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Patent CA-2482761-A1 (CA)
Title: Activation of equine oocytes
Inventor: VANDERWALL DIRK K
IPC: C12N15/877
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A method for activating an equine oocyte comprising exposing oocyte to a medium containing a concentration of calcium of at least about 4 mM.  Preferably the oocyte is exposed to this concentration of calcium during activation.
Patent CA-2483869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COX BRETT
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The application relates to the design of an insulated beverage container manufactured in a variety of realistic or fanciful, sports-themed shapes. The design applied for here is a hockey glove. The user's hand is inserted into the container and grips a rod which bridges the gap between the sides of the beverage container, thereby preventing the beverage container from being dropped and assisting the user in controlling the handling of the beverage container. The beverage container is designed to be manufactured in the colors of a specific sports team with that team's logo emblazoned on its side. The unique design and appearance of this device are illustrated in the drawings.
Patent CA-2484113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOLL JUERGEN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2486684-A1 (CA)
Title: Troncon comportant une fibre optique
Inventor: WASHBURN THEODORE
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à un dispositif comportant un tronçon (20) et une fibre optique (30). Le tronçon présente une ouverture, et une première extrémité (22) et une deuxième extrémité (24). La fibre optique est montée dans l'ouverture du tronçon. La fibre optique présente une première extrémité (32) et une deuxième extrémité (34). La première extrémité de la fibre optique est polie afin d'affleurer la première extrémité du tronçon. La deuxième extrémité de la fibre optique est coupée à une position prédéterminée de manière à recevoir une longueur prédéterminée de la fibre optique mesurée depuis la première extrémité de la fibre optique à la deuxième extrémité de la fibre optique.
Patent CA-2486990-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for preserving fresh produce
Inventor: HEKAL IHAB M
IPC: A23L3/3508
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce. The produce preservative preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce. The method comprises the following steps: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising:  water, magnesium ions or zinc ions or tin ions; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the magnesium ion or zinc ions or tin ions and ascorbate ions are present in a mole ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 0.75:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, most preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1, applying said produce preservative to the produce;  applying said produce preservative to the produce.
Patent CA-2487820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI SYUNICHIRO
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A photonic crystal fiber (1) and a method of manufacturing the crystal fiber, the photonic crystal fiber comprising a fiber body having a core (2) and a clad (3) with a plurality of fine holes (3a) provided so as to surround the core (2) and extending along the core (2); the method of manufacturing the crystal fiber comprising the steps of closing the openings of the fine holes (3a) in a clad (3) at the fiber end part of the fiber body, by a closing material (5) with a refractive index lower than that of the core (2) and polishing the end faces of the fibers.
Patent CA-2487860-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESTER DAVID J
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: The warranty managing process (10) includes a method of processing a customer claim against a manufacturer~s product that includes the steps of inputting the claim through a computer (6) to a database (4) at a first management level (20), determining the value of the claim, and acting to approve or deny the claim at the first management level (20) when the value of the claim is below a first predetermined amount. A second management level (30) acts to review all claims input at the first management level (20) and acts to approve or deny the claim when the value of the claim is above the first predetermined amount and below a second predetermined amount. A third management level (40) acts to review all claims input at the first and second management levels (20, 30) and acts to approve or deny the claim when the value of the claim is above the second predetermined amount when the value of the claim is above the second predetermined amount.
Patent CA-2489382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLATER CHARLES R
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: Publié sans précis
Patent CA-2490265-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAHAM PAUL D
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles comprising a film having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface comprising primary microstructure elements and secondary microstructure elements.
Patent CA-2493700-A1 (CA)
Title: Micro-channel design features that facilitate centripetal fluid transfer
Inventor: DESMOND SEAN M
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: Microfluidic device (100) is formed in substrate (108) and can include input port (106) in fluid communication with input channel (104) connected to feed channel (110). The microfluidic devices have a plurality of specialized processing features that facilitate centripetal fluid transfer is also provided.
