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Patent CA-2285398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SNOW TODD H
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: An injection snare is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention includes an instrument body, an actuator slidably attached to the body, a catheter attached to and extending through the body at a proximal end of the catheter, an injection needle, and a snare. The injection needle is disposed within the catheter and has a proximal end connected to the actuator. A distal end of the injection needle contains a piercing tip. The injection needle is movable within the catheter between a first position wherein the distal end of the needle extends beyond the distal end of the catheter and a second position wherein the distal end of the needle is retracted within said catheter. The snare is attached to the distal end of the injection needle.
Patent CA-2285495-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENDLETON DAVID
IPC: F16L21/00
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: An adjustable, compact and stable sump stabilizer bar is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stabilizer bar may be made from a continuous material and the bar may be unitary in form. The stabilizer bar may include a substantially planar and continuous plate, and is configured to adjustably mount components, such as shear valves, to the stabilizer bar. Tabs extend substantially perpendicular to, and in generally opposite directions from, the plate. The tabs are configured to adjustably secure the stabilizer bar to the mounting struts in a sump. A shear valve may be adjustably and stably mounted to a sump using the stabilizer bar in close-to-side-wall pipe entry applications without interference from stabilizer bar components or parts.
Patent CA-2287534-A1 (CA)
Title: Biodegradable microparticles for the sustained delivery of therapeutic drugs
Inventor: SHAH SUBODH
IPC: A61K9/19
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods of making polymeric microparticles containing a variety of active ingredients, e.g. protein drugs. In addition, the present invention relates to using the above active protein containing polymeric microparticles to prepare compositions for the sustained delivery of the therapeutics.
Patent CA-2287637-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple cable connector and method therefor
Inventor: DINH CONG THANH
IPC: H01R4/28
Filed: 1999-10-27
Abstract: A multiple cable connector and method for electrically connecting and mechanically securing a first cable to a second cable. The connector includes a C-shaped member having a flange disposed therein, a first channel, and a second channel parallel to the first channel and spaced apart therefrom. The first and second channels are inwardly facing and connected by a web extending therebetween. An F-shaped member is also included in the cable connector that has a first arm for retaining the first cable within the first channel, a second arm for retaining the second cable within the second channel, and a projection for engaging the flange when the F-shaped member is press fit into the C-shaped member.
Patent CA-2287700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSHMAN GARY L
IPC: D21H17/55
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: A soft, flexible yet strong paper product is provided from the unique configuration of particular pulp types, cationic wet strength resins, and anionic processing aids.
Patent CA-2288504-A1 (CA)
Title: Immersion measuring probe for measurement in liquids
Inventor: THEUWIS ALFONS
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An immersion measuring probe for measurement in liquids, in particular in molten metals, has a carrier tube, a measuring head mounted on one end of the carrier tube, and measuring elements as well as signal lines for the measuring signals generated by the measuring elements arranged on the measuring head. The signal lines are longer than the carrier tube and run from the end of the measuring head facing the inside of the carrier tube. In order to improve the handling of the immersion measuring probe, the signal lines are guided through the inside of the carrier tube and are wound up there around its longitudinal axis.
Patent CA-2291397-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMILTON JEFFREY R
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A lashing system having one or more cord anchors fastenable to a stationary member in spaced apart relation, and one or more cord clips each having a first portion with a first cord engaging member releasably and coupleable to a first cord portion and a second portion with a second cord engaging member selectively and releasably coupleable to a second cord portion to accommodate a particular article stowage application. The cord anchors also have a cord engaging member releasably coupleable to the cord, whereby the cord may be selectively coupled to one or more cord anchors, and thus positioned selectively on the stationary member. The lashing system also includes preferably a cord hook coupled to a first cord portion and hook portion engagable by hooking to another cord portion.
