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Patent CA-2340468-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of facilitating vascular growth
Inventor: ZHANG FANGRONG
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A method of facilitating vascular growth in a subject in need of such treatment comprises inhibiting EMAP II activity in the subject by an amount effective to stimulate vascular growth in the subject (e.g., in the lungs or heart of the subject). Pharmaceutical formulations useful for carrying out such methods (e.g., an antibody that specifically binds to EMAP II in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier) and screening techniques useful for identifying additional compounds that can be used for carrying out such methods are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2340902-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and system for electronic communication
Inventor: LUDTKE HAROLD AARON
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: A method and system for defining and discovering proxy functionality on a distributed audio video network. The present invention operates within a network of consumer electronic media devices (e.g., television, set-top-box, video cassette recorder, compact disc device, personal computer system, etc.) that are coupled together using the IEEE 1394 serial communication standard. Specifically, the present invention enables a consumer electronic media device having increased functionality to act as a proxy device for other consumer electronic media devices. As such, the proxy device is able to provide a wide variety of advantageous proxy services for other consumer electronic media devices thereby increasing their original capabilities. For instance, the proxy device can act as a translator between two devices thereby enabling them to communicate. Additionally, the proxy device can enable Home Audio Video Interoperability (HA Vi) devices to have greater control over non-HAVi devices. Moreover, the proxy device can extend the existing functionality of devices as well as provide new functionality for them. Furthermore, the proxy device can act as a command arbitrator for particular devices. Also, the proxy device can act as a proxy for all or a portion of the functionality of a device. It is appreciated that these are only examples of the possible advantageous proxy services that the proxy device can provide for other devices in accordance with the present invention.
Patent CA-2341449-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact bar code scanner
Inventor: GOFMAN YURI
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A compact optical code reader (30) is disclosed having multiple functions and a unique shape and configuration of actuators (36, 38) and indicators (162). A system including a cradle (32), interface and host computer, capable of performing various data processing functions involving scanned data.
Patent CA-2341917-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG KIRK K
IPC: H04W28/18
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: Unlike earlier methods and systems in which Radio Link Control (RLC) performance was characterized in terms of the throughput, and the size of the higher layer Protocol Data Units (PDUs) or packets to be transferred was ignored, a method and apparatus is provided that is based on the delay of a higher layer PDU or packet. A method and apparatus so based have less delay than a method and apparatus based on employing adaptive coding and modulation to achieve the greatest mean throughput of a data block.
Patent CA-2344097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAUMGART RICHARD J
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: An engine lubricant formulated as a complete crankcase motor oil or additive concentrate composed of a combination of chemical constituents including a base oil selected from a synthetic oil, a mineral oil or semi-synthetic base oil (hydrogenated oil) or combination thereof, an oil soluble molybdenum additive, a dispersant inhibitor containing zinc dithiophosphate, and viscosity index improvers and one or more seal swelling agents to lubricate the engine and recondition the seals of new and/or high mileage engines. Addition of a polyalphaolefin and/or one or more esters such as a diester or polyolester may also be utilized therein. The lubricant may be formulated as a complete engine oil crankcase lubricant, or concentrated into an additive for addition to conventional mineral oil based engine oil, synthetic engine oils, or blends thereof in an effective amount of up to 30 percent volume percent, typical from 20 to 25 percent by volume.
Patent CA-2345923-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FALARDEAU PIERRE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne la découverte inattendue qui permet d'établir que dans une maladie autosomiquement héritée, un mutant homozygote est phénotypiquement normal et les utilisations d'une telle découverte. L'invention concerne aussi des moyens faciles et efficaces permettant de déceler des mutations dans le gène TIGR/MYOC. En outre, l'invention concerne les procédés permettant de diagnostiquer et de traiter le glaucome ou d'autres maladies ou affections dans lesquelles on observe une complémentation homoallélique.
Patent CA-2349431-A1 (CA)
Title: Intradermal avian immunization with inactivated vaccines
Inventor: HEIN RUDOLPH G
IPC: A61K39/15
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for immunizing birds using small volumes of vaccine. According to the invention, effective immunization can be accomplished with small, relatively concentrated quantities of inactivated vaccine administered by intradermal means.
