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Patent CA-2306922-A1 (CA)
Title: Nir clinical opti-scan system
Inventor: BARBOUR RANDALL L
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to three-dimensional optical imaging techniques and, more particularly, to the detection and three-dimensional imaging of absorbing and/or scattering structures in complex random media, such as human body tissue, by detecting scattered light emerging from the medium. An apparatus for optical tomographic imaging of tissue structures with non-uniform surface geometries in accordance with the invention comprises: an optical source capable of providing light having a wavelength capable of at least attenuated transmission through the tissue; a fiber array consisting of fiber bundles for transmitting light from the optical source to the tissue to be imaged, and a second fiber array consisting of fiber bundles for receiving light scattered by the tissue; an adjustable assembly comprising an adjustable support member supporting one end of each fiber bundle, the fiber bundles being distributed along the portion of each support member which conforms to a surface of a specimen being imaged so as to transmit light into, and collect light emanating from, the surface of the imaged tissue at a multitude of spaced-apart points; and a detector array receiving light collected by the fibers in the second fiber bundle.
Patent CA-2309308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANTYLA JAMES
IPC: E03D11/16
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: There is provided replacement flange for attachment to a plumbing fitting having an inlet end, an outlet end attachable to a pipe and a pre-existing attachment groove. The replacement flange comprises a rim having a central opening. The central opening is sized and shaped to allow attachment of the rim to the inlet end while the outlet end is attached to the pipe. The flange also includes a lip projecting inwardly from the rim along a portion of a perimeter of the central opening. The lip is sized and shaped to engage a portion of the groove. The flange also includes at least one locking tab mounted to the rim and being movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the tab being sized, shaped and positioned such that the rim is detachable from the plumbing fitting when the locking tab is in the unlocked position, but not when the tab is in the locked position.
Patent CA-2311784-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de solvants fluores pour la formulation de lotions pour soins capillaires
Inventor: MOMPON BERNARD
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une lotion pour soins capillaires caractérisée en ce qu'elle contient un solvant constitué par au moins un hydrofluoroéther de formule générale (I): C¿n?H¿m?F¿2n+1-m?-O-C¿p?H¿q?F¿2p+1-q? dans laquelle n = 1 à 20; m = 0 à 2n+1; p = 1 à 20; q = 0 à 2p+1.
Patent CA-2314880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSEN LARS-GORAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: Dans un noeud MTA, une unité de gestion de cellules (CHU) reçoit d'un commutateur MTA des cellules MTA entrantes et renvoie des cellules MTA sortantes à ce commutateur MTA. L'unité de gestion de cellules consulte une table combinée ou consolidée pour obtenir les paramètres MTA (p.ex., VCI) destinés à être utilisés dans des en-têtes de cellules MTA sortantes. La table combinée peut être utilisée à la fois pour les cellules MTA avec protocole AAL2 et les cellules MTA du protocole AAL de second type. Le protocole AAL de second type est, de préférence, ALL2 principal, et il exige que les paquets AAL2 transportés dans la charge utile de cellule MTA soient des paquets entiers et que la charge utile MTA n'ait pas de champ de démarrage de type AAL2. La table combinée est structurée pour avoir plusieurs intervalles, incluant un premier intervalle destiné aux connexions de protocole AAL2 et plusieurs autres intervalles destinés aux connexions de protocole AAL de second type. Chaque rangée de l'intervalle de protocole AAL2 associe (1) une valeur VCI entrante unique; (1) une valeur de liaison de sortie; (3) une valeur VCI sortante; et (4) une valeur de correction. La valeur de correction indique parmi les différents intervalles celui qui est destiné à la connexion du second protocole AAL. Chacune des rangées des intervalles de table des connexions du second protocole AAL associe (1) une valeur VCI entrante; (2) un identificateur de canal (CID); (3) une valeur de liaison de sortie; et (4) un paramètre MTA destiné à être utilisé dans une en-tête MTA d'une cellule MTA sortante.
Patent CA-2315681-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for simultaneously transmitting and displaying data with informations carried on a compact disk
Inventor: LEBRUN PAUL
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: The invention concerns methods for transmitting and displaying updated data from a central server to at least on subscriber station, via a digital communication network, wherein each subscriber can connect his station to the server. The device comprises a central server (1) containing data, a digital communication network (2) for transferring data from the server (1) to at least one subscriber station (3), at least one subscriber station (3) consisting of a storage system (4) for data already transmitted by the server (1) and recorded and a system for comparing (5) transmitted and recorded data, a digital disk reader (6), for each station (3), and means for simultaneously displaying stored data and disk data for each station (3) data disk. The invention is particularly applicable in distribution networks of companies for ensuring commercial and after-sales service.
