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Patent CA-2713881-A1 (CA)
Title: Window and trim assembly and method
Inventor: SCHIELD EDWARD L
IPC: E06B1/56
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: An improved window and trim assembly that facilitates quick and easy installation of a trim assembly on a window includes a window or door unit having a casing that defines a plurality of clip receiving grooves, a plurality of resilient clips receivable in the clip receiving grooves, and a pre-assembled trim cover retained on the window or door unit by the resilient clips. Attachment of the exterior trim cover to the window or door unit involves inserting clips into the grooves and pushing the cover onto the window or door unit until features on the trim cover engage the clips.
Patent CA-2713909-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKOG JOHAN KARL OLOV
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to methods of aiding diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring and evaluation of a disease or other medical condition in a' subject by detecting a biomarker in microvesicles isolated from a biological, sample from the subject. Moreover, disclosed subject matter is directed to methods of diagnosis, monitoring a disease by determining the concentration of microvesicles within a biological sample; methods of delivering a nucleic acid or protein to a target all by administering microvesicles that contain said nucleic acid or protein; methods for performing a body fluid transfusion by introducing a microvesicle-free or microvesicle enriched fluid fraction into a patient.
Patent CA-2713983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KERVER LAWRENCE
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A medical instrument has a set of opposing jaws that can be articulated, both left and right, from centerline.  The instrument has a proper bend radius and support for the jaw actuation member and cutter driving member. The bendable support for the drive members comprises tightly wound coil springs. Another embodiment of the invention controls the degree of articulation at the handle of the laparoscopic instrument. A further embodiment of the invention incorporates a locking mechanism to prevent motion of the wrist while the user performs other operations on the device. The locking mechanism also includes an indexing feature with which the user can index and choose the necessary amount of angle between preset angles.
Patent CA-2715596-A1 (CA)
Title: Fabricated static vane ring
Inventor: DUROCHER ERIC
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A strut configuration of a static vane ring used in a gas turbine engine having an enlarged end section at least at one of the opposed ends thereof to be welded or brazed to either an outer or inner duct wall of the vane ring. The enlarged end section provides a inner corner curve with a predetermined fillet radius between the strut and the duct wall.
Patent CA-2718464-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme d'echange thermique pour une section interieure de climatiseur
Inventor: WANG XIONGCHENG
IPC: F24F13/30
Filed: 2010-10-22
Abstract: Un système déchange thermique destiné à un module intérieur dun climatiseur comprend un logement (1), un échangeur froid (3) et un souffleur centrifuge (4), léchangeur froid (3) et le souffleur centrifuge (4) étant placés dans le logement (1), une entrée dair (15) étant placée sur une extrémité du logement (1), une sortie dair (16) étant placée sur son autre extrémité, léchangeur froid (3) étant placé à larrière de lentrée dair (15), le souffleur centrifuge (4) étant placé à larrière de léchangeur froid (3), une sortie dair (17) du souffleur centrifuge (4) étant reliée à la sortie dair (16) du logement (1) et le souffleur centrifuge (4) comprenant un logement à volute (5), un moteur (6) et une roue éolienne centrifuge (7). Le moteur (6) est un moteur à rotor externe, le moteur (6) étant logé dans le centre dune cavité de la roue éolienne centrifuge (7) et une entrée dair gauche (11) et une entrée dair droite (12) étant formées sur les deux côtés du logement à volute (5). Linvention comporte une entrée dair et une sortie dair de grands formats et une efficacité de soufflerie élevée.
Patent CA-2723810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEGASPI MARLONE
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for guide catheters having one or more regions of increased flexibility. A  flexibili-ty region comprises one tubular segment of the guide catheter with a non-linear longitudinal seam between two non-concentric layers of mate-rial having different durometers. A non-linear seam, such as a zig-zag or sinusoidal configuration, permits controlled compression of lower durometer material between portions of higher durometer material.
Patent CA-2724618-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONSTANTINE MARK
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2009-06-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of toning the face comprising the steps of (a) dissolving in water a toner concentrate m the form of a solid comprising (i) citric acid, (ii) sodium bicarbonate, (iii) one or more essential oils, to provide a toner, and (b) applying the toner to the face
Patent CA-2727373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEIL STEFANIE
IPC: A61K31/4709
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: Annelated N-heterocyclic sulfonamides with oxadiazolone headgroup, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals The invention relates to annelated N-heterocyclic sulfonamides with oxadiazolone headgroup and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives showing PPARdelta or PPARdelta and PPARalpha agonist activity. What is described are compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their physiologically acceptable salts and processes for their preparations. The compounds are suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders as well as of disorders in which insulin resistance is involved and demyelinating and other neurodegenerative disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Patent CA-2728790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOESZ CARL W
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carrier for an optical fiber having a plurality of optical sensors located thereon. The carrier has a test section comprising a cavity and at least one geometric discontinuity, wherein in response to a pressure applied to the test section, a stress concentration is formed proximate to the geometric discontinuity, and wherein the optical sensor is adhered to at least a part of the geometric discontinuity. The cavity may be filled with a liquid or a gel. A temperature optical sensor may also be provided adjacent to the pressure optical sensor.
