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Patent CA-2406687-A1 (CA)
Title: Chimeric promoters for controlling expression in muscle cells
Inventor: FRAULI MELANIE
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: The present invention concerns chimeric constructs comprising a skeletal alpha-actin gene promoter operably linked with at least a skeletal muscle-specific enhancer of a human gene. It also provides an expression cassette comprising such a chimeric construct to control expression of a gene of interest. The invention also relates to a vector, a viral particle, an eukaryotic host cell, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said expression cassette and their use for specific expression in skeletal muscle cells as well as for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. Finally, the present invention also provides the therapeutic use of an expression cassette, a vector and a viral particle comprising a gene of interest placed under the control of a skeletal alpha-actin gene promoter and a muscle-specific enhancer, especially for treating peripheral ischemia.
Patent CA-2407612-A1 (CA)
Title: Tissue engineered stents
Inventor: ATALA ANTHONY
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: This invention is directed to a tissue-engineered stent comprising a substantially cylindrical construct (10) having a first end (12) and a second end (14); a walled surface (16) disposed between the first end and the second end; the walled surface (16) comprising a biodegradable polymer scaffold seeded with disassociated chondrocytes. In one embodiment, the seeded scaffold is cultured in vitro prior to implantation in a host for a time period sufficient for cartilaginous tissue to form.
Patent CA-2408858-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of sulphur and activated carbon
Inventor: JIA CHARLES QIANG
IPC: C01B31/08
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A petroleum coke-based combined De-SOx and De-NOx process is described comprising use of four key units, namely, a flue gas concentrator (FC). a carbothermal reducer (CR), an elemental sulphur condenser (SC) and an oxidi-rer for reduced sulphur and nitrogen species (R0). The two major reactants in this process are the petroleum coke, preferably. and a flue gas containing SOx/NOx. The mayor products are elemental sulphur from the SC and activated coke from the CR. The process provides for SOx and NOx abatement in an economically viable way while the activated coke produced has a wide range of applications, particularly, in environmental protection.
Patent CA-2409342-A1 (CA)
Title: Extracellular messengers
Inventor: AZIMZAI YALDA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: The invention provides human extracellular messengers (XMES) and polynucleotides which identify and encode XMES. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of XMES.
Patent CA-2410068-A1 (CA)
Title: Incubation and storage device, in particular for specimens of organic material
Inventor: KAUSCHKE MARION
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: The invention concerns an incubation and storage device, in particular for specimens of organic material, in which the boundary surfaces of the inner space of the incubation and storage device are thermally connected to heat transfer elements attached on the outside and the heat transfer elements have a liquid heat carrier circulating through them, where means for cooling and heating the heat carrier are provided and the heating and/or cooling of the inner space takes place indirectly via the liquid heat Garner. Here a heat transfer means for heating and a heat transfer means/evaporator for cooling the heat carrier can be provided. The heat transfer elements in accordance with the invention can, for example, be box shaped or designed as tubular coils. Through the use of a heat carrier the necessary temperature constancy inside the device is easy to reach and easy cleaning of the inner space becomes possible.  The combined indirect cooling and heating is especially suitable for inner temperatures close to ambient temperature.
Patent CA-2410222-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHURMANN KLAUS
IPC: B30B15/04
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A panel press has horizontally spaced and vertically oriented Window-type tension frames each in turn having an upper beam having opposite ends each formed with an upwardly directed seat, a lower beam beneath the upper beam and having opposite ends each formed with a downwardly directed seat, and respective vertical side elements extending between the ends of the upper and lower beams and each unitarily formed with a laterally pro-jecting upper end having a downwardly directed surface bearing downward on the respective upper-beam seat and with a laterally projecting lower end having an upwardly directed surface bearing upward on the respective lower-beam seat. Vertical bolts secure the laterally projecting ends to the respective beam ends.
