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Patent CA-2358717-A1 (CA)
Title: Access door mounted on pivoting frame
Inventor: SZYJKOWSKI JERZY MAREK
IPC: E06B5/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An access door is suitable for installation in a structure such as a building and allows ready access to an enclosed region of the structure. The access door includes a door frame that can be mounted on the structure and that forms an access opening. A panel removably covers the access opening on an exterior side of the door frame. Two parallel connecting links are pivotably connected both to the door frame and to the panel in a manner permitting the panel to be moved from an open position where the access opening is uncovered to a closed position where the panel covers the access opening. A frame member connects the two links together in a rigid manner. One or more threaded fasteners can be used to detachably connect the panel so that it is secured in the closed position. In one embodiment, a single screw can detachably connect the panel to a pivotable connecting frame that includes the two links. In another version, the panel can be detachably and directly connected to the door frame by fasteners.
Patent CA-2358750-A1 (CA)
Title: A golf ball having a tubular lattice pattern
Inventor: OGG STEVEN S
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere (21) with a plurality of tubular projections (40). Each of the plurality of projections (40) has an apex (50) that extends to a height to conform with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA approved golf balls. The tubular lattice pattern on the inner sphere (21) of the golf ball (20) of the present invention has interconnected projections (40) that form a plurality of hexagons and pentagons in the preferred embod-iment. The preferred embodiment has a parting line (100) that alternates upward and downward along adjacent rows of hexagons.
Patent CA-2358986-A1 (CA)
Title: Bead picking apparatus and method
Inventor: NELSON JAMES C
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: The invention provides exemplary systems (36) and methods for processing sol id supports (14, 34). According to one system, a probe (16, 24, 66) is provided  having a distal end (18, 26) and a lumen terminating at the distal end (18, 26). The transport mechanism is adapted to place the distal end (18, 26) of the probe (16, 24, 66) into a well (10, 118) having a plurality of solid supports (14, 34) that are held wihtin a fluid. A detection mechanism (20, 2 2, 28, 30) is provided to detect the presence or absence of one of the solid supports (14, 34) at the distal end (18, 26) while the distal end (18, 26) i s within the fluid. A measuring system (28, 30, 100, 102) is provided to measu re the general size of the attached solid support (18, 26).
Patent CA-2360047-A1 (CA)
Title: Dry cleaning system and process for producing softer fabrics
Inventor: MURPHY DENNIS STEPHEN
IPC: D06L1/04
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A dry cleaning system and process for improving the characteristics of fabrics is disclosed. The system and process utilize an additive having a silicon atom, and the additive does not enhance the cleaning process but does impart a lubricious soft hand on the fabrics after cleaning.
Patent CA-2362888-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of r-aryl propionic acids for producing medicaments to treat diseases in humans and animals, whereby said diseases can be therapeutically influenced by inhibiting the activation of nf-kb
Inventor: GEISSLINGER GERD
IPC: A61K31/192
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of R-antimers of aryl propionic acids or aryl propionic acid derivatives for producing medicaments that inhibit the NF-.kappa.B activation cascade. Said medicaments are therefore suitable for treating diseases that can be positively influenced by the inhibition of NF-.kappa.B formation from a therapeutic standpoint.
Patent CA-2362929-A1 (CA)
Title: Tumor necrosis factor receptors 6.alpha. and 6.beta.
Inventor: RUBEN STEVEN M
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor proteins. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encodi ng the human TNFR-6.alpha. and -6.beta. proteins. TNFR-6.alpha. and -6.beta. polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of TNFR-6.alpha. and -6.bet a. activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system- related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related  disorders.
Patent CA-2364126-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-tapping implant
Inventor: JORNEUS LARS
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A self-tapping implant for jawbone comprises a body (15) with threads arranged thereon, a conically tapering portion (12) arranged at its front end, and one or more spaces (4, 5, 6) which accommodate bone material cut off during tapping and which are formed by removal of material from the threads and body in question. Each materially reduced thread has a cutting edge (1a, 2a, 3a) which extends inwards from the outer edge of the repective remaining thread part and which can cooperate with the bone during tapping. Each cutting edge of a number of cutting edges has a pointed shape (1b, 2b, 3b) which, in the cross section of the thread in question, essentially follows a line which deviates from a radius (r) through the remaining thread part's front portion or the pointed shape's point (1b, 2b, 3b) in order in this way to form a cutting angle. Each cutting edge (1a, 2a, 3a) on a first remaining thread part (1, 2, 3) merges via a radius (r') or curved part into a rear edge (e.g. 2d) on a second remaining thread part, which is arranged before the first thread part in the direction of screwing (7), for the purpose of providing optimum remaining material in the body and remaining thread parts and, consequently, optimum strength of the implant part in question.
