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Patent CA-2246657-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibition of protein glycation and prevention of vasculopathy
Inventor: CLEMENTS REX
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to preventing the nonenzymatic glycation of albumin, which generates biologically active Amadori glucose adducts in the albumin molecule, as well as methods of using compounds that protect albumin against nonenzymatic glycation to prevent vasculopathy. The present invention also is directed to preventing the nonenzymatic glycation of apolipoprotein B in low density lipoproteins, which generates Amadori glucose adducts in the apo B molecule that predispose to lipid oxidation and to LDL-cholesterol internalization leading to foam cells, as well as methods of using compounds that protect apo B/LDL against nonenzymatic glycation to prevent atherosclerosis and to reduce serum cholesterol levels.
Patent CA-2249762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOCH HUBERT
IPC: C22C21/08
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: An aluminium casting alloy contains: 2.0 to 3.5   w.%  magnesium 0.15 to 0.35  w.%  silicon 0.20 to 1.2   w.%  manganese maxØ40     w.%  iron maxØ10     w.% copper maxØ05     w.%  chromium maxØ10     w.%  zinc maxØ003    w.%  beryllium maxØ20     w.%  titanium maxØ60     w.%  cobalt maxØ80     w.%  cerium and aluminium as the remainder with further impurities individually max. 0.02 w.%, total max. 0.2 w.%.      The aluminium alloy is particularly suitable for diecasting, thixocasting and thixoforging. A particular application is diecasting for components with high requirements for mechanical properties, as these are present even in the cast state and thus no further heat treatment is required.
Patent CA-2253674-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLINE JUDY A
IPC: F15C5/00
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: Ce régulateur de débit à volume d'espace mort nul génère une turbulence en amont pour réguler le débit d'un fluide, la distribution du jet de fluide et la taille des gouttelettes. Ledit régulateur comprend une couche d'étanchéité (5) permettant de réguler sélectivement le débit du fluide. La couche d'étanchéité (5) est élastiquement mobile par rapport à une couche de base (3) pour étrangler sélectivement un passage intermédiaire (10) produisant une turbulence dans le régulateur et pour réguler sélectivement le débit. Un procédé de fabrication d'un régulateur de débit consiste à utiliser une technique de réserve multicouche conjointement avec un procédé d'électroformage multicouche.
Patent CA-2254790-A1 (CA)
Title: Flood control barrier
Inventor: DERY DANIEL
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A flood control barrier for separating water in a wet area from an area to be maintained substantially dry comprises a flexible exterior membrane made of liquid impervious material and including elongated upper and lower membrane sections joined at a closed longitudinal downstream end or apex of the exterior membrane opposed to an open longitudinal upstream end thereof. The lower membrane section is adapted to be laid on a ground surface. The upper and lower membrane sections are displaceable between expanded or deployed and collapsed positions, wherein in the collapsed position, the upper membrane section overlies the lower membrane section, whereas in the expanded position, the upper membrane section is spaced from the lower membrane section at the open end of the exterior membrane such that water may flow through the open end and be received between the upper and lower membranes sections such as to be trapped therein, i.e. by the closed downstream end thereof which prevents the water from flowing past the barrier. A float may be provided at an upstream end of the upper membrane section such that, as water flows towards the barrier, the upper membrane section rises with a level of water while maintaining this upstream end above the water level. Partition walls or cables extend in the membrane between the upper and lower sections thereof. Mechanical retention systems may be used in addition to the water pressure acting on the lower membrane section to further assist in preventing the barrier from being displaced downstream along the ground. An elongated seal may be provided under the lower membrane section to prevent water from flowing under the barrier.
Patent CA-2255334-A1 (CA)
Title: Streamlined optical connector ferrule
Inventor: CHONG NYUEN
IPC: G02B6/24
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: An optical connector ferrule is disclosed having a streamlined surface for reduced dust accumulation. The ferrule has a longitudinal axis and comprises a cylindrical base and a distal tip both centered on the axis. The distal tip comprises a first end adjacent the base, a middle portion extending from the first end, and a second end adjacent the middle portion. The middle portion has a frusto-conical form defining a concave outer surface relative to the axis, having a decreasing diameter toward the tip. The second end has a convex face inclined with respect to the axis. A  common bore extends along the longitudinal axis, sized to accommodate an optical fiber. An optical connector assembly is made by inserting an optical fiber into the ferrule bore and polishing the optical fiber edge protruding from the distal tip, to form a convex surface continuous with the second end convex face.
