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Patent CA-2333970-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous concentrate of an associative thickening polymer, and use of a nonionic surfactant for reducing the viscosity of the concentrate
Inventor: BOSTROM PETER
IPC: C09D7/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous concentrate of an associative thickening polymer, the concentrate containing a nonionic surfactant as viscosity-reducing agent. The nonionic surfactant is water-soluble and has formula (1), wherein R is an alkyl group having 6-12 carbon atoms and AO is an ethyleneoxy or propyleneoxy group, the ratio of the ethyleneoxy groups to the total number of ethyleneoxy and pi-opyleneoxy groups being from 1:2 to 5:6, and a is a number between 7 and 16. The presence of a small amount of the nonionic surfactant results in a surprisingly great reduction of the viscosity, which permits the formulation of concentrates having high percentages of the associative polymer without negatively affecting the properties when the concentrate is used for thickening purposes.
Patent CA-2335112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON DAVID DUANE
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 1999-05-03
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des compositions et des méthodes de combinaisons pharmaceutiques comprenant (-)-cis-6-phényl-5-(4-(2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-éthoxy)-phényl)-5,6,7,8-tétrahydronaphtalène-2-ol ou un sel acceptable sur le plan pharmaceutique de celui-ci et 2-amino-N-(1(R)-(2,4-difluoro-benzyloxyméthyl)-2-oxo-2-(3-oxo-3a(R)-pyridin-2-ylméthyl)-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-éthyl)-2,3,3a,4,6,7-hexahydro-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-5-yl)-éthyl)-2-méthyl-propionamide ou un sel acceptable sur le plan pharmaceutique, et des procédés d'utilisation de ces compositions ainsi que des kits contenant lesdites compositions. Les compositions sont utiles pour traiter la fragilité musculo-squelettique, notamment l'ostéoporose, les fractures ostéoporotiques, la faible masse osseuse, la fragilité et la faible masse musculaire.
Patent CA-2336640-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL D
IPC: H04N21/236
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: A program guide system is provided in which local advertisements may be distributed to interactive television program guides implemented on the user television equipment associated with a television distribution facility such as a cable system headend. The local advertisements contain information that is directed toward the particular users in a local area. The local advertisements may be displayed when a user selects a related global advertisement. The local advertisements may also be displayed automatically by cycling global advertisements and local advertisements. Advertisements may be blocked based on content or time shifted. Policies regarding advertisement usage may be enforced.
Patent CA-2339127-A1 (CA)
Title: Time-series prediction method and apparatus utilizing wavelet coefficient series
Inventor: AIHARA KAZUYUKI
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: An object is to provide a time-series prediction method and apparatus utilizing wavelet coefficient series which can accurately predict a prediction value of an original time series.      When a time-series prediction utilizing wavelet coefficient series is performed, a time series is wavelet-transformed by use of a wavelet transformation unit in order to decompose the time series into a plurality of time series which are band-restricted in the frequency domain, predicted values of frequency components obtained as a result of decomposition are predicted by use of corresponding prediction units, and the prediction values of the respective frequency components are reconstructed by use of an inverse wavelet transformation unit to thereby obtain a prediction value of the original time series.
Patent CA-2339441-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article
Inventor: KASHIWAGI MASAHIRO
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: There is disclosed an absorbent article including: a liquid absorbing member having an absorbent core; a support body positioned on the lower side of the liquid absorbing member; and an elastic member for supporting the liquid absorbing member. The elastic member extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article and is fixed at its front and rear end portions on the support body. The elastic member is positioned at the widthwise central portion of the absorbent article. The support body is bent in the longitudinal direction by the tension of the elastic member, and the liquid absorbing member is deformed to bulge at its widthwise central portion away from the support body by the central elastic member.
Patent CA-2343225-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HACKMAN DONALD J
IPC: B65G17/46
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: Machinery for automated manufacture of formed wire structures such as innerspring assemblies for mattresses includes coil formation devices (201, 202), a conveyor system (301) having a plurality of flights (308) slidably mounted upon a track (306) and connected to a chain (315) driven by an index driver (320), and an innerspring assembler (500) having first and second sets of coil-engaging dies (504a, 504b) in a parallel arrangement. The dies are mounted upon carrier bars (506a, 506b) which are vertically translated within the assembler to diverge the upper and lower dies of a set for positioning a row of uncompressed coils therebetween, and to converge the dies upon a row of coils to compress and securely hold the coils in a row. An indexer assembly (700) laterally translates the carrier bars whereby the lateral position of the first and second die sets can be exchanged to provide continuous interconnection of rows of coils.
