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Patent CA-2435216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SITZLER SARAH
IPC: H01H33/20
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: The pluggable electrical apparatus, formed in particular as a surge arrester (A), has an axially symmetrical housing (1) with a housing axis (7) running in the plugging direction, a flange (5) for fastening the apparatus housing (1) on a housing (30) of a high-voltage installation (H) and an axially symmetrical active part (6). In order to make it possible for this apparatus (A) to be fitted into the high-voltage installation (H) in a simple manner, the flange (5) is formed into the apparatus housing (1) and the active part (6) is mounted displaceably in the axial direction in the apparatus housing (1) and held with a prestressing force with respect to the apparatus housing (1) before a plug-in connection is formed.
Patent CA-2436389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANKER WILLEM
IPC: A23F5/10
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A method of processing roasted coffee to improve the retention of carbon dioxide and aromatics liberated from the roasted coffee. The method involves preparing one or more containers for receiving coffee. The containers are purged of contained air through flushing with an inert gas. Roasted coffee i s transported and delivered to a grinding circuit where it is ground directly into a container filling apparatus. The containers filling apparatus deliver s the ground coffee directly into the purged containers after which the containers are sealed to maximize the retention of carbon dioxide and aromatics liberated from the roasted coffee and to minimize contact of the ground roasted coffee with the air.
Patent CA-2437378-A1 (CA)
Title: Service platform suite management system
Inventor: DUREAU VINCENT
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for managing the presentation and regulation of E-Commerce, content and service providers access in an interactive television environment comprising interactions between a server, a client, and a service provider. Components are provided for managing and completing a purchase or delivery of an item offered by a service provider. A purchase transaction uses client information comprising partial client information from the client and a list of purchased items. Upon receiving partial information from the client, the server retrieves corresponding additional related information within its database and transmits this retrieved data from the server, along with the list of purchased items to complete the transaction. Business Agents are provided for logging the transaction, creating an electronic receipt, logging patches, logging error events, and viewer logging. The invention further comprises a method for measuring audience behavior and response to particular events or programs and advertisement; and a method for adaptive delivery of advertisements to a client. Advertisements are scheduled according to an agreement and manifested into campaign rules and desired run times. A profile of a viewer that resides on the client device is used as the criteria for section of a particular advertisement from a broadcast and for polling of audience viewing habits. The present invention further monitors the integrity and connectivity of the interactive television network and service providers.
Patent CA-2439751-A1 (CA)
Title: Component-based software distribution and deployment
Inventor: SEE JEAN WEI CHYI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A Component-based Software Distribution Channel allows Component Service Providers (10) to advertise component services via a Service Directory (12) to service developers. The component services are advertised in a format which encapsulates a legally binding contract which must be accepted before the components may be incorporated into a client service. The service developer may combine together a number of different component servives to create a combined client service. That service may be announced in a Session Directory (16) in an encapsulated format which incorporates a legally binding agreement which must be accepted by a client before the resultant session may be accessed.
Patent CA-2440539-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HACKBARTH RONALD
IPC: A61J1/00
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for producing thin wafers from a film (2) of active ingredients, wherein said film is produced by casting the film material onto a support material or by coating; said film is stored on a roll with or without the support material, removed therefrom and cut. The aim of the invention is to produce predetermined sizes of wafers as accurately as possible. The film (2) of active ingredients is automatically removed, separated from an available support material, if present, fed to a cutting station (5) in a tensed state and cut into narrow longitudinal strips (7) having a given width in the direction of advance. The longitudinal strips (7) are brought together in the direction of advance and fed to a cross-cutter (11) which cuts through the combined longitudinal strips (7) at predetermined distances.
Patent CA-2440662-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for coordinating multi-point to point communications in a multi-tone data transmission system
Inventor: JACOBSEN KRISTA S
IPC: H04L5/14
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A variety of bi-directional data transmission systems that facilitate communications between a plurality of remote units and a central unit using a frame based discrete multi-carrier transmission scheme are disclosed. In each of the systems, frames transmitted from the plurality of remote units are synchronized at the central unit. A variety of novel modem arrangements and methods for coordinating communications between a plurality of remote units and a central unit to facilitate multi-point-to-point transmission are disclosed. The invention has application in a wide variety of data transmission schemes including Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line systems that includes the transmission of signals over twisted pair, fiber and/or hybrid telephone lines, cable systems that includes the transmission of signals over a coaxial cable, and digital cellular television systems that include the transmission of radio signals.