Patent CA-2255956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORGAN JAMES P
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: Méthode d'agglomération de résidus d'aciéries renfermant de l'huile, avec une étape consistant à combiner une première composante de résidus d'aciérie avec une deuxième composante de résidus d'aciérie pour former un mélange.  La première composante résiduelle comprend un résidu (30) d'aciérie non huileux, essentiellement anhydre; la seconde composante résiduelle comprend un résidu (32) d'aciérie renfermant de l'huile.  La première et la seconde composantes résiduelles sont agglomérées.
Patent CA-2257286-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic compression garment
Inventor: BUNDENS WARNER A
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: This invention is a therapeutic compression garment (80) made of a unitary piece of flexible, foldable, light-weight Velcro-type loop fabric (15) having a central region for wrapping partially around a body part, a plurality of pairs of bands (11) integrally connected to the central region and extending outwardly in opposite directions from both sides of the central region to encompass the body part. The therapeutic garment (80) adapted for the leg in combination with an ankle/foot wrap (60) for applying therapeutic compression to the leg, ankle and foot, and a method for treating disorders requiring compressive therapy involving the step of applying the garments of the invention to the indicated body part.
Patent CA-2257481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANHOLM RICHARD H
IPC: C06B31/28
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a high density ammonium nitrate-fuel oil ("ANFO") blasting composition comprising an organic liquid fuel and porous prilled ammonium nitrate of high bulk density, small particle size and good oil absorption capacity.
Patent CA-2262277-A1 (CA)
Title: A system and method for optimizing program execution in a computer system
Inventor: TANDRI SUDARSAN
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: A method, computer system and article of manufacture for optimizing a computer program, the method comprising the steps of executing an application program and profiling selected loops of the executing program. Characteristics of the profiled loops are then compared to corresponding predetermined threshold values and the results of the comparison are used to select an optimization to be applied to subsequent execution of the selected loops. In a preferred embodiment, the optimization is the selection of either a parallel version or a serial version of the loop. Further embodiments provide for the selection of the number of processors for parallel implemented loops and for the selection of an unroll factor in serially implemented loops.
Patent CA-2262408-A1 (CA)
Title: Wound closure system
Inventor: TETREAULT STEPHANE
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: A wound closure system for closing a wound on a patient comprises an elongated flexible backing strip having a first portion adapted to overlie the facing edges of the wound, and second and third portions disposed on either side of the first portion and each provided with a predetermined number of spaced-apart apertures. A first pressure-sensitive adhesive is coated on at least part of the second and third portions of the backing strip. A first protective member is- removably attached to the backing strip and covers the pressure-sensitive adhesive. A flowable, moisture- curable surgical adhesive is provided for application into the apertures to strengthen the adhesion of the second and third portions of the backing strip to the patient.
Patent CA-2263432-A1 (CA)
Title: Travelling thick matter pump
Inventor: EBINGER WILLI
IPC: F04B49/20
Filed: 1997-07-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a travelling thick matter pump with a driving mechanism presenting an automobile engine and a gear box, wherein the driven shaft of the gear box can be connected via an interposable transfer gear to a hydraulic pump in order to drive the thick matter pump and a speed limitation device for the setting of a maximum engine speed during operation of the pump. In order to selectively ensure optimum pump operation, according to the invention the transfer gear presents at least two step-up ratios after whose activation differing maximum engine speeds can be set via the speed limitation device.
Patent CA-2269100-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAHA DEBA P
IPC: C12N15/86
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des procédés et des compositions utilisés, à des fins thérapeutiques, dans l'expression spécifique dans un tissu de l'interféron alpha.
