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Patent CA-2377976-A1 (CA)
Title: Virtual university
Inventor: GRANT MAXIMILIAN A
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A system and method for enabling an established learning institution (301), such as a first tier college or university, to leverage intellectual capital  through licensing and co-developing course content with a Virtual University  (310). The Virtual University (310) develops and markets educational modules  presented via a computer communication system. A Virtual University (310) according to this invention can provide for flexibility in compensation and eductional modules. The system can provide a means for tracking and measurin g the use of modules, and measurements can be used to calculate compensation. The present invention can avail a traditional campus based learning institution (301) to a potential market for intellectual capital that is limited not by distance, but by the constraints of a computer communication network (320) utilized. Consumers, embodied as individual students, corporat e clients, charter schools or other learner groups can be from varied geograph ic locations and access the Virtual University (310) system on a basis timely t o their particular needs.
Patent CA-2382728-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEST KARLON K
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are described for efficient event waiting. A method includes: waiting for an event lock release including: providing mutually exclusive access primitives to ensure data or resource integrity; recording an intention to wait; and then performing other processing. The methods, systems and devices provide advantages because the speed and scalability of parallel processor systems is enhanced.
Patent CA-2383891-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIGRAS MARTIN
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: A personal watercraft (PWC) is provided with a hull having an inner surface.  An engine and jet propulsion unit are mounted to the hull and constructed and arranged to propel the PWC. A starboard support post extends generally upwardly from a starboard side of the inner surface of the hull and provides a starboard deck supporting surface. A  port support post extends generally upwardly from a port side of the inner surface of the hull and provides a port deck supporting surface. A deck, which is constructed and arranged to support a rider in an operative riding position thereon, is mounted atop the hull with port and starboard supported portions of the deck engaging the port and starboard deck supporting surfaces, respectively, such that at least a portion of a weight of the rider is transferred to and borne by the deck supporting posts.
Patent CA-2385214-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for load balancing in routers of a network using overflow paths
Inventor: DURINOVIC-JOHRI SANJA
IPC: H04L29/02
Filed: 2002-05-06
Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing packet flow in network routers is provided which communicates the congestion status among the ports inside routers in the network, and substantially eliminates packet dropping due to congestion by providing overflow paths for destination IP addresses. Each roofer in a network stores at least two possible output paths for selected destination IP addresses, so that the router may direct the output of packets appropriately when congestion is detected on one of the paths. A forwarding table stores the possible output paths for each destination IP address.
Patent CA-2386760-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for gripping microplates
Inventor: KING GREGORY W
IPC: G01N35/04
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus suitable for securely gripping and holding a microplate or other containers during robotic de-lidding operations. A microplate placed on the apparatus is held by a vacuum (30) drawn through the base (10) thereof allowing the lid (50) of the microplate to be removed without movement of the plate. Afterwards, the vacuum can be discontinued and the plate removed from the apparatus.
Patent CA-2388998-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of cancer
Inventor: KHACHIGIAN LEVON MICHAEL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of tumours, the method comprising inhibiting angiogenesis in a subject in need thereof characterised in that angiogenesis is inhibited by administering to the subject an agent which inhibits induction of EGR, an agent which decreases expression of EGR or an agent which decreases the nuclear accumulation or activity of EGR. The present invention also relates to a method of screening for agents which inhibits angiogenesis.
Patent CA-2389908-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel apparatus and process for preparing crystalline particles
Inventor: SAVAGE ANDREW PATRICK
IPC: A61J1/00
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: Novel Apparatus and Process for Preparing Crystalline Particles An apparatus for preparing crystalline particles of a substance suitable for inhalation therapy comprises (i) a first reservoir 3 of said substance dissolved in a liquid solvent;(ii) a second reservoir 3 of liquid antisolvent for said substance which is miscible with the liquid solvent; (iii) a cylindrical mixing chamber 2 having first and second tangential inlet ports and an axial outlet port;(iv) means for delivering the contents of the first and second reservoirs to the mixing chamber in a stream via the first and second inlet ports respectively at independent controlled flow rate, the streams of liquid from the inlet and outlet ports being intimately mixed in the cylindrical mixing chamber through formation of a vortex thereby causing precipitation of crystalline particles of the substance; and (vi) means 5 for collecting crystalline particles suspended in the stream of liquid discharged from the outlet port of the mixing chamber.