Patent CA-2731255-A1 (CA)
Title: Structural variants of antibodies for improved therapeutic characteristics
Inventor: GOLDENBERG DAVID M
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2009-07-21
Abstract: The present invention provides substituted humanized, chimeric or human anti-CD20 antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof and bispecific antibodies or fusion proteins comprising the substituted antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof. The antibodies, fusion proteins or fragments are useful for treatment of B-cell disorders, such as B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases, as well as GVHD, organ transplant rejection, and hemolytic anemia and cryoglobulinemia. Amino acid substitutions, particularly substitution of an aspartate residue at Kabat position 101 of CDR3 V H (CDRH3), result in improved therapeutic properties, such as decreased dissociation rates, improved CDC  activity, improved apoptosis, improved B-cell depletion and improved therapeutic efficacy at very low dosages. Veltuzumab, a humanized anti-CD20 antibody that incorporates such sequence variations, exhibits improved therapeutic efficacy compared to similar antibodies of different CDRH3 sequence, allowing therapeutic effect at dosages as low as 200 mg or less, more preferably 100 mg or less, more preferably 80 mg or less, more preferably 50 mg or less, most preferably 30 mg or less of naked antibody when administered i.v. or s.c.
Patent CA-2731369-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROEDEL ANDREAS
IPC: E02D31/02
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining damaged or faulty points, in particular weak points with a reduced material thickness in a membrane-type, electrically non-conductive or only poorly conductive structural seal (3) having a high electrical disruptive strength in comparison to air, said seal is provided with an electrically conductive layer (6) arranged inside or outside the structural seal (3) and extends over substantially the entire surface of the structural seal and to which layer an electrical test voltage is applied. To establish said damaged, faulty and/or weak points, a further electrically conductive layer (7) is used, which is electrically separated from the aforementioned electrically conductive layer (6) by the structural seal and extends over substantially the entire surface of the structural seal. The level of the test voltage between the electrically conductive layers (6, 7) charged with voltage is selected such that when at least one electrically non-conductive damaged, faulty and/or weak point is present in the structural seal, the electrical disruptive strength is exceeded and an electric spark or arc being formed at the location of the damaged, faulty and/or weak point, wherein the test voltage being selected to be smaller than a destructive test voltage at which an electrical breakdown would result in an undamaged and/or un-weakened structural seal corresponding to the structural seal (3) to be tested, thereby forming an electric spark ore arc. Also claimed is a correspondingly designed structural seal (3).
Patent CA-2731386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANCHEZ RAMOS CELIA
IPC: A61B3/107
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: The object of the invention is a method and the corresponding device thereof for recognition of persons incorporating, as biometric constant and determinant for each individual, the irregularities of the map of the posterior surface of the cornea, being different in each individual. The invention is based on taking an image exclusively of the second ocular dioptric with the objective of determining the irregularities of the surface map thereof with respect to a standardised surface (sphere, ellipsoid, torus, etc.) and quantifying them, yielding a set of attributes characteristic of each person utilised as a system of authentication, that is to say utilising the variations and calculations carried out therewith as biometric minutiae. Taking an image is of proven safety insofar as it may be taken without any contraindication whatsoever and as many times as necessary.
Patent CA-2732402-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUGIHARA FUMIHITO
IPC: C07K5/06
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: Disclosed are: a peptide molecule itself which is effective for the prevention of a disease such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and bedsore, particularly a dipeptide which can be absorbed into a body readily through an intestine; a collagen peptide comprising the dipeptide as an essential dipeptide component; and an agent for preventing a disease, which comprises the dipeptide as an essential active ingredient. Specifically disclosed are: a collagen peptide characterized by comprising a dipeptide having a structure Hyp-Gly as an essential dipeptide component; a dipeptide characterized by having a structure Hyp-Gly; and an agent for preventing a disease, which comprises a dipeptide having a structure Hyp-Gly as an essential active ingredient.
Patent CA-2732558-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRADER MARC
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: A method and an apparatus providing a visual indication of the occurrence of video recording operations on an electronic device. The video recording operations including recording a plurality of frames according to a number of characteristics. The method comprising providing a time interval between the recording of two consecutive frames by modifying at least one of the characteristics of the video recording operations and providing the visual indication of video recording operations during the time interval.
