in a lamp shield for accommodating a lighting element, wherein the bulb base is connected with an electromagnetic valve, which is turned electrically on or off to shorten or lengthen the distance between the lighting element and a reflective surface and thereby regulate the high or the low beam of an automobile's headlamp.
Patent CA-2359645-A1 (CA)
Title: High density sampling of differentially expressed prokaryotic mrna
Inventor: ROUVIERE PIERRE
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A reliable and rapid method to identify differentially expressed genes in microbes has been developed. The method relies on the use of a large number of arbitrarily primed PCR reactions. The method has been used to identify the DNA  sequences of genes involved in the degradation of the picric acid from Rhodococcus erythropolis strain HL PM-1, and genes involved in cyclohexanol degradation from a consortium of organisms.
Patent CA-2359765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un balle (100) de golf comprenant une enveloppe souple (102) et une enveloppe (102) rigide, de manière à produire une balle de golf moulée à vitesse de rotation réduite. Ladite balle (100) de golf comprend une ou plusieurs couches (20, 30) d'enrobage et un composant noyau cellulaire (40) ou liquide (50). La balle (40) de golf peut également comprendre un substrat (30) polymère sphérique disposé intérieurement par rapport aux couches (20, 30) d'enrobage. La balle (100) selon la présente invention peut également avoir un diamètre important, ce qui permet de réduire davantage sa vitesse de rotation. La balle de golf obtenue présente donc un faible effet rotatif, mais pas au sacrifice de sa durabilité, de ses qualités de jeu et de son élasticité.
Patent CA-2364851-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSS STEPHEN KEITH
IPC: C07D307/08
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to acid-catalysed reactions of alcohols to produce ethers, acetals, ketals or alkenes. The reactions are carried out in  the presence of a heterogenous catalyst under near-GB0000672or supercritical  conditions of temperature and pressure. The reactions of the present inventi on have the benefit that improved yields and/or selectivities may be obtained. In some cases, products which are not readily available by conventional acid- catalysed reactions of alcohols may be obtained.
Patent CA-2366396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANFIELD MARK JONATHAN
IPC: H01H15/02
Filed: 2001-12-31
Abstract: The switch includes a microswitch switching mechanism having a biassed plunger. The body of the switching mechanism is covered by a lid having a user-operated slider mounted thereon. Movement of the slider is confined to a track formed in the lid. A cam surface is provided on a part of the slider which is engageable with the plunger of the switching mechanism. The "over-centre" profile of the cam surface is such that movement of the slider in one direction causes the plunger to be depressed and then released. Inadvertent operation of the switch is avoided due to the cam profile.
Patent CA-2367278-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif de generation d'un signal aleatoire a histogramme et spectre controles
Inventor: DE GOUY JEAN-LUC
IPC: G06J1/00
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: Procédé et dispositif de génération d'un signal aléatoire comportant: .cndot. une première étape (a) de génération d'un signal pseudo-aléatoire, .cndot. une deuxième étape (b) de filtrage (F1) du signal issu de l'étape (a ) pour obtenir un signal x(t) ayant une enveloppe spectrale prédéterminée H(f), .cndot. une troisième étape (c) où une fonction non-linéaire g est appliquée  au signal x(t) de façon à former un signal y(t) et pour créer des remontées ou overshoots sur les bords de l'histogramme du signal y(t), .cndot. une quatrième étape (d) de filtrage (F2) permettant de lisser les remontées ou overshoots de l'histogramme du signal y(t), de compenser l'effet de la non-linéarité et d'effectuer un complément de filtrage à (F1).  Application dans un système de conversion analogique-numérique ou numérique-analogique
Patent CA-2368750-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINGS DAVID O
IPC: D21H19/40
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A paper coating pigment manufactured from kaolin crude containing minor amounts of minerals. These pigments are used in lightweight coated and ultra - lightweight coated applications. The pigments comprise a phyllosilicate assemblage of minerals that yield a final pigment MgO content ranging betwee n 0.04 to 0.3 weight percent and a K2O content ranging between 0.12 and 0.8 weight percent based on the dry weight of the kaolin pigment. The mica in th e pigment product is 1.0 % to 6.7 % by weight, and the smectite is 1.2 % to 9. 1 % by weight of the kaolin. The presence of these weight percentages can be identified by a shape factor of 15 or greater. The viscous clay content of t he feed to produce the pigment product is between 70 to 100 weight percent base d on the dry weight of the kaolin clay. The pigment has a shape factor of ranging between 35 and 60 or greater, and greater than 80 % by weight of the  particles are less than 2 microns, and greater than 12 % are less than 0.25 microns.
Patent CA-2368851-A1 (CA)
Title: A system for monitoring connection pattern of data ports
Inventor: SOLOMON I DAVID
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: The present invention determines and monitors the connection pattern of data ports which are connected by multiconductor cables without requiring special patch cables or patch panels. An adapter jacket having an external contact is placed over a standardized cable such as an RJ45 cable which connects the data ports. An adapter board having a plurality of socket contacts is placed adjacent a plurality of data ports. An output and input module are coupled to the socket contacts.  A micro-processor which is coupled to the output and input module scans the socket contacts to determine the connection pattern of the data ports.
