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Patent CA-2238274-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUONG TIEN T
IPC: C07C233/88
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where X is S, O, NR' where R' is H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, or X is [C(R1)2]n where n is an integer between 0 and 2; 1; Y is a phenyl or naphthyl group, or heteroaryl group; W is a substituent selected from the group consisting of F, Br, Cl, I, C1-6alkyl, fluoro substituted C1-5 alkyl, NO2, N3, OH, OCH2OCH3, OC1-10alkyl, tetrazol, CN, SO2C1-6-alkyl, SO2C1-6-fluoro substituted alkyl, SO-C1-6 alkyl, CO-C1-6alkyl, COOR8, phenyl, phenyl itself substituted with a W group other than with phenyl or substituted phenyl; L is -(C-Z)-NH- or -HN-(C=Z)-; Z is O or S; A is (CH2)q where q is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds, and B  is COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR8, CONR9R10, -CH2OH, CH2OR11, CH2OCOR11, CHO, CH(OR12)2, CHOR13O, -COR7, CR7(OR12)2, CR7OR13O, where R1 -R13 and o, p, m, n, r are as defined in claim 1, have retinoid-like biological activity.
Patent CA-2239456-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent articles having panty covering components that naturally wrap the sides of panties
Inventor: OSBORN THOMAS WARD III
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have longitudinal side edge components (52) that naturally wrap the sides (22) of a wearer's panties which provide an alternative to conventional side naps. The side edge components are extensible, and may be attached inboard of the longitudinal edges of the main body of the article, or be decoupled from the main body, or comprise part of the impervious backsheet of the main body.
Patent CA-2239561-A1 (CA)
Title: A device for optical connection of an optical fibre, with another optical element
Inventor: F LDI PETER
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A device for optical connection of an optical fibre (2) with a lens (4) comprises a substantially sleeve-shaped retainer (6) and a connector element (10). The optical fibre (2) is fixed in the retainer (6), and the retainer has an end surface (8) at which the end surface of the optical fibre is intended to be positioned. The connector element has an engagement surface (12) intended to engage the end surface of the retainer, said engagement surface being constituted by a funnel-shaped surface tapering from the end surface of the retainer.
Patent CA-2240779-A1 (CA)
Title: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (prrsv) dna vaccines
Inventor: PIRZADEH BOROUSHAN
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: DNA vaccines comprising expression vectors and nucleic acid sequences encoding ORF proteins from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) are described. The invention also provides methods of using these vaccines to immunize swine against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and to detect PRRSV infection. The present invention also relates to host cells transformed with these vectors. The present invention further relates to the use of these vaccines to immunize swine against PRRSV infection, as transfer vectors to construct other expression vectors, and for diagnostic purposes.
Patent CA-2242906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRIGHT MARK A
IPC: F27B3/18
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: In a charge well (C) for adding scrap metal pieces or particles to a molten metal bath, a stationary diverter (20) is provided in the charge well (C) for diverting the circular flow of molten metal, caused by orientation of the inlet port (14), in a downward direction, thereby creating a downward flow of molten metal which results in quick and efficient submergence of incoming lightweight scrap metal pieces or particles. Preferably, the diverter (20) includes a leading edge (22) which extends in a generally radial direction within the charge well (C) and a flat top (24) which tapers from the leading edge (22) to a point or narrowed trailing edge. A downward curver surface (28) extends from the leading edge (22) to facilitate the downward flow of molten metal.
Patent CA-2244943-A1 (CA)
Title: Kitchen and table-ware for steam cooking
Inventor: MESSERLI CHRISTOPH
IPC: A47J27/05
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: The utensil consists of wall elements (1), separate baskets (2) for insertion therein and associated serving plates (3), into which the baskets (2) can also be inserted. The wall elements (1) have a top handling edge (4), and their bottom edge has an indentation (5) all round the outside so that the wall elements (1) can be stacked together with identical wall elements (1). In the vicinity of the bottom edge there is a rim (7) on the inside of the wall elements (1). The associated baskets (2) have a perforated or slotted bottom (10), are made from chromium-nickel steel and have a perpendicular edge (8) with a horizontal rim (9). They can be inserted by means of this edge onto a rim (7) inside the wall elements (1). They have two folding handle attachments (11) for this purpose. In the separate serving plates (3) there is a recess (13) into which the baskets (2) made of chromium-nickel steel can be snugly inserted.
Patent CA-2245300-A1 (CA)
Title: Fusible element
Inventor: BORCHARDT GLENN R
IPC: H01H85/36
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A fusible element is provided that includes cooperating interfitting parts surrounded by fusible material. The cooperating interfitting parts are arranged so as to place compressive force on the fusible material in response to attempted separation of the interfitting parts. Further, the arrangement also reduces the forces on the fusible material. In response to a predetermined time-current condition, the fusible material softens sufficiently to permit the release and separation of the interfitting parts.
