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Patent CA-2516130-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SJOEHOLM ANDERS
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: An assay method for an anti-bacterial agent comprising: (a) providing as a first component protein SIC; (b) providing as a second component an antibacterial peptide; (c) contacting the first component with a test substance in the presence of the second component; and (d) determining the interaction or activity of the first component with the second component to determine thereby whether a test substance is an effective anti-bacterial agent.
Patent CA-2516348-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for noninvasively detecting the quality of cardiac pumping
Inventor: FOSTER KIRK S
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: An auditory pulse monitor (10) for non-invasively detecting the amplitude of arterial pulses on a beat to beat basis. A light-weight optical sensor (10) including a light source (16) and photodetector (18) is adapted for application to the skin surface of a subject over a tissue bed containing an arterial supply. The photodetector (18) generates an output signal proportional to the amplitude of an arterial pulses, an electronic circuit (20, 22) connected to the photodetector (18) generates a signal having a frequency proportional to the photodetector (18) output signal level. A  speaker or other audio indicator (26) connected to the electronic circuit (20, 22) generates an audible tone indicating the amplitude of the arterial pulse.  Another aspect of the invention is an improvement in automated or automatic external defibrillators (AEDS).
Patent CA-2516472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIETZ FRANK
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: En tant que matières d'interconnexion soumises à des températures élevées, on utilise en général des matières pour températures élevées formant de l'oxyde de chrome, en particulier des alliages à base de chrome ou des alliages à base de fer riches en chrome (aciers ferritiques). Les matières de ce groupe forment, aux températures de fonctionnement de piles à combustible SOFC, une couche de couverture oxydique à base d'oxyde de chrome qui, de façon avantageuse, protège une telle matière d'un endommagement rapide par oxydation, mais qui, de façon désavantageuse, continue à réagir pour former des composés de Cr(VI). Ces composés volatils réagissent normalement avec la matière de cathode et provoquent, de façon désavantageuse, un empêchement catalytique de la réduction de l'oxygène. L'invention concerne donc la réalisation d'une couche protectrice étanche aux gaz, exempte de chrome, pour substrats formant de l'oxyde de chrome, constitués, par exemple, de matières d'interconnexion usuelles, qui empêche normalement une évaporation des composés de chrome (VI) dans les conditions de fonctionnement de piles à combustible SOFC. La composition de cette couche protectrice correspondant à la formule générale : Co¿3-x-y?Cu¿x?Mn¿y?O¿4? où 0<x<1,5, 0<y<3 et (x+y) <3 .
Patent CA-2518072-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical wavelength division multiplexer/ demultiplexer device
Inventor: MCNIE MARK EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/43
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: An optical wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer device (2) is described that comprises a substrate (6) having a plurality of wavelength selecting filters (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). The filters (26, 28, 30, 32 ,34 ,36) are arranged to provide conversion between a combined beam comprising a plurality of wavelength channels and a plurality of separate beams each comprising a subset of said plurality of wavelength channels. Hollow core waveguides (4) are formed in said substrate to guide light between the wavelength selecting filters. An add/drop multiplexer (100) is also described.
Patent CA-2519766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGWALL ERIK E
IPC: B01D71/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for curing a defect in the fabrication of a composite gas separation module and to composite gas separation modules formed by a process that includes the method. The present invention also relates to a method for selectively separating hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas containing gaseous stream. The method for curing a defect in the fabrication of a composite gas separation module includes depositing a first material comprising palladium over a porous substrate, thereby forming a coated substrate, wherein the coated substrate contains at least one defect.  Then, the coated substrate can be selectively surface activated proximate to the defect, thereby forming at least one selectively surface activated region of the coated substrate. A second material can be then preferentially deposited on the selectively surface activated region of the coated substrate, whereby the defect is cured.
Patent CA-2520065-A1 (CA)
Title: Obstacle detection apparatus
Inventor: YAMASHITA KATSUTOSHI
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: An obstacle detection apparatus detects an obstacle to a vehicle by a sensor section including a transmitter which transmits a wave to a predetermined detection area, and a receiver which receives an echo of the wave reflected by the obstacle. The obstacle detection apparatus measures a distance to the obstacle from the output of the sensor section. A detection-distance change circuit changes predetermined detection distances in the maximum detection distance. Alarm means gives an alarm step by step in accordance with the detection distances.
