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Patent CA-2639323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORVATH JOSHUA
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: An outer needle cover for a pen needle assembly is provided with a breakaway flange. Prior to use, the flange is connected to a body of the outer cover. The flange has a reduced cross sectional thickness portion that facilitates separation of the flange from the outer cover, thereby reducing the outer diameter of the outer cover. The reduced outer diameter of the outer cover allows the outer cover to be received by a pen cap of an existing injector device.
Patent CA-2639688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRANE MARK R
IPC: H02B1/28
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sealing member for establishing a water resistant seal between two elements which includes a resilient gasket having opposed gasket surfaces for engagement between the two elements; and a water resistant coating applied to the gasket. The water resistant coating providing releasable adhesive sealing contact with at least one of the elements. The present invention is also directed to a method of making a gasket seal for an electrical box.
Patent CA-2639876-A1 (CA)
Title: Cover device for compact fluorescent lamps
Inventor: FUSCO MICHAEL
IPC: H01J61/02
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance of a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and changing the optical properties of light emitted by the CFL is provided. The device for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) includes a cover configured for obscuring the compact fluorescent lamp; and an attachment mechanism configured for coupling the cover to the compact fluorescent lamp by engaging an inner surface of the compact fluorescent lamp. The attachment mechanism includes at least two resilient fingers for engaging at least two spaced apart inner surfaces of the compact fluorescent lamp.
Patent CA-2640008-A1 (CA)
Title: Customizable light bulb changer with suction cup and control
Inventor: JOHNSON RONALD L
IPC: H01K3/32
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure.
Patent CA-2640424-A1 (CA)
Title: An exercise device
Inventor: HOFFMAN JONATHAN
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A versatile exercise device comprising a level frame; a frame keyhole sequence; a track parallel to two sides of the frame; at least one resistance medium, and a platform comprising at least two wheels, placed and rolling within said track, a platform frame comprising a platform keyhole sequences, and a top panel. The resistance mediums connect the platform to the frame.  Preferably, each of two resistance mediums connects one side of the platform with one side of the frame.
Patent CA-2642033-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor-type system for generating electricity from water currents
Inventor: PETROUNEVITCH EDOUARD
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A modular system for producing electricity from water currents is disclosed.  Each module contains a submersible water current energy converter and a self-adjusting buoyant mooring mechanism. The converter consists of a pair of contra-rotating conveyor-type turbines, connected to electrical generators, and a water flow accelerator.  Each turbine comprises a conveyor mechanism, which is mounted via bearings on inner vertically-oriented shafts to a protecting housing, and a plurality of rectangular-shaped blades (preferably three), which are held by blade support members in the position maximizing the turbine's performance. The system module is capable of self-adjusting to the optimal position in water currents, vertically with changing water levels and horizontally, depending on the direction of a water flow. It uses a simple anchoring mechanism and can be easily relocated. An array of these modules can be connected to an underwater transmission line to create a robust and cost-effective power generation system.
Patent CA-2643065-A1 (CA)
Title: An inhaler
Inventor: LI JIANHE
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: The invention provides an inhaler for dispensing medicament. The inhaler (10) comprises auxiliary energy provision means (5, 11) for providing auxiliary energy for aerosolising medicament; energy release means (3, 4) for releasing auxiliary energy from the auxiliary energy provision means; feed means (1, 2) for feeding a dose of medicament, characterised in that the inhaler comprises control means (7, 8, 9) for controlling a time interval between aerosolisation of the medicament and a user's inhalation. The inhaler is operable, in use, to aerosolise medicament using the auxiliary energy, and harness the user's inhalation to deliver the aerosolised medicament to the user.
Patent CA-2645583-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of inhibiting btk and syk protein kinases
Inventor: RUETH MATTHIAS
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: Methods of inhibiting a tyrosine kinase wherein said tyrosine kinase is BTK or SYK comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to formula (I) as described in claim 1 are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating auto-immune and inflammatory diseases.
Patent CA-2646217-A1 (CA)
Title: Fermented food product
Inventor: VIRTANEN TARJA
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fermented food product, which comprises defatted flax-seed as main raw material. Suspension of defatted crushed flaxseed or crushed and milled flaxseed, optionally supplemented with other cereals or plant seeds or flaxseed fractions, is fermented by a starter culture which comprises probiotic bacteria, and seasoned and stabilized, whereby a spoonable or drinkable fermented snack product is obtained.