Patent CA-2245546-A1 (CA)
Title: Thrombin muteins as antidotes for thrombin inhibitors
Inventor: H FFKEN HANS WOLFGANG
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1997-02-11
Abstract: The invention concerns thrombin muteins which have the following differences in their sequences as compared with natural thrombin: (a) the exchange of a Gly after Ala, the Gly being in the sequence environment Tyr-Gly-Phe and having position 558 in natural human thrombin (SEQ ID No. 14); (b) at least one exchange or deletion of the following radicals: (b1) His, located in the sequence environment Ala-His-Cys and having position 363 in natural human thrombin (SEQ ID No. 14); (b2) Asp, located in the sequence environment ArgAsp-Ile and having position 419 in natural human thrombin (SEQ ID No. 14); (b3) Ser, located in the sequence environment Asp-Ser-Gly and having position 525 in natural human thrombin (SEQ ID No. 14). The invention further concerns the use of these muteins as antidotes.
Patent CA-2247205-A1 (CA)
Title: Activation of swelling clays and processes of using the activated clays
Inventor: ALLEN ADRIAN SWINBURN
IPC: D21H23/04
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: Alkaline earth bentonite can be activated by the use of sodium citrate or other organic sequestering agent as activator. Dry blends of the activator and the bentonite can be provided.
Patent CA-2248112-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for automatically inserting markers into books
Inventor: ANTHONY PHILIP M III
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1997-02-11
Abstract: A marker insertion apparatus includes a cartridge assembly, a separator assembly, a gripper assembly, an elevator assembly and a page spreader assembly. The cartridge assembly holds a roll of marker materials and advances it to the separator assembly. The separator assembly includes jaws and a peel bar for removing the endmost marker from the backing sheet. The gripper assembly includes rotatable arms which grip the separator marker and positions the marker for insertion into the book. The elevator raises and lowers the gripper assembly from the position for removing the separated marker to the position for inserting into the book. The page spreader assembly includes a V-arm with a slot formed therein for receiving the gripper arms and the separated marker.
Patent CA-2250964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE MOOIJ ABRAHAM CORNELIS
IPC: C10N30/10
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising an ester of a polyol and a mixture of fatty acids, wherein at least a part (I) of the esterified fatty acids has a chain length of 5-12 carbon atoms and another part (II) of the esterified fatty acids has a chain length of 16-22 carbon atoms, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 7000 mm2/s or less, when tested according to ASTM (D2531). Such compositions have unexpected good low temperature properties, in particular a good rheology after having been kept for a prolonged time at a low temperature (e.g. at -30 °C). These compositions are suitable for use as (part of) hydraulic fluid in applications at low temperatures.
Patent CA-2250984-A1 (CA)
Title: Outil a denuder les cables
Inventor: CACKETT DENNIS WILLIAM
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1997-03-25
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un outil servant à dénuder les câbles comportant un bord tranchant déplacable venant buter contre la portion de câble à dénuder laquelle est maintenue par deux surfaces contiguës pour faciliter la coupe de la portion de câble parallèlement à son axe longitudinal, sans endommager l'élément intérieur du câble.
Patent CA-2251080-A1 (CA)
Title: Computerized optometer and medical office management system
Inventor: PODNAR GREGG W
IPC: G16H40/63
Filed: 1997-03-31
Abstract: A computer-based system supports testing and analysis of vision patients. The system employs a multi-media interface, high-resolution, flickerless color video displays (36, 38) for both a patient and a clinician. These displays work in concert with a computer based system (20) which includes software adapted to support a clinician testing a patient's visual capabilities. The system forms a component of a full medical office management facility which is extended to allow archiving of patient data, account information, office environment control, and patient education.
Patent CA-2252000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAUDA GUILLAUME
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: The invention concerns a highly resistant safety device for closing the clasp (chain, bracelet, necklace, bow ...) of a piece of jewellery, a watch or fancy leatherwork. The device consists of three main elements; a hollow frame receiving a spring catch and a free hinged lever; a double fixture and lock for easy and secure opening/attachment with the other end of a clasp of this device.
Patent CA-2254031-A1 (CA)
Title: E-z travel dental care
Inventor: ABEBE EYOB
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: My invention is a disposable all-in-one toothcare kit, consisting of toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss. The usefulness of this invention is that it can be carried in a purse, breifcase, pocket or overnight bag. Can be easily packed for travelling or taken to work, in one small neat container, no bigger than a toothbrush holder.
