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Patent CA-2429217-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for sudden discharge of air with improved ejection line
Inventor: SIMOENS HERVE
IPC: B65D88/70
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The sudden air discharge device is placed between an inlet pipe (3) connected to a capacity accumulating a volume of air and an outlet pipe (5). The area (C) of the outlet pipe intake section at its distal end is greater than the area (A) of the inlet pipe intake at its end located near the flow control device.
Patent CA-2430189-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for operating at least two valves
Inventor: SHAMITZ ROBERT
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A valve device (10, 100) and a method for operating at least two valves (28A and 28B), or 128A and 128B) is actuated by an actuator (25, 27; 25', 27') and arranged for controlling fluid flow in at least two separate fluid lines (12A, 12B). The two valves are preferably diaphragm operated valves. The valve device includes a pressure release mechanism constructed to change pressure in a diaphragm chamber of each diaphragm operated valve and thereby open or close the valve.
Patent CA-2433604-A1 (CA)
Title: Inductive coupling of a data signal to a power transmission cable
Inventor: CERN YEHUDA
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: An apparatus for enabling communication of a data signal via a power transmission cable (100). The apparatus comprises a first winding (225) for coupling the data via a conductor of the power transmission cable, and a second winding (235), inductively coupled to the first winding, for coupling the data signal via a data port (255). An apparatus for identifying one of a plurality of neutral wires (105) of a power line includes a receiver (902) for sensing a signal from a selected neutral wire of the power transmission cable and an indicator (905) of a magnitude of the signal.
Patent CA-2436363-A1 (CA)
Title: Ferme-porte
Inventor: FOSTER KEITH
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ferme-porte comprenant une paire de ressorts d'entraînement principaux, un mécanisme amortisseur hydraulique et une paire de ressorts de poussée agissant de façon à fournir une force de fermeture supplémentaire lors de la dernière étape de fermeture de la porte. La position de la porte à partir de laquelle la force de fermeture supplémentaire est appliquée est variable, un mécanisme à came étant utilisé pour commander l'application de la force de fermeture supplémentaire.
Patent CA-2436637-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERTOJA MICHAEL J
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: The present invention provides for dynamic sealing in a flow control device. In an embodiment, the flow control device comprises a closure sleeve adapted to slide over the tubing hole. The closure sleeve has a front edge having a wave-like surface. One or more seals are mounted downstream of the tubing hole. The one or more seals cooperate in a fluid-tight manner with the closure sleeve. A protective sleeve is mounted in alignment with the closure sleeve and proximate to the one or more seals. The protective sleeve has a top edge adapted for mating engagement with the wave-like surface of the front edge of the closure sleeve. A return mechanism is provided for automatically returning the protective sleeve to a covering position in which the protective sleeve covers the first seal when the first seal is not covered by the closure sleeve.
Patent CA-2440148-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DALY JOHN
IPC: C12N15/79
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne en général de nouveaux vecteurs d'expression et leur utilisation dans des analyses d'expression génique et de régulation génique. Elle concerne en particulier des vecteurs d'expression et/ou des vecteurs rapporteurs permettant d'obtenir une cinétique d'expression de protéines présentant une meilleure corrélation temporelle avec l'activité du promoteur. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement des vecteurs d'expression comprenant un polynucléotide transcriptible qui présente une séquence de nucléotides codant un élément d'ARN qui module la stabilité d'un transcrit correspondant audit polynucléotide transcriptible. L'invention concerne, entre autres, d'autres vecteurs servant à identifier et à analyser les séquences/facteurs de régulation agissant en cis et trans, ainsi que des vecteurs et des lignées cellulaires ou des organismes génétiquement modifié(e)s qui sont particulièrement utiles pour le criblage et la découverte de médicaments.