Patent CA-2297921-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUVVADA SUDHAKAR
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides high foaming aqueous liquid compositions with levels of oil/emollient equal to or in excess of level of surfactant. It is surprising that good levels of foam can be maintained at such high levels of emollient. In addition to surfactant and emollient, compositions also preferably comprise C12-C24 fatty acid and/or cationic polymer.
Patent CA-2300993-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for standby state cell selection in a cellular telephone system
Inventor: JOHANSSON LARS
IPC: H04W16/32
Filed: 1998-08-18
Abstract: In an effort to have a mobile station (230) choose a lowest level cell (LN,CN) to lock onto, a method and apparatus for standby state cell selection in a layered cellular telephone system (110) is proposed. Upon entering (300) a standby state, the mobile station (230) is provided (310) with parameters containing a value for a minimum threshold downlink signal strength level and information pertaining to hierarchical levels associated with a plurality of cells (LN,CN) within the cellular telephone system (110). The mobile station (230) measure (330) downlink signal strengths of a plurality of radio frequencies transmitted by the plurality of cells (NL,CN) and selects (360) a cell (LN,CN) having a lowest level in the hierarchy of cells (NL,CN) which transmits a radio frequency having a greatest downlink signal strength, the downlink signal further having a signal strength above the minimum threshold level.
Patent CA-2303196-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and instrumentation for implant insertion
Inventor: CASTRO SALVATORE
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical retractor (100) for use during a laparoscopic spinal procedure includes an elongated sleeve member (102) having proximal and distal end portions, defining a longitudinal opening therethrough, and a valve assembly (200) mounted to the proximal end portion of the elongated sleeve member for seating a surgical instrument introduced within the longitudinal opening of the sleeve member. The distal end portion is configured for insertion at least partially into an intervertebral space between adjacent opposed vertebrae to distract the adjacent vertebrae. A method for inserting a fusion implant (700) with the use of the retractor is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2304803-A1 (CA)
Title: Administration de proteines par l'expression des glandes secretoires
Inventor: GOLDFINE IRA D
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: L'invention porte sur les cellules des glandes sécrétoires, notamment les cellules des glandes pancréatiques, hépatiques et salivaires qui sont modifiées génétiquement pour incorporer un gène qui exprime une protéine ayant un effet thérapeutique désiré sur un sujet mammalien. La protéine exprimée est directement sécrétée dans le courant sanguin de façon à obtenir des taux thérapeutiques de la protéine en traitant le patient. Les cellules transformées des glandes sécrétoires permettent d'effectuer des thérapies à long et court terme pour les maladies associées à une déficience d'une protéine donnée ou qui peuvent être amenées à être traitées par la surexpression d'une protéine.
Patent CA-2306446-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAREST ALAIN
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et des produits associés à la détermination d'un génotype. Ce procédé est fondé sur l'utilisation de polymorphismes nucléotidiques simples (SNP) pour réaliser des criblages génomiques à haut rendement. Ce procédé à haut rendement peut être mis en oeuvre par hybridation d'oligonucléotides spécifiques à l'allèle SNP et d'un génome à complexité réduite (RCG). L'invention concerne également des procédés de préparation des oligonucléotides spécifiques au SNP et au RCG, des procédés de cartographie peptidique, de détermination de la fréquence de l'allèle pour un SNP, de caractérisation de tumeurs, de génération d'un code de classification génomique pour un génome, d'identification de SNP inconnus jusqu'ici. L'invention concerne en outre des compositions et des trousses associées audit procédé.
Patent CA-2307349-A1 (CA)
Title: Ranked break points and method for debugging a computer program
Inventor: DAY PAUL REUBEN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2000-05-01
Abstract: Ranked breakpoints are defined in a computer program that allow a debugger to determine whether or not to halt execution of the computer program when a ranked breakpoint is encountered based on the rank of the breakpoint compared to a threshold rank. In a preferred embodiment, the threshold rank is the rank of a RunTo function, and the ranked breakpoints only halt execution of the computer program if their rank is higher than the threshold rank of the RunTo function. The present invention thus provides a mechanism for ignoring some or all breakpoints in a computer program when performing debugger functions, such as a RunTo function.
