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Patent CA-2645881-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for treating bacterial, viral, fungal diseases, inflammation and pain
Inventor: TORRENCE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of treating bacterial, viral, fungal diseases; inflammation or inflammatory-related disorders; pain; and skin conditions. The composition comprises an organic solvent extract, which is prepared by the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing methionine with water, (b) adding an aqueous hypochlorite solution to the methionine solution and mixing, (c) adding a water-immiscible organic solvent to (b) and mixing, and (d) separating the organic solvent phase from the water phase to obtain the organic solvent extract.
Patent CA-2646368-A1 (CA)
Title: Substantially pure o-desmethylvenlafaxine and processes for preparing it
Inventor: NIDDAM-HILDESHEIM VALERIE
IPC: C07C215/64
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: Methods for preparing substantially pure O-desmethylvenlafaxine are described.
Patent CA-2649351-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
Inventor: PROBASCO GENE
IPC: C12C3/00
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
Patent CA-2649361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCNAMEE BRIAN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: Methods of improving the bioavailability of ethinyl estradiol by orally administering to a patient a solid dosage form containing ethinyl estradiol or prodrug thereof where that dosage form releases at least some of the ethinyl estradiol or prodrug thereof in the oral cavity for absorption through the oral mucosa to treat the patient for a predetermined indication such as, for example, hormone replacement therapy or contraception. The solid dosage forms may be selected from, among others, chewable tablets, fast melt tablets, films, dissolving films, mucoadhesive tablets, lozenges, and chewing gum.
Patent CA-2649547-A1 (CA)
Title: Bi-directional light emitting diode drive circuit in bi-directional divided power impedance
Inventor: YANG TAI-HER
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: The present invention uses the mutually series connected resistive, or inductive, or capacitive impedance to divide the voltage of bi-directional power source, thereby using the divided power of the impedance component to drive the bi-directional conducting light emitting diode in parallel connection at the two ends of the impedance.
Patent CA-2651511-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRYE ROBERT C
IPC: C08G18/08
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: The instant invention is an aqueous non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane dispersion, and a continuous process for making the same. The aqueous non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane dispersion according to instant invention includes the reaction product of a non- ionic hydrophilic prepolymer, water, optionally an external surfactant, and optionally a chain-extending reagent. The non-ionic hydrophilic prepolymer includes the reaction product of a first component and a second component. The first component is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polyisocyanate, an aliphatic polyisocyanate, and combinations thereof. The second component is a hydrophilic alkylene oxide polyol, a non-ionic hydrophilic alkylene oxide monol, or combinations thereof. The continuous process for producing the non-ionic hydrophilic aqueous polyurethane dispersion includes the following steps: (1) providing a disperse phase liquid stream having a flow rate R2, wherein the disperse phase liquid stream contains a non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of (a) a first component, wherein the first component is an aromatic polyisocyanate, aliphatic polyisocyanate, or combinations thereof; and (b) a second component, wherein the second component is a non-ionic hydrophilic alkylene oxide polyol, a non-ionic hydrophilic alkylene oxide monol, or combinations thereof; (2) providing a continuous phase liquid stream having a flow rate R1, wherein the continuous phase liquid stream comprising water and optionally a surfactant; (3) continuously merging the disperse phase liquid stream and the continuous phase liquid stream into a high-shear disperser, wherein R2:R1 is in the range of 10:90 to 30:70; (4) emulsifying the non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer in the water via a high-shear disperser; and (5) thereby producing the non-ionic hydrophilic aqueous polyurethane dispersion.
Patent CA-2653713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNICK ANITA
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated light emitter for illuminating the surgical site. The light emitter is integrated in proximity to a distal end of the surgical access device. In some embodiments, the light emitter is offset from the distal end. In certain embodiments, the integrated light emitter includes a light transmission medium for transmitting light from a proximal end of the access device to the distal end.
Patent CA-2654700-A1 (CA)
Title: Transdermal patch
Inventor: ROYDS ROBERT B
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A transdermal patch for administrating an agonist to a patient, where the transdermal patch includes an occlusive wall defining a reservoir with an open bottom end and an opposing top end, a matrix permeable to perspiration from the patient occupying the reservoir, wherein the matrix includes a first region having the agonist suspended therein for release through the bottom end of the reservoir to the patient, and a second region located at the top end of the reservoir, wherein the second region includes an antagonist associated with the agonist suspended therein and being configured to release the antagonist at the onset of imminent overdose of the agonist by the patient, a permeable adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the bottom end of the reservoir, the adhesive layer being adapted for maintaining the matrix in communication with the skin of the patient; and at least one visual indicator located at the top end of the reservoir, wherein the at least one visual indicator is adapted to undergo a visual change in the presence of the perspiration from the patient.
