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Patent CA-2297360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUDON ALFRED J
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2000-01-26
Abstract: An electronic switching circuit includes a relay which controls the 9-volt D C  power source to the smoke detector this simplified switching circuit functions in the following manner The normally closed side of the switching circuit is connected to the 9-volt battery terminal of the smoke detector which is commonly used in most homes, the normally opened side of the switching circuit is connected directly on to the terminal of the 9-volt battery a 9-volt D C power adaptor plugs into the power terminal of the switching circuit whenever the 9-volt DC power adaptor is plugged into a electrical wall outlet this activates the relay powering the 9-volt DC smoke detector directly from the 9-volt DC adaptor and the battery within the smoke detector is connected to the normally open side of the relay meaning the battery is not in use, whenever a electrical failure accrues the normally open side of the relay which is connected to the battery closes allowing the 9-volt battery to power the smoke detector whenever the electrical problem as been corrected and the 9-volt DC power adaptor is back in use the relay is energized opening the circuit from the 9-volt battery. The battery is only used as back-up whenever there's a electrical power failure This is a very small switching circuit which can be placed directly inside of the smoke detector housing.
Patent CA-2297826-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARRINELLO FIORENZO
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: A plastic screw cap (1) comprising a cylindrical cup (2) provided with an internal thread and with a pilferproof ring which is connected to the rim of the cup by means of a plurality of bridges (9) which form a circular fracture line, the ring having a plurality of internal flaps (12) which are inclined towards the bottom of the cup; the pilferproof ring comprising a cylindrical wall (8), whose thickness is such that it is substantially flexible in a radial expansion direction, a rim which is connected to the rim of the cup by the bridges, and an opposite rim which is connected to an internal annular bead (11) whose inside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the wall and whose thickness is significantly greater than the thickness of the wall, a plurality of flaps (12) protruding from the region connecting the flexible wall and the internal annular bead and having such a thickness as to acquire substantial rigidity with respect to radial stresses.
Patent CA-2299436-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of prothymosin in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KAREN K
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: Prothymosin expression is up-regulated in endometriotic tissue. This invention provides methods of diagnosing endometriosis by detecting up-regulation of a prothymosin gene product, and methods of treating endometriosis by downregulating expression of prothymosin in ectopic or eutopic endometriotic tissue.
Patent CA-2303701-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEBER ANDRE
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2000-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing rod, which functions particularly for the heat-insulated transfer of force between two structural components, preferably made of concrete, wherein the reinforcing rod is made of a fiber-reinforced plastic and has a metallic casing on its outer side.
Patent CA-2304308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JENKINS STEVEN R
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A vinylidene chloride polymer composition comprises a vinylidene chloride polymer and a concentrate comprising a blend of a high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone polymer and a carrier polymer, for example high density polyethylene, the concentrate being present in an amount sufficient to improve the extrudability of the vinylidene chloride polymer. The vinylidene chloride composition can be fabricated into flexible and rigid containers, both in monolayer and multilayer structures for use in the preservation of food, drink medicine and other perishables.
Patent CA-2305171-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARTTIG HERBERT
IPC: C12Q1/6806
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing biological samples for the subsequent detection of an analyte, in particular a nucleic acid in this sample. In addition reagent kits and new devices for sample preparation and new magnetic pigments are provided.
Patent CA-2306553-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of preparing a microbial culture for wastewater treatment
Inventor: CHOI KI-SEUNG
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A method of preparing a microbial culture for wastewater treatment comprising the steps of supplying an aerated material derived from an aeration tank (13) to a bioreactor (17) and cultivating a microorganism existing in the aerated material by adding a culture having a relatively long preservation time and a large number of effective microorganisms.
Patent CA-2308120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEKINE SHINGO
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: The invention provides human proteins having transmembrane domains and cDNAs coding for these proteins as well as eucaryotic cells expressing said cDNAs.  All of the proteins exist in the cell membrane, so that they are considered to be proteins controlling the proliferation and the differentiation of the cells. Accordingly, the proteins can be employed as pharmaceuticals such as carcinostatic agents relating to the control of the proliferation and the differentiation of the cells or as antigens for preparing antibodies against said proteins. The cDNAs can be utilized as probes for the gene diagnosis and gene sources for the gene therapy. Furthermore, the cDNAs can be utilized for large-scale expression of said proteins. Cells, wherein these membrane protein genes are introduced and membrane proteins are expressed in large amounts, can be utilized for detection of the corresponding ligands, screening of novel low-molecular pharmaceuticals, and so on.
