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Patent CA-2290029-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAVOIE JEAN-GUY
IPC: B07B1/14
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A roller screen is provided with an assembly for adjusting the spacing between the rolls simultaneously. The assembly includes an elongated bar is provided adjacent one end of the rolls and has a plurality of wedges slidably mounted thereon. Bearing support plates slidably mounted in a frame have v-shape wedge portions slidably engaging adjacent side surfaces of the wedges on said bar. In a preferred embodiment a plurality of computer assisted hydraulic cams selectively move the bar upwardly and downwardly to adjust engagement of the wedges and the spacing between the rolls. Preferaby a spacing adjustment assembly is provided at both of the opposite ends of the rolls in the roller screen.
Patent CA-2293081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LASTER GAIL
IPC: A61K31/727
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A composition for treating restenosis. The composition includes a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composite of heparan or heparin sulfate and dermatan sulfate, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Patent CA-2293353-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid sampler pouch with internal supportive structure
Inventor: BARNETT ROGER
IPC: A45D37/00
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: A sampler pouch (10) having a lower barrier layer (20) and an upper barrier layer (30) peelably sealed to the lower barrier layer to form a cavity and a fluidic sample material absorbed within an internal supportive structure (40) within the cavity. The internal supportive structure is inert and substantially retains the sample material when subjected to compressive forces, thereby reducing internal pressure against the peel seal (60) and allowing for the use of low strength peel seals. The upper and lower barrier layers extend beyond the area of the cavity and peel seal in an area defining a peel tab (70).
Patent CA-2293984-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum cleaner utilizing electrostatic filtration and electrostatic precipitator for use therein
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2000-01-07
Abstract: A method for filtering a dirty air stream in a vacuum cleaner to obtain a clean air stream comprises subjecting the dirty air stream to a first cyclonic separation stage to obtain a partially cleaned air stream and subjecting the partially cleaned air stream to an electronic filtration stage and optionally a second cyclonic separation stage to obtain the clean air stream. The electronic filtration stage is optionally removable with a cyclonic cleaning stage from the vacuum cleaner. The electronic filtration stage is optionally an electrostatic precipitator which utilizes air flow through the vacuum cleaner to generate the voltage used by the electrostatic precipitator.
Patent CA-2294104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JALALI AHMAD
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: A wireless communication system (100) provides wireless service to a mobile unit (130 or 134) operating within a service area and includes a mobile switching center (102), at least one base station controller (104), a first plurality of base stations (108A and 110A) operating on a first carrier frequency and a second plurality of base stations (108B and 110B) operating on a second frequency, wherein the mobile switching center (102) and the at least one base station controller (104) operating to assign the mobile unit (130 or 134) to at least one of the first plurality of base stations (108A or 110A) or at least one of the second plurality of base stations (108B or 110B) based upon available base station capacities.
Patent CA-2294824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAMES STEPHEN
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 1998-06-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapy involving administration of human growth hormone for improving cellular function in the heart challenged by insulin resistance and thereby treating or protecting the heart from complications derivable from this condition.
Patent CA-2295206-A1 (CA)
Title: Additives for use in cycling probe reactions
Inventor: PISCHE ISABELLE A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: A method for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule is provided, comprising the steps of (a) reacting a mixture comprising (i) a target nucleic acid molecule; (ii) a single-stranded nucleic acid probe containing a scissile linkage; (iii) an enzyme capable of cleaving the probe portion of a doublestranded target-probe complex at the scissile linkage; and (iv) ribosomal protein and/or spermine, under conditions and for a time sufficient to allow the target nucleic acid and probe to hybridize to each other and form a doublestranded target-probe complex, followed by cleavage of the probe and cycling of the target to a new uncleaved probe, such that one or more portions of the cleaved nucleic acid probe are released from the target-probe complex; and (b) determining whether cleaved portions of the nucleic acid probe are produced, and thereby detecting the presence of the target nucleic acid.
