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Patent CA-2391906-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid construct for optimized production of products
Inventor: TRECO DOUGLAS A
IPC: C12P21/06
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: The present invention features a nucleic acid construct for expressing a product, e.g., a small peptide such as GLP-1. The construct includes a nucleic acid sequence encoding a signal peptide and a nucleic acid sequence which encodes the pro-region of somatostatin or a functional fragment thereof. The construct can further include a sequence encoding the small peptide or the construct can be used to express an endogenous genomic sequence encoding the small peptide. The present invention further features genetically engineered cells, and methods of using such constructs or cells.
Patent CA-2393297-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyhydroxystilbenes as antipsoriatic agents and protein kinase inhibitors
Inventor: CHEN GENHUI
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions containing hydroxylstilbenes or their derivatives or analogues. The compositions are useful to inhibit protein kinease, and for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis  , multiple sclerosis, rhumatoid arthritis, restinosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and inflammatory lung disease. They are also useful to treat surgic al adhesions and graft rejection. Novel derivatives and analogues are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2394685-A1 (CA)
Title: Superimposing apparatus and method for broadcasting three-dimensional computer graphics image
Inventor: MURAKAMI KOZO
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A superimposing apparatus and method for broadcasting a 3DCG image can calculate and superimpose additional information such as characters and figures expressed by a 3DCG image on a TV flame in real time by means of combining a general three-dimensional graphics accelerator board and a conventional TV broadcasting hardware and devising a software processing. The superimposing apparatus for broadcasting a image includes a rendering process for rendering a 3DCG image datum by a three-dimensional graphics accelerator and a mixing process for mixing a 3DCG image and an input TV signal by a superimposer. The rendering process is carried out concurrently with the mixing process. A frame to be mixed is a previous frame advanced by one frame from a frame to be concurrently rendered. A system memory to be read out is changed to even frames and odd frames in accordance with an input TV signal so as to avoid an interference of rendering and superimposing.
Patent CA-2395227-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERRANTE RONALD A
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A fiber optic illumination system (100) with the output spectrum of the arc lamp (10) modified using filters (30) to reduce the magnitude of the spikes in the spectrum such that the resulting output has the desired chromaticity and color rendering index of white light.
Patent CA-2396401-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouvel homologue du fgf, zfgf12
Inventor: CONKLIN DARRELL C
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des molécules polynucléotidiques et polypeptidiques du zFGF12, un nouveau membre de la famille des FGF. La présente invention concerne également des anticorps des polypeptides du zFGF12, et des méthodes d'utilisation des polynucléotides et des polypeptides.
Patent CA-2398428-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANOCK ROBERT
IPC: A61P1/12
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à des compositions servant à fabriquer un médicament, et à des procédés pour l'administration de compositions de vaccin de protection contre les maladies rotavirales humaines, sans réactogénicité notable. On a fabriqué des compositions de rotavirus réassortis de rhésus x humain qui, après administration pendant les 7 à environ 10 premiers jours de vie, ont formé une composition sans réactogénicité, suivie par une stimulation de l'immunisation à 16-18 semaines ou à 14-20 semaines, et jusqu'à une année de vie. La réponse immunitaire induite par l'administration initiale de cette composition de vaccin de rotavirus vivant à un nouveau-né protège l'enfant contre la réactogénicité de la composition, lorsque celle-ci est administrée sous la forme d'une seconde dose de vaccin à deux mois de vie ou après deux mois de vie. On s'attend en outre à ce que l'administration de cette composition immunogène supprime ou diminue notablement l'augmentation d'une intussusception excédentaire, observée 3 à 7 jours après l'administration de la dose initiale de vaccin de rotavirus à environ 2-4 mois.
Patent CA-2399502-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for transmitting and displaying targeted information
Inventor: PERHAM DOUGLAS A JR
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting and displaying information in a television distribution system (10), or the like, transmits information that is targeted to a viewer matching particular demographic data. The results of a viewer completed demographic survey are used to generate a database known as a bit mask (30) that is made up of the viewer's demographic data. The bit mask (30) is used to control the particular advertising or other related information that is received by each system viewer. In a first technique, the transmission signal carrying the program or advertisement displayed to all viewers is embedded with one or more codes. These codes are compared to the bit mask to determine whether the viewer fits the desired demographic profile, and should be provided with additional information. In a second technique, multiple ads for demographic selective receipt by each viewer are simultaneously transmitted, and are automatically selected for viewing, depending on the viewer's stored demographic data.
Patent CA-2402332-A1 (CA)
Title: Particulate laundry detergent composition comprising two granular components with different bulk densities
Inventor: BAKKER VERA JOHANNA
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A particulate laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of 550 to 900 g/l comprises at least two different granular multiingredient components. A first granular component (preferably non-spray-dried) has a bulk density of 550 to 1000 g/l and has a weight ratio of a first ingredient type to a second ingredient type of r; a second granular component (preferably spray-dried) has a bulk density of from 300 to 550 g/l and has a weight ratio of the first ingredient type to the second ingredient type of r', wherein the ratio of r to r' is within the range of from 1.25:1 to 1:1.25.
