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Patent CA-2396228-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode de revetement metallique et materiau de revetement metallique
Inventor: CHOA YONG-HO
IPC: C23C2/32
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: Nouveau procédé d'application d'un revêtement métallique qui consiste à disperser une poudre d'un composé inorganique dans un liquide contenant un solvant organique, à immerger un substrat dans ledit liquide, puis à appliquer des vibrations ou de la chaleur sur le système résultant pour former ainsi un film métallique sur le substrat. La présente invention concerne également une matière couverte d'un revêtement métallique appliqué selon ledit procédé. Ledit procédé permet l'application uniforme sur des substrats quelconques et divers d'un film métallique ayant une épaisseur allant de quelques nanomètres à quelques milliers de nanomètres avec des moyens faciles et simples, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de recourir, par exemple, à un système de vide, sans risque de production d'une substance délétère et sans qu'il soit nécessaire de respecter des restrictions quant à la température de chauffe ou à la matière à utiliser.
Patent CA-2400954-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERRY SHARON
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des compositions pour le diagnostic et le traitement des patients atteints de Pseudoxanthoma elasticum< (PXE) et les supports PXE. Les procédés et les compositions sont liés à la découverte qui met en évidence que les mutations PXE se trouvent dans le gène MRP6 (ABCC6).
Patent CA-2401393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOSKALA ANTTI
IPC: H04W74/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A method and device for initiating uplink data packet communication from a mobile device to a base station on a common packet channel is initiated when  the mobile device reads broadcast status of common packet channels, after which the mobile device sends an access preamble to the base station that is  acknowledged by the base station, and then the mobile device sends a collisi on preamble which the base station answers with a matching collision response. If the base station's response to the collision preamble also includes a channe l allocation message, then the base station begins uplink data packet communication on an allocated channel provided that the allocated channel previously had free broadcast status. However, if the base station's respons e to the collision preamble includes a channel allocation message designating channel(s) not previously having free broadcast status, then the mobile device's access attempt is aborted.
Patent CA-2401405-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEBER OLAF
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: Les isoxazoles sont des agents antiviraux très efficaces. La présente invention concerne des combinaisons d'isoxazoles, de dihydropyrimidines et/ou de lamivudine et, éventuellement, d'interféron, qui inhibent mieux la prolifération de virus de l'hépatite B (HBV) que les agents connus jusqu'à présent.
Patent CA-2403313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANZAVECCHIA ANTONIO
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide construct comprising at least one CDR3 region, wherein at least one of the at least CDR3 regions comprises at least one substitution in the amino acid sequence YYDDHY (SEQ ID NO.1) and wherein the at least one substitution comprises: in the first position of SEQ  ID      NO.1 a substitution from Y to H; in the second position of SEQ ID NO. 1 a substitution from Y to S, from Y to N, from Y to F or from Y to H; in third position of SEQ ID NO. 1 a substitution from D to N or from D to E; in the forth position of SEQ ID NO. 1 a substitution from D to Q, from D to A, from D to V, from D to E  or from D to G; in the fifth position of SEQ ID NO. 1 a substitution from H to Q, from H to P, from H to Y, from H to R or from H to N; or in the sixth position a substitution from Y to N.
Patent CA-2403467-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for implementing scheduled return play at gaming machine networks
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A method of providing incentive to play gaming devices during certain off peak hours comprises three types of periods: an earning period over which earned credits are accumulated responsive to the level of play on the gaming device, a redeeming period where the earned credits can be played, and a regular period where credits are neither earnable or playable. In this way, the player is given an incentive to play during certain times of the week which are otherwise off peak playing times where the casino might be relatively empty. The amount of credits earned and redeemed can also be dependent upon the player level so that more valuable customers are given preferential bonuses to encourage play.
Patent CA-2404876-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic container with a snap-in lid
Inventor: DIESTERBECK FRANK
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic container (1) with a snap-in lid (2) and comprising a catch which is located on the top edge area of the container, f or accommodating the lid in a locked manner. The lid has an area which comes to  rest sealingly with the upper edge area of the container. The sealing area between the container (1) and the lid (2) has a peripheral seal (11) consisting of a material with greater elasticity than that of the container (1) and/or the lid (2), said seal (11) being moulded to the container (1) and/or the lid (2) in a single piece.
Patent CA-2405409-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPITS RAYMOND ANTHONY
IPC: B01J3/06
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de changement d'un diamant gris de type IIb du gris vers le bleu ou d'amélioration de la couleur d'un diamant du type IIb. On utilise des conditions de haute température et de haute pression sélectionnées pour obtenir le changement de couleur.
