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Patent CA-2312726-A1 (CA)
Title: Financial advisory system
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM F
IPC: G06Q40/06
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: A financial advisory system is provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, return scenarios for optimized portfolio allocations are simulated interactively to facilitate financial product selection. Return scenarios for each asset class of a plurality of asset classes are generated based upon estimated future scenarios of one or more economic factors. A mapping from each financial product of an available set of financial products onto one or more asset classes of the plurality of asset classes is created by determining exposures of the available set of financial products to each asset class of the plurality of asset classes. In this way, the expected returns and correlations of a plurality of financial products are generated and used to produce optimized portfolios of financial products. Return scenarios are simulated for one or more portfolios including combinations of financial products from the available set of financial products based upon the mapping.
Patent CA-2313739-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DONEGAN JAMES J
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: This invention provides novel animal models for a human pathogen that is capable of exhibiting analogous secondary disease manifestation. Other animal models for a human pathogen are provided by this invention which are capable of exhibiting analogous secondary disease manifestations and are also capable of responding to therapeutic or preventive measures to such secondary disease manifestations. Other animal models for human retrovirus infections are provided including lower primates and primate excluding any members of the order Anthropoidea. Compositions, drugs, products and procedures for therapeutic and diagnostic applications derived from the animal models of this invention are also described and provided
Patent CA-2314346-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAWRENCE GARTH
IPC: B22D18/04
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un moulage de roue (10) de véhicule commercial en une pièce à partir d'un métal très léger dans un moule présentant une pièce rapportée de noyau qui forme un évidement (38) périphérique d'allégement ménagé dans l'extrémité extérieure de la roue.
Patent CA-2315156-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyronin antibacterials, process and novel intermediates thereto
Inventor: WUONOLA MARK A
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-01-04
Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing myxopyronins and corallopyronins, compounds useful as antibacterial therapeutics. The present invention also provides novel compositions of matter which are useful for the preparation of pyronin antibiotics.
Patent CA-2316237-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable cerebral protection device and methods of use
Inventor: HATTORI SACHIKO
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: This invention is devices, and methods for diverting emboli away from the carotid arteries in the aorta. The devices are aortic diverters (10) that generally comprise a hollow tube (20) with a substantially cylindrical or conical wall (25), which is impermeable to emboli. The hollow tube has a proximal end (30), terminating in a substantially circular edge adapted to fill the lumen of the aorta, and a distal end (40). The proximal and distal ends are substantially open allowing blood to enter the proximal end, flow through the hollow tube, and exit the distal end. The hollow tube also has an anchoring mechanism (50) for securing the hollow tube to the lumen of the aorta. Additionally, snowshoe aortic diverters which are planar rather than cylindrical are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2316451-A1 (CA)
Title: Means, apparatus, and method for acquiring, processing, and combining differently illuminated exposures of the same subject matter
Inventor: MANN STEVE
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A novel means and apparatus for a new kind of photography is described. In particular, multiple exposures of the same scene or object are acquired by a camera at a fixed location, while at the same time, one or more photoborgs (photographic cyborgs, photographers, lighting technicians, artists, or engineers) taking the picture may freely roam about the scene and differently illuminate various objects in the space visible to the fixed camera. A photoborg typically carries one or more portable light sources, typically interfaced to a wearable computer system, which is connected (wirelessly or otherwise) to a base station computer within or connected to the fixed camera. In this way, a photoborg can control the remote camera which gathers multiple exposures, in a manner analogous to how an artist applies layers of paint to a canvas. Typically a photoborg's wearable computer contains a display (viewfinder) which shows the state of the image, updating the display with each new exposure. An interface (typically taking the form of a chording keyboard built into the handle of a flashlamp, or the like) allows a photoborg to erase any desired exposure, or to change the intensity or color of any of the exposures and interactively see the effect, as it appears from the perspective of the fixed camera. Because of a photoborg's ability to constantly see the small incremental effects of the light sources, the apparatus behaves as a true extension of the photoborg's mind and body.
