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Patent CA-2373005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOND DAVID F
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: A mudline riser-casing connecting assembly for an underwater well, where the mudline riser-casing connecting assembly comprises a bore hole conductor casing adapted to be fixed in a bore hole in the mudline and terminating at its upper end at or in the region of the mudline and which is adapted to support a fluid conveying riser and well bore casing, the assembly further comprising an annular landing shoulder on the inner face of the bore hole conductor casing at a position spaced downwardly from the upper end of the bore hole conductor casing and an annular hanger assembly adapted to be mounted to the upper end of the well bore casing, the annular hanger assembly being engagable with the landing shoulder to support the well bore casing from the landing shoulder, the mudline riser-casing connecting assembly further comprising a connector adapted at one end to be connected with the hanger assembly and adapted to be connected at the other end to the lower end of the riser, the connector being capable of selective engagement and disengagement with the hanger, the connector being supported in the bore hole conductor casing in the region of the upper end of the bore hole conductor casing through a support assembly to prevent radial movement of the connector within the bore hole conductor casing, the upper end of the connector extending above the support assembly and including a stress joint which is adapted to be fixed to the lower end of the riser, the stress joint being adapted to accommodate the stress arising from the movement of the lower end of the riser relative to that part of the mudline riser-casing connecting assembly within the bore hole conductor casing.
Patent CA-2373514-A1 (CA)
Title: Optimizing lan cable performance
Inventor: KENNY ROBERT D
IPC: H01B11/02
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: A method of constructing twisted pair cables having an average impedance of no less than 97.5 ohms and no more than 102.5 ohms is disclosed. The longest lay length pair (42) is used as a base reference and the construction of each additional twisted pair (44, 46, 48) is altered to better match the averaged impedance.  Specifically, the insulated conductor thickness Ti of each twisted pair is adjusted, dependent upon the configuration of the base pair.
Patent CA-2373880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATANABE TOSHIHIRO
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel isoquinoline derivative or its salt having the following formula:   (see formula I) wherein:   A: lower alkylene;   B: -C(=O) -NR5- or -NR5-C (=O)-; R1 and R2: hydrogen atom, lower alkyl or -O-lower alkyl, which may be the same or different; R3, R4 and R5: hydrogen atom or lower alkyl, which may be the same or different;  ring D: optionally substituted hydrocarbon ring or optionally substituted hetero ring; m: 1, 2 or 3;  n: O or 1; and q: 1 or 2. The isoquinoline derivative has an I f current inhibitory effect without serious side effects and is particularly useful as a cardiac rate lowering agent for preventing ischemic heart diseases such as angina and cardiac infarction and circulatory diseases such as congestive cardiac insufficiency and arrhythmia.
Patent CA-2376405-A1 (CA)
Title: Enzymatic modification of the surface of a polyester fiber or article
Inventor: KELLIS JAMES T JR
IPC: D06P1/00
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A method is provided for improving the uptake of a cationic compound onto a polyester article starting material, comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a polyesterase enzyme; (b) contacting said polyesterase enzyme with said polyester article starting material under conditions and for a time suitable for said polyesterase to produce surface modification of said polyester article starting material and produce a surface modified polyester; (c) contacting said modified polyester article, subsequently or simultaneously with said step (b) with a cationic compound whereby adherence of said cationic compound to said modified polyester is increased compared to said polyester starting material. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the hydrophilicity of a polyester to improve fabric characteristics such as stain resistance, wettability and/or dyeability.
Patent CA-2376700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACKWOOD DAVID MACDONALD
IPC: C10L1/06
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: An unleaded gasoline fuel of about 87 octane suitable for use in automobile spark-ignition (internal combustion) engines, the gasoline having a low sulfur content (below 100 ppmw) and a relatively high olefin content (between 15 and 25 vol. %). Gasoline fuels meeting these requirements generally have emissions characteristics satisfying the requirements of RFG under EPA regulations.
