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Patent CA-2397041-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclone dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/20
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner for easy removal of contaminants from a grill assembly. The cyclone dust collecting apparatus has a cyclone body that has a first connection pipe connected to an extension pipe adjacent to a suction port of the vacuum cleaner, a second connection pipe connected to the extension pipe adjacent to a body of the vacuum cleaner and, an air inflow port interconnected with the first connection pipe. An air outflow port is interconnected with the second connection pipe. The cyclone body is adapted to form an air flow vortex of contaminant-laden air that is drawn in through the air inflow port. A dust receptacle is removably connected to the cyclone body for receiving contaminants separated from the air by the vortex. A grill assembly is disposed at the air outflow port of the cyclone body, and has a plurality of longitudinal slots formed in an outer circumference of the grill body at a constant interval from each other to form a passage leading air toward the air outflow port. The grill assembly prevents a reverse flow of the contaminants collected in the dust receptacle through the air outflow port of the cyclone body. A  contaminant removing member is movable upwardly and downwardly along the outer circumference surface of the grill body to remove contaminants that are attached to and around the respective longitudinal slots of the grill assembly. An operation lever has one end connected to a center of the contaminant removing member and the other end protrudes outside of the cyclone body through an inside of the grill body. The operation lever moves the contaminant removing member upward and downward.
Patent CA-2397417-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BACUS SARAH S
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining expression levels of one or a multiplicity of target proteins in a tissue or cell sample by the use of immunohistochemical staining of target cells and determination of optical density of the cells. The said optical density is compared to a calibration curve generated from control cells whose expression level of the target protein is known.
Patent CA-2399257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RITCHIE TERRY JOHN
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: An induced polarisation (IP) data acquisition system, includes: a first polarity of measurement nodes for obtaining synchronised measurement signals indicative of the electric field strength at a corresponding plurality of spaced apart locations at or adjacent to a surface of a first geological body; a reference node for obtaining reference signals indicative of the magnetic field strength at a location at or adjacent to a surface of a second geological body that is spaced apart from the first geological body, wherein the reference signals are synchronised with the measurement signals; and a processing centre being responsive to the measurement signals and the reference signals for deriving a transfer function for the first body.
Patent CA-2399879-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricant combinations of erucamide and a saturated co-lubricant in compositions used for making closures
Inventor: DOUN STEPHEN KUNSHEN
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: Compositions for making closures which contain polyolefin resins and at least two lubricants; compositions for making linerless closures containing tocopherol anti-oxidant and closures made from the foregoing compositions are disclosed. Preferably, the lubricants are erucamide and at least one saturated co-lubricant
Patent CA-2403269-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWANSON KYLE D
IPC: B64D27/24
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft (101), configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft (101) includes an extendable slat (205) at the leading edge of the wing (103), and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing (103) extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing (103) is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft (101) also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell (131). The fuel cell (131) stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell (131). A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The aircraft (101) of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing (103).
Patent CA-2403734-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRINKWATER JAMES LINDSAY
IPC: B01L1/00
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a closed working cabinet (1) for toxic or sterile material comprising a work station (9) within the cabinet to receive toxic or sterile material, means to enable an operator to conduct contactless operations on the toxic material, means (47) to provide a flow or filtered air through the cabinet at an elevated pressure above ambient to prevent ingress of contaminant material to the cabinet and means to cause said pressurised air to flow over the work station in a direction away from the side of the cabinet which the operator functions to protect the operator from exposure to toxic material.
Patent CA-2405771-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESSELS JACOBUS ADRIAAN
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un laryngoscope comprenant une poignée (1) dotée d'un axe (5) et portant une source lumineuse (3) du type à axe (4) étendu dans la direction générale du faisceau lumineux émis. Le laryngoscope comprend une lame amovible et remplaçable, de préférence jetable (7) en matériau translucide sur la poignée et d'extension généralement transversale par rapport à ladite poignée. La lame a des extrémités proximale (6) et distale (13), et la source lumineuse est dirigée selon une orientation transversale par rapport à l'axe de la poignée de façon à diriger le faisceau lumineux directement, et généralement à angle droit, par rapport à une face transversale de réception de la lumière (11) constituée à l'extrémité proximale de la lame. Une "lentille" de focalisation de la lumière (9) peut être intercalée entre la source lumineuse et la face susmentionnée. De préférence, la poignée est en matière plastique moulée, avec un contour ergonomique donnant une prise confortable, facile à positionner pour le médecin et pouvant être saisie effacement.