Patent CA-2406156-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining conditions of biological tissues
Inventor: WILKINSON MALCOLM HOWARD
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining characterisitcs of biological tissues in humans and animals. In particular, it relates to determining the characteristics of tissues such as the lungs and airways by introducing a sound to the tissue, and recording the sound. The invention further includes an apparatus capable of such measurement. In a first aspect  of the present invention there is provided a method of determining characteristics of biological tissue in situ, including: introducing a sound  to the tissue at first position; detecting the sound at another position spaced from the first position after it has travelled through the tissue; calculating the velocity and attenuation of sound that has travelled through  the tissue from the first position to another position; and correlating the velocity and attenuation of the detected sound to characteristics of the biological tissue.
Patent CA-2407398-A1 (CA)
Title: Arrangement for damping of structural resonance
Inventor: JOHNSON FREDERICK ALISTAIR
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A hull (11) has mounted thereon a number of accelerometers (20) arranged to provide a data signal corresponding to movement or vibration of the hull (11) to which each is fixed. The hull (11) and/or a thrust block (18) has mounted thereon a number of mass dampers (21) that are controlled by a detector (23) arranged between the accelerometers (20) and mass dampers (21). The detector (23) calculates from the data signal generated by the accelerometers (20) different modes of resonance so as to determine the onset of the excitation of a particular resonance mode and controls the mass dampers (21) so as to generate forces to selectively dampen the resonance mode.
Patent CA-2407773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARWOOD GERALD P JR
IPC: B41N1/08
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a printing member having a single radiation-absorptive multiphase layer over a substrate layer that may be imaged with or without ablation.
Patent CA-2408808-A1 (CA)
Title: Rocker and method of using the same
Inventor: HAYES CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: A63G13/02
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A rocker that may be used to entertain an infant. In one embodiment, the rocker includes a seat portion, an activity portion and a connector. The connector is coupled to the seat portion and to the activity portion. In one embodiment, the seat portion and the activity portion are configured to rock on a support surface. In one embodiment, the seat portion and the activity portion can be rocked side-to-side. The rocker includes an output generating system that can generate audible and/or visual outputs.
Patent CA-2409223-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparations for evaluating eliminative ability of stomach
Inventor: IKEI NOBUHIRO
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Preparations whereby reduction or acceleration of the eliminative ability of the stomach can be noninvasively evaluated: and a method of evaluating the eliminative ability of the stomach by using these preparations. Thus, reduction or acceleration of the eliminative ability of the stomach can be safely and conveniently examined. Namely, these preparations are useful in objectively diagnosing the motor function of the stomach, as well as in evaluating and judging the drug effect or therapeutic effect of a drug concerning the motor function of the stomach on individual patients.
Patent CA-2412367-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for improved combustion using hydrogen and oxygen
Inventor: FAIRFULL THOMAS
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: There is provided a method for improving combustion efficiency which method comprises the steps of introducing hydrogen or a hydrogen-oxygen gas into a mixing device, introducing an input hydrocarbon into the mixing device, within the mixing device mixing the hydrogen-oxygen gas and the hydrocarbon to form an output mixed fuel which is in turn delivered to a combustion device.
Patent CA-2412643-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and system for web based straight through processing
Inventor: HONOHAN JAMES P
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2412835-A1 (CA)
Title: Osteoclast secreted chemokine and uses thereof
Inventor: MCKENNA MARGARET A
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: The present invention demonstrates the biological function of a newly identified osteoclast-secreted protein. This protein, mim-1, has sequence homology with but is distinct from a previously identified neutrophil chemokine protein. Mim-1 may be a key signaling protein secreted by osteoclasts that regulates recruitment and/or differentiation of osteoblast and osteoclast precursor cells. This protein may also serve to maintain osteoclasts in a relatively inactive state prior to secretion. This mechanism is essential for regulating the mass and structural integrity of bone. This protein or an analog and/or antagonists of this protein will have potential therapeutic potential in the treatment of a variety of pathological bone diseases including osteoporosis and metastatic bone diseases.
Patent CA-2416135-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMADI GITY
IPC: C23C8/14
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the heat treatment of iron-based alloys, including irons and steels, such as carbon steels and low alloy steels, in a controlled oxidative environment, to modify the microstructure of the metal to obtain both improved mechanical properties and a protective surface oxide scale. In a first high-temperature treatment, a layer of wüstite (FeO) is formed on the surface of the material and austenite forms in the interior of the material. Rapid cooling follows the high temperature treatment so as to preserve the wüstite scale and to obtain at the same time an internal steel microstructure comprising martensite or bainite. In a second step of lower-temperature heat treatment, the scale is transformed so that it comprises alternatively (i) a base layer composed predominantly of wüstite (FeO), with a surface of predominantly magnetite (Fe3O4); (ii) a base layer composed predominantly of wüstite, an intermediate layer composed predominantly of magnetite and a surface layer composed primarily of hematite; or (iii) a base layer composed predominantly of magnetite and a surface layer composed primarily of hematite. The mechanical properties of the material may be tailored for specific applications.
