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Patent CA-2412723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGIWARA ATSUSHI
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I) wherein Ar1 is substituted or unsubstituted  2- benzothiazolyl or substituted or unsubstituted quinolinyl; X is -O-, -C(O)-,  - CH(R10)-, -N(R11)-, or -S(O)k-; Y is -N(R12)-S(O)2-; R1 is hydrogen or a specified substituent; R2 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl; and R3 is halogen or (C1-C8)alkoxy are useful in the treatment or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by PPAR.gamma.. In particular, the compounds of the invention modulate the function of PPAR.gamma.. The subject methods are particularly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, obesity,  hypercholesterolemia, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.
Patent CA-2413437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSNOW JEFFREY J
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an inventive automated system, and method for its use, including a computer having a computer program defining three development phases including project proposal development, business proposition development, and implementation for market introduction. The project proposal development phase includes a unique idea verification feature by automated reference to an internal knowledge repository and database. The computer is coupled for inter-communication to a plurality of stations or clients from which respective authorized users each have a browser-based interface with the computer.
Patent CA-2414493-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions stables et resistantes aux chocs contenant du poly(propylene) ou du poly(ethylene/propylene) et du carbonate de calcium, destinees a des fermetures
Inventor: GOLDMAN ANATOLIY
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne des fermetures (10) rigides et résistantes aux chocs basées sur des mélanges stables et résistants aux chocs comprenant du poly(propylène) ou du poly(éthylène/propylène) et du carbonate de calcium. L'invention concerne également des compositions stables et résistantes aux chocs comprenant du poly(propylène) ou du poly(éthylène/propylène) et du carbonate de calcium, des procédés pour augmenter la rigidité et la résistance aux chocs d'une résine ou d'une fermeture (10) de poly(propylène) ou de poly(éthylène/propylène), un procédé pour mesurer la résistance aux chocs d'une fermeture (10) ou d'une résine à basse température. Un mélange actuellement préféré comprend environ 40 à 60 % en poids de particules de poly(propylène) ou de poly(éthylène/propylène) et environ 25 à 35 % en poids particules de carbonate de calcium, ces particules, traitées avec un acide gras, ayant une dimension d'environ 2,5 à environ 3,5 microns.
Patent CA-2417110-A1 (CA)
Title: A joint compound additive for reduction of cracking, cratering and shrinkage
Inventor: MILLER CHARLES J
IPC: C08K5/41
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A joint compound composition comprising a filler, a binder and a hydrocarbon substituted sulfate, sulfonate, sulfuric acid or sulfonic acid is disclosed.  The composition of the present invention produces a joint compound that shrinks less and is resistant to cracking and cratering.
Patent CA-2418896-A1 (CA)
Title: Gynecological ablation procedure and system using an ablation needle
Inventor: LEE BRUCE B
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2001-08-07
Abstract: A method for treating pelvic tumors, such as uterine leiomyomata, includes inserting an ablation apparatus into a pelvic region and positioning the ablation apparatus either proximate or into a pelvic tumor. The method further includes using a laparoscope and an imaging device, such as an ultrasound machine, to confirm the location of the pelvic tumor and placement of the ablation apparatus. Various ablation apparatuses may be used, including those with multiple needles or deployable arms that are inserted into the pelvic tumor and those without arms. The method further includes delivering electromagnetic energy or other energy through the ablation apparatus to the pelvic tumor to ablate the tumor. A surgical system for ablating pelvic tumors is also provided.
