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Patent CA-2307212-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic backup based on disk drive condition
Inventor: ASSAF MAHMOUD
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: Backup of a personal computer is automatically initiated in response to disk drive performance monitoring software which predicts impending failure or performance degradation and provides messages of such to a tape backup program. A tape backup program initiates a tape backup of data on the disk drive in response to information provided by the disk drive performance monitoring software based on user defined states of performance or other conditions which indicate an impending or possible failure. The tape backup program augments messages normally provided by the self monitoring software by indicating that the disk drive is being backed up at a particular time, and also indicate status of the backup and completion.
Patent CA-2310218-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RATNAM PRIYA
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2000-05-29
Abstract: A method and composition for preventing and treating infection from clinically relevant bacterial isolates is disclosed. The composition contains an anti-bacterial agent that inhibits the growth of the bacteria, including members of both gram negative and gram positive isolates. In particular, the anti-bacterial agent comprises a bacteriocin produced by Propionibacterium. For instance, in one embodiment, the bacteriocin is produced by the B1264 strain of Propionibacterium jensenii.
Patent CA-2310994-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple layer gasket having selectively removable spacer layers and visual indicators
Inventor: RADEN EDWARD
IPC: F02F11/00
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: A multi-layered gasket for a combustion engine having a central gasket layer and a plurality of active and spacer gasket layers that are removably secured together is disclosed. The active layers are arranged in face-to-face engagement with the spacer layers in an alternating manner with the central layer being positioned in the center of the gasket. The spacer layers may be selectively removed or added to vary the compression ratio of the engine. Alternatively, spacer layers may be selectively substituted with additional spacer layers having differing thincknesses to selectively vary the compression ratio of the engine. Each of the gasket layers are provided with a visual indicator to distinguish the respective layers from one another. Retaining mechanisms for removably securing the gasket layers together are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2312308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOBEILE JOSEPH J
IPC: B22D43/00
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: A system for removing waste material from the bell end of a cast iron pipe is disclosed. The system has both a cleaning assembly and an exhaust system. The cleaning assembly has a plurality of wire brushes mounted on a shaft. The shaft is mounted on a cart that also supports a movable part of the exhaust system. The cart moves the wire brushes and part of the movable part of the exhaust system into and out of the bell end of the pipe. A motor on the cart rotates the shaft and brushes, and a tilt mechanism tilts the brushes down to contact the pipe. The pipe is rotated about its central longitudinal axis as the brushes contact and clean the pipe. The rotating brushes clean the sand core from the end of the pipe, and the waste sand is drawn by the exhaust system to the bag house where it is filtered. The exhaust system also includes a stationary duct. The stationary duct has a door and a chute. Larger chunks of waste sand can be removed from the exhaust system through the door and chute.
Patent CA-2312481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODDY TIMOTHY S
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1998-07-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un panneau de garnissage intérieur (23) et un harnais électrique (25) conçus pour être utilisés dans un véhicule automobile. Selon une variante, le panneau de garnissage intérieur présente généralement un substrat rigide (27) recouvert d'un matériau de revêtement (29) esthétique. Selon une autre variante, un harnais électrique (25) est équipé de contacts d'interrupteur (71, 73, 91, 101) incorporés et de bornes de connexion (271) incorporées. L'invention concerne aussi un harnais électrique (25) fabriqué par moulage à injection d'une résine polymère catalytique et métallisable (41) dans un premier moule à injection. Ensuite, une seconde charge d'injection d'une résine polymère non catalytique (43) est moulée par injection sur des parties de la résine polymère catalytique et métallisable (41) qui reste exposée après surmoulage de la résine polymère non catalytique (43) définissant ainsi de multiples circuits (45). On applique ensuite un promoteur d'adhésion sur ces zones de circuit exposées dont les surfaces exposées sont métallisées à l'aide d'un cuivre non électrolytique attiré vers le catalyseur dans la résine catalytique métallisable (41). Les résines polymères sont sélectionnées de préférence parmi celles présentant une stabilité relativement élevée de forme thermique. La résine polymère non catalytique (43) sert d'isolant alors que les parties épaisses et métallisées de résine polymère catalytique métallisable (41) servent de circuits ou conducteurs (45) porteurs d'électricité.
Patent CA-2317744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANDEL KENNETH G
IPC: A61K36/18
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: The present invention is a method of reducing the incidence of colorectal cancers in a mammal in need thereof, which method comprises administering to said mammal a water-soluble, non-fermentable cellulose derivative, alone or in combination with an insoluble fiber and/or a soluble fermentable fiber.