Patent CA-2440886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALSETH THOR R
IPC: A61M5/28
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (10, 110, 210) destiné à injecter un fluide à partir d'une cartouche pré-remplie (60, 160, 260). Ce dispositif comprend une aiguille (65, 165, 265) permettant de perforer le tissu d'un patient. Après une injection, cette aiguille peut être rétractée en vue de prévenir tout contact involontaire avec l'aiguille contaminée. Un élément de retenue d'aiguille (50, 150, 250) permet de retenir l'aiguille de manière libérable en position rétractée. Ladite aiguille (65, 165, 265) peut ensuite être libérée en vue d'une injection subséquente. Une fois vidée, la cartouche (60, 160, 260) peut être retirée, si nécessaire, et remplacée par une autre cartouche pour des injections supplémentaires. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'aiguille (65, 165, 265) peut être rétractée dans le dispositif et disposée en toute sécurité dans un récipient pour objets pointus et tranchants.
Patent CA-2441842-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for assisting workplace services and products
Inventor: MCSHERRY JAMES R
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A small group of service providers, including specialists in various workpla ce issues, provides workplace services and products, such as human resource, legal, tax, accounting, environmental, financial, regulatory, governmental, technological, medical, consulting and marketing services to a large group o f employer clients by using a database of information concerning the employers and their contacts. Each contact is assigned a unique ID code. When a situation arises that requires workplace resource services, a contact places a telephone call to a predetermined "helpline" telephone number. A specialist answers the call and receives the unique ID code from the contact. Alternatively, the contact may send an e-mail message from a web site that requires the ID code to access it. In either case, when the receaved ID code is entered into the database, information allows the specialist to tailor advice to the specific question raised by the contact. Both the questions raised by the contact and the response given by the specialist are placed in to predefined categories by the specialist at the time that the response is mad e. The call, the response and these categories are then stored in the database for later reference.
Patent CA-2443289-A1 (CA)
Title: 1,3-diamino-4-(aminomethyl)-benzene derivatives and colorants containing said compounds
Inventor: CHASSOT LAURENT
IPC: C07C211/51
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to 1,3-diamino-4-(aminomethyl)-benzene derivatives of general formula (I) or the physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts thereof, and agents containing said compounds, for colouring fibres in an oxidative manner.
Patent CA-2443929-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection and quantification of prion isoforms in neurodegenerative diseases using mass spectrometry
Inventor: EVERETT NICHOLAS P
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and kits for diagnosing prion-mediated pathological conditions and presence of aberrant prion protein in animal derived products, utilizing mass spectrometry.
Patent CA-2444065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS TYRAN
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A water supply insurance method and system for providing an emergency water supply in a severe water shortage includes the steps of securing water rights to a water source and initiating discussion with a water-using client for. issuing of a water supply insurance policy, including information pertaining to expected water needs, term of insurance and cost of water supplied. An insurance rate for the water-using client is calculated based the information and premiums are collected. When the normal water supply is significantly interrupted, emergency water is provided in the amount specified in the water supply insurance policy until the crisis is over, and then collection of premium payments from the water-using client is resumed to ensure future supply of emergency water so long as the water supply insurance policy remains in force.
Patent CA-2446801-A1 (CA)
Title: Composes d'isoxazolone utiles pour traiter des maladies associees a un activite non desiree des cytokines
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: Composés d'isoxazolone de structure générique (I) utilisés pour traiter des maladies associées à un activité non désirée des cytokines, dont la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, l'arthrose, le diabète, le VIH/SIDA, les infections intestinales inflammatoires, la maladie de Crohn, la rectocolite hémorragique, l'insuffisance cardiaque congestive, l'hypertension, la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive, le choc septique, la tuberculose, le syndrome de détresse respiratoire de l'adulte, l'asthme, l'athérosclérose, la dégénérescence musculaire, la maladie desmodontale, la cachexie, le syndrome oculo-urétrosynovial, la goutte, la synovite aiguë, l'anorexie et la boulimie, les malaises, la myalgie et les céphalées.
Patent CA-2451376-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUL LECOQ
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A positron emission camera (PET) comprising a plurality of scintillators, wherein the scintillators comprise LuAlO3:Ce (LuAP) based crystals (18, 20).  In particular, the scintillation crystals (18, 20) are LuAP and/or LuYAP.
Patent CA-2451394-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VALDEZ ANA MARIA
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des réactifs permettant de déterminer des variants de séquence présents au niveau du locus du IL4R, facilitant l'identification d'individus présentant des risques de développer des diabètes de type 1.
Patent CA-2452068-A1 (CA)
Title: Control circuit for image array sensors
Inventor: BECHTEL JON H
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A control system for controlling an image array sensor and controlling communication between the image array sensor and a microcontroller by way of a serial communication interface. The control system is able to efficiently control various aspects of the image array sensor such as windowing, mode of operation, sensitivity as well as other parameters in order to reduce the data throughput. An important aspect of the invention relates to the fact that the control circuit can be rather easily and efficiently configured in CMOS with relatively few output pins which enables the control circuit to be rather easily and efficiently integrated with CMOS based image array sensors and even the microcontroller to reduce the part count and thus, the overall cost of the system.