Patent CA-2319273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERRY MALCOLM B
IPC: A61K39/108
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a novel live vaccine against E. coli O157:H7, to prevent intestinal colonization by the pathogen. In a preferred embodiment, the vaccine comprises a non-pathogenic, wild strain of Salmonella landau naturally expressing the O157 antigen as part of its lipopolysaccharide. The vaccine is particularly useful in maintaining cattle herds free of E. coli O157:H7 and in reducing carriage and fecal shedding of E. coli O157:H7 prior to slaughter, thus potentially reducing the clinical incidence of E. coli O157:H7 infections in humans.
Patent CA-2320170-A1 (CA)
Title: Toilet cleaning blocks
Inventor: MORRIS RONALD MEREDITH
IPC: C11D3/02
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: A toilet block comprising a solid bleaching agent or precursor thereof wherein 75 % of the granules of said bleaching agent have a granule size greater than 400 microns.
Patent CA-2324476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MYERS LAURA JEAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that a nucleic acid molecule as set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 encodes a polypeptide (SEQ ID NO:2) that mediates the intracellular signal induced by the binding of TGF.beta. to specific cell surface receptors. In addition, it has been determined that the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:2 also acts to increase the secretion of TGF.beta.. Moreover, the polypeptide (SEQ ID NO:4) encoded by the nucleic acid molecule as set forth in SEQ ID NO:3 was determined to modulate the activity of SEQ ID NO:2.
Patent CA-2324919-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANSSEN PAUL ADRIAAN JAN
IPC: C07D239/50
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: This invention concerns the use of the compounds of formula (I), the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein A is CH, CR4 or N; n is 0 to 4; Q is hydrogen or -NR1R2; R1 and R2 are selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-12alkyl, C1-12alkyloxy, C1-12alkylcarbonyl, C1-12alkyloxycarbonyl, aryl, amino, mono- or di(C1-12alkyl)- amino, mono- or di(C1-12alkyl)aminocarbonyl wherein each C1-12alkyl may optionally be substituted; or R1 and R2 taken together may form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, azido or mono- or di(C1-12alkyl)aminoC1-4alkylidene; R3 is hydrogen, aryl, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; and R4 is hydroxy, halo, optionally subsituted C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, cyano, aminocarbonyl, nitro, amino, trihalomethyl, trihalomethyloxy; R5 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; L is optionally substituted C1-10alkyl, C3-10alkenyl, C3-10alkynyl, C3-7cycloalkyl; or L is -X1R6 or -X2-Alk-R7 wherein R6 and R7 are optionally substituted phenyl; X1 and X2 are -NR3-, -NH-NH-, -N=N-, -O-, -S-, -S(=O)- or -S(=O)2-; Alk is C1-4alkanediyl; aryl is optionally substituted phenyl; Het is an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic heterocyclic radical; for the manufacture of a medicine for the treatment of subjects suffering from HIV  (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. It further relates to new compounds being a subgroup of the compounds of formula (I), their preparation and compositions comprising them.
Patent CA-2327012-A1 (CA)
Title: Diaphragm for a diaphragm pump
Inventor: WADE DUNCAN
IPC: F04B39/10
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A diaphragm for a diaphragm pump is in the form of a vehicle tire. The vehicular tire has a first mounting face, a second mounting face and a circumferential tread portion positioned between first mounting face and the second mounting face. A first sealing disk is secured to the first mounting face of the tire. A second sealing disk is secured to the second mounting face of the tire. An inlet valve positioned on either the first sealing disk or the second sealing disk.      An outlet valve is positioned on either the first sealing disk or the second sealing disk.
