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Patent CA-2631141-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROCTOR PETER
IPC: H01G9/15
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: An ultracapacitor & energy storage device constructed with an electrically conductive solid separator between the charge-storage portions of the device.
Patent CA-2631443-A1 (CA)
Title: Potent compstatin analogs
Inventor: LAMBRIS JOHN D
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: Compounds comprising peptides and peptidomimetics capable of binding C3 protein and inhibiting complement activation are disclosed. These compounds display greatly improved complement activation-inhibitory activity as compared with currently available compounds.
Patent CA-2632469-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for mixing fluid in turbine engines
Inventor: LEON ROSS MICHAEL
IPC: F02C7/14
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly (100,200) for use in a turbine engine (10) is provided. The heat exchanger assembly (100,200) includes at least one core heat exchanger (102,202), and a mixer (104,204) extending downstream from the at least one core heat exchanger, the mixer including a plurality of windows (246) formed therein.
Patent CA-2633213-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAETZIG GEORG H
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A polypeptide-dimer built of two identical monomeric fragments comprising the domains 1 to 3 of the extracellular (soluble) part of glycoprotein (gp) 130 and a certain polypeptide spacer are described, which are covalently linked with each other and which bear significant advantages concerning their production rate in host cells, their improved purification and their potential to bind to IL-6/soluble IL-6 receptor complexes. Furthermore, a pharmaceutical composition containing said dimeric molecule and various medical uses are described.
Patent CA-2634081-A1 (CA)
Title: Keeping sewer drainlines clear with low flush toilets or cisterns
Inventor: CUMMINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A device (20) for improving drainline clearance for use with an ultra low flushing volume toilet (24). The device (20) includes a centrifuge separator means (30), for separating liquids (L) and solids (S), and a reservoir (42). The separator means (30) has a substantially horizontal inlet (32), adapted for connection to the outlet (26) of a toilet pan (24), an outlet (36) primarily for solids (S) and an outlet (38) primarily for liquids (L). The reservoir (42) is beneath the separator means (30) and has an inlet (38) in fluid communication with the liquids outlet (38) of the separator means (30). The reservoir (42) is adapted to syphonically empty substantially all of its contents into a sewerage drainline (22) after at least 2 flushes of the toilet (24). Further, the separator means (30) and the reservoir (42) have a combined vertical dimension less than the maximum height of the toilet pan outlet for installation adjacent the toilet (24) and substantially above the floor level (F) of the toilet (24).
Patent CA-2634096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUTADA HIROYUKI
IPC: G01R33/02
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A residual magnetic flux measurement apparatus measures residual magnetic fluxes by using a transformer-voltage measurement means for measuring transformer voltages; a voltage delay means for delaying the measured signals; a DC-voltage-component calculation means for calculating DC voltage components from the latest transformer-voltage signals for a predetermined time period based on calculation-control signals; a voltage integration means for calculating voltage-integration signals by performing voltage integration of signals obtained after separating the DC voltage components from present transformer-voltage signals; a magnetic-flux DC-component calculation means for calculating magnetic-flux DC-components from the latest voltage-integration signals for a predetermined time period based on the calculation-control signals; a magnetic flux calculation means for obtaining magnetic flux signals in which the magnetic-flux DC-components are separated from present voltage-integration signals; and a control means for obtaining residual magnetic fluxes based on contact signals, an interruption mode, the transformer-voltage signals, and the magnetic flux signals.
Patent CA-2635571-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARMALY SAMIR B
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: When selecting a television program for recording, a user may configure the delivery of the selected television program and associated data and interactive applications to different user equipment devices in a home network, which may have different capabilities. Because the user equipment devices in the home network may have different capabilities, the user may wish to deliver different types and amount of content, different amounts of data, and different versions of interactive applications to the user equipment devices in the home network.
Patent CA-2637257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEMARY MICHAEL
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: These days, typically strong holders for attachment of inboard devices to the primary structure of an aircraft are used, which often only ineffectively manage dynamic loads. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an energy absorber is provided for aircraft, which includes one or more energy absorber elements and a housing, whereby the energy absorber elements can absorb crash impulses by plastic deformation within the housing.  Thus, the load on the primary structure is limited, which can lead to an increased, passive safety of the passengers and a weight reduction.
Patent CA-2637593-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds analogous to growth hormone peptide secretagogues and preparations containing them
Inventor: MUSACCHIO LASA ALEXIS
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: Chemical peptide compounds obtained by means of in silico molecular modelling whose structure enables them to perform the same functions as growth hormone peptide secretagogues. The invention also comprises the compositions that contain said compounds and use thereof in the preparation of medicinal products, nutritional supplements or other formulations for human or animal use.
