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Patent CA-2353773-A1 (CA)
Title: Cark protein and nucleic acid molecules and uses therefor
Inventor: RAJU JEYASEELAN
IPC: A61K38/45
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated CARK nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing CARK nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced , and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a CARK gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated CARK proteins, fusi on proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-CARK antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
Patent CA-2355595-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent for inactivating pathogenic organisms of plants
Inventor: HOFFLER JUTTA
IPC: A01N31/02
Filed: 1999-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to disinfecting agents for combating and inactivating phytopathogenic organisms, for use on plants and in their environment. The agents are based on a mixture of anionic active surfactants, aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids, glycols, hydrotropic agents and aliphatic monovalent alcohols, and are characterized in that they contain, together with the hydrotropic agents and monovalent alcohols, a combination of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids, alkyl- and/or alkylarylsulfonates, as well as certain individual or mixed glycols.
Patent CA-2356503-A1 (CA)
Title: Saddle girth
Inventor: SWAIN BARRIE P
IPC: B68C1/14
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: The present invention is a saddle girth to be used in conjunction with an English saddle. The saddle girth has a central portion separating two opposing straight segments, each of which extend from the central portion at an angle less than approximately forty-five degrees to form a chevron-like shape. This style of saddle girth inhibits the saddle from shifting along the back of the horse, thus preventing sores and chafing while providing safety for the rider.
Patent CA-2358039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRASSOWSKI DANIEL WITOLD
IPC: E04C3/18
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: A composite I-beam as presented. The inventive I-beam includes a first flange end a second flange, with a web, extending between the first and second flanges. At least one of the flanges of the inventive I-beam has a reinforcing layer of a supporting material thereon or therein.
Patent CA-2358487-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of phanquinone for the treatment or prevention of memory impairment
Inventor: XILINAS MICHEL
IPC: A61K31/4745
Filed: 2000-01-06
Abstract: The use of phanquinone (4,7-phenanthroline-5,6-dione) for the treatment or prevention of memory impairment is suggested. Also a method for improving the learning or memory of a normal subject is suggested, said method comprising the administering of phanquinone, optionally together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s).
Patent CA-2365891-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSS RICHARD C
IPC: G06F7/74
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A circuit selects a highest priority signal from a plurality of input signals.  The circuit comprises the following components. A plurality of serially coupled input blocks, each of which are coupled to a corresponding one of a plurality of input lines for receiving respective ones of the input signals and providing corresponding output signals. A pre-charging device coupled between a supply voltage terminal and a first one of the serially coupled input blocks. The pre-charging device couples the supply voltage to the first one of the serially coupled input blocks in response to a clock pulse signal transition. An activation device for coupling a last one of the serially coupled input blocks to a ground voltage terminal in response to an activation signal transition. A ground voltage is propagated through the plurality of input blocks up to an input block which reflects a voltage on its input signal that is different from a pre-charge voltage state. The ground voltage terminal is subsequently provided as the only logic low output from said plurality of input blocks representing a highest priority match signal.
Patent CA-2366541-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel recombinant and mutant herpesviruses
Inventor: JUNKER DAVID E
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and reagents for inducing active immunity in animals. In particular, the present invention provides recombinant herpesviruses having foreign DNA that are capable of inducing immunity to the herpesvirus and/or the source of the foreigh DNA. The present invention also provides mutant herpesviruses having portions of their genome deleted.  Preferably, foreign DNA is introduced, or portions of the genome are deleted, in the UL54.5 open reading frame of avian herperviruses or the UL43 open reading frame of Marek's disease virus.
Patent CA-2368074-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety mechanism for a fold and tumble seat assembly
Inventor: TAME OMAR D
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: A seat assembly (14) for use in an automotive vehicle and pivotal between a seating position and a fold and tumbled position. The seat assembly (14) includes a seat cushion (18) and a seat back (20) pivotally connected to the seat cushion for pivotal movement between an upright seating position and a folded position. The seat assembly includes a locking latch (46) supported by the seat cushion and pivotal between a latched position for releasably latching the seat assembly (14) to the floor (16) of the vehicle and an unlatched position for releasing the seat assembly to allow the seat assembly to pivot from the seating position to the tumbled position. The seat assembly further includes a blocking member (70) coupled between the seat back (20) and the locking latch (46) and operable in a first blocking position for engaging the seat back and preventing the locking latch from releasing from the latched position when the seat back is in the upright seating position. The blocking member (70) is also operable in a second blocking position for engaging the seat back in the folded position when the locking latch is in the unlatched position to prevent pivotal movement of the seat from the folded position to the upright seating position until the locking latch is returned to the latched position securing the seat assembly in the seating position.
