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Patent CA-2534421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAUWERS BART
IPC: C08F210/16
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer comprising units derived from ethylene, said polymer having: a) a Melt Index of from 0.05 to 20 g/10 min as determined by ASTM-1238 Condition E; b) at least 10 per 1000 C-atoms of short chain branches, containing five carbon atoms or less, as determined by C13 NMR, and less than 3.5 mol %, of units derived from a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated ester, c) a density of from 0.90 to 0.94 g/cm3, preferably 0.91 to 0.935 g/cm3, especially 0.92 to 0.93 g/cm3 as determined by ASTM D1505, and d) a relaxation time as described herein of at least 10 s. Such polymers are obtainable by polymerization by free radical polymerization using a chain transfer agent that incorporates into the polymer chain such as an alpha-olefin, preferably propylene, as a chain transfer agent, preferably in a tubular reactor under circumstances to favor LCB formation in a down stream part of the tubular reactor. The polymer may be used for stretch hood film, preferably as a blown film coextruded tube comprising: a) a core of the above polymer; and b) a skin layer, on each side of the core which may be of the same or different composition, comprising at least 60 wt % of an LLDPE having density of 0.91 to 0.94 g/cm3 as determined by ASTM-D 1238 Condition E and hexane extractables less than 1.5 wt %, said skin layer containing less than 7500 ppm of anti-block particulates and said film having an elastic recovery after a 100 % stretch of at least 40 % and providing a normalized holding force per 100 ~m thickness pre-stretch at 85 % stretch after an initial stretch of 100 % of at least 20 N/50 mm at a deformation rate of less than 10 % of the starting length per second.
Patent CA-2534869-A1 (CA)
Title: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract from trichilia sp. and its use for treating and preventing ventricular fibrillation
Inventor: SILVA FILHO NEY OSVALDO
IPC: A61P9/06
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant material of the species Trichilia sp., alone or in association with one or more of the following plants: Paullinia cupana (Sapindaceae), Croton moritibensis (Euphorbiaceae) and Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae) in the treatment, reversion, combat and/or prevention of ventricular fibrillation. A product particularly embraced by the present invention comprises the plant material of the species Trichilia sp., alone or in association with extracts from other plants. The invention also refers to the use of one or more fractions of plant extract from such plant material, particularly of Trichilia catigua A. Juss, and of one or more subfractions of said fractions in the treatment, combat, prevention and/or reversion of ventricular fibrillation.
Patent CA-2536382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POCHATILA PAUL DAVID
IPC: B60B35/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: An axle assembly (10) for a wheeled vehicle includes a cylindrical housing (12a) defining a pair of spindle mounting flanges (30). A pair of spindles (16) is secured to the flanges. A plurality of tension rods (60) extend between the spindles at the bottom side of the cylindrical housing and apply clamping forces to the spindles urging the spindles into mounting contact with the spindle mounting flanges and also concurrently couple the flanges to each other. The coupling of the flanges to each other generates a tension force in each tension rod, whereby bending loads exerted by the spindles are shared between the housing and the tension rods.
Patent CA-2536750-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and device for the preparation of a food product
Inventor: OVERBAUGH WILLIAM F
IPC: B65D81/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a drink by injection of a liquid through a capsule (2), containing a food substance (4) which is soluble and/or for extraction, whereby the liquid is injected from at least one injection point (42a), such as to generate a turbulent movement of injected liquid within said capsule, thus causing a brewing of the liquid with said substance.
Patent CA-2537579-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone anchor prosthesis and system
Inventor: BISCUP ROBERT S
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: A prosthetic screw system that includes a prosthetic screw for at least partial insertion into a bone and/or cartilage. The prosthetic screw includes ahead and a lower portion connected to the head. The prosthetic screw system also includes a set of head-pieces that can be connected to the head of the prosthetic screw. The head-pieces have differing configurations that are designed to be connected to different types of components of a prosthetic system. The universal connection arrangement between the prosthetic screw and the set of head-pieces enables the prosthetic screw to be customized for connection with a variety of components of a prosthetic system. The head-pieces can alternatively or additionally include a mechanical and/or electrical mechanism that provides one or more substances (e.g., medicine and/or other biological agent, etc.) and/or electro-stimulation to a surgical site.
Patent CA-2537755-A1 (CA)
Title: Polarization controlling optical fiber preform and preform fabrication methods
Inventor: DOWD EDWARD M
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: Methods to fabricate an optical preform for draw into Polarization Maintaining (PM) or Polarizing (PZ) optical fiber are provided. The methods involve assembly of pre-shaped and pieced together bulk glass elements into preforms ("assembled preforms") for simultaneous fusing and drawing into optical fiber. These preforms form a stress-induced birefringent optical core when drawn to fiber.
