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Patent CA-2342475-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for selling a plurality of items
Inventor: BONDY MATTHEW
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A method and system for selling a plurality of items through an electronic retailer is disclosed. The method includes steps of enrolling a group as a group membership or partnership entity, providing the group with various internet-related services, and embedding in the group Web site a hyperlink to an electronic retailing system including an electronic store, so that members of the group can visit directly the electronic retailer and electronically order products or services, while enjoying the internet services provided by the electronic retailer.  A computer system for conducting these business activities is also disclosed, which generally includes an internet service providing system for providing internet-related services to the groups, an electronic retailing system for electronically selling products and services to the potential purchasers, and a database for storing information and data relating to the above business processes.
Patent CA-2344522-A1 (CA)
Title: Toroidal receiver for nmr mwd
Inventor: WISLER MACMILLAN M
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: An NMR apparatus includes permanent magnets oppositely polarized in the axial direction and suitably arranged along the axis of the apparatus to produce a nearly radial static magnetic field in a toroidal examination region within the rock formation surrounding the wellbore. A first coil is wound around a cylindrical annulus core coaxial with the magnets, the core including high magnetic permeability material. The first coil produces pulsed RF magnetic fields oriented parallel to the axis of the apparatus and thus perpendicular to the static magnetic field in the toroidal examination region.  This reorients certain nuclear spins and the bulk magnetization of the formation within the examination region resulting from them. The first coil picks up on component of the spin-echo signals of the precessing nucleii. A second coil toroidally wound around the same cylindrical annulus core in the form of a torus with windings in planes parallel to the axis of the apparatus detects a second component of the spin-echo signals.  The apparatus also includes a third coil spaced apart from the first coil and having a geometry similar to that of the second coil. An electrically conducting collar shields the third coil from the magnetic fields produced elsewhere in the apparatus. A processor combines the signals from the three coils to give spin-echo signals with improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Patent CA-2345374-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleansing cosmetic compositions and use
Inventor: MUELLER RAINER
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C¿4?-C¿6? carboxylic acid ester and a C¿12?-C¿26? alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.
Patent CA-2354241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VRUBL RADEK
IPC: B21C23/08
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion tool for an extrusion press for manufacturing seamless, eccentric pipe sections (12) - in particular pipe sections with circular outer and inner contours - from extrusion blocks (2), in particular from extrusion billets. The extrusion tool contains a container (3) with a chamber (4) with longitudinal axis MR which accommodates the extrusion block, an extrusion stem (5) which is introduced into the container chamber, and features an dummy block (6), a mandrel arm (16) with longitudinal axis M D forming the inner wall of the pipe-section, and a die (8) with an opening (9) with longitudinal axis M M forming the outer wall of the pipe section, whereby the mandrel arm (16) is arranged such that it can be pushed out of the dummy block (6) through the extrusion block (2) up to or into the die opening (9), and the mandrel arm (16) in the position for extrusion is arranged eccentric in cross-section with respect to the container chamber (4) and the die opening (9) and the die opening (9) is arranged eccentric in cross-section with respect to the container chamber (4).
Patent CA-2356024-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of human cartilage implants by means of chondrocytes cultivated in vitro
Inventor: MEENEN NORBERT
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: The invention describes a process for the production of a human cartilage implant from chondrocytes cultured in vitro, which come as close as possible to the original with respect to their biochemical composition and biomechanical properties. Up to 20% by vol. of human serum are used as medium addition in the process. The chondrocytes can be kept in monolayer culture until the 12th passage in order firstly to be re-differentiated under a reduced oxygen partial pressure and subsequently to be stimulated to form a three-dimensional cartilage tissue due to aggregation under an oxygen partial pressure of 21%.
Patent CA-2356514-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RANKIN ALEXANDER VI
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A spring-driven pusher device for a forward, side, top, or up feeding merchandise dispenser having an adjustment mechanism for setting a desired pushing force. The adjustment mechanism is utilized to increase and/or reduce the tension of the windings of the coiled end of a spring or strip of coiled metal carried on the pusher device. The tension in the windings is increased if greater pushing force is desired, or decreased, if less pushing force is desired. Since the desired pushing force can be set, the same spring-driven pusher device can be utilized to feed various different products, regardless of size, shape, weight or surface texture.