Patent CA-2343921-A1 (CA)
Title: Metering edge for axially arranged rotary separator
Inventor: PAYNE JEFFREY RAY
IPC: A01F7/06
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The discharge section of an axially arranged rotary combine is provided with a metering edge overhanging a discharge chute. The metering edge is asymmetrical having a downswept edge and an upswept edge. The downswept edge is more open that the upswept edge. The downswept edge opens continually until the bottom dead center of the metering edge. The upswept edge closes continually form the bottom dead center of the metering edge. The downswept edge opens more slowly than the upswept edge closes
Patent CA-2348002-A1 (CA)
Title: Biological ion channels in nanofabricated detectors
Inventor: MCGEOCH MALCOLM W
IPC: C12Q1/34
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for generating an oscillating electrical current, where the device incorporates an ion channel. In particular, the ion channel is incorporated into an integrated electronic device having nanoscale dimensions. Thus, this device can transform biologic al processes into an electrical output. The present invention also describes a sensor for detecting biological or chemical analytes with the ion channel device. Methods for generating the oscillating currents and detecting the analytes are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2348068-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUTO LINDA B
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides improved viral vectors useful for the expression of genes at high levels in human cells. In particular, the present invention provides adeno-associated vectors (AAV) suitable for gene therapy.  These vectors are capable of delivering nucleic acid containing constructs which result in the production of full-length therapeutic levels of biologically active Factor VIII in the recipient individual in vivo. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such AAV vectors, as well as methods for making and using these constructs.
Patent CA-2351595-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANSEN VALERIE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A method and system for managing and evaluating commodities purchasing over a network of distributed computing devices. In one embodiment, the method allows a plurality of buyers to generate one request for quote and, response to the request for quote, receive a quote from plurality of vendors. The system of the present invention provides a price normalization routine that allows buyers to evaluate and compare a normalized price for commodity products having different evaluation parameters. In an arrangement comprising a plurality of computers connected to a network said plurality of computers including at least one server, at least one buyer client computer and a plurality of seller client computers, the method for providing commodities exchange services first provides a web-based browsable display describing at least one commodities exchange service. The system then receives at least one request for quote from the buyer. The system then receives at least one quote from different sellers, wherein each quote may have a different price and quantity listed. The system then compares to one or more selected metrics and normalizes the prices received from the different quotes, thus, allowing the buyer to readily compare the prices of a number of commodity items having inherently different values. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention also provides a method for multi-value cross compilation of sales transactions, iterative quote information, and metric data for purposes of evaluation and strategy analysis.
Patent CA-2351948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENNIS DEAN DOUGLAS
IPC: E06B7/08
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats arranged in a r ow presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface wi th side cross flanges projecting rearwardly. Each cross slat includes at least one mating member affixed behind the cross slat decorative surface having a mating wall affixe d to each of the decorative surfaces for affixing the plurality batten slats to the cross  slat. Alternatively, a plurality of primary slats are arranged to present a decorative surface having side flanges projecting rearwardly and at least one end piece is attached to the primary slats the ends of the primary slats are received in the end piece fo r adjoining and aligning said primary slats, said end piece including a cross member traversing said the primary and having slats and slat ends integrated into the end piece, each o f said slats and slat ends aligning with one of the primary slats.
Patent CA-2352335-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif filtrant a microrubans
Inventor: LINDQVIST LEIF
IPC: H01P1/213
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un filtre offrant un moyen de filtrage bon marché et de faible encombrement pour des applications de grande puissance. Pour obtenir ce résultat, on met en oeuvre un filtre comprenant un premier et un deuxième accès des signaux (101, 102) adaptés pour laisser entrer des signaux de ladite première bande de fréquence, et au moins un premier moyen de plan de masse. Le filtre comprend aussi un conducteur allongé (111) qui s'étend de manière sensiblement parallèle au moyen de plan de masse et fournit un premier parcours du signal pour cette bande de fréquence entre lesdits premier et deuxième accès des signaux; au moins un premier segment conducteur (107) présentant une première série de caractéristiques radiofréquences et raccordée audit parcours du signal au niveau d'un premier point d'interconnexion choisi de sorte que les radiofréquences situées hors de la première bande de fréquence soient effectivement atténuées dans le premier parcours du signal. Le filtre se caractérise en ce que le conducteur allongé et le segment conducteur sont formés en partie d'un matériau diélectrique planaire ayant une constante diélectrique relative sensiblement supérieure à celle d'un motif conducteur, en partie d'un conducteur autonome. Le premier point d'interconnexion et le moyen de plan de masse sont séparés par un matériau diélectrique sous forme d'un gaz.
