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Patent CA-2334416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANT CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A golf muscle weight traning apparatus for attachment to the shaft (1) of go lf club or other sports implement includes a weight carrier (2) having an elongated weight supporting portion (2), a weight, and a claim mechanism (3) . The clamp mechanism (3) cooperates with the weight carrier (2) to clamp the weight carrier (2) to the shaft (1) with the axis of the weight supporting portion (2) extending substantially perpendicular to a plane extending throu gh the axis of the shaft (1), and being offset laterally with respect to the ax is of th golf club. The weight supporting portion (2) supports a weight mass wi th the weight mass extending in overlying relation with the head (1a) of the go lf club. In another embodiment, the axis of the weight mass extends perpendicul ar to the axis of th golf club shaft (1). One or more extension weights (5) can  be coupled to the weight carrier (2) to increase the weight mass of the weig ht training apparatus.
Patent CA-2334830-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and assays useful in the treatment of alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse
Inventor: KEUNG WING-MING
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A method for the treatment of alcohol abuse using diadzin and compounds analogous to diadzin is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for screening compounds having antidipsotropic activity.
Patent CA-2335827-A1 (CA)
Title: Refractory material for casting a rare-earth alloy and its production method as well as method for casting the rare-earth alloys
Inventor: HASEGAWA HIROSHI
IPC: C04B35/66
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: In casting a rare earth alloy into a sheet (6) using a tundish (3, 13), as a refractory for a tundish which can be used for dispensing with a preheating step for the purpose of improving the flow of a melt (2), use is made of a refractory which consists substantially of 70 wt.% or more of Al2O3 and 30 %  or less of SiO2 or consists substantially of 70 wt.% or more of ZrO2 and 30 %  or less of one or more of Y2O3, Ce2O3, CaO, MgO, Al2O3, TiO2 and SiO2, and has a bulk density of 1 g/cm3, a thermal conductivity in a temperature range of 1200 to 1400 ~C of 0.5 kcal/(mh ~C) or less, and a heat loss under a heating condition of one hour at 1400 ~C of 0.5 wt.% or less.
Patent CA-2336180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORZYNSKI MAREK
IPC: D21H19/62
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of charged polyurethanes comprising reacting isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate with hydroxyl groups of alcohols comprising (i) a first alcohol selected from one or more diols containing at least 10 carbons atoms; (ii) a second alcohol selected from alkylene diols having not more than 8 carbon atoms, alkyleneoxy diols having not more than 8 carbon atoms, polyols, and mixtures thereof; (iii) a third alcohol selected from (a) diols containing a charged group or atom, (b) diols containing an uncharged group or atom capable of charge formation and at least partially converting the uncharged group or atom into a charged group or atom, (c) polyols and further reaction of one or more hydroxyl group derived from the polyol with a compound containing a charged group or atom or a compound containing an uncharged group or atom capable of charge formation and at least partially converting said uncharged group or atom into a charged group or atom, and mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to charged polyurethane obtainable by the process, an aqueous dispersion thereof and the use thereof in a method of surface-treating a material in sheet or web form by applying the charged polyurethane to the surface of the material.
Patent CA-2336227-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JEONG HEE
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 1999-08-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining polynucleic acids comprising coding sequences and/or genes involved in environmental stress resistance in plants, comprising the preparation of a cDNA library comprising coding sequences from siliques, introducing said coding sequences in yeast cells in a functional format and screening for polynucleic acids leading to an enhanced tolerance or resistance to environmental stress conditions in said transformed yeast cells. The present invention further relates to an isolated polynucleic acid obtainable by such a method as listed in Table 1 as well as recombinant polynucleic acid comprising the same. The present invention further relates to an isolated polypeptide encoded by a polynucleic acid of the invention. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a plant with enhanced tolerance or resistance to environmental stress, said method comprising introducing into a plant cell a recombinant DNA comprising a polynucleic acid as defined which when expressed in a plant cell enhances the tolerances or induces resistance to environmental stress conditions of said plant. The present invention particularly relates to plant cells, plants or harvestable parts or propagation material thereof transformed with a recombinant polynucleic acid as defined above.
Patent CA-2336299-A1 (CA)
Title: Wheelchair restraining system with remotely-controlled restraining belts
Inventor: FASSETT DOUGLAS
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A system for restraining a wheelchair in a vehicle comprises a barrier having housings for restraining belts thereon. A remote release assembly is mounted on the barrier remote from the housing and is connected to the housing, as by a cable. The wheelchair is secured by first operating the assembly to release the belt from the housing to allow the vehicle operator to withdraw the belt from the housing and attach it to the wheelchair before the wheelchair is fully in the securing area. Then, as the wheelchair is moved fully into the wheelchair area, the operator again operates the remote assembly to cause the housing to retract the belt into the housing to tension the belt.