Patent CA-2659472-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and devices to assist in determining the feasibility of a computer system
Inventor: PELOUSE REGIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and devices for analyzing the feasibility of a computer system composed of subsystems, each having functions. After having determined the functional architecture of the computer system comprising at least one subsystem and at least one function, the characteristics of the functions implemented are imported from a database. The user determines the number of subsystems and the number of connectors per subsystem. He then distributes the functions to the subsystems and enters the characteristics of the connectors and the characteristics of the subsystems. The computer system is analyzed in light of the information provided by the user and the characteristics of the functions implemented in order to determine the feasibility of the computer system.
Patent CA-2659701-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzoxazole and benzothiazole derivatives as 5-hydroxytrytamine-6 ligands
Inventor: ELOKDAH HASSAN MAHMOUD
IPC: C07D263/58
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I and the use thereof for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.
Patent CA-2661339-A1 (CA)
Title: Longitudinally flexible expandable stent
Inventor: CHOUINARD PAUL F
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of serpentine bands and a plurality of connector struts. Adjacent serpentine bands are connected by at least one connector strut. Each serpentine band comprises a plurality of alternating straight band struts and turns. Each connector strut is connected at one end to a turn of one serpentine band and connected at the other end to a turn of another serpentine band. The turns of a serpentine band comprise connected turns that connect to a connector strut and unconnected turns that do not connect to a connector strut. At least one of the serpentine bands comprises a repeating pattern of three band struts and then five band struts extending between connected turns as the serpentine band is traversed.
Patent CA-2661500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENZON STURE
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A dental superstructure, and a manufacturing method thereof, comprising a screw-channel (1), through which screw-channel a screw member is to be inserted, and a screw member seat (3), for providing support to the head of said screw member during fixation of said dental superstructure to a spacer element or an implant (5), are provided. Said dental superstructure is provided with a central axis of said screw-channel (1) and a central axis of said second mouth (4) that at least partly do not coincide. A manufacturing method thereof, a screw-member, and a screwdriver are also provided.
Patent CA-2663750-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel pellet comprising an agricultural biomass
Inventor: BRION TODD G
IPC: C10L5/44
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: Fuel pellets which include substantial amounts of agricultural biomass having a relatively low lignin content are provided. The fuel pellets have a low ash content, good pellet durability (e.g., as determined by their pellet durability index) and heating values comparable to conventional hardwood fuel pellets. The fuel pellet may be formed by pelleting a mixture comprising agricultural biomass which includes whole corn, corn cobs, corn stover, wheat, wheat middlings, wheat straw, soy beans, soy bean hulls, soy cotyledon fiber, alfalfa, dried distillers grain, oats, oat straw, sugar beet pulp and/or sunflower hulls. Other suitable agricultural biomass materials which may be used to form the fuel pellets include co-products from corn milling processes (e.g. corn gluten feed, white fiber), oat hulls, rice hulls, rapeseed meal, rapeseed fractions, bagasse, ground barley, cottonseed hulls, whole cottonseed, ground milo, oatmeal, oat flour, rye, broken rice and empty palm fruit bundles.
Patent CA-2667306-A1 (CA)
Title: Point 0f sale transaction device with magnetic stripe emulator and biometric authentication
Inventor: COX MARK A
IPC: G06F21/35
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A handheld unit which is capable of emulating a plurality of smartcards or magn stripe cards. The unit has the capability of storing a plurality of data sets representing a plurality of accounts. The unit is equipped with an RF interface that can emulate a smar interface that is capable of communicating with smartcard readers at POS or ATM termi or anywhere else a smartcard may be utilized. The unit is also equipped with a program magnetic strip such that it can be used anywhere a magnetic stripe card can be swiped o inserted. The unit is equipped with a biometric sensor to positively verify an authenticat
Patent CA-2673943-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for tracking responses to advertising campaigns
Inventor: MILANESE MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A apparatus for tracking responses to advertising campaigns is provided where a client places advertisements in a plurality of different outlet media channels for accessing target recipients of the campaign. The apparatus acts to monitor location responses from recipients and attribute the responses to the different outlet media channels either by providing different response addresses for the different outlet media channels and routing the responses to or through the monitoring location or by evaluating those responses which are not attributed by a neural network to analyze response data and attribute each response to a specific media channel. The data is displayed in real time on a display screen for the client showing real time changes in data obtained from the analysis.
