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Patent CA-2438067-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLODZIEJ GREGORY J
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (17) for a vehicle is constructed from two modules, one for the engine compartment (22) and a second for the passenger compartment (15). The engine compartment (22) module has a base formed for positioning on at least two locations on a dash panel (16), an outside air inlet, a secondary air inlet (24) for communication with the passenger compartment (15), an air outlet and defining an air transport conduit connecting the outside air inlet (24) or the secondary air inlet with the air outlet. Downstream from the engine compartment (22) is a passenger compartment (15) module having a slide slot for a heater core (82), an inlet for communication with the air outlet from the engine compartment (22) module, an air manifold, a panel exhaust from the air manifold, a defrost exhaust from the air manifold, a compartment door providing access to the slide in friction slot, and an air channel (74) from the inlet to the air manifold. The heater core (82) is positioned in the slide in slot.
Patent CA-2439187-A1 (CA)
Title: Inner lid attaching structure for a personal watercraft
Inventor: MIURA TAKAYOSHI
IPC: B63B19/14
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: In a personal watercraft 10 wherein an inner lid 45 is attached to a rear portion opening (opening) 42 provided in a deck 20 of the personal watercraft 10 through a packing 62 and an edge 61 of the inner lid 45 placed on side edges 51, 51 and a rear edge 46 of the rear portion opening 42 is pressed by a locking member 68 rocked to a locking side to assure the air-tightness of the inner lid 45 while the inner lid 45 is covered with a rear cover (cover) 48, a projection 77 which allows attachment of the rear cover 48 when the locking member 68 is at a locking position but is sandwiched, when the locking member 68 is at an unlocking position, between the deck 20 and the rear cover 48 to block attachment of the rear cover 48 is provided integrally on the locking member 68, and a torsion spring (biasing member) 69 for biasing the locking member 68 toward the unlocking position is provided between the locking member 68 and the deck 20. Prevention of the inner lid from being not attached inadvertently can be achieved.
Patent CA-2439973-A1 (CA)
Title: A computer device, method and article of manufacture for utilizing sequenced symbols to enable programmed applications and commands
Inventor: CROSS RUSSELL T
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A computer device (110) such as a mobile phone or PDA for example, is able to access an application program or command, based upon selection of corresponding sequences of symbols (130). Such symbols (130) can be polysemous in nature and thus be associated with a plurality of different meanings depending upon other symbols (130) sequenced therewith. By utilizing polysemous symbols, a relatively large number of sequences can be developed and associated with programs and/or commands of the computer device (110), with only a relatively small number of symbols (130) displayed. In devices such as PDAs and mobile phone where display space (120) is a premium, such access to commands and programs can be invaluable.
Patent CA-2440120-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions polyamides desoxygenantes pouvant etre utilisees dans la fabrication de bouteilles pet
Inventor: BROWN CLARK V
IPC: B29C49/22
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions polyamides à barrière désoxygénante présentant des capacités élevées de désoxygénation ainsi que de bonnes caractéristiques de moulage par soufflage-étirage par co-injection, adaptées pour la fabrication de bouteilles PET multicouche avec une bonne transparence et une bonne résistance à la délamination. Ces compositions polyamides renferment un mélange polyamide à cristallisation lente comprenant (i) un homopolymère ou un polymère polyamide semi-aromatique amorphe ou un mélange de ces deux éléments, et (ii) un homopolymère ou un polymère polyamide aliphatique semi-cristallin ou un mélange de ces deux éléments, le rapport pondéral (i):(ii) étant compris entre 99:1 et 30:70 environ ; au moins un polydiène oxydable compatible avec un polyamide ; et au moins un catalyseur sous forme de sel métallique accélérant l'oxydation. Les bouteilles PET multicouche utilisant les compositions polyamides de la présente invention comme couche barrière peuvent être utilisées avantageusement pour le conditionnement d'aliments et de boissons sensibles à l'oxygène, à longue durée de conservation, tels que la bière ou les jus.
