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Patent CA-2520505-A1 (CA)
Title: Networked multimedia system having a multi-room interactive network guide
Inventor: GAUL MICHAEL A
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing downstream signals to a plurality of receiver networks. A receiver network (101) (i.e., a networked multimedia system) includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM), a primary set-top terminal (STT) (105), and at least one remote device (140-1). The remote devices (140-1) communicate with the primary STT (105) via the SIM over coaxial cable (111). Accordingly, the remote devices utilize some or all of the features including hardware and software that are included in the primary STT via the networked multimedia system. A network guide is provided that displays the past and present activity status of each of the receiving devices.
Patent CA-2523025-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKINSON BEVERLEY
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides novel polypeptides and other factors identified as being expressed in spleen tissue and related to lymphocyte activity and the immune response. These compounds are referred to herein as SPEX compounds.  Human and murine homologues of SPEX polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided including two murine alleles. The invention further provides polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and complementary nucleic acid sequences thereof. Also provided are immunogens, expression vectors, and antibodies related to the SPEX polypeptides and polynucleotides. The present invention discloses the use of anti-SPEX antibodies in the regulation of lymphocyte activity and the regulation of the immune response.
Patent CA-2523559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORI YASUHIRO
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A method for surface preparation of solid substances by which the solid substances can be improved in the tight adhesion to coating films made from ultraviolet-curing resins or the like; and surface-prepared solid substances . The method comprises treating the whole or part of a solid substance with a flame of a fuel gas containing a specific silicon compound having a flash point ranging from 0 to 100~C and a boiling point ranging from 105 to 250~C, e.g., hexamethyldisilazane, vinyltri- methoxysilane, trifluoropropyltrimethoxysilane, or 3-chloro- propyltrimethoxysilane to conduct flame silicification.
Patent CA-2529311-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds for the treatment of flaviviridae infections
Inventor: STUYVER LIEVEN J
IPC: A61K31/675
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: The disclosed invention is a composition for and a method of treating a Flaviviridae infections, such as bovine viral diarrhea virus (~BVDV~), Dengue Virus (DENV), West Nile Virus (WNV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), as well as abnormal cellular proliferation, in a host, including animals, and especially humans, using a nucleoside of general formula (I) - (V) or N-(phosphonoacetyl)-L-aspartate (PALA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
Patent CA-2532506-A1 (CA)
Title: Microwavable dough, dough product, and manner of preparing a dough product
Inventor: HOWERY SARA J
IPC: A21D10/02
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: Unproofed, frozen, non-yeast dough products are disclosed which upon exposure to microwave energy have characteristics similar to fresh-baked bakery products.  A method is provided to make such bakery products without an intervening thawing or proofing step. The frozen dough product is made without multiple leaveners from flour, water, fat, and a protein-starch mixture comprising from about 0.01 baker's % to about 5 baker's % of protein and from about 0.01 baker's % to about 5 baker's % of starch. The starch is preferably a mixture of two starches, one absorbing moisture at ambient mixing temperature and one not absorbing moisture at ambient mixing temperature but having a low bake out temperature. The protein-starch mixture stabilizes moisture migration during microwave cooking.
Patent CA-2534661-A1 (CA)
Title: Osteoarthritis biomarkers and uses thereof
Inventor: YAGER TOM
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to the identification and selection of novel biomarkers and the identification and selection of novel biomarker combinations which are differentially expressed in osteoarthritis and/or in a particular stage of 6steoarthritis, as well as a means of selecting the novel biomarker combinations. The measurement of expression of the products of the biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers of the invention demonstrates particular advantage in one or more of the following: (a) diagnosing individuals as having arthritis, (b) differentiating between two stages of osteoarthritis (OA) and (c) diagnosing individuals as having a particular stage of osteoarthritis (OA). As would be understood, in order to measure the products of biomarkers of the invention, polynucleotides and proteins which specifically and/or selectively hybridize to the products of the biomarkers of the invention are also encompassed within the scope of the invention as are kits containing said polynucleotides and proteins for use in (a) diagnosing individuals as having arthritis, (b) differentiating between two stages of osteoarthritis (OA) and (c) diagnosing individuals as having a particular stage of osteoarthritis (OA). Further encompassed by the invention is the use of the polynucleotides and proteins which specifically and/or selectively hybridize to the product of the biomarkers of the invention to monitor disease progression in an individual and to monitor the efficacy of therapeutic regimens. The invention also provides for methods of using the products of the biomarkers of the invention in the identification of novel therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis. The invention also provides for methods of using the products of the biomarkers of the invention in the identification of compounds that bind and/or modulate the activity of the genes of the invention. The compounds identified via such methods are useful for the development of assays to study osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis progression. Further, the compounds identified via such methods are useful as lead compounds in the development of prophylactic and therapeutic compositions for the prevention, treatment, management and/or amelioration of osteoarthritis or a symptom thereof.
