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Patent CA-2620362-A1 (CA)
Title: Comb polymers
Inventor: ALI MEZHER HUSSEIN
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a comb polymer comprising the steps of : a) providing: (i) (w+z) molar equivalents of a monomer; (ii) one molar equivalent of an initiator compound of formula (IX), wherein B3 represents a halogen, B2 represents H or a halogen, Y1 represents a group capable of attaching the residue of an antibody or fragment thereof or capable of being converted into such a group, L represents a linker group, y is 1, 2 or 3, w is at least 1 and z is 0 or greater; (iii) a catalyst capable of catalysing the polymerisation of a plurality of the monomers to produce the comb polymer; and b) causing the catalyst to catalyse, in combination with the initiator, the polymerisation of a plurality of the monomers (i) to produce the comb polymer.
Patent CA-2621942-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic bath bar
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a grab bar assembly that includes a bar extending along a longitudinal direction. The bar includes opposing legs extending away from a front side to a rear side and terminating in a base. The base provides a surface that seals against a wall. The bar is a non-reinforced structure having no internal metallic reinforcing members. In one example, the bar is constructed from a gas--assisted injection molding process that creates a hollow within the bar.  The bar includes a gripping area on the rear side, and is over-molded with a thermo plastic elastomer in one example. A single attachment feature, such as a lag screw, is provided at each of the opposing legs to secure the grab bar to the wall. An aesthetic cover is secured to the bar to enclose the fastening element.
Patent CA-2624153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHISARI FRANCIS V
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: The present application is directed to peptides that inhibit infection of a virus from the Flaviviridae family, methods of using these peptides to inhibit viral infections, and pharmaceutical compositions and combinations, as well as articles of manufacture comprising these peptides.
Patent CA-2624880-A1 (CA)
Title: A sleeping pillow
Inventor: RENTON KIMBERLEY JANE
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A sleeping pillow of generally rectangular shape having a head-receiving cavity having a shallow, essentially V-shaped upper surface to provide a sloped bottom first surface and a sloped bottom second surface extending outwardly and upwardly from a central portion of said upper surface. The pillow provides an alternative to the application of chemical or the like compositions to reduce the on-set of facial wrinkling or peri-occular swelling.
Patent CA-2625992-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibition of placenta growth factor (p1gf) mediated metastasis and/or angiogenesis
Inventor: CHANG CHIEN HSING
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis and/or tumor growth, survival and/or metastasis. In particular embodiments, the methods and compositions may concern ligands against placenta growth factor (PlGF), such as BP-1, BP-2, BP-3 or BP-4. Some methods may comprise administering one or more PlGF ligands, alone or in combination with one or more other agents, such as chemotherapeutic agents, other anti-angiogenic agents, immunotherapeutic agents or radioimmunotherapeutic agents to a subject. The PlGF ligands are effective to inhibit angiogenesis, tumor cell motility, tumor metastasis, tumor growth and/or tumor survival. In certain embodiments, PlGF ligands may be administered to subjects to ameliorate other angiogenesis related conditions, such as macular degeneration. In some embodiments, PlGF expression levels may be determined by any known method to select those patients most likely to respond to PlGF  targeted therapies.
Patent CA-2626718-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive band width control
Inventor: TRAN THANH
IPC: H04L47/27
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code to receive data from a source at a plurality of gateways for distribution using a selected priority. The data is transmitted from the plurality of gateways to a plurality of receivers using the selected priority. Every gateway in the plurality of gateways has an adaptive bandwidth control process and a respective set of parameters for controlling the adaptive bandwidth control process for sending the data at the selected priority. Transmission of the data from each gateway for the selected priority has a different impact on other traffic at different gateways in the plurality gateways for the selected-priority when different values are set for the set of parameters for the different gateways.
Patent CA-2627113-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable focus lens with simplified construction using a single ring
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a variable focus lens (10), comprising a rigid ring (22), a flexible membrane (20) attached to the front surface of the ring, a rigid transparent front cover (40), attached to the flexible membrane (50), and a rigid rear cover (20) on the rear surface of the ring (22). A cavity (60) is formed between the flexible membrane (50) and the rear cover (20), and the cavity is filled with a liquid. The amount of liquid in the cavity can be varied to vary the curvature of the flexible membrane and so vary the optical characteristics of the lens. The rear cover can be integral with the ring, or formed separately. Further, a second flexible membrane can be positioned between the rear cover and the ring. The various parts of the lens can be held together by adhesive.