Patent CA-2309158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANAGHO EMIL A
IPC: A61K35/22
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: Acellular matrix grafts are provided which are isolated from natural sources and consist essentially of a collagen and elastin matrix which is devoid of cellular components. The grafts are useful scaffold which promote the regeneration of muscle tissue and aid in restoring muscle function. Due to their acellular nature, the grafts lack antigenicity. As a result, the acellular matrix grafts can be isolated from autographic, allographic or xenographic tissues.
Patent CA-2309493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWNING ERNEST FREDERICK
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: A coupling assembly 10 comprises a first dependent portion 11 having an entry mouth 12 leading to a receptive area 13. The assembly 10 further comprises a second portion 14 arranged to be inserted into mouth 12 and to fit within area 13. A second end 16 of the second portion 14 provides a fixing for an overhead assembly, not illustrated.  The first portion 11 also comprises a bracket 17 arranged to be fixed to a portion of an airframe 18. The first portion 11 hangs downwardly from the airframe 18 such that its entry mouth also faces downwardly. A closure element 20 passes over a section of the second portion 14 such that when it is inserted in the area 13 the element 20 abuts the mouth 12 thereby forming a seal between the mouth 12 and the second portion 14 so as to close the receptive area 13. A bonding agent 23 can be introduced within the clearance between the first and second portions 11 and 14.
Patent CA-2309747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAYASU TETSUO
IPC: C04B35/571
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: A ceramics-based composite material excellent in high-temperature durability, characterized by being provided with a fiber portion consisting of inorganic fibers, a matrix portion consisting of ceramics and positioned around the fiber portion and a boundary layer formed between the fiber portion and the matrix portion and having a high-temperature durability.
Patent CA-2310146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEBAILLEUL GERARD
IPC: C08J11/16
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for treating tyres, belts, inflatable boats, boots and other manufactured articles containing rubber, polymers and reinforcing elements, which is a close circuit system consisting in immersing the waste materials to be treated in a hot alkaline hydroxide bath, followed by neutralisation of the resulting materials with a weak mineral acid solution for industrial re-use of said materials.
Patent CA-2311645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KADKOL SHRIHARI S
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: La phosphoprotéine pp32 est un membre d'une famille hautement conservée de protéines nucléaires régulées par différentiation, qui est fortement exprimée dans presque tous les adénomes prostatiques humains ?5 sur l'échelle de Gleason. Ce résultat contraste avec le faible pourcentage de tumeurs de la prostate qui expriment des altérations moléculaires des proto-oncogènes, qui présentent une mutation du suppresseur des tumeurs ou une perte d'hétérozygosité. L'analyse d'échantillons prélevés sur des adénomes prostatiques humains et sur des tissus prostatiques normaux adjacents provenant de trois patients a permis aux inventeurs de démontrer que la prostate normale continue d'exprimer la phosphoprotéine pp32 normale, alors que trois ensembles sur trois de produits de transcription amplifiés par RT-PCR issus d'adénomes prostatiques présentent plusieurs modifications de séquences de codage associées au cancer. Les modifications de séquences associées au cancer s'avèrent fonctionnellement importantes. La phosphoprotéine pp32 normale exerce des effets antinéoplasiques par suppression de la transformation. Au contraire, les variants de pp32 associés au cancer accélèrent la transformation plus qu'ils ne l'inhibent.
Patent CA-2312076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM HYUN BOK
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing mulberry leaf powder and ice cream containing thereof. More particularly, the present invention could provide a method for preparing mulberry leaf powder by blanching mulberry leaf in an aqueous solution containing 0.05-0.5% of sodium bicarbonate, and drying and pulverizing said mulberry leaf. And ice cream of the present invention is prepared by mixing said mulberry leaf powder in an amount of 0.5-5% by weight of the total ice cream with the mix base for ice cream. The ice cream products containing mulberry leaf powder of the present invention are functional as well as palatable.