Patent CA-2454088-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGH RABINDER
IPC: G01N21/78
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A method for selecting high level antibody producing cells, comprising the step of attaching protein A or protein G to a cell surface, thus capturing secreted, soluble antibody. Fluorescence staining of the captured antibody by conventional methods and subsequent FACS analysis allows to select low abundance high producer single cells.
Patent CA-2455001-A1 (CA)
Title: Run-flat device for automobile and assembly incorporating it
Inventor: HEUZE OLIVIER
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: Belt (34) rigidity exerts lateral- and radial gripping forces (FL, FR) on the contact zone (33a) of the annular sectors (31) when they are mounted coaxially between side walls of the recess (11). The belt holds the annular sectors against one sidewall (11a) and the recess (11), whilst support is derived from the other lateral wall (11b).
Patent CA-2455199-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating foot stool
Inventor: FOURNIER BERNARD
IPC: A47C16/02
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A heating footstool having a hollow casing having an inclined top wall, the inclined top wall being angled relative to a ground surface so as to allow the feet of an intended user to ergonomically rest thereupon and a heating means mounted within the hollow casing for heating the inclined top.
Patent CA-2455534-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of bonding a water-activated adhesive sheet
Inventor: TSUTSUI MIKIO
IPC: C09J7/32
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: Method of bonding a water-activated adhesive sheet to the desired surface of an object is disclosed. The adhesive sheet is made of a backing and a layer of water-activated adhesive disposed on one side of the backing. The method of the invention comprises pressing the water-activated adhesive sheet against the desired surface without moistening the water-activated adhesive layer, and simultaneously heating the adhesive sheet. The water-activated adhesive sheet is heated at a temperature of at least 100°C for at least 0.3 second under a pressure of at least 3.2 kg/cm2. The method of the invention is applicable to jointing wood veneer sheets which are dried to such an extent that is suitable for lamination to produce plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or other wood composite materials.
Patent CA-2456298-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of and apparatus for producing apparent multidimensional sound
Inventor: GODFREY MIKE
IPC: H04R5/027
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: The production of multidirectional or instantaneous live virtual surround sound broadcasting is obtained by positioning a plurality of microphones on an oval frame in a predetermined pattern and with a predetermined orientation, connecting the microphones to a virtual surround semiconductor chip and connecting outputs from the semiconductor chip to a pair of speakers.
Patent CA-2459603-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING GARY W
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: An implantable lead for electrical stimulation of tissue has wire-like extendable members whose tips curl back upon themselves in open tissue space s to form 2- or 3-dimensional electrodes. The electrodes may be positioned axially or in other directions from the lead body. Traction on the lead body or extendable members allows easy withdrawal as the member tip electrodes uncurl, allowing removal without major surgery. This apparatus and method is useful for minimally invasive insertion of electrodes or electrode arrays, especially through a narrow body lumen or Tuohy needle, providing therapeuti c stimulation of nervous tissue, muscle or organs.
Patent CA-2460302-A1 (CA)
Title: All-in-one headset
Inventor: YOKOYAMA TAKUYA
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: An all-in-one headset worn on the user's head, comprises a head bard, a first housing arranged at the head band, a communication unit having selectable at least two communication channels and selectable at least two communication modes, an operating panel mounted on the outside wall of the first housing for selecting one communication channel and one communication mode, an ear-speaker mounted on the inside wall of the first housing, a microphone, a second housing for housing the microphone, a boom member for supporting the second housing to the first housing, an indicating unit for indicating the indication indicative of the selected communication channel and the selected communication mode.
Patent CA-2460631-A1 (CA)
Title: Treating surfaces to enhance bio-compatibility
Inventor: LOTT MARTYN PETER
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A metal, glass or ceramics article, for example a stent, having at its surface oxide or hydroxide is treated to enhance the biocompatibility and/or physical characteristics of the surface. The surface is de-greased and primed by contact with an alkoxysilane in a aprotic organic solvent in the presence of an acid catalyst so that the alkoxysilance molecules react with the oxide or hydroxide of said surface to form covalent bonds, the alkoxysilane further comprising one or more amino, hydroxyl, carboxylic acid or acid anhydride groups. A polymer, e.g. carbodymethyl cellulose, is then covalently coupled to said surface via said amino, hydroxyl, carboxylic acid or acid anhydride groups, after which biologically active materials may be coupled to the polymer. Such materials may include an anti-coagulating agent or anti-platelet agent and an agent that inhibits smooth cell proliferation and restenosis.