Patent CA-2406999-A1 (CA)
Title: Gene and sequence variation associated with sensing carbohydrate compounds and other sweeteners
Inventor: REED DANIELLE R
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a gene and its sequence variation associated with preference for carbohydrates, other sweet compound s, or ethanol. The present invention also relates to the study of metabolic pathways to identify other genes, receptors, and relationships that contribu te to differences in sensing of carbohydrates or ethanol. The present invention  also relates to germline or somatic sequence variations and its use in the diagnosis and prognosis of predisposition to diabetes, other obesity related  disorders, or ethanol consumption. The present invention also provided probe s or primers specific for the detection and analysis of such sequence variatio n. The present invention also relates to method for screening drugs for inhibition or restoration of gene function as antidiabetic, antiobesity, or antialcohol consumption therapies. The present invention relates to other antidiabetic, antiobesity disorder, or antialcohol consumption therapies, su ch as gene therapy, protein replacement therapy, etc. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for identifying sweeteners or alcohols utilizi ng the gene and its variations.
Patent CA-2409392-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANG Y TOM
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des protéines de signalisation intracellulaires humaines (PSIGI) et des polynucléotides qui identifient et codent pour ces PSIGI. L'invention concerne également des vecteurs d'expression, des cellules hôtes, des anticorps, des agonistes et des antagonistes. L'invention concerne également des méthodes permettant de diagnostiquer, de traiter ou de prévenir des troubles associés à l'expression aberrante des PSIGI.
Patent CA-2410119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOURGON FERNAND ANTOINE JOSEPH
IPC: B29D30/06
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A pneumatic tire bead area construction for improved chafer cracking resistance during run-flat (uninflated) tire operation comprises a chafer reinforcement fabric component that is positioned at the surface of the chafer wherever it may contact the wheel rim flange during normal tire operation, and especially during uninflated tire operation. The fabric component may be anchored by extending it around the bead. The fabric component may replace the toeguard, thereby further reinforcing and protecting the bead area by extending the chafer reinforcement fabric component along the surfaces of the bead area wherever surfaces of the tire can contact the wheel rim and rim flange during mounting of the tire and during operation of the tire.
Patent CA-2410550-A1 (CA)
Title: System for utilizing a single card to provide multiple services in an open network environment
Inventor: MCGUIRE JUDITH
IPC: G06Q20/04
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment implementing a multi-purpose card held by a designated individual. The information management system includes a multi-purpose card, at least one da ta input device (26, 28, 30, 32), at least one database (38, 40, 42), a host (36), and a transaction processor (44). The card is coded to identify the rightful cardholder and to identify the services the card holder is entitled  to receive. The at least one data input device (26, 28, 30, 32) receives transactional information from the merchant/service-provider and the card. T he database (38, 40, 42) records transactional information and verifies transactional information. The host (36) includes the at least one database (38, 40, 42) for processing transactional information. The debit transaction  processor (44) authorizes ACH or debit transactions occuring within the proprietary environment. The ACH or debit transaction processor (44) then communicates with the host (36) and at least one financial institution (52, 54, 56, 58) through a network (46, 48, 50).
Patent CA-2410868-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerosol hair spray compositions comprising combinations of silicone-grafted copolymers
Inventor: HUTCHINS THOMAS ALLEN
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed are aerosol hair spray compositions which comprise a first and a second silicone-grafted copolymer, wherein the copolymers exhibit a dichotomous viscosity behavior which results in superior hold and excellent hair feel benefits, and a method of styling hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of the above composition.
Patent CA-2414385-A1 (CA)
Title: Remote structural material evaluation apparatus
Inventor: HASSANI FERRI
IPC: G01M7/00
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A method of unobtrusive evaluation of structural material integrity without requiring physical contact for referencing integrity values, comprising: directing an impact source at said structural material; obtaining signal information from the structural material by optical reflectometry; and, processing the signal information to determine physical properties of the structural material.
Patent CA-2415452-A1 (CA)
Title: Reciprocating saw
Inventor: WHEELER THOMAS J
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a carrier operable to cooperate with a motor to translate rotational movement of the motor into reciprocal linear actuation of a saw blade. A carrier is slidably disposed within the housing and includes a first portion adapted to receive a saw blade and a second portion having a slot therethrough. A rotatable element is fixed for rotation about an output shaft of the motor. A follower operably interconnects the carrier and the rotatable element wherein rotation of the rotatable element provides reciprocal linear motion of the carrier whereby the follower follows a reciprocal linear path within the slot.
