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Patent CA-2515621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STREITMAN MARK
IPC: G04C3/02
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A pendulum apparatus and method of operation which is driven to compensate for frictional and other losses to maintain the pendulum operating over extended periods of time. The method and apparatus is particularly useful in the operation of Foucault pendulums. A vertically movable member is driven and a controller is provided which operates initially in the calibration mode for determining the natural frequency of the pendulum apparatus and is then operated in the driving mode. The pivot mechanism is relatively inexpensive and reliable and includes an adapter member with a mounting membrane of flexible material and defining a membrane aperture. A suspension line is secured extending through this aperture and a bob is secured thereto.
Patent CA-2516247-A1 (CA)
Title: Auto thermal cracking reactor
Inventor: WOODFIN WILLIAM TERENCE
IPC: C07C5/48
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a reactor design that enables an auto-thermal cracking process to be conducted at any suitable pressure wherein the gaseous reactants are preheated separately before mixing and then presented to the reaction zone in a uniformly distributed manner. In particular, the present-invention-relates to apparatus -for reacting a first and second gaseous reactant to form a gaseous product wherein the apparatus comprises at least one first supply means for the first gaseous reactant, at least one second supply means for the second gaseous reactant, a resistance zone and a reaction zone, preferably comprising a catalyst, wherein the first supply means comprises a plurality of first outlets for delivery of the first gaseous reactant, and the second supply means comprises a plurality of second outlets for delivery of the second gaseous reactant, the resistance zone is porous, the reaction zone is positioned downstream of the resistance zone with respect to the flow of the first and second gaseous reactants and wherein the first supply means and the second supply means are arranged such that the first gas and the second gas are contacted in an essentially parallel manner and mixed prior to contacting the resistance zone. The present invention also provides a process for the production of a mono-olefin utilizing said apparatus.
Patent CA-2516541-A1 (CA)
Title: Soft information scaling for iterative decoding
Inventor: RICHARDSON TOM
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for scaling soft values (214) as part of an error correction decoding process are described. Accurate decoding depends on use of the appropriate scale factor. Selection and use of the scale factor to scale soft values is designed to improve and/or optimize decoder performance without the need for prior knowledge of the correct scale factor or the actual channel conditions at the time the signal from which the soft values were obtained was transmitted through a communications channel. The techniques of the present invention assumes that the soft values to be processed were transmitted through a communications channel having a quality that can be accurately described by a channel quality value (200). A scale factor is determined from the distribution of soft value (208) to be scaled (212) and an assumption that the channel through which they were transmitted was of the quality corresponding to a pre-selected channel quality value (210).
Patent CA-2518167-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN SCOTT A
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A composition and method for protecting pipeline joints is disclosed. A mold covers the exposed pipeline joint. A reaction composition including a polyol, an isocyanate, and an ester, preferably 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-pentanediol diisobutyrate, is added to the mold and allowed to react to form a polymer.
Patent CA-2518248-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMING SABINE
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne un facteur de croissance VEGF dans lequel l'alanine en position-AS 111 est remplacée par la proline, l'arginine en position-AS 110 pouvant alors être remplacée par un autre acide aminé. L'invention concerne également des dérivés du facteur de croissance VEGF selon l'invention, des acides nucléiques, des systèmes d'expression, des médicaments et l'utilisation des mutants du facteur de croissance VEGF selon l'invention pour traiter des blessures chroniques.
Patent CA-2518695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEAUDIN JULIE
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to negative modulators of CA 125 tumor antigen, a recombinant nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical compositions, uses of the foregeoing for negatively modulating CA 125 tumor antigen in mammalian cell, preventing and treating a CA 125 tumor antigen associated disease in a mammal, as well as methods of prevention and treatment of such diseases and methods of negatively regulating CA 125 tumor antigen in a mammalian cell.
Patent CA-2520981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDJONO THOMAS P
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A system and method for trading licenses that convey rights to digital works.  An offer to sell a license is received from a first party, and a bid to buy the license is received from a second party. If the bid meets the requirements of the offer, then a transaction is effectuated wherein the second party acquires the rights signified by the license.
Patent CA-2523377-A1 (CA)
Title: Influence of genotype on susceptibility to treatment with fish oil
Inventor: GRIMBLE ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for assessing an individual's susceptibility to treatment of an inflammatory disease with a dietary supplement. The invention describes the recognition that the sensitivity of an individual to the inflammation suppressing effects of fish oil on TNF-a production is linked both to genetic variation encoded by, or associated with, TNF-a, LT-a and/or IL-6 single nucleotide polymorphisms and to the inherent level of production of TNF-a by cells.
