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Patent CA-2371737-A1 (CA)
Title: Intelligent vehicle air conditioning control system
Inventor: PRICE RALPH D
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: An air conditioning control system for controlling the air conditioning system of a vehicle. The air conditioning control system is capable of determining the occupancy status of various locations in the vehicle interior. The air conditioning control system alters the flow rate of conditioned air to various potions of the vehicle interior based at least partially upon the occupancy of those areas of the vehicle interior. The air conditioning control system delivers increased amounts of conditioned air to the occupied portions of the vehicle interior when the conditioned air is of a comb temperature. The air conditioning contra system delivers decreased mounts of conditioned air to the occupied portions of the vehicle interior when the conditioned air is most Likely to be of an uncomfortable temperature.
Patent CA-2372321-A1 (CA)
Title: Manhole head assembly for manhole column
Inventor: BRODEUR ALAIN
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: A manhole head assembly for mounting a cover on a manhole column is disclosed.      The manhole head assembly comprises a support member having a top portion made of a grindable material and a bottom portion shaped and sized to rest on the manhole column. The top and bottom portions form an inner shoulder sized and shaped to receive the cover. The manhole head assembly further comprises at least one removable spacer adapted to be disposed between the shoulder and the cover for adjusting the height thereof.
Patent CA-2375207-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCHANAN CHRISTINA MAREE
IPC: C07K14/65
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a bioactive mammalian peptide. In particular, it relates to a peptide secreted by the pancreatic islet .beta.-cell that stimulates insulin secretion, termed preptin. Preptin analogs, pharmaceutica l compositions which contain preptin or its analogs and their use as medicamen ts are inter aliaalso provided.
Patent CA-2376597-A1 (CA)
Title: Pump having dynamic shaft seal
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2000-03-20
Abstract: A pump has a housing defining a pump chamber and having a shaft opening. An impeller shaft extends through the shaft opening and is sized to define a gap between the impeller shaft and the shaft opening. An impeller is attached to the shaft inside the pump chamber. The impeller includes a first set of impeller blades for transporting fluid through the pump chamber and a second set of impeller blades for creating a pressure force which pushes fluid away from the shaft opening. The pump with sealless shaft prevents fluid from leaking through the gap, and therefore is particularly suited for use in a tank-type vacuum cleaner capable fo collecting both dry material and fluid. The gap is used in such an application to prime the pump, thereby discharging fluid collected in the tank.
Patent CA-2378298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONG JAMES
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés et des compositions non stéroïdes qui sont des agonistes, des agonistes partiels, et des antagonistes de récepteurs androgènes, et des techniques de préparation de ces composés et compositions non stéroïdes.
Patent CA-2381262-A1 (CA)
Title: Filtre a ondes de surface bimode a symetrie amelioree et eventuellement affaiblissement hors bande ameliore
Inventor: STRAUSS GEORG
IPC: H03H9/00
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un filtre à ondes de surface (SAW) bimode à symétrie améliorée et/ou affaiblissement hors bande amélioré par choix d'une structure de réalisation à une ou deux pistes, la/les piste(s) (10', 10") étant éventuellement subdivisées. Un premier convertisseur (11, 111...) et un second convertisseur (21, 22...), jouant le rôle de convertisseur d'entrée et/ou de sortie et/ou de couplage (pour des réalisations à pistes multiples), ont toujours un nombre pair de peignes et présentent une symétrie ponctuelle.
Patent CA-2381949-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights
Inventor: SLAWINSKI MICHAEL D
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights (101) provides two cable assembli es (107A, 107B) with one end of each cable assembly attached to a free-weight assembly (115) and the opposite end attached to respective linear weight- support assemblies (123A, 123B) via respective weight-responsive engagement blocks (125A, 125B). Guide rods (127A, 127B) allow vertical motion of the engagement blocks and maintain engagement orientation relative to the suppor t assemblies. The engagement blocks engage the respective support assemblies f or static support of the free-weight assembly. Lifting of the substantial weigh t of the free-weight assembly and activation of disengagement bias is required  to disengage the engagement blocks from the respective support assemblies to  allow free motion of the free-weight assembly. The apparatus provides self- spotting for barbells (115) and dumbbells (247A).