Patent CA-2390322-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEPHERD MARTIN J
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: An electrical connector for providing an electrical connection between the body of a cordless electrical appliance and a base which in use is connected to an electrical supply has a male connector part (10), and a female connector part (12), the female connector part (12) comprising recesses (28, 26, 24) into which electrical contacts (30, 42, 52) extend, and the male connector part comprising electrical contacts (60, 62, 64) for engaging the contacts within the recesses of the female connector, allowing engagement of the male and female connector parts over 360° of relative rotational orientation, wherein the female connector part (12) is provided with an isolating switch or switches connected to the electrical contacts having movable switch actuators (40, 50) extending into an annular recess (22) on the connector and disposed spaced from each other, and wherein the male connector part is provided with an annular surface arranged to protrude into said recess to engage the actuators and close said switches sequentially on mating of the male and female connector parts.
Patent CA-2391121-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas powered heat delivery system
Inventor: RAJEWSKI ROBERT C
IPC: F24H1/36
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A gas powered heat delivery system, comprising a fuel gas supply, a catalytic heater connected to the fuel gas supply; a tank containing fluid, the tank being disposed to receive heat from the catalytic heater; a one way conduit having an inlet for receiving fluid from the tank, an outlet for delivering fluid to the tank, and a heat delivery section; a rolling diaphragm pump connected to the one way conduit for pumping heated fluid through: the one way conduit from inlet to outlet, the rolling diaphragm pump being connected to the fuel gas supply to operate the rolling diaphragm pump; and a switch for switching the fuel gas supply between the rolling diaphragm pump and the catalytic heater, the switch being operated by the rolling diaphragm pump. Propane may be used as the fuel gas. Glycol may be used as the heating fluid. The gas powered heat delivery system may be used to heat oilfield equipment, for example at a well site, or items in other environments, particularly where vapors pose an explosion hazard.
Patent CA-2393775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN BRIAN JONATHAN
IPC: B65H75/18
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A shield is provided for the protection of the inner convolutions of a coil of sheet material (36), the coil having a central opening (34) adapted to be engaged by a lifting device such as a probe inserted into the opening and then raised. The shield has a first section (12) for insertion into an end of the central opening of the coil, the first section being part-cylindrical and shaped to span a substantial part of the periphery of the central opening. The shield further has a second section (18-23) attached to the first section and extending outward to an outer edge, so that the second section abuts the end of a coil into which the first section has been inserted. At either peripheral end of the first section there is a wing section (14, 16) angled generally outwardly away from the axis of curvature of the first section so that, when the first section is positioned against the top of the central opening of a coil, the wing sections bear against the inside of the central opening and urge the first section upwardly, thus keeping it in place.
Patent CA-2396833-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIAO YI-CHIA
IPC: G01K1/04
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring outdoor temperature and humidity includes a substantially square box body which has a LCD screen located on the front side, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor located on the rear side, and an openable cover plate located on the rear side thereof. The screen has an upper and a lower frame to adhere to a glass. The cover plate may block sunshine and guard the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor against rain water.      The body further includes a control circuit and a microprocessor connecting to the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor for displaying outdoor temperature and humidity values on the LCD screen located on the exterior of the glass. The invention may be installed without skilled technicians and save installation time and wiring operation. Outdoor temperature and humidity may be known indoors.
Patent CA-2397583-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELEBRING THOMAS
IPC: C07F9/48
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des nouveaux composés de formule (I), à l'exception i) du racémique de l'acide (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphinique; et ii) de l'acide (2R/S, 3R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxybutyl)phosphinique, et qui présentent une affinité avec un ou plusieurs récepteurs du GABA¿B?. L'invention porte également sur leurs sels, solvates et stéréoisomères pharmacocompatibles, sur leur procédé de préparation, et sur des préparations pharmaceutiques contenant ces composés à pouvoir thérapeutique et leur utilisation à des fins de thérapie.
Patent CA-2398687-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method of determining location of signal ingress
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN DENNIS A
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: The present invention comprises a device which may be attached to a cable ground block (62) such that the level and type for signal emitted through the upstream flow of the signal, from a residence or business (59), may be determined along with the location of the source of ingress of any such signals. The invention, further includes a device (10) to transmit a signal of predetermined frequency towards a residence, such the source of errant signal ingress may be determined. Further, a method of causing the transmission of the signal at a predetermined time, measurement of the signal and determination of the source of the ingress of the signal is provided.
