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Patent CA-2364294-C (CA)
Inventor: VAN GEMEN BOB
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2001-12-04
Granted: 2013-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to diagnosis of disease or determination of the function of cellular organisms, being of multi-cellular or unicellular nature, visible by the naked eye or being a micro-organism. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining whether an HIV infected animal is affected by an HIV related disease.  The method comprises determining the amount of a mitochondrial nucleic acid or gene product thereof in a blood sample obtained from the animal, determining the amount of a nuclear nucleic acid or gene product thereof in the blood sample, determining the relative ratio of the mitochondrial nucleic acid or gene product thereof in relation to the amount of nuclear nucleic acid or gene product thereof. The relative ration is compared with a reference value, wherein alteration of the relative ratio as compared to a natural ratio is indicative of the animal being affected by said HIV-related disease.
Patent CA-2374151-C (CA)
Title: Multi-stage processes for coating substrates with liquid basecoat and liquid topcoat
Inventor: EMCH DONALDSON J
IPC: B05D3/04
Filed: 2000-05-15
Granted: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A process for coating a metal substrate includes: (a) applying a liquid basecoating composition to a surface of the substrate; (b) exposing the basecoating composition to air having a temperature ranging from about 10°C to about 30°C for a period of at least about 30 seconds to volatilize at least a portion of volatile material from the liquid basecoating composition, the velocity of the air at a surface of the basecoating composition being less than about 0.5 meters per second; (c) applying infrared radiation and warm air simultaneously to the basecoating composition for a period of at least about 30 seconds, the velocity of the air at the surface of the basecoating composition being less than about 4 meters per second, the temperature of the substrate being increased at a rate ranging from about 0.02°C per second to about 0.4°C per second to achieve a peak temperature of the substrate ranging from about 20°C to about 60°C; (d) applying infrared radiation and hot air simultaneously to the basecoating composition for a period of at least about 30 seconds, the temperature of the substrate being increased at a rate ranging from about 0.4°C per second to about 1.5°C per second to achieve a peak temperature of the substrate ranging from about 40°C to about 75°C, such that a dried basecoat is formed upon the surface of the substrate; and (e) applying a liquid top coating composition over the dried basecoat. A similar process for coating a polymeric substrate also is provided.
Patent CA-2375292-C (CA)
Inventor: SAUVESTRE JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: F42B12/34
Filed: 2000-06-16
Granted: 2008-03-18
Abstract: The invention relates to ammunitions for weapons of all calibers. The inventive ammunition includes a bullet which has the same calibre as the weapon or which is under calibrated, comprising a centre part (2) and a rear part (1) which can carry a fin (12). The bullet has a hole (5) which is drilled in the front surface of the forebody (4) in accordance with the axis of the bullet, containing an internally carried sub-projectile (6) which is more rigid than the body of the bullet and is provided on the surface with several longitudinal ribs (7). The invention can be used for ammunition with sub-projectiles in all calibres of hunting weapons with a shotgun or rifled barrel.
Patent CA-2375518-C (CA)
Inventor: HOFFMAN RICHARD E
IPC: F16K1/12
Filed: 2000-06-16
Granted: 2008-07-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un couvercle antipoussière (10) pour orifice de sortie, qui se fixe à une plaque arrière (12) présentant une plaque paroi (34); cette dernière est formée de manière à comporter une ouverture dans laquelle est reçue une soupape (28) réglant le flux de gaz dans un tuyau (30). Le couvercle antipoussière comprend une plaque (18), un actionneur (20) de soupape situé dans la plaque (18) et placé de manière adjacente à la soupape (28) quand la plaque (18) est adjacente à la plaque paroi (34), et un évent (27) s'étendant à travers le couvercle (10) et placé de façon à communiquer avec le tuyau (30). L'actionneur (20) de soupape peut adopter un premier état dans lequel la soupape (28) n'est pas actionnée, et un deuxième état dans lequel la soupape (28) est actionnée.