Patent CA-2674312-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUO JU
IPC: H04N19/124
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: A system and method of the present disclosure provides a region based err or diffusion algorithm or function for reducing artifacts in images. The sys tem and method utilizes knowledge of a region of interest (ROI) in an image and applies effects like dithering or error diffusion to the area or region that shows the artifacts, e.g., a banding phenomenon. The system and method provide for defining a region in at least one first image (204), the defined region having at least one artifact, tracking the defined region to at leas t one second image (212), and applying an error diffusion function to the de fined region to mask the at least one artifact in the at least one first and second images (514).
Patent CA-2675888-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GETHMANN DOUGLAS PAUL
IPC: F16K1/52
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: A valve with a flow adjustment device in the form of a valve stem travel limiter includes a collar having a passage therethrough to receive a valve s tem having a projection, the collar further includes a plurality of grooves having different depths. The flow adjustment device may be assembled to a va lve stem to permit a plurality of different predetermined valve stem travel limits corresponding to respective different maximum flow capacities of the valve.
Patent CA-2677420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HONMA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: Falling of a reinforcing rod is prevented without causing any bend in an optical fiber. A protection sleeve includes a heat shrinkable tube, an adhesive tube and a reinforcing rod contained in the heat shrinkable tube wherein the heat shrinkable tube, the adhesive tube and the reinforcing rod are bonded together in a partial section of the heat shrinkable tube in the longitudinal direction. An apparatus for producing a protection sleeve comprises a jig for securing the protection sleeve, and a heating device. The jig holds and secures a plurality of protection sleeves including the heat shrinkable tube, and the adhesive tube and the reinforcing rod contained therein in parallel while spacing them from each other. The heating device includes a plurality of hot air openings, a means for setting the distance between the jig and the air opening to a first distance, and a means for setting that distance to a second distance which is shorter than the first distance.
Patent CA-2677627-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for slicing food products
Inventor: MC CRACKEN ANTHONY A
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for slicing food products, and particularly soft, pliable food products (92) susceptible to being deformed to the slicing process. The slicing apparatus includes a slicing wheel assembly (50) and device (70,84) for stabilizing the food product (92) as it is being fed through the slicing wheel assembly (50). The slicing wheel assembly (50) includes a hub (52), a rim (54) circumscribing the hub (52) so as to define an annular space (55) therebetween, and arcuate blades (56) extending between and removably attached to the hub (52) and rim (54). The hub (52), rim (54), and blades (56) lie in a cutting plane of the slicing wheel assembly (50). Each blade (56) has an arcuate cutting edge (58) on a convex portion thereof, with radially innermost and radially outermost extents (62,64) of the blade (56) that do not lie on the same radial (66,68) of the slicing wheel assembly (50).
Patent CA-2679937-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERRARI STEFANO
IPC: A61K38/47
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: An ophthalmic solution comprising: a) a human recombinant lysozyme; b) one or more natural lacrophyl substances; c) water; and d) optionally one or more therapeutic substances. The ophthalmic solution is useful to treat dry eye conditions and eye inflammation and also to condition and/or cleanse contact lenses. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.
Patent CA-2680401-A1 (CA)
Title: Somatotransgenic bioimaging
Inventor: WADDINGTON SIMON NICHOLAS
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to modelling diseases, to screening for compounds that modulate such diseases and to assaying drug metabolism and toxicity in non-human transgenic animals, by a novel technique developed by the inventors known as "somatotransgenic bioimaging". The invention thus provides: a method for determining whether the expression of a reporter gene is modulated by a compound or a method of evaluating the metabolism and/or toxicity of a compound, said method comprising: (a) administering said compound to a non-human transgenic animal, generated by gene transduction of one or more specific tissues when in utero or neonatal, with a vector comprising a bioluminescent reporter gene operably linked to a genetic element responsive to a pathology or therapy or to a genetic element responsive to drug metabolism and/toxicity; and (b) determining whether or not of said compound has an effect on the expression of said reporter gene in said specific tissue or tissues and/or determining the extent of any such effect, said determination comprising detecting from the animal bioluminescence caused by the activity of the gene product of the reporter gene. In some embodiments cells pre-transduced with vectors of the invention may also be introduced into the animals instead of delivering the vectors directly.
