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Patent CA-2363111-A1 (CA)
Title: Packaging material for polymer cell and method for producing the same
Inventor: MIYAMA HIROSHI
IPC: H01M50/133
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A packaging material for a polymer cell for packaging a polymer cell which comprises a substrate layer (61), an aluminum layer (62), chemically converted layers (64a, 64b) formed on both the sides of the aluminum layer (62), and an inner most layer (63), wherein the chemically converted layers (64a, 64b) are formed on both the sides of the aluminum layer (62) through a chromium phosphate treatment and the chemically converted layers (64a, 64b) formed on the aluminum layer (62) are adhered to the substrate layer (61) and the inner most layer (63) by adhesives (65a) and (65b), respectively.
Patent CA-2363699-A1 (CA)
Title: Fatty acid mixtures of improved low-temperature stability which comprises comb polymers, and their use in fuel oils
Inventor: REIMANN WERNER
IPC: C08L35/00
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: Fuel oils having improved lubricity, comprising mixtures of fatty acids with comb polymers The invention relates to low-temperature-stabilized fatty acid mixtures comprising A) from 10 to 99.99% by weight of fatty acid mixtures comprising A1) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one saturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, A2) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, and B) from 0.01 to 90% by weight of copolymers comprising B1) from 40 to 60 mol% of bivalent structural units of the formula (see formula I or II) where X = O or N - R1, in which a and b = 0 or 1 and a + b = 1, and B2) from 60 to 40 mol% of bivalent structural units of the formula -H2C-CR2R3- ~B2 and, if desired, B3) from 0 to 20 mol% of bivalent structural units derived from polyolefins, where the polyolefins can be derived from monoolefins having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, and in which a) R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl radical having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms or an alkoxyalkyl radical having from 1 to 100 alkoxy units and from 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical, and b) R3 is a radical of the formula OCOR4 or COOR4, in which R4 is C1-C24-alkyl, and c) the number of carbon atoms in the polyolefin molecules on which the structural units B3) are based is from 35 to 350, and d) R2 is hydrogen or methyl, and to the use of said mixtures for improving the lubrication properties of low-sulfur middle distillates.
Patent CA-2363960-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIRON GERARD
IPC: C25C3/10
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: This device for lifting the anode frame of an electrolysis cell for the production of aluminium comprises: a horizontal cross-member (1) intended to be positioned above the cell in question; a plurality of members for gripping and holding (5) the anode rods (12) against the anode frame, comprising: a pressing module, pivoted (4) at its upper end to the said cross-member, so as to be able to undergo a pivoting movement with respect to the said cross-member, in such a way as to move away from the plane containing the anode rods on the same side of the cell and intended to keep the anode rods against the anode frame; and a gripping module, fastened to the pressing module and intended to ensure actual gripping of an anode rod.
Patent CA-2364355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINOCCHIARO EUGENE TERRY
IPC: A23C9/152
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A lactose reduced milk and methods for making such a milk containing soy protein in an amount sufficient to provide at least about 6.25 g. soy protein per serving and, optionally, a stabilizer, a soy masking flavor, a milk type flavor and mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2364604-A1 (CA)
Title: Perfumed detergent tablet
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed detergent tablet, the tablet comprising a clay mineral compound, and the perfume comprising less than 0.6 %  of Schiff-base by weight of the perfume composition.
Patent CA-2365613-A1 (CA)
Title: Piece metallique de renfort parasismique
Inventor: IWAKAWA TORU
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne une pièce métallique de renfort parasismique destinée à renforcer un bâtiment en bois par la fixation dudit bâtiment sur la partie de raccordement d'un élément de la structure du bâtiment, tel qu'une fondation, un pilier, une poutre, une poutrelle et autres, de manière que le bâtiment en bois ne s'effondre pas même lorsqu'il est soumis aux fortes vibrations d'un tremblement de terre ou d'un typhon. Ladite pièce comprend une base (1) de renfort que l'on obtient en formant des pièces fixes (11, 11), en tordant et en courbant les deux extrémités d'une plaque en acier à haute résistance à la traction dans un sens, et en formant une pièce (13) stabilisée courbée ou une pièce (14) stabilisée courbe au niveau de sa partie intermédiaire ainsi qu'un élément amortisseur (2) à élasticité caoutchoutique, la base (1) renforcée étant fixée à l'élément (A) de structure du bâtiment par l'intermédiaire dudit élément amortisseur (2).