Patent CA-2269459-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLAIR NEIL
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: An electrode comprises a non-conductive substrate and a conductive layer comprising, in a bonded matrix, graphite particles coated with a noble metal, and carbon particles, wherein the graphite particles are up to 20 .mu.m is size and have a surface area of 1-50 m2/g. This electrode is capable of measuring low levels of analyte, e.g. glucose in sweat when combined with a layer containing glucose oxidase.
Patent CA-2269734-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and plant for purification of metals from water
Inventor: SPAANS PIET HEIN
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: The present invention is related to a purification method of metal(s) containing water wherein : - the process is fully continuous, - the water flows through a sand filter, inoculated with viable micro-organisms, - a part of the micro-organism biomass, loaded with metals, is evacuated, and - the micro-organism biomass loss is equal to the micro-organism biomass growth.
Patent CA-2272836-A1 (CA)
Title: Autocommutateur muni d'un coupleur de communications de signalisation et procede d'envoi d'un message de signalisation
Inventor: LITTEAUT JACQUES
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1999-05-25
Abstract: Pour simplifier l'envoi des messages de signalisation, on prévoit de munir un coupleur d'un autocommutateur avec un interpréteur. Cet interpréteur est capable d'effectuer une préparation d'envoi d'un message de signalisation dès qu'il reçoit un ordre avec une syntaxe prédéterminée. On montre qu'en agissant ainsi la transmission des messages de signalisation est transparente vis-à-vis de la diversité des protocoles employables.
Patent CA-2280099-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical aerosol formulations
Inventor: HERZOG KURT
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: A pressure-liquefied propellant mixture for aerosols, comprising a fluorinated alkane, in particular 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and/or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, and carbon dioxide, makes possible an improvement of the wetting properties of pharmaceutically active compounds, with which the formulation problems existing with hydrofluoroalkanes in relation to suspension as we11 as solution aerosols can be overcome and thus improved medicinal aerosol formulations can be obtained. With the aid of carbon dioxide, it is also possible to specifically influence the pressure and thus the particle size distribution and also by displacement of oxygen from the hydrofluoroalkanes to improve the storage stability of oxidation-sensitive active compounds.
Patent CA-2280812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIN ARMAND A
IPC: A61B17/42
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des dispositifs et des procédés ayant trait à des méthodes percutanées et hiatales de traitement de l'incontinence urinaire. En particulier, des dispositifs de placement équipés d'un élément de guidage (10, 1910), des cathéters d'application de sangle (210, 310, 410), des dissecteurs/dilatateurs de tissus (510, 610), des dispositifs d'application de sangle et un système d'application de sangle, des dilatateurs de tissus (1710), des dispositifs de préhension (1810) et des cathéters à ballonnet (536, 1526, 1636) sont décrits. Des procédés d'utilisation des dispositifs mentionnés permettant de stabiliser le col vésical ou le plancher pelvien afin de maintenir ou d'améliorer la continence urinaire sont également décrits.
Patent CA-2284643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTHE LUTZ
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: The present radiator pertains to a planar array antenna for sending or receiving linear polarized waves, with two radiator levels each comprising radiator elements mounted in lines and columns, while the elements of each radiator level are coupled on a central point so as to be equal in phase and amplitude. Both radiator levels receive and transmit mutually perpendicular polarized waves, and each radiator element has shades (6) and a linear excitated stripline (16, 16', 16a, 16b). Said striplines (16, 16', 16a, 16b) are linked in pairs to the branch ends (15, 31) of the coupling networks (1, 2), and the striplines (16, 16', 16a, 16b) of each pair are mounted on the axis or arranged in an axially parallel configuration; the free ends of both striplines (16, 16', 16a, 16b) are connected through at least one connection line (32, 33, 34, 36) to a branch end (15, 31), and a 180~ phase difference between both radiator elements (6, 16) is obtained by using at least one connection line (32, 33, 34) of a stripline (16, 16', 16a, 16b).
