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Patent CA-2502318-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular furniture system
Inventor: POKLETAR WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A modular furniture system (Fig. 19) based on a fundamental building block is provided. The building block, or cell (100), includes first and second end plates (102) and at least one horizontal support beam (104). A plurality of stacked and/or side-by-side cells (100) provide a framework that can be arranged in an almost limitless number of ways. The cells (100) serve as both storage space and division between neighboring work spaces, thus conserving raw materials and recovering floor space. The cells (100) further provide raceways (160) for concealing electrical wires and data cables, and are adapted for supporting work surfaces and connecting to vertical panels. The cells (100) are adapted to receive various storage components, such as drawers (176), which may be inserted from both a front side and a back side of each cell (100). The cells are also adapted to receive tiles (182), which may cover open sides of each cell.
Patent CA-2506118-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic signal encoding and decoding
Inventor: PFLAUMER MICHAEL W
IPC: G06J1/00
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: An electronic method and apparatus for signal encoding and decoding to provide ultra low distortion reproduction of analog signals, while remaining compatible with industry standardized signal playback apparatus not incorporating the decoding features of the invention, and wherein the improved system provides an interplay of gain, slew rate and wave synthesis operations to reduce signal distortions and improve apparent resolution, all under the control of concealed control codes for triggering appropriate decoding signal reconstruction compensation complementing the signal analysis made during encoding. In addition, signals lacking the encoding process features of the invention are likewise compatible with playback decoders which do embody the invention, to provide some overall restorations enhancement.
Patent CA-2509089-A1 (CA)
Title: Hand-held wireless control unit
Inventor: WRONSKI EDWARD J
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: An instrument for generating a signal to activate or terminate electronic equipment from a remote location through a responsive sensor including an elongated rigid support formation with a switching device at one end and a signal emitting component mounted at the other end with the switching device and signal emitting component linked so that upon activation of the switching device a signal is generated in the direction established by the elongated support formation.
Patent CA-2509099-A1 (CA)
Title: Composes et methodes d'utilisation de ces derniers pour mesurer l'activite lysophospholipase d
Inventor: PRESTWICH GLENN
IPC: C12Q1/42
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Des dérivés d'acide lysophosphatidique fluorogènes peuvent être utilisés en tant que substrats dans un dosage fluorogène continu pouvant être effectué sur des plaques de microtitrage. Les dosages permettent de mesurer les niveaux d'activité LysoPLD dans des événements normaux tels que la grossesse ou dans des états pathologiques tels que le cancer. Cette invention peut également être utilisée pour le criblage à haute capacité permettant d'identifier des inhibiteurs potentiels de l'activité lysoPLD.
Patent CA-2523895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATANABE TETSUO
IPC: A61P37/04
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: It is intended to provide Basidiomycetes which is a novel fungus having an excellent immunopotentiating effect, etc., aBasidiomycetes extract composition and health foods and immunopotentiators using the same. A Basidiomycetes extract is obtained by extracting Basidiomycetes lacking the ability to form basidium (in particular, Basidiomycetes-X: FERM BP-10011) with an extraction solvent containing at least one member selected from among water and hydrophilic solvents.
Patent CA-2523979-A1 (CA)
Title: Printing device
Inventor: KORTHAEUER MANFRED
IPC: B41J2/32
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a printing device for printing sheet elements (2) that are serially fed to the printing device, in particular product labels made of temperature-sensitive paper or paper substitute materials, comprising at least two separate feed devices (3a, ..., 3f) for each liner strip (1) comprising the sheet elements (2), wherein each feed device (3a, ..., 3f) comprises a peeling-off device (4a, ..., 4f) for peeling the sheet elements (2) from the liner strip (1), and wherein the feed devices (3a, ..., 3f) are associated with a print head (5a, . . ., 5f) with a thermal slat (6a, ..., 6f) for printing a sheet element supported by a counterpressure surface (7a, ..., 7f), and comprising an application device (8) for removing the printed sheet element from the print head (5a, ..., 5f) and for applying said printed sheet element to a product. It is the object of the invention to further develop a device of the type mentioned in the introduction such that the mechanical design is simplified, the variability of the design is enhanced and the print quality is improved. This object is met in that the counterpressure surface (7a, ..., 7f) forms part of the print head (5a, ..., 5f).
