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Patent CA-2400620-C (CA)
Title: Composition catalytique pour un processus de carbonylation incluant des polymeres de pyridine et d'iridium
Inventor: CHEUNG HUNG-CHEUN
IPC: B01J31/16
Filed: 2001-02-23
Granted: 2009-09-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne une amélioration apportée aux procédés de carbonylation du méthanol grâce à un système catalyseur d'iridium homogène comportant l'adjonction d'une quantité augmentant la vitesse d'un polymère contenant un anneau de pyridine insoluble. Généralement, on ajoute au réacteur des quantités de polyvinylpyridine supérieures à 2 % par poids environ.
Patent CA-2400872-C (CA)
Title: Cyclic hexapeptide derivatives
Inventor: TODA AYAKO
IPC: A61P31/10
Filed: 2001-02-20
Granted: 2010-11-16
Abstract: This invention relates to new polypeptide compound represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the description or a salt thereof which has antimicrobial activities (especially, antifungal activities), inhibitory activity on .beta.-1,3-glucan synthase, to process for preparation thereof, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, and to a method for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of infectious diseases including Pneumocystic carinii infection (e.g. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia) in a human being or an animal.
Patent CA-2404237-C (CA)
Inventor: SOLOMON ALAN
IPC: A61K38/39
Filed: 2001-04-05
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic method for removing amyloid fibrils from a patient. The present invention also provides a transgenic animal that develops systemic AA amyloidosis within three weeks for use as a tool to investigate AA amyloidosis and to evaluate agents that may be potentially useful in preventing and treating amyloid-related disorders. Further, the present invention provides diagnostic assays for monitoring immunoglobulin light chain fibrillogenesis in real-time and for iden-tification of the chemical nature of the protein in amyloid deposits which enables the determination of the type of amyloidosis for therapeutic and prognostic purposes.
Patent CA-2409465-C (CA)
Inventor: LAU PO K
IPC: H01M10/46
Filed: 2002-10-23
Granted: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A portable modular solar battery charger of the lap top style is disclosed. The nodule includes two body members hingedly interconnected with each body member having a solar panel attached thereto. A circuit is provided for transferring the energy from the solar panels to a battery charger which, in turn, official charges a battery. The modular unit is interconnectable with additional similar modules by both a physical link and an electrical link.
Patent CA-2411012-C (CA)
Title: Monolithic reconfigurable optical multiplexer systems and methods
Inventor: SU YI
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2002-11-01
Granted: 2007-08-07
Abstract: 25 A silicon demultiplexer, a plurality of silicon switches and a silicon multiplexer are monolithically integrated on a single silicon chip. In embodiments, the silicon demultiplexer and the silicon multiplexer each comprise a diffraction grating. In other embodiments, the silicon demultiplexer and the silicon multiplexer each comprise an arrayed waveguide grating. In various exemplary embodiments, the silicon optical switches comprise optical switches, micromachined torsion mirrors, electrostatic micromirrors, and/or tilting micromirrors. In use, an optical signal comprising a multiplexed data stream is input into the monolithic reconfigurable optical multiplexer. An optical signal that comprises a modified multiplexed data stream may be output. In an optical communications system, the silicon demultiplexer communicates with an input optical fiber, the plurality of silicon optics switches communicate between the silicon demultiplexer and the silicon multiplexer, and the silicon multiplexer communicates with an output optical fiber. In various embodiments, the optical switches are fabricated to be self-aligned.
Patent CA-2414187-C (CA)
Title: Colored optical fiber and optical fiber ribbon assembly containing said fiber
Inventor: ABEL ADRIANUS GIJSBERTUS MARIA
IPC: C03C25/10
Filed: 2001-06-15
Granted: 2009-12-29
Abstract: Optical fiber ribbon comprising an optical fiber having a radiation curable internal coating and a radiation curable colored coating disposed to surroun d said internal coating, and a radiation curable matrix material surrounding o ne or more of said optical fibers to form a ribbon, in which : said colored coating has a degree of adhesion to the inner coating which is higher than t he degree of adhesion to the matrix material; and said optical fiber in said optical fiber ribbon shows, upon aging to the ribbon for at least two weeks in water at 60~C, an increase in the attenuation of the transmitted signal at 1550 nm of less than 0.05 db/km with respect to the attenuation of the assembled optical fiber measured before aging.
