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Patent CA-2397069-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear probe carrier
Inventor: LUO YULING
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a probe carrier in which a flexible substrate carries a one-dimensiona P configuration of probes wherein each different type of probe is attached to its own discrete portion of the substrate. The invention also relates to a probe carrier in which a flexible substrate such as a tape or fiber carries a two-dimensional configuration of probes. Furthermore, systems for fabricating and packaging flexible probe carrier threads are presented. Flexible probe carrier threads are packaged in forms of pins, rods, coils and spools to increase efficiency of hybridization and generate compact formats for transportation and use of probe carriers. Novel methods for hybridization of packaged probe carriers are disclosed. Methods for reading results of hybridization to packaged probe carriers are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2397096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LESKELA MARKKU
IPC: D21H19/82
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A method for producing printed products, according to which method the surfa ce of a sheet of paper or board is printed by the electrophotography technique or a similar printing method, wherein a dry finely-divided printing ink is transferred onto the printing base by means of an electric field. According to the invention, a paper or board is used the printing surface of which has a pigment-containing coating layer in which at least 20 % of the pigment is ma de up of a hydrous pigment, such as gypsum, or in which at least 20 % of the filler is made up of a hydrous filler, such as gypsum. When a gypsum pigment  and/or a gypsum filler is used, the quality of the printed image is not sensitive to the control quantities used in the printing press. By means of the invention, a very regular print is indeed obtained, and so the invention  is especially well suited for the printing of a sheet of a very matt paper o r board.
Patent CA-2400490-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic alarm timer for use with a medical regimen
Inventor: BOUWKNEGT JAN WILLEM
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: An electronic alarm timer for use with a medical regimen, in particular for a contraceptive, in which different acts must be performed at different times,  comprises a housing containing a control unit having a timer. Indicating mea ns on the housing are connected to the control unit in order to show informatio n. Also timed alarm means are connected to the control unit. The control unit a nd the indicating means are adapted to show information about the desired statu s of the medical regimen. The control unit and the indicating means are also adapted to show information about the acts to be performed.
Patent CA-2403669-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and reagents for regulation of cellular responses in biological systems
Inventor: GESTWICKI JASON E
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: This invention provides multivalent ligands which carry or display at least one recognition element (RE), and preferably a plurality of recognition elements, for binding directly or indirectly to cells or other biological particles or more generally by binding to any biological molecule. The multivalent ligands provided can most generally function for binding or targeting to any biological particle or molecule and particularly to targeting of cells or cell types or viruses, for cell aggregation and generally for macromolecular assembly of biological macromoleculares. The multivalent ligands of this invention are generally applicable for creating scaffolds (assemblies) of chemical or biological species, including without limitation, antigens, epitopes, ligand binding groups, ligands for cell receptors (cell surface receptors, transmembrane receptors and cytoplasmic receptors), various macromolecules (nucleic acids, carbohydrates, saccharides, proteins, peptides, etc.). In these scaffolds, the number, spacing, relative positioning and relative orientation of recognition elements can be controlled. Multivalent ligands of this invention can carry or display at least one signal recognition element (SRE), and preferably a plurality of signal recognition elements, and modulate biological responses in biological systems. The invention also relates to methods for aggregating biological particles and macromolecules and for modulating biological response employing the multivalent ligands provided.
Patent CA-2406315-A1 (CA)
Title: Graphite article useful as an electrode for an electrochemical fuel cell
Inventor: WARDDRIP MICHAEL LEE
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A graphite article in the form of a flexible graphite sheet (110) having transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet and a groove formed in o ne of the surfaces of the sheet communicating with a plurality of the transvers e fluid channels is presented. The compressed expanded graphite particles (80)  substantially parallel to the opposed surfaces (130, 140).
Patent CA-2406820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKATSUJI HIROSHI
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: Genomic DNA containing the promoter region of the pMADS3 gene was isolated, ligated to a reporter gene, and then introduced into petunia plants via an Agrobacterium-mediated method. Surprisingly, the resultant plants became double-flowered by conversion of stamens into petaloid structures.
Patent CA-2408187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLIER PETER
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: A cementitious mix for preparing a building block wherein the mix includes the ingredients; sand, cement, sawdust and water; wherein said sawdust comprises the greater proportion of the mix constituents; and wherein the dry density of the mix ranges between 700 kg/m3 and 1500 kg/m3.
