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Patent CA-2352375-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUNDQUIST WILLIAM A
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-11-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus provide reserved bandwidth and QOS/COS virtual circuit connections in a network using both conventional and novel reservation protocols and frame formats. An apparatus according to the invention includes an enterprise control point that communicates with switches via a reserved signaling channel. The switches have been upgraded or replaced to include enhanced functionality. The enhanced switched detect packets that include requests for reserved connections according to existing reservation protocols such as RSVP and IEEE 802.1P/Q.      Such detected packets are forwarded to the enterprise control point for processing via a reserved signaling channel.      The enterprise control point identifies a path within the network that can satisfy the requested QOS/COS and reserves the requested resources all along the path from beginning to end. A method according to the invention includes detecting packets that include requests for reserved connections according to existing reservation protocols such as RSVP and IEEE 802.1P/Q, forwarding detected packets to an enterprise control point for processing via a reserved signaling channel, identifying a path within the network that can satisfy the requested QOS/COS and reserving the requested resources all along the path from beginning to end.
Patent CA-2352435-A1 (CA)
Title: Fused disconnect switch
Inventor: MOLLET RONALD E
IPC: H01H85/32
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A fused disconnect switch assembly includes a switch housing assembly and a pull out fuse assembly. The switch housing assembly includes a housing defining a fuse receptacle, first and second terminal contacts withi n the housing and located adjacent the fuse receptacle, and an alarm terminal extending from the fuse receptacle to an exterior of the fuse housing. The pull out fu se assembly includes a housing, a line side terminal extending from the housing, a load side terminal extending from the housing, and a primary fuse having first and second conductive end caps. The fuse end caps are coupled to respective line side a nd load side terminals of the pull out fuse assembly housing, and the first and seco nd terminal contacts of the switch housing assembly receive the load side and the line side terminal blades of the pull out fuse assembly.
Patent CA-2353407-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of making an as-rolled multi-purpose weathering steel plate and product therefrom
Inventor: SHEN YULIN
IPC: C22C38/20
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: A method of making a weathering grade steel plate includes the steps of establishing a minimum yield strength plate thickness target from one of 344MPa (50KSI) up to 10.16cms (4"), 447MPa (65KSI) up to 3.81cms (1.5"), and 481MPa (70KSI) up to 3.17cms (1.25"). A modified weathering grade alloy composition is cast into a slab employing effective levels of manganese, carbon, niobium, vanadium, nitrogen, and titanium. The cast slab is heated and rough rolled to an intermediate gauge plate. The intermediate gauge plate is controlled rolled and subjected to one of air cooling or accelerated cooling depending on the minimum yield strength and thickness target. With the controlled alloy chemistry, rolling and cooling, the final gauge plate exhibits discontinuous yielding and can be used for applications requiring a 481MPa (70KSI) minimum yield strength in plate thicknesses up to 3.17cms (1.25"), a 447MPa (65KSI) minimum yield strength in plate thickness up to 3.81cms (1.50") and a 344MPa (50KSI) minimum yield strength for plates as thick as 10.16cms (4").
Patent CA-2353759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ONO YOSHIO
IPC: H01M8/0668
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide in a mixed gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen as well as a catalyst selectively oxi-dizing hydrogen. A catalyst selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide is obtained by dispersing platinum black on a surface of a base metal compound oxide including Co2o3, MnO2, CuO, and Cr2O3, and forming an Ag2O layer on the platinum black layer. The catalyst selectively oxidizing hydrogen in a mixed gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen is obtained by dispersing Ag2O on a surface of said base metal compound oxide and further forming a platinum black layer on the Ag2O layer. In addition the present invention provides a contact combustion carbon monoxide sensor not having the sensitivity to hydrogen as well as that not having the sensitivity to carbon monoxide.
Patent CA-2354171-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical connector
Inventor: ANDO YASUHIRO
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1990-11-26
Abstract: To realize an optical fiber connector coupled or decoupled by simple insertion and removal operation without applying ferrule connecting force to other elements (package board or back panel), the optical connector comprises a first housing (33); a second housing (34); a third housing (36) slidably housed within the second housing; a first engage mechanism (37, 38) provided between the second and third housings, for engaging these two housings when the first and third housings are not coupled; a second engage mechanism (39, 40) provided between the first and third housings, for engaging these two housings when the first housing is coupled to second and third housings; a first release member (41) provided for the first housings, for releasing the first engage mechanism when the third housing is engaged to the first housing; and a second release member (42) provided for the second housing, for releasing the second engage mechanism when the second housing is coupled to the third housing or the first housing is decoupled from the second and third housings.      Further, to allow the optical connector to be preferably applicable to a plug-in connector with the smallest possible dimensions and with the highest possible package density, a novel connector floating structure, a novel slidable ferrule supporting structure, a strong optical plug connecting mechanism, a reliable optical plug or jack insertion structure, a cleanable and replaceable connector jack, etc. are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2354534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YABUKI TAKASHI
IPC: C12R1/19
Filed: 1999-12-14
Abstract: A process for producing a polypeptide in a cell-free protein synthesis system with the use of dialysis, which comprises forming the polypeptide via the translation or transcription/translation of a nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide in the cell-free protein synthesis system containing a concentrated cell extract, and then taking up the polypeptide. By using this process, a desired polypeptide can be synthesized within a short period of time at a high yield and at a low cost, compared with the conventional processes.