Patent CA-2440305-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of informational advertising in restrooms
Inventor: PILSNER DOUGLAS
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Whenever individuals use a public restroom - whether they are shopping, dining, dancing, or attending a sporting/ cultural event - they must physically stop, relax, and wait.      It is an opportune time to target them with specific informational advertising. A method of providing informational messages to users of public restrooms comprises the steps of: providing a broadcasting device in a public restroom; providing a sensor to determine use of a portion of the public restroom proximate to the user; connecting the broadcasting device to a computer provided to ,convey a broadcast signal containing the message to the broadcasting device; and, providing and storing the informational message in the computer for subsequent dissemination to the broadcast device when the restroom is determined to be in use by the sensor. In a preferred aspect of the above method an Internet connection to the computer is provided to facilitate updating the informational messages disseminated from the computer to the broadcasting device.
Patent CA-2441205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JAMES T
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for detecting multiple tags in a detection zone. The system includes an electronic tag detection system having first an d second field generators, each having a respective antenna for generating an electromagnetic field in a detection zone defined between the antennas. Additionally, at least one of the field generators can be responsive to a presence of at least two electronically detectable tags in the detection zon e, for varying an intensity of at least one of the electromagnetic fields.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2442151-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable solution of reduced coenzyme q
Inventor: FUJII KENJI
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition of a practically usable solution capable of stably maintaining, against oxidation, reduced coenzyme Q, which has not been employed in practice so far because of being liable to undergo oxidation and hydrophobic, a method of preparing the solution and a method of storing the solution. A solution of reduced coenzyme Q which can be stored at a low temperature or room temperature over a long time can be prepared by coating reduced coenzyme Q with liposome made of refined soybean lecithin, etc, and solubilizing, or solubilizing or emulsifying reduced coenzyme Q by using a surfactant at a low temperature.
Patent CA-2442334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CACHIA VICTOR V
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2002-03-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device (12), such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur (10). The fixation device (12) includes an elongate body (28) with a helical cancellous bone anchor (34) on a distal end (32). An axially moveable proximal anchor (36) is carried by the proximal end (30) of the fixation device (12). The device (12) is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor (36) is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device (12) into place.  The device (12) may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
Patent CA-2443210-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUL JOHANNESSEN
IPC: H04B14/02
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the potential digital bit data rate potential for communication-to-be-added to Loran-C radio-frequency pulse navigation transmitters and the like without affecting the navigation capability and integrity of the system, involving frequency sweeping the pulse carrier frequency between critical lower and upper limits with respects to the pulse carrier frequency during the parts of each pulse following the initial part used for navigation timing.
Patent CA-2443625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEAMAN JOHN J
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A method for the treatment of prostate cancers and other cancers having associated osteoblastic (osteosclerotic) metastases in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering an effective amount of an N-bisphosphonate, especially zoledronic acid or a salt or any hydrate thereof, to the patient.
Patent CA-2444910-A1 (CA)
Title: Corner key door assembly
Inventor: VILHAUER KEVIN
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes first and second intersecting members such as a rail and stile. The rail and stile are engaged with one another forming a butt joint, preferably a corner. Male and female keys are respectively secured to the rail and stile with the keys forming a dovetail interlocking relationship with complimentary tapered surfaces. A fastener is received by the keys to expand the tapered surfaces forcing the rail and stile to be drawn into further engagement with one another at the butt joint. The interlocking tapered surfaces produce a stronger joint and eliminate any gap that might result at the joint as the threaded fastener is installed. The door is assembled by securing the male key to the rail. The stile is aligned with the rail and the second key is inserted into a pocket in the stile. The male and female keys are interlocked and a fastening element is installed into the keys to expand the keys and draw the rail and stile into further engagement with one another.
Patent CA-2445420-A1 (CA)
Title: Kinase and phosphatase assays
Inventor: KLEMAN-LEYER KAREN M
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for detecting and monitoring kinase or phosphatase activity are described. The compositions typically include a peptide, a detectable moiety, and a protease cleavage site. Modification of a peptide by a kinase or phosphatase alters the proteolytic sensitivity of the peptide, resulting in a change of a detectable property of the composition. Panel assays for determining substrates or modulators of kinase or phosphatase activity are also described.
Patent CA-2446050-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for array-based genomic nucleic acid analysis of biological molecules
Inventor: BRADLEY ALLAN
IPC: G01N33/547
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: The invention provides biological molecules modified by reaction with a compound having the formula (I): R1-X-R2, wherein R1 is a cyclic ether group or an amino group, R2 is an alkoxysilane group and X is a moiety chemically suitable for linking the cyclic ether group or the amino group to the alkoxysilane group. The invention also provides arrays, or "biochips", comprising these modified biological molecules. Also provided are methods fo r making and using these compositions.