Patent CA-2402807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHULZ DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61K39/08
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a composition comprising n polysaccharides of Streptococcus pneumoniae conjugated with tetanus toxin and p polysaccharides of Streptococcus pneumoniae conjugated with diphtheria toxin for making a vaccine against infections related to Clostridium tetani and/or Corynebacterium diphtheriae wherein: (1) n and p are different from 1 with p being however <= 15; (2) 2 <= n+p <= 38; (3) the total amount of conjugated toxin present in a dose of vaccine is sufficient for inducing protection against infections related to Clostridium tetani and/or Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Patent CA-2405658-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRESTON NIGEL ASHLEY
IPC: G01S15/10
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A method and system for high-pass filtering to remove DC and/or low frequency components of a receive signal from the transducer of a level measurement system. In one embodiment, the method includes generating a maximum signal profile and a minimum signal profile for the receive signal, generating a midpoint reference signal from the maximum and minimum signal profiles and subtracting the midpoint reference signal from the receive signal to produce a filtered signal.
Patent CA-2406134-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOTH ZOLTAN INDIANA
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de surveillance d'un objet, qui comprend un système esclave muni de processeurs esclaves (14, 16) et de plusieurs caméras (10) pour surveiller un ou plusieurs objets, les images filmées par les caméras (10) étant traitées par des processeurs esclaves respectifs (14, 16). Les processeurs esclaves (14, 16) comprennent des capteurs (30) dédiés à des caméras respectifs (10) et au moins à des parties des angles de champ des caméras (10) pour détecter des caractéristiques préétablies desdites parties et produire une impulsion de déclenchement en réponse à cette détection. Un système maître comprend un processeur maître (20) incluant des agents (34) dédiés à au moins un des objets et comportant un ou plusieurs des capteurs (30) qui lui sont réservés, chaque agent (34) produisant un événement lorsqu'il reçoit des impulsions de déclenchement d'un ou des capteurs dédiés (30). Un système événementiel (6) reçoit les événements et détermine si un état d'alarme existe. Un système d'interface utilisateur (8) peut configurer les capteurs (30) et les agents (34) afin qu'ils réagissent à des événements. Le système de surveillance de l'invention peut être utilisé pour protéger du vol des objets divers, tels que des tableaux ou des oeuvres d'art gardés dans divers lieux.
Patent CA-2406865-A1 (CA)
Title: Low extracorporeal volume treatment system
Inventor: BRIGGS DENNIS
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A means, apparatus, and system for reducing the net fluid volume deficiency in a patient during a medical treatment process. The invention seeks to modify a batch-type process to achieve the efficiency of a continuous process by precisely measuring the net change in fluid volume within a patient and dispensing the appropriate amount of biological fluids to a patient via IV lines or by recycling blood components into the patient while biological fluids are being withdrawn. The apparatus includes subcomponent lines, valvi ng means, pumping means, load cells, storage chambers, a centrifuge, and centrifuge bowls. The system may have numerous feedback components to accurately measure and control the flow rates and amount of fluid dispensed to a patient.
Patent CA-2407264-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-borne resin treatment for fibrous materials, process of treating, and produced thereby
Inventor: MICHELMAN RICHARD IRA
IPC: D21H17/33
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A water-borne resin composition which can be readily applied to treat fibrous substrates at ambient temperatures and which provides enhanced strength and rigidity for the substrate under both ambient as well a wet or humid conditions is provided. Preferably, paper substrates treated with the resin are capable of being repulped and recycled.
Patent CA-2407610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIYAKAWA NOBUAKI
IPC: G06F17/12
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: When parallel processing is executed by parallel computers composed of a host computer and a plurality of processors connected to the host computer through a common bus, there is provided a method of assigning jobs to respective processors with high efficiency. A job in which a ratio between a communication time and a calculation time is larger than a predetermined value or larger than a fraction of processors and a job in which a ratio between a communication time and a calculation time is smaller than a predetermined value or smaller than a fraction of processors can be alternately assigned to respective processors. Alternatively, jobs are assigned to respective processors in such a manner that a plurality of processors and a plurality of jobs are divided into a plurality of groups in a one-to-one relation, jobs in which sizes comprising communication time and calculation time and ratios between the communication times and the calculation times approximate to each other may belong to different job groups and the order in which the jobs in which the sizes comprising the communication time and the calculation time and the ratios between the communication times and the calculation times approximate to each other are assigned within respective job groups may differ from each other among a plurality of job groups.
