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Patent CA-2232931-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing deionized water
Inventor: HOSHI TOHRU
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A method for producing deionized water by self--regenerating type electrodialysis deionization, which comprises (i) using a deionized water-producing apparatus containing an electrodialyzer comprising cation exchange membranes and anion exchange membranes alternately arranged between an anode compartment provided with an anode and a cathode compartment provided with a cathode, demineralizing compartments compartmentalized with anion exchange membranes on the anode side and compartmentalized with cation exchange membranes on the cathode side, and concentrating compartments compartmentalized with cation exchange membranes on the anode side and compartmentalized with anion exchange membranes on the cathode side, the electrodialyzer having ion exchangers accommodated in the demineralizing compartments, and (ii) applying a voltage while supplying water to be treated to the demineralizing compartments to remove impurity ions in the water to be treated, wherein at least a part of the untreated water or already treated water is withdrawn to be added to a concentrating water for recycle, a flow amount of untreated water to be introduced into the demineralizing compartments being from 2 to 5.5 to a flow amount of a concentrating water to be introduced into the concentrating compartments, a linear velocity of untreated water in the demineralizing compartments being from 0.5 to 7.0 cm/sec, and a linear velocity of a concentrating water in the concentrating compartments being from 1.2 to 20 times to the linear velocity in the demineralizing compartments.
Patent CA-2232945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK JOHN
IPC: A62B7/00
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: A gas containment and supply apparatus is described consisting of a gas reservoir vessel (1) capable of pressurised gas containment fitted with a gas supply aperture (8) provided with supply means connectable to the gas supply aperture to provide for supply of the gas and control means to control the rate of supply of the gas, in which the gas reservoir is a toroidal pressure vessel comprising a metallic toroidal shell (2) having wound on its surface a tensile load bearing layer of high tensile strength non-metallic fibre (4), the fibre being aligned in a substantially meridional direction on the toroidal shell. Human portable breathing apparatus is described utilising the above.
Patent CA-2233437-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for early evaluation formation testing
Inventor: RINGGENBERG PAUL D
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A downhole tool (34) comprising a housing (60), a mandrel (76) slidably disposed within the housing (60), the mandrel (76) having a fluid passageway (52) extending axially therethrough, a valve (50) disposed within the mandrel (76), the valve (50) having first and second positions to selectively permit and prevent fluid flow through the fluid passageway (52) of the mandrel (76) and first and second pistons (98, 104) slidably disposed between the housing (60) and the mandrel (76), the first and second pistons (98, 104) slidably displacable in opposite directions relative to the housing (60) in response to a differential fluid pressure, the first and second pistons (98, 104) selectively engagable with the mandrel (76) to respectively displace the mandrel (76) in first and second directions, thereby operating the valve (50) between said first. and second positions.
Patent CA-2236223-A1 (CA)
Title: Natural composition for combatting fungi
Inventor: NAAKTBEBOREN-STOFFELS GEKE
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: Composition suitable for combatting fungi characterised in that it comprises at least one fungi cell wall lytic enzyme and a natural microbial cell membrane affecting substance in an effective concentration. Preferably the composition is a food product.
Patent CA-2239211-A1 (CA)
Title: Coupling of a medical therapy device with a supply device
Inventor: SCHMIDT PETER
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: A coupling device connects a medical therapy device, such as a therapy cushion, to a supply device. The coupling device includes a coupling part connected to a double hose line and a counter-coupling complimentarily designed to attach to the coupling part and fitted on the supply device. The coupling device further includes a plurality of shut-off valves that, by step-wise movement between the coupling part and counter coupling, selectively open flow paths for supply of different amounts of fluid per unit of time. A supply device employing the coupling device is also described.
Patent CA-2242250-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved cord reel assembly
Inventor: LAYTON RANDOLPH M
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A cord reel assembly is provided which includes a housing (4) including a funnel-shaped port (12), a spool (32) journalled within the housing (4), and a cord (14) wound about the spool (32) and having an end portion exiting the housing (4) via the funnel-shaped port (12). The housing (4) typically includes first and second opposing walls (6, 8) generally perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the spool (32), and a bridging wall (10) connecting the first and second walls (6, 8).  The funnel-shaped exit port (12) extends outwardly from the bridging wall (10).
