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Patent CA-2388641-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal gelation of foods and biomaterials using rapid heating
Inventor: SIMUNOVIC JOSIP
IPC: A23L3/01
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: The invention uses rapid heating to effect a material property change in a biomaterial. The biomaterial is heated to a predetermined real temperature, whereas the biomaterial's total thermal treatment is described by an equivalent temperature and an equivalent time defining a point above a minimum gel set temperature line, above a reduction in bacteria line, below a water loss line, and below a maximum gel set temperature line. According to one aspect of the invention, the biomaterial is heated by exposing the biomaterial to a relatively uniform electric field. The material is heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in order to achieve a food product characterized by a preselected refrigerated shelf life of from about two weeks to about forty-two weeks. The food product may be packaged prior to the microwave exposure so as to sterilize the packaging and decrease product loss. According to another aspect of the invention, the material is heated to a predetermined real temperature T1 from time A to time B and a real temperature T2 from time B to time C. According to another aspect of the invention, the material is heated to a predetermined real temperature from time A to time B to attain a material property at shear stress level S1 and heated to a predetermined real temperature from time B to time C to attain at least one additional material property at shear stress level S2. According to another aspect of the invention, the material is moved at a predetermined rate R1 from time A to time B and a predetermined rate R2 from time B to time C.  The material is preferably stationary (i.e. R2 = 0) from time B to time C.  According to another aspect of the invention, multiple microwave cavities are used to effect the material property change in the biomaterial. The material is passed through a second microwave cavity that is sequentially arranged or concurrently arranged with the first microwave cavity.
Patent CA-2389527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARD ROBERT R
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for regenerating, monitoring and bridging optical signals through an optical cross-connect switch to provide increased reliability. A self testing method, apparatus and system for an optical cross-connect switch. An optical-to-electrical-to-optical converter (O/E/O) is provided in an optical cross-connect switch to provide optical-electrical-optical conversion. I/O port cards having an optical-to-electrical-to-optical converter are referred to as smart port cards while I/O port cards without an optical-to-electrical-to-optical converter are referred to as passive port cards. Test port/monitor cards are also provided for testing optical cross-connect switches. Methods, apparatus and systems for performing bridging, test access, and supporting redundant optical switch fabrics are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2389569-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystallizable compositions comprising a caspase-7
Inventor: WEI YUNYI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a data storage medium encoded with the structural coordinates of crystallized molecules and molecular complexes whi ch comprise the active site binding pockets of caspase-7. Such data storage material is capable of displaying such molecules and molecular complexes, or  their structural homologues, as a graphical three-dimensional representation  on a computer screen. This invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of similar or homologous protei ns or protein complexes. In addition, this invention relates to methods of usin g the structure coordinates to screen and design compounds, including inhibito ry compounds, that bind to caspase-7 or homologues thereof. This invention also  relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise the active site binding pockets of caspase-7 or close structural homologues of the active si te binding pockets. The present invention also relates to compositions and crystals of a caspase-7 in complex with a caspase inhibitor. This invention also relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which are inhibito rs of caspase-7.
Patent CA-2390419-A1 (CA)
Title: Filter pitcher with ice hopper
Inventor: MILLER D SCOTT
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The pitcher body takes a standard form to hold a beverage for storage.     Mounted within the pitcher body is a filter assembly including a reservoir section, an outlet, and a filter element located operatively prior to the outlet. Additionally, a water-tight sealing cap is provided to seal the outlet. With the sealing cap removed, the filter assembly operates as normal, filtering water from the reservoir section to the pitcher body. With the sealing cap blocking the outlet, the reservoir section may be used as an ice hopper to cool the filtered water without contamination. The falter element may also be removed if the sealing cap blocks the outlet to provide increased capacity for holding ice.
Patent CA-2392416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEU PING YIN
IPC: B63C9/125
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: An inflatable device having a safety system provided by having at least two separate and distinct independently inflatable bladders contained within the outer shell of the device. Each of the bladders is designed when fully inflated to fully inflate the shell, but during use one of the bladders is not fully inflated and has a projected area of no greater than 50% of the projected area of the inflated shell
Patent CA-2393940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NADEAU-DOSTIE BENOIT
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A scan-testing method a circuit having tri-state bus drivers involves disabling all drivers during scan intervals and enabling at most a selected one of the drivers during the capture interval by generating a driver select  signal for each driver and gating each driver select signal with the circuit  functional enable signal for each driver to generate a driver enable signal,  the driver select signals being generated in such a manner that at most only  a selected one of the drivers is active during the capture interval. The selected one of the drivers is selected by loading a driver select code into  memory elements during the scan-in sequence and decoding the driver select code to produce the driver select signals. A driver control circuit includin g the memory elements for storing the driver select code, a decoding circuit f or decoding the code and generating driver select signals, and gating circuitry  for gating the driver select signals and driver functional enable signals fo r generating driver enable signals. The driver control circuit is controlled b y a control signal which is inactive during scan operations and active during capture operations.
