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Patent CA-2504021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERS STEVEN W
IPC: A61K31/216
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions et des procédés d'administration d'oxybutynine permettant de minimiser l'action ou la gravité d'effets indésirables associés à la thérapie par oxybutynine. Dans un mode de réalisation, lesdits compositions et procédés permettent de réduire la concentration de plasma des métabolites d'oxybutynine, tels que N-déséthyloxybutynine, ladite concentration étant supposée jouer au moins partiellement un rôle dans certains effets secondaires, tout en maintenant ladite concentration de plasma d'oxybutynine à un niveau suffisant pour que le patient puisse bénéficier de la thérapie par oxybutynine. L'invention concerne également des isomères d'oxybutynine ainsi que ses métabolites, permettant de minimiser l'action et/ou la gravité d'effets indésirables, et de mettre en oeuvre une thérapie bénéfique et efficace de l'hyperactivité vésicale. Dans certains modes de réalisation, la composition selon l'invention peut se présenter sous la forme d'un gel d'administration topique de forme non-occluse ou libre.
Patent CA-2506757-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DANIELS JOHN
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif actif lumineux comprenant une particule semi-conductrice dispersée dans un matériau porteur. Une première couche de contact est prévue de manière que lors de l'application d'un champ électrique, des porteurs de charge possédant une polarité soient injectés dans la particule semi-conductrice par l'intermédiaire du matériau porteur. Une seconde couche de contact est prévue de manière que lors de l'application du champ électrique sur celle-ci, des porteurs de charge possédant une polarité opposée soient injectés dans la particule semi-conductrice par l'intermédiaire du matériau porteur. La particule semi-conductrice comprend au moins un semi-conducteur parmi des semi-conducteurs organique et inorganique. La particule semi-conductrice peut comprendre une particule active à lumière organique. Un champ électrique appliqué sur la particule semi-conductrice par l'intermédiaire du porteur entraîne l'injection des porteurs de charge de polarité opposée dans la particule semi-conductrice quand il s'agit d'une construction sous la forme d'un dispositif électroluminescent. Les porteurs de charge se combinent de manière à former des paires de porteurs déclinant et émettant la lumière.
Patent CA-2507333-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions comprising graft polymer for extrusion processing
Inventor: EICHENAUER HERBERT
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions comprising graft polymer and featuring very good processability via extrusion without the occurrence of certain surface defects.
Patent CA-2507552-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer game and method of playing the same
Inventor: WOLL CYNTHIA
IPC: A63F13/98
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A game that uses trading style cards is disclosed. The game uses a plurality of collectible cards that each have a code that can be collected. The collectible cards are sold in packaging, and the code is a human-readable code. The game also includes a computer readable medium storing a computer program configured to be operated on a computer. The program is configured to receive a plurality of codes, where the program produces a computer output based on the codes entered. The output includes content dependent upon the code entered, comprising personalized game play.
Patent CA-2508223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIOKA HIROFUMI
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: It is intended to provide a promoter responding specifically to germ infection (i.e., a germ-responsive promoter). Namely, a germ-responsive promoter containing DNA comprising the PVS3 promoter region (SEQ ID NO:1) of potato plant. A region (SEQ ID NO:23) being important in the promoter activity.
Patent CA-2509522-A1 (CA)
Title: Ligands for metals and improved metal-catalyzed processes based thereon
Inventor: BUCHWALD STEPHEN L
IPC: C07C211/52
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ligands for transition metals . A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of catalysts comprising these ligands in transition metal-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. The subject methods provide improvemen ts in many features of the transition metal-catalyzed reactions, including the range of suitable substrates, reaction conditions, and efficiency.
Patent CA-2510699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE CASTRIS PIERRE JR
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A multiple LED lighting unit and appropriate electrical components integrated into two embodiments and serving as a direct replacement for conventional fluorescent lighting used in refrigerated food merchandisers. The present LED lighting embodiments include appropriate connectors and pins thereof, enabling the LED lighting assembly to be installed directly in a food merchandiser lighting fixture. The LED lighting assembly may include appropriate electrical components such as; rectifiers, step-down transformers, regulators and colour rendering controls to provide the required voltage for the LEDs and appropriate light spectrum. The electrical components may be mounted either integrally within the light, incorporated in an end cap thereof, or installed separately within the refrigerated food merchandiser. The light may be coloured within the permissible light spectrum by the use of appropriate LEDs and drivers providing the desired coloured lighting.