Patent CA-2349695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BONNINGUE PHILIPPE
IPC: B05B15/50
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: Tête de distribution (18) destinée à l'actionnement d'une valve (14) ou d'u ne pompe, et à la distribution d'un produit (P) au travers d'au moins un orific e de distribution (24), ladite tête comportant un corps (20) destiné à être coupl é à une tige de commande (14) de ladite valve ou de ladite pompe, et un élément d'extrémité (22) dans lequel est ménagé ledit orifice de distribution (24), ledit orifice de distribution étant, en position montée de la tête de distribution  (18) sur ladite tige (14) de pompe ou de valve, en communication avec cette dernière via au moins un passage (30, 32), ledit élément d'extrémité (22) étant apte à êt re mis en position permettant le nettoyage de tout ou partie dudit passage (30, 32)  en réponse à un déplacement dudit élément d'extrémité (22) par rapport au corps (20) selon un premier mouvement, en translation, et selon un second mouvemen t, en pivot autour d'un axe.  L'invention concerne également un distributeur (1) équipé de cette tête de distribution (18).
Patent CA-2349762-A1 (CA)
Title: Human tslp dna and polypeptides
Inventor: SIMS JOHN E
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
Patent CA-2351740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOCATELLI GIUSEPPE
IPC: C12Q1/6823
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une technique permettant la détection quantitative des acides nucléiques au moyen d'un étalonneur, d'amorces et de sondes appropriées, et d'une polymérase d'acide nucléique à activité 5'-3' nucléase.
Patent CA-2352287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUMAGAI JUNICHI
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: There is disclosed a metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) adapted to be secured to a base member (200) by at least an eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or a rivet (222), in which the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100, 200) includes at least an aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) adapted to receive at least part of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222), in which at least one tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) extends from a periphery of the aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) into the aperture, and the tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) is adapted to engage with a flared portion (112, 112a, 112b) of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222) to secure the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) with the base member (200). There is also disclosed a document holder formed of such a metal fitting as attached to a base member.
Patent CA-2353025-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESHBACH JOHN R JR
IPC: B32B5/22
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: Disclosed are both a decorative laminate and a method for making the decorative laminate. The decorative laminate includes a laminated layer having particulates trapped within a film. The trapped particulates impart the appearance of three-dimensional depth to the decorative laminate. Additionally, a second laminated film having a printed pattern can be laminated to the decorative laminate.
Patent CA-2354638-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDSAY STACE
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2000-01-06
Abstract: The invention features a process of expressing secreted recombinant human alpha-fetoprotein (rHuAFP) in the milk or urine of transgenic mammals.
Patent CA-2356575-A1 (CA)
Title: Zone control for agricultural product application
Inventor: CRESSWELL MARK
IPC: A01C21/00
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A method of applying a selected first combination of application rates of each of a plurality of crop inputs on a first zone in a field and applying a selected second combination of application rates of each of the crop inputs on a second zone in the field. The method comprises towing a seeding implement through the first zone in the field with metering devices adjusted to apply the first combination of application rates; visually judging when the seeding implement crosses a first boundary from the first zone to the second zone; and, by performing a single action, adjusting the metering devices to apply the second combination of application rates on the second zone.
Patent CA-2358796-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle seat having container holder
Inventor: YUZAWA YOSHIKUNI
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A vehicle seat which has a container holder and is not disfigured is provided. The vehicle seat comprises a seat body and a cup holder attached to a side of the seat body. The cup holder comprises a base member, a saucer member of which a base edge portion is turnably supported to a lower portion of the base member, engaging claws formed on the saucer member, and engaging tips which hold the saucer member in approximately horizontal position by engaging with the engaging claws. When the engagement between the engaging claws and engaging tips is released by an accidental load, the saucer member turns downward. The abutment of the front edge portion of the saucer member with the floor of the interior stops the turn. A lower edge portion of the side of the seat body is provided with a projection.
Patent CA-2359302-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGNUSSON ANDERS
IPC: A61M39/08
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for keeping infusion fluids warm in which not only an infusion bag but also a tube extending from this and a cannula attached to the end of the tube are surrounded by a continuous heat-insulating cover (1,3,4), which heat-insulating cover is arranged such that it also surrounds the part of a person (5) into whom the cannula is inserted. The invention also concerns a device for realisation of the method.
Patent CA-2360967-A1 (CA)
Title: Pulley unit
Inventor: MURATA NAKATO
IPC: F16H55/36
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A pulley unit capable of ensuring long-term operational stability in use as a one-way clutch is provided. A one-way clutch is disposed between a pulley and its concentric shaft.      The one-way clutch exhibits a U-shaped inner ring that is integral with the pulley, a U-shaped outer ring integral with the shaft, and rollers accommodated within wedge-like spaces formed between the inner ring and the outer ring. A load from a belt is exerted not on the one-way clutch but mainly on a bearing disposed radially inside of the one-way clutch.