Patent CA-2377981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEND JAMES R
IPC: F16G15/08
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A safety coupler includes a ring member, a hook member, and an annular member. The hook member includes a rod portion and a hook, with the rod portion including a pin and a pair of stops. The pin extends through first and second transverse openings provided in the ring member and the annular member, respectively, and rotatably couples the second member to the first member about an axis. The stops axially restrain the pin from passing through the second transverse opening. The annular member axially restrains the pin in the opening of the ring member. The pin is releasably coupled to the first member in the transverse opening such that when a force having a selected magnitude is applied to one of the ring member and the hook member along the axis, one of the stops extends through the first and second transverse openings to decouple the ring member from the hook member. In one form, the annular member comprises a resilient O-ring. Other forms include the annular member comprising a plastic material and, further, wherein the annular member breaks when the force is applied to the ring or hook member thereby releasing the ring member from the hook member. .
Patent CA-2378904-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyphenylene sulfide alloy composition
Inventor: DEAN DAVID M
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions containing polyphenylene sulfide, a polymeric grafting agent and an ethylene copolymer. The polymeric grafting agent is a copolymer of at least about 50 % by weight ethylene, about 0.5 % to about 15 % by weight of a first reactive moiety selected from the group consisting of: (i) an unsaturated epoxide of 4-11 carbon atoms, (ii) an unsaturated isocyanate of 2-11 carbon atoms, (iii) an alkoxy or alkyl silane wherein the alkyl group is from 1-12 carbon atoms, and (iv) an oxazoline; and about 0 to about 49% by weight of a second moiety selected from at least one of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl ether, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide, where the alkyl and ether groups are of 1-12 carbon atoms. The ethylene copolymer comprises about 1 % to about 20 % by weight of an ethylene copolymer which comprises at least about 50 % by weight ethylene, about 1 % to about 35 % by weight of an acid-containing unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid, and about 0 to about 49 % by weight of a moiety selected from at least one of alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl ether, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide, and further wherein the acid groups are neutralized from 0-100% by a metal ion. The molar ratio of polymeric grafting agent to ethylene copolymer preferably ranges from about 1.0 to about 5.5.
Patent CA-2382520-A1 (CA)
Title: Perforated trocar sleeve and method of use
Inventor: OTT DOUGLAS E
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A perforated trocar sleeve (20) is disclosed. The trocar sleeve has an elongate tubular body member (21) having a proximal end (22) and a spaced distal end (24). An inlet port (25) is defined in the proximal end of the body member, and an outlet port (26) is defined at the distal end thereof. The inlet and outlet ports, in association with the body member, define a continuous fluid flow conduit (28) within the body member. A plurality of openings (29) are defined in the exterior surface of the tubular body member and extend from the distal end of the body member at least partially toward the proximal end thereof.  The fluid to be delivered into a body cavity is passed through these openings and dispersed through an arc extending radially about the axis of the body member.  The openings may be spaced randomly or regularly along the length of the body member, and may be positioned within at least one recess (40, 60) defined within the exterior surface of the body member. The openings defined in the body member may vary in size along the length of the body member.
Patent CA-2382726-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGLISH RAYMOND WILLIAM
IPC: B60G11/27
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A method of accommodating stepping movement in a walking beam assembly that has air suspension and a walking beam assembly with air suspension which includes a saddle and a pair of walking beams pivotally mounted in parallel spaced apart relation to the saddle. Supports for air bags are positioned on the saddle. A frame bracket is provided which is adapted for mounting to a chassis of a vehicle. The saddle is pivotally mounted to the frame bracket by a pivot bearing. In accordance with the teachings of the invention, the pivot bearing includes a housing and a ball having integral support shafts extending outwardly in opposed relation. The ball is supported within the housing for limited omnidirectional movement. In addition to accommodating up and down pivotal movement of the saddle, this configuration of pivot bearing accommodates limited yaw and limited roll.
