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Patent CA-2643798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERLIZZI JEFFREY J
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A consumer electronic product that includes a media player arranged to process a selected one of a plurality of digital media files stored therein and a media delivery accessory unit detachedly connected to the media player arranged to broadcast the processed digital media file. When the consumer electronic product is in a DC mode, the consumer electronic product controls a transfer of an amount of charge between the media delivery accessory and the media player. In one embodiment, the amount of charge is sufficient to for the consumer electronic product to operate for a predetermined amount of time. In another embodiment, the amount of charge is sufficient for to maximize an amount of time that the media player and media delivery accessory can operate.
Patent CA-2644142-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for event-dependent state activation for a clamshell mobile communication device
Inventor: BOCKING ANDREW DOUGLAS
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A method for event-dependent state activation for a mobile communication device, the device having an opened configuration and a closed configuration, the device having a primary display visible in the opened configuration and a secondary display visible in the closed configuration.
Patent CA-2645485-A1 (CA)
Title: Passive latch ring safety shield for injection devices
Inventor: CHELAK TODD M
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A passive latch ring safety shield for use with medical injection devices is disclosed. The safety shield includes an inner sheath defining a channel which is dimensioned to receive an injection device and an outer sheath defining a channel which is dimensioned to slidably receive the inner sheath. A biasing member is provided between the inner and outer sheaths to urge the outer sheath in relation to the inner sheath from a retracted position to an advanced position. A resilient latch ring is supported on the safety shield in a position to prevent movement of the outer sheath in relation to the inner sheath from a retracted to and advanced position. The latch . ring is deformable in response to actuation of the injection device to disengage the outer sheath from the inner sheath and allow the biasing member to move the outer sheath from the retracted position to the advanced position in relation to the inner sheath.
Patent CA-2647744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOGAN SAM
IPC: H01G9/038
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing an electrochemical energy storage device, such as a hybrid capacitor. The method comprises saturating a porous electrically conductive material in a solution comprising an organic solvent and a metal complex or a mixture of metal complexes; assembling a capacitor comprising the positive electrode made of porous electrically conductive material saturated with a metal complex, a negative electrode, and a separator in a casing; introducing the electrolyte solution into the casing; sealing the casing; and subsequent charge-discharge cycling of the capacitor. The charge-discharge cycling deposits a layer of an energy-accumulating redox polymer on the positive electrode. The electrolyte solution for filling the hybrid capacitor contains an organic solvent, a metal complex, and substances soluble to a concentration of no less than 0.01mol/L and containing ions that are electrode electrochemically inactive within the range of potentials between -3.0 V to +1.5 V.
Patent CA-2648644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHIRA YOSHINOBU
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: Studies are made on the effects of the inhibition of the IL-6 signal pathway on the growth of muscular cells. As a result, it is found out that the administration of an IL-6 inhibitor can promote the adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of satellite cells and, in its turn, promote muscle regeneration.
Patent CA-2650191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HICKMAN WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A system comprising a carbon disulfide formulation storage; a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation into a formation; and a mechanism for creating a pulse in the carbon disulfide formulation in the formation.
Patent CA-2650354-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricating oil composition
Inventor: MULRANE THOMAS J
IPC: C10M125/26
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: SAE 0W and SAE 5W multigrade crankcase lubricating oil compositions for heavy duty diesel (HDD) engines meeting the performance requirements of at least one of the API CJ-4; API-CI-4, and/or ACEA E7 specifications, having a sulfated ash content of no greater than 1.0 mass %, a sulfur content of no greater than 0.4 mass %, and a phosphorus content of no greater than 0.12 mass %, formulated with a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity including less than about 30 mass %, based on the total mass of oil of lubricating viscosity, of Group IV and/or Group V  base stock, at least 0.3 mass %, of a non-hydrogenated olefin polymer; and greater than about 40 ppm, of boron.
Patent CA-2654925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGUCHI KENICHI
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A base station for transmitting a radio frame in which L1/L2 control channels are multiplexed in a part of a subframe in order to transmit shared data channels comprises: a broadcast channel generating section (101) for generating a broadcast channel; an L1/L2 control channel generating section (103) for generating at least one broadcast channel control information among an update flag for notifying whether the broadcast channel information has been changed, allocation information on the broadcast channels, and L3 control information on the broadcast channels as the L1/L2 control channels corresponding to the broadcast channels; and a multiplexing section (109) for multiplexing the broadcast channel, the shared data channels, and the L1/L2 control channels in the subframe.
