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Patent CA-2575309-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of coating stents to improve the stability of the therapeutic agent contained therein
Inventor: TODD THOMAS L
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: Processes for coating implantable medical devices that improve the stability of therapeutic agents contained within the coating. In one embodiment, the process comprises: applying a primer coating on the implantable medical device; preparing a basecoat solution comprising polymers and a therapeutic agent and applying the basecoat solution to the implantable medical devices;  preparing a topcoat solution comprising at least one polymer and applying the topcoat solution to the implantable medical devices coated with the basecoat solution; applying a solvent to partially redissolve the topcoat and basecoat while altering the surface finish and dissolution properties of the therapeutic agent; and final processing the implantable medical devices, including inspecting, packaging and sterilizing the coated medical devices.
Patent CA-2577691-A1 (CA)
Title: Tank and tank insert
Inventor: SIGURDSSON JOHANN GISLI
IPC: B29C41/46
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved tank structure having an outer shell of metal material with an inner surface and an outer surface, and an inner shell of a plastic resin material fused to the inner surface of the outer shell. The tank structure has at least two insert fittings mounted in corresponding openings formed in the outer shell, each insert fitting defining an opening for providing access to the interior of the tank structure. A top end of each insert fitting projects above the outer surface of the outer shell, and is formed with a peripheral flange for welding to the outer surface of the outer shell. The remaining body portion of each insert fitting extends into the interior of the tank structure and has a circumferential groove formed in the outer surface thereof which provides a gripping surface to which the inner shell is fused.
Patent CA-2577830-A1 (CA)
Title: Cash-handling device
Inventor: HANSSON LARS-AKE
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement (1) for packing banknotes (2) that are received in a closed cassette (3) which is capable of detachable attachment to an emptying machine (5). In accordance with the invention, a path leads from the emptying machine (5) for the transfer of banknotes (2)to a packing machine (6) for banknotes (2). The aforementioned packing machine (6) comprises a holder for supporting security bags and a banknote conveyor which comprises a casing capable of displacement relative to the bag holder and extending internally in the bag in question prepared for receiving. In order among other things to force out air from the bag, movable jaws arranged relative to one another are present, situated to either side of a bag receiving space, and the aforementioned jaws are so arranged as to drive a bag threaded around the case in a downwards direction.
Patent CA-2578205-A1 (CA)
Title: Partially acetylated dendrimers and related methods of use
Inventor: BAKER JAMES B
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers.  In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer based multifunctional compositions and systems for use in disease diagnosis and therapy (e.g., cancer diagnosis and therapy). The compositions and systems comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and monitoring the response to therapy of a cell or tissue (e.g., a tumor).
Patent CA-2580214-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalyst carrier substrate coated with washcoat comprising fibrous material
Inventor: COLLIER PAUL JOHN
IPC: B01J23/42
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A solid catalyst carrier substrate coated with a surface area-enhancing washcoat composition comprising a catalytic component, a metal oxide and a refractory fibrous or whisker-like material having an aspect ratio of length to thickness in excess of 5:1.
Patent CA-2582671-A1 (CA)
Title: Radio frequency identification tag and method of making the same
Inventor: CARON MICHAEL ROGER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: The present invention describes a process for manufacture of RFID tags. The RFID tag of the present invention includes a substrate, an antenna, and a die positioning structure disposed on the substrate that is cast and cured specifically for receiving a silicon die of the type typically used in RFID  applications. The substrate is selected from a number of materials, the properties of which render it penetrable by electron beam radiation. The die positioning structure is a second material which is election beam curate, and which is deposited and cured at high speed on the substrate in a novel fashion in accordance with the present invention in a highly efficient, reproducible and economical manner.
Patent CA-2583937-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUI MIZHOU
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A fusion protein containing a first segment that is located at the amino terminus of the fusion protein and specifically binds to and neutralizes a first cytokine or growth factor; and a second segment that is located at the carboxyl terminus of the fusion protein and specifically binds to a second cytokine receptor which is often rich at disease sites such as IL-1 receptor-rich inflammatory site. In addition, the said second segment is usually the receptor antagonist such as IL-1 receptor antagonist and its functional equivalent analogues. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the fusion protein, vectors and host cells having the nucleic acids, and related composition and methods to target inflammatory diseases and indications co-existed with inflammation.
Patent CA-2584313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARSHALL JOSEPH A
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for use in measuring surfaces comprising a first portion adapted to reflect a laser beam towards a laser tracking device, a second portion adapted to reflect a light beam towards a photogrammetry device, and wherein said second portion is evenly distributed around said first portion.