Patent CA-2411646-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnetically transparent electrostatic shield
Inventor: PIEJAK ROBERT B
IPC: H01J65/04
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: An inductively-coupled, electrodeless fluorescent lamp comprises a lamp body having two opposed sides; an induction coil on one side of said body; and a magnetically transparent electrostatic shield interposed between said induction coil and said one side of said body, said shield comprising an insulating substrate; an electrically conductive layer on said substrate including means for reducing capacitive coupling between a voltage on said induction coil and a plasma discharge within said lamp body, said electrically conductive layer having a thickness between 400 .ANG. and 1000 .ANG., inclusive.
Patent CA-2413268-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REGO FERNANDO
IPC: A41H1/04
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: A tailoring guide is used for taking body measurements for garment fitting. The guide comprises an upright column of a height at least as great as that of an individual of average height and a spread assembly which is adjustable in height relative to the column.        The column includes height measurements to determine different heights to which the spread assembly is adjusted. The spread assembly itself comprises a pair of arms one to each side of the column. The arms of the assembly are adjustable inwardly and outwardly to different spread positions relative to the column and the spread assembly is provided with a measuring guide to determine positioning of the arms in the different spread positions.
Patent CA-2417095-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of producing a polymer body by coalescence and the polymer body produced
Inventor: JIANGUO LI
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: A method of producing a polymer body by coalescence, wherein the method comprises the steps of a) filling a pre-compacting mould with polymer materi al in the form of powder, pellets, grains and the like, b) pre-compacting the material at least once and c) compressing the material in a compression moul d by at least one stroke, where a striking unit emits enough kinetic energy to  form the body when striking the material inserted in the compression mould, causing coalescence of the material. A method of producing a polymer body by  coalescence, wherein the method comprises compressing material in the form o f a solid polymer body in a compression mould by at least one stroke, where a striking unit emits enough energy to cause coalescence of the material in th e body. Products obtained by the inventive methods.
Patent CA-2417450-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for using micro-waves to defrost at least one sushi dish or similar food item
Inventor: HAMILI JEAN-CHARLES
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for defrosting at least one piece of sushi (12) or similar food product using a microwave oven (9).  The sushi or similar food product is of the type that comprises a main element that is to be served lukewarm, such as, for example, rice or bread, and at least one accompaniment that is to be served cold.  The inventive device (1) is in the form of packaging having at least one base (2), lateral walls (3, 4, 5, 6) and an upper wall (7), the internal surface of the aforementioned base (2) being provided with a microwave-reflective layer.  Said device is characterised in that the upper wall (7) is microwave permeable and comprises at least one opening (8) which is used for the insertion of the sushi (12) or similar food product.  The invention also relates to a piece of sushi (12) or a similar frozen food product or a prepared sushi-based dish (12) or similar frozen food products which are characterised in that all of said products are disposed in an opening (8) of the inventive device (1).
Patent CA-2418492-A1 (CA)
Title: Cu-based alloy and method of manufacturing high strength and high thermal conductive forged article using the same
Inventor: MINO KAZUAKI
IPC: C22C9/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A melt of a Cu-based alloy containing 2 to 6% (% by weight, the same shall apply hereinafter) of Ag and 0.5 to 0.9% of Cr are solidified by casting, and the solidified article after subjecting to a homogenizing heat treatment is subjected to hot-working. The hot-worked article is subjected to a solution treatment, the article is subjected to cold-working or warm-working by forging or rolling, and then the formed article is subjected to an aging treatment to obtain a metallic material capable of manufacturing a high strength and high thermal conductive metal formed article at a low price, regardless of the geometry, and a method of manufacturing the metal formed article using the same.
Patent CA-2420796-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISEDA ATSURO
IPC: C21D8/10
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: The present invention provides an austenitic stainless steel tube with a uniform fine grained structure of regular grains, which is not changed to a coarse structure and the steam oxidation resistance is maintained even if the tube is subjected to a high temperature reheating during welding and high temperature bending working. The austenitic stainless steel tube consists of, by mass %, C: 0.03-0.12%, Si: 0.1-0.9%, Mn: 0.1-2%, Cr: 15-22%, Ni: 8-15%, Ti: 0.002-. 0.05%, Nb: 0.3-1.5%, sol. Al: 0.0005-0.03%, N: 0.005-0.2% and O (oxygen): 0.001-0.008%, and the balance Fe and impurities, the austenitic stainless steel tube having austenitic grain size number of 7 or more and a mixed grain ratio of preferably 10% or less. The present invention also provide a method of manufacturing the austenitic stainless steel tube comprising the following steps: (a) heating an austenitic steel tube at 1100-1350°C and maintaining the temperature, and cooling at a cooling ratio of 0.25°C/sec; (b) working by cross- sectional reduction ratio of 10% or more at a temperature range of 500°C or less and (c) heating at a temperature range of 1050-1300°C and at a temperature of lower by 10°C or more than the heating temperature in the step(a).
