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Patent CA-2380878-A1 (CA)
Title: Data transmission pedestal with two piece base
Inventor: FRAZIER GERALD
IPC: H01R13/44
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A flexible and economical data transmission pedestal is disclosed. The pedestal has a cover section and a base section, with the base section comprising two asymmetrical parts, a front and a rear. Removing the cover and the front part allow full access to the connections between service lines and a cable. The three piece pedestal also allows any part to be easily replaced if damaged or a whole new pedestal may easily be placed around a cable-service line connection, all without interrupting customer service.
Patent CA-2382156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATT DOUGLAS
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A method is disclosed for evaluating the vestibular function in a human subject. The subject is constrained in a substantially erect position so that the head moves in unison with the rest of the body. A controlled stimulus in the form of a sudden angular acceleration is imparted to the body, and the subject's ocular response to the controlled stimulus is measured. The vestibular function is evaluated from the ocular response and the angular velocity of the head.
Patent CA-2382207-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for dehydrating biological tissue for producing preserved transplants
Inventor: BAUMGARTNER LUDWIG
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 2000-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a two-step method for dehydrating biological tissues for producing preserved transplants.  In a first step, the tissue is partially dehydrated with an organic, water-miscible solvent. In a second step, the tissue is dehydrated further by freeze drying.
Patent CA-2382680-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and arrangement for surface treatment of a paper and/or board web
Inventor: LARES MATTI
IPC: D21G1/00
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for surface treatment of a paper and/or board web (W). In accordance with the invention, the arrangement is formed of a yankee cylinder (2) and a calendering unit (5) placed one after the other in the machine direction, by means of which the web (W) is first glazed and dried and after that immediately calendered.
Patent CA-2383152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMURA MASAICHI
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne des agents améliorant la résistance physique qui permettent d'améliorer efficacement la capacité motrice des personnes souhaitant augmenter leur résistance, notamment les sportifs. L'invention concerne également des substances permettant d'élever la proportion de glycogène accumulé dans le foie et/ou les muscles. Plus précisément, l'invention se rapporte à des agents améliorant la résistance physique qui contiennent un mélange d'acides polylactiques cycliques et/ou en chaîne dont le degré de condensation varie entre 3 et 20, et à des agents favorisant l'accumulation de glycogène qui contiennent un mélange d'acides polylactiques cycliques et/ou en chaîne dont le degré de condensation varie entre 3 et 20.
Patent CA-2386358-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANDMOUGIN MARIE-THERESE
IPC: B01J20/34
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une nouvelle famille d'adsorbants zéolitiques  comprenant un mélange de zéolites X et LSX, majoritairement échangés au sodi um ou au strontium. Ces adsorbants sont particulièrement adaptés pour la décarbonatation de flux gazeux pollués par CO2.
Patent CA-2388979-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment or prevention of hypotension and shock with use of an imidazole derivative
Inventor: LEHTIMAKI TARJA
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the prevention and treatment o f hypotension and shock due to low peripheral resistance, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a certain imidazole derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof. I n addition, the present invention relates to a method for the treatment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a certain imidazole derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof.
Patent CA-2400252-A1 (CA)
Title: Propped up lamp string wound with rolled up tapes
Inventor: HUANG SHUN-FENG
IPC: F21S4/10
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A propped up lamp string wound with rolled up tapes includes a string of Christmas light parallel depend on a flexible prop, a plurality of the sockets with lamp obliquely clipped on the prop at regular intervals and a rolled up tape in pencil like shaped wound on the string and the prop and heated to integrate with the string and the prop. Thereby the propped up lamp string can be bent into different shapes of pattern or gathered into a pot of a post to make a garden lamp.
Patent CA-2400775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOHNKE HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: An electrolysis cell includes an inner chamber containing a stack of porous anode and cathode plates with separators therebetween. Electrolyte is circulated through the porous anodes and cathodes in the inner chamber to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. A plurality of electrolysis cells can be mounted together to form an electrolyzer unit.