Patent CA-2534961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLDFIELD TERRY ANN
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the recovery of a phytolipid composition from a vegetable oil by-product. The phytolipid composition produced comprises squalene, phytosterols, mixed tocopherols and tocotrieneols, and vegetable wax and is useful as an emollient. The phytochemical composition may be applied directly to the skin to provide emolliency. Alternatively, the phytoiipid composition may be formulated in various aqueous or anhydrous cosmetic compositions such as creams, lotions, gels, ointments, lip balms, sticks, or pencils for treatment of the skin and lips. The phytolipid composition also may be incorporated into foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals to provide health benefits.
Patent CA-2535875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEEBE MARK T
IPC: B43M/
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: Preferred embodiments pertain to a carrier for carrying side-by-side stacked mail. The carrier preferably includes: a floor upon which side-by-side stacked mail can be supported; a rear wall having spaces configured to receive a pusher inserted behind side-by-side stacked mail in the carrier; and a front wall movably mounted between a side-by-side stacked mail retaining position and a side-by-side stacked mail releasing position in which stacked mail can slide with respect to the floor and past the stacked mail retaining position.
Patent CA-2537034-A1 (CA)
Title: Mass spectrometry methods for simultaneous detection of metabolic enzyme activity and metabolite levels
Inventor: CERDA BLAS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting a metabolic disorder in an individual. The method involves (a) contacting a sample containing (i) one or more metabolically indicative enzymes and (ii) one or more metabolic analytes, with one or more substrates for said one or more enzymes to produce a reaction admixture, under conditions in which at least one of said enzymes is capable of acting on a corresponding substrate to generate at least one product; (b) contacting said reaction admixture with a reagent that inhibits the ability of said one or more enzymes to act on a corresponding substrate, wherein said one or more metabolic analytes and said at least one product are soluble in said reagent; to produce a test sample and (c) determining the presence or amount of said one or more metabolic analytes and said at least one product contained in said test sample using mass spectrometry, wherein a determined presence or amount of said one or more metabolic analytes and said at least one product correlates with presence or absence of said metabolic disorder.
Patent CA-2537402-A1 (CA)
Title: Combinations comprising alpha-2-delta ligands and serotonin / noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors
Inventor: FIELD MARK JOHN
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: The instant invention relates to a combination, particularly a synergistic combination, of an alpha-2-delta ligand and a dual serotonin-noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor (DSNRI) or one or both of a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (S SRI) and a selective noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI), and pharmaceutically acceptable salths thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their use in the treatment of pain, particularly neuropathic pain.
Patent CA-2537492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTERMANN KAI
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to expression constructs comprising the coding nucleic acid sequence for a shuttle peptide construct that can be processed by yeast cells. Also disclosed are adequate expression vectors containing such constructs, methods for the recombinant production of target proteins, which are carried out with the aid thereof, hosts transformed therewith, shuttle peptides and nucleic acid sequences coding therefor, nucleic acid sequences that code for such shuttle peptides and are fused with a foreign protein, hydrophobin proteins produced by means of such shuttle peptides, and the use of hydrophobins for coating objects such as leather.
Patent CA-2537849-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing antiviral nucleoside derivatives
Inventor: DVORAK CHARLES ALOIS
IPC: C07H19/056
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: Process and novel intermediates for preparing 2-aminocarboxylic acid esters of the 5~- hydroxymethyl group of levovirin (1-(3S, 4R-dihydroxy-5S-hydroxymethyl-tetrahydro furan-2S-yl)-IH-[1,2,4]triazole-3-carboxylic acid amide; Id: R1=R2 =R3 =H) and acid addition salts thereof. The present process provides the monoesters selectively in high purity with increased efficiency with reduced number of production steps. The process involves condensation of a cyclopentylidene levovirin compound with a N-urethane-N~-carboxylic anhydride and subsequent deprotection to directly provide the hydrochloride salt of the product. The mono esters are useful for treatment of viral diseases and are absorbed more efficiently than the parent compound.