Patent CA-2308778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAESCHER PETER
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: A bone fracture fixation device comprises an intramedullary nail with a distal end, a proximal end and a central axis.      An intramedullary nail head can be set and fixed on the proximal end of the intramedullary nail and has at least one bore which extends transversely to the central axis for form-fittingly receiving at a stable angle bone fixation means. At least one threaded bore is provided between the distal end and the proximal end of the intramedullary nail.
Patent CA-2310636-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLETTE DANIEL
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: A drinking container (10) includes a flexible, hollow body (12) having a neck(14). There is a closure member (16) removably connected to the neck. There is a spout (22) on the closure member. A filter device (40) is operatively connected to the spout within the body. The filter device includes a filter(90), a passageway (54) bypassing the filter and a movable valve member (50) in the passageway which opens the passageway when the container is in upright position when the spout is on top. The valve member blocks the passageway when the container is inverted from the upright position or pressurized.
Patent CA-2311142-A1 (CA)
Title: Unitary profile for window construction
Inventor: GUHL JAMES C
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: A method for assembling a window is described including forming a lineal member having a cross-sectional profile, where the profile includes a sash portion and a frame portion, cutting the lineal member into lengths sized for forming the window, and joining the lengths of the lineal member to form a shape of the window.  The sash portions form a sash and the frame portions form a frame. Then the sash is separated from the frame.
Patent CA-2311608-A1 (CA)
Title: A unitized cover and absorbent transfer layer
Inventor: O'MALLEY MARY G
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a unitized cover and transfer layer for an absorbent article comprising a blend of thermoplastic fibers and absorbent fibers. The absorbent fibers are present in an amount sufficient to efficiently draw fluid from the outer surface of the unitized cover and transfer layer, without competing with the absorbent core, thereby providing fast fluid penetration with minimal rewet.
Patent CA-2311872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEVRIES KEITH MICHAEL
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for preparing 3(S)-[(5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-amino)-2(R)-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid. Also provided are novel intermediates used in those processes. Further, the 3(S)-[(5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-amino]-2(R)-hydroxy-4-phenyl-butyric acid prepared by the novel processes can be further reacted to yield known indole 2-carboxamides and derivatives thereof possessing glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity, which are useful in the treatment of mammals, especially human beings, having glycogen phosphorylase dependent diseases or conditions.
Patent CA-2312050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URWIN PETER EDWARD
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: The invention describes a method of improving pathogen resistance or tolerance in a plant and its descendant plants comprising integrating into the genome of said plant a gene encoding a fusion protein comprising (a) a first protein domain with anti-pathogenic activity; (b) a linker peptide; and (c) a second protein or protein domain with anti-pathogenic activity. Further embodiments of the invention are said gene constructs, the fusion proteins encoded and the transgenic plants expressing said fusion proteins.
Patent CA-2313513-A1 (CA)
Title: Scaffolding
Inventor: PHILIPPE MICHEL
IPC: E04G1/38
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a bracing assembly for controlling the vertical orientation of an upright structure, the assembly comprising: an angle brace having first and second ends, the first end for attachment to a fixed point adjacent to the structure; and an adjustable connector for connecting the angle brace to the structure; the adjustable connector including a mounting member for attachment to the structure, a brace mount for attachment to the second end of the angle brace, and a means for movably connecting the mounting member with the brace mount and selectively adjusting the position of the brace mount under load conditions and in a substantially vertical plane. The bracing assembly may form part of a walkway assembly to provide a vertically adjustable walkway from which cement may be poured into forms for making a concrete wall foundation.
Patent CA-2315334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHURKO PATRICIA
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: A personal computer banking system and method in which a personal computer(10) is connected by a network service provider (14) directly to a host computer system (24) of a bank such that customer service requests can be processed automatically without need for intervention by customer service representatives. The system is capable of distinguishing between those customer service requests which are capable of automated fulfillment and those requests which require handling by a customer service representative. The system is integrated with the host computer system (24) of the bank so that the remote banking customer can access other automated services of the bank. The method of the invention includes the steps of inputting a customer banking request from among a menu of banking requests at a remote personnel computer; transmitting the banking requests to a host computer (24) over a network (14); receiving the request at the host computer; identifying the type of customer banking request received; automatic logging of service request, comparing the received request to a stored table of request types, each of the request types having an attribute to indicate whether the request type is capable of being fulfilled by a customer service representative or by an automated system; and, depending upon the attribute, directing the request either to a queue for handling by a customer service representative or to a queue for processing by an automated system.