Patent CA-2421287-A1 (CA)
Title: Chromanone derivatives
Inventor: SCHMID USCHI
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: The invention relates to chromanone derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 respectively and independently represent H, A, CH, Hal, OR5, COOR5, CH3, OCF3, NO2, Ar, Oar, N(R5)2 or CON(R5)2; R5 represents H or A, A represents an alkyl comprising 1 to 6 C atoms; Ar represents an unsubstituted phenyl or a phenyl substituted by A, OR5, Cn Hal, CF3, OCF3, NO2 or N(R5)2; and Hal represents F, Cl, Br or I. The invention also relates to the salts thereof.  Said derivatives and salts are suitable as intermediate products in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Patent CA-2422281-A1 (CA)
Title: Materiau de meche inhibant les moisissures
Inventor: ROHRBACH RONALD P
IPC: E04B1/62
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un matériau de construction imper-respirant composé d'un matériau de construction et de plusieurs fibres de forme allongée comprenant des creux s'étendant sur leur longueur et/ou à travers la fibre. L'invention concerne également des matériaux de construction comprenant des fibres creuses s'étendant à travers ces matériaux, aux fins d'absorption de la vapeur d'eau par effet mèche, à partir d'endroits à forte teneur en vapeur d'eau ou à faible teneur en vapeur d'eau. Les propriétés d'effet mèche de l'invention réduisent la teneur en eau et diminuent la probabilité et/ou la sévérité de la pourriture et des moisissures. Dans certains modes de réalisation de l'invention, les fibres comprennent des biocides, lesquels comportent des agents antifongiques, antimicrobiens et antimoisissures, certaines fibres étant revêtues de biocide avant d'être incorporées dans les couches de matériau de construction. Des matériaux de construction incorporant ces fibres comprennent des parements, des matériaux d'isolation, des panneaux muraux, de la peinture, de la colle de papier peint, des papiers peints, du plâtre, des carreaux de plafond, ou tout autre matériau de construction. Il est possible d'incorporer perpendiculairement les fibres et de les orienter transversalement dans les surfaces des matériaux de construction, ou de les orienter de manière aléatoire, en fonction du mode de réalisation. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, on utilise des fibres trilobées, ou trilobées coiffées d'une extrémité, et comprenant des creux communiquant entre eux et s'étendant sur la longueur des fibres.
Patent CA-2424376-A1 (CA)
Title: Motor housing for range hood
Inventor: YEUNG PETER
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A range hood with a motor housing having upper and lower sections joined together along their respective side edges. Cooperating projections with a gap therebetween extend from the side edge of one section of the motor housing. The side edge of the other section of the motor housing is adapted to be inserted in the gap to be frictionally retained therein. Protrusions ensure proper joining of the upper and lower sections. Additional restraint in the form of a reinforcing assembly comprising a reinforcing strap plus fasteners ensures the upper and lower sections stay properly joined. The motor housing may be made of metal or plastic.
Patent CA-2425154-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKOS MARIA P
IPC: G07B17/02
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A method of operating a mailing machine including a printer module and an accounting module in operative communication with the printer module, the printer module including a print head controller for producing print data signals necessary to print a postal indicia on an envelope and a replaceable print head cartridge having a plurality of print elements which are selectively energized in response to the print data signals, the accounting module in operative communication with the printer module for producing a token necessary to generate the print data signals, the method comprising the steps of determining if a valid print head cartridge is installed and if a valid print head cartridge is not installed, disabling the accounting module for producing the token.
Patent CA-2425606-A1 (CA)
Title: Door or gate retainer
Inventor: LAHEY THOMAS JAMES
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A holdback device for holding a door or gate in either an open or closed position is described. A plate member (1) is affixed to a support, adjacent the vertical side edge of the door in the selected open or closed position, and is provided with an upstanding finger member (5) and a pivotally mounted bail (6) intermediatethe ends thereof. A chain (8) is secured to the vertical side edge of the door and is passed upwardly through the bail (6) and the end is slipped over the end of the finger member, which is then allowed to fall back to its rest position and thereby secures the door in the selected open or closed position.
