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Patent CA-2349592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILBERT MARK J
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode permettant d'inhiber le développement d'une résistance aux médicaments chez un patient séropositif. Cette méthode consiste à administrer au patient un facteur stimulant la prolifération des macrophages-granulocytes (GM-CSF), en association avec un ou plusieurs médicaments anti-VIH. Dans certains modes de réalisation, le GM-CSF est administré en association avec un ou plusieurs agents antirétroviraux, choisis dans le groupe constitué par des inhibiteurs nucléosidiques de la transcriptase inverse, des inhibiteurs non nucléosidiques de la transcriptase inverse, et des inhibiteurs de la protéase. Le GM-CSF est avantageusement ajouté au schéma d'administration initial du ou des médicament(s) antirétroviral (-aux).
Patent CA-2350059-A1 (CA)
Title: Cathodic protection
Inventor: WHITMORE DAVID
IPC: C23F13/16
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: Cathodic protection of a structure including a steel member at least partly buried in a covering layer, such as steel rebar in a concrete structure, is provided by embedding sacrificial anodes into the concrete layer at spaced positions over the layer and connecting the anodes to the rebar. Each anode is inserted into a drilled hole in the layer and is electrically attached to the rebar in the same or an adjacent hole by a steel pin which is attached to the reinforcement by arc welding or by impact. In the arrangement where the anode and the attachment are in the same hole, the pin passes through a bore in the anode so as to hold the anode rigidly within the hole. The hole is filled by a settable filler material. In order to maintain effective current conduction from the anode to the reinforcement through the filler and the concrete over an extended period to maintain the required protection, there is added to the filler, to a covering layer on the anode body or to the anode body itself a first material to hold the pH at the anode in a preferred range of the order of 12 to 14 and a second humectant material to absorb moisture.
Patent CA-2350313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITSON ROBERT C
IPC: A61B5/157
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: A lance is provided for puncturing skin and producing a sample of blood. The lance comprises a spring having a first end and a second end disposed between a needle and a base wherein the first end of spring is coupled to the base and the second end of the spring is coupled to the needle.
Patent CA-2350648-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive digital radiographic system
Inventor: HERBST KELLY SUE
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive integrated medical radiographic system comprising in combination a radiation source (10), an electronic detector (12) including an analog to digital converter, a central control device (30) including a CPU, and a user interface (33), a memory, and a display device (38). The radiation source (10) emits on command a radiation beam that is directed to pass through a target (16) and impinge in the electronic radiation detector (12). The central control device (30) communicates with both the memory, the radiation source (10), and the electronic detector (12), and is programmed to interact with an operator through the user interface (33) and in response to input by the operator, and data stored in the memory, to initialize the detector (12), to set the radiation source (10) for a desired exam, to retrieve from memory a sequence of steps representing actions by the operator required to perform the desired exam, and to sequentially guide the operator through the sequence of actions.
Patent CA-2351179-A1 (CA)
Title: Antistatic membrane lidding for a container
Inventor: WILLIAMS ALAN
IPC: C09D5/24
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: An antistatic membrane lidding for a container is disclosed. The membrane lidding includes a flexible film laminate and an antistatic coating formed on the flexible film laminate. The antistatic coating adapted to dissipate or prevent static electric buildup. In one embodiment the antistatic coating is applied to the bottom of the flexible film laminate. In another embodiment, the antistatic coating is a heat seal coating that is part of the flexible film laminate. The antistatic coating preferably includes at least 20% metal flakes by weight. The membrane lidding may also include an end ring which is adapted to attach to the container. At least a portion of the flexible film laminate is removably attached to the end ring.  A method for forming the antistatic membrane lidding is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2352091-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article having channel
Inventor: MUROTA TSUTOMU
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: An absorbent article having a channel is disclosed. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core therebetween. The channel length is at least 10 96 of the length of the absorbent core. The channel has at least one first portion and at least one second portion being of different compression relative to one another. The first portion extends continuously along at least 30 % of the length of the channel.
Patent CA-2355922-A1 (CA)
Title: Means of applying a printed image to a textile substrate
Inventor: STIBUREK ILONA
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: The present invention describes a transfer system of images produced by an ink jet printer to a textile substrate, comprising a backing and mounted thereon at least one melt transfer ink absorption layer with a matrix comprising at least one meltable polymer material into which fine particles of a filler capable of ink absorption have been embedded.
Patent CA-2356631-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing casting molds
Inventor: EMBERT HUGO
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A method to design and manufacture casting mold for dental prostheses and a wax model for dental prosthesis are described herein.
