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Patent CA-2614627-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for treating ophthalmic conditions via serum retinol, serum retinol binding protein (rbp), and/or serum retinol-rbp modulation
Inventor: WIDDER KENNETH
IPC: A61K31/07
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: Compounds that reduce serum retinol, serum RBP, and/or serum retinol-RBP  levels may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods and compositions using such compounds and their derivatives to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. Such compounds and their derivatives may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies.
Patent CA-2614884-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response to escape mutants of targeted therapies
Inventor: APELIAN DAVID
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: Provided herein are cells, vectors and viruses in association with a mutant polypeptide that has emerged in response to a therapeutic or prophylactic agent; compositions comprising such cells, vectors and viruses and methods for their use in eliciting an immune response to the mutant polypeptide. In some examples, the immune response is a cellular immune response.
Patent CA-2616157-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTONDO PETER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: L~invention se rapporte à un système pour miser sur un événement de course de gros lots, qui comprend une mémoire et un processeur. La mémoire stocke un pari admissible associé à un client, ainsi qu~une première et une seconde composantes de pari. La première composante de pari est associée à un premier événement de course admissible, et comprend un premier montant de pari. La seconde composante de pari est associée à un second événement de course admissible, et comprend un second montant de pari. Le processeur identifie le résultat de la première et de la seconde composantes de paris. Si la première et la seconde composantes de paris sont toutes deux les paris gagnants, le processeur alloue au client un numéro particulier des paris gagnants pour un événement de course de gros lots. Le numéro particulier des paris des gros lots repose au moins en partie sur le premier et sur le second montants du pari. Le premier montant du pari est alloué à un groupe de pari mutuel commun pour le premier événement de course admissible.
Patent CA-2616767-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for locating a wireless local area network in a wide area network
Inventor: JAIN NIKHIL
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a mobile communication device that measures characteristics or attributes of a first communications network that vary according to physical location within that first communications network to create a fingerprint, or signature, of a location within the first communications network. When the fingerprint of the current location of the mobile device is created it can be compared to a known fingerprint associated with a second communication network to determine the mobile device's proximity to the second communications network. For example, the first communications network may be a CDMA wide area wireless communication network and the second communications network may be a 802.11 wireless LAN.
Patent CA-2618334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMITT FRED R
IPC: H02G15/007
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: An electrical wiring arrangement is described that includes at least one electrical cable, which can be fixed on a plug-type connector. The cable ends in the interior of a tubular connecting stub, onto which, a union nut can be attached. A hollow-cylindrical molding can be pressed against the tubular connecting stub in an axial direction in relation to the union nut. The arrangement includes a conical design of the contact faces of the union nut and the molding that bear against each other. This structure exploits the fact that cone faces generally detach from one another under the action of very high forces. The conical design of the contact faces between the union nut and the molding therefore prevents the union nut from being twisted unintentionally in relation to the molding and therefore being capable of being unscrewed from the tubular connecting stub.
Patent CA-2618878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIAN FENG
IPC: C12N15/54
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: L~invention concerne des compositions et des méthodes pour produire des composants de machinerie biosynthétique de protéine qui incluent des ARNt orthogonaux, des synthétases d'ARNt-aminoacyl orthagonales, et des pairs orthogonales ARNt/synthétases. Elle concerne aussi des méthodes pour identifier ces paires orthogonales ainsi que des méthodes pour produire des protéines qui utilisent ces paires orthogonales.
Patent CA-2619096-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid volume rendering in computer implemented animation
Inventor: GIBBS JONATHAN
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: In the field of computer graphics and more specifically computer implemented animation, two known alternative methods for rendering objects which have volume (fire, smoke, clouds, etc.) are ray marching and splatting (i.e. particle-based rendering).  These methods have contrasting strengths and weaknesses. The present volume rendering method and associated apparatus combine these methods, drawing on the strengths of each.  The ray marches a volume but, rather than merely accumulating the samples along the ray, a distinct particle is generated for each sample. Each particle captures the volume's local attributes. The particles are then rendered through splatting. Thus the method has the strengths of splatting e.g., fast 3D motion blur and hardware rendering, and the strengths of ray marching e.g., volume sampling density corresponds with camera proximity since rays disperse, thereby focusing computer processing time on important volume detail and minimizing noise. The present method is useful in production of animated feature films, providing fast high-quality volume rendering with true 3D motion blur.