Patent CA-2284942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRILL STEPHEN J JR
IPC: G21F5/00
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: An improved radiation shielding material and storage systems for radioactive materials incorporating the same. The PYRolytic Uranium Compound ("PYRUC") shielding material is preferably formed by heat and/or pressure treatment of a precursor material comprising microspheres of a uranium compound, such as uranium dioxide or uranium carbide, and a suitable binder. The PYRUC shielding material provides improved radiation shielding, thermal characteristic, cost and ease of use in comparison with other shielding materials. The shielding material can be used to form containment systems, container vessels, shielding structures, and containment storage areas, all of which can be used to house radioactive waste. The preferred shielding system is in the form of a container for storage, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste. In addition, improved methods for preparing uranium dioxide and uranium carbide microspheres for use in the radiation shielding materials are also provided.
Patent CA-2287028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VELJI SHAFIN R
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tire safety doorknob device that detects smoke and indicates the presence of smoke with an audible alarm. The fire safety doorknob device comprises a doorknob housing having a handle and stem portion, an audible and/or visual alarm, a temperature sensor and a power supply. The device may also have a receiver which receives a signal from a remote signaling device, that activates the audible and/or visual alarm.
Patent CA-2292347-A1 (CA)
Title: Folding blade
Inventor: HARNOIS NORMAND
IPC: E02F3/76
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A mid-chassis, underbody plow or scrapper blade is mounted under a vehicle chassis to be folded upwardly for storage when not in use. The blade is also mounted to permit the outer ends of the blade to move vertically. Pneumatic pressure actuators mounted on either side of the center line of the vehicle apply pressure through blade support means in the form of pivot arms to the respective ends of the blade to control the scrapping action. The blade support means swings upwardly to achieve a two-stage storage which increases the elevation of the blade when folded.
Patent CA-2292868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEAINI PETER
IPC: E03C1/122
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: In a typical heat recovery system there is some concern that the heat absorbed by the evaporator of a compressor is robbed from the heat needed to heat the house. As a solution to this confusion a concept to absorb the heat from the venting stack of a sewer system will address this concern, please refer to the drawing as shown.
Patent CA-2294422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARPINO PHILIP ALBERT
IPC: C07K5/023
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: This invention is directed to the (L)-tartaric acid salt of 2-amino-N-{1- (2,4-difluoro-benzyloxymethyl) -2-oxo-2-[3-oxo-3a-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-2- (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2,3,3a, 4,6,7-hexahydro-pyrazolo[4,3-c] pyridin-5-yl]-ethyl} -2-methyl-propionamide which is a growth hormone secretagogue and as such is useful for increasing the level of endogenous growth hormone. In another aspect, this invention provides certain intermediates which are useful in the synthesis of the foregoing compound. The (L)-tartaric acid salt of the compound of this invention is useful for the treatment and/or prevention of osteoporosis, insulin resistance and other conditions or diseases associated with growth hormone deficiency. The (L)-tartaric acid salt of the compound of the present invention is also useful in treating osteoporosis when used in combination with: a bisphosphonate compound; estrogen, Premarin, and optionally progesterone; an estrogen agonist or antagonist; or calcitonin.  Further, the present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions.  This invention is further directed to methods comprising administering to a human or other animal a combination of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and the (L)-tartaric acid salt of the compound of this invention.
Patent CA-2296200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELILLO JOSEPH
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: A pouch containing a non-pressurized post-foaming gel, wherein the gel within the pouch is enclosed within an inert atmosphere, such as a nitrogen blanket, which protects the gel and prevents premature foaming and the separation of the gel's components.  Upon opening the pouch and discharging the contents, the heat of the user's skin allows a low boiling point hydrocarbon, such as isopentane, to cause the gel to foam, thus providing the consumer with an instant benefit which could include cleansing, moisturizing, increasing shave comfort, wound treatment, etc. Further, the process to produce a gel which is suitable for use in a single use delivery system involves the steps of containing the gel in a jar, spraying the gel with nitrogen to remove the air from the jar, and then swirling the jar to form a non-aerated gel without weight variation problems.