Patent CA-2397284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORSELL PETER
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A male impotence prosthesis apparatus comprises an operable penile prosthesis (4) implanted in an impotent patient's corpus cavernosum to provide flaccid or erect states of the patient's penis. An energy transmission device (10) for wireless transmission of energy from outside the patient's body to inside the patient's body is provided for use in connection with the operation of the penile prosthesis.
Patent CA-2397378-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system and method
Inventor: DUNN JAMES L
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A liquid waste disposal and canister (359, 360) flushing system (310) including a lid (336, 338) with at least first and second ports features a cabinet (312) with an opening (314) and a sink (320) with a drain (324) positioned therein. A removable lid (316) covers the cabinet opening (314). A  canister holder in the form of a ring (400) or bucket (330, 332) is positioned within the chamber (322) defined between the sink (320) and cabinet opening (314). The canister holder is supported by a rod (334) that is rotatably positioned in the cabinet (312) so that the canister holder, and therefore the canister (359, 360) positioned therein, may be rotated between an initial position and a drainage position. The canister (359, 360) is secured within the canister holder and tubing (354, 356), which is in communication with a source of cleaning solution, is connected to the first canister port. The canister (359, 360) is rotated into the drainage position and the cleaning solution source is activated to flush the canister contents out of the second lid port and into the sink (320) and drain (324).
Patent CA-2399424-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLANK DON A
IPC: D01F6/30
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel fibers and fabrics. Specifically, these fibers are prepared using propylene impact copolymer compositions. Fabrics, particularly nonwoven fabrics, formed from these fibers exhibit improved elongation properties.
Patent CA-2399523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIMIZU TOSHIAKI
IPC: B62D21/11
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A vehicle body rear part structure includes a rectangular support frame carrying thereon a cylindrical fuel tank and attached to left and right rear frames from below via left and right front brackets and left and right rear brackets so as to define therebetween a pair of laterally spaced openings generally corresponding in position to the axis of the fuel tank and receiving therein a pipe system of the fuel tank.
Patent CA-2400558-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLANO FRANCISCO P
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A shipping package for protecting a fragile item such as a sample vial comprises a crush-resistant inner container comprising a tube formed from spirally wound fibrous plies adhered together, and an outer container surrounding the inner container. The outer container comprises a semi-rigid can formed of fluid-impervious, flexible polymer and having a receptacle portion and a closure portion releasably fastenable to the receptacle portion so as to render the outer container substantially impervious to fluid outside the outer container. The inner container preferably has a liner of absorbent material. The outer container preferably is formed of polyethylene teraphthalate. The receptacle and closure portions of the outer container preferably are threaded so that the closure portion is screwed onto the receptacle portion.
Patent CA-2403084-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'inversion des effets immunosuppresseurs de l'activite inhibitrice de melanome "mia"
Inventor: BOGDAHN ULRICH
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2001-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de stimulation des cellules immunitaires et/ou du système immunitaire, et/ou de réduction de l'invasion et/ou la métastase de cellules tumorales par inhibition de l'expression et/ou de l'activité fonctionnelle de <= l'activité inhibitrice de mélanome >= MIA.
Patent CA-2404086-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORET OLIVIER
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un implant intervertébral de type cage, comprenant une paroi latérale concave (1), une paroi latérale convexe (2), une partie avant (3), une partie arrière (4) et au moins une paroi intermédiaire (5, 6), et par conséquent au moins deux cavités (7, 8, 9). Une surface de cage supérieure (10) et une surface de cage inférieure (11) forment un premier angle lordotique (.alpha.1) dans le sens partie avant-partie arrière et un deuxième angle lordotique (.alpha.2) perpendiculaire à ce dernier, le point d'intersection des surfaces de cage (10, 11) se trouvant à l'extérieur de la cage. La structure de la cage est ainsi caractérisée par une géométrie de type double coin qui est définie par les deux angles lordotiques (.alpha.1) et (.alpha.2) et qui s'adapte de façon avantageuse à l'anatomie dans la région intervertébrale. En outre, cette cage se caractérise par un couple de renversement élevé qui contrecarre de manière efficace un renversement de la cage. Le procédé mis en oeuvre pour réaliser la structure de la cage consiste principalement à usiner le matériau de la cage au moyen d'un jet d'eau à très haute pression. Cette technique de découpage à froid s'est avérée particulièrement économique.
