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Patent CA-2398571-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOVESDI IMRE
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of prophylactically or therapeutically treating an animal for at least one ocular-related disorder,  e.g., ocular neovascularization or age-related macular degeneration. The method comprises contacting an ocular cell with an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an inhibitor of angiogenesis and  the same or different nucleic acid sequence encoding a neurotrophic agent. T he method also can comprise contacting an ocular cell with different expression  vectors, each comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an inhibitor of angiogenesis and/or a nucleic acid sequence encoding a neurotrophic agent. I n addition, the present invention provides a viral vector comprising a nucleic  acid sequence encoding pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) or a therapeutic fragment thereof.
Patent CA-2399126-A1 (CA)
Title: Extraction d'une proteine de mais (zeine) d'un plat contenant du gluten
Inventor: MCINNIS JEREL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: Pour récupérer une zéine dans un plat contenant du gluten préparé au moyen de procédures de mouture humide, on lave le gluten avec de l'eau saine pour éliminer les constituants solubles dans l'eau; on sépare les constituants solubles dans l'eau et on les récupère; on extrait les constituants solubles dans l'eau avec un solvant à base d'éthanol hydraté pour extraire la zéine; on récupère l'extrait de zéine brute; on traite l'extrait de zéine brute avec un adsorbant qui adsorbe au moins une couleur, une odeur, une essence et un acide gras et on obtient un extrait de zéine purifiée.
Patent CA-2399535-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORMAN CLYDE W
IPC: A23N7/02
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A peeler is provided having a removable liner, the liner possessing a rough texture for assisting the turning of a food product during a peeling operation. A method of manufacturing the disclosed peeler and liner is also provided.
Patent CA-2400815-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular power converter
Inventor: BEINHOLD GEORG
IPC: H02M7/00
Filed: 2001-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a power converter in the form of a multi-level circuit, for converting direct current into alternating current or vice versa. Said power converter comprises at least one capacitor and at least two semiconductor power switches. The or each capacitor comprises a pair of connectors for connecting the capacitor to at least two semiconductor power switches. The aim of the invention is to create, as far as possible, a low-inductive, long-life and cost-effective electrical connection between the capacitors and the power switches. In order to achieve this, the or each capacitor comprises at least one other pair of connectors in order to connect the capacitor to at least two semiconductor power switches or a direct current network.
Patent CA-2401557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUTOH MASATO
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: Drugs for ameliorating retinal function which contain as the active ingredient sproteins having an effect of ameliorating electroretinogram (ERG). In particular, preparations containing as the active ingredient tissue-factor-pathway inhibitor-2 or placental protein 5 are usable as drugs for ameliorating retinal function in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma, retinal vaso-occlusion and retinal malfunction.
Patent CA-2402270-A1 (CA)
Title: Metallic nanowire and process for producing the same
Inventor: SHIMIZU TOSHIMI
IPC: B22F9/20
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A nanowire comprising only metal having an average length of I µ m or more which could not be produced in the prior art, and a method of manufacturing this wire.      This invention provides a method of manufacturing a metal nanowire, which comprises the step of reducing a nanofiber comprising a metal complex peptide lipid formed from the two-headed peptide lipid represented by the general formula (I): (See Formula I) , in which Val is a valine residue, m is 1-3 and n is 6-18, and a metal ion, using 5-10 equivalents of a reducing agent relative to the two-headed peptide lipid. It further provides a metal nanowire having an average diameter of 10-20nm and average length of 1 µ m or more. It is preferred that the metal is copper.
