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Patent CA-2243621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS B ALVIN
IPC: B60J7/02
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: A motor vehicle sunroof tracking module used in association with a sunroof unit as installed on motor vehicles is disclosed. Unlike existing sunroof tracking modules which are constructed from numerous parts and components, the module of this invention can be constructed from two components, preferably injection molded utilizing a plastic material, and which are joined together to provide a single module. Each of the two components is generally "U" shaped in plan view which are joined together in mating clam shell relation. Each of the components, on their respective mating services have a pair of spaced apart concave longitudinal grooves providing a pair of cable receiving channels extending along both the web portion and the two leg portions of the "U" shaped module.      The module is also provided with an upwardly facing longitudinal slide track extending along a major portion of the length of each of the legs of the U and which captively permit slide members positioned therein to move therealong and to cause a panel member attached to the slide members to move from one to the other of an opened and a closed position.
Patent CA-2244180-A1 (CA)
Title: Highly porous polyvinylidene difluoride membranes
Inventor: ZEPF ROBERT
IPC: B01D69/02
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field synthetic polymeric membrane materials formed from casting polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer solutions and/or dispersions. Membranes formed in accordance with the present invention are all highly porous. Both internally isotropic membranes and highly asymmetric PVDF membranes are disclosed. The membranes of the invention are useful in a variety of microfiltration and ultrathin applications.
Patent CA-2246512-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FISCHER DAN E
IPC: A61M5/31
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A syringe (10) is provided for dispensing single and multi-component compositions while minimizing the entrainment of air. The syringe (10) includes a barrel (12) having a nozzle (38) positioned at one end, a plunger (48) slidably received in the other end, and a sidewall (18) extending between the ends. The barrel has an interior surface (22) defining a chamber (24) for holding the composition. An access port (58) extends through the sidewall (18) to communicate with the chamber (24). The access port (58) is positioned and configured so that the composition can initially be delivered through the access port (58) and into the chamber (24) near the nozzle (38). A sufficient amount of composition is positioned to fill the chamber (24) up to the access port (58). When multi-component compositions are used, an elongated paddle (106) is provided for insertion into the chamber (24) through the second end of the barrel (12) to facilitate mixing of the components within the chamber. As the paddle (106) is removed, a scraper (120) is provided for removing the composition from off the paddle (106). Once the composition is properly positioned, the plunger (48) is advanced so as to push the air within the chamber (24) out through the access port (58) and to deliver the composition out through the nozzle (38).
Patent CA-2247516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHALET JACQUES ERNEST NICOLA
IPC: C12P5/02
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: La présente invention est relative à un procédé de traitement en circuit ouvert des déchets organiques, à une installation propre à permettre la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé ainsi qu'aux applications dudit procédé. Ce procédé de traitement est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes: a) la collecte des déchets; b) l'introduction des déchets sans stérilisation préalable dans une premier réacteur; c) la dégradation des déchets, dans ledit premier réacteur, par des bactéries anaérobies mésophiles ou thermophiles; d) le recueil de l'effluent liquide résultant de ladite dégradation et son transfert dans un deuxième réacteur contenant des bactéries hétérotrophes ou photohétérotrophes; e) la production par les bactéries hétérotrophes ou photohétérotrophes d'une biomasse comestible constituée par lesdites bactéries; f) le recueil de la biomasse ainsi produite et son conditionnement. Il trouve notamment application dans le recyclage des déchets organiques d'origine animale du type lisiers ou purins ou celui des boues issues de l'épuration des eaux.
Patent CA-2248744-A1 (CA)
Title: Beverage topping
Inventor: JIMENEZ-LAGUNA ANTONIO
IPC: A23C9/152
Filed: 1998-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of frozen concentrated and aerated milk for preparing a hot beverage having foamed milk-based topping on the addition of a fluid product.  The  invention  also  relates  to  a  product comprising a flavoured beverage base and frozen milk concentrates constituting distinct separate portions of the  product,  the  frozen  milk  incorporates  gas,  the product providing a flavoured beverage having a foamed milk topping upon addition of a liquid and melting.
