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Patent CA-2350485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAOLIELLO ANGELO
IPC: H01F30/12
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: Endless core (10) for a multiphase transformer (12) is formed as an endless circular or annular loop. A plurality of windows (14) are formed through and  about the core (10). Adjacent windows (14) share a common portion or leg (16 ). Thus magnetic flux is shared between windows (14). Transformer (12) is constructed by winding respective primary windings (18) and secondary windin gs (20) through the windows (14). The core (10) and transformer (12) allow for an infinite possibility of phase shifting or combining because portions of the second windings (20) can be wound through more than one of the windows (14).
Patent CA-2351537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHMED IRSHAD
IPC: C10L1/12
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition à base de gazole, mélangeable par barbotage, solubilisée, qui comprend du gazole, de l'éthanol, un additif de stabilisation et, éventuellement, un ester d'alkyle d'un acide gras et/ou un co-solvant. L'agent de stabilisation est soit un mélange d'alcools d'acide gras, soit un matériau polymère, soit une combinaison des deux.
Patent CA-2359419-A1 (CA)
Title: Decorative laminate panel with water resistant edge
Inventor: HAFFNER CURT RICHARD
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method for forming the edge profile of a decorative laminate panel, wherein the decorative laminate panel includes a decorative surfacing layer, a hacking layer and a substrate positioned between the decorative surfacing layer and the backing layer. The method is achieved by creating a recess defined by the decorative surfacing layer and the backing layer, forming an edge member shaped and dimensioned for placement within the recess, the edge member including an interlocking profile, and positioning the edge member within the recess with the interlocking profile exposed for selective attachment to adjacent laminate panels. The invention further relates to a laminate panel manufactured by the method described above. In addition, the invention relates to a connecting system for coupling adjacent panels. The connecting system employs a track locking strip in securely coupling the panels in accordance with the present invention.
Patent CA-2360839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLIFFORD D ARCY DAVID
IPC: B32B15/14
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A laminate panel is described. The panel comprises. A core layer disposed between and bonded to each of a first metal layer and a second metal layer.  The core layer comprises a fibrous layer, a first adhesive layer interposed between the first metal layer and a fibrous layer, and a second adhesive layer interposed between the second metal layer and the fibrous layer. The first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer each comprise a thermoplastic resin. The panel is useful, inter alia, in structural applications (e.g., office building walls and the like) and non-structural applications (e.g., vehicular body panels and the like).
Patent CA-2361897-A1 (CA)
Title: Unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene-typed rubber, rubber composition and process for the productions of the same
Inventor: ISHIKAWA OSAMU
IPC: C08L51/04
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene-typed rubber capable of giving a vulcanized rubber which exhibits is well-balanced in terms of the mechanical strength, the oil resistance and the like, as well as a process for the production of the same, and a rubber composition which is containing such rubber and exhibits an excellent processability as well as a process for the production of the same. The unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene-typed rubber in the invention is produced by polymerizing using certain amounts of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile monomer such as acrylonitrile and a conjugated diene monomer such as butadiene at first, and continuing by supplying a remainder of the monomers at a certain ratio continuously or stepwise to proceed the polymerization. The unsaturated nitrile--conjugated diene-typed rubber is constituted 55 to 80wt% of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit as a repeating unit and 20 to 45wt% of a conjugated diene monomer unit as a repeating unit based on 100wt% of total of the monomer units. Glass transition temperature is -15 to 30°C and the extrapolated temperature of the termination of the glass transition is preferably 70°C or less.
Patent CA-2364279-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for improving graft acceptance in a recipient by administration of a cytokine profile altering agent
Inventor: EDGE ALBERT
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2000-03-02
Abstract: Methods for improving graft acceptance in a recipient by administration of a cytokine profile altering agent are disclosed. The methods involve biasing the cytokine response in a graft recipient to one dominated by Th2 cytokines either by increasing Th2 cytokine production or by decreasing Th1 cytokine production by administering an isolated cell and a cytokine profile altering agent to the subject to thereby promote acceptance of the graft in the subject.