Patent CA-2402892-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KANEL JEFFREY SCOTT
IPC: B01J31/40
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for separating one or more products from a reaction product fluid comprising a metal-organophosphorus ligand complex catalyst, optionally free organophosphorus ligand, said one or more products, one or more nonpolar reaction solvents and one or more polar reaction solvents, in which said reaction product fluid exhibits phase behavior depicted by Fig. 1, wherein said process comprises (1) supplying said reaction product fluid from a reaction zone to a separation zone, (2) controlling concentration of said one or more nonpolar reaction solvents and said one or more polar reaction solvents, temperature and pressure in said separation zone sufficient to obtain by phase separation two immiscible liquid phases depicted by regions 2, 4 and 6 of Fig. 1 comprising a polar phase and a nonpolar phase and to prevent or minimize formation of three immiscible liquid phases depicted by region 5 of Fig. 1 and one homogeneous liquid phase depicted by regions 1, 3 and 7 of Fig. 1, and (3) recovering said polar phase from said nonpolar phase or said nonpolar phase from said polar phase.
Patent CA-2403442-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of nateglinide alone or in combination for the treatment or prevention of diabetic complications
Inventor: KITAHARA YOSHIRO
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: Drugs containing postcibal hypoglycemics as the active ingredient which are efficacious in preventing, ameliorating and treating complications of diabetes, neuropathy, etc. In particular, D-phenylalanine derivatives such as nateglinide are useful as oral drugs. These excellent drugs, methods of using the same (for example, administration for treating the above diseases, etc.), utilization of postcibal hypoglycemics in the production of these drugs, etc.  are provided. The above-described effects of preventing, ameliorating and treating the complications can be further enhanced by adding at least one member selected from among hypotensive agents, peripheral circulation improving agents and remedies for hyperlipemia to the above drugs or combining the same with the postcibal hypoglycemics.
Patent CA-2404660-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASON DEBORAH
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the Na+ dependent glutamate transporter GLAST-1 and a splice variant thereof. A novel splice variant has been found (GLAST-1a) which lacks exon 3 resulting in a loss of about 46 amino acids. The protein is altered in such a way that indicates altered function of the transporter.  Indeed, the inventors have surprisingly determined that the splice variant has a reversed transport direction as compared to GLAST-1. Thus, the invention provides materials and methods relating to the splice variant GLAST-1a including the amino acid and nucleic acid sequence; materials and methods relating to the detection in vivo or in vitro of the GLAST-1a; and materials and methods relating to the modulation of excitatory amino acids (EAAs) signalling.
Patent CA-2405761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORAN AUBERT Y
IPC: C08J7/046
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: A novel laminate useful for seals particularly for vehicle window seals that are flexible, wear resistant and have a low coefficient of friction, is provided. The laminate comprises a rubber substrate and a polyolefin coating disposed on and adherent to the rubber substrate. The invention also provides novel methods of making laminates, particularly seals. Such method comprises the following steps: providing a rubber substrate; then applying a powdered crystalline polyolefin to the rubber substrate, in an amount sufficient to form a continuous layer when melted; and then melting the powdered crystalline polyolefin to form a continuous polyolefin coating disposed on and adherent to the rubber substrate. The invention also relates to seals comprising: a polyolefin rubber body; and a continuous coating of fused polyolefin disposed on and adherent to the rubber seal. Preferably the continuous coating of fused polyolefin is disposed in the glass run channel in the rubber body.
Patent CA-2408275-A1 (CA)
Title: Between-rails roadway for road-rail crossings
Inventor: BRUYN DOMINICUS
IPC: E01C9/04
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: The roadway at a road-rail crossing comprises rows of extruded rubber strips. The strips have a tongue-and-groove type of edge connection, which constrain the strips such that if one strip bounces the adjacent strips bounce too. Locking-strips fit between primary-strips, and have latches, which snap into place upon the locking-strips being driven downwards, from above.
Patent CA-2413105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS DARREN J
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: 2 In a pay-for-placement search system, the system makes search term recommendations to advertisers managing their accounts in one or more of two ways. A first technique involves looking for good search terms directly on an advertiser's web site. A second technique involves comparing an advertiser to other, similar advertisers and recommending the search terms the other advertisers have chosen. The a first technique is called spidering and the second technique is called collaborative filtering. In the preferred embodiment, the output of the spidering step is used as input to the collaborative filtering step. The final output of search terms from both steps is then interleaved in a natural way.
