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Patent CA-2390795-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for making graft copolymers
Inventor: RODGIGUEZ-PARADA JOSE MANUEL
IPC: C08F265/04
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for forming graft copolymers from perfluoroolefins and perfluorovinyl ethers having fluorosulfonyl and fluorosulfonate functionality with selected polymers, and the uncrosslinked graft copolymers resulting therefrom.
Patent CA-2390868-A1 (CA)
Title: Post seal for lead acid batteries
Inventor: HEIMER DREW D
IPC: H01M50/176
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A terminal post seal arrangement for lead acid batteries is provided which m ay be used both as a moveable post seal or as a static post seal. In a first aspec t of the subject invention, a battery is provided with an elastomeric sealing member rigidly fixed to both the cover of the battery and a bushing about a terminal post. Preferably, the sealing member includes a slack portion between its rigid connections which allows for relative movement between the bushing and the cover. In a second aspect of the subject invention, a collar is formed in the cover to bound the terminal post. The collar and/or the sealin g member are formed at least partially tapered such that relative movement between the collar an d the sealing member causes interferent engagement. It is preferred that interference between the collar and the sealing member become greater with increasing extent of relative movement.
Patent CA-2391877-A1 (CA)
Title: Tip for dental flossing device
Inventor: NARAYANAN RAVIKUMAR S
IPC: A61C15/02
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A flossing tip (22) for a power dental flossing device (20) is elongated and includes a base portion (74), a central portion (76) having a generally rectangular cross-section, and an enlarged end portion (70) including a disk shape (72). The tip (22) is compressible. The base portion (74) supports the tip (22) when the tip (22) is coupled to the dental flossing device (20). The central portion (76) couples the base portion (74) to the end portion (70).  The end portion (70) is inserted between a pair of adjacent teeth (24A, 24B) of a user and helps guide and orient the tip (22) between adjacent teeth (24A, 24B). When in use, the rectangular cross-section of the tip (22) provides multiple points of contact against a tooth for cleaning and also helps maintain the tip (22) in proper orientation with respect to the teeth. The enlarged end portion (70) assists in positioning the tip (22), provides additional cleaning edges, and helps prevent trauma to the gums.
Patent CA-2392531-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif d'articulation
Inventor: OSHIMA KAZUYOSHI
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'articulation (1), utilisé dans un téléphone cellulaire pliable. Ce dispositif comprend une paire d'éléments adjacents (5, 6), un système d'alimentation (7), qui permet d'alimenter les éléments adjacents de façon qu'ils soient amenés en contact par pression l'un avec l'autre, une partie en saillie (54), qui s'étend dans la direction radiale d'un des éléments adjacents (5), ainsi qu'une partie en retrait (64), qui permet l'accès à la partie en saillie et est formée dans l'autre élément adjacent (6). La partie en retrait (64) est constituée d'une partie en retrait intérieure et d'une partie en retrait extérieure sur les faces radiales intérieures et extérieures des éléments adjacents. La partie en retrait intérieure est formée le long de la ligne médiane du dispositif et la partie en retrait extérieure est formée de façon que sa largeur soit croissante depuis la partie en retrait intérieure jusqu'à l'extérieur, la surface latérale de la partie en retrait se présentant alors généralement sous forme de chevron.
Patent CA-2393261-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and kits for use in preventing restenosis
Inventor: CONSTANTZ BRENT R
IPC: A61K33/14
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: Kits and methods for their use are provided for at least inhibiting the progression of, if not preventing, restenosis in a host. In the subject methods, a vascular site is contacted, usually flushed, with a solution havi ng a pH that is less than about 4, e.g. a hydrochloric acid. The subject kits methods find use in applications where the prevention of restenosis is desirable, including angioplasty applications, and may be used in combinatio n with other treatment modalities, e.g. stents, and the like.