Patent CA-2401179-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOWER STAN
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to mutant strains of the genus Sphingomonas which have a mutation in at least one gene encoding a protein involved in polyhydroxybutyrate ("PHB") synthesis that allows the mutant strains to produce PHB-deficient sphingans. The invention is also directed to a process for preparing a clarified sphingan solution comprising heating aqueous sphingan solution, in particular PHB-deficient sphingan solution, to a clarification temperature of about 30 ~C to about 70 ~C, and treating the solution with a clarification agent and enzymes. In addition, the invention is directed to a food or industrial product comprising a PHB-deficient and/or clarified sphingan. One particular embodiment of the invention is directed to a clarified, PHB-deficient high-acyl gellan and the processes of making thereof.
Patent CA-2402233-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of detecting cancer using cellular autofluorescence
Inventor: BANERJEE BHASKAR
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: Methods useful in detecting abnormal cells and tissues based upon measurement of tryptophan-associated autofluorescence are disclosed. The methods involve exposing cells to ultraviolet light; measuring autofluorescence at a wavelength indicative of tryptophan emission; and determining that the cells constitute abnormal tissue of emission intensity exceeds that of normal cells.  The methods can detect and distinguish abnormal cell development in metaplasia, hyperplasia, dysplasia and cancer. The method also detects the presence of inflammation.
Patent CA-2403396-A1 (CA)
Title: Cold water soluble tea
Inventor: GARG KUSH
IPC: A23F3/08
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a black leaf tea that is infusible in hot or cold water. The process involves macerating freshly plucked tea leaves, allowing them to ferment, firing the leaves to arrest fermentation and then drying them to yield black leaf tea, wherein the tea leaves are treated with a solubilising compound selected ascorbic acid, dehydroascorbic acid, 1-scorbamic acid, 5-phenyl-3,4-diketo-gamma-butyrolactone (4-phenyl-2,3-diketo-gamma-butyrolactone) or their salts and mixtures thereof in an amount that is sufficient for the black leaf tea to be soluble in water at 5 to 100 °C.
Patent CA-2404075-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing substances in a single container
Inventor: DEWALCH BINZ
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: In one example embodiment of the present invention, a vessel having an open end and a closed end is provided. The vessel further comprises a filtering means. The filtering means is disposed generally toward the closed end of the vessel. Subsequently the closed end of the tube or vessel can be pierced so that the liquid and waste products can be removed from the vessel through the pierced aperture. In another example embodiment, a method for processing at least one substance in a vessel capable of retaining at least one substance is provided. The method comprises introducing the at least one substance into the vessel. The method further comprises processing the at least one substance. The method further comprises creating an aperture in the vessel; and removing at least one substance through the aperture.
Patent CA-2411831-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabidiol derivatives
Inventor: FRIDE ESTER
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to cannabidiol derivatives and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabidiol derivatives being antiinflammatory agents having analgesic, antianxiety, anticonvulsive, neuroprotective, antipsychotic and anticancer activity. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of cannabidiol derivatives.It also relates to the use of cannabidiol derivatives and of pharmaceutical compositions comprising same in the preparation of a medicament, in a method of the treatment of human beings with cannabidiol derivatives or with a pharmaceutical preparations comprising same.
Patent CA-2414933-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical food oil quality sensor
Inventor: PUTHENVEETIL JOHN
IPC: G01N33/03
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: An instrument for measuring reliably and instantaneously the chemical quality of cooking oil, and for distinguishing between colour changes due to chemical changes and colour changes due to the presence of minute size food particles in various oils.
Patent CA-2415323-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and methods for supporting and shielding flexible outer bags of vacuum cleaners
Inventor: VERDURA JAVIER
IPC: B01D46/02
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: Apparatus and methods of supporting and shielding flexible outer bags (110) of vacuum cleaners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a suport structure (101) includes a backing plate (100) disposed within the flexible outer bag (110), and one support member (102A, 102B) attached to the backing plate (100) and projecting away from the backing plate (100). The backing and support members contact and extend proximate respective portions of the outer bag (110), providing three-dimensional support to the outer bag (110). Alternately, a plurality of airflow apertures (104A-D) may be disposed through the support structure (101). In another embodiment, a shield structure (800) includes a backing member (806) positioned proximate to and extend over at least a portion of a rear panel of an outer bag (805) of a vacuum cleaner. First and second sidewall members (804A, 804B) are attached to and project away from the backing member (806). Alternately, the shield structure (800) may include top and front shielding members.