Patent CA-2384605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIGHTNER JONATHAN E
IPC: C12N5/04
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding granule-bound starch synthase. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the granule-bound starch synthase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels of the granule-bound starch synthase in a transformed host cell.
Patent CA-2386104-A1 (CA)
Title: Air induction and fuel injector assembly
Inventor: GREGOIRE KYLE
IPC: F02M35/104
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-piece air induction sealing system.  A fuel injector bore is included in the air induction sealing system. The air induction sealing system can be inserted into a manifold runner.
Patent CA-2390308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMMEN ERICH
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une capsule de fermeture pour récipient renfermant des boissons gazeuses. Cette capsule est constituée d'un disque (2) au bord (3) duquel prend naissance une jupe (2) sensiblement cylindrique. L'intérieur (5) de la jupe (4) comporte le filetage (6) de la capsule. Des nervures de renfort (8) remontant jusqu'au disque garnissent une zone de transition (7) entre le disque (2) et la jupe (4).
Patent CA-2391114-A1 (CA)
Title: Bread proofing oven and method
Inventor: SWAYNE STEVEN M
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A domestic oven is controlled for use in proofing and cooking bread. In accordance with the invention, at least one heating element of the oven is first energized to bring the oven to a first high temperature representing an overshoot temperature which allows activation of yeast inside dough. Once the first high temperature is reached, the temperature is allowed to drop to a second level which is maintained by cycling the heating element(s) on and off to allow proofing of the bread. A fan is also provided to circulate air in the oven when a rapid proofing sequence is selected.
Patent CA-2391704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CABLE THOMAS L
IPC: H01M50/529
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A method, apparatus and assembly related to solid oxide fuel cell interconnects is disclosed. In its broadest embodiment, the invention contemplates a multi- layered ceramic interconnect having integrated flow fields and electrical connections. The method of making this interconnect includes judicious selection of materials, formation of appropriate apertures for the flow fields and electrical connectors, and the joining of the layers through a firing and/or sealing process.
Patent CA-2393331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BHASKAR GANUGAPATI VIJAYA
IPC: A23L2/38
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une boisson lactée translucide et son procédé de fabrication. Le procédé de préparation de cette boisson peut consister à : (a) fournir une matière de base sous forme de lait opaque dont le pH est compris entre 5,6 et 8,0, de préférence entre 5,6 et 7,0, plus préférablement encore entre 5,7 et 6,5 ; (b) mettre en contact au moins une partie de la matière première avec un échangeur de cations jusqu'à ce que la transmission du pourcentage de la matière (lorsqu'elle est séparée de l'échangeur) augmente d'au moins 5 %, de préférence d'au moins 25 %, plus préférablement encore d'au moins 40 %; (c) mélanger éventuellement l'échantillon de lait translucide avec un autre échantillon de lait tout en maintenant la transmission du pourcentage à au moins 5 %, de préférence à au moins 25 %, plus préférablement à au moins 40 %. On peut utiliser cette boisson lactée comme base pour la préparation d'une boisson lactée de type boisson sans alcool, pouvant être gazéifiée.
Patent CA-2395945-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel chimeric proteins and methods for using the same
Inventor: HUANG JUI-HAN
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: Novel chimeric proteins are disclosed. The proteins comprise at least two portions. The first portion binds to a first cell and decreases the cell's ability to send a trans signal to a second cell; the second portion sends it s own trans signal to the second cell. Methods for making and using these proteins in the treatment of cancer, viral infections, autoimmune and alloimmune diseases are also disclosed, as are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel chimeric proteins and genes. Either the proteins themselves or a genetic sequence encoding the protein can be administered. Other methods are also disclosed in which two molecular components result in  decrement of a first trans signal from a first cell and the conferring of a second trans signal to a second cell.