Patent CA-2319513-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for generating an address directory
Inventor: ARNOLD JORG
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: In a process for generating an address directory from address data of subscribers of a telecommunication network, the address data comprise a subscriber identification code and a position identification code associated with the subscriber. In order to enable the address directory to be easily generated, the subscriber address data are at least partially transmitted to a data acquisition unit during payment of the fees for the use of the telecommunication network.
Patent CA-2319646-A1 (CA)
Title: Topiramate and related derivatives for treating schizophrenia
Inventor: VAN KAMMEN DANIEL P
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: Topiramate and related derivatives for treating schizophrenia are disclosed in the present application.
Patent CA-2323239-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors and down-regulators
Inventor: SALO TUULA
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors and down-regulators, to a process for the preparation of these inhibitors, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors/downregulators, to the use of the novel MMP inhibitors for the manufacture of pharmaceutical and research preparations, to a method for inhibiting and downregulating MMP-dependent conditions either in vivo or in vitro, to a method for inhibiting formation, synthesis, expression activations, and/or functions as well actions of matrix metalloproteinases, and to the use of the novel MMP inhibitors and down-regulators in biochemical isolation and purification procedures of matrix metalloproteinases.
Patent CA-2325546-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANLEY H MARK III
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus to alter the shape of the cornea of an eye provide fo r heating (44) a portion of the cornea to a temperature not exceeding the collagen shrinkage temperature, applying a pressure differential (40) to a portion of the cornea. The combined effect of elevated temperature, and stretching forces leads to permanent residual strains in preferred direction s, thus to a permanent new shape of the cornea. The method is applicable to the  correction or reduction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Patent CA-2326786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREEAR STEVEN
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: This invention is a catheter-based device for enhancing the local delivery o f drugs, pharmaceuticals, plasmids, genes, and other agents into the wall tissues of tubular compartments of the living body. One catheter device (16)  provides an electrical driving force that can increase the rate of migration  of drugs, other therapeutic agents out of a polymer matrix into body tissues , and cells using iontophoresis only. Another device (16) uses iontophoresis only, electroporation only, or combined iontophoresis and electroporation. I n the latter device (16), the two procedures may be applied sequentially in an y order without removing or repositioning the catheter.
Patent CA-2328875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIRRO FRANZ
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 2-oxo- alkanoic acid-¢2- (indol-3-yl)- ethyl! amides of general formula (I), wherein R1 represents optionally branched C1-C8-alkyl or C4-C8-cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-thioalkyl, phenyl or halogen independently of R3, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or halogen and R4 represents optionally branched C1-C6-alkyl or C4-C6-cycloalkyl, phenyl which has been optionally substituted once to three times by C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3-alkoxy, C1-C3-thioalkyl, halogen, nitro or amino or benzyl which has been optionally substituted once to three times by C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3-alkoxy, C1-C3-thioalkyl, halogen, nitro or amino. The invention also relates to methods for producing the inventive compounds and to the use of said compounds in antibacterial agents.
Patent CA-2329041-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for injection blow molding an automotive component
Inventor: PORTER MARSHALL RAY
IPC: B29C49/06
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A method and mold (10) for man-ufacturing a vehicle component such as a bumper beam (52) or body panel (62).  The component is manufactured by: 1) injecting molten material into a parison cavity of a mold (10) to form a parison (40), wherein the mold has at least two sections (14, 18) that are moveable be-tween a first position defining the parison cavity and an expanded second position defining predetermined blow cavities; 2) retracting the at least two sections (14, 18) to the expanded second position, and 3) injecting a gas into the parison (40) to expand the parison (40) to form blown part (44).
Patent CA-2330401-A1 (CA)
Title: Nozzle and method providing increased liquid lift height for a wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner capable of collecting wet or dry media includes a hose having an inlet end and an outlet end that is coupled to the vacuum cleaner. A motor is supported by a portion of the vacuum cleaner and applies a vacuum to the outlet end of the vacuum hose. A media inlet is positioned near the inlet end of the vacuum hose. An air intake for admitting air into the vacuum hose is provided near the media inlet. The air intake can be adapted to receive a detachable separate device in order to provide an air intake that is remotely positioned from the media inlet. Alternatively, the air intake can be provided on an attachment to or an integral part of the vacuum hose for providing the air intake at a remote distance from the media inlet. A distal end of the vacuum hose is immersed in a liquid to be collected so that the media inlet is immersed in the liquid and so that the air intake is exposed to a source of air. A vacuum is applied to the vacuum hose to collect the liquid through the media inlet while air is simultaneously drawn via the air intake into the vacuum hose and mixed with the collected liquid to increase the liquid lift height capability of the vacuum cleaner.
