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Patent CA-2426951-A1 (CA)
Title: Surround shroud connector and electrode housings for a subcutaneous electrode array and leadless ecgs
Inventor: REINKE JAMES D
IPC: A61B5/042
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: The invention discloses a subcutaneous electrode array or SEA for use in medical devices. The arrangement provides an enhanced capability for detecti ng and gathering electrical cardiac signals via the array of relatively closely  spaced subcutaneous electrodes. Further, switching circuits, signal processo rs and memory to process electric cardiac signals are implemented to enable a leadless orientation-insensitive SEA scheme for receiving the electrical signal from the heart. The SEA is distributed over the perimeter of the implanted medical device and includes a non-conductive surround shroud of biocompatible material. The surround shroud is placed around the periphery o f the case of the implanted medical device. Various configurations of recesses , each of which contain individual electrodes, are implemented to provide an enhanced signal to noise ratio for improved signal quality.
Patent CA-2427586-A1 (CA)
Title: Hoisting harness
Inventor: LILJEDAHL GUNNAR
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: Hoisting harness for persons, where the lifting action takes place by a harness consisting of a seat-piece (1) placed between the person's legs, to which seat-piece a rear-piece (3) is connected, which runs against the persons's back and further consists of a front piece (15) which runs against  the chest. The front-piece (15) and the rear-piece (3) in their free ends ha ve loops (8, 9, 17, 18) to be applied to a lift means, e.g. a lift hanger (19).  In order to avoid that the harness shall not be too tight across the chest during the lifting action and that the harness is adaptable to the size of t he person's body, the front-piece (15) and the rear-piece (3) are connected by two connecting bands (11, 12) each band passing one side of the body, whereb y the length of the connecting bands (11, 12) between the front-piece and the rear-piece (3) is adjustable.
Patent CA-2427719-A1 (CA)
Title: Parameter estimation apparatus and data matching apparatus
Inventor: HAYATA KEISUKE
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: In order to learn correlation between an observation pattern as an input and a pattern whose output is estimated from the input, a first teaching vector consisting of an observation pattern and a second teaching vector consisting of an estimation object are input. The self-correlation information on the two teaching vectors, an average vector of the two teaching vectors, and information on mutual correlation between the first and the second teaching vector are calculated. By using these to calculate a probabilistic expectation based on Bayes theory of the estimation object with respect to the input pattern, it is possible to accurately estimate a desired parameter at a low calculation cost.
Patent CA-2427882-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence
Inventor: BROWNING JAMES
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra (118), the implant comprising: a suburethral support (10) suspended between two soft tissue anchors (30) that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support (10). The soft tissue anchors (30) retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support (10). The suburethral support (10) passes under the urethra (118) to support the urethra (118). The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse.
Patent CA-2429817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALPERIN GIDEON
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouvelles formes synthétiques de phospholipides oxydés éthérifiés ainsi que des procédés mettant en oeuvre ces derniers, pour prévenir et traiter l'athérosclérose et d'autres troubles connexes. En outre, l'invention concerne des procédés de synthèse des phospholipides oxydés estérifiés et d'utilisation de ces derniers pour prévenir et traiter l'athérosclérose et d'autres troubles connexes.
Patent CA-2430040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUFFORD ROBERT
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2003-05-26
Abstract: A computer system (100) includes a base board (102) and an expansion card (104), where the expansion card (104) interfaces with the base board (102) using a switched fabric network standard (106). A method of communicating in a computer system (100) includes providing a base board (102) having a connector interface (110) and an expansion card (104) having a connector (108) and a module (112), where the connector (108) is designed to be received by the connector interface (110). The method also includes coupling the expansion card (104) to the base board (102) via the connector (108) and the connector interface (110) and having the module (112) communicating with the computer system (100) through the connector (108) and the connector interface (110) using a switched fabric network standard (106).