Patent CA-2412859-A1 (CA)
Title: Timing belt autotensioner with an anti-tooth skip mechanism
Inventor: GIBSON FABIAN W
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A timing belt antotensioner includes a mechanism actuated by the reversal of  timing belt movement direction. In automotive applications reversal of timin g belt direction occurs only rarely under inadvertent or accidental circumstances. Such reversals can cause belt slackening sufficient for a toothed belt to jump gear teeth thereby changing engine cam shaft timing. Fo ur related mechanisms are disclosed, each of which will, upon actuation by belt  reversal cause the autotensioner pulley axis of rotation to move in a direction that tightens the belt during reverse movement of the belt. Thus, the belt remains tight to the toothed pulleys preventing jump or skip of the  belt until the belt returns to proper forward belt movement.
Patent CA-2413109-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved methods of incorporating polyunsaturated fatty acids in milk
Inventor: MORDENTI ARCHIMEDE
IPC: A23C9/152
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: Method for incorporating polyunsaturated fatty acids into milk with improved efficiency. The methods include protecting the polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, with a protective agent prior to feeding the fatty acids to a milk producing animal. Methods for feeding polyunsaturated fatty acids to milk producing animals by top dressing a polyunsaturated fatty acid supplement on top of animal feed compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are also provided.
Patent CA-2413127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELSEY STEVEN FREDERICK
IPC: A45D27/44
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A spatula for depilatory use comprises a generally S-section flexible plastics body (4), a straight elastomeric fin (10) at one end, and at the other end, an elastomeric fin of "fish-tail" shape (12). The straight fin (10) can remove a depilatory preparation from most areas of the skin, and the other fin (12) is able to remove the preparation from less accessible areas. The elastomeric fins (10, 12) give effective accessible areas. The elastomeric fins give effective hair removal whilst avoiding the deleterious effects of earlier scrapers.
Patent CA-2417216-A1 (CA)
Title: Trailer hitch
Inventor: HOLMGREN SVEN-ERIK
IPC: B60D1/02
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: The present invention concerns a trailer hitch for heavy vehicles, which exhibits a coupling housing arranged on the traction vehicle comprising a rear, vertical end piece from which extends an upper, forward protruding coupling yoke piece and a lower, forward protruding coupling yoke piece, between which a tow eye on a trailer and a tow ball arranged in the tow eye are intended to be secured by means of a coupling pin running through a hole  in the tow ball. In accordance with the invention, the trailer hitch is characterised by the following distinctive features: A principally vertical wedge (12) that is arranged between both coupling yoke pieces (3, 4) in fron t of the rear end piece (2) and is so designed that the wedging action increases, i.e. the force of the wedge increases, as the wedge is pressed down; An intermediate piece (14), equipped partly with an upper, forward protruding part (15) and partly a lower, forward protruding part (17), is arranged between the wedge (12) and the tow ball (6), whereby the said parts  are intended to abut against an upper (16) and a lower (18) part of the tow ball; The wedge (12) exhibits a spring device (13) acting on its top and intending to press down the wedge.
Patent CA-2417541-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular robotic system for sample processing
Inventor: HERTZ ROGER BARRY
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A method of processing objects using a bilateral architecture. The method comprises the steps of: arranging a plurality of instruments around a bi-directional conveyance device, the instruments spaced at fixed pitch intervals along the conveyance device;  assigning dedicated movers to each of the instruments, the dedicated movers for loading and unloading of the objects to and from the instruments and the conveyance device; and controlling the operation of the conveyance device to have an interrupted motion, the interrupted motion for coordinating the loading and unloading of the objects; wherein the dedicated movers are positioned such that adjacent movers operate independently of one another. The method can be operated on an automated robotic system having a modular architecture. The system comprises:  a backbone having a plurality of backbone connectors; a module having a module connector for releasably coupling with a respective one of the backbone connectors; a bi-directional motion device connected to the backbone, the motion device for presenting an object adjacent to the module when the module is coupled to the backbone; a connection interface formable by coupling the backbone and module connectors, the connection interface for providing an operational coupling between the backbone and the module when adjacent thereto; wherein the connection interface provides a repeatable connection and disconnection capability between the backbone and the module for ready reconfiguration of the modular architecture.