Patent CA-2361112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDERSON GEOFFREY THOMAS
IPC: G01S13/08
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: Apparatus for estimating a first height (1) of a vehicle (2) above a first reference surface (3), including a system (4) for determining position, velocity and attitude incorporating at least one sensing means (4b) operable to provide an output signal (5) indicative of a vertical specific force of the vehicle, error-estimating means (6) for receiving as input signals a horizontal reference velocity and position (4a) of the vehicle (2), and a radar altimeter measurement (7) of a second height (1b) of the vehicle (2) above a second reference surface (8) and for providing as an output signal (9) estimates of errors associated with the sensing means output signal (5), and integrating means (10) for receiving said sensing means and error-estimating means output signals (5, 9), and for subtracting the estimates of errors from the signal (5) indicative of vertical specific force while performing a double integration of the results of the subtraction, to provide an output indicative of the required estimated first height (1).
Patent CA-2361284-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow-operated valve
Inventor: SHEFFIELD RANDOLPH J
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A tool string, such as one used for performing fracturing operations or other types of operations, includes a valve, a valve operator, and a sealing assembly that in one arrangement includes packers to define a sealed zone. The tool string is carried on a tubing, through which fluid flow may be pumped to the sealed zone. The valve operator is actuated in response to fluid flow above a predetermined flow rate. When the flow rate at greater than the predetermined flow rate does not exist, the valve operator remains in a first position that corresponds to the valve being open. However, in response to a fluid flow rate at greater than the predetermined flow rate, the valve operator is actuated to a second position to close the valve.
Patent CA-2361801-A1 (CA)
Inventor: S MERS DAN M
IPC: F04D29/68
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: A family of airfoils (20, 30) for a blade of a cooling-tower fan is provided  wherein the blade has a root region and a tip region, and the family of airfoils comprises an airfoil (30) in the root region of the blade having a Reynolds number of 500,000, and an airfoil (20) in the tip region of the bla de having a Reynolds of 1,000,000, and wherein each airfoil is characterized by  a maximum lift coefficient that is largely insensitive to roughness effects.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2363949-A1 (CA)
Title: Ensemble actionneur d'extension
Inventor: LAZARUS KENNETH B
IPC: H02N2/00
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble actionneur modulaire comprenant une ou plusieurs plaques ou éléments faits d'une matière électroactive fixés à une feuille à électrode, de préférence par un polymère structurel, pour former une carte. La carte est scellée et peut constituer en soi un dispositif pratique, par exemple une palette, un secoueur, un mélangeur, un levier, un élément poussoir ou un élément ultrasonique permettant un contact direct avec un solide ou l'immersion dans un fluide. Elle peut également être fixée par un adhésif rigide constituant ainsi un couplage mécanique de surface à surface avec une pièce solide, un dispositif, une machine ou échantillon de substrat. Le polymère structurel confère une résistance à la flexion permettant à la plaque mince de ne pas se déformer en son point de montage, et une rigidité mécanique permettant que les forces de cisaillement soient efficacement couplées de la plaque à la pièce. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, la carte peut inclure des éléments de circuit actifs servant à commuter, à alimenter ou à traiter des signaux, et/ou des éléments de circuit passifs servant à filtrer, à mettre en correspondance ou à amortir des signaux, de manière à rendre nécessaires peu de connexions à un circuit extérieur, voire aucune. L'ensemble actionneur peut être fabriqué en quantité, fournissant un actionneur à usages multiples aux caractéristiques mécaniques et d'activation uniformes, qui introduit une charge de masse négligeable pour la pièce. Les cartes elles-mêmes peuvent constituer des actionneurs mécaniques indépendants, plutôt que des actionneurs de transfert d'extension, dans lesquels l'extension mécanique induite change la position de la carte. Diverses configurations de cartes à broche ou enfichables peuvent servir d'élément poussoir, d'élément de flexion, ou d'autres types d'actionneurs moteurs, et des structures telles que des manchons de dilatation alimentés peuvent être formées directement en pliant une ou plusieurs cartes à motifs adaptés.
Patent CA-2365730-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAN QUOC-LUAN ALLEN
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method and device for facilitating execution of tasks of a parallel job is disclosed. Parallel jobs comprise multiple tasks that can be executed in parallel by separate resources to produce an exit status for each task. The resource manager receives the jobs and dispatches the parallel tasks of the job together with task starters to a job launcher unit. The job launcher unit starts the task starters on the selected resources. Each task starter is associated with a task and commences execution of the task on the selected resource. At commencement of a task, the task starter sends the host and process identifier to the resource manager. At completion of the task, the task starters collect the exit status of the task from the associated resource and send the exit status of the task back to the resource manager. An external event unit associated with the resource manager receives the process identifier and exit status of the tasks from the task starter.      Prior to dispatching the job, the resource manager generates command instructions identifying the host containing the resources for executing the task, and the location for returning the process identifier and exit, status of a completed task. A copy of a portion of the command instructions is kept at the resource manager. The task starter sends to the resource manager the process identifier when the task starter commences execution of the task on the resource, and the exit status of the task when the task is completed.