Patent CA-2399422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILTUNEN JYRKI
IPC: F23J15/00
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for separating particulate matter from a gaseous stream. According to the method, the gaseous stream containing the suspended particulates is passed into a separator apparatus which includes at least two multiple-inlet-multicyclones (16A-16C), wherein the particulates are separated from the gas by centrifugal force.  According to the invention, a separator apparatus is employed wherein at least two (16A-16C) of the multiple-inlet cyclones are adapted to operate in parallel so as to form a multiple-inlet-multicyclone apparatus. The cyclone assembly according to the invention may be used as, e.g, the primary separator of an FCC unit, but more advantageously it serves as the secondary or tertiary separator of an FCC unit to remove "fines" from the flue gases of the preceding separation stages.
Patent CA-2399796-A1 (CA)
Inventor: D ADDARIO JAMES
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2002-08-26
Abstract: A cable tie wrap for bundling cable includes a coupling body and an elastic cord defining a loop attached to a cord connection end of the coupling body.  The coupling body includes a projection formed on an outer surface thereof for removably hooking the loop defined by the cord to the coupling body. The projection includes an annular groove and a retaining lip formed thereon for removably nesting the elastic cord therein. The coupling body may further include at least one cord retention rib formed on the outer surface thereof for preventing the cord from slipping off the outer surface of the body. The tie wrap further preferably includes means for attaching the tie wrap to a cord to be bundled so that the tie wrap is not misplaced when not in use. A method for securing a bundle of cables generally includes the steps of gathering a bundle of cable together, wrapping the elastic cord around the bundle of cable and hooking the loop defined at one end of the cord to the projection of the coupling body to form a band around the bundle of cable thereby securing the bundled cable.
Patent CA-2400206-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for identifying and using a2b adenosine receptor antagonists to mediate mammalian cell proliferation
Inventor: GRANT MARIA B
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: This invention concerns methods for identifying A2B adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists as well as methods for using A2B adenosine receptor antagonists to treat cell proliferation orders mediated by the A2B adenosine receptor.
Patent CA-2400572-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual-input, automatic-switching power supply
Inventor: NESBITT CURT G
IPC: H02M1/10
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: A dual-input automatic-switching power supply (20) comprises a primary power input (A), a secondary power input (B) and a power output (22). Included are first and second DPST mechanical relays (K1 and K2) and a third DPDT mechanical relay (K3). A first relay input is connected to the primary power input and a corresponding first relay output is connected to a third input. A second relay input is connected to the secondary power input and a corresponding second relay output is connected to a different third relay input. The third relay output is connected to the power output.  The relays in combination provide a relay moving contact gap spacing, source to source, of at least three millimeters. A first under voltage control module (CM1) maintains the first and third relays in states causing the primary power input to be connected to the power output as long as voltage from the primary power input remains above a preestablished primary voltage dropout level.
Patent CA-2402259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN NEST GARY
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des méthodes destinées à supprimer, prévenir et/ou traiter des infections virales. A un individu qui risque d'être exposé, a été exposé ou est infecté par un virus, on administre un polynucléotide renfermant une séquence immunostimulatoire. Le polynucléotide qui renferme ladite séquence est administré sans antigène du virus. L'administration de cette séquence polynucléotidique immunomodulatoire se traduit par une baisse de l'incidence et/ou une moindre gravité de l'un ou de plusieurs symptômes de l'affection virale.
Patent CA-2402452-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements to ribosome display
Inventor: OSBOURN JANE
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: The use in a ribosome display system for a selection of a specific binding pair member (e.g. antibody molecule) able to bind a complementary specific binding pair member (e.g. antigen) of encapsidating specific binding member/ribosome complexes ina viral coat, optionally in combination with incorporation of an Midvariant RNA template and optionally one or more other improvements selected from : glycine-serine tether, protein disulphide isomerase, protein disulphide isomerase in combination with oxidised and reduced glutathione at a ratio of between 1:1 and 10:1, addition of oxidised and reduced glutathione at a ratio of between 1:1 and 10:1 after 30 minutes of in vitro translation; blocking with heparin during selection.
Patent CA-2403899-A1 (CA)
Title: Shell catalysts, method for producing the same, and the use thereof
Inventor: WULFF-DORING JOACHIM
IPC: C07C7/163
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a shell catalyst with a core and at least one shell surrounding the core, said core being composed of an inert carrier material, and the at least one shell being composed of a porous carrier substance. The shell is physically adhered to the core and the at least one shell contains a catalytically active metal selected from the group of metals of the 10th and 11th group of the periodic table of elements in a finely divided form, or a precursor of the catalytically active metal in a uniformly divided form. The inventive shell catalyst is suitable for reducing unsaturated hydrocarbons and allows for better selectivities in comparison with shell catalysts known so far. The invention further relates to a method for producing the inventive shell catalyst.
