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Patent CA-2444965-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VITALE ALESSANDRO
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: An optical communication line (1) comprising a first control unit (10); an optical transmission fibre (40), connected to the first control unit (10), for transmitting an optical signal; and an optical amplification unit (30) inserted along said optical transmission fibre (40) for amplifying the optical signal, said optical amplification unit (30) comprising, in turn, an optical amplifier (34) for amplifying the optical signal, a magneto-optical attenuator (31) connected to said optical amplifier (34), and a control device (32) for regulating the light transmissivity of the magneto-optical attenuator (31), wherein the first control unit (10) comprises a magneto-optical attenuator (11) and a control device (12) for regulating the light transmissivity of the magneto-optical attenuator (11) so as to superimpose service informations on the optical signal; and in that in the optical amplification unit (30), the control device (32) is suitable to regulate the light transmissivity of the magneto-optical attenuator (31) so as to superimpose service informations on the optical signal.
Patent CA-2447393-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for artificial ground freezing
Inventor: SOPKO JOSEPH A
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A ground freezing method and system which circulates refrigerated heat transfer fluid through freeze pipes in the ground at a low temperature of at least -52°C (-62°F) to minimize drilling for the freeze pipe installation. The heat transfer fluid is preferably aqua ammonia (ammonium hydroxide) because of its beneficial characteristics in this application. The circulating heat transfer fluid is preferably cooled by a refrigeration system that includes low and high stage cycles arranged in a cascade relationship and using ammonia or another refrigerant in the high stage refrigeration system and carbon dioxide as the refrigerant in the low stage refrigeration system.
Patent CA-2448740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RYDENFORS GOERAN
IPC: A22C13/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved method of pre-soaking a non-edible collagen casing for food-stuffs and reinforcing the clip strength and cooking resistance thereof, the method comprising treating the dried collagen casing with an aqueous solution of at least one salt selected from the group consisting of sodium bicarbonate, sodium sulphate, ammonium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium hydrogen phosphate, potassium chloride, ammonium sulphate, optionally in combination with sodium chloride, the total salt concentration being in the range of 5-18% by weight.
Patent CA-2449157-A1 (CA)
Title: Capping enzyme of flavivirus and utilization of this protein in a process to test drugs with antiviral properties
Inventor: BENARROCHE DELPHINE
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: The present invention concerns an isolated and purified polypeptide capable of acting as a guanylyltransferase and methyltransferase comprising capping enzyme of flavivirus (CEF). The present invention also concerns the use of such polypeptide to identify biologically active molecule which can be used in the treatment or the prevention of diseases resulting from Flavivirus infection.
Patent CA-2449895-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer mixture having improved rheological properties and improved shrinking behaviour
Inventor: EMRI IGOR
IPC: C08L77/06
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer mixture containing m, m representing a natural number higher than 1, polymers Pn wherein n represent s a natural number between 1 and m, and at least one recurring functional grou p contained in the Pn polymer chain, said group(s) having the structure -(R1)x - C(O)-(R2)y- wherein x and y independently represent 0 or 1, and x + y = 1, a nd R1, R2 independently represent oxygen or nitrogen linked into the main polym er chain. The polymers Pn differ in terms of at least one characteristic relate d to molecular weight. The polymer mixture has a number average molecular weig ht Mn(P)1, a weight average molecular weight Mw(P)1, a Z average molecular weig ht Mz(P)1, a heterogeneity index Mw(P)1/Mn(P)1 and a molecular weight Mp(P)1 defined according to DIN 55672-2 in hexafluoroisopropanol as an elution agen t. After maintaining the polymer mixture at the melting point of the same, defined according to ISO 11357-1 and 11357-3, for five minutes, the polymer mixture has a number average molecular weight Mn(P)2, a weight average molecular weight Mw(P)2, a Z average molecular weight Mz(P)2, a heterogeneit y index Mw(P)2/Mn(P)2, and a molecular weight Mp(P)2 defined according to DIN 55672-2 in hexafluoroisopropanol as an elution agent. The values Mn(P)2, Mw(P)2, Mz(P)2, Mw(P)2/Mn(P)2 and Mp(P)2 lie within the triple replication standard deviation sigma (r) in relation to Mn(P)1, Mw(P)1, Mz(P)1, Mw(P)1/Mn(P)1 and Mp(P)1 according to DIN 55672-2 in hexafluoroisopropanol a s an elution agent.