Patent CA-2734070-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI SHUWEI
IPC: B65D90/42
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: An apparatus for oil storage and transportation with a flexible membrane arranged in the outer wall and fixed in the installation opening or the fixing part of the outer wall of the apparatus, with the rest of membrane being separated from the outer wall. The chamber defined by the membrane stores the oil in a sealed condition, letting breathing occur outside the membrane. The flexible structure of the membrane improves its resistance to impact and other outer forces. According to the type of materials to be stored, different membranes can be chosen to store and transport liquid chemicals under low and ordinary pressure. This way of storage and transportation not only is environmental-friendly, safe and energy-saving, but also eliminates most of current oil vapor pollution.
Patent CA-2734498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEBOW HOWARD
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2009-08-24
Abstract: A method begins by initiating communication with a transactional processing entity device. The method continues by receiving a profile inquiry message from the transactional processing entity device. The method continues by providing a response to the profile inquiry message such that a merchant profile is generated or updated. The method continues by receiving an offer data file inquiry message from the transaction processing entity device.  The method continues by providing an offer response to the offer data file inquiry message.
Patent CA-2736372-A1 (CA)
Title: Molecularly imprinted smart polymers (misps)
Inventor: GRYNSZPAN FLAVIO
IPC: A24D3/00
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: Molecularly imprinted smart polymers (MISPs) are provided herein, as well as novel monomers for preparing MISPs, and processes for preparing MISPs. The MISPs can be used applications such as, for example, detecting/absorbing or iso-lating biological and non-biological agents. The MISPs described herein comprise responsive monomeric units which undergo a physico-chemical change (e.g., a bond formation or cleavage) in response to an external change, such that the MISP selectively binds to a target molecule and releases a bound target molecule in response to the external change.
Patent CA-2738498-A1 (CA)
Title: Isolation and purification of antibodies using protein a affinity chromatography
Inventor: HICKMAN ROBERT K
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the isolation and purification of antibodies wherein the use of an affinity chromatographic step results in an antibody composition sufficiently pure for pharmaceutical uses. The methods described herein comprise pH viral reduction/inactivation, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, affinity chromatography, preferably Protein A  affinity, ion exchange chromatography, and hydrophobic chromatography. Further, the present invention is directed toward pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more antibodies of the present invention.
Patent CA-2738961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON ARLEN
IPC: G06N7/02
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A method for clustering data elements stored in a data storage system includes reading data elements from the data storage system. Clusters of data elements are formed with each data element being a member of at least one cluster. At least one data element is associated with two or more clusters. Membership of the data element belonging to respective ones of the two or more clusters is represented by a measure of ambiguity. Information is stored in the data storage system to represent the formed clusters.
Patent CA-2741415-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROLFES MEYERING EMILY R
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable polymeric hydrogel matrices having excellent durability and swellability.  The matrices are formed from a combination of poly-.alpha.(1 >4)glucopyranose macromer and a biocompatible biostable hydrophilic macromer. The matrices can be used in association with a medical device or alone. In some methods the polymeric matrix is placed or formed at a target site in which the matrix swells and occludes the target area, and is able to be degraded at the target site after period of time.
Patent CA-2742080-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition of matter tailoring: system ia
Inventor: NAGEL CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H01B1/02
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to tailored materials, particularly metals and alloys, and methods of making such ma-terials. The new compositions of matter exhibit long-range ordering and unique electronic character.
Patent CA-2742810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEI MIN
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: A pen body assembly (100) for a drug delivery pen includes a pen body (101) and a dose setting body (111) mov-ably connected to the pen body (101). A knob (109) is connected to the dose setting body (111) for moving the dose setting body (111) relative to the pen body (111). One of the pen body (101) and the dose setting body (111) has a thread groove (107) having a varied pitch disposed thereon and the other one has a protrusion (105) engaging the thread groove (107).
Patent CA-2743153-A1 (CA)
Title: Lifting assemblies including trapezoidal strong back beam systems
Inventor: MCKAY DOUGLAS MCGREGOR
IPC: B66C9/00
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: Bridge crane assemblies, trapezoidal strong back beam systems and carriages for bridge crane assemblies are disclosed.  According to some embodiments, a bridge crane assembly comprises a trapezoidal beam and a bridge attachable to an underside of the trapezoidal beam. The bridge comprises an attachment means for supporting a lifting device for the crane assembly.  At least one guide track is attachable to a support structure and at least one carriage is longitudinally movable along the at least one guide track. Each carriage comprises a pair of spaced apart mounting plates and a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted to the mounting plates in a substantially vertical orientation. An axle extends between and is pivotally secured to the mounting plates. A  displacement arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the axle and at least one second end for pivotal connection to the bridge.