Patent CA-2409321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKE JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B60P3/00
Filed: 2001-05-28
Abstract: A transportation and installation assist device (16) for at least one pre-cast concrete tilt panel (18). The panel(s) (18) are generally rectangular and have a first shorter end (44) with at least one lifting anchor therein, a second opposed shorter end (48) and a longitudinal axis (50) therebetween. The device (16) includes at least one frame (20) adapted to releasably engage an associated one of said panel(s) (18) substantially adjacent the second end (48) and support the panel (18) in a loading/transport orientation with the face of the associated panel (18) substantially vertical and said axis(es) (50) substantially horizontal. The frame (20) is also adapted for pivotal mounting to a table bed (14) of a truck (10) or trailer (12). The frame (20) and associated panel (18) pivot together when the first panel end (44) is lifted above the second panel end (48) until the associated panel (18) is in a releasing orientation with the face of the panel (18) substantially vertical and said axis (50) substantially vertical. Further lifting of the first panel end (44) releases the panel (18) from said frame (20).
Patent CA-2410741-A1 (CA)
Title: Switched full-duplex ethernet type communication network and implementation process for this network
Inventor: SAINT ETIENNE JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: H04L12/931
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: This invention describes a switched full-duplex  Ethernet type communication network comprising at least one source subscriber equipment (13) and at least one destination subscriber equipment (14) connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch and at least one virtual link (VL), which is the conceptual representation of a link from a source equipment (13) to at least one destination equipment (14), in which each equipment transmitting Ethernet frames comprises: - means of segregation between virtual links and allocation of a passband for each virtual link, - means of multiplexing virtual links on the physical link output from this equipment, each transmitted frame having a field that identifies the virtual link to which it belongs.
Patent CA-2412303-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical current collector cleaning and cooling for high voltage rotating machines
Inventor: REHDER ROBERT HENRY
IPC: H01F38/18
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: An electrical current collector system comprising an electrically conductive slip ring mounted to a rotatable shaft and a fixed conducting ring assembly forming a partially enclosed AC high voltage electrical current conductive ring channel in which slip ring contacting members are mounted.   A compartment at ground potential at least partially encloses the slip ring and the fixed conducting ring assembly. A source directs a fluid into the compartment so that the fluid travels through into the conductive ring channel to perform at least one of cooling and cleaning of the slip ring contacting members. A hollow conically shaped insulator has a frustum with a narrower cross-sectional opening connected to the conductive ring channel and a larger diameter cross-sectional portion passing through and connected to the compartment for exhausting the fluid from the current conductive ring channel.
Patent CA-2412335-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel additive
Inventor: JACKSON GRAHAM
IPC: C10L1/224
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A fuel additive comprising a) at least one wax having a refractive index of greater than 1.4550 at 70°C and a melting point of less than 40°C; and at least one of the following: b) at least one growth arrestor; c) at least one polar nitrogen compound; d) at least one nucleator; e) at least one comb polymer; and f) at least one alkyl phenol formaldehyde condensate. The fuel additive is effective at reducing low temperature operability of fuel oils having a cloud point of less than or equal to -15°C; preferably less than or equal to -20°C, and even more preferably less than or equal to -25°C.
Patent CA-2413968-A1 (CA)
Title: Web-connected interactive digital camera
Inventor: JACKEL LAWRENCE DAVID
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: An arrangement for capturing and transmitting a series of images, as well as associated sound clips, from a wireless digital camera to a network-based server for viewing at a web site by designated individuals. Text and/or audio messages from the viewers can be transmitted through the wireless packet network back to the digital camera, resulting in an interactive, bidirectional communication system between the camera user and the image viewers.
Patent CA-2414429-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil receiver
Inventor: NIIMI ATSUSHI
IPC: B64C11/38
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: To provide an oil receiver in which friction with respect to the shaft body generated in association with introduction of hydraulic pressure into the oil receiver is alleviated, and thus the amount of fuel consumption is reduced and durability is improved, whereby the types of the components is reduced, and thus the costs may be reduced. An oil receiver including a connecting oil passage 21 communicating with the inside of the shaft body 12 via the communication hole 16 formed on the outer periphery of the aforementioned shaft body 12, an lead-in oil passage 22 for introducing lubricating oil into the aforementioned connecting oil passage 21 extending from the aforementioned connecting oil passage 21 radially outward wherein lubricating oil is introduced from the aforementioned lead-in oil passage 22 into the inside of the aforementioned shaft body 12, characterized in that a balance oil passage 23 is extending integrally from the aforementioned connecting oil passage 21 radially outward on the opposite side symmetrically with the aforementioned lead-in oil passage 22, and the balance oil passage 23 is closed at the extremity thereof.