Patent CA-2446540-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell stack with electrically conductive corrugated heat insulation plate
Inventor: KATO HIDEO
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a cell assembly formed by stacking a plurality of fuel cells in a stacking direction. Terminal plates are provided outside opposite ends of the cell assembly in the stacking direction. An electrically conductive first heat insulation plate is interposed between one end of the cell assembly and the terminal plate, and an electrically conductive second heat insulation plate is interposed between the other end of the cell assembly and the terminal plate. The first and second heat insulation plates are metal corrugated plates. Heat insulation air chambers are defined between the first and second heat insulation plates and the cell assembly.
Patent CA-2446625-A1 (CA)
Title: Clothes dryer apparatus and method
Inventor: GREEN JEREMY MICHAEL
IPC: D06F58/38
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: An electric clothes dryer heater system including a heater element and a controller operationally coupled to the heater is provided. The controller is configured to provide an AC sine wave to a heater element of an electric clothes dryer, stop providing at a zero crossing of the AC sine wave, monitor the AC sine wave for a subsequent zero crossing and reprovide the AC sine wave to the heater element at the subsequent zero crossing.
Patent CA-2446662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUIJALON ODILE
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of the var O gene specific to the Palo Alto FUP/SP-O strain of Plasmodium falciparum and the corresponding protein, an adhesin that mediates rosetting and auto-agglutination of red blood cells in malaria pathogenesis. Novel biological tools and methods of use of the foregoing are disclosed including nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, antibodies, recombinant vectors, recombinant host cells, and corresponding diagnostic and therapeutic applications of the foregoing.
Patent CA-2451958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L11/24
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body (1; 106) including a rear compartment (3; 108), a forward compartment (9; 114) and an intermediate compartment (17; 124) arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement (11; 116) is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment (9; 114). An electric motor (5; 110) is positioned in the rear compartment (3; 108), and drive means (25, 27, 29; 128, 130, 131) extends between the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.
Patent CA-2452816-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved solar cell
Inventor: DAMIAN ALVAREZ JUAN JOSE
IPC: H01L31/032
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved solar cell comprising an upper conducti ve layer or mesh, a lower layer or mesh which is also conductive and a series o f intermediary semiconductor layers comprising a mixture of silicon, mercury a nd silver nitrate.
Patent CA-2453864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMUCK RAINER
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé simple et efficace de mutagenèse et de recombinaison aléatoires in vitro de séquences polynucléotidiques sur la base d'une révision structurée avec des molécules d'allongement de chaîne et des molécules de terminaison de chaîne, par exemple Dntp/ddNTP, suivie du réassemblage et de l'amplification. L'intérêt de ce procédé visant à améliorer la structure et/ou la fonction protéiques est démontré par la création de nouveaux variants de sarcosine oxydase et la recombinaison de phosphatase alcaline placentaire humaine et de phosphatase alcaline intestinale du veau pour de meilleurs mutants présentant de meilleures propriétés.
Patent CA-2455389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDINGER SHLOMIT R
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody specific to the polypeptide. Vectors, host cells , antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptides and polynucleotides, as well as methods for using same are also included. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
Patent CA-2457664-A1 (CA)
Title: Light guide for use with backlit display
Inventor: GARDINER MARK E
IPC: F21Y101/02
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A light guide including a light guide body having a light re-directing side positioned opposite from a light output side. A plurality of elongate prisms are located adjacent the light output aide of the light guide body. The prisms extend side-by-side relative to one another along lengths. The prisms include upper edges defining heights of the prisms. The upper edges extend along the lengths of the prisms. Each upper edge includes a plurality of edge segments having different magnitudes of slope. The light guide also includes a plurality of light extraction structures located adjacent the light re-directing side of the light guide body for reflecting light toward the light output side. The light extraction structures include elongated projections each having a plateau segment and first and second facets. The elongated projections are separated by lands that are recessed relative to the plateau segments. The first and second facets extend from the plateau segments to the lands.
Patent CA-2457906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAFFE DAVID
IPC: G06F17/10
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: The present invention includes a virtual experiment authorizing application and a virtual experiment presentation application. At least two virtual experiment objects (201a, 201b), each object including a data structure (202) with at least one parameter defining a physical characteristic of the virtual experiment object, may be placed within a virtual work space (204) in an arrangement defining an initial state of a system formed by the at least two virtual experiment objects. The virtual work space may include at least one global parameter, and a translation module (206) which may derive at least one equation defining a mathematical model of a system formed by the at least two virtual experiment objects within the virtual environment. Also included in the present invention may be a virtual lab (104) and a simulation engine (112).
