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Patent CA-2344125-A1 (CA)
Title: Working robot
Inventor: KAWASAKI SHUICHI
IPC: B64G1/10
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: A working robot to be used in the space for inspecting the state of the structure of a house module in the space or for replacing M/D shields.  A robot body 1 (101, 201) is provided with four multifunctional arms 110, 111, 112 and 113 (or two moving arms and 11 and two multifunctional arms 20 and 21), which are equipped with manipulation tools 2 (102 , 202) at their leading ends. The robot is moved by the manipulation tools 2 and so on of each of the multifunctional arms 10 , 11, 12 and 13 (110, 111, 112, 113) gripping the working socket 86 (186, 286) or the head of a bolt 85 (185, 285) of an M/D shield 81 (181, 281) and by the arms extending/contracting themselves. The M/D shield 81 (181, 281) is fixed and lifted by the multifunctional arms 10 and so on inserting the manipulation tool 2 (102, 202) into a T-handle socket 82 (182, 282). The bolts are removed by the manipulation tool 2 (102, 202) of the multifunctional arms 11 and so on.
Patent CA-2345430-A1 (CA)
Title: Pneumatically assisted electrospray device with alternating pressure gradients for mass spectrometry
Inventor: TONG ROGER C
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus for producing gas-phase ions from a sample compound in a carrier liquid. The electrospray needle (or capillary) (100) of the present invention includes a central metal tube (102) which carries the liquid containing the sample compound. The central tube (102) is surrounded by a plurality of tubes (104) which transport a nebulizing gas. The nebulizing gas tubes are placed symmetrically around the outside of the liquid containing tube. The nebulizer of the present invention produces a symmetric, non-annular gas flow which has variations in pressure around the circumference of the central tube. The pressure variations of the nebulizing gas flow produce additional shear forces on the liquid emerging from the central tube. This assists in forming a uniform electrospray of droplets from the liquid at lower nebulizing gas flow rates, thereby reducing the disadvantageous effects of the higher gas flow rates used in the art. The symmetric arrangement of the nebulizing gas tube provides support for the central sample carrying tube, thereby reducing the alignment problems found in prior art devices, and enhancing uniformity of the electrospray.
Patent CA-2346578-A1 (CA)
Title: Optic fiber interface device on folded circuit board
Inventor: KRONLUND BERTIL
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: An optic fiber interface device includes an optical transducer mounted on a first portion of a mounting board, a housing mounted over the optical transducer having a bore aligned with the optical transducer for accommodating an optic fiber and having a cavity on its underside. A lens is mounted in the bore between the optical transducer and the optic fiber. An electronic interface circuit is mounted on a second portion of the mounting board folded up relative to said the portion so that the second portion abuts the housing with the electronic interface circuit located in the cavity. The housing can be mounted on the board using surface mount technology.
Patent CA-2347223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WISTUBA HERMANN
IPC: B01J23/80
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst which contains copper and which is provided for decomposing N2O. The inventive catalyst contains a compound of general formula M x Al2O4, in which M represents Cu or mixtures of Cu with Zn and/or Mg, wherein x has a value ranging from 0.8 to 1.5. The invention also relates to a method in which the inventive catalyst is used in order to catalytically decompose N2O  which is pure or which is contained in a gas mixture at an increased temperature.
Patent CA-2349618-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods relating to the peroxisomal proliferator activated receptor-.alpha. mediated pathway
Inventor: ROTHBERG-GOULD BONNIE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The present invention describes polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with PPAR.alpha.-mediated pathways that are useful as therapeutic compositio ns in method for the treatment of peroxisomal disorders. These polynucleotides and polypeptides were identified through the use of differential gene expression analysis. In particular, the present invention discloses eleven novel gene fragments, and numerous single nucleotide polymorphisms, located in previously disclosed genes, all of which have been discovered to be associat ed with PPAR.alpha.-mediated pathways.