Patent CA-2440649-A1 (CA)
Title: Method to screen peptide display libraries using minicell display
Inventor: ASHKAR SAMY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A minicell display method has been developed which has significant advantages for screening peptide libraries for candidate that can bind and effectively modulate a particular biological process. The method, based on the small, anucleate minicell, has increased versatility in generating unique sequences to screen as well as increasing the size of the peptides to be screened. In vivo mutagenesis, at the level of protein synthesis, as well as DNA  replication, increases diversification of the library to be screened and therefore substantially increases the number of potential peptides that can modulate a particular biological response or mechanism.
Patent CA-2441198-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the regeneration of hydrocarbon synthesis catalysts
Inventor: ESPINOZA RAFAEL L
IPC: B01J38/10
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: The present invention is generally related towards the regeneration of hydrocarbon synthesis catalysts. In particular, the present invention is directed towards the regeneration of deactivated Fischer-Tropsch type catalysts using a two step process wherein the catalyst is first prepared using a dry gas and then regenerated using a hydrogen rich gas. The regeneration process is carried out at temperatures and pressures that are generally different than the operating temperatures and pressures for a typical hydrocarbon synthesis reaction.
Patent CA-2442277-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling of milk in an automatic milking system
Inventor: PERSSON STAFFAN
IPC: A01J5/00
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cooling milk in a milk storage tank of an automatic milking system comprising the steps of (i) measuring an amount of extracted milk by means of a milk flow meter; (ii) determining a cooling need for milk stored or to be stored in said milk storage tank based on said amount of milk; (iii) measuring a quantity indicative of a temperatu re of an inner surface area of a bottom portion of the milk storage tank; and cooling said bottom portion of said milk storage tank in consecutive periods , such that each period of cooling (.tau.1, .tau.3) is followed by a respectiv e period of non-cooling (.tau.2, .tau.4), wherein the duration of each period of cooling and/or non-cooling is based on said measured quantity indicative of said inner surface area temperature, and said cooling need. The invention al so relates to an arrangement for performing the method.
Patent CA-2442614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVRIN WILLIAM F
IPC: G01R33/16
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un instrument sonde mettant en oeuvre un ou des capteurs magnétiques à température ambiante (24), pour mesurer de façon non effractive des variations dans les susceptibilités magnétiques avec une résolution suffisante pour surveiller des matériaux paramagnétiques dans un corps humain, tels que le fer dans le foie. La réponse du tissu à un champ de courant alternatif appliqué par une bobine de champ (18, 26, 28) appliquée est détectée. Les dimensions de la bobine de champ appliquée sont choisies pour obtenir une réponse maximale du foie tout en réduisant au maximum les effets du tissu abdominal sus-jacent et en même temps, pour ne pas augmenter indûment la sensibilité de l'instrument au foie. Pour surmonter le problème de variations dans la sortie du capteur dues à des fluctuations dans le champ appliqué, le changement de température ambiante, la détente mécanique de l'instrument et la distance capteur-échantillon sont modulés. On fait osciller l'ensemble détecteur (10) alors que le patient reste stationnaire. Une technique du sac d'eau améliorée est utilisée pour éliminer la réponse de base du tissu. L'ensemble détecteur constitue une partie d'un instrument sonde destiné à détecter de façon non effractive la concentration paramagnétique chez un patient.
Patent CA-2446277-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURRAY LIAM ANTHONY
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2002-05-06
Abstract: A test kit and method for visualizing fine lines and wrinkles is provided, the kit including a transparent strip (2) with an adhesive on one surface thereof and an imaging substrate with at least one darkened glossy area for receiving the transparent strip. Written instructions are provided in the kit. These advise a consumer to place the adhesive surface of the strip against a skin area requiring measurement. Thereafter the strip is removed and placed against the darkened area of the substrate. Topographical features of the skin can be viewed through the transparent strip with the transferred skin image onto the blackened background. A cosmetic anti-aging product can be applied to the skin over a period of time. Beneficial changes caused by the product are visualized through the test strip as periodic measurements are taken.