Patent CA-2254636-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAHL GREGORY
IPC: B26B19/06
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: A hair trimmer that includes a main body extending between an upper end portion and a lower end portion and further includes a front side and a rear side. The main body defines a primary longitudinal axis that extends substantially linearly between the upper end portion and the lower end portion. A blade housing is rotatably attached to the upper end of the main body such that the blade housing is rotatable about the primary longitudinal axis with respect to said main body. The blade housing is defined by an attached side and a free side that is opposite to the attached side. An interface plane is defined between the main body and the blade housing. The interface plane extends at an interface angle that is oblique to the primary longitudinal axis. The present hair trimmer further includes a cutting mechanism that is removably seated upon the said free side of the blade housing. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting surface for engaging and severing hair. As an additional feature, the present hair trimmer may be also equipped with a light for illuminating the area about to be trimmed.
Patent CA-2254794-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing a solid cosmetic gypsum plaster based composition and resulting cosmetic composition
Inventor: BODELIN-LECOMTE SOPHIE
IPC: A61Q1/00
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a solid gypsum plaster based composition, in particular cosmetic, consisting in the following steps: preparing a powdery mixture containing at least a semi-hydrated calcium sulphate in powder form; adding an aqueous phase to the powdery mixture; kneading the powdery mixture and the aqueous phase to obtain a castable mixture; pouring the castable mixture into a mould; allowing the mixture to harden by hydrating the semi-hydrated calcium sulphate into di-hydrated calcium sulphate. The method is characterised in that it consists in adding in the powdery mixture, before adding the aqueous phase, a non-aqueous liquid preserving system. The invention also concerns a composition, in particular cosmetic, obtainable by this method.
Patent CA-2257676-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEVALIER PHILIPPE
IPC: B02C15/06
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for moving forward the material for a knife hog (10) with horizontal axis wherein is arranged a circular grinding track (14) and which driven in rotation at a speed higher than the critical speed such that the material being ground is maintained on the grinding track by centrifugal force. The device consists of a knife (20) placed inside the drum, in the upper descending part, so as to scrape the material layer from the track, and of a deflecting blade (22) provided under the knife to intercept the material particles scraped by the latter and divert them towards the hog outlet. In order to facilitate the disintegration of the material layer by the knife and its dispersion, the knife (20) is arranged such that its active surface forms an angle .alpha. between +15· and -50· with the radial plane bearing on its edge.
Patent CA-2258247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAHMAN SHIRLEY KATHERINE
IPC: C07D223/04
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: Sulphonamide compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein: Ar is an optionally substituted mono- or bicyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, arylC1-6 alkyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-to 7-membered heterocyclic ring optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen, the nitrogen atom being substituted by hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, cycloC3-7alkyl, or an optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl or arylC1-6 alkyl group; R3 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; X is oxygen, sulphur or a bond; n is 2 or 3; and m is 1 or 2, having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of CNS disorders.
Patent CA-2259739-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINLEY MARK D
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 1999-01-18
Abstract: Advanced structural components comprising a foamed thermoplastic that can be used in virtually any application where wooden components have a use. Such structural components can comprise sized lumber, shaped trim, posts, beams or shaped structural members. An advanced profile composite structural component comprising an exterior capping layer with an interior comprising a foamed thermoplastic can be used in the assembly of fenestration units adapted to resid ential and commercial structures. Preferably the profile structural component can be us ed in a window or door assembly. The profile member is adapted for ease of construction of the fenestration units, can be easily installed in a rough openi ng to framing members, and can be trimmed and adjusted on site. The profile is structurally strong, thermally stable, shrink resistant and will accept and reta in the insertion of fasteners such as staples, nails and screws permanently with substa ntial retention and little or no damage to the units. The profile structural component s possess strength that permits the manufacture of a structurally sound fenestrati on unit from two or more foamed profile members or other conventional members.
Patent CA-2260206-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-stepped cabinet
Inventor: KATZ HOWARD S
IPC: A47B67/02
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: A modular, one piece two-stepped cabinet which provides expanded storage capacity is shown. The cabinet is intended for use in the spacing between two adjacent studs in a wall. The cabinet comprises a first-step portion with lateral sides spaced to fit within a cabinet space, upper and lower sides and a rear wall.  A second-step portion, integrally formed with the first, comprises lateral sides, upper and lower sides which are spaced further apart than those of the first portion, and a rear wall extending inward and joining the sides of the first portion at their forward edges.  Shelves, which may be re-positionable, are provided and a mirror is provided on the rear wall of the first-step portion. In addition, a removable, re-positionable convenience cup is provided.
Patent CA-2260654-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced user-interactive information content bookmarking
Inventor: ROBERTS JOBE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A system and method for providing improved bookmarking of remotely provided user-interactive information such as WWW page content are provided. When a bookmark of a page is created, in addition to storing a remote file access pointer such as a universal resource locator, a locator element is stored which identifies a particular subset of the page. When the bookmark is subsequently accessed, only the updated particular subset is displayed, thereby eliminating the need for users to repeatedly scroll through material in which they are not interested. A super-bookmarking option is provided which provides for a bookmark which results in the display of a collage of previously created bookmarked material.