Patent CA-2359513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW-WEEKS TANYA ANNE
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method of garment fitting, selection and creation is provided. The invention provides for the scanning of an individual to provide a photo-realistic virtual 3-D image of the individual in a physically simulated 3-D garment and provides for the use of measurements of the individual to intelligently recommend garments, produce patterns for custom made garments, provide alteration suggestions to fit a garment to the particular individual. The measurements and the photo- realistic 3-D information is stored so that an individual does not need to re-input information or undergo multiple scans, and can shop from home using the previously obtained information profile. Measurements and suggestions can be used by the individual or automatically sent to a manufacturer, dressmaker or tailor for the creation or alteration of a garment to achieve a correct fit for the individual.
Patent CA-2360012-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for the analysis of non-proteinaceous components using a protease from a bacillus strain
Inventor: STAEPELS JOHNNY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the analysis of a (at least one) target non-proteinaceous component of a mixture of non-proteinaceous and proteinaceous components derived from a biological sample using a protease from a Bacillus strain. The invention further relates to a method for the analysis of a (at least one) target nucleic acid component of a mixture of non- proteinaceous components, which comprise nucleic acids, and proteinaceous components whereby the mixture is derived from a biological sample comprising the steps of incubating the mixture with a (at least one) protease from a Bacillus strain, optionally amplifying the (at least one) target nucleic acid component, and determining or detecting the (at least one) target nucleic acid component.
Patent CA-2361305-A1 (CA)
Title: Kit for endovascular venous surgery
Inventor: BRANCO ANTONIO CARLOS NETTO DA
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: The instant invention provides endo-luminal methods, and devices for the removal of anatomical structures such as vascular structures under endoscopic visualization of the process from within the anatomical structure or surgical region of interest.  The present invention allows a surgeon to perform these procedures using a small number of small incisions. The present invention provides an elongated flexible endoscopic guide (12) which may be passed through the lumen of an elongate vessel or structure, such as for example, the saphenous vein from an entry venotomy to an exit venotomy.  The guide (12) provides passageways for a variety of surgical devices, an endoscope (24) for viewing the surgical regions of interest, a cautery device (26) and other surgical tools for performing ligation, and other surgical procedures, and phlebo-extractor (30) for removing elongate structures. A porous flexible drain can be deployed to provide pharmacological agents or collecting fluid at the surgical site. In the preferred embodiment, the device is used to care for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose saphenous vein segments, venous insufficiency, and varicose veins, by removal of those veins or segments.
Patent CA-2363376-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHERMAN BERNARD CHARLES
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: Co-precipitates of itraconazole and a water-soluble non-polymeric compound.    Compositions for oral administration comprising amorphous itraconazole or a co-precipitate, and a disintegrant.
Patent CA-2364842-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode et dispositif de prospection sismique par emission simultanee de signaux sismiques obtenus en codant un signal par des sequences pseudo aleatoires
Inventor: BECQUEY MARC
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: - Méthode et dispositif de prospection sismique par émission simultanée de signaux sismiques obtenus en codant un signal par des séquences pseudo-aléatoires, e t notamment d'un signal périodique modulé en phase par de telles séquences.  - On émet par exemple dans le sol au moyen de vibrateurs, des signaux tels q ue par exemple des signaux périodiques modulés en phase suivant un code pseudo- aléatoire (binaire par exemple), produits par un ensemble de pilotage, on capte par de s récepteurs couplés avec la formation, les signaux sismiques renvoyés par les discontinuités du sous-sol en réponse aux signaux périodiques émis et on les  enregistre dans un système d'acquisition et d'enregistrement. Les signaux périodiques sont émis simultanément par les vibrateurs. Les séquences de pilotage des signaux périodiques codés destinés à tous les vibrateurs sont obtenues soit à partir d'une même séquence binaire aléatoire avec des décalages respectifs répartis régulièrement sur l a durée de la séquence de pilotage en fonction du nombre de vibrateurs utilisés simultanément (premier mode), soit à partir de séquences différentes, choisies dans un groupe de séquences à intercorrélation minimale (deuxième mode), soit encore en combinant les deux modes précédents. Les contributions respectives des différents vibrateu rs sont séparées en corrélant les signaux reçus et enregistrés avec des signaux construits à partir des différentes séquences de pilotage obtenues par décalage. Les vibrateurs peuvent être répartis en plusieurs groupes, les vibrateurs de chacun d'eux étant pilotés par une séquence binaire appartenant à un groupe d'intercorrélation minimale .  - Application à la prospection sismique ou la surveillance sismique de gisements, par exemple.