Patent CA-2656553-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for collecting and analyzing surface wound data
Inventor: KELLIHER TIMOTHY PATRICK
IPC: G16H10/40
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A 3D surface wound, injury, and personal protective equipment (PPE) data entry system provides an easily usable graphical user interface through which an examiner can objectively record data relating to surface wounds and injuries sustained by a subject human, as well as PPE used when the wounds/injuries were sustained. The system includes a 3D human model onto which the examiner draws the surface wound(s) and/or damage to the PPE. The subject human's record is stored in a database of similar records. The database records comprise quantifiable, objective data that is easily compared and analyzed. An analysis tool can aggregate a selected population of human subjects within the database to create wound density information that can be statistically analyzed and/or displayed on a standard 3D human model. Such objective wound density information may facilitate improved medical and/or tactical training, and improved PPE design.
Patent CA-2656777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAZEREEUW JACOB PIETER
IPC: A01H1/04
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdery mildew-resistant Cucumis sativ us plant, comprising in its genome a necrosis-suppressing genetic factor, wh ich plant is both resistant to powdery mildew and is necrosis-free. The inve ntion further relates to a method for obtaining a powdery mildew-resistant a nd necrosis-free Cucumis sativus plant, comprising of introducing a necrosis -suppressing genetic factor into the genome of a powdery mildew-resistant.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2658019-A1 (CA)
Title: Configuration of a hand vacuum cleaner
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner comprises at least one cyclone and at least one dirt collection chamber. The dirt collection chamber has an openable door positioned at the front end of the vacuum cleaner.
Patent CA-2661597-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for supplying fresh air to a turbocharged, reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine
Inventor: GERUM EDUARD
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supplying fresh gas to a turbocharg ed, compression-ignition reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine (2) having a fresh-gas supply line (5) and an exhaust-gas collecting line (26), between which an EGR apparatus (57) is installed, comprising a tubular inte rior section (88) of the fresh-gas supply line (5), into which a compressed- air connection (42) opens laterally which is provided with a volume-controll ing apparatus (68), and comprising an adjustable flap (67) which is arranged in the interior section (88) for throughflow regulation, wherein the interi or section (88) has a first end connection (10) for inflow and a second end connection (9) for outflow of charge air of an exhaust-gas turbocharger, the flap (67) is arranged between the compressed-air connection (42) and the fi rst end connection (10) and is coupled to an adjusting apparatus (96) which is connected for actuation to an electronic control unit (38), which process es the sensor signals, of the reciprocating-piston internal combustion engin e (2), which device is characterized in that the electronically controlled r egulating valve (60), which regulates the exhaust-gas throughflow quantity, of the EGR apparatus (57) is connected to the electronic control unit (38) o f the reciprocating-piston internal combustionengine (2), in order to realiz e synchronized actuation of the flap (67) with the volume-controlling appara tus (68) and the regulating valve (60) of the EGR apparatus (57).
Patent CA-2662937-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-functional small molecules as anti-proliferative agents
Inventor: ZHAI HAIXIAO
IPC: C07D239/93
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions, methods, and applications of a novel approach to selective inhibition of several cellular or molecular targets with a single small molecule. More specifically, the present invention relates to multi-functional small molecules wherein one functionality is capable of inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDAC) and the other functionality is capable of inhibiting a different cellular or molecular pathway involved in aberrant cell proliferation, differentiation or survival.
Patent CA-2663857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURTON ALLEN W
IPC: A61P23/00
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing pain in a subject in need of such pain reduction by delivering, e.g., intrathecally or epidurally, a volatile anesthetic such as a halogenated ether compound in an amount effective to reduce pain. Chronic or acute pain may be treated, or the anesthetic may be delivered to the subject to anesthetize the subject prior to a surgery. In certain embodiments, isoflurane, halothane, enflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane, methoxyflurane, xenon, and mixtures thereof may be used. Dosing regimens including a one-time administration, continuous and/or periodic administration are contemplated.