Patent CA-2415146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IBATICI LUCA
IPC: F15B15/18
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: The valve assembly of the invention comprises a one-piece body (10) having in its interior a single main axial cylindrical cavity (11) of rectilinear axis, communicating via an outer mouth with at least one outer face (10a) of the one-piece body (10), and first channels (13, 14, 14', 15) communicating with said main cavity (11) and connected to the delivery side (13) of a liquid pressurizing pump, to the discharge, and to at least one user take-off (16) respectively; inserted into the one-piece body (10), a cylindrical cartridge (20) having an axial second cavity (21) coaxial with the main cavity (11), which cartridge engages the surface of the main cavity (11) and is arranged to create, between its own cylindrical outer surface and the surface of the main cavity (11), passages providing communication between said first channels (13, 14, 14', 15); valve elements (E1-E4), inserted into the second cavity (21) and arranged to define, in combination with this latter, at least two or more valves with different functions, chosen from the following: non-return valve (V1), flow regulator valve (V2), discharge valve (V3) and maximum pressure valve (V4).
Patent CA-2416618-A1 (CA)
Title: Load lifting/lowering mechanism
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A washer (10) includes a washing chamber (12) defined by sidewalls (14, 16, 18, 20, 22). A front door (24), having an inner/upper surface (26), is adjacent a front portion of the washer. The front door is selectively pivotable between a vertical closed position and a horizontal open position.  An article carrying assembly (34) is provided for carrying articles to be cleaned by the washer. The assembly (34) is moveable from inside the washer to the upper surface of the open front door. A lifting system (72) selectively moves the front door between a lower position (74) and an upper position (76).  The lifting system includes a follower (154) to which the front door is pivotally mounted. A motor (80) transmits power to a pair of chains (110, 116) which are connected to the follower. The chains drive the follower along a guide (156) to move the front door between the upper and lower positions.  Alternately, the lifting system includes a cable (182) coupled to a fluid cylinder (180). The cable and fluid cylinder drive the front door between the upper and lower positions. When the door is in the upper position, an operator can move the assembly (34) to a transfer cart for unloading and loading at a remote location or load and unload the article carrying assembly, all while in a substantially erect position.
Patent CA-2420822-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for preparing pre-cooked meals
Inventor: LEUTWYLER ROBERT
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for preparing pre-cooked meal s which are supplied in a first and a second, separate component, especially p re- cooked pasta and pre-prepared sauce. Even heating is ensured by exposing at least the first component to hot steam in a closed mixing container for a se t period of time, stirring and/or shaking at the same time, before or after th e second component has been added. The method can be carried out fully automatically so that the finished meal only comes into contact with the person just before serving. 100 to 200 meals can be prepared per hour with t he inventive device. The invention is therefore particularly suitable for preparing meals in the fast food sector.
Patent CA-2421228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER VEKEN LOUIS JOZEF ELIS
IPC: C07D295/14
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés polyarylcarboxamides de formule (I) utilisés comme agents hypolipidémiants.
Patent CA-2421878-A1 (CA)
Title: Low profile gas burner for a cooking appliance
Inventor: LARSEN CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A gas cooking appliance includes a low profile gas burner assembly positioned within an oven cavity. The low profile gas burner assembly, formed from a tubular member having a defined diameter, includes a first end, defining an inlet portion, interconnected with a second end, defining an outlet portion, through an intermediate portion.        In accordance with the invention, the intermediate portion maintains a vertically spaced relationship between the inlet portion and outlet portion from about 1.0 to 3.33 times the diameter of the tubular member, preferably about 1.33 to 2.66 times the diameter and, most preferably, approximately twice the diameter of the tubular member.
Patent CA-2424191-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition and method for producing lubricating, germicide foam
Inventor: RICKETTS DAVID J
IPC: A01N25/16
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A method for producing a foam surfactant, and foam product suitable for a combined bovine teat dip and teat wash comprises air pressurization of a surfactant solution containing a germicide, disinfectant, biocide, etc., passing the air-surfactant mixture through a flow or line mixer to a foam holding cup adjacent the teat area and expanding the mixture to atmospheric in the holding cup to produce an adherent surfactant foam product with reduced run-off, which both protects and reduces infection of the teat, particularly at the teat canal and surrounding udder area.
Patent CA-2426327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCRANTON DELBERT C JR
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (10) for servant dans une cheminée de visite ou une structure du même type, par lequel l'appareil est conçu de manière à filtrer un gaz contaminé que l'on trouve habituellement dans une telle structure. L'appareil comprend en particulier un membre de filtre (12) rempli d'un support de filtrage, un membre de jupe (40) conçu afin de diriger le gaz contaminé vers le filtre (12) et un membre de support (18) afin de main tenir en place le filtre.
Patent CA-2429941-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions, methods, and kits for isolating nucleic acids using surfactants and proteases
Inventor: GREENFELD I LAWRENCE
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for isolating nucleic acids from biological samples, including whole tissue. The invention also provides kits for isolating nucleic acids from biological samples.