Patent CA-2296315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOORE KEVIN WILLIAM
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1998-07-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne une nouvelle classe de composés (dérivés de 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine) qui sont de ligands pour les récepteurs GABA¿A? contenant la sous-unité .alpha.5, et qui sont décrits par la formule (I), dans laquelle R?1¿ et R?2¿ sont l'hydrogène ou des substituants définis, X est un cycle formé de 5 éléments contenant 1, 2, 3 ou 4 hétéroatomes sélectionnés indépendamment les uns des autres dans un groupe comprenant l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre, dans lequel tout au plus un des hétéroatomes est l'oxygène ou le soufre, ou un cycle hétéroaromatique contenant 1, 2 ou 3 atomes d'azote, le cycle hétéroaromatique étant éventuellement condensé avec un cycle benzénique et éventuellement substitué; ou X est le phényle éventuellement substitué; Y est l'alkylène C¿1-4? ramifié éventuellement substitué par un groupe oxo ou Y est un groupe (CH2)¿j?O dans lequel l'atome d'oxygène se trouve à proximité du groupe X et j est 2,3 ou 4; et Z est le furyle, thiényle ou pyridyle substitué. Ces composés sont utiles dans le traitement des démences telles que la maladie d'Alzheimer.
Patent CA-2296331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LADOUCEUR HAROLD A
IPC: B23P19/06
Filed: 1998-08-03
Abstract: An improved self-riveting fastening element for permanent attachment to a metal panel within a panel opening by a die member having an annular concave die cavity. The fastening element includes a tubular riveting portion and a radial flange portion and a fastening portion. The internal and external surfaces of the tubular riveting portion are relatively uniformly inclined toward the radial flange portion such that the thickness of the tubular riveting portion at the free end is less than the thickness adjacent the radial flange portion. In the preferred embodiment, the internal surface of the tubular riveting portion is cylindrical and the external surface is slightly conical tapering inwardly toward the free end to reduce the force required to radially deform the free end of the tubular portion radially outwardly. Further, the outer surface of the radial flange portion is generally polygonal having arcuately radially inwardly concave side surfaces spaced by relative thin convex arcuate edge surfaces reducing the force required to drive the flange portion into the panel during final installation of the fastening element.
Patent CA-2296596-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHILES DANIEL T
IPC: F16L3/123
Filed: 1998-07-09
Abstract: A retention clip (10) which secures radiant heating tubing (48) to a reinforcing bar or wire (50) used to reinforce a concrete slab. In one embodiment, the clip (10) has a C-shaped body (12) which includes a pair of parallel legs (14, 16) connected by a straight bight (18). The bight (18) is hinged (26) in the center so it can be bent to bring the free ends of the legs (14, 16) together. A pin (42) on one leg (16) then enters a socket (36) on the other leg (14) and a flange (44) on the pin (42) interlocks with a shoulder (40) of the socket (36) to hold the clip (10) around the tubing (48) and reinforcing element (50). The clip body (12) has stiffening ribs (28, 30, 32) to enhance its strength and dimensional stability. An alternative embodiment provides a straight clip body (112) having a central hinge joint (122) and two elbow joints (128) about which the body (112) can be flexed to bring interlocking ends together. Each elbow joint (128) includes opposing pairs of lugs (168) which provide stability. A block (120) on one side of each elbow joint (128) enters a groove (138) between the opposing lugs (168) to lock the joint (128) against sideward swaying.
Patent CA-2298714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REIMCHE RON
IPC: B25B15/02
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: A screwdriver with multiple bits is disclosed. The bits do not need to be removed in order to be selected and used. The bits are stored within storage apertures in the handle of the screwdriver, and one bit at a time can be selected and moved through a channel from its bit storage aperture down to the drive end of the screwdriver where it can be locked in position for use. The unitary construction of the unit should lead to less loss of screwdriver tips or bits.
Patent CA-2304300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACMASTER IAN HARPER
IPC: D21H23/28
Filed: 1998-10-20
Abstract: A method of producing a two-colour mottle-effect patterned paper comprises the steps of colouring a papermaking stock by means of a first dye formulation, draining the resulting coloured stock through a papermaking wire to produce a dyed wet paper web, subjecting the web to pressure, applying a second dye formulation to the paper web, said second dye formulation being of a different hue from the first dye formulation, and drying the web. The web is preferably subjected to pressure by passage through a smoothing press nip before passing to the drying section of the papermachine. The smoothing press can be one of the presses of the press section of the papermachine, run in unfelted mode. The second dye formulation is preferably applied at the papermachine size press or by spraying.