Patent CA-2330416-A1 (CA)
Title: Air drilling system and method for containing and separating cuttings
Inventor: MCLELLAND DONALD R
IPC: E21B21/07
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: Cuttings are removed from air drilling fluid used in an air drilling system by delivering the cuttings and air drilling fluid into an air-tight enclosure, decreasing the flow rate of the air through the enclosure to allow the cuttings to settle and separate from the airflow and be contained within the enclosure. The air, substantially devoid of the cuttings, is discharged. The enclosure is positioned at an angle to facilitate the discharge of the contained cuttings. Preferably, the enclosure is of a size which will allow it to be transported on public highways without special movement permits, and the exhilarating equipment used may be contained within the enclosure during transportation.
Patent CA-2333150-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS JAMES
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant de mettre en oeuvre un ensemble de règles et de protocoles établis, pour comparer des données en temps réel avec des données historiques, au moyen d'un réseau de serveur de client.
Patent CA-2333531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR COLIN
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de signalisation qui comprend une source d'alimentation c.c., un drain d'énergie, un câble reliant la source au drain, qui contient au moins deux conducteurs, un générateur de signaux et un récepteur de signaux. Le générateur de signaux est conçu pour moduler la puissance de sortie de la source en fonction du signal à transmettre, le récepteur de signaux comprenant un comparateur conçu pour comparer la puissance de sortie instantanée de la source avec la moyenne historique de la puissance de sortie et pour détecter ainsi le signal. Ce système demeure fiable dans un environnement à parasites électriques, peut être mis en oeuvre avec des frais relativement limités et s'installe aisément et sans opérations complexes.
Patent CA-2336198-A1 (CA)
Title: Cryogenic freezing of liquids
Inventor: CRAIG H RANDALL
IPC: G01N1/42
Filed: 1998-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for the hyper-rapid freezing o f liquid samples (11). The samples are converted into droplets or vapor and rapidly driven directly onto the surface of a solid or slushed (13) refrigerant.
Patent CA-2337023-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for drying of a coated web
Inventor: RAJALA PASI
IPC: D21F5/18
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A method and device for drying a coated web. The coated web is first conveyed through a web heating unit (10, 32, 40), in which the temperature of the coated web is raised, typically to drying temperature, by directing jets of heating air at the coated web, the humidity a1 of the said heating air jets being higher than the humidity a2 of the drying air jets. After this the coated web is conveyed through at least one air dryer (34, 36, 38; 42, 44, 46), in which drying air jets are directed at the coated web for drying the coated web.
Patent CA-2338574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSZKOWSKI KRZYSZTOF
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1999-07-12
Abstract: A vehicle door lock assembly has a latch (12) for mounting on a vehicle door.  The latch (12) has at least one release lever for effecting releasing of the latch and at least one locking lever (14) for locking the latch, disabling the release lever, and unlocking the latch, enabling the release lever. A compound linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) operatively engages the locking lever (14). A lock cylinder (30, 130) has a spindle (28) which engages the linkage. The spindle (28) rotates in response to keyed rotation of a matched key being received by the lock cylinder (30; 130) which drives the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) to effect movement of the locking lever (14). The spindle (28) is axially slidable to disengage the spindle from the linkage. A hollow shield (34) shrouds the locking lever (14), the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) and the engagement between the linkage and the spindle (28), preventing access thereto. If the spindle is removed, the linkage will pivot away preventing manipulation thereof. The hollow shield (34) also separates the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) from the lock cylinder opening further minimizing unauthorized manipulation of the locking lever.
Patent CA-2340300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAUCH ANDREAS
IPC: C12R1/13
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide from coryneform bacteria containing a polynucleotide sequence selected from the group: a) a polynucleotide that is at least 70 % identical to a polynucleotide that codes for a polypeptide that contains the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, b) a polynucleotide that codes for a polypeptide that contains an amino acid sequence that is at least 70 % identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, c) a polynucleotide that is complementary to the polynucleotides of (a) or (b), and d) a polynucleotide containing at least 15 successive bases of the polynucleotide sequence of (a), (b) or (c), and methods of use thereof.
Patent CA-2340509-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEN LIANG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for a telephony server to provide services based upon a call from a user. A user communicates with the telephony server over a telephone communication device. The telephony server retrieves a voice application over a computer network from a remote web site and uses it to have a speech-based conversation with the user. The conversation results in obtaining service data from the user. The retrieved voice application performs the requested service based upon the user-provided service data. After the requested service is performed, the voice application and the user service data are removed from the telephony server.
