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Patent CA-2484654-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNING PAMELA T
IPC: C07D257/06
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes thérapeutiques destinées à prévenir et traiter des maladies ou des troubles respiratoires. Ces méthodes consistent à administrer, à un sujet nécessitant un tel traitement, une dose efficace contre la maladie ou le trouble respiratoire d'un inhibiteur sélectif d'une synthase d'oxyde nitrique inductible.
Patent CA-2486531-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and method for enhanced mucosal delivery of interferon beta
Inventor: DE MEIRELES JORGE C
IPC: A61K38/21
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for intranasal delivery of interferon-.beta. yielding improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic results. In certain aspects of the invention, the interferon-.beta. is delivered to the intranasal mucosa along with one or more intranasal delivery-enhancing agent(s) to yield substantially increased absorption and/or bioavailability of the interferon-.beta. and/or a substantially decreased time to maximal concentration of interferon-.beta. in a tissue of a subject as compared to controls where the interferon-.beta. is administered to the same intranasal site alone or formulated according to previously disclosed reports. The enhancement of intranasal delivery of interferon-.beta. according to the methods and compositions of the present invention allows for the effective pharmaceutical use of these agents to treat a variety of diseases and conditions in mammalian subjects.
Patent CA-2489601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRESS PAUL W
IPC: B25B27/10
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: Assemblies are disclosed for articulating a crimp ring for crimping a fittin g relative to an actuator for actuating the crimp ring. The crimp ring include s segments for engaging the fitting, and the actuator includes arms for actuating the segments. Embodiments disclosed include articulating assemblie s coupling between the actuator arms and crimp ring segments having multiple axes of articulation. Additional embodiments disclosed include articulating assemblies that are insertable between the arms and segments, articulating assemblies having fixed angled arms of the actuator, articulating assemblies using ball and sockets between the arms and segments, and articulating assemblies used in an intermediate position between the arms and segments.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2490976-A1 (CA)
Title: Poly-gamma-glutamate having ultra high molecular weight and method for using the same
Inventor: LEE SAUNG GOO
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly-gamma-glutamate (PGA) having an ultr a- high molecular weight greater than 5,000 kDa. The ultra-high molecular weigh t PGA according to the present invention has a mean molecular weight greater than 13,000 kDa, and more than 95 % of its molecules have a molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 kDa. Also, it can be produced by the culturing ofBacillus subtilis var. chungkookjang. The ultra-high molecular weight PGA according to the present invention shows very excellent moisture-absorbing, moisture-retaining, sustained release, mineral solubility, and water-absorbi ng properties, and thus, can be used as a new and high value-added material in various applications.
Patent CA-2491762-A1 (CA)
Title: Lacrosse glove
Inventor: GAIT PAUL
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A protective sports glove used to protect the fingers, the hand, the wrist, and at least a portion of the forearm of a user of the sports glove. The protective sports glove comprises a hand portion, including a palm section and a back section, a plurality of finger portions extending from the hand portion, a thumb portion extending from the hand portion proximate to the finger portions, and a cuff portion attached to the hand portion distal from the finger and thumb portions. The cuff portion includes a plurality of protection sections extending from the hand portion and aligned substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of sports glove.  The hand portion, finger portions, and thumb portion include multiple protective elements used to protect a user's hand, fingers, thumbs, and wrist from impact during participation in the sporting event.
Patent CA-2496763-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STORM GERRIT
IPC: A61K31/704
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'une composition comprenant un corticostéroïde encapsulé dans une vésicule pour la fabrication d'un médicament destiné au traitement du cancer, par exemple, l'utilisation d'une composition comprenant un corticostéroïde et des liposomes, les liposomes comprenant un lipide formant une vésicule, non chargé et, le cas échéant, un lipide formant une vésicule amphipathique et/ou un lipide formant une vésicule, chargé négativement. L'invention concerne en outre une nouvelle composition pharmaceutique appropriée pour le traitement du cancer, et notamment, des tumeurs primaires et secondaires solides.
Patent CA-2499868-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions reactives multiphotoniques a particules inorganiques et procede de fabrication de structures
Inventor: LEATHERDALE CATHERINE A
IPC: G03F7/031
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition réactive multiphotonique comprenant (a) au moins une espèce réactive, (b) un système photo-initiateur multiphotonique, et (c) une pluralité de particules sensiblement inorganiques, lesdites particules présentant une dimension particulaire moyenne inférieure à environ 10 microns de diamètre.
Patent CA-2502102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROPST CHARLES W JR
IPC: D21H21/16
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be include d in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.
