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Patent CA-2516190-A1 (CA)
Title: Wound treatment method and device
Inventor: BABAEV EILAZ
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: The method and device of the present invention for wound treatment with a combination of laser and ultrasound waves comprises a probe to produce a laser beam and transducer to produce ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic transducer has a tip with a distal end comprising a radiation surface. A liquid is directed to the radiation surface wherein an directed atomized particle spray of the liquid is created upon contact of the liquid with the radiation surface. The laser beam and spray directed to the wound from at least 0,1 inches transmits ultrasound waves as well as particles and has an radiation, irrigation, mechanical cleansing, liquid energizing and bactericide effect on the wound.
Patent CA-2523405-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANDECASSERIE CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61M5/162
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a liquid into a pharmaceutical container such as a vial, having a puncturable closure, comprising a hollow needle (10) with at least one orifice (15) through the needle side wall (13) being oriented to direct liquid flowing along the bore in a direction having a component parallel to the flow direction, with a vent groove (24) in its outer surface.  A preferred construction of needle and a process for making it are disclosed.
Patent CA-2525819-A1 (CA)
Title: A removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal
Inventor: CUMMINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A removable cartridge assembly (16) for a waterless urinal (10), The cartridge assembly (16) comprises a cup (42) and a cap (46). the cup (42) is adapted to receive a scent block (44) therein. The cap (46) is adapted to releasably engage the cup (44). When the cap (46) is engaged with the cup (42), the scent,block (44) is retained in the cup (42) and, when the cap (46) is disengaged from the cup (42), the scent block (44) is removable from within the cup (42), and thus from the cartridge assembly (16),
Patent CA-2526253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEAMISH SHAWN
IPC: E01D15/12
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A portable road mat including a body having a first end with a first face and a reciprocal second end with a second face. The first coupling is positioned at the first end and has a coupling portion extending from the first end comprising of two parts consisting of a large female coupling member and a smaller male coupling member for the receiving of like positioned members of the second face on the second end. The female and male couplings of the second end engage the reciprocal members of the first end allowing for vertical displacement but preventing separation. The first mat body further comprising a first side extending between said first end coupling and said second end coupling and a second side extending between said first coupling end and said second coupling end forming rectangular body. Said first side providing for at least one upwardly directed L or J--shaped connector on said first side; and at least one downwardly directed L  or J-shaped connector on said second side to prevent lateral displacement of the mat sides.
Patent CA-2529992-A1 (CA)
Title: Glycoside-containing liposome
Inventor: NISHIMURA TOUYOU
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A medical preparation which can maximize the effect of a cholestanol glycoside useful as an antitumor agent. It is a liposome which comprises: a hydrophobic-compound glycoside having an antitumor activity, having GlcNAc-Gal-, GlcNAc-Gal-Glc-, Fuc-Gal-, Gal-Glc, or Gal- as a sugar, and capable of forming a liposome; a phospholipid; and a substance donating a positive charge.
Patent CA-2530606-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIMBURG JAMES A
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least one opening is in communication with the air intake chamber and the air outflow chamber. And at least one opening is in communication with the ambient air and the air outflow chamber.
Patent CA-2530948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAISMAN DEREK
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing or modifying a cheese or cheese-like product comprising mixing into a cheesemaking mixture or a product, a heat-killed ferment of an exopolysaccharide-producing-microorganism without separating the exopolysaccharide from the other components of the ferment. The invention also provides an analogous method for modifying a milk protein concentrate.
Patent CA-2531863-A1 (CA)
Title: Determining the position and angular orientation of food products
Inventor: BOTTEMILLER ROBERT L
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A portioning system (10) includes a scanner (16) for scanning a passing poultry breast (14). A cutting device (18), a slicing device (20) and/or other equipment may be used to portion, trim, or otherwise process the poultry breast under the control of a computer (22). The computer also utilizes the information from the scanner to determine position and the angular orientation of the poultry breast relative to a reference line by determining directional lines corresponding to physical attributes of the poultry breast. One directional line is related to the principal axis of the poultry breast, determined from the axis of least inertia of the poultry breast. Other directional lines may correspond to the locations of notches, projections, linear depressions, or other physical anatomical features of the poultry breast.