Patent CA-2458050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBIE G
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A handheld, portable device (20) is used to store data that indicates an operator was sufficiently close to each of a plurality of components during a safety inspection to actually inspect the components. The portable device includes a sensor (46) that detects tokens (12, 16, 24), such as radio frequency identification tags, which are affixed adjacent to the components.  Messages (58) appearing on a display (40) of the portable device prompt the operator to proceed to each checkpoint, determine a state of the component disposed there, and if the component is not operating properly, indicate a plurality of predefined conditions from which the operator can choose to identify the observed condition of the component. The state and condition of each component entered during the safety inspection are stored as data that are subsequently transferred to a remote data storage site over a wire or wireless link.
Patent CA-2458196-A1 (CA)
Title: Filter for medical and laboratory use, especially for blood analysis and the like
Inventor: CHIGA ANTONIO
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A filter assembly for medical and laboratory use includes a housing. The housing includes a cover comprising an inlet and a bottom part comprising an outlet. The housing also includes a plurality of spring levers distributed around the circumference of the cover. The spring levers include hook,shaped projections, the book-shaped projections connectable with the bottom part. The filter assembly can clamp a filter membrane or media sheet between the cover and the bottom part in a fluid-tight manner.
Patent CA-2458896-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination heating system for a cooking appliance
Inventor: AHUJA SANDEEP
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a gas burner element, at least one electric heating element and a convection airflow system having a convection fan about which is disposed the at least one electric heating element. A control unit selectively activates the gas burner, the electric heating element and the convection fan to establish a desired temperature within the oven cavity. Once established, the control unit then cycles operation of the gas burner and electric heating element to maintain the desired temperature. With this arrangement, in a start-up period during which products of combustion are highest, operation of the electric heating element aides in the combustion process to reduce emissions from the appliance, as well as causing a reduction in overall cook time.
Patent CA-2460523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PREVOST JEAN
IPC: E01C11/26
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A synthetic grass surface (10) includes widely spaced rows (13) of ribbons (15) projecting from a flexible backing sheet (12). Thermal regulating means (23) are attached to the backing sheet (12) in the spaces between the rows (13) of the ribbons (15). A relatively thick infill layer (17) is disposed on the top of the backing sheet (12), thereby burying the thermal regulating means (23) and holding the ribbons (15) upright. The infill layer (17) may include a growing medium for plant growth. In one embodiment, electric cables (27) are integrated into the synthetic grass surface (10) in order to heat the surface for de icing or to maintain plant root warmth. In another embodiment, perforated flexible pipes (29) are integrated into the synthetic grass surface (10) to moisten the surface, thereby cooling the surface when the moisture evaporates. The thermal regulating system (23) of the invention is energy efficient and economical to install and operate.
Patent CA-2460706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAWBARN DAVID
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a purification method, particularly for purifying tyrosine kinase receptor related polypeptides, and to products made by the method. The method comprises a method of producing tyrosine kinase receptor- related polypeptides, the method comprising expressing a tyrosine kinase receptro-related polypeptide in a recombinant expression system and separati ng expressed monomeric tyrosine kinase receptor-related polypeptide from multimeric form(s) of the expressed polypeptide in a separation step, the separation step allowing refolding of the expressed tyrosine kinase receptor - related polypeptide into a biologically active form.
Patent CA-2461162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LACHINE RANDALL STEPHEN
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'un faisceau laser réfléchi par des cristaux de paraffine, aux fins de détermination de la température de cristallisation de la paraffine d'un flux amont de solvant de déparaffinage à chaud de cristallisoirs de solvant. On obtient un tel résultat par mise en oeuvre automatique d'un procédé en direct exécuté à partir d'un point de commande à distance, ce procédé consistant à faire passer un flux glissant de solvant à travers un circuit de solvant fixé, dans une chambre d'échantillon dans le circuit, sans exposition aux conditions ambiantes. Pendant le refroidissement de l'échantillon, les réflexions du faisceau sont détectées et représentent la paraffine à la température de cristallisation. Des mesures de correction peuvent être ensuite prises, de manière à empêcher un encrassement des cristallisoirs, si nécessaire.