Patent CA-2365022-A1 (CA)
Title: Heated wiper system
Inventor: FRIESEN HARVEY
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A heated wiper system is provided for mounting on a wiper arm of a windshield wiper assembly of a vehicle. A wiper blade selectively mounts on the free end of the wiper arm having a resilient wiper element arranged to slidably receive a heating element therein. A connector selectively mounts the heating element and an associated thermostat to an electrical supply of the system enabling the thermostat and heating element to be replaced independently of the wiper blade. When more that one wiper blade is provided, the respective heating elements preferably have lengths which correspond to the length of the respective wiper elements within which they are mounted. When the heating elements are of different length, a longest one of the heating elements preferably has a lower electrical resistance per unit length thereof than a shortest one of the heating elements. Total electrical resistances of the respective heating elements may thus be substantially equal.
Patent CA-2368169-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of mutations in genes by specific lna primers
Inventor: SKOUV JAN
IPC: C12Q1/6827
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting variant nucleic acid whose nucleotide sequence differs from one another at a single (or more) position(s). The method uses a set of chimeric oligonucleotides containing DNA  monomers and monomers of a novel class of DNA analogues, locked nucleic acid (LNA). LNA oligomers obey the Watson-Crick base-pairing rules and form duplexes that are significantly more stable than similar duplexes formed by DNA. The "allele-specific" LNA-containing oligonucleotides wherein the LNA  nucleotide(s) are found at the 3' position can be extended by means of enzymes only where the nucleotide(s), which is/are terminal in direction of extension, is/are complementary to the corresponding nucleotides of the nucleic acid (of the one allele) to be detected. Thus discrimination between alleles without subsequent differential hybridization with labelled oligonucleotides is possible. The invention further relates to reagents for performing the methods as well as applications of the method.
Patent CA-2372801-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSENG CHEN-NUNG
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A chair includes a skeleton frame 1, having a canopy frame 5 disposed on the skeleton frame 1. A canopy clamp device has an anti-skid pad 4, a first clamp seat 2a, a second clamp seat 2b, a pin 8, and a bolt 6. The first clamp seat 2a has a first positioning portion 21a, a first clamping portion 22a having a first oblong hole 23a, and a first pressing portion 24a having a first through hole 25a. The second clamp seat 2b has a second positioning portion 21b, a second clamping portion 22b having a second oblong hole 23b, and a second pressing portion 24b having a second through hole 25b. The first clamping portion 22a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second clamping portion 22b of the second clamp seat 2b clamp the skeleton frame 1.      The anti-skid pad 4 is disposed between the first clamping portion 22a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second clamping portion 22b of the second clamp seat 2b. The first positioning portion 21a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second positioning portion 21b of the second clamp seat 2b clamp the canopy frame 5. The pin 8 passes through the first oblong hole 23a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second oblong hole 23b of the second clamp seat 2b. A plurality of screws 3 fasten the first positioning portion 21a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second positioning portion 21b of the second clamp seat 2b together. The bolt 6 passes through the first through hole 25a of the first clamp seat 2a and the second through hole 25b of the second clamp seat 2b.
Patent CA-2372808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUTCH BENJAMIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A method of determining a geographic location of an Internet user involves determining if the host is on-line, determining ownership of the host name, and then determining the route taken in delivering packets to the user. Based on the detected route, the method proceeds with determining the geographic route based on the host locations and then assigning a confidence level to the assigned location. A system collects the geographic information and allows web sites or other entities to request the geographic location of their visitors.  The database of geographic locations may be stored in a central location or, alternatively, may be at least partially located at the web site. With this information, web sites can target content, advertising, or route traffic depending upon the geographic locations of their visitors. Through web site requests for geographic information, a central database tracks an Internet user's traffic on the Internet whereby a profile can be generated. In addition to this profile, the central database can store visitor's preferences as to what content should be delivered to an IP address, the available interface, and the network speed associated with that IP address.
Patent CA-2378245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN KAI
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2000-08-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanitary device for domestic animals. The sanitary device comprises a container (1) and at least one liquid absorbing unit (5) which is arranged to be placed in the container (1) and which after use is arranged to be removed from the container (1) in order to be replaced by a new liquid absorbing unit (5). The liquid absorbing unit (5) comprises at least a first liquid absorbing material (7) which, at a procurement occasion, is substantially sheet-shaped and comprises at least one stamped out form. When said liquid absorbing unit (5) is arranged to be used, at least one area of said stamped out form is gripped and lifted upwards whereafter the area is mixed with other areas of said stamped out form, such that an airy layer is formed in the container (1).