Patent CA-2368293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARRA JON M
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: An integrated pneumatic and electropneumatic train brake system and method of operation. An electropneumatic brake controller in at least one of the locomotives provides an emergency brake signal on a brake pipe and the network to the pneumatic and electropneumatic brakes for an emergency position of the operator interface. The brake controller also provides an emergency signal only on the network to the electropneumatic brakes in the continuous service position of the operator interface.
Patent CA-2373155-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCBREEN JAMES R
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2000-04-24
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for efficiently providing video on demand services  to a cable television subscriber. The provider system consists of two major subsystems. The first subsystem, called a video server (20, 22, 24), streams  video to video on demand subscribers through the cable television network. T he second subsystem, called the transaction server (12), performs virtually all  remaining provider functions including security, accounting, storage and spooling of video data, etc. The video server (20, 22, 24) is preferably implemented using a plurality of personal computers. The transaction server (12) preferably uses a large scale mainframe computer.
Patent CA-2374751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELSTROM TUAN A
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A system, method, and device for non-in-vasive body fluid sampling is provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a controller that controls the generation of ultrasound; an ultrasonic applicator that applies the ultrasound to an area of biological membrane; a receiver that contacts the area of biological membrane and receives body fluid through and out of the area of biological membrane; and a meter that interacts with the receiver and detects the presence of at least one analyte in the body fluid in the receiver. The receiver may include a membrane and a medium, such as a hydrogel, a fluid, or a liquid, that is contained in the membrane. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes the steps of (1) identifying an area of biological membrane having a permeability level;  (2) increasing the permeability level of the area of biological membrane; (3) contacting the area of biological membrane with a receiver; (4) extracting body fluid through and out of the area of biological membrane; (5) providing an external force to enhance the body fluid extraction; (6) collecting the body fluid in the receiver; (7) analyzing the collected body fluid for the presence of at least one analyte;  and (8) providing the results of the step of analyzing the body fluid.
Patent CA-2376193-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic agent comprising a botulinum neurotoxin
Inventor: FREVERT JURGEN
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation comprising one of the botulinum neurotoxins from Clostridium botulinum of types A, B, C, D, E, F or G or a mixture of two or more of these neurotoxins, wherein the neurotoxin or the mixture of neuro-toxins is free of the complexing proteins which naturally form the botulinum neurotoxin complexes together with the neurotoxins.
Patent CA-2380454-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-service shopping cart
Inventor: MCCANN ROBERT L
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: A self-service shopping cart system (50) and method for using the same whereby the retailer operating the system or the system provider (70) can generate revenues from advertisements and/or promotions, by providing the consumer with access to remote retailer (52), vendors and other organizations from the shopping cart and by allowing consumers to access the system over the Internet is disclosed. The system (50) is capable of displaying advertisements and/or promotions in various formats, modes, types and sizes and for different periods of time. Thus, the retailer or system provider can charge different prices for, and obtain various revenues from, the advertisements based on their format, length, etc. Moreover, by allowing the user to transact with remote retailers, vendors and other organizations, the retailer or system can offset some of the system costs to the remote retailers (52), vendors or organizations. In addition, since the system (50) is a self-service system, the number of store personnel can be reduced or augmented, which also saves the retailer money.
Patent CA-2380905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLIER JAMES DIGBY YARLET
IPC: H04L27/18
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: A phase shifting arrangement for generating a set of mutually orthogonal signals, comprising: a phase shifting unit for receiving an input signal and having a first phase shift circuit for generating a first output signal phase-shifted by a first amount with respect to the input signal, a second phase shift circuit for generating a second output signal phase-shifted by a second amount with respect to the input signal, and a third phase shift circuit for generating a third output signal phase-shifted by a third amount with respect to the input signal; the phase shift caused by each of the first, second and third phase shift circuits being adjustable in response to a feedback signal; and a phase shift adjustment circuit for generating the feedback signal and arranged to receive the first, second and third output signals and a fourth output signal of the same phase as the input signal and thereby generate an error signal dependent on the deviation of the first, second, third and fourth signals from mutual orthogonality; and a feedback circuit arranged to receive the error signal and form the feedback signal in dependence thereon in so as to cause the first, second and third phase shift circuits to, on receiving the feedback signal, generate the first, second and third signals in closer orthogonality to each other and to the input signal.