Patent CA-2455317-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and computer system for providing and processing a human interface description
Inventor: AHLERT DIRK
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: Computer-implemented method, computer system and computer program product fo r providing and processing a human interface description. A user submits data (170) by using a human interface description (160). The data (170) comprise status information of at least one layout element of human interface description (160). The computer system receives (480) the data (170). Optionally, the computer system stores (485) the data (170) in a data instan ce (150). The data instance (150) can be modified by an application program via interface (155). Preferably, the computer system provides the human interfac e description (160) by merging (470) a layout template (140-1) with the data instance (150). Preferably, the data instance (150) is instantiated from a data description (140-2).
Patent CA-2457249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM YONG BUM
IPC: B24D11/02
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A coated abrasive disk having an improved dimensional stability and high breaking strength is prepared by combining a supporting substrate and a coated abrasive body comprised of a backsheet and a layer of a coated abrasive material thereon.
Patent CA-2459384-A1 (CA)
Title: Norbornene derivative and norbornene polymer obtained therefrom through ring-opening polymerization
Inventor: MIYAKI NOBUYUKI
IPC: C08G61/06
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A novel norbornene derivative represented by the following general formula (1m). The norbornene derivative is subjected to ring-opening polymerization or subjected to ring-opening polymerization and subsequently to hydrogenation. Thus, a ring-opening polymerization polymer or a product of hydrogenation thereof can be obtained which can especially have significantly reduced birefringence. (1m) [In the formula, at least one of R1 to R4 is a group selected between an aromatic-ring-containing group represented by the following general formula (1-1) and an aromatic-ring-containing group represented by the general formula (1-2): [wherein one of RA, RB, and Z is a group represented by the formula -C(O)O-].
Patent CA-2459946-A1 (CA)
Title: System of interlocking wall and corner components for construction of buildings
Inventor: POSSELT KLAUS
IPC: E04B2/70
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A system of interlocking wall and corner components for construction of a building include a plurality of elongate key members and a plurality of elongate side members. The key members are arranged as horizontal pairs of parallel upper and lower key members sandwiching therebetween pairs of parallel side members. The pair of parallel upper and lower key members form therebetween a pair of dove-tail joint female receiver sockets. Opposed facing sides of the pairs of the parallel side members have a corresponding pair of laterally inwardly disposed dove-tail joint male members for mating into dove-tail engagement in the female receiver sockets to form a dove-tail joint. The pairs of key members and the pairs of side members form elongate horizontal beams mountable one on top of another to form a vertical array of wall layers.
Patent CA-2460476-A1 (CA)
Title: Protein modification and maintenance molecules
Inventor: SPRAGUE WILLIAM W
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human protein modification and maintenance molecules(PMMM) and polynucleotides which identify and encode PMMM. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of PMMM.
Patent CA-2463222-A1 (CA)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner equipped with electrified stretch hose and wand
Inventor: RONEY JEFFREY T
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly having an intake opening. A handle assembly is pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The vacuum cleaner also includes a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel. In addition, the vacuum cleaner includes a flexible, electrified stretch hose.
Patent CA-2466027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHAO XUAN
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to branched reactive water-soluble polymers comprising at least two polymer arms, such as poly(ethylene glycol), attached to a central aliphatic hydrocarbon core molecule through heteroatom linkages.  The branched polymers bear at least one functional group for reacting with a biologically active agent to form a biologically active conjugate. The functional group of the branched polymer can be directly attached to the aliphatic hydrocarbon core or via an intervening linkage, such as a heteroatom, -alkylene-, -O-alkylene-O-, -alkylene-O-alkylene-, -aryl-O-, -O-aryl-, (-O-alkylene-)m, or (-alkylene-O-)m linkage, wherein m is 1-10.
Patent CA-2468753-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMULLING THOMAS
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for stimulating root growth and/or enhancing the formation of lateral or adventitious roots and/or altering root geotropism comprising expression of a plant cytokinin oxidase in plants or plant parts. Also provided by the present invention are methods for increasing seed size and/or weight, embryo size and/or weight, and cotyledon size and/or weight. The methods comprise expression of a plant cytokinin oxidase or expression of another protein that reduces the level of active cytokinins in plants or plant parts. The invention also relates to novel plant cytokinin oxidase proteins, nucleic acid sequences encoding cytokinin oxidase proteins as well as to vectors, host cells, transgenic cells and plants comprising said sequences. The invention also relates to the use of said sequences for improving root-related characteristics and the use of said sequences in the above-mentioned methods.