Patent CA-2520540-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG YANFENG
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: The Fibre-Channel flow mechanism is augmented to facilitate efficient data exchange between Fibre-Channel ports over extended distances. A supplemental buffer mechanism may be maintained as part of the interface to a transport network used to carry Fibre-Channel traffic. The transport network interface 108 makes a remote Fibre-Channel port aware of the augmented local receiver buffer capacity by intercepting certain frames used in the link establishment and substituting an enhanced buffer capacity for the local Fibre-Channel port's internal buffer capacity.
Patent CA-2521212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAN CHRISTOPHER Y K
IPC: C07C229/36
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: Methods and compounds useful for the inhibition of convulsive disorders, including epilepsy, are disclosed.      The methods and compounds of the invention inhibit or prevent ictogenesis and epileptogenesis. Methods for preparing the compounds of the invention are also described.
Patent CA-2523169-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of retrofitting a finished shoe to provide additional cushioning material
Inventor: LEONARD MICHELE
IPC: A43B13/40
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A method of retrofitting a finished shoe to provide additional cushioning material. The method includes: providing a curable composition; providing the finished shoe; placing the curable composition directly on at least a portion of the finished shoe that is configured to contact a wearer's body when the finished shoe is being worn; and allowing the curable composition to cure and form a cushioning material adapted to facilitate wearing of the finished shoe with increased comfort.
Patent CA-2523227-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular air conditioner for a bus rooftop
Inventor: CZECHOWICZ BELIN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A module is provided for attachment to the roof of a bus and includes all of necessary components for conditioning the return air from the passenger compartment and delivering conditioned air thereto. A module can be ganged in various relationships to collectively provide the total capacity required by the bus. Each module includes an evaporator section, a condenser section and a power section including a compressor and an inverter. The evaporator sections have a return air compartment that extends a substantial distance across the roof of the bus such that a single design can meet the needs of various return air duct installations of various types of buses. Provision is made for the selectively mixing of return air with fresh air, with the mixture then being passed by the evaporator blower through the evaporator coils and into the supply air ducts. The frames of the modules are attached to the roof of the bus by rails which are properly spaced to accommodate the modules frame and allow their selective longitudinal placement.
Patent CA-2523668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROLIK JEFF
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A filtering device with an increased surface area, and method of making and using the same. The present invention comprises a filtering device including an elongate shaft and a filter coupled to the shaft. The filter may include a filter membrane configured to have an increased surface area.
Patent CA-2526535-A1 (CA)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: BYSTROEM JOHAN
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise device comprising an elongated body (2) intended to be rotated by a user about its longitudinal axis, the elongated body (2) being provided with two handles (4a, 4b) arranged at a distance from each other, which handles (4a, 4b) are arranged to surround the elongated body (2) along a respective part thereof and to extend essentially co-axially with the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. The elongated body (2) is at a central part (6) located between the two handles (4a, 4b) provided with an attachment (7), to which a flexible and elongated traction transferring element (8), such as a rope, a cord, a chain, a band or the like, is attached or intended to be attached so as to make possible suspension of a weight on the elongated body (2) via said traction transferring element (8), said central part (6) being designed to receive the traction transferring element (8) when this is wound about the elongated body (2) during a rotation thereof.
Patent CA-2527524-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device
Inventor: LEWIS ALLAN DAVID
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device. Upon being provided with an upgraded registration process that requires encryption, the mobile communications device has the option of continuing to register with a network node using a downgraded registration process within a specified time window which involves unencrypted registration requests and responses. Thereafter, the mobile communications device is operable to select between the upgraded and downgraded registration processes.
Patent CA-2527573-A1 (CA)
Title: Cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl substituted benzothiophenes as therapeutic agents
Inventor: GOGLIOTTI ROCCO DEAN
IPC: A61K31/454
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: The present invention provides benzo[b]thiophenes of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and L have any of the values defined therefor in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula (I).
Patent CA-2527683-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for use in diagnosing and characterizing diseases involving abnormal apoptosis
Inventor: HERST CHARLES VINCENT
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: Methods are provided for diagnosing and/or characterizing disease involving abnormal levels of cellular apoptosis activity in a subject. In the subject methods, a sample is obtained from a subject suspected of having or known to have a disease involving abnormal levels of cellular apoptosis. The sample is then assayed for the presence of low molecular weight Actin protein fragments.  The assay results are used to diagnose the presence of disease involving abnormal levels of cellular apoptosis activity and/or characterize disease involving abnormal levels of cellular apoptosis activity in the subject, e.g.  to confirm an initial disease involving abnormal levels of cellular apoptosis diagnosis, to determine the stage of the disease, to monitor disease progression, to predict disease attacks, and the like. Also provided by the subject invention are kits for practicing the methods.