Patent CA-2417182-A1 (CA)
Title: Moisture barrier film
Inventor: SHAH GAUTAM P
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A multiple layer film useful in moisture barrier packaging applications has at least one layer comprising a blend of propylene polymer or copolymer, and a hydrocarbon resin; and two additional layers comprising a propylene polymer or copolymer, ethylene alpha olefin copolymer, ionomer, polybutene, or blends thereof. A core layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer or other oxygen barrier material, or high density polyethylene, can be included in some embodiments. A preferred embodiment of the multi-layer film exhibits excellent moisture barrier and optical properties, and shrink properties as well if the film has been oriented. High oxygen barrier is also a feature in embodiments including EVOH or other oxygen barrier materials.
Patent CA-2418391-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Inventor: HILL PAUL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more ovarian  carcinoma proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encod e such portions or antibodies or immune system cells specific for such protein s. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment  of diseases such as ovarian cancer. Methods are further provided for identifying tumor antigens that are secreted from ovarian carcinomas and/or other tumors. Polypeptides and polynucleotides as provided herein may furthe r be used for the diagnosis and monitoring of ovarian cancer.
Patent CA-2419952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITLEY RAYFORD K
IPC: B65G1/137
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A system and method for conveniently tracking inventory and merchandise in a retail setting is disclosed. The system can track various items as they travel through the entire supply chain. The system includes provisions that provide accurate and real time information related to available inventory on retail floor space and in storage. The system can be used to automatically determine available inventory and the system can be used to assist customers and staff in locating particular items.
Patent CA-2421060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLONE WILLIAM M
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a custom-sized intravascular device includes the steps of (1) measuring the diameter of a diseased vessel, and (2) manufacturing the custom-sized intravascular device according to the diameter.  Optionally, the method includes the steps of measuring a plurality of diameters of the diseased vessel and a length along the vessel, and manufacturing the custom-sized intravascular device according to the plurality of diameters and length. Also enclosed herein is a method of performing a surgical procedure utilizing a custom-sized intravascular device manufactured according to the invention.
Patent CA-2421932-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUFUJI YASUNORI
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A laying structure, a laying method, and a manufacturing method for a brick suitable to each structure of a building, wherein the brick (1) comprises a bolt inserting hole (7) and through-holes (8), the bolt inserting hole has a  diameter allowing a bolt (60) to be passed therethrough and the through-hole s have a diameter allowing nuts (70) to be inserted thereinto, the bolt inserting hole and through-holes are orderly arranged on the longitudinal center axis of the brick, and the centers of the inserting hole and through- holes and the end faces of the brick are disposed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction of the brick, the bricks and metal plates (51) are stacked vertically and the bricks are connected integrally with each other under prestress by the tightening of the bolts passing the vertical bolt inserting holes, the bolt inserting holes and through holes are orderly arranged vertically in a wall body crossing area at the corner part of the bricks connected at a specified angle to form continuous vertical holes, the  bolt is inserted into the vertical holes, and the nuts are tightened to the bolt, whereby the vertical bricks are connected integrally with each other under prestress by the tightening of the bolts and nuts.
Patent CA-2422568-A1 (CA)
Title: Prognostic indicator
Inventor: RUDLAND PHILIP SPENCER
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A prognostic indicator for metastasis comprises an antibody directed against  ostepontin.
Patent CA-2425001-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel serine protease genes related to dppiv
Inventor: RIVIERE PIERRE J M
IPC: A61P3/14
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: Novel proteins or polypeptides having significant sequence homology to DPPIV, nucleic acids coding therefor, cells which have been modified with such nucleic acid so as to express these proteins, antibodies to these proteins, screening methods for the discovery of new therapeutic agents which are inhibitors of the activity of these proteins or of related proteins, and therapeutic agents discovered by such screening methods, as well as new therapeutic treatments, are all provided.