Patent CA-2525199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOTAMED ALIREZA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A system and method for remote monitoring via an external network of the operation of a plurality of devices located on a local area network. The system and method comprise a gateway device, such as a server or intelligent router, for coupling the external network with the local area network. The gateway device has a unique external network address and is configured for receiving a network data packet addressed by the external network address. The gateway is configured for extracting a device data packet from the network data packet and for sending the device data packet to an associated local network address on the local area network. The system and method also have a control server coupled to the gateway via the external network and configured for generating the network data packet to contain the device data packet associated with a selected device of the plurality of devices. The local network address is associated with the selected device. The system and method also have a controller device located on the local area network and coupled to the selected device. The controller receives the device data packet according to the local network address and is configured to operate the selected device according to the contents of the device data packet.
Patent CA-2525440-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for measuring volumetric or mass fluid flow
Inventor: WEINSTEIN YECHIEL
IPC: G01F1/26
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for measuring volumetric or mass flow of fluid which includes a capsule (12) adapted to reciprocate within a housing (22) and receive fluid from a tube (18), a magnetic force exerting device (24) adapted to exert a force on the capsule (12) that is proportional to the capsule (12) position. A seal (20) is provided in the bottom opening of the capsule (12) for fluidly blocking while a pin (36) is provided to push open the seal (20) when the capsule (12) is downwardly positioned to drain it. The volume or mass flow of the fluid can thus be measured continuously and volumetric flow determined.
Patent CA-2525899-A1 (CA)
Title: Ovr110 antibody compositions and methods of use
Inventor: PILKINGTON GLENN
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr110) antibodies that internalize upon binding to Ovr110 on a mammalian in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr110 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr110-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr110-~expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr110 antibody to the mammal.
Patent CA-2526525-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystallizable thermoplastic resins and dendrimers with improved fabrication characteristics
Inventor: DAIRANIEH ISSAM
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: The strain-hardening characteristics and melt rheology of thermoplastic resins including crystallizable polyester resins are modified by blending with a dendrimeric modifier. Blends comprising PET resins and up to about 2 wt.% of a dendrimer have increased melt strengths and exhibit a reduction in strain-hardening parameter, reflected in a lower strain level at the onset of strain hardening. Blends further comprise PET resins and a component comprising a ratio of dendrimer modifier to purified terephthalic acid.
Patent CA-2527870-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE HEE-GYOUN
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: An ion source (132) or (218) impinging on the substrate (116) to be coated is used to enhance a MOCVD, PVD or other process for the preparation of superconducting materials.
Patent CA-2528804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROCK DARREN K
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: Non-volatile field effect devices and circuits using same. A non-volatile field effect transistor utilizes a nanatube-based mechanical switch (30). The switch location can be at the source, drain or gate locations of the field effect transistor. Under one embodiment, the field effect device includes a source region and a drain region with a channel region (27) disposed therebetween. The source region is connected to a corresponding terminal (T2).  A gate structure is disposed over the channel region and connected to a corresponding terminal (T1). A nanotube switching element (30) is responsive to a first control terminal (T3) and a second control terminal (T4) and is electrically positioned in series between the drain region and a terminal corresponding to the drain region. The nanotube switching element is electromechanically operable to one of an open and closed state to thereby open or close an electrical communication path between the drain region and its corresponding terminal.
Patent CA-2529274-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of making carboxyalkyl cellulose polymer network
Inventor: NEOGI AMAR N
IPC: C08H99/00
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: Methods for making a carboxyalkyl cellulose polymer network having superabsorbent properties.
Patent CA-2531084-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing linear alpha olefins
Inventor: KRAGTWIJK ERIC
IPC: B01J31/18
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A process for the production of alpha-olefins comprising reacting ethylene under oligomerisation conditions in the presence of a mixture comprise ng: (a) a metal salt based on Fe (II), Fe (III), Co (II) or Co(III); (b) a pyridine bis-imine ligand; and (c) a co-catalyst which is the reaction product of water with one or more organometallic aluminium compounds, wherein the one or more organometallic aluminium compounds is selected from: (i) .szlig..delta.-branched compounds of Formula (I): Al (CH2,-CR1R 2 -CH2,-CR4R5R6) XR3YHZ; (ii) .szlig..gamma.-branched compounds of Formula (II) Al (CH2-CR1R 2 -CR4R5R6) XR3YHZ and mixtures thereof; wherein when the metal salt and the bis-arylimine pyridine ligand are mixed together they are soluble in aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
Patent CA-2531230-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of stable polycarbodiimide dispersions in water, which are free of organic solvents and may be used as crosslinking agent
Inventor: HESSELMANS LAURENTIUS CORNELIU
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A process for the preparation of stable aqueous polycarbodiimide dispersions, to be used as crosslinking agent, which are free of organic solvents is described. Said process is characterized in: reacting a polyisocyanate in the presence of a carbodiimide catalyst to form a polycarbodiimide, terminating and/or chain extending the polycarbodiimide chain by the addition of a compound containing a hydrophilic group and one or more amine and/or hydroxy functions during or after the polycarbodiimide formation dispersion of the resulting compound in water, wherein pH is adjusted to a value between 9 and 14 by the addition of a base and/or a buffer to the water used for the dispersion and/or to the obtained aqueous dispersion. According to the present process said terminating or chain extending with the compound containing a hydrophylic group and one or more amine functions may also occur during or after the dispersion of the polycarbodiimide in water. The preferred pH of the polycarbodiimide dispersions is between 11 and 13. Furthermore the invention relates to a coating mixture comprising the polycarbodiimide dispersions obtained by the invention as crosslinking agent and an aqueous resin containing carboxylic acid functions. Finally the invention comprises cured material obtained by applying said coating mixture to a substrate, and evaporating the water.