Patent CA-2621278-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRULASKE STEVE L SR
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A refrigerator having a refrigeration (unit 10) comprising a cabinet and a door. The cabinet contains a plurality of items to be cooled or frozen. The refrigerator also includes an audio playback (device 14) having a memory and a speaker. The audio playback (device 14) is adapted to store a recorded audio soundtrack on the memory and play the recorded audio soundtrack through an audio speaker.
Patent CA-2621330-A1 (CA)
Title: Back pressure regulator
Inventor: SMITH ALAN
IPC: B05B12/08
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A paint circulating system back pressure regulator comprises a flow passage for paint, at least part of which is disposed between a fixed structure and a moveable surface which is moveable to vary the width of the flow passage so as to regulate a pressure of paint upstream of the regulator. The regulator is also provided with a chamber having an opening for communicating with a supply of a pressurised fluid for controlling operation of the regulator.
Patent CA-2621547-A1 (CA)
Title: Reflective decoders for use in decoding optically encoded images
Inventor: ALASIA ALFRED V
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: A reflective decoding device is provided for use in decoding an encoded image comprising a latent image encoded using at least one encoding parameter. The device comprises a substrate with a reflective surface portion having a surface topography comprising a predetermined pattern of topographical features. The predetermined pattern is configured with at least one geometric characteristic corresponding to the at least one encoding parameter so that placement of a light-transmissive sheet having the encoded image formed thereon over the predetermined pattern of topographical features allows the latent image to be viewed.
Patent CA-2627618-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHALLIS DOUGLAS
IPC: B64C27/22
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: An aircraft features a nose mounted propeller on a fuselage having a typical helicopter rotor assembly. By reducing the amount of forward thrust needed from the main rotor, the propeller allows greater forward speeds as the angle of attack on the rotor's blades can be kept low to avoid the stalling and violent vibration experienced by conventional helicopters at relatively high speeds. By reducing the maximum angle of attack experienced by the main rotor during its rotation during forward cruising from that of a conventional helicopter but still using the main rotor to generate lift, the addition of wings extending from both sides of the fuselage can be avoided. The aircraft may be flown in a forward direction in a generally horizontal orientation, as the nose does not have to be pitched downward to create thrust from the main rotor.
Patent CA-2629440-A1 (CA)
Title: Multifunctional medical device assembly
Inventor: VISCONTI PETER L
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an integrated, disposable medical device assembly (10) including a handpiece (20) having suction, irrigation, and electrosurgical control structure, irrigation tubing (30) configured for connection to an irrigation fluid source (62) at one end and connected to the handpiece (20) at another end, and suction tubing (40) configured for connection to a source of suction (64) at one end and connected to the handpiece (20) at another end. The assembly may include a fluid pump (40) and electrical wiring (56) leading from the handpiece and configured for connection a source of electrosurgical energy (60).
Patent CA-2632087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRBY ESTELLE
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a radio receiver, notably for applications of satellite positioning, that must operate in an environment in which the interference is dense, notably when it involves pulses transmitted by DME beacons. The effective processing of the interference assumes having an unbiased noise reference. According to the invention, the latter is generated by a signal power probability function analysis in its portion essentially comprising low-power signals.
Patent CA-2633952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFEIFER PIUS
IPC: E03D1/34
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A replacement toilet valve apparatus for a toilet includes a rod bracket attachable to the stand pipe at a selected vertical location. A vertical rod channel is defined in the bracket at an adjustable lateral distance from the stand pipe. A valve rod slides up and down in the rod channel and is connected to the flush lever. A valve member mounted to the bottom end of the valve rod is configured to engage the valve seat to seal the top end of the flush water outlet. The valve member is configured such that same sinks in water. A  float is attached to the valve rod at one of a plurality of vertical float locations and the float is operative, when immersed in water, to prevent the valve member from sinking.
Patent CA-2637978-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORSTER FRANZ-GERD
IPC: G01N1/44
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: In a method of drying particles of bulk material for subsequent transfer to an analyzer for determining a grain size of the particles, a free-flowing particle stream of particles to be dried is formed to move in a transport direction through a drying zone. As it moves through the drying zone, the particle stream is exposed to an air flow which is generated by a fan and heated by an air heater.