Patent CA-2386068-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIANCIOLA AURELIO
IPC: G02B6/024
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un coupleur optique réalisé par fusion et comportant une fibre à maintien de polarisation et une fibre ordinaire. La section transversale de ladite fibre ordinaire est inférieure à la section transversale de la fibre à maintien de polarisation dans la zone de fusion du coupleur. Les forces internes qui s'exercent dans la zone de couplage sont suffisamment faibles pour produire un taux d'extinction supérieur à 20 dB au niveau de la sortie de la fibre de maintien de la polarisation.
Patent CA-2386102-A1 (CA)
Title: Structure de prise d'appui et de retenue pour les passagers d'un vehicule de transport en commun
Inventor: ANDRE JEAN-LUC
IPC: B60N3/02
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: La structure de prise d'appui et de retenue est un cadre tubulaire (1) de forme générale ovale présentant deux branches (2) et (3) dont les extrémités sont réunies selon deux coins arrondis (4) et (5) et une ou deux traverses et des éléments de fixation (13), (14) et (15) à un support: flanc (8) de siège (9), paroi, montant de structure de carrosserie ou autre le maintenant à distance et dans une position latérale par rapport au support en vue de procurer une prise efficace d'appui et d'équilibre aux passagers voyageant debout quelle que soit leur taille et sans représenter un encombrement significatif. Cette invention intéresse les constructeurs d'équipements et d'accessoires pour véhicule de transport en commun.
Patent CA-2386386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDWITZ BRIAN L
IPC: A45B17/00
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble (10) formant parapluie. Cet ensemble comprend un socle (12), un axe (14) fixé sur le socle (12) s'étendant vers le haut et vers l'extérieur à partir de ce dernier, un chariot (16) fixé en vue de son coulissement sur cet axe (14), et un cadre (20) de parapluie comportant un adaptateur (18) pouvant se mettre en prise de manière amovible avec le chariot (16). Une poignée (28) est fixée en vue de sa rotation sur l'axe (14). Un câble (136) est couplé à une extrémité à cette poignée (28), et à son autre extrémité, il est relié au cadre (20) du parapluie de telle sorte que, lorsque l'on tourne la poignée (28), le câble (136) se rétracte et le parapluie (20) s'ouvre et inversement, en tournant la poignée (28) dans le sens contraire, on relâche le câble (136), le parapluie (20) se referme et le chariot (16) peut coulisser le long de l'axe (14). Ce câble (136) est couplé à l'adaptateur (18) de telle sorte que ce dernier peut être fixé de manière amovible au cadre (20) du parapluie pour permettre au cadre (20) du parapluie de s'incliner et d'être fixé dans cette position inclinée.
Patent CA-2391454-A1 (CA)
Title: Cannabinoid extraction method
Inventor: WEBSTER G R BARRIE
IPC: C07D311/80
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A method of extracting cannabinoids from hemp and/or of producing a whole hemp extract lacking .DELTA.9-THC is herein described. The industrial hemp is harvested and the chaff is thrashed from the seeds. The chaff is then ground and the ground chaff is extracted with an organic solvent. The extract is then loaded onto a chromatographic column selected to fractionate specific cannabinoids. In one embodiment, .DELTA.9-THC is fractionated out of the extract, producing a whole hemp extract lacking .DELTA.9-THC . In other embodiments, specific cannabinoids of interest are fractionated out, thereby producing purified cannabinoids.