Patent CA-2338342-A1 (CA)
Title: Conjugates of dna interacting groups with steroid hormones for use as nucleic acid transfection agents
Inventor: WEHRLI HANS-UELI
IPC: C12N15/87
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds comprising a steroid hormone linked to a DNA-interacting molecule that target nucleic acids to the cell nucleus. Further, the invention relates to a method for introducing nucleic acids into the nucleus of cells with the help of such compounds. Pharmaceutical preparations containing such compounds and the use of such compounds for gene therapy are also provided.
Patent CA-2338617-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREDT JAMES F
IPC: B28B7/46
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 3DPTM three dimensional printing material system and method, and an article made therefrom. The method of the present invention includes building cross-sectional portions of a three-dimentional article, and assembling the individual cross-sectional areas in a layer-wise fashion to form a final article. The individual cross-sectional areas are built by using an ink-jet printhead to deliver an aqueous fluid to a particulate material that includes plaster.
Patent CA-2340439-A1 (CA)
Title: Stent-graft-membrane and method of making same
Inventor: CHOUINARD PAUL F
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 1999-08-16
Abstract: A braided self-expandable stent-graft-membrane made of elongated members forming a generally tubular body. A membrane layer and graft layer are disposed on an endoprosthesis such as a stent. The membrane layer is substantially impermeable to fluids. The outermost layer is biocompatible with the body tissue. The innermost layer is biocompatible with the fluid in the passage. An embodiment includes a graft layer disposed on the inside of a stent and a membrane layer disposed on the outside of the stent. The innermost layer is biocompatible with the fluid in the passage. The stent-graft-membrane is used at a treatment site in a body vessel or organ where it is desirous to exclude a first fluid located outside the endoprosthesis from reaching a second fluid located in the lumen. The membrane may be made of silicone or polycarbonate urethane. The graft may be braided, woven, spun or spray-cast PET, PCU, or PU fibers. The layers may include ePTFE  or PTFE.
Patent CA-2342582-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOCHERTY JOHN
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation of infectious herpes virus particles, particularly infectious herpes simplex virus (HSV) particles, in a host cell. The method involves administering an effective amount of a hydroxylated stilbene, particularly resveratrol, to a herpes virus infected host cell. The present invention also provides a method of treating a herpes virus infection, particularly an HSV infection. The method comprises administering a topical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a hydroxylated stilbene to a herpes virus-infected site. The present invention also relates to a topical composition for treating a herpes virus infection selected from the group consisting of an HSV infection, a cytomegalovirus infection, and a varicella zoster virus infection. The present invention also provides a method of reducing the cytopathic effect of HSV on mammalian cells. The method involves administering resveratrol to the host cell, either in vitro or in vivo, in an amount sufficient to inhibit replication of HSV-1 or HSV-2 within the host cell.
Patent CA-2344719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADLER JON ELLIOT
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of a sensory cell specific G protein gamma subunit, antibodies to such subunits, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and subunits, and methods of screeni ng for modulators of sensory cell G protein gamma subunits.
Patent CA-2344803-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PULLAGURA DAVID
IPC: B05B7/08
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A module or dispenser for dispensing at least one liquid filament onto a moving substrate includes a nozzle body having a liquid supply port, a liquid discharge portion or end, and a liquid discharge passage having an orifice in fluid communication with the liquid supply port. The liquid discharge passage extends along an axis and the opening is shaped asymmetrically about the axis to provide a controlled directional movement of the liquid filament in a desired direction. The asymmetric shape may be formed by a notch or a chamfer or a stepped portion intersecting with the liquid discharge passage, or combinations of these features, or in other manners.
Patent CA-2344966-A1 (CA)
Title: Collapsible structures having enhancements
Inventor: ZHENG YU
IPC: E04H15/12
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation.  An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material.
Patent CA-2345223-A1 (CA)
Title: Childproof cover for compressed gas valves
Inventor: PETRYNA THOMAS M
IPC: F16K35/10
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A childproof cover for use with a compressed gas cylinder having a shut-off valve inhibits access to the valve. The childproof cover is especially intended for use with propane cylinders for barbecues. The cover includes a housing that surrounds the valve and an open top end for access to the valve. One embodiment of the cover includes a threaded cap that closes the open top end. The cap is adapted to be removed only when a certain force is applied to the cap. Another embodiment of the cover includes a hinged cap with a clip member for securing the cap to the housing. The cover efficiently safeguards the valve from manipulation by children and can be fabricated from molded thermoplastic or metal parts at low cost.