Patent CA-2249045-A1 (CA)
Title: Interface system between composite tubing and end fittings
Inventor: DREY MARK D
IPC: F16L47/02
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: An interface system between an end of a filament composite tube and a rigid interior end fitting. The system includes a plurality of traplocks having varying wall thicknesses at the bases thereof. The traplocks also have varying angles of the bearing faces thereof. A Y-shaped seal is disposed between an inboard end of the fitting and the inside of the composite tube.
Patent CA-2249092-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode et systeme pour determiner les defauts des pipelines
Inventor: STAPLES LAWRENCE B
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1998-09-30
Abstract: Selon la conception de la présente invention, une méthode est présentée pour analyser les données portant sur les essais sur terrain éloigné d'un fichier de données. La méthode comprend l'analyse du fichier de données dans des longueurs de pipelines, le calcul d'un profil de phase pour les points de données correspondant à chaque longueur de pipeline, la localisation des défauts éventuels de la longueur de pipeline à l'aide des profils de phases, la détermination pour chaque défaut d'une transition de phase équivalente totale par la combinaison d'une transition de phase équivalente circonférentielle et d'une transition de phase équivalente non circonférentielle et, finalement, l'utilisation de la transition de phase équivalente totale pour analyser le défaut.
Patent CA-2249780-A1 (CA)
Title: Bean-based management system
Inventor: RIGORI SERGE ANDRE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A network management system is generated by composing a network management model using a bean-based environment and then compiling the model to implement the computer network management system in the bean-based environment. Beans provide a set of properties, a set of methods for performing actions, and support for events and for introspection. The beans are directly able to model the characteristics of components of a system to be modelled. The beans can also be compiled directly to provide the implementation of the model. As a result, the need for a separate environment for modelling a management system from that used to implement that management systemcan be avoided.
Patent CA-2250462-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated synchronization of video image sequences to new soundtracks
Inventor: BREGLER CHRISTOPH
IPC: G10L21/06
Filed: 1997-03-25
Abstract: The synchronization of an existing video to a new soundtrack is carried out through the phonetic analysis of the original soundtrack and the new soundtrack. Individual sounds, such as phonemes, are identified in the soundtrack for the original video recording, and the images corresponding thereto are stored. The new soundtrack is similarly analyzed to identify individual sounds, which are used to select the stored images and create a new video sequence. The sequence of images are then smoothly fitted to one another, to provide a video stream that is synchronized to the new soundtrack.  This approach permits a given video sequence to be synchronized to any arbitrary audio track. Furthermore, the matching of the video images to the new sounds can be carried out in a highly automated manner, thereby reducing required manual effort.
Patent CA-2250829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITWIN VIRGINIA M
IPC: C12N5/0783
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode permettant d'inhiber la fusion du VIH-1 et des cellules CD4?+¿ et consistant à mettre les cellules CD4?+¿ en contact avec un agent non-chémokine capable de se lier à un récepteur de chémokine dans des conditions et en quantités suffisantes pour inhiber la fusion du VIH-1 et des cellules CD4?+¿. L'invention concerne également une méthode permettant d'inhiber l'infection des cellules CD4?+¿ par le VIH-1 et consistant à mettre les cellules CD4?+¿ en contact avec un agent non-chémokine capable de se lier à un récepteur de chémokine dans des conditions et en quantités suffisantes pour inhiber la fusion du VIH-1 et des cellules CD4?+¿, ce qui permet d'inhiber l'infection par le VIH-1. De même, l'invention décrit des agents non-chémokines capables de se lier au récepteur de chémokine et d'inhiber la fusion du VIH-1 et des cellules CD4?+¿. L'invention concerne finalement des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant une certaine quantité d'agent non-chémokine capable de se lier au récepteur de chémokine et d'inhiber la fusion du VIH-1 et des cellules CD4?+¿, ainsi qu'un excipient acceptable en pharmacologie.