Patent CA-2394656-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLEMENT RICHARD DEAN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système amélioré de gestion de vol (FMS) pour aéronefs avec architecture à sous-systèmes en couches, qui repose sur une plate-forme (21) de calcul et qui comprend un sous-système (100) d'interface opérateur, un sous-système (200) de communication, un sous-système (300) de gestion de vol et un sous-système (400) de gestion de base de données. L'architecture est fondée sur l'exécution de règles de dépendance des sous-systèmes selon lesquelles un sous-système donné ne peut dépendre que d'un autre sous-système appartenant à la même couche hiérarchique ou à une couche hiérarchique inférieure.
Patent CA-2395039-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for identifying inhibitors of cytokinesis
Inventor: GLOTZER MICHAEL
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: Method for identifying compounds that inhibit cytokinesis, wherein the compounds are tested for their ability to modulate the formulation and/or th e stability of septin filaments. The compounds are useful in tumor therapy.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2395180-A1 (CA)
Title: Segmented electrode capillary discharge, non-thermal plasma apparatus and process for promoting chemical reactions
Inventor: CROWE RICHARD
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A plasma reactor (100) including a first dielectric (115) having at least on e capillary (146) defined therethrough, and a segmented electrode (140) including a plurality of electrode segments (140), each electrode segment (140) is disposed proximate an associated capillary (146). The reactor (100)  may include a second electrode (120) and dielectric with the first and secon d dielectrics (115) separated by a predetermined distance to form a channel (125) therebetween into which the plasma exiting from the capillaries (146) in the first dielectric (115) is discharged. The fluid to be treated is passed through the channel (125) and exposed to the plasma discharge. The fluid to be treated may be exposed to the plasma discharge both in the capillaries (146)  as well as in the channel (125) between the two dielectrics (115). The plasm a reactor (100) has a wide range of application, such as the destruction of pollutants in a fluid, the generation of ozone, the pretreatment of air for modifying or improving combustion, and the destruction of various organic compounds, and surface cleaning of objects.
Patent CA-2401796-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEGASSE JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: C10G21/16
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for isolating conducting polymer precursors by contacting a non-basic heterocyclic nitrogen containin g hydrocarbon stream having a boiling point of from 232 ~C (450 ~F) to 566 ~C (1050 ~F) with an effective amount of a treating agent selected from monohydroxyl alcohols having a density at 25 ~C of less than 0.90 g/cm3 and mixtures thereof, at conditions effective to maintain the reactants in a liquid phase to produce a first stream enriched in non-basic heterocyclic nitrogen containing hydrocarbon compounds and a second treated stream having  a decreased non-basic heterocyclic nitrogen content. Optionally, an effective amount of mineral acid may be added to the hydrocarbon stream to enhance the  process.
Patent CA-2403818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSEN GERALD M
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: Cette composition, qui comprend une matrice hydrophobe, un donneur d'oxyde nitrique (NO) susceptible d'être réduit ainsi qu'un agent réducteur intrinsèque associé au donneur de NO dans la matrice, libère de la matrice une quantité efficace de NO après humectation à un pH physiologique, indépendamment de la présence ou de l'absence d'agents réducteurs extrinsèques. Cette composition inhibe la croissance de cellules cibles dans un milieu cible.
Patent CA-2403998-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOOGENBOOM HENDRICUS R J M
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: MUC1-specific binding members for cancer-associated MUC1 protein comprise a MUC1 binding domain, or portion thereof, for binding to an epitope of the protein core of MUC1. The MUC1-specific binding members comprise various antibody molecules and fragments thereof, including Fab antibodies; scFv antibodies; double scFv antibodies; diabodies; recombinant, full-length immunoglobulins; and immunocytokine fusion proteins; that are used in methods of diagnosing and treating cancer in various tissues, including breast, ovary, bladder, and lung, and in methods of purifying or isolating MUC1 protein.  Polynucleotide molecules encoding MUC1-specific binding members, or portions thereof, are also described.