Patent CA-2327124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NGUYEN DU T
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing dynamic information object access via a network. The dynamic information object, or note, can be a World Wide Web object that is accessed by a plurality of users via the Internet. Users can modify the content of the note in a simple fashion, e.g., by using a set of commands or through a graphical user interface. The note can have multimodal access capability so that users can access the note using any one of a plurality of different types of communication devices.  Thus, groups of users can use a note to communicate with each other in a way similar to the way groups of people use a bulletin board to communicate with each other, and yet have ready access to the note virtually regardless of physical location and/or communication device used.
Patent CA-2327787-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning machine for die used for synthetic resin mould
Inventor: KITAHARA SHOJI
IPC: B08B3/08
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A machine for cleaning of a die by using electrolysis and ultrasonic vibration which comprising of in combination; a degreasing processing system, an electrolytic-cleaning system with an electrolyte circulator system, and a rinse system;  wherein the die in a container dipping into a electrolytic liquid tank with ultrasonic vibrator, and electrolyzed for cleaning medium to large sized die and die component.
Patent CA-2328841-A1 (CA)
Title: Paper embossing system with a flexible counter and method of embossing
Inventor: SMITH RONALD R
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A flexible counter for an embossing system provides resilient support under a sheet which opposes pressure from a contoured die forming an embossment in the sheet. The flexible counter includes a resilient mat and a fixed bolster which supports the mat. The bolster has peripheral walls which extend around sides of the mat so that an upper portion of the mat protrudes above the peripheral walls. In addition, the bolster includes a resilient bumper that bounds an upper portion of the mat. An upper edge of the bumper is about flush with an upper surface of the mat. The walls have a peripheral channel in which the bumper is disposed. The bumper is formed of a resilient material having higher rigidity than the mat, thereby controlling the flow and stretching behavior of the upper surface of the mat as compressed during an embossing operation:
Patent CA-2330002-A1 (CA)
Title: Water hammering prevention device
Inventor: KATOU MAKOTO
IPC: F16L55/045
Filed: 2001-01-02
Abstract: A water hammering prevention device for completely preventing water hammering is provided, wherein a water hammering prevention device 1 comprises an outer box 2 having concentric flow paths 8 for an inlet 6 and an outlet 7 and a drain port 9 in the midstream section 8b of the flow path 8; an inner tube member 3 having a diaphragm 14 on its periphery dividing the inside of said outer box 2 into an upstream section 8a and an area consisting of a midstream section 8b and a downstream section of the flow path 8, wherein said inner tube member 3 slidingly fits into the upper section 8a; a relief valve 4 provided on the end face of the downstream side opening of said inner tube member 3, wherein said relief valve is capable of moving toward or away from a valve seat 11 located on the periphery of a valve port 10, which is provided between the midstream section 8b and the downstream section 8c, and is energized by a relief valve spring 17 toward the valve opening direction; and a check valve 5 provided inside the inner tube member 3 to prevent fluid from flowing backward from the downstream side, and discharge pressurized fluid generated by water hammering to the outside via drain port 9.
Patent CA-2330708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODRUFF KEITH F
IPC: F04C5/00
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: A pump has a rotor with two or more flexible vanes forming one or more compartments between adjacent vanes. The rotor is mounted offset relative to a rotor sleeve such that the volume of the compartments varies as the rotor rotates in the sleeve.      Incoming fluid is supplied to the compartments along a plane perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the vanes. Fluid is discharged from the compartments through discharge slots in the sleeve leading into a discharge outlet which is tangential relative to the plane of rotation of the vanes. Each flexible vane is formed from at least two thin leaf springs separated by a layer of laminate and joined to a shoe which engages the inner surface of the sleeve as the rotor rotates. The pump in accordance with the present invention is energy efficient and uses significantly less power than comparable known devices.