Patent CA-2414731-C (CA)
Title: Procede de preparation de melanges de diesters de l'acide phtalique avec des decanols et des tridecanols
Inventor: SELBERDINGER RICHARD
IPC: C07C31/125
Filed: 2001-07-04
Granted: 2009-09-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant la préparation de mélanges de diesters de l'acide phtalique avec des décanols et des tridécanols, dans lequel de l'acide phtalique, ou un dérivé réactif dudit acide phtalique, est converti avec un mélange constitué d'au moins un décanol et d'au moins un tridécanol. Cette invention concerne également les mélanges ainsi obtenus, leur utilisation en tant que plastifiants dans des matières à mouler, ainsi que des mélanges de tridécanols isomériques permettant leur préparation.
Patent CA-2417510-C (CA)
Inventor: CAMARA DAVID L
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2003-01-27
Granted: 2010-09-14
Abstract: A deck board spacing strap having a series of spacer bars attached thereto thereby enabling a deck builder to position, space and hold a substantial number of deck boards in place at one time before nailing.
Patent CA-2418249-C (CA)
Inventor: PIA GIANCARLO
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 2001-08-09
Granted: 2007-06-26
Abstract: Drilling apparatus, such as an underreamer (20) comprises a generally cylindrical tubular body (22) and two cutting blades (26, 27) pivotally mounted to the body and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. Each cutting blade has a retracted position minimum gauge cutting portion (36) and an extended position maximum gauge cutting portion (35), with the blades in the extended position the gauge cutting portions (35) extending axially and being located in a transverse plane on or forward of the blade pivot axis.
Patent CA-2420613-C (CA)
Inventor: TANG ZHENG
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2001-08-30
Granted: 2009-10-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une électrode pour pile à combustible à oxyde solide (solid oxide fuel cell : SOFC) comprenant plusieurs éléments géométriques discrets, qui sont rassemblés de manière dense à la surface de l'électrolyte. Ces éléments géométriques sont de préférence des hexagones réguliers, ce qui permet de créer une électrode à motif en nid d'abeilles.
Patent CA-2421426-C (CA)
Inventor: ZUMDOME WILLIAM
IPC: C10M129/06
Filed: 2003-03-07
Granted: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A fluorescent lubricant that is applied to an associated object in a liquid state and dries to a solid coating is formulated from a solid lubricant present in a concentration of about 60 percent to about 80 percent of the fluorescent lubricant. The solid lubricant is a solid at room temperature. A diluent for and compatible with the solid lubricant is present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the fluorescent lubricant. An optical brightener is present in a concentration of about 0.1 percent to about 5.0 percent by weight and a fluorescent dye is present in a concentration of about 0.1 percent to about 5.0 percent by weight of the fluorescent lubricant. The fluorescent lubricant is heated to a temperature above about 130 degrees F, is applied to the associated object and cools to form solid, lubricating fluorescent coating on the associated object. A method for coating an object with a lubricating fluorescent coating is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2421466-C (CA)
Title: Direct immunosensor assay
Inventor: HODGES ALASTAIR
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2003-03-10
Granted: 2012-07-10
Abstract: This invention describes a quantitative, inexpensive, disposable immunosensor that requires no wash steps and thus generates no liquid waste. Moreover, in preferred embodiments of the sensor no timing steps are required of the user, and the sensor can be readily adapted to antigen-antibody interactions over a wide kinetic range. -32-
Patent CA-2422871-C (CA)
Title: Stable solid dosage forms of amino acids and processes for producing same
Inventor: SPIREAS SPIRIDON
IPC: A61K47/00
Filed: 2001-09-26
Granted: 2009-12-29
Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations, adn processes for making same, comprising an amino acid which is liable to formation of an undesirable lactam, and a stabilizer comprising a volatile alcohol; a non-volatile alcohol; a water immiscible liquid or solid; a liquid with a relatively low dielectric constant; a liquid surface active agent; a solid surface active agent; an antioxidant; a ketone, an aldehyde; a solid polyethylene glycol of high molecular weight; polyvinylpyrrolidone; a derived cellulose; silicon dioxide;  or a combination thereof.