Patent CA-2628072-A1 (CA)
Title: Anvil position detector for a surgical stapler
Inventor: VIOLA FRANK
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: An anvil position detector is provided for use with a surgical stapling instrument. The anvil position detector includes a projection formed on a driving or jaw closure mechanism of the surgical instrument and a recess for a notch formed on the jaw or anvil of the surgical instrument. Engagement of the projection with the notch provides a tactile and/or audible indication to the operator of the surgical instrument that the anvil or jaw is in proper alignment with the remainder of the surgical instrument.
Patent CA-2636796-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENORME LAURENCE
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: Devices for detecting analytes or analogues thereof in a biological sample are disclosed. The device includes a solid support. The solid support has several juxtaposed zones. The sample is able to migrate from a sample receiving zone towards a detection zone. The analyte, if present, is detected in the detection zone. Both zones have material allowing a capillary flow of the sample through the zones. In between the zones, there is an intermediate zone of transport of the sample which is free from any capillary material. This allows the ample to migrate by gravitational forces on the support laid in a vertical position. Methods for detecting analytes or analogues thereof in a biological sample using the device are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2640602-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STORM ARWED
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for providing an operating DC voltage from a mains voltage, more particularly to operating circuits comprising a clocked electronic converter. Such operating circuits are preferably used for lamps or other light sources. The present invention protects such circuit arrangements from transient mains overvoltages. As soon as a mains overvoltage occurs a diverter switch Th connects the voltage-sensitive switch S11 of the electronic converter to a storage capacitor C12.
Patent CA-2641002-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricating oil compositions comprising a biodiesel fuel and a detergent
Inventor: BOFFA ALEXANDER B
IPC: C10M129/70
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: This invention encompasses lubricating oil compositions comprising a base oil, a biodiesel fuel and a detergent. The detergent can be a metal phenate detergent such as alkaline metal phenates. The lubricating oil compositions can further comprise at least one antiwear agent such as zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compounds. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.
Patent CA-2642561-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANCHEZ MARIO
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: La présente invention se situe dans le domaine des nécessités de la vie et plus particulièrement dans le domaine de la thérapeutique. Elle se rapporte plus particulièrement à des compositions pharmaceutiques destinées au retour à l'abstinence des habitués des drogues provoquant de l'accoutumance sous la forme d'une combinaison de deux médicaments constituée d'un ligand partiel ou complet des récepteurs dopaminergiques - en particulier des récepteurs (Dl, D2 et D3), et possédant une activité pro-dopaminergqiue directe et d'un produit prodopaminergique indirect, sous forme d'une composition pharmaceutique destinée à l'administration par voie orale, parentérale ou transdermique. L'invention se rapporte également à une méthode de lutte contre les différentes formes d'accoutumance aux drogues licites ou illicites.
Patent CA-2643398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEDY MARK R
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet un capuchon qui peut tenir lieu de capsule principalement étanche et un contenant muni d'une ouverture dans lequel déverser et conserver des spécimens liquides ou autres matériaux aux fins d'analyses. Afin de minimiser les risques de contamination entre un échantillon de liquide dans un contenant et les humains ou l'environnement, la présente invention prévoit un capuchon muni d'une capsule frangible qui peut être percée au moyen de l'extrémité d'une pipette de plastique ou d'un autre dispositif de transfert de liquide. Le capuchon comporte également un filtre qui limite la dispersion d'aérosol ou de bulles après que la capsule frangible a été percée. Le filtre est placé entre la capsule frangible et le dispositif de rétention. Ce dernier est situé sur le capuchon, au-dessus du filtre qu'il retient en place à l'intérieur du capuchon. Le dispositif de rétention peut être fait d'un matériau qu'un dispositif de transfert de liquide est capable de percer.
Patent CA-2646161-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic and therapeutic stick products comprising microparticles
Inventor: SPINDLER RALPH
IPC: A61Q11/02
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A composition wherein phase or chemically incompatible components are introduced into a stick composition through the use of a microparticle delivery system, preferably a Poly-Pore® polymeric microparticle system.
Patent CA-2648716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIEMEK GERHARD
IPC: H05B3/40
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: A temperature-resistant electrical line, which comprises at least one central electrical conductor, an insulation, which is made from a mineral material and surrounds said electrical conductor completely, and a metallic outer tube, which bears against the insulation. The outer tube (3) has, over its entire length, a helical notch (4), which is open to the outside, is produced once the line is finished by means of a metal-removing tool and whose depth is at least 50% of the wall thickness of the outer tube (3), with a residual wall thickness (5) which ensures the stability thereof.