Patent CA-2514057-A1 (CA)
Title: Grip for a hockey stick with a hollow-ended shaft
Inventor: CASASANTA JOSEPH G JR
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: Described is a grip (10) for attachment to a sport stick shaft (80) having a hollow opening (84) at the end of the shaft (80). The grip (10)comprises an elongated grip portion (18) having a hilt (26) and an insertion portion (16) for insertion in the hollow opening (84).
Patent CA-2516513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLZNER MANFRED
IPC: B29C33/26
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an operating system for an externally operated part of a closing unit, in particular for a mold carrier of a closing unit. During operation, the entire closing unit ( 12 ) moves in a predefined first direction (D) and the externally operated part ( 18 ) can be moved between at least two positions. The externally operated part ( 18 ) includes a guide element in the form of a cam roller ( 22 ) which is moveable for reaching at least one of the positions in a predefined second position (A) by at least one operating unit ( 29 ) arranged separately to the closing unit ( 12 ). The operating unit ( 29 ) includes at least one gripper member ( 48 ) which grabs the cam roller ( 22 ) for moving the part ( 18 ) to the predefined second position (A) and moves it in this direction. To minimize wear, the gripper member ( 48 ) includes two freely moveable guide rollers ( 50 ) arranged in parallel relationship at a particular spacing from one another and having axes in substantial parallel or tangential alignment to the first direction (D). The spacing between both guide rollers ( 50 ) corresponds essentially to the diameter of the cam roller ( 22 ) or is slightly greater than the diameter of the cam roller ( 22 ), and the cam roller ( 22 ) is able to move into this spacing for moving the externally to-be-operated part ( 18 ) in the predefined second position (A) and subsequently is able to move out of the spacing.
Patent CA-2516664-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLTYS RICHARD
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: Identifiers are read from playing cards collected before completion of at least one hand of a card game, such as blackjack, and the value of a hand is determined from the resulting sequence of read identifiers (i.e., ending sequence). The playing cards are collected in a defined order, such as from players in order from a dealer's right to left, and finally from the dealer.  The cards, and the play of the game, can be validated based at least in part on the ending sequence. Identifiers may also be read from cards before or while dealing the card game to produce an initial sequence.
Patent CA-2519757-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de demoulage
Inventor: MOSQUET MARTIN
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé pour améliorer le démoulage de pièces à base de béton, de plâtre ou d'argile comprenant l'application sur le moule d'une composition dont la concentration en eau est inférieure à 0,2% comprenant un ester d'un acide gras de 4 à 24 atomes de carbone et d'un néopentylpolyol portant au moins trois groupes hydroxyle.
Patent CA-2521476-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for controlled release of enzymatic reaction components
Inventor: KRAMAROV VLADIMIR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: Compositions and reaction kits are provided for controlling an enzymatic process. The compositions and kits include a substantially water~ insoluble, water-permeable polymer and a poorly water-soluble salt of an essential ionic enzymatic reactant. The disclosed compositions and methods are particularly useful for improving the specificity and performance of PCR.
Patent CA-2523020-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of derivatives of 2, 4-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-3-thione as inhibitors of the enzyme myeloperoxidase (mpo)
Inventor: SVENSSON MATS
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: There is disclosed the use of a compound of formula (I) wherein X, Y, W and Q  are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament, for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions in which inhibition of the enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO) is beneficial. Certain novel compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, together with processes for their preparation. The compounds of formulae (I) are MPO  inhibitors and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neuroinflammatory disorders.
Patent CA-2523988-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: SHINKAI HIROSHI
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: An assembling operation of a fuel cell is effectively simplified. With the simple and economical structure, the desired sealing function is achieved. The fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly and first and second metal separators sandwiching the membrane electrode assembly. Connection channels are provided on the first metal separator. The connection channels connect the oxygen-containing gas supply passage and the oxygen-containing gas discharge passage to the oxygen-containing gas flow field. The membrane electrode assembly has first overlapping portions overlapped on the connection channels for sealing the connection channels. The first overlapping portions comprise, in effect, a gas diffusion layer.
Patent CA-2526946-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEGAL BRENT M
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: Sensor platforms and methods of making them are described. A platform having a non-horizontally oriented sensor element comprising one or more nanostructures such as nanotubes is described. Under certain embodiments, a sensor element has or is made to have an affinity for an analyte. Under certain embodiments, such a sensor element comprises one or more pristine nanotubes. Under certain embodiments, the sensor element comprises derivatized or functionalized nanotubes. Under certain embodiments, a sensor is made by providing a support structure; providing one or more nanotubes on the structure to provide material for a sensor element; and providing circuitry to electrically sense the sensor element~s electrical characterization. Under certain embodiments, the sensor element comprises prederivatized or pre-functionalized nanotubes.  Under other embodiments, sensor material is derivatized or functionalized after provision on the structure or after patterning. Under certain embodiments, a large-scale array of sensor platforms includes a plurality of sensor elements.
