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Patent CA-2376097-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant de disque artificiel
Inventor: ZDEBLICK THOMAS A
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un implant de disque artificiel (50), qui comporte une coquille supérieure (52), une coquille inférieure (54) et un élément d'espacement (56) entre elles. L'élément d'espacement possède de préférence des propriétés similaires à celles d'un disque intervertébral naturel, alors que les coquilles supérieure et inférieure forment une interface rigide entre l'implant et les vertèbres adjacentes. Les coquilles supérieure et inférieure peuvent être configurées pour empêcher l'expulsion de l'élément d'espacement de l'espace intersomatique vertébral. Les coquilles supérieure et inférieure de l'implant peuvent en outre être configurées sous la forme d'éléments partiellement cylindriques pour faciliter leur insertion par l'intermédiaire d'un tube d'insertion, tel qu'il est actuellement utilisé pour des dispositifs de fusion intervertébrale. De tels dispositifs peuvent en outre être configurés en vue d'une insertion par un tube d'insertion à deux corps. Des procédés et des instruments d'insertion d'un implant de disque artificiel sont également décrits.
Patent CA-2377070-A1 (CA)
Title: Laryngoscope
Inventor: WATSON GEOFFREY WILFRED
IPC: A61B17/24
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: A laryngoscope comprises a blade having a surface (17) for engaging the tongue of a patient by means of an operating handle (13) manipulated by an operator in which the operating handle (13) lies out of the plane normal to the tongue-contacting surface (17) of the blade. The laryngoscope substantially avoids the likelihood of a load acting on the patient's upper teeth.
Patent CA-2378094-A1 (CA)
Title: Herbicidal compositions
Inventor: MILLE FABIEN HERVE JOSEPH
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: Amido alkyl amine oxides, optionally blended with ether carboxylates, amphoteric surfactants, chelants, solvents, hydrotropes and/or wetting agents are used to prepare glyphosate solution concentrates.
Patent CA-2378133-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AUGUSTSSON TORSTEN
IPC: H04B10/67
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for wavelength selective filtration of optical wavelength channels. The wavelength selectiv e filter (1) includes one or more wavelength selective add-drop elements (10, 12, 14 and 16) and one or more on-off switches (20, 22, 24 and 26), wherein a first and a second side of the wavelength selective add-drop elements (10, 1 2, 14 and 16) includes an input and an output, wherein said on-off switches (20 , 22, 24 and 26) are disposed between said input and output on the second side  of the wavelength-selective add-drop elements (10, 12, 14 and 16), and where in in the event of more than one wavelength selective add-drop element said elements are interconnected by means of a connecting waveguide between respective outputs and inputs on the first side of respective wavelength selective add-drop elements.
Patent CA-2379054-A1 (CA)
Title: Shoulder stock for a personal weapon and a catch lever for a shoulder stock of this type
Inventor: SPINNER GERD
IPC: F41H1/00
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a shoulder stock (1, 1') for a personal weapon, comprising at least one slide rail (3a, 3b) which can be displaced together with the shoulder stock (1, 1') in relation to the arm housing and at least one catch lever (11, 11') which is rotatably mounted so that it can pivot about the longitudinal axis of the personal weapon and can be actuated manually using its outer periphery (11d). The slide rail (3a, 3b) can be locked using the catch lever (11, 11'), whereby said lever engages in a corresponding recess (13a, 13b, 23a, 23b) of the slide rail (3a, 3b), thus securing the shoulder stock (1, 1') in its respective position. The invention also relates to a corresponding catch lever (11, 11') for engaging in a/the recesses (13a, 13b, 23a, 23b) of at least one slide rail (3a, 3b) of a shoulder stock (1, 1') for a personal weapon.