Patent CA-2637787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL S
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: The present disclosure describes intravascular systems that may be used for a variety of functions. The elements of the disclosed systems include at least one device body implanted within the vasculature. Electrodes on a lead and/or on the device body itself are used to direct electrical energy to neurological targets. These systems may additionally include one or more fluid reservoirs housing drugs or other agents to be delivered to tissue.
Patent CA-2638177-A1 (CA)
Title: Charcoal / air bbq combustion chamber assembly
Inventor: COSGROVE BARRY
IPC: F24B1/182
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A new concept charcoal BBQ Assembly delivering a degree of heat control not before achieved. Open fire cooking. No need to close the lid to speed up the heating process or hold in heat. Simply rotate temp dial higher or lower.   No more problems with flare ups, fires or smoke caused by meat fats dripping on to hot coals. Simply turn on the Flare up suppression system to substantially eliminate recognised health risks resulting from carbonised / burnt meats;  which are known to produce carcinogens.     No more messy Ash Removal / Disposal problems. Advanced design of combustion chamber assembly automatically continuously removes ash from burner transferring it into storage container. Simply open port in container base and dump cold ash into any disposable container.    Unrivalled convenience; includes true grilling, smoking and convection modes.
Patent CA-2639476-A1 (CA)
Title: Marking assembly
Inventor: BAKER BRENT
IPC: E01C23/16
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A marking assembly for attachment to a vehicle for distributing a marking agent on a substantially grass-covered field to mark one or more lines in one or more predetermined areas thereof. The marking assembly includes a deck having a grass-cutting subassembly for mowing the grass and removing the cuttings thereof to provide freshly-mown grass in the predetermined area, the deck being attachable to the vehicle. The marking assembly also includes one or more nozzle subassemblies positionable downstream relative to the grass-cutting subassembly when the vehicle travels in a forward direction. The nozzle subassembly includes one or more nozzles for releasing the marking agent to mark the line on the predetermined area.
Patent CA-2644725-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOMASH DAVID M
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: A surgical cassette having a filter media sealingly disposed between a first rigid surface and a second rigid surface in a filter chamber of the cassette housing provides improved air filtering for the cassette.
Patent CA-2645483-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-tightening snow chain and methods of use
Inventor: MCCAULEY JOHN J
IPC: B60C27/10
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: Self-tightening snow chain for attachment to a vehicle wheel to provide traction. The preferred self-tightening snow chain includes a traction cable and a tensioning device including a housing having a top including a set of housing teeth, a bottom and at least one aperture; a lever interconnected to the housing; a ratchet spool within the housing having a set of ratchet teeth that mate with the housing teeth and a channel between upper and under surfaces to receive a cord that is interconnected with the ratchet spool; a tension spring that places a bias on the ratchet spool toward a wind-up direction; and a wave spring. A preferred tensioning device includes a cord sub-unit having two knobs, one on each end, and a grommet encircling the cord. A method of assembling the tensioning device is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2645857-A1 (CA)
Title: An implant drill
Inventor: SONG YOUNG WAN
IPC: A61C3/02
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: There is provided an implant drill for maxillary sinus lifting, which is capable of easily and simply boring the maxillary bone, without damaging the lining membrane of the maxillary sinus, to easily operate the maxillary sinus lifting and to expand a boring part of the maxillary bone for implant placement. The implant drill for maxillary sinus lifting, which includes a central shaft with a shank in a body to be mounted onto a general dental hand piece, comprises a protrusion member elastically positioned in the body so as to move forward and backward or a lifting member being free from the rotation of the body.
Patent CA-2647900-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of a 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase
Inventor: ABRAMS SUZANNE R
IPC: C07C323/22
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A compound of formula (I): (see formula I) wherein: R1 is -SR10, -O-C(O)-R11, -NR12R13, where R10 is a C1-8-alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a C1-4-alkyl group, R11 is a thiophenenyl, furanyl or pyrrolyl group, R12 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group and R13 is a C1-8-alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a C1-4-alkyl group; R2 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group; R3 and R4 are independently H or C1-4-alkyl groups; R5 and R6 are independently H, OH or OR14, or taken together are =O, where R14 is a protecting group; R7 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group; and, R8 is H, R9 is OH and R15 is H, or R15 is H and R8 and R9 taken together are -O-, or R9 is OH and R8 and R15 taken together form a bond; and, R18 and R19 are both H, or R18 and R19 taken together form a bond, or a plant physiologically acceptable salt thereof is useful for inhibiting 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) in a plant or seed and is therefore useful for regulating ABA biosynthesis in the plant or seed.
Patent CA-2649460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNUTSON CURTIS
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: A child-resistant and senior-friendly carded package for storing and dispensing tablets and like items is provided. The carded package assembly has a integral pair of opposed flaps. One flap carries the tablets or like items, and the other provides a booklet- style cover foldable between a position covering the tablets or like items and a position exposing the tablets or like items. The carded package is made from a first card bonded to a separate second card with a blister card captured therebetween. The first card has a flap including at least three panels folded together with each of the at least three panels including cut out openings or perforations defining punch outs. The second card has a flap having cut out openings. The blister card is sandwiched between the at least three panel flap of the first card and the flap of the second card having openings. A method of assembling the package is also provided.