Patent CA-2364339-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus, system, and method for detecting and reimpressing electrical charge disturbances on a drill-pipe
Inventor: KORO VICTOR
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A signal repeater, a system utilizing one or more signal repeaters, and a method fordetecting a transient disturbance in the surface charge on drill pipe, which system, apparatus and method are collectively used to transfer data from deep-well and high-conductivity formation subterranean environments to a point nearer to the surface. The signal repeater comprises a housing that is securably mountable to the interior of a pipe-string disposed in a wellbore, which repeater receives and stores electrical signals for resending at an appropriate time.
Patent CA-2365845-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for removing ice from surfaces
Inventor: PETRENKO VICTOR
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: A coating (626) comprising a ferroelectric, lossy dielectric, ferromagnetic or semiconductor material is disposed near an object (620). AC current flows through an electrical conductor (624), creating an electromagnetic field. Th e coating (626) absorbs energy from the electromagnetic field, thereby generating heat, which melts snow and ice on the object (620).
Patent CA-2366520-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-bacterial vaccine compositions
Inventor: LOWERY DAVID E
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: Gram negative bacterial virulence genes are identified, thereby allowing the identification of novel anti-bacterial agents that target these virulence genes and their products, and the provision of novel gram negative bacterial mutants useful in vaccines.
Patent CA-2369065-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer foam plank with densified skin, method and apparatus for producing the same
Inventor: FARHA SAID K
IPC: B29C44/22
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a densified skin polymer foam plank (12 and 22) comprising providing a polymer foam having a plurality of cells and heating an outer surface of the foam at a heating station (46 and 48). The heating step collapses and melts the cells adjacent the outer surface to form the densified skin (14, 24, 26, 54 and 56) having a density greater than a density of the foam before the heating step. Additionally, the method and apparatus may further include extruding the polymer foam from an extruder.
Patent CA-2369459-A1 (CA)
Title: Cellule electrolytique pourvue d'un dispositif d'alimentation en alumine ameliore
Inventor: DE NORA VITTORIO
IPC: C25C3/14
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une cellule électrolytique (40) pour la production électrolytique d'aluminium qui comprend: une pluralité d'anodes (60) immergées dans un électrolyte (50) en fusion, chaque anode (60) présentant une surface d'émission d'oxygène à structure ouverte, qui fait face à une cathode (70) dont elle est séparée par un espace inter-électrodes; un couvercle d'isolation thermique (45), placé au-dessus de la surface (51) de l'électrolyte (50) en fusion; et un dispositif d'alimentation en alumine (51), servant à pulvériser et/ou souffler de l'alumine (55) vers une zone de la surface (51) de l'électrolyte en fusion, l'alumine (55) se dissolvant alors lorsqu'elle entre dans l'électrolyte (50) et un flux d'électrolyte riche en alumine s'écoulant vers les espaces inter-électrodes où il est électrolysé pour produire du gaz oxygène sur les anodes (60) et de l'aluminium sur la cathode (70).
Patent CA-2374790-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual seal fuel cell and fuel cell stack
Inventor: SUGITA NARUTOSHI
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cell comprising a pair of separators sandwiching outsides of a membrane electrode assembly composed of a pair of electrodes provided on both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, an outer seal member sandwiched by a pair of separators at a position surrounding an outer periphery of the membrane electrode assembly, an inner seal member sandwiched by one of the pair of separators and an outer periphery of the electrolyte membrane, and a backing member opposing to the inner seal member interposing the electrolyte membrane, wherein steps are formed at contact surfaces of the inner seal member and the outer seal member on one of the pair of separators.
