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Patent CA-2434734-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANEY JACK
IPC: G06F21/86
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for the copy protection of distributed material after conditional access is applied, regardless of where the material is distributed. The solutions described provide the advantage of being sufficiently simple in implementation to qualify as "curb high" solutions. "Curb high" solutions provide a range of security from minimal security to a high level of security while requiring relatively fewer system resources to implement than prior approaches.
Patent CA-2439486-A1 (CA)
Title: Corner region between lateral and rear roof frames on a motor vehicle with a hatchback door and method for production thereof
Inventor: ROHL WOLFGANG
IPC: B62D25/12
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a corner region between lateral and rear roof frames on a motor vehicle with a hatchback door and method for production thereof.  According to the invention, the capacity for the vehicle shell to take mechanical forces acting in the region of the roof may be improved, whereby the corner region is formed from the shell-shaped components (7,8) of the rear roof frame (4), a D-column (3) on the motor vehicle and a hollow profile (6), blow moulded by means of a high internal pressure. The components of the hollow profile are permanently connected to each other and the hollow profile is embodied as a branching piece (6), with a first open end (16) connected to the D-column, a closed neck extension (17), aligned with the first open end, connected to the shell components of the lateral roof frame (5) and a second open end (18), leading off at an angle from the longitudinal section of the hollow profile, stretching from the first open end (16) over the neck extension (17) and connected to the components (7,8) of the rear roof frame.
Patent CA-2442379-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated pipe racking process and apparatus
Inventor: WOOLSLAYER JOSEPH R
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: An automated pipe racking apparatus for a drilling rig having an elevator suspended over a well bore. An arm support member is rotatable about an axis parallel to the well bore. A gripper arm extends from the arm support member along an axis normal to the axis of rotation of the arm support member. A gripper head assembly extends from the gripper arm, the gripper head assembly having a pair of opposed, arcuate gripper fingers, each said finger rotatable by a motor.
Patent CA-2447311-A1 (CA)
Title: A device for determining the position and/or orientation of a creature relative to an environment
Inventor: FAEGER JAN G
IPC: A01M29/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A device for determining the position and/or orientation of a creature (3) relative to an environment, comprising a locating member (4) connected to the creature (3), the locating member including a transducer (5) arranged to determine its position and/or orientation relative to the environment by receiving incident signals from signal sources (9) in the environment and record the relative incident directions of the signals received in relation to the transducer, and a means (8) by which the creature (3) and the transducer (5) are connected to each other, so that the relative positions and/or orientations of the creature (3) and the transducer (5) are arranged to be within a limited interval, for determining the position and/or orientation of the creature (3) by means of the information about the position and/or orientation of the transducer (5).
Patent CA-2447793-A1 (CA)
Title: Immunostimulatory oligodeoxynucleic molecules
Inventor: LINGNAU KAREN
IPC: A61K47/42
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: Described is an immunostimulatory oligodeoxynucleic acid molecule (ODN) having the structure according to formula (I), wherein any X is O or S, any NMP is a 2' deoxynucleoside monophosphate or monothiophosphate, selected from the group consisting of deoxyadenosine-, deoxyguanosine-, deoxyinosine-, deoxycytosine-, deoxyuridine-, deoxythymidine-, 2-methyl-deoxyinosine-, 5-methyl-deoxycytosine-, deoxypseudouridine-, deoxyribosepurine-, 2-amino-deoxyribosepurine-, -6-S-deoxyguanine-, 2-dimethyl-deoxyguanosine- or N-isopentenyl-deoxyadenosine-monophosphate or -monothiophosphate, NUC is a 2' deoxynucleoside, selected from the group consisting of deoxyadenosine-, deoxyguanosine-, deoxyinosine-, deoxycytosine-, deoxyuridine-, deoxythymidine-, 2-methyl-deoxyinosine-, 5-methyl-deoxycytosine-, deoxypseudouridine-, deoxyribosepurine-, 2-amino-deoxyribosepurine-, 6-S-deoxyguanine-, 2-dimethyl-deoxyguanosine- or N-isopentenyl-deoxyadenosine, any X is O or S, a and b integers from 0 to 100 with the proviso that a + b is between 4 and 150, B and E are common groups for 5' or 3' ends of nucleic acid molecules, as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing such ODNs.
