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Patent CA-2222740-A1 (CA)
Title: An ultrasound image management system
Inventor: CALLAHAN TERRANCE
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: An image management system for use in conjunction with an ultrasound machine.  The system comprises an input port coupled to the ultrasound machine for receiving the video output signal generated for the ultrasound images and a frame buffer for digitizing and storing the video output from the ultrasound.   The system includes a switch for routing  the  video  output  signal  or  the  video  signal generated  from the digitized ultrasound images  to  the monitor of the ultrasound for display.  The system allows the  original  video  signal  to  be  displayed  without introducing artifacts.  The system includes storage devices for archive and retrieval  of  the digitized ultrasound images and playback on the ultrasound monitor.  The system also includes a communication port for interfacing the ultrasound with a PACS or a networked ultrasound management system.  According to another aspect, the image management system includes an interface to allow client machines to access patient information and images stored in the local archive database via the Internet.
Patent CA-2222752-A1 (CA)
Title: Human ice homolog
Inventor: BRAXTON SCOTT MICHAEL
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: The present invention provides nucleotide and amino acid sequences that identify and encode a new human interleukin-1 converting enzyme homolog (ICEY). The present invention also provides for antisense molecules to the nucleotide sequences which encode ICEY, expression vectors for the production of purified ICEY, antibodies capable of binding specifically to ICEY, hybridization probes or oligonucleotides for the detection of ICEY-encoding nucleotide sequences, genetically engineered host cells for the expression of ICEY, diagnostic tests for activation of monocyte/macrophages based on ICEYencoding nucleic acid molecules, and use of the protein to produce antibodies capable of binding specifically to the protein and use of the protein to screen for inhibitors.
Patent CA-2224252-A1 (CA)
Title: Fabric
Inventor: GOENE FRANCISCUS LAMBERTUS TJE
IPC: D03D15/00
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric whereof the warp or the weft consists at least partly of partially oriented yarn (POY). The fabric has preferably been exposed to pressure and temperature, for instance by means of calendering. The partially oriented yarn is preferably a polyethylene terephthalate polyester (PETP). The fabric can be made conductive by arranging soot on or in the fabric or by co-weaving a conductive thread in the fabric. In some embodiments the fabric can contain a layer or pattern of a super-absorbent material. The fabric is suitable for use as sailcloth, as sheathing material in cables, such as conductor separation tape.
Patent CA-2224322-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for working up ammoniacal metal solutions
Inventor: SCHWAB WERNER
IPC: C23F1/46
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A process is disclosed for recycling loaded aqueous solutions, in particular etching solutions that contain ammonia, at least one ammonium salt and metal ions in the dissolved form, and that result from the treatment of substrates that contain valuable metals, in particular copper-containing electronic components.
Patent CA-2225199-A1 (CA)
Title: Ionization-type water purification system
Inventor: LUMSDEN DENNIS L
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: An  ionization  delivery  unit  suitable  for introducing microbicidal metal  ions  into an aqueous fluid   comprises   an   inner   cylindrical   electrode surrounded by a cylindrical outer electrode disposed to provide  a  flow  path  generally  shaped  as  a  hollow cylinder, aqueous fluid introduced into the flow path by an  inlet  which  imparts  a  substantial  tangential component  to  the  fluid  flow.    The  vortexing  flow encourages even electrode wear and minimizes deposition of occluding substances on the electrodes.   The inner electrode is preferably a copper/silver anode while the outer electrode is preferably a stainless steel.
Patent CA-2230004-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAUFFREY GUY
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: The toaster has a carriage (1), holding the bread, that moves between a toasting position (A), a holding position (B), a rest position (C) and a complementary raised position (D). A position is selected by a lever (10) that immobilises the carriage in position. The lever pivots on an axle (13), against the force of recall of a spring (15). It has one stop (11) at its lower end and another stop (12) above its axle. The upper end of the lever (10a) projects outside the frame of the toaster and is joined to a indexing system that allows its position to be selected.