Patent CA-2351301-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORENJAK NORBERT
IPC: B60K23/00
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A system reduces the amount of work exerted by an ATV operator to change transmission gears. The system includes a foot lever assembly with a mechanical portion, such as a mechanical linkage, attached to an automated portion, such as an electrical switch. When the ATV operator applies a predetermined amount of force to the foot lever assembly, a clutch assembly and a gear box are actuated in a single motion, assisted by the automated portion of the foot lever assembly. Thus, the operator is able to exert less work in order to change the gears.
Patent CA-2353548-A1 (CA)
Title: Element de construction plat
Inventor: WEIGEL JUERGEN
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un élément de construction plat destiné à des façades, des plafonds, des portes, des cloisons, des murs séparateurs ou équivalent. Cet élément de construction est constitué d'une plaque de verre dotée, sur au moins une face, d'au moins une couche pouvant être appliquée ultérieurement. Pour que l'intérieur et/ou l'extérieur de la plaque de verre soit dotée durablement d'un motif particulier et, si besoin, d'un renforcement plat, ladite couche est constituée d'un polymère durcissable.
Patent CA-2356064-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAWES TIMOTHY R
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: A vibration-decoupling connector for mounting a fender to a support arm, the vibration-decoupling connector comprising an isolator having a first surface for directly contacting either the upper or lower surface of the fender; whereby the isolator dampens vibrations between the support arm and the fender to reduce the transfer of vibration forces between the frame and the fender when the support arm is mounted to the frame.
Patent CA-2358220-A1 (CA)
Title: Panoramic imaging apparatus
Inventor: TRUBKO SERGEY
IPC: G03B37/00
Filed: 2000-01-04
Abstract: A system is disclosed for capturing super wide-angle panoramic images. In particular, a two-reflector system is disclosed which is substantially self- correcting in which optical aberrations are substantially eliminated, such a s field curvature, astigmatism and the like. Moreover, the super wide-angle panoramic imaging apparatus of the invention captures a super-wide field of view from a substantially single reference viewpoint. The invention provides  a substantially compact viewpoint, while also having a substantially flat and stigmatic image plane, in the context of a super wide-angle panoramic system . Devices and methods for capturing panoramic images of super wide-angle scene s are provided. In a particular embodiment of the invention, two reflectors ar e provided (e.g., one a hyperboloidal mirror, the other a concave ellipsoidal or spherical mirror), a relay system (e.g., optics such as a mirror, a lens, a pinhole and the like) and an image sensor (e.g., an electronic photo-sensor,  a film and the like).
Patent CA-2358936-A1 (CA)
Title: Strategie de commande pour groupements non paralleles d'organes de commande electrostatiques partageant une electrode commune
Inventor: CABUZ CLEOPATRA
IPC: H02N1/00
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: Groupement d'organes de commande électrostatiques possédant au moins une cellule et dans lequel les cellules individuelles partagent une électrode commune. Chaque cellule comprend une première et une deuxième électrodes séparées par une certaine distance, entre lesquelles est montée une membrane mobile servant à véhiculer un potentiel de tension vers lesdites électrodes. Une de cette paire est mobile par rapport à l'autre et la paire est placée de façon à se déplacer sous l'effet de l'application d'un potentiel de tension par les électrodes qui lui sont reliées. Un potentiel de tension produisant un champ de polarité alternée généré par une alimentation unique en courant continu est transmis de façon sélective aux électrodes afin de provoquer le déplacement. Les signaux préférés émis par l'alimentation en courant sont des signaux unipolaires à onde carrée, permettant de dériver, de préférence, le champ de polarité alternée, depuis un courant continu possédant une affectation temporelle de signaux afin de présenter des champs alternés à chaque organe de commande. Les cellules individuelles présentent la configuration d'un groupement d'organes de commande dans lequel le fonctionnement de quelques cellules est déphasé par rapport à des cellules contiguës. La pluralité de cellules d'excitation est égale à n, possède 2n électrodes, n étant un entier d'au moins 2. Un groupement préféré d'organes de commandes comprend n cellules d'activation fonctionnant en déphasage avec 2n électrodes commandées par n+1 signaux unipolaires.