Patent CA-2371724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBSON STEPHEN D
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-01-12
Abstract: The purpose of the abstract is to enable the PTO and the public to determi ne quickly the nature of the technical disclosures of your invention. The abstract points out what is new in the art to which your invention pertains.
Patent CA-2372488-A1 (CA)
Title: Scalable bioreactor culture process and system for the maturation of conifer somatic embryos
Inventor: TREMBLAY FRANCINE M
IPC: C12M1/40
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: A bioreactor culture system and process for producing conifer somatic embryos comprise a closed vessel, a biomass immobilization matrix, a liquid culture medium recirculating equipment, and a gas control equipment. The biomass immobilization matrix is installed in a closed vessel, a liquid culture medium is introduced in the closed vessel, and the level of liquid culture medium in the closed vessel is kept lower than the biomass immobilization matrix. The liquid culture medium recirculating equipment sprays liquid culture medium from the closed vessel onto the biomass immobilization matrix to thereby irrigate the maturing immobilized biomass.
Patent CA-2372889-A1 (CA)
Title: Data mining techniques for enhancing department store space management
Inventor: LAVANONI MENACHEM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: A computer method for enhancing department store space management. The method includes the steps of providing a department store space-requirements database comprising a compendium of individual department store space-requirements history; providing a department store space-availability database comprising a compendium of at least one of department store space management solutions, department store space information, and department store space diagnostics; and, employing a data mining technique for interrogating the department store space-requirements and department store space-availability databases for generating an output data stream, the output data stream correlating department store space-requirements problem with department store space-availability solution.
Patent CA-2374216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUMAN JOHAN LEONARD
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de mélanger un gaz de propulsion comprimé et une suspension boueuse. Ce procédé consiste à introduire la suspension boueuse dans une cavité, à ajouter le gaz de propulsion à la suspension boueuse à l'intérieur de la cavité, à faire subir à cette suspension boueuse additionnée de gaz, avant qu'elle ne sorte de la cavité, une première étape d'expansion, enfin à faire subir à cette suspension boueuse une seconde étape d'expansion au moment où elle sort à l'air libre en étant pulvérisée sur un objet voulu. L'invention concerne également un appareil permettant de réaliser ce procédé.
Patent CA-2374520-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAO ZEREN
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules fo r mammalian secreted alpha helical protein-32 (Zalpha32). The polypeptides, an d polynucleotides encoding them, are hormonal and may be used to regulate the functioning of the immune system. The present invention also includes antibodies to the Zalpha32 polypeptides.
Patent CA-2374924-A1 (CA)
Title: Selected cyclohexane-1,3- and 1,4-dicarboxylic acid esters
Inventor: THIL LUCIEN
IPC: B01J23/40
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to selected cyclohexane-1,3- and 1,4-dicarboxylic acid  esters, to their use as plasticizers in synthetic materials and to their production. The inventive method of production comprises hydrating the corresponding isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid esters by contacting on e or more of such isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid esters with a hydrogen - containing gas in the presence of a catalyst. Said catalyst contains as the active metal at least one metal of subgroup VIII of the periodic system alon e or together with at least one metal of subgroup I or VII of the periodic system, applied on a substrate. The inventive method is further characterize d in that the substrate is macroporous.
Patent CA-2375492-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for controlling the profile of a non-woven lap and related production installation
Inventor: LAUNE JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: D04H1/46
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: An installation includes a carding machine (1), and a distributor-layer (2) depositing the card (1) web (6) in a reciprocating motion on a delivery belt (8) moving transversely. The resulting intermediate lap (16) is conveyed to a needling loom (3) to produce a consolidated lap (24). A measuring station (28) scans the consolidated lap (24) profile and transmits it to a processing unit (32) where the profile is compared to a set reference input by a terminal (33). The variations in width cause a corresponding modification in the width deposited by the distributor-layer (2) by a link (36). The local surface weight variations cause a corresponding modification of the controls applied to the carding machine (1) capable of longitudinally profiling the web (6). The invention is useful for controlling an installation for obtaining a finished product.
Patent CA-2377065-A1 (CA)
Title: Alkaline cells having low toxicity rechargeable zinc electrodes
Inventor: PHILLIPS JEFFREY
IPC: H01M4/24
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A nickel zinc alkaline cell has a zinc oxide negative electrode supported on a conductive substrate, an alkaline electrolyte, and a positive electrode having nickel hydroxide paste supported on a conductive substrate. The negative zinc oxide electrode comprises 85% to 95% zinc oxide powder, 1 % to 10% bismuth oxide, 1% to 2% of a binder, and 0.05% to 5% by weight of a fluoride salt chosen from the group consisting of: sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, lithium, and mixtures thereof.  Typically, the fluoride salt is potassium fluoride, in the amount of 0.5% by weight of the zinc oxide.