Patent CA-2421410-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOCKHAM MICHAEL ARTHUR
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: Compositions in solid form, such as powders, comprising a mixture of a ferrous salt and a hydroxypyrone may be used to increase the level of iron in a patient's bloodstream or to treat and/or prevent gastrointestinal infection.
Patent CA-2426837-A1 (CA)
Title: Etoffe tissee antistatique et contenant flexible en vrac
Inventor: ARTHURS TREVOR
IPC: B65D65/02
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: Procédé de fabrication d'un contenant en tissu flexible du type sans mise à la terre présentant une énergie réduite de décharge électrostatique, qui s'utilise dans un environnement combustible. Une étoffe tissée est conçue pour former un contenant en tissu flexible qui comporte des parois latérales, une extrémité fermée et une extrémité ouverte. L'étoffe tissée est faite à partir d'une étoffe dissipant l'électricité statique, qui comprend une étoffe tissée constituée de bandes non conductrices ; une pluralité de fibres discontinues non conductrices sont tissées dans cette étoffe ou revêtues sur celle-ci, à un intervalle compris entre 3 mm et 100 mm.
Patent CA-2427662-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-tisse et son procede de fabrication
Inventor: WENSTRUP DAVID E
IPC: D04H11/00
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un non-tissé constitué de premières fibres et de secondes fibres. Les premières fibres sont des fibres discontinues polyester standard et les secondes fibres sont des fibres discontinues d'un mélange de matériau polyester, dont la température de fusion est inférieure à celle du matériau des premières fibres et supérieure à la température des moules utilisés lors du processus de moulage subséquent. Ce non-tissé est constitué d'une zone de base et d'une zone d'assemblage des fibres. La zone d'assemblage des fibres est composée de la combinaison des premières fibres et des secondes fibres, orientées généralement perpendiculairement au plan du textile. La zone de base est une partie maillée des premières et des secondes fibres. Ledit non-tissé peut également comprendre une zone de couverture, qui est une partie maillée des premières et des secondes fibres, disposée sur la zone d'assemblage de l'autre côté de la zone de base.
Patent CA-2428873-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEINRICH STEPHEN D
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A system and method for long-monitoring of cardiac conditions such as arrhythmias is disclosed. The invention includes a pulse generator including means for sensing an arrhythmia. The pulse generator is coupled to at least one subcutaneous electrode or electrode array for providing electrical stimulation such as cardioversion/defibrillation shocks and/or pacing pulses. The electrical stimulation may be provided between multiple subcutaneous electrodes, or between one or more such electrodes and the housing of the pulse generator. In one embodiment, the pulse generator includes one or more electrodes that are isolated from the can. These electrodes may be used to sense cardiac signals.
Patent CA-2431648-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-propelled remote mining conveyor, method and apparatus therefor
Inventor: MRAZ DENNIS
IPC: E21C25/58
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the mining of material from a seam includes a mining apparatus and a self-propelled conveyor capable of advancing or retreating in the seam on its own power and an advancing and steering arrangement for the mining apparatus. The self-propelled conveyor, electric cables and other services for the mining apparatus are protected against roof falls. The power input for the self-propelled conveyor is provided by continuous drive shafts powered at either one or both ends of the conveyor.  Alternately, a unique reciprocating conveyor mechanically powered at either one or both ends of the conveyor is provided for conveying of aggregate material. An apparatus for assembling the conveyor and receiving aggregate material is provided at the rear end of the conveyor. A method and apparatus for accurately and precisely navigating the mining machine is disclosed.