Patent CA-2374916-A1 (CA)
Title: Diagnostics and therapeutics for cardiovascular disorders
Inventor: CROSSMAN DAVID C
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: The kits and methods of the present invention relate to the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders. In one aspect, the invention discloses a method an d a kit for determining whether a subject has a fragile plaque disorder. In on e aspect, the invention discloses a method and a kit for determining whether t he subject has an occlusive disorder. In one aspect, the invention discloses a method and a kit for determining whetther the subject has a restenosis disorder. Other methods of the present invention relate to the selection of therapeutics for a patient with a cardiovascular disease.
Patent CA-2375046-A1 (CA)
Title: Cross frog
Inventor: SCHMEDDERS STEFAN
IPC: E01B7/00
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a cross frog for switches and crossings including a cross frog tip and, extending at both sides thereof, wing rails and running rails, having a basic shape aligned with a main or branch track. To achieve a reduction of the wear of the cross frog tip zone, without requiring reconstruction of the cross frog tip itself or of the guide rail associated therewith or of their orientation to one another, it is proposed that at least one of the running rails, in the zone of the cross frog tip, so deviates from its basic shape that a vehicle with a wheel- or bogie axle traversing the main or branch track experiences an influence of a movement directed away from the cross frog tip.
Patent CA-2376395-A1 (CA)
Title: Holographic microscope and method of hologram reconstruction
Inventor: KREUZER H JUERGEN
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A holographic microscope is described along with a method for numerically reconstructing a holographic image. The method uses a coordinate transformation of the Kirchhoff-Helmholtz equation to remove the non-linear component from the phase factor. The intensity distribution in the transformed coordinate system is then interpolated on an equidistant point grid and Fast-Fourier-Transforms are used to compute the result.
Patent CA-2376699-A1 (CA)
Title: Biosensors for monitoring air conditioning and refrigeration processes
Inventor: CHATTERJEE SHARMISTA
IPC: F25D17/04
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: A biosensor (10) provides for real time monitoring a selected aspect of an air conditioning or a refrigeration process and system. The biosensor (10) includes a biocomponent element (20) carrying a bioagent (22) operative to detect one or more analytes indicative of the selected aspect of the climate control process to be monitored.
Patent CA-2378124-A1 (CA)
Title: One-piece curved yoke for motorcycles
Inventor: JOHNSON SCOTT RONALD
IPC: B62K21/04
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A front fork yoke for a motorcycle where the yoke includes a parallel pair of posts rigidly maintained laterally spaced apart by a pair of parallel semi-circular arches extending laterally between the posts. The imposts of the upper arch are curved rounded-over shoulders. The front face of the yoke is smoothly rounded-over towards the rear face of the yoke. The arches are upwardly convex and support the motorcycle head tube therebetween.
Patent CA-2378587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAFFAR ABDUL
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: A stable antibacterial oral composition containing a hydrogenated lupulone a nd an anionic surfactant.
Patent CA-2379318-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyether diamine-based surfactant adjuvants and compositions thereof
Inventor: ASHRAWI SAMIR S
IPC: C08G65/333
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: Surfactants that are expected to further improve the bioefficacy of herbicides. The surfactants comprise esterified alkoxylated polyether diamines, alkoxylated polyether diamines, and mixtures thereof. The present invention also provides for herbicide compositions that contain the surfactants of the present invention.  The herbicide compositions comprise a herbicidal active ingredient, a surfactant of the present invention, and optionally, one or more formulation aids. The present invention additionally provides for a method of controlling unwanted weeds or vegetation using the herbicide compositions of the present invention.
