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Patent CA-2311256-C (CA)
Inventor: PEPIN LEHALLEUR JEAN FRANCOIS
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2000-06-06
Granted: 2004-04-27
Abstract: La plate-forme comprend une embase (1) conçue pour reposer sur un fond marin (4), des têtes de puits (51,52) disposées dans cette embase (1), une colonne (2) remontant de ladite embase (1) jusqu'au-dessus de la surface (3) de l'eau, d es conduites (61,62) disposées dans ladite colonne (2) pour remonter la production des puits jusqu'à la tête de la colonne (2) et des moyens de commande et d'entretien des équipements de production de la plate-forme et des têtes (51,52) de puits, c es moyens étant disposés sur la tête de la colonne. Elle comprend des moyens frangible s (9) disposés sur la colonne (2) au voisinage de l'embase (1) et au-dessus des têtes de puits (51,52), les moyens frangibles (9) autorisant une rupture de la colonn e (1) sous l'effet de l'impact d'icebergs ou de packs de glace de puissance supérieure à une puissance prédéterminée. (Voir la formule)
Patent CA-2313943-C (CA)
Inventor: DUFF MICHAEL ALEXANDER
IPC: F15B1/26
Filed: 2000-07-14
Granted: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A hydraulic system manifold comprising a body, a counterbalancer in the body and a flow controller in the body is disclosed. The body has first and second pump ports, first and second cylinder ports, first and second compensator ports and first and second supply conduits in communication with the first and second pump ports, the counterbalancer and the flow controller. The counterbalancer is in communication with the first and second supply conduits and the cylinder ports, to communicate hydraulic fluid between the first and second supply conduits and the first and second cylinder ports while counterbalancing hydraulic fluid pressure in the first and second supply conduits. The flow controller is in communication with the first and second supply conduits and the compensator ports, to control the flow of hydraulic fluid between the compensator ports and the first and second supply conduits to supply and store hydraulic fluid in a volumetric compensator in communication with the compensator ports.
Patent CA-2318331-C (CA)
Title: Use of macrolides in pest control
Inventor: HOFER DIETER
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 1998-12-21
Granted: 2010-11-09
Abstract: There is now described a method of controlling pests with macrolide compounds; more specifically: A) a method of controlling pests in and on transgenic crops of useful plants, such as, for example, in crops of maize, cereals, soya beans, tomatoes, cotton, potatoes, rice and mustard, with a macrolide compound, characterized in that a pesticidal composition comprising a macrolide compound in free form or in agrochemically useful salt form and at least one auxiliary is applied to the pests or their environment, in particular to the crop plant itself; B) a method of protecting plant propagation material and plant organs formed at a later point in time from attack by pests, characterized in that a pesticide comprising, as pesticidally active compound, at least one macrolide compound as active ingredient and at least one auxiliary in close spatial proximity to, or spatially together with, planting or applying the propagation material is employed to the site of planting or sowing; C) a method of controlling wood pests and molluscs with a macrolide compound, wherein a pesticidally active amount of a pesticide comprising, as pesticidally active compound, at least one macrolide, in free form or agrochemically utilizable salt form, as active ingredient and at least one auxiliary is applied to the pests or their environment; the corresponding use of these compounds, corresponding pesticides whose active ingredient is selected from amongst these compounds, a method for the preparation and the use of these compositions, and plant propagation material which is protected in this manner from attack by pests.
Patent CA-2318496-C (CA)
Inventor: HAMMOND PAUL STEVEN
IPC: G01N29/32
Filed: 1999-01-08
Granted: 2003-12-23
Abstract: Apparatus (2) comprises a chamber (4) to which a gas in question, for example natural gas is supplied through inlet (6) and leaves through outlet (8). The speed of sound SoS at ambient temperature is measured using any suitable method such as electronic control and calculating means (14) and an ultra-sound emitter (10) and an ultra-sound receiver (12). The ambient temperatures Ta is observed by temperature sensor (22), and a thermal conductivity sensor measures the thermal conductivity of the gas at two different temperatures above ambient temperature. One value ThCH of the thermal conductivity is measured at 70 ~C above ambient and the other value ThCL of the thermal conductivity is measured at 50 ~C above ambient. The control means (14) calculates the calorific value CV of the gas according to the formula: CV =  a.ThCH + b.ThCL + c.SoS + d.Ta + e.Ta2 + f. where a, b, c, d, e and f are constants.