Patent CA-2381751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABOLKHEIR MOHAMED HOSNY
IPC: A47C3/027
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A rocking chair (1) comprises a non-rocking base (4) and a seat (2) having t wo arms (5) and a generally horizontal supporting surface (2a). The seat (2) is  rockably mounted on the non-rocking base (4) via contacting rocking surfaces  (31, 7). The level of the rocking surfaces (31, 7) is closer to the supporti ng surface (2a) than to floor level. The rocking surfaces (31, 7) are located within the arms (5) of the seat (2) to restrict access thereto and thus redu ce the risk of finger pinching.
Patent CA-2382420-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: SANDER REINHARD
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector that contains one or more connector modules each of which comprises at least one contact support and a  plurality of contact elements that are supported by said contact support. Sa id contact supports can be displaced in relation to one another and/or in relation to other components of the electrical connector. Such an electrical  connector can be configured as a multi-pole miniaturized connector with whic h high-quality electrical connections can be reliably established.
Patent CA-2385453-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems, methods, and software for building intelligent on-line communities
Inventor: MESSINA CHRISTOPHER PHILLIP
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: In recent years, computers have become everyday communication tools, fast approaching the commonness of telephones and televisions. Driving this approach is rapid growth of the much-heralded Internet, which functions as a  planetary communications system, enabling users to communicate with each other, to transmit data to each other, and to search for data of particular interest. Two problems stemming from the rapid Internet growth are the time and effort often necessary for users to find data of particular interest and  the difficulty for users to find and communicate with other users who share interests in similar kinds of information. Accordingly, the present inventor  devised systems, methods, and related software for encouraging and managing growth of databases, particularly theme oriented databases, such as health-i n- formation databases. One exemplary method entails establishing a theme- oriented database, receiving user contributions to the database, and grantin g users access rights to the database based on their contributions. The exemplary method also scores user contributions for quality and/or relevance  to the theme of the database, and grants access rights based on the scores. Additionally, the exemplary method record the queries of users of the databa se and facilitate communications between users having similar queries.
Patent CA-2387017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNIGHT STEVEN R
IPC: F02M37/48
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: A fuel filter (20, 130) includes mating housing portions (22, 24, 26, 132, 133) defining an interior cavity (32, 134). A pipe (50, 58) in the housing includes a central flow passage (52, 159) with an open-ing (49, 160) along the length of the pipe, and an exterior groove (62, 167). A latch device (68) with discrete fingers (80) closely surrounds the pipe (150, 158) and is engageable with the groove (62, 167) to prevent the latch device (68) from moving axially along the pipe. The latch de-vice (68) has an annular sleeve (84), radially-outwardly spaced from the fingers (80). A moveable valve device (64) surrounds the pipe (50) and has a valve sleeve (70) normally covering the opening (49, 160) in the pipe. An annular base (72) on the sleeve (70) includes radially project-ing tabs (76) defining a plurality of slots (78). A filter element (34, 140) is removeably located in the housing and has an end cap (96, 143) with a valve actuating portion (102, 177). The valve actuating portion (102, 177) includes a cylindrical portion (104, 180) and an annular base (108, 183, 212) projecting radially inward from the cylindrical portion. The valve actuating portion (102, 177) includes a plurality of thin, flat keys (116, 194, 216) spaced around the annular base and projecting radially inward from the cylindrical portion and axially outward from the base. The keys (116, 194, 216) have first portions (118, 198, 218) which project through the slots (78) in the valve device (64) and engage the sleeve (84) of the latch device (68) to unlock the latch device from the pipe, and second por-tions (119, 199, 219) which engage the base (72) of the valve device (64) and move the valve device to uncover the opening (49, 160) in the pipe, when the filter element is inserted into the housing.
Patent CA-2389360-A1 (CA)
Title: Urea derivatives as anti-inflammatory agents
Inventor: SHARMA RAJIV
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of formula (I) wherein G, X, Ar, L and Q are defined herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds. The compounds (I) inhibit cytokine production.
Patent CA-2389719-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions antifongiques et procedes permettant de lutter contre les champignons
Inventor: AIT LAHSEN HASSANE
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'une protéine comme agent antifongique possédant au moins une activité enzymatique .alpha.-(1,3)-glucanase, des compositions antifongiques comprenant cette protéine et des procédés permettant de lutter, de prévenir et/ou de traiter les infections causées par des champignons pathogènes des plantes, des animaux, y compris l'homme, des contaminants de cultures et des contaminants d'aliments.