Patent CA-2251076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH DAVID P
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: There is provided a countermeasure defense system against hostile missiles by employing non-explosive intercepting ("NEI") elements 14 deployed by the spin stabilized rocket 10.  The NEI are carried in a payload section 17 and contained by a sleeve assembly 16 which is removed by a drive mechanism 21 or a pyrotechnic device 152 after a countdown time delay programmed into the trigger release assembly 46 as controlled by the control unit 150.  The drive assembly includes a drive rod 26 that is releasably held by a release assembly 46 a compressed coiled spring unit 30 drives the sleeve assembly 16 forward exposing the payload section 17 to the centrifugal force of the spin stabilized rocket propelling the NEI elements out from the rocket at constant angular velocity creating an interceptor cloud of elements.  In another embodiment the pyrotechnic device 152 detaches the shearable screws 170 that secure the payload section 117 from the rocket engine housing 102 thereby setting the sleeve 121 free from the rocket housing 102.
Patent CA-2251246-A1 (CA)
Title: Extraction method and apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY ADRIAN GEORGE
IPC: B01D61/38
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the extraction of a solute from an aqueous feed solution into an aqueous stripping solution are describes, the method comprising the steps of providing a least one stream of each of said feed solutions (42) and said stripping solution (46) passing through a continuous phase of non-polar carrier liquid (28); said carrier liquid (28) having therein a chemical having an affinity for ions of at least one species in said solute in said feed solution; each of said at least one streams of feed (42) and stripping (46) solutions being under the influence of a first and a second electrostatic field, respectively, for at least a part of their passage time through said carrier liquid (28) so as to break up said streams into a multiplicity of droplets (60, 62) of each of said solutions; providing baffle means (26) between said at least one streams of each of the feed and stripping solutions to minimise transfer of feed solution towards said stripping solution stream and transfer of said stripping solution towards said feed solution stream; said baffle means (26) also being positioned between the first and second electrostatic fields to which the feed and stripping solution streams are subjected; and providing mutually separated receiving means (22, 24) to collect the streams of said feed and said stripping solutions after they pass out of said electrostatic fields; said method being characterised in that a third electrostatic field is applied across the region of said baffle (26).
Patent CA-2253565-A1 (CA)
Title: Emi protection and cte control of three-dimensional circuitized substrates
Inventor: MCMILLAN RICHARD KEITH
IPC: H05K3/42
Filed: 1997-05-01
Abstract: A circuit board is disclosed comprising a substantially non-conductive substrate (12) and first and second rigid sheets (14, 16). The first sheet (14) forms a grid pattern substantially encapsulated by the substrate (12), and a portion (20) of the first sheet extends beyond a boundary of the substrate to form a first interconnection terminal. The second sheet (16) is also substantially encapsulated by the substrate (12) and has a portion which extends beyond the boundary of the substrate (12) to form a second interconnection terminal. The second sheet (16) acts as an electromagnetic interference shield, and also has a coefficient of thermal expansion less than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the substrate (12).
