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Patent CA-2505088-A1 (CA)
Title: Water soluble monomers and polymers for protecting subtrates from ultraviolet light
Inventor: CARLSON WAYNE M
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A UV-protective composition for treating substrates comprising one or more water-soluble, cationic, UV-absorbing polymers, wherein the cationic, UV-absorbing polymers are prepared by polymerizing one or more vinyl, allyl or acrylic monomers with one or more vinyl or acrylic monomers that absorb ultraviolet light radiation having a wavelength of about 200 to about 420 nm and a method of treating substrates.
Patent CA-2505385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSSI MARA
IPC: C07K14/715
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un nouveau procédé de purification destiné aux protéines de liaison du facteur de nécrose tumorale. Ce procédé est notamment caractérisé par l'utilisation au stade de capture de la chromatographie d'affinité pour le métal immobilisé (IMAC) utilisant en tant que métal le cuivre. Il présente des avantages en termes de rendement et de pureté du produit final et d'applicabilité à l'échelle industrielle.
Patent CA-2507943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALMSHAW BENJAMIN M
IPC: C08G65/333
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: Polymeric etheramines (P) obtainable by reaction of (A) an oligohydroxycompound which is an oligohydroxyalkane of molecular weight >= 92 and with x hydroxygroups, wherein x is a number in the range of 3 to 6, or a mixture of two or more thereof, or a mixture of one or more thereof with at least one alkanediol containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with (B) epichlorohydrin, in the ratio of more than two moles of (B) per mole of (A) and on average not more than 1.2 molecules of (B) per hydroxygroup of (A), to give a chloro-terminated adduct (E), and exhaustive reaction of (E) with (C) at least one aliphatic oligoamine containing at least one primary amino group and at least one further amino group which is primary or secondary, in the molar ratio of n moles of (C) for every mole of (E), wherein n > 1 and smaller than the number of linked chlorine atoms in (E) present on average per molecule of (E), and optionally (D) at least one aliphatic mono- or diamine containing only one primary or secondary amino group any further amino group being tertiary, in the molar ratio of p moles of (D) for every mole of (E), wherein p is sufficient for reacting any available chlorine of (E) not reacted with (C), and in such a ratio of [(C) + (D)] to (E) that the total number t of basic amino groups in [(C) + (D)] is higher than the total number of linked chlorine atoms in (E), and which are optionally protonated, and aqueous compositions thereof, their production and their use as multifunctional adjuvants in the processing of cellulosic fibres in aqueous medium, especially as flocculants, drainage or retention assistants, dye fixatives and trash quenchers in paper and tissue production.
Patent CA-2508384-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KHALAFPOUR PEYMAN
IPC: G01N27/28
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor which comprises an electrode assembly, including a catalytic sensing electrode and a counter electrode, mounted inside a housing provided with at least one gas entrance, a reservoir for containing electrolyte in use, a compressible wick for supplying the electrode assembly with electrolyte and a wick compression component. A first end of the wick extends into the reservoir and a second end of the wick contacts the electrode assembly. The wick compression component compresses the wick in a direction substantially radial to an axis joining its first and second ends.
Patent CA-2512586-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual function uv-absorbers for ophthalmic lens materials
Inventor: SCHLUETER DOUGLAS C
IPC: C08F4/04
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: Disclosed are UV absorbers that contain a labile functional group capable of initiating free radical polymerization.
Patent CA-2513120-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for eliminating trimmings from series of products, such as rolls or the like
Inventor: BENVENUTI ANGELO
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: The device comprises at least a continuous movable flexible member (23) carrying a series of contact members (29, 29A, 29B) for the products (R; R1;  RN) aligned with one another. A section of the movable flexible member is devoid of said contact members to allow the trimmings (Rc, Rt) to fall. At least a longitudinal supporting element (21) of the products (R; R1, RN), is also provided, parallel to the movable flexible member, the reciprocal position of said flexible member and of said longitudinal element being such that the products advance in contact with the contact members (29, 29A, 29B) of the flexible member and with the longitudinal element. A pusher (11) inserts the series of products with the respective trimmings between the flexible member and the longitudinal supporting member. The flexible member (23) is controlled with a variable speed to carry the section thereof devoid of contact members time by time to the level of the head and tail trimmings (Rc; Rt) of two consecutive series of products.
Patent CA-2516039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EWANKO DIANE B
IPC: B32B7/06
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a dry paint transfer (or multi-layer) laminate (100) which comprises: a dry paint layer (110) which includes a color layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the dry paint layer (110) having an upper surface (112) and a lower surface (114); a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (120) overlying the upper surface (112) of the dry paint layer (110);  and a release liner (130) overlying the lower surface (114) of the dry paint layer (110). The release liner (130) includes a first release coating layer (or carrier release coat layer or matte release coat layer) (135) that contains particles that project into the surface (114) of the dry paint layer (110) for transferring a matte finish to the surface (114) when the adhesive layer (120) adheres the laminate (100) to a substrate under the application of pressure and the release liner (130) is peeled away from the dry paint layer (110).