Patent CA-2529071-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalytic asymmetric desymmetrization of prochiral and meso cyclic anhydrides
Inventor: TIAN SHIKAI
IPC: B01J/
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to cinchona-alkaloid-based catalysts. A second aspect of the invention relates to a method of preparing a derivatized cinchona-alkaloid catalyst. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preparing a chiral, non~racemic compound from a prochiral cyclic anhydride or a meso cyclic anhydride, comprising the step of: reacting a prochiral cyclic anhydride or a meso cyclic anhydride with a nucleophile in the presence of a derivatized cinchona-alkaloid catalyst. Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of kinetic resolution, comprising the step of: reacting a racemic cyclic anhydride with an alcohol in the presence of a derivatized cinchona-alkaloid catalyst.
Patent CA-2529448-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAVLATOS MICHAEL J
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for providing health assistance based on information in a patient's health records. An interface (16) is provided for providing assistance which includes at least one patient health record section (84) and a banner section (94) that performs health-assistance-related functions based on the content of one or more patient health record sections.
Patent CA-2529651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BHULLAR RAGHBIR SINGH
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A test strip with a sample receiving chamber having a novel flared portion that terminates in a sample receiving opening. The flared portion provides a reservoir from which sample fluid can be drawn into the capillary or sample receiving chamber. The wider opening provided by the present invention is easier to "target" with a sample fluid. In preferred embodiments, the hydrophilic reagent layer extends to the dosing end or side of the test strip and further promotes wicking of the sample into the sample receiving chamber and thus reduces dose hesitation. In other preferred embodiments, a tapered dosing end is provided on the test strip in combination with the flared portion, and this combination create a test strip that will draw sample fluid into the sample receiving chamber regardless of where along the dosing edge of the test strip the fluid sample makes contact.
Patent CA-2530727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HACKER RICHARD
IPC: F15B9/08
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A hydraulic system for operating plow/spreader equipment. The hydraulic system comprises a reservoir for hydraulic fluid, a load sensitive variable displacement pump and a plow on/off valve apparatus having a manifold with a fluid channel and a number of outlet ports. Further one or more on/off valves are coupled to the manifold to control fluid flow to operate components of the plow equipment. A  stroke valve is further coupled to the manifold to operate in conjunction with one or more of the on/off valves for providing a load sensing pressure signal. The hydraulic system further includes a load sensing spreader valve for operating the spreader, and may also include a plow load sensing valve apparatus having one or more load sensing valves to provide proportional control to various components of the plow equipment. The hydraulic system further includes an arrangement of shuttle valves to provide the load sensing pump with load sensing pressure signals from the stroke valve, the load sensing spreader valve and the plow load sensing valve apparatus.
Patent CA-2533552-A1 (CA)
Title: Direct drive controller with haptic feedback
Inventor: WRIGHT ANDREW
IPC: H02K41/03
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A reliable and cost-efficient direct drive force feedback motor is suitable for joystick applications, allowing multiple degrees of output freedom, requiring no coil commutation, and permitting compact packaging. A multiple degree-of-freedom motor (10) consistent with the invention comprises an outp ut shaft (22), a stator (25, 27), and a rotor (38, 40, 42). The stator (25, 27) comprises first (25) and second (27) lamination stacks, each lamination stac k having an interior curved surface and a coil wound (16, 18) thereon, the lamination stacks (25, 27) being disposed adjacent the output shaft (22). Th e rotor (38, 40, 42) is fixed to the output shaft (22) and movably supported adjacent the stator (25, 27) with an air gap disposed between the rotor (38, 40, 42) and the stator (25, 27), the rotor including at least one magnet (40 , 42) disposed thereon and being movable along the interior curved surface of the lamination stacks (25, 27) in directions defining at least first and second degrees of freedom. Energization of the coil (16) of the first lamination stack (25) establishes a first magnetic field to urge the output shaft (22) to rotate in a first plane, and energization of the coil (18) of the second lamination stack (27) establishes a second magnetic field to urge the output shaft (22) to rotate in a second plane substantially orthogonal t o the first plane.