Patent CA-2331043-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes et procedes de presentation publicitaire associee a des reseaux, chaines ou programmes de television
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL D
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1999-05-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé qui permet de contrôler la présentation d'annonces publicitaires associées à des réseaux, chaînes ou programmes de télévision, et de passer chaque annonce associée à un réseau sur de nombreux systèmes de télévision en parallèle. Pour contrôler la présentation des annonces, on détermine, au niveau de l'équipement de télévision du téléspectateur, si les réseaux, chaînes ou programmes de télévision associés sont indisponibles ou indésirables pour le téléspectateur. L'équipement de télévision du téléspectateur présente ensuite les annonces publicitaires ou choisit de présenter des annonces de remplacement appropriées. Une seule diffusion de chaque annonce de réseau est autorisée et chaque annonce est diffusée avec un identificateur de tous les systèmes de télévision. On détermine ensuite si une station locale de ce réseau est disponible et si elle n'est pas jugée indésirable pour le téléspectateur. Sur la base de cette détermination, l'annonce publicitaire ou une annonce de remplacement appropriée est présentée au téléspectateur.
Patent CA-2331843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINER WALTER
IPC: A45B25/16
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un parasol comprenant un tube (1) et une tringlerie constituée de baleines (3) articulées sur une collerette d'extrémité fixe (2) et soutenues par des branches d'appui (5) qui sont articulées, par leur extrémité supérieure, sur les baleines (3) et, par leur extrémité inférieure, sur un coulant (4) pouvant coulisser sur le tube (1). Un ressort de traction en acier ou un ressort pneumatique (6) est placé respectivement entre la collerette d'extrémité (2) ou la zone terminale supérieure des baleines (3), à proximité de ladite collerette (2) d'une part, et la zone extérieure des branches d'appui (5) d'autre part. Ces ressorts de traction (6) assurent un soutien lors de l'ouverture du parasol et un freinage et un amortissement lors de la fermeture.
Patent CA-2332646-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface-active alkylurethanes of fructans
Inventor: DAENEKINDT LUCIEN
IPC: C11D1/10
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: The invention concerns the use as surface-active agent of a fructan N-alkylurethane (I) which is composed of saccharide units of the general formula (II): A (O - CO - NH - R)s wherein A represents a fructosyl unit (F) or a terminal glucosyl unit (G) of said fructan, being a levan or an inulin, with a degree of polymerisation (DP) of minimum 3, (O - CO - NH - R) represents an N-alkylaminocarbonyloxy group replacing a hydroxyl group of the saccharide unit A, wherein R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms and any mixture thereof, and s represents the number of N-alkylaminocarbonyloxy groups per saccharide unit which is expressed as degree of substitution (DS), and said DS has a value ranging from 0.10 to 2Ø The invention further relates to novel fructan N-alkylurethanes (I), in particular inulin N-alkylurethanes (I), and a method for their manufacture. The fructan N-alkylurethanes (I) have good to excellent surface-active properties in combination with good biodegradability and are suitable as surfactants for use in household and industrial applications, e.g.  as detergents, emulsifiers, emulsion stabilisers, foaming agents, foam stabilisers, dispersants and wetting agents.
Patent CA-2333557-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesive formulations containing a primary low molecular weight toughener and an auxiliary high molecular weight toughener
Inventor: DENNIS FRANCES G
IPC: C09J153/02
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: An adhesive composition including as principal components: (a) about 10-90 %  by weight of at least one free radical-polymerizable monomer; (b) about 0-20  % by weight of an adhesion promoter; (c) about 10-80 % by weight of a primary low molecular weight toughener (or toughening agent) with a weight average molecular weight (Mw) less than about 18,000 or a number average molecular number (Mn) less than about 10,000; and (d) about 1-15 % by weight of an auxiliary high molecular weight toughener (or toughening agent) with a Mw greater than about 18,000 or a Mn greater than about 10,000 based on the tot al weight of components (a)-(d).
Patent CA-2338273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A connecting piece is provided to be fitted where fascia boards are intended to meet, especially at corners of conservatory roofs. The connecting piece has a front face and a rear face, edges of the rear face being shaped to correspond to the outer profile of the fascia boards and means for retaining the connecting piece between adjacent ends of the fascia boards.
