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Patent CA-2555518-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SARAZIN MICHEL
IPC: A01N57/02
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: Protoprophyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting herbicides are useful in a method for controlling unwanted ground shoots of vines and other trunk vegetation. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for control of unwanted ground shoots of vines and other trunk vegetation.
Patent CA-2556031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHTSUJI TAKAHISA
IPC: G01L9/12
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A capacity detection type sensor element (10) includes a rectangular diaphragm (11) and a flat rear electrode (12) which are arranged to oppose each other.  The capacity detection type sensor element (10) further includes fixed portions (14) each arranged to be adjacent to a side of the diaphragm (11) and having a side of a predetermined length at the side adjacent to the diaphragm (11). The rear electrode (12) is supported by the fixed portions (14) so as to form a space (13) between the rear electrode (12) and the diaphragm (11). The rear electrode (12) is an octagon as a whole having straight lines between adjacent fixed portions not supported by the fixed portions (14).
Patent CA-2556587-A1 (CA)
Title: Motor actuated wall hydrant
Inventor: BALL WILLIAM T
IPC: E03B9/02
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A wall hydrant assembly with a faucet head mounted to an exterior wall of a building and connected to an outlet pipe that extends through the exterior wall to a motor located in an interior area. An inlet pipe is connected to a water supply at one end and the motor at the other. A power means is operatively connected to the motor for controlling the motor to allow the flow of water from the water supply to the faucet head when energized.
Patent CA-2557970-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOMINEY PETER JOHN
IPC: B65D33/36
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A cable tie holder (10) formed of sheets of flexible material (24,26) joined together so as to make a series of pockets (40) into which cable ties (22) can be inserted, each of said pockets (40) having a closable side opening (34) at one edge thereof and a central transverse slot (28), whereby cable ties (22) inserted into said pockets (40) through a side opening (34) may be retrieved from the cental slot (28).
Patent CA-2558427-A1 (CA)
Title: Papermaker's triple layer forming fabric with non-uniform top cmd floats
Inventor: BARRATTE CHRISTINE
IPC: D21F1/10
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to papermaker's forming fabrics that can provide an adequate papermaking surface for certain grades of paper (such as tissue paper) with increased wear characteristics. Such fabrics include: sets of top machine direction (MD) and cross machine direction (CMD) yarns, the latter interwoven with the top MD yarns to form a top fabric layer; a similar corresponding bottom fabric layer;  and stitching yarns interwoven with the fabric layers. The yarns are interwoven as a series of repeat units wherein each top CMD yarn forms multiple paper side floats, and at least a first of said floats passes over a first number of top MD  yarns, and at least a second of said floats passes over a second number of top MD yarns differing from the first number by one. Upper portions of the CMD stitching yarns follow the same sequence as the top CMD yarns.
Patent CA-2558438-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMMER PAVEL
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: Elément (1) de fixation intermédiaire, réalisé unitaire d'une pièce par moulage par injection, comportant une plaque (2) sensiblement plane ayant une première face, ou face supérieure, et une deuxième face, ou face inférieure, au moins un élément (6) d'ancrage, par exemple en forme de sapin ou d'arbre, étant issu directement de moulage de la face supérieure, et des crochets (7) étant issus directement de moulage de la face inférieure, et les crochets (7) sont réalisés avec une forme et une dimension telles, et leur matériau thermoplastique est choisi de telle façon, que les crochets, après avoir été  formés dans le moule et être sortis du moule, reprennent sensiblement leur forme initiale du moulage après avoir été retirés du moule, les crochets étant suffisamment souples pour leur permettre de se courber pendant l'extraction du moule.
Patent CA-2561905-A1 (CA)
Title: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions and constructions
Inventor: MOELLER SCOTT ALLEN
IPC: C09J7/02
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions and pressure-sensitive adhesive constructions fabricated using the pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions. The pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions comprise about 10 to about 40% of a styrene-isoprene block copolymer, about 5 to about 30% of a styrene-butadiene block copolymer, about 30 to about 65% of an aromatically modified tackifying resin, about 8 to about 30% of a plasticizing oil and optionally about 0.2 to about 2% of an antioxidant, wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the composition.