Patent CA-2413322-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanical damping system for structures
Inventor: PUCKETT JAY A
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A mechanical damping system for a structure is provided. The mechanical damping system comprises a tubular impact frame secured to the structure. A  support frame is secured to the structure with the support frame spaced from the impact frame. An elongated member is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end is secured within the support frame and the second end is free from connection and extends into the impact frame. At least one impact mass is secured to the second end of the elongated member, the impact mass movable within and contactable with the impact frame.
Patent CA-2414844-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEROLD PETER
IPC: C07C29/17
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés par la formule (I), dans laquelle R¿1? et R¿2? représentent, indépendamment l'un de l'autre, H, C¿1?-C¿6? alkyle, C¿1?-C¿6? halogenalkyle, C¿1?-C¿6? alcoxy, C¿1?-C¿6-alcoxy-C¿1?-C¿6?alkyle, ou C¿1?-C¿6? alcoxy C¿1?-C¿6? alkyloxy, et R¿3? représente C¿1?-C¿6? alkyle. Ces composés peuvent être obtenus dans de grands rendements par addition stéréosélective d'esters de l'acide proprionique à substitution R¿3 à des benzaldéhydes à substitution R¿1? et à substitution R¿2? représentés par la formule R-CHO afin de former des esters d'acide 3-R-3-hydroxy-2-R¿3?-propionique, par conversion du groupe OH en un groupe partant, par élimination régiosélective subséquente afin de former des acides d'esters 3-R-2-R¿3?-propéniques, et par réduction en des alcools 3-R-2-R¿3?-allyliques et par hydrogénation énantiosélective de ces derniers, R représentant (II).
Patent CA-2416511-A1 (CA)
Title: Nuclear magnetic resonance methods for extracting information about a fluid in a rock
Inventor: SCHEVEN ULRICH
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: Nuclear magnetic resonance methods for extracting information about a fluid in a rock are described. A system of nuclear spins in the fluid are prepared in  a driven equilibrium, and a series of magnetic resonance signals generated fro m the fluid. The series of magnetic resonance signals is detected and analyzed  to extract information about the fluid in the rock.
Patent CA-2418654-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAM E MEYERS
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une conception de lentille de contact et des procédés de fabrication, d'adaptation et d'utilisation de ces lentilles. Par exemple, la lentille de contact peut être prévue pour être utilisée dans un programme de thérapie de réfraction cornéenne. La lentille de contact selon l'invention permet de résoudre les inconvénients de l'art antérieur, et sa conception permet une adaptation correcte au patient lors de son utilisation comme lentille de contact de correction ou dans un programme de thérapie de réfraction cornéenne. La possibilité de s'adapter correctement à un patient permet de réduire, au moins en grande partie, les risques d'abrasion cornéenne dus à une mauvaise répartition de l'appui sur la cornée, un gauchissement de la cornée résultant de lentilles décentrées, un oedème dû à un ajustement trop serré sur la cornée et un inconfort résultant d'un déséquilibre excessif du bord de la cornée. La conception simplifiée permet à un novice ou à un opticien relativement inexpérimenté de visualiser la relation entre la lentille de contact et la cornée de l'oeil du patient. La conception et la relation correspondante par rapport à la cornée du patient permettent de sélectionner des lentilles d'essai sur lesquelles il est possible de prévoir ou de corriger toutes les modifications ultérieures. La conception de la lentille permet à l'opticien de consulter plus facilement le concepteur de la lentille pour discuter clairement de la relation entre la lentille et la cornée afin de déterminer la conception de la lentille. En raison de la conception rationnelle des lentilles selon la présente invention, un nombre minimal d'incréments de paramètres peut être identifié pour couvrir la plage des cornées communes. Il est par conséquent possible de fournir des ébauches de lentilles préformées qui sont facilement formées en une lentille finale, ce qui simplifie et accélère le processus de traitement. En outre, tout ajustement de la lentille qui peut s'avérer nécessaire en fonction du port de la lentille d'essai peut être facilement mis en oeuvre par l'opticien.