Patent CA-2424988-C (CA)
Title: Data integrity verification mechanism
Inventor: LOAIZA JUAN
IPC: G06F11/08
Filed: 2001-10-19
Granted: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for maintaining data integrity. According to the method, a physical checksum calculation is performed on a block of data. After performing the physical checksum calculation, a logical check is performed on the data contained with the block of data. If the block of data passes the logical check, then the block of data may be written to nonvolati le memory. Thereafter, when the block of data is read from nonvolatile memory a physical checksum verification procedure is performed on the block of data t o determine whether the block of data was corrupted after performing the logic al check on the data contained with the block of data.
Patent CA-2428876-C (CA)
Inventor: GYSLING DANIEL L
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2001-11-29
Granted: 2007-10-30
Abstract: An apparatus for sensing the temperature of a fluid being drawn from a well includes a pipe having a wall, a sensor mounted on the outer surface of the pipe wall, an insulator, and a housing attached to the pipe that encloses the sensor and the insulator. The fluid to be sensed is drawn from the well through the pipe. The thermal conductivity of the pipe wall is greater than that of the insulator.
Patent CA-2432525-C (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN DENIS
IPC: A61K39/09
Filed: 2001-12-21
Granted: 2012-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to antigens, more particularly antigens of Streptococcus pyogenes (also called group A Streptococcus (GAS)) bacterial pathogen which are useful as vaccine component for therapy and/or prophylaxis.
Patent CA-2436891-C (CA)
Title: Composes bisaryl azotes a substitution ortho servant d'inhibiteurs de canaux de potassium
Inventor: PEUKERT STEFAN
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2001-11-24
Granted: 2011-01-11
Abstract: Les composés de la formule générale (I) dans laquelle A1 à A8, R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4), R(30) et R(31) ont la signification donnée dans le descriptif, sont particulièrement adaptés à une utilisation en tant qu'agents antiarythmiques, notamment pour le traitement et la prophylaxie d'arythmies de l'oreillette par ex. de fibrillations auriculaires ou de flutter auriculaire.
Patent CA-2437654-C (CA)
Inventor: HURLEY ELDON K
IPC: C09K23/16
Filed: 2003-08-20
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a stable, water-in-oil emulsion phase containing a polymeric emulsifier. The addition of an animal oil or fatty acid additive enhances the long-term stability of the emulsion phase following homogenization.
Patent CA-2439065-C (CA)
Inventor: REIS BRADLEY E
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2002-02-15
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: An EMI shielded apparatus having a substrate with at least one electrical component disposed on it; a plurality of discrete electrically conductive fastening units disposed in a pattern on the substrate surrounding the at least one electrical component; a shield comprising a dielectric material layer having an inner surface and an outer surface and an alectrically conductive layer over at least one of the inner and outer surface; a plurality of apertures formed in the shield such that the apertures correspond to the pattern of the electrically conductive fastening units; wherein at least one of the apertures has a contact region and wherein both the dielectric material layer and the electrically conductive layer of the shield at the contact region of the aperture are deflectable to the extent necessary to allow the contact region to engage and retain the electrically conductive fastening unit; and wherein the electrically conductive layer of the shield at the contact region is in electrical contact with the electrically conductive fastening unit.