Patent CA-2232152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILIS PAUL MARIE VICTOR
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with bioadhesive pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of an active ingredient, from 80 % to 98.8 % (w/w) pre-gelatinized starch, and from 1 % to 10 % (w/w) of a hydrophilic matrix forming polymer characterized in that the composition further comprises from 0.2 % to 5 % (w/w) alkali C16-22alkyl fumarate as a lubricant; solid dosage forms such as tablets which are suitable for oral, nasal, rectal and vaginal administration; processes of preparing the compositions and solid dosage forms.
Patent CA-2232359-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved spinning and stability of solution-dyed nylon fibers
Inventor: GANNON O KEITH
IPC: C08K5/3435
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: Stabilized solution-dyed fiber is made by melting a polyamide which is amide monomers polymerized in the presence of at least one mono or dicarboxylic acid chain regulator and at least one hindered piperidine compound, coloring the melted polyamide, and spinning the colored polyamide into fibers that have about 40% or better retained tenacity after 2125 kJ exposure to xenon arc radiation as per AATCC Test Method 16-1993, "Colorfastness to Light," Option E. Copper stabilizers are unnecessary.
Patent CA-2233933-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic splint for post-operative treatment of flexible implant arthroplasty of the digits
Inventor: DURUISSEAU EUGENE
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: An improved splint for post-operative treatment of a patient following flexible implant arthroplasty of the digits. The splint is sizeable to a patient's hand, and features controls for the degree of flexion and extension of each digit, as well as for the alignment of the splint with the natural pivot axis of the digit joint(s) which have been repaired.
Patent CA-2234242-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHESNUTT ROBERT
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A tool, and associated method, for batch processing the definition of air bearing surfaces on rows (48) comprising a plurality of sliders is disclosed.  The tool (60) comprises a main body member (76) having a recess (126) with a lateral wall (130) defining an x-axis alignment reference surface. A central platform (86) is positioned in the recess, having an upper surface (87) defining an upwardly facing z-axis base surface and a pair of pins (112) defining y-axis alignment reference surface. The rows (48) are positioned adjacent to one another on the upper surface (87) of the platform such that an anchor row engages the pins along its longitudinal side and abuts the lateral wall at its one end for aligning respectively with the y-axis and x-axis reference surfaces. All the rows have top surfaces lie in a common plane which is parallel with the z-axis base surface.
Patent CA-2235825-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of suspending inclusions
Inventor: CHALUPA WILLIAM F
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A method for suspending inclusions in an acidic or alcoholic liquid composition is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a pre-gel solution including gellan gum in water, providing a liquid composition having inclusions, incorporating the pre-gel solution into the liquid composition, and acidifying the liquid composition to produce a beverage and suspend the inclusions in the beverage. Alternatively, the liquid composition can be provided without inclusions and the inclusions may be added after the pre-gel solution is incorporated into the liquid composition to form a suspending solution or after the suspending solution is acidified to produce a beverage.
Patent CA-2236555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPANIER JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: C08F261/10
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC ultra high solids thermosetting coating composition . A polymeric component of the composition includes a low molecular weight polymer polymerized from a monomer mixture containing less than 45 percent by weight of at least one active hydrogen containing monomer. The polymerization takes place in the presence of a reactive diluent. By including the reactive diluent in the polymeric component of the composition, the amount of solvent used in the composition can be substantially reduced, while still providing a pot mix of the composition with aviscosity sufficient to permit efficient coating application. The coatings from the composition are durable; glossy; impact and solvent resistant; and adherent to awide variety of substrates, such as automobile bumpers, road surfaces and officeequipment. The surface of these coatings when subjected to scuffing or surface marring action can be substantially restored to its original condition by simplybuffing or polishing the marred of scuffed surface. The invention is also directed to include a combination of chemicals in the thermosetting composition containing an isocyanate cross linking component. Such a combination simultaneously increases the pot life of the pot mix while decreasing the dryingtime of a coating from the pot mix at ambient temperature over a wide variety ofsubstrate surfaces.