Patent CA-2359457-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANANDIKER RAJAN KESHAV
IPC: C11D3/43
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: The fabric care compositions comprising: A) from 0.1%, to 10% by weight amin o acid based which are alkoxylated with an average of 0.1 to 30 alkyleneoxy units; B) from 1 % to 80 % by weight, of a fabric softening active; and C) t he balance carriers and adjunct ingredients wherein said compositions provide colored fabric with protection against the deleterious effects of mechanical  wear and exposure to laundry-added ingredients inter alia bleaching material s or water-borne materials inter alia heavy metal ions.
Patent CA-2359681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCANNON PATRICK J
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une nouvelle utilisation à des fins thérapeutiques de produits protéiniques et notamment de BPI utilisées pour le traitement d'une affection cardiaque chronique.
Patent CA-2359878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOODSALL CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: A23F3/18
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à des feuilles de thé pouvant s'infuser dans de l'eau froide et se transformer en une boisson dite thé glacé ayant la couleur et la saveur des thés glacés préparés grâce à des techniques d'infusion à chaud. Une fois infusé dans de l'eau à une température d'environ 15 ·C pendant environ 5 minutes selon un rapport eau/thé d'une valeur de 100/1, ce produit a une valeur à l'échelle de Hunter L d'environ 25 à 45, une valeur à l'échelle de Hunter <= a >= d'environ 24 à 34, une turbidité à l'échelle de Hunter d'une valeur inférieure à 40 environ et une teneur d'au moins 0,15 % en matières solides de feuilles de thé.
Patent CA-2364867-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REVOL MARC
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: La présente invention est relative au traitement en réception d'un signal de transmission numérique à bande étalée obtenue au moyen d'un code d'étalement dit "résultant" provenant d'un découpage des éléments binaires d'un code binaire pseudo-aléatoire dit "initial", à une fréquence multiple et synchrone du débit du code binaire pseudo-aléatoire initial. Un tel signal de transmission présente, par suite du code d'étalement résultant utilisé, un spectre de fréquence dédoublé occupant deux bandes latérales (B1, B2) situées aux extrémités d'un domaine de fréquence dont la largeur dépend de la fréquence du découpage. On propose un traitement simplifié pour ce type de signal consistant à ne considérer, dans le signal de transmission numérique reçu, que l'une (B1) ou l'autre (B2) de ses bandes latérales, et à désétaler le signal partiel correspondant à la bande latéral e considérée (B1 ou B2) au moyen du code binaire pseudo-aléatoire initial à l'origine du code d'étalement résultant effectivement utilisé.
Patent CA-2367088-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone plate with conical screw threads
Inventor: FRIGG ROBERT
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: The bone plate comprises a top side (1), an underside (2) to make contact with the bone, and several holes (4) mounted along the longitudinal plate axis (3) and connecting the top side and the underside (1) and (2) to receive bone screws (11).   The diameter DL of at least one of these holes (4) is larger along the longitudinal plate axis (3) than this hole's diameter DQ transverse to the longitudinal plate axis (3). At least one of these holes (4) is fitted with an inside thread (5). This inside thread (5) tapers conically toward the bone plate's underside.   The bone plate allows application as a compression plate and as a so-called inner affixation system without entailing tradeoffs.
Patent CA-2367709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOUGH MATTHEW A
IPC: H01J61/30
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A ceramic arc tube assembly and a method for making a ceramic arc tube are described which simplify the manufacture of ceramic arc tubes by reducing the number of handling and heat treatments required to assemble arc tubes prior to the final sintering operation. In particular, the invention uses transient assembly buttons during intermediate assembly steps which are removed prior to the final sintering operation.
Patent CA-2368731-A1 (CA)
Title: Protection pour essieu de vehicule ferroviaire
Inventor: KARLSSON MATS
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de protection pour essieu de véhicule ferroviaire, destiné à être fixé sur l'essieu (1, 9, 13). Ce dispositif a la forme d'un tuyau cylindrique comportant au moins une fente (4, 10, 17) qui s'étend d'une extrémité du tuyau à l'autre.