Patent CA-2418189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NILSSON THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A method and a process are disclosed for optimizing an electrostatically dos ed dry powder inhaler (EDP1) for utilization of a prepared pre-metered electro- dose consisting of an electro-powder. An arrangement is set-up for measuring  parameters affecting a systemic delivery or local lung delivery of a pre- metered electro-dose from a DPI including analysis of dose de-agglomeration,  particle size distribution as well as dose-to-dose variation together wit pressures times and flows. A dry powder inhaler, DPI, is adjusted for a syst em or a local lung setting with respect to activation pressure and closing pressure having a DPI with a 20 to 60 liters per minute inhalation air flow for systemic delivery setting and 20 to 80 liters per minute for a local lun g setting. Furthermore the de-agglomeration power is adjusted between 0.1 and 6 watts to be used in the DPI by optimizing the pressure drop and inhalation flow rate by changes to the mouthpiece and/or the device member and their relation to each other. The DPI activation pressure is further adjusted to a  value between 0.5 and 4kPa to eliminate the low power at the start of the inhalation. The method and process then verify that the DPI meets the specifications set regarding de-agglomeration of powder and opening and closing pressures together with timings within the DPI active time. Furthermore is verified that de-agglomeration difference, expressed in perce nt using an expression 100[1-de-agglomeration(Q1kPa)/de-agglomeration(Q)], is n ot more than 50%. Finally if the DPI is not approved as an EDPI the tested DPI and/or electro-dose is further adjusted to check if the DPI can meet the specifications of an EDPI.
Patent CA-2419524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPPLE CLINTON C S
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé d'altération du métabolisme secondaire dans les plantes, spécifiquement le métabolisme des phénylpropanoïdes. Elle concerne aussi un gène mutant de <i>p</i>-coumarate 3-hydroxylase, désigné ici comme le gène <i>ref8</i>, ainsi que son produit protéine qui peut être utilisé pour préparer des constructions de gène et des plantes transgéniques. Les constructions de gène et les plantes transgéniques sont concernées par d'autres réalisations de l'invention.
Patent CA-2420527-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for the bulk collection of texturized strand
Inventor: LEWIN DAVID F
IPC: D02G1/12
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting texturized strand are disclosed. The apparatus for collecting texturized strand includes a texturizer (20) for expanding a continuous strand of glass fibers (80) into a wool-like product, a container (30) for collecting the texturized strand, and a device (50) establishing a pressure differential between an interior region of the container (70) and a region external of the container (72). The texturizer includes a nozzle to which a supply of compressed air (22) and a continuous strand (12) are fed. The compressed air advances the strand of glass fibers through the nozzle and expands the strand so that the filaments are spread apart, thereby giving the strand a wool-type appearance. The pressure differential creating device includes a vacuum apparatus (58) for drawing air and a screen (52) through which the air flows. A container is placed on the screen. In the preferred embodiment, the container is a corrugated box that has upper (38) and lower (40) closures or flaps. The lower flaps are folded back, thereby revealing an opening (32) in the bottom. The container is coupled to the pressure differential creating device so that the container opening is in communication with the screen. The nozzle is manipulated to direct the strand from the outlet of the nozzle into the container. The system may include a deflector assembly (90) for changing the direction of the texturized strand as it is directed into the container.
Patent CA-2420579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROGGETT JAYNE
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A process for the racemisation of enantiomerically enriched 1-benzyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxymethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine which is a useful intermediate in the preparation of paroxetine. Formula (A) means that the compound (I) has an enantiomeric excess of one enantiomer over the other enantiomer. R1 and R2 are defined as in claim 1.
Patent CA-2420598-A1 (CA)
Title: Bagless canister vacuum cleaner
Inventor: SAUNDERS CRAIG M
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A bagless canister vacuum cleaner (A) includes a selectively removable dirt cup (D), and an airstream (S) flows rotationally through the dirt cup (D) between an interior wall (31) of the dirt cup (D) and a filter assembly (F) selectively mounted in the dirt cup (D) so that entrained contaminants are separated from the airstream (S) flowing through the dirt cup (D) and collected by the dirt cup (D). The filter lies substantially parallel to the support surface on which the vacuum cleaner (A) is supported. A cover member (74) is connected to the main housing (B), and the cover member (74) is selectively movable to and held in an operative position in covering relation with an open first end (32) of a dirt cup (D). The main housing (B) defines a base (150) conformed to self-support the main housing (B) on a support surface with the dirt cup (D) arranged with its open first end (32) at a higher elevation than is closed second end (34). The removable dirt cup (D) includes a handle (80) adapted for being held by a user, and the dirt cup (D) defines or includes a spout (58) to facilitate emptying dirt therefrom.
Patent CA-2422915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NUNEZ JOSE F
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: Continuously flat-woven implantable tubular prostheses have seamless woven sections which gradually change the number of warp yarns to smoothly transition, i.e., taper, from one diameter to another. Multi-diameter endoluminal grafts having a variety of shapes and configurations are made using a seamless weaving process without unacceptable voids or gaps in the tubular wall.
Patent CA-2424933-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THONNARD JOELLE
IPC: C07K14/285
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des polypeptides BASB203 et des polynucléotides codant les polypeptides BASB203 ainsi que des procédés de production de ces polypeptides à l'aide de techniques de recombinaison. Cette invention concerne également des utilisations dans les domaines du diagnostic, de la prophylaxie et de la thérapie.