Patent CA-2245178-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUSS THOMAS
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: Disclosed is an offset printing ink composition comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of (A) a colophony-modified phenolic resin, (B) a maleic resin, (C) a modified hydrocarbon resin, (D) a colophony resin ester, and mixtures thereof, the composition further comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of a water-insoluble fatty acid ester of a multivalent alcohol having a high steric spatial requirement, a water-insoluble fatty acid ester of an ethinol, and a mixture thereof, wherein the ester has steric dimensions of the diameter 1max of from about 2.0 to about 7.0 nm, and of the volume V means of from about 1.0 to about 21 nm3.
Patent CA-2246895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATT PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: The invention provides solid bioabsorbable materials comprising a weak, water-soluble acid buffer system dissolved or dispersed in a protein matrix in an amount of at least 0.1 mmol/g based on the weight of the material. The buffer system comprises a weak, water-soluble, physiologically acceptable acid and a water-soluble, physiologically acceptable conjugate base of a weak acid. The material is preferably used as or in wound dressings in order to maintain wound surfaces at acid pH, preferably pH 3.5 to 6.5  Preferably, the material is a collagen sponge having a solid hydrogen phosphate/dihydrogen phosphate buffer dispersed therein.
Patent CA-2247696-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent sanitary article
Inventor: CARLUCCI GIOVANNI
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1995-10-05
Abstract: A  fluid  absorbent  sanitary  article,  such  as  a pantiliner,  is provided for use with a panty garment.          The liner is attachable to the panty crotch by means of adhesive.  The  liner  is  elastic  in  at  least  one direction,  has  a thickness of less  than 2mm,  and is flexible.  The liner is composed of a layer of absorbent material joined by an adhesive connection face-to-face with a backsheet, and optionally by a further adhesive connection to a topsheet. At least one of the components of the pantiliner is elastic,  any inelastic components being stretchable.   Preferably,  at  least  one  of  the adhesive connections is elastic.   The liner has a low pad set.
Patent CA-2249509-A1 (CA)
Title: Moisture control panel
Inventor: HATZINIKOLAS MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: A moisture control panel is used in exterior walls. A wall constructed with the panel has an inner back-up wall component and an outer wall component of a moisture pervious material, for example stucco. The moisture control panel is positioned between the two. It has a base sheet on the inner face of the outer wall component. A set of drying perforations slope downwardly toward the inside through this sheet. This drains moisture from the inside of the outer wall component. On the inside, the base sheet has a set of upwardly sloping bosses which provide an air space on the inside of the moisture control panel providing for air circulation and drainage of any moisture.
Patent CA-2250881-A1 (CA)
Title: Dehydrated krill and method of producing same
Inventor: DURANCE TIMOTHY DOUGLAS
IPC: A23B4/03
Filed: 1997-04-09
Abstract: A new form of dried krill is provided by a plurality of substantially separate whole dried krill carcasses substantially all of which have a natural red color and sufficient strength and integrity to withstand normal handling without crumbling into small pieces and retain a strong wholesome fish aroma and flavor. The krill are dried by a method wherein a sequence of energy applications are applied at pressures below atmospheric and the surface of the product simultaneously swept by air to remove moisture. During the process the krill are subjected to a tumbling action. The energy applications are preferably microwave energy applications.
Patent CA-2253112-A1 (CA)
Title: Antihistamine sprays and ointments for relief of delayed contact dermatitis
Inventor: DUGGER HARRY A III
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 1998-11-09
Abstract: It has been found that certain antihistamines can mediate the delayed dermatitis and in particular that caused by poison ivy and poison sumac or poison oak. Especially useful are antihistamines having a high degree of intrinsic activity as shown by their low oral dosage as antihistamine (0.1-10, suitably 1-2 mg), which can be topically administered at a sufficiently high active concentration to be effective in the treatment of allergic reactions. Compositions and methods of utilizing such compositions for these purposes are disclosed.