Patent CA-2528538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALFREYMAN MICHAEL G
IPC: C07D295/04
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: Dual action compounds are provided that are inhibitors of catechol-omethyltransferase (COMT) enzyme and are also partial agonists or antagonists of the D2 receptor, or agonists of the D1 receptor, or interact in these ways with both D1 and D2 receptors. Use of the compounds for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia and mild cognitive impairment, is also described.
Patent CA-2529772-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for gathering market research data within commercial establishments
Inventor: FLANAGAN EUGENE L III
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking movements of participants in a market research study, for example, within a commercial establishment, are provided.  The methods and systems employ portable monitors carried on the persons of the participants to gather location data.
Patent CA-2531037-A1 (CA)
Title: Recipient preference mail communications service
Inventor: PINTSOV LEON A
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A method for communicating mailing preferences of a mail recipient including a messenger for use in connection with an unsolicited mailpiece received by a mail recipient. The messenger functions to communicate a mailing preference to the sender of the unsolicited mailpiece that the mail recipient desires some change regarding future unsolicited mail communications from the sender. The mailing preference may include an instruction to discontinue future mail communications from the sender. The messenger may be affixed in combination with the unsolicited mailpiece and re-introduced into the mail distribution system by the mail recipient. Further, the messenger may be mailed to and received by a mail service provider to act on behalf of the mail recipient for the purpose of communicating the mailing preference or instruction to the sender.
Patent CA-2531464-A1 (CA)
Title: Assembly for vertically positioning a lamp-shade
Inventor: LECLUZE MICHEL
IPC: F21V21/008
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An assembly for vertically positioning a lamp-shade suspended by a cable comprises a socket member, a swivel cap adapted to engage the upper end of the socket member. The swivel cap has an off-center hole to receive the cable therethrough, the cap being adapted to be swivelled until the socket member has reached a vertical position. The assembly also includes an element for securing the cap and the socket member to one another when a vertical position is reached.
Patent CA-2534360-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for expression and purification of immunotoxins
Inventor: LIU YUAN-YI
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of expressing an immunotoxin in Pichia pastoris strain mutated to toxin resistance comprising a) growing the Pichia pastoris in a growth medium comprising an enzymatic digest of protein and yeast extract and maintaing a dissolved oxygen concentration at 40% and above; and b) performing methanol induction with a limited methanol feed of 0.5-0.75 ml/min/ 10L of initial volume during induction along with a continuous inusion of yeast extract at a temperature below 17.5 ~C., antifoaming agent supplied up to 0.07%, agitation reduced to 400 RPM, and the induction phase extended out to 163 h. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of purifying a non~glycosylated immunotoxin comprising a) loading a solution containing the non~glycosylated immunotoxin onto a hydrophobic interaction column; b) obtaining a first non-glycosylated immunotoxin containing eluant from the hydrophobic interaction column; c) loading the non-glycosylated immunotoxin containing eluant from step (b) onto an anion exchange column; d) obtaining a second non-glycosylated immunotoxin containing eluant from the anion exchange column by eluting the non-glycosylated immunotoxin with a sodium borate solution; e) diluting the concentration of sodium borate in the second non-glycosylated immunotoxin containing eluant from step (d) to about 50 mM or less; f) concentrating the diluted non-glycosylated immunotoxin containing eluant from step (e) over an anion exchange column; and g) obtaining a purified non-glycosylated immunotoxin from the anion exchange column.
Patent CA-2534546-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel composition
Inventor: SALE MARK EDWARD
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: An oral dosage form comprising a first composition and a second composition, each composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable weak base, especially Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, ('the drug') and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor, wherein the first and second compositions are arranged to release drug at differing release rates on administration such that the rate of release of the drug from the dosage form is substantially independent of pH; a process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine.
Patent CA-2534889-A1 (CA)
Title: Thickened cleaning and disinfecting compositions
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly usefu,l in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces.
Patent CA-2535057-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical accelerometer, optical inclinometer and seismic sensor system using such accelerometer and inclinometer
Inventor: METZBOWER D RICHARD
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: An optical accelerometer includes a beam and at least one optical fiber affixed to one side of the beam such that deflection of the beam changes a length of the optical fiber. Means for sensing the change in length of the optical fiber is functionally coupled to the at least one fiber. A seismic sensor system includes at least two accelerometers, oriented such that their sensitive axes are at least partially aligned along mutually orthogonal directions. Each accelerometer includes a beam, and at least one optical fiber affixed to one side of the beam such that deflection of the beam changes a length of the at least one optical fiber. Means for sensing the change in length of the optical fiber is functionally coupled to at least one fiber of each accelerometer.
