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Patent CA-2267232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A61B17/60
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: An external fixator for positioning a first element relative to a second element. The external fixator includes a first base for mounting to the first element; a second base for mounting to the second element; a plurality of adjustable effective length struts; connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a first pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a second pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base, connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a third pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base;  connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the first pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the second pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base member; and connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the third pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base member.  A method of using an external fixation device to reposition a first bone segment relative to a second bone segment includes attaching said first base member to said first bone segment, attaching said second base member to said second bone segment, and adjusting the effective length of at least one of the struts. The effective length of the struts can be determined from a general deformity equation based on first effective diameter, second effective diameter, neutral strut length, anterior-posterior, lateral-medial and, axial displacements, anterior-posterior and lateral-medial angulations axial rotation, vertical distance from the first base member to the origin, and the amount the second bone segment is rotated about its axis from its correct position.
Patent CA-2269083-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel fgf homologs
Inventor: CONKLIN DARRELL C
IPC: C12N15/18
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zFGF-5, a novel member of the FGF family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are proliferative for muscle cells and may be used for remodelling cardiac tissue and improving cardiac function. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zFGF-5 polypeptides.
Patent CA-2272543-A1 (CA)
Title: Ice-cream formulation and packaging
Inventor: MURPHY MATTHEW FRANCIS
IPC: A23G9/52
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: A gasified formulation, aseptically-packaged, comprises the components of icecream, and includes a stabiliser and/or emulsifier that maintains the formulation at a temperature above freezing, up to 25 ~C. This composition does not need freezing, during transport, storage or display in a retail outlet; it is frozen only when required, before consumption.
Patent CA-2273512-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical, cosmetic composition with base of microbial culture mixed with an essential oil and an acid
Inventor: FREGONESE ALEXANDRA
IPC: A61Q19/08
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition. This composition is characterised in that it contains a microbial culture compatible in cosmetics or in pharmacy or in therapy, in particular a culture of micro-organisms selected among the acetic or lactic bacteria, freeze-dried yeast, suspensions of micro-organisms, fermented organic substances, for example fermented pollen, or an inactivated culture of bacteria of the genus bifidobacterium or of bacteria related to this genus mixed with an essential oil and an acid preferably an organic acid, such as citric acid. This composition has an activity for regenerating the skin, in particular antiwrinkle properties, for erasing old scars, for repairing burnt tissues, for promoting skin healing, for eliminating pigmentary spots and also for promoting growth or fresh growth of superficial body growth including nails, hair or hairs.
Patent CA-2276880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOE RICHARD J
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A multi-purpose measuring tool has an elongate base and arm pivotally connected at rounded ends thereof in an angularly variable relation to perform multiple functions, including measuring inclines, measuring corner angles, measuring distances, use as a square, use as a bevel gauge and use as a torpedo level. A retractable measuring tape housed within the arm has a terminal finger gripping end adapted to be pulled away from the arm and removably attached to a distal end of the base. The measuring tape is dual purpose in that one side of the tape is used for determining the angle of the arm relative to the base to perform some of the above functions, and the other side of the tape is used for traditional linear distance measurements. The tool's base includes a "vertical" bubble level and the arm includes a "horizontal" bubble level to perform some of the above functions.
Patent CA-2277612-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLF MICHAEL
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: Network elements (NE1, NE2) of a synchronous digital telecommunications network are synchronized to the reference clock of a primary reference clock. To increase the fault tolerance of the network, two primary reference clocks (PRC1, PRC2) are used. In fault-free operation, the first reference clock signal is transmitted to the network elements and used for synchronization and the second reference clock signal is available as a standby reference clock signal. In case of an error, synchronization is switched to the second reference clock signal.      The synchronization process according to the invention provides that, in order to differentiate the two reference clock signals, at least one of the two reference clock signals is marked by a predetermined bit sequence in the overhead of message signals (STM-N) generated by the reference clock signal or by applying a phase modulation to the reference clock signal. This ensures that the network is synchronized by a single reference clock source.
Patent CA-2279567-A1 (CA)
Title: Position detector for fluid cylinder
Inventor: NAGAI KATSUMI
IPC: B66F9/22
Filed: 1999-08-03
Abstract: A position detector includes a fluid cylinder (20) having a piston (26). An ultrasonic transceiver (31) is provided at one end of the piston (26) outside of the moving range of the piston (26). In response to electrical signals, the ultrasonic transceiver (31) transmits ultrasonic waves to a reflection surface of the piston (26).      The transceiver (31) receives the ultrasonic waves reflected by the piston (26) and then generates electrical signals representing the reflected waves. A sensor detects that the piston (26) is at a predetermined position, at which the distance to the transceiver (31) is known. A CPU (45) supplies electrical signals to the ultrasonic transceiver (31) to produce ultrasonic waves and receives electrical signals representing the reflected waves from the ultrasonic transceiver (31). The CPU (45) then computes a piston (26) position value, which is a function of the travel time from when an ultrasonic wave is transmitted to when the reflected wave is received and the speed of the waves. The CPU (45) determines the speed of the waves when the piston (26) is detected to be at the reference position. The CPU (45) then computes the current position of the piston (26) based on the speed of the waves and on a current reading of the travel time.
