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Patent CA-2392110-A1 (CA)
Title: Proteins and nucleic acids encoding the same
Inventor: SHIMKETS RICHARD A
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: The invention provides human transmembrane (NOVTRAN), neuromedin (NOVNEUR), gonadtropin (NOVGON), and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (NOVINTRA A and B) proteins (NOVX proteins) and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. Also provided are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to NOVX polypeptides or polynucleotides, or derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments thereof. The invention additionally provides methods in which a NO VX polypeptide, polynucleotide, and antibody are used in the detection, prevention, and treatment of a broad range of pathological states. Also provided are method of diagnosing and treating a lung disease associated wit h differential expression of human interleukin-1 epsilon.
Patent CA-2392163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RISI BENOIT
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously pressing together longitudinally a plurality of individual strips of wood, each strip being provided with a finger joint at each end. The strips are jointed end to end in a number of rows to form a floorboard. The apparatus includes a mechanism for simultaneously applying longitudinal pressure to each of the rows of wood strips during the curing process. The resulting floorboard is mechanically improved, has greater protection against humidity and increases the fatigue resistance of the floorboard, which can be used for trailer floors or the like.
Patent CA-2392651-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-blade cutting device
Inventor: SILVER WENDY L
IPC: B26B13/00
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A cutting device especially designed for cutting up salad greens includes two blades (110), a rib (12) and handles (103, 105). The two blades are inter-secured to rotate together about a common axis (101), but are spaced apart from each other along the common axis. The rib (12) is pivotably secured to the two blades so as to rotate about the common axis, and is curved in a direction of rotation so as to have a concave surface. The handles are integrated with the two blades and the rib to control the two blades and the rib to rotate simultaneously between open and closed positions. The concave surface of the rib is the lead surface when moving from the open position to the closed position, and the cutting edges of the two blades cross edges of the concave surface when moving from the open position to the closed position, so as to perform a cutting action.
Patent CA-2394645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HYMAN SYDNEY
IPC: D06N7/04
Filed: 2000-06-12
Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition for use as a medium for making an image, such as an image of art, design or architecture. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a transparent or translucent polymer and a stabilizer.  In another embodiment, the composition comprises an absorbent polymer. The invention is also directed to methods of making images using such compositions.
Patent CA-2397946-A1 (CA)
Title: Lipid metabolism enzymes
Inventor: LU DYUNG AINA M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: The invention provides human lipid metabolism enzymes (LME) and polynucleotides which identify and encode LME. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of LME.
Patent CA-2398006-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel comprising an emulsion between water and a liquid hydrocarbon
Inventor: RIVOLTA GUIDO
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: Fuel comprising an emulsion between water and a liquid hydrocarbon, said emulsion being stabilized by adding a polymeric surfactant obtainable by reaction between: (i) a polyolefin oligomer functionalized with at least one  group deriving from a dicarboxylic acid, or a derivative thereof; and (ii) a  polyoxyalkylene comprising linear oxyalkylene units, said polyoxyalkylene being linked to a long-chain alkyl group optionally containing one or more ethylenic unsaturations. The fuel has high stability over time, without forming carbonaceous deposits which adhere to metal surfaces.
Patent CA-2398513-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for mapping and marking the thickness of bioprosthetic sheet
Inventor: BAETEN TODD
IPC: G01B21/08
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A system and method to facilitate thickness measurement of bio-material workpiece, preferably a sheet, and to topographically map the sheet into similar thickness zones for later use. In particular, the system may include a three-axis programmable controller for manipulating a bio-material workpiece with respect to a thickness measurement head. The measurement head may include a plurality of sensors for simultaneous measurement of a plurality of points, with the sensors being adapted to contact the sheet or not. A robust human-machine interface is also provided for process control, preferably including a touch-screen monitor. A  marking head may be provided for marking the zones or otherwise indicating the thickness in different areas. Two platens are desirably used in parallel for increased thoughput; the workpiece on one platen may be measured while the other is marked. The system and method are especially suited for assessing and marking pericardial tissue for forming heart valve leaflets. The system may also include logic that analyzes the thickness data and generates a thickness map of the sheet divided into similar thickness zones from which similarly sized leaflets can be cut.  A preferred thickness of leaflet may be input with the logic selecting the zones to maximize the available tissue for that size of leaflet.