Patent CA-2405837-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLEVINS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus using ultrasonic sensors (108, 210) for determination  of the pointing vector described by two points separated in space in the coordinate frame of the measuring system. For measurement, acoustic signals (240) are transmitted from two emitters (108) whose spatially separated coordinates form the desired pointing vector. Three detectors (210), associated receiver electronics (215, 218) and software (220, 222) are required to compute six distinct spheres (250) from the time of flight measurements. The intersection of the three spheres, associated with each emitter (108), describe the desired location in the detector coordinate syst em of that emitter (108). With the coordinates of each emitter (108), the pointing vector is computed using standard geometry. A reference (230) is required to determine the time of flight of the signals to each detector (210). Another embodiment uses an active reflective technique, where the timing is obtained through round trip transmission and reception of the sign al (240) with a known fixed delay at the vector points.
Patent CA-2407189-A1 (CA)
Title: New gamma selective retinoids
Inventor: JOLIDON SYNESE
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: New RAR selective retinoid agonists of formula (I) wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically active salts of carboxylic acids of formula (I), further the invention relates to the use of such retinoic acid receptor agonists, particularly retinoic acid receptor .gamma.(RAR.gamma.) selective agonists for the treatment of emphysema and associated pulmonary diseases, as well as for the therapy and prophylaxis of dermatological disorders, for the therapy and prophylaxis of malignant and premalignant epithelial lesions, tumours and precancerous changes of the mucous membrane in the mouth, tongue, larynx, oesophagus, bladder, cervix and colon.
Patent CA-2407818-A1 (CA)
Title: Solar swimming pool heater panels
Inventor: KARALES WILLIAM
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: Solar swimming pool heater panels which are rectangular or circular, black, plastic, floatable, corrugated, connectable, and rollable in bundles for placing on outdoor swimming pools for warming up and covering the water when not in use.
Patent CA-2411209-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable diaper
Inventor: ISHIKAWA HIROKI
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A disposable diaper has an absorbent core comprising hydrophilic fibers and super-absorbent polymer particles.      The core contains therein the hydrophilic fibers of 30 - 70 wt% and the super-absorbent polymer particles of 70 - 30 wt%. The super-absorbent polymers particles have a liquid-absorbing duration of 3 - 30 seconds and a liquid-permeating duration of 15 - 100 seconds.
Patent CA-2411418-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydroxyformamidine derivatives and medicines containing the same
Inventor: AMADA HIDEAKI
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: Pharmaceutical agents for inhibiting the production of 20-HETE which participates in constriction or dilation of microvessels in major organs such as the kidneys and the cerebral blood vessels, or participates in causing cell proliferation are provided. The present invention relates to hydroxyamidine compounds represented by the formula:     (see above formula) wherein R1 represents a group represented by the formula:  R2-(CH2)m- (wherein R2 represents a C3-8 cycloalkyl group, a C2-6 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, a C2-6 alkynyl group, a substituted or non-substituted aryl group, or the like, and m is an integer of 1 to 8), a group represented by the formula: R3-A- (wherein R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkoxy group, a C3-8 cycloalkoxy group, or the like, and A represents a straight-chain C2-10 alkylene group which may be substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group or a trifluoromethyl group), or a C3-8 cycloalkyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and relates to medicines including the same as active ingredients.
Patent CA-2414198-A1 (CA)
Title: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands
Inventor: BAKTHAVATCHALAM RAJAGOPAL
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wheren Q, X, Y, Z, and R1 R9, and R12-R19 are defined herein.  These compounds are selective modulators of MCH 1 receptors that are, therefore, useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding, and sexual disorders. Methods of treatment of such disorders and well as packaged pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2415680-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABRAMS LOUIS B
IPC: B29L9/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A flocked transfer (1) is produced by applying a release agent (5) to a release sheet (3) and then applying the flocking to the release agent (5).  Unlike the traditional method, a binder and hot melt film is not applied to the back of the flock. The transfer (1) (which is essentially a flocked release sheet) is then applied to a substrate i.e. an item of clothing, a rubber pad, etc. by positioning a sheet of the thermosetting hot melt film on the substrate; placing the transfer on the hot melt film with the flock in contact with the hot melt film; and applying heat and pressure. The heat melts the thermosetting hot melt film to bind the flock to the substrate and binds the flocking together. This method reduces the costs involved in producing flocked articles.