Patent CA-2417121-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STREET LESLIE JOSEPH
IPC: A61P25/08
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A class of imidazo[1,2-.alpha.]pyrazine analogues substituted in the 3-position by a substituted phenyl ring, being selective ligands for GABAA  receptors which interact more favourably with the .alpha.2 and/or .alpha.3 subunit than with the .alpha.1 subunit, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions, with a reduced propensity to cause sedation.
Patent CA-2417154-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEWART SHAWN ALAN
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A method and system for eliminating, in whole or in part, contaminants in a gas stream or gaseous body such as air or an exhaust gas or gas emission stream is provided. The method includes the steps of contacting the gas stream or gaseous body with a biocide containing liquid so as to eliminate, in whole or in part, the contaminant(s). The biocide containing liquid is typically an aqueous solution, suspension, or emulsion comprising hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in combination with a catalyst for enhancing the activity thereof, the catalyst preferably comprising a superoxidedismutase formed from the combination of elemental copper (Cu), silver (Ag), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn). The method and system find particular application in the combating of sick building syndrome (SBI) and building related illness (BRI).
Patent CA-2417571-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDRIK LOUIS
IPC: C07G99/00
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'extraction d'une huile microbienne ou unicellulaire, contenant par exemple un ou plusieurs acides gras polyinsaturés, directement de cellules microbiennes évitant l'utilisation de solvants. Après fermentation, les cellules microbiennes sont pasteurisées, lavées et les parois cellulaires sont lysées ou dissociées par une technique mécanique (par exemple homogénéisation), physique (ébullition ou séchage), chimique (solvants) ou enzymatique (enzymes dégradant la paroi cellulaire). L'huile (contenant les acides gras polyinsaturés) est ensuite séparée des débris de paroi cellulaire résultants. Ceci est obtenu par centrifugation, produisant une phase huileuse (couche supérieure) contenant l'huile pouvant être séparée d'une phase aqueuse (contenant les débris de paroi cellulaire). L'huile peut ensuite être extraite et si nécessaire l'acide gras polyinsaturé peut être purifié ou isolé de l'huile.
Patent CA-2417961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWBERG DOUGLAS A
IPC: G01N1/18
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: This device is directed at filling multiple receptacles (51) without losing integrity of the system. It is also directed at receiving a sealed container of receptacles opened or stopper/closed, opening an access into the sealed container, retrieving receptacles (51), filling those receptacles (51), stoppering the receptacles after filling and ejecting the receptacles, either directly into the outside environment or into a closable sack or container, in the latter case while maintaining the integrity of the environment within the device and, if desirable, the sack or closed container.
Patent CA-2418627-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid management systems
Inventor: BEISER DAVID G
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 1992-08-20
Abstract: Apparatus for supplying liquid to a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure includes a feedback loop-con-trolled liquid supply device inherently capable of supplying liquid at a substantially constant pressure substantially independent of the flow rate of liquid delivered by the liquid supply device within a relatively wide range of flow rate.        Also disclosed are a disposable plastic pump cassette having an inflow pump in a housing and an operative cannula. The surgical procedure is performed with continuous control over the body cavity pressure, regardless of the outflow flow rate.
Patent CA-2418876-A1 (CA)
Title: Wastewater treatment station in shipping-container
Inventor: JOWETT E CRAIG
IPC: C02F3/28
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A standard 20ft or 40ft sea-freight shipping container is configured as a septic tank, or as an aerobic trickle filter station. The shipping-container is lined with a watertight shell or liner. The liner may be a preferabricated separate structure inserted into the container, and supported from the container walls. Or, the liner may be actually constructed inside the container, again taking mechanical support from the container walls. The openable doors at the end of the standard container are retained, a wall being added to the shipping-container a foot or two inside the doors to form the tank, leaving a utility room for pipework, valves, pumps, etc.
Patent CA-2418918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMANAKA KENJIRO
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: An optical module includes a planar microlens (21, 21B, 21C) having a lens substrate (23) and a microlens body (24).      The microlens body (24) is arranged in one end face of the lens substrate (23) and has an optical axis (C2). The optical module further includes an optical fiber (22) having a core axis (C1) and an emission end face (22a). The emission end face is inclined relative to the core axis (C1). The optical fiber (22) and the planar microlens (21) are spaced apart by a predetermined distance such that the optical fiber (22) emits light that enters the microlens body (24) at a point that lies along the optical axis (C2) of the microlens body (24) and travels along the optical axis (C2).