Patent CA-2353552-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HWANG SUZIE SUE JEAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un complexe supramoléculaire contenant au moins un agent thérapeutique et un réticulat polymérique multidimensionnel. En outre, cette invention concerne un complexe supramoléculaire préparé par un procédé de cette invention. Par ailleurs, cette invention concerne une méthode de traitement consistant à administrer une dose efficace sur le plan thérapeutique du complexe supramoléculaire de l'invention. Un tel complexe supramoléculaire peut être utilisé comme excipient pour divers agents thérapeutiques.
Patent CA-2354784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGUCHI TETSUYA
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2001-08-07
Abstract: A self contained photosensitive material comprising: a support; an imaging layer on the support, the imaging layer comprising a developer material and a plurality of photosensitive microcapsules encapsulating a photosensitive composition and a color precursor; and a protective coating on the imaging layer, the protective coating comprising a cured film of a water-soluble or water-dispersible resin, wherein upon image-wise exposing the imaging layer to actinic radiation and rupturing the microcapsules, the color precursor is released from the microcapsules and reacts with the developer material to form a color image is disclosed.
Patent CA-2357373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIDDLETON GREG
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A removable seat cover is provided for use on a seat that forms a substantial liquid barrier. The seat cover has an absorbent body for covering the seat and a water resistant membrane that is releasably attached to the body. When the membrane is attached to the body and the cover is placed over the seat with the membrane adjacent the seat, the cover forms a substantial liquid barrier.
Patent CA-2364054-A1 (CA)
Title: Rethermalization / refrigeration food delivery system
Inventor: DOUGHERTY CARL J
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A novel thermal treatment apparatus is provided that includes at least one thermal treatment section (209) having a plurality of individual thermal treatment sections. The apparatus further includes: (a) an air supply duct (356) with at least one supply port (258) associated with each said individual thermal treatment section through which temperature controlled air passes into each said individual thermal treatment section and (b) at least one air return port (357) for each individual thermal treatment section through which said temperature controlled air exits the individual thermal treatment sections. A  barrier (312) is provided between each individual thermal treatment section, preferably in the form of a removable food tray.
Patent CA-2366533-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular printer
Inventor: HITZ MARK
IPC: B41J25/34
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support body or housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support body. The support body is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.
Patent CA-2367619-A1 (CA)
Title: Mouthpiece
Inventor: UENISHI MASAKAZU
IPC: A61C7/08
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A mouthpiece which has a simple structure, is therefore easy to machine for adjustment, and is extremely inexpensive. The mouthpiece (1) comprises an upper piece (2) to be fitted to the upper jaw dentition, and a lower piece (3) vertically opposed to the upper piece (2) and to be fitted to the lower jaw dentition.  Projections (6, 7) are provided on the opposed surface of one of the upper and lower pieces (2, 3) and project toward the other piece, and a supporting surface (10) for supporting the projections (6, 7) when it comes in contact therewith. An upper dentition fitting groove (5) for fitting the upper piece (2) to the upper-jaw dentition is formed in the upper surface of the upper piece (2), and a lower dentition fitting groove for fitting the lower piece (3) to the lower-jaw dentition is formed in the lower surface of the lower piece (3).
Patent CA-2369351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON KAREN MARGARET
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides method and system for identifying a faulty component in a group of components, the group comprising in a connected configuration at least a first component connected to a second component, and further connected to at least a third component. In an embodiment, the method comprises: (i) monitoring for at least one fault at a component connection interface; and (ii) upon detection of a fault, identifying the faulty component utilising information from the fault and at least one rule for identifying the faulty component. The rules are defined from at least one characteristic of the fault, such as location and frequency, and at least one characteristic of the configuration.
Patent CA-2370587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDBOM LENNART
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de traitement ou de prévention d'un trouble lié à la libération de la bradykinine chez un mammifère, notamment un mammifère qui produit une protéine de liaison à l'hérapine (HBP) qui se lie à un antagoniste d'HBP, par ex. un anticorps monoclonal qui se lie au moins à un épitope d'HBP humain. Cette méthode consiste à administrer un antagoniste d'HBP audit mammifère en une quantité suffisante pour diminuer la libération de bradykinine chez un mammifère. En outre, cette invention porte sur des méthodes et des kits servant à déterminer si un mammifère produit une protéine de liaison à l'hérapine (HBP) qui se lie à un antagoniste d'HBP, par ex., un anticorps monoclonal qui se lie au moins à un épitope d'HBP humain, et une méthode de détection d'un antagoniste d'HBP.