Patent CA-2439996-C (CA)
Title: Pervaporation apparatus and method
Inventor: NYE MARK E
IPC: B01D61/36
Filed: 2001-03-07
Granted: 2008-09-30
Abstract: Pervaporation or vapor permeation apparatus and method having aseparator module (11, 12, 65, 96) located in an unpressurized tank (13, 63, 88, 95). T he module has a plurality of stacked, disk-like separator elements (15, 24, 67, 116) mounted on a central, axial permeate removal tube (14, 66). The separat or elements have a central permeate transport plate (48), a pervaporation membrane (51) enveloping the permeate transport plate and annular sealing rings (85) located between adjacent membranes, so that fluid has to pass through the membranes to enter the permeate removal tube. A vacuum applied t o the permeate removal tube draws permeate through the pervaporation membranes and permeate transport plates into the permeate removal tube. The permeate c an be condensed right in the permeate removal tube by direct contact condensati on using chilled liquid permeate, however an external condenser can be used. Je ts of solution or bubbles (77) of permeate vapor passing between the separator elements reduce or prevent concentration polarization.
Patent CA-2442736-C (CA)
Inventor: BAIK DOU-HA
IPC: B04B9/14
Filed: 2002-04-01
Granted: 2007-07-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifugal machine of automatic balance type for detecting an umbalance in a specimen mounted on a rotor lever befor e every centrifugal machining, and for moving horizontally the rotor lever according to detected results, maintaining automatic balance, thereby preventing destruction of a specimen due to an unbalance of the rotor, extending life of the machine.
Patent CA-2443640-C (CA)
Title: Combustion air system for recovery boilers, burning spent liquors from pulping processes
Inventor: VAKKILAINEN ESA
IPC: F23L9/02
Filed: 2002-04-03
Granted: 2009-06-23
Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for supplying an air jet form to the furnace of a recovery boiler, where the furnace has a front wall, a rear wall and side walls. Black liquor spraying devices are disposed on the furnace walls at one or several levels of the furnace. I addition a plurality of air ports are located on several horizontal levels for introducing air into the furnace from an air supply. In the arrangement for the secondary air flows two horizontal air levels at different elevations are arranged above the lowest air level or levels and below the black liquor spraying level or levels. Air is supplied from two opposite walls on said two levels and the air ports are located so that the air jets are introduced in an interlaced pattern having an even number of jets on one opposite wall and an uneven number of jets on the other opposite wall. The air jets of said at least two air levels are located substantially one above each other in substantially vertical rows.
Patent CA-2447155-C (CA)
Inventor: KOSASHVILI YONA
IPC: A61B17/66
Filed: 2002-05-22
Granted: 2010-11-16
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un dispositif orthopédique intramédullaire télescopique en deux parties pouvant relier deux extrémités d'os adjacentes fracturées ou rompues. Cette invention se caractérise par ce que le dispositif comprend : une première partie (12) insérée dans la cavité médullaire de l'une des extrémités osseuses fracturées ou rompues et fixée à celle-ci ; ainsi qu'une deuxième partie (13) insérée dans la cavité médullaire de l'autre extrémité osseuse fracturée ou rompue et fixée à cette celle-ci. Cette deuxième partie (13) comprend un espace interne qui communique avec une ouverture externe, et la première partie (12) est plus ou moins encastrée dans l'espace interne de la deuxième partie (13). L'une de ces parties comprend un matériau ferromagnétique et l'autre partie est soit composée intégralement d'un matériau non magnétique, soit comprend un matériau ferromagnétique. La ou les parties ferromagnétiques peuvent être actionnées par un champ magnétique externe, de sorte qu'une partie peut être poussée à se déplacer axialement par rapport à l'autre partie, ce déplacement axial pouvant être soit bidirectionnel soit essentiellement unidirectionnel. En outre, cette invention concerne une méthode permettant de modifier la longueur d'un os, ainsi qu'une méthode servant à renforcer la consolidation d'une fracture osseuse.
Patent CA-2448087-C (CA)
Title: Wheel arrangement having a pressure sensor
Inventor: GAUTIER ANTOINE
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2002-05-24
Granted: 2009-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel arrangement (10) comprising a wheel (14) having a sensor (60) for measuring pressure in the tyre; a spindle,(12) whereby said wheel is rotatably mounted with the aid of bearings (22) around said spindle, and means (70) of communication between the sensor (60) and means (86) for using measures, which are associated with said spindle. Said communication means (70) are adapted to a transmission system with a frequency higher than 50 kHz comprising a rotating antenna (74) which is supported by the wheel (14) and a fixed antenna. The two antennae (74,78) do not have their own rotational guiding means The antennae (74,78) are generally annular and disposed in a concentric manner on the same level around the wheel (14) axis (X-X) of rotation, the average radial distance between the antennae (74,78) exceeding 2mm.