Patent CA-2341483-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of pooled probes in genetic analysis
Inventor: GENTALEN ERIK
IPC: C12Q1/6827
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The invention provides arrays of polynucleotide probes having at least one pooled position. A typical array comprises a support having at least three discrete regions. A first region bears a pool of polynucleotide probes comprising first and second probes. A second region bears the first probe without the second probe and a third region bears the second probe without the first probe. A target nucleic acid having segments complementary to both the first and second probes shows stronger normalized binding to the first region than to the aggregate of binding to the second and third regions due to cooperative binding of pooled probes in the first region. The invention provides methods of using such arrays for e.g., linkage analysis, sequence analysis, and expression monitoring.
Patent CA-2345733-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating cable mat and method for manufacturing a heating cable mat
Inventor: HULLDIN ROLAND
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a heating cable mat (1) comprising a net shaped supporting element (2) and a heating cable (4) which is arranged on the supporting element. The surface (3) of the supporting element is adhesive, and the heating cable (4) is arranged in abutment against the supporting element (2). To further fix the heating cable (4), a second net-shaped supporting element ( 10) is arranged adjacent to the heating cable mat so that the heating cable (4) is located between the two supporting elements (2, 10).
Patent CA-2352427-A1 (CA)
Title: Device location and identification system
Inventor: LEFEVER JOANNE
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A method and system for identifying panels that embed active and passive components of an electronic device, or that hide certain key components of a building's infrastructure in the plenum of the ceiling. In one aspect, a panel is provided with a phosphorescent or other light-responsive indicia that is representative of an object hidden within the panel or that is part of the building infrastructure hidden by a plurality of panels. A panel having a device embedded within it is identified by first placing a light-responsive indicia on the panel that is representative of the devices stored therein or the building infrastructure lying above it. The panel is then irradiated and the light-responsive indicia observed. In another aspect, a panel having an embedded object is provided with an indicator device that is embedded in the same panel. The indicator detects a query signal emitted by a scanner, compares the detected signal with information stored in the memory of the indicator, and if a match is found, emits a visible or audible signal from a signal output device into the room below. The signal output device can be a light emitting diode or a sound generator.
Patent CA-2354195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERT LAURIAN
IPC: C12N15/31
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes de lutte contre la dissémination de molécules d'ADN recombinées entre des plantes sexuellement compatibles de composition génétique différente. L'invention décrit la production de plantes transgéniques contenant des traits d'intérêt ou de préoccupation recombinés liés à des gènes létaux répressibles. Les gènes létaux sont bloqués par l'action de molécules répresseurs produites par l'expression de gènes répresseurs situés en un locus génétique différent. Le phénotype létal n'est exprimé qu'après la ségrégation de la construction du gène létal répressible et du gène répresseur après méiose. La présente invention peut être utilisée pour des systèmes de production de semences à la fois à pollinisation ouverte et hybride et peut être utilisée pour maintenir une pureté génétique par blocage d'une introgression accidentelle de gènes à partir de plantes dépourvues du gène répresseur spécifique. L'invention concerne des méthodes conférant des traits souhaités pour la production de protéines hétérologues respectant l'environnement, du matériel génétique utilisé pour conférer lesdits traits ainsi que de nouvelles plantes et de nouveaux produits dérivés à l'aide desdites méthodes.
Patent CA-2355488-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CURTIN JOHN R JR
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A vehicle safety feature having a single button or switch in the operator area that can deactivate sound producing vehicle accessories, such as defrosters, heaters, radios, etc., allowing drivers of school buses and other large, hazardous material carrying or passenger carrying vehicles to eliminate noise when approaching railroad crossings, thus assisting in the detection of approaching train whistles or horns. The device may assist in hearing emergency vehicles in the area. The switch may be flip-flop, spring-loaded, instantaneous, or timed so that it resets when a set time expires. The switch may be color coded or lighted. The switch may activate a prerecorded message to advise passengers. The present invention may be adapted for use in any transportation vehicle including aircraft, trains and boats.
Patent CA-2356449-A1 (CA)
Title: Mower having adjustably lockable handlebar and engine control
Inventor: JOSEPH FRANZ
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A mower having a locking mechanism for locking a moveable handlebar of the mower in its operating position is provided. The mower further includes an actuator for controlling operation of the mower so as to permit or not permit operation of an implement powered thereby when the handlebar is In its operating position.  Additionally, the locking mechanism may be used to assist in the fastening of an attachment such as a debris collection receptacle. Also, since the handlebar may be moved into a non-operating position, the handlebar may be used as a prop so as to, for example, permit necessary maintenance on the underside of the mower to be more easily accomplished.
Patent CA-2358563-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for managing software testing
Inventor: SLUIMAN HARM
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a system for managing a computer software testing process and permitting interactive involvement with test case data.  The system manages interactions with manual test cases, presenting the test cases for display and providing a means for collecting execution results data for the entire test case or for selections of the test case. The system of the present invention provides mechanism for interacting with individual steps of a test case.