Patent CA-2432296-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OUCHI TAKASHI
IPC: C08G59/40
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an organic carboxylate composition that has long working life, cures epoxy resins, and improves adhesive properties, and also provides a method for producing the same. An organic carboxylate composition, obtained by heating and mixing a basic silane coupling agent and an amine compound with a softening point or melting point of 40°C or greater together with an organic carboxylic acid; a method for producing the same; an additive for epoxy resin that contains this as the active ingredient thereof; and an epoxy resin composition containing the same. The basic silane coupling agent should preferably be a specific imidazole-group containing silane coupling agent, amino group-containing silane coupling agent, dialkylamino group-containing silane coupling agent, monomethylamino group-containing silane coupling agent, benzimidazole group-containing silane coupling agent, benzotriazole group-containing silane coupling agent, and pyridine ring-containing silane coupling agent.
Patent CA-2433329-A1 (CA)
Title: Bimaxillary jaw expanding appliance
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL O
IPC: A61C7/36
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A new telescoping assembly or advancing sheath and an expansion complex are provided for a maxillary or mandibular arch expander. The advancing sheath (801) is provided with a spring (812) which extends between a forward end of the anterior tube (805) and a forward end of the posterior tube (803). The spring (812) urges the anterior tube (805) rearwardly relative to the posterior tube (803) to compensate for jaw pressure and to help prevent the jaw pressure from threading the anterior tube (805) rearwardly. The expansion complex includes an outer housing and an advancing member which is telescopically received in the outer housing. The two portions of the expansion complex are received in opposed halves of a plate which fits against the mandibular or maxillary arch. An threaded rod and a parallel post extend through the housing. An activation nut is received on the threaded rod, and an activation plate is journaled about both the rod and the post. The activation plate is moved by movement of the activation nut. A spring is journaled about the post between the forward end of the advancing member and the activation plate. The nut is accessible through a channel in the top surface of the housing and advancing member.
Patent CA-2435387-A1 (CA)
Title: Pesticidal compounds and compositions
Inventor: NINKOV DUSAN
IPC: A01P7/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol o r combinations thereof; and is derived from a natural source, preferably extracted from a member of the family Labiatae or Verbenacea. Preferably the divalent cation is a transition metal salt and more preferably is zinc chloride or zinc sulfate. The invention also includes methods of eradicating , repelling or preventing infestations of pests, including such pests as insects, mites, ova, fungus, or parasites. The methods comprise the steps of preparing a pesticidal compound, combining it with a carrier, and applying i t to the affected area.
Patent CA-2437708-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric vehicle driving system
Inventor: RICHEY JOSEPH B
IPC: B60L11/00
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A nelectric vehicle driving system includes a power source (102), a voltage convertor (104), a control system (106) and one or more motors (110,112) for driving or propelling the vehicle. The voltage convertor is configured to accept an input voltage from the power source and generate an output voltage different from the input voltage. A switch (120) is provided to switch the delivery of power to the control system between the output of the power source and the output of the voltage convertor.
Patent CA-2438187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FILATOV ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: In a combined holistic and analytic recognition system, the holistic recognition module will recognize an input word or phrase image by matching an input string of character features for the whole word or phrase against a string of prototype features for a plurality of reference words in a lexicon.  This will yield a holistic answer list of recognized word or phrase candidates for the input word or phrase along with a confidence value for each answer on the list. At the same time based on each answer in the answer list, the holistic recognition modules will generate a list of character features and segment the character features into sets of each character in an answer. The analytical recognition module uses segmentation hypotheses from the segmented character feature sets to cut the image of the input string of characters into individual character images. A plurality of character images for the various segmentation hypotheses will be recognized to produce an analytical answer list having a plurality of word or phrase answers for the input word or phrase. Each analytic word answer will have a confidence value based on the combined confidence of recognizing each character. The holistic answer list and the analytic answer list will be examined to find the best answer from the two lists as the recognition of the input handwritten text.