Patent CA-2338699-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating polycystic ovarian syndrome using igf/igfbp-3
Inventor: MASCARENHAS DESMOND
IPC: A61K38/27
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of polycystic ovaria n syndrome (PCOS) by long term administration of IGF/IGFBP-3 complex. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing serum levels of sex hormone binding globuline.
Patent CA-2340175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOGELSTEIN BERT
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: On a observé une accumulation de mutations somatiques homoplasmiques dans l'ADN mitochondrial de certaines cellules tumorales. On peut détecter la présence ou la récurrence d'une tumeur par détermination de la présence de mutations dans une seule paire de bases, dans le génome mitochondrial, à partir d'un échantillon cellulaire d'un patient.
Patent CA-2340494-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UEDA NOBUHITO
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: An aqueous herbicidal composition which comprises (a) water- soluble pesticidal ingredient such as herbicidal active ingredient, (b) water-insoluble pesticidal ingredient such as herbicidal active ingredient inhibiting protoporphyrinogenoxidase, (c) at least one selected from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, (d) anionic water-soluble polymer, (e) hydrophobic organic solvent and (f) water is a highly stable aqueous composition in which degradation of the active ingredient is suppressed.
Patent CA-2341488-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapies for treating pulmonary diseases
Inventor: NIEMAN RICHARD
IPC: A61K31/275
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: This invention relates to treating pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma by administering a phosphodiesterase  4 inhibitor in combination with beta adrenergic bronchodilator.
Patent CA-2342070-A1 (CA)
Title: Grf analogs with increased biological potency
Inventor: HABI ABDELKRIM
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric fatty body-GRF analogs with increased biological potency, their application as anabolic agents and in th e diagnosis and treatment of growth hormone deficiencies. The chimeric fatty body-GRF analogs include a hydrophobic moiety (tail), and can be prepared, either by anchoring at least one hydrophobic tail to the GRF, in the chemica l synthesis of GRF. The GRF analogs of the present invention are biodegradable , non-immunogenic and exhibit an improved anabolic potency with a reduced dosa ge and prolonged activity.
Patent CA-2343342-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
Inventor: WU WEN-CHANG
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: An improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade comprised of a top ring at the uppermost end of the lamp shade, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The bottom ring has fixing mounts consecutively disposed at the frame member locations that provide for the assembly and positioning of the frame members, with the fixing mounts at the support member installation locations having different type connection sections based on the respective type of fixing mount arrangement utilized. When packaged, since the frame members can be first folded down and whorled into a flat state such that the frame members and the top ring are stacked on the bottom ring, the lamp shade of the present invention occupies the smallest physical assembly area to facilitate ease of assembly and, furthermore, the resulting minimized storage area effectively reduces shipping costs.
Patent CA-2344428-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATTSON STEPHANIE
IPC: C03C13/00
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: The glass compositions of the present invention contain a limited amount of Al2O3 and MgO resulting in a glass fiber having an acceptable chemical durability for product performance while providing a relatively high biosolubility. The composition includes an amount of BaO which improves fiber durability while controlling viscosity and other processing parameters. The compositions further include amounts of Na2O, K2O, and CaO, which have the effect of increasing fiber biosolubility and allows for the use of reduced amounts of Al2O3 and MgO in the composition. The glass compositions of the present invention have KI values that generally equal or exceed a KI value of 40 and are suitable for rotary processing. The compositions have liquidus temperatures below about 1600 ~F, and have a .DELTA.T (T at 1000 Poise-liquidus T) of at least 130 ~F.
Patent CA-2345281-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for signalizing the position of an elevator car in the case of passenger evacuation
Inventor: ROSSIGNOL ERIC
IPC: B66B5/02
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for signalizing the position of an elevator car (3) in the case of passenger evacuation comprising a measurement circuit (MC), which is connected to the landing door safety chain (SC) of the elevator installation. The measurement circuit (MC) is provided with at least a LED (25) that indicates to the rescuer person the presence of the elevator car (3) at a floor (E1, E2).