Patent CA-2537895-A1 (CA)
Title: Write-once optical disc, and method and apparatus for recording management information thereon
Inventor: PARK YONG CHEOL
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A write-once optical disc and a method and apparatus for recording management information of the write-once optical disc, are provided. The method includes closing an opened session by closing all opened sequential recording-units of the opened session, opening a new session having a new sequential recording-unit, and recording session start information on the recording medium. The session start information indicates whether or not the new sequential recording-unit is a start of the new session.
Patent CA-2539772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCBRIDE BOB
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: A method of mounting an article onto a receiving surface comprises the steps of manually introducing onto a receiving surface an article having an adhesive mounting means, such that the adhesive mounting means temporarily retains the article on the receiving surface; releasing the article such that the article remains in place on the receiving surface; and, fastening the article onto the receiving surface by means of at least one threaded fastener. Further, an apparatus for mounting an article onto a receiving surface comprises an adhesive mounting means secured to the article, for temporarily retaining the article on a receiving surface. There is at least one threaded fastener for fastening the article onto the receiving surface.
Patent CA-2540038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUELLER-WALZ RUDI
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol formulation comprising formoterol fumarate di-hydrate in suspension, and a steroid in suspension, and a propellant, ethanol, and optionally a surfactant, wherein the formoterol fumarate di-hydrate has a water content of about 4.8 to 4.28 % by weight.
Patent CA-2540860-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation of 3-azabicyclo [3.1.0] hexane derivatives
Inventor: RAGAN JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A61K31/403
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: This present invention relates to a new and improved reductive amination process for the preparation of 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane derivatives of formula I comprising reacting a compound of formula II with a compound of formula III.
Patent CA-2543506-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DINGERT UWE
IPC: A47L13/256
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a wiping plate (1) for accommodating a replaceable wiping cloth (2). Said wiping plate (1) comprises an essentially plate-shaped support plate (3) with an elastically resilient foam member (4) that can be fixed to the bottom face thereof. The foam member (4) is provided with at least one recess (5) inside which at least one non-elastic plug (6) is arranged. Said at least one plug (6) is connected to the support plate (3) and has a length that is smaller than the height of the foam member (4) in the unstressed state. The plug (6) can at least be brought in contact with the side of the wiping cloth (2), which faces away from the wiping surface, by applying pressure to the support plate (3) and the compressed foam member (4).
Patent CA-2544482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOJCIESZYNSKI ANDRZEJ L
IPC: C22C38/24
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A powder metallurgy corrosion and wear resistant tool steel article, and alloy thereof. The article is manufactured by hot isostatic compaction of nitrogen atomized, prealloyed high-chromium, high-vanadium, high-niobium powder particles. The alloy is characterized by very high wear and corrosion resistance, making it particularly useful for use in the manufacture of components for advanced bearing designs as well as machinery parts exposed to severe abrasive wear and corrosion conditions, as encountered, for example, in the plastic injection molding industry and food industry.
Patent CA-2545405-A1 (CA)
Title: Resilient protector to protect a structure from an impact
Inventor: HUXTABLE PAUL STEWART
IPC: A47B96/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a protecting apparatus (10) for protecting a structure (100) from an impact. The protecting apparatus (10) is arranged to be mounted on the structure (100) and includes a bumper member (12), a structure positioning member (14) and at least one resiliently flexible joining portion (16). The structure positioning member (14) is arranged in use to be positioned in contact with or adjacent to a portion of the structure (100) being protected. The at least one resiliently flexible joining portion (16) extends between the bumper member (12) and the structure positioning member (14) so that when an outer surface (12a) of the bumper member (12) is impacted, the impact force is dissipated at least in part by flexure of the at least one joining portion (16).
Patent CA-2546741-A1 (CA)
Title: Constant center of gravity tilt seat of a wheelchair
Inventor: MASCARI NICHOLAS A
IPC: A61G5/00
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A tilt seat of a wheelchair is operatively connected to a wheel-chair frame through an archial support member and through a gear rack such that as the seat is tilted, the center of gravity of a person seated in the wheelchair is substantially maintained. A bracket which slides along the gear rack can be stopped at or released at any desired seat tilt inclination.  The wheelchair can also contain a reclinable seat back member, and marking elements, which show the tilt angle of the seat.
