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Patent CA-2270773-A1 (CA)
Title: Prothese dotee d'un indicateur d'alignement et procede d'utilisation d'une telle prothese
Inventor: PETRICK TIMOTHY B
IPC: A61F2/26
Filed: 1997-11-11
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé, ainsi qu'à l'appareil correspondant, qui consiste à placer un indicateur visuel tel qu'une bande ou une série de marques sur les tubes reliant les divers composants d'une prothèse du pénis pour mettre en évidence l'alignement linéaire correct desdits tubes, et à faire tourner en sens inverse ces composants avant ou pendant l'implantation de manière à obtenir ou maintenir un alignement correct des composants et à éviter ou supprimer ainsi tout couple sur les tubes qui pourrait augmenter les déchirements ou séparations au niveau des points de jonction. Il est possible d'utiliser un indicateur tactile en sus ou à la place de l'indicateur visuel.
Patent CA-2271209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH MARK D
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: An automated banking machine (12) is operative to conduct transactions in response to HTML documents and TCP/IP messages exchanged with a local computer system (14) through an intranet (16), as well as in response to messages exchanged with foreign servers (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 96) in a wide area network (18). The banking machine includes a computer (34) having an HTML document handling portion (76, 80, 82). The HTML document handling portion is operative to communicate through a proxy server (88), with a home HTTP server (90) in the intranet or the foreign servers in the wide area network. The computer further includes a device application portion (84) which interfaces with the HTML document handling portion and dispatches messages to operate devices (36) in the automated banking machine. The devices include a sheet dispenser mechanism (42) which dispenses currency as well as other transaction devices. The device application portion communicates with a device interfacing software portion (64) in the banking machine through a device server (92) in the intranet. The device server maintains local control over the devices in the banking machine including the sheet dispenser. The banking machine operates to read indicia on the user's card corresponding to a system address. The computer is operative to connect the banking machine to the home or foreign server corresponding to the system address, which connected server operates the banking machine until the completion of transactions by the user.
Patent CA-2273319-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle cleaning kit
Inventor: FRENCH CYRIL L A
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle cleaning kit which comprises a main housing, a housing lid dimensioned to cover the housing in sealing engagement proximate a perimeter thereof and a panel assembly dimensioned to removably retain a plurality of cleaning mechanisms. When the cleaning kit is secured to a vehicle in an upwardly arrangement, the cleaning kit provides compact, integrated mechanism for storing and accessing the cleaning mechanisms.
Patent CA-2274636-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for stocking and preserving green round wood and sawn timber
Inventor: WEBER ANDREAS
IPC: B27K5/00
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stocking and preserving green round wood and sawn timber, which is stored in an airtight and lighttight sealing cover. The oxygen inside the cover is decomposed by the respiratory process of mushrooms, bacteria and wood cells that are still alive, thereby forming CO2 and H2O. Fermentation processes also lead to the decomposition of hemicelluloses and saccharides which are converted to organic acids and C02. The oxygen content in the cover is less than 0.1 vol. % after an adjustment time of 3 to 10 days of total stocking, while said CO2 content rises to more than 21 to 40 vol. %. This method enables green round wood and sawn timber to be stocked over long periods without wastage or environmental damage.
Patent CA-2278404-A1 (CA)
Title: Downhole packer with element extrusion-limiting device
Inventor: MIRELES HECTOR H JR
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 1999-07-22
Abstract: A sealing element system for a downhole packer reduces the tendency of the elements to extrude. Mechanical limits are provided to the amount of force that can be passed onto the uppermost and lowermost components of a sealing element system by providing a limit on the longitudinal compression available against a gauge ring. The gauge rings are roughened to also grab the uppermost and lowermost elements to fight the tendency to extrude. The uppermost and lowermost elements are configured with an external groove to control the way they deform into a sealing relationship with the tubing and casing so that extrusion into the gap is reduced.
Patent CA-2279366-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINKEL TOREN
IPC: A61K39/25
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are compositions and methods for therapy and/or prevention of restenosis and/or atherosclerosis. The compositions can include an agent for decreasing viral load of cytomegalovirus, such as an immunological composition or vaccine against cytomegalovirus (CMV) containing at least one epitope of interest of CMV and/or an expression system which expresses at least one epitope of interest of CMV. Such compositions can include at least one epitope of p53. Alternatively, the compositions can include at least one epitope of p53 and/or an expression system which expresses the epitope. The methods can include administering the compositions to a patient in need of such therapy and/or prevention. Additionally, compositions and methods for diagnosing atherosclerosis and/or restenosis, or susceptibility thereto, including screening a sample from a patient for antibodies to CMV and/or CMV proteins and/or screening a sample from a patient for specific viral proteins that predict whether the virus has been reactivated and/or antibodies thereto and/or detecting whether CMV nucleic acid, e.g., mRNA is present in peripheral blood monocytes (PBMCs) and/or detecting a cellular-mediated immune response to CMV peptides or proteins is present and/or HLA phenotyping and/or HLA genotyping. Embodiments can include a skin test.