Patent CA-2532203-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of diagnosis and treatment for asthma based on haplotype association
Inventor: HALAPI EVA
IPC: A61K31/553
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Methods for diagnosis of asthma or a susceptibility to asthma based on detection of at-risk haplotypes associated with MAP3K9 are disclosed. Also methods for treatment of asthma or a susceptibility to asthma based on detection of at-risk haplotypes associated with MAP3K9 are disclosed. In particular, pathway targeting for treating individuals who are at-risk of developing asmtha are described. In certain aspects, MLK1 inhibitors are used in treatment methods.
Patent CA-2535918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUENEN HENDRIKUS ANTONIUS JACO
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A continuous oven comprises an elongated housing, an endless conveyor belt that extends in the longitudinal direction through the housing and on which food products can be conveyed over a stretch, between an input and an output of the even, hot air heating means, as well as hot air flow guide means for making hot air flow in the longitudinal direction along the conveyor belt over part of said stretch. The hot air flow guide means are also arranged for making hot air flow transversely to and directed towards a surface of the conveyor belt.
Patent CA-2536942-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing pigments from a pigmented section of skin
Inventor: HOK GOLAN FREDI
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pigmented section of skin, comprises a) a skin puncturing device; b) an array of one or more needles connected to said device for puncturing the skin at said pigmented section; and c) a mediating member attached to said device and to suction means, for allowing said suction means to collect the mixture of the pigments with the cellular fluids at said punctured section of the skin.
Patent CA-2537920-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for treating subterranean zones utilizing delayed breaker compositions
Inventor: TODD BRADLEY L
IPC: C09K8/84
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Methods and compositions for breaking treatment fluids utilized in the stimulation of a subterranean formation.
Patent CA-2540617-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of high levels of dha in microalgae using modified amounts of chloride and potassium
Inventor: APT KIRK
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
Patent CA-2541395-A1 (CA)
Title: Water dispenser assembly and method of assembling same
Inventor: VENKATAKRISHNAN NATARAJAN
IPC: F25D23/00
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A water dispenser assembly used for a dispensing system includes an inlet configured to receive water from a water supply, and a flow meter in communication with the inlet. The flow meter is configured to measure an amount of water passing therethrough. A first valve is arranged in communication with the flow meter, and the first valve is configured to enable and restrict water flow to an outlet. A  controller is operatively coupled to the flow meter and the first valve. The controller is configured to control the dispensing of water based on the measured amount of water passing through the flow meter and based upon a volume error factor correction.
Patent CA-2542635-A1 (CA)
Title: Graphical user interface including a pop up window for an ocular surgical system
Inventor: BOUKHNY MIKHAIL
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A graphical user interface for use in an ocular surgical system, such as phacoemulsification and vitreo-retinal surgical systems. A display screen shows a display element that includes a representation of a parameter of pulses generated by the ocular surgical system relative to a position of the controller. A window is displayed on the display screen and generated in response to touching the display screen of the ocular surgical system. The window includes a display element having a value of a parameter of the system. A value of the parameter is changed by touching the display screen at the adjustment element. The window can also include a representation of the parameter of the pulses relative to the position of the controller and an adjustment element for changing a value of the parameter represented in the display element. The representation in the window can be linear or non-linear, indicating the function of the parameter relative to a position of a controller, such as a foot pedal. A current representation of the parameter displayed in the window is changed to a different representation of the parameter in response to touching the display screen at the window. The window is closed by touching the display screen at a pre-defined area of the window. The window can also be configured to fade away or close after a pre-determined amount of time of inactivity or in response to a user.
Patent CA-2543667-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARROW JAMES S
IPC: B29C70/82
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A guidewire having an embedded matrix polymer construction and a method of making the same. The guidewire may include a core wire or member (12) having a proximal region (14) and distal region (16), a jacket (18) disposed over the distal region, and a coil (20) disposed over the jacket. The coil may include a coating and may be embedded within the jacket.
Patent CA-2543789-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHERER CHRISTINA A
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A method for detecting a mutation related to the gene encoding OAS 1. This and other disclosed mutations correlate with resistance of humans to viral infection including hepatitis C. Also provided is a therapeutic agent consisting of a protein or polypeptide encoded by the mutated gene, or a polynucleotide encoding the protein or polypeptide. Inhibitors of human OAS 1, including antisense oligonucleotides, methods, and compositions specific for human OASI, are also provided.