Patent CA-2379222-C (CA)
Inventor: NOBLE STUART O
IPC: F16L37/23
Filed: 2002-03-22
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A coupling system for selectively connecting an associated fluid inlet with an associated fluid outlet includes an essentially hollow plug having a shape corresponding to one of a plurality of plug types and that is in fluid communication with the associated fluid outlet. A coupler is in fluid communication with the associated fluid inlet. The coupler includes a receiving region adapted for selective connection with a plug having a shape corresponding to one of the plurality of plug types. The coupler also has a lock that selectively locks the plug into the receiving region. The coupler additionally has a valve that is movable between an open position defining an operative connection between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet whereby fluid flow can pass from the inlet to the outlet, and a closed position defining an operative disconnection of the fluid inlet from the fluid outlet.
Patent CA-2386704-C (CA)
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI YOSHIHIKO
IPC: G11B33/08
Filed: 1994-08-23
Granted: 2003-07-08
Abstract: damper mechanism for mounting a base member containing a recording/reproducing apparatus to a frame includes a solid shaft member having a caulking recess in one end, and a threaded opening in an opposite end. The caulking recess is dimensioned and outwardly expandable to secure the one end of the shaft member to a through-hole in the base member by filling the base member through-hole. A vibration absorbing member has a center through-hole which receives the shaft member therein. The vibration absorbing member has substantially cylindrical shaped first and second portions provided along a longitudinal axis of the shaft member. An engagement recess is formed between the first and second portions of the vibration absorbing member to engage a through-hole in the frame. The cylindrical second portion is larger in diameter than the cylindrical first portion. A set screw with a flanged-shaped head and a threaded shaft portion engages the threaded opening of the shaft member. The flanged-shaped head engages the vibration absorbing member's second portion to secure the vibration absorbing member to the shaft member. An elastic member is formed on an outer side of the first cylindrically shaped portion and extends between the frame and the base member to bias the frame away from the base member.
Patent CA-2387589-C (CA)
Title: Intervertebral implant
Inventor: SENEGAS JACQUES
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2000-10-13
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer (2) in which two opposite notches (6a, 6b) are formed suitable for receiving two respective spinus processes (26a, 26b) of two vertebrae, each notch defining two flanges (8a, 10a, 8b, 10b) each having an inside wall, and the implant also having a tie (4a, 4b) for holding said spacer on said spinus processes. Said tie is constituted by at least one strap having a portion surrounding a portion of the surface of a spinus process that is opposite from the bottom of the notch. Said implant has first fixing means (12a, 12b) formed in at least one flange (8a, 8b) for fixing a first end (18a, 18b) of said strap, and self-locking second fixing means (14a, 16a, 14b, 16b) formed in at least one other flange (10a, 10b) and through which the second end (20a, 20b) of said strap is inserted and then pulled to hold said strap (4a, 4b) in position, thereby securing said spacer (2) to said spinus processes (26a, 26b).
Patent CA-2389287-C (CA)
Title: Screw-type solid bowl centrifuge
Inventor: FIGGENER HELMUT
IPC: B04B1/20
Filed: 2000-10-18
Granted: 2006-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a screw-type solid bowl centrifuge (2) for processi ng a material to be centrifuged that has a tendency to foam. The inventive centrifuge comprises a centrifugal drum (3 ) with a liquids discharge (34) and a solids discharge (36) and with a rotatable bowl jacket (4) in which a rotatable screw (12) is disposed. The centrifugal drum is provided with a feed section with a central feed pipe (20) that is configured coaxially relative to the axis of rotation of the centrifuge drum. Said feed pipe feeds the material to be centrifuged through a distributor (16) to the centrifuge chamber (18) between the screw (12) and the bowl jacket (4) which is designed as a substantially airtight, closed system. The invention further provides a special kind of a baffle plate system (28, 30) that prevents foam that is produced when the material is centrifuged from escaping through the liquids discharge (34) and/or the solids discharge (36).
Patent CA-2390585-C (CA)
Inventor: OOSTERLING PETER
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2000-09-06
Granted: 2008-08-19
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un appareil et un procédé de blocage d'un conduit dilatable. A cet effet, on pose sur l'une des surfaces extérieures du conduit une formation composée de plusieurs bandes d'un matériau de friction et/ou d'étanchéité. Lorsqu'on procède à la dilatation radiale du conduit, le matériau de friction et/ou d'étanchéité entre en contact avec un deuxième conduit entourant le conduit dilatable. Ledit matériau constitue alors un élément de blocage du conduit dilatable.