Patent CA-2305339-A1 (CA)
Title: Chair storage unit
Inventor: HOFFMAN JON
IPC: A47C1/121
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: An under-seat storage device (18) made of an expandable material which in a first embodiment comprises an accordion-shaped configuration (202). Other embodiments include Spandex rope (1104) or other mesh type fabrics having other expandable qualities. The material has a top portion having a plurality (26A-26D) of hook and loop fastener strips, clips, magnet(s), screws, bolts, adhesive, wing-nuts, etc. attached thereon, three side portions having accordion folded or other expandable surfaces and a front portion having an articulable flap (20) which opens towards a bottom portion, and a hook and loop fastener (or other fastening material) strip (212) in the center thereof. A plurality of hook and loop fastening strips are also located on the bottom of a folding seat (12) such that the storage unit may be readily attached and/or detached from the bottom of the seat by pushing the fastening strips together or pulling them apart. The storage unit may also include a smaller center container (22) attached to the storage envelope. The smaller container may be made of a clear or translucent plastic which can be separately attached to the storage container by means (302A-B) of hook and loop fasteners, rubber cement, clips, magnets, snap screws, bolts, wing-nuts, etc. or can slide into the storage device. Finally, the storage container can be completely portable and disposable.
Patent CA-2305575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAGLIAFERRI FRANK
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne en partie des dérivés de glycosylamine hydrophobes, des procédés relatifs à la synthèse desdits dérivés, des compositions à base des dérivés en question, et des procédés relatifs à l'apport de macromolécules dans des cellules par administration des compositions considérées.
Patent CA-2306372-A1 (CA)
Title: Lossless region of interest coding
Inventor: CHRISTOPOULOS CHARILAOS
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: In a method and a device for transmission of S+P transform coded digitized images a mask is calculated by means of which a region of interest (ROI) can be transmitted lossless whereby the ROI can be transmitted and received lossless and still maintaining a good compression ratio for the image as a whole. This is possible since no or very few bits can be used for the remaining part of the image.  The calculated mask can also be used for transmitting the coefficients needed for a lossless region of interest during any stage of the transmission.
Patent CA-2308347-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL S
IPC: C12N9/40
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une .alpha.-N-acétyl-D-galactosaminidase isolée et purifiée provenant de Clostridium perfringens, et elle se rapporte également à un procédé permettant de purifier et d'isoler l'.alpha.-N-acétylgalactosaminidase de Clostridium perfringens en enlevant les neuramidases. L'invention a trait à un procédé permettant d'utiliser l'.alpha.-N-acétylgalactosaminidase de Clostridium perfringens pour transformer les cellules sanguines de type A en cellules sanguines de type O. L'invention concerne enfin un procédé permettant de modifier les cellules exprimant l'épitope du groupe sanguin A en utilisant l'.alpha.-N-acétylgalactosaminidase isolée de Clostridium perfringens pour transformer les cellules exprimant l'épitope du groupe sanguin A en cellules exprimant l'épitope du groupe sanguin O.
Patent CA-2308610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASAHARA NAOMI
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: Heparin cofactor II (HCII)-containing preparations substantially free from at least one contaminant selected from among degrading factors, degraded HCII, polymerized HCII and coloring matters, in particular, HCII-containing preparations substantially free from degrading factors and degraded HCII; one of the preparations as stated above substantially free from any infective virus; and a process for producing these preparations which involves the step of effecting an operation selected from among hydrophobic chromatography, fractionation by using a water-soluble polymer, salting-out and affinity chromatography with the use of a basic amino acid as a ligand, preferably together with the step of filtration with the use of a porous hollow yarn.