Patent CA-2379297-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved cup packer
Inventor: SHEFFIELD RANDOLPH J
IPC: E21B33/124
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: An improved cup packer for use on wellbore tools is disclosed. The open end of the cup packer bore is filled with an elastomer to prevent the intrusion of sand and debris into the space between the cup packer and the wellbore tool on which it is mounted. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the packer body includes an angularly protruding section at at least one of its ends, wherein the longitudinal dimension of the packer body is at its maximum at its bore. In an additional alternative embodiment of the invention, the open end of the packer is sealed by a screen to prevent the intrusion of sand and debris into the space between the cup packer and the wellbore tool on which it is mounted.
Patent CA-2379396-A1 (CA)
Title: Flavored solid-form food product and method of preparation
Inventor: AFTOORA WILLIAM F
IPC: A23L23/10
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a flavored solid-form food product that is easily dispersible in aqueous liquids comprising an edible fat; an edible starchy material; a flavoring agent; a solidifying agent; an aqueous liquid;  and optionally an edible bicarbonate. The invention also provides a method f or preparing a pre-formed solid food product that is easily dispersible in aqueous solutions comprising heating a mixture comprising an edible fat and an edible starchy material to a temperature sufficient to produce a first molte n mixture; mixing a solidifying agent and a flavoring agent with an aqueous liquid to form a second mixture; cooling said first molten mixture to a temperature sufficient to approximate the temperature of the second mixture;  combining the first molten mixture with the second mixture to form a third mixture; and optionally adding an edible bicarbonate to the third mixture; introducing the third mixture into a desired mold; and cooling said third mixture to a temperature sufficient to form a solid mass.
Patent CA-2379661-A1 (CA)
Title: Paracellular drug delivery system
Inventor: TURKSEN KURSAD
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a paracellular drug delivery system, related to Claudin-6. In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a composition comprising the Claudin-6-derived, specific peptides and peptide analogs to be generated or delivered for use within this system; the peptides may be conjugated to a drug to be used in targeted paracellular drug delivery. In another aspect of the present invention there is provided transgenic animals, wherein uses include, but are not limited to, models for studying human disease, paracellular drug delivery and tight junction permeability barrier biology in vivo.
Patent CA-2380232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHACSI FERENC
IPC: F21V13/04
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A high intensity lighting device (2) is provided. The lighting device has a linear light source (4), a reflective member (6), and a translucent region (14). The linear light source and reflective member typically share a common axis. The reflective member, which can take many shapes, causes light which would normally be absorbed or propagated within a light housing (8) to converge on the translucent region. The translucent region having a longitudinal axis coincident to the common axis focuses rays of light to an intended area. If desired, a lens (44) may also be used to collimate the light such as a cylindrical lens or one or more prisms (50), for example.
Patent CA-2380887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUALLA IMAD H
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: The invention relates to the protection of structural systems such as apartment houses against dynamic loading caused by earthquakes, wind, traffi c etc. When a frame structure is excited by a horizontal external force, the girders starts to displace horizontally. If such displacements are large or if they occur periodically they may have serious impact on the conditions of th e structure and may cause severe damages or even result in a collapse. The present invention relates to a very simply designed and easily produced damp er with two members being interconnected in a rotational joint. By means of the  arrangement of the damper in the structural system, displacement occurring i n the system is transferred to the members being forced to rotate in relation to each other. Frictional resistance between the two members is dampening the rotational movement and thus the displacement in the system. The invention further relates to a device wherein the frictional resistance may be varied dynamically based on the displacements occurring in the system.
Patent CA-2383221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAUMONT SERGE
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: A security procedure for a Universal Mobile Telephone Service (UMTS) mobile communication system includes detecting a communication failure between a Radio Network Controller (RNC) which controls radio coverage within a prescribed geographical area and a Mobile Station (MS) in the geographic area, authenticating the MS and setting a new security parameter in response to the communication failure. The security parameter to be changed may be a ciphering key CK or an integrity key IK. Moreover, the steps of authenticating and setting a new security parameter may be performed separately or simultaneously.