Patent CA-2257835-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated seizure-hardening type cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent aging resistance and method of production thereof
Inventor: FURUKIMI OSAMU
IPC: C22C38/12
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet having a composition controlled in the contents of C, P, S and N, and containing 1.0 % or less of Si, 3.0 % or less of Mn, 0.01-0.20 % of Al and 0.001-0.2 % of Ti, wherein the ratio (A) of (AI QUENCH -AI) to AI QUENCH is 0.4 or more and the AI QUENCH value is 30 or more, or the ratio (M/G) of the mean intergranular angle M  (degree) to the mean crystal grain diameter G  (µm) is 0.8 or more. In addition, 0.001 to 0.2 wt.% of Nb or 0.0001 to 0.0080 wt.% of B may be contained, or 0.001 to 0.2 wt.% of Nb and 0.0001 to 0.0080 wt.% of B may be contained in combination. Alternatively, a steel blank having a composition controlled in the contents of Si, Mn, S, Al and N to have suitable values, containing 0.005 to 0.02 wt.% of C, 0.05 wt.%  or less of P and 0.025 to 0.19 wt.% of Nb and satisfying the relation 0.7 ×(C/12)<= Nb/93 <= 1.2 ×(C/12) (where C is the content of C(wt%), and Nb is the content of Nb (wt.%)) is heated, finish-rolled at a temperature within the range of 960 to 650 °C, coiled, cold rolled at a draft of 50 to 95 %, and thereafter recrystallization-annealed at an annealing temperature of 750 to 920°C. The steel material may further contain B and Ti. Thus it has become possible to obtain excellent coated seizure-hardening type cold-rolled sheet which has excellent aging resistance and can be manufactured industrially stably.
Patent CA-2259623-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of a granulate for hemodialysis
Inventor: EL-AYARI HAMADI
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a granulate with the electrolytes potassium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride required for the preparation of a dialysis fluid to be used in hemodialysis, and to which a desired amount of acetic acid is added. In order to obtain a good workable and flowable granulate, the salts used are initially crushed into grain sizes smaller than 0.5 mm and subsequently granulated to grain sizes ranging from 1 to 10 mm in a dry gaseous atmosphere, wherein a granulate pore volume greater than 25 vol. % is produced, whereupon acetic acid is sprayed on the granulate.
Patent CA-2259956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMASAKI MOTOO
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: Peptides represented by the following general formula (I) and having the activity of promoting the liberation of active TGF-.beta. from latent TGF-.beta. or the activity of promoting the binding of latent TGF-.beta. to cell membrane; a method for screening compounds for preventing or treating diseases in which TGF-.beta. participates by assaying the above activities; and the compounds thus obtained. The peptides and compounds described above are useful as remedies or preventives for cancer, diabetic retinitis, atherosclerosis, etc. General formula (I): R1-A-R2, wherein R1 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkanoyl, etc.; R2 represents hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy or amino; and A represents a sequence selected from among the partial sequences of the TGF-.beta. precursor sequence.
Patent CA-2261111-A1 (CA)
Title: Atherectomy device having trapping and excising means for removal of plaque from the aorta and other arteries
Inventor: SELLERS JAMES M
IPC: A61B10/06
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: An arterial catheter system for removing plaque from the aorta and other arteries is disclosed. The system typically includes an elongate catheter member (50), a filtration apparatus (69) disposed within the distal region, and an atherectomy assembly (80). The atherectomy assembly includes a mechanism (82) for trapping and holding mobile or fixed plaque and an excising mechanism (81) for removing the plaque. In use, the catheter is positioned so that the atherectomy assembly lies within a region of interest, the filtration apparatus is deployed downstream of the region of interest, the plaque is trapped and held by a snare (273), vacuum, or some other trapping mechanism, and then the excising mechanism is activated to remove the plaque. Methods are also disclosed for removing plaque from the aorta and other arteries.
Patent CA-2261915-A1 (CA)
Title: Electroluminescent display apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM ROBIN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A panel, page or substrate (112) is provided having a tier of electroluminescent (EL) material which forms a pattern corresponding to a series of images (130a-d). When illuminated in accord with a predetermined sequence, the series of images provide an illusion of movement. A sound generator (134) is provided to produce a predetermined audible response associated with the predetermined sequence. One or more flexible membrane switches (164) are coupled to simultaneously activate both the EL material and the sound generator when depressed. The panel may be embodied as a flexible web that is adapted to roll up over a spring loaded shaft.
