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Patent CA-2356917-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded styrene resin foams and methods for producing the same
Inventor: SATO TAKESHI
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: An extruded foam obtained by subjecting a styrene resin to extrusion foaming and excellent in suitability for the environment and in flame retardancy and heat-insulating properties. It is characterized by having been obtained with one or more foaming agents comprising 100 to 10 wt.% at least one C3-5 saturated hydrocarbon and 0 to 90 wt.% other foaming agent based on all the foaming agents and by containing (A) a halogenated flame retardant and (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorus compound flame retardants having a nitrogen atom in the molecule, tetrazole compounds, cyanuric acid and derivatives thereof, isocyanuric acid and derivatives thereof, metal borates, and boron oxide.
Patent CA-2358447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORI KAZUYA
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2000-11-06
Abstract: An apparatus for transporting the energy charged in any cells (C1-C6) to I/O  terminals (33, 35) of a unit energy storage device comprises a transformer (T1) including first coils (L1-L6) and a second coil (L7), the first and second coils being coupled magnetically and isolated electrically; switching circuits (SW1-6) for making and breaking the circuits of the first transformer coils (L1-L6) connected with the cells; a circuit using a rectifier circuit (D1) connected between the I/O terminal of the unit energy storage device and the second coil (L7) of the transformer (T1); and a control circuit (23) for actuating the switching circuits (SW1-6) to achieve a particular ratio between the amount of energy stored in the cells and the amount of energy stored in the unit energy storage device.
Patent CA-2362180-A1 (CA)
Title: Navigateur hyperlien capable de selectionner un multilien
Inventor: GVILY YANIV
IPC: G06F3/0483
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de créer et de traiter une opération multilien dans un navigateur hyperlien d'un système informatique. Une opération multilien est une opération représentant au moins deux liens. Un utilisateur se voit présenter une page en format hyperlien dotée d'au moins deux liens, et un navigateur (ou serveur) enregistre les sélections de liens de l'utilisateur. Plus d'une sélection de lien (1) est enregistrée, si l'utilisateur sélectionne un lien (2) sans modifier toutes les autres sélections de liens (1) sélectionnés antérieurement. Suite à la décision de l'utilisateur de prendre les sélections enregistrées en tant que groupe, le système réalise une opération multilien représentant les sélections enregistrées, et la traite en vue de créer une nouvelle page de format hyperlien.
Patent CA-2362794-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of separase, method for identifying them and uses
Inventor: PETERS JAN-MICHAEL
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2000-02-14
Abstract: Method for identifying compounds that interfere with or modulate sister chromatid separation in animal or plant cells by modulating a protease with separin-like cysteine endopeptidase activity. Inhibitors of separin activity are useful in cancer therapy, to prevent birth defects and to increase ploidy in plants.
Patent CA-2363036-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for the treatment of psoriasis
Inventor: MIYARES CAO CARLOS MANUEL
IPC: A61K35/50
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of human medicine and dermatology, more particularly, to a composition obtained from human placenta that exhibits activity regulating skin regeneration and therefore useful in the treatment of psoriasis. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition. The technical aim of the present invention is to provide a novel formulation of a product of natural origin obtained from the human placenta, which is useful in the treatment of psoriasis, has no toxic effects and shows no recurrence of the disease. The formulation obtained regulates the speed of regeneration of the epidermis as shown in pharmacological assays of the formulation and has no severe side effects as shown by the toxicological, genotoxic and clinical tests carried out. The product obtained has the form of a water-soluble gel and acts on the epidermis by transcutaneous absorption in the area of application.
Patent CA-2363503-A1 (CA)
Title: Diagnostics and therapeutics for drusen associated ocular disorders
Inventor: MULLINS ROBERT F
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating, preventing and diagnosing drusen-associated disorders.
Patent CA-2364153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARICH DANIEL M
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for managing the repairing, cleaning, painting, or otherwise maintaining of railcars within a railcar maintenance facility. Specifically, the present invention relates to a railcar maintenance management system and method for maintaining railcars within a facility wherein the facility has an inbound track, an outbound track, and a plurality of maintenance stations for moving a railcar in and out of the facility and for repairing, cleaning, or painting the same. Further, the railcar maintenance management system and method allows for efficient movement of railcars through the facility by queueing the railcars at strategic locations within the railcar facility.
Patent CA-2364935-A1 (CA)
Title: Switch assembly incorporating deflectable spring contact
Inventor: CRAWFORD JAMES F
IPC: H01H13/48
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A switch assembly includes a housing within which is arranged a convex, over-center spring which deforms when pressure is applied to a push button. In a default position, the push button sits atop an apex of the spring, with the spring being spaced from a contact associated with a first electrical lead. One end of the spring projects from the housing and defines a second electrical lead. When pressure is applied to the push button, the spring is pushed into electrical communication with the contact, thus completing a circuit between the electrical leads. In a first embodiment, a base housing member and a separate snap-on cover is provided. In a second embodiment, the cover is attached to the base housing via a living hinge. In both the first and second embodiments, the cover assists in holding the spring in the default position.