Patent CA-2317419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUNDU SAMAR K
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for directly measuring apolipoprotein B-100 (apoB) or cholesterol associated with very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) in a fluid sample. In one embodiment the method involves the specific capture of intact VLDL particles from a fluid sample with a specific VLDL  binding agent. The quantity of VLDL-apoB present in the sample is then measured by detecting the amount of VLDL-apoB bound to the binding agent-VLDL  complexes formed in the reaction. In an alternative embodiment of the method, intact VLDL particles from a fluid sample are also captured with a specific VLDL binding agent and thereafter the cholesterol associated with the bound VLDL is determined. The cholesterol contained in the binding-agent-VLDL  complexes can be detected by reacting the complexes with labeled cholesterol specific binding agents and measuring the amount of label bound thereto, or by releasing the cholesterol in the complexes and measuring the amount to cholesterol released. VLDL specific binding reagents are also provided.
Patent CA-2320253-A1 (CA)
Title: Free-size cap
Inventor: PARK BOO YL
IPC: A42C1/00
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: A free-size cap is capable of fitting wearers having a range of head sizes. The cap (10) includes a multi-gore shell forming a crown (2) and flexible seams (4) therebetween.      Ones of the gores (1.1-1.6) and flexible seams (4) forming the multi-gore shell are composed of a biaxially stretchable woven, or knitted, material. In addition, an elastic headband (3) also is adapted to accommodate a variety of sizes of heads. The structure permits a cap to be designed which is produced easily, attractive in use or other time by keeping the shape, comfortable for the wearer by causing no oppression, and further provides the advantageous feature of multiple size capability.
Patent CA-2322438-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATTREE STEPHEN M
IPC: A01H4/00
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: The invention comprises methods for producing mature desiccated and desiccation-tolerant somatic embryos, particularly conifer embryos. The methods include the application of a growth-promoting hormone such as abscisic acid (ABA) to the immature embryos during development. The embryos are also water stressed during development. The concentration of the ABA undergoes a net increase relative to its initial concentration to reach a peak prior to discontinuing ABA treatment when the embryos have attained a moisture content of between 32 and 55%. The water stressing may remain constant or may undergo a net increase in intensity over the period of time during which it is applied to the embryos. The method may optionally include the further water stressing of the mature embryos to further reduce moisture contents of the embryos preferably to the level at which the embryos are tolerant of freezer storage.
Patent CA-2327294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG TIMOTHY SHOUTING
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne la synthèse, à partir de matériaux PET (qu'ils s'agissent de matériaux non utilisés, recyclés, consommés ou de matières premières précurseurs ), de nouvelles résines polyester, dispersibles ou émulsifiantes dans l'eau, présentant des caractéristiques améliorées d'hydrophobie et de non-polarité. Ces résines polyester peuvent être combinées à d'autres polymères, ce qui permet d'obtenir des mélanges présentant des propriétés améliorées lorsqu'on les dépose sur des substrats. Les caractéristiques des résines confèrent aux films sur lesquels ces dispersions ou émulsions ont été appliquées un caractère hydrophobe accru tout en conservant leurs propriétés de dispersion et de ré-émulsion. De telles résines peuvent être utilisées pour nombre d'applications, notamment dans l'industrie du papier, du textile, des revêtements, de la peinture, du bâtiment, et autres.
Patent CA-2331165-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALEXANDER JEFFREY CARL
IPC: C03B3/02
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: A method for heating glass batch materials before use in a glass melting furnace, the glass batch material comprising solid particle raw materials or cutlet, or a mixture of the two, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a bulk quantity of glass batch material in a hopper;   b) providing at least one gas flow tunnel through the bulk quantity of batch material, at least a portion of the surface of the tunnel consisting of a surface of the batch material;   c) passing glass furnace exhaust gases through the tunnel;   d) providing an electrically conductive electrode within the tunnel;   e) providing an electrically conductive surface in contact with the batch material; and f) applying an electrical potential difference between the electrode of step d) and the surface of step e) of sufficient magnitude to produce corona discharge inside the tunnel, the corona discharge consisting of a flow of gaseous ions through the furnace gases, at least a portion of the gaseous ions flowing into the glass batch material.
Patent CA-2331186-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAKURAI SHINYA
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une brosse à dents dont on a amélioré les propriétés de nettoyage des parties entre les dents sans porter préjudice aux propriétés de nettoyage des surfaces lisses. Dans un premier aspect, l'invention porte spécifiquement sur une brosse à dents destinée à améliorer les propriétés de nettoyage des parties entre les dents et dont la solidité permet de conserver ces propriétés, et dans un second aspect, sur l'excellente esthétique et solidité de la brosse. Dans la réalisation du premier aspect, les trous accueillant les touffes de poils formés dans une tête bloc sont de forme ovale ou rectangulaire, approximativement, et des monofilaments de section rectangulaire sont utilisés pour améliorer les propriétés de brossage. Dans la réalisation du second aspect, on fait appel à un procédé permettant de tracer des lignes parallèles de sorte que les trous accueillant les touffes soient décalés afin que ces lignes parallèles ne reposent pas sur une ligne linéaire.