Patent CA-2494644-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of a fermentation product
Inventor: HUGHES JONATHAN
IPC: C13K1/02
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A process of producing fermentation product comprising the steps of, (i) forming an acidified suspension of particulate plant derived material comprising a first polysaccharide which is more readily hydrolysable and a second polysaccharide which is more difficult to hydrolyse, (ii) allowing the first polysaccharide to undergo hydrolysis by action of the acid at a temperature of at least 50~C under conditions such that the first polysaccharide is hydrolysed and thereby forming a mixture of an aqueous liquor containing dissolved sugar and a solid residue containing the second polysaccharide, (iii) subjecting the mixture to one or more separation stages in which the solid residue and aqueous sugar liquor are substantially separated from each other, (iv) optionally washing the residue substantially free of the acid and the sugar, (v) passing the solid cellulosic residue to a further treatment stage in which the residue is subjected to the action of dilute acid at a temperature of at least 50~C under conditions such that the second polysaccharide is hydrolysed and thereby forming a mixture of an aqueous liquor containing dissolved sugar and a solid residue, (vi) subjecting the mixture to one or more separation stages in which the solid residue and aqueous sugar liquor are substantially separated from each other, (vii) optionally washing the residue substantially free of the sugar, (viii) adjusting the pH of the aqueous liquor from stages (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii) to a pH of at least 4, (ix) passing the aqueous liquor from stage (viii) to a fermentation stage in order to produce a fermentation product, (x) separating the fermentation product from the broth, wherein the separation stage in steps (iii) and/or (vi) is assisted by flocculation of the waste by-product, employing one or more flocculating agent(s) which are water soluble or swellable polymers or charged microparticulate material. Typically such fermentation products include for instance ethanol, glycerol, acetone, n-butanol, butanediol, isopropanol, butyric acid, methane, citric acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, succinic acid, itaconic acid, acetic acid, acetaldehyde, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, glyconic acid, tartaric acid and amino acids such as L-glutaric acid, L-lysine, L-aspartic acid, L-tryptophan, L-arylglycines or salts of any of these acids.
Patent CA-2495050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEVERINA LUCA
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux composés hétéroaromatiques présentant une important activité d'absorption biphotonique. Ces composé peuvent être utilisés en particulier comme agents de limitation de puissance optique agissant par absorption biphotonique, ou comme agents de contraste dans la microscopie confocale de fluorescence à balayage laser par absorption ou excitation de deux photons.
Patent CA-2495182-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymorhes d'oxycodone-hydrochlorure
Inventor: PARK AERI
IPC: A61P25/04
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne des formes polymorphes d'oxycodone-hydrochlorure utilisées en tant qu'agents analgésiques en combinaison ou en remplacement avec l'oxycodone.
Patent CA-2496251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICH IVAN N
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to kits that provide reagent mixes and instructions for the use thereof, in performing high-throughput assay methods that determine the proliferative status of isolated target cell populations.  The methods measure the luminescent output derived from the intracellular ATP  content of incubated target cells, and correlate the luminescence with the proliferative status of the cells. The present invention further relates to kits that provide reagent mixes and instructions for high-throughput assays methods for screening compounds that may modulate the proliferative status of a target cell population. The kits of the present invention and methods therein described may be used for determining the proliferative status of any isolated cell line or type. The kits and methods of the present invention address the need for rapid assays that determine the proliferative status of isolated hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and of subpopulations of differentiated cells thereof.
Patent CA-2497572-A1 (CA)
Title: Akt inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof
Inventor: DENNIS PHILLIP
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: Disclosed are inhibitors of the serine/threonine kinase Akt, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such inhibitors, and a method of preventing or treating a disease or condition in an animal by the use of such inhibitors.  The Akt inhibitors have the formula (I) wherein X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of O, CF2, CH2, and CHF; wherein A is independently selected from the group consisting of P(O)OH, CH2000H, and CH(COOH)2; R2 is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, isosteres of OH, C1-C25 alkyloxy, C6-Cl0 aryloxy, C3-C8 cycloalkyloxy, C3-C8 cycloalkyl C1-C6 alkoxy, C2-C22 alkenyloxy, C3-C8 cycloalkenyloxy, C7-C32 aralkyloxy, C7-C32 alkylaryloxy, C9-C32 aralkenyloxy, and C9-C32 alkenylaryloxy; R3-R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, isosteres of OH;  and Rl and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C25 alkyl, C6-C10 aryl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C2-C22 alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkenyl, C7-C32 aralkyl, C7-C32 alkylaryl, C9-C32 aralkenyl, and C9-C32 alkenylaryl; with the provisos that (i) when X is O, Y is O or CH2, and R3 is H, at least one of R2 and R4-~R6 is not OH; (ii) when A is CH2C00H or CH(COOH)2, X and Y cannot be simultaneously O; and (iii) all of R2-R6 are not simultaneously H. The inhibitors can be in the form of a salt also.
Patent CA-2498801-A1 (CA)
Title: Silicone rubber
Inventor: MANGOLD HELMUT
IPC: C08K9/02
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: Silicone rubber containing a fumed silica doped with potassium by means of aerosol.