Patent CA-2650235-A1 (CA)
Title: Distance measuring method and distance measuring element for detecting the spatial dimension of a target
Inventor: AEBISCHER BEAT
IPC: G01S17/894
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A distance measuring method for detecting the spatial dimension of at least one target by at least one emission of a multiplicity of light pulses, in particular laser light, towards the target, detecting the light pulse scattered back by the target by means of a multiplicity of distance measuring pixels and eliminating the distance to the target for each pixel, wherein each light pulse can be detected within a measuring interval T i from at least two partial intervals t i,j and the detection of at least one repetition constitutes a detection step performed in at least two stages wherein the measuring interval T i is shortened from stage to stage.
Patent CA-2650685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KADOKURA MICHINORI
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The object is to provide a method for differentiation induction of a myocardial cell from a stem cell in a selective manner with high efficiency. Disclosed is a method for differentiation induction of a myocardial cell from a pluripotent stem cell, comprising the following steps (i) and (ii): (i) culturing the pluripotent stem cell in a culture medium containing no substance capable of promoting the activation of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway, wherein the culturing is started at the point of time at which the differentiation induction is initiated and is ended 24 hours before the expression of canonical Wnt gene starts to increase; and (ii) culturing the pluripotent stem cell in a culture medium containing a substance capable of promoting the activation of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway, wherein the culturing is started 24 to 0 hour before the expression of the canonical Wnt gene starts to increase and is continued for 24 to 96 hours.
Patent CA-2652426-A1 (CA)
Title: Immunogenic compositions
Inventor: HEATH WILLIAM ROSS
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition for raising an immune response to an antigen, the composition comprising the antigen and a targeting moiety specific for lymph-resident dendritic cells. Use of the immunogenic composition in a vaccine and methods of boosting an immune response using the composition are also provided. Conversely, the invention also relates to immunogenic composition for raising an immune response to an antigen, the composition comprising the antigen and a targeting moiety specific for tissue-derived dendritic cells and a vaccine comprising said composition.
Patent CA-2652480-A1 (CA)
Title: Product having through-hole and laser processing method
Inventor: HASHIDA MASAKI
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A processing method for forming a through-hole in a workpiece (1) by using a pulse laser beam. The method has a step of forming a detachable sacrificial layer (la) on the workpiece (1), a step of forming the through-hole (5) in the workpiece by a laser beam with the sacrificial layer (la) formed on the workpiece, and a step of removing the sacrificial layer (5) from the workpiece after the through-hole forming step.
Patent CA-2652714-A1 (CA)
Title: Content based image retrieval
Inventor: YE LEI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A content based image retrieval system that extracts images from a database of images by constructing a query set of features and displaying images that have a minimum dissimilarity metric from images in the database. The dissimilarity metric is a weighted summation of distances between features in the query set and features of the images in the database. The method is useful for image searching such as web-based image retrieval and facial recognition.
Patent CA-2655576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMACHANDRAN CHEN ELIZABETH
IPC: C10G47/02
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: Methods of producing a total product are described. A method includes contacting a feed with a hydrogen source in the presence of one or more inorganic salt catalysts and steam to produce a total product; and controlling contacting conditions such that the conversion of feed to hydrocarbon gas and hydrocarbon liquid in the total product is between 5 % and 50 %, based on the molar amount of carbon in the feed.
Patent CA-2656761-A1 (CA)
Title: Eccentric bottom bracket for a bicycle
Inventor: MEINERT ERIC
IPC: B62K19/34
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: This patent discloses an eccentric bottom bracket for a bicycle. Said bottom bracket is composed of two similar tubular threaded retainers which are mounted symmetrically to opposite ends of the bottom bracket shell of a bicycle. Within each of said similar retainers are similar discs housing bearings. These bearings are the means by which the crank arm spindle is supported within the bottom bracket shell. Said discs may be rotated and fixed into a desired position by a plurality of fasteners. By rotationally positioning these discs, the spindle and attached crank arms locate the attached chainring forward or back relative to the center of the bottom bracket shell. This chainring positioning may impart greater or lesser tension onto the drive chain of the bicycle. This adjustment system is advantageous for achieving optimal chain tension on bicycles.
Patent CA-2657008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COHN WILLIAM E
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: Novel tools for surgery are described herein. The disclosed devices incorporate novel features which enable a surgeon to perform artificial device (e.g., left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)) implantations and other procedures more efficiently and easily. One embodiment of an apparatus employs a suction element that is adapted to releasably couple to a surgical connector. The suction element simultaneously positions and stabilizes the organ and the surgical connector to the organ. In an embodiment of another device, a coring system employs a balloon catheter and a coring tool which is adapted to be threaded on to a guide wire. Embodiments of the coring tool ensure removal and excision of cored tissue while preventing blood loss. In an embodiment of yet another device, an automated surgical connector employs a novel press-fit mechanism. The press-fit mechanism allows a surgeon to attach the connector to an organ without the use of sutures.