Patent CA-2253322-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREAVES DAVID ROBERT
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: The invention provides a cloned polynucleotide having the function of a transcriptional regulatory sequence (trs) and comprising: (a) a polynucleotide fragment having at least 70 % identity to the polynucleotide of SEQ ID NO. 2; (b) a polynucleotide which is complementary to the polynucleotide of (a); or (c) a polynucleotide comprising at least 15 sequential bases of the polynucleotide of (a) or (b).
Patent CA-2256252-A1 (CA)
Title: Chrolactomycin compound
Inventor: MIZUKAMI TAMIO
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: The  present  invention  relates  to  chrolactomycin compound represented by the following formula (I):         or  pharmaceutically  acceptable  salts  thereof  having antibacterial and antitumor activities.
Patent CA-2257254-A1 (CA)
Title: Antibiotic producing microbe
Inventor: MAGNI AMBROGIO
IPC: C12P21/04
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: A cyclosporin-producing microbe is described. A process for the production of cyclosporin, comprising culturing the microbe and recovering the desired form of cyclosporin produced, is described.
Patent CA-2260231-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESPENHAHN MANFRED
IPC: C22C38/04
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: The invention concerns hot-rolled strip no more than 5 mm thick made of hightensile steel, that contains 0.08 % to 0.25 % carbon, 1.20 % to 2.0 % manganese, and 0.02 % to 0.05 % aluminium, and has a mainly martensitic microstructure.
Patent CA-2263313-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyanoacrylate compositions with improved thermal and glass bonding performance
Inventor: MCCANN GERARD
IPC: C09J4/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A one-part cyanoacrylate adhesive composition including a cyanoacrylate monomer and at least one salt of a cation which is a hard Lewis acid with an anion of low nucleophilicity. The cation is suitably a metal cation optionally selected from: Li+, Na+, K+, Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cr3+, Al3+, Fe2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Zn2+ or Pb2+. The anion may be selected from BF-4, PF-6, SbF-6, SbC1-4, AsF-6, SbCl-6, SnCl-6, FeCl-4, CF-3SO3 or C1O-4. The salt may be present in an amount from 0.001 % to 6 % by weight of the composition or the monomer.
Patent CA-2263515-A1 (CA)
Title: Vane orienter with wipers
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: B27N3/14
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: A strand orienter (10) formed by a plurality of substantially planar parallel partition walls (30) further includes a plurality of shafts extending substantially perpendicular to the partition walls (30), each mounting wipers (18) in the passages in position to wipe strands that may tend to plug the orienter (10) from the passages and off the upper edges of the partition walls (30) over substantially the full length of these upper edges and thereby prevent plugging of the orienter (10).
Patent CA-2265243-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAUDOUIN CHARLES
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to filtering an interlaced input digital signal containing fields of chrominance information preparatory to converting the format of the signal by means of a downsampling conversion from a 4:2:2 format to a 4:2:0 format.   In the invention, the input signal is applied to a delay circuit to derive samples of the input signal representing spatially separated elements from each chrominance field where the spatial separation is of one line. The magnitudes of the samples are compared relative to one another to identify frequencies which fall within different high and low frequency ranges. An adaptive filter has a plurality of frequency responses corresponding to the frequency ranges and a frequency response is selected in accordance with the identified frequency range of the input signal samples.
Patent CA-2266885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORTON TREVOR JAMES
IPC: B05D1/26
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a striped coating on a continuous moving strip. The apparatus has a smoothing device including a doctor roll (4) forming a nip with the strip (5). A stationary partition means (8) is provided dividing the nip into nip lengths. Upstream of the smoothing device (4, 5) is a means to deposit coating materials on the strip (5) for delivery into the respective nip lengths at predetermined rates. The deposit means maintain a bead (9) of coating material in each nip length and a stripe of coating material is formed on the strip from coating material escaping the respective nip length as the strip (5) passes through the nip.
