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Patent CA-2661689-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KREEK CONRAD ALEKSANDER
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A system and method is provided for use in a mobile electronic device for adjusting brightness of a display on the mobile electronic device. The method comprises collecting a plurality of light sensor samples using an ambient light sensor of the mobile electronic device; calculating a representative value of the plurality of light sensor samples; comparing the representative value to at least one brightness threshold value; determining if a predetermined application is active on the mobile electronic device; determining whether to adjust the brightness of the display based on the comparison and based on whether predetermined application is active on the device; and adjusting the brightness of the display.
Patent CA-2662162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROCZYNSKI TOMASZ
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel polymer-ceramic matrix composites and processes for making same. The composites can be used in biomedical applications, in particular, coatings of implants and other medical devices, where both the ceramic phase and the polymer phase are bio-compatible. The composites combine a reinforcing polymer phase with a continuous ceramic matrix to create materials with properties that are new and superior to polymer or ceramic phases alone. The composites can incorporate a bioactive agent.
Patent CA-2664211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERZER SIBYLLE
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for separating and/or purifying a nucleic acid by elution of the nucleic acid from anion exchange resins under conditions of high salt concentration and the presence in the eluant of an additive comprising guanidine, or a guanidine-like derivative. The process allows high recovery of nucleic acids from anion exchange resins without impairing the nucleic acid stability as compared with conventional ion exchange chromatographic procedures.
Patent CA-2664840-A1 (CA)
Title: Pre-assembled pre-wire-connected photovoltaic arrays made of frameless modules
Inventor: HAMMERBACHER MILFRED
IPC: H02S40/34
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a design for frameless, pre-assembled, and pre-wire-connected solar photovoltaic arrays for simple and instantaneous installation
Patent CA-2665259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PREVEY PAUL S III
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: A repaired component with improved material and mechanical properties and a method of improving the properties of a repaired component are provided. The repaired component comprises a body, a repaired area integral with the body, and an area of compressive residual stress wherein the area of compressive residual stress comprises at least a portion of the repaired area. One method for improving the fatigue performance, foreign object damage tolerance, and resistance to stress related failure mechanisms of a repaired component includes inducing a designed residual compressive stress distribution with a controlled amount of cold work in the repaired area to offset high-applied tensile stresses and stresses introduced as a result of the repair procedure as well as to improve the properties of the material added to the component during the repair.
Patent CA-2667067-A1 (CA)
Title: Antibody antagonists of interleukin-13 receptor .alpha.1
Inventor: STROHL WILLIAM R
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: Antibody antagonists of human interleukin-13 receptor alpha 1 are disclosed. The antibody molecules are useful in the inhibition of IL- 13R.alpha.1 -mediated activities and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for the use in the treatment of conditions associated with hIL-13R.alpha.1 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antibody molecules, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antibody molecules. Methods of using the antibody molecules for inhibiting or antagonizing IL-13R.alpha.1-mediated activities are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2668685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KESMEZ MEHMET
IPC: H01M4/88
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A biofuel cell device for generating electrical current. The device includes a fuel manifold having a face, and at least one cavity in the face defining a fuel reservoir, an inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir for flow of fuel fluid into the manifold to fill the reservoir and an outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir for flow of fuel fluid out of the manifold. The device has an anode assembly including at least one bioanode positioned for contact with fuel fluid in the fuel reservoir, and a cathode assembly including at least one cathode positioned for flow of fuel fluid through the bioanode to the cathode. The device includes a controller operatively connected to the anode assembly and the cathode assembly for controlling the output of electrical current from the biofuel cell device.
Patent CA-2670793-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAHER MAJELLA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: The present invention use of to a portion of the RPS7 gene or its corresponding mRNA in a diagnostic assay for fungal and yeast species and sequences for use in such assays and methods.
Patent CA-2671124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON LARRY L
IPC: H04M19/08
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: Various embodiments of a power supply solution for a telecommunications site and/or network provide either a primary source or a backup source of electrical power for reliable operation of telecommunications equipment. One subsystem of the power supply solution includes one or more proton exchange membrane type fuel cells and an energy storage device for storing DC electrical power produced by the fuel cells. Another subsystem includes one or more microturbine generators, one or more rectifiers for converting AC electrical power produced by the microturbine generators to DC electrical power, and one or more proton exchange membrane type fuel cells for producing DC electrical power.