Patent CA-2365791-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel bioluminescent assays and bacterial strains useful therein
Inventor: KU WARREN WEN-TA
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel assays for assessing the degree to which a cell is metabolically active. Also provided, are mutagenicity assays and, more specifically, methods for determining whether a given agent is genotoxic. Embodiments of the assays employ a microorganism, or a mammalian cell, that has been genetically modified to produce light when the presence of test agent results in a mutation, e.g., reversion or forward, in the DNA of such microorganism or cell.
Patent CA-2366924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUMANN SOENKE
IPC: C22C23/02
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A magnesium based alloy containing at least 86 wt% Mg; 4.8 to 9.2 wt% aluminum, 0.08 to 0.38 wt% manganese, 0.00 to 0.9 wt% zinc, 0.2 to 1.2 wt% calcium, 0.05 to 1.4 wt% strontium, and 0.00 to 0.8 wt% rare earth elements. The alloy may also comprise up to 0.02 wt% zirconium and up to 0.001 wt% beryllium.
Patent CA-2367421-A1 (CA)
Title: Cylindrical battery and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: MOTOTANI YUJI
IPC: H01M50/124
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: A high-capacity cylindrical battery, wherein a burst-proof mechanism, which functions to discharge a gas outside when the internal pressure of the battery abnormally increases, does not sacrifice the space for power generating elements but increases the total capacity for power generating elements. The cylindrical battery of has a circular groove (5) formed in the vicinity of an opening of a battery case (1), in which power generating elements are accommodated, the circular groove having a bottom that is bent inward the battery case and has at least one gas discharge aperture (6), which is sealed with a seal element (7). The seal element is an elastic ring to be set in the groove and seal the gas discharge aperture.      This arrangement enables the gas discharge aperture to be sealed again even after the burst-proof mechanism functions, thereby ensuring a continuous use of the battery.
Patent CA-2368853-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved process for producing high molecular weight monovinylidene aromatic polymers and polymodal compositions
Inventor: PIKE WILLIAM C
IPC: C08F212/04
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: The present invention is an improved process for producing high molecular weight monovinylidene aromatic polymers and polymodal compositions by free radical polymerization of a vinyl aromatic monomer in the presence of a vinyl acid, wherein the improvement comprises neutralizing the acid after production of the desired amount of high molecular weight monovinylidene aromatic polymer by adding a base.
Patent CA-2370116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VODYANOY VITALY JACOB
IPC: G01N33/544
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: Methods for forming monolayers without the aid of an organic solvent are provided. In particular, methods for the formation of monolayers from serum or antibody-coupled liposomes are provided. Also provided are monolayers and Langmuir Blodgett films formed by the methods of the invention and comprisin g at least one amphiphilic compound and optionally, one or more compounds of interest, are provided. Additionally provided are substrates, such as piezoelectric crystals, having deposited thereon the films of the invention.  The monolayers, films and substrates of the invention are useful as componen ts of biosensors and/or chemosensors and in the study of surface chemistry.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2370838-A1 (CA)
Title: Quinoline derivatives as inhibitors of mek enzymes
Inventor: GIBSON KEITH HOPKINSON
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; for  use as a medicament wherein: n is 0-1; Y is selected from -NH-, -O-, -S-, or  - NR7- where R7 is alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms R5 is chloro or bromo; Y is selected from -NH-, -O-, -S-, or -NR7- where R7 is alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms  R6 is a specified cyclic group which may be substituted by various specified  substituents, or R6 is a group -R8-X-R9. The compounds are particularly usef ul in the inhibition of MEK enzymes.