Patent CA-2308945-A1 (CA)
Title: Loan financing and investment method
Inventor: WISHNEVSKI YVAL
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: A method for financing a loan of an amount loaned to a borrower comprising the steps of selecting a reference loan having an amount equal to the loan amount; selecting the terms of the reference loan; calculating a periodic payment paid under the reference loan; loaning the borrower a loan amount; selecting an investment instrument into which the borrower will invest preselected investment amounts; and receiving the value of the investment instrument at a preselected time in satisfaction of the loan. The method of financing is designed to reduce the length of time required to repay the loan and to provide greater security to a lender through the ability to seize the investment instrument in addition to the collateral on the loan.
Patent CA-2310650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERS SEBASTIAN MARTINUS
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: The invention pertains to a geogrid comprising drawn, polymeric longitudinal straps which run parallel or substantially parallel to each other and polymeric transverse straps bonded to the longitudinal straps, with the crosswise modulus of the transverse straps being less than 15%, preferably less than 8%, of the lengthwise modulus of the longitudinal straps. Such geogrids have improved strength compared to conventional geogrids.
Patent CA-2313200-A1 (CA)
Title: Laser working method, method for producing ink jet recording utilizing the same, and ink jet recording method produced by such method
Inventor: KOIDE JUN
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: The invention provides a laser working method free from generation of by-products and capable of preventing accumulation of thermal energy generating during the laser working, in a workpiece made, for example, of a resinous material, thereby precisely reproducing a minute mask pattern, also a method for producing an ink bet recording head utilizing such a laser working method and an ink bet recording head produced by such a producing method.      There is employed laser light in more than one pulse having a very high energy density in space and time, as emitted from a laser oscillator that can oscillate with a pulse radiation time not exceeding 1 picosecond, and a speckle interference image generated by light diffraction at the passing of the laser light through the mask pattern is dynamically changed to form an integrated image of the speckle interference image, whereby a pattern substantially the same as the mask pattern can be formed.
Patent CA-2313349-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouvelles methodes de purification de proteines du tgf-beta
Inventor: HAMMERSTONE KAREN
IPC: C07K14/495
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes de purification de protéines de la superfamille du TGF-.beta., notamment de protéines ostéogènes, telles que les protéines morphogénétiques osseuses (BMP).
Patent CA-2313581-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning system for a skid steer loader
Inventor: MARSTAD LAURA A
IPC: E02F9/16
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: An air handling system for a cab of a skid steer loader has an airflow housing mounted on the exterior of the cab and on a rear wall thereof. The housing is within the profile of the loader, that is, below the upper wall of the cab, and within the side frame members. The housing has an air inlet above the engine compartment, and includes a heater core and an air conditioning evaporator, both of which act as heat exchangers mounted in a plenum chamber in which fans are mounted. Ducts lead from the plenum chamber to the interior of the cab. The ducts connected to the air handling housing open through ports in the rear wall of the cab into the interior, and interior ducts carry the air from the plenum chamber for heating, air conditioning or ventilating desired locations of the operator's cab.
Patent CA-2314197-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements relating to the pouring of metals
Inventor: EVANS HOWARD JOHN
IPC: B22D41/50
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: A pouring device for the casting of metals is disclosed. The device includes a discharge assembly for discharging molten metal into a mould, feed means for delivering molten metal to the discharge assembly, measuring means adapted to measure the level of molten metal in the discharge assembly, and valve means provided in operative association with the discharge assembly, the valve means being responsive to signals from the measuring means to control the rate of discharge of molten metal by the discharge assembly.      A continuous method of casting metal is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2314755-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDEKUGEL ERIC
IPC: A61C19/045
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A facebow having a sight structure, co-linearly moving arms, and ear pieces shaped to provide repeatable registration of the facebow on a patient's face. The facebow is able to be sterilized as a unit or can be partially disassembled for sterilization.
Patent CA-2315101-A1 (CA)
Title: Meta-xylene production process
Inventor: HELLRING STUART DAMON
IPC: C07C4/12
Filed: 1998-12-15
Abstract: In a process for producing meta-xylene, a hydrocarbon feedstream comprising at least 5 wt.% ethylbenzene and at least 20 wt.% meta-xylene is contacted with a molecular sieve catalyst under ethylbenzene conversion conditions sufficient to provide a primary product stream depleted of more than 50 % of the ethylbenzene present in the feedstream. The primary product stream is then stripped benzene and/or toluene by-products to provide a secondary product stream comprising at least 75 wt.% mixed ortho-xylene and meta-xylene. The secondary product stream is then split to remove substantially all of the ortho-xylene present therein to provide a tertiary product stream comprising at least 95 wt.% meta-xylene.