Patent CA-2501455-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear feed cutting apparatus and method
Inventor: MCADOO DAVID L
IPC: B27B25/02
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of movin g a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby cutting the workpiece at a compound angle. The method may also comprises positioning the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along its longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut; sorting a finished workpiece; and marking the workpiec e.
Patent CA-2504795-A1 (CA)
Title: Depot polymerization starter beads
Inventor: DRAEGER HARALD
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to polymer beads having a high content of diacyl peroxides. A prolongation of the pot life in reaction resins based on high-boiling methacrylate esters is achieved due to this high content of peroxides.
Patent CA-2507291-A1 (CA)
Title: Progressing cavity pump or motor
Inventor: VACLAVIK ED
IPC: F04C2/107
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A progressing cavity pump or a motor includes, in one embodiment, an outer tube 12, an inner tube 14, and a plurality of apertures 16. A pair of annular seal glands 18 seal the stator material to the outer tube. The stator material is injection molded into the inner tube and passes through the plurality of apertures and into an annular gap between the inner tube and the outer tube. in other embodiments, the outer housing for a progressing cavity pump or motor is provided with one or more grooves, with each groove having an outer surface radius less than the outer housing surface radius. A plurality of apertures are provided in fluid communication with the grooves. According to the method of the invention, the stator material is injected into the apertures and fills a space radially outward of the apertures to bond the stator material to the outer housing.
Patent CA-2508316-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of operating a wind turbine
Inventor: GRABAU PETER
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A wind turbine has a generator (7) with a connected rotor (3) having a hub ( 4) and blades (5) rotatably connected to the hub for adjusting the pitch angle. In a method of operating such a wind turbine under climatic conditions, wher e there is a risk of icing on the blades and no or weak wind, the generator is used as a motor for driving the rotor and the pitch angle of the blades is adjusted to ensure that the resulting wind substantially hits the leading ed ge of the blades. Any ice formed may be removed by means of de-icing in a known manner.
Patent CA-2514188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEBER JAN
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: This disclosure employs temperature, magnetism and Curie point transition to construct and use catheters and other medical devices that can be visualized using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Accordingly, this disclosure includes, but is not limited to, medical devices, means of constructing medical devices, and methods of imaging medical devices using magnetic resonance and other technologies.
Patent CA-2514383-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for distributed input distributed output wireless communications
Inventor: COTTER TIM
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A method is described comprising: transmitting a training signal from each antenna of a base station to each of a plurality of client devices, each of the client devices analyzing each training signal to generate channel characterization data, and transmitting the channel characterization data back to the base station; storing the channel characterization data for each of the plurality of client devices; receiving data to be transmitted to each of the client devices; and precoding the data using the channel characterization data associated with each respective client device to generate precoded data signals for each antenna of the base station; and transmitting the precoded data signals through each antenna of the base station to each respective client device.
Patent CA-2517248-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAGHIB KARIM
IPC: H01M10/26
Filed: 2005-08-29
Abstract: Procédé de purification d'un électrolyte liquide contenant: - entre 0,1 et 2 Molaire d'au moins un sel alcalino-terreux; - un solvant du sel alcalino-terreux et qui contribue à la conductivité ionique de la solution; - jusqu'à 6.000 ppm d'impuretés; et - optionnellement, dans le cas des électrolytes de type polymère gel, jusqu' à 30 % en poids d'un polymère assurant la formation d'une matrice gel au sein de l'électrolyte liquide. Le procédé comporte au moins une étape de mise en contact des particules d' un sel de calcium avec l'électrolyte liquide et permet d'obtenir un électrolyte purifié améliorant les performances de tout système électrochimique dans lequel il e st incorporé.
Patent CA-2521065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER GREIG
IPC: B03B5/26
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A method of heavy particle separation, including a primary separation stage which includes the steps of dropping, accumulating, concentrating and discharging of heavy particles and/or a secondary separation stage for concentrating heavy particles which includes the steps of infeeding, stilling and retaining such particles.
Patent CA-2521159-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for betting on a subset of participants in an event
Inventor: CROSTHWAITE DOMINIC
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A method of managing bets is provided. The method includes receiving win bets and group bets. Each win bet includes a bet that a participant selected from a set of participants in an event will win the event. Each group bet includes a bet that one of a subset of the set of participants will win the event.  Results of the event identifying a winning participant from the set of participants are received. An amount of a win bet payout for at least a portion of the win bets that comprise a bet on the winning participant is determined. An amount of a group bet payout for at least one of the group bets is also determined. In this manner, a bettor may bet on all participants in an event other than a particular participant, such as the favorite participant, and thus effectively bet against the particular participant.