Patent CA-2364498-A1 (CA)
Title: Ic-compatible parylene mems technology and its application in integrated sensors
Inventor: JIANG FUKANG
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A combined IC/Mems process forms the IC parts first, and then forms the MEMS parts (110). One option forms a parylene overlayer, then forms a cavity under the parylene overlayer.
Patent CA-2365817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COTE PIERRE
IPC: B01D69/02
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A method for stretching a hollow fibre while making a stretched filtering membrane from a precursor involves wrapping the hollow fibre around a structure and modifying the structure such that at least portions of the hollow fibre are forced to elongated. For example, the hollow fibre may be wrapped around around two or more supports and the distance between adjacent supports increased. This produces first portions of the hollow fibre stretched to a first elongation and porous to a first porosity and second portions of the hollow fibre that are not stretched or are stretched to a second elongation less than the first elongation and that remain non-porous or become porous to a second porosity which is less than the first porosity. The membrane may be made into a module with second portions of the membranes located at points where the membranes exit the potting material or at turns in loops of the fibres, if any. In various embodiments, the fibre is potted into modules before or after it is stretched. Some methods of potting involve applying a hot melt adhesive to the second portions. Some embodiments are made entirely of thermoplastic material and can be easily recycled.
Patent CA-2367388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOWNS CARL ROBERT
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: An organic polymer having a plurality of regions along the length of the polymer backbone and comprising two or more of the following a first region for transporting negative charge carriers and having a first bandgap defined  by a first LUMO level and a first HOMO level; and a second region for transporting positive charge carriers and having a second bandgap defined by  a second LUMO level and a second HOMO level; and a third region for accepting and combining positive and negative charge carriers to generate light and having a third bandgap defined by a third LUMO level and a third HOMO level,  wherein each region comprises one or more monomers and the quantity and arrangement of the monomers in the organic polymer is selected so that the first, second and third bandgaps are distinct from one another in the polyme r.
Patent CA-2368168-A1 (CA)
Title: Precision integral articles
Inventor: SOANE DAVID S
IPC: C08F265/04
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: This disclosure describes a processing approach for the rapid and efficient in-situ polymerization of specially prepared precursor mixtures to achieve near-net-shape production of objects/articles with exact dimensions. The process relies on the use of polymerizable compositions comprised of a mixture of a reactive plasticizer and an initiator, optionally also including a dead polymer, which compositions are semi-solid-like and induce little shrinkage upon curing as a result of their partially polymerized nature prior to processing. The articles of the invention have a surface and an interior core, the composition of the surface material being distinct from the composition of the core material while at the same time the surface and the core are an integral, monolithic entity. In addition, the articles are dimensionally stable and exhibit high fidelity replication.
Patent CA-2372709-A1 (CA)
Title: Vector for integration of heterologous sequences into poxviral genomes
Inventor: WINTERSPERGER STEFAN
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence useful for inserting heterologous sequences into the genome of poxviruses by homologous recombination. The present invention relates also, <i>inter alia</i>, to recombinant poxviruses carrying heterologous coding sequences transferred by the vector according to the present invention.
Patent CA-2372859-A1 (CA)
Title: The rice actin 2 promoter and intron and methods for use thereof
Inventor: WU RAY
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: The current invention provides regulatory regions from the rice actin 2 gene . In particular, the current invention provides the rice actin 2 promoter and actin 2 intron. Compositions comprising these sequences are described, as we ll as transformation constructs derived therefrom. Further provided are methods  for the expression of transgenes in plants comprising the use of these sequences. The methods of the invention include the direct creation of transgenic plants with the rice actin 2 intron and/or promoter directly by genetic transformation, as well as by plant breeding methods. The actin 2 sequences of the invention represent a valuable new tool for the creation of  transgenic plants, preferably having one or more added beneficial characteristics.
Patent CA-2374546-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIVANT ROBERT
IPC: B65H29/12
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: The device for the high-speed conveying of post envelopes (2A, 2B) comprises a fixed sole plate (11) extending along the path which the conveyed envelopes follow and along which the envelopes, standing on edge and arranged in series, glide, a motorized endless reference belt (12) stretched along one side of the sole plate, a motorized endless press belt (14) stretched along the other side of the sole plate, and a series of elastically deformable elastomer wheels (16) for elastically pressing the press belt against the reference belt in such a way as to grip the envelopes arranged on the sole plate between the reference belt and the press belt. The wheels (16) each have a hub mounted to rotate on a stationary spindle, and an annular tread strip in contact with the press belt, the hub and the annular tread strip of each wheel being connected by elastically deformable circular-arc-shaped fins. The two ends of each fin, which are for connection to the hub and to the annular tread strip of the wheel, lie on a radius of the wheel.
Patent CA-2376479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID E
IPC: C07K14/54
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: Retro-inverso peptides derived from interleukin-6 (IL-6) having between 17 a nd about 40 amino acids and including the sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. These  peptides have the same activity as native IL-6 and also have neurotrophic activity. Because of the D-amino acid linkage in the peptides, they are less  susceptible to proteolytic degradation in vivo.