Patent CA-2319869-C (CA)
Title: Sputtered metal film fuse state indicator
Inventor: ROWTON DANIEL E
IPC: H01H85/30
Filed: 2000-09-15
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: An opened fuse indicator includes a substantially transparent lens, a transparent base, and a dark colored backing layer. A sputtered metal layer is formed on the transparent base to provide a light-colored electrically conductive surface including a narrowed portion that forms a fuse link that is visible against the dark background of backing layer when viewed through the transparent lens. The conductive sputtered metal layer is electrically connected to a pair of fuse terminals to form a secondary fuse circuit in parallel with a main fuse circuit. Current directed through the secondary fuse circuit after the main circuit opens melts the sputtered metal layer so that it is no longer visible against the dark colored backing layer and the fuse is thereby indicated as opened.
Patent CA-2324423-C (CA)
Inventor: BURTON SCOTT RICHARD
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2000-10-25
Granted: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A circuit for controlling current flow though an LED backlight network, comprising a PWM circuit for receiving an input DC voltage (Vsource) and in response generating a chopped output voltage (Vsw), a filter for smoothing the output voltage (Vsw ) resulting in a DC output voltage (Vout) for application to a first terminal of the LED backlight network. A resistance (Rcp) is connected between ground and a second terminal of the LED backlight network so as to create a node voltage (Vref) connected to a feedback input of the PWM circuit. In operation, the PWM circuit maintains a constant controlled current through the LED backlight network by regulating Vout in accordance with the node voltage (Vref).
Patent CA-2325540-C (CA)
Title: Three-axis coil sensor
Inventor: ACKER DAVID E
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 1999-03-22
Granted: 2007-09-18
Abstract: Magnetic field sensors are used as independently positionable reference transducer assemblies (50) and are adapted to detect the position and orientation of medical probes (20) within the body of a patient.
Patent CA-2332701-C (CA)
Title: Medium and matrix for long-term proliferation of cells
Inventor: USALA ANTON-LEWIS
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 1999-07-09
Granted: 2010-04-20
Abstract: A cell culture medium and hydrogel matrix for long term storage and proliferation of cells is provided. The cell culture medium and hydrogel matrix may include an effective amount of polar amino acids, the polar amino acids selected from the group consisting of arginine, lysine, histidine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid. One embodiment of the cell culture medium comprises about 5 to about 150 mM of polar amino acids. The hydrogel matrix comprises about 3 to about 150 mM of polar amino acids. L-arginine and L-glutamic acid are preferably supplemented in the cell culture medium. L-arginine, L-lysine, and L-glutamic acid are preferably supplemented in the hydrogel matrix. A method of maintaining viability and functioning of a transplant is also provided. The method of maintaining viability of a transplant includes encapsulating the cells in a hydrogel matrix and injecting the encapsulated cells into the host organism. The matrix of the present invention may also be used to promote vascularization in a transplant site prior to injection of cells.
Patent CA-2338071-C (CA)
Inventor: RAMESH RAM K
IPC: B29C47/08
Filed: 1999-07-16
Granted: 2008-09-30
Abstract: A heat shrinkable film suitable for use in cook-in applications is provided which exhibits a transverse direction free shrink at 50 °C  of less than about 2 % and a transverse direction free shrink at 57 °C  of at least about 3 %. The film has at least two layers. The first layer includes an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and the film has a second layer directly adhered to the first layer, the second layer including at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide and polyurethane. Preferably, the desired shrink properties are attained by annealing the film under controlled conditions.
Patent CA-2340593-C (CA)
Title: Use of vegf-c or vegf-d gene or protein to prevent restenosis
Inventor: ALITALO KARI
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2012-05-08
Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for preventing stenosis or restenosis of a blood vessel using Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C  (VEGF-C) and/or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGF-D) genes or proteins.