Patent CA-2546071-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMANE KAZUYUKI
IPC: C08J11/16
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: A method of recycling a laminated molding, comprising crushing a molding with laminate structure including a layer of main raw material resin, such as PET  resin, and at least one layer of aliphatic polyester resin; storing the resultant fragments in a humidified atmosphere so that the water content of the aliphatic polyester resin (layer) is regulated to become 0.5 wt.% or higher; and thereafter washing the fragments with aqueous alkali to thereby remove the aliphatic polyester resin layer and recovering the main raw material resin layer. Thus, the induction period for the operation of aqueous alkali washing that is a main processing operation can be shortened with the result that the overall recovery operation can be streamlined.
Patent CA-2546274-A1 (CA)
Title: Industrial textile fabric
Inventor: EAGLES DANA
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A method for forming an industrial textile product by spiral winding an array of machine direction (MD) yarns to form a system having a defined width, and then connecting the MD yarns in the cross machine (CD) direction with resin.  This method is a replacement for conventional weaving or knitting of substrates which can be used as forming, press or dryer fabrics in papermaking, and other industrial applications. Devices for forming the product are also described.
Patent CA-2546280-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition and apparatus for transdermal delivery
Inventor: CORMIER MICHEL J N
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A formulation for coating (16) a transdermal delivery device having a plurality of stratum corneum-piercing microprojections (10), the formulation including a biologically active agent and at least one viscosity-enhancing counterion. Preferably, the formulation has a viscosity in the range of about 20-200 cp.
Patent CA-2553049-A1 (CA)
Title: Ferritic stainless steel for use as separators of polymer electrolyte fuel cells and polymer electrolyte fuel cells
Inventor: FUJIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a stainless steel which is suitable for separators of solid polymer fuel cells. Metal ions hardly dissolve out of this stainless steel even when it is exposed to a high-humidity acidic atmosphere in a cell, and the stainless steel maintains low surface contact resistance for a long time.  Specifically, the stainless steel contains C: 0.020 mass% or less, Si: 0.50 mass% or less, Mn: 0.50 mass% or less, P: 0.020-0.080 mass%, S: 0.005 mass% or less, Ni: 0.50 mass% or less, Cr: 28-32 mass%, Mo: 1.5-2.5 mass%, Cu: 0.80 mass% or less, Nb: 0.03-0.25 mass%, Ti: 0.03-0.25 mass%, Al: 0.04-0.20 mass%, N: 0.020 mass% or less, and if necessary V: 0.2-1.0 mass%, satisfying C + N <=  0.025 mass% and Ni + Cu <= 0.80 mass%.
Patent CA-2553206-A1 (CA)
Title: Real-time training simulation system and method
Inventor: WOLPERT HAROLD
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: A training simulation method and system for training operational service units such as call centre or customer service centres personnel are provided, including providing a simulated scenario to personnel, the scenario progressing in scenario time and the scenario including a plurality of simulated events provided in a predetermined sequence in real time at predetermined scenario times within the scenario, and receiving responses to the events from personnel. The system can simulate scenarios, which unfold to personnel in real time, and the responses of the personnel can be received in real time, so adding to the realism of the simulation being provided. The personnel responses can be marked and assessed to give a competency rating for their responses.
Patent CA-2554185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINSBERG MYRON D
IPC: A61K38/38
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising albumin and polyunsaturated fatty acid useful in treating cerebral ischemia and cerebral injury. The pharmaceutical composition is also useful as a porphylactic treatment during surgical procedures wherein the potential for ischemic tissue damage is present. Also included in the invention is a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition, as well as methods for treatment.
Patent CA-2556518-A1 (CA)
Title: Dielectrophoresis device and method having non-uniform arrays for manipulating particles
Inventor: FINTSCHENKO YOLANDA
IPC: B03C5/02
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: Microfluidic devices according to embodiments of the present invention include an inlet port, an outlet port, and a channel or chamber having a non~uniform array of insulating features on one or more surfaces. Electrodes are provided for generation of a spatially non-uniform electric field across the array. A  voltage source, which may be an A.C. and/or a D.C. voltage source may be coupled to the electrodes for the generation of the electric field.