Patent CA-2399327-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and device for feedback-controlling rotary machines
Inventor: SACHER MANFRED
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a process and device for feedback-controlling the speed of an electric motor (10) driving a rotary machine (6), in particular a pump or fan, according to the capacity requirement at the rotary machine, which is variable with time on the consumer side (4, 8) thereof, using a feedback controller (16) the output of which determines the speed of the electric motor (10). The process according to the invention is characterized in that the electrical power (P) actually taken up by the electric motor (10) is measured and in that a signal representing the electrical power measured is produced and supplied as input to the feedback controller (16), where it is converted into the desired output according to a predetermined or right then calculated characteristic curve (P install(Q)).
Patent CA-2402213-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG JUN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to the IL-12p40 subunit mutant gene which can produce IL-12 (interleukin 12) of human and mouse origin with high activity, the expression vector including above mutant gene and the use of them to DNA  vaccine adjuvant. Particularly, it relates to IL-12p40 mutant gene which inhibits the secretion of IL-12p40 but normally secretes active IL-12p70 by making mutation at Asn-222 (human) or Asn-220 (mouse) amino acid of IL-12p40, which acts competitive inhibitor of active form of IL-12, IL-12p70. Therefore, the IL-12p40 mutant gene of the present invention can be useful for DNA  vaccination and gene therapy to various diseases, for example, AIDS, hepatitis C or hepatitis B, cancer, influenza, tuberculosis and malaria, which essentially require cellular immune responses for thier therapy.
Patent CA-2402293-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouveaux acides nucleiques et polypeptides
Inventor: DRMANAC RADOJE T
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à de nouveaux acides nucléiques, à de nouvelles séquences de polypeptides codées par ces acides nucléiques et à des utilisations de ceux-ci.
Patent CA-2402346-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMACHO LUZ MARIA
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système et une architecture d'identification numérique personnelle distribuée (PDI) permettant d'identifier rapidement les utilisateurs au moyen des données biométriques ou d'autres jetons avant d'approuver une transaction et/ou autoriser l'accès à des services en ligne et à d'autres services sur réseau. En outre, cette invention concerne l'architecture comprenant un serveur ayant accès à des données modèles requises pour authentifier les utilisateurs, et la capacité de traitement pour acheminer les demandes authentifiées à l'entité en aval appropriée (fournisseur de services Internet, société émettrice de carte de crédit, etc.). Le serveur est relié aux utilisateurs demandeurs via des procédés de réseau variés de manière à former une architecture client/serveur. Le serveur et les clients possèdent chacun des sous-systèmes distincts fournissant aux utilisateurs du système divers niveaux de services d'authentification.
Patent CA-2404542-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric power bar
Inventor: PULYK GARRY A
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: An electric power bar which includes a body and an electrical cord adapted to plug the body into an electrical outlet of a building. The body has one or more female receptacles which receive power via the electrical cord. The female receptacles are adapted to receive a plug from a computer or ancillary equipment whereby power is supplied to the computer or the ancillary equipment. The body also has incorporated within in it a communications module which serves as a conduit for sending and receiving messages. The body has at least one of an Ethernet receptacle, an universal serial bus receptacle, or a telephone jack receptacle in communication with the communications module, so as to enable a computer to be connected to the communications module.
Patent CA-2405851-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety contact strip
Inventor: FRIEDRICH HELMUT
IPC: E05F15/44
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety contact strip (1 ) that is regularly used as a closing edge safety device in squeeze and shear areas, for example, gates, machines or the like, having at least two conductive switch layers (2,3) in a non-conductive, closed switching chamber (4) located inside a profile (6) that forms an outer jacket (5). In order to enhance quality while preserving a relatively simple structure of said strip, the profile (6). the switching chamber (4) and the switch layers (2,3) are configured as a single piece having at least one built-in conductor (7,8). In order to ensure safe switching even in case of low switch loads and unexpected direction, the switching chamber (4) is kept free in a cross section by spoke-shaped webs (9,10,11). The invention also provides for a cap for closing the front side of the safety contact strip.
Patent CA-2408753-A1 (CA)
Title: The wet presentation and sorting of particles
Inventor: EISERMAN PHILIP ROELOF
IPC: B07C5/36
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: A method of presenting particles (34) in a liquid stream for sorting purposes includes the steps of conveying liquid and particles in a first particle conveying stream, and introducing a second substantially particle free stream to surround the first particle conveying stream thereby to form a combined stream having a central particle conveying portion and (56) an outer substantially particle free portion (58).