Patent CA-2449940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DASS CRISPIN RAJNISH
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des enzymes constitués d'ADN (<= ADN-zymes >=) qui coupent spécifiquement l'ARNm transcrit à partir d'un membre de la famille de gènes bcl-2 sélectionné dans le groupe constitué par bcl-2, bcl-xl, bcl-w, bfl-1, brag-1, Mcl-1 et A1. Ces ADN-zymes comprennent (a) un domaine catalytique qui possède la séquence nucléotidique GGCTAGCTACAACGA (SEQ ID NO.1) et qui coupe l'ARNm au niveau d'un quelconque site de clivage purine :pyrimidine sur lequel il est ciblé, (b) un domaine de liaison contigu à la terminaison 5' du domaine catalytique, et (c) un autre domaine de liaison contigu à la terminaison 3' du domaine catalytique. Ces domaines de liaison sont complémentaires aux deux régions immédiatement adjacentes au résidu purine du site de clivage de l'ARNm de la famille de gènes bcl-2 constituant la cible de la coupure catalysée par l'ADN-zyme, et peuvent par conséquent être hybridés avec ces régions. Chaque domaine de liaison présente une longueur d'au moins six nucléotides et les deux domaines de liaison présentent une longueur totale combinée d'au moins 14 nucléotides.
Patent CA-2450188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORENO JEAN
IPC: A47C1/06
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for adjusting the position of a support element such as an armchair seat in particular a hairdresser's reclining chair comprising at least an actuator capable of modifying the position of the support element, and a three-way distributor (8) comprising a supply channel (10), a working channel (11) and a return channel (12), the supply channel being connected to a public water distribution network, the working channel being connected to the waste water network, the distributor being capable of controlling the displacement of the actuator by introducing therein water under pressure coming from the public water distribution network or by returning water into the waste water network.
Patent CA-2450398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASHBAUGH KURT E
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A pneumatic power tool including a housing formed to include a handle, an air motor positioned within the housing, and an air inlet passage through the handle, the air inlet passage being connectable with a source of pressurized air. The pneumatic power tool also includes a tilt valve positioned in the air inlet passage to control airflow through the tool. The pneumatic power tool also includes a rotatable reverse valve positioned within the housing, the reverse valve being rotatable between a first position to operate the motor in a first direction and a second position to operate the motor in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction. Further, the pneumatic power tool includes a slidable throttle shaft having a first end and a second end, the throttle shaft extending axially through the reverse valve, the first end of the shaft engaging the tilt valve and the second end of the shaft extending outside of the housing for engagement by a user to regulate the airflow past the tilt valve, and wherein the reverse valve includes a tab portion positioned adjacent to the second end of the shaft, the tab portion engageable by a user to move the reverse valve between its first and second positions.
Patent CA-2450734-A1 (CA)
Title: Application of images to surfaces
Inventor: PACEY BARRY DAVID
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A layered structure for providing an image on a desired surface comprises a reinforcing substrate layer carrying an image, an optional protective coating over the image and a material with adhesive properties for adhering the reinforcing substrate layer to the surface. The material with adhesive properties may be an adhesive such as a bituminous adhesive, a thermoplastic material or a curable composition.
Patent CA-2451338-A1 (CA)
Title: Starting and ending platform for a roof seaming machine
Inventor: MCCLURE RICHARD R
IPC: E04D15/04
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A starting and ending platform for a roof seaming machine has a frame which includes a pair of columns, a pair of support members, each comprising an arm, and affixed thereto a channel member having a slot for receiving a roof seam, a vertical column extending upward from an opposite end of the arm, means for connecting the arm to a respective one of the columns, a handle having ends received within and interconnecting said columns. A platform for supporting loads beyond the roof edge is connected to the frame by a pair of hinge knuckles.
Patent CA-2453557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OBERTHUR RADULF
IPC: A61K8/72
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de solubiliser les kératines contenues dans un matériau de départ contenant de la kératine comme par exemple les plumes de volailles. Les kératines peuvent être solubilisées au moyen d'un sulfure dans des conditions alcalines. Au cours de ce procédé, les résidus cystéine des kératines solubilisées sont partiellement modifiés, p. ex. par alkylation. Les conditions de solubilisation et de modification partielle sont choisies de manière à causer en outre une hydrolyse au moins partielle des kératines. La kératine partiellement modifiée et partiellement hydrolysée peut être utilisée sous forme de dispersions stables, p. ex. pour la production de films et de revêtements coulés..
Patent CA-2453767-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATIRAI BAHRAM
IPC: F42D5/045
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: This invention relates to protective panels that is shock wave neutraliser that cancels and neutralises the sudden shock waves created by explosion of a powerful bomb and can be used on any surface to protect people, buildings, windows, army tanks or armour trucks, walls, warships, helicopters etc. against bomb explosion.
Patent CA-2454058-A1 (CA)
Title: Percutaneous suturing apparatus and methods
Inventor: RITCHART MARK A
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A suturing instrument (17) and methods for placing stitches in soft tissues combines the functions of both indepen-dently grasping the tissue and passing sutures (57) through the tissue to form a mattress stitch therein. The endoscopic suturing instrument (17) comprises a clamping portion (19) having a longitudinal axis, which is adapted for percutaneous entry into an oper-ative site. The clamping portion (19) further comprises a plurality of jaw members (37, 39) that are movable relative to one another between a closed position wherein the jaw members (37, 39) are disposed in close proximity to one another and an open position wherein the jaw members (37, 39) are spaced apart. A needle portion (21) is disposed at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis, and is adapted for percutaneous entry into said operative site. The needle portion (21) comprises a needle (41, 43), and preferably a pair of needles (41, 43), for passage through a portion of soft tissue disposed between the jaw members (37, 39) of the clamping portion.(19).