Patent CA-2502859-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for establishing links in an ad hoc wireless system
Inventor: BILLHARTZ THOMAS JAY
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A wireless communication network includes a plurality of mobile nodes each including a transceiver, a phased array antenna connected to the transceiver , and a controller connected to the transceiver. The controller schedules time slots for each time frame to establish a communication link with each neighboring mobile node. An initiating mobile node transmits a request for time slots to the receiving mobile node, which transmits a reply to the initiating mobile node. The initiating mobile node transmits a confirmation to the receiving mobile node, and the receiving mobile node transmits the reply again if the confirmation is not received. Alternatively, the receiving mobi le node may transmit an acknowledgment to the initiating mobile node, and the initiating mobile node transmits the confirmation again if the acknowledgmen t is not received.
Patent CA-2504704-A1 (CA)
Title: A screen, a screen arrangement and a screen vibratory system
Inventor: SCHULTE DAVID LEE
IPC: B07B1/40
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A screen for a vibratory separator for screening fluid with material entrained therein introduced on the screen, the screen having, in certain aspects, a plurality of warp wires and a plurality of shute wires, the warp wires interwoven with the shute wires, the plurality of warp wires including a plurality of first warp wires and a plurality of spaced-apart support wires, the support wires having a diameter greater than a diameter of the warp wires. In another aspect, a screen for a vibratory separator for screening fluid with material entrained therein introduced on the screen, the screen having a plurality of warp wires and a plurality of shute wires, the warp wires interwoven with the shute wires, the plurality of shute wires including a plurality of first shute wires and a plurality of spaced-apart support wires, the support wires having a diameter greater than a diameter of the first shute wires. The invention is also directed to a screen arrangement comprising at least two of said screens on top of each other, and to a screen vibratory system comprising screen vibrating apparatus and a screen of the invention.
Patent CA-2505456-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for feeding individual sheeted products to a conveyor with thrusters in an apparatus for packaging publishing products
Inventor: BALLESTRAZZI ARIS
IPC: B65H5/06
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A process for feeding individual sheeted products to a conveyor (13) with thrusters (14) in an apparatus for packaging publishing products through at least one feeder (11) that comprises a pile (12) of sheeted products (10) in which an individual sheeted product (10) is slipped away from the bottom of the pile (12) and is gripped by a gripping element (18) arranged integral with a rotating disc (19) for feeding it towards the conveyor (13) with thrusters, said process foreseeing the steps of: arranging a pair of rollers (21) downstream of the rotating disc that receive the individual sheeted product (10), and actuating the rollers (21) at a different speed to that at which the conveyor with thrusters advances in at least a portion of the discharge cycle (K) of the individual sheeted product (10) at a different speed to the optimal one. The invention also concerns a feeder (11) that uses such a process. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2505713-A1 (CA)
Title: Low profile stent and graft combination
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOSEPH R
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: Large diameter self-expanding endoprosthetic devices, such as stents and stent grafts for delivery to large diameter vessels, such as the aorta, are disclosed having very small compacted delivery dimensions. Devices with deployed dimensions of 26 to 40 mm or more are disclosed that are compacted to extremely small dimensions of 5 mm or less, enabling percutaneous delivery of said devices without the need for surgical intervention. Compaction efficiencies are achieved by combining unique material combinations with new forms of restraining devices, compaction techniques, and delivery techniques. These inventive devices permit consistent percutaneous delivery of large vessel treatment devices. Additionally, small endoprosthetic devices are disclosed that can be compacted to extremely small dimensions for delivery through catheter tubes of less than 1 mm diameter.
Patent CA-2506907-A1 (CA)
Title: Monitoring stability of an on-frequency repeater
Inventor: BALABERDA RANDOLPH
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A system provides evaluation of stability of an on frequency repeater. A unique signature is imposed on RF signals transmitted by the repeater, and R F signals received by the repeater are analyzed to detect signal components corresponding to the signature. The signature signal is composed of a sequential series of signal pulses separated by a quiescent period. Respecti ve transmit and quiescent power levels of signal components of the input signal received by the repeater are detected. These power levels are then used to estimate the system stability.
Patent CA-2507080-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REID CARL
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: The invention provides humanized antibodies that bind to a plurality of b-chemokines, particularly monocyte chemotactic proteins MCP-1, MCP-2 and MCP-3.  The invention also provides therapeutic reagents and methods of treating disorders associated with detrimental MCP activity.