Patent CA-2371411-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for targeted point of purchase promotion
Inventor: DUFF JOHN C
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a video promotional message relating to a specific product at the location of the retail outlet where such product is displayed. A video monitor is disposed in the field of vision of a product type and displays a recurring video promotion. The video monitors each preferably include a wireless receiver adapted to receive a signal containing at least one video promotion transmitted directly to the monitor, or from a server and/or other local distribution equipment preferably located in a non public area of the store. The promotional messages are preferably distributed to the monitors, written into a memory and repeatedly played in a recurring fashion.
Patent CA-2371580-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive paper publisher
Inventor: LAPSTUN PAUL
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: An on-demand computer based system is provided for allowing a user to obtain  interactive printed information from a remote source such as an on-line publication. The system includes a printer module that is provided to the us er for interfacing the user with the publication. The module is responsive to t he user requesting the publication for generating a first printed page that displays to the user the publication, where that includes first information provided by the publisher and advertising that is derived from an advertiser . The module includes an identifier means for applying an identifier to the first page such that designation of the identifier by the user results in th e module generating a second printed page that displays to the user further advertising. In some embodiments, use is made of an account server that is responsive to the module for determining a payment to be made by the advertiser to the publisher.
Patent CA-2374185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FILSINGER JURGEN
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A method for producing fibre-reinforced plastic components made of dry fibre composite preforms by means of an injection method for injecting matrix material. Arrangement of the fibre composite preform (1) on one surface (11) of the preform (1) resulting in a flow promoting device (15), on a tool (3), creates a first space (10) by means of a gas-permeable and matrix-material-impermeable membrane {7) surrounding the preforms (1). Formation of a second space (27) situated between the first space and the surroundings by means of a foil (19) which is impermeable to gaseous material and matrix material, is provided, with removal by suction, of air from the second space (27) resulting in matrix material being sucked from a reservoir into the evacuated first space (10) and with the flow promoting device (15) causing distribution of the matrix material above the surface (11) of the preform (1) facing said flow promoting device (15), thus causing the matrix material to penetrate the preform (1) vertically.
Patent CA-2375394-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEGURA BADIA MARCELO
IPC: A61M39/00
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: The invention comprises a set of two external envelopes that are open on one end and by means of which they can be slidingly attached to one another into a detachable holding position of said envelopes. Said elements have connections on their opposite ends for communicating with a receptacle or receptacles containing the perfusion liquids or the liquids to be drained, in addition to a connection for the perfusion element to the patient. The interior of said envelope also have coupling means enabling the passage of perfusion liquid from the inlet to the outlet communicating with the catheter or another perfusion device.
Patent CA-2375612-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONDA DHARMA R
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: An input/output (I/O) host adapter (116) in an I/O system processes I/O requests from a host system (102) to a plurality of disk drives or other I/O  devices (132-134). The host adapter (116) includes a circuit (202) to automatically transfer I/O requests (command blocks) from a request queue (110) in host memory (106) to a request buffer (210) in the host adapter's memory (138). The host adapter also includes a circuit (204) to automaticall y transfer I/O responses (status blocks) from a response buffer (212) in the host adapter's memory (138) to a response queue (112) of the host system's memory (102). By automating these transfer tasks, a processing load placed o n a processor (112) of the host adapter (116) is reduced.
Patent CA-2376861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SULLIVAN GEORGE M
IPC: A23L3/26
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: Method and system for irradiating articles using a first and second radiation sources respectively disposed at first and second gaps in the process conveyor in the target region respectively irradiate the articles in both tracks in opposite directions from positions above and below the articles. Articles on the tracks may be (a) diverged on the first load conveyor to separate the articles from the dividers, (b) converged on the process conveyor to minimize the width of the radiation sources and (c) diverged on the second load conveyor. If one of the radiation sources is not operative, the other source may irradiate the opposite sides of the articles during article movements sequentially on the first tracks of the first load conveyor, the process conveyor and the second load conveyor and then sequentially on the second tracks of the first load conveyor, the process conveyor and the second load conveyor. The articles are inverted during their transfer from the first track of the second load conveyor to the second track of the first load conveyor.