Patent CA-2333583-A1 (CA)
Title: Real time brachytherapy spatial registration and visualization system
Inventor: BURDETTE EVERETTE C
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for three-dimensional imaging and treatment of a patient's body. The method and apparatus utilize a system (10) for developing a therapy plan for treatment of an organ of the patient, a device for generating ultrasound image data from a treatment region and a device for providing a translucent volume image of a portion of a patient's body and a separate translucent image of the patient organ and a three-dimensional viewing device to superimpose a translucent article image to enable viewing of the article image simultaneously with the patient organ, and a portion of the patient's body.
Patent CA-2334488-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIA TECK KHIAM CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F16/10
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A library monitoring system includes a number of borrowable items. Each item has a radio frequency identification device mounted thereon and the radio frequency identification device has a unique identification code. A processing unit (1) is coupled to a database containing an indication of the location of each library item and is also coupled to a borrowing location (3), a borrowed item returning location (2) and the returned item sorting location (5). The borrowed item returning location (2) includes a receptacle (32, 33) into which the borrowed item (34) is inserted. The receptacle (32,33) includes an antenna (10) which detects an insertion of library item (34) having a radio frequency identification device mounted thereon. The borrowed item returning location (2) responds to the insertion of a library item (34) into the receptacle (32, 33) detects the identification code and sends the identification code corresponding to the returned library item (34) to the processing unit (1). The processing unit (1) responds to the received identification code, updates the information on the database relating to the returned library item (34) to indicate that the returned library item (34) has been returned to the library.
Patent CA-2334569-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of mibk using catalytic distillation technology
Inventor: NKOSI BONGANI
IPC: C07C45/62
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: A process for the production of methyl isobutyl ketone from acetone and hydrogen utilizing a catalytic distillation column reactor.  The reactions take place in a reaction zone with the reaction products being removed from the reaction zone and unreacted acetone being refluxed. The equilibrium is thus continuously disturbed allowing for greater than equilibrium conversion of acetone.
Patent CA-2336135-A1 (CA)
Title: Mumbaistatin, a process for its production and its use as a pharmaceutical
Inventor: KURZ MICHAEL
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound named Mumbaistatin which is obtainable by cultivation of the microorganism HIL-008003 (DSM 11641), and t o its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives. Mumbaistatin is a glucose-6-phosphate translocase inhibitor and can be used in the treatment o f diabetes mellitus. The present invention further relates to a process for th e production of Mumbaistatin, to the microorganism HIL-008003 (DSM 11641), to the use of Mumbaistatin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives as pharmaceuticals, in particular to their use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising Mumbaistati n or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof.
Patent CA-2336162-A1 (CA)
Title: Amino acid derivatives and pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active ingredients, them
Inventor: SEKO TAKUYA
IPC: C07D213/74
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: Compounds represented by general formula (I) and salts thereof, wherein each  symbol is as defined in the specification. Because of inhibiting the N type calcium channel, the compounds of general formula (I) are useful as preventives and/or remedies for brain infarction, transient ischemic attack,  cerebrospinal failure following heart operation, spinal vascular failure, stress hypertension, neurosis, epilepsy, asthma, frequent urination, etc. or  analgesics.
Patent CA-2341132-A1 (CA)
Title: A vibration damper, in particular for a helicopter rotor
Inventor: RUNFOLA MARC
IPC: B64C27/51
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration damper, in particular for a helicopter rotor, the damper comprising both a driving element (10) and a rigid element (6) and including a damper assembly functionally interconnecting the driving element (10) and the rigid element (6), the damper assembly comprising firstly a hydraulic damper device disposed in at least one viscous fluid cavity (3) and a laminated flexible device (1). The hydraulic damper device (40, 50) comprises first and second sets (40, 50) of interleaved plane vanes. In the invention, the hydraulic damper device also has at least one damper element which is disposed in one of said viscous fluid cavities and which is secured to the driving element (10), said damper element presenting an outer outline which tapers going away from a base (23) situated beside one axial end of the damper towards an apex situated beside the sets (40, 50) of plane vanes.
Patent CA-2341766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKINNON DAVID
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation, cloning and sequencing of mammalian elk1, elk2, and EAG2 K channel genes. The amino acid sequences of the expressed proteins are also provided. Information on the distribution of the gene and their expression products in various relevant nervous system tissue is also provided. The gene and protein sequences and the distribution pattern information is helpful in the research and development of pharmaceuticals with specific action on the different K channels.