Patent CA-2507128-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for injecting fluid into meat products
Inventor: TOWNSEND RAY T
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A method for injecting fluid into meat products comprises taking a plurality of hollow fluid injection needles (21) having sharpened discharge ends, and connecting the needles to a source of pressurized liquid; penetrating the sharpened ends of the needles into the product and thence withdrawing the same while discharging fluid into the product and vibrating the needles by a vibrator (26), for a period of time while they are within the product to enlarge the size of a penetration hole within the product caused by the penetration of the needles to a size greater than the size of the needles to create at least a partial space around the needles to permit fluid from the needles to migrate into the spaces around the needles. The needles have a roughened outside surface.
Patent CA-2508314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLIVER DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A pipe insulating section (1) comprises a generally cylindrical hollow phenolic foam body (2) of substantially uniform cross section with an inner facing web (3) and an outer facing web (4). The phenolic foam body (2) is slit longitudinally to provide section halves which can be opened to facilitate wrapping around a pipe to insulate the pipe. The section halves are linked by the outer web (4) at one side and facing ends of the section halves at the other end are faced with the inner facing web (3). The inner web (3) may be of paper and the other web (4) may be of an aluminum foil. An apparatus used in manufacturing the elongate shaped phenolic section comprises an outer mould (10) for forming the outer facing (4) into a cylindrical shape and an inner mandrel (11) for forming the inner facing (3) into a cylindrical shape, which is of smaller diameter than that of the cylinder defined by the outer facing (4). The facings (3, 4) define a hollow core therebetween into which liquid foam reactants (20) are injected through an injector (25).
Patent CA-2508996-A1 (CA)
Title: Cookware apparatus
Inventor: GOLDING ERIC
IPC: A47J36/14
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A cookware apparatus includes a container portion which includes a container bottom and a container side wall which extends upward from the container bottom. The container side wall has a side wall top and has an exterior side wall surface. A spout portion is connected to the container side wall between the side wall top and the container bottom. The spout portion extends outward from the exterior side wall surface along a spout axis and is in fluid communication with an interior container space of the container portion. A  handle is connected to the container side wall and extends along a longitudinal handle axis which extends transversely with respect to the spout axis. Use of the invention permits a user to pour off unwanted liquids from the interior container space without worrying about also pouring out desired solid food from the interior container space. The apparatus can be in the form of a frying pan, skillet, or cooking pot.
Patent CA-2509020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLOOM JOY SAWYER
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition thermoplastique, et des articles obtenus à partir de celle-ci, composée au moins de graphite, de mica et de fibres de carbone,et permettant d'obtenir des matériaux à faible coefficient de frottement, ainsi qu'un article obtenu à partir de ladite composition. De plus, un polyimide particulaire peut également être ajouté en tant que charge. Cette composition thermoplastique possède un coefficient de frottement inférieur ou égal à 0,20.
Patent CA-2510964-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic phenoxyalkylfurans and intermediates therefor
Inventor: NITZ THEODORE J
IPC: C07D407/12
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: Compounds of formula (A), Z is (B) (see formula A) (see formula B) wherein: R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl or the like; Y is alkylene of 3 to 9 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, cycloalkyl, or the like; R5 is alkoxycarbonyl, alkyltetrazolyl, phenyl or a heterocycle are useful as antipicornaviral agents.
Patent CA-2512791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAZZETTI GABRIELE
IPC: C07D261/20
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'acide méthanesulfonique benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yle représenté par la formule (I), ou un sel de celui-ci, et des intermédiaires de celui-ci, servant d'intermédiaire dans la préparation de zonisamide.
Patent CA-2515308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIRD RAYMOND
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a hairdresser's masking aid (1) for masking selected strands of a head of hair from other strands of hair while the selected strands are treated, the masking aid comprising at least two panels (2, 3) of flexible sheet material which are capable of being hinged apart to receive the selected strands of hair between the panels and subsequently brought into proximity with each other to envelop the selected strands in use, characterized in that the masking aid further comprises a bag like reservoir for containing treatment process substances or precursors to treatment substances. The reservoir (52) is preferably provided in a region of the masking aid remote from the end of the masking aid in proximity to the scalp in use. In preferred embodiments the pouch is provided in a region of the masking aid furthest from the end of the masking aid in proximity to the scalp.
Patent CA-2517825-A1 (CA)
Title: Voice and data wireless communications network and method
Inventor: SEALANDER WANDA
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: In a method and access point, a first packet of a plurality of packets is selected, this selection being based on a destination address of each packet and information about at least one previous selection of a second packet, and the selected packet is transmitted.