Patent CA-2390774-C (CA)
Title: Resonant antennas
Inventor: ISAACS ERIC D
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2002-06-14
Granted: 2008-11-25
Abstract: An apparatus includes an object and one or more sensors located adjacent to or in the object. The object is formed of a material whose dielectric constant or magnetic permeability has a negative real part at microwave frequencies. The one or more sensors are located adjacent to or in the object and measure an intensity of an electric or a magnetic field therein.
Patent CA-2391483-C (CA)
Inventor: PINO TOMAS J
IPC: G05G1/38
Filed: 2000-11-16
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a manual control apparatus (10), such as a control pedal (10) for a drive-by-wire control systems, and similar applications. According to an aspect of the invention, the manual control apparatus comprises a hysteresis mechanism (24) that provides more precise and controllable hysteresis than previous mechanism. According to a further aspect of the invention, the manual control apparatus comprises an angular position sensor (44), and the angular position sensor may comprise abutments that reduce variation in the sensor. According to a still further aspect of the invention, the manual control apparatus comprises a stop pin (15) that regulates the position of a rotatable member relative to the position sensor with less variation. The stop pin may also be used as a single fastener that holds the manual control apparatus together.
Patent CA-2396648-C (CA)
Title: A medicinal aerosol formulation
Inventor: ADJEI AKWETE L
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 2001-01-02
Granted: 2011-06-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a medicinal aerosol formulation and, more particularly, to a medicinal aerosol formulation containing an insulin combination and a fluid carrier.
Patent CA-2404794-C (CA)
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS H
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2002-09-18
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The mascara application brush has a first brush (2) with a twisted frame (3) carrying radial bristles in a first section. A second brush (6) has a twisted frame (7) with a second bristle carrying portion also having radial bristles. The two brushes are wound around each other so that the bristle carrying portions are twisted over each other for a constant relative spacing.
Patent CA-2406991-C (CA)
Inventor: DAO VIET DUNG
IPC: B44F1/02
Filed: 2000-10-17
Granted: 2010-08-10
Abstract: Procédé de production de revêtement de sols et de murs à effet de décor de brillance différentiel caractérisé en ce qu'on produit un revêtement sous-jacent (10) et qu'on réalise ensuite des effets de brillance par des dépôts différenciés (20, 22, 24) sans recouvrement total d'au moins deux couches de protection de type "topcoat" de caractéristiques différentes, en registre ou non, avec le décor sous-jacent.
Patent CA-2409041-C (CA)
Title: Seismic method of performing the time picking step
Inventor: LEANEY SCOTT
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2001-05-16
Granted: 2008-10-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of performing the time picking step in a VSP (vertical seismic profile) survey. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the time picking step is carried out on a combined three-component amplitude of the received seismic energy, which contains the amplitude of all the seismic energy received at the receiver. The amplitude of the direct pulse in the combined trace will not decrease to zero as the offset of the source is changed, as can be the case for the single-component amplitude of the direct pulse. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the combined three-component amplitude is calculated by summing the Hilbert instantaneous amplitudes of the x-, y- and components of the seismic data using the equation (I). The present invention also provides two new time picks. One time pick involves finding the maximum positive gradient of A(t). The other time pick entails extrapolating to A(t) = 0 from the time at which A(t) has its greatest positive gradient, using the maximum positive gradient for the extrapolation.
Patent CA-2410762-C (CA)
Inventor: MIYAKE MASASHI
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-05-30
Granted: 2013-10-15
Abstract: A feline hepatocyte growth factor gene and a 15 base pairs-deleted feline hepatocyte growth factor gene. These genes encode the following protein (a) or (b): (a) a protein having an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4; and (b) a protein having an amino acid sequence comprising a deletion, substitution or addition of one or several amino acids with respect to the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4, and having a feline hepatocyte growth factor activity. The feline hepatocyte growth factor and the 5 amino acids-deleted feline hepatocyte growth factor are useful for the treatment of liver diseases, kidney diseases, lung diseases, digestive diseases, cardiocirculatory diseases or cranial nerve diseases.