Patent CA-2268133-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSS STEPHEN F
IPC: C07G3/00
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: A solid hard-surface cleaning composition contains from about 20 to about 40 % by weight of a fatty acid component; from about 10 to about 25 % by weight of a polyol component; from about 2 to about 6 % by weight of a base component; from about 2 to about 15 % by weight of a foaming agent; and remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition. The cleaning composition is particularly useful in combination with an abrasive substrate such as in abrasive scouring pads, providing lubricity, sudsing and improved detergency over untreated pads.
Patent CA-2268305-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of an h+, k+-atpase inhibitor in the treatment of nasal polyps
Inventor: SERRA-CARRERAS JORDI
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of polyposis which comprises treating a subject suffering from polyposis with an H+, K+-ATPase inhibitor and, optionally, a glucocorticoid. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for simultaneous, separate or sequential administration in the treatment of Widal's Syndrome and in the treatment of asthma.
Patent CA-2268761-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et agents de desemulsion et de liquefaction de boues
Inventor: CAMPBELL GALE JAMES
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur la désémulsion et la liquéfaction de boues à base d'hydrocarbures. Elle porte également sur un désémulsionneur et un agent de liquéfaction, ainsi que sur des procédés utilisant ces derniers. Dans une forme d'exécution préférée, le désémulsionneur contient un sel d'acide dodécylbenzènesulfonique, du polypropylèneglycol, et du citrène et l'agent de liquéfaction contient un éther glycolique et du silicate de sodium. Dans une autre forme d'exécution préférée, l'agent de liquéfaction contient un éther glycolique et du citrène. Selon une pratique préférée, les boues sont traitées avec l'agent de liquéfaction, mises en circulation, traitées avec le désémulsionneur et à nouveau mises en circulation. La présente invention a notamment pour objet de fournir des boues à base d'hydrocarbure qui soient suffisamment liquéfiées pour pouvoir être pompées et suffisamment désémulsionnées pour permettre la séparation des eaux, des huiles et des solides contenus dans les boues.
Patent CA-2274764-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUPUIS CHRISTINE
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: Composition cosmétique contenant un polyorganosiloxane et un terpolymère acrylique et utilisation de cette composition pour le traitement des matières kératiniques. La présente demande concerne des compositions cosmétiques contenant, dans un milieu aqueux cosmétiquement acceptable, au moins un polyorganosiloxane et un terpolymère acrylique ainsi que l'utilisation de ces compositions pour traiter les matières kératiniques, notamment la peau ou les cheveux. Le terpolymère acrylique comprend a) environ 20 à 70% en poids d'un acide carboxylique à insaturation .alpha., .beta.-monoéthylénique ; b) environ 20 à 80% en poids d'un monomère à insaturation monoéthylénique non tensio-actif différent de a) et c) environ 0,5 à 60% en poids d'un monomère uréthane non-ionique qui est le produit de réaction d'un tensio-actif non-ionique monohydrique avec un monoisocyanate à insaturation monoéthylénique. Le polyorganosiloxane est de préférence une silicone non volatile.
Patent CA-2275229-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel electrode of solid oxide fuel cell and process for the production of the same
Inventor: HISHINUMA MASAKAZU
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A fuel electrode of solid electrolyte type fuel cells which is made of a cermet composed of yttria-stabilized zirconia containing a transition metal dissolved therein and nickel (Ni) or a cermet composed of yttria-stabilized zirconia containing a transition metal dissolved therein, Ni and cerium oxide containing a divalent or trivalent metal dissolved therein can be prepared by adding a solution of an organoyttrium compound and a solution of an organic transition-metal compound to a solution of an organozirconium compound to prepare a mixed solution of organometallic compounds containing zirconium, yttrium and transition metal as the metal components, adding NiO  powder or a powder mixture of NiO powder with cerium oxide powder containing a divalent or trivalent metal oxide dissolved therein to the above mixed solution to prepare a slurry, and subjecting this slurry to hydrolysis, polycondensation, pyrolysis, annealing and reduction successively. This fuel electrode can be formed on a solid electrolyte layer by screen process printing.