Patent CA-2516679-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of antimuscarinic drugs
Inventor: GORGATI CRISTIANE
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: The use of antimuscarinic drugs, biperiden in special, as a medication for preventing the onset of epilepsy that might ensue after the condition of status epileticus, major head trauma, including those occasioned by neurosurgical trauma, and acute lesional events to the brain.
Patent CA-2517922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANIRUDDHA MOITRA
IPC: E04C2/54
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An extruded, light-transmitting sheet structure (100) includes a pair of outer walls (128, 130) separated apart from one another. At least one dome (112) is formed as part of one of the pair of outer walls (128, 130), and is disposed at a first outer edge of the structure. A rib structure (122) is disposed between the pair of outer walls (128, 130), wherein the rib structure (122) includes at least one rib that extends into the dome (112).
Patent CA-2518989-A1 (CA)
Title: Data set level mirroring to accomplish a volume merge/migrate in a digital data storage system
Inventor: PEREGO ROBERT M
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: Users of Mainframe computers running under IBM's MVS operating systems have a need to merge migrate data from multiple smaller DASD devices (disk volumes) (300, 302) to larger DASD devices (304), and/or to migrate data in order to combine data set extents. A method (100) is disclosed for migrating data where a volume merge is involved, and/or when combining of extents is desired, that minimizes the down time (124) of applications using the involved data while satisfying MVS rules for volume and catalog meta-data files as well as data extent limitations. The method may be implemented such that source and target volumes need not be in like manufacturer DASD devices.
Patent CA-2520245-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of 5-methyl-n-aryl-2-pyrrolidone and 5-methyl-n-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of leuvlinic acid esters with nitro compounds
Inventor: MANZER LEO ERNEST
IPC: C07D207/27
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-aryl-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid esters with nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported.
Patent CA-2525433-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KHAIRKHANHAN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A system for improving cardiac function is provided. A foldable and expandable frame having at least one anchoring formation is attached to an elongate manipulator and placed in a catheter tube while folded. The tube is inserted into a left ventricle of a heart where the frame is ejected from the tube and expands in the left ventricle. Movements of the elongate manipulator cause the anchor to penetrate the heart muscle and the elongate manipulator to release the frame. The installed frame minimizes the effects of an akinetic portion of the heart forming an aneurysmic bulge.
Patent CA-2528044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIFFITH RONALD CONRAD
IPC: A61K31/7056
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I), compositions and methods for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.
Patent CA-2528982-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JELKIN BRETT WILLIAM
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: An improved telephone handset (30) for hearing-impaired persons. A passive device, in the form of an inductor (39) wound about a highly magnetostrictive core, is connected with the speaker (33) in the handset. The device has been found to improve intelligibility of speech delivered by the handset, when perceived by persons afflicted with certain types of hearing impairment.
Patent CA-2531857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELOW DAVID A
IPC: G01N33/02
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: Portioning system (10) includes a conveyor (12) for conveying work products (14) past a scanner (16). A data processor (22) receives the scanning data and generates a thickness and/or volume distribution of the work product. The processor is programmed to determine in advance how the work product may be portioned into a plurality of desired end products, and more specifically how one or more of the end products may be cut and then subsequently sliced without having to re-scan the cut portion. The processor controls a cutting device (18) for portioning the work product under the cutting strategy determined by the processor, and also controls a slicing device (20) for subsequently slicing one or more of the cut portions to achieve a desired thickness per the determined cutting strategy.
Patent CA-2535045-A1 (CA)
Title: T1r hetero-oligomeric taste receptors, cell lines that express said receptors, and taste compounds
Inventor: STASZEWSKI LENA
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that specifically bind a T1R1/T1R3 or T1R2/T1R3 receptor or fragments or subunits thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of hetero-oligomeric and chimeric taste receptors comprising T1R1/T1R3 and T1R2/T1R3 in assays to identify compounds that respectively respond to umami taste stimuli and sweet taste stimuli. Further, the invention relates to the constitutive of cell lines that stably or transiently co-express a combination of T1R1 and T1R3; or T1R2 and T1R3; under constitutive or inducible conditions. The use of these cells lines in cell-based assays to identify umami and sweet taste modulatory compounds is also provided, particularly high throughput screening assays that detect receptor activity by use of fluorometric imaging.