Patent CA-2682115-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAVADTSEV ALEKSANDR
IPC: A23L3/01
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sterilising hermetically closed vessels containing a liquid to be sterilised, that comprises conveying the vessels into a processing area where the vessels are submerged in an external fluid flow, heating the volume of liquid to be sterilised by electromagnetic waves at a rate higher than 28°C per second to a processing temperature T between 20°C and 66°C, agitating the vessel when heating the liquid, and depending on the value of the processing temperature T, exposing the liquid to a pulsed alternating electric field immediately or shortly after heating the liquid.
Patent CA-2683612-A1 (CA)
Title: Process of deacetalisation of alpha aminoacetals
Inventor: WILHELM DIDIER
IPC: C07C269/04
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-protected .alpha.-aminoaldehydes by deacetalization of the acetal functional group of corresponding N-protected .alpha.-aminoacetals using formic acid.
Patent CA-2685613-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary pulling tap
Inventor: WANG RUIFU
IPC: F16K31/58
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: A single-levered rotary pulling tap is used in the kitchen and includes a tap body, a spraying head, a control valve set, a first flowing assembly, and a second flowing assembly used to rotate relative to the first flowing assembly at a predetermined angular range so that user can adjustably move the spraying head to a desired position based on demand, and the pulling tap is operated smoothly to prevent from wearing related parts of the single-levered rotary pulling tap, such as the first flowing assembly, the second flowing assembly, and the control valve set, prolonging service life of the single-levered rotary pulling tap.
Patent CA-2686464-A1 (CA)
Title: Appliance for conditioning a milk-based liquid
Inventor: BECKER DIETMAR
IPC: A47J43/042
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: An appliance for conditioning a liquid made of or based on milk, in parti cular for preparing heated liquid and/or a cold or heated frothed liquid, co mprises: a tank (10) for receiving the liquid that is to be conditioned; a c losed compartment (20) secured to the tank; and an electric device (30) loca ted therein for imparting a conditioning effect to the liquid - The compartm ent is made water impervious and washable under running water without infilt ration thereof into the compartment containing the electric device.
Patent CA-2686942-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-(3-aminobenzoyl)-1-methylpyrazoles and the use thereof as herbicides
Inventor: ROSINGER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C07D231/20
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to 4-(3-amino benzoyl)-1-methylpyrazoles of the general formula (I) and the use thereof as herbicides. In said formula (I), R1 and R2 are radicals such as hydrogen and organic radicals such as alkyl, alkenyl, and alkinyl. Y represents hydrogen or a protecting group such as tosyl.
Patent CA-2691126-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for utilizing pressure variations as an energy source
Inventor: WILSON DENNIS R
IPC: F04F99/00
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pump mechanism driven by differential pressure conditions and method for delivery of materials In one embodiment, the pump mechanism may be used to deliver treatment chemicals to a plunger apparatus or directly to a wellbore by exploiting pressure conditions found at a well.  The pump mechanism is able to balance high pressure conditions available within a petroleum formation against low pressure conditions present In a common flow line serving the well.  In so balancing these pressures, the pump mechanism is able to automatically tune itself to the needs of the well, ensuring continued operation over a wider range of operating conditions. The pump mechanism can be used in connection with a chemical applicator which can be used to apply chemical into, onto, or below, a plunger or plunger/dispenser apparatus used in plunger lift operations, or to apply chemical directly down the well.
Patent CA-2692653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENDALL JACKIE DIANE
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: Pyrazolo[1,5-.alpha.]pyridines are described, including methods for their preparation, and their use as agents or drugs for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.
Patent CA-2697795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARIDGE STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and their use for inhibiting protein tyrosine kinase activity In Formula (I), the group M is thieno[3,2,b]pyridinyl as shown, and the group D is a ring or ring system, and the groups Z, Ar, and G are as defined herein The invention relates particularly to compounds that inhibit the protein tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors, resulting in the inhibition of receptor signalling, for example, the inhibition of VEGF receptor signalling and HGF receptor signalling The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions, such as cancer, and for treating ophthalmic diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR).
Patent CA-2698670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOI YOUN WOONG
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: The present invention relatestoa cont rolled-re lease niacin formulation. In particular, the present invention relates to a controlled-release niacin formulation, comprising niacin; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; and a carboxyvinyl polymer, in which the carboxyvinyl polymer and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose are contained in a predetermined weight ratio, and to a preparation method thereof. The controlled-release niacin formulation according to the present invention maintains its matrix shape until completion of release, and also release pattern without fluctuation for a desired time period, unlike other formulations. Inparticular, since niacin formulations are used for long-term treatment of hyperlipidemia, the controlled-release niacin formulation of the present invention, capable of maintaining effective blood concentration and high stability for a long period of time, is very useful.