Patent CA-2397654-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CALCOTE ROBERT W
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: An improved ePTFE-based delivery graft is intended to dispense a bioactive agent such as a drug into the blood stream. A hollow tubing is infused with the agent from a source such as a drug delivery pump mechanism. The spiral hollow tubing is wrapped in a helical fashion around, or otherwise brought into contact with an outer wall of a porous ePTFE graft and adhered thereto. The agent is delivered to the lumen of the graft by infusing the agent through the porous interstices of the graft wall. Thus, the bioactive agent is conducted by the hollow tubing from a source to the outer surface of an ePTFE graft where it is released to diffuse into the graft to influence biological processes along both the inner and outer surfaces of the graft. The present invention allows the bioactive agent or drug to be renewed or changed after implant of the graft. In addition the present invention can be implanted in the same fashion as regular vascular grafts.
Patent CA-2398183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNDSTROM KURT
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sample presentation apparatus for use in analysing equipment for pharmaceutical products, for example solid dosage forms such as a tablet, a pellet or a capsule. The invention further relates to a method for presentation of samples to the analysing equipment. Samples are sequentially fed through at least one predetermined analysing position (6) wherein at least one measuring radiation beam irradiates the sample (14) when it is located in the analysing position characterised in that there is at least one two-piece means (9, 39) for temporarily fixing each sample at said analysing position (6), the two-piece means comprises a first and a second sample holding part arranged at the analysing position in which the two-piece means is adapted to move between: an open position wherein a sample is provided for analysis, and a closed fixing position wherein a sample is analysed.
Patent CA-2399245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARNER JOHN
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus (10) for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus (10) includes an envelope (20), and a sachet (30) within the envelope that contains reactant (40), which generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, e.g., water. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a barrier layer, a sachet layer disposed adjacent to the barrier layer, a reactant disposed between the barrier layer and the sachet layer that generates a gas in the presence of an initiating agent, and an envelope layer disposed adjacent to the sachet layer.
Patent CA-2404278-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions a base de naphthalimide et leurs utilisations
Inventor: BROWN DENNIS M
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une méthode de traitement pour l'hôte d'une maladie proliférative cellulaire, qui consiste à mettre cet hôte en contact avec un naphtalimide et un agent antiprolifératif, chacun en quantité suffisante pour moduler la dite maladie proliférative cellulaire. Selon certains modes de réalisation, le naphtalimide comprend un amonafide (5-amino-2-[2-(diméthylamine)éhtyl]-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3-(2H)-dione). Les agents antiprolifératifs selon cette invention comprennent des agents d'alkylation, des agents intercalants, des complexes de coordination métallique, des nucléosides de pyrimidine, des nucléosides de purine, des inhibiteurs d'enzymes et de protéines associées à des acides nucléiques, des agents influant sur des protéines structurales et des enzymes cytoplasmiques. Cette invention concerne les méthodes susdécrites ainsi que des compositions renfermant un naphtalimide et un agent antiprolifératif.
Patent CA-2407185-A1 (CA)
Title: Drip chamber anti free flow device
Inventor: NOECKER ANGELA M
IPC: A61M39/22
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A valve device (12) is disclosed which is incorporated into the lower portio n of a drip chamber for preventing the free flow of fluid through a tube assembly (16) when the tube assembly (16) is disengaged from a pump (14) of a fluid administration system (10), while permitting fluid flow when the tube assembly (16) is engaged around a rotor (24) of the pump (14). The valve device (12) comprises a valve body having a top component (54) sealingly engaged with a bottom component (56). The top component (54) is integrally formed with the lower portion of the drip chamber and defines a plurality of  axial fluid passageways formed around a stationary plunger which seals again st an opening (82) formed at the upper portion of the bottom component (56). Th e opening (82) is in communication with a lumen (64) that extends into a hollo w tube assembly (16) which is attached to the bottom component (56) of the val ve body. The bottom component (56) further includes a flex joint made of a flexible material that is adapted to flex and pull the opening away from the  plunger to establish fluid flow through the valve device (12).