Patent CA-2282132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORII HIROSHI
IPC: B29C55/10
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: This invention provides a biodegradable and bioabsorbable implant material having a high mechanical strength wherein its shape after deformation within ordinary temperature range can be fixed and maintained so that its shape can be easily adjusted at the site of operation, and it has substantially no anisotropy in view of strength so that it does not cause whitening, breakage and sharp decrease in strength when its bending deformation is repeated in any direction and it has toughness. Particularly, it provides an implant material which comprises a biodegradable and bioabsorbable crystalline polymer that has a crystallinity of 5% or more, can effect deformation such as bending or twisting within ordinary temperature range and has a shape-keeping ability to fix and maintain the shape after deformation as such, wherein molecular chains, domains of molecular chain assembly or crystals of the polymer are oriented along a large number of reference axes having different axial directions, or clusters having these reference axes having different orientation are assembled in a large number.
Patent CA-2284955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GELLERT JOBST U
IPC: B29C45/32
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A melt transfer system is provided for a stack mold. The melt transfer system includes first and second transfer bushings arranged in opposing platens of the mold. Each transfer bushing defines a portion of a runner passage communicating at shear gates disposed in a shearing surface that is parallel to the direction of opening and closing movement for said platens in order to shear the melt when the platens are moving from a closed position to an open position. In another aspect, the shearing surfaces are normal to the direction of movement of the platens sand at least one of the transfer bushings is rotatable relative to the platen for shearing the melt.  In another aspect, a transfer bushing is provided having a core formed of an insulative material and a shell formed of a conductive material. The core defines a channel for conducting melt between a shear gate at one end of the channel and an aperture at another end of the channel.
Patent CA-2285638-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved dust collection system
Inventor: BAIRD CHARLES J
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: Apparatus includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first surface having and a recess, the second member includes a driven member, and the second member is movable relative to said first member between a first position and a second position, wherein the driven member is closer to the first surface in the second position than in the first position. The second member includes an inlet, an outlet, and an enclosed pathway between the inlet and the outlet. A collector is disposed at said inlet and at least a portion of the collector is disposed within the recess in the first surface when the second member is in the second position.
Patent CA-2286346-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZABRISKIE JOHN B
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for eliciting an immunogenic response in mammals, including responses which provide protection against, or reduce the severity, of toxic shock from bacterial infections.  More particularly it relates to peptides derived from homologous sequences of the family of staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins, which may be polymeric, and carrier-conjugates thereof, and their use to induce serum antibodies. The invention also relates to serum antibodies induced by the peptides and carrier-conjugates and their use to prevent, treat, or protect against the toxic effects of most, if not all, of the staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins.  The invention also relates to diagnostic assays and kits to detect the presence of staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins, or antibodies thereto.  The invention also relates to isolated and purified nucleic acids encoding the peptides of the invention and transformed host cells containing those nucleic acids.
Patent CA-2286804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG TAI-HON P
IPC: G01S19/04
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A charged particle-beam microcolumn, which for example may be used for charged particle microscopy, with a T-shape configuration has a relatively narrow base structure supporting the beam forming charged particle optical column. The narrow base structure permits the T-shaped microcolumn and sample to be positioned at an angle other than normal with respect to each other, which allows generation of three-dimensional-like images of the sample surface. Thus, the incidence angle of the charged particle beam generated by the Tshaped microcolumn may be varied while a short working distance is maintained. A conventional secondary/backscattered charged particle detector may be used because the reflected angle of the charged particles allows a charged particle detector separated from the T-shaped microcolumn. Further, the small size of the T-shaped microcolumn permits observation of different parts of a large stationary sample by moving the T-shaped microcolumn with respect to the sample. Moreover, multiple T-shaped microcolumns may be arrayed to improve throughput.