Patent CA-2277316-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for wrapping a load
Inventor: DITCHBURN GLEN
IPC: B65B11/04
Filed: 1999-07-08
Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for wrapping a load with a flexible wrapping material which prevents the flexible material from unwrapping itself after the load has been wrapped. The apparatus includes a supply of flexible wrapping material which can be delivered as a rope or as a full web. The apparatus includes a first finger and a gripper for positioning a portion of a first rope supplied by the supplying means at a predetermined location. The load and the supply are relatively moved to wrap the load with the flexible material. Once the load has been wrapped, a second finger and a guide wheel are provided to position a portion of a second rope supplied by the supply at the predetermined position. The first and second ropes are fastened together at the predetermined position, and the portion of the second rope is cut downstream of the predetermined position. Preferably, before the second rope is cut, the gripper is moved to grip the portion of the second rope, which is used as a first rope for a subsequent load.     The present invention is also concerned with a method for wrapping a load.
Patent CA-2284374-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded thermoplastic with a polyolefin fabric backing
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES
IPC: B29C47/02
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: The present invention is a polymer sheet comprising a laminate comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer film layer, incorporating a partially embedded polyolefin fabric, laminated to a separate polyolefin sheet. The invention further includes a method of producing a polymer sheet, preferably a laminate comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin fabric polymer and a polyolefin film or sheet.
Patent CA-2287221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHULTZ STEVEN
IPC: E05D15/22
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: A hardware mounting has one preferred embodiment as a tilt-latch. The tilt-latch (10) is adapted for releasably securing a pivotable sash window disposed within opposed guide rails on a master frame of a window sash assembly. The sash window (12) comprises a top sash rail (20), a base (22) and two stiles (24,26) connected together at their extremities. The top sash rail (20) has an intermediate wall (52) having an opening (56). The tilt-latch (10) comprises a housing (30) adapted to be supported in the top rail (20). The housing (30) further has an outward end opening and a bottom wall (38). The housing (30) has a tab (40) depending from the bottom wall (38) and adapted to be received by the intermediate wall opening (56). The housing (30) also has a latch bolt (32) disposed within the housing (30) and having a nose (34) adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails.
Patent CA-2287993-A1 (CA)
Title: Antithrombotic agents
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula (I) (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula (I), and the use of the compounds of formula (I) as thrombin inhibitors.
Patent CA-2288031-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and an apparatus for coating paperboard
Inventor: LINNONMAA JUKKA
IPC: D21H23/34
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing paperboard, the method comprising steps of applying a coating mix layer having a thickness greater than that of the final coat thickness to the surface of the web (6) being coated using a coating mix formulation in which the solids content is at least 55 %, passing the web (6) with the coat applied thereto to a doctor blade (9) located downstream in the travel direction of the web (6) at a distance from the applicator apparatus (5) such that the dwell time from the application step of the coating mix to the doctoring step is at least 130 ms, and smoothing the coat layer to its final thickness by means of a doctor blade (9). By this method, a smooth surface can be obtained even on high coat weights.
Patent CA-2289257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIGNATI LOUIS
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé pour réduire ou inhiber la perméabilité vasculaire, en particulier la perméabilité vasculaire accrue associée au facteur de perméabilité vasculaire (VPF) et/ou au facteur de croissance épithéliale vasculaire (VEGF), ainsi que les oedèmes cutanés apparaissant avec la pemphigoïde bulleuse, l'érythème polymorphe, la dermatite herpétiforme, la dermatite de contact et/ou l'hypersensibilité retardée, notamment en utilisant l'inhibiteur PKC sélectif de .beta.-isozyme, (S)-3,4-[N,N'-1,1'-((2"-éthoxy)-3'''(O)-4'''-(N,N-diméthylamino)-butane)-bis-(3,3'-indolyl)]-1(H)-pyrrole -2,5-dione et ses sels acceptables sur le plan pharmaceutique.