Patent CA-2379569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUMINELLO WILLIAM HOWARD
IPC: B29C48/32
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polyéthylènes que l'on prépare à partir d'éthylène et d'une série d'.alpha.-oléfines, à l'aide d'un catalyseur de copolymérisation d'éthylènes et .alpha.-oléfines, et qui possèdent d'excellentes caractéristiques de traitement à l'état fondu, notamment dans des applications dans lesquelles on souhaite obtenir une viscosité élevée à cisaillement nul ou une viscosité faible à cisaillement élevé. De préférence, on prépare ces polyéthylènes en formant sur place les .alpha.-oléfines, à partir d'éthylène, lors du processus de polymérisation. Ces polyéthylène sont utiles dans des procédés de moulage par soufflage, d'extrusion ou d'extrusion soufflage de films.
Patent CA-2381111-A1 (CA)
Title: Npy antagonists: spiroisoquinolinone derivatives
Inventor: ANTAL ILDIKO
IPC: A61P25/20
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are  comprised of spiroisoquinolinone derivatives of Formula (I). As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds and known analogs are expected  to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.
Patent CA-2381818-A1 (CA)
Title: Vascular closure
Inventor: MAURER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: Apparatus for closing an aperture in lumen, comprising: A) an elongated unitary strand comprising a central portion and extremity portions extending from said central portion, B) tips of said extremity portions remote from said central portion being pointed to engage and retain lumen encountered thereby, c) said strand being configured so that said tips are at the end of respective curved portions and face in directions towards one another when said clip is an unconstrained state, free of internal stresses, D) said strand having a memory characteristic causing said clip when unconstrained to seek to return to an unstressed state with said tips seeking to draw together sufficently to retain lumen engaged thereby for aperture closing growth therebetween.
Patent CA-2382058-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition de stockage thermique
Inventor: BABIEVSKAYA IRINA ZINOVIEVNA
IPC: C09K5/06
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition de stockage thermique contenant un matériau à changement de phase possédant une gamme de températures correspondant au changement de phase liquide solide qui est comprise entre 34 et 56 ·C et un modificateur de cristallisation se présentant dans les proportions suivantes, en pour cent en poids: pour le matériau à changement de phase 95 - 99,9; pour le modificateur de cristallisation 0,1 - 5,0. En tant que matériau à changement de phase, on peut utiliser différentes compositions possédant une gamme de températures correspondant au changement de phase liquide solide qui est comprise entre 34 et 56 ·C, par exemple, des mélanges de trihydrate d'acétate de sodium et de pentahydrate de thiosulfate de sodium, de trihydrate d'acétate de sodium et d'urée; un mélange d'hexahydrate de nitrate de magnésium, d'hexahydrate de chlorure de magnésium et de nitrate d'ammonium; un mélange d'acétamide et d'acétate de potassium, de nitrate d'ammonium ou d'urée; un mélange d'urée et de bromure de sodium, d'isothiocyanate de sodium, d'iodure de sodium et de nitrate de sodium. En tant que modificateur de cristallisation, on peut utiliser, par exemple, de la paraffine, de la gomme arabique, de la gélatine ou d'autres matières organiques possédant une action plastifiante ou gélifiante.
Patent CA-2387467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATERNUOSTO MARIO IMMACOLATO
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2000-10-24
Abstract: The forceps comprises two half-shells (10a, 10b) each of which has a front rim (12) and a base wall (14) and which are mounted on a support element (16) in a manner such that they can adopt a first, opened-out configuration and a second, closed configuration. The forceps has at least one container element (22) having a cavity (20) for receiving a plurality of biopsy samples. The container element (22) is preferably associated with one (10b) of the half-shells (10a, 10b).