Patent CA-2439685-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the protection of the skin from damages induced by sun radiations
Inventor: DI PIERRO FRANCESCO
IPC: A61K8/58
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the protection of the skin from damages induced by sun radiations, containing ingredients of vegetable origi n, in addition to conventional sun filters and excipients.
Patent CA-2443018-A1 (CA)
Title: Papaine containing pharmaceutical formulation resp. its use
Inventor: SANTANA CRISTIANO ALBERTO RIBE
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: The present invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition applied to treat the Peyronie disease and the collagenous and fibrotic pathologies and its corresponding obtainment process. The composition comprises in its formulation papaine and eventually vitamin-E and/or hyaluronidase.
Patent CA-2447278-A1 (CA)
Title: Printer
Inventor: HAMISCH PAUL H JR
IPC: B41F17/00
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a portable thermal printer having a printer housing, a printing mechanism and an ink ribbon cartridge containing an ink ribbon cartridge containing an ink ribbon. The cartridge has a cartridge housing and an improved brake for applying a slight braking force on a core of an ink ribbon supply roll in the housing. The cartridge is easy to load onto the printer. The cartridge forms part of the printer housing and is latched thereto. The cartridge is slid onto the printer and the cartridge housing detents into position.
Patent CA-2448028-A1 (CA)
Title: Antennas alignment method and device
Inventor: TAYLOR BRYAN WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: Radio antennas are aligned with each other for the creation of a fixed radio link, by temporarily mounting a powered actuator on an antenna forming one end of the link, the actuator being arranged to adjust the alignment of the antenna, controlling the movement of the actuator over a range of alignments, measuring the variations in the properties of a signal transmitted over the link as the actuator is moved, identifying an optimum actuator position, and locking the actuator in the optimum position. By using a powered antenna, it is possible to control the alignment of several antennas from a single convenient location. Once the antenna has been secured in the selected position the powered actuator may be recovered for use elsewhere.
Patent CA-2449066-A1 (CA)
Title: Nicotine-containing film preparation
Inventor: AWAMURA TSUTOMU
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A film preparation of a three-layer structure which comprises: a nicotine- containing layer having a 180~ peel strength in application to a Bakelite plate of 1 to 30 g/20 mm and a solubility in water of 3 to 10 minutes and comprising nicotine and an edible water-soluble polymer; and two coating layers superposed respectively on both sides of the nicotine-containing laye r, the coating layers each having a 180~ peel strength in application to a Bakelite plate of 100 to 500 g/20 mm and a solubility in water of 0.5 to 3 minutes and comprising a water-soluble and non-water-absorbing polysaccharid e and/or an edible polymer and a softener.
Patent CA-2450722-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RANDHAWA AMARJIT SAB
IPC: C07D277/38
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: L'invention porte sur de nouveaux composés, leur utilisation comme inhibiteurs des sérine protéases, telles que les dipeptidyl peptidases, telles que les dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), et sur leurs procédés de production et leur utilité thérapeutique.
Patent CA-2455109-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et produit permettant d'ameliorer la performance d'accumulateurs/de piles a combustible
Inventor: SPLINTER STEVEN
IPC: H01M50/524
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant d'améliorer la performance d'électrodes, contenant du magnésium, utilisées dans des accumulateurs métal-air (piles à combustible). Ce procédé consiste à ajouter un ou plusieurs additifs dans l'électrolyte ou à la surface des électrodes, ces additifs étant sélectionnés parmi un des groupes suivants : dithioburette, étain et étain plus un sel d'ammonium quaternaire.
Patent CA-2457086-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral care substance delivery strip
Inventor: JACKSON GRAHAM
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A device for delivering an oral healthcare substance to the teeth, gingival and/or mucosal tissues comprising a strip of an orally acceptable flexible material with an oral healthcare substance deposited it or impregnated into its bulk, capable of adhesion to a tooth surface but with the adhesion function being provided independent of the oral healthcare substance. A preferred device comprises a strip of a plastically deformable material, to which is attached a layer of an absorbent material, with a peroxide-containi ng tooth whitening gel on the layer of absorbent material.