Patent CA-2584462-A1 (CA)
Title: Incandescent lamp with an absorption and interference filter
Inventor: MUELLER SIGBERT
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an incandescent lamp for producing light in a red region of the spectrum, comprising: a translucent lamp bulb (4); a spiral-wound filament enclosed by the lamp bulb, and; an interference filter (8), which is placed on the lamp bulb and which has a number of optically low refractive layers and optically highly refractive layers. According to the invention, the lamp bulb itself forms an absorption filter that absorbs unwanted light spectra. The color location shift into the red region of the spectrum ensues via the interference filter.
Patent CA-2584480-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleus pulposus implants and kit
Inventor: TRIEU HAI H
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Nucleus pulposus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space are provided. They include a load bearing elastic body surrounded in the disc space by an anchoring, preferably resorbable, biocompatible material which may be in the form of an outer shell.  The elastic body may be surrounded by a supporting band. Kits for forming such implants are also provided. The implants may have locking features. The implants have shape memory characteristics which allow short-term deformation without permanent deformation, cracks, tears, breakage or other damage.
Patent CA-2585029-A1 (CA)
Title: A cutting implement
Inventor: DILLON JOSEPH
IPC: B23P15/28
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A cutting implement comprises a substrate having a cutting edge, and plurality of hardfacing beads deposited on the substrate transverse to the edge of said substrate.
Patent CA-2587321-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved prrs vaccines
Inventor: PESCH STEFAN
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: The present invention is related to improved modified live PRRS vaccines of European genotype and new PRRSV strains which can be used for the manufacture of such vaccines.
Patent CA-2593442-A1 (CA)
Title: Light-beam digital projection video motor
Inventor: DESAULNIERS JEAN-MARC
IPC: G02B5/09
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for projecting a digital video image sequence using a light beam capable of being generated by a source (1) on a 3D swivel joint (2), of low/medium power laser type or white light laser type. The system comprises a shutter microdisc (4) with slots (3), two rotary optical discs (5) and (7) digitally interlocked on an axis (12) with 3D swivel joints (6), generating vertical and horizontal scanning of the screen, the whole assembly terminated by a rectangular shutter (8). The display is achieved by successive reflections of the light beam on microscopic reflecting facets arranged on the surface of the discs (5) and (7).
Patent CA-2596264-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems, methods, software for integration of case law, legal briefs, and litigation documents into law firm workflow
Inventor: ARUMAINAYAGAM YOHENDRAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: The present inventors recognized a need for improving conventional informational retrieval systems, particularly those intended for retrieval of legal information. Accordingly, they devised systems, methods, and software that facilitate online access to documents, such as non-opinion legal documents, in context of a legal workflow. An exemplary method of operation includes determining that a user of a client access device is performing a litigation-related task using a word-processing application on the client-access device. And in response to an affirmative determination, providing trial court materials relevant to the litigation-related task to the client access device without the user leaving the word-processing application. In some embodiments, the word-processing application is launched from a case-management application that provides case, activity, and role information to the online legal research system.
Patent CA-2597301-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and catalytic partial oxidation process for recovering sulfur from an h2s-containing gas stream
Inventor: RAMANI SRIRAM
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: The disclosed sulfur recovery system and process avoid some of the operational problems of conventional Claus plants and processes by replacing the reaction burner and furnace tube of a conventional Claus plant with a more efficient short contact time catalytic reactor assembly containing a SPOC~ catalyst that operates efficiently at elevated temperatures. Such Claus plant modification also reduces or avoids the negative effects of hydrocarbons, CO2 and ammonia in Claus sulfur plant feeds, and permits efficient processing of dilute to concentrated H2S feeds. The disclosed modification makes possible the expansion of Claus plant capacity at lower cost.
Patent CA-2599138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAES JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: C09K5/20
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: Aqueous coolants and heat transfer fluids are disclosed.  The compositions comprise aqueous solutions of a mixture of a C1-C2 carboxylate salt with a C3-C5 carboxylate salt. A  C6-C12 acid may also be added to the mixture. The aqueous compositions may further comprise a hydrocarbyl triazole and thiazole. The aqueous compositions have good heat transfer properties, low freezing points and low corrosion properties.