Patent CA-2654229-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATKINS DOYLE E
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne une Remorque (30) à Rampe Pliable Universelle pour transporter de multiples véhicules qui offre une manière de remorquage sûre et légale. La remorque (30) comprend un treuil (44) pour charger et décharger les véhicules (32, 34, 36) remorqués et peut si on le souhaite faire à elle seule fonction de grue (42). En outre, ce système de remorque fait marche arrière comme une remorque conventionnelle. La Remorque (30) à Rampe Pliable Universelle offre au chauffeur le moyen de transporter de multiples véhicules dans les deux sens. Le chauffeur est capable d'accrocher la remorque (30) à une sellette d'attelage (36) personnelle et de remorquer n'importe quel type d'unité : une semi-remorque à sellette, une remorque ou une semi-remorque à col-de-cygne, entre autres - au lieu de circuler à vide.
Patent CA-2655272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPUR RAVI
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The present invention provides systems, apparatuses, and methods to detec t the presence of fetal cells when mixed with a population of maternal cells in a sample and to test fetal abnormalities, e.g. aneuploidy. The present i nvention involves labeling regions of genomic DNA in each cell in said mixed sample with different labels wherein each label is specific to each cell an d quantifying the labeled regions of genomic DNA from each cell in the mixed sample. More particularly the invention involves quantifying labeled DNA po lymorphisms from each cell in the mixed sample.
Patent CA-2656548-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIAO MAI-JING
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: Methods for preparing progenitor cells are described where epithelial cells are induced to undergo epithelial-mes-enchymal transition as a result of exposure to an inducing agent or introduction of a gene therein that induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Progenitor cells resulting therefrom have use in cell-based therapies, among other utilities.
Patent CA-2661123-A1 (CA)
Title: Assemblage de panneaux et procede de montage d'un assemblage de panneaux
Inventor: DURAND YVES
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un assemblage (100) de panneaux dans lequel deux pan neaux (101, 102) sont solidarisés l'un à l'autre, caractérisé en ce qu'une s urface de chacun des deux panneaux comporte une dénivellation (105, 106), de manière à comporter un palier supérieur (112, 114) et un palier inférieur ( 113, 115), les deux panneaux étant solidarisés l'un à l'autre au niveau de l eurs paliers inférieurs. La somme des hauteurs des dénivellations des deux p anneaux est par exemple égale à la somme des intervalles de tolérance accept és dans la zone de jonction entre les deux panneaux. L'invention concerne ég alement un procédé de réalisation d'un tel assemblage de panneaux.
Patent CA-2662288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GODA HISATAKA
IPC: A01P3/00
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A process for producing an aqueous chlorous acid solution in which chlorous acid, which is safe for the human body, is easy to handle, and less generates chlorine dioxide, is yielded and used as a bactericide for a pretreatment in food processing. To an aqueous sodium chlorate solution is added sulfuric acid or an aqueous solution thereof in such an amount and concentration that the pH of the aqueous solution can be kept at 2.3-3.4 to thereby react them and generate chloric acid. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide is added to the chloric acid in an amount which is equal to or larger than the amount necessary for a reduction reaction to thereby yield chlorous acid. Any one of inorganic acids, inorganic acid salts, organic acids, and organic acid salts, or two or more thereof, or a combination of these is added to the aqueous solution containing chlorous acid yielded, whereby the chlorous acid can be present for long and the pH of the aqueous solution is regulated to 3.2-7Ø Thus, high bactericidal power is imparted thereto.
Patent CA-2662357-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COPPOLA BRIAN
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A fitting incorporating a crimp sealing device and a method of forming a seal between a length of corrugated tubing and the fitting are provided. A sealing crimp is formed over at least one corrugation of the tubing, where the sealing crimp can utilize a preformed bend or bulge to form a crimp and seal. Alternatively, the sealing crimp can apply pressure radially against an outer sleeve of the fitting, such that at least one corrugation of the tubing is compressed axially or radially to form a primary seal. The outer sleeve also can include one or more gaskets arranged between the outer sleeve and the tubing for forming a secondary seal. An inner sleeve can be received radially inside the outer sleeve, and one or more gaskets can be arranged between the inner sleeve and the tubing. Further, a jacket crimp can be applied against an end of the sleeve member to contact a jacket that at least partially covers the tubing.