Patent CA-2357599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSSA ANTHONY ANDREA
IPC: A61B5/364
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A system and method for statistically analyzing QT interval as a function of changes in the RR interval. The system and method utilize three statistical comparisons to fully characterize the QT response: (1) the comparison of curves to give an overall effect; (2) the incidence of points exceeding a baseline upper 95% single-point prediction bound to reflect the degree of heterogeneity of ventricular repolarization; and (3) the magnitude of these points to provide a quantitative assessment of treatment-induced changes in the QT-RR relationship. The system and method use the relationship between the QT interval and heart rate (RR interval) to reference a control baseline response. Data from mammals such as humans and dogs, and pharmacological maneuvers using both cardiac and non-cardiac therapeutic agents, may be used with this multi-parameter statistical system and method. Additionally, the system and method quantifies the incidence and magnitude of points lying outside the upper 95% single-point prediction limit of the regression analysis for vehicle versus treatment.
Patent CA-2358175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG GREG A
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A system and method for activating a subscriber identification module (SIM) based mobile device in a PCS/ANSI type wireless network. The method comprises pre-programming the SIM card of the mobile device with temporary activation identifiers, such as an international mobile station identity (IMSI) and/or a mobile identification number (MIN), and a temporary electronic serial number. The temporary electronic serial number, rather than the mobile device actual electronic serial number, is used to identify the mobile device during registration and activation. The network identifies the temporary electronic serial number associated with the SIM vendor and invokes an over-the-air activation procedure especially for the SIM card mobile devices. A SIM-over-the-air-activation processor is notified to perform the activation for that mobile device on the PCS wireless network.   Authentication of the mobile device may be bypassed and the mobile device is instructed to transmit its actual electronic serial number for future registrations. Once the activation process is completed, the temporary activation identifiers are overwritten.
Patent CA-2359856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARON THEODORE J
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: A rack for storing billiard balls including a base having a first engagement surface. The rack also includes an elongated billiard ball holder defining an elongated central space configured to support a plurality of billiard balls in contact with one another in a row. The billiard ball holder includes an opening to the elongated central space such that billiard balls can be inserted into the central space through the opening. The billiard ball can be tilted to roll the stored billiard balls through the opening. The billiard ball holder has a second engagement surface configured to removably engage the first engagement surface of the base and retain the billiard ball holder in a generally upright position wherein the elongated central space extends generally vertically. The billiard ball holder is removable from the base to facilitate transport of the billiard ball holder and stored balls to an associated billiards table.
Patent CA-2359929-A1 (CA)
Title: A vaneless impeller housing for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: A47L5/22
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a driven impeller that moves working air for the vacuum cleaner. A first housing includes a first wall and a second housing includes a second wall opposite the first wall, and an outlet for the working air. The impeller rotates and draws the working air through an opening and directs the working air radially outwardly toward the first wall and then through an annular passage formed between the first wall and the second wall. The annular passage restricts the flow of working air to provide back pressure on the impeller.
Patent CA-2360852-A1 (CA)
Title: Smokable product
Inventor: SEIDEL HENNING
IPC: A24D3/16
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: The invention relates to smokable products such as filter cigarettes, filter  cigarillos or cigars with filters which are provided with a gaseous phase active filter and/or a gaseous phase active cigarette paper and/or one or mo re other components with a content in gaseous phase active substances that are accessible to the main stream of smoke and to which antioxidant substances have been added.
Patent CA-2362812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LABROT ANDREW G JR
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de développement de systèmes à base de composants, comprenant un ou plusieurs composants (18) avec une base de données commune (16) pour la mémorisation de données d'affaires. En utilisant plusieurs étapes ou phases, le procédé identifie des processus d'affaires et des informations d'importance primordiale pour les affaires (14), classe les informations et utilise un développement de systèmes à base de composants en vue de produire un ensemble délivrable d'applications logicielles (14). Les données d'affaires peuvent être mémorisées dans les composants (18) et peuvent être consultées et traitées via un terminal électronique interactif tel qu'un ordinateur et un logiciel d'application. Des systèmes de legs peuvent être incorporés au procédé, de sorte que des données existantes peuvent être utilisées pour de nouvelles applications.
Patent CA-2365086-A1 (CA)
Title: Extraction and drying apparatus and method
Inventor: KUBOYAMA NOBUYOSHI
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: Apparatus and method for condensing moisture from an air stream. The condensing comprises an outer container, an optional middle container within the outer container, and an inner container within the outer container. The outer container contains a cooling material, such as water, and upon contact therewith, the air stream is cooled and moisture contained therein is condensed. The inner container also can contain a cooling material.