Patent CA-2419374-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINCLAIR MALCOLM
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de diffuser des informations relatives à l'état / la disponibilité d'un téléphone et/ou d'un abonné au téléphone après réception dans un centre relais (8, 9) d'informations en provenance de chaque terminal faisant partie d'une multiplicité de terminaux d'état / de disponibilité (1, 10). Ces informations correspondent à l'état / la disponibilité d'un téléphone et/ou d'un abonné au téléphone et/ou d'une ligne de téléphone associés au terminal d'état / de disponibilité émetteur (1, 10). Les informations reçues dans le centre relais (8, 9) en provenance de chaque terminal d'état / de disponibilité émetteur (1, 10) sont immédiatement transférées à un groupe d'autres terminaux d'état / de disponibilité (1, 10) associés au terminal émetteur. Au niveau de chaque terminal d'état / de disponibilité récepteur (1, 10), les informations d'état / de disponibilité reçues sont affichées sur une unité d'affichage (3) du terminal pour informer l'abonné de l'état actuel / la disponibilité actuelle d'autres abonnés qui l'intéressent.
Patent CA-2420536-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN QINGPING
IPC: C09D11/16
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A non-aqueous fluorescent ink composition suitable for use in writing instruments is described comprising a fluorescent pigment dispersion and a high boiling point organic solvent. The ink composition may also include resins, plasticizers, antiskinning agents, lubricants and stabilizers. The fluorescent ink composition exhibits a brilliant appearance in masscolor and  when written on paper.
Patent CA-2421957-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for measuring antithrombin activity
Inventor: MORRIS MICHAEL J
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: The invention provides a one-stage method of measuring antithrombin (AT) activity in a sample. In the method, a diluted sample is mixed with AT-deficient plasma containing intrinsic coagulation enzymes, an AT augmenting compound such as heparin, a phospholipid and an activator of the contact phase of the intrinsic coagulation pathway. Following addition of calcium ions, coagulation time is measured and compared to a reference standard to determine the level of AT activity in the sample.
Patent CA-2423756-A1 (CA)
Title: Pulp production finishing line quality sensor
Inventor: CHEN JOYCE
IPC: G01N33/34
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a quality parameter of a pulp sample.  The method comprises the steps of providing a pulp sample for which a quality parameter is to be determined; applying a force to the pulp sample, obtaining at least a value for a spectral response relating to a physical property of the pulp sample in dependence of the applied force; establishing a relationship between the at least a value for a spectral response of the pulp sample and a value for the applied external force and determining a quality parameter of the pulp sample from the relationship between the value for the spectral response relating to a physical property of the pulp sample and value for the applied external force. Further disclosed are apparatus working according to the method of the instant invention.
Patent CA-2424038-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated medical devices
Inventor: WILSON DAVID J
IPC: A61L27/34
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: Medical devices, and in particular implantable medical devices, may be coate d to minimize or substantially eliminate a biological organism's reaction to t he introduction of the medical device to the organism. The medical devices may be coated with any number of biocompatible materials. Therapeutic drugs, agents  or compounds may be mixed with the biocompatible materials and affixed to at  least a portion of the medical device. These therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may also further reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. Various materials and coating methodologies may be utilized to maintain the drugs, agents or compounds on the medical device until delivered and positioned.
Patent CA-2427582-A1 (CA)
Title: Opening device
Inventor: HOLM HENRIK
IPC: B65D47/36
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: An opening device comprising a removable membrane (11) connected to a pulling device (12). The pulling device (12) is connected to the membrane (11) at its opposed ends (13, 14) so as to define a pull ring. Weakening arrangements (15, 16) are provided at said opposed ends to initiate the tearing off of the membrane.