Patent CA-2261612-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for removing tumor cells from tumor cell-contaminated stem cell products
Inventor: WICKRAMSINGHE SUMITH R
IPC: B01D39/18
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A method for removing tumor cells from tumor cell-contaminated stem cell products is disclosed. One embodiment of the method relies on an in-line filtration device that includes a tumor cell reduction filter means, preferably comprised of one or more tumor cell reduction filter pads. The tumor cell reduction filter means provides at least a ten-fold reduction in tumor cells while allowing for at least a 30 % recovery of stem cells in a filtered stem cell product.
Patent CA-2261708-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition of pyruvate and protein and method for increasing protein concentration in a mammal
Inventor: NICKEY DONALD O
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: The present invention is based in part upon the discovery that the use of pyruvate in enteral formulations, in combination with an anabolic protein composition, produces a synergistic effect in increasing the lean body mass or muscle tissue of a mammal consuming same. The present invention also provides a method for enhanced endurance of athletes. The present invention relates generally to a composition for enhancing the protein concentration or muscle mass of a mammal and a method for enhancing the protein concentration or muscle mass in a mammal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition which comprises pyruvate and/or derivatives of pyruvate and an anabolic protein composition. The method of the present invention comprises administering to a mammal in need of enhancing its protein concentration or muscle mass, a composition comprising pyruvate and an anabolic protein composition. The pyruvate/anabolic protein composition can take the form of powders, liquids, pills, capsules, tablets, food additives, candies or confections.
Patent CA-2262296-A1 (CA)
Title: Sliding door lock
Inventor: DAWALT CHRISTOPHER HALE
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: A locking mechanism having a lock mount with a core--receiving chamber and a lock core. The lock core includes front and rear core faces and a core body extending between the front and rear core faces, the core body having an outer core surface defining a core boundary. The lock core is slidably mounted within the core-receiving chamber of the lock mount and is movable between a projected position wherein the rear core face is positioned away from the rear mount face of the lock mount by a first distance and a retracted position wherein the rear core face is positioned within the core--receiving chamber and away from the rear mount face by a second distance that is less than the first distance. The lock core further includes a lock lug coupled to the core body and movable between a first lug position outside the core boundary and a second lug position within the core boundary, a travel limit stop coupled to the core body and movable between a first limit stop position outside the core boundary and a second limit stop position within the core boundary, and a key plug rotatable within the core body which interacts with the travel limit stop to move the travel limit stop between the first and second limit stop positions.
Patent CA-2264588-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid foamed active substance preparations
Inventor: BREITENBACH JOERG
IPC: A61K9/46
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: The invention concerns solid foamed active substance preparations based on thermoplastically processed polymers obtained by extruding an active-substance-containing melt of one or a plurality of polymers which is impregnated and expanded with a volatile, physiologically harmless expanding agent.
Patent CA-2265058-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of aqueous effluents by injection of carbon dioxide
Inventor: DE RIGAUD JEAN-MATHIEU
IPC: C02F11/147
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating more or less concentrated aqueous effluents, such as processing waters, industrial or urban waste waters, and sludges, in particular sludges derived from these waste waters. The said process comprises at least one step of physical separation of a liquid phase and of a solid phase dispersed in the said liquid phase and at least one addition of chemical conditioning reagents and optionally of antifoaming agents. The process also comprises the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the said treated aqueous effluents, in an amount which is sufficient to give them a pH of less than 7.8.
Patent CA-2265589-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEWIS ROBERT DAVID
IPC: A63H33/22
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: A doll or soft toy (2) includes a rotatable display device (12) with a plurality of faces (27), each carrying either a picture or photograph (10) in a transparent pocket (28) or fabric (32) complementary in appearance to the surrounding surface of the doll. The display device (12) can be rotated to display in turn different pictures or photographs or to conceal the display device.
Patent CA-2265834-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de blocage
Inventor: DINSE JOHN
IPC: B62H5/06
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: Dans ce dispositif de blocage, destiné notamment à coupler et désaccoupler deux éléments (11a, 11b) d'une potence de bicyclette (11), des galets de came (19) retenus dans des ouvertures (5) de l'un des éléments (11b) sont sollicités par une came (17) lorsqu'ils sont dans une position de verrouillage, dans laquelle ils sont engagés dans des gorges axiales correspondantes (25) de l'autre élément (11a). La came (17) peut pivoter entre une position verrouillante et une position non verrouillante, via une serrure de sûreté (21). On peut utiliser un agencement similaire dans un outil de fond de trou.