Patent CA-2663704-A1 (CA)
Title: Bandwidth management in each network device in a switched digital video environment
Inventor: BRIGGS PETER
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Bandwidth management in each network device in a switched digital video environment. Each device in a user's home and the switched digital video (SDV) device can evaluate the bandwidth requirements of a request from any device in the home and compare it to the bandwidth available at the user's home. This is done as the request is passed upstream from device to device. If there is insufficient bandwidth available, an error message is returned to the requesting device.
Patent CA-2664968-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODWARD RONALD O
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a lighting assembly having a light source, at least one optic, and at least one light input surface formed as part of the optic for receiving substantially all the light produced from the light source The present invention also includes at least one light output surface which is formed as part of the optic such that light received into the optic by the light input surface is directed by the optic out of the light output surface, thereby producing a desired beam pattern.
Patent CA-2665388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUKUNAGA TETSUYA
IPC: B01J23/89
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a hydrogen-containing gas, especially a hydrogen-containing gas for fuel cells, wherein a hydrocarbon which is in a liquid state at room temperature and pressure or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon each having 5 or more carbon atoms is modified. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a hydrogen-containing gas, which is characterized in that a hydrocarbon which is in a liquid state at room temperature and pressure or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon each having 5 or more carbon atoms is modified by using a catalyst containing at least one noble metal element selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd, Ir, Rh and Ru, in addition to Ni, Mg and Al.
Patent CA-2669989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NG HEIN TSOENG MEDARD
IPC: A23L25/00
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an improved oil quantity phenotype or an improved meal quality phenotype due to altered expression of an IMQ nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an improved oil quantity phenotype or improved meal quality phenotype.
Patent CA-2670363-A1 (CA)
Title: 18f-labelled folates
Inventor: AMETAMEY SIMON MENSAH
IPC: C07D475/04
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a new method of synthesis of 18F-folate radiopharmaceuticals, wherein fluorine-18 is attached to a pteroate (or folate) or derivative thereof, through direct radiolabeling with 18 [F] fluoride, as well as 18F-folate radiopharmaceuticals obtained by such method of synthesis and their use in diagnosis and monitoring of cancer therapy and therapy of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Patent CA-2670398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMITT CHRISTOPHE JOSEPH ETIENNE
IPC: A23G9/38
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen confectionery products which are nutritionally balanced and which have a high protein content.
Patent CA-2673988-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable s-nitrosothiols, method of synthesis and use
Inventor: REPOLLES MOLINER JOSE
IPC: C07D211/54
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to stable S-nitrosothiols derivatives of formula (I) having vasodilating effect and which inhibit the aggregation of the platelets and which therefore are useful for the preparation of medicaments for treatment of NO related diseases. The invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of the compounds of formula (I) and to intermediate compounds thereof.
Patent CA-2675466-A1 (CA)
Title: Heterocyclyl-substituted sulfonamides for the treatment of cognitive or food ingestion related disorders
Inventor: DIAZ-FERNANDEZ JOSE-LUIS
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclyl-substituted sulfonamide compounds with 5-HT6 receptor affinity, a medicament comprising a said compound, and the use of said compound for the manufacture of a medicament.
Patent CA-2676226-A1 (CA)
Title: Context-sensitive searches and functionality for instant messaging applications
Inventor: GOODMAN JOSHUA T
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: In the context of an instant messaging application, a conversation is analyzed and contextually or textually relevant keywords and/or phrases are identified. Keywords or phrases are highlighted in a visually-identifiable manner for selection by an individual participating in the conversation. Once selected by an individual, a user interface is presented and exposes various contextually- or textually-relevant material or functionality that pertains to the selected word or phrase. An individual can also manually select a word or phrase to access the user interface. At least some of this relevant material or functionality is presented to the user in the context of the instant messaging application and in a manner in which it can be consumed by the individual within the instant messaging application itself.
Patent CA-2680634-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANTEIGA JOHN ALAN
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A turbine frame assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) a turbine frame (38) including: (i) an outer ring (48); (ii) a hub (42); (iii) a plurality of struts (54) extending between the hub (42) and the outer ring (48); (b) a two-piece strut fairing (72) surrounding each of the struts (54), including: (i) an inner band; (ii) an outer band; and (iii) an airfoil-shaped vane extending between the inner and outer bands; (c) a plurality of nozzle segments disposed between the outer ring (48) and the hub (42), each nozzle segment being an integral metallic casting including: (i) an arcuate outer band; (ii) an arcuate inner band; and (iii) an airfoil-shaped vane.
Patent CA-2680896-A1 (CA)
Title: Attachment apparatus for studio equipment and the like
Inventor: RUSSELL CLIVE
IPC: H04R1/00
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: Mounting brackets for mounting microphones, lights, video, audio and photographic tools and accessories utilized in the audio/video industry to a variety of support structures or fixtures. This invention provides quick and effective attachment of numerous audio/video devices and other paraphernalia onto a wide variety of fixtures.  Convenient clamping and mounting mechanisms are disclosed, as well as a kit of such mechanisms.