Patent CA-2367806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH BRUCE A
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: The present invention discloses a form factor for a compact speech processing module having a processor, high speed memory, a speech recognition engine, audio processing circuitry and a computing device interface to facilitate connection to a host device. The host device can be a handheld device (palm device or personal digital assistant), into which the compact speech module can be plugged. The compact speech module can process speech independently of or in conjunction with the host device. Voice input commands processed by the speech module can be communicated to the host device to execute various tasks.
Patent CA-2374365-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOO YEN
IPC: C40B40/02
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: A method is provided of selecting a gene switch, which gene switch comprises  (i) a target DNA molecule; (ii) a DNA binding molecule which binds to the target DNA molecule in a manner modulatable by a DNA binding ligand; and (ii i) the DNA binding ligand, which method comprises: (a) contacting one or more candidate target DNA molecule(s) with one or more candidate DNA binding molecules, in the presence of one or more DNA binding ligands, wherein at least one of the candidate DNA binding molecules comprises a non-naturally occurring DNA binding domain; (b) selecting a complex comprising a candidate  target DNA, a DNA binding molecule and a DNA binding ligand; (c) isolating and/or identifying the unknown components of the complex; (d) comparing the binding of the DNA binding molecule component of the complex to the target D NA component of the complex in the presence and absence of the DNA binding liga nd component of the complex; and (e) selecting complexes where said binding differs in the presence and absence of the DNA binding ligand component.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2374553-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulphonylamides and carboxamides and their use in asymetrical catalysis
Inventor: MIOSKOWSKI CHARLES
IPC: C07C303/38
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: The invention concerns mainly novel diamine derivatives or the like of general formula (I) particularly useful, in their optically active form, as ligand of metal complexes. The invention also concerns the complexes, the method for preparing them and their use in asymmetrical synthesis, and particularly for enantioselective hydrogenation of ketone derivatives.
Patent CA-2377129-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the regeneration of reforming catalysts
Inventor: BURCH ROBERT
IPC: B01J38/06
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the regeneration of catalytic reactors. In particular it relates to methods for regenerating a fuel- processing catalyst whilst it is still being used to supply hydrogen to a fu el cell. The temperature of the catalyst may be adjusted, the air, steam or fue l feed rate may be adjusted. Alternatively, additives may be added to the feed .
Patent CA-2377906-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for producing and preparing cells for cell therapy
Inventor: COMMISSIONG JOHN
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: The invention features methods for expansion and packaging of cells. Expansi on is achieved by providing cells that include neural progenitor cells; plating  the cells in culture vessels at an average density of 1 X 105 to 7 X 105 cells/cm2; and culturing said cells in culture medium and under conditions permissible for proliferation of said neural progenitor cells, wherein the volume of medium results in an initial cell density of between 5 X 104 and 1 .5 X 105 cells per milliliter of medium. Preparation of cells for transplantati on includes providing a cell suspension that includes single cells, aggregates of fewer than two hundred cells, or a combination thereof; and re-aggregating t he cells in said cell suspension, wherein greater than 50 % of reaggregates consist of between 25 and 500 cells/reaggregate.
Patent CA-2380660-A1 (CA)
Title: Locomotive snow removal enhancement
Inventor: MESALIC ADMIR
IPC: E01H8/10
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A method and device to further remove snow left by a locomotive snowplow (2) while enhancing traction and control of a locomotive (8) or powered car. The snow removal enhancement method and device typically include a flap (36) arranged to extend beyond a bottom edge of a locomotive snowplow (2) over each rail (6).  The flap (36) loosens and removes residual snow, as well as other debris, left by the snowplow (2). The device handily removes snow while being constructed of the thinnest material possible.
Patent CA-2380842-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for controlling transmission energy in a variable rate gated communication system
Inventor: TIEDEMANN EDWARD G JR
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: Controlling transmission energy in a variable rate communication system that gates out portions of a frame in a predetermined and predicable fashion. In particular, the present invention describes a method and apparatus which identifies closed loop power control commands that have been generated erroneously based on portions of a frame that have been gated. The identified power control commands are ignored.  In an alternative embodiment, if identification of the erroneous power control commands occurs after response measures have been taken, the transmitting station responds by setting the transmission energy back to the state it would have been in had the erroneous power control commands been identified prior to the response.
Patent CA-2381525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORMAN EDWIN WILLIAM LONGLEY
IPC: G10D1/00
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: The present invention concerns acoustic devices, particularly musical instruments, having a new and improved soundboard formed from expanded polycarbonate, methods of manufacture of same, and the use of specific soundboards in the manufacture of acoustic devices.