Patent CA-2297215-A1 (CA)
Title: Produit intermediaire colorant et procede
Inventor: BRIGGS MARK SAMUEL JONATHAN
IPC: C07C227/08
Filed: 1998-08-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne différentes classe de colorants comportant des groupes acide, ester ou amide formant une liaison covalente avec les biomolécules. Ces colorants peuvent être préparés avec un composant représenté par la formule (I), dans laquelle R?1¿ comprend un élément de liaison et un carboxy, notamment un acide, un sel, un ester, notamment un N-hydroxysuccinimide, un ester activé ou un groupe amide; R?2¿, R?3¿, R?4¿ et R?5¿ sont H, l'alkyle C¿1?-C¿10? ou l'aralkyle ou un groupe servant à modifier la solubilité ou les propriétés électroniques ou spectrale, ou un groupe de liaison fonctionnel; ou R?4¿-R?5¿ et/ou R?2¿-R?4¿ et/ou R?2¿-R?3¿ sont liés pour former un système cyclique étendu; et R?6¿ est H ou CHO ou NO.
Patent CA-2300203-A1 (CA)
Title: Microfluidic system with electrofluidic and electrothermal controls
Inventor: CHOW CALVIN Y H
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A method and device for tranporting and/or monitoring a fluid in a multi-port device used in a microfluidic system is provided. The multi-port device includes a substrate comprising a defined channel configuration. A first channel region having a first port and a second port for transporting fluid therebetween is defined in the substrate. A second channel region having a first port and a second port for applying an electric current for heating fluid or for monitoring a fluid parameter therebetween is also defined in the substrate. In some embodiments, the first channel intersects with the second channel. The heating or monitoring aspect of the invention can be used with a variety of biological reactions including polymerase chain reaction and ligase chain reaction.
Patent CA-2300272-A1 (CA)
Title: Arrangement for protection against shaped charges
Inventor: KELLNER GERD
IPC: F41H5/007
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for protecting an object from shaped charges (1) which may be approaching or landing on the same. Interference bodies (16A-16G, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21, 23, 23B, 27-29, 31, 34, 35, 42, 47A, 47B, 51, 52, 60, 63, 63A, 66, 67, 72, 75, 77, 90, 95, 100, 110, 112, 130) are provided on the surface of the object being protected. The height, shape and arrangement of the interference bodies (16A-16G, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21, 23, 23B, 27-29, 31, 34, 35, 42, 47A, 47B, 51, 52 60, 63, 63A, 66, 67, 72, 75, 77, 90, 95, 100, 110, 112, 130) are measured in such a way that at least one is able to penetrate the inner area of the hollow charge insert (4) or a so-called stand-off area (9) in order to interfere with the formation of the beam of the shaped charge (1). This significantly reduces the effect of the shaped charge (1). By penetrating the inner area or at least the lower central area of the shaped charge (1), the interference body (16A-16G, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21, 23, 23B, 27-29, 31, 34, 35, 42, 47A, 47B, 51, 52, 60, 63, 63A, 66, 67, 72, 75, 77, 90, 95, 100, 110, 112, 130) can interfere with the beam of the shaped charge at the start of its extension and before it is complete in a particularly advantageous way, so that the final ballistic capacity of the formed charge (~) is reduced to a fraction of what it would have been.
Patent CA-2302393-A1 (CA)
Title: High fidelity polymerases and uses thereof
Inventor: YANG SHUWEI
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a DNA and RNA polymerases which have increased fidelity (or reduced misincorporation rate). In particular, the invention relates to a method of making such polymerases by modifying or mutating the nucleotide binding domain of the polymerase (e.g., the O-helix).  The invention also relates to DNA molecules containing the genes encoding the polymerases of the invention, to host cells containing such DNA molecules and to methods to make the polymerases using the host cells. The polymerases are particularly suited for nucleic acid synthesis, sequencing, amplification and cDNA synthesis.
Patent CA-2303272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUIDO MARGARET A
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: Cinematic information including sequential frames of cinemagraphic video images and, optionally, corresponding audio data are converted into digital data which is transmitted from a central site (2) to a movie theater (6). The digital data received at the movie theater (6) is provided to a digital projector (44) which converts the digital data into the sequential frames of cinemagraphic video images and projects the sequential frames of cinemagraphic video images onto a screen (46). The corresponding audio data is converted into audible sounds sequentially with the projection of the sequential frames of cinemagraphic video images. Orders for cinematic information can be placed via a communication network, such as a private or public telephone network.