Patent CA-2315588-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of antithrombin iii for the prophylaxis and therapy of diseases
Inventor: ROEMISCH JUERGEN
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: The use of antithrombin III for the prophylaxis and therapy of oncological diseases and diseases accompanying neovascularization, immune complex-mediated and autoimmune diseases, viral infections, fibrotic and granulomatous diseases, allergic diseases, degenerative diseases of the nervous system and arteriosclerosis and also acute inflammatory diseases and trauma is described.
Patent CA-2316664-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GULIANTS VADIM
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: Novel BEA, BOG, CAN, EVO, FER, GME, LTL, MAS, MEI, MEL, MFI, MFS, MOR, MTT, MTW, NES, OFF, STI, TON, VET framework adsorbents and mixtures thereof containing about 0% to 100% monovalent cations and about 0% to 100% divalent cations for preferential adsorption of nitrogen from gas mixtures, especially in a pressure swing adsorption process.
Patent CA-2317841-A1 (CA)
Title: A sweeper
Inventor: RUUSKA MAUNO
IPC: E01H1/10
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A movable sweeper having a frame to which a rotatable cylindrical brush is coupled, a flap arrangement locating at least in front of said rotatable brush said flap leading brushed loose water and snow to the side, an adjustable support wheel for controlling the height of said sweeper and means for adjusting the distance between said flap arrangement and said brush. The sweeper comprising a rotatable axle, which has a plurality of fixing arms locating on the outer surface of said axle, a plurality of connection rods being fixed to said arms from their ends and said rods transmitting adjusting motion far the supporting wheel and the flap arrangement when the axle is rotated by means of an activator, like a hydraulic cylinder said activator being fixed to the frame from its one end and to the arm on said axle from its other end.
Patent CA-2318065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: APPEL PETER WILLEM
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1999-02-04
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des pastilles de détergent servant au lavage des tissus obtenues en mélangeant: (i) des particules de tensio-actif organique non savonneux et d'autres matériaux en particulier des adjuvants de détergence, avec (ii) un matériau autre qu'un tensio-actif savonneux ou organique dont la solubilité dans l'eau est d'au moins 10 gm/l à 20 ·C, puis en comprimant le mélange pour en faire des pastilles sous une pression comprise entre 3 et 35 MPa. L'association desdites pressions et dudit mélange donne des pastilles d'une bonne résistance, se désagrégeant à une vitesse satisfaisante.
Patent CA-2318102-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede pour la creation et la manipulation de conteneurs d'informations a registres dynamiques
Inventor: DE ANGELO MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système pour la création et la manipulation de conteneurs d'informations à registres dynamiques, sur un système informatique multi-utilisateur, ou sur un réseau informatique. Ce système comprend un conteneur d'informations interactif, un éditeur de conteneur, une interface de recherche, un profil d'utilisateur, des passerelles (site 7) de conteneurs hiérarchiques à l'échelle du système, des registres interactifs et évolutifs, un dispositif de rassemblement de données, un dispositif d'édition de données, un moteur d'analyse avec éditeur, un moteur d'exécution avec éditeur, et un dispositif permettant de communiquer avec d'autres ordinateurs, avec des réseaux informatiques, ou avec des supports numériques publics ou publiés. L'éditeur de conteneur permet à un utilisateur-auteur d'encapsuler n'importe quel composant d'information tel qu'un dossier, un ensemble, une base de données, un réseau, un événement ou un procédé, et fournit à cet utilisateur une série de paramètres pour plusieurs registres de conteneurs pour commander l'interaction de ce conteneur avec d'autres conteneurs ou procédés. Les registres de conteneurs comprennent des registres définis par le système, modifiables par le système, définis par l'utilisateur et modifiables par l'utilisateur.