Patent CA-2392283-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for laser joining dissimilar metals for producing endoluminal stents
Inventor: FLANAGAN AIDEN
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A process for laser joining a first metal, having a first reflectance curve as a function of wavelength, such as nitinol or stainless steel, and a second metal, having a second reflectance curve, such as gold. The process comprises placing the first and second metals in contact with one another then exposing at least one of the first metal and second metal to a laser beam having a wavelength selected from an optimal range of wavelengths over which the reflectance curves of the two metals essentially overlap. The first metal may comprise a first metal element having a sufficiently low heat sink capacity and a sufficiently lesser reflectance than the second metal at wavelengths outside the optimal range of wavelengths such that laser joining at such wavelengths exposes the first metal to a risk of excessive melting, vaporization, or cutting through the first metal element. The first metal element may be a stent adapted for endoluminal deployment, wherein the second metal is a radiopaque marker relative to the first metal. A stent produced by this process may comprise one or more first metal elements with a radiopaque marker metal attached to one or more portions of at least one element, the radiopaque marker comprising the second metal attached to the first metal by a weld, a clad layer of the second metal over the first metal, or an alloy layer of the two metals over the first metal.
Patent CA-2393329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHARPENTIER DIDIER
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A device for automatic document reading includes an image sensor for imaging the document and an output for data from the document and data concerning meanings of at least part of the scanned data. The device further includes parts for detecting at least a scanning guide and means associating at least a scanned information with an information of meaning using the scanning guide.
Patent CA-2393643-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical fuse with indicator
Inventor: MOSESIAN JERRY L
IPC: H01H85/30
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: An electric fuse (10) is comprised of a tubular fuse casing (12) formed of an electrically insulating material. A  first conductive component (2) is attached to a first end of the casing (12) and a second conductive component (3) is attached to a second end of the casing (12). A first conductive path is formed through the tube (12) between the first (2) and second (3) conductive components. The conductive path includes a fusible element (20) having a first resistance. A second conductive path (44) is formed along the exterior of the tubular fuse casing (12). The second conductive path (44) is in parallel to the first conductive path (20) and has a second resistance greater than the first resistance. The second conductive path (44) includes an indicator component (40). The indicator component (40) is comprised of a first layer (42) comprised of a colored material, and a second layer (44) comprised of an electrically conductive material deposited onto the first layer (42). The second layer (44) has a region (44a) of increased resistance.  An inner cavity (72) is located above the region (44a) of increased resistance on the second layer (44). A third layer (66) comprised of a transparent, polymeric material covers the cavity (72) and the first (42) and second (44) layers.
Patent CA-2395270-A1 (CA)
Title: Techniques for providing ink-jet cartridges with a universal body structure
Inventor: DUNN JOHN B R
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A universal inkjet cartridge body with multiple ink reservoirs that can be used for single color or multiple color applications. The ink flow routing is accomplished by merely changing the printhead-to-body sealing structure, which can be an adhesive pattern. This allows for all the reservoir's inks to be mixed at the head for one cartridge configuration, or the respective inks can be directed to different parts of the printhead for a multiple color application. The same cartridge body structure can be used for two or more cartridge configurations. A nose piece structure defines multiple inks channels leading from the respective ink reservoirs to a printhead mounting region. The sealing structure is applied to mount the printhead to the nose piece and to complete the ink path routing from the reservoirs to the printhead nozzle array(s).
Patent CA-2395535-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of vitamin a
Inventor: VOGT KLAUS
IPC: C12P23/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: The present invention provides means and methods of transforming bacteria, fungi including yeast, animal and plant cells, seeds, tissues and whole plan ts in order to yield transformants capable of expressing a .beta.-carotene (15,  15') dioxygenase and accumulating vitamin A aldehyde. The present invention further provides means and methods to biotechnically produce retinoids using  cells, tissues, organs or whole organisms which natively or after transformation accumulate .beta.-carotene or which take up .beta.-carotene from the medium. The present invention also provides DNA molecules encoding .beta.-carotene (15, 15') dixoygenases derived from different sources and taxonomic groups of living organisms designed to be suitable for carrying ou t the method of the invention, and plasmids or vector systems comprising said molecules. Furthermore, the present invention provides transgenic bacteria, fungi including yeast, animal and plant cells, seeds, tissues and whole plan ts that display an improved nutritional quality or physiological condition and contain such DNA molecules and/or that have been generated by use of the methods of the present invention.