Patent CA-2384315-A1 (CA)
Title: Computerized advertising method and system
Inventor: TENENBAUM SAMUEL SERGIO
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: Advertising is presented on a computer screen (10) in the form of an animated multimedia character (30) that will be referred to here as a "Shoshkele". The Shoshkele appears on the screen in an intrusive way at times which, to the user, are unpredictable, and it is entirely out of his control. The Shoshkele can move over the entire screen and is in the top layer of the display of the browser program, so it is not covered up by any window or object. It can also provide sound, including speech, music and sound effects. The sporadic appearance of the shoshkele and its entertainment value draw the attention of the user. The present advertising concept and shoshkeles can be realized with existing technologies (20).
Patent CA-2385794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARICICH PETER
IPC: E21D3/00
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil comprenant : une plate-forme (20) mobile généralement le long d'une direction longitudinale d'une cheminée de minerai ; un élément de propulsion commandable (30) capable de propulser la plate-forme dans la cheminée de minerai jusqu'au lieu bloqué ; un élément d'imagerie (40) capable de produire une image de la cheminée de minerai lorsque l'appareil est déplacé à travers la cheminée de minerai, l'image pouvant être transmise à un observateur éloigné ; des éléments d'immobilisation (50) extensibles commandables à distance fixés à la plate-forme ; et un élément commandable à distance (160) destiné à dégager un élément de transport de minerai bloqué dans la cheminée de minerai. Une fois installé, l'appareil est utilisé pour faire éclater ou pour dégager cet élément de transport de minerai. Les techniques utilisées pour dégager cet élément de transport consistent, par exemple, à donner des coups à l'élément de transport, à appliquer des fluides à haute pression sur l'élément de transport, et à utiliser une charge explosive (164). Ce système permet à un opérateur situé à une distance éloignée et sûre de la cheminée de minerai de placer l'appareil dans une position adéquate par rapport à l'élément de transport de minerai bloqué et de dégager l'élément de transport de minerai.
Patent CA-2386670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCK DAVID P
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: (57) Abstract: A method of testing a circuit having two or more clock domains at respective domain test clock rates and under control of a main test clock signal, the circuit having core logic, a plurality of scannable memory elements, each having a clock input, an input connected to an output of the core logic and/or an output connected to an input to the core logic, and configurable in scan mode in which the memory elements are connected to define one or more scan chains in each domain and in normal mode in which the memory elements are connected to the core logic in normal operational mode, the method comprising configuring the memory elements in scan mode; concurrently clocking a test stimulus into each scan chain of each clock domain including, for each clock domain having a domain test clock signal which is synchronous with respect to the main test clock signal, clocking the test stimulus at a shift clock rate derived from the main test clock signal and, for each clock domain having a domain test clock signal which is asynchronous with respect to the main test clock signal, clocking all but a predetermined number of bits of the test stimulus at a first domain shift clock rate derived from the main test clock signal followed by clocking the predetermined number of bits of the test stimulus at a second domain shift clock rate corresponding to the domain test clock rate; configuring the memory elements of each scan chain in normal mode in which the memory elements of each scan chain are interconnected by the core logic in the normal operational mode;  clocking each memory element in each scan chain at its respective domain test clock rate for at least one clock cycle thereof;  configuring the memory elements in scan mode; and clocking a test response pattern out of each of the scan chains at its respective domain shift clock rate during a respective scan-out interval, all respective scan-out intervals overlapping in time for a plurality of clock cycles at the highest of the respective clock rates.
Patent CA-2386973-A1 (CA)
Title: Fingerprint image optical input apparatus
Inventor: IMMEGA GUY
IPC: A61B5/117
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A fingerprint optical input apparatus comprises a contact image sensor for viewing a moving finger and providing a high contrast image. A narrow strip of the fingerprint touching a transparent platen is illuminated by sheet of collimated light normal to or at an oblique angle to the surface. The fingerprint image is viewed at an oblique angle by partially scattered light  or by frustrated total internal reflection by a GRIN rod lens array and projected onto a linear array sensor. Various embodiments of the platen provide a compact design by using TIR or mirror reflections of the fingerpri nt image.