Patent CA-2525880-A1 (CA)
Title: External gradient chromatofocusing
Inventor: TSONEV LATCHEZAR I
IPC: C07K1/18
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: The invention provides novel methods for the separation of charged molecules such a proteins according to their isoelectric points (pI's) and includes the systems and buffering compositions employed for isolating charged molecules.  The invention further provides for modifications to the above described chromatographic methods that enable the separation of charged molecules exhibiting virtually identical pl's by shifting both the buffer's pKa and the pl's of the eluted charged molecules while they are traversing the ion exchange column.
Patent CA-2525986-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEBER BRANDON G
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A system and method for automatically completing a formula of a spreadsheet application, calculator application, accounting application, business application or banking application. One aspect of the present invention is a computer-implemented method for automatically completing formulaic cell data.  The computer-implemented method includes a step for substantiating an autocomplete process in response to a user input of formulaic cell data and aggregating autocomplete options based on the user input. Another aspect of the present invention includes displaying a dynamic list of autocomplete options when the user input is a trigger.
Patent CA-2527476-A1 (CA)
Title: Reducing accidental touch-sensitive device activation
Inventor: TOWNSEND REED
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: Aspects of the present invention reduce the number of false positive touch inputs made by a non-stylus object such as the user's finger or hand. When the stylus is located proximate to the touch-sensitive surface, the sensitivity of the surface to non-stylus input is disabled, reduced, or otherwise modified. For example, non-stylus inputs may be ignored while the stylus is within a proximity zone defined near the touch-sensitive surface.  Further aspects of the present invention are directed to adjusting the threshold requirements of a non-stylus input depending upon where on the touch-sensitive surface the input is made. Still further aspects of the present invention are directed to calibrating various sensitivity thresholds for non-stylus input, as well as the size and/or shape of the proximity zone.
Patent CA-2527950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN K
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A suture punch system is capable of directly passing braided suture through tissue in a simple, one-step process. The system includes three principle components: a malleable needle (20) with braided suture (31) attached, a handheld instrument for grasping tissue and controlling needle placement, an d a trocar (70) to supply the force required for needle placement. Needle deformation begins at the tip of the instrument, which preferably includes a curved segment. As the distal tip of the needle pierces the tissue, it continues its radial path through the tissue. When the proximal end of the needle exits from the instrument, the needle is entirely radial in shape and traverses an essentially radial path through the tissue. Non-radial linear o r non linear segments may alternatively be used. In one embodiment, the tissue to be sutured is constrained by pressure applied through closure between an upper, moveable jaw the distal portion of the instrument which acts as a fix ed jaw (3). The upper, movable jaw (4) contains a shaped passageway which allow s the curved needle to pass therethrough during use. Once the needle has passe d entirely through the tissue it is ready for retrieval using the jaws of the punch or another instrument. Different needle designs and separate instrumen ts are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2529626-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARRERA ENRIQUE V
IPC: D06M13/196
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of integrating carbon nanotubes into epoxy polymer composites via chemical functionalization of carbon nanotubes, and to the carbon nanotube-epoxy polymer composites produced by such methods. Integration is enhanced through improved dispersion and/or covalent bonding with the epoxy matrix during the curing process. In general, such methods involve the attachment of chemical moieties (i.e., functional groups) to the sidewall and/or end-cap of carbon nanotubes such that the chemical moieties react with either the epoxy precursor(s) or the curing agent(s) (or both) during the curing process. Additionally, in some embodiments, these or additional chemical moieties can function to facilitate dispersion of the carbon nanotubes by decreasing the van der Waals attractive forces between the nanotubes.
Patent CA-2530973-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems, methods, and computer program products providing a generalized inventory system
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and computer program products for maintaining a product inventory. The present invention provides various control information and marketing control information that allows a user/seller to define the product, as well as the inventory and marketing controls to use with the product. In addition, the present invention provides different calculator and adjustor modules that each implement different control and inventory methodologies. The user inputs the selected control and marketing control information for a product, and selects the proper calculator and adjustor module to be used with the product. In operation, the present invention uses the controls and marketing controls input by the user, as well as the selected calculator and adjustor module to control inventory for the product. The present invention thereby allows a user to define the product and select proper controls for the product, without requiring the user to create specialized software.
Patent CA-2531314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOORDAM BERTUS
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for improving the fat note in the taste and/or in the aroma and/or in the mouthfeel of a food with a reduced amount of fat by addition to the food of a yeast extract comprising free amino acids and at least 8% w/w of 5'-ribonucleotides. Preferably a yeast extract having a ratio of at most 3.5 between the percentage (w/w) of free amino acids and the percentage (w/w) of the total amount of 5'-GMP and 5'-IMP is used.  Preferably, a yeast extract having a ratio of at most 12 between the percentage (w/w) of protein and the percentage (w/w) of the total amount of 5'-GMP and 5'-IMP is used. The invention also discloses a food with a reduced amount of fat with an improved fat note in the taste and/or in the aroma and/or in the mouthfeel.
