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Patent CA-2395313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUFF BRADLEY JONATHAN
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: An optical filter has at least one input waveguide, a wavelength dispersive device receiving light from the optical input, and an optical output having a plurality of spatially separated waveguides receiving respective wavelength bands of light from the wavelength dispersive device, at least one of the waveguides in the optical output or optical input forming part of an evanescent waveguide coupler comprising a group of coupled waveguides side by side.
Patent CA-2396503-A1 (CA)
Title: Diluant stabilisateur pour polypeptides et antigenes
Inventor: STEAFFENS JEFFREY W
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à des compositions destinées à stabiliser des polypeptides ou des antigènes. Ces compositions s'avèrent utiles pour stabiliser les polypeptides ou les antigènes stockés dans des formulations aqueuses. Ces formulations peuvent être utilisées pour diverses procédures analytiques et analogues.
Patent CA-2398874-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMONS ROBERT M
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing the artifacts associated with still frame display and video capture of interlaced video are provided. Tuner 100 receives an interlaced video signal having an image frame with first and second fields.  Motion detector 55 detects whether motion is present between the first and second fields. Memory 40 stores one or both of the fields for processing when motion is detected. Processor 30 processes the stored field(s) to provide an image frame with reduced artifacts. Various processing techniques are provided to generate the image frame from the stored field(s), without duplicating the stored field for use as the other field. Memory 40 stores the image frame. If motion is not detected, the first and second fields are both stored to provide the image frame. The stored image frame can then be continuously displayed to provide still frame display, or can be captured for subsequent use.
Patent CA-2399344-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASAHARA TSUYOSHI
IPC: C09J7/02
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a medical adhesive composition containing a copolymer obtained by copolymerization of a monomer mixture containing an acrylic acid alkyl ester having C4 - C12 alkyl group, a (meth)acrylic acid, and a methacrylic acid alkyl ester having C1 - C4 alkyl group, which mixture is free of a multifunctional monomer having two or more unsaturated double bonds in a molecule, wherein the copolymer has a gel-sol ratio of 35:65 to 55:45 and a weight average molecular weight of the sol portion of 300,000 to 500,000, or a copolymer obtained by copolymerization of the above-mentioned monomer mixture and having a gel fraction of 35 to 55% and a swelling ratio of a gel portion of 50 to 90 times. The medical adhesive of the present invention is superior in the balance between adhesiveness and cohesiveness and can be preferably used for various medical adhesive tapes or sheets.
Patent CA-2400187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRINNELL BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux dérivés de la protéine C humaine ayant pour fonction l'augmentation de l'activité anticoagulante, la résistance à l'inactivation de la serpine et la sensibilité à l'activation de la thrombine en comparaison avec la protéine C de type sauvage et le maintien de l'activité biologique de la protéine C humaine de type sauvage. L'avantage qui en découle est que l'administration de ces dérivés est moins fréquente et/ou que le dosage est inférieur à celui requis pour la protéine C humaine de type sauvage dans le traitement des syndromes coronaires aigus, les troubles occlusifs vasculaires, les états hypercoagulables, les troubles thrombotiques et les états enclins à la thrombose.
Patent CA-2404395-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HECKER ARLENE
IPC: C04B37/00
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de fabrication de corps en céramique par réunion d'éléments de céramique à l'état vert consistant: à chauffer les surfaces de jonction desdits éléments pour faire fondre localement le liant, puis à mettre en contact puis unir lesdites surfaces en les soumettant alternativement à de compressions et des étirements. Le procédé est en particulier intéressant pour former des corps monolithiques de tubes à décharge pour éclairage par lampes à décharge à haute intensité.
Patent CA-2406831-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for emulating a check sorter
Inventor: MALONEY RIAN R
IPC: G06Q20/04
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A method for communicating between a check processing system (16) and a non- compatible check sorter (14) is provided that includes accessing a MICR buff er (32) for the check sorter. The MICR buffer (32) comprises MICR data retrieve d from a check. A process buffer (50) is generated based on the MICR buffer (32). The process buffer (50) is standardized for a plurality of disparate types of check sorters. A plurality of feature instructions are received for  the check based on the process buffer (50). The feature instructions are communicated to the check sorter (14) for processing of the check.
Patent CA-2407911-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOPPING GEOFFREY
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: In a partially interconnected topological network having at least six Topological Nodes, a Topological Node being a single Physical Node or a group of interconnected Physical Nodes or part of a Physical Node or a group of interconnected Physical Nodes and parts of Physical Nodes, each Topological Node having at least three point-to-point Topological Links connecting it to some but not all of the plurality of Topological Nodes and there being at least one Choice of routing between any two Topological Nodes, where a Choice of routing is either two point-to-point Topological Links connected in series at another of the Topological Nodes or a direct point-to-point Topological Link between the two Topological Nodes.