Patent CA-2347502-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEINDL BERND
IPC: B61B12/02
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: Running roller (5) for the traveling-gear mechanism of the transporting means of a cableway system, having a pulley-like roller body (51). The roller body (51) here is produced from a metal, in particular from steel, in a manner known per se, and provided along the circumference of the roller body (51) is a running surface (61) which encloses the roller body and is produced from a plastic material (figure 3).
Patent CA-2351427-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUSTERS JOS M H
IPC: C09J151/00
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to protective colloid-stabilized copolymerizate latex particles with a heterogeneous morphology based on a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymerizate and optionally further monomers, the latex particles having an ethylene content of less than 30 wt.%, based on the total monomer quantity, comprising an outer phase with a polymer of vinyl acetate and approximately 0 to 40 wt.% ethylene, based on the monomers of the outer phase, and an inner phase with a polymer of vinyl acetate and approximately 0 to 40 wt.% ethylene, based on the monomers of the inner phase and in which at least one of the two phases contains ethylene. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of acqueous dispersions of copolymerizate latex particles with heterogeneous morphology and the use thereof. The invention is characterized in that the heterogeneous morphology can be obtained in a planned manner, i.e.  whether there is a core-shell or inverse core-shell morphology and the composition of the inner and the outer phases can also be varied in flexible manner within the indicated ranges.
Patent CA-2353644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEUER VOLKMAR
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A method of operating a data transmission network (10) is described comprising at least two outer rings (11, 13) and a middle ring (12) which are coupled to one another via nodes (14, 15, 16). One of the nodes (14) represents a central node for all three rings (11, 12, 13). Switching devices (23, 24, 25, 26) for the establishment of connections are contained in each of the nodes (14, 15, 16). It is recognised that a connection is to be established from the one outer ring (11, 13) to the other outer ring (13, 11) via the middle ring (12). Then the connection is established taking into account all three rings (11, 12, 13).
Patent CA-2354846-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS SAMUEL
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: Novel fusion polypeptide ligands that bind Eph family receptors or the Tie-2 receptor are identified, and methods for making the fusion polypeptide ligands in biologically active form are described. Nucleic acids encoding these novel fusion polypeptide ligands enable production of the fusion polypeptide ligands. The method of making the nucleic acids and the fusion polypeptide ligands is broadly applicable to the production of polypeptide ligands in general, resulting in improved affinity and/or increased activity of the ligand when compared to its native form.
Patent CA-2355055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSTHAUSER JAMES W
IPC: C08G18/76
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of composite wood products. This process comprises: a) applying a binder composition to wood particles, and b) molding or compressing the wood particles treated with the binder to form a composite wood product.  Suitable binder compositions comprise a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate) and a solid resole resin.
Patent CA-2358879-A1 (CA)
Title: 2-oxoquinoline compounds and pharmaceutical uses thereof
Inventor: INABA TAKASHI
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 1999-12-28
Abstract: 2-Oxoquinoline compounds represented by general formula [I] or medicinally acceptable salts thereof; and medicinal uses of both (wherein each symbol is  as defined in the description). The compounds [I] and the salts act selectively on cannabinoid receptors, particularly peripheral ones, little have adverse effects on the central nervous system, and exhibit excellent immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activities, thus being  useful as regulators against cannabinoid receptors (particularly peripheral cannabinoid receptors), and immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic agents.
Patent CA-2359124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMBRONNE LEMOINE IVAN
IPC: A24F13/12
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: My invention is a cigarette holder, which is worn as a ring on finger of choice, according to personal preference and comfort. It is a combination of finger jewelery,and a devise which allows maximum comfort while having the freedom to work with the hand, while holding a cigarette. It consists of one ring which fits finger and another ring which is connected to the top which holds the cigarette. The diameter of ring which fits on finger is in four sizes small, medium, large and extra-large and the affixed ring which hold cigarette is the diameter of a cigarette. The design allows fox complete comfort with a relaxed hand, and no tension while allowing for complete mobility of hand.
Patent CA-2360936-A1 (CA)
Title: Mise au point automatique a la volee pour acquisition continue d'images dans la microscopie a haute resolution
Inventor: PRICE JEFFREY H
IPC: G02B21/24
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: Appareil et procédé associé pour l'imagerie en continu du volume d'un échantillon. Ledit procédé consiste à produire des images d'une pluralité de plans d'images à des profondeurs focales prédéterminées. La profondeur focale pour chaque plan d'image est réglable selon toute une gamme de configurations spatiales désirées. Les images produites aux différents plans sont traitées en parallèle et l'image correspondant à une profondeur focale optimale d'une partie de l'échantillon est sélectionnée pour la production de l'image de l'échantillon correspondant à cette partie. Ledit appareil d'imagerie de volume permet un balayage rapide d'une lamelle entière de microscope à une résolution d'image élevée.