Patent CA-2343330-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GASCOYNE JOHN MALCOLM
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A process for preparing a solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprising an i on- conducting polymer, a catalyst and a high surface area support material, whi ch process comprises: (a) associating the catalyst with the support material to  form a catalysed support; and (b) combining the catalysed support with an io n- conducting polymer composition; is disclosed. Also disclosed is a membrane electrode assembly and a fuel cell comprising a solid polymer electrolyte membrane prepared by the process of the invention.
Patent CA-2347577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARMUR OREN
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: An optical transponder capable of effecting performance monitoring on the electrical signal equivalents of at least two different optical signal types each uniquely identifiable in terms of transmission protocol and/or bit rate. The optical transponder includes an optical/electrical (O/E) receiver module for converting an ingressing optical signal from an optical signal source into an electrical signal; a performance monitoring module for effecting performance monitoring on the electrical signal; and an electrical/optical (E/O) transmitter module for regenerating an egressing optical signal from the electrical signal for feeding to an optical signal destination.
Patent CA-2347635-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif portable de transport d'aliments pour animaux
Inventor: BEAN BEVERLY
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) portable de transport d'aliments pour animaux, comprenant un compartiment (32) central pour le fourrage (22) grossier et un système (9, 11) de suspension solidaire permettant de fixer un seau (21) contenant du grain. Le compartiment (32) central est formé d'un panneau (2) flexible. Le système (9, 11) de suspension se fixe de manière amovible sur un seau (21) d'aliments. Le système (9, 11) de suspension utilise le poids du sceau (21) pour maintenir le compartiment (32) central en position fermée de manière que le fourrage (22) grossier ne soit pas visible pour les bêtes (23). Des sangles (3, 4) d'épaules fixées aux extrémités proximale et distale permettent à l'utilisateur de transporter le dispositif tout en gardant les mains libres. Des barres (12) de support amovibles sont insérées dans les manchons situés aux extrémités distale et proximale du dispositif de transport pour maintenir les extrémités du panneau (2) flexible en alignement et conserver la forme du dispositif de transport. On peut faire passer à volonté la sangle (6) de suspension par dessus ou à travers le panneau (2) flexible et l'attacher à ce dernier, aux barres (12) de support ou aux sangles (3, 4) d'épaules. On peut éventuellement utiliser une seule sangle (3 ou 4) d'épaule au lieu des deux sangles. Les sangles (3, 4) d'épaule peuvent être fixées de manière permanente ou amovibles. Des joints (27, 28) de fermeture latéraux ou d'autres systèmes de fermeture optionnels peuvent être utilisés pour fermer complètement le compartiment (32) d'aliments.
Patent CA-2347957-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and composition for sweep of cuttings beds in a deviated borehole
Inventor: LUTGRING KARL A
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A sweep material is disclosed comprising barium sulfate that has been ground and sieved, preferably in the range of about -95% 30 mesh to about +95% 100 mesh. The sweep material is added to and circulated with the drilling fluid during drilling of a deviated, directional or horizontal well to remove cuttings beds accumulated on the lower side of the well. After the drill cuttings are dislodged, the drilling fluid is sieved or screened to remove the barium sulfate to avoid a change in density of the fluid. The drilling operation does not have to be stopped during the sweep or cleaning treatment.
Patent CA-2350789-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEA PETER
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A device for separating fluid from a biologic sample when the sample has a fluid and non-fluid component. The device is a point-of-care device through which data may be electronically collected and electronically transmitted for further evaluation. A method for separating fluid from a biologic sample is provided wherein the method comprises the step of bringing the fluid sample in fluid contact with the microspheres such that the fluid component moves by capillary action between the microspheres along capillary channels formed by the spaces between the spheres and leaving, for example, a cellular fraction behind. In the device of the present invention, the step of separating the fluid may be combined with other assay techniques for detecting and/or measuring one or more analytes which may be present in the fluid sample such as immunoassays and chromatographic assays. These may be further combined with groups of microspheres for use in the analyte detection step as well as the separation step whereby the microspheres act as labels for the analyte or as a source of label for the analyte.
Patent CA-2351804-A1 (CA)
Title: Cord retainer for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: FRY KEVIN
IPC: A47L9/26
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a cord retainer for holding looped cord in a horizontal position against the housing of the vacuum cleaner. The cord retainer includes two cord locks that are pivotally mounted to the vacuum cleaner housing. The cord locks are limited in their pivotal movement from a horizontal or near horizontal position to a vertical or near vertical position. The cord locks are mounted onto shafts which, in turn, are either integrally molded with the vacuum cleaner housing or connected to the vacuum cleaner housing in a suitable fashion.