Patent CA-2430818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELLINGER MICHELLE A
IPC: C08L77/06
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a cover or mantle, or both, formed from a composition comprising a polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer and a method of making the same. Polyamide-ionomer graft copolymers include a polyamide component and an ionomeric component. In a preferred form, polyamide-ionomer graft copolymers have a polyamide component backbone and ionomeric components grafted thereto. Golf balls according to the invention may also be formed from a composition or material that includes a blend of a polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer and an ionomer. Such blends are preferably employed as a mantle or a cover of a golf ball. The cover composition has excellent durability and resistance to cracking, even at cold temperatures. Materials comprising polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer are a useful substitute for an ionomer golf ball cover, particularly when a low spin golf ball is desired.
Patent CA-2431318-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TWEEDT ROBERT C
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A door latch assembly configured to maintain an openable door in a closed position using a nose portion interacting with a striker plate, the latch assembly configured for opening the door through either moving the nose portion in response to a force in a plane substantially parallel to the door surface or by retracting the nose portion in response to a force substantially normal to the door surface.  Such a dual function latching assembly provides a user with the option to either open the door by exerting a force on the latch assembly substantially normal to the door surface or by turning the latch assembly by exerting a rotating force against the matching assembly in a plane substantially parallel to the door surface.
Patent CA-2431859-A1 (CA)
Title: Transgenic and cloned mammals
Inventor: ECHELARD YANN
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: The invention features methods of making cloned and transgenic mammals, e.g., goats. The methods include making a somatic cell line, e.g., a transgenic somatic cell line which can be used as a donor cell, methods of producing a cloned or transgenic mammal by introducing the genome of a somatic cell into an enucleated oocyte, preferably a naturally matured oocyte which is telophase, to form a reconstructed embryo, and methods of transferring the reconstructed embryo. The invention also includes cell lines, reconstructed embryos and cloned or transgenic mammals.
Patent CA-2431944-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for upgrading software for controlling locomotives
Inventor: DELARUELLE DALE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A method of upgrading control software on a first locomotive. The first locomotive includes a first locomotive interface. A first computer is couple d to the first locomotive interface, and a first communicator is coupled to th e first computer. The first computer is programmed for operation on the first locomotive. The method includes loading a first version of control software onto the first computer, loading a second version of control software onto t he first computer, and using data included in a link message to determine wheth er the first version or the second version of the control software is used.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2434271-A1 (CA)
Title: Heavy water production process and apparatus
Inventor: GRAHAM WILLIAM R C
IPC: C01B5/02
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A hybrid BHW-CIRCE process heavy water production system in which most or al l of the CECE upper stages of the CIRCE process are replaced with BHW liquid phase catalytic exchange stages. The system allows the CIRCE process to retu rn to a more natural cascade resulting in a more cost effective process.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2437267-A1 (CA)
Title: Mixture of peptides originating from a nef protein and applications thereof
Inventor: GUILLET JEAN-GERARD
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of peptides originating from a Nef protein and the applications thereof as a medicine (in immunogenic compositions which stimulate the production in vivo of anti-HIV T CD4+ lymphocytes and are therefore useful for vaccinating against AIDS) or as a reactive diagnosis agent for T lymphocytes particular to HIV, particularly to assess the immune status of HIV-positive patients or patients undergoing anti-retroviral therapy. Each of said peptides in the mixture is linked to at least three HLA-DR molecules encoded by the alleles selected from the group comprising alleles HLA DRB1*0101, DRB1*0301, DRB1*0401, DRB1*0701, DRB1*1101, DRB1*1301 and DRB1*1501 (molecules DR1, DR3, DR4, DR7, DR11, DR13 and DR15) and to at least one HLA-DR molecule encoded by the alleles selected from the group comprising alleles HLA DRB3*0101, DRB4*0101 and DRB5*0101 (B3, B4 and B5), with a binding capacity of <1000 nM, said mixture of peptides linking all of the aforementioned alleles.
Patent CA-2437278-A1 (CA)
Title: Ameliorations apportees a des procedes et a un appareil destines au chargement d'une remorque
Inventor: DIBDIN PETER
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés améliorés et un appareil permettant de charger des biens dans des remorques (2). L'invention concerne notamment un appareil (400) qui permet de charger des biens dans une remorque (2) et qui optimise l'utilisation de l'espace de stockage dans la remorque (2).
Patent CA-2438959-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer mouse having a windable output wire
Inventor: CHUNG YU-LIN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: The present invention is to provide a computer mouse having a windable output wire including a housing, a windable wire receiving device retractably mounted in the housing, and an output wire having a first end connected to the wire receiving device and a second end connected to an output plug that is inserted into a main frame of a computer. The output wire is wound around the fixing shaft center, thereby forming an inner circle structure of the output wire, and is wound around a mobile shaft center, thereby forming an outer circle structure of the output wire. The inner circle structure of the output wire and the outer circle structure of the output wire are along two opposite directions, thereby previously leaving a wire winding space, reducing the volume of the housing, and saving the cost of fabrication.