Patent CA-2640321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOE REGIS
IPC: G01C23/00
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The method involves comparing a current value of a control parameter to a preset reference value, where the parameter represents roll control surfaces of an aircraft. A current deflection angle of a lateral column (4) is determined, where the column is activated by a pilot to control the surfaces. An aircraft lateral dissymmetry indicating visual alert signal is emitted on visual display units (11, 12) e.g. primary flight display, of a cockpit when the parameter`s current value is greater than the reference value and the current deflection angle is greater than a preset angle value. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device for detection of lateral dissymmetry of an aircraft (2) an aircraft comprising a lateral dissymmetry detection device.
Patent CA-2643901-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus to provide a data interface between equipment to be temporarily monitored and diagnostic data gathering apparatus
Inventor: FILIPOVIC DRAGAN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: A channel (500) is configured and arranged to be fixedly mounted (401) to equipment (100) to be temporarily monitored. At least one sensor-engagement member (800) is movably captivated (402) within this channel and a sensor assembly (1000) (comprising a plurality of photosensitive receptors (1001) that are disposed in a pattern that corresponds to signal lights as comprise a part of the monitored equipment) is biased (404) towards the sensor--engagement member by an affixment member (1200) to thereby retain the sensor assembly in place with respect to the monitored equipment. By this approach, the sensor assembly (in combination with the sensor-engagement member) can be moved (403) along the channel to a selected position with respect to at least one of the signals lights and then retained in that selected position by the affixment member.
Patent CA-2643954-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes et procedes d'affichage dynamique d'indices de revision
Inventor: THOMAS ROBERT N
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés d'affichage dynamique d'indices de révision. Dans un mode de réalisation, l'invention concerne un procédé d'affichage dynamique d'indices de revision dans un produit d'information généré par un système de publication, qui consiste à déterminer qu'au moins un élément de contenu structuré a été révisé; à ajouter une métadonnée d'horodateur à chaque élément du contenu structuré; à rendre le contenu structuré en vue d'une publication, le rendu étant obtenu comparaison de la métadonnée d'horodateur de chaque élément avec une date de ligne de base; et lorsque la métadonnée d'horodateur indique qu'un élément a été révisé après la date de la ligne de base, à afficher un indice de révision au moins proche de chaque élément du produit d'information.
Patent CA-2645201-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEE KINGMAN
IPC: A61F9/009
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for laser eye surgery selectively ablate tissues within the cornea of an eye along one or more target surfaces, so that corneal tissue bordered by the laser incision surface(s) can be mechanically removed. An appropriate tissue-shaping surface can be selected based on the regular refractive error of the eye, and a shape of the target laser surface(s) can be calculated so as to correct irregular refractive errors of the eye, impose desired additional sphero-cylindrical and/or irregular alterations.
Patent CA-2647612-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive buffering to reduce audio truncation
Inventor: ECONOMY GEORGE R
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing truncation of time sensitive information such as audio in a trunked radio system having a plurality of zone controllers. The method includes the steps of receiving a call request from a calling radio or wireline console by a controlling zone controller of the plurality of zone controllers and measuring a time necessary to set up a call connection between the controlling zone controller and a plurality of called radios or wireline consoles where the call connections of the plurality of called radios or wireline consoles are each set up through a different participating zone controller of the plurality of zone controllers. The method also includes the steps of determining a largest relative measured time among the measured times and buffering audio information from the calling radio for a time period proportional to the determined largest relative time.
Patent CA-2648383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TEWARI AMIT KUMAR
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-01-05
Abstract: A call center application data and interoperation architecture provides a centralized design for managing applications providing call center functionality. The architecture integrates information flow using a mater data repository for all applications for all aspects of a call center operation. The architecture provides employee information at defined levels through the complete employment life cycle, including the initial hiring and termination. The architecture provides the employee information by integrating human resources information with call center applications such as Employee attendance and Leave management, ID management, Transport management, Commitment logs, and Movement management, or any other application.
Patent CA-2650469-A1 (CA)
Title: Stainless steel excellent in corrosion resistance, ferritic stainless steel excellent in resistance to crevice corrosion and formability, and ferritic stainless steel excellent in resistance to crevice corrosion
Inventor: KAJIMURA HARUHIKO
IPC: C22C38/50
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: The stainless steel includes C: 0.001 to 0.02%, N: 0.001 to 0.02%, Si: 0.01 to 0.5%, Mn: 0.05 to 0.47%, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Ni: more than 3%  to 5%, Cr:  16 to 26%, and either one or both of Ti: 0.01 to 0.5% and Nb: 0.02 to 0.6%, and contains as the remainder, Fe and unavoidable impurities, wherein the combined ratio of austenite phase and martensite phase is 15% or less, ferrite phase is included as the remainder, and the grain size number of the ferrite phase is No. 4 or greater.