Patent CA-2426077-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for deactivating and recovering boron trifluoride when producing polyisobutenes
Inventor: WETTLING THOMAS
IPC: C08F6/08
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for deactivating and recovering boron trifluoride when producing polyisobutenes by means of cationic polymerisation of isobutene or hydrocarbon streams containing isobutene in the liquid phase in the presence of boron trifluoride or in the form of a boron trifluoride catalyst complex. Said catalyst complex is separated, essentially in the liquid phase, from the reactor discharge. Said method contains the following steps, a) removing from the polymerisation reactor at -60 to 0 ~C, methanol, ethanol or a mixture of methanol and ethanol in such a quantity that an alcohol phase rich in boron trifluoride is deposited b) separating the alcohol phase according to (a) and, (c) from the alcohol phase according to (b) is reintegrated into the inventive method in a suitable manner if desired.
Patent CA-2429254-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNN JAMES M
IPC: A61K9/51
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: Oral nanoparticulate pharmaceutical formulations and related methods for controlled release delivery of chemotherapeutic and macromolecular agents.
Patent CA-2429383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HSIEH GIN C
IPC: A61P15/10
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of selective dopamine D4 receptor agonists and to compositions containing selective dopamine D4 receptor agonists for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
Patent CA-2430446-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of indexing entities
Inventor: CRABTREE IAN BARRY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of building an index to a plurality of entities, where each entity is represented by a point defined in a space. The method comprises the steps of: i) identifying entities whose points are furthest apart; ii) creating a first area, the extremities of which first area are given by the points representing the identified entities; iii) assigning entities falling within the first area to a storage area corresponding to the first area; iv) dividing the first area into a plurality of second areas; v) for each of the plurality of second areas: a) linking each of the second areas to the first area, and b) repeating steps (i) - (v) until the first area includes a single point; and vi) writing the storage areas corresponding to each of the first areas to the index.
Patent CA-2431849-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU HUI
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for subcarrier selection for systems is described. In one embodiment, a method for subcarrier for a system employing orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) comprises partitioning subcarriers (101) into groups of at least one cluster of subcarriers (102), receiving an indication of a selection by the subscriber of one or more groups (103) in the groups, and allocating at least one cluster in the one or more groups of clusters selected by the subcarrier for use in communication with the subscriber (104, 105).
Patent CA-2432260-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method of electrical control loading
Inventor: GROSSART STUART JAMES CAMERON
IPC: G09B9/28
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises : an electrical rotary drive motor; a pulley means having a pulley wheel means operatively coupled to the electrical drive motor, and a pulley line means; an actuator shaft connected to the pulley line means such that operation of the rotary drive motor urges non-arcuate and substantially linear movement of the actuator shaft; loading interface means connected to the actuator shaft for providing an interface between the actuator shaft and a user manipulable vehicle simulator control member, and for applying a loading force as provided by the urging of substantially linear movement of the actuator shaft.
Patent CA-2433032-A1 (CA)
Title: Sustained release drug delivery devices with coated drug cores
Inventor: VISCASILLAS SANTOS
IPC: A61K9/52
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved sustained release drug delivery device comprising a drug core comprising a polymer coated inner core and an impermeable cup or reservoir.
Patent CA-2433188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRASER GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: There is disclosed a device for imaging radionuclide emissions comprising: a charge coupled device or CMOS active pixel sensor device; and a scintillator layer in direct contact with the charge coupled device or CMOS active pixel sensor device; in which the thickness of the scintillator layer is greater than 200 ~m, preferably greater than 400 ~m, most preferably about 500 ~m.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2434542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUPPO ANNE
IPC: A61K31/4422
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multiparticulate, modified release solid dispersion formulation, comprising a drug substance having a pH-dependent solubility, said drug substance being a compound of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a hydrophobic matrix former which is a water-insoluble, non-swelling amphiphilic lipid; and a hydrophilic matrix former which is a meltable, water-soluble excipient; wherein the weight ratio hydrophobic matrix former/hydrophilic matrix former is >=1; and the particle size is less than 300 ~m. Also a unit dosage of the same, as well as a process for the preparation thereof and the use of the formulation and unit dosage is claimed.
Patent CA-2435164-A1 (CA)
Title: Resizeable mirror heating element and vehicular mirror assembly incorporating the same
Inventor: BODDY IAN
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A vehicular mirror includes a heater is mounted adjacent to the mirror and is preferably resizable to conform to a configuration of the mirror. A method of manufacturing a vehicular mirror assembly is provided as well. An exemplary mirror according to the invention has a housing with an opening, a heater and a mirror. The heater is resized to conform with the size of the mirror. The heather element is mounted within the housing adjacent to the mirror. The resizable nature of the heater element allows a commonly-sized heater element to be used in a wide variety of mirror configurations, shapes and sizes.