Patent CA-2344861-C (CA)
Inventor: EHLERS JENS
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Granted: 2009-11-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a catalyst, a nove l polymer and a process for preparing the polymer. In particular, the invention provides a process for preparing a homopolymer and/or copolymer having an irregular particle structure and a melt flow index (MFR 190/15) of from 1.3 g/10 min to g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution M w/M n of from 3 to 30, a bulk density of from 0.05 g/cc to 0.4 g/cc and a particle size of from 5 .mu.m to 300 .mu.m, which comprises polymerizing the monomers in the presence of a mixed catalyst comprising a titanium component and an organic aluminum compound and the presence of a molar mass regulator.
Patent CA-2346851-C (CA)
Inventor: KIM HYOUN-SOO
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 1999-10-11
Granted: 2005-08-09
Abstract: An optical fiber used for an optical amplifier, which is formed by doping glass with rare-earth ions. Both praseodymium ions (Pr+3) and erbium ions (Er+3) are used as the rare-earth ions, and the glass is a fluoride glass or a sulfide glass. The optical fiber can be used at both wavelengths of 1.3 µm and 1.55 µm. The light amplification efficiency of an optical amplifier made of the optical fiber can be improved compared to an optical amplifier formed of only Pr+3 or only Er+3.
Patent CA-2349201-C (CA)
Title: Retrofit recessed fluorescent strip fixture and method
Inventor: PLUNK CARLTON
IPC: F21V23/02
Filed: 2001-05-29
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A retrofit fixture for installation into an existing recessed fluorescent strip fixture in an inverted T-bar grid ceiling. The retrofit fixture length is less than the length of the ceiling opening, except for hangar tabs which extend from a flange along a longitudinal edge. The fixture may be hung from the ceiling grid members by the tabs while wiring connections are made, and then swung into place. Lamps having a combined length greater than the length of the ceiling opening may be used by placing the lamp holders in a staggered arrangement.
Patent CA-2357095-C (CA)
Inventor: GINGRAS MITCH
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2001-09-06
Granted: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine including a wind turbine which creates a vortex down wind of the turbine which enhances the air flow past the vertical turbine. The vertical axis wind turbine structure includes a rectangular shaped turbine with four orbiting panels mounted to rotate at the top of a pyramidal base structure which generates a substantially horizontal vortex immediately down wind of the turbine, thus enhancing the air flow past the turbine.
Patent CA-2360928-C (CA)
Title: Gas sensor
Inventor: JOLSON JOSEPH D
IPC: G01N33/22
Filed: 1999-11-23
Granted: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A gas sensor for the detection of gases comprises a housing and an active element disposed within the housing. The active element is surrounded by a porous insulating material having a bulk density no greater than 0.15 g/cc. Another gas sensor comprises an active element surrounded by a porous insulating material having a surface area no greater than approximately 200 m2/cc. Another gas sensor comprises a copper compound positioned so that gas contacts the copper compound before contacting the active element. Another gas sensor comprises an active element surrounded by a porous material having an average pore siz e of at least approximately 100 .ANG..
Patent CA-2368948-C (CA)
Inventor: SHU TSUGUMINE
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2000-05-18
Granted: 2013-12-24
Abstract: F gene-deficient virus virions are successfully recovered by using an F gene-deficient Sendai virus genomic cDNA. Further, F  gene-deficient infectious viral particles are successfully constructed by using F-expressing cells as helper cells . Also, F gene and HN gene-deficient virus virions are successfully recovered by using a virus genomic cDNA deficient in both F gene and HN gene.  Further, F gene and HN gene-deficient infectious viral particles are successfully produced by using F- and HN-expressing cells as helper cells . A virus deficient in F gene and HN gene and having F protein is constructed by using F-expressing cells as helper cells. Further, a VSV-G pseudo type virus is successfully constructed by using VSV-G-expressing cells . Techniques for constructing these deficient viruses contribute to the development of vectors of Paramyxoviridae usable in gene therapy.