Patent CA-2387475-A1 (CA)
Title: Yoke for holding a conveyor roller axle
Inventor: LEMAY CURTIS E
IPC: B65G39/12
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A shaft support (22) for supporting a shaft end (16b, 18b) of a conveyor roller (16, 18) is pivotable about an axis extending generally along the direction of conveyance of a conveyor (10), such that the support may pivot to accommodate a change in vertical positioning of one or both ends of the roller (16, 18). The shaft support may also be pivotable about a generally vertical axis in order to also accommodate skewed rollers mounted at an angle not perpendicular to the direction of conveyance. Because the shaft support is pivotable about the axis extending in the direction of conveyance, the shaft support simplifies the installation and removal of the motorized roller, while providing for a roller that does not require a spring loaded shaft or axle. The roller may thus be a low cost roller which may be easily installed and removed from the conveyor.
Patent CA-2388778-A1 (CA)
Title: Turbomachine rotor assembly with two bladed-discs separated by a spacer
Inventor: BEUTIN BRUNO
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 2002-06-03
Abstract: A spacer (36) made to be installed between two permanently connected discs (31 and 32), without a bolted flange, and comprising axial thrust (43, 47) as well as outer radial thrust (45, 48) alignment surfaces (41). It comprises moreover an outer cover (37) to provide sealing and a cooling passageway, and stiffening tongues (38) which accommodate thrust loads.
Patent CA-2388790-A1 (CA)
Title: Direct memory access circuit with atm support
Inventor: MES IAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-06-03
Abstract: A Direct Memory Access circuit moves data in and out of processor memories.  The ATM support circuit can attach or detach ATM headers to a block of user data which is sent as the payload data of the ATM cell. In addition, the circuit supports AAL5 cells, generating ATM cells based from a block of user data, or generating a block of data from received AAL5 ATM cells.
Patent CA-2390099-A1 (CA)
Title: Vital tissue for tendon or ligament and process for producing the same
Inventor: FUKUZAKI HIRONOBU
IPC: A61L27/36
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A biocompatible tissue for tendons or ligaments which enables rapid postoperative fixation to bone and early recovery owing to its enhanced biocompatibility and a method for producing such tissue. The biocompatible tissue for tendons or ligaments includes a tendon or ligament tissue substrate and a calcium phosphate compound. The calcium phosphate compound is fixed at least to a surface of the tendon or ligament tissue substrate. The method includes the step of alternately immersing the substrate in a calcium solution and in a phosphate solution to produce and fix the calcium phosphate compound.
Patent CA-2391238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COATES PAUL
IPC: E04H4/14
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: The present invention is coping for use in a swimming pool, said coping oriented along a longitudinal direction, and comprises a web disposed along said longitudinal direction, including a means for attaching said web to a side wall of a pool;wherein said web including a strip section integrally part of said web; a strip section being preferably irreversibly removable by shearing off a longitudinal strip section from said cap web for irreversibly removing said strip section from a facia of said web to expose an accessory slot defined behind said removed strip section, wherein said accessory slot adapted for attaching accessories to said coping.
Patent CA-2393041-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for obtaining nucleic acids from an environment sample, resulting nucleic acids and use in synthesis of novel compounds
Inventor: CAPPELLANO CARMELA
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing nucleic acids from an environment sample, more particularly a method for obtaining a library of nucleic acids from a sample. The invention also concerns nucleic acids of nucleic acid libraries obtained by said method their use in the synthesis of novel compounds, in particular novel compounds of therapeutic interest. The invent further concerns novel means used in the method for obtaining said nucleic acids, such as novel vectors and novel processes for preparing such vectors or recombinant host cells containing said nucleic acid. Finally, the invention concerns methods for detecting a nucleic acid of interest within a library of nucleic acids resulting from said method, and nucleic acids detected by said method and polypeptides encoded by said nucleic acids.