Patent CA-2446715-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for selecting an executable software image
Inventor: HAMERY DOMINIQUE
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: An apparatus and an associated methodology is provided to select and run an image of an executable software, the method including the steps of: starting a self executable boot and load software stored in the apparatus configured to run an executable software image; reading a table stored internally in the apparatus by the self executable boot and load software, referencing an executable software images that are stored in the apparatus; selecting an uncorrupted executable software image from one of the executable software images that are referenced in the table; and starting the image chosen by said selecting.
Patent CA-2446788-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VINALS Y DE BASSOLS CARLOTA
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des procédés pour la thérapie et le diagnostic du cancer, notamment du cancer de la prostate. Les compositions selon l'invention comprennent un ou plusieurs polypeptides spécifiques de la prostate, des parties immunogéniques de ces polypeptides, des polynucléotides codant pour de tels polypeptides, une cellule présentatrice d'antigène qui exprime de tels polypeptides, ainsi que des cellules T spécifiques de cellules exprimant de tels polypeptides. Les compositions selon l'invention servent, par exemple, au diagnostic, à la prévention ou au traitement de maladies, notamment du cancer de la prostate.
Patent CA-2447481-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of electronic devices for money transfer
Inventor: JENNY URS BERNHARD
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A system for dispensing funds. The system includes a non-dedicated printer adapted to print indicia of a monetary value, and a postal security device coupled to the franking machine. The postal security device includes an accounting register indicative of a value of monetary funds stored in the postal security device. The system also includes a money transfer system coupled to the franking machine and adapted to allow a user to transfer funds from the postal security device to the money transfer system and vice versa.
Patent CA-2449327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COCHRAN BRADLEY
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A planting assembly (10) including a flexible trough member (12) which may selectively form a plurality of members which may be then selectively interconnected in any desired manner.
Patent CA-2452397-A1 (CA)
Title: The method and system of generating methane and electrical energy and thermal
Inventor: KRYLOWICZ ADAM
IPC: C02F3/28
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The method according to the invention concerns an anaerobic conversion of biomass into biogas in separated processes of hydrolysis and methane fermentation of biomass by means of methane mesophile, thermophile and psychrophile bacteria, contained in returned reflux. Cleaned biogas undergoe s decomposition into methane and carbon dioxide. From part of methane and biog as standard gas fuel is produced, used for the engine of a current generating unit and a thermoregenerative cell generating electrical energy and heat. Th e system according to the invention consists ofa system of preparation of biomass ( 1 ) connected to a hydrolyser ( 2 ) and then to a series system of fermentation tanks and a composter ( 1 ), which co-operates with a system of returning and enriching reflux ( 4 ). A tank for raw biogas ( 5 ) is connect ed to a system for cleaning biogas ( 6 ) and then to a tank for cleaned biogas ( 7 ) connected to a system of biogas decomposition ( 8 ) and a gas mixer ( 11 ). The system ( 8 ) has outlets to the system of CO2 processing ( l0 ) and t o the system of methane processing ( 2 ) also connected to the gas mixer ( 11 ) connected to a tank for standard gas fuel ( 12 ), The tank ( 12 ) has a connection to the system of generating electrical energy and heat ( 13 ) and the system of heat processing ( 14 ).
Patent CA-2453658-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FELD YAIR
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A method and device (26) featuring at least one component (12) providing a potential to kinetic converted elastic, magnetic repulsion, or, an elastic and magnetic repulsion, pushing, pulling, or, pulling and pushing, type of radially outward expansive force or pressure to an inner, outer, intermediate, and, combination thereof, wall region of the left ventricle, for reducing intraluminal hydrostatic pressure of the left ventricle (LV filling pressure) during the ventricular diastolic stage of the cardiac cycle, thereby, improving diastolic function of the left ventricle of the heart in subjects having a condition of diastolic heart failure (DHF), while minimally disturbing systolic function of the heart. The expansive force or pressure is in a range of about 5 - 20 mm Hg, whereby, left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) is reduced down to the normal range of about 6 - 12 mm Hg, during ventricular diastole of the heart.