Patent CA-2535170-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for improving environmental durability of materials
Inventor: GREEN MARVIN
IPC: C09D201/02
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making an environmentally durable material, the method requiring providing a material comprising at least one functional group Fc, and subjecting the material to a free radical source such that substantially all functional groups Fc are eliminated but the material is not polymerized. In one embodiment, the functional group Fc is at least one of a nonaromatic carbon-carbon double bond, a hydrogen atom alpha to an aromatic ring, a hydrogen atom alpha to a carbon-carbon double bond, or a hydrogen atom attached to a tertiary substituted carbon. In another embodiment, functional group Fc is present in the material as a contaminant. In one exemplary embodiment, the material comprises from 0.05 to less than 15 % by weight of functional group Fc, based on the total weight of the material.
Patent CA-2536908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RADOVICH JOHN
IPC: B29C48/50
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a feed roll assembly for reducing leakage of an elastomeric material in a feed section of an extruder machine. A shell (402), feed roll seal plates (412), and feed roll end plates (422) are used to reduce the leakage of elastomeric material. Elastomeric material is redirected back to the feed section through the use of a varying bore diameter (408, 500, 502) of the shell and grooves (420, 428) contained in both the feed roll seal plates and the feed roll end plates. The shell, feed roll seal plates, feed roll end plates, and a feed roll scraper (320) are each coated with a solid, dry lubricant coating to reduce friction. The invention provides desirable feedback of overflow elastomeric material and permits a retrofitting of the feed roll assembly to existing extruder machines.
Patent CA-2543642-A1 (CA)
Title: Storage unit with identifying markings__
Inventor: SOMOGYI MIKLOS
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: The subject of this invention is a storage unit with identifying markings consisting of a receptacle that encloses a storage area to receive the material to be stored, an opening in the receptacle leading to the storage area, and a closure member that may be secured temporarily over the opening. The distinctive feature of the invention is that the identifying markings are formed by a group of particles of a marking material which create a unique electromagnetic radiation image or unique electromagnetic response image and are arranged in a random distribution over the covering surface of the closure member and/or in the material of the closure member, and/or on the covering surface of the receptacle and/or in the material of the receptacle.
Patent CA-2544966-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRIVER FRANKLIN THOMAS
IPC: B29C63/06
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A resin impregnated cured in place liner with an integral inner impermeable layer, (22) a method for its manufacture and an apparatus to do this are provided. The liner is formed from a resin impregnable material having an impermeable layer bonded to one surface. The material is formed into tubular shape with the impermeable layer on the outside of the tube about a tubular forming member and continuously everted into the tubular forming device to place the impermeable layer on the inside. An outer impermeable film (31) is placed about the inner tubular layer (28) and may be impregnated with vacuum in the usual manner. Alternatively, the tubular resin impregnable material may be passed through a resin tank (53) and impregnated with a curable resin prior to being wrapped with an outer impermeable layer. The impregnated liner is then suitable for pull-in-and-inflate which can be by steam in view of the integral inner impermeable layer of the liner.
Patent CA-2546080-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHAN LANG
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: Il est proposé une technique pour puits en rapport avec une opération d'essai de puits et en vertu de laquelle un liquide s'écoule du puits dans une chambre de fond. La technique prévoit la surveillance d'un paramètre de fond qui réagit à la pression du liquide en vue de déterminer le moment propice à la fermeture de la chambre.
Patent CA-2546994-A1 (CA)
Title: Code channel management in a wireless communications system
Inventor: TIEDEMANN EDWARD G JR
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed relating to communications. The systems and techniques involve separating a plurality of subscriber stations into first and second groups, a different first code from a plurality of orthogonal codes to each of the subscriber stations in the first group, assigning each of the subscriber stations in the first group either its allocated first code or a first sub-code derived from its allocated first code, to support a dedicated channel, and assigning a second sub-code derived from one of the first codes to support a communications channel to one of the subscriber stations in the second group. A second code may be used to support a dedicated channel to the second subscriber station.
Patent CA-2548034-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPADINI ALESSANDRO LUIGI
IPC: A61K8/365
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: In one embodiment, a liquid or flowable cleansing or skin treatment composition is described which is substantially non-aqueos and which has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can be chemically react with each other or with water when water is blended with non-aqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use.  In a second embodiment, a solidified cleansing or skin treatment composition is described which contains components that chemically react with each other or with water when water is blended with the solidified cleansing composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive compositions are also described.