Patent CA-2419323-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for facilitating transactions involving distribution of equipment and post-installation supply and/or service of the equipment
Inventor: PETERSSON JOHAN GEORG URBAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: An electronic commerce system features a website that permits a customer to request information, request a proposal, and/or to order equipment, and to request accounting information on pending or existing orders. The website also enables monitoring of the status of manufacturing, delivery, and installation at the plant of and ordered device. Controllers situated at the installation site communicate with the website server to further permits the customer and/or the manufacturer, distributor, or other interested party to monitor use of the equipment by any number of customers following installation, enabling integrated sale and packaging not only of the equipment, but also of subsequent service or supply.
Patent CA-2420025-A1 (CA)
Title: Image processing apparatus and method, and image pickup apparatus
Inventor: MIYAKE TORU
IPC: H04N19/51
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to make it possible to detect the mixture state of an image. An area specifying unit 103 specifies, in correspondence with image data, a mixed area in which foreground object components forming a foreground object and background object components forming a background object are mixed and a non-mixed area formed of a foreground area consisting of only the foreground object components and a background area consisting of only the background object components. A mixture-ratio calculator 104 estimates, based on the ratio of the width of the mixed area in a predetermined direction with respect to the moving direction of the foreground object, the width of the mixed area being specified by the area information, to the distance from the position of a designated pixel to the edge of the mixed area in the predetermined direction, the mixture ratio indicating the ratio of the foreground object components and the background object components of the designated pixel. The present invention is applicable to an image processing apparatus.
Patent CA-2420587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIMIZU AKIO
IPC: C23C22/80
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: An agent suitable for use in preparing metal surfaces, especially surfaces containing aluminum, is provided which contains at least one water-soluble vanadium compound, at least one titanium-containing or zirconium-containing water-soluble complex fluoride, and at least one resin. The agent is capable  of forming a strongly rust preventive base coating that is highly adherent f or top coats and bonded films.
Patent CA-2421794-A1 (CA)
Title: Statistical remultiplexing with bandwidth allocation among different transcoding channels
Inventor: LUTHRA AJAY
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: An efficient statistical remultiplexer for processing a number of channels that include video data. In one aspect, transcoding of the video data is delayed while statistical information is obtained from the data. Bit rate need parameters for the data are determined based on the statistical information, and the video data is transcoded (110, 112, 200, 300) based on the respective bit rate need parameters following the delay. In another aspect, a transcoding bit rate for video frames is updated a plurality of times at successive intervals to allow a closer monitoring of the bit rate. Minimum and maximum bounds for the transcoding bit rate, e.g., for buffer overflow and underflow protection, are also updated in each interval. In another aspect, the pre-transcoding quantization scales of the macroblocks in a frame are scaled to provide corresponding new quantization scales of the macroblocks in a frame are scaled to provide corresponding new quantization scales for transcoding based on a ratio of pre-transcoding amount of data in the frame and a target, post-transcoding amount of data for the frame. The quantization scales are adjusted for different poritons of the frame as transcoding progresses to ensure that a minimum amount of transcoding bandwidth is allocated to each macroblock.
Patent CA-2423430-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring liquid dielectric behavior
Inventor: MARSZALEK GARY A
IPC: G01R27/26
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A system and a method for measuring capacitance of a capacitor having a dielectric material, such as a luvricating oil, disposed between the electrodes of the capacitor, where the dielectric material causes a double layer effect within the capacitor. A variable source is provided in series with a resistor to induce a change in a current flowing through the capacitor.  A sensor converts the resulting current flow into a current value readable by a processor. The processor records a plurality of current values. An initial is recorded to correspond to the induced change in the current. A leakage value is recorded after the current has exponentially decayed to approximate steady state. Multiple other current values are also recorded during the exponential decay. An intermediate value is then selected from among the multiple other current values based upon the initial value and the leakage value. The capacitance of the capacitor is then calculated based upon the initial value, intermediate value, leakage value and a resistance of the series resistor.
Patent CA-2424127-A1 (CA)
Title: Application d'une solution fluoree sur une fibre finie
Inventor: LIN PERRY
IPC: D06B1/14
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: Procédé et dispositif pour appliquer une solution fluorée sur une fibre finie afin d'éviter des problèmes d'entretien et de rupture de fibre rencontrés habituellement pendant le procédé de fabrication de la fibre. L'invention utilise de préférence deux rouleaux finisseurs pour appliquer la solution fluorée sur la fibre finie. Le procédé et le dispositif améliorent la résistance aux salissures et aux taches, ainsi que les propriétés hydrofuges de la fibre finie.