Patent CA-2673048-A1 (CA)
Title: System for and method of providing remote coverage area for wireless communications
Inventor: SUGARBROAD IAN
IPC: H04N21/61
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: The present invention is a system for and a method of providing one or more remote coverage areas for wireless communications. In an embodiment, a system for providing a remote coverage area for wireless communications comprises a local system that generates a first radio communication signal and a remote system located geographically remote from the local system. The remote system comprises a first converter that converts the first radio communication signal to a stream of data packets, a network that receives the stream of data packets from the first converter; and a second converter that receives the stream of data packets from the network and generates the remote coverage area by converting the stream of data packets to a second radio communication signal. The remote coverage area may be located indoors.
Patent CA-2675471-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOKE NIGEL GRAHAM
IPC: C07D311/18
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification, processes for their production, their uses, in particular in transplantation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2676486-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESMOND PATRICK
IPC: B32B13/08
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: Gypsum products and method for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The gypsum products comprise an interlocking matrix of set gypsum that is formed from a composition comprising calcined gypsum, water and acoustical tile.
Patent CA-2680157-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel 2-heteroaryl substituted benzothiophenes and benzofuranes 709
Inventor: WENSBO DAVID
IPC: C07D409/04
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-heteroaryl substituted benzothiophene and benzofuran derivatives, precursors thereof, and therapeutic uses of such compounds, having the structural formula (Ia) below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel 2-heteroaryl substituted benzothiophene and benzofuran derivatives that are suitable for imaging amyloid deposits in living patients, their compositions, methods of use and processes to make such compounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow antemortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as well as measureing clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents.
Patent CA-2680183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUO YONGYI
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a SPE-LC-MS-MS method for quantitatively determining risedronate in a urine sample.
Patent CA-2683863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYTER GARY
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use i n a medical communication system are provided.
Patent CA-2685041-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a functional prosthesis
Inventor: MEIER HANS-ULRICH
IPC: A61C5/77
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a functional prosthesis as a provision for a jaw region, allowing for the procedural steps of taking a dental impression of the jaw region to be provided with the functional prosthesis, producing a preliminary structure and possibly testing the preliminary structure in an articulator, and producing the functional prosthesis on the basis of the possibly re-worked preliminary structure. In order to produce a functional prosthesis by incorporating a preliminary structure, in which a functional analysis of the stomatognathic system can be taken into account, it is proposed that the preliminary structure be manufactured of a markable material with a hardness H that corresponds to 90% to 100% of the hardness of at least one natural or refurbished tooth of an antagonist of the jaw region, that the preliminary, structure subsequently be integrated into the jaw region and remain in the jaw region for a wearing period of approximately 5 to 30 day, that the preliminary structure subsequently be removed and thereupon the functional prosthesis be manufactured taking into consideration any changes the preliminary structure underwent during its wearing.
Patent CA-2685550-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for using a recipient handset as a remote screen
Inventor: NAQVI SHAMIM A
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for using a recipient handset as a remote screen for the initiator handset, while the two handsets are engaged in a voice call. The systems and methods allow a party to transmit its screen buffer to the other party during a voice call between the parties, without allowing the receiving party to store it or forward it to a third party.
Patent CA-2689063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM JIN PIL
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A virtual channel table for broadcasting protocol and a method for broadcasting by using the virtual channel table includes identification information identifying and permitting discrimination of active and inactive channels contained in the virtual channel table. At a receiver, the virtual channel table transmitted from the transmitting side is parsed, thereby determining whether the current received channel is an active or inactive channel.
Patent CA-2689136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM JEONG-HOON
IPC: C07D311/30
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a 3',4',5-trimethoxy flavone derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prevention of dry eye syndrome comprising the same as an active ingredient. The 3',4',5-trimethoxy flavone derivative and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt inhibit corneal damage through excellent stimulatory action on mucus secretion in the conjunctiva and therefore may be effective as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for dry eye syndrome.