Patent CA-2313259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EASTWOOD OWEN
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: The invention relates to body supports and teaching aids particular for use during skiing. Skiing to greater or to lesser degrees imposes strains on the muscles of the skier causing fatigue and encouraging a skier to adopt an incorrect stance or posture not conducive to good and correct skiing. The object of the invention is to provide a simple and effective body support and teaching aid that is effective during skiing and does not need to be removed during a temporary cessation of activity but allows substantial freedom of movement of the legs during walking and sitting. This objective is met by a construction comprising a first (upper) member adapted for location against the thigh area of the leg, a second (lower) member adapted for location against the calf area of the leg, a pivotal connection between the first and second members, the second member being connectable to the boot of a user, load bearing means located on the support to provide a resistance to pivotal movement between the first and second members, and said load bearing means being deactivatable to permit substantially free pivotal movement between the first and second members.
Patent CA-2314101-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for adaptive channel allocation
Inventor: MINTZ YARON
IPC: H04W16/16
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for providing adaptive channel allocation for indoor cellular systems, which utilizes interference measurements on both the down-link channels and the up-link channels. This can be accomplisched by using a Stand Alone Dual Channel Scanner (SADCS) to assist indoor cellular systems in allocating traffic channels on the basis of interference from external systems, which measures both the up-link and the down-link at the same time. A number of SADCSs can be placed at strategically located points in the building to measure interference on a channel by channel basis, and to communicate the results to the indoor base station, which can then allocate traffic channels with high confidence of maintaining a good speech quality.
Patent CA-2314907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENNEBECK KLAUS
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell unit for producing a continuous current by converting chemical energy, using an electrolyte which supports an anode and a cathode separately from each other. Said fuel cell unit has a self-supporting hollow microfibre-matrix electrolyte (2). Said hollow microfibres have a wall thickness of approximately 0.01 to 50 µm and an equivalent diameter of approximately 0.05 to 280 µm. The hollow microfibres are arranged in the form of bonded filament or filament yarn fabrics, in which case the ends (3) of the hollow microfibre are bonded in such a way that they are dimensionally stable and are left at least partially free to allow access to the lumen of the hollow fibre, or bonded staple fibre or staple fibre yarn fabrics, in which case the hollow microfibre ends (3) are bound in such a way that they are dimensionally stable. The invention also relates to a fuel cell stack (1) made up of several fuel cell units of this type, and to the use of a fuel cell unit of this type.
Patent CA-2316094-A1 (CA)
Title: Fan-based propulsion and pressure flow system
Inventor: COCKSEDGE GRAHAM G
IPC: B63H11/12
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: There is provided a combined pressure and thrust fan consisting of a solid circular disk with a plurality of radially spaced airfoil-shaped blades. The selective direction of airflow over an aft sector of the fan provides net thrust. The fan may be mounted in an air cushion vehicle with appropriate ducting or vanes to cause the major portion of the airflow to move radially through the aft sector. The fan according to the invention may also be used as an immersed propulsion system.
Patent CA-2317160-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple pay poker game
Inventor: YOSELOFF MARK L
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: In the play of a hand of poker (either as a casino table card game or a video gaming apparatus or computer game), a partial hand is provided to a player after an initial wager. The actual hand of poker involves the potential for at least two distinct games of poker being playable from that partial hand. The player may then elect to play one or more of the potential games from at least two distinct games of poker available for play with that hand. The nature of the at least two distinct games is that at least two of the games which may be played from the partial hand require decisions to be made where a decision with regard to a selection of play strategy in one poker game that is intended to have or assist in getting a positive outcome is likely to have a negative effect or comprises an adverse strategy in the play of the second game. Various pay tables are provided that differ from each other, with respect to each single game, depending upon whether the player elects to play a single game with the partial poker hand or elects to play at least two games with continued play of the partial poker hand.