Patent CA-2410674-A1 (CA)
Title: Materiaux thermodurs a tenue au choc amelioree
Inventor: COURT FRANCOIS
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un matériau thermodur à tenue au choc amélior ée comprenant: - 99 à 20% d'une résine thermodure, - 1 à 80% d'un modifiant cho c comprenant au moins un copolymère choisi parmi les copolymères à blocs S-B-M , B-M et M-B-M dans lesquels: . chaque bloc est relié à l'autre au moyen d'une  liaison covalente ou d'une molécule intermédiaire reliée à l'un des blocs pa r une liaison covalente et à l'autre bloc par une autre liaison covalente, . M  est un PMMA homopolymère ou un copolymère comprenant au moins 50% en poids d e méthacrylate de méthyle, . B est incompatible avec la résine thermodure et avec le bloc M et sa température de transition vitreuse Tg est inférieure à la temp d'utilisation du matériau thermodur, . S est incompatible avec la résin e thermodure, le bloc B et le bloc M et sa Tg ou sa température de fusion Tf e st supérieure à la Tg de B. S est avantageusement du polystyrène et B du polybutadiène. Avantageusement la résine thermodure provient de la réaction d'une résine époxy thermodurcissable et d'un durcisseur.
Patent CA-2411294-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode et systeme d'acces a des fichiers distants synchronises automatiquement
Inventor: JAFFE NORMAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Méthode et système de mise à jour simple, rapide et efficace de fichiers constants dans un ensemble de systèmes informatiques dont la fonctionnalité sert à la collaboration, à la sauvegarde efficace et à la reprise après sinistre. La constance est assurée par le stockage sécurisé à distance de fichiers de plusieurs clients, peu importe le nombre, dont les fichiers sont automatiquement synchronisés avec une utilisation minimale de la bande passante réseau. La synchronisation bidirectionnelle automatisée « en un clic » est mise en oeuvre par une méthode qui est neutre par rapport à la plate-forme, au système d'exploitation, au coupe-feu et à la configuration réseau. Le logiciel dérivant de la méthode comporte un avantage important : son installation, son paramétrage et ainsi que son fonctionnement se passent de l'intervention des administrateurs de système.
Patent CA-2413961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELCHIORI UGO L
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A weep screed for use in exterior construction has a vertical member and upper and lower outwardly projecting flanges affixed to the vertical member. The vertical member is adapted to be form-fit to the base of a vertical wall overlying a concrete foundation. The upper outwardly projecting flange is coextensive with the length of the screed and has a plurality of apertures therein, the apertures being spaced from one another along the length of the weep screed to provide drainage for water accumulating on an upper surface of the upper outwardly projecting flange. The lower outwardly projecting flange, which is coextensive in length with the upper outwardly projecting flange, is impermeable to water. The lower flange collects water received from the upper member and directs the flow of such water outwardly, away from the vertical wall and foundation. The weep screed permits the placement of plaster, stucco or other siding material to be placed in contact with the weep screed both above and below the outwardly projecting flanges, leaving a streamlined gap therebetween. The weep screed directs water that penetrates a plaster layer of a wall to flow away from the wall above ground level. In addition, the weep screed can provide an expansion joint between a concrete foundation or slab and wood framing. The weep screed can be fabricated from any malleable water-impermeable material.
Patent CA-2414794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASON DAN
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A carrying apparatus for a hockey stick. The carrier has two upwardly facing U-shaped channels formed by two outer wails connected via a base to a shared inner wall. The outer walls are biased towards the inner wall. The distance between the outer walls and the inner wall at the base is greater than the width of the shaft of the stick. Straps are connected to the outer walls through a pair of openings located in the upper portion of the walls. The portion of strap material located within the channel is pressed between the outer wall and the shaft of the stick when the stick is positioned in the carrier thereby preventing it from moving during transportation.
Patent CA-2415789-A1 (CA)
Title: Epoxy-steroidal aldosterone antagonist and beta-adrenergic antagonist combination therapy for treatment of congestive heart failure
Inventor: SCHUH JOSEPH R
IPC: C07J21/00
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically- effective amount of a beta-adrenergic antagonist is described for treatment of circulatory disorders, including cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and ascites. Preferred bet a- adrenergic antagonists are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability. Preferred epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonists are 20-spiroxane steroidal compounds characterized by the presence of a 9.alpha., 11.alpha.-substituted epoxy moiety. A preferred combination therap y includes the beta-adrenergic antagonist metropol ((.plusmn.)1-(isopropylamin o)- 3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxyl]-2-propanolol succinate) and the aldosterone receptor antagonist epoxymexrenone.