Patent CA-2280119-A1 (CA)
Title: Hip prosthesis and method for fitting such hip prosthesis
Inventor: KRIEK HANS RUDOLF
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A hip prosthesis comprising a first fastening assembly (1, 2, 6, 12, 13) intended for being mounted in the hip bone (A) and a second fastening assembly (4, 5, 7, 14) intended for being mounted in the upper extremity of the femur (F), wherein the first (1, 2, 6, 12, 13) and the second (4, 5, 7, 14) fastening assemblies are interconnected by means of a pivotable connection (8, 108) wherein all parts (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) of the hip prosthesis are so small and/or slender that they can each be arranged in the intended end position thereof via a bore (9) in the femur (F), which bore (9) extends from the outside (Fo) of the femur (F) through the femoral neck (Fn) substantially in the direction of the imaginary longitudinal center line (LFn) of the femoral neck (Fn) to the femoral head (Fh).
Patent CA-2280185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DALKO MARIA
IPC: A61K8/14
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: The invention concerns novel salicylic acid derivatives and their use in cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for skin care, particularly for fighting against skin ageing and/or for improving the freshness of complexion and/or smoothing face and/or body skin and/or for treating deep and small wrinkles and/or for stimulating epidermal turnover.
Patent CA-2281749-A1 (CA)
Title: Capsule de contenant munie d'un joint d'etancheite
Inventor: KIRK ALLEN GREGG
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un joint d'étanchéité pour capsules constitué d'un copolymère EVA mélangé avec une résine d'ionomère rigide et un mélange amélioré d'un additif de lubrification, la proportion nette d'acétate de vinyle dans le mélange EVA/ionomère étant comprise entre environ 15 et 23 pour cent. Comêlées par fusion, ces substances produisent un joint possédant des propriétés améliorées de couple de retrait et de rétention de carbonatation.
Patent CA-2282858-A1 (CA)
Title: Stealth virus nucleic acids and related methods
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: C07K14/03
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: Stealth viruses comprise a molecularly heterogeneous grouping of atypically structured, vacuolating cytopathic viruses, that cause persistent systemic infection, often with neuropsychiatric and potentially with oncogenic and autoimmune manifestations, in the absence of significant anti-viral inflammation. The appearance, progression and host range characteristics of the cytopathic effect (CPE) distinguish stealth viruses from conventional human cytopathic viruses, including herpesviruses, enteroviruses and adenoviruses. Electron microscopy, serology and molecular-based assays can be used to further differentiate stealth viruses from conventional viruses. Stealth viruses can assimilate various cellular-derived and bacteria-derived genes and potentially transfer such genes between individuals or similar or even differing species. This application describes methods for detecting stealth viruses using molecular probes and for determining the composition of individual stealth virus isolates, based on the DNA and/or RNA nucleotide sequences detectable in cultures and in clinical and other materials containing a stealth virus.
Patent CA-2284167-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUILLARD ALAIN
IPC: C21B5/00
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: L'installation combinée comprend au moins un four (FM) et un appareil de distillation d'air comprenant au moins une colonne moyenne pression (MP) et une colonne de mélange (CM) fournissant de l'oxygène (O) au four, le four et l'appareil de distillation étant alimentés par une même soufflante (S), la colonne de mélange (CM) recevant de l'air surpressé par un surpresseur (C) couplé à une turbine cryogénique (T) détendant un fluide de l'appareil de distillation, l'ensemble surpresseur/turbine (C-T) étant couplé à un organe d'assistance auxiliaire (EM).
Patent CA-2285857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CANNET GILLES
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for distributing fluid under pressure, particularly welding gas, comprising at least one body (1') provided with at least one manometer (3, 3') comprising a housing (4) and a connection ferrule (2, 2'), said connection ferrule (2, 2') being inserted in a recess (5, 5') provided in the body (1'), characterized in that said body (1') comprises moreover at least one passage (6, 16) communicating with said recess (5, 5'), and in that said connection ferrule (2, 2') comprises at least one recess (7, 7') and in that at least one connection means (8, 18) is inserted in at least one portion of at least one passage (6, 16) of the body (1') and in at least one portion of at-least one recess (7, 7') of the connection ferrule (2, 2'), so as to permit the solidarization, at least temporarily, of said manometer (3, 3') on said body (1').      Cylinder of welding gas or of medical gas provided with such a device for fluid distribution.