Patent CA-2557544-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable or insertable medical device resistant to microbial growth and biofilm formation
Inventor: BUCAY-COUTO WEENNA
IPC: A61L29/16
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: Disclosed are implantable or insertable medical devices that provide resistance to microbial growth on and in the environment of the device and resistance to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on the device. In particular, the invention discloses implantable or insertable medical devices that comprise at least one biocompatible matrix polymer region, an antimicrobial agent for providing resistance to microbial growth and/or a microbial adhesion/biofilm synthesis inhibitor for inhibiting the attachment of microbes and the synthesis and accumulation of biofilm on the surface of the medical device. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such devices under conditions that substantially prevent preferential partitioning of any of said bioactive agents to a surface of the biocompatible matrix polymer and substantially prevent chemical modification of said bioactive agents
Patent CA-2558981-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition de liant exempte de formaldehyde et produits isolants
Inventor: HESSION MARY
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions de liants aqueuses, alcalines, thermodurcissables et sans formaldéhyde, qui sont durcissables aux résines polyester thermodurcies insolubles dans l'eau et sans formaldéhyde. L'invention concerne également leurs utilisations comme liants pour fibres non tissées et matériaux fibreux.
Patent CA-2565151-A1 (CA)
Title: Hockey puck
Inventor: VERRENGIA THOMAS M
IPC: A63B67/14
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A hockey puck including: a disc shaped body having an upper and lower surface.  The disc shaped body having a central opening and two or more peripheral openings surrounding the central opening. The central and two or more peripheral openings extend from the upper surface to the lower surface. The hockey puck also having a central plug disposed in the central opening and extending above both the upper and lower surfaces; and a peripheral plug disposed in each of the two or more peripheral openings, at least some of the peripheral plugs extending above both the upper and lower surfaces.
Patent CA-2565416-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of diet-related conditions using phospholipase-a2 inhibitors comprising indoles and related compounds
Inventor: COPE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A61K31/74
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of phospholipase-related conditions. In particular, the invention provides a method of treating insulin-related, weight-related conditions and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. The method generally involves the administration of a phospholipase A2 inhibitor having comprising a substituted organic compound having a fused five-member ring and six-member ring, such as indole-containing compounds.
Patent CA-2566425-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrahigh strength uoe steel pipe and a process for its manufacture
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AKIO
IPC: C21D8/10
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: An UOE steel pipe for a line pipe, which has super high strength such as a strength in the circumferential direction of the pipe of 750 to 900 MPa, is excellent in the toughness of the base material and the heat affected zone thereof and in joint fracture characteristics, and exhibits good circumferential weldability, can be produced by using a hot-rolled steel plate, which has a chemical composition containing 0.03 to 0.08 % of C, 1.70 to 2.2 % of Mn, 0.0020 % or less of S, 0.005 to 0.025 % of Ti, and 0.0050 % or less of N, with the proviso that a carbon equivalent (Ceq) as defined below is 0.50 % or more and a weld cracking sensitivity index (Pcm) as defined below is 0.24% or less, and which has been produced by a process wherein the cooling with water after the hot-rolling is stopped at a temperature of 350~C or higher: Ceq = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Cu + Ni)/15; Pcm = C + Si/30 +  Mn/20 + Cu/20 + Ni/60 + Cr/20 + Mo/15 + V/10 + B.
Patent CA-2567621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLOMON DAVID
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a new herbal product comprising cinnamon (Cinnamomi cassiae: Cinnamonum verum) and bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and omega-3 fatty acids and, optionally, chocolate. Each of these ingredients is known to demonstrate therapeutic effects but the combination of the three ingredients demonstrates significant synergism and improved therapeutic effects.
Patent CA-2567962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GENDRON STEPHANE
IPC: E04D15/02
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus for removing shingles and shingle fasteners from a roof. The apparatus comprises a frame and a driver unit coupled to the frame, the driver unit including at least one motor. The apparatus also comprises a stripping unit coupled to the frame. The stripping unit is adapted to lift shingles off from a roof and to extract shingle fasteners out of the roof as the apparatus moves on the roof. The apparatus also comprises a pair of cutters coupled to the driver unit, the driver unit being operative to drive the pair of cutters. The pair of cutters are adapted to cut the shingles lifted off from the roof by the stripping unit to produce a strip of shingle material. The strip of shingle material includes portions of the shingles lifted off from the roof by the stripping unit that are interconnected by at least one of the shingle fasteners extracted out of the roof by the stripping unit.