Patent CA-2534176-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGURA TOICHI
IPC: D01F6/62
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: A polylactic acid resin suitable for use especially in textile products; textile products obtained from the resin as a raw material (a fiber, multifilament, monofilament, staple, false-twist yarn, long-fiber nonwoven fabric, etc.); and processes for producing these textile products. The polylactic acid resin is a resin consisting mainly of a polylactic acid and is characterized in that it is linear, has an L- isomer content of 95 mol% or higher, an Sn content of 0 or 30 ppm or lower, a monomer content of 0 or 0.5 wt.% or lower, and has a relative viscosity of 2.7 to 3.9 or has a weight-average molecular weight of 120,000 to 220,000 and a number-average molecular weight of 60,000 to 110,000. The textile products each comprises the polylactic acid resin as the main material. The textile products each comprises a polylactic acid excellent in processability and fiber properities and free from problems in practical use.
Patent CA-2535135-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-speed rotational control apparatus with eddy current drive
Inventor: NELSON CHRIS A
IPC: F16F15/18
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A rotational control apparatus (10) includes a first rotatable assembly (20) and a second rotatable assembly (96). The first assembly (20) is rotatably mounted to a first support mount (12). The second assembly (96) is rotatably mounted to the first assembly (20) and is axially moveable relative to the first assembly (20). The first and second assemblies (20, 96) have respective coaxial surfaces (28, 106A) adjacent to and spaced from one another and further have respective axial surfaces (46, 102) that frictionally engage one another when the second assembly (96) is in a first axial position and disengage when the second assembly (96) is in a second axial position. The second assembly (96) is capable of rotation independent of the first assembly (20) when the second assembly (90) is in the second axial position. The rotational control apparatus (10) includes an eddy current drive (132) comprised of a first eddy current coupling assembly (134) associated with the coaxial surface (28) of the first assembly (20) and a second eddy current coupling assembly (136) associated with the coaxial surface (1 06A) of the second assembly (96), the second eddy current coupling assembly (136) adjacent the first eddy current coupling assembly (134) with an air gap (114) therebetween.
Patent CA-2535190-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELITZ ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for processing graphical information found on postal deliveries. According to the invention, the graphical information of a first postal delivery is sorted on the basis of a first result of the evaluation, a physical sorting of a second postal delivery being triggered by the sorting of the graphical information on the first postal delivery, and a further physical sorting of the first postal delivery, resulting from a reference code, is carried out.
Patent CA-2535865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKERT KLAUS
IPC: G01N21/25
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor arrangement (13.1) comprising a radiation-conducting substrate (13.9), said arrangement having a plurality of sensor fields (13.4) and separating regions (13.5) for separating the individual sensor fields (13.4) from the respectively adjacent sensor fields (13.4). Said separating regions (13.5) are formed by a separating agent layer (13.10) that causes a reflectivity lower than 0.5 for radiation from the substrate on the interface between the separating agent layer (13.10) and the substrate (13.9), at least in a first region (13.8) adjacent to the interface between the separating agent layer (13.10) and the substrate (13.9), and an extinction higher than 0.95 at least in a second region (13.7) located above the first region (13.8), on the side opposing the substrate (13.9).
Patent CA-2536523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTER GERRY ANN
IPC: C12P19/04
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysaccharide processed to have the necessary strength characteristics, conformability and physical properties.
Patent CA-2536916-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures
Inventor: JERVIS JAMES E
IPC: A61B1/313
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: An improved laparoscopic apparatus (10) for tunneling to a desired anatomical location and developing a surgical space, is disclosed, including a tunelling member (20) adapted to receive a laparoscope therein, and an inflatable balloon (40) secured on the tunneling member (20). The tunneling member (20) has a passage (28) extending between its open proximal (24) and distal ends (26). A lip (30) is integrally formed on the distal end (26) to retain a laparoscope inserted into the passage (28), the lip (30) having a substantially rounded and blunt distal edge (34). The lip (30) defines a recessed or open center area (36) in the distal opening (32), enhancing the field of view of the laparoscope therethrough. The balloon (40) is formed from flexible, transparent material, and is rolled and secured to the tunelling member (20). The balloon (40) includes inverted seams (56) and/or unfused outer edges (54) adapted to minimize tissue trauma during inflation, and has an extended distal portion adapted to be unrolled during space development, thereby improving distal space development and enhancing visualisation of landmarks within the space being developed.