Patent CA-2469544-A1 (CA)
Title: Elevated grade station drive system
Inventor: ROSS DARREN A
IPC: B65G43/10
Filed: 2004-05-31
Abstract: An elevated grade station drive system includes a plurality of conveyor sections for conveying workpieces downstream at a variable transfer speed along and between the plurality of sections according to control instructions provided by a control system. The output from at least one workpiece position sensor cooperates with corresponding upstream conveyor sections and provides workpiece position data to the control system. Each conveyor section has a corresponding variable frequency drive cooperating in variable speed driving engagement therewith. The control system controls each variable frequency drive so as to interlock adjacent conveyor sections for smooth translation of the workpieces between adjacent conveyor sections without crushing or binding the workpieces. The plurality of conveyor sections may include a plurality of lugged conveyors, which may be lugged chains.
Patent CA-2469713-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of message transport selection
Inventor: YACH DAVID P
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A method and system of message transport selection for a communication device configured for communication over a plurality of message transports are provided. A determination is made as to whether any of the plurality of message transports is available for sending an outgoing message from the communication: device. One of the available message transports is then selected, and the outgoing message is sent from the communication device using the selected message transport: Even though the outgoing message may be of a message type associated with one of the plurality of message transports, other message transports may be selected and used to send the outgoing message from the communication device.
Patent CA-2470246-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for manufacturing a cellulosic paper product exhibiting reduced malodor
Inventor: SUN TONG
IPC: D21H17/65
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a cellulosic paper product is provided. The process comprises forming an aqueous suspension of papermaking fibers; introducing a borate compound, preferably boric acid, into the aqueoussuspension; depositing the aqueous suspension onto a sheet-forming fabric to form a wet web; and dewatering and drying the wet web. The process of the present invention provides cellulosic paper products exhibiting a reduced malodor upon re-wetting.
Patent CA-2473710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLER BARBARA
IPC: A61C5/82
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a film-type cofferdam covering means (10) and/or a strip-shaped fastening means for a cofferdam which is produced from a flexible, elastic material. In order to provide a covering means and/or fastening means that has excellent tear strength and extensibility, the material used is an elastic thermoplastic.
Patent CA-2473966-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI SHIGERU
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus realizes the same function as that of a variable discharge pump by regulating a hydraulic device such as a control valve in a state always operated at a substantially constant number of revolutions with a high efficiency regardless of the type of a hydraulic pump driven by a driving source such as a heat engine or electric motor. This hydraulic apparatus drives a hydraulic pump with a driving source internally or additionally provided with a predetermined amount of inertia, so as to construct a fixed pressure hydraulic source, and further provides peripheral devices corresponding to a required load, so as to open/close a control valve according to a state of a load including an energy accumulating device, a hydraulic motor, or the like such that the load can be supplied with an operating fluid ranging from a low flow rate at a high pressure to a high flow rate at a low pressure.
Patent CA-2474572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: METZ ERIC A
IPC: H05B41/288
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: In a control system for controlling traffic signal lights, normally supplied with power from the AC source, the combination comprising flasher means electrically connectable to the lights to cause the lights to come ON and OFF, repeatedly, an electrical power storage device electrically connectable to the flasher means for supplying electrical power to operate the flasher means when AC source power is not supplied to the traffic control system, and a charging device for charging the storage device when AC power is normally supplied to the traffic control system.
Patent CA-2475238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARINE SEPPO
IPC: B31B50/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a disposable board drinking cup (10) and to the cup produced by the method. The cup is manufactured by folding a board blank between the cup mantle (5) and the collar (6), by bending and seaming the folded blank into a cone, the folding point forming the cup mouth (8), and by providing the thus seamed blank with a bottom. The cup thus formed comprises both a mantle (5) and a collar (6) bent downwardly from the cup mouth (8) and acting as a grip surface, making it easier to enjoy especially a hot drink from the cup. The shape of the cup mantle (5) and the collar (6) may be conically expanding, allowing the cups to be nested. The lower edge of the collar (6) can be equipped with a projection (12) for maintaining an air slot between the collar and the cup mantle.