Patent CA-2427208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OURROSSOFF NICK
IPC: G01N11/16
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A rheometer 1, an example of which is shown in figure 1, comprising an upper die 2 and a lower die 3. Extending on the vertical axis of this die arrangement is a pneumatic cylinder shaft 6, which is connected to the heater element 4 and insulator layer 5 of the upper die 2. The lower die 3 is supported by a bearing 8 which allows a lower die to rotate about an axis which is in line with that of the pneumatic cylinder 6. A lower die 3 is caused to oscillate in a rotation manner of at a vertical axis in line with the pneumatic cylinder, which is also connected to a transducer 12 which measures the force needed to keep the upper die to substantially stationary as rotation occurs. Alternatively, a lower die 2 can be have substantially stationery while a rotor head 16 holds the material to be tested. This case the forces required to maintain oscillation of the rotor head 16 in the material are tested by the transducer 12.
Patent CA-2428124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILEY KENNETH SCOTT
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un composé effervescent comportant un ingrédient liquide, un système effervescent et, de manière facultative, un solvant. Le solvant peut être soit hydrophile soit hydrophobe, et il peut présenter une faible solubilité avec des ingrédients effervescents. Le solvant peut comporter un alcool, un glycol ou un éther de glycol, du 2-butoxyéthanol, par exemple, ce qui n'est pas restrictif. Le système effervescent utilisé dans le composé effervescent peut être, exemple non restrictif, un sel de perborate expansé, anhydre ou un mélange d'un sel de perborate expansé, anhydre et un oxoborate ou un acide et un ou plusieurs des sels suivants : bicarbonate de sodium, carbonate de sodium, bicarbonate de potassium et carbonate de potassium. Le composé effervescent peut également comporter une ou toutes ou n'importe quelle combinaison des ingrédients suivants : agents de surface, compositions de blanchiment, agents anti-redéposition, liants, lubrifiants, colorants, parfums, inhibiteurs de corrosion, désinfectants, pesticides, engrais et/ou azurants optiques. L'invention concerne également un procédé de production du sel de perborate expansé anhydre. L'invention concerne encore un procédé de fabrication d'un composé effervescent, comprenant les étapes consistant à se munir d'un solvant, à se munir d'un système effervescent sous forme de poudre et à mélanger le solvant avec le système effervescent, produisant ainsi un composé effervescent fluide. Le procédé décrit peut également comprendre les étapes consistant à comprimer le composé effervescent et à former ensuite soit des granulés soit un comprimé.
Patent CA-2428688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS ALLEN R
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: An apparatus for non-intrusively sensing fluid flow within a pipe includes a first sensing array for sensing acoustic signals travelling at the speed of sound through fluid flow within the pipe, a second sensing array for sensing local pressure variations travelling with the fluid flow, and a housing attached to the pipe for enclosing the sensing arrays. The first sensing array includes a plurality of first optical pressure sensors and the second sensing array includes a plurality of second optical pressure sensors.
Patent CA-2428918-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital data-on-demand broadcast cable modem termination system
Inventor: HOANG KHOI
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: The present invention teaches methods and systems for providing a cable modem termination system (118, CMTS) for enabling a data-on-demand (DOD) digital broadcast system to provide digital DOD services via a communications medium over one or more channels, the cable modem termination system comprising: a communication network interface for receiving at least one DOD service from the DOD digital broadcast system (112), wherein the DOD service is formatted as a stream of data blocks arranged in a schedule such that a first data block of the DOD service may be accessed at any selected time period; a uni-directional network interface for providing the stream of data block to a plurality of users, wherein the users may access the first data block at any time period and may access subsequent data blocks of the stream of data blocks thereby accessing the at least one DOD service.
Patent CA-2428946-A1 (CA)
Title: Networked subscriber television distribution
Inventor: RUSS SAMUEL H
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A master device interactively distributes a television signal to a remote device for remote display with low latency between a user input and a television signal change.
Patent CA-2429214-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKAO
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: By searching for the homology of the amino acid sequences of known G protein-coupled receptor proteins with GenBank, a novel human GPCR gene BG37 is obtained. cDNA containing ORF of this gene is cloned and thus the base sequence is determined. Moreover, novel GPCR BG37 genes originating in mouse and rat are isolated. Use of this novel GPCR makes it possible to screen a ligand, to screen a compound inhibiting the binding to a ligand, and to screen a candidate compound for a drug capable of controlling the signal transduction from a BG37 receptor.