Patent CA-2537939-A1 (CA)
Title: Liner with restraint
Inventor: MCMAHON MICHAEL J
IPC: B60R13/01
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A bulk container liner assembly (10) for use in conjunction with a bulk material cargo container comprises restraint structure so that restraint forces are transmitted to the rear wall (22) along linearly seamed loci (28, 30, 32, 34) to prevent outward bulging of the liner due to hydrostatic head forces.
Patent CA-2538583-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved uvc-emitting sr(al,mg)12o19:pr phosphor and lamp containing same
Inventor: SNYDER THOMAS M
IPC: C09K11/55
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: The UVC emission of a Sr(Al,Mg)12O19:Pr is improved by providing an excess of magnesium relative to the molar amount praseodymium In particular, the UVC-emitting phosphor has a composition represented by the formula Sr1-x Pr x Al12-y Mg y O19 wherein y>x. The phosphor is excited by vacuum ultraviolet radiation and may be used to create a mercury-free germicidal lamp.
Patent CA-2542805-A1 (CA)
Title: Microstructures integrated into a transparent substrate which scatter incident light to display an image
Inventor: LIU JIAN-QIANG
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: Viewable images may be created in or on glass, or any other at least partially transparent substrate (14), using microstructures (22) to scatter light from a projector (18), while the glass maintains transparent or translucent properties. The microstructures may be integrated into the glass in patterns.
Patent CA-2544267-A1 (CA)
Title: Thiazolidinones, production and use thereof as medicaments
Inventor: EBERSPAECHER UWE
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to thiazolidinones of general formula ( I ), wherein Q, A, B, X, R1 and R2 have the meaning cited in the description, and the general formula (IA) wherein Q, A, B, X, R1 and R2a have the meaning cited in the description, to the production and use thereof as inhibitors of the Polo Like Kinase (PLK) for the treatment of different diseases. The invention also relates to intermediate products for the production of thiazolidinones.
Patent CA-2545427-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective kinase inhibitors
Inventor: TREUTLEIN HERBERT RUDOLF
IPC: C07D409/14
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof, wherein A  represents a variety of six membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings, Q  is a bond, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, O, S, SO2, CO or CS and X1, X2, X3 and X4 are optionally substituted by 9 specific substituents or one can be nitrogen.  Compositions comprising a carrier and at least one compound of formula (I) are also provided. Further provided are methods of treating tyrosine kinase-associated disease states by administering a compound of formula (I) and methods of suppressing the immune system of a subject by administering a compound of formula (I).
Patent CA-2545723-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of cathepsin k inhibitors in severe bone loss diseases
Inventor: GAMSE RAINER
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: This invention relates generally to cathepsin K inhibitors and their use in bone growth. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of cathepsin K  inhibitors to stimulate new bone formation in patients in need thereof.
Patent CA-2548920-A1 (CA)
Title: Shingle removing machine
Inventor: NICKOLAS JERRY L
IPC: E04D15/00
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A shingle removal tool includes a support frame, means supported along the bottom of the support frame for moving the shingle removal tool along a surface, and a shingle removal plate having a topside, an underside and a shingle removing end. A  rigid linkage has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the linkage is hingedly connected to the support frame, and the second end of the linkage is hingedly connected to the underside of the shingle removal plate. A flange depends from the underside of the shingle removing tool, the flange having a length. A rotator is supported by the support frame. A  rotatable actuator is rotated by the rotator, and has an eccentric axis of rotation. The rotatable actuator is connected to the flange such that the flange moves about the axis of rotation while maintaining substantially the same orientation, movement of the flange resulting in corresponding movement of the shingle removal plate to which the flange is attached. The connection of the rotatable actuator to the flange being adjustable, thereby altering the shingle removal plate movement.
Patent CA-2551811-A1 (CA)
Title: Movable barrier operator compressed information method and apparatus
Inventor: GREGORI ERIC
IPC: G05B19/18
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: System (20) of figure 2 having a movable barrier (21) that serves to selectively control the movement of a movable barrier (22). The movable barrier controller (21) can selectively move the movable barrier back and forth between a fully opened position and a fully closed position. At least one movable barrier force sensor (23) responds to indicia of force as applied to the movable barrier (22) and provides corresponding force information to the movable barrier controller (21). A position sensor to determine a present position of the movable barrier. A movable barrier controller (21) can obtain readings from the movable barrier force sensor (23) during controlled movement of the movable barrier (22) to develop applied force information for various positions of the movable barrier during movement thereof.