Patent CA-2433942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOMBARDO JOHN L
IPC: D06M15/53
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: This invention relates to an organopolysiloxane composition containing a mixture of several specific types of liquid organopolysiloxanes, to emulsion - forming concentrates and aqueous emulsions formed therefrom and the treatmen t of textile fiber and fabric substrates with the emulsions to improve such desirable properties of the substrates as their wettability and softness unaccompanied by any significant or appreciable yellowing.
Patent CA-2435762-A1 (CA)
Title: Motor vechicle having an internal combustion engine and an on-board power supply
Inventor: BRUECK ROLF
IPC: H01M8/04029
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: The use of fuel cell systems only for on-board power supply systems of internal combustion engines is already known. The invention is characterized in that a fuel cell module (10) of a fuel cell system is provided with a fan (6) for cooling the fuel cell module and/or providing it with air.
Patent CA-2436423-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDBERG ODD
IPC: B22D23/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un article en acier constitué d'un alliage contenant entre 1,7 et 2,5 C, entre 0,1 et 2,0 Si, entre 0,1 et 2,0 Mn, au maximum 0,2 N, au maximum 0,2 S, entre 12 et 16 Cr, entre 2,1 et 3,5 (Mo + W/2), entre 5 et 8 V et au maximum 0,1 Nb, ces valeurs étant exprimées en pourcentage en poids. Le reste est essentiellement constitué de fer et d'impuretés inévitables. L'acier présente une microstructure qui peut être obtenue par fabrication de l'acier consistant à former par pulvérisation un lingot, dont la microstructure contient entre 14 et 25 % en volume de carbides principalement du type MC, où M est essentiellement constitué de vanadium, dont les carbides représentant au moins 80 % en volume adoptent une forme sensiblement arrondie et une taille s'allongeant sur l'extension la plus longue des carbides s'élevant à une valeur comprise entre 1 et 10 µm et M¿7?C¿3?-carbides, où M est essentiellement constitué de chrome, dont les carbides ont généralement une forme plus allongée que les MC-carbides représentant au moins 80 % en volume et ayant une extension maximale s'élevant à une valeur comprise entre 3 et 50 µm.
Patent CA-2445201-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDRICKS JOHN S
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: A viewer interface for a television program delivery system is described. The innovation relates to methods and devices for viewer pathways to television programs. Specifically, the interface involves hardware and software used in conjunction with a television at the viewer home to create a user friendly menu based approach to television program access. The device is particularly useful in a program delivery system with hundreds of programs and a data signal carrying program information. The disclosure describes menu generation and menu selection of television programs.
Patent CA-2445939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAUCHI YOSHIO
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un chromatographe liquide, un système d'analyse et un procédé d'élution de gradient modifié de manière qu'une variation de gradient de haute précision d'un éluat soit possible et qu'une détection ou une analyse ultrasensible puisse être réalisée. Le chromatographe liquide comprend des moyens (1) destinés à alimenter l'éluat E à un débit spécifique, des moyens (9) destinés à injecter un échantillon Sm dans l'éluat E, et des moyens de colonne (13) destinés à séparer un soluté So contenu dans l'échantillon Sm. Ce chromatographe liquide comprend, en outre, des moyens (8) destinés à ramifier le canal (3) d'éluat E alimenté à partir des moyens d'alimentation (1) afin de former des canaux ramifiés (7, 7,...) d'une capacité spécifique, à stocker temporairement les éluats E1, E2, ... de composition différente dans les canaux ramifiés (7, 7, ...) et à sélectionner les éluats stockés temporairement E1, E2, ..., et des moyens destinés à injecter l'échantillon Sm dans un éluat sélectionné E1, E2, ..., à l'alimenter dans la colonne de séparation (13), ainsi qu'un gradient destiné à éluer le soluté So. L'invention concerne également un système d'analyse dans lequel le chromatographe est connecté à un spectromètre de masse, et un procédé d'élution de gradient utilisant ce chromatographe liquide.