Patent CA-2667692-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalytic system for converting liquid fuels into syngas
Inventor: LYUBOVSKY MAXIM
IPC: C01B3/32
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The present invention is a method and a system for the gasification of a liquid fuel and includes providing a supply of a liquid fuel and an oxidant, atomizing the liquid fuel and mixing it with the oxidant, catalytically reacting the fuel oxidant mixture, providing an ignition source for initiating the catalytic reaction, positioning a heat exchanger in proximity with the catalytic bed, and producing steam which can be fed back into the system thereby eliminating the need for a vaporizer. A hydrocarbon fuel can be mixed with oxygen, as a constituent of air, preferably forming a fuel rich fuel air mixture that passes through a catalytic reactor having an ultra-short channel length metal monolith substrate.
Patent CA-2668382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SZILVASSY ZOLTAN
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: The invention refers to the use O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxy-1- propyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof for the prevention of abnormal body weight gain or reduction of overweight or obesity.
Patent CA-2668629-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for marketing vehicles residing on a dealership lot
Inventor: MORRISON JOHN WELLS JR
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: An electronic system (30) includes several computers (32, 34, 36, 40) in data communication with one another. An electronic window sticker computer (EWS) (32) resides at each vehicle (28) on a dealership lot (22). The EWS computers (32) communicate with the remainder of the system (30) through an RF network (54). A book-in process (78) and/or a lot manager process (146) form a VIN record 96 for a vehicle (28) to which an EWS (32) has been assigned. The VIN record (96) includes a robust set of promotion presentation data (74) that are presented at the EWS (32) using a plurality of screens (112). User inputs are collected at the EWS (32) and routed to the lot manager process (146). Updates to the promotion presentation data (74) may be made frequently, and some updates may be made automatically (204). The updates are reflected at the EWS (32) in real time.
Patent CA-2670197-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADHIKARI ISHWOR PRASAD
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.
Patent CA-2671298-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of igfbp-7 in the assessment of heart failure
Inventor: VON DER ELTZ HERBERT
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro comprising the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker IGFBP-7, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for IGFBP-7 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of IGFBP-7 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising IGFBP-7 and a kit for measuring IGFBP-7.
Patent CA-2672243-A1 (CA)
Title: Low corrosion abrasive articles and methods for forming same
Inventor: YOU XIAORONG
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: An abrasive article includes a binder and abrasive grains. The binder is formed from a formulation including a polymer component, a curing agent, and an acid bonding agent.
Patent CA-2672610-A1 (CA)
Title: Sculptured bearing liner and bearing assembly
Inventor: JACKSON K MYRON
IPC: F16C35/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A sculptured bearing liner includes an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a bearing, an outer surface and a reduced thickness portion extending from one of the inner surface and the outer surface. A bearing assembly includes a bearing liner having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a reduced thickness portion extending between the inner surface and the outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity. The bearing assembly further includes at least one bearing disposed in the cavity.
Patent CA-2672618-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOON-SHIONG PATRICK
IPC: A61K9/51
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of breast cancer based on hormone receptor status of progesterone receptor and estrogen receptor comprising the administration of a taxane alone, in combination with at least one other and other therapeutic agents, as well as other treatment modalities useful in the treatment of breast cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the use of nanoparticles comprising paclitaxel and albumin (such as Abraxane®) either alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or radiation, which may be used for the treatment of breast cancer which does not express estrogen receptor and/or progesterone receptor.
Patent CA-2674681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUTZ JUERG
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A medically active plaster for dispensing active pharmaceutical substances that are liquid at room temperature onto the skin, in particular for dispensing the antiphlogistic substance etofenamat, wherein this plaster has a structure according to Figure 1, in which the top layer (a) comprises an inert material, the backing layer (c) comprises a self-adhesive polysiloxane, in which the antiphlogistic substance, preferably etofenamat, possibly together with an agent promoting permeation through the skin, and possibly further additional substances, is incorporated in the form of a dispersion, wherein the backing layer (c) adheres directly to the top layer (a), or possibly is joined to it by means of the intermediate layer (b); and the peelable protective layer (d) comprises an inert material, adheres to the backing layer (c) and can be easily pulled off from the latter.