Patent CA-2405649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASTON DAVID
IPC: D21H21/10
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A papermaking furnish is provided with a phenolic resin/polyethylene oxide retention system in combination with a solventless cationic polymer retention aid which increases retention rate and drainage in the paper sheet. The retention aid may be added to the furnish together with the phenolic resin or separately from it at a different point of addition. It can also be used for pretreating a filler which is added to the furnish.
Patent CA-2405661-A1 (CA)
Title: Information storage medium containing information for providing multi-language markup document, apparatus and method for reproducing thereof
Inventor: CHUNG HYUN-KWON
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: An information storage medium containing multi-language markup document information, and an apparatus and a method for reproducing the information storage medium are provided. The provided information storage medium includes audio/video (AV) data, multiple markup documents which contain text information to be displayed in a selected language, which is inserted when AV data decoded and reproduced as an AV data stream is displayed, and multi-language markup document information for being referred to in order to display a markup document in the selected language. Accordingly, the information storage medium displays the text information included in the markup document in the interactive mode in multiple languages.
Patent CA-2406806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLAMBEAU MICHEL JACQUES CHARLE
IPC: A23L25/00
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: Dans le procédé de préparation d'une confiserie chocolatée, on enrobe au moi ns une particule avec des couches alternées de matière grasse et de poudre comprenant du cacao.
Patent CA-2409007-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel laccase enzyme and the gene encoding the enzyme
Inventor: KIISKINEN LAURA-LEENA
IPC: C12S11/00
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a new laccase enzyme, which can be isolated from th e strains of the Melanocarpus genus, the M. albomyces strain in particular. Th e pH optimum of the enzyme is within 5-8 and the enzyme works at a temperature  of 30-80 ~C. The isoelectric point of the enzyme is about 4.0 as determined by isoelectric focusing and the molecular weight about 80 kDa, defined by SDS- PAGE. The enzyme is especially well suited to applications, wherein the pH a nd temperature conditions are high. The invention also relates to a gene that encodes laccase enzyme, and a laccase enzyme produced by recombinant technology.
Patent CA-2409474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNNE MARTIN JOSEPH
IPC: C21C7/04
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: An elongate metallurgical lance (27) for injecting solid particulate material into molten material held within a vessel (11) is disclosed. The lance includes a central core tube (31) through which to pass solid particulate material, an annular cooling jacket (32) surrounding the central core tube throughout a substantial part of its length, a coolant inlet means (52), and a coolant outlet means (53). An outer wall of a forward end section of the jacket is formed from a first material which has high heat transfer properties and can withstand external temperatures above 1100° C. for prolonged periods when the jacket is cooled by coolant flow. An outer wall of a body section of the jacket is formed from a second material that maintains its structural properties when exposed to external temperatures above 1100° C. for prolonged periods when the jacket is cooled by coolant flow, whereby the outer wall acts as a structural member that contributes to supporting the lance at these temperatures. The outer wall of the forward end section and the outer wall of the body section are welded together.
Patent CA-2414179-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHORT KEVIN M
IPC: G10H7/00
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un nouveau procédé et un nouvel appareil permettant la synthèse de musique. Un système chaotique (4) est entraîné sur une orbite périodique, par un code d'initialisation compressé (22). Une forme d'onde périodique à une dimension (6) est ensuite produite, à partir de l'orbite périodique. Une variété d'orbites périodiques produit une variété de sons, qui approchent des sons de différents instruments de musique (20). L'échantillonnage de l'amplitude des formes d'onde périodiques dans le temps permet de produire une version numérique du son. La fréquence et la durée d'une note devant être synthétisée sont produites par échantillonnage de la forme d'onde périodique à la vitesse appropriée (26), afin de produire la fréquence souhaitée, puis par répétition de la forme d'onde, afin de produire une note de la durée exigée.