Patent CA-2657495-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BALDWIN BEN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: A system and method for A system for dynamically generating a customized profile for a company for a selected profile type, the customized profile including a set of attribute types, each of the attribute types having a customized attribute range. The system comprises a receipt module adapted for receiving a predefined profile corresponding to the selected profile type, the predefine d profile having predefined attribute types corresponding to the set of attribute types, each of the predefined attribute types having a predefined attribute range representing a range of attribute values for the selected profile type, and adapted for receiving a plurality of personal assessments of individuals related to the company, each of the personal assessments having questions related to one or more attributes of the set of attribute types, each of the questions having a value assigned by the respective related individual. The system also comprises a profile module adapted for calculating determined attribute ranges for each of the attribute types of the set of attribute types based on the values of the questions, and adapted for generating customized attribute ranges as a combination of t he determined attribute ranges with the predefined attribute ranges. The system also comprises an output module adapted forstoring the generated customized anges as the customized profile.
Patent CA-2658009-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUAN JIE
IPC: H01B12/06
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: High-current, compact, flexible conductors containing high temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes and methods for making the same are described. The HTS tapes are arranged into a stack, a plurality of stacks are arranged to form a superstructure, and the superstructure is twisted about the cable axis to obtain a HTS cable. The HTS cables of the invention can be utilized in numerous applications such as cables employed to generate magnetic fields for degaussing and high current electric power transmission or distribution applications.
Patent CA-2658861-A1 (CA)
Title: Lift mechanism for tooling that acts on a web in a packaging machine
Inventor: LONG DWAYNE C
IPC: B65B47/04
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A packaging apparatus has a lift mechanism to lower and raise a tool, such as a formation box that functions to form cavities in a web of flexible material.  The lift mechanism has a series of arms, supported by belt driven carriages, which move in tandem to raise and lower the formation box. The arms are arranged into two sets such that when the arms within each set are moved closer to one another, the formation box is raised, and when the arms within each set are moved away from one another, the formation box is lowered.  The common driving of all arms by a belt allows the indexing of the formation box to be well controlled.
Patent CA-2659092-A1 (CA)
Title: Improving redox gas sweetening solutions
Inventor: NESHATI JABER
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: Gas sweetening solutions are described that are capable of removing hydrogen sulfide from gas streams. These gas sweetening solutions increase the size of produced sulfur particles and thereby improve efficiency of their separation, while simultaneously reduc-ing corrosive effects of the sweetening solutions.   The gas sweetening solutions comprise at least one chelating agent, cationic iron and a mixture of nitrite salt and phosphate species.
Patent CA-2660081-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved paintable thermoplastic compositions
Inventor: TOPOULOS GEORGIOS
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions which are painted (coated) have improved adhesion to the paint when these compositions comprise a hydrophilic polyether or polyester modified siloxane. These thermoplastic compositions are particularly suited for use with aqueous based paints, in uses such as automobile and appliance bodies and parts.
Patent CA-2662513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROUD DAVID W
IPC: A44B99/00
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A clamp assembly (44) for securing a pair of overlapping cross support members (24, 26) extending between two opposed side raiis ( 16) of a bed frame (10) is provided. The clamp assembly (44) includes a unitary clamp body (46), a ieg assembly (58) pivotally secured to the clamp body (46) and a iocking piate (112) pivotally secured to the clamp body (46). In order to prevent the cross support members (24, 26) from sliding relative to one another, the leg assembly (58) exerts force on the overlapping cross support members (24, 26). The ieg assembly (58) may comprise a first leg (62) pivotaily secured to the clamp body (46), a plastic insert (64) and a foot member (68). Alternatively, the leg assembly (58) may comprise a first leg (62) nestably secured to a second leg (90) in order to increase the length of the leg assembly (58).
Patent CA-2668955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICELI CORINNE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the responsiveness of a patient to a treatment with a TNF-alpha blocking agent, said method comprising determining the presence or absence of a guanine at position -238, a guanine at position -308, and a cytosine at position -857 of the TNF-alpha gene of said patient, wherein the simultaneous presence of a guanine at position -238, a guanine at position -308, and a cytosine at position -857 of the TNF-alpha gene in both copies of said TNF-alpha gene of said patient is indicative of a lessened likelihood of responsiveness of said patient to a treatment with a TNF-alpha blocking agent with respect to standard responsiveness.
Patent CA-2671524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIOTTA LANCE A
IPC: A61P27/00
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A method of treating or inhibiting progress of dementia and/or macular degeneration in a mammal involves administering compositions containing siRNA to heme oxygenase- 1 (HO-I) or heme oxygenase-2 (HO-2), a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor, a caspase inhibitor, or a metalloporphyrin in a manner that permits access to brain sites and/or the macula of the patient.