Patent CA-2535327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROUYER PASCAL
IPC: F02K1/76
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un verrou (1), destiné à être implanté  dans un inverseur de poussée, comprenant un pêne (3) et un organe de liaison auquel est rattaché un levier de commande (15), caractérisé en ce que ce dernier comporte une fente (20) présentant une section d'engagement, une section d'étranglement, et une section d'extrémité, et en ce qu'une tige de blocage, mobile à l'encontre d'un ressort, présente un rétrécissement de section inférieure à la section d'étranglement de la fente de façon à ce que, lorsqu'il est positionné à l'aplomb de la fente à la suite d'un déplacement de la tige de blocage, le levier de commande puisse passer alternativement d'une position de blocage, dans laquelle la tige de blocage est prisonnière de la section d'extrémité, à une position d'ouverture, dans laquelle la fente est désengagée de la tige de blocage.
Patent CA-2535393-A1 (CA)
Title: Asymmetric distribution of optical pump power
Inventor: DEVINCENTIS DAVID S
IPC: H01S3/094
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: An optical repeater includes a plurality of optical amplifiers and a plurality of pump sources for providing pump energy to the plurality of optical amplifiers. The optical repeater also includes a coupling arrangement coupling the pump energy from the plurality of pump sources to the plurality of optical amplifiers so that the pump energy from each pump source is distributed among at least two of the plurality of optical amplifiers in a substantially unequal manner.
Patent CA-2535895-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-cd20 therapy of ocular disorders
Inventor: BRUNETTA PAUL G
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The present application describes therapy of ocular disorders using antagonists, such as antibodies, that bind to CD20.
Patent CA-2544014-A1 (CA)
Title: Peer discovery
Inventor: GAGNON NATALIE ANN
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: Upon initial connection of a peer to a peer-to-peer network, the peer notifies other peers of its connection to the network. The peer receives existence notifications from other peers and may use them to create a list of the peers on the network, which may be sorted by the unique identifiers of each peer. A  prospective network address is selected, e.g. based on the ordinal position of the peer within the sorted list. Conflict checking resolves conflicts between the prospective network address and the network address of other peers. Each peer may periodically notify the other peers of its network address, e.g. to prevent new peers from claiming the address. When a peer becomes inactive, another peer detecting this may begin periodically notifying the remaining peers that the address of the disconnected peer is already claimed. Peers may be Voice-over-IP telephone sets and network addresses may be directory numbers.
Patent CA-2546129-A1 (CA)
Title: Accessories for closeable self-venting spout
Inventor: NIELSEN ROGER B
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A non-spilling, detachable pouring spout is configured to transfer liquid from a non--vented filling container to a receiving container. The spout has a spout body defining a first hollow passageway extending from an open first end to an open second end, wherein this open passageway having a generally tubular hollow inner conduit positioned within the first hollow passageway and defining a second hollow passageway. An intermediate sleeve is received in the spout and seals against portions of the spout body and the inner conduit so as to variously control the flow of materials out of the spout body, preferably the flow of liquid out of the spout and air into the spout as a venting system. The movement of said sleeve may be controlled by movement of an external sheath and may include child-resistant features. The preferred spout may achieve smooth air venting and liquid flow, and minimizes transverse/sideways flow and openings that tend to cause splash and leaks. The preferred spout does not use any O-ring members, which are prone to failure when used with gasoline, but instead uses a slidable sleeve with inner and outer seal surfaces provided by a flared or bell-shaped seal member. One or more adapters may be provided to lengthen the spout, and/or change its diameter. In a preferred combination of adapters, a lengthening adapter is attached to the spout, and an optional aiming adapter is nested over the lengthening adapter. The aiming adapter has a conical or otherwise convex distal surface that is preferably at least as broad and preferably broader than the spout.
Patent CA-2548275-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for joining joint parts to hollow profiles
Inventor: EIPPER KONRAD
IPC: B21D26/033
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for joining at least one joint part (3), which is provided with a through opening (4), to a hollow profile. The joint part (3), with a through opening thereof, is slid onto the hollow profile as far as a joint point (3) and the hollow profile (1) is expanded, at least at the joint point (2). In order to improve the service life of the connection between the joint part (3) and the hollow profile (1), an adhesive is placed between an inner side (6) of the joint part (3) and an outer side (5) of the hollow profile prior to expansion, said adhesive adhering to the inner side (6) and outer side (5) in the region of the joint point (2).