Patent CA-2454201-A1 (CA)
Title: Pretreatment method for coating
Inventor: SHIMAKURA TOSHIAKI
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pretreatment method for coating, which places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc and aluminum.      A pretreatment method for coating comprising treating a substance to be treated with a chemical conversion coating agent to form a chemical conversion coat, wherein the chemical conversion coating agent comprises at least one kind selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium and hafnium and fluorine, the chemical conversion coat has a fluorine concentration of 10% or less on the atom ratio basis, and at least a part of the substance to be treated is an iron material.
Patent CA-2454900-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADLER SCOTT
IPC: B25F3/00
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: An attachment for a hand-held power tool, such as a rotary cutting tool, is disclosed. The attachment is configured for selective coupling to a rotary cutting tool and includes a handle that is substantially perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the rotary cutting tool when the attachment is coupled to the rotary cutting tool.
Patent CA-2455373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROWS DENNIS S
IPC: D06F71/34
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A clothes drying cabinet is provided with an internal compartment for receiving clothes and having a plurality of air inlet nozzles. An air plenum provides air to the cabinet through the nozzles. The plenum has a decreasing cross section from one corner to an opposite corner to provide a balanced distribution of air through the nozzles at a substantially uniform velocity. The nozzles are angularly oriented to direct air across upper and lower surfaces of shelves mounted within the drying compartment.
Patent CA-2455861-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfonamide derivatives as gamma secretase inhibitors
Inventor: PISSARNITSKI DMITRI A
IPC: A61K31/4725
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: Novel aryl and heteroaryl sulfonamides are disclosed. The sulfonamides, which are gamma secretase inhibitors, are represented by the formula: (I), wherein Ar1 and Ar2 independently represent aryl or heteroaryl and Y represents a bond or a (C(R3)2)1-3 group. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting gamma secretase, and a method of treating Alzheimer s disease using the compounds of formula I.
Patent CA-2456171-A1 (CA)
Title: Local exchange subscriber line conferencing method
Inventor: GELLATLY ANNA LEA
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A local conferencing exchange subscriber line conferencing method using a series of input signals from the phone (22) of a subscriber (20), such as a dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) sequence of key inputs starting with a star key input, to initiate the conference by enabling a termination attempt trigger (T A T). The conference is set up in a bridge (80) and the phone (22 ) of the subscriber (20) is connected to the bridge (80). All subsequent calle rs (40) to the subscriber's phone number at the local exchange carrier (100) ar e routed and connected to the conference at the bridge (80). When the conferen ce call ends, the subscriber's phone (22) is returned to normal service.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2456393-A1 (CA)
Title: Biased utility receptacle assembly
Inventor: GRIEPENTROG DENNIS G
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A pivoting utility receptacle assembly for use with a work surface, such as a desktop. The assembly includes a base member positionable within an opening in the work surface and a receptacle member that is pivotally mounted to the base member. A biasing member is engaged between the receptacle member and the base member, and biases the receptacle member to a partially exposed position with respect to the base member. The assembly also has a locking mechanism including a latch on the receptacle member which engages the base member and secures the receptacle member in a closed position with respect to the base member until such time as it is desired to expose the receptacle member. The movement of the receptacle member out of the base member under the influence of the biasing member is controlled by a movement controlling assembly engaged between the receptacle member and the base member.
Patent CA-2456602-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHERMAN G SCOTT
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty. An approximately 3.75 - 5 centimeter (1.5 - 2 inch) anterior incision is made and the femoral neck is severed from the femoral shaft and removed through the anterior incision. The acetabulum is prepared for receiving an acetabular cup through the anterior incision, and the acetabular cup is placed into the acetabulum through the anterior incision. In one exemplary embodiment, a posterior incision of approximately 2 - 3 centimeters (0.8 - 1.2 inches) is generally aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft and provides access to the femoral shaft. In this embodiment, Preparation of the femoral shaft including the reaming and rasping thereof is performed through the posterior incision, and the femoral stem is inserted through the posterior incision for implantation in the femur. In an alternative embodiment, preparation of the femur is effected through the anterior incision, with the operative hip placed in hyperextension.