Patent CA-2355163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SICHERI FRANK
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to the three dimensional structure of sterile alpha motif (Sam) domain. The atomic coordinates that define the structure and any compounds bound to the structure enable the determination of the three dimensional structures of SAM domains with unknown structure, and the identification of modulators of a SAM domain.
Patent CA-2355751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUFFER SCOTT W
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A combination candy bag and candy dish is defined. A candy bag is made with a flat circular base that forms the lower portion of the bag. The bag converts to a candy dish when the upper edges of the bag are folded or rolled down. The lower portion and inside surface of the bag can be decorated with color or graphics to simulate a candy dish. Brand name advertising can also be imprinted thereon, which will be exposed when the upper edges are rolled outwardly and down.
Patent CA-2356099-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PELLETIER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: Treating or preventing degeneration or destruction of articular cartilage and/or subchondral bone in the affected joint of a mammal is accomplished by administering a compound of Formula (I):      Formel 1 wherein the variables have the meanings given in the present description.      A preferred compound of formula (I) is   This treatment ameliorates, diminishes, actively treats, reverses or prevents any injury, damage or loss of articular cartilage or subchondral bone subsequent to said early stage of said degeneration. Whether or not a mammal needs such treatment is determined by whether or not it exhibits a statistically significant deviation from normal standard values in synovial fluid or membrane from the affected joint, with respect to at least five of the following substances: increased interleukin-1 beta (IL-1.beta.); increased tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF.alpha.); increased ratio of IL-1.beta. to IL-1 receptor antagonist protein (IL-1Ra); increased expression of p55 TNF  receptors (p55 TNF-R); increased interleukin-6 (IL-6); increased leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF); decreased insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1); decreased transforming growth factor beta (TGF.beta.); decreased platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF); decreased basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF); increased keratan sulfate; increased stromelysin; increased ratio of stromelysin to tissue inhibitor of metalloproteases (TIMP);  increased osteocalcin; increased alkaline phosphatase; increased cAMP responsive to hormone challenge: increased urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA); increased cartilage oligomeric matrix protein; and increased collagenase.
Patent CA-2356227-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAKI KOICHI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A hydrophilic elastically stretchable composite sheet composed of an elastically stretchable first sheet 3 and an inelastically stretchable second sheet 2 intermittently bonded to at least one surface of the first sheet 3. At least one of the first sheet 3 and the second sheet 2 contains hydrophilic material. The composite sheet has a high sweat absorbability.
Patent CA-2357414-A1 (CA)
Title: An illumination body for refrigeration devices
Inventor: TRUTTMANN-BATTIG ELISABETH
IPC: F21Y115/10
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: The illumination body (I) according to the invention consists of a U-shaped rod profile (16) which on the open side is provided with a transparent covering (20) and in which in a tight packing behind one another there are inserted several modules (3). The modules (3) consist of a plastic housing (4) with a base plate (5) on which carrier webs (6) are formed. The carrier webs (6) define rest surfaces which are inclined to one another and on which the circuitboard snips (7) lie. On the circuitboard strips (7) there are arranged a multitude of LEDs in series behind one another. The LEDs (2) have an angle of irradiation (.beta.). Preferably the angle of irradiation (.beta.) and the inclination (.alpha.) of two neighbouring circuitboard strips to one another correspond to one another. Several modules (3) are behind one another fastened on a common rail (8) by way of screws (28) and thus preassembled may be inserted into the rod profile (16) which comprises suitable longitudinal webs (17) with longitudinal guide slots (18).