Patent CA-2239942-A1 (CA)
Title: Shrink wrap package
Inventor: LIMOUSIN JEAN LOUIS
IPC: B65B11/48
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: An improved machine is disclosed for stacking a plurality of flat objects (10). The improved machine for stacking is suitable for use with a packaging machine such as a shrink wrap packaging machine (4) for packaging the plurality of flat objects (10) with a heat shrinkable film (25). An input conveyor (44) individually conveys each of the plurality of flat objects (10) to the stacker (50). The stacker (50) forms a vertical stack of the flat objects (10) from the plurality of flat objects (10). The stacker (50) may be used in conjunction with a wrapper (90) to form the heat shrinkable film (25) into a film tube (30) with the vertical stack of flat objects (10) disposed therein. An input oven transport (110) transfers the vertical stack of flat objects (10) to a heat shrink oven (112) to form a heat shrink package (20) thereby. The invention is also incorporated into the shrink wrap package (20) having an electrostatic seal (32) enabling an operator to twist the heat shrink package (20) to fracture the electrostatic seal (32) for removing the stack of flat objects (10) therefrom.
Patent CA-2240180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANG MICHAEL N
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: Compositions comprising a polysaccharide and a hydroxy-functional polyester are prepared by mixing the hydroxy-functional polyester and polysaccharide, modified polysaccharide or a naturally-occurring fiber or particulate filler and, optionally, other additives in an intensive mixer at a temperature and for a time sufficient to provide an intimate, well-dispersed mixture of the components.
Patent CA-2241647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGLA ANIL
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A COX 2 selective pharmaceutical composition is disclosed. The composition has a potency ratio less than 1 and comprises a complex of Naproxen and/or one or more salts and/or adducts of Naproxen or mixtures thereof and Zinc in one or more salt forms or mixtures thereof and represented by the formula (Drug)2 Zn.nH2O.      The drug in the above formula is Naproxen in a suitable pharmaceutical base/carrier or diluent.
Patent CA-2241865-A1 (CA)
Title: Mapping a stack in a stack machine environment
Inventor: CHAPMAN GRAHAM
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1998-06-29
Abstract: The stack mapper of the present invention seeks to determine the shape of the stack at a given program counter. This is accomplished by locating all start points possible for a given method, that is, at all of the entry points for the method and all of the exception entry points, and trying to find a path from the beginning of the method to the program counter in question. The mapper first tries to locate a linear path from the beginning of the method, and then iteratively processes the sequence of bytes at each branch until the destination program counter is reached. Once the path is found, a simulation is run of the stack through that path, which is used as the virtual stack for the purposes of the garbage collector.
Patent CA-2242037-A1 (CA)
Title: Controllable variable magnetic field apparatus for flow control of molten steel in a casting mold
Inventor: DORRICOTT JONATHAN
IPC: B22D11/115
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a magnetic field in a casting mold to slow and redirect in a controllable fashion the flow of liquid steel exiting a submerged entry nozzle in the casting mold using removable laminar elements arrangeable in a horizontal series of vertical stacked arrays in association with corresponding side-by-side laminar constituents of the magnetic field core, or independent field coils for energizing each laminar portion of the magnetic field core, or both. The removable elements are preferably stackable rectangular parallelepiped plates together forming selectably a portion or all of the poles of the core as they extend into proximity with the transverse mold sides at selected locations.
Patent CA-2242672-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINDT-LARSEN TURE
IPC: C08G18/09
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a two-component system for producing polyurethane foams, the system comprising a polyol component A with at least one polyol having a functionality of two or more, water and a catalyst system comprising at least two catalysts, of which at least one can catalyze the reaction of the polyisocyanate with the polyol and/or water and at least one further catalyst can catalyze the trimerization of isocyanate groups. The system further comprises a polyisocyanate component B having at least one polyisocyanate with a functionality  2, the ratio between NCO groups in component B and OH groups in component A being > 1.