Patent CA-2374846-C (CA)
Inventor: BONALDO JEAN M
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Granted: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A needle-less flowing connector (10) includes a rotatable Luer housing (20), a Luer valve actuator (30), and a valve element (40) having a fluid passageway (44) which extends from an axially aligned end to an off center positioned end (48).  Inter--engaged fingers (27), and grooves (47) prevent rotation of the valve element (40) with respect to the housing (20). An annular bulge (39), and groove (29) prevent withdrawal of the valve actuator (30) from the housing (20). An inter-engaged extending finger (25), and diametrically spaced grooves (35) position the valve in an open or closed position within the housing. A swabbing elastomeric stopper (80) is affixed over the open female Luer end of the valve actuator (30) to provide a safety seal against back flow of bodily fluid when a flow line is disconnected. The stopper (80) may be configured to provide a single or double seal.
Patent CA-2379734-C (CA)
Inventor: REDMOND H PAUL
IPC: C12N5/079
Filed: 2002-04-02
Granted: 2010-06-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une méthode capable d'induire l'apoptose de cellules néoplasiques. Les cellules néoplasiques sont mises en contact avec une quantité d'un composé contenant du méthylol induisant l'apoptose. Cette méthode est utile pour traiter à la fois les cancers primaires et les cancers métastatiques. Dans un mode de réalisation privilégié, on administre un agent transférant le méthylol à un mammifère, à raison d'une dose quotidienne totale d'environ 2 g à environ 60 g. Le traitement comprend au moins deux cycles d'administration, chaque cycle étant constitué d'une phase de perfusion d'environ 1 à 8 jours, et une phase sans traitement d'environ 1 à 14 jours. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, on traite un cancer du foie en administrant un agent transférant le méthylol en solution par voie intraveineuse directement au foie.
Patent CA-2384522-C (CA)
Title: Multiple material golf club head
Inventor: HOCKNELL ALAN
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2002-05-03
Granted: 2009-11-17
Abstract: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has an aspect ratio less than 1.7. The striking plate portion (72) preferably has concentric regions of thickness with the thickness portion in the center (102). The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches. The golf club head (42) has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.81 under test conditions such as the USGA test conditions specified pursuant to Rule 4-1e, Appendix II, of the Rules of Golf for 1998-1999.
Patent CA-2388180-C (CA)
Inventor: ERNEUX CHRISTOPHE
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2000-10-31
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un inhibiteur de la protéine d'inositol polyphosphate 5-phosphatase SHIP2 ou de sa séquence nucléotide codante identifiée par SEQ ID NO. 1 ou de l'expression de l'ARN messager du SHIP2. L'invention concerne également, d'une part une composition pharmaceutique comprenant cet inhibiteur et un vecteur ou diluant approprié pharmaceutiquement admis, et d'autre part un mammifère non-humain anéanti dont le génome présente, de façon homozygote ou hétérzygote, une destruction totale ou partielle de la séquence de nucléotides de l'inositol polyphoshate 5-phosphatase SHIP2.
Patent CA-2390472-C (CA)
Title: Anti-inflammatory actions of cytochrome p450 epoxygenase-derived eicosanoids
Inventor: LIAO JAMES K
IPC: A61K31/202
Filed: 2000-08-10
Granted: 2011-10-11
Abstract: Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) are products of cytochrome P450 epoxygenases that have vasodilatory properties similar to endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF). The cytochrome P450 isoform CYP2J2 was cloned and identified as a source of EETs in human endothelial cells. Physiological concentrations of EETs or overexpression of CYP2J2 decreased cytolcine-induced endothelial cell adhesion molecule expression and prevented subsequent leukocyte adhesion to the vascular wall by a mechanism involving inhibition of transcription factor NF-.kappa.B and I.kappa.B kinase (IKK). The inhibitory effects of EETs were independent of their membrane hypopolarizing effects suggesting that these molecules play an important non-vasodilatory role in vascular inflammation.