Patent CA-2522780-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of prepared retail meat in zero oxygen package
Inventor: TEWARI GAURAV
IPC: A23L3/3436
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A packaging system and method of the same designed to extend the shelf-life of meat cuts comprising an activated oxygen scavenger and an absorbent pad, based on an iron chemical system. operatively positioned onto a tray. One or more trays is wrapped in a permeable film and is/are inserted into a master bag filled with a gas namely nitrogen. The packaging system has a storage life of at least ten weeks and a display life of at least three days. Specifically the method of extending shelf-life of meat includes where at least one meat cut is placed onto the tray having the oxygen scavenger and absorbent pad and the Film is sealed over the tray. The master bag is filled with nitrogen gas and the tray(s) is/are introduced into the bag. Finally, the master bag is sealed into a closed position and placed in cooling device for a period of time.
Patent CA-2532258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUCKETT JOIE LEE JR
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: In some embodiments, a portable fluid dispenser is provided having a tank, a pump coupled to the tank for pumping fluid therefrom, and a battery connected to the tank for powering the pump. The battery can be part of a removable battery pack received within an external receptacle of the tank. Some embodiments of the dispenser are adapted to be worn (such as in the form of a backpack), while others are adapted to be carried by a user. Also, in some embodiments a conduit extends through the tank in order to enable fluid to pass from the pump to another location with respect to the tank.
Patent CA-2534916-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the manufacture of a polymer foam
Inventor: BORNER KARSTEN
IPC: C08K5/02
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polymer foam which comprises an exothermal foaming step carried out in the presence of a means for preventing heat accumulation.
Patent CA-2535421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBNER MARTIN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A method for recovering and analyzing trace amounts of Tropolone from biological samples is devised.
Patent CA-2538617-A1 (CA)
Title: Skincare compositions comprising salicylic acid
Inventor: TREUDLER KLAUS
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises from 0.5 to 10 % by weight of salicylic acid and from 0.5 to 10 % of hydrogen peroxide, but is substantially free of other therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of anti-microbial agents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-viral agents, anti-fungal agents, anthelmintic agents and anti-inflammatory agents. The composition is useful in the treatment of acne.
Patent CA-2544426-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEAN TREVOR WILLIAM RIDGLEY
IPC: D21C11/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A method is provided for treating black liquor particularly derived from nonwood pulp, by heating with an alkaline earth metal oxide in a toroidal fluidised bed reactor (304) at a temperature of above 650~C. The method may be used alone or as part of a method of converting graminaceous raw material to pulp for paper or board, said method comprising (a) digesting (12) said raw material with a white liquor based on sodium hydroxide and further comprising calcium hydroxide in an amount effective to substantially convert silica of said raw material to calcium silicate; (b) recovering (14) pulp and black liquor substantially free of uncombined silica; (c) heating the black liquor in a fluidized bed reactor (304) containing calcium oxide for catalysing conversion of organic content of said black liquor to gas and for providing recovered solids including sodium values of said white liquor and calcium oxide; and regenerating said white liquor using said recovered solids. The use of the above mentioned white liquor permits treatment of wheat straw, rice straw and other high-silica materials (9) without resulting in a black liquor that is difficult to treat.
Patent CA-2544602-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic compounds and uses thereof
Inventor: SAUNDERS JEFFREY O
IPC: A61K31/4747
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described herein The compounds can be used, for example, to modulate growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). In some instances, the compounds can be used to treat obesity.
Patent CA-2545256-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPENCER DARRYL D
IPC: G01R/
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems suitable for de-convoluting a convoluted spectrum, such as by way of example, data obtained from a mass spectrometer.
Patent CA-2545386-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved sterile sampling methods and apparatus
Inventor: WILSON CRAIG DOUGLAS
IPC: A61M39/14
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: Apparatus (50) and method for use in the sterile sampling of liquid from a container such as a flexible pouch, the apparatus having a normally vertical tubular sight chamber (56) coupled by its lower end (70) to a sample port assembly (80). The upper end of the chamber (56) is fitted with an inlet tub e (52) through which sample liquid can be received and a filtered vent (66) to allow air to flow to an from the sight chamber (56) while preventing the ingress of bacteria in to the chamber. The sample port assembly (80) has a tubular body encasing a sheathed needle assembly (96) so that evacuated phia ls can be inserted into the body and pressed onto the needle assembly (96) to withdraw samples of liquid collected in the sight chamber (56), the sight chamber preferably having transparent walls that are marked with graduations so that each phial can be withdrawn from the needle assembly (96) after the desired amount of liquid has been collected. A hinged cap (90) is preferably affixed to the open end of the sample port body so that it can be closed to protect the user from in advertent contact with the needle assembly.