Patent CA-2475469-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUNG TUNJA
IPC: C12N11/08
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un groupe organosilicique renfermant des photoinitiateurs de formule (I), dans laquelle m prend une valeur allant de 1 à 200; q prend soit la valeur de 0 soit de 1; A représente IN-C(O)-O-CHR¿3?-Y- ou IN-C(O)-NH-CHR¿3?-Y-; A' représente A ou R¿1? ; R¿1? et R¿1? , R¿2? et R¿2? désignent un alkyle ou phényle en C¿1?-C¿18? ou -(O)¿q?-SiR¿1?R¿1? R2; R¿3? désigne un hydrogène ou un alkyle en C¿1?-C¿6?, Y désigne un groupe divalent sélectionné parmi un alkylène en C¿1?-C¿10?, un alcénylène en C¿2?-C¿10 ?ou -(CH¿2?)¿b?-O-(CH¿2?)¿a?-; a et b prennent une valeur comprise entre 1 et 6 de manière indépendante; IN désigne une entité fonctionnelle photolabile de formule (II) ou (III), dans laquelle R¿4? représente un hydrogène ou -C(O)-C(O)-OH ou -C(O)-C(O)-OC¿1?-C¿6?alkyle et n prend une valeur allant de 1 à 3; R¿5? et R¿6? désignent un alkyle en C¿1?-C¿12?ou représentent conjointement un cycloC¿5?-C¿7?alkyle; R¿7? représente un hydroxy, un alcoxy en C¿1?-C¿6? ou un morpholinyle; X désigne -(CH¿2?)¿a?-, -(CH¿2?)¿b?-O-(CH¿2?)¿a?- ou -(CH¿2?)¿b?-O-CO-(CH¿2?)¿a?-; a et b prennent une valeur allant de 1 à 6 de manière indépendante; le procédé est caractérisé en ce qu'une entité fonctionnelle photolabile renfermant un groupe carboxy (IN-COOH) ou un groupe alcoxycarbonyle (IN-CO-OC¿1?-C¿6?alkyl) est mise à réagir avec un composé organosilicique à terminaison carbinole ou amino de formule (IV), dans laquelle m, R¿1? et R¿1? , R¿2? et R¿2? sont tels que définis ci-dessus et B représente -Y-CHR¿3?-OH ou -Y-CHR¿3?-NH¿2?; B' désigne B ou R¿1? , en présence d'une enzyme catalysant la réaction d'estérification, de transestérification ou d'amidation.
Patent CA-2475806-A1 (CA)
Title: Removable crank arm for exercise cycle
Inventor: CAIRD ROBERT
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A pedal for an exercise bicycle which can be located at various distances from the axis of rotation of a crank arm to which the pedal is attached. The crank arm is removable and is connected to the vertical portion of the pedal arm of the exercise bicycle. The crank arm rotates about the axis of rotation of the pedal arm and a pedal is mounted to the crank arm at a distance which is adjustable depending upon the degree of movement of the limb of a user. The pedal arm need not be removed from the exercise bicycle.
Patent CA-2476730-A1 (CA)
Title: A photoprotective orally administrable composition for skin
Inventor: BRETON LIONEL
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An orally administrable composition for the photoprotection of the skin which comprises a photoprotecting effective amount of i) at least one probiotic lactic acid bacterium or a culture supernatant thereof, and ii) at least one yeast, included into an orally acceptable carrier.
Patent CA-2477153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEIL DONALD J
IPC: A61C1/14
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A dental handpiece (10) has a rotor (15) and a ball bearing assembly (13, 14 ) supporting the rotor (15). The handpiece (10) also has a pusher (32), wedge (20) and chuck jaws (22). At least one of the handpiece components in metal- to- metal contact (such as, 15, 13, 14, 15, 22, 30 and 32) is coated with an ant i- friction and/or anti-corrosion coating.