Patent CA-2427682-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for tracking consumer selections over a computer network
Inventor: ZWART GLEN R
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for tracking consumer selections over a computer network is described herein and comprises a remote computer terminal (12) connected to a network of computers wherein the consumer can access an industry centric web portal (14) having links to various vendor products and services over the network (16). A user identification token is generated by the web portal to identify the consumer so that each site visited on the computer network (16) can also identify the consumer and partake in an advisement system. According to the advisement system the participating vendor sites (18, 20, 23) located on the computer network identify the visiting consumer by his/her user identification token and advice the industry centric web portal (14) as to what selections the consumer has made while visiting the vendor's site (14). The advisement information may comprise such things as what the product/service is, how much it cost, how much tax was paid, what dates it is good for, and so on. The web portal receives the advisement information and creates a consumer product record (CPR) pertaining to the selections made by the identified consumer.
Patent CA-2427789-A1 (CA)
Title: Data interface protocol for two-way radio communication systems
Inventor: RODERIQUE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A method and system is disclosed that allows for the designation of over 1,000,000 individual users in a communication system, such as an EDACS system, using the existing five-digit portion of command message utilized for specifying the destination address. This is accomplished by using an Extended Addressing Digital Interface (EADI) protocol using hexadecimal characters in the command message rather than decimal characters, thereby creating an Aextended addressing@ (EA) capability. The largest five-digit hexadecimal number, FFFFF, corresponds to the decimal number 1,048,575, thereby realizing the ability to exceed one million users, without having to change the size (number of digits) in the command message.  Backward compatibility is assured by adding new mode commands that identify a particular command message as being generated by EA compatible equipment.
Patent CA-2427805-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EATON JAMES
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A fold-flat seat recliner mechanism (30, 50) for connecting the seat cushion (12) to the seat back (14) in a motor vehicle includes a lower plate assembly (51) attachable to the seat cushion frame (22, 122) and an upper plate (32, 55) interconnecting the seat back and the lower plate assembly (51) are interconnected by a parallelogram linkage that provides a range of reclining positions for the seat back (14) relative to the seat cushion (12) and allows the seat back to be folded flat relative to the seat cushion from any recline angle. During folding, the linkage retains its previous geometry so that the seat back (14), when unfolded, returns to its previously set recline angle. The mechanism (30, 50) is used in pairs, one on each side of the seat. On one side the mechanism (30, 50) includes means for adjusting the seat back recline angle and a latch operable to inhibit or allow folding of the seat back.
Patent CA-2428362-A1 (CA)
Title: Button cover
Inventor: OUELLETTE RICHARD
IPC: A44B1/14
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A button cover for removable placement onto a button of a garment comprises a front wall portion having a front-facing surface, a back-facing surface, a top and a bottom, and a back wall portion having a front-facing surface, a back-facing surface, a top and a bottom. A peripheral wall portion connects the front wall portion and the back wall portion one to the other, in spaced-apart fixed relation, so as to form a button-receiving cavity between the front wall portion and the back wall portion. A thread-receiving slot is disposed in the back wall portion, and has an open end and a closed end. A button-receiving opening is disposed between the bottom of the front wall portion and the bottom of the back wall portion for permitting a button to enter the button-receiving cavity.
Patent CA-2428376-A1 (CA)
Title: Fixation pour detecteur de vitesse d'une roue
Inventor: TERRILL ARNOLD M
IPC: G01P3/487
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne un détecteur (30) destiné à détecter la rotation d'un arbre de sortie (22) d'un moteur (20) utilisé pour mettre en route un véhicule (10) comprenant un disque (32) sur l'arbre de sortie (22) qui comporte des aimants (34) opposés à un support de moteur (38) et le moteur (20). Ce support (38) présente un évidement annulaire (66) ouvert sur un côté ne donnant pas sur le moteur (20) et un détecteur d'effet Hall (48) est placé dans ledit évidement (66) et fixé par un étrier en T (52) ayant un piton (56) qui maintient le détecteur d'effet Hall (48) partiellement dans l'évidement annulaire (66) dans le but de le protéger et de le placer adjacent aux aimants (34) sur le disque (32).