Patent CA-2648762-A1 (CA)
Title: Piston for cold chamber die-casting machine
Inventor: SCHIVALOCCHI CARLO
IPC: B22D17/20
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The object of the present invention is a piston for cold chamber die-casting machines comprising a body and at least one sealing band mounted around said body, wherein said body and said band are provided with coupling means suitable for concurrently obtaining both an angular locking and an axial locking of the band to the piston body.
Patent CA-2651821-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for activating telephone-based payment instrument
Inventor: DEWAN SUNIL
IPC: G06K5/00
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: A payment instrument in the form of a cell phone (102) is loaded with account information and activated as a payment instrument by reading account information from a nearby RFID device (204), and entering a user PIN or password (206). In one embodiment, the account information is read from an RFlD tag (204) provided to the user, and the password is entered on the phone keypad. In a second embodiment, the account information is read from an RFID device (320) at an ATM or kiosk (310) after the user inserts a card (302) into a card reader (316) at the ATM or kiosk and enters the password (306) at the ATM or kiosk keypad (314).
Patent CA-2654699-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzamide derivatives and uses related thereto
Inventor: REW YOSUP
IPC: C07D211/58
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: Benzamide derivatives of formula I are described and have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders:
Patent CA-2656551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUNG EDWARD K Y
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: Methods as described herein relate to altering the potential infectivity of a cell or cells. Included are methods for altering DNA of non-terminally differentiated cells in locations that inhibit the function of at least one CCR5 gene relative to an unaltered version of the gene and providing stimulus for differentiation of the altered cell.
Patent CA-2657097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEPPARD ROBERT M
IPC: B41M5/26
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A composite film useful for image supporting media, including: a first layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally containing a whitening agent; a second layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a whitening agent; a third layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a cavitating agent, wherein the third layer is a cavitated layer; optionally a fourth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; and optionally a fifth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; wherein the second layer is between the first layer and the third layer, the third layer is between the second layer and the optional fourth layer, and the optional fourth layer is between the third layer and the optional fifth layer. Embodiments may have the advantage(s) of improved outer surface characteristics, compressibility, thermal insulation, whiteness, and/or stiffness.
Patent CA-2658774-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALE GREGORY W
IPC: E04C2/34
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A three-dimensional support structure (10) is provided and includes a single sheet of material (12) that is folded into a repeating pattern of cells (20). Each of the cells is formed by first and second spaced-apart endwalls (22,24) and first and second sloped sidewalls (26, 28) spanning between the endwalls. Each endwall comprises two plies of material while each sidewall comprises a single ply of material. The first and second sidewalls are adjoined at a folded edge (30). The cells are aligned such that the first endwall of one cell from the repeating pattern abuts the second endwall of an adjacent cell of the repeating pattern to form a four-ply wall (32) of the material. A first liner (14) may be attached to a first side (16) of the folded material and a second liner may be attached to a second side (18) of the folded material.
Patent CA-2659150-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for perforating printed or embossed substrates
Inventor: NANISETTY PRABHATH KIRAN
IPC: B26D5/20
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A process for registering lines of termination with indicia in a transported sheet of web material is disclosed. The process provides for the steps of: (a) transporting the sheet of web material in a first direction; (b) applying indicia to the sheet from a print cylinder, the print cylinder having a first angular position; (c) imparting lines of termination to the sheet of web material with a rotatable blade, the rotatable blade having a second angular position; (d) calculating a position error by comparing the first angular position of the print cylinder and the second angular position of the rotatable blade; and, (e) adjusting the second angular position of the rotatable blade according to the position error.
Patent CA-2662098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANSEN PETER GERARDUS
IPC: G06F21/41
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing access to one or more resources accessible via a remote computer. The resources are assigned to a remote security context. Access to at least one of said remote resources within the remote security context is controlled by access rules that are valid for said at least one of said remote resources, on receipt of a terminal services request for a terminal session from a local computer. A user of said local computer has already been authenticated in a local security context by local authentication information. The local computer runs a local agent and contains identification information in addition to the local authentication information. The method involves obtaining at least said identification information from said local agent; performing access control to said at least one of said remote resources using said access rules on the basis of at least said identification information, and providing access for said local computer to said at least one of said remote resources for which said access rules permit access.