Patent CA-2399045-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLEMAN TIMOTHY A
IPC: C12R1/19
Filed: 2000-07-03
Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. More particularly, the polypeptide of the present invention is a Keratinocyte Growth Factor, sometimes hereinafter referred to as "KGF-2" also formerly known as Fibroblast Growth Factor 12 (FGF-12). This invention further relates to the therapeutic use of KGF-2 to promote or accelerate wound healing. This invention also relates to novel mutant forms of KGF-2 that show enhanced activity, increased stability, higher yield or better solubility.
Patent CA-2400579-A1 (CA)
Title: Overvoltage protection device including wafer of varistor material
Inventor: ATKINS IAN PAUL
IPC: H01C7/12
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: An overvoltage protection device includes a housing including a first substantially planar electrical contact surface and a sidewall. The housing defines a cavity therein and has an opening in communication with the cavity. An electrode member of the device includes a second substantially planar electrical contact surface facing the first electrical contact surface and disposed within the cavity. A portion of the electrode member extends out of the cavity and through the opening. A wafer formed of varistor material and having first and second opposed, substantially planar wafer surfaces is positioned within the cavity and between the first and second electrical contact surfaces with the first and second wafer surfaces engaging the first and second electrical contact surfaces, respectively.
Patent CA-2401804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEINER MURRAY
IPC: A61K47/14
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'administration de vaccin à base de suppositoires permettant d'immuniser contre les maladies infectieuses transmissibles par voie urogénitale et ano-rectale chez l'homme et l'animal, ainsi qu'une méthode de traitement correspondante. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un système d'administration de vaccin par suppositoires destiné à la prophylaxie ou au traitement des maladies infectieuses transmissibles par voie urogénitale et ano-rectale, notamment par des agents pathogènes viraux ou microbiens. Ce système d'administration de vaccin et/ou d'adjuvants de vaccins constitués d'agents pathogènes viraux ou autres microbiens, entiers ou fractionnés, ou de leurs constituants cellulaires purifiés, soient-ils natifs, mutants, synthétiques, clonés ou exprimés de manière recombinante, constitués d'acides nucléiques, de protéines, de lipides ou d'autres déterminants antigéniques pouvant produire une immunité cellulaire ou humorale chez l'homme ou l'animal ; ainsi qu'une base de polyéthylène glycol, le suppositoire étant conçu pour être inséré dans un orifice corporel chez l'homme ou chez l'animal, de manière à être en contact avec le tissu dudit orifice afin de favoriser le transfert du vaccin ou des adjuvants de vaccins à travers ce dernier.
Patent CA-2403357-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI STEPHEN
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a tough, wear resistant Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) prepared by the crosslinking of a UHMWPE shaped article with irradiation doses higher than 4 Mrads, preferably higher than 5 Mrads, and most preferably less than 10 Mrads. The invention particularly provides total joint replacement devices and methods of making them for the hip, knee, elbow and shoulder.
Patent CA-2403713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALFORD JOHN A
IPC: C08F220/28
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous, pigment-based ink compositions for use in ink jet printers. These compositions comprise a carrier medium, an insoluble pigment, and a polymer produced by polymerizing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated monomer with at least one glycol ester monomer. The ink compositions are characterized by their water resistance and accent marker resistance properties, while also achieving excellent print quality, jetting properties, storage stability, reliability, and dying times.
Patent CA-2404050-A1 (CA)
Title: Mb-1 analogs and uses thereof
Inventor: GAGNON MYLENE-CLAUDE
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to protein engineering for production of analogs of MB-1. MB-1 analogs are more stable to different biochemical conditions than the native protein, and allow for improving the supplying of essential amino acids to human and animals. De novo synthesis of MB-1 analogs is principally targeted to enhance availability of essential amino acids required for farm animal production or human health.