Patent CA-2600362-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for production of propylene copolymers
Inventor: KIM SEHYUN
IPC: C08F210/06
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: The properties and the amounts of polymers produced in the second stage of a polymerization process in the presence of propylene and ethylene or other alpha olefin are controlled by the addition of an external electron donor to the second stage polymerization. The dosage of external donor to the second stage polymerization is based on a percentage of the dosage of external donor to a first stage polymerization of propylene in the process. The external donor added to the second stage is either the same as or different from the external donor added to the first stage.
Patent CA-2600947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAN YUNG-HUEI
IPC: A47G29/087
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: An adhesive film type support member for wall surface includes a base, an adhesive member and a support member. The support member and the base are connected to each other. The adhesive member is an adhesive film having good air tightness and tightly bonded with smooth wall body. The adhesive member is bonded with the base, the surface of which is extended outward and over the edge of the base. Wherein on the juncture of the base side and the adhesive member surface, there is a transitional face extending from the edge of the base to the circumference of the adhesive member. The air between the adhesive film and the wall body may be easily and thoroughly discharged by the transitional face without any air bladder. A metal layer may prevent air from infiltrating through the base and the adhesive film, into the space between the adhesive film and the wall body, and avoid a falling phenomenon due to air infiltrating after long time placement.
Patent CA-2602037-A1 (CA)
Title: Indicator for orally administered compositions
Inventor: PETERS JASON
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A method for estimating the rate of bioavailability of the active components of orally administered dietary supplements of provided. The method comprises the administration of a substance which provides a sensory feedback to a user following administration. For example, Niacin or derivatives thereof provide sate, transient and perceptible sensory effects which are indicative of the bioavailability of active components of the dietary supplemental composition.
Patent CA-2604589-A1 (CA)
Title: Structural and patient positioning features of an x-ray system
Inventor: WALKER DONALD
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: Numerous structural /patient positioning features are provided for use with a dental x-ray machine. At least the following features are included: an inverted motor arrangement to actuate an outer support column with respect to an inner support column (12); wiper elements (68) disposed between the inner (12) and outer (14) support columns to provide enhanced electrical grounding therebetween; adjustable roller subassemblies (230) disposed between the inner and outer columns; a flexible electrical cable (94) disposed inside the inner column; a self -aligning base (16) for use with the inner column, the base having symmetric halves; an adaptable handgrip handrail (20) extending from the outer column at compound oblique angles; a drive system for film transport ; and a side projection system for patient head positioning, including multiple horizontal light beams (124, 126, 128, 130).
Patent CA-2604868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHARRAT BRUNO
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé d'authentification entre un processeur hôte (HP2) sécurisé et un contrôleur (NFCC) d'un système NFC (CHIPSET), le contrôleur étant équipé d'un circuit d'interface NFC assurant l'émission et la réception de données sans contact, le procédé comprenant des étapes de connexion du processeur hôte au contrôleur, et de vérification qu'il existe une relation prédéfinie entre une première donnée secrète (K1) mémorisée par le processeur hôte et une seconde donnée secrète (K2) mémorisée par le contrôleur. Selon l'invention, le procédé comprend des étapes préalables de transmission au contrôleur (NFCC) de la seconde donnée secrète (K2), et de mémorisation de celle-ci par le contrôleur. Dans un mode de réalisation, le processeur hôte est associé d'une manière détachable à un composant sans contact (CLC) mémorisant la seconde donnée secrète (K2) qui est transmise sans contact au contrôleur (NFCC).
Patent CA-2605756-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUENTHER JUDITH
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to thiazolidinones of general formula (I): as well as to their production and to their use as inhibitors of the polo-like kinase (PIk) for treating various diseases, as well as to intermediate products for the production of the compounds according to the invention.
Patent CA-2605939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LU ALBERT L
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of designing nucleic acid molecules for improved expression of the encoded polypeptides in plants. In such methods, codon usage frequencies are biased towards codon usage frequencies of a plant virus, group of plant viruses, or a subset of nucleic acid molecules therefrom. In preferred embodiments, the encoded polypeptide affects the phenotype of the plant. The invention also pertains to nucleic acid molecules encoding insecticidal polypeptides wherein the nucleic acid molecules have been designed to have plant virus codon-biased. The invention also pertains to transgenic plants and progeny thereof with increased expression of insecticidal polypeptides for improved resistance to insects and other pests that are detrimental to plants of agricultural value.