Patent CA-2366882-A1 (CA)
Title: Meat product labeling and organizing method
Inventor: MEISCHEN HERB
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2001-12-31
Abstract: A system and method for applying labels to a meat product and organizing a meat display case for ease of use by the consumer. The method of the present invention includes collecting PLU codes and corresponding product descriptions from a retailer, associating each PLU code with one or more preparation characteristic, using simple, easy-to-understand symbols, and applying a label to the meat product that the consumer can read and understand quickly and easily. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a method for organizing a retailer's meat display case for facilitating desired product selection by the consumer.
Patent CA-2367561-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VINCZE ALBERT M
IPC: H01M4/74
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A reduced weight lead-acid battery is produced incorporating light-weight negative battery plates each comprising an electrically-conductive open mesh grid formed from a strip of expanded, punched or cast metal, a pair of outer lower density support layers such as polymer or polymer-coated glass fibre or low density metal on each side of the central open grid, preferably arranged in a rectangular lattice, attached to each other through openings in the grid preferably by an acid-resistant adhesive, and an electrochemically-active paste saturating the void spaces thereof. An acid-resistant thermoplastic resin adhesive or ties or lugs may be used to attach the support layers together.
Patent CA-2367654-A1 (CA)
Title: Trocar system and method of use
Inventor: LEHMAN ADAM
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: A trocar system including a cannula and an obturator assembly being at least partially insertable through the cannula. The obturator assembly including a housing, a penetrating tip disposed at a distal end, an elongated shield including a guard extending from a shaft are movable relative to the penetrating tip, and a latch mechanism disposed generally within the housing. The latch mechanism facilitates changing the configuration of the obturator assembly between a fixed-shield orientation, wherein at least a portion of the guard is maintained to extend at least partially distal of the penetrating tip to prevent puncturing of tissue by the penetrating tip, to a non-fixed shield orientation whereby upon application of force to the distal end of the obturator assembly, the guard and penetrating tip are permitted to move relative one another to facilitate puncturing of tissue by the penetrating tip.
Patent CA-2369381-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of tetrahydrocurcuminoids to regulate physiological and pathological events in the skin and mucosa
Inventor: BADMAEV VLADIMIR
IPC: A61K31/122
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mixture of tetrahydrocurcuminoids whi ch can be used for regulating random intracellular protein crosslinking, optimizing cell electric potential, treating a premalignant state or a malignancy, increasing intracellular transglutaminase activity, and reducing  "age spots" due to lipofuscin formation.
Patent CA-2371808-A1 (CA)
Title: Alteration of flowering time in plants
Inventor: SCORTECCI KATIA
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: The present invention provides genetic identification and use information about a family of genes, the FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) genes, that is part of the regulate the timing of the onset of flowering in plants. This information enables creation of transgenic plants in which the timing of the flowering of the plants has been selectively altered.  Since these genes natively act to delay the time of flowering in plants, enhancing activity of the FLC protein delays the timing of flowering initiation while inhibiting the activity of FLC advances the timing of the start of flowering. A representative number of samples of the gene family are described. Members of the gene family are demonstrated to work in other plant species as well.
Patent CA-2372981-A1 (CA)
Title: Ice scraper having non-rotary tools with shielded cutting inserts
Inventor: DISINGER ROLAND THOMAS
IPC: E01H5/06
Filed: 2000-04-25
Abstract: A vehicle-mounted ice-scraping mecha-nism includes a tool carrier mounted on the vehi-cle, and a plurality of non-rotatable ice-scraping tools mounted on the tool carrier and depend-ing downwardly therefrom. Each tool includes a shank (18) mounted to the tool carrier, and a cut-ting head (16) depending downwardly from the shank. The cutting head (16) is formed of a steel main body, and a carbide insert (30) is mounted in the steel body at a location spaced from a front end of the steel body. During a wear-in period, front and bottom surfaces (24, 26) of the steel body define a rake face and a clearance face, re-spectively, of the tool. After the wear-in period, front and bottom surfaces of the insert define the rake face and clearance face, respectively. The tool is oriented such that the shank and the rake face extend upwardly and forwardly to define a positive rake angle a. The tool shanks are cylin-drical and are mounted in cylindrical bores (20) in the tool carrier. The cutting heads are situated so closely together that they abut one another and thereby prevent rotation of the tools relative to the tool carrier.