Patent CA-2534300-A1 (CA)
Title: Aminopyrones and their use as atm inhibitors
Inventor: COCKCROFT XIAO-LING FAN
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 together form, along with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, X is S, NR~~ or CH2, R and R~ are hydrogen or specified substituents, and R~~ is a specified substituent, are useful as inhibitors of the kinase ATM (ataxia-telangiectasia mutated), particularly in the treatment of cancer and retroviral mediated diseases.
Patent CA-2536820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYRON MERV
IPC: B62D55/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: This invention provides an improvement to an existing patent, to create an Emergency Floatation Device for a snowmobile, in order to enhance the prospects of survival for the riders should their snowmobile become submerged in cold water after breaking through thin ice. The floatation bladders are designed to be inflated with the use of compressed CO2 gas. The manual activation of the inflating system will expand a series of three individual bladders, which are strategically placed and integrated within the body of the snowmobile, providing buoyancy to the machine and safety to the riders, as well as activating an emergency distress signaling device.
Patent CA-2537726-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrahard composite constructions
Inventor: MIDDLEMISS STEWART N
IPC: B22F1/12
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Ultrahard composite constructions comprise a plurality of first phases dispersed within a matrix second phase, wherein each can comprise an ultrahard material including PCD, PcBN, and mixtures thereof. The constructions are formed from a plurality of granules that are combined and sintered at HP/HT conditions. The granules include a core surrounded by a shell and both are formed from an ultrahard material or precursor comprising an ultrahard constituent for forming the ultrahard material. When sintered, the cores form the plurality of first phases, and the shells form at least a portion of the second phase. The ultrahard material used to form the granule core may have an amount of ultrahard constituent different from that used to form the granule shell to provide desired different properties. The ultrahard constituent in the granule core and shell can have approximately the same particle size.
Patent CA-2540732-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for replicating arrays of cell colonies
Inventor: KUZAN PAWEL
IPC: C12M1/26
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: The replicating pad of the present invention has a generally planar body and a plurality of integrally formed pins extending downwardly from the body. Each pin corresponds to one of a plurality of samples. The replicating pads are adapted to be used to create a larger density array from a smaller density array. A plurality of pads, each having the same number of pins, are used in association with the same destination plate until a predetermined number of colonies are replicated. Thereafter a pad is used having the predetermined number of colonies. These steps may be repeated until a destination plate of the required density is created. In another aspect of the invention a replicating device is adapted to be used in association with a replicating pad having a plurality of pins extending downwardly.
Patent CA-2542352-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlling the use of a wireless mobile communication device
Inventor: WEINZIERL MARK A
IPC: H04Q/
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A controlling party can set limitations on a controlled party's access to applications operating on the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device (MS1). The controlling party can effectuate these limitations via various different mechanisms. In one instance, the controlling party uses another wireless communication device (MS2) to effectuate the limitations. In another instance, the limitations are effectuated by the controlling party's operation of a data processing apparatus (PC1) connected by a wired data communication bus (110) to the controlled party's wireless mobile communication device. In a still further instance, the controlling party effectuates the limitations by accessing a website supported by a web server (120).
Patent CA-2545359-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Inventor: AZAM TANIA
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods relating to an interleukin~18- inducible cytokine termed tumor necrosis factor-alpha inducing factor (TAIF) or interleukin-32 (IL-32). In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer, in part by regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha expression.
Patent CA-2546314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DANDURAND JULES
IPC: B62D55/24
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A track formed of a molded rubber base sandwiching a cord layer, followed by a cross bar and a single layer of ply fabric extending longitudinally of the track.