Patent CA-2454486-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital communication system and method for operating the system which can improve equalization performance according to channel state
Inventor: KWON YONG-SIK
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A digital communication system having an improved equalization performance according to a channel state and a method for operating the system are disclosed. The digital communication system includes: a channel state judging section; and an equalizing section for compensating for a channel distortion of the inputted signal by initializing a parameter on the basis of the judged channel state.   The channel state judging section includes: a channel prediction section for predicting the channel state of the inputted signal by using the field sync;  an N number of buffers for storing the state information regarding the N number of channels predicted by means of the N number of the field syncs; a calculating section for calculating a difference between the state information regarding the N  number of channels stored in the N number of buffers; and a judging section for judging the channel state on the basis of the calculated difference.
Patent CA-2454874-A1 (CA)
Title: One-piece fluid nozzle
Inventor: STRONG CHRISTOPHER L
IPC: B05B7/06
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A system and method for reducing fluid drainage into air passageways of a spray device during disassembly. The present technique provides an internally mountable fluid nozzle having a fluid inlet, a fluid exit, and a converging central passageway extending substantially between the fluid inlet and the fluid exit. Accordingly, the internally mountable fluid nozzle has a relatively small internal volume, which reduces the amount of fluid that can be spilled during disassembly of the spray device. The present technique also provides a section of the spray device having an air passageway with an air exit, and a protrusive fluid passageway with a fluid exit in a protrusive offset position from the air exit. The internally mountable fluid nozzle can be mounted to the section in fluid communication with the protrusive fluid passageway, such that fluid spillage or drainage during disassembly does not flow into the air passageway. A spray formation section also may be coupled to the section, such that an internal cavity of the spray formation section is disposed about the internally mountable fluid nozzle.
Patent CA-2456030-A1 (CA)
Title: Hypoglycemic agent
Inventor: SUZUKI KUNIO
IPC: A61K31/575
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A hypoglycemic agent which contains as the active ingredient a compound selected from the group consisting of 24-alkylcholestan-3-ones and 24- alkylcholesten-3-ones (e.g., a 24-alkylcholestan-3-one, 24-alkylcholestmonoe n- 3-one, 24-alkylcholestdien-3-one, 24-alkylchloesttrien-3-one, or 24- alkylchloesttetraen-3-one, preferably 5-campesten-3-one). It is usable for mitigating hyperglycemia in diabetes, etc., and is usable as a safe medicine producing no side effects such as hypoglycemia and diarrhea.
Patent CA-2456479-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of cleaning membrane modules
Inventor: STUBBS ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B01D63/02
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A method of cleaning a membrane filtration module (6), the module (6) including at least one membrane (8) located in a feed-containing vessel (7), the membrane (8) having a permeable wall which is subjected to a filtration operation wherein feed containing contaminant matter is applied to one side of the membrane wall and filtrate is withdrawn from the other side of the membrane wall. The method comprising the steps of: suspending the filtration operation; performing a cleaning process on the membrane wall to dislodge contaminant matter therefrom into liquid surrounding the membrane (8); performing a high velocity sweep of the feed-containing vessel (7) to remove the liquid containing the dislodged contaminant matter; and recommencing the filtration operation. An improved gas scouring method is also disclosed.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2456965-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMASHITA KAZUNORI
IPC: A61K31/166
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A remedy and/or preventive for arthrosis deformans which contains as the active ingredient either a hydroxamic acid derivative represented by the formula (I): (I) [wherein R1 represents hydrogen or C1-8 alkyl optionally substituted by -OR2 (R2 represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, benzyl, or C1-8 alk yl substituted by C1-8 alkoxy)] or a nontoxic salt thereof. The compounds have matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activity.