Patent CA-2432045-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENRICSON KAJ
IPC: D21C7/06
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement in connection with bleaching pulp having a consistency of 7-20 %, preferably 8-16 %, said arrangement comprising a bleaching tower having at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening for pulp, a transfer line comprising a feed line operatively connected to the inlet of the tower and a discharge line operatively connected to the outlet of the tower, and at least one pump arranged in the feed line. The arrangement further comprises at least two propeller or turbine type devices for increasing the pressure of the pulp flowing in the transfer line.
Patent CA-2434191-A1 (CA)
Title: Body fluid processor enabling direct hemoperfusion
Inventor: KOBAYASHI AKIRA
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A safe and practically useful body fluid processor whereby blood taken out from a patient can be directly processed, characterized by having a favorabl e blood cell permeability and showing an extremely low risk of the generation and leakage of fine particles. Namely, a body fluid processor enabling direc t hemoperfusion wherein the ratio of sedimented particles to the volume of the  space in which the particles for processing body are to be packed is 100% or  less and the space in which the particles for processing body fluid are to b e packed in the body fluid processor is filled with the particles for processi ng body fluid and a filling liquid at a ratio of 95% or more but not more than 100%.
Patent CA-2434458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILLIS HERBERT R
IPC: C08G18/40
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des articles moulés expansés, fabriqués par réaction et moulage par injection (R.M.I). Lesdits articles moulés sont formés en faisant réagir un composant polyisocyanate avec un composant réactif isocyanate dans un moule, au moyen d'un agent d'expansion. Les articles moulés sont de préférence des composites, formés en présence d'une matière de renforcement fibreuse. Les articles expansés sont caractérisés par des temps de séjour en moule relativement courts et peuvent ainsi être produits de manière plus économique que les composites antérieurs. Les articles expansés sont, de plus, caractérisés par une réduction des défauts physiques, tels que les fissures et les vides.
Patent CA-2434816-A1 (CA)
Title: Wire collecting device
Inventor: WEI JOSE
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A wire collecting device includes at least two independent main wheel bodies thereof, respectively, large turning wheels and small turning wheels, respectively, wherein each pair of large and small turning wheels have a same center opening, respectively; large and small wire storage grooves formed at wheel breadths of the large and small turning wheels; and independent immovable axes flexibly connected into the center openings of the main wheel bodies, respectively. A wire is winded and stored in the large and small wire storage wheels, respectively, and are distinguished as at least two A and B wires and at least two C and D wires being stored in the large and small wire storage grooves, thereby selectively and independently releasing at least two wires with predetermined lengths.
Patent CA-2434943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUER JOERG P
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for neutralising odours in the air in a non-toxic manner. According to the inventive method, a special odour-masking composition is distributed or atomised. Said composition contains at least one odour-masking constituent (A) selected from terpenes, maize starch, manganese salts, ethereal oils and polyvinylpryrrolidone. The invention also relates to odour-masking compositions used in the method, and the use of said compositions for reducing odours.
Patent CA-2435060-A1 (CA)
Title: Endourethral device & method
Inventor: REID JOHN M
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: An endourethral device is provided having an elongate member having proximal and distal segments, the elongate member positionable within a lower urinary tract so as to at least partially traverses a prostatic urethra. A proximal anchor, adapted to abuttingly engage portions of a bladder neck so as to at least proximally anchor the device, is supported at least indirectly by the proximal segment of said elongate member. The proximal anchor includes bladd er engaging elements radially extending from the proximal segment of said elongate member, urine being freely dischargable about at least the proximal segment so as to substantially bathe the bladder neck therewith.