Patent CA-2317706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLOBUCAR JOSEPH M
IPC: F24F3/14
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A two-stage rotary concentrator (20) takes the gas from a first stage desorption section (36) and passes it back into a second stage concentrator section (42). A second stage desorption gas (50) is passed over rotary concentrator (20) in a second stage desorption section (52). The gas (54) from second stage desorption section (52) may then be passed for final treatment (56). The invention greatly reduces the volume of air which must be sent for final treatment (56).
Patent CA-2318176-A1 (CA)
Title: An ergonomic hand support for precision work
Inventor: HABISREITINGER WALTER
IPC: B25H1/02
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: The ergonomic hand support (1) is designed for precision work on a piece. The ergonomic hand support (8) provides at least one hand part support for supporting a part of a user's hand (10), such as palm prominent parts, and a working surface (12). Both hand part support (8) and working (12) surface are vertically adjustable in such a way that the user may assume a comfortable and ergonomic posture when doing the precision work using the ergonomic hand support (1). The ergonomic hand support (1) is optionally used with a vacuum device which is partially integrated therein. The ergonomic hand support is useful in many fields such as dental laboratory and jewellery industry.
Patent CA-2318311-A1 (CA)
Title: Reclaiming waste carpet materials
Inventor: WHITE DAVID WAYNE
IPC: B02C19/00
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A system and method for reclaiming backing material from waste carpet or other products includes a chopper (110) capable of handling large pieces of waste carpet, at least two grinding or granulation steps (114, 124) to reduce the size of the waste carpet pieces and to dislodge carpet fibers from the remaining material, and at least three separation steps (116, 126, 138) to remove the dislodged fibers; one of the separation steps involves vibratory screening. Backing material reclaimed in this manner has a relatively low contamination level, and is suitable for reuse as carpet backing with little need for the addition of virgin backing material. The system and method further provide for the extrusion of the reclaimed backing material for use as new carpet backing.
Patent CA-2320315-A1 (CA)
Title: Articles thermoplastiques fabriques a partir de produits recycles et procede de fabrication correspondant
Inventor: BAYERM JOHN C
IPC: B29C48/157
Filed: 1998-08-03
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé servant à fabriquer des composites thermoplastiques à partir de thermoplastiques recyclés (polyoléfines) conjointement avec des sous-produits à base de déchets de phosphogypse provenant de la fabrication par voie humide d'engrais phosphatés, ou, dans un mode de réalisation également préféré, conjointement avec des sous-produits à base de déchets de fluorogypse provenant de la production par voie humide de fluor, afin d'obtenir des profilés en bois d'oeuvre. Ce procédé consiste: (a) à mélanger les sous-produits à base de déchets de phosphogypse (sulfate de calcium) ou de fluorogypse (fluorure de calcium) avec des thermoplastiques et un composé fonctionnalisé avec ou sans agents de couplage, afin de produire une composition de composite thermoplastique chargé; et (b) à traiter à chaud cette composition, pour produire un article en composite thermoplastique chargé. Ces articles se présentent de préférence sous la forme de traverses de chemin de fer ou d'articles de construction, tels que des profilés en bois d'oeuvre communs, des panneaux, des éléments de carrelage, des poteaux, des poteaux de ligne, des traverses pour poteaux de ligne, des tuiles de toit, des socles de canalisations, des pieux, des pieux de défenses marines, y compris des pieux photosensibles, des cloisons, des revêtements, et ils sont utiles pour la construction de diverses structures, telles que des chemins en planches pour champs pétrolifères et des plates-formes d'équipement. Ce procédé évite l'accumulation de piles de phosphogypse/fluorogypse non désirées et fournit des produits utiles respectant l'environnement, qui ne nécessitent pas d'agents de conservation chimiques pour empêcher l'infestation par les insectes ou la dégradation par les intempéries. Des résidus provenant du traitement de minerais peuvent également être utilisés comme charge.