Patent CA-2371147-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOBIE MICHAEL J
IPC: F24C7/02
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un four comprenant de multiples dispositifs de transfert de chaleur, dont des dispositifs de transfert de chaleur par convection et par micro-ondes. Le four comporte une chambre de cuisson, un souffleur et au moins un plateau placé dans la chambre de cuisson. Le plateau sert de support d'aliments et de conduit par lequel l'air chauffé pénètre dans la chambre de cuisson. Le dispositif chauffant à micro-ondes comprend une source de micro-ondes et un guide d'ondes à travers lequel se déplacent les micro-ondes. Le guide d'ondes comprend plusieurs orifices par lesquels les micro-ondes peuvent pénétrer dans la chambre de cuisson. Dans le mode de réalisation préféré, les orifices du guide d'ondes sont placés de façon à correspondre aux minima et aux maxima de la longueur d'ondes des micro-ondes se déplaçant dans le guide d'ondes. Un élément chauffant électrique peut également être installé dans la chambre de cuisson afin de fournir une autre source de chaleur.
Patent CA-2371915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAN CHINH NGOC
IPC: A61L31/00
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: L'invention porte sur de nouvelles techniques d'embolisation de vaisseaux sanguins, qui conviennent particulièrement pour un traitement de lésions vasculaires effectué par administration par cathéter d'une composition d'embolisation.
Patent CA-2373106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON ERIC GLEN
IPC: G02B1/10
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: The surface of an ophthalmic lens is polished by applying a layer of resin with a surface roughness 30-800 Ra : A process for finishing the surface of a prescribed ophthalmic lens by applying a surface layer of resin of thickness 30 to 800 Ra, where Ra = the arithmetical average surface roughness, to confer a polished surface. An independent claim is included for equipment to provide the surface finish comprising a resin applicator, which comprises a support (1001) in which the lens can be place and rotated and an arm (1003) carrying a nozzle (1002) which provides resin at a low pressure and can be moved vertically and horizontally with respect to the support (1001).
Patent CA-2373220-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile data acquisition device for processing deliveries
Inventor: VAN SINDEREN JOHANNES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile data acquisition device for processing deliveries. The inventive device comprises a reader (2) for machine-readable information that is attached to objects to be delivered, an input system for information that identifies the receiver and an additional module for a mobile data acquisition device for processing deliveries. According to the invention, data processing and receiver identification carried out by such a known mobile data acquisition device or additional module for such a data acquisition device are simplified and improved by configuring the input system as a reader (3) for machine-readable identification means of the receiver.
Patent CA-2373921-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds
Inventor: WATJEN FRANK
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular fo r inducing and maintaining anaesthesia, sedation and muscle relaxation, as wel l as for combating febrile convulsions in children. The compounds of the invention may also be used by veterinarians.
Patent CA-2375047-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna encoding snorf33 receptor
Inventor: BOROWSKY BETH E
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: This invention provides isolated nucleic acids encoding mammalian SNORF33 receptors, purified mammalian SNORF33 receptors, vectors comprising nucleic acid encoding mammalian SNORF33 receptors, cells comprising such vectors, antibodies directed to mammalian SNORF33 receptors, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting nucleic acid encoding mammalian SNORF33 receptors, antisense oligonucleotides complementary to unique sequences of nucleic acid encoding mammalian SNORF33 receptors, transgenic, nonhuman animals which express DNA  encoding normal or mutant mammalian SNORF33 receptors, methods of isolating mammalian SNORF33 receptors, methods of treating an abnormality that is linked to the activity of the mammalian SNORF33 receptors, as well as methods of determining binding of compounds to mammalian SNORF33 receptors, methods of identifying agonists and antagonists of SNORF33 receptors, and agonists and antagonists so identified.
Patent CA-2375192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEIMBROCK RICHARD H
IPC: A61G7/07
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a patient support apparatus (20) includes a frame (26), a patient support deck (100) coupled to the frame (26), a tray (202) positioned below the patient support deck (100) for supporting an x-ray cassette (204), and a lifting apparatus (200) for lifting the tray (202) toward the patient support deck (100). The lifting apparatus (200) includes a shiftable member (230) supported for translation relative to the frame (26) in a longitudinal direction (48). A pair of links (262, 264) are coupled to the shiftable member (230). A first link (262) of the pair of links (262, 264) has a first end (262') pivotally coupled to the tray (204) and a second end (262'') pivotally coupled to the shiftable member (230). A second link (264) of the pair of links (262, 264) has a first end (264'') pivotally coupled to the frame (26) and a second end (262') pivotally coupled to the shiftable member (230). A handle (302) is coupled to the frame (26) for translating the shiftable member (230) in the longitudinal direction (48) to spread apart the links (262, 264) and lift the tray (202).
Patent CA-2376297-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRESTON ANTHONY M
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: 2-methoxyestradiol having greater than 98% purity is obtained by synthetic or purification methods. This highly pure 2-methoxy estradiol, lacking estrogenic components, is particularly suitable for clinical use in humans. The purification methods of the invention involve the use of liquid-solid chromatography (LSC) to separate 2-ME2 from other compounds. The chromatographic media is preferably silica. The solvent system comprises a non-polar solvent, such as chloroform, and a polar solvent, such as methanol.