Patent CA-2245658-A1 (CA)
Title: Omnidirectional antenna
Inventor: ROBERTSON DUNCAN ALEXANDER
IPC: H01Q19/10
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: An antenna system for providing radiation over substantially 360~ in azimuth by illuminating a conical reflector with a radiation beam having a frequency distribution with a local minimum which is coincident with the point of the reflector thus avoiding scattering. Preferably the radiation intensity distribution is annular, most preferably being Laguerre-Gaussian in nature.
Patent CA-2247171-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RALSTON STUART HAMILTON
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de diagnostic pour déterminer le génotype d'un gène du collagène d'un individu. Il existe une corrélation entre le polymorphisme du gène du collagène et la prédisposition à l'ostéoporose. Le système de l'invention permet de diagnostiquer une predisposition à l'ostéoporose. L'invention concerne également un gène isolé comprenant la substitution nucléotidique du polymorphisme et une méthode de diagnostic basée sur la présence ou l'absence de polymorphisme.
Patent CA-2247334-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil and gas field chemicals
Inventor: STEWART NEVIN JOHN
IPC: C09K8/524
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for increasing the effectiveness of production chemicals by reducing the number of squeezing and shut-in operations needed to increase the production rate from an oil well. The process comprises injecting into an oil-bearing rock formation matrix a water-miscible formulation comprising: (a) a water-miscible surfactant which is an alkyltriglycol ether and (b) at least one water-miscible oil field or gas field production chemical, said (a) and (b) being introduced either as a pre-formed, single, homogeneous composition, or simultaneously in parallel or sequentially in either order into the rock formation characterised in that after introduction of (a) and (b) into the oil-bearing rock formation, the well is shut-in for a period and, subsequently, the oil-bearing rock formation matrix is over-flushed with an oil.
Patent CA-2248551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEDLANDER ROBERT
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des procédés permettant de moduler la mort cellulaire programmée. L'apoptose, qui est induite par divers stimuli, peut être inhibée en empêchant l'IL-1.beta. de se lier son récepteur de type 1. L'IL-1.beta. possède en outre une activité anti-apoptique lorsqu'elle est ajoutée de manière exogène avant l'exposition aux stimuli apoptiques. Le clivage par enzyme de conversion (ICE) de pro-IL-1.beta. représente une étape importante dans l'apoptose, l'IL-1.beta. mûrie pouvant avoir la fonction de médiateur positif ou négatif dans la mort cellulaire.
Patent CA-2251176-A1 (CA)
Title: Combined valve cup and bottom assembly for self-cooling container
Inventor: JOSEPH MITCHELL J
IPC: A23L3/36
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A self-cooling container including a combined valve cup and bottom assembly (10) for securely engaging the HEU (16) to the can bottom where user activation occurs. The valve (22) is crimped directly into the valve cup (34) on the combined valve cup and bottom assembly. The HEU is then attached to the combined valve cup and bottom assembly of the present invention for cooling of the beverage as will be explained further herein. Preferably, the combined valve cup and bottom assembly is integrally attached to the body or side wall of the container, thereby forming a two-piece assembly. Alternatively, the combined valve cup, valve and bottom assembly is attached by crimping to the body or side wall of the container, thereby forming a three-piece assembly.
Patent CA-2252066-A1 (CA)
Title: Quantum-optical amplifiers for optical free-space communications systems
Inventor: MAYOR JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: H04B10/43
Filed: 1998-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to devices for the quantum-optical amplification of modulated light, in particular in optical free- space communications systems. In the process a light beam (4) is conducted through a plurality of adjoining crystals (66), (68), (70), which are delimited from each other by means of polarization-selectively reflecting layers (104), (106). The light beam (4) is repeatedly reflected at the edge areas of the crystals into quarter-wave plates (86), (88), (90), (92), (94), and in the process its polarization is respectively rotated by 90 degrees.