Patent CA-2689775-A1 (CA)
Title: Gravity survey with relative and absolute gravimeters
Inventor: NIEBAUER TIMOTHY M
IPC: G01V7/00
Filed: 2010-01-07
Abstract: A gravity survey is conducted by obtaining relative gravity measurements from a plurality of survey points using a relative gravimeter, obtaining absolute gravity measurements from a subset of a lesser plurality of the survey points designated as combination survey points, determining a correction factor related to any difference between the relative and absolute gravity measurements at each of the combination survey points, and correcting the relative gravity measurements made at the survey points which are not combination survey points using the correction factor. The absolute and corrected relative gravity measurements at the survey points constitute the gravity survey.
Patent CA-2690909-A1 (CA)
Title: Peripherical tissue sample containing cells expressing the 5htr2c and/or adars as markers of the alteration of the mechanism of the 5htr2c mrna editing and its applications
Inventor: WEISSMANN DINAH
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to an in vitro method for predicting a pathology related to an alteration of the mechanism of the mRNA editing of ADAR dependent A to I mRNA editing, particularly the serotonin 2C receptor (5HTR2C), in a patient from a peripherical tissue sample containing cells expressing said mRNA, such as the 5HTR2C mRNA, and/or adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs), such as skin and/or blood tissue sample. The present invention further comprises a method for identifying if an agent is capable of in vivo modifying the editing of the 5HTR2C mRNA in brain tissue or to control the efficiency of a drug intended to prevent or to treat a pathology related to an alteration of the mechanism of the 5HTR2C mRNA editing brain tissue, these methods comprising the implementation of said peripherical tissue markers. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to such methods wherein the 5HTR2C mRNA editing rate or profile, when it is necessary, is determined by a single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) method after amplification by a PCR, preferably by a nested PCR, of the specific mRNA fragment containing the edition sites, making it possible, under given analytical conditions, to obtain the editing rate and/or profile of this edited 5HTR2C  mRNA from said peripherical tissue. Finally the invention relates to particular nucleic acid primers implemented in said nested PCR.
Patent CA-2690993-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable generator and battery charger verification control method and system
Inventor: FOSBINDER DANIEL C
IPC: B23K9/32
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable welding unit having an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a smart battery charger coupled to the generator. A system, in another embodiment, may include a battery charger, wherein the battery charger is configured to monitor a temperature of a battery, an ambient temperature, a battery charge time, or a combination thereof. A system, in a further embodiment, may include at least one circuit having a welding control circuit and a battery charge circuit. The battery charge circuit may be configured to adjust an output based on a battery type, a battery voltage rating, a sensed feedback, a battery test, or a combination thereof.
Patent CA-2691192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BJERKHOLT BOERRE
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2010-01-26
Abstract: Systems and methods perform correction of velocity cubes for seismic depth modeling. An example system receives a velocity model defined in the time domain for seismic modeling of a subsurface earth volume and receives well depth data associated with the subsurface earth volume. The system updates an average velocity cube associated with the velocity model to correct depth-converted time horizons to accord with known well markers, thereby increasing the accuracy and correctness of the velocity model.
Patent CA-2693169-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MA JINGYUAN
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: Compounds and methods are provided for the treatment of, inter alia, Type II  diabetes and other diseases associated with poor glycemic control.
Patent CA-2693468-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRAGOVICH MATTHEW EDWARD
IPC: G01M15/14
Filed: 2010-02-18
Abstract: A method and system for nondestructively detecting and quantifying material anomalies within materials, including composite articles. The method entails performing a three-dimensional imaging scan technique, such as a computed tomography scan, of the material and a reference standard such that a test image of the material and a reference image of the reference standard appear in a plurality of two--dimensional scan views generated by the scan technique. The reference images are located in the scan views and normalized to determine at least an average value of the pixel data for the reference images. Values of pixel data of the test image are determined in each scan view, and then compared to the pixel data of the reference images to detect the presence of an anomaly in the test images. The detected anomaly in at least one of the test images of the scan views is then compared to a requirement standard for the material.
Patent CA-2693487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIL KENNETH SCOTT
IPC: B23K35/32
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: High-temperature air braze filler materials composed of various ternary metal alloys are described. Noble metals (M) are added as a ternary constituent to a silver-copper oxide (Ag-CuO x) system. The silver (Ag) component is directly substituted with the noble metal to form a series of alloys. Addition of the noble metal increases the solidus and liquidus temperatures of the resulting air braze filler metals and increases temperatures under which seals and other sealing components formed from these filler metals can be employed.