Patent CA-2417960-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of using diketopiperazines and composition containing them
Inventor: CURTIS C GERALD
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PA F (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production  and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention b y a compound of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
Patent CA-2418436-A1 (CA)
Title: Methyl-d-erythritol phosphate pathway genes
Inventor: VALENTIN HENRY E
IPC: C12N15/52
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.
Patent CA-2419467-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for separating fuel out of an off-gas and associated device
Inventor: PREIDEL WALTER
IPC: H01M8/04186
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: Particularly in the case of a fuel cell, the waste gas contains, in essence, carbon dioxide and methanol. According to the invention, the carbon dioxide/methanol gas mixture is directed through a porous material and is scrubbed out in the reverse flow using water. A gas scrubber (20, 30) is provided in the corresponding device.
Patent CA-2421569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CIONNI ROBERT J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A surge-flow regulator (36) for use with an ophthalmic surgical instrument (12) having an infusion line (20) adapted to irrigate a surgical site with fluid and an aspiration line (24) adapted to carry the fluid and particles of lenticular debris away from the surgical site. The surge-flow regulator (36) includes a flow limiting device (40) that is placed in fluid communication with the aspiration line (24) to control surge-flow of the aspirated fluid and lenticular debris through the aspiration line (24). The lenticular debris carried in the aspiration line (24) is processed into smaller particles before the fluid and debris are introduced to the flow limiting device (40).
Patent CA-2422083-A1 (CA)
Title: Structure d'anode
Inventor: THOMPSETT DAVID
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure d'anode comprenant un catalyseur à base de ruthénium. Ce catalyseur se compose principalement de ruthénium déposé sur un support conducteur, le ruthénium se trouvant sous forme métallique ou sous une forme pouvant être rapidement réduite à la forme métallique à des températures comprises entre 25 ·C et 150 ·C. Cette structure d'anode est particulièrement utile dans une pile à combustible à membrane d'échange de protons pour empêcher l'empoisonnement de l'électrocatalyseur par des impuretés dans le flux de combustible vers l'anode.
Patent CA-2422224-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method, and product for scanning of biological materials
Inventor: JONES MARK
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: An embodiment of a scanning system is described including optical elements that direct an excitation beam at a probe array, detectors that receive reflected intensity data responsive to the excitation beam, where the reflected intensity data is responsive to a focusing distance between an optical element and the probe array, a transport frame that adjusts the focusing distance in a direction with respect to the probe array, an auto-focuser that determines a best plane of focus based upon characteristics of the reflected intensity data of at least two focusing distances where the detectors further receive pixel intensity values based upon detected emissions from a plurality of probe features disposed on the probe array at the best plane of focus, and an image generator that associates each of the pixel intensity values with at least one image pixel position of a probe array based upon one or more position correction values.
Patent CA-2424226-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved optical device having continuous and disperse phases
Inventor: ALLEN RICHARD C
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: An improved optical film having a continuous/disperse phase morphology and a method for making the same is provided. At least one of the continuous and disperse phases comprises a blend of homopolymers which are inter-reacted, as by transesterification. The resulting films exhibit a higher degree of birefringence for a given level of strain than analogous films in which the blend is replaced by a random copolymer.
Patent CA-2424276-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONKLIN TROY R
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a signal integrity measurement and apparatus which allows for signal characteristics to be measured by obtaining samples taken at the midpoint (3) of the data stream. The invention provides a measurement device (57; 83) that is suitable for use in the field to provide a measurement of signal characteristics within transmitted data streams. The invention is particularly suitable for field measurement of signal characteristics of data streams or continuous in-line monitoring of signal characteristics within transmitted data streams. The signal characteristics include, but are not limited to eye opening (21), jitter (23), noise (24), slope efficiency, average power and peak-to-peak amplitude.
Patent CA-2426413-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THONNARD JOELLE
IPC: C07K14/285
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: The invention provides nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae BASB207 polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding BASB207 polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic uses, including vaccines against bacterial infections.
Patent CA-2430488-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of microbial metabolites
Inventor: FRAMPTON ELON W
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: Chromogenic 3-Indoxyl choline phosphate compounds of formual (I): wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C~1-4 alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl while R1~, R2~, R3~, and R4~ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, amino substituted with one or two C~1-14 alkyl groups, aminomethyl, hydroxy, C~1-4 alkoxy, carboxyalkyl, and sulphonyl. These compounds are capable of being cleaved by lecithinase C leading to products which are colorimetrically detectable. The invention provides safe and sensitive detection of potentially pathogenic bacterial activity of such microbes as Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus anthracis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Listeria monocytogenes, Heliobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophila, and others in material which may contain such activity typically including physiologicacl samples, goods for consumption, such as food and beverages, and any other potentially infected objects or articles.