Patent CA-2549783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EAGLES MICHAEL ALFRED
IPC: E05B77/44
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A security device used to secure against theft of four wheel all terrain vehicles (herein referred to as ATV's), commonly referred to as four wheelers. The security device consists of two trays (pads), one for a front wheel and one for a rear wheel on the opposite of the ATV. The trays are connected by pipes and case hardened chain.    The pipes are used to adjust the length and width of the security device so it can be used for different sized ATV's. The case hardened chain is used in combination with padlocks to secure the ATV to the security device.
Patent CA-2553472-A1 (CA)
Title: Ornamental fixtures having decorative ornaments
Inventor: SCHONBEK ANDREW
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture and at least one ornament mounting post projecting from the frame, wherein the ornament is retained by the mounting post when the ornament is mounted on the mounting post. The ornament is mounted to the post by first deflecting the post to a first position, mounting the ornament, and then deflecting the post to its original position whereby the ornament is retained by the post and the aperture. In one aspect, ornaments may be mounted to apertures in a frame by means of one or more wires, for example, a wire passing through a plurality of ornaments. The arrangements and methods may be used for ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps.
Patent CA-2554867-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-invasive spectroscopy of mammalian tissues
Inventor: CRAWFORD GREGORY P
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: In the spectrometric device of this invention the objective lens and diffraction grating are replaced with a spectral imaging apparatus on electrically switchable color filter technology. The spectrometric device comprises wavelength filter means as the spectral imaging apparatus for transmitting or reflecting wavelengths of light, light intensity sensor means arranged and disposed to measure the intensity of the wavelengths transmitted or reflected by the wavelength filter means and generate an electrical signal from the wavelengths transmitted or reflected, output processing means connected to the light intensity sensor means to receive and process the output from the light intensity sensor means, and display means connected to the output processing means to display the output.
Patent CA-2554946-A1 (CA)
Title: Electro-optic liquid level sensing system for aircraft beverage brewing
Inventor: FLIESS WINSTON S
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The electro-optic liquid level sensing system detects a level of liquid in a container having an upper opening, such as for a server container of a beverage maker for a transport system, such as for aircraft, trains, trucks, buses and the like. A support housing mates with the upper opening of the container, and a primary liquid level sensor is mounted in the support housing for non-intrusively measuring the liquid level. A secondary liquid level sensor may be mounted in the support housing to sense a predetermined liquid level to prevent accidental overflows. Protective lenses may be placed in front of the primary liquid level sensor.
Patent CA-2556155-A1 (CA)
Title: Token provisioning
Inventor: POPP NICOLAS
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A method for provisioning a device such as a token (101). The device issues a certificate request to a Certification Authority (102). The request includes a public cryptographic key uniquely associated with the device. The Certification Authority generates a symmetric cryptographic key for the device (106), encrypts it using the public key (108), and creates a digital certificate that contains the encrypted symmetric key as an attribute. The Certification Authority sends the digital certificate to the device, which decrypts the symmetric key using the device's private key (107), and stores the decrypted symmetric key.
Patent CA-2556225-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information
Inventor: HODGE BRUCE
IPC: F41J5/04
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A force-bearing object or non-penetrating projectile~s contact location can be determined and mapped by a computer using methods for pressure, penetration, or stress sensitivity.
Patent CA-2557257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LORENZ HOLGER
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extruding round rods from transparent plastics such as for example polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or polyethylene (PET) and to a method for producing said round rods.
Patent CA-2558194-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrogenation of acetone
Inventor: TURCOTTE MICHAEL GERARD
IPC: C07C29/145
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in a liquid phase process for producing isopropanol by the hydrogenation of acetone in the presence of a hydrogenati on catalyst; the improvement comprising; contacting acetone with hydrogen under continuous liquid phase conditions; and, employing a sponge metal catalyst promoted with an effective amount of chromium.
Patent CA-2561818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT GARY
IPC: B66F3/00
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A tool for binding and securing the binding of a load, said binding includin g a tube having left and right hand threads at opposed ends and sides and threaded shafts mated to the threads whereby turning of the tube relative to the shafts produces common insertion or extension of the shafts relative to the tube. A gear secured to the tube and a pivotal housing with handle surrounding the gear. A pawl carried by the housing and moveable into and ou t of engagement with the gear in either rotative direction whereby handle movement either contracts or extends the shafts simultaneously from the tube . A centered position of the pawl and a detent in said pawl engaged by a sprin g biased pinion that retains the pawl as desired out of engagement with the ge ar for free turning of the tube. The handle may be pivoted to a parallel positi on with the tube for convenient storage and safety, and a lock may be applied t o lock the pawl in a position for contracting the shafts to prevent inadverten t release from the load binding condition.