Patent CA-2416009-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable modular storage support device
Inventor: FICKETT GLENN A
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A modular storage support device supports items suspended above a floor. The device rests upon the floor and comprises a vertical member extending upwardly which has an upper end and a lower end. A base member has a base vertical portion which receives the lower end of the vertical member and a U-shaped portion which is oriented perpendicular to the vertical member. The U-shaped portion has two leg portions extending laterally with respect to the sides thereof. Two L-shaped support legs are received in one of the leg portions and extend forward therefrom. A foot portion extends downwardly from each of the L-shaped support legs to rest upon a floor. An L-shaped wall brace is received wither the upper end of the vertical member and extends upwardly and then rearwardly from vertical member to engage a vertical wall.  One or more supports are slidably secured to the vertical member and the upwardly extending section of the L-shaped wall brace. Each of the one or more supports have at least one support arm being mounted thereto. Each of the at least one support arms is parallel to, shorter than and positioned between the support legs and engages an item for support of said item.
Patent CA-2416761-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for screening peptides for use in immunotherapy
Inventor: SCARDINO ANTONIO
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for identifying sub-dominant/cryptic epitopes exhibited by a class I HLA molecule, said method comprising at least the following steps: a) selecting, from the sequence of a protein with respect to which it is desired to induce a cytotoxic T lymphocyte response, at least a peptide sequence of 8 to 11 amino acids capable of constituting an epitope of said protein exhibited by a class I HLA molecule, and corresponding to a peptide with low affinity for said class I HLA molecule and non-immunogenic; b) preparing, for each selected sequence, a variant peptide derived from said sequence, by substituting the N-terminal amino acid with a tyrosine residue; c) determining the immunogenicity of each variant peptide obtained at step b) by selecting, among the latter, each immunogenic peptide, generating a CTL response specific to the target cells expressing the protein wherefrom it is derived and identifying the peptide sequence wherefrom said immunogenic peptide is derived. The invention is applicable to screening of peptides for use in immunotherapy.
Patent CA-2417087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEFENEIDER STEVEN
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mammalian DNA-R proteins and genes that encode such proteins. The invention is directed toward the isolation and characterization of mammalian DNA-R proteins. The invention specifically provides isolated complementary DNA copies of mRNA corresponding to rat and human homologues of a mammalian DNA-R gene. Also provided are recombinant expression constructs capable of expressing the mammalian DNA-R genes of the invention in cultures of transformed prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as such cultures of transformed cells that synthesise the mammalian catecholamine receptor proteins encoded therein. The invention also provides methods for screening compounds(invitro) that are capable of binding to the mammalian DNA-R prote ins of the invention, and further characterizing the binding properties of such compounds in comparison with known DNA-R agonists and antagonists. Improved methods of pharmacological screening are provided thereby.
Patent CA-2417848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JUNG-CHUNG
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of anorectal disorders are provided in which certain combinations of NO donors, PDE inhibitors, superoxide (O2-) scavengers, .beta.-adrenergic agonists, cAMP-dependent protein kinase activators, .alpha.1-adrenergic antagonists, L-type Ca2+ channel blockers, estrogens, ATP-sensitive + channel activators and smooth muscle relaxants are used.
Patent CA-2419479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNYAK VICTORIA
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: L'aptitude à définir rapidement des gènes cibles de facteur de transcription permet d'étudier des cascades géniques intervenant dans le développement, la physiologie et des maladies. Cette invention a trait à l'association d'une nouvelle immunoprécipitation chromosomique et de techniques de biologie moléculaire permettant de découvrir, avec une capacité élevée de découverte, et de caractériser in vivo tant des gènes cibles de facteur de transcription connus qu'inconnus. Dans la mesure où elle utilise des matrices de support en phase solide et une immunoprécipitation chromosomique séquentielle associées à des procédures de clonage moléculaire, cette méthode permet de séparer rapidement et avec rigueur de cellules et de tissus des séquences nucléotidiques représentant des cibles pour régulation par facteurs de transcription. La mise en oeuvre de ces techniques, qui permet de caractériser efficacement et simultanément des informations relatives tant à un élément régulateur qu'à un gène cible de séquence codante, s'avère précieuse s'agissant d'évaluer des hiérarchies géniques et de mettre au point des thérapies.
Patent CA-2419498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENEY JOHN R
IPC: A61C13/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A mill blank assembly for making a dental prosthesis includes a milling section and a support section. The support section is adapted to fit in a chuck or collet of a milling machine. One of the milling section and the support section includes a projection that extends into a recess of the other, in order to enhance the strength of the bond between the milling section and the support section. As a result, the completed assembly is less likely to fracture or become disassembled during the milling process.