Patent CA-2457437-A1 (CA)
Title: A novel cancer marker and uses therefor in the diagnosis of cancer
Inventor: CABALDA-CRANE VIVIAN MAE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: Provided are novel cancer markers for the diagnosis of cancer in humans and non-human mammalian subjects, specifically a cancer marker comprising a negatively-charged molecule with a mass/charge (m/z) ratio of about 991. The cancer marker of the invention may be used to determine the presence of one or more cancerous cells or tumors in a biological sample by assaying the sample for a reduced level of said cancer marker.
Patent CA-2460432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNCAN SAMMY CHRIS
IPC: C07D213/74
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A process for preparing torsemide or salts thereof comprising: a) reacting II with isopropyl isocyanate in the presence of an alkali carbonate or bicarbonate and an organic solvent to form an alkali torsemide mixture, b) recovering the alkali torsemide mixture, and c) if desired, recovering the torsemide by acidification of the alkali torsemide mixture.
Patent CA-2462028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARP KENNETH
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment plate (2) of a flexible, bendable material adapted for attachment to fabric, cables, flower stalks or similar items. The attachment plate has two tongue shaped portions including a first tongue (4, 20) and a second, tongue (6, 21) formed by a perforation in the plate so that a foot portion (8, 9) of each tongue shaped portion is held to the plate while each respective tongue shaped portion, extending from the foot portion to an outer free end (10, 11; 22. 23) of each tongue shaped portion, respectively, is outwardly bendable from the plate and the outer free ends of the tongue shaped portions are immediately adjacent to one another at a slit (12, 24) formed by a perforation. The outer free end (10, 11; 22, 23) of each respective tongue shaped portion (4, 20; 6, 21) has at least one narrowing portion (14, 14' ; 15, 15') so that each respective narrowing portion is adapted to at least partially overlap the other narrowing portion at the slits (12, 24).
Patent CA-2462869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MISER JOHN D
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mécanisme de déplacement par rotation progressive. Ce mécanisme comprend un compartiment à crans circulaire (305) comprenant une pluralité de crans (310) agencés sur la circonférence de ce compartiment. Une bague d'encliquetage (315) est disposée intérieurement et de manière coplanaire par rapport à la circonférence du compartiment à crans (305). Une partie au moins d'un bras d'encliquetage (520) entre en prise dans une partie au moins du compartiment à crans (305). Une poignée (300) peut entrer en prise avec la bague d'encliquetage de façon que l'application d'une force sur cette poignée amène la bague d'encliquetage (315) à tourner par rapport au compartiment à crans circulaire (305). Ce mécanisme trouve une utilité dans une pluralité d'applications, et notamment dans la fabrication d'instruments endoscopiques.
Patent CA-2463151-A1 (CA)
Title: Capteurs spectraux en ligne et en serie a bas prix a base de combinaisons de sources et de detecteurs transistorises de surveillance de lubrifiants et de liquides fonctionnels
Inventor: COATES JOHN
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une série de capteurs spectraux optiques s'appuyant sur une combinaison de sources (illumination) et de détecteurs transistorisés logée dans un progiciel intégré qui comprend les dispositifs optiques d'interfaçage ainsi que des dispositifs électroniques d'acquisition et de traitement. L'invention porte sur l'aspect bas prix, la fabrication du capteur s'appuyant sur les techniques favorisant la production de masse. Le choix des matériaux et des composants vise à favoriser une fabrication de capteurs à bas prix et en grande quantité. La sélectivité spectrale est assurée par la(les) source(s) transistorisée(s), ce qui élimine le besoin de composants de sélection spectraux onéreux. La réponse spectrale englobe la gamme allant du visible (400 nm) à l'infrarouge moyen (25 000 nm/25,0 µm), telle que définie par la disponibilité de dispositifs appropriés de sources transistorisées à bas prix. Un système optique de réfraction est utilisé, essentiellement en mode de réflexion interne, ce qui permet une sélection d'outils de manipulation d'échantillon, y compris, et sans s'y limiter, la réflectance et la transmittance internes. En option, une voie annexe permet la dispersion lumineuse ou des procédés de fluorescence. Les applications cibles des dispositifs de détection portent sur les lubrifiants et les liquides fonctionnels dans les équipements lourds, les industries automobiles et des transports. L'invention concerne également une voie de référence source permettant d'assurer la stabilité des mesures et la compensation des températures.