Patent CA-2383593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOW ROBERT ELLIOT
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: An apparatus for extracting biomass includes a closed loop circuit comprising an extraction vessel (11), an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and (optionally) a storage reservoir (15) operatively connected in series. A  pumped recirculation loop (20) recirculates a portion of the output of the extraction vessel (11) for further contact with biomass. One or more modifiable resistances to flow (21; 23) control the flow of solvent around the recirculation loop (20) and the main closed loop.
Patent CA-2386933-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for pressure testing communication lines of a well tool
Inventor: JACKSON STEPHEN L
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A system for pressure testing the seals and fittings associated with at least one communication line (26) passing through a well tool mandrel (12), each communication line housed within a communication line conduit (16) defined through the well tool and sealingly engaged to each end of its corresponding communication line conduit by way of a fitting (53) and the fittings also sealingly engaged to the communication line conduit. The system generally comprises a testing conduit (34) and testing passageway system (47) defined in the well tool mandrel. A testing plug (44) provides fluid communication between a pressure testing source and the testing passageway system. Pressurized fluid is guided from the testing plug, through the testing passageway system, into the communication line conduits, and into contact with the fittings and seals associated with each of the communication line conduits.  Leaks indicate the presence of a faulty engagement of the fittings or seals associated with the communication line conduits.
Patent CA-2389321-A1 (CA)
Title: Neisserial antigenic peptides
Inventor: RATTI GUILIO
IPC: A61K39/095
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: This invention provides, among other things, proteins, polypeptides, and fragments thereof, derived from the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis B. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding for such proteins, polypeptides, and/or fragments, as well as nucleic acids complementary thereto e.g., antisense nucleic acids). Additionally, this invention provides antibodies which bind to the proteins, polypeptides, and/or fragments. This invention further provide s expression vectors useful for making the proteins, polypeptides, and/or fragments, as well as host cells transformed with such vectors. This inventi on also provides compositions of the proteins, polypeptides, fragments, and/or nucleic acids, for use as vaccines, diagnostic reagents, immunogenic compositions, and the like. Methods of making the compositions and methods o f treatment with the compositions are also provided. This invention also provides methods of detecting the proteins, polypeptides, fragments, and/or nucleic acids.
Patent CA-2389998-A1 (CA)
Title: Filtration device for liquids
Inventor: HOFMANN UWE
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: The filtration device (1) for liquids comprises a filtration beaker (2) filled with a filtration material (4), whereby the bottom thereof (3) is provided with at least one sieve-like outlet for a liquid, in addition to comprising a lid (5), predetermining an inner volume (Vi), comprising at least one inlet (8) for the liquid and one air vent (10) for the removal of air and which is connected to the filtration beaker (2) in a liquid-tight manner. A sieve-like textile fabric (12) is disposed in between the filtration beaker (2) and the lid (5). In order to guarantee secure operation and ensure a good retaining effect with respect to particles having a size of approximately 200 µm at different filtration-material fill heights in the filtration beaker, the sieve-like textile fabric (12) has at least one formed part (13) protruding into the inner volume (Vi) of the lid (5), whereby air can be found on both sides of the part (14) of the textile fabric (12) which is located the furthermost away from the filtration beaker (2).
Patent CA-2390906-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of fly ash
Inventor: MAILVAGANAM NOEL PAUL
IPC: C04B18/08
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A finely ground powder comprising a mixture of fly ash and a compound selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline earth metal salts, alkali and alkaline earth metal oxides, and metakaolinite.    Preferably, the amount of said compound is 0.4 to 1% by weight of the powder. A composition comprising Portland cement and finely ground powder, said finely ground powder being a mixture of fly ash and a compound selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline earth metal salts, alkali and alkaline earth metal oxides, and metakaolinite. A method for the treatment of fly ash comprising the step of subjecting a mixture of fly ash and a compound selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline earth metal salts, alkali and alkaline earth metal oxides, and metakaolinite, preferably in which the fly ash has been treated for removal of carbon and in particular to increase the amount of crystalline phase.
Patent CA-2391674-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIUSOLO SAM
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: An manually portable apparatus is provided for cooling a carbonated beverage stored in a container and dispensing non-foamed carbonated beverage. The beverage is preferably beer. The apparatus comprises a housing containing a conduit. A pressurizing device is attached to a beer keg for maintaining the beer under pressure in the keg. The conduit communicates between the beer keg and a tap located on the exterior of the apparatus. A  submersible pump circulates a water and ice cooling mixture over the conduit for cooling the conduit. The housing has a perforated side-wall that surrounds the conduit to protect the conduit and the pump from being damaged by ice particles. The pump is positioned to continuously circulate cold water over the conduit for maximum heat exchange.