Patent CA-2546712-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIKITIN ALEXANDR VLADIMIROVICH
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: The invention can be defined in its most general form as a building unit, namely the sandwich panel with light core from corrugated sheet material in the form of zigzag crimp, and can be used in aircraft construction, as well as in shipbuilding and construction. Making use of the claimed invention will improve the weight efficiency, the strength and the manufacturability of the panel. The beneficial effect is attained due to the fact that the plane slanting ridges are connected along the protrusion and recess zigzag lines by means of curvilinear parts, whose radius is not less than the core material thickness, whereby along said parts is a line perforation enabling the adhesive material to get into the holes of the perforation in the course of core-skins assembling.
Patent CA-2548031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BILOTTI FEDERICO
IPC: A61B17/11
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: An instrumentation for carrying out a gastrointestinal bypass comprises means for bringing close together a first tissue portion of the intestine and second tissue portion of the stomach by realising a first intestine loop (A), means for creating a gastroenteroanastomosis between the two close tissue portions, for example a linear stapler, maintaining or restoring the continuity of the intestinal duct after the realisation of the gastroenteroanastomosis, means for bringing close together an additional first tissue portion of the intestine, arranged distally with respect to the gastroenteroanastomosis with reference to the natural flow of the food along the intestinal duct, and an additional second tissue portion of the intestine arranged proximally with respect to the gastroenteroanastomosis with reference to the natural flow of the food along the intestinal duct, realising a second loop (B) of the intestine, wherein said additional second tissue portion of the intestine arranged proximally with respect to the gastroenteroanastomosis is brought close to the gastroenteroanastomosis, means for creating an enteroenteroanastomosis between the two close tissue portions of the intestine, maintaining or restoring the continuity of the intestinal duct after the realisation of the enteroenteroanastomosis, and means for sectioning the intestine between the gastroenteroanastomosis and the enteroenteroanastomosis.
Patent CA-2548071-A1 (CA)
Title: A catalyst useful for h2s removal from gas stream preparation thereof and use thereof
Inventor: PATEL VIRENDRA BHIKHABHAI
IPC: B01J23/745
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst useful for removal of hydrogen sulphide from gas streams and its conversion to sulphur, a process for preparing such catalyst and a method for removing of hydrogen sulphide using said catalyst.
Patent CA-2551606-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COFFEY RONALD J
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A barrier system located between an access area such as a road and an adjoining hazard has barrier elements mounted on posts secured to inwardly directed, buried and anchored beam members, which extend below the surface of the access area. The posts may be cantilevered from the beams, with bracing means connecting the system members.  The post, beam and its anchor members may be pivotally linked, so as to be foldable.The beam anchor may be a cable connected beneath the road to an oppositely located beam and post. The posts can project below the beam support means, and can have stabilizing blades near their lower ends. Posts can be made withdrawable, and can be cross-braced to adjacent posts.
Patent CA-2556768-A1 (CA)
Title: Piperidinyl targeting compounds that selectively bind integrins
Inventor: MARYANOFF BRUCE E
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis and biological application of piperidinoyl carboxylic acid integrin antagonists affinity moiety of Formula (I) and Formula (II). These affinity moieties may be used with imaging agents or liposomes to target cells that express the .alpha.v.beta.3, .alpha.v.beta.5, or .alpha.v.beta.6 integrin receptors. Wherein W, R2, Z and q are as described in the application.
Patent CA-2558819-A1 (CA)
Title: Amphiphilic block copolymer-toughened thermoset resins
Inventor: WHITE JERRY E
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A composition comprising (1) a thermosettable resin selected from the group consisting of an epoxy resin, an epoxy vinyl ester resin, an unsaturated polyester resin or a mixture thereof, and (2) an amphiphilic mock copolymer dispersed in the thermosettable resin; fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), coatings and composites prepared therefrom; and methods of preparing these.
Patent CA-2560939-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for disruption of filter cakes
Inventor: MCKAY IAN DONALD
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A process for producing a self-disrupting filter cake in an underground formation, which process comprises: (a) incorporating into a drilling fluid a solid polymer capable of being converted by hydrolysis into one or more organic acids; (b) using the drilling fluid to drill a wellbore into the underground formation such that the solid polymer in the drilling fluid contributes to the formation of a filter cake; and (c) allowing the solid polymer to hydrolyse in the presence of water and to disrupt the integrity of the filter cake. A drilling fluid which contains as a bridging agent one or more solid polymers capable of being converted by hydrolysis into one or more organic acids is also provided.
Patent CA-2561298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIN KYUNGYOON
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: Published without an Abstract