Patent CA-2408857-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing stabilised reaction mixtures, which are totally or partially dried, comprising at least one enzyme, reaction mixtures and kits containing said mixtures
Inventor: MARIN ALBERDI MARIA DOLORES
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method consisting in bringing into contact, in one container, (a) an aqueous solution of a reaction mixture comprising at least one enzyme and (b) an aqueous solution of a stabilising mixture comprising (i) at least one agent to protect against drying, (ii) at least one inhibitor of the condensation reaction between carbonyl or carboxyl groups and amine or phosphate groups, and (iii) at least one inert polymer capable of generating a mesh structure that impedes the mobility of the dried reagents. The inventive method also consists in removing all or part of the water contained in the resulting aqueous solution. Said method is suitable for carrying out enzymatic reactions, for example, amplifying, sequencing and characterising nucleic acids, performing hybridisation tests and for the restriction analysis.
Patent CA-2410175-A1 (CA)
Title: Audio routing for an automobile
Inventor: MELNYK BORYS JOSEPH
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: An audio signal processing system for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has a plurality of audio output producing devices. The system includes an audio input circuit, a processor, an audio output circuit, and at lease one speaker. The audio input circuit receives a plurality of audio signals from the plurality audio output producing devices. The processor is in communication with the audio input circuit for combining the plurality of audio signals. The audio output circuit is in communication with the audio input circuit for receiving the combined plurality of audio output signals. The audio output circuit conditions the plurality of audio signals for output. The at least one speaker broadcasts the conditioned plurality of audio signals to a vehicle occupant.
Patent CA-2413655-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved flame tube or "liner" for a combustion chamber of a gas turbine with low emission of pollutants
Inventor: MODI ROBERTO
IPC: F23R3/06
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: An improved flame tube or "liner" (112) for a combustion chamber (110) of a gas turbine with low emission of pollutants, of the type; comprising a cylindrical structure connected to the outlet of a premixing chamber (114) by means of a truncated conical end (120), in which the premixing chamber (114) is supplied with air which is guided by a cavity (116) which is located between the flame tube (112) and outer walls (118) of the combustion chamber (110), this air circulating in the opposite direction to the flow of combustion products; a first cylindrical region (122) of the flame tube (112) is surrounded by a cylindrical casing (136) which creates an annular chamber (138).
Patent CA-2413872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWINDALE NICHOLAS V
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for analysis of 3-dimensional images of an optic nerve head surface topography. Topographic images of the optic nerve head may be analysed to define a topographic model fitted to the topographic image of the optic nerve head about a centre of analysis. The topographic model is defined using model morphological parameters, and the morphological parameters. In some embodiments, the morphological parameters may be used to detect nerve fibre damage or pathology, such as in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
Patent CA-2414754-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for inspecting the inside of a container and method of inspecting the same
Inventor: TANAKA SEIJI
IPC: G01V9/00
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting the inside of a container that can easily detect a stowaway being in hiding in the container. The apparatus for inspecting an inside of a container includes a sampling probe arranged at an appropriate position inside the container for sampling an atmospheric gas therein, a mass spectrometer for detecting the atmospheric gas sampled by the sampling probe as a molecular weight by ionizing the atmospheric gas, and a control processing part for comparing the information detected by the mass spectrometer with a pre-registered index molecular weight to judge whether or not an abnormality exists.
Patent CA-2421775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORDON JON
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: Interactive material is delivered at least partly wirelessly to a mobile device in the vicinity of a video device on which video content is being displayed, the interactive material being related to the video content.
Patent CA-2424112-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for combined nmr and formation testing for assessing relative permeability with formation testing and nuclear magnetic resonance testing
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: Formation testing, resistivity and NMR measurements are used concurrently to determine a relative permeability representative of a formation surrounding the borehole. A method and apparatus is provided for accurate determination of the relative permeability for a formation by measuring saturation levels in a region of interest determined from resistivity or NMR readings versus time during formation draw down pressure testing. The method and apparatus determines and effective permeability over time for various saturation levels to determine the relative permeability for the formation at each saturation level and also enables determination of the efficacy of utilizing completion fluids in the formation to increase formation productivity. The method and apparatus enables more accurate determination of effective permeability and the irreducible saturation level. The method and apparatus also provides for determination of whether a pad is sealed properly against a borehole wall and determines if a probe is clogged.
Patent CA-2427430-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for stimulating nervous system regeneration and repair by inhibition phosphodiesterase type 4
Inventor: FILBIN MARIE T
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: The invention relates to the novel identification of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type 4 ("PDE4") as agents which can reverse inhibition of neural regeneration in the mammalian central and peripheral nervous system. The invention provides compositions and methods using agents that can reverse the inhibitory effects on neural regeneration by regulating PDE4 expression. A composition compressing at least one PDE4 inhibitor in an amount effective to inhibit PDE4 activity in a neuron when administered to an animal is provided. Methods for regulating (e.g. promoting) neural growth or regeneration in the nervous system, methods for treating injuries or damage to nervous tissue or neurons, and methods for treating neural degeneration associated with disorders or diseases, comprising the step of administering to an animal a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which inhibits phosphodiesterase IV activity in a neuron are provided.