Patent CA-2606366-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PREISS ASSAF
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A method for imaging includes receiving a first three-dimensional (3D) image of a vicinity of an organ within a body of a subject and creating a geometrical model of a tubular structure in the first 3D image in the vicinity of the organ. An invasive probe is inserted into the organ, and a second 3D image containing the organ is captured using the invasive probe. One or more points are located on a surface of the tubular structure using the invasive probe, and the second 3D image is registered with the first 3D image by matching the one or more points to the geometrical model.
Patent CA-2614441-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZEILER MARTIN
IPC: B01D29/23
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter module comprising a body of wound layers of a sheet material, said sheet material having a plurality of openings formed therein, said openings forming two types of channels within the wound layers of sheet material of said body, said channels extending in a direction from the inner peripheral surface to the outer peripheral surface, a first type of channels being open at one end at said outer peripheral surface of the body and closed at the other end located adjacent to said inner peripheral surface, a second type of channels being open at one end at said inner peripheral surface of the body, and closed at the other end located adjacent to said outer peripheral surface, said channels of the one type being separated from the channels of the other type by portions of sheet material, wherein the sheet material has areas at the edge of the openings forming the inlet channels the thickness of which being smaller than the thickness of the sheet material remote from those openings, as well as to a process for the manufacturing of such a filter module.
Patent CA-2615809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANARESI NICOLO
IPC: B03C5/02
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: Method and apparatus for the manipulation and/or control of the position of particles by means of time-variable fields of force. The fields of force can be of dielectrophoresis (positive or negative), electrophoresis, electrohydrodynamic or electrowetting on dielectric, characterized by a set of stable points of equilibrium for the particles.
Patent CA-2617285-A1 (CA)
Title: Power tool with interchangeable blades
Inventor: MOONEY PATRICK W
IPC: F16H21/00
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: A power tool for cutting vegetation is disclosed. The power tool includes interchangeable cutting elements that can be readily attached and detached from a main body portion without any preliminary alignment steps. The main body portion of the power tool includes a selectively actuatable motor including a rotary output and a rotary drive element including a resiliently biased drive pin. Blade carrier assemblies are capable of being selectively and removably attached to the main body portion and each include a moveable blade portion having a drive pin slot. Upon attaching a blade carrier assembly to the main body portion and actuating the motor, the resilientl biased drive pin is rotatable to a position such that the drive pin is resiliently forced into the drive pin slot of the working piece to actuat the working assembly.
Patent CA-2623457-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluoropolymer bonding compositions
Inventor: CHANDLER BLAKE E
IPC: C08L79/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: Provided are fluoropolymer blends comprising a fluoropolymer having a major amount of fluorothermoplastic, a bubble suppressing metal compound, a base and a phase transfer catalyst. Also provided are layered articles comprising a first layer having the described fluoropolymer blend and methods for making the layered articles.
Patent CA-2624159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTPHAL TEDDY M
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A lid for a container having a built-in opening feature comprises a flexible laminate comprising an upper layer and a lower layer, a pair of radially spaced concentric lines of weakness being formed in the laminate, an outer one of the lines of weakness being formed in the upper layer and an inner one of the lines of weakness being formed in the lower layer, wherein the upper and lower layers in an annular region between the lines of weakness are readily peeled apart, and wherein the upper and lower layers outside the annular region are laminated together with an adhesive providing a bond with a greater peel strength than that required to separate the layers in the annular region.
Patent CA-2626664-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article including barrier leg cuff structure and absorbent core with superabsorbent material
Inventor: ROE DONALD CARROLL
IPC: A61F13/494
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: An absorbent article having opposite longitudinally extending sides and opposite laterally extending ends extending between the longitudinally extending sides is provided. The absorbent article includes a chassis including a topsheet and a backsheet joined to the topsheet. The chassis has a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region located between the front waist region and the back waist region, a longitudinal axis extending through the front and back waist regions and a lateral axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A barrier cuff strip extends in a longitudinal direction from the front waist region to the back waist region along the topsheet. The barrier cuff strip includes a front end at the front waist region, a back end at the back waist region and proximal and distal edges connecting the front end and the back end. The barrier cuff strip distal edge is attached to the topsheet at a cuff end bond region that has an outer bond edge at one of the front and back waist regions and an inner bond edge spaced longitudinally from the outer bond edge. An absorbent core is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes an absorbent layer including an absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer material wherein at least about 60 percent by weight of the absorbent material is the superabsorbent polymer material. A longitudinal distance from the inner bond edge to the laterally extending side at the one of the front and back waist regions is about 1/2 or more of a longitudinal length of the one of the front and back waist regions.