Patent CA-2318025-A1 (CA)
Title: Context sensitive web-based user support
Inventor: KROLCZYK MARC J
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A method of providing support to a user of a computer peripheral includes sensing a peripheral indicia at a computer and registering the peripheral and downloading from a server additional information about the peripheral based on the peripheral indicia. The peripheral indicia includes any of a model number, a part number, a serial number, a date of manufacturer and a configuration indicia. Registering the peripheral is performed by launching a communications browser to connect to the server. The method also senses a peripheral condition at the computer where the peripheral condition includes either an error code or a code indicative of a consumable reaching a predetermined threshold or both. This method accesses the server at an address defined by the peripheral condition, and the server provides the browser with additional information about the peripheral condition.
Patent CA-2318125-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and kits for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis with miconazole nitrate
Inventor: UPMALIS DAVID H
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: A method for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis including the steps of: (a) administering a single dose of an effective amount of miconazole nitrate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier intra-vaginally; and (b) applying miconazole nitrate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the vulva. Also a kit for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis including: (a) a single dose of an effective amount of miconazole nitrate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and in a form adapted to be administered intra-vaginally; and (b) an amount of miconazole nitrate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier adapted to be applied topically to the vulva.
Patent CA-2319259-A1 (CA)
Title: A method relating to databases
Inventor: BJORNERSTEDT DAG ANDERS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of providing consistent reading of a number of objects (10, 20, 30) within a database. The method is adapted for use with a database in which transactions are managed by two-phase locking, wherein a first phase (A) comprises a request for access to objects (10, 20, 30) affected by the transaction and locking of these objects as soon as access thereto has been granted, and where a second phase (B) comprises committing the transaction and releasing all locks that were set in the first phase. The actual work performed in a transaction may be summarised as object changing actions and/or object non-changing actions. A change, or an update, of the content of an object is performed by writing the new content into a new version of the object, where the current version of the object prior to said transaction is retained until no further transactions make use of this version. The transaction performs all changing actions within the first phase (A). According to the present invention, the transaction is adapted to retain access to the objects (10, 20, 30) after the second phase (B). The transaction is also adapted to perform the largest possible number of non-changing actions in a third phase (C), after the second phase (B), whereafter the transaction closes access to the objects.  Thus, the inventive method provides the transaction with a consistent snapshot of affected objects (10, 20, 30) in the database after the locks have been released, with regard to non-changing actions, that is to say in the third phase (C) after the second phase (B).
Patent CA-2319589-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanical handling systems for laser capture microdissection
Inventor: BONNER ROBERT F
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus of gathering by LCM identified cellular material from random locations on a tissue sample to designated locations on a transporting substrate enables convenient further processing. A transporting substrate has an identified mapped location for receiving identified cellular material. At least a segment of a selectively activatable coating is placed on the side of the transporting substrate in apposition to the tissue sample at the mapped location. The transporting substrate and sample are relatively moved to place the selectively activated coating at the mapped location in apposition to identified cellular material of the tissue sample which is to be extracted. Thereafter, the selectively activatable coating is activated and impressed or impressed and activated to form an adhesive region on the transporting substrate for adhering to the identified cellular material. Upon removal of the transporting substrate from the tissue sample, identified cellular material adheres to the transporting substrate at the mapped location.
Patent CA-2319602-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: A hydraulic technique for applications with inflatable packers keeps the inflatable packer in a stretched-out condition despite the forces imposed on the packer by circulating fluids. This prevents the inflatable packer from swabbing due to the force of circulating fluids.
Patent CA-2321373-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluorinated sulfonamides as low-flammability solvents for use in electrochemical cells
Inventor: HEIDER UDO
IPC: C07C307/06
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to fluorinated sulfonamides as low-flammability solvents for electrolytes for use in electrochemical cells.
Patent CA-2324011-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRITZINGER DANIEL D
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An integrated, multiple light-emitter light fixture or unit for vehicles or the like which includes specifically differing types of light-emitter station disposed generally adjacent one another on a common base, e.g., an elongated array on an elongated base, preferably using a single one-piece lens/cover fitting over the base and the different light-emitter stations. The light-emitter stations include a first type which produces widely diffused light, suitable for brake lights or tail lights in a vehicle, a second type having a confined and relatively well differentiated spot of light suitable for what previously were known as "clearance lights" and now more specifically known as identification lights, as well as a third type comprising a floodlight or spotlight, utilizing an integrated halogen source with a surrounding generally conical reflectorized shroud, by which a particular area may be illuminated for particular purposes. The flood or spotlight stations may have any of a series of light output patterns and intensities, and are mounted to have an axis of illumination disposed at an angle from those of the other two light stations due to the different purposes served. The integrated lighting unit thereby has the capability of providing the mandated series of adjacent identification lights on a single base rather than as separate light units mounted independently from one another, as is the custom. This single base may also include brake lights and tail lights for the vehicle, and also incorporate any desired number of spotlight/floodlight units.