Patent CA-2263477-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for the safe, painless and permanent removal of unwanted hairgrowth
Inventor: LARSEN ERIC
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for the safe and painless permanent removal of unwanted body hair by means of light. Semiconductor (22) and/or laser diodes (23) mounted on a printed circuit board serve as the light-source. The diodes (22, 23) can be individually selected - switched ON or OFF.  They emit light at different wavelengths. An optic (16, 16') mounted in the applicator (14) focuses the light on to the skin to be treated. A photo-sensor (24) mounted on the printed circuit board (21) registers the reflection of light from the skin's surface. With this biofeedback signal, the radiation intensity and wavelength of the light-source (20) can be semi- or fully automatically adjusted. The invention is for dermatological use.
Patent CA-2263675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITE BRIAN F
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions and to novel methods for the administration of compositions to a patient or to cells in vitro for the treatment of human disorders. In one embodiment, compositions contain chemical compounds that stimulate the expression of fetal hemoglobin and/or stimulate the proliferation of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in patients and ex vivo for reconstitution of hematopoiesis in vivo. These methods are useful to treat or prevent the symptoms associated with anemia, sickle cell disease, thalassemia and other blood disorders. In another embodiment, compositions contain an inducing agent and an anti-viral agent.  The inducing agent induces the expression of a cellular or viral product, such as viral thymidine kinase, increasing the sensitivity of proliferating cells to the anti-viral agent. Typical anti-viral agents include nucleoside analogs such as ganciclovir that inhibit viral replication. Methods involve administration of therapeutically effective amounts of the inducing agent with the anti-viral agent to destroy virus-infected cells. Viral infections that can be treated include infections by herpes viruses such as Kaposi's--associated herpes virus and Epstein-Barr virus, HIV infections and HTLV infections. These compositions and methods are particularly effective against episomal and latent infections in proliferating cells. The invention also relates to novel methods for the pulsed administration of compositions to patients for the treatment and prevention of cell proliferative disorders including deficiencies such as cytopenia and malignancies such as viral-induced tumors, other forms of neoplasia and for expansion of cells for hematopoietic transplantation.
Patent CA-2264782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEHR FREDERICK E
IPC: C10N40/20
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne, dans un mode de réalisation, une composition permettant le découpage ou le traitement par abrasion de métaux ou de matériaux céramique. Ladite composition comprend un hydrofluoroéther et un additif lubrifiant. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'invention se rapporte à un procédé de découpage et de traitement par abrasion de métaux et de matériaux céramique, qui consiste à appliquer sur la pièce à usiner en métal ou en céramique et sur l'outil une composition comprenant un hydrofluoroéther et un additif lubrifiant.
Patent CA-2265567-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and system for device virtualization based on an interrupt request in a dos-based environment
Inventor: WEIR ANDREW P
IPC: G06F13/10
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: A technique for providing device virtualization in an MS-DOS based operating environment (212), using an interrupt request (e.g., a non-maskable interrupt), is described. The technique includes executing an application on a processor within the MS-DOS based operating environment (212) and, when the application attempts to address the device to be emulated, causing a processor interrupt to occur. In response to the interrupt, the processor executes code representing the virtualization of a device. The code for servicing the interrupt and emulating the device are written in protected mode-code, stored in the extended memory area (114), and made available by making appropriate entries into the interrup descriptor tables (318) for the protected-mode context established for the DOS extender (410). The entries made into IDT  (318) for the protected-mode context established for the DOS extender are accomplished by intercepting communications between the DOS extender and the virtual control program interface (314).
Patent CA-2268165-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPAGNOL MICHEL
IPC: B01J23/40
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'aminométhylation de dérivés des acides penténoïques, par réaction avec le monoxyde de carbone, l'hydrogène et l'ammoniac, afin de préparer le caprolactame. Plus précisément l'invention consiste en un procédé de préparation de caprolactame, caractérisé en ce que l'on réalise l'aminométhylation de dérivés des acides penténoïques, par réaction avec le monoxyde de carbone, l'hydrogène et l'ammoniac, à une température supérieure à 30 ~C et en présence d'un catalyseur à base d'au moins un métal du groupe VIII de la Classification périodique des Eléments.