Patent CA-2381804-A1 (CA)
Title: Bioartificial device for propagation of tissue, preparation and uses thereof
Inventor: BIRAN ROY
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and corresponding methods for its use, in the propagation of tissue. The device comprises a bioartificial composite comprised of a substrate having at least one surface capable of th e reception and growth promoting retention of a cellular preparation, and a first layer of adherent cells disposed on said surface. The first layer is prepared from the cellular preparation, and the cells comprising the first layer have cytoskeletal elements aligned uniformly, so that the bioartificia l composite acts as a template to accept a second layer of cells upon the firs t layer, said second layer comprising an organized layer oriented in the direction of said first layer, wherein said substrate has at least one surfa ce defined by a critical surface curvature and/or topography. The device may be  implanted for the promotion of tissue regrowth, or may be used to develop tissue on an ex vivo basis, for implantation or for experimentation.
Patent CA-2382152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODDIS JAMES
IPC: C08K3/40
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: The invention describes a solid glass composite comprising glass granules an d a binder resin which may be used in a wide range of applications, for exampl e, flooring, furniture, lighting, work surfaces and architectural features.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2383094-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical cell
Inventor: CROSET MICHEL
IPC: H01M8/0245
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: In a fuel cell for generating electrical energy at least one electrically conductive gas distributor is a reticulated three dimensional structure, comprising a ductile basic skeleton (46) of a first metal or metal alloy used under compression in its elastic domain and a conductive top layer (42) of a corrosion resistant metal or alloy. Such a structure is ductile and elastic due to the nature of the skeleton (46) that it easily can be made into a cell compartment by compression. At the same time the top layer (42) provides corrosion resistance thereby extending the lifetime of the cell.
Patent CA-2383914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOJC ANDRE
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: The present invention teaches a powered door operator for passenger transit vehicles having a drive nut assembly engaging a door hanger bracket substantially connected to a door disposed within an aperture of the vehicle structure. Such drive nut further engaging a drive screw to move a door for covering and uncovering an aperture for ingress and egress of passengers in a wall of a transit vehicle upon rotation of the drive screw enabled by a rotary prime mover. The drive assembly comprises a housing having an internal cavity, at least one drive nut insert having a helix portion substantially identical to the drive screw helix and disposed within said internal cavity, and a retaining clip engaging said at least one drive nut insert for substantial retainment thereof.      Retaining clip further provides for simple replacement of such at least one drive nut insert during maintenance cycles thereby substantially eliminating periodic lubrication generally employed with powered door operators of the prior art.
Patent CA-2385072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGUIN EMMANUELLE
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for modifying the chromosomal genetic information of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, using a conditional integrator plasmid. The invention also concerns integrator plasmids for use in implementing said method.
Patent CA-2385573-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERSON JOHN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: A personal digital assistant (PDA) (10) stores data from physiological monitors (12) so that the data can be used in various software applications.  In different embodiments the physiological monitor (12) can include data storage or have memory modules that are accepted by accessory slots (48 and 50).
Patent CA-2390227-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALMQUIST VIDAR
IPC: C08F10/02
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a polyethylene, which comprises polymerizing ethylene and, optionally an ethylenically unsaturated comonomer copolymerizable therewith, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a first silica-supported chromium catalyst having a pore volume of at least 2 mL/g, a surface area of at least 350 m2/g and a chromium content of 0.1 to 1.0 % by weight and a second silica-supported chromium catalyst having a pore volume of at least 2 mL/g, a surface area of at least 450 m2/g and a chromium content of 0.1 to 1.0 % by weight, wherein the silica support of said first catalyst also comprises alumina and the silica support of said second catalyst also comprises titanium, and preferably a co-catalyst.
Patent CA-2390563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT STEVEN G
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer (140, 235).  The outflow of the blending static mixer (130,230). The emulsion is conbined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer is combined with additional extraction liquid. The additional extraction liquid and the outlfow of the blending static mixer can be combined in a vessel (160), or through the use of a static mixer manifold (240) that includes a plurality of static mixers.
Patent CA-2392867-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAPSTUN PAUL
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: The invention concerns device control for enabling electrical or electronic devices to be controlled through computer systems. Employing the invention involves the use of one or more control interfaces which are capable of interacting with a computer system or network, each interface comprising she et material such as paper which has coded data printed on it and which allows i t to interact with the computer system by use of a sensing device operated by a user. Through this interaction, data can be forwarded to the computer system  from the control interface to effect in that system an operation relating to  the functioning of the device.