Patent CA-2650647-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for coordinating timing in a wireless local area network
Inventor: ZUNIGA JUAN CARLOS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: In a wireless communication system including a (STA) including a basic service set (BSS) timer and in communication with a mesh access point (MAP), and a network management (NM) entity wherein the MAP and NM entity include a mesh timer, a method and apparatus for coordinating timing comprises the STA transmitting a BSS timer information message to the MAP, wherein the BSS timer information message includes a BSS timer value. The MAP receives the BSS timer information message and modifies the message. The MAP forwards the modified message to the NM entity.
Patent CA-2651261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT CRAIG L
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a control circuit for controlling the operation of the device and for obtaining physiological data from a patient in which the medical device is implanted. The implanted device also includes a communication circuit for transmitting the physiological data to an external device. A first power source is coupled to the control circuit and provides power to the control circuit. A second power source is coupled to the communication circuit and provides power to the communication circuit.
Patent CA-2651790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANSEN WIM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for administering a pharmaceutical substance, in particular in the form of a liquid and through manual actuation, which comprises at least a housing, an actuator, a plurality of separate unit doses of the substance, a delivery means, preferably a spray nozzle, for administering at least one, preferably precisely one unit dose at a time and a delaying means to impose a lockout interval between administering sequential doses.
Patent CA-2652965-A1 (CA)
Title: Badge verification device
Inventor: ROQUE PETER A
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A badge, such as that used by police officers and other law enforcement officials, includes a badge body constructed and arranged to support one or more components of the badge, such as an officer's badge number, indicia indicating the organization with which the officer is affiliated, a pin or other arrangement by which to secure the badge to an object, and so on. The badge body may be made of metal, and an RFID device may be attached to the badge body. The RFID device may include a coil antenna and a processor in communication with the coil antenna arranged to function as an RFID transponder. At least one antenna-enhancing structure may be attached to the badge body and be adjacent the coil antenna so as to enhance an ability of the RFID device to communicate wirelessly with an RFID reader.
Patent CA-2653651-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical tubing securement assembly and methods of use
Inventor: WRIGHT CLIFFORD A
IPC: A61M25/18
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A medical tubing securement assembly includes a base having a disc, and a retaining adapter removably and rotatably attached to the disc. The retaining adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a locking adapter. The locking adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a medical tube. Once the tube is inserted into the locking adapter, the locking adapter may be rotated within the retaining adapter, around the tube, to secure the tube within the securement assembly.
Patent CA-2654407-A1 (CA)
Title: Swellable packer, methods of manufacture and use
Inventor: NUTLEY BRIAN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-02-17
Abstract: A method of forming a downhole apparatus and an apparatus formed by the method is described. The method comprising the steps of providing a body having a longitudinal axis and forming an expanding portion on the body from multiple turns of a partially or substantially cured material around the longitudinal axis of the body. The material is selected to increase in volume on exposure to at least one predetermined fluid, such as a wellbore fluid. Embodiments of the invention include wellbore packers formed by the method.
Patent CA-2655864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ETTL ROLAND
IPC: C08F2/44
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aqueous dispersions containing at least one lipophilic active substance by emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one lipophilic active substance. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: (i) emulsifying at least one lipophilic active substance having a water solubility of not more than 5 g/l (established at 25°C and 1013 mbar) and a melting point below 130°C, in an aqueous solution which contains at least one dispersion stabilizer, while producing an aqueous solution of the active substance with an average particle size of not more than 1000 nm, and (ii) subjecting a monomer composition which contains at least 80% of a neutral, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer that can be emulsified in water, in the aqueous dispersion of the active substance obtained in step (1), to an emulsion polymerization. The invention also relates to the use of the dispersions obtained according to the invention as sizing agents for paper, paperboard and cardboard, for finishing and stabilizing thermoplastic polymers, for material protection and crop protection.
Patent CA-2656305-A1 (CA)
Title: An automated reporting system
Inventor: LAWIE DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: An automated reporting system is disclosed which comprises means for receiving quality control/quality assurance related data on-line from a remote location, means for facilitating on-line definition by a user of report criteria for a quality control/quality assurance report based on the received data, and a report engine arranged to produce a quality control/quality assurance report according to the defined criteria and based on the received data. A corresponding method is also disclosed.