Patent CA-2548385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUNAGA MIKARU
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A method of enabling effective hair growth and, furthermore, inducing hair growth closely similar to the natural hair state in the case of transplanting hair papillae or cultured hair papilla cells into the skin to regenerate the hair, characterized by comprising transplanting a composition containing the following components into an epidermis defect site: (a)hair papillae or hair papilla cells, (b) an epidermal tissue or epidermal cells and/or (c) a tissue constituting hair follicles or cells thereof.
Patent CA-2550800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIKKELSON JORN DALGAARD
IPC: C12N15/54
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a variant glycolipid acyltransferase enzyme comprising: (a) selecting a parent enzyme which is a glycolipid acyltransferase enzyme characterised in that the enzyme comprises the amino acid sequence motif GDSX, wherein X is one or more of the following amino acid residues L, A, V, I, F, Y, H, Q, T, N, M or S; (b) modifying one or more amino acids to produce a variant glycolipid acyltransferase; (c) testing the variant glycolipid acyltransferase for transferase activity, an optionally hydrolytic activity, on a galactolipid substrate, and optionally a phospholipid substrate and/or optionally a triglyceride substrate; (d) selecting a variant enzyme with an enhanced activity towards galactolipids compared with the parent enzyme; and optionally (e) preparing a quantity of the variant enzyme. The present invention further relates to variant lipid acyltransferase enzyme characterised in that the enzyme comprises the amino acid sequence motif GDSX, wherein X is one or more of the following amino acid residues L, A, V, I, F, Y, H, Q, T, N, M or S, and wherein the variant enzyme comprises one or more amino acid modifications compared with a parent sequence at any one or more of the amino acid residues defined in set 2, set 4, set 6 or set 7.
Patent CA-2551211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROCIW LEV ALEXANDER
IPC: B21D53/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: The present invention includes a fuel distributor (36) for a fuel nozzle (30) in a gas turbine engine (10) comprising an inner tubular body (46) and an outer tubular body (38) respectively having an outer body inner surface (40) and an inner body outer surface (54) adapted to be in sealing contact one with the other, at least two helical fuel channels (56) defined in at least one of the inner and outer surfaces (40, 54) and being in fluid communication with a fuel inlet (62), and a channel exit port (58) for each helical fuel channel (56). The present invention also includes a method of distributing fuel in a fuel nozzle (30) comprising the steps of providing at least two helical channels (56) in the fuel nozzle (30), each having a channel exit port (58), providing a fuel inlet cavity (60) in fluid communication with the helical channels (56), and flowing fuel in the fuel inlet cavity (60), the helical channels (56) and the channel exit ports (58).
Patent CA-2553221-A1 (CA)
Title: Folate conjugates and complexes
Inventor: CHANG CHIEN-HSING KEN
IPC: A61K33/244
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: Disclosed are conjugates and complexes that include a folate receptor ligand and one or more therapeutic molecules, such as onconase or a variant thereof such as rapLR1. The conjugates and complexes may be useful as primary therapeutic agents, which may be administered with additional therapeutic or diagnostic agents. Also disclosed are kits that include the conjugates and complexes.
Patent CA-2554276-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61F2/48
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for remotely adjusting a size of a gastric band disposed around a patient's stomach. In one exemplary embodiment, a gastric band is provided having a first end and a second end that mate to one another to encircle a stomach. A  latch mechanism can be formed on the band, and at least one actuator can be coupled to the latch mechanism and it can be adapted to expand and contract the latch mechanism when energy is applied thereto to adjust a diameter of the band. In one exemplary embodiment, the actuator(s) is an electroactive polymer actuator.
Patent CA-2556349-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic packaging having embedded micro-particle taggants
Inventor: SAFIAN JOHN W
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: An improvement to a package is provided that includes a container (12) having a label (30) secured thereto by an adhesive and a closure (14) secured to the container. The improvement is for identifying the package and includes at least one of the container, the adhesive and the closure having a plurality of micro-particle taggants (38) with multiple colored layers (40-46) to provide a code for identifying the package.
Patent CA-2556528-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHL JAMES D
IPC: E05C1/00
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: An adjustable backset deadbolt assembly providing operational and structural improvements. The deadbolt assembly can provide adjustability between a first backset dimension and a second backset dimension for allowing installation in doors conforming to various industry standards. The deadbolt assembly can provide adjustability between backset dimensions by relative rotation between the inner bolt housing and the outer housing. The inner bolt housing may be provided with a depressible snap finger to allow insertion of a protrusion thereon into a slot in the outer housing. In some embodiments, the slot is provided substantially helically through an angle of 360 degrees to provide common orientation of parts in each backset dimension. The outer housing may be provided to integrally form a cam housing and a bolt housing.