Patent CA-2326051-A1 (CA)
Title: Reinforced composite and adhesive
Inventor: MOWREY DOUGLAS H
IPC: C09J157/08
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: A composite including an elastomer of low unsaturation, a coated reinforcing fiber, an adhesive composition that bonds the elastomer to the coated reinforcing fiber including a halogenated polyolefin, a nitroso compound, a maleimide, the maleimide present in an amount of at least 50 % by weight of the halogenated polyolefin.
Patent CA-2327742-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YASUKAWA MASAMI
IPC: C07D241/44
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A method for producing high melting point crystals, which is characterized by heating ethyl=(R)-2-¢4-(6-chloro-2-quinoxalyloxy)phenoxy!propionate in the form of low melting point crystals, or low melting point crystals and high melting point crystals, within a range of from 50 ~C to lower than the melting point of the low melting point crystals.
Patent CA-2328225-A1 (CA)
Title: Blower and adjustable blower nozzle attachment
Inventor: BRAZELL KENNETH M
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 1999-03-01
Abstract: A hand-held blower (10) and adjustable blower nozzle attachment (34) for providing a variable rate air flow discharge from the nozzle attachment. The blower (10) includes a housing (12), a tubular body (28) and a blower nozzle attachment (34). The blower nozzle attachment (34) includes at least one constrictor flap (48, 50) provided within the nozzle attachment body (38) to change the air flow rate between a low air velocity rate in a first position and a higher air velocity rate in a second position. The adjustable nozzle attachment (34) is provided with at least one aperture (46) corresponding to the at least one constrictor flap (48, 50) for adjustment of the flap (48, 50) between the first and second positions. A control (42) is rotatably mounted to the nozzle body (38) to return the at least one constrictor flap (48, 50) from the second position to the first position. Alternatively, the control (130) may be slidably mounted to the nozzle attachment body.
Patent CA-2329854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STINNETT THOMAS M
IPC: F16L1/11
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for firmly positioning in a trench and securing against movement while fill is added to the trench an underground utility pipe and means for marking the utility pipe. More particularly, the present invention relates to an underground positioning and anti-movement apparatus in the form of an underground stake adapted to be driven into a base fill, that includes an integral preferably curvilinear-shaped pipe engaging member which engages the outer surface of an underground pipe to secure the pipe in position above the base fill at the bottom of the trench while additional fill is added to the trench. The present invention also includes at least one integral receptacle located longitudinally on the stake body above the pipe engaging member which receives, supports and secures tracer -%vire, caution tape, or other marking means used to facilitate identification and location of the secured underground pipe and which allows placement of the marking means at a location above the pipe before the trench is filled so that the trench may be filled without disturbing the position of the marking means in relation to the secured pipe and without having to lay the pipe and marking means at different stages in the fill process. The current invention may also include an integral anti-removal member which extends from the bottom of the stake, compresses when pressed into the underlying supporting base fill, and expands and scoops up base fill to impede movement of the stake when upward force is applied to the stake body.
Patent CA-2330787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHONBACHLER BEAT
IPC: F24F13/068
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to attain a high level of cooling capacity while avoiding interfering cold air flows. To this end, the invention provides that a chamber (2) is occluded from the room to be cooled by a thin cooling wall (1) made of powder-coated steel with microholes which have a diameter of 0.5 mm, which are arranged in a 5 mm square grid, and whose free cross section is consequently less than 1 %. A pre-chamber (4) which is arranged above the chamber (2) is connected to the same (2) via a dividing wall (3) situated over a distributing socket (17) and has air connections for connecting to an air supply or to an adjacent air cooling element. The cooling air is fed into the chamber (2) via the distributing socket (17) such that it strikes along the inner side of the cooling wall (1) in an intensely turbulent manner. A cooling arrangement comprised of adjacent rows of air cooling elements whose pre-chambers (4) are connected by connecting nipples protrude into connection openings (10) of adjacent cooling elements.