Patent CA-2286117-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrocarbon gas processing
Inventor: HUDSON HANK M
IPC: C10L3/06
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A process for the recovery of ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene and heavier hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon gas stream is disclosed. The stream is divided into first and second streams, and the second stream is cooled and expanded to a lower pressure and supplied to a contacting device. The first stream is cooled to condense substantially all of it, expanded to the lower pressure, and then used to cool a warmer distillation stream from a distillation column to at leaf partially condense the distillation stream. At least a portion of the partially condensed distillation stream is directed the contacting device to intimately contact the expanded second stream, the resulting vapors and liquids are separated from the contacting device, and these liquids are supplied to the distillation column. The quantities and temperatures of the feeds to the contacting device and the distillation column are effective to maintain the overhead temperatures of the contacting device and the distillation column at temperatures whereby the major portion of the desired components is recovered.
Patent CA-2288180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOON INBAE
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: Cet assemblage d'instruments (10), qui permet de réaliser une ligature de tissu anatomique, comporte un élément (12) définissant un passage et dont une extrémité distale (20) est conçue pour se placer dans un site d'intervention interne, l'extrémité proximale étant conçue pour se placer à l'extérieur du site d'intervention interne, le passage (24) joignant l'extrémité proximale à l'extrémité distale. Un organe de préhension (16) est disposé au niveau de l'extrémité distale de l'élément (12) définissant le passage de façon à saisir le tissu anatomique au niveau du site d'intervention interne. L'élément (12) définissant le passage porte une boucle de ligature resserrable (78) en matériau filamenteux de ligature (76), laquelle boucle se place extérieurement par rapport à l'extrémité distale (20) de façon à venir entourer le tissu anatomique saisi par l'élément de préhension (16). La boucle de ligature (78) peut, par une manoeuvre commandée de l'extérieur du site d'intervention interne, se resserrer autour du tissu anatomique, ce qui permet de réaliser une ligature complète de tissu anatomique avec un seul assemblage d'instruments (10).
Patent CA-2288671-A1 (CA)
Title: Gold-plated electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: URUETA R WILFRIDO
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument and method for making and using the same, is provided. The electrosurgical instrument includes a stainless steel blade (18) having two major opposed surfaces (20a, 20b) connected by two edge surfaces (22a, 22b) with each surface plated with an intermediate layer (24), comprising a substantially nontoxic metal having a hardness of at least about 130 on a Knoop scale, and an electrical resistivity not exceeding about 15 microhm-cm at 20 degrees Celsius. A non-stick coating (28) is coated on either all of the surfaces of the intermediate layer, or only on the two major opposed surfaces, thereby exposing the two edge surfaces of the intermediate layer in the latter case. The non-stick coating prevents tissue from sticking to the instrument during surgery, while the intermediate metal layer enhances the electrical conductivity of the instrument for more efficient cutting and cauterization of tissue with less power consumption. The combination of an intermediate metal layer with an outer non-stick coating eliminates the need to choose between quick and efficient cauterization during surgery, and the prevention of tissue sticking to the instrument.
Patent CA-2288733-A1 (CA)
Title: Frame with integral environment resistant members
Inventor: HAGEL RICHARD C
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: A construction component for improved moisture, decay and insect resistance.  The component preferably includes a plurality of members (1, 2, 3, 6, 7) of which certain portions (7a, 7b) are comprised of materials resistant to moisture, decay and insects. The resistant members (7a, 7b) are integrally connected to wood portions (6a - 6g) to provide a single, low cost structure (F).
Patent CA-2290233-A1 (CA)
Title: Vibration-proof rubber composition
Inventor: IRIE MASAKAZU
IPC: C08L83/04
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: A vibration-proof rubber composition, comprising (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) polyisobutylene in an amount such that the weight ratio of this component and component (A) is 10:90 to 80:20; (C) 3 to 500 weight parts of an inorganic filler per 100 weight parts of components (A) and (B) combined; (D) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in an amount such that the ratio of the number of moles of silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in this component is 0.3 to 20 in relation to the number of moles of alkenyl groups in components (A) and (B) combined; and (E) a platinum catalyst comprising 0.1 to 1000 weight parts of platinum metal atoms per 1,000,000 weight parts of components (A) and (B) combined.
Patent CA-2291458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROEMISCH JUERGEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A process for the specific detection of glycosylated proteins and an assay for carrying out this detection process is described, in which a) incubating the sample to be investigated with a solid phase which is coated with a substrate which immobilizes the glycosidic groups bonded to the protein, b) removing the remains of the sample not bound to the solid phase by washing, c) allowing a labeled F(ab) fragment or F(ab')2 fragment of a monoclonal antibody directed against the specific protein to act on the immobilized, glycosylated protein, and d) after washing out the unbound F(ab) fragment or F(ab')2 fragment, detecting the bound fraction.