Patent CA-2521164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANCHEZ VELASCO CLEMENTE JESUS
IPC: B62B3/10
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a rolling platform which is used to move a rigid container comprising a positinioning receptacle. According to the invention, construction characteristics and geometric parameters are selected such that the inventive platform can be positioned underneath and inside the positioni ng receptacle of a rigid storage container. The aforementioned receptacle is formed by the container edge resting on the ground and the lower concave bas e thereof and the latter is used easily and without exertion to position and secure the rigid container in relation to the platform, simply by tilting sa id container. The container is then set upright such that it can be fixed and moved safely. The inventive mechanism can be used with all rigid containers having a polygonal or curved section and comprising a suitably-dimensioned positioning receptacle between the edge thereof resting on the ground and th e lower base of same.
Patent CA-2522613-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved heat exchanger housing and seals
Inventor: WAIDE STEPHEN
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A housing for a heat exchange apparatus including a fluid passageway partially defined by a baffle plate having an extended portion. The heat exchange apparatus further includes an array of fluid conduits extending through the fluid passageway. The housing includes a plurality of housing members each having a wall and at least one flange extending from the wall. The flanges of adjacent housing members are joined at a flange joint, and the flange joint is configured to fixedly receive the extended portion of the baffle plate. The apparatus also includes a plate member is provided within the fluid passageway and intumescent material fills a gap between the baffle plate and the plate member. Additionally, a second baffle plate is provided that defines a portion of a second fluid passageway, where a refractory gasket and a layer of intumescent material are provided between the first and second baffle plates.
Patent CA-2523134-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyridyl substituted ketolide antibiotics
Inventor: CARROLL GEORGIA
IPC: C07H17/08
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: Antimicrobial macrolide and ketolide compounds are provided having formulas (XII), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.
Patent CA-2524053-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible penetration-resistant package and use thereof
Inventor: BOETTGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A flexible penetration-resistant package is described, comprising a) at least one laminate consisting of at least one layer of yarns comprising fibers with a strength of at least 900 MPa as per ASTM D-885, wherein the layer of yarns is bound to at least one polymer continuum having a modulus of elasticity in extension of 5 to 1000 MPa as per ASTM D-882 and wherein the package has an outer surface facing the side under attack and an inner surface facing away from the side under attack, and b) a layer of compressible material, the layer arranged either on the inner surface of the package or at such a position in the package between the laminates that from this position the number of laminates toward the outer surface of the package is at least twice the number of laminates toward the inner surface. The package is used to produce protective clothing, in particular protective vests, suits, and mats.
Patent CA-2524260-A1 (CA)
Title: Process of making press molded materials using heat activated tertiary amine urethane catalysts
Inventor: SINGH SACHCHIDA NAND
IPC: C08K5/34
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the manufacture of a press molded material, comprising applying diisocyanate, polyol, and catalyst to a wood material, wherein the catalyst is a tertiary amine-carboxylic acid salt that is blocked at room temperature and becomes unblocked at an elevated temperature, and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature effective to unblock the salt to produce unblocked tertiary amine. The press molded material can be an orientated strand board (OSB).
Patent CA-2526381-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLD ADAM
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: The invention provides an articulating mechanism useful, for example, for remote manipulation of various surgical instruments and diagnostic tools within, or to, regions of the body. Movement of segments at the proximal end of the mechanism results in a corresponding, relative movement of segments a t the distal end of the mechanism. The proximal and distal segments are connected by a set of cables in such a fashion that each proximal segment forms a discrete pair with a distal segment. This configuration allows each segment pair to move independently of one another and also permits the articulating mechanism to undergo complex movements and adopt complex configurations.
Patent CA-2528652-A1 (CA)
Title: Nk1 antagonist
Inventor: WELCH WILLARD MCKOWAN JR
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: The invention is to a compound exhibiting neurokinin inhibitory properties, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same and a method of treatment for neurokinin-meditated conditions.Formula (I)
Patent CA-2531979-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular storage system
Inventor: RICHIED KENNETH P
IPC: A47B63/00
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: A modular system including a plurality of modular units, each modular unit being sized to be hand carried and configured to store school and office supplies therein. Each modular unit has a plurality of generally flat outer surfaces. Each modular unit is configured to be coupled to another modular unit along facing, parallel outer surfaces thereof when a facing outer surface of one of the modular units is moved towards the facing outer surface of the other modular unit in a direction generally perpendicular to the facing outer surfaces until the modular units contact each other.