Patent CA-2358674-A1 (CA)
Title: Retractable coil stop mechanism for railroad coil car
Inventor: AL-KAABI MOHAMMED
IPC: B61D45/00
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A coil car has a pair of deep side beams and a trough structure mounted to, and suspended between, the deep side beams for carrying coils. The trough structure may have three parallel, longitudinally extending troughs - a central trough lying between two laterally outboard outer troughs. Each trough is shaped to cradle steel coils, or other similar loads, between its inwardly and downwardly sloping shoulder plates. The car has movable coil stops to discourage longitudinal shifting of loaded coils. Retractable rollers or sliders mounted to a movable coil stop facilitate the repositioning of the coil stop during loading, and the coil stop has a mid-span step and hand grabs to facilitate climbing over the coil stop by personnel walking along the trough structure.
Patent CA-2358718-A1 (CA)
Title: Distributed document handling system
Inventor: JANSEN MARTINUS
IPC: B41J29/38
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a networked reproduction system comprising connected scanners, printers and servers. A reproduction job to be carried out includes a number of subtasks. For the execution of these subtasks, services distributed over the network are available. A service management system selects appropriate services and links them to form paths that are able to fulfill the reproduction job. The user may define additional constraints that apply to the job. A path, optimal with respect to constraints, is selected.
Patent CA-2359109-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating ovarian cancer, poly(phosphoester) compositions, and biodegradable articles for same
Inventor: DANG WENBIN
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: Biodegradable polymer compositions suitable for intraperitoneal administrati on to treat a mammalian subject having ovarian cancer are described. The composition comprising: (a) at least one antineoplastic agent and (b) a biodegradable phosphoester polymer wherein the polymer composition provides extended release of the antineoplastic agent into the peritoneum of the subject; wherein the polymer composition increases the median survival rate from the cancer by at least about 10%, as compared with the median survival rate obtained by administration of a composition comprising the same dosage of the antineoplastic agent without the biodegradable polymer. Solid articles a nd methods for treating ovarian cancer are also described.
Patent CA-2359367-A1 (CA)
Title: Minor histocompatibility antigens and their use in diagnosis and treatment of tumors
Inventor: VAN DE WIEL-VAN KEMENADE PETRO
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: Human minor histocompatibility Ags (mHag) play an important role in the induction of CTL reactivity against tumours after HLA-identical allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT). As most mHag are not tumour specific but also expressed by normal tissues, anti-tumour reactivity is often associated with life-threatening graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Here, we describe the use of newly found tumour specific mHag for the development of novel means and methods for the treatment of cancer. In one example we identified a novel mHag, HB-1, that elicits donor-derived CTL reactivity in a B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) patient treated by HLA-matched BMT. We identified the gene encoding the antigenic peptide recognised by a HB-1 specific CTL. Expression of the HB-1 gene was only observed in B-ALL cells and EBV-transformed B cells. Analysis revealed that the HB-1 gene is polymorphic.  The restricted expression of the polymorphic HB-1 Ag by B-ALL cells was used in one example of the invention to generate HB-1 specific CTL in vitro using peptide-loaded dendritic cells. HB-1 specific CTL against B-ALL were used to combat B-ALL and were shown to at least in part reduce the growth of said leukemia without evoking GVHD.
Patent CA-2362060-A1 (CA)
Title: Slide guide device for presses
Inventor: FUJIMORI HIROMICHI
IPC: B30B15/04
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A slide guide device for a press guides a slide in a cycle. The slide guide device eliminates eccentric force misalignment and prevents eccentric contact between the slide and a gib. The slide includes at least a first spherical shoe having at least a first guide surface. The gib includes at least a first sliding surface opposite the first guide surface. During operation, the spherical shoe rotates relative to the slide to provide automatic planar alignment between the first guide surface and the sliding surface. A wedge supports the gib to allow rapid and easy alignment with the slide.
Patent CA-2363161-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POISSANT DANIEL
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A pump unit comprising a motor assembly including a motor provided with a first coupling element; an impeller assembly including a pump shaft and a second coupling element mounted on the pump shaft in complementary engagement with the first coupling element is described herein.      The motor assembly is removably attached to the impeller assembly via the first and second coupling elements, the first and second coupling elements being so configured as to provide alignment thereof.
Patent CA-2364642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROMERO OSCAR
IPC: F16K3/04
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a valve stem, an annular bonnet configured to receive the valve stem, a valve disk coupled to one end of the valve stem, a seal, and an insert. The seal is disposed adjacent the valve disk and has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface includes a first pair of sealing ridges extending upwardly therefrom and the bottom surface includes a second pair of sealing ridges extending downwardly therefrom. The insert includes a recess configured to receive the seal that performs a sealing function and a biasing function. The valve assembly can easily be configured to open in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction without resort to adapters or other additional pieces by rotating the bonnet/valve stem sub-assembly 90° relative to the insert.