Patent CA-2554007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEETERS JOHN P
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: An integrated passive wireless chip diagnostic sensor system (4) is described that can be interrogated remotely with a wireless device (2) such as a modified cell phone incorporating multi-protocol RFID reader capabilities (such as the emerging Gen-2 standard) or Bluetooth, providing universal easy to use, low cost and immediate quantitative analyses, geolocation and sensor networking capabilities to users of the technology. The present invention can be integrated into various diagnostic platforms and is applicable for use with low power sensors such as thin films, MEMS, electrochemical, thermal., resistive, nano or microfluidic sensor technologies. Applications of the present invention include on-the-spot medical and self~diagnostics on smart skin patches, Point of Care (POC) analyses, food diagnostics, pathogen detection, disease-specific wireless biomarker detection, remote structural stresses detection and sensor networks for industrial or Homeland Security using low cost wireless devices such as modified cell phones.
Patent CA-2554175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEIGHTON MURRAY EDWARD BRUCE
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An apparatus for application of zippers to film material (10) comprises an applicator bar (22) for presenting pre-cut lengths of zipper (25) to the fil m and a heated sealing bar (34) for sealing the pre-cut lengths to the film. T he applicator bar, the sealing bar, feed rollers (30a, 30b) and a zipper cutter (32) are mounted for movement with the film on a linear motor (14). A pneumatic cylinder (18) raised the application bar towards the film (10). Th e applicator bar moves .in direction C to apply the zipper to the film (10) moving in direction A, then moves with the sealing bar and the film in direction B, away from the film in direction C~, back to its starting positi on in direction B~, then towards the film again in direction C. A further lengt h of zipper may be fed to the applicator bar at any time after the bar has mov ed away from the film in direction C~ and therefore during an end portion of th e forward stroke of the motor, or during its return stroke.
Patent CA-2554197-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrically actuated medical devices
Inventor: WEBER JAN
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to medical devices for implantation or insertion into body lumens, for example, catheters, guidewires, stents and aneurysm coils. The devices of the present invention comprise electrically actuated materials, such as electroactive polymers and piezoelectric and electrostrictive materials, which enhance or expand their functionality.
Patent CA-2556135-A1 (CA)
Title: Light scattering detector
Inventor: XU ZHI
IPC: G01N30/74
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: The invention concerns high sensitivity light scattering detection and its application to evaporative light scattering detection in liquid chromatography. The exemplary embodiment includes a detection cell to accept particles suspended in a gas stream and permit a polarized light beam to pass through a trajectory of the particles and gas stream. A  sample light detector is disposed to detect light scattered in the detection cell. A light trap accepts the polarized beam after it passes through the detection cell. The light trap includes an elongated housing through which the polarized beam passes, and light absorptive material within the elongated housing. An absorptive filter is aligned such that the angle of incidence of the light beam upon the filter approximates Brewster's angle and the electric field vector of the beam is aligned with the plane of incidence between the beam and the filter. Other embodiments of the invention provide increased light collection.    Embodiments of the invention include temperature-controlled entrance and exit ports that control particle trajectory. Embodiments of the invention include a reference cell disposed between a detection cell and a light trap, and the reference cell includes lensing and a spherical mirror to direct light toward a reference light detector. The reference light detector provides a reference signal that may be used with noise cancellation circuitry, operating in either voltage or current mode, to reduce light source noise in the sample signal.
Patent CA-2557464-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG CHUNG TIEW WONG CHOON TAU
IPC: F23J15/02
Filed: 2004-05-31
Abstract: A combustible gas production system comprising of a receptacle means (20), an ash collection means (30), a plurality of air inlets (26) at the bottom of said receptacle means (20) to help combustion; a gas conveying pipe (40) and a filter unit (50). This incineration system will produce a combustible gas that could be used for cooking purposes or used as an energy source. The present invention also relates to an incinerator (10) to produce gas for burning waste comprising of a receptacle means (20) and an ash collection means (30) and a plurality of air inlets (26) at the bottom of said receptacle means (20) to help combustion. The combustible gas production system and the incinerator (10) produce combustible gas that is usable and the process of incineration produced smokeless and odourless effect, which is beneficial to the environment.
Patent CA-2562858-A1 (CA)
Title: Pesticidal mixtures
Inventor: ANGST MAX
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a pesticidal composition comprising as active ingredient a mixture consisting of one antranilamide compound (A) as defined in the patent claims and at least one compound (B) as defined in the patent claims, to a process for the preparation of and to the use of such a composition, to a method of controlling pests using such a composition and to plant propagation material treated with such a composition.