Patent CA-2420145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIND HUGH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A system and method for pushing information, such as calendar event messages, from a host system to a mobile data communication device upon sensing a triggering event is disclosed. A redirector program operating at the host system enables a user to continuously redirect calendar event messages, such as meeting reminders and notices, from the host system to the user's mobile data communication device upon detecting that one or more user-defined triggering events has occurred. The redirector program operates in connection with event generating applications and repackaging systems at the host system to configure and detect a particular user-defined event, and then to repackage the calendar event messages in an electronic wrapper prior to pushing the data items to the mobile device. An optimized data structure for storing the calendar event messages is also provided.
Patent CA-2421580-A1 (CA)
Title: Discrimination between gnrh-i and gnrh-ii
Inventor: MELOEN ROBERT HANS
IPC: C07K14/575
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A peptide that comprises a modified GnRH decapeptide sequence which allows for a testosterone level that is essentially non-detectable after vaccination with the peptide in a suitable dosage and/or allows for a immunogenic response that allows for the effective discrimination between GnRH-I and GnRH-II and a method for the immunocastration of pigs and for the treatment of prostate cancers of humans
Patent CA-2423026-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEITA GABRIEL
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: The room temperature polymerizable composition comprises at least one polymerizable monomer having at least one episulfide functionality and an effective amount of at least one (alkoxyphenyl)phosphine polymerization catalyst.
Patent CA-2423328-A1 (CA)
Title: Cephem compound and esbl-detecting reagent containing the same
Inventor: HARADA HIDENORI
IPC: C07D501/14
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A cephem compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by the formula I:   (see formula I) wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and each represent hydrogen atom, nitro or cyano; R3 represents C1--C6 alkyl which may be substituted with carboxyl; R4 represents hydrogen atom or amino; X represents -S- or -SO-, there being no case where both of R1 and R2 are simultaneously hydrogen atom.
Patent CA-2423573-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEGEMIER TIMOTHY A
IPC: F01L3/08
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A radially compliant valve stem seal assembly is adapted for installation over a valve guide of an internal combustion engine. The assembly includes a metallic cylindrical straight-walled retainer with an elastomeric sealing element chemically bonded to the interior surface of the retainer. The sealing element includes upper and lower portions; the upper portion includes a pair of sealing lips comprising an oil sealing lip and a gas sealing lip. The lips are adapted to meter oil through an interface between the seal assembly and the associated valve stem for assuring proper lubrication at the interface. The lower portion of the elastomeric sealing element provides one or more annular radially inwardly oriented gripping ribs adapted to engage the guide via an interference fit. The gripping ribs are adapted to balance forces of installation against those of securement of the valve stem seal assembly over a wide valve guide diameter tolerance range.
Patent CA-2423743-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN-COCHER DANIEL
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The plug-and-socket connection provided with an automatically closing device  that prevents drainage is comprised of a cylindrical socket housing (1) havi ng an opening (4) for inserting a tubular plug part (5), which is provided with  a holding rib (8) that encircles the plug part. Said holding rib can be held inside a locking element (9) arranged in the insertion area of the socket housing (1). In addition, the interior of the socket housing (1) is provided  with sealing rings (11, 12) for sealing the annular gap between the inner wa ll (20) of the socket housing (1) and the inserted plug part (5). A valve body (16) is provided inside the flow-through space of the socket housing (1), automatically closes the flow-through space and, when inserting the plug par t (5), is pressed by the face (26) of said plug part against the force of a spiral spring and into the open position. The valve body (16) is preferably provided as a bush (21), which is closed at its end located away from the insertion opening by a terminating wall (22) and through which a radial rib (23) passes. Four ribs (18), which are parallel to the axis and which are uniformly distributed over the periphery, are formed on the back side of the  terminating wall (22). Said ribs (18) are guided, in a longitudinally displaceable manner,inside corresponding longitudinal slots (19) in the inne r wall (20) of the socket housing (1).
Patent CA-2424223-A1 (CA)
Title: Blue shade fe-cr black
Inventor: LOUCKA WILLIAM GERALD
IPC: C09C1/22
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a blue shade black pigment compositio n, containing at least iron oxide, chrome oxide, wherein the ratio of iron to chromium is from about 1:1 to about 5:1 by weight; and manganese oxide. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of making a blue shade black pigment involving combining iron oxide, chrome oxide, and manganese oxide to form a mixture; heating the mixture to a temperature from about 700  ~C to about 1,300 ~C for a time from about 1 to about 5 hours; and optionall y agitating the heated mixture to provide the blue shade black pigment. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a plastic composition containing a plastic material and a blue shade black pigment composition containing at least iron oxide, chrome oxide, and manganese oxide.