Patent CA-2405196-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the staining of wood with aqueous wood stains
Inventor: SCHEIBLI PETER
IPC: B27K5/02
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the staining of wood, which comprises treating the unstained wood with an aqeous preparation comprising a) at least one dye, and b) at least one dye stabilizer of the formulae (I) or (II) in which G1 and G2, independently of one another, are C1-C4 alkyl or together are pentamethylene, Z1 and Z2 are methyl, or Z1 and Z2 form a bridging member which is unsubstituted or substituted by an ester, ether, hydroxyl, oxo, cyanohydrin, amido, amino, carboxyl or urethane radical, E is oxyl or hydroxyl, and X is an inorganic or organic anion, and the total number of cations h corresponds to the total number of anions j, to a wood stain comprising a dye and a dye stabilizer of the formula (I) or (II), and to the use of this wood stain for the staining of wood.
Patent CA-2409429-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrogenated nitrile rubber composites with improved proccesability
Inventor: VON HELLENS CARL WALTER
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composites comprising at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100°C) in the range of from 50-30 at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent, a process for preparing said polymer composite wherein at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100°C) in the range of from 50-30, at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent are mixed and a process for the manufacture of a shaped article comprising the step of injection molding a polymer composite comprising at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100°C) in the range of from 50-30, at least one filler and at least one cross-linking agent.
Patent CA-2409781-A1 (CA)
Title: Phosphodiesterases
Inventor: TRIBOULEY CATHERINE M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: The invention provides human phosphodiesterases (HPDE) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HPDE. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention al so provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associate d with aberrant expression of HPDE.
Patent CA-2410680-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds to treat alzheimer's disease
Inventor: HOM ROY
IPC: C07C311/13
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: The present invention is substituted amines of formula (X) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.
Patent CA-2412205-A1 (CA)
Title: Medicinal product package for eradication therapy
Inventor: KLATT ANDREAS
IPC: A61K31/7048
Filed: 2001-06-23
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a medicinal product package which is suitable for microbe eradication therapy and with which the patient's compliance is increased and thus the result of therapy is improved.
Patent CA-2412308-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid collection device having tilting retractable needle
Inventor: HALSETH THOR R
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A medical device (10) is provided for collecting fluid samples from a patien t, such as blood samples. The device (10) includes a needle (62) having a forwa rd sharpened tip that is retracted into the housing (20) of the device after us e to prevent exposure to the contaminated needle. The rearward end of the housing is open, forming a socket for receiving a fluid container, such as a  vacuum tube, that will receive the fluid sample. A needle retainer (44) releasably retains the needle (62) in the extended position against the rearward bias of a biasing element (70). After use, the medical professional  retracts the needle (62) by pressing an actuation button (46), allowing the biasing element (70) to displace the needle (62) rearwardly. A guide track (30) guides the needle during retraction, tilting the needle off-axis.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2415517-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAURI ROLAND
IPC: B22D11/00
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A chill tube (1) having a double T-shaped inner and outer cross section in beam blank format is encased in a water-guiding jacket (12) adapted to its outer contour while forming a water gap (14). The wall thickness (D) of chill tube  (1) in the rounded transition regions (2) from middle crosspieces (4), which fac e each other head to head and are drawn in towards longitudinal axis (3), to t he neighboring crosswise positioned flanges (5) is dimensioned at least partial ly smaller than in the remaining wall sections (6, 7). The reduction in wall thickness is implemented by longitudinal hollow recesses (8). These recesses  (8) extend only in the height range of the bath level. Into the cross sectional regions which are formed by the outer contour of chill tube (1) as well as t he inner contour of water-guiding jacket (12), filler pieces (17) are incorporated, adapted to this cross section,
Patent CA-2417818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOUDARY BERNADETTE MARIE
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A novel pharmaceutical compound 5-[4-2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy]benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione L(+) Tartrate or a solvate thereof, a process for preparing such a compound, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound and the use of such a compound in medicine.
Patent CA-2419443-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VEGTER DERK
IPC: F23N5/12
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a control method for gas burners for providing a gas-air mixture.     According to the invention, the ionization signal is only used for setting the mixing ratio dependent on the gas quality when the burner flame completely sweeps over the sensor generating the ionization signal. Outside the above-mentioned range, i.e. when the burner flame does not completely sweep over the sensor generating the ionization signal, the gas-air mixture is controlled dependent on the previously determined mixing ratio.