Patent CA-2391234-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHANNON DONALD T
IPC: A61M60/88
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: A smooth-walled non-crimped inflow conduit (160) for an implantable ventricular assist system. The conduit (160) has an internally smooth lumen surface (170) for enhanced washing of the conduit under irregular blood flow  conditions. The conduit (160) includes a tubular graft body (168) that may b e formed of a knitted fabric sealed with bovine collagen or gelatin, or formed  of closed structured PTFE. The conduit may include external ribbing or suppo rt (174) to prevent inward collapse under negative pressure conditions and also  protect against damage from inadvertent physical contact in the operating room. The external support may be bonded to the exterior or formed integrall y with the tubular graft body (168). An outer reinforcement cage (164) may be provided to help prevent gross distortion or damage to the tubular graft bod y (168). The ends of the tubular graft body are left unsupported and wrapped around opposed lips of conduit coupling structure to minimize blood contacti ng surfaces at junctions with other conduits or with the heart. The conduit may  be provided in an implantable left ventricular assist system also including a pumping device, valved conduits, and a power supply.
Patent CA-2393938-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated co-injection molded vehicle components and methods of making the same
Inventor: PARKER CHARLES TODD
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A vehicle bumper (20) integrates rigid and flexible components into a single co-injection molded structure. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible fascia (58) is provided with integrated rigid fastener brackets (62, 66, 70, 71), energy absorption structure and head lamp brackets and housings (62). A method for manufacturing such a bumper provides for the injection of two different plastic materials during the same molding process. The flexible plastic material first injected into the mold. Then, the rigid plastic material is injected at gates located where the rigid material is desired. In one embodiment, the rigid material is completely contained within the flexible material. The rigid material may be either a higher stiffness plastic or a fiber reinforced plastic.
Patent CA-2395186-A1 (CA)
Title: Procollagen c-proteinase inhibitors
Inventor: BAILEY SIMON
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and their salts, solvates, prodrugs, etc., wherein the substituents have the values mentioned herein, are Procollagen C-Proteinase (PCP) inhibitors and have utility in conditions mediated by PCP.
Patent CA-2396166-A1 (CA)
Title: Anion exchanger and process for producing anion exchange membrane
Inventor: SUGAYA YOSHIO
IPC: C08L81/06
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A process for producing an anion exchange membrane, which comprises mixing from 25 to 95 mass% of a polymer having anion exchange groups or active groups convertible to anion exchange groups (hereinafter referred to as polymer 1), and from 5 to 75 mass% of a polymer having no anion exchange groups or no active groups convertible to anion exchange groups (hereinafter referred to as polymer 2), and forming the obtained composition into a membrane, said process including a step of cross-linking an aromatic ring of a repeating unit constituting polymer 1 with an aromatic ring of another repeating unit constituting polymer 1 or with a cross-linkable site of polymer 2, and in a case where polymer 1 is a polymer having active groups convertible to anion exchange groups, a step of converting the active groups to anion exchange groups.
Patent CA-2397248-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthesis and use of dimethyl-1,5-naphthalenedicarboxylates and intermediates therefrom
Inventor: MACEK JOHN A
IPC: C07C69/76
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: The synthesis of dimethyl-1,5-naphthalenedicarboxylate and polymers and articles formed therefrom is disclosed, as well as applications for dimethyl - 1,5-naphthalenedicarboxylate, its corresponding acid 1,5-NDA, and various synthesis intermediates.
Patent CA-2399163-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite membranes for assaying biomolecules
Inventor: ROTHMAN ISAAC
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: Disclosed are smooth surfaced porous membranes having one or more advantages  such as low autofluorescence, thermal-cyclability, especially under humid conditions, and three-dimensional binding capacity. The membrane can be free - standing or, preferably in combination with a support as in a composite membrane. The present invention provides a composite membrane comprising a porous polymer layer disposed on a support. The present invention further provides devices such as microarray devices comprising the composite for the  analysis of biomaterials such as nucleic acids.
Patent CA-2401267-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENCO SERGIO
IPC: A61P27/00
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A series of compounds of natural origin are described, as useful agents for the treatment of diseases characterised by abnormal angiogenesis. These compounds are: chrysanthone A having formula (I); chrysanthone B having formula (II); and chrysanthone C having formula (III).