Patent CA-2460695-A1 (CA)
Title: Moisture sensor utilizing stereo imaging with an image sensor
Inventor: OCKERSE HAROLD C
IPC: G01W1/11
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A moisture sensing system of the present invention includes first and second sensor arrays, at least one optical system operative to image the same portion of the surface onto both of the sensor arrays, and a processing system in communication with the sensor arrays and operative to analyze images from the sensor arrays to detect moisture. The sensor arrays may be two-dimensional sensor arrays that are separate or different portions of the same sensor array. This system may be used to control the windshield wipers of a vehicle.  The processing system may be configured to subtract an image obtained from the first sensor array from an image obtained from the second sensor array to distinguish between near field and far field objects.
Patent CA-2461098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AELMANS NICOLAAS JOHANNA JOZEF
IPC: C08K5/521
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un composé représenté par la formule Z¿1?-O-[m(R¿1?PO¿3?),n(R¿2?HPO¿3?]-Z¿2?, dans laquelle [m(R¿1?PO¿3?)] représente un copolyphosphate à m (R¿1?PO¿3?) motifs et à n (R¿2?HPO¿3?) motifs; R¿3? représente une séquence d'édification d'ammonium; R¿2? représente une séquence d'édification de 1,3,5-triazine; Z¿1? et Z¿2? représentent des séquences d'édification d'ammonium ou de 1,3,5-triazine à choisir indépendamment l'une de l'autre; m et n représentent des nombres entiers supérieurs ou égaux à 1; et m+n des nombres entiers supérieurs à 3. L'invention concerne également un procédé de préparation des composés précités et de compositions polymères retardatrices de flamme utilisant les composés représentés par la formule précitée, l'utilisation d'un composé sans halogène dans une composition de revêtement et d'un substrat contenant un revêtement formé à partir de la composition de revêtement durcie.
Patent CA-2462601-A1 (CA)
Title: Prodrugs of substituted polycyclic compounds useful for selective inhibition of the coagulation cascade
Inventor: SOUTH MICHAEL S
IPC: A61K31/497
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrug compounds, comprising a 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic or aromatic ring substituted with a derivatized amidin e, as well as compositions and methods useful for preventing and treating thrombotic conditions in mammals. The prodrug compounds of the present invention selectively inhibit certain proteases of the coagulation cascade.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2463264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCHARDY STANTON FURST
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: The subject invention provides a compound of the formula (I), wherein X, Q, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are as defined. Compounds of formula (I) have activity as opioid receptor antagonists. The subject invention furthermore provides for pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods comprising compounds of formula (I).
Patent CA-2464562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGUCKI LARS
IPC: F02B61/06
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A system of combining balanced, independent, self-starting and initially separated internal combustion engines (12-14), wherein engines not immediately required for power can be shut down. Shut down engines are disconnected from the running engine or engines, and drive train. This system will dramatically reduce fuel consumption and the amount of exhaust gases. A microprocessor (3) determines vehicle power requirements from engine sensors. Hydraulic pistons under control of the microprocessor bring the individual engine units into and out of engagement with each other. Friction plates (32, 34) and locking pins (36) are provided for coupling the crankshafts at predetermined relative angular positions.
Patent CA-2468320-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating cancer using a combination of a tumor-derived dendritic cell inhibitory factor antagonist and a toll-like receptor agonist
Inventor: VICARI ALAIN P
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: Dendritic cells (DC) play a critical role in antigen-specific immune responses. Materials and methods are provided for treating disease states, including cancer, by activating dendritic cells from the host which are rendered hypo-responsive to activation stimuli by the disease. In particular, methods are provided for treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of a tumor-derived DC inhibitory factor antagonist in combination with an effective amount of a Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonist.
Patent CA-2472594-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ICO CESAR
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: Devices and methods compress cancellous bone. In one arrangement, the devices and methods make use of and expandable body (300) that includes and internal restraint (320) coupled to the body. The internal restraint (320) directs expansion of the body. In one arrangement, a method for treating bone inserts the device having the internal restraint inside bone and causes directed expansion of the body in cancellous bone. Cancellous bone is compacted by the directed expansion.
Patent CA-2474000-A1 (CA)
Title: Alpha 2 delta ligands to treat tinnitus
Inventor: WUSTROW DAVID JUERGEN
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating tinnitus by administering an alpha2delta ligand such as, for example, a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or straigh t or branched lower alkyl, and n is an integer of from 4 to 6.
Patent CA-2477568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FENTON MARCUS BRIAN MAYHALL
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for generating thrust includes a steam nozzle (4) provided with a diffuser (6) encased within a secondary annular nozzle (10) which in use provides a shroud of air for emergent steam thereby to delay the implosion thereof upon contact with surrounding liquid, e.g. water, at a lower temperature.