Patent CA-2421571-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for determining clinical equivalence of test methods
Inventor: BERUBE JULIE
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium of instructions are provided which are useful for determining whether an evaluation testing method or device is clinically equivalent to a reference testing method or device. The report can include a modified mean difference plot, a variability chart, confidence intervals for bias and a plot of the intervals. A graphical user interface is provided to allow data associated with the reference and evaluation methods or devices to be identified. A level of variance in the reference method is determined. An observed bias between the evaluation methods or devices and the reference methods or devices is calculated. A confidence interval for the bias is calculated. The biases between the evaluation methods or devices and reference method or device is compared relative to the level of variance in the reference method, and a report is generated including a conclusion about whether the evaluation methods or devices are clinically equivalent to the reference method or device.
Patent CA-2423459-A1 (CA)
Title: High strength magnesium alloy and its preparation method
Inventor: SHIN KWANG SEON
IPC: B22D21/04
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: The present invention provides high strength magnesium alloys consisting essentially of 3 to 10 wt.% Zn, 0.25 to 3.0 wt.% Mn, and the balance of Mg and inevitable impurities, the high strength magnesium alloy further containing 1 to 6 wt.% Al, 0.1 to 4.0 wt.% Si, and 0.1 to 2.0 wt.% Ca, in order to provide a high strength magnesium alloy having an improved hardness and strength, and an excellent elongation at an ambient temperature. In addition, the present invention provides a method for preparing the high strength magnesium alloy characterized in that a Zn-Mn mother alloy is added to a magnesium melt by a fluxless melting method, and process conditions for working and heat-treating an obtained cast material.
Patent CA-2423577-A1 (CA)
Title: Accessory drive system including a motor/generator
Inventor: OTREMBA JERZY
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: The invention is an improved belt drive system (10) for a power plant. It is of the type having a crankshaft pulley (24), an accessory pulley, a motor/generator pulley (14), a belt tensioner (26), and a belt tensioner pulley (28). It also includes a power transmission belt (30) trained about the crankshaft, accessory, motor/generator, and the belt tensioner pulleys. The power transmission belt has spans defined by terminations proximate to each of the pulleys, including intermediate spans beginning at the crankshaft pulley and ending at the motor/generator pulley following the direction of belt travel in normal operation. The first of the intermediate spans (32) has a first termination end proximate the crankshaft pulley. The last of the intermediate spans has a last termination end proximate the motor/generator pulley. It is improved by the tensioner pulley being proximate a termination end of an intermediate span not being either the first termination end of the last termination end.
Patent CA-2426729-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILLIPS VAN L
IPC: A61F2/60
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A simple, inexpensive prosthetic foot is provided incorporating a cushioned ankle including an ankle block formed of a resilient material or bladder having desired compliance and energy return characteristics. The ankle block  is sandwiched between a foot element and an ankle element. One or more openings extends through the ankle block with a substantially transverse orientation relative to a forward walking motion. The size and shape of thes e openings, as well as the insertion of different types of stiffeners therein,  provide desired performance characteristics to the ankle block. When the ank le block takes the form of one or more inflatable bladders, the pressure within  these bladders is individually controlled by valves to provide desired performance characteristics to different portions of the prosthetic foot. A pump system can also be used to control and generate fluid pressure into the se bladders. A preferred pump system generates fluid pressure based upon the movement of the amputee onto two telescoping pylons that are connected to th e prosthetic foot.
Patent CA-2430356-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus to provide wireless headset audio device encased within a form factor of a pair of eyeglasses, sunglasses, or eyeware accessories
Inventor: SATO KIMIHIKO ERNST
IPC: G02C11/06
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: APPARATUS TO PROVIDE WIRELESS HEADSET AUDIO DEVICE ENCASED      WITHIN A FORM FACTOR OF A PAIR OF EYEGLASSES, SUNGLASSES, OR      EYEWARE ACCESSORIES
Patent CA-2433189-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for mixing fluids
Inventor: JACOBS GARRY E
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A bubble cap (100) has a riser (120) and a cap (130), separated by a divider (140) that extends to a length at least 50 % of a distance measured between the top of the riser (122) and the bottom of the cap (134). In another aspect, the riser (120) and cap (130) cooperate to provide a skirt height (160) of no less than 1.5". More preferred bubble caps (400) have a relatively high skirt height (460) or long slit length (497), or both. In yet another aspect, flow-redirecting vanes (610) and plates (630) cooperate to provide a rough distribution of fluids to subsequent distribution tray (650).