Patent CA-2376619-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOHSE JESPER
IPC: C12Q1/682
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des nouveaux dendrimères ainsi que des nouveaux complexes dendrimères. Ces dendrimères et/ou complexes dendrimères peuvent servir à détecter de nombreux composants dans un échantillon, et sont également utilisés comme systèmes de détection et comme systèmes d'augmentation ou d'amplification de signal. Ces dendrimères et ces complexes dendrimères peuvent également servir à marquer une pluralité d'entités ou de composés. Par ailleurs, des trousses de marquage et des trousses de détection comprenant un ou plusieurs dendrimères marqués ou un ou plusieurs complexes dendrimères peuvent aussi constituer l'une des applications de cette invention.
Patent CA-2377999-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAN BEI
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to LXR agonists and to methods of using such LXR  agonists to raise high density lipoprotein (HDL) plasma levels in mammals and to prevent, halt or slow the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and related conditions.
Patent CA-2378096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWBORN MARGARET
IPC: A61K51/12
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: A kit containing a solution of boronic acid adducts of technetium-99m dioxime complexes; and hydroxypropyl gamma cyclodextrin to maintain the solution free of particulate matter originating from the formulation.
Patent CA-2379115-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna recombination in eukaryotic cells by the bacteriophage phic31 recombination system
Inventor: OW DAVID W
IPC: C12N15/90
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: This invention provides methods for obtaining specific and stable integration of nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells. The invention makes use of site-specific recombination systems that use prokaryotic recombinase polypeptides, such as the .PHI.C31 integrase, that can mediate recombination between the recombination sites, but not between hybrid recombination sites that are formed upon the recombination. Thus, the recombination is irreversible in the absence of additional factors. Eukaryotic cells that contain the recombinase polypeptides, or genes that encode the recombinases, are also provided.
Patent CA-2379691-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede utilisant de l'hydroxyde de magnesium dans le blanchiment au peroxyde de pate mecanique
Inventor: GIBSON AILEEN R
IPC: D21C9/10
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de blanchiment de pâte de bois (10) utilisant du peroxyde d'hydrogène comme agent de blanchiment oxydant, en présence d'hydroxyde de magnésium (18) ou d'oxyde de magnésium (18). Le procédé de blanchiment est mis en oeuvre en présence d'hydroxyde de magnésium comme source d'alcali principale, et de préférence essentielle. Le procédé comprend éventuellement des agents chélatants à métal de transition (8), tels que DTPA ou EDTA dans la suspension de blanchiment. Le procédé permet d'éviter l'ajout de matière caustique et de silicate dans de ces systèmes, et peut être mis en oeuvre à un pH d'environ 5,0 à 8,5.
Patent CA-2380635-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides tgf-.alpha., fragments fonctionnels et leurs procedes d'utilisation
Inventor: TWARDZIK DANIEL R
IPC: C07K14/495
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des polypeptides TGF-.alpha., sur des polypeptides apparentés, des fragments et des imitations de ceux-ci utilisés dans la stimulation de la prolifération, la migration et la différenciation des cellules souches ou cellules précurseurs. Les procédés de cette invention sont utiles pour traiter des lésions tissulaires ainsi que des populations étendues de cellules souches dans ou obtenues à partir des tissus gastro-intestinaux, musculosquelettiques, génito-urinaires, neurologiques et cardio-vasculaires. Ces procédés incluent des applications ex vivo et in vivo.
Patent CA-2380662-A1 (CA)
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: PSP94 constitutes one of three predominant proteins found in human seminal fluid along with Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Prostate Acid Phosphatase (PAP). PSP94 has been shown to have a therapeutic effect in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer and in the suppression of secretion of circulating follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In the serum, PSP94 occurs as a free or bound form, associated with a carrier protein. PSP94 in its bound form has been quantified in the blood of prostate cancer patients and these measurements have shown utility as prognostic evaluation. The present invention provides new polypeptides (SEQ ID NO.:2, SEQ ID NO.:3), identified herein as PSP94-binding protein, its purification process, its nucleic acid and amino acid sequence and to the use of these sequences in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of prostate cancer and diseases characterized by abnormal or elevated levels of PSP94 and/or FSH. More particularly, the present invention discloses improved diagnostic and prognostic assays, and reagents useful for the evaluation of conditions linked with abnormal or elevated levels of PSP94, such as prostate cancer.