Patent CA-2744498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GELBARD HARRIS A
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des composés ayant un effet inhibiteur sur des kinases de lignage mixte. La présente invention concerne en outre des compositions pharmaceutiques, des procédés de préparation des composés, des intermédiaires synthétiques, et des procédés d'utilisation des composés, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec d'autres agents thérapeutiques, pour traiter des maladies et affections qui sont affectées par l'inhibition de kinase de lignage mixte. La présente invention concerne en outre des procédés de traitement de troubles neuropsychiatriques qui comprennent l'inhibition de kinases de lignage mixte.
Patent CA-2745055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIN JEAN-XAVIER
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une installation à cycle thermochimique comportant un réacteur d'oxydation à lit fluidisé rapide (1A), contenant des particules solides de réaction thermochimique, un premier séparateur cyclone associé (1B) et un agencement de retour des solides en sortie de ce séparateur cyclone (1B) vers ledit réacteur (1A), ledit agencement de retour comportant un réacteur de réduction constitué d'un lit mobile descendant (2A, 2'A). Selon l'invention, ledit réacteur de réduction comporte une alimentation en combustible réactif et comporte plusieurs injections (2C, 2E) d'un mélange de dioxyde de carbone et de vapeur d'eau, ce réacteur de réduction est associé à un second séparateur cyclone (2B) associé à une conduite de retour (2D) vers le réacteur d'oxydation (1A), ledit premier séparateur cyclone (1B) comporte à sa sortie des solides un premier siphon d'étanchéité  aux gaz (1C) et ledit second séparateur cyclone (2B) comporte à sa sortie des solides un second siphon d'étanchéité aux gaz (2F).
Patent CA-2748898-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AGHASSIAN DANIEL
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: An improved embodiment of an external device for an implantable medical device system is described herein, where the external device has both circuitry for charging the implantable medical device and circuitry for telemetering data to and from the medical implant contained within a single housing. The external device in one embodiment includes orthogonal radiators in which both the radiators are used for data transfer, and in which at least one of the radiators is used for power transfer. Having charging and data telemetry circuitry fully integrated within a single external device conveniences both patient and clinician.
Patent CA-2750955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAN MYEONG GYU
IPC: A23J3/12
Filed: 2010-02-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating the blood of slaughtered animals, the system comprising: a storage tank for collecting and storing the blood of animals slaughtered in a slaughter plant; a blood treatment tank in which the animal blood is received and stored from the blood storage tank and into which a liquid microbial agent for treating blood is introduced so that microorganisms of the liquid microbial agent are allowed to react at a temperature of 25-35 °C for 8-12 hours, thereby separating the animal blood into an amino acid solution and a waste blood sludge; a blood-treating agent supply unit for supplying the liquid microbial agent to the blood treatment tank; a water supply unit for supplying water to the blood treatment tank; a filtering means for filtering the amino acid solution discharged from the blood treatment tank to remove impurities; a heater for maintaining the blood treatment tank at a temperature of 25-35 °C; and a temperature sensor for sensing the internal temperature of the blood treatment tank. According to the invention, microorganisms are used to degrade waste animal blood and produce high-quality environmentally friendly amino acids, thereby providing the effects of recycling resources and preventing environmental contamination.
Patent CA-2752635-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in or relating to structural glass assemblies
Inventor: MORGAN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: E04B2/88
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A glazing system for a building comprising a glazing panel, a support and an attachment assembly for attaching the glazing panel to the support is disclosed. The attachment assembly comprises a mounting secured to the support and a glazing fitting secured to the glazing panel. The mounting comprises a mounting member and the glazing fitting comprises a hook portion and the mounting is connected to the glazing fitting by a connection between the hook portion and the mounting member. The attachment assembly further comprises a shock absorber that allows the attachment assembly to move relative to the support upon applying an impact to the glazing panel, thereby improving the impact resistance of the glazing panel. Mountings and fittings for use in such glazing systems are also disclosed, as are methods of improving the impact resistance of a suspended glazing panel.
Patent CA-2754622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIRNBACH CURTIS A
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: An apparatus for Flash X-ray irradiation of material includes a Flash X-ray source comprised of an electron gun and an anode. The electron gun comprises a field emission cold cathode having an electrode emitting surface, and a grid for controlling electron flow from the cathode to the anode. The anode has an electron-receiving main surface and an X-ray emitting, oppositely facing main surface. The X- ray emitting surface emits X-radiation into an irradiation volume. The X-ray emitting surface of the anode has orthogonally oriented first and second dimensions of greater than 2 millimeters each. A high voltage pulse power supply powers the Flash X-ray source. The electron gun, anode end high voltage pulse power supply are so constructed as to create sufficient X-radiation in said irradiation volume to achieve a desired level of irradiation of material in said volume.