Patent CA-2393677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENZIES SAMUEL J
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for extending the length of a vent pipe for a predetermined distance above the elevation of a building roof includes an elongated extension pipe connectable with the vent pipe, a flashing attachable to the roof while fitted as a sleeve over the extension pipe, and a vent cap fittable over the flashing and the extension pipe. The vent cap includes an opening for venting to external atmosphere gases received by the extension pipe from the vent pipe. The extension pipe and the vent cap are sized so as to maintain a venting pressure in the extension pipe not greater than the venting pressure in the extension pipe.
Patent CA-2393872-A1 (CA)
Title: High speed variable size toaster
Inventor: HARTER DAVID
IPC: A21B1/24
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A cooking appliance (11) which is capable of rapidly toasting a food product disposed therein by means of air impingement and infrared heating to provide a cooked food product having the desired color and crunchiness about its surface. The appliance (11) is particularly adapted for cooking sandwich products, toasting the bread and heating the sandwich filler. The appliance includes an air impingement assembly (17B) that delivers columns of heated air to the food product and an infrared heater assembly (19) that produces infrared energy. The appliance delivers the impingement air from above the food product and the infrared energy from below. Alternatively, the appliance delivers the impingement air from above and below the food product and the infrared energy from below.
Patent CA-2394717-A1 (CA)
Title: Iron chelator delivery system
Inventor: GWATHEMY JUDITH K
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: An iron chelator delivery system is disclosed. The system comprises iron chelator and a lipid carrier, e.g., a liposome. Methods for preparing and administering the iron chelator delivery system are also provided.
Patent CA-2397163-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for controlling operating means for at least one electric illuminating means and a method for controlling operating means for at least one electric illuminating means
Inventor: HUBER ANDREAS
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (C, C') for controlling operating means (3, 3') for at least one electric illuminating means (4, 4'). The inventive device comprises an input (8a, 8b, 8a', 8b') for receiving control signals from an external control device (7) and an evaluating means (9, 9') that is suitable to detect analogous and digital control signals on the input (8a, 8b, 8a', 8b') for control signals and to evaluate said signals for controlling operating means (3, 3') for the illuminating means (4, 4'). The invention also relates to a method for controlling the operating means (3, 3') for electric illuminating means (4, 4') by means of analogous or digital control signals.  In an advantageous embodiment, the inventive device (C, C') is a component of an operating device (B, B') for electric illuminating means (4, 4').
Patent CA-2398218-A1 (CA)
Title: Emergency vision apparatus
Inventor: WERJEFELT BERTIL R L
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: An emergency supplementary vision device (R) comprises a collapsible tube (2) made of airtight material and having an expanded form and a compact stowed form; first and second clear member (4)s disposed at respective first and second ends of the tube to enable the user to see through the tube and observe a source of information at the other end while smoke or other particulate matter is in the environment: and a filter (8) operably associated with the tube (2) to filter the ambient atmosphere and fill the interior of said tube with clear air when the tube (2) is expanded to its expanded form.
Patent CA-2398653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SURPLY THIERRY
IPC: F02C7/04
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: - Entrée d'air pour nacelle de moteur à réaction d'avion commercial.  - L'entrée d'air est de type scarf et le profil interne [5S(.THETA.)] des sections supérieures [S(A)] de sa lèvre 1 comporte, par rapport aux sections ho- rizontales, identiques et symétriques, (Sb) de ladite lèvre, un renflement interne (10) qui est d'autant plus important que l'angle de scarf est plus grand et qui est maximal à la section verticale supérieure [S(O)].
Patent CA-2398771-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et composition de phosphatation par conversion
Inventor: BOULOS MERVET S
IPC: C23C22/18
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: En introduisant de l'acide nitrique et de l'hydroxylamine dans une composition de phosphatage au manganèse et en dosant le rapport acide nitrique/acide phosphorique et le rapport acide total/acide libre de manière qu'ils se situent dans intervalle déterminé, on peut obtenir des couches satisfaisantes de phosphate de manganèse obtenues par conversion en un temps raisonnable et à des températures considérablement plus basses que ce que l'on croyait jusqu'ici nécessaire pour l'utilisation d'une composition de phosphatage au manganèse ne comprenant pas d'autres cations métalliques (excepté éventuellement du fer).
Patent CA-2399087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAVEY MARIE-THERESE
IPC: A61K31/593
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'au moins un composé choisi parmi des molécules de type rétinoïdes pour la préparation d'une composition destinée à traiter de manière préventive ou curative les colonisations bactériennes, les aggravations des pathologies provoquées par ces colonisations ainsi que les surinfections cutanées induites par ces bactéries et plus particulièrement par la bactérie Staphylococcus aureus. Elle concerne également une utilisation d'au moins un composé choisi parmi des molécules de type rétinoïdes dans une composition de nettoyage de la peau, ainsi qu'une méthode de traitement cosmétique pour nettoyer la peau ou corriger son odeur comprenant l'application sur la peau de cette composition.