Patent CA-2404114-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for releasing secret number of theft prevention function in transportation means
Inventor: FUNAYOSE YUSUKE
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: As regards the method for releasing a secret number of theft prevention function in transportation means (jet propulsion boat 10), in transportation means equipped with the theft prevention function capable of turning ON power source by an occupant inputting the secret number, at least one of a plurality of harness 87a, 87b (See Fig. 6) connected to the theft prevention function is removed to input, in this state, a predetermined number (number for release), whereby the secret number is rendered capable of being released. Since the secret number is rendered capable of being released by removing at least one of a plurality of harness connected to the theft prevention function, and by inputting, in this state, a predetermined number, it is possible to make coping with the unexpected thing and maintenance of the theft prevention function compatible.
Patent CA-2406020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKAY ALBERT A
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A suspended light source holder for an organic jack-o-lantern, with a light source holder removably positionable within the interior of the organic jack-o-lantern, and with a securing portion for securing the suspended light source holder to the top of the organic jack-o-lantern.
Patent CA-2406511-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of ink-jet printing to produce diffraction-based biosensors
Inventor: CHIDEBELU-EZE CHIBUEZE OBINNA
IPC: G01N33/553
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive and sensitive device and metho d for detecting and quantifying analytes present in a medium. The device comprises a metalized film upon which is ink-jet printed a specific, predetermined pattern of binder, such as an antibody. Upon attachment of a target analyte to select areas of the plastic film upon which the binder is printed, diffraction of transmitted and/or reflected light occurs via the physical dimensions and defined, precise placement of the analyte. A diffraction image is produced which can be easily seen with the eye or, optionally, with a sensing device.
Patent CA-2406764-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POORMAN THOMAS J
IPC: C25D3/22
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a high temperature corrosion resistant compositio n. The composition is formed into a bulb shield for a vehicle, including automobiles and motorcycles. An alloy composition may be used to stamp a bulb shield. The bu lb shield may comprise a cup portion and a connector. Either the cup portion, the connector, or both may comprise an Inconel.RTM. alloy composition. The bulb shield may be positioned in front of a headlight bulb to steer light in a desired direction. The bulb shield may be electropolished to provide a decorative attribute to the lamp. The bulb shie ld may be exposed to high temperatures from the headlight bulb. The Inconel.RTM. composition resists deterioration and discoloration of the bulb shield due to the high temperatures. The Inconel.RTM. 600 composition also improves the durability of the bulb shiel d.
Patent CA-2407815-A1 (CA)
Title: Coating-powder spray gun
Inventor: MAUCHLE FELIX
IPC: B05B5/03
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A coating powder spray gun comprising a gun housing (2) of which the front end face is sealed pressure-hermetically with respect to compressed gas by a front end wall (28). A current-limiting resistor (32) and at least a portion of a high-voltage generator (10) are potted in an integral. electrically insulating block . The potted block may be received in the gun housing (2).
Patent CA-2408553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOON DAVID G
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'enregistrement qui facilite le renvoi autorisé de produits et qui réduit la fréquence de renvois abusifs. Un collaborateur de ventes au détail est invité à entrer des informations identifiant un produit donné, par exemple son numéro de série. Ces informations sont ensuite stockées dans une base de données accompagnées de la date de vente du produit et d'un code universel des produits approprié, d'un numéro d'unité de gestion de stock ou d'un code de fabrication. On peut utiliser un algorithme de chiffre de contrôle pour vérifier le numéro de série avant le stockage. On peut aussi imprimer un reçu de vente accompagné d'au moins la date de la transaction et du numéro de série. Une fois le produit retourné, le commerçant peut établir une référence croisée entre le numéro de série et celui figurant sur le reçu pour vérifier le reçu de vente. En outre, on peut rechercher dans la base de données des informations de vente pertinentes. Le client peut également accéder à un moteur d'autorisation de retours par le biais de l'Internet pour obtenir l'approbation de retours, un numéro d'autorisation, des instructions de retours, etc., ce qui permet de réduire d'éventuelles vives discussions avec le commerçant.