Patent CA-2674943-A1 (CA)
Title: Tensioner and installation assembly
Inventor: SCHEVER HOLGER
IPC: F16H7/14
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A tensioner comprising a base (10) having a shaft (70) fixedly connected thereto, the shaft having a bore (72), a pivot arm (40) pivotally engaged with the shaft and having a pivot axis (A-A), a pulley (50) journalled to the pivot arm and having a center of rotation about axis (C-C), a spring (30) engaged between the base and the pivot arm, a retaining member (90) fixedly engaged with the shaft opposite the base, the pivot arm and spring disposed between the retaining member and the base, a first hole (12) in the base and a second hole (91) in the retaining member aligned with an axis (B-B), the first hole and second hole and bore cooperatively engaging a fastener (110), the axis (B-B) offset a predetermined distance from axis (A-A), the axis (C-C) offset a predetermined distance from axis (A-A), a tool receiver (92) in the retaining member, and the base, shaft and retaining member fixedly connected together such that there may be no relative movement between the base, shaft and retaining member during installation.
Patent CA-2675589-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FABRO MARIEL
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: Methods for securing implants to heart tissue are described, where the implants include one or more anchor portions extending from a support. Some variations of the methods may comprise securing an implant to a first region of a tissue in the vicinity of a subannular groove of a heart, where the implant comprises a support and a first anchor portion extending from a first portion of the support. The implant may further comprise a second anchor portion extending from a second portion of the support. Certain variations of the methods may include advancing a catheter to a first region of a tissue in the vicinity of a subannular groove of a heart, and deploying an implant from the catheter to the first region of tissue, where the implant comprises a support and a first anchor portion extending from a first portion of the support. Implants also are described.
Patent CA-2675874-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SORRENTINO GREGORY
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2009-08-18
Abstract: An apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided and includes a handle assembly; a shaft assembly including a housing extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of surgical clips disposed within the shaft assembly; a jaw mounted adjacent a distal end portion of the shaft assembly, the jaw being movable between an open spaced-apart condition and a closed approximated condition; and a pusher bar reciprocally disposed within the housing of the shaft assembly and being detachably connectable to the housing of the shaft assembly, the pusher bar being configured to load a distal-most surgical clip into the jaws during distal movement and remain connected to the housing of the shaft assembly and in a distally advanced position during an approximation of the jaws.
Patent CA-2676408-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-component intraocular lens implanted in an optical system of a human eye
Inventor: WERBLIN THEODORE P
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-component intraocular lens implanted in an optical system of a human eye, including one or more foldable removable components, each component being foldable. One component acts as a base lens, including a flange with an aperture or a slot. Another component acts as a mid lens and a third component acts as a top lens, which engages the mid lens. The top lens and mid lens may be joined to or integrated to form an optical assembly. The top lens, the mid lens or the optical assembly may include at least one projection that engages the slot of the base lens. A medical adhesive may be applied to an outer circumferential surface of the top lens to join the top lens to the mid lens or may be applied to a top surface of the top lens opposing a bottom surface of the mid lens. Because the lens components are foldable, they may be inserted into the eye using an incision smaller than the diameter of the unfolded lens. The removable components may be used to correct various medical conditions of the eye, as well as to improve and enhance vision, and for cosmetic purposes.
Patent CA-2676788-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN KEIR
IPC: F04D17/08
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A method for increasing output pressure of a blower unit in a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device, the blower unit having a blower rotatable about an axis of rotation. The method includes the steps of ingesting air into the blower unit, successively accelerating the ingested air in a direction substantially radial to the axis of rotation and a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation for generating a flow of compressed air; and exhausting the accelerated air from the blower unit. A PAP device with the improved blower generates increased air pressure compared to prior art devices or produces at least the same air pressure at a reduced size.
Patent CA-2677647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWIRIAN RICHARD E
IPC: G21C1/04
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A pressurized water reactor vessel having a flow skirt formed from a perforated cylinder structure supported in the lower reactor vessel head at the outlet of the downcomer annulus, that channels the coolant flow through flow holes in the wall of the cylinder structure. The flow skirt is supported at a plurality of circumferentially spaced locations on the lower reactor vessel head that are not equally spaced or vertically aligned with the core barrel attachment points, and the flow skirt employs a unique arrangement of hole patterns that assure a substantially balanced pressure and flow of the coolant over the entire underside of the lower core support plate.
Patent CA-2682366-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of preparing primary, secondary and tertiary carbinamine compounds in the presence of ammonia
Inventor: THADANI AVINASH N
IPC: C07C209/88
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: The present application relates to novel methods for the preparation of primary, secondary and tertiary carbinamine compounds, particularly the preparation of compounds of formulae I, IV and VI, from a carbonyl compound of formula II in the presence of ammonia or an ammonium equivalent of the formula NH4 +X-, by way of allylation, crotylation, arylation, reductive amination and catalytic hydrogenation.