Patent CA-2370128-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for tuning ultrasonic transducers
Inventor: STULEN FOSTER B
IPC: H01L41/312
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: This invention is a method of manufacturing high-power sandwich type ultrasonic transducers (82), and more particularly, a new method of tuning high-power sandwich type ultrasonic transducers (86) without the need for a trimming process. A method in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of assembling a sandwich type ultrasonic transducer (82), measuring the resonant frequency of the ultrasonic transducer (82), and selecting from a plurality of tuning elements (50), whereby a dimension or material property of a selected tuning element alters the measured resonant frequency of the ultrasonic transducer (82) to a desired resonant frequency after the tuning element (50) is attached to the ultrasonic transducer (82).
Patent CA-2370482-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for therapy and diagnosis of head/neck and lung squamous cell carcinoma
Inventor: WANG TONGTONG
IPC: C07K14/52
Filed: 2000-04-21
Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as head and neck cancer and lung cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more head and neck tumor proteins, immunogenic portions thereof or polynucleotides that encode such portions. Alternatively, a therapeutic composition may comprise an antigen presenting cell that expresses a head and neck tumor protein, or a T cell that is specific for cells expressing such a protein. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as head and neck cancer and lung cancer. Diagnostic methods based on detecting a head and neck tumor protein, or mRNA encoding such a protein, in a sample are also provided.
Patent CA-2372327-A1 (CA)
Title: System for measuring torque applied to the drum shaft of a hoist
Inventor: EIDEM BRIAN L
IPC: B66D1/46
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for measuring the torque (T) applied to the drum shaft (322) of a hoist (301). By measuring the torque (T) on the drum shaft (322), the force or tension (FL) on the fast line (305) can be accurately determined. If the force or tension (DL) on the dead line (306) is also measured, the forces (FL, DL) on the fast line (305) and dead line (306) can be used to determine the force (W) applied to the load (304).
Patent CA-2374447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIND KEITH D
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to heat shrinkage films having polyvinylidene chloride  methyl acrylate blend as a barrier layer. Specifically, this invention relat es to film structures having a first barrier layer comprising polyvinylidene chloride methyl acrylate blend wherein said barrier layer has two opposing surfaces; a second layer adhered to one of the surfaces of the first barrier  layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blend; a third layer adher ed to the other surface of the first barrier layer comprising an ethylene vinyl  acetate copolymer blend; a fourth layer adhered to one of said second or sai d third layer comprising an ethylene acetate copolymer blend wherein the melt indexes of said blends of said second, third and fourth layers are the same;  a fifth layer adhered to the other of said second or third layer comprising a blend of linear low density polyethylene and low density polyethylene. Said film structures have usefulness as shrink bags. Said film structure is oriented and may optionally be irradiated.
Patent CA-2381776-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for multiple access over a communication channel
Inventor: PATEROS CHARLES N
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: This invention is a multiple access communication technique by which a multitude of transmitters communicate with receivers using direct sequence spread spectrum signaling. The direct sequence codes are reused by a large number of simultaneous transmitters, so the system is named Code Reuse Multiple Access ("CRMA"). This reuse method requires only a small number of codes relative to the number of simultaneous transmitters, and can use as fe w as one code for all the users. The direct sequence codes are not required to  have special properties such as maximal length. The lengths of the spreading  codes employed are not necessarily related to the bit or symbol interval (bu t in general they cover more than one symbol interval). CRMA can be implemente d on a Paired Carrier Multiple Access ("PCMA") system with or without a novel receiver structure which is also described.
Patent CA-2385292-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrimidine compounds, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds as active ingredient
Inventor: OKADA TAKANORI
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: Pyrimidine derivatives of general formula (I) or nontoxic salts thereof, useful as intermediates for the synthesis of drugs and/or as drugs, particularly elastase inhibitors. In formulas (I) and (II) R1 is H or F; R2 is -CH(OR3)2, CHO, COOH, alkoxycarbonyl, furan-2-yl, a group of general formula  (II), or the like; R3 is Me or Et; and R4 is alkyl, phenyl, (substituted) benzyl, or the like.
Patent CA-2387641-A1 (CA)
Title: Leak testing device
Inventor: PAMPINELLA JOSEPH A
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends radially into the recess for supporting a diaphragm member thereon. The diaphragm member includes a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragm member is made integral with the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve assembly provided on the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits.
Patent CA-2390011-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID
IPC: C12N15/867
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des compositions utilisant des protéines fluorescentes vertes de Renilla (pGFP ou rGFP). En particulier, l'invention concerne l'utilisation de protéines GFP de Renilla comme rapporteurs pour des dosages cellulaires, en particulier des dosages intracellulaires, y compris des procédés de criblage de banques utilisant pGFP ou rGFP.