Patent CA-2477451-A1 (CA)
Title: Coatings derived from polyesters crosslinked with melamine formaldehyde
Inventor: WEINERT RAYMOND
IPC: C08J7/046
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A coating composition is based on a polyester mixed with an alkyl-etherified melamine formaldehyde. The coating composition is partially cured in a first stage to provide a thermoformable partially cured, tack-free, non-blocking, coating layer, followed by application to generally a contoured substrate and thermoforming to conform thereto. The contoured partially cured coating layer is then heat cured to form a cured coating. A hydroxyl-terminated polyoxetane containing repeat units derived from oxetane monomers having one or two pendent -CH2-O-(CH2)n-Rf groups, wherein Rf is partially or fully fluorinated, can be esterified with polyester-forming reactants to form a fluorinated polyoxetane-modified polyester.
Patent CA-2478327-A1 (CA)
Title: Hgh (human growth hormone) formulations for pulmonary administration
Inventor: MINTZES JEFFREY
IPC: A61P19/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: This invention relates to the administration of proteins by absorption from the lungs. In particular, it is concerned with providing therapeutic doses of human growth hormone to the bloodstream without irritating or otherwise damaging lung tissue. This invention also relates to the methods of delivery of human growth hormone to the pulmonary system.
Patent CA-2478713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROE MICHAEL BRYAN
IPC: C07D241/44
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés de formule (1), dans laquelle A?1¿ - A?3¿ sont sélectionnés parmi A?5¿ et A?6¿. A?5¿ représente soir =CR?13¿ soit =N et A?6¿ représente NR?14¿, -O- ou S. Dans cette formule A?4¿ est soit une liaison covalente soit A?5¿, lorsque A?4¿ est une liaison covalente, A?1¿ A?3¿ doit représenter A?6¿ et les deux autres doivent représenter A?5¿, lorsque A?4¿ représente A?5¿, A?1¿-A?3¿ représentent A?5¿. R?1¿ est sélectionné parmi H, NHY' et COY?2¿, dans ce cas, R?2¿ représente H ou R?1¿ et R?2¿ représentent à la fois méthyle ou représentent ensemble =O. R?3¿, R?4¿ et R?5¿ sont sélectionnés indépendamment de H et des groupes inférieurs alkyle. R?6¿, R?7¿, R?8¿, R?9¿, R?10¿, R?11¿et R?12¿ sont sélectionnés indépendamment de H, de groupes inférieurs alkyle, NH¿2?, d'halogènes (F, Cl, et Br) O-alkyle, CH¿2?NM¿2? et CF?3¿. R?13 ¿est sélectionné H, F, CI Br, NO¿2?, NH¿2?, OH, Me, Et, OMe, NMe¿2? et CF?3¿. R14 est sélectionné parmi H, méthyle et éthyle. W est sélectionné à partir de =CH- et =N. X est sélectionné parmi CH¿2?, O, S, SO¿2?, NH et N-alkyle inférieur. Y?1¿ est sélectionné à partir de CO-alkyle inférieur, CO(CH¿2?)¿b?Y?3¿, CO(CH¿2?)¿b?COY?3¿ et CO(CH¿2?)¿b?NHCOY?3¿, formule dans laquelle b représente 1-3. Y?2¿ est sélectionné parmi OR?15¿, NR?16¿R?17¿ et NH(CH¿2?)<SB>C</SB>COY?3¿, formule dans laquelle c représente 1-3. Y?3¿ est sélectionné parmi OR ?15¿ et NR ?16¿R?17¿. R?15¿ est sélectionné parmi H, alkyle inférieur et (CH¿2?)¿a?R?16¿, formule dans laquelle a représente 0-4. R?16¿ et R?17 ¿sont chacun sélectionné indépendamment de H, alkyle inférieur, et (CH¿2?)¿a?R?16¿ ou ensemble représentent (CH¿2?)¿2?-Z-(CH¿2?)¿2?-. R?18¿ représente OH, un groupe phényle, ou un hétérocycle aromatique sélectionné parmi pyridyle, pyrimidyle, pyrazinyle, furyle, thiényle, pyrrolyle, imidazolyle, pyrazolyle, oxazolyle, isoxazolyle, thiazolyle, isothiazolyle, triazolyle, oxydiazolyle et thiadiazolyle, chacun pouvant éventuellement présenter un substituant du groupe alkyle inférieur. Z est sélectionné parmi O, CH¿2?, S, SO¿2?, NH et N-alkyle inférieur. Tous ces composés sont nouveaux et ils sont utiles dans le traitement du cancer du poumon ou de la prostate, l'endométriose et l'hyperplasie bégnine de la prostate, dans la régulation de la fertilité, et dans la fécondation in vitro.