Patent CA-2392007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UMEDA NARUMI
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile communication system comprising a structure for realizing "network seamless" for roaming between different kinds of networks, "contents seamless" for converting different kinds of encoding or media therebetween, and "device seamless" for making it possible to utilize optimum I/O devices in conformity to surrounding environments. This mobile communication system detects a change in an environment in use concerning an object such as a mobile terminal, for example notifies at least on apparatus relating to the change of the result of detection, sets various resources constituting a network in conformity to a new environment, and switches them. This makes it possible to construct a seamless network which automatically eliminates seams (restrictions) concerning changes in the environment and the like.
Patent CA-2392240-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic detection of hardware configuration in a digital terminal
Inventor: GAZDA ROBERT
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a hardware configuration in a digital terminal, and, in response, selecting a corresponding executable software pa th for initializing the hardware. All terminals in a digital communication network, such as a television network, are provided with a single common set - top firmware/software object that contains all software components required to run on all hardware platforms. The total amount of software needed at the terminals is reduced over prior art schemes since the common software object  includes software that is common to the different hardware component types only once, instead of providing a different object for each hardware type which results in duplication of the common software. The software from the software object can execute on platforms with different hardware components and circuits. This provides freedom to the network operator to select terminals with reduced cost components, e.g., from different manufacturers.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2392407-A1 (CA)
Title: Moving-hearth heating furnace and method for making reduced metal agglomerates
Inventor: UEMURA HIROSHI
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: The moving hearth (2) is continuously or intermittently moved downward by the elevating devices (8) depending on the thickness of a metal oxide layer formed by the deposition of powder of metal oxide agglomerates mixed into the furnace together with the metal oxide agglomerates so that a gap is provided between the surface of the metal oxide layer and the edge of the blade of a discharge screw (4) during operation. A means for preventing the formation of a metal plate and a method for operating the same are provided instead of a means and method including the vertical movement of a discharger for reduced metal, so that the maintenance work can be significantly reduced in a moving-hearth heating furnace, in which metal oxide agglomerates containing a carbonaceous material is placed on a moving hearth, the metal oxide agglomerates are heated and reduced to form reduced metal agglomerates, and the reduced metal agglomerates are discharged from the furnace by a discharger to produce reduced metal.   <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2394840-A1 (CA)
Title: Optimized t-dna transfer and vectors therefor
Inventor: DE BUCK SYLVIE
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to T-DNA vectors and methods for obtaining transgenic eukaryotes using said vectors. The transgenic eukaryotes are characterized in that they contain the T-DNA but not the illegitimately transferred vector backbone sequence. This is achieved by modifying the T-DNA  borders such that they are more efficiently nicked or such that they allow elimination of illegitimately transferred vector backbone sequences by means of recombination.
Patent CA-2396784-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid supply method, system, ink container, cartridge and replenishing container and head cartridge usable with system
Inventor: ISHINAGA HIROYUKI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A liquid supply method includes a step of preparing a negative pressure producing material chamber, including a liquid supply portion for permitting supply of the liquid to an outside and an air vent for fluid communication with ambience, for accommodating a negative pressure producing member for retaining the liquid; a step of preparing a liquid containing chamber having a liquid containing portion for accommodating the liquid, the liquid containing portion forming a substantially sealed space except for fluid communication with the negative pressure producing material chamber; a first liquid supply step of permitting supply of the liquid to the outside by permitting movement of the liquid into the negative pressure producing material chamber from the liquid containing portion without introduction of the air into the liquid containing chamber with a negative pressure while permitting decrease of a volume of the liquid containing portion; a second liquid supply step, after the first liquid supply step, of permitting supply of the liquid to the outside by permitting movement of the liquid into the negative pressure producing material chamber from the liquid containing portion with introduction of the air into the liquid containing portion.
Patent CA-2397076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEOGI PARTHA
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: Novel diphenylethylene compounds that are administered orally to decrease circulating concentrations of glucose are provided. The effect on insulin resistant rats is also shown. The effects on lipid and leptin concentrations are also shown. The compounds are orally effective anti-diabetic agents that may normalize glucose and lipid metabolism in subjects with diabetes.