Patent CA-2536254-A1 (CA)
Title: Recombinant double-stranded rna phages and uses thereof
Inventor: HONE DAVID
IPC: A61K39/21
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant double stranded RNA phages (rdsRP ) that express dsRNA-encoded genes in eukaryote cells. Recombinant dsRNA phage s are useful for the expression of dsRNA expression cassettes encoding passeng er genes, such as, but not restricted to, vaccine antigens, bioactive proteins, immunoregulatory proteins, antisense RNAs, and catalytic RNAs in eukaryotic cells or tissues. Methods are provided to deliver a recombinant dsRNA phage to eukaryotic cells and tissues, either by direct administration, formulated in lipid or polylactide~coglycolide, or by utilizing a bacterial vaccine vector .
Patent CA-2537537-A1 (CA)
Title: Identification et blocage de publicites telles que des publicites competitives a documents specifiques
Inventor: NARAYANAN SHIVAKUMAR
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un partenaire de propriétaire de contenu (par exemple un éditeur de site ou de page web) pouvant facilement bloquer des catégories à bandes larges ou étroites entières de publicités, et pouvant spécifier des contenus ou des cibles publicitaires répréhensibles. Des concepts peuvent être associés à une propriété et des publicités concernant lesdits concepts peuvent être bloquées pour une propriété donnée. De plus, des termes peuvent être associés à une propriété et des publicités comprenant un des termes peuvent être bloquées pour la propriété donnée.
Patent CA-2538069-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POWERS JON-PAUL STEVEN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A method of identifying a polynucleotide or pattern of polynucleotides regulated by one or more sepsis or inflammatory inducing agents and inhibited by a peptide is described. A method of identifying a pattern of polynucleotide expression for inhibition of an inflammatory or septic response. The method includes contacting cells with LPS, LTA, CpG DNA and/or intact microbe or microbial components in the presence or absence of a cationic peptide;  detecting a pattern of polynucleotide expression for the cells in the presence and absence of the peptide, wherein the pattern in the presence of the peptide represents inhibition of an inflammatory or septic response. Also included are compounds and agents identified by the methods of the invention. In another aspect, the invention provides methods and compounds for enhancing innate immunity in a subject.
Patent CA-2539991-A1 (CA)
Title: Channel assignment process
Inventor: HODGKINSON TERENCE GEOFFREY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A channel assignment process for a multi-stage switch arrangement having a plurality of inputs arranged in a plurality of logical associations and a plurality of outputs, wherein time-slotted traffic is received by each logical association of inputs is operated on by one or more switching stages arranged to operate only on traffic provided by the respective logical association of inputs, the channel assignment process comprising: for each logical association, aggregating the time-slots carrying traffic from the inputs forming said logical association to form a channel comprising a plurality of logically associated time-slots; determining a path through a spatial switching stage of the switch arrangement arranged to receive a said channel from each of said logical associations of inputs of the switch arrangement;  determining a path for each time-slot within each logical association such that a plurality of end-to-end time-space channels are provided for one or more inputs of the switch arrangement to their requested output via said channel through said spatial switching stage of the switch arrangement.
Patent CA-2540233-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface texturing of casting belts of continuous casting machines
Inventor: BARKER SIMON WILLIAM
IPC: B22D7/06
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A continuous belt casting apparatus is provided with a casting cavity, and at least one flexible metal belt having an elongated casting surface passing through and at least partially defining the casting cavity. A motor is provided for rotating the metal belt in the longitudinal direction of the casting surface whereby the casting surface passes through the casting cavity in the longitudinal direction. A molten metal supply device delivers molten metal continuously to the casting cavity, so that molten metal supplied to the casting cavity is solidified and removed as a continuous strip ingot from the casting cavity by rotation of the belt. The casting surface is provided with a plurality of grooves oriented in substantially the same direction. The invention also relates to a casting belt for such an apparatus and a method of casting using the apparatus.
Patent CA-2540454-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAISKUMS RAYMOND G
IPC: G09F1/04
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a pocket sized information tool that has a flexible design and can be easily manufactured.
Patent CA-2544294-A1 (CA)
Title: Connector systems for electrosurgical generator
Inventor: SARTOR JOE DON
IPC: H01R13/642
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A connector system (10) for coupling electrosurgical instruments (1) to electrosurgical generators (14) is provided. The connector system (10) includes a plug portion (102) connectable to an electrosurgical instrument (12), the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument having a shape specific to a particular manufacturer; and a plug receptacle portion (104) supported on the electrosurgical generator (14); the plug receptacle portion (14) being shaped to receive the plug portion (102) of the electrosurgical instrument of the particular manufacturer and the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument of any other manufacturer.
Patent CA-2548068-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORDON GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: Hydroxyl polymer-containing compositions, especially hydroxyl polymer-containing compositions that can be processed into polymeric structures, especially polymeric structures in the form of fibers are provided.