Patent CA-2459312-A1 (CA)
Title: Infusion device and driving mechanism for same
Inventor: LORENZEN ERIC
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A drive mechanism (20) for delivery of infusion medium including an electrically coil (38). The coil (38) surrounds a piston channel (35) extending in an axial direction. The piston channel (35) provides a passage for communication of infusion medium to an outlet chamber located at one end of the piston channel (35). A piston (44) is located within the piston channel (35) and is moveable axially within the channel (35) to a forward position, in response to movement of an armature (42) to its forward position. The armature (42) and piston (44) are moved toward retracted position, when the coil (38) is not energized. In the retracted position of the piston (44), a piston chamber (65) is formed. As the piston (44) is moved to its forward position, the piston chamber (65) volume is reduced and pressure increased to move a valve member (66) into an open position.
Patent CA-2462263-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for filtering of controlled pharmaceutical substance dispensing requests
Inventor: ELIAS DAVID
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: The filtering of controlled pharmaceutical substance dispensing requests comprises a check into the system for conflicts with previously registered prescriptions, and confirmation of possible conflicts through the exchange of filter codes that designate no conflicts, drug interactions, overlapping dates for prescriptions, drug warnings, demographic profile checks, hold prescription requests, and other similar codes. In addition, the method and system allow dispensers override capability if the conflict is deemed unnecessary through professional judgment. Finally, the method and system provide notification of the prescription to the parties involved.      The system comprises a communication device, preferably an interactive voice response-enabled phone or internet-enabled PDA, a communication network, preferably a PST, cellular, wireless or other voice or data network, a set of databases, preferably a relational or object database management system, and an agent device, preferably an IVR- or internet-based system.
Patent CA-2465211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEDFORD JONATHAN
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for acting out a themed story using a set of play set style games (10), wherein each play set/game allows the user to act out a portion of the story. Accordingly, the game set may incorporate elements from a particular theme or popular cultural phenomenon, such as a book or movie. For example, each play set/game may be based on a chapter of a children's book or novel.
Patent CA-2466865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHDAKA YASUHIRO
IPC: F26B3/10
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: An air flow dryer for cut tobacco, comprising a drying duct (16) connecting a cut tobacco feed section (14) to a tangential separator (18), the drying duc t (16) further comprising an upstream side duct portion (16a) linearly extendi ng from the feed section (14) at an elevation of 30 to 60.ordm. and a downstrea m side duct portion (16b) projectedly curved upward, wherein drying gas flowin g in the drying duct (16) may contain overheated steam.
Patent CA-2468148-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROUSSEAU ROLAND
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: An array of nucleic acid probes is described for simultaneously identifying or characterizing a pathotype of a microorganism and detecting antibiotic resistance of said microorganism. Methods are also described for detecting the presence of a microorganism in a sample, as well as determining its pathotype and its antibiotic resistance, using the array.
Patent CA-2471949-A1 (CA)
Title: Corn plants with improved quality grain traits
Inventor: FOLEY TERRY J
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: According to the invention, there are provided methods for producing novel corn plants with enhanced quality grain traits comprising using the corn accession REN 001 and plants derived therefrom. Also provided by the inventi on are the plants produced by such methods. The invention further provides methods for producing corn grain with improved quality grain traits comprisi ng pollinating elite hybrid corn varieties with pollen from the corn accession REN 001 and plants produced therefrom.
Patent CA-2473507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAOUCHINE MALIK
IPC: D21C3/02
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: Methods of converting a sulfide in a composition to polysulfide are described, one method comprising the steps of exposing the composition to conditions and for a time sufficient to cause conversation of at least a portion of the sulfide, to polysulfide to form a modified composition; and controlling the conversation to polysulfide by measuring a color parameter of the modified composition.
Patent CA-2478149-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEIKH AHMAD Y
IPC: C07D261/08
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé d'obtention d'une forme I cristalline de cabergoline, comprenant la cristallisation de la forme souhaitée à partir d'un toluène/heptane ou d'un mélange de toluène/hexane à partir d'une cabergoline brute, suivie de la récupération et de l'élimination du solvant de la forme X du solvate de toluène obtenu. La nouvelle forme X de solvate de cabergoline, servant d'intermédiaire, et sa préparation font également l'objet de cette invention.