Patent CA-2253513-A1 (CA)
Title: 1-deoxy baccatin iii, 1-deoxy taxol and 1-deoxy taxol analogs and method for the preparation thereof
Inventor: HOLTON ROBERT A
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 1997-05-05
Abstract: 1-Deoxybaccatin III, 1-deoxytaxol and 1-deoxy taxol analogs and method for the preparation thereof.
Patent CA-2254625-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for making n-(4-fluorophenyl)-n-(1-methylethyl)-2-[(5-trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)oxy]acetamide using an aprotic, aromatic solvent
Inventor: NEWALLIS PETER E
IPC: C07D285/12
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[(5-trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)oxy]acetamide in an aprotic, aromatic solvent. The process includes the steps of: (a) reacting 2-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole with N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide in the presence of an aprotic, aromatic solvent to form an aqueous phase and an organic phase; (b) acidifying the phases, (c) separating the phases; and (d) recovering the N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[(5-trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)oxy]acetamide from the organic phase.
Patent CA-2254745-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFER DAVID
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: The spacer screw has a thread section which can be inserted into a base member, a head section which can be introduced into a structural member and has a thread, and a shank section arranged in between.  According to the invention, the thread is provided with a series of slits which in turn is formed from recesses running transversely to the screw axis and interrupting the thread turn at constant distances.  When the screw is used, the thread is screwed into the structural member, which, in contrast to the use of known screws, is effected without excessive force.  In addition, this screwing-in process takes place independently of the screwing of the thread section into the base member. When the thread section is screwed into the base member and when the head section is screwed into the structural member, the slit-like recesses do in fact generate a draw-in resistance, the draw-through force of the thread of the head section being reduced by the magnitude of said draw-in resistance.  Because of this and because the screw head has a diameter d which is at least equal to the external diameter of the thread, when the screw head is sunk completely in the structural member the distance between the structural member and the base member can be reduced on screwing in and can be increased in an analogous manner on unscrewing.
Patent CA-2257574-A1 (CA)
Title: Extended nip press with oscillating blanket for extended wear
Inventor: MCCARVILLE DAVID J
IPC: D21F3/02
Filed: 1997-05-05
Abstract: An Extended Nip-type press (20) has a blanket (30) which passes over a shoe (22) which is urged against a backing roll (24) to form a press nip (56). A  hydraulic system (70) and controller (94) provides for automatic continuous oscillation of the blanket (30) in the cross machine direction. The oscillation results in a region of high fatigue (58, 59) continuously moving over the blanket (30) surface so that the amount of time any particular region sees wear is minimized. Positioning of the heads (38, 42) to which the blanket (30) ends are mounted is controlled by hydraulic pistons (60, 62) mounted between a support beam (26) and the heads (38, 42). A controller (94) operates a valve (74) to reverse the direction of motion of the blanket (30) when sensors (92, 98) indicate one end of the blanket (30) has reached a stop (64, 80). A throttle valve (86) controls the rate at which hydraulic fluid is supplied to the cylinders (60, 62) which urge the head (38, 42) away from the shoe (22).
Patent CA-2257947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOMOGYI CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un tube médical conçu pour être introduit dans le corps d'un patient. Ce tube médical est constitué par un tube ou par tout autre dispositif propre à être introduit dans le corps d'un patient, et par un aimant permanent associé audit tube ou audit dispositif. Cet aimant peut être plein ou creux et il peut être rigide ou non rigide. Dans un premier mode de réalisation, l'aimant est creux et il est associé au tube médical pour que celui-ci puisse être utilisé dans le but désiré. Dans un second mode de réalisation, l'aimant est plein et, après introduction dans le corps du patient, il est déplacé pour ne pas gêner l'utilisation désirée du tube médical. Dans un troisième mode de réalisation, l'aimant peut être retiré après l'introduction du tube médical.