Patent CA-2382127-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil electrochimique a l'etat entierement solide et procede de fabrication
Inventor: MUNSHI M ZAFAR A
IPC: H01M50/50
Filed: 2000-08-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne des cellules et des piles électrochimiques à l'état entièrement solide utilisant un électrolyte polymérique en couche mince très conducteur et des structures d'électrodes très fines, ainsi que des procédés de fabrication économiques et très rapides. Une pile au lithium rechargeable à électrolyte polymère est un mode de réalisation préféré. Les nouveaux électrolytes polymériques employés dans les appareils sont résistants, flexibles, secs et non-collants. Les nouvelles structures d'électrodes plus fines ont des caractéristiques de résistance et de flexibilité comparables aux matériaux diélectriques des condensateurs en couche mince, pouvant être enroulés solidement dans la fabrication d'un condensateur. Une large gamme de polymères ou de mélanges polymères caractérisés par une conductivité ionique élevée à température ambiante ou inférieure, sont utilisés en tant que matériau de base polymère pour la fabrication d'électrolytes polymères solides. Un conducteur cationique est un mode de réalisation préféré. En plus du matériau de base polymère, les compositions électrolytiques polymères présentent une conductivité supérieure à 1 x 10?-4¿ S/cm à 25 ·C ou moins, et contiennent un polymère électroconducteur, un sel métallique, un conducteur ionique finement divisé, et une charge inorganique finement divisée. Certaines piles rechargeables selon l'invention présentent une énergie spécifique (250 à 350 Wh/kg) (gravimétrique) et une densité énergétique élevées (450 à 550 Wh/l) (volumétrique), une durée de cycle élevée (1000 cycles), une autodécharge faible, et un niveau de sécurité amélioré.
Patent CA-2382749-A1 (CA)
Title: Amines substituted with a dihydro-isobenzofuranyl group, an aryl or heteroaryl group and an alkyl group, having retinoid-like biological activity
Inventor: VASUDEVAN JAYASREE
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2000-07-24
Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) and of Formula (2) where the symbols have the meani ng defined in the specification have retinoid-like biological activity.
Patent CA-2383137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUZAWA KAZUKO
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de production industrielle d'ester N-[N-[3-(3-méthoxy-4-hydroxyphényl)propyl]-L-.alpha.-aspartyl]-L-phénylalanine 1-méthyle pouvant être utilisé comme édulcorant, notamment, sur un procédé de production du composé cible à haut rendement par une réaction d'alkylation réductrice de l'aspartame avec 3-(3-méthoxy-4-hydroxyphényl)propionaldéhyde ou son dérivé. L'invention porte également sur un procédé de purification efficace du composé cible contaminé par des impuretés qui se sont introduites dans celui-ci à diverses étapes de la production (incluant des procédés autres que l'alkylation réductrice précitée), plus particulièrement, sur un procédé de séparation du composé cible se présentant sous la forme de cristaux d'une haute pureté; sur des cristaux; des édulcorants les contenant et sur leur utilisation dans divers produits devant être édulcorés.
Patent CA-2383650-A1 (CA)
Title: Mesoprogestins (progesterone receptor modulators) as a component of female contraceptives
Inventor: CHWALISZ KRISTOF
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of mesoprogestins for the productio n of a pharmaceutical for female contraception, to a pharmaceutical preparatio n for female contraception and to a method of female contraception administeri ng effective amounts of a mesoprogestin in a female desiring contraception. Optionally the mesoprogestin can be used in combination with an estrogen. Mesoprogestins are defined as compounds possessing both agonistic and antagonistic activities at the progesterone receptor (PR) in vivo. They stabilize the function of PR at an intermediate level of agonistic and antagonistic. Corresponding functional states cannot be achieved with progestins or antiprogestins. J867, J912, J956 and J1042 are the mesoprogestins preferred according to the invention.
Patent CA-2389941-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALIA ALEX F
IPC: F21S2/00
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: The invention is an illumination assembly for illuminating a large outdoor playing field with zero candela intensity at an angle of ninety degrees above nadir. The invention includes a support- receiving portion, a luminaire coupled to the support wherein each luminaire  achieves full cut-off, and wherein each luminaire is coupled to the support in a way that the illumination assembly achieves full cut-off as defined by the Illumination Engineering Society of North America. The invention is also a method of enabling the reduction of glare, spill light, and light pollution in an outdoor environment by using at least one full cut-off luminaire. The invention is also embodied as a lighting system for illuminating a large outdoor playing field with zero candela intensity at an angle of ninety degrees above nadir, using a plurality of full cut-off illumination assemblies placed in predetermined locations about the playing field.