Patent CA-2370853-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for aerosolization and inhalation
Inventor: PLACKE MICHAEL E
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A composition used in combination with an electrohydrodynamic device capable of delivering an active ingredient to the aerodigestive system of the user. The composition comprises three or optionally four basic components: an active ingredient;  a carrier material in which the active ingredient may be dissolved, suspended, or emulsified; an aerosol properties adjusting material which provides the composition with the physical characteristics required to create an aerosol cloud by electrostatic or electrohydro-dynamic means; and optionally at least one excipient that further adjusts, preserves, stabilizes, or enhances the overall performance of the composition.
Patent CA-2373367-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for evaluating information associated with a transaction to determine a subsidy offer
Inventor: TULLEY STEPHEN C
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to process a transaction in which a custome r purchases an item. An indication that the customer is interested in purchasi ng the item is received. Information associated with the transaction, such as information associated with the customer, the merchant, and/or the item, is evaluated to determine a subsidy offer, the subsidy offer being associated with a benefit from a subsidy provider to be applied to the transaction. The  subsidy offer may be transmitted to the customer, and a response to the subsidy offer may be received from the customer. If the received response indicates acceptance of the subsidy offer, the benefit is applied to the transaction.
Patent CA-2373970-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible, stretchable coiled-sheet stent
Inventor: KHOSRAVI FARHAD
IPC: A61F2/92
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A coiled-sheet stent includes a tubular body having a longitudinal axis and a circumference, and a plurality of cylindrical bands formed in the tubular body, each band having a zig-zag pattern including a series of sequential diagonal elements connected to one another and extending about the circumference. A plurality of longitudinal connectors extend between and connect adjacent bands. The diagonal elements have an arcuate shape, all diagonal elements in each band being oriented in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction about the circumference. The tubular body is expandable between contracted and enlarged conditions, and the zig-zag pattern is expandable between unstretched and unstretched conditions, the zig-zag pattern being biased towards the stretched condition above a transition temperature, thereby at least partially defining the enlarged condition. A multi-cellular stent structure is also provided that includes a plurality of bat shaped cells formed in a tubular body, each cell defining a head region, a tail region and opposing curved wing regions, and a plurality of connectors extending between and connecting adjacent cells. The head and tail regions of adjacent cells are directly connected to one another, and connectors extend between adjacent wing regions of adjacent cells.
Patent CA-2374617-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for quantifying antioxidants in foods and medical specimens
Inventor: SHANBROM EDWARD
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A simple analytical method for determining antioxidant level in food product and body fluids such as urine is based on reduction of elemental iodine. The method adds an aqueous solution of iodine and an iodophor to the sample to be tested.  Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a preferred iodophor. Antioxidant materials in the sample reduce the elemental iodine and the reaction is monitored by measuring either a decrease in iodine or an increase in iodide ion. A preferred method of practising the invention is to measure the change in iodide ion with an ion selective electrode and an appropriate electronic meter. The method rapidly and inex-pensively produces antioxidant measurements that are comparable to those produced by more complex and cumbersome methods.
Patent CA-2375145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONKS NICHOLAS K
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided pertaining to novel substrate trapping  mutant protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) that are catalytically impaired but which retain the ability to bind phosphotyrosine-containing protein substrate(s), and that are further modified by the replacement of at least o ne tyrosine residue with an amino acid that cannot be phophorylated. Uses of su ch PTPs for identification of PTP substrates, and of agents that alter PTP- substrate interactions are disclosed, as are methods of altering PTP activities.
Patent CA-2376515-A1 (CA)
Title: Fermentation post-sterile additive delivery method and apparatus
Inventor: COLEMAN DREW C
IPC: C12N1/00
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: A fermentation process post-sterile additive device and method of operation is detailed. The device is used to deliver additive as a heavy-drop mist. The mist covers the entire fermenting batch head surface of the vat broth. This improves mixing and reduces the amount of additive to appropriate introduction levels throughout log phase fermentation, preventing coating of cultivating cells and interference with cell respiration. A steady state growth rate is fostered.