Patent CA-2662582-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for removal of metal carbonyls from a synthesis gas stream
Inventor: KODDE ADRIAAN JOHANNES
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: The invention provides a process for removal of metal carbonyls from a synthesis gas stream comprising metal carbonyls, the process comprising the steps of: (a) adsorption of metal carbonyls by contacting the synthesis gas stream with solid adsorbent comprising activated carbon and/or hydrophobic zeolite to obtain solid adsorbent enriched in metal carbonyls and a synthesis gas stream depleted of metal carbonyls; (b) desorption of metal carbonyls by contacting the solid adsorbent enriched in metal carbonyls with CO-containing gas comprising at least 0.5 volume% CO to obtain regenerated adsorbent depleted of metal carbonyls and CO- containing gas enriched in metal carbonyls, wherein the temperature at which metal carbonyl desorption takes place is higher than the temperature at which metal carbonyl adsorption takes place.
Patent CA-2666038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VESS MARK A
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: An apparatus for promoting the healing of a wound includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed around a periphery of the wound, and a membrane layer in positioned over the wound with a lower surface in contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive to form a substantially fluid-tight seal to define reservoir over the wound in which a negative pressure may be maintained. In fluid communication with the reservoir Is a vacuum source suitable for providing an appropriate negative pressure to the reservoir to stimulate healing of the wound. A  resilient member is placed over an upper surface of the membrane layer, and a compression member is configured to apply a compressive force to the resilient member. The resilient member distributes the compressive force to the membrane layer to reinforce the fluid tight-seal.
Patent CA-2666357-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhancing disease resistance against rna viral infections with intracytoplasmic pathogen sensors
Inventor: SAMBHARA SURYAPRAKASH
IPC: A01N63/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for enhancing resistance to viral infections. The compositions include adenovirus vectors containing nucleic acid molecules encoding CARD domains from RIG-I and MDA5, recombinant adenoviruses and immunogenic compositions comprising such recombinant adenovirus vectors and adenoviruses. Methods for enhancing resistance to viral infections involving administering such adenovirus vectors or recombinant adenovirus are also provided.
Patent CA-2670929-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORNARA LUCA
IPC: A01N37/26
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A description follows of compositions with a herbicidal activity containing the compound having formula (I), mixed with one or more known herbicidal products, possibly stabilized by the addition of at least one inorganic or organic base, and the relative use for the control of weeds in agricultural crops.
Patent CA-2671112-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of making an ice skate blade
Inventor: LABONTE IVAN
IPC: B21K17/00
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A method of making an ice skate blade that comprises providing an upper member made of aluminum and a bottom member made of stainless steel. The upper member has a bottom portion comprising one of a recess and a projection and a top portion having attachment portions for allowing attachment of the upper member to a blade holder. The bottom member has a top portion comprising the other one of a recess and a projection and a bottom portion having a surface for contacting ice. The method further comprises joining the upper member and the bottom member together by registering the one of a recess and a projection of the upper member with the other one of a recess and a projection of the bottom member for making the blade.
Patent CA-2671203-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved grg23 epsp synthases: compositions and methods of use
Inventor: HINSON TODD
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring herbicide resistance or tolerance to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions include polynucleotides encoding herbicide resistance or tolerance polypeptides, vectors comprising those polynucleotides, and host cells comprising the vectors. The nucleotide sequences of the invention can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in organisms, including microorganisms and plants. Compositions also include transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds.. In particular, isolated polynucleotides encoding glyphosate resistance or tolerance polypeptides are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated polynucleotides containing nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, or 35, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, or 34.
Patent CA-2672047-A1 (CA)
Title: Triazole formulation
Inventor: BELL GORDON ALASTAIR
IPC: B27K3/50
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of triazole compounds and in particular to the use of such mixtures in non-crystallising compositions. It relates to mixtures that are concentrated solutions and also to the use of the concentrated solutions in water diluted form. Furthermore, it relates to the use of such mixtures for agricultural or materials protection purposes and to the use of one triazole compound to prevent or delay crystallisation of a second triazole compound.