Patent CA-2426500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIN YUAN
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: Flexible rod light device containing a string of chip on board (C.O.B.) based LED lamps and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The device comprises an inner layer including two parallel upward flanges on sides and a lengthwise top groove between the flanges; a string of C.O.B. based LED lamps comprising a plurality of series connected units each including a C.O.B. based LED lamp secured on the groove and between the flange, one or more conductor means, and a resistor; a pair of main wires parallel disposed within the flanges; and a jacket wrapped up the inner layer and the string of lamps. All lamps are secured and have the same orientation for achieving an increased illumination.
Patent CA-2430833-A1 (CA)
Title: Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation
Inventor: MCKINNIE BONNIE G
IPC: C02F1/76
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: Concentrated liquid biocide compositions are produced by: A) feeding (a) bromine atoms and chlorine atoms in the form of (i) one or more of BrCl, (ii) Br2, and (iii) Cl2 into (b) water containing sulfamate anions, or feeding each of (a) and (b) into a reaction vessel, such that the numerical ratio of the total number of bromine atoms fed to the total number of chlorine atoms fed is in the range of 0.7:1 to 1.7:1; and B) providing enough alkali metal base in the mixture being formed in A) to keep the pH of such mixture in the range of 7-11 during all or substantially all of time feeding in A) is occurring, the amounts of (a) and (b) used being amounts that form an active-bromine-containing solution in which (i) the active bromine content is 50,000 ppm or more, and (ii) the atom ratio of nitrogen to active bromine originating from (a) and (b) is greater than about 0.93; and wherein if any sulfate is present in the solution as formed, the molar ratio of sulfate to sulfamate in the solution is less than about 0.2.
Patent CA-2430839-A1 (CA)
Title: Specific mucin expression as a marker for pancreatic cancer
Inventor: BRAND RANDALL E
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: Methods are provided for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Patent CA-2432759-A1 (CA)
Title: Dietary supplements beneficial for the gastrointestinal system
Inventor: CHEUNG LING YUK
IPC: C12N13/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to increase secretion of gastric juice or alleviate gastric ulcer in a mammal, said ability resulting from their having been cultured in the presence of an alternating electric field having a specific frequency and a specific field strength. Also included are methods of making and using these compositions.
Patent CA-2432887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIETZEL BERND
IPC: F16H59/00
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for electronically controlling a drive assembly, particularly a gear box (2), which is used in a vehicle, comprisin g a control unit (3) associated with the drive assembly and arranged at a spatial distance from the drive assembly, and an identification module (4) which is electronically connected to the control unit and comprises a characteristic memory unit (5) associated with the drive assembly for storin g at least the production-related characteristics of controllable devices and components of the drive assembly. The invention is characterised by the following characteristics: the identification module is arranged in the driv e assembly, particularly in the housing thereof, and the identification module  contains an operational and/or functional data memory unit (6) for storing updated operational data and/or functional data.
Patent CA-2436059-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZUPANICK JOSEPH A
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: Procédé et système pour accéder aux zones souterraines à partir d'une région à surface limitée. Le système comprend un puits sensiblement vertical (210) qui s'étend depuis la surface jusqu'à une zone cible (15) et un puits articulé (230) qui s'étend depuis le puits sensiblement jusqu'à la zone cible. Entre la surface et la zone cible, le puits articulé s'écarte du puits sensiblement vertical. Le système comprend également une géométrie des puits (50) qui s'étend depuis le puits articulé dans la zone cible et fonctionne de manière à collecter les ressources dans cette zone. Le système comprend également un canal aménagé sous la surface qui fonctionne de manière à acheminer les ressources depuis la géométrie des puits jusqu'au puits sensiblement vertical. Le système comprend en outre une pompe verticale (80) disposée dans le puits sensiblement vertical et qui fonctionne de manière à faire remonter à la surface les ressources collectées dans le puits sensiblement vertical.