Patent CA-2391429-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid state forms of 5-[[6-[(2-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-2-naphthalenyl]methyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione
Inventor: BRYN STEPHEN R
IPC: A61K31/426
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a crystal form, termed E type crystal form, a nd an amorphous form of 5-[[6-[(2-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-2-naphthalenyl]methyl]- 2,4-Thiazolidinedione (MCC-555) that are distinguishable from known crystal forms. The present invention also provides a method for preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the E type crystal form, or amorphous forms of MCC-555.
Patent CA-2393308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GONYEA AIYANA
IPC: B67B7/40
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a can opening device appropriate for use with a container having a tab associated with the top thereof. The device comprises a housing; a retaining mechanism pivotally connected to the housing which is for holding the container in a desired position during opening, a hook unit for connection to the tab of the container to be opened, a flexible cord connected to the hook unit and a leveraging portion which is connected to the housing, wherein one end of the leveraging portion is connected to the end of the flexible cord opposite the hook unit. Upon the application of a force to the leveraging portion, this force is transmitted through the flexible cord to the tab, thereby rotating the tab and opening the container.
Patent CA-2395114-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ODINGO JOSHUA
IPC: A61P33/06
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: Novel compounds having formula (I) that are potent and selective inhibitors of PDE4, as well as methods of making the same, are disclosed. Use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, as well as central nervous system (CNS) disorders, also is disclosed.
Patent CA-2395549-A1 (CA)
Title: Effective multilink flow handling
Inventor: RAUTIAINEN JAAKKO
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 1999-12-30
Abstract: According to the present invention, a switching method and a switching device (3) are disclosed for providing a multilink connection between a subscriber (1) and a network (2), the multilink connection consisting of a plurality of physical connections taken by the subscriber (1). The switching device (3) comprises a plurality of converting means (34, 35) each converting, upon activation, physical connections into a logical connection to the network (2) and converting a logical connection from the network (2) into physical connections. Furthermore, the switching device (3) comprises control means (31, 32, 33) for accepting a connection from the subscriber (1), for detecting that the connection is a physical connection belonging to a multilink connection, for activating one of the converting means (34, 35) for the detected multilink connection, and for directing the accepted connection and subsequently accepted physical connections belonging to the detected multilink connection to the converting means (34, 35) activated for this multilink connection.
Patent CA-2396011-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUSHING DAVID C
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: A method for performing a batch auction whereby a series of orders (100), according to a variety of predetermined order types, are generated by qualified market participants and communicated to an auction system. The auction system takes into account each order and its impact upon relative supply and demand to determine by a preset algorithm (200), a price (201), and share transaction quantity (110). Trades are executed at the price, and a portion of the transaction quantity is allocated to each investor on a fair basis dependent upon their initial orders. The auction system uses a computer system or network designed to automatically perform one or more ECNs such that non-executed shares can be automatically sent to outside sources for execution.
Patent CA-2396706-A1 (CA)
Title: Dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor cell
Inventor: PAI DEEPAK K
IPC: B01J15/00
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell that generates a uniform, non-thermal plasma that is effective at neutralizing harmful agents. The cell is able to generate a uniform non-thermal plasma because it reduces arcing by controlling the distance between the conductor and dielectric, applying a low frequency alternating current voltage to the cell, and carefully applying the layers to the conductor and dielectric.
Patent CA-2398291-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of milk powder
Inventor: BODENSTAB STEFAN
IPC: A23C1/05
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: A process for the production of a fat-containing milk powder, comprising preparing a liquid milk, feeding the prepared liquid milk into an evaporator  having at least one stage to obtain a pre-concentrate, homogenising the pre- concentrate, further evaporating the pre-concentrate in an evaporator having  at least one stage to obtain a concentrate having a total solids content of at least 50 %, and then spray drying the concentrate.