Patent CA-2432582-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfamidothienopyrimidines
Inventor: SCHELLING PIERRE
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, E2 and X have the designation cited in the description. Said compounds have phosphodiesterase V inhibiting properties and can be used for treating diseases of the cardiovascular system and potency disorders.
Patent CA-2432816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PECCHIOLI MARIO
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: An easy-fit heat screening device (110) for connecting a cooling pipe (112) and a through-hole (114) formed in a nozzle support ring (116) of a gas turbine, of the type comprising a tubular structure (118) which has an external diameter smaller than a diameter of the through-hole (114) and into which the cooling pipe (112) extends; this tubular structure (118) has at the top a shaped annular end (126) which is inserted inside a groove (130) formed in the through-hole (114).
Patent CA-2433477-A1 (CA)
Title: Intelligent incoming message notification
Inventor: SELIGMANN DOREE DUNCAN
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A telecommunications terminal that intelligently determines whether to notify the user of an incoming message is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiments, the terminal has a processor that makes this determination based on one or more of the following: the time and date (i. e., the "calendrical time"), environmental parameters (e.g., temperature, ambient luminosity, etc.), the user's physiological parameters (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, etc.), the location of the user, the proximity of other wireless terminals in the vicinity, the semantic content of the message, the identity of the sender of the message, and whether the user is currently receiving another message. For example, a user might not want to be notified of an incoming message that arrives between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. unless the user is awake or the sender of the message is a family member.
Patent CA-2433831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALLANT JOHN M
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A barcode printer stores a list of failed printhead elements. From data associated with a record member, i.e. label, tag or the like, to be printed, a microprocessor of the barcode printer determines left and right boundaries of a print zone for that record member. The microprocessor determines which failed printhead elements in the stored list fall within the boundaries of the print zone to generate a sublist of failed printhead elements in the print zone so that the bad dots that affect printing can more quickly and easily be dealt with.
Patent CA-2434186-A1 (CA)
Title: Towed ray rake
Inventor: LUCHETTI FIORENZO
IPC: A01D78/10
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A rake comprising: - a draw bar (1), anchored at the back to a cross bar (3) ending with hinges (6) and (7) having a rotation axis that is parallel to the draw bar; said cross bar (3) is connected through the hinges (6) and (7) with two arms (8) and (9) each one appropriate for sustaining the supporting mean (10) of a group of ray rakes (4); - supporting and regulating means (5) for raising the cross bar (3) from the ground and therefore the group of ray rakes (4); - actuator means (12) and (24), independent from each other, through which the operator guides the movements of the supporting means (10) and those of the supporting and regulating means (5) for raising the cross bar (3) from the ground.
Patent CA-2434624-A1 (CA)
Title: Appliance and method for cooking food articles
Inventor: VALDSHTEIN GEORGE
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A cooking appliance and method for cooking food articles by means of a heated cooking liquid, includes a liquid container (6) for receiving a quantity of the cooking liquid; an electrical heater (8) for heating the cooking liquid; a perforated rotary drum (5) for receiving the food articles to be cooked; and an electrical drive (23) for rotating the rotary drum (5). The liquid container (6) is selectively movable to a raised position, wherein the cooking liquid therein directly contacts food articles in the drum (5), or to a lowered position wherein the cooking liquid therein is spaced below the food articles in the drum (5). The lowered position of the liquid container (6) may be used for steam-heating the food articles, or for pre-heating the food articles before being fried by moving the liquid container (6) to its raised position.
Patent CA-2434780-A1 (CA)
Title: Mounting element for an engine
Inventor: LEFEBVRE MICHEL
IPC: F16F1/38
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.
Patent CA-2436008-A1 (CA)
Title: Curable coating composition
Inventor: OSANAI YOSHITAKA
IPC: C08K5/17
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A curable coating composition which comprises (A) an acrylic resin having side chains having epoxy and hydroxyl groups and (B) a compound having an amino group. It optionally further contains (C) a silane compound having an epoxy or amino group in the molecule.