Patent CA-2407897-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BACHMANN MARTIN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des processus de production de jeux ordonnés déterminants antigéniques ou d'antigènes répétitifs et ordonnés. On utilise ces compositions pour produire des vaccins destinés à la prévention de maladies infectieuses, au traitement d'allergies et au traitement de cancers. Divers modes de réalisation de cette invention portent sur une particule de noyau recouverte de tout antigène souhaité d'une manière très répétitive et ordonnée, ce qui constitue le résultat d'interactions spécifiques.
Patent CA-2408086-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGUCHI TAKAHIRO
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A power transmission comprises a continuously variable transmission CVT, which transmits a rotational driving force from an engine to wheels, a starting clutch 5, which sets variably the transmission capacity of the continuously variable transmission, and a control valve CV, which controls the engagement actuation of the starting clutch 5. While a vehicle equipped with this power transmission is decelerating, the engagement of the starting clutch is controlled to transmit a rotational driving force from the wheels to the engine. Specifically, the engaging capacity of the starting clutch is controlled to bring the difference between the input and output rotational speeds of the starting clutch into a predetermined range, and the control pressure of the starting clutch that brings this difference in the predetermined range is learned, i.e., stored in memory and renewed, as a control value for the next deceleration of the vehicle. _23_
Patent CA-2409391-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence
Inventor: SYLVESTER REYNALDO
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: Methods and devices for treating female stress urinary incontinence are disclosed. The methods include transvaginally accessing the pelvic cavity and introducing a suburethral sling into the retropubic space. In some embodiments the ends of the sling are attached to an anatomical support structure. In other embodiments, the ends of the suburethral sling are not attached to an anatomical support structure. The devices include a surgical instrument for blunt dissection of the pelvic cavity which includes a curved shaft and a blunt distal end. A hook deployment device may optionally be attached to the surgical instrument.
Patent CA-2410781-A1 (CA)
Title: Raccord tige a tige
Inventor: USHER JOHN
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: Le raccord transversal de cette invention possède un logement dans lequel est placée une tige ; un mécanisme d'emboîtement comprenant un logement qui constitue une partie du logement de la tige, ce mécanisme d'emboîtement pouvant venir en contact avec la tige dans son logement ou s'en désolidariser.
Patent CA-2412497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEMOINE DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61P31/20
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition vaccinale polyvalente qui comprend un conjugué du polysaccharide capsulaire de H.influenzae b non adsorbé sur un sel d'adjuvant à l'aluminium et au moins deux autres polysaccharides bactériens; une composition vaccinale polyvalente comprenant un constituant de la coqueluche à cellules entières, une anatoxine tétanique, une anatoxine diphtérique, un antigène de surface de l'hépatite B, un conjugué du polysaccharide capsulaire de H.influenzae b et un conjugué d'un polysaccharide capsulaire de N. meningitidisde type A et/ou C ; une composition vaccinale polyvalente comprenant un constituant de la coqueluche à cellules entières, une anatoxine tétanique, une anatoxine diphtérique et une faible dose d'un conjugué du polysaccharide capsulaire de H.influenzaeb.
Patent CA-2413843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAWKES DANIEL JOHN
IPC: B21C23/21
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: Continuous extrusion means in which aluminium or copper feedstock with a nominal diameter approximately 4% greater than the width of the circumferentially extending groove in a continuous extrusion wheel is fed from a feed reel to a centreless lathe or shaving machine set to machine the feedstock to a diameter corresponding to the width of the groove. In thereby removing the surface layer, surface impurities are removed and feedstock with a clean, non-oxidised surface is delivered directly to the groove without the intervention of feed rollers liable to cause distortions in the feedstock whilst ensuring that substantially constant forces arise between the machined-to-size feedstock and the walls of the groove. This reduces any tendency of irregular feed toward the associated abutment and thus enhances the constancy of the product quality as well as avoiding problems arising from oxidation and/or surface imperfections.