Patent CA-2548990-A1 (CA)
Title: Toll-like receptor 4 (tlr4)-neutralizing antibodies
Inventor: ELSON GREG CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: This invention provides monoclonal antibodies that recognize the Toll-like Receptor 4/MD-2 receptor complex, and monoclonal antibodies that recognize t he TLR4/MD2 complex as well as TLR4 when not complexed with MD-2. The invention further provides methods of using the monoclonal antibodies as therapeutics. This invention also provides soluble chimeric proteins, methods of expressin g and purifying soluble chimeric proteins, and methods of using soluble chimer ic proteins as therapeutics, in screening assays and in the production of antibodies.
Patent CA-2549434-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANDER VIV
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping. Such hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping includes a central connecting rod upstanding from the roof of the hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping, the central connecting rod including at least two upper retention rings defining at least one retention groove therebetween. Such hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping further includes a central stop rod depending from the roof of the hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping, the central stop rod having a curved lower edge to conform to a healing abutment with which it is adapted to be used. Such hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping further includes an injection port therein to enable the introduction into the volume within the hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping below the roof thereof, of light curable or self curing material. Such hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping further includes a beveled lower circumferential edge of the hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping to enable the hollow cylindrical custom impression transfer coping to slide under tissue.
Patent CA-2553023-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method and apparatus for capturing telematics data with an active rfid tag
Inventor: BRADLEY DAVID
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: The invention is directed to a data collection and evaluation system that includes an active RFID tag for collecting, time-stamping, and storing vehicle sensor data. Examples of the type of data collected include door data, ignition data, oil pressure data, temperature data, speed data, global positioning data, and diagnostic and trouble code data. The system further includes an external data acquisition device, such as a mainframe computer system or a hand-held data acquisition device like an iPAQ. The external data acquisition device includes an RFID interrogator for communicating with the RFID tag, which enables the RFID tag to transmit the time-stamped data wirelessly to the external data acquisition device. The ability of the system to automatically collect and transfer data allows for the automation of fleet management processes, vehicle maintenance and repair processes, and certain security features.
Patent CA-2553891-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfur oxide adsorbents and emissions control
Inventor: KING DAVID L
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: High capacity sulfur oxide absorbents utilizing manganese-based octahedral molecular sieve (Mn-OMS) materials are disclosed. An emissions reduction system for a combustion exhaust includes a scrubber (24) containing these high capacity sulfur oxide absorbents located upstream from a NOx trap (26) or particulate filter.
Patent CA-2556830-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions comprising non-peptide small molecules that solubilize beta amyloid peptide fiber
Inventor: ELISEEV ALEXEY
IPC: C07D209/32
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: The present invention comprises novel compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological diseases associated with beta amyloid peptide. In particular, the present invention is directed to A.szlig. fiber solubilization, for the treatment of amyloid-associated diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and is described herein as being achieved by using small molecules binding to A.szlig. fiber. The present invention further comprises novel methods of designing and screening compositions for the treatment of neurological disease wherein the design aspect comprises the modeling of molecular scaffolds having optimal structural characteristics that enable the development of small molecule compositions of non-peptide nature having desirable solubilization effects on amyloid plaques. In one embodiment, the design of the compounds comprises a molecular structure with three chemical domains that include a melatonin-like domain, a nicotine-like domain and a peptide-like domain for binding to A.szlig..
Patent CA-2557635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUNG RAMIE
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a methods for promoting the differentiation of cells. In one aspect, the method comprises the steps of providing cells and contacting the cells with at least one chromatin-remodeling agent, wherein the at least one chromatin-remodeling agent increases the expression of PDX-1 within the cells. The present invention includes uses corresponding to the method.
Patent CA-2558700-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiber-containing rice-based cereals and methods of preparation
Inventor: LARUE EDWARD
IPC: A23L7/196
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: Methods for providing cooked rice with enhanced levels of fiber, wherein the fiber-containing cooked rice is suitable and especially adapted for use in preparing fiber-containing rice-based cereal products and especially for preparing fiber-containing puffed rice-based cereal products, are provided.
Patent CA-2558908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE BELLIS PAOLO
IPC: C07D305/14
Filed: 1996-03-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to intermediates useful in the preparation of novel derivatives of 10-deacetylbaccatine III and of 10-deacetyl-14.beta.-hydroxybaccatine III. These novel derivatives have cytoxic and anti-tumoral activity. They are prepared starting from the so-called syntons or from other taxanes of natural origin, by selective oxidation of the hydroxyl in position 10 to keto function and subsequent esterfication in position 13, if necessary, with isoserine chains variously substituted. The products of the invention can be administered by injection or orally, when suitably formulated.