Patent CA-2383853-A1 (CA)
Title: Pour tube with improved flow characteristics
Inventor: DORRICOTT JAMES
IPC: B22D41/50
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: A pour tube (1) for use in the continuous casting of a stream of molten metal has a bore (6) comprising a plurality of fluidly connected sections (7) that improve the flow of molten metal through the bore. The sections reduce asymmetric flow of the molten metal stream and the likelihood of precipitates clogging the bore. Each section comprises a converging portion and a diverging portion. The converging portion deflects the stream toward the center of the bore, while the diverging portion diffuses the stream.  The sections may comprise a plurality of frusto-conical sections. The cross-sectional areas of the sections may increase, decrease, or remain the same size from an upstream (3) to a downstream position (4).
Patent CA-2386625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCPHERSON ALAN J
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: The invention is a system for recording and reading both program data and acoustical control data and playing back the data to optimize performance of audio reproduction and recreate the effect of an original acoustic environment. The system has a recording apparatus (10), a playback apparatus and a recording media. The recording apparatus (10) produces recording media having both acoustic control information and audio data. The playback apparatus gives the user some ability to override otherwise automatic parameter adjustments. Optionally, a metadata display system (90) takes information about the physical arrangement of instruments and other characteristics of the recording session and the recording studio and makes that visually available to the listener. A player type register (82) identifies the characteristics of the playback device to cause an adjustment of the characteristics of the playback system.
Patent CA-2387076-A1 (CA)
Title: A rules-based occupant classification system for airbag deployment
Inventor: ASIF MUHAMMAD
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An occupant classification system utilizes a rules-based expert system to automatically classify the occupant of a seat for the purposes of airbag deployment. The invention provides users with the ability to create, test, and modify the image attributes or "features" used by the expert system to classify occupants into one of several predefined occupant-type categories. Users are also provided the ability to create, test, and modify the processes utilizing those chosen features. The user of the invention designs the features and the algorithms used by the expert system classifier. A feature extractor is used to extract features from an image of the occupant and surrounding seat area, and the values relating to those features are sent in a vector of features to the expert system classifier. The expert system classifier classifies the image of the occupant according to the internal rules for that classifier. The resulting occupant-type classification is sent to the confidence factor extractor, along with the vector of features. The confidence factor extractor generates a confidence factor indicating the probable accuracy of the occupant-type classification. The occupant-type classification and confidence factor are then sent to the airbag controller so the airbag deployment system can take the appropriate action. For embodiments involving multiple expert system classifiers, one weighted occupant-type classification and one weighted confidence factor are sent to the airbag controller.
Patent CA-2389404-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAD-SHALOM ITAY
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de vidéoconférence permettant de commander de multiples unités de commande multipoint (MCU) à partir d'un seul appareil. Ce système utilise une MCU virtuelle (VMCU) (110) pour communiquer avec une pluralité de MCU (135, 140, 145). Un utilisateur lance une commande de conférence en réserve avec la VMCU (110). Si suffisamment de ressources sont disponibles, la réservation est faite et les numéros de connexion sont attribués. A l'heure de cette conférence, une MCU (135, 140 145) est affectée à cette conférence. Puis les participants sont connectés à cette conférence. Par l'utilisation d'une VMCU (110) unique pour planifier et coordonner de multiples MCU (135, 140, 145) cette invention peut planifier efficacement un grand nombre de conférences. Cette plus grande efficacité de planification peut permettre à des utilisateurs de planifier des conférences sans l'indication préalable habituellement requise.
Patent CA-2391087-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazole compounds as phosphodiesterase vii inhibitors
Inventor: WOLF MICHAEL
IPC: C07D498/06
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of imidazole compounds of formula (I), wherein: R1 and R2, independent of one another, represent H, A1, OA1, SA1 or Hal; A1 represents H, A, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or alkylene cycloalkyl; A  represents alkyl having 1-10 C atoms; Hal represents F, Cl, Br or I, and; X  represents O, S, SO or SO2, as well as the physiologically compatible salts and/or solvates of said imidazole compounds as phosphodiesterase VII  inhibitors, and to their use for producing a medicament.
Patent CA-2392413-A1 (CA)
Title: Limited mobility ladder
Inventor: DE LA TOUR RENE J
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A ladder for people with limited mobility comprising a first frame member defining a first sidewall; a second frame member defining a second sidewall; a plurality of steps spanning between the first and second sidewalls, from a first level above the surface to the upper level substantially to the height of a wheelchair seat; handles positioned above each of the steps, so that a person is able to place one's hands on the handles and lift oneself up the first step, and grasp the next highest handles and lift to the next highest step until the person is able to move from the highest step onto the wheelchair seat.     There is further provided a means for allowing each of the steps to fold upwardly along their midpoint to move the apparatus into a folded storage position when not in use,
Patent CA-2392524-A1 (CA)
Title: Perfluorinated acid fluorides and preparation thereof
Inventor: HINTZER KLAUS
IPC: C07C51/363
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A method for the preparation of a perfluorinated acid fluoride (especially 3 - alkoxy propionic acid fluoride) is provided. The method results in high yiel ds of the acid fluoride.