Patent CA-2564403-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKATANI MITSUNOBU
IPC: B29C65/16
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for laser welding two members made of thermoplastic resin material whereby high welding strength can be achieved and strength variations can be reduced. A first member 2 comprised of a transmissive thermoplastic resin that transmits a laser beam is brought into contact with a second member 3 comprised of an absorptive thermoplastic resin that absorbs a laser beam. Contact surfaces 4 are melted with a laser beam so as to join the two members. At least the contact surfaces 4 of the two members are pre-heated by a pre-heating means 20 at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the contact surfaces. The contact surfaces 4 are then irradiated with a laser beam R generated by a laser beam generator 10 that is shone from the side of the first member so as to melt at least one of the contact surfaces of the two members.      The melted portion is then post-heated by a post-heating means 20A at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the melted portion, thereby allowing the melted portion to slowly cool down. The pre-heating and the post-heating are preferably conducted at temperatures above the glass transition temperature of the two members.
Patent CA-2564675-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic article tracking system for retail rack using loop antenna
Inventor: BREMER PETER
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A fixture for use in a retail store is provided including a loop formed from a conductive material and adapted to support hanging articles, the loop having a first and second end, the first and second ends each connected to an insulator member, the first end being electrically insulated from the second end by the insulator member, and an RFID reader connected to each of the first end and the second end of the loop. A circuit is formed by the loop and the RFID  reader, wherein the loop provides an antenna function for the RFID reader. A  method of retrofitting a fixture for use in a retail store is also provided.
Patent CA-2565533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOOREVICH MICHAEL
IPC: A61N1/08
Filed: 2004-12-27
Abstract: A speech processor module is disclosed. The speech processor module is configured to be implemented in more than one mode of operation of a hearing prosthesis including as a component of a stand-alone speech processing unit, and as a component of a body-worn speech processing unit, wherein said body-worn speech processing unit comprises a case that protects the speech processor module from environmental conditions which can damage said speech processor module implemented in said stand-alone operating mode.
Patent CA-2566759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELLERS SCOTT
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A method for formulating an immunologically active agent and an apparatus for delivery same, the method comprising the steps of providing a bulk immunologically active agent, subjecting the bulk immunologically active agent to tangential-flow filtration to provide an immunologically active agent solution, adding at least one excipient to the agent solution and spray-drying the agent solution to form an immunologically active agent product; the apparatus comprising a microprojection member that includes a plurality of microprojections having a biocompatible coating disposed thereon that includes a spray-dried immunologically active agent. In a preferred embodiment, the immunologically active agent comprises an influenza vaccine, more preferably, a split-varion influenza vaccine.
Patent CA-2567323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASTIOLI CATIA
IPC: B29C48/21
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: Process to produce improved biodegradable plastic films, comprising producing a biodegradable plastic film by bubble blowing, then subjecting it to monoaxial or biaxial cold stretching with a stretch ratio in the range from 1:1 to 1:4.
Patent CA-2569244-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods to prevent aav vector aggregation
Inventor: QU GUANG
IPC: C12N7/02
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for preparation of concentrated stock solutions of AAV virions without aggregation. Formulations for AAV preparation and storage are high ionic strength solutions (e.g. ~ ~500mM) that are nonetheless isotonic with the intended target tissue. This combination of high ionic strength and modest osmolarity is achieved using salts of high valency, such as sodium citrate. AAV stock solutions up to 6.4x1013 vg/mL are possible using the formulations of the invention, with no aggregation being observed even after ten freeze-thaw cycles. The surfactant Pluronic® F68 may be added at 0.001% to prevent losses of virions to surfaces during handling.  Virion preparations can also be treated with nucleases to eliminate small nucleic acid strands on virions surfaces that exacerbate aggregation.
Patent CA-2569664-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALMER LORNE R
IPC: C12N15/88
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: The present invention provides lipid-based formulations for delivering, e.g., introducing, nucleic acid-lipid particles comprising an interference RNA molecule to a cell, and assays for optimizing the delivery efficiency of such lipid-based formulations.
Patent CA-2569989-A1 (CA)
Title: Perforating charge case
Inventor: GROVE BRENDEN M
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A shaped charge comprises a case. At least a portion of the case is formed of copper.
Patent CA-2571880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISSA MUTA M
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The instrument (10) disclosed comprises a tube assembly (500) supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra into the bladder lumen or into the bladder lumen through incisions in the abdomen and bladder wall and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. The instrument (10) may include an end effector having a positioner (400), an anchor driver (300) and anchor system (700) comprising a shaft (720) with a lodging structure (730), and/or a combined balloon harness (94) and catheter (96). The instrument (10) urges the bladder wall to the pelvic floor and drives an anchor (700) through the bladder wall into the pelvic floor, thereby connecting a balloon harness (94) within the bladder to the pelvic floor that presses the bladder wall against the pelvic floor; maintaining the balloon catheter (96) in place and draining the bladder during the time required for the tissues to effectively knit; and then deflating and withdrawing the balloon catheter (96) and disconnecting and withdrawing the balloon harness (94).