Patent CA-2361365-A1 (CA)
Title: Fitting with fastening device
Inventor: WURGLER JOHANNES
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting containing a wide fitting part and a lateral fitting part, which are connected by an uncomplicated fastening device, which provides for simple mounting. This is achieved by means of a fastening device comprising essentially a fastening part and a threaded tube. The threaded tube is connected to the fastening part and features outer fastening means, which co-operate with corresponding inner fastening means of the lateral fitting part and thus connect said lateral fitting part flush to the wide fitting part.
Patent CA-2362925-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treatment of mitochondrial disorders
Inventor: NAVIAUX ROBERT K
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for the  treatment of mitochondrial disorders. Invention methods include the administration of a pyrimidine-based nucleoside such as triacetyluridine, or  the like. Also provided are methods of reducing or eliminating symptoms associated with mitochondrial disorders. Mitochondrial disorders particularl y appropriate for treatment include those attributable to a deficiency of one or more pyrimidines.
Patent CA-2364222-A1 (CA)
Title: Balance adjusted wheel
Inventor: ICHINOSE HIDEMI
IPC: G01M1/12
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: There is provided a wheel having a disk which is formed by dividing a rolled plate lengthways and crossways into a plurality of portions and using such a portion as the disk, the disk having a thick part at an edge thereof, and the wheel having a rim provided with an air valve insertion hole, the disk and the rim being fixed together with the air valve insertion hole is at a location such that a radial direction defined from the center of the wheel to the air valve insertion hole is at a predetermined angle relative to a radial direction defined from the center of the wheel to the thick part of the disk.  Balance of the wheel is adjusted so that unbalance may be produced in the desired direction by setting the air valve insertion hole, into which the air valve is attached, at a suitable location.
Patent CA-2367269-A1 (CA)
Title: Polynucleotide synthesis using a processing enzyme
Inventor: DENSHAM DANIEL HENRY
IPC: C12P19/34
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: A method for polynucleotide synthesis, comprises the steps of: (i) reacting a polynucleotide processive enzyme, e.g. a polymerase or TdT, with a nucleotide substrate under conditions suitable for enzyme activity; and (ii) modulating the conformation of the enzyme, e.g. using radiation, to allow incorporation of a predetermined nucleotide.
Patent CA-2368653-A1 (CA)
Title: Z-styryl sulfone anticancer agents
Inventor: REDDY E PREMKUMAR
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2000-03-30
Abstract: (Z)-styryl benzylsulfones of formula (I) are useful as anticancer agents: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chloro and nitro; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, chloro, bromo, iodo and fluoro; and R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower akyl, nitro, chloro, bromo, iodo and fluoro;  provided that at least one of R1 or R2 is hydrogen. The corresponding (Z)-styryl benzylsulfides are useful as intermediates in the preparation of the biologically active (Z)-styryl benzyl sulfones.
Patent CA-2369224-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YU HONGBIN
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A photodetector is known to measure optical power. But it is only can detect power of optical beam. It can not measure its polarization status. In this invention, The photodetector can measure optical power and also can detect polarization status (extinction ratio and angle) of optical beam.
Patent CA-2369291-A1 (CA)
Title: Monopulse array radar with single difference beam for simultaneous azimuth and elevation angle determination
Inventor: KAI-BOR YU
IPC: H01Q25/02
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A radar monopulse signal receiving system according to an aspect of the invention provides sum (.SIGMA.) and a single difference (.DELTA.) beam outputs from the beamformer. This is accomplished by encoding the information relating to the azimuth and elevation difference beams onto a single complex number. By comparison with some prior-art arrangements, the number of channels required for processing the signals is reduced. Near the end of the monopulse processing, the quotient is taken of complex number divided by the sum beam information, which directly produces a complex monopulse ratio m=m A +jm E. The azimuth and elevation monopulse ratios are represented by m A and m E, respectively.
Patent CA-2371095-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'MAHONY DANIEL J
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: The invention provides methods and associated compositions for enhancing the intracellular delivery of a nucleic acid-based drug, such as an oligonucleotide or gene, by administering the nucleic acid-based drug in combination or sequentially with an enhancer. Preferred enhancers are caprylic acid, capric acid or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The preferred route of administration is oral.