Patent CA-2423325-C (CA)
Inventor: BOULANGER DENIS
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2002-04-02
Granted: 2009-01-27
Abstract: A sensor and method for taking range measurements of a target object using a TDl device as a deflector are provided. The device is positioned to detect reflections of a structured light beam on the target object. To avoid losing the range information in the TDl process, the exposition of the device to the reflection of the light beam is restricted to the first integration period of the acquisition cycle of the TDl device, so that the output of the device provides line by line an image of the light beam on the target object during this first integration period.
Patent CA-2428946-C (CA)
Inventor: RUSS SAMUEL H
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Granted: 2010-06-22
Abstract: A master device interactively distributes a television signal to a remote device for remote display with low latency between a user input and a television signal change.
Patent CA-2432493-C (CA)
Title: Real time radiation treatment planning system
Inventor: KINDLEIN JOHANN
IPC: G06F17/13
Filed: 2003-06-16
Granted: 2016-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body according to the preamble of claim 1. According to the invention said processing means are provided with a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three- dimensional image segmentation algorithm for at least the specific organs within said anatomical portion and the needles for converting the image data obtained with said imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, whereby by using at least one single or multi- objective anatomy based genetic optimization algorithm for pre-planning or virtual simulation purposes said processing means are arranged to determine in real time the optimal number and position of at least one of said hollow needles, the position of said energy emitting source with in each hollow needle as well as the dwell times of said energy emitting source at each position; whereas for post planning purposes said processing means are arranged to determine based on three-dimensional image information in real time the real needle positions and the dwell times of said energy emitting source for each position.
Patent CA-2436569-C (CA)
Title: Novel gum application in wheyless cream cheese systems
Inventor: CHA ALICE SHEN
IPC: A23C19/028
Filed: 2003-08-01
Granted: 2012-10-02
Abstract: The present invention describes processes that incorporate ionic gums into wheyless cream cheese to reinforce curd structure, thus increasing product firmness. The processes involve adding a relatively small (e.g., about 0.005 to about 0.1 percent) but effective amount of the ionic gum (e.g., xanthan, gellan, carrageenan, alginate gums, love methoxy pectin, or mixtures thereof) before a fermentation step, preferably prior to initial homogenization/heating steps, to provide ionic gum-dairy protein interaction without causing coacervation with protein. In certain preferred embodiments, xanthan gum is used duv to its cold water solubility, consistent composition, availability, and low cost.
Patent CA-2438990-C (CA)
Inventor: WICK ROBERTA A
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2002-03-13
Granted: 2008-01-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un nettoyant antimicrobien pour surface dure qui comprend un désinfectant et un polysiloxane pourvu d'au moins une chaîne latérale de poly(oxyalkylène). Le nettoyant tue les bactéries sur une surface dure sur une durée d'au moins 24 heures après pulvérisation et nettoyage de la surface dure. Le nettoyant antimicrobien pour surface dure peut comprendre un solvant, un agent séquestrant, un tensioactif ou un organosilane soluble dans l'eau. Dans une autre version, le nettoyant comprend également un désinfectant et un polysiloxane pourvu d'au moins une chaîne latérale de poly(oxyalkylène) et empêche la formation d'un biofilm sur une surface dure pendant au moins 24 heures après sa pulvérisation sur une surface dure.
Patent CA-2439371-C (CA)
Title: Procede visant a ameliorer les proprietes de compositions de rouge a levres resistant au transfert
Inventor: SCANCARELLA NEIL D
IPC: A61K8/26
Filed: 2002-02-25
Granted: 2010-07-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé visant à améliorer l'esthétique d'un film pigmenté résistant au transfert sur les lèvres, et un procédé d'humidification dudit film résistant au transfert, consistant à recouvrir ledit film résistant au transfert d'une composition contenant un agent d'humidification liquide non réactif servant à humidifier le film résistant au transfert et à améliorer l'esthétique. L'invention concerne également une composition cosmétique assortie comprenant au moins deux logements séparés dans une seule unité de stockage, le premier logement contenant une composition résistant au transfert, et le second logement contenant une composition comprenant un agent d'humidification liquide non réactif pour ladite composition résistant au transfert.