Patent CA-2438144-A1 (CA)
Title: A fuel cell power system
Inventor: DEVRIES PETER D
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A fuel cell power system is described and which includes a plurality of modules each enclosing a fuel cell stack and a cooling system, and wherein at least one of the modules can be easily removed from the fuel cell power system, by hand, while the remaining modules continue to operate.
Patent CA-2439042-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of fusion proteins whose n-terminal part is a hirudin derivative for the production of recombinant proteins via secretion by yeasts
Inventor: HABERMANN PAUL
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an expression cassette of the form Px-Sx-Bn-(ZR)-Hir (AsmR)-protein (Y) - T, where Px is any promoter DNA sequence, selected in such a way that optimal yields of the protein of interest become achievable; Sx is any DNA encoding a signal sequence or leader sequence which allows optimal yields; Bn is 1-15 amino acid codons or a chemical bond; Z is the codon of a amino acid selected from the group comprising Lys and Arg; R is an Arg codon or a chemical bond; Asm is a chemical bond or m amino aid codons, where m= 1-10; Hir is a DNA sequence coding for hirudin or a hirudin derivative which is at least 40 % homologous to natural hirudin; protein Y is a DNA sequence encoding any protein which can be produced in and secreted by yeast; T is an untraslated DNA sequence which is advantageous to the expression.
Patent CA-2440693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON BRIAN LESLIE
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Apparatus for preparing for the unloading of contents of a container comprising a frame for receiving the container, a funnel having an end for attachment to an opening of the container, the funnel having a valve located adjacent an opposite end of the funnel, whereupon securing the funnel and container to the frame, a portion of the frame is able to rotate the funnel and container through a predetermined angle to place the funnel and container in a position ready for partial or full discharge of the contents through the funnel and valve. There is also disclosed apparatus for rotating a load.
Patent CA-2440728-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIEGLER JOHN
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un conditionnement pour produit (10) intégrant les principes de l'invention. Ce conditionnement comprend un dispositif à circuits intégrés (16) conçu pour l'interfaçage par radiofréquence avec une installation associée. Ce conditionnement est conçu de façon à contenir le dispositif à circuits intégrés pour que celui-ci reste bien en place dans le conditionnement. Il est à noter que cette disposition facilite l'utilisation de ce dispositif dans des applications autres que le suivi des produits et le contrôle des stocks, notamment dans la promotion des produits, le stockage, la diffusion d'informations relatives aux produits, ainsi que dans le contrôle de qualité, par exemple l'étiquette de sécurité. Par ailleurs, l'invention concerne une machine de conditionnement permettant d'écrire des informations sur le dispositif à circuits intégrés ou de lire des informations à partir de celui-ci.
Patent CA-2442712-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMADA NAOYA
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A semiconductor laser device increased in energy density at the focus; and a semiconductor laser excitation solid laser device using the same. A row of dotted-line-wise series-connected laser beams are disposed in front of stack array laser elements emitting a group of two-dimensional array-like parallel laser beams, each row of laser beams refracted substantially normal to the direction of the dotted lines and collimated are received, the direction of the laser beams from emitters or a group of emitters is turned through a rig ht angle and the laser beams are emitted, whereby the laser beams are converted into a plurality of rows of laser beams paralleled substantially in a ladder form, which rows of laser beams are beam-compressed into a row of laser beam s, the latter being converted into a series disposition, a row of parallel compressed laser beams are turned through a right angle and emitted, whereby all laser beams are converted into a group of laser beams paralleled in a single row, the group of laser beams being collimated and converged to a foc us.
Patent CA-2445266-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORAES MAURO P
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: Early protection of susceptible animals against foot and mouth disease (FMD) may be achieved by inoculating the animals with a vaccine comprising an interferon DNA sequence. One day after inoculation, animals have been found protected from challenge with virulent foot and mouth disease virus. Co- administration with an effective foot and mouth disease virus vaccine provid es protection prior to the development of specific immunity, a feature especial ly desireable during a FMD outbreak.