Patent CA-2674541-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for laser cutting a non-metallic material
Inventor: VARNHAM MALCOLM PAUL
IPC: B23K26/14
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: A process for cutting a non-metallic material (1), which process comprises the steps of: providing a laser cutting apparatus having a laser (2), a gas nozzle (4) and an outlet orifice (6) in the gas nozzle (4); positioning the outlet orifice (6) at a stand-off distance (15) from a surface (7) of the material (1); flowing gas (5) through the outlet orifice (6) to form a gas stream (47); energizing the laser (2) in order to create a laser beam (3); focusing the laser beam (3) through the outlet orifice (6) to form a beam waist (41) at a focus position (48) at or near the surface (7) of the material (t); the process being characterized by; using the laser (2) to strike a plasma jet (9) in the gas stream (47); and using the laser (2) to heat the plasma jet (9) to cause the temperature of the plasma jet (9) to increase sufficiently to cut the material (1) with akerf (31) that has an upper zone (58) having an average roughness less than 5µm Ra.
Patent CA-2677583-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIDER DOUGLAS CLAYTON
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: A touch-screen device has a processor operatively coupled to a memory for storing and executing an application, and a touch-sensitive display screen for receiving a touch input for triggering a displaying of an escape key on the display screen. The displaying of the escape key can be triggered by touching the screen for a predetermined period of time, by swiping a stylus over the screen or by any other recognizable gesture. This soft escape key can thus be used to close, or escape from, an application.
Patent CA-2677639-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREITZ HAZEL B
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: The invention provides an encapsulated unit dosage form for picoplatin that is adapted for oral administration of the picoplatin containing a substantially dry powder with about 20 to 55 wt% picoplatin in the physical form of a picoplatin particulate wherein an average picoplatin particle diameter is less than about 10 microns. The picoplatin particles are dispersed within the powder of the formulation which includes a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt% of a lubricant.
Patent CA-2679605-A1 (CA)
Title: Iontophoresis device and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: KOSHIBA NOBUHARU
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: It is intended to provide an iontophoresis device equipped with an electrode construct which holds a drug solution containing a salt of a first drug with an acid dissolved therein and has a polarization electrode to be in contact with the above-described drug solution, wherein the polarization electrode employed holds a second drug of the same kind as the first drug which has been adsorbed thereby. It is also intended to provide a method of manufacturing the iontophoresis device preferably comprising: the first step wherein the second drug is adsorbed by the polarization electrode; and the second step following the first step wherein the polarization electrode is brought into contact with the above-described drug solution. Owing to this constitution, it is possible to control a change in the pH value of the drug solution, which contains the salt of the first drug with the acid dissolved therein, while it is held in contact with the polarization electrode.
Patent CA-2684643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEISSENBERG MICHAEL
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A rolling shutter assembly is formed of a plurality of shutter slats which are designed to fit snuggly against each other when in a rolled up state so as to substantially reduce the diameter of the rolled up shutter assembly. This reduction of the diameter of the shutter assembly permits the use of a smaller housing for the shutter assembly. The smaller housing increases the aesthetic appeal of the assembly and decreases the material required for the assembly housing and thus the cost of the shutter assembly. The rolling shutter assembly includes a shutter support member, a shutter coupled to the support member and a plurality of tracks the guide the shutter while it is being raised or lowered. The shutter slats include a hinge connection along each edge portion of the slats.
Patent CA-2684689-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for removing paraffinic hydrocarbon or bitumen in oil producing or disposal wells
Inventor: SEARS SEAN E
IPC: C09K8/524
Filed: 2009-11-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for removing heavy oil, bitumen and/or paraffinic materials in oil production or storage wells including onshore and offshore petroleum wells, petroleum residual disposal wells and Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) or Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) producing wells used in the oil sands industry. This process helps restore the operating efficiency of organically contaminated hydrocarbon producing wells in a safe, fast and effective manner without the need to insert any equipment to mechanically remove organic contaminants.  Used is a heated terpene-based chemical injected with or without steam following a hot water or steam pre-heat to create a very effective cleaning process.