Patent CA-2286900-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for actively binding heparin to cross-linked biological tissues
Inventor: LEE CATHERINE T
IPC: A61L33/00
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: Methods for binding heparin to biological or synthetic materials which are to be implanted within a mammalian body. In instances where connective tissue proteins or other components of the material having adequate carboxyl groups present thereon, the method comprises (a) contacting the material with a carboxyl-activating agent, (b) contacting the material with a polyamine compound to form amide-bound polyamine side chains at the sites of the previously activated carboxyl groups, and (c) contacting the material with heparin such that heparin will become bound to the amino groups on the polyamine side chains. In other applications wherein the connective tissue proteins or other molecular entities of the material are devoid of or deficient in carboxyl groups, the method will comprise (a) contacting the material with a carboxyl-activating agent in combination with a polyamine compound which has functional carboxyl groups thereon such that at least some of the functional carboxyl groups of the polyamine compound will become activated and will react with some of the amino groups on the polyamine compounds to form a polyamine network interlocked within the molecular structure of the material, and (b) contacting the material with heparin such that heparin will become bound to amino groups on the polyamine network.
Patent CA-2289270-A1 (CA)
Title: Data surge protection module
Inventor: BENCIVENGA ROBERT
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A data surge protection module which can be added to data and control networks not having such protection. The use of quick connect/disconnect connectors allows the rapid installation or replacement of such modules. a built in ground plate and a braided low impedance conductor offer alternative grounding methods for the module. The module employs two or more diode steering bridges and uses a diode as the surge suppression element.
Patent CA-2289548-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preventing gastritis using amylin or amylin agonists
Inventor: GEDULIN BRONISLAVA
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: Methods for treating or preventing gastritis or gastric injury are disclosed, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an amylin or an amylin agonist. Methods are also disclosed for the treatment of conditions for which a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent would be indicated, comprising administering an amylin or amylin agonist in conjunction with administering a therapeutically effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amylin or amylin agonist and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2292764-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of detecting thrombotic disease risk
Inventor: NAGASHIMA MARIKO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: Polymorphisms within a plasma carboxypeptidase designated plasma carboxypeptidase B (PCPB) have been identified. The relative distribution of these polymorphs in a patient's blood can be used to assess an indivudual's risk toward thrombotic disease.
Patent CA-2293202-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective security level certificate meter
Inventor: RYAN FREDERICK W JR
IPC: G09C1/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A system includes a device for generating a message; structure for selecting one of a plurality of different private keys stored within the system, each of the plurality of different private keys providing a different level of security when used in the generation of an SMPKC for the message; apparatus for associating each of a plurality of different service charges with a corresponding one of the plurality of different private keys; a device for generating an SMPKC for the message using the selected one of the plurality of different private keys; and structure for accounting for a one of the plurality of different service charges that corresponds to the selected one of the plurality of different private keys.
Patent CA-2297258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEOANE SANCHEZ JOSE FRANCISCO
IPC: B61D39/00
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: System for rolling and unrolling the canvas around the loading area of goods transport vehicles, characterized in that it is comprised of two appropriate motors (1) which exert a force sufficient to move a roll (4) whereon is rolled the canvas, the latter slidingly moving by powered guides (8) until they sealingly cover the area where are placed the goods to be transported and likewise gather automatically the canvas when discharging the goods. A system for rolling and unrolling the canvas around the loading area of goods transport vehicles, characterized by the pulsed actuation of a control (23) which is connected to the motors (1).
Patent CA-2299369-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VACCARO LAURA
IPC: A01N25/06
Filed: 1998-08-05
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions pulvérisées par aérosol à base d'alcool comprenant 1-20 % d'un polymère soluble dans l'alcool qui, après évaporation, laisse sur la surface pulvérisée, un film qui agit comme barrière contre la poussière, les acariens détriticoles et leurs excrétions fécales. Ces compositions peuvent éventuellement comprendre un ingrédient acaricide tel que le benzoate de benzyle.
Patent CA-2300525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROKHAN PAUL DENNIS
IPC: A23L27/50
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch composition comprising starch, a polymer that is substantially compatible with starch and has a weight-average molecular weight of at least 500,000 such that, the polymer forms effective entanglements or associations with neighboring starch molecules, and preferably at least one additive to improve melt flow and melt processability. The additive may be a hydroxyl plasticizer, a hydroxyl-free plasticizer, a diluent, or mixtures thereof. The composition is melt processable on conventional thermoplastic equipment. The composition is especially suitable for uniaxial and biaxial extensional processes to make fibers, films, foams and like products.
Patent CA-2303145-A1 (CA)
Title: Particulate field distributions in centrifugally cast metal matrix composites
Inventor: CHAMLEE THOMAS C
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: Centrifugal casting is used to establish a gradient profile of reinforcement particulate (12) densities in a carrier matrix (10) of a polymer resin and in an aluminum alloy. Cast disks of silicon carbide (SiC) reinforced resin and A1Si/SiC particulate reinforced MMCs have been produced that show a gradient of SiC increasing from a denuded region adjacent to an axis of rotation of the disk to a maximum density at the periphery of the disk. An applied centrifugal acceleration applied by rotating the mold (66) is used to establish an artifical settling of the particulate field in a homogeneous mixture of a fluid matrix (10) and the particulates (12). The principle parameters in establishing a range of particulate densities in centrifugally cast particulate composites are the centrifugal acceleration applied and the length of time the matrix material remains in a liquid state. The magnitude of these parameters are determined by the specifics of a particular casting design.