Patent CA-2459005-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric power steering apparatus
Inventor: NISHIYAMA AKIHIRO
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus for performing steering assist. The apparatus is provided with an operation amount sensor for sensing an operation amount of an operation member for steering a motor vehicle; a reference assist characteristics setting section for setting reference assist characteristics; and a motor driving target value setting section for setting a motor driving target value in accordance with a corrected assist characteristics obtained by shifting the reference assist characteristics along the axis of coordinates of the operation amount. The apparatus is further provided with a shifting amount setting section for setting, when forward stroke steering is done, the shifting amount to zero, while setting, when return stroke steering is done, the shifting amount to a value at which corrected assist characteristics is obtained in which the absolute value of the motor driving target value corresponding to the operation amount is increased.
Patent CA-2459309-A1 (CA)
Title: Sustained release of microcrystalline peptide suspensions
Inventor: BOUTIGNON FRANCOIS
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preventing gel formation of a hydrophob ic peptides by contacting the hydrophobic peptide with a counter-ion in an amou nt and at a molar ratio sufficient to provide a fluid, milky microcrystalline aqueous suspension of the peptide without formation of a gel. The invention also relates to a fluid, milky microcrystalline aqueous suspension of a hydrophobic peptide and a counter-ion in water, wherein the peptide and counter-ion are present in amounts and at a molar ratio sufficient to form, upon mixing, the suspension without formation of a gel.
Patent CA-2464795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANDS JACK R
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: This invention describes the use of thymosin to augment cellular immune responses to hepatitis C virus. Methods for immunizing a subject susceptable to hepatitis C virus infection against such infection, comprising administering to the subject one or more polynucleotides encoding one or mor e hepatitis C virus peptides, in combination with one or more thymosins, are disclosed. Compositions suitable for immunizing against hepatitis C virus, comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more hepatitis C viru s peptides, and one or more thymosins, are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2466504-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral dosage form of a sulfonamide prodrug
Inventor: KARIM AZIZ
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition that is substantially free of water comprises at least one orally deliverable dosage unit comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a sulfonamide prodrug and, where the prodrug is readily degradable ex vivo, has means to inhibit such degradation prior to oral administration. Illustratively the prodrug is parecoxib or a water-soluble salt thereof, and the composition has means to inhibit conversion of the parecoxib to valdecoxib. A method of treating or preventing a COX-2 mediated disorder in a subject comprises (a) dissolving at least one dosage unit of such a composition in a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous vehicle to form a solution, and (b) orally administering the solution to the subject before substantial precipitation of insoluble matter occurs in the solution.
Patent CA-2468189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGUIRE PATRICK GLEN
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a connector for tubing, in particular, expandable tubing sections. There is also disclosed a method of sealing a connection between tubing sections, in particular, expandable tubing sections. In one embodiment of the invention, a connector (10) is disclosed which is suitable for coupling expandable tubing sections (11,13) together. The connector (10) comprises first and second portions (12,14) adapted to be provided on respective expandable tubing sections (11, 13), at least one of the portions (12,14) including a seal profile (16) which is adapted to be urged into sealing engagement with the other portion (12,14) on expansion thereof.
Patent CA-2469156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLSTEIN CAROLINA BUITRON
IPC: A61K9/68
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A centerfill chewing gum composition a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein.
Patent CA-2470406-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EINERSON MARK ALLEN
IPC: A23D7/00
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A beverage creamer composition is provided that is transparent, but when added to a liquid to be creamed, turns opaque and creamy in appearance. The creamer is preferably provided as a liquid emulsion having a lipid phase dispersed in an acqueous phase. The phases have refractive indices that are equal or substantially equal. One of the phases may include a solute such as a non- reducing sugar in the aqueous phase to adjust its refractive index to a equal the refractive index of the lipid phase. The creamer is preferably provided in transparent packaging.
Patent CA-2471567-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'enrobage et composition destinee a ce procede
Inventor: ANATER MARK T
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition qui permet de former un enrobage protecteur sur un substrat. Cette composition s'est avérée particulièrement utile pour la formation d'un enrobage protecteur sur des composants de véhicules automobiles, tels qu'une doublure de caisse pour camionnette. Cette composition peut contenir, sans limite aucune, un composant isocyanate et un composant amine et éventuellement un ou plusieurs des éléments suivants : un catalyseur, un stabilisateur, un pigment, un agent ignifugeant ou d'autres additifs. Dans un aspect, cette composition s'applique à l'aide d'un système (10) constitué d'une réserve (12) du composant isocyanate et d'une réserve (14) de résine du composant amine et à l'aide d'un système de dosage (20) destiné à permettre la distribution au moyen d'une buse (30) ou d'un pulvérisateur (34).
Patent CA-2474835-A1 (CA)
Title: Immediate release dosage forms containing solid drug dispersions
Inventor: SCHADTLE STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: High loading immediate release dosage forms containing at least 30wt% of a solid drug dispersion, at least 5wt% of a disintegrant and a porosigen are disclosed that exhibit excellent strength and aqueous solubility.