Patent CA-2698118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIMMERLE CHRIS T
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: Sample media for the analysis of analytes in a fluid test sample includes a carrier, at least one test field on the surface of the carrier including at least one reagent reactive with the analytes and capable of providing a detectable response. A non- visible bar code formed by at least two distinct non- visible marker fields is located on the carrier. The marker fields are configured to reflect electro-magnetic (EM) radiation within one or more ranges of non--visible wavelengths to form a coded sequence of reflectances correlated to identification of the sample media.
Patent CA-2701427-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTHENBERGER DAVID C
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2010-04-28
Abstract: This system is a no touch single pole single throw (spst) two wire electronic light switch that uses an Infrared Proximity Detector to create a working system designed to replace existing mechanical switches common in households.  The use of a Micro Controller enables the system to adapt to different loads and load types while requiring a minimum number of parts to perform the necessary tasks.
Patent CA-2703451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROST DOUGLAS NEIL
IPC: B65D65/40
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: A packaging membrane comprising a laminate of at least first and second layers, having a removable portion formed by substantially coincident first and second score lines, the first score line being formed in the first layer but not breaching the second layer, and the second score line being formed in the second layer but not breaching the first layer. Optionally, a third layer is disposed between the first and second layers, and the third layer is not breached by either score line. In the removable portion, an adhesive-free region is provided within which the first layer is not adhered to the underlying layer(s). An integral tab is defined in the first layer within the adhesive-free region, the tab being formed by a cut line in the first layer. The tab is located entirely inside the first and second score lines and does not project beyond any edge of the membrane.
Patent CA-2704990-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORSLUND RAYMOND
IPC: C07D401/14
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds useful as inhibitors of bacterial gyrase and Topoisomerase IV (Topo IV).
Patent CA-2705667-A1 (CA)
Title: Energy storage on an elevated platform and transfer method
Inventor: MCCABE PAUL P
IPC: B66F9/24
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: A lift truck includes a secondary rechargeable energy storage device on a vertically movable platform that is separate from a primary rechargeable energy storage device on the lift truck's main tractor unit without the use of wires or hoses for transfer of power or controls between the main tractor unit and the platform. The quantity of energy stored in the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is sufficient to power platform electrical loads for a predetermined amount of time until the platform is lowered. When the platform is lowered, the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is recharged by the primary energy storage device.
Patent CA-2705879-A1 (CA)
Title: Wise binding agents and epitopes
Inventor: QIAN XUEMING
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use.
Patent CA-2706083-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for producing oil and/or gas
Inventor: BERG STEFFEN
IPC: C09K8/58
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A system for producing oil and/or gas from an underground formation comprising a first array of wells dispersed above the formation; a second array of wells dispersed above the formation;  wherein the first array of wells comprises a mechanism to inject a miscible enhanced oil recovery formulation into the formation while the second array of wells comprises a mechanism to produce oil and/or gas from the formation for a first time period; and a means to convert at least a portion of the miscible enhanced oil recovery formulation within the formation into another compound during a second time period.
Patent CA-2706783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAISH MARC
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: An apparatus for generating power from a fluid stream comprising a foil arm connected to a support by a pivot; a bidirectional foil comprising first and second edges connected to the foil arm remote from the pivot; and, an actuator connected between bidirectional foil and foil arm, the actuator being adapted to adjust the angle between foil and foil arm.
Patent CA-2709217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIVINGSTON RICHARD A
IPC: G01N23/00
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Linvention se rapporte à des analyseurs et à des systèmes danalyseurs qui comprennent un analyseur de molécule unique, à des procédés dutilisation des analyseurs et des systèmes danalyseurs pour analyser des échantillons, soit pour des molécules uniques ou pour des complexes moléculaires. Lanalyseur pour molécule unique utilise un rayonnement électromagnétique qui traverse léchantillon pour détecter la présence ou labsence de molécule unique. Lanalyseur de molécule unique décrit dans ce document est utile pour les diagnostics parce que lanalyseur détecte des molécules uniques sans aucune contamination interéchantillons.
Patent CA-2710993-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAAGE MICHEL A
IPC: C10G65/00
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A process for preparing basestocks having superior low temperature properties at high viscosity index (VI). More particularly, a waxy feedstock is contacted with a first dewaxing catalyst having a refined constraint index (CI*) 2.0 or less followed by contacting with a second dewaxing catalyst having a refined constraint index greater than 2Ø