Patent CA-2304480-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrogen purification
Inventor: REINKINGH JESSICA GRACE
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A process for purifying a gas stream containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide consisting of one or more catalysed reactions for the selective removal of carbon monoxide from the gas stream wherein a controlled amount of liquid water is introduced into the gas stream prior to some of the catalysed reactions so as to lower the temperature of the gas stream to a predetermined value at which preferential removal of carbon monoxide takes place in the associated catalysed reaction. The catalysed reactions may be selective oxidation, selective methanation or combination thereof. The process of the invention may be operated in combination with a water-gas shift reaction for the reduction of carbon monoxide in the hydrogen-containing gas stream.
Patent CA-2304943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAHL HELMUT
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1998-10-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un boîtier (3), constituant en particulier un logement à protection électromagnétique pour composants électroniques. Ce boîtier comporte une première et une seconde partie de boîtier (1, 2) et un corps d'étanchéité (8) qui est placé, pour fermer de façon étanche l'intérieur du boîtier, entre la première et la seconde partie de boîtier. Ce corps d'étanchéité est constitué d'une matière d'étanchéité (7) appliquée à l'état initial pâteux sur la première partie de boîtier, ou bien qui est liquide à l'état initial et appliquée sous forme de mousse sur ladite première partie de boîtier, cette matière d'étanchéité durcissant tout en gardant son élasticité et en adhérant solidement à la première partie de boîtier. La première partie de boîtier comporte, dans la zone d'un point de départ, de terminaison ou de bifurcation du corps d'étanchéité présentant une section plus grande par rapport au reste dudit corps d'étanchéité, une zone de réception (9) de largeur limitée, en particulier un évidement, dans laquelle vient se loger une partie de la matière d'étanchéité appliquée à cet endroit.
Patent CA-2305621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JEONG BYEONGMOON
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A water soluble biodegradable ABA- or BAB--type triblock polymer is disclosed that is made up of a major amount of a hydrophobic polymer made up of a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer or poly(lactide) polymer as the A-blocks and a minor amount of hy-drophilic polyethylene glycol polymer B-block, hav-ing an overall weight average molecular weight of be-tween about 2000 and 4990, and that possesses reverse thermal gelation properties. Effective concentrations of the triblock polymer and a drug may be uniformly contained in an aqueous phase to form a drug deliv-ery composition. The release rate of the drug may be adjusted by changing various parameters such as hydrophobic/hydrophilic component content, polymer concentration, molecular weight and polydispersity of the triblock polymer. Because the triblock polymer is amphiphilic, it functions to increase the solubility and/or stability of drugs in the composition, as demon-strated by a phase diagram illustrating the gelation be-haviour of aqueous solutions of a PLGA-PEG-PLGA  triblock copolymer studied at different concentrations and temperatures.
Patent CA-2306325-A1 (CA)
Title: Mmi thermo-optic coupler
Inventor: PAIAM REZA
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A multi-mode interference coupler is disclosed for coupling light between ports. The MMI coupler is a planar waveguide having a first input port for launching light into a core of the planar waveguide which has first refractive index n1. The waveguide is dimensioned to have a response that confines light launched therein to a single mode in one dimension, and multi-mode in another dimension. Two other ports are provided for receiving light launched into and propagating through the core from the input port. A polymer cladding of a second material having a refractive index n2 covers at least a portion of the core. A heater is provided and is thermally coupled to the cladding for heating the cladding when a control signal is applied.
Patent CA-2307626-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SITAR GIAMMARIA
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé qui permettent de séparer efficacement et rapidement des dispersions qui les renferment des populations de cellules organiques de différentes densités.
Patent CA-2308346-A1 (CA)
Title: Positive electrode active material, positive electrode active material composition and lithium ion secondary battery
Inventor: ZUSHI TOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode active material and an electrolyte that are used alone or in combination to improve charge and discharge cycle characteristic, low temperature characteristic and safety of a non-aqueous electrolyic secondary battery, particularly a lithium ion secondary battery. Specifically, a particulate Li-transition metal composite oxide having an average particle size of not less than 10 µm, wherein [20/(specific surface area X average particle size)]=7-9, is used as a positive electrode active material.