Patent CA-2449333-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARBATO LOUIS J
IPC: A61B8/12
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: Systems and methods for interfacing an Optical Coherence Domain Reflectometr y (OCDR) system to an ultrasound console are provided. A first electronics interface embodiment processes parallel channel outputs of the OCDR system into a serial analog signal for input to an ultrasound console. Another electronics interface embodiment processes the parallel channel outputs of t he OCDR system into a digital data sequence for input to an ultrasound console having a digital input. Yet another electronics interface embodiment process es a multiplexed output from a multiplexed photo array into an analog or digita l form for input to an ultrasound console. Still another electronics interface embodiment processes a plurality of multiplexed outputs from a multiplexed photo array into an analog or digital form for input to an ultrasound consol e.
Patent CA-2449374-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOLLERS GARY L
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A method of producing a flower pot that includes forming an upright pot wall consisting of plastic material and having truncated conical shape; forming a pot base consisting of plastic material and having generally circular shape, the base having a rim that projects downwardly; assembling the base to lowermost annular extent of the wall; and heat sealing the rim to the wall.
Patent CA-2449945-A1 (CA)
Title: Chambre a air servant a l'insertion de fourches de chariot elevateur
Inventor: GAUTHIER FRANCIS
IPC: B66F3/35
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: Outil servant à l'insertion de fourches de chariot élévateur dans des espace s réduits. L'invention est utilisée dans les secteurs industriels utilisant des chariot s élévateurs dans des situations de manipulation de charge ou l'espace nécessaire à l'insertion de s fourches de chariot élévateur est insuffisant. L'invention trouva beaucoup d'application dans la manipulation des paquets de bois. L'invention en question consiste en une chambre à air fermée d'une extrémité et ayant une entrée d'air comprimé munie d'une valve à l'autre extrémité. La partie fermée est suffisamment mince pour pouvoir être introduite dans un espace réduit. Lorsque l'air comprimée est introduit la charge en question se soulève permettant l'insertion de fourches de chariot élévateur. L'invention peut être glissée entre deux rangs d'un paquet de bois latté afi n d'augmenter l'espace de façon à y insérer des fourches de chariot élévateur ou une latte manquant e.
Patent CA-2450266-A1 (CA)
Title: Long-term urine collection system
Inventor: SARSTEDT WALTER
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A long-term urine-collection kit has a large-capacity can having a wide mouth, a small-capacity cup having a rim dimensioned to sit in the mouth, and a removable cover fittable over the mouth of the can when the cup is sitting in the mouth.      The capacity of the can is enough, e.g. 2-3 l, to hold a day's urine, and the capacity of the cup is enough, e.g. 400-500 ml, to hold a single urination.
Patent CA-2450564-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER MANFRED
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous casting roll for casting molten baths, especially steel molten baths. Said casting roll comprises a roll barrel (2) consisting of a metallic material, to which a layer (4) of metallic material is applied, the metallic material of the layer having a higher hardness than that of the roll barrel (2). The inventive continuous casting roll has a longer service life and improved properties for use. This is achieved by providing the layer (4) with lower hardness over its thickness in its region adjacent to the roll barrel (2) than in the region of its free surface (5).
Patent CA-2451039-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for preparation and use of 1.alpha.,24(s)-dihydroxyvitamin d2
Inventor: MAZESS RICHARD B
IPC: C07J9/00
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A method of inhibiting the hyperproliferation of malignant or neoplastic cells, comprising treating the cells with an antiproliferative amount of 1-alpha, 24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D2. The method also includes the co-administration of cyotoxic agents with the 1-alpha, 24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D2.  The figure illustrates the preparative steps for the synthesis of 24-hydroxyvitamin D2.
Patent CA-2452824-A1 (CA)
Title: Protein design automation for designing protein libraries with altered immunogenicity
Inventor: DESJARLAIS JOHN
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a variety of computational methods for modulating the immunogenicity of proteins by identifying and then altering potential amino acid sequences that elicit an immune response in a host organism. In particular, proteins will be screened for MHC binding sequences, T cell epitopes and B cell epitopes.