Patent CA-2436103-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of motion transmission and a wheeled vehicle driven by this method
Inventor: LEE SHENG-HUNG
IPC: B62M1/00
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A vehicle which can be driven by waist-twisting of human body is disclosed.  The vehicle is like a scooter, but it has a round footboard. Player stands on this round footboard with his two hands gripping the handlebar, and they twists his waist with his heels and toes tilting to force each point of circumference of the footboard to ground on the resisting board in turn. In this way, the player's strength of waist-twisting causes circular motion. The circular motion is transmitted to the two driven wheels by a pair of bevel gears and the horizontal axle. Therefore, the player's strength of waist-twisting causes the steerable vehicle runs.
Patent CA-2437995-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for operating fluorescent lamps and ballast
Inventor: ZIEGLER MARKUS
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an operating method for fluorescent lamps and a corresponding ballast, in which the brightness of the fluorescent lamps (LP) is set to the desired value by varying the switching frequency of the inverter switches (T1, T2). In order to prevent oscillations between different operating states in a critical dimming range, the power consumption of the fluorescent lamps (LP) is stabilized according to the invention by means of an additional control loop.
Patent CA-2438657-A1 (CA)
Title: Testosterone-containing transdermal therapeutic system and process for its production
Inventor: THEOBALD FRANK
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A transdermal therapeutic system for administering sex hormones which is provided with an active substance-impermeable backing layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer matrix connected therewith and containing a sex hormone as well as skin penetration-enhancing substances, and with a protective layer detachable prior to application, is characterized in that said polymer matrix contains the sex hormone testosterone as well as a mixture of at least one penetration-enhancing substance from the group comprising fatty alcohol esters and fatty acid esters, and at least one readily volatile penetration-enhancing substance.
Patent CA-2440713-A1 (CA)
Title: Forme posologique orale contenant de la nicotine
Inventor: PLATCOW STUART
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des formes posologiques solides à administration orale, comprenant une matrice vitreuse, qui sont utiles pour l'administration par voie transmucosale orale d'un principe actif de nicotine.
Patent CA-2448384-A1 (CA)
Title: Transcriptional regulator of genes involved in the control of cell growth or cell proliferation. use of said regulator as a therapeutic or diagnostic agent
Inventor: TOVEY MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/7088
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Constitutive expression of the tumor suppressor genes p53 and IRF1 (interferon regulatory factor 1) is required for the maintenance of the cellular growth control during genotoxic damage or abberant proliferation. A transcriptional regulatory element within the promoter region of both the p53 and IRF-1 genes which binds a positive transcription factor, denoted GAAP-1 or GAAP-2 (IRF1 p53 common sequence binding factor). The invention relates to the identification and cloning of the GAAP-1 or GAAP-2 cDNA and to the identification of the encoded protein corresponding to the 75kDa product of the alternatively sliced PRDII-BF1 messenger RNA precursor.
Patent CA-2449514-A1 (CA)
Title: Labial pad
Inventor: KEELY LAURA JAY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-03-29
Abstract: An absorbent article (40), such as a labial pad, configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The absorbent article (40) may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both.
Patent CA-2449577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE PETER JOHN
IPC: B44C1/16
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A method of affixing backing (20) to plates (30) involves the use of apparatus (10) forming part of a continuous production line (40) for the manufacture of vehicle registration number plates (50). An elongate of web the backing (20) is advanced through the apparatus (10). The web of backing (20) is comprised of a series of web lengths marked out thereon by transverse lines (65) of perforations. The method includes halting advancement of the web of backing (20) when a perforated line (65) is adjacent an advanceable and retractable blade (135), such that a leading edge of the plate (30) is aligned with the line perforated (65) of the web of backing (20). The blade (135) is then retracted and the plate (30) and the web of backing (20) are advanced together so as to present a web length in face-to-face contact with, and so as to be bonded to, the plate (30). The plate (30), together with the web length bonded thereto, is then separated from the web of backing (20) by tearing the web of backing (20) along the perforated lines (65) thereof that coincide with the ends of the plate (30).