Patent CA-2379046-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERS MICHIEL GERARD
IPC: H04B10/032
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: An optical transmission network with protection configuration comprises an operational connection (WF) for signals having a high priority (trH) and a protection connection (PF) for the transmission of high-priority signals (tr H) in the event of an error condition of the operational connection (WF). In th e protection connection (PF), switching elements (S1, S2) are located having therebetween a section (PF1) over which, in the event of undisturbed operation, a signal of low priority (trL) is conducted. The switching means are controlled by detection means (M1/C1, M2/C2). In the event of an error condition, the high-priority signal on the protection connection is detected , and the switching means are switched in such a manner that a low-priority signal transmission is no longer possible. The low- and high-priority signal s may be WDM signals, and the section may be part of an optical annular networ k.
Patent CA-2381327-A1 (CA)
Title: Recepteurs du facteur de necrose des tumeurs humain tr13 et tr14
Inventor: YOUNG PAUL E
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne deux nouvelles protéines, TR13 et TR14, qui sont des membres de la superfamille des récepteurs du facteur de nécrose des tumeurs (TNF). En particulier, l'invention concerne des molécules d'acides nucléiques isolées qui codent pour les protéines humaines TR13 et TR14. L'invention concerne aussi des polypeptides de TR13 et de TR14 ainsi que des vecteurs, des cellules hôtes et des procédés de recombinaison permettant de produire ceux-ci. L'invention concerne de plus des méthodes de criblage visant à identifier des agonistes et des antagonistes de TR13 et de TR14.
Patent CA-2383768-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORATTO ANDREA
IPC: H01H9/56
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: A method for controlling the closing operation of a switching device, which is disposed on an electrical network connected to an inductive component, comprising the following steps: acquiring first data related to the electrical characteristics of the inductive component and the electrical network; based on the first data, selecting, on predefined first storage means containing opening and closing operation sequences, a first predefined opening operation sequence; based on said first predefined opening operation sequence, selecting, on the first storage means, a first predefined closing operation sequence.
Patent CA-2389526-A1 (CA)
Title: Software for restricting other software to be used by the rightful user only and method therefor
Inventor: TSE HO KEUNG
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: A central program comprising a EI sub-program for providing identity information of the rightful user thereof for accessing a network central computer to obtain service(s) or software product(s) or alike, in which a secure operation on an account of the rightful user for payment therefor involved; and a AS sub-program for using the existence of the EI sub-program in a computer as a precondition for authorising use of those software products obtained on that computer. The central program is for managing the use of the individual sub-programs therein so that the AS sub-program can be protected from being copied individually.
Patent CA-2390170-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURELLO JOHANNES
IPC: F41G1/16
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring element (1) for a firearm system (3).  Said firearm system comprises a first barrel, at least two modules (components or attachments) and, optionally, a weapon housing. The anchoring element (1) comprises an attachment piece (1b), which may be attached to the barrel and one or several mounting guide(s) (1a, 19, 21, 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 33a, 33b), which may be connected to the modules, whereby the relative position of barrel and mounting guide(s) to each other is or may be fixed. The invention further relates to a corresponding firearm system.
Patent CA-2390323-A1 (CA)
Title: Vinyl chloride polymer/acrylic polymer capstocks
Inventor: SCHIPPER PEGGY S
IPC: C08K5/57
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A composition, particularly suited for forming a surface layer (capstock) with excellent weathering properties of a composite which includes an underlaying layer of PVC or other structural plastic, is comprised of vinyl chloride polymer, an organotin maleate and an acrylic blend of an acylic monomer or copolymer resin and an acrylic weatherable impact modifier.
Patent CA-2391540-A1 (CA)
Title: Volume or stacked holographic diffraction gratings for wavelength division multiplexing and spectroscopy
Inventor: PAWLUCZYK ROMUALD
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: A volume diffraction grating having a substrate and an optically active layer has a structure formed in the optically active layer. The structure is operational to diffract optical signals in two selected spectral bands. The grating may be formed in a high dispersion embodiment suitable for separating individual signals from composite signals of both spectral bands.  Alternatively, the grating may be formed in a low dispersion version which can separate the composite signals from each other. In another embodiment, a second structure is formed in the optically active layer. Each of the structures is configured to be operational in one of the spectral bands, allowing signals in each band to be diffracted independently of one another.  In another embodiment, the structure (s) may have a curved profile allowing the diffracted beams to be shaped or focused without the need for external lenses.