Patent CA-2440033-C (CA)
Title: Code spatio-temporel de ponderation complexe non nulle destine a une transmission par antenne a usage multiple
Inventor: KUCHI KIRAN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2002-03-26
Granted: 2007-01-09
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un système de pondération complexe non nulle et de codage spatio-temporel de signaux destinés à une transmission sur des antennes à usage multiple (160,162,164,166). Le procédé et le système de l'invention effectuent l'extension d'un code de bloc spatio-temporel N x N' à un code de bloc spatio-temporel M x M' (M>N) en utilisant une pondération complexe non nulle des symboles intégrés au code de bloc spatio-temporel N x N' afin d'assurer la transmission du code de bloc spatio-temporel à un nombre d'antennes à réception simultanée supérieur à N'. Un résultat de M antennes à réception simultanée peut être obtenu pour M antennes d'émission.
Patent CA-2440294-C (CA)
Inventor: MONSON GAVIN MARTIN
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2003-09-09
Granted: 2008-06-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for verifying the frequency of an AM carrier signal having a target frequency. The apparatus includes a high frequency clock that produces a clock signal having a higher frequency than the target frequency. A counter is advanced by the clock signal and reset after each cycle of the carrier signal. A first comparison portion compares the value recorded by the counter to a first reference value, and a second comparison portion compares the value recorded by the counter to a second reference value. An error determination portion attenuates the carrier signal if the comparisons conducted by the first and second comparison portions indicate an error condition.
Patent CA-2442979-C (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of 2'-halo-.beta.-l-arabinofuranosyl nucleosides
Inventor: SZNAIDMAN MARCOS
IPC: C07H19/09
Filed: 2002-03-29
Granted: 2010-02-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the process for the preparation of 2'-deoxy-2'-halo-.beta.-L-arabinofuranosyl nucleosides of formula (I), and in particular, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro-.beta.-L-arabinofuranosyl thymine (L-FMAU), from L-arabinose, which is commercially available and less expensive than L-ribose or L-xylose, in ten steps. All of the reagents and starting materials are inexpensive and no special equipment is required to carry out the reactions. (see formula I) wherein X is a halogen (F, Cl, Br or I); and B is a pyrimidine, purine, heterocyclic or heteroaromatic base.
Patent CA-2443824-C (CA)
Title: Stabilization of cross-linked silane group containing polymers
Inventor: GOTHE MATTIAS
IPC: C08K5/13
Filed: 2002-04-30
Granted: 2009-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cross-linking and stabilization of a polymer containing hydrolysable silane groups comprising a sulphonic acid as a silanol condensation catalyst characterized in that it comprises a stabilizer which is neutral or acidic, does not contain ester groups and is a compound according to formula (I): wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl radical which may comprise heteroatoms, R' is a hydrocarbyl radical, R" is a hydrocarbyl radical and R' and/or R" being a bulky radical, X1, X2 or X3 is the same or different H or OH, whereby at least X1, X2 or X3 is OH, and n is 1 to 4; or a compound according to formula (II): wherein R"' is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl radical and p is 1 to 6; or a mixture of any of such compounds, to a stabilized polymer comprising the above stabilizers and to a process for cross-linking and stabilization of silane group containing polymers in the presence of the above mentioned stabilizers.
Patent CA-2445363-C (CA)
Title: Semi-permeable microcapsule with covalently linked layers and method for producing same
Inventor: LEBLOND FRANCOIS
IPC: B01J13/14
Filed: 2003-10-17
Granted: 2012-05-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-permeable microcapsules, which exhibit an increased resistance to mechanical stresses as well as an increased resistance to chemical degradation. More specifically, this semi-permeable microcapsule has a bead enclosing a material such as living cells, covalently linked to a semi-permeable layer, made of a polycation cross-linking derivative, covering the bead. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above-mentioned semi-permeable microcapsules. The present invention is also directed to the use of such microcapsule in a method for microencapsulating a beaded material and in a method for treating diabetes in a subject.