Patent CA-2291745-A1 (CA)
Title: Break away pedal
Inventor: ENGELGAU STEVEN J
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: The invention provides a pedal assembly (10) for use in a vehicle (11) comprising a pedal arm that moves in a normal operating range between a rest position and an applied position under a normal operating load and includes a rebound mechanism for moving the pedal arm to an extended position in response to an applied load greater than the normal operating load. The rebound mechanism rebounds the pedal arm to the normal operating range when the applied load is reduced to the normal operating load. In one embodiment, the break away and rebound pedal assembly (10) includes a first arm (20) having a first end (22) with a first pivotal connection (24) to the vehicle (11) for actuating an automotive system and extending to a second end (26). The assembly (10) also comprises a second arm (30) having third (32) and fourth (34) ends with a pad (36) supported on the fourth end (34). The invention is characterized by a rebound mechanism (40,140) connecting the second end (30) to the third end (32) at a second pivotal correction (42) for pivoting the arms (20,30) in unison in a normal position about the first pivotal connection (24) under normal loads applied to the pad (36). Further, the rebound mechanism (40,140) allows the second arm (30) to move relative to the first arm (20) about the second pivotal connection (42) in response to a predetermined load greater than the normal load. The second arm (30) is permitted to rebound back to the normal operating range upon the load falling below the predetermined load. A torsion spring (150) coupled with a friction pad (176) or a hydraulic, pneumatic, or spring loaded cylinder (50) may be used as part of the rebound mechanism.
Patent CA-2295040-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for coating stents with dna and expression of recombinant genes from dna coated stent in vivo
Inventor: NABEL ELIZABETH G
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 1998-06-26
Abstract: The present invention describes DNA coated stents and methods of using the same to treat or prevent vascular diseases, such as restenosis.
Patent CA-2295214-A1 (CA)
Title: Bleach compatible alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines
Inventor: GOSSELINK EUGENE PAUL
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1998-06-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which comprise bleach compatible hydrophobic soil dispersants. The dispersants are polyalkyleneimines having a backbone molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 5000 daltons and having most of the N-H unit hydrogens, preferably all N-H unit hydrogens substituted with from about 20 to about 50, alkyleneoxy units.
Patent CA-2296958-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of sub-cycle, self-clearing faults
Inventor: NEWTON TIMOTHY T
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus which detects self clearing faults in an AC power circuit carrying an electrical current is provided. To this end, the apparatus includes a fast element which detects an occurrence of a fault within one cycle of initiation, detects a clearing of the fault within one cycle of the clearing, and detects a duration of the fault to within one cycle or less. The apparatus further includes a self clear-element which compares the duration of the fault to a predetermined portion of a cycle of the electrical current to determine if the fault is self-clearing.
Patent CA-2304081-A1 (CA)
Title: Circularly polarized cross dipole antenna
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKASHI
IPC: H01Q11/06
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A circularly polarized cross dipole antenna according to the present invention includes a cross dipole antenna element formed of two pairs of inverted-V-shaped dipole antenna elements, which are bent like an inverted "V" at a set angle, so as to cross each other on a ground plane, and a feeding mechanism provided to perform a single-point feed through a feeding section common to the inverted-V-shaped dipole antenna elements of the cross dipole antenna element.
Patent CA-2304618-A1 (CA)
Title: Direct smelting process for producing metals from metal oxides
Inventor: DRY RODNEY JAMES
IPC: C21B11/00
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: The HIsmelt process as disclosed in WO 96/31627 A1 (PCT/AU96/00197) consists of forming a molten bath of iron and slag, injecting metalliferous feed (oxides), solid carbonaceous material (coal and/or coke) and slag formers into the bath and smelting the metalliferous feed to metal. The process also consists of post-combusting the unoxidised reaction gases and transferring the generated heat to the bath to facilitate the smelting. In addition, a transition zone between the post-combustion zone and the quiescent metal zone is formed by injecting the charge together with a carrier gas into the bath, thus causing the metal and slag to be projected into the transition zone. The present application constitutes an improvement over the afore-mentioned application, in that lances/tuyères are inserted deep into the melt to provide oxygen for post-combustion of the unoxidised reaction gases and, in addition, to project splashes, droplets and streams of molten metal into the transition zone, which, in turn, fall back into the bath, thus effectively transferring heat from the post-combustion zone to the molten bath. The level of dissolved carbon in the bath is maintained at >=3 %, preferably > 4% The FeO level in the slag is maintained at < 8% preferably < 6% or < 5 %. The amount of solid carbonaceous material injected as portion of the charge is such that the off-gas contains at least some carbon, preferably 5 - 90% of the weight of dust in the off-gas, corresponding to 10 - 50 g/Nm3. Primary post-combustion is set at > 40%, preferably > 50% or >60%.