Patent CA-2429231-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de traitement de pellicules
Inventor: HARVEY EROL CRAIG
IPC: B26F1/24
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de pellicules qui met en oeuvre une structure comprenant un substrat et un réseau de projections verticales présentant chacune plusieurs points de contact. La structure est pressée contre la surface d'une pellicule polymère afin de provoquer la déformation ou la rupture de la pellicule. La pellicule peut ensuite être pressée pour reboucher partiellement les perforations. La structure peut être produites par électrodéposition d'un moule qui comprend un réseau d'éléments dont les dimensions correspondent aux projections de la structure désirée.
Patent CA-2430124-A1 (CA)
Title: Composes de lactame et leur utilisation medicale
Inventor: IINO YUKIO
IPC: A61K31/554
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des médicaments destinés à potentialiser la fonction de transport du glucose ou des agents prophylactiques et/ou thérapeutiques pour les diabètes, la neuropathie périphérique diabétique, la néphropathie diabétique, la rétinopathie diabétique, le gros vaisseau diabétique, l'intolérance au glucose ou l'obésité, qui contiennent comme ingrédients actifs des composés de lactame ou des sels de ceux-ci pharmaceutiquement acceptables.
Patent CA-2432910-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DETREMBLEUR CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C07D295/24
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A one-pot process for the preparation of alkoxyamines conforming to formulae (I) or (II), preferably (I) (See formulas I and II) is disclosed. The process entails (1) reacting of an oxidizing agent (A) with a sterically hindered secondary amine of the general formula (III), (See formula III) in a water-containing medium to form a reaction product and an aqueous phase, (2) removing of the aqueous phase, and (3) adding to the reaction product a free-radical initiator (B) under conditions that promote the decomposition of the initiator to generate free radicals. Also disclosed is a process for polymerizing monomers, the process using the alkoxyamine prepared by the inventive process.
Patent CA-2433605-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing (.plusmn.) trans-4-p-fluorophenyl-3-hydroxymethyl-1-methylpiperidine
Inventor: CAMPS FRANCESC X
IPC: C07D211/90
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing (.plusmn.)-trans-4-p-fluorophenyl-3-hydroxymethyl-1-methylpiperidine of formula (I). The present invention also relates to novel intermediates of the formula (IX) and (IX') methods for preparing said intermediates and the use of said compounds for preparing Paroxetine and Omiloxetine.
Patent CA-2434365-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KERR PAUL
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of manufactured buildings and particularly a method for the manufacture of manufactured houses. The method of manufacturing utilizes building material which has been prepared for delivery to the building manufacturing area, and transported to the building manufacturing area in kit form, the delivery of the kits of building material occurring in a sequence which reduces inefficiencies in traditional building material handling and building material flow during the construction of a building or manufactured house.
Patent CA-2434849-A1 (CA)
Title: A ternary mixture of biodegradable polyesters and products obtained therefrom
Inventor: BASTIOLI CATIA
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of biodegradable polyesters comprising: ( A) a polyhydroxy acid of the poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone type and its copolymer s, (B) aliphatic polyester, and (C) a polymer of polylactic acid, in which the concentration of (A) varies with respect to (A+B) in the range between 40 an d 70 % by weight, and the concentration of (C) with respects to (A+B+C) lies between 2 and 30 %.
Patent CA-2438498-A1 (CA)
Title: Drilling instrument, in particular for drilling dental root canals
Inventor: ROUILLER JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: A61C5/02
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a drilling instrument ( 10 ), in particular for drilling dental root canals comprising a base ( 11 ) and a guide section ( 13 ) as well as a polygonal cutting section ( 12 ). Said cutting section includes several helical cutting edges ( 17 ) defining an envelope ( 15 ). The flutes ( 14 ), which are the surfaces linking in the cutting edges, are cut out such that part of them define clearance zones ( 16 a) alternately arranged between the drilling zones ( 16 b). In the central part of a clearance zone ( 16 a), the cutting edges ( 17 ) are all arranged recessed inside the envelope ( 15 ), in the central part of the drilling zone ( 16 b), said cutting edges are all arranged on the envelope, and in a zone intermediate between a clearance zone ( 16 a) and an adjacent drilling zone ( 16 b), at least one cutting edge is on the envelope and at least one cutting edge is recesses inside the envelope.