Patent CA-2391215-C (CA)
Inventor: AUCLAIR JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2000-11-10
Granted: 2008-01-29
Abstract: (57) Abstract: A carton and a carton blank for packaging fragile articles comprising an outer sleeve (12) and an inner article receiv-ing structure (52) having an aperture (50) for receiving the article wherein the aperture straddles at least one fold line between two adjacent article receiving panels (44, 46) fo the article receiving structure.
Patent CA-2392865-C (CA)
Inventor: UEBAYASHI SHIGEKI
IPC: B02C4/02
Filed: 2002-07-09
Granted: 2007-07-03
Abstract: A break roll machine wherein a timing belt of a differential transmission mechanism can be removed easily and wherein the removal of a roll pack module from a machine frame and the installation of the new pre-assembled roll pack module can be performed easily in a short time is disclosed. A cutout portion is provided to one of a paired tension arms so that the one tension arm is rotatable around a pivot point at an upper portion of the tension arm. As a rotary shaft of an idler pulley is released from the tension arm through the cutout portion, the timing belt can be removed easily. An air cylinder is rotated freely by a first and a second linkage member. An operator can easily access to a bolt located behind the air cylinder only by inclining the air cylinder at any desired direction.
Patent CA-2398948-C (CA)
Title: Artificial heart valve
Inventor: SNYDERS ROBERT V
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2001-02-01
Granted: 2009-08-11
Abstract: An artificial valve for repairing a damaged heart valve having a plurality of cusps separating an upstream region from a downstream region. The artificial valve includes a flexibly resilient frame sized and shaped for insertion in a position between the upstream region and the downstream region. The frame has a plurality of peripheral anchors for anchoring the frame in the position between the upstream region and the downstream region and a central portion located between the plurality of peripheral anchors. The valve also includes a flexible valve element attached to the frame and to the central portion of the frame having an upstream side facing the upstream region when the frame is anchored in the position between the upstream region and the downstream region and a downstream side opposite the upstream side facing the downstream region when the frame is anchored in the position between the upstream region and the downstream region. The valve element moves to an open position when fluid pressure in the upstream region is greater than fluid pressure in the downstream region to permit downstream flow from the upstream region to the downstream region. The valve element moves to a closed position when fluid pressure in the downstream region is greater than fluid pressure in the upstream region to prevent flow reversal from the downstream region to the upstream region.
Patent CA-2404787-C (CA)
Title: Liquid crystal display unit and driving method therefor
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TAKAHIRO
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2002-02-01
Granted: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A signal converting section 401 increases a transfer rate of an input image signal to be supplied to a liquid crystal panel 405 and, at the same time, also inserts a non-image signal for applying a predetermined voltage to liquid-crystal cells in space of the input image signal and supplies it as a picture-element signal to a source driver 403. To each picture cell, an input image signal and a non-image signal are sequentially written with positive or negative polarity. For all picture elements, after the input image signal is written, the non-image signal equal in polarity to the input image signal is always written.      Furthermore, after the non-image signal is written, an image signal opposite in polarity to the non-image signal is always written. Thus, when an image is displayed on the liquid crystal panel in OCB mode, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of back transition and carry out image display evenly.
Patent CA-2407125-C (CA)
Inventor: VINEGAR HAROLD J
IPC: E21B43/243
Filed: 2001-04-24
Granted: 2010-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of synthesis gas from a hydrocarbon-containing subterranean formation comprising: providing heat to at least a portion of the subterranean formation such that at least a part of the heated portion reaches the pyrolysis temperature of kerogen, yielding pyrolysis products; collecting pyrolysis products from the subterranean formation; injecting a synthesis gas-generating component into the heated part of the formation, resulting in the production of synthesis gas by reaction of the synthesis gas-generating component with carbonaceous material remaining in the formation; and recovering synthesis gas. The synthesis gas thus produced can be used for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, manufacture of ammonia, urea, methanol, methane and other hydrocarbons, or used as energy source, e.g. in fuel cells. Carbon dioxide produced in such use of the synthesis gas can be sequestered in the formation.