Patent CA-2450703-C (CA)
Inventor: OHTANI TERUYUKI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2002-07-22
Granted: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A separator for fuel cells which has a gold covering layer on the surface of a metal plate and is formed by plastic working, wherein the relationship (R+D)/R~5 1.025 (50µm~R~1000µm) is satisfied assuming the minimum bending radius R at a plastic worked portion is R(µm), and the thickness of the gold covering layer is D (µm). According to the separator for fuel cells, exfoliation or cracking is prevented in the gold covering layer after plastic working, whereby corrosion resistance and durability can be remarkably improved.
Patent CA-2461453-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for performance measurement of different network routes between devices
Inventor: GRIB TIMOTHY E
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2002-09-25
Granted: 2012-08-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for performance measurement of different network routes (101, 121) between devices (105, 125). Typically, a network includes multiple paths between a first device and a second device. A first performance test is conducted over a first path between the first and second devices. A second performance test is also conducted over a second path between the first and second devices. These first and the second performance tests are performed simultaneously or within a close time proximity so that comparative data can be derived. These tests may be conducted in response to client requests, which may be scheduled to limit the interference with tests conducted by the same or other client. The types of performance tests performed is extensible, and may include, inter alia, any network, transport layer or other measurements, such as, but not limited to network layer round trip latency, loss, one-way jitter, and hop count.
Patent CA-2465328-C (CA)
Title: Piperidines
Inventor: GROSS MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 2002-11-01
Granted: 2011-06-14
Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-dependent sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted piperidines of Formula I, and compositions containing these compounds. Also provided are methods using the compounds of the invention for the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrance of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a channel that includes a PN3 subunit.
Patent CA-2469173-C (CA)
Title: Recording medium having a data structure for managing reproduction of graphic data and recording and reproducing methods and apparatuses
Inventor: KIM BYUNG JIN
IPC: H04N9/804
Filed: 2003-09-30
Granted: 2009-02-03
Abstract: A recording medium having a data structure for managing reproduction of graphic data, comprising: a data area storing one or more graphic segments, each of which includes graphic data, multiplexed with other data, and each graphic segment including a plurality of transport packets, wherein each transport packet in the graphic segment has a same packet identifier (PID), at least one transport packet in the graphic segment includes an identifier that the transport packet is part of a graphics packet, and at least one transport packet in the graphic segment includes graphic information for managing reproduction of graphic images.
Patent CA-2477527-C (CA)
Title: Adaptateur a changement rapide pour machines rotatives
Inventor: JOCHIM JAMES D
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Granted: 2008-04-15
Abstract: Un mode de réalisation de cette invention porte sur un appareil pourvu d'un corps d'adaptateur, dont une première extrémité est reliée à un dispositif rotatif et dont l'autre extrémité possède une partie de forme tronconique, ainsi que d'un adaptateur pour outil dont les dimensions ont été calculées pour lui permettre de s'emboîter dans la partie tronconique susmentionnée. Une extrémité de cet adaptateur pour outil est conçue pour recevoir un outil, un outil de forage notamment.
Patent CA-2478100-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for preparing a biocompatible matrix
Inventor: BOYCE STEVEN T
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2003-03-03
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: An apparatus (30) and method of using the apparatus (30) to prepare a biocompatible biodegradable matrix capable of supporting cells to form an implantable or engraftable surgical device. A matrix-forming fluid is contained within a chamber (75) defined by top (51 b) and bottom (51 c) surfaces of a thermally conductive material and spacers defining the thickness of the matrix. The chamber (75) is then cooled to freeze the solution at a controlled rate, resulting in a matrix with a desired and uniform thickness having symmetric and uniform reticulations. The apparatus (75) and method reproducibly forms such a matrix, which may be populated with cells for transplantation and engraftment into a wound.