Patent CA-2464329-A1 (CA)
Title: Stent coatings containing hmg-coa reductase inhibitors
Inventor: PATHAK CHANDRASHEKHAR
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: Stents with coatings comprising a combination of a restenosis inhibitor comprising an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and a carrier. Also provided are methods of coating stents with a combination of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and a carrier. A preferred example of a restenosis inhibitor is cerivastatin.  The stent coatings have been shown to release restenosis inhibitors in their active forms.
Patent CA-2469735-A1 (CA)
Title: Door and drawer pull jig
Inventor: HURTGAM MERVIN W
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A device which facilitates the efficient and quick installation of pull handles on cabinet doors or drawers, said device comprising two main elements, a base piece and an insert piece, both of which are fabricated from clear transparent plastic, said base piece being about 9 inches long and about 1 1/2 to about 1 3/4 inch wide with a rectangular longitudinally extending opening about 8 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide in its center, said base piece also having an alignment edge at one of its ends and at right angle to the rest of said base piece, said edge being about 2 inches wide and about 3/4 inch high, said rectangular opening in said base piece being calibrated inch wise and with about 1/4 inch interval marks, and said insert piece having means on its bottom surface for snapping into tight connection in the longitudinally extending central opening of said base piece, either lengthwise in said opening or transverse-wise in said opening, and said insert piece having about fifteen 5/32 inch uniformly spaced diameter holes in same for allowing scribing on the cabinet doors or drawers where the holes for the threaded bolts of the pull handles are to drilled.
Patent CA-2470727-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacturing stabilized zirconia
Inventor: BELOV IRINA
IPC: C01G25/02
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The process produces a stabilized zirconia powder by first contacting zirconium basic carbonate particles with a stabilizer compound. This reacts the zirconium basic carbonate particles with the stabilizer compound through heterogeneous contact to form a stabilized zirconia precursor. The stabilize r compound is for stabilizing a phase structure selected from the group consisting of tetragonal phase, cubic phase and mixtures of tetragonal and cubic phases. And calcining the stabilized zirconia precursor removes gaseou s by-~products and forms the stabilized zirconia powder. The stabilized zircon ia powder has a phase structure selected from the group consisting of tetragona l, cubic and mixtures of tetragonal and cubic.
Patent CA-2470908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEHOE-WHISTANCE MAIREAD P
IPC: A61K31/566
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: The present invention contemplates the use of hormonal therapy in combination with immunotherapy (such as with the THERATOPE® vaccine) as an anti-breast cancer therapy, and kits for practicing said combination therapy. It further relates to methods of identifying patients likely to benefit from such therapy.
Patent CA-2472141-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHAFFRAN DEAN L
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet, a drying chamber, a door assembly, a blower assembly and an air passage for directing an airflow to the drying chamber. A media holder is removably positioned in the air passage to suspend a volatilizable media in the path of the airflow. The media holder includes a main body having rear wall formed from a latticework frame, an interior for receiving the volatilizable material, and a door member. The door member is also formed from a latticework frame. With this arrangement, both the rear wall and door member include a plurality of openings to allow an airflow to carry a fragrance or other substance from the volatilizable material through the air passage to treat clothes placed in the drying chamber.