Patent CA-2369045-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAPIDUS STANLEY N
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: Methods of the invention comprise assays for markers indicative of cancer or precancer. Assays of the invention are performed on samples obtained from a patient by non-invasive or minimally-invasive methods. The invention provides nucleic acid indicia of cancer or precancer with high sensitivities and high specificities for detection.
Patent CA-2370781-A1 (CA)
Title: Fabrication of vascularized tissue using microfabricated two-dimensional molds
Inventor: VACANTI JOSEPH P
IPC: A61K35/44
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A method and materials to create complex vascularized living tissue in three  dimensions from a two-dimension microfabricated mold has been developed. The  method involved creating a two dimensional surface having a branching structure etched into the surface. The pattern begins with one or more large  channels which serially branch into a large array of channels as small as individual capilllaries, then converge to one or more large channels. The etched surface serves a template within a mold formed with the etched surfac e for the circulation of an individual tissue or organ. Living vascular cells are then seeded onto the mold, where they form living vascular channels base d on the pattern etched in the mold. Once formed and sustained by their own matrix, the top of the mold is removed. The organ or tissue specific cells a re then added to the etched surface, where they attach and proliferate to form a thin, vascularized sheet of tissue. The tissue can then be gently lifted fro m the mold using techniques such as fluid flow and other supporting material, as necessary. The tissue can then be systematically folded and compacted into a  three-dimensional vascularized structure. This structure can then be implant ed into animals or patients by directly connecting the blood vessels to flow in to and out of the device. Immediate perfusion of oxygenated blood occurs, which  allows survival and function of the entire living mass.
Patent CA-2372249-A1 (CA)
Title: Chemokine receptor ccr3 antagonists
Inventor: DAMAJ BASSAM
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2000-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to antagonists of chemokine receptor CCR3 and to a method for treating a subject with a disease associated with aberrant leukocyte recruitment and/or activation. The antagonist is an hexapeptide capable of inhibiting a beta-chemokine from binding to a CCR3 receptor. The method comprises the step of administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of an hexapeptide antagonist of chemokine receptor CCR3. Th e hexapeptide antagonist binds between a beta-chemokine and the receptor CCR3,  thereby preventing a beta-chemokine from binding to the receptor CCR3.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2372375-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROME DANIEL EDWARD
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: The shur-lock snap for easier and faster method of connecting tackle products to and from the fishing line, a straight arm connecting to a proximate arm, the proximate arm furthermore connected to an opposite arm where the distal end of the opposite arm is at least once wrapped loosely indirectly surrounding the straight arm. The lure is slid over the open end of the opposite arm down the wound wire eventually resting on the proximate arm.
Patent CA-2378255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNOFF DALTON B
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe connection configuration which is particularly used for furnace exhaust pipe connection or the like. A sheet metal pipe with an open end thereof is mounted to a sheet metal T-shaped three-way pipe joint. The pipe joint has a first pipe section and a second pipe section extending perpendicularly from the first pipe section. The pipe joint includes a pair of diametrically opposed bayonet slots extending from an open end of the second pipe section for receiving and engaging a pair of diametrically opposed pins projecting radially and outwardly from the pipe when the open end of the pipe slides into the open end of the second pipe section, in order to ensure a secure connection between the pipe and the pipe joint. Such a pipe connection configuration provides a self-locking connection of the pipe to the T-shaped three-way pipe joint in a very simple manner which reduces the amount of labour required on site.
Patent CA-2378818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLEXMAN EDMUND ARTHUR JR
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition présentant une excellente adhérence à la matière polyamide et à d'autres matières, comprenant 60 à 99 % en poids d'un élastomère copolyester, et 1 à 40 % en poids de résine novolaque, sur la base du poids total de l'élastomère copolyester et de la résine novolaque seulement, ladite composition comprenant plus de 50 % en poids d'élastomère copolyester sur la base du poids total de la composition. L'invention concerne également un article comprenant au moins deux matières assemblées au niveau d'au moins une surface de contact définie, une première matière renfermant un élastomère copolyester et une résine novolaque. De tels corps peuvent être soudés, moulés par injection, et moulé par extrusion simultanément ou de façon séquentielle.