Patent CA-2393471-A1 (CA)
Title: Biodegradable plastic food service items
Inventor: SATKOWSKI MICHAEL MATTHEW
IPC: B32B27/10
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A food service item comprises a biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprising two randomly repeating monomer units wherein the first randomly repeating monomer unit has the structure (i) wherein R1 is H or a C1-2 alkyl, and n is 1 or 2; and the second randomly repeating monomer unit has the structure (ii) wherein R2 is a C3-19 alkyl or a C3-19 alkenyl. At least about 50 % of the randomly repeating monomer units have the structure of the first randomly repeating monomer unit.
Patent CA-2397808-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition and films thereof
Inventor: KAARTO JOHN
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention includes a coextruded film having at least two layers.  The first layer contains a coupled propylene polymer and the second layer contains an in-reactor blend of a linear low density polyethylene fraction and a substantially linear polyethylene fraction. Alternatively, the second layer may include a homogeneously branched linear polyethylene. Preferably, the first layer makes up about 50 weight percent or less of the overall coextruded film structure. The first layer may also contain a polyethylene, such as a linear low density polyethylene, a low density polyethylene, a high density polyethylene, substantially linear polyethylene, a homogeneously branched linear polyethylene, an in-reactor blend of linear low density polyethylene and a substantially linear polyethylene, and blends thereof.
Patent CA-2398445-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERMANSEN KJELD
IPC: A61K36/48
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne une substance contenant les structures chimiques du bicyclo[3.2.1]octane ou du kaurène et s'utilisant dans une supplémentation alimentaire ou comme constituant d'un médicament destiné au traitement du diabète non insulino-dépendant, de l'hypertension et/ou du syndrome métabolique. Les structures chimiques uniques du bicyclo[3.2.1]octane, seul ou dans une structure de kaurène, constituent des substances, telles que le stéviol, l'isostéviol ou le stévioside, pouvant améliorer ou potentialiser la sécrétion d'insuline en fonction du glucose dans le plasma. Les substances contenant ces structures chimiques uniques peuvent également faire diminuer la concentration de glucagon dans le sang et/ou faire baisser la tension artérielle, assurant ainsi un système de traitement d'autorégulation du diabète non insulino-dépendant et/ou de l'hypertension. Dans un médicament combiné contenant également une protéine de soja et/ou une fibre de soja et/ou au moins une isoflavone, ces substances agissent de façon synergétique, lesdits médicaments combinés étant extrêmement utiles aussi bien pour la prophylaxie que pour le traitement direct, entre autres, du syndrome métabolique et de l'obésité. Grâce à son effet d'autorégulation, ce médicament possède une large gamme d'applications comme supplémentation alimentaire.
Patent CA-2400618-A1 (CA)
Title: Wildlife guard for electrical insulator bushings
Inventor: BOWLING DAVID EDWIN
IPC: A01M29/24
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: Wildlife guards for surrounding electrical insulator bushings and electrical  conductors extending therefrom include pivotally connected first and second cover portions. Each cover portion includes a respective lever arm configure d such that when a force is applied to the first and second lever arms by a portion of an electrical insulator bushing, the first and second cover portions pivot together into engagement in a closed position surrounding the  electrical insulator bushing and a portion of the electrical conductor extending from the electrical insulator bushing. A plurality of flexible fingers extending from adjacent edge portions of the cover portions allow an  electrical conductor to extend therethrough while preventing the ingress of animals.
Patent CA-2401237-A1 (CA)
Title: Mooring device
Inventor: HADCROFT JOHN MACKAY
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A mooring robot (100, 200) for releasably fastening a first moveable object (S) to a second nearby object (51) is disclosed. The first moveable object (S) moves in response to the application of external forces to the object (S). The robot (100, 200) operates to restore the first object (S) to a predetermined operating position. With particular reference to the mooring of a vessel (S), the mooring robot (100, 200) has attractive attachment element(s) (1) fixable to a ship's hull and includes a movement unit (10, 210), with active three-degree-of-freedom translation, for controlling the position of the attachment element(s) (1). The movement unit (10, 210) includes a restorative means associated with each of the two degrees of translational freedom in the horizontal plane which provide a restorative force acting to return the attachment element(s) (1) to the predetermined operating position.