Patent CA-2380203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LONG ADAM
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-07-24
Abstract: The invention provides improved techniques for investigating DNA samples, which offers improved sensitivity and specificity. The invention provides a method of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in a sample of DNA, the method comprising contacting the DNA containing sample with at least one  first set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those primers to give an amplified product, contacting at least a portion of the amplified product wi th at least one second set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those second se t of primers to give a further amplified product and examining one or more characteristics of the further amplified product, one or more of the primers  of the first set of primers including a locus specific portion and a further  portion, the locus specific portion of one of those one or more of the prime rs annealing to one side of the SNP under investigation.
Patent CA-2385062-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALLECK MICHAEL E
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: The present invention introduces systems (11), as well as methods of operati ng such systems (11), that evaluate movement of a body relative to an environment. According to an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a sensor (25) and a processor (47). The sensor (25), which is associable with the body, is operable to repeatedly sense accelerative phenomena of the body . The processor (47), which is associated with the sensor (25), is operable to  process the sensed accelerative phenomena as a function of at least one accelerative event characteristic. The system (11), and, more particularly, the processor (47) generates state indicia relative the environment, and determines whether the evaluated body movement is within environmental tolerance. In a preferred embodiment, the processor (47) communicates variou s state indicia to a monitoring controller (805), preferably using at least on e of a wired network (800) and a wireless network (810). The monitoring controller (805) cooperates with the processor (47) to remotely monitor the body.
Patent CA-2385448-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ONAKA HIROSHI
IPC: H04B10/516
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A method and system for demultiplexing non-intensity modulated wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) signals includes receiving a WDM signal having a plurality of non-intensity modulated optical information signals. A plurality of the non-intensity modulated optical information signals are converted to intensity modulated signals while the plurality of non-intensity modulated optical information signals are multiplexed in at least a portion of the WDM signal.
Patent CA-2385500-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements relating to cooling of molds
Inventor: JAMES MALCOLM BARRY
IPC: B29C45/73
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: An arrangement to assist in heat transfer through a mold for applications such as injection molding of plastics material including at least one closed chamber within the mold, the chamber being only partially filled with liquid and a remainder of the chamber being filled with substantially only vapour of the liquid within the chamber, at least a portion of the chamber being positioned to transmit heat from a targeted location of the mold into liquid within the chamber, and condensing means adapted by reason of heat exchange to effect condensation of vapour within the chamber, the liquid being retained at or distributed so as to reach different heights within the chamber. This is achieved in one case by the addition of a foaming agent in the liquid. In another case by having a flock attached to the inner surface of the chamber. In a further example there are separate tiers of reservoirs holding the liquid above a base level of the liquid.
Patent CA-2386835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANTHONY PHILIP F
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for visually guiding a person's head into a position sequence necessary to allow abnormally positioned crystals to fall out of a posterior membranous semicircular canal to relieve the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The apparatus includes a fluid suspended, buoyancy neutral inner member (305), which has printed upon it a sequentially numbered series of position bull's eyes, which are connected by a path printed on the inner member (305). The inner member (305) is contained within a transparent, watertight outer housing (302), which has a sighting marking (306) printed upon it. The device is attached to the user's head in a manner such that the outer housing sighting marking (306) and an aligned inner member (305) position bull's eyes can be seen by the user. The inner member (305) has a magnet (390) which keeps it aligned with a magnetic field with the outer housing (302) being movable about the inner member (305).
Patent CA-2387580-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PILLIAR ROBERT
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate on which to grow synthetic cartilage, a method for preparing the substrate, a synthetic cartilage patch comprising the substrate, and methods of using the synthetic cartilage patch.