Patent CA-2563875-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids by recombinant cells
Inventor: PETRIE JAMES ROBERTSON
IPC: A23K20/158
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Patent CA-2564924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG DONALD
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: This invention is directed to peptide analogs of interferon-inducible protein-(IP-10 or CXCL10) chemokine that bind to the CXCR3 receptor or any other receptor in which IP-10 analogs can bind to as a ligand, such that the analogs can be designed to serve as agonists or antagonists of IP-10 chemokine. The analogs can be used to prevent, treat, or ameliorate the symptoms of, a disease.
Patent CA-2566310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLOMON LAWRENCE
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: Accurate means of dosing with a compressed, segmented pharmaceutical tablet, and tablettes formed from said tablets, is disclosed.
Patent CA-2566331-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral delivery system
Inventor: ROBERTS MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to formulations comprising paracetamol. More particularly, the present invention provides a swallow formulation comprising paracetamol which facilitates the rapid delivery of paracetamol into the circulatory system following oral administration. The present invention further relates to methods for inducing efficient pain relief including an analgesic effect by the administration of the paracetamol formulation.
Patent CA-2567833-A1 (CA)
Title: Tri-joint implant
Inventor: PARSON MATTHEW
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy elements of the spinal three-joint complex, such as the facet joints and discs. In one exemplary embodiment, a joint replacement system includes a facet replacement component that is adapted to replace and/or augment the facet joints, and a disc replacement component that is adapted to replace a spinal disc. The facet replacement component and the disc replacement component can couple to one another to allow and/or control flexion, extension, and/or lateral bending of the spine, preferably while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and axial rotation of the spine.
Patent CA-2568023-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK SUNG-SOO
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A digital broadcast transmitting and receiving system and a signal proccesing method thereof that improves the receiving performance of the system. A  digital broadcast transmitter can include a randomizer to receive and randomize a data stream into a specified position of which stuff bytes are inserted, a replacement sequence generator to generate known data consisting of a predefined sequence, a stuff-byte exchange unit to insert the known data into the specified position of the data stream into which the stuff bytes are inserted, an encoder to encode the data stream output from the stuff-byte exchange unit for an error correction, and a transmission unit to modulate the encoded data stream, RF-convert the modulated data stream and transmit the RF-converted data. The digital broadcast receiving performance can be improved even in an inferior multi-path channel by detecting the known data from the received transmission and using the known data for synchronization and equalization in a digital broadcast receiver.
Patent CA-2568252-A1 (CA)
Title: Quantitative lateral flow system and assay
Inventor: ZHOU SILIANG
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a lateral flow assay and system, including a test strip, for detection and quantification of analytes in samples, where the assay is volume independent, and the sample size is less than about 100 ~l, where the test strip includes a first membrane (12, 18) that is in capillary contact with an optional second membrane, the second membrane (9), if present is in capillary contact with an optional third membrane (13), containing a mobilizable detectable agent, or with a fourth membrane (9), all such membranes being in fluid contact with a fifth membrane (14), a sixth membrane (15), optionally a seventh membrane (16), a capture band (5) for capturing the analyte and at least one control band (6, 7), where the test strip is configured to support removal of red blood cells from the sample and to allow uni-directional or bi-directional fluid flow of fluid.
Patent CA-2568264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TENNEY EMILY S
IPC: E04D5/00
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A fiber mat of improved tensile strength and a process of making same is disclosed. The fiber mat comprises: fibers; a resinous fiber binder; and a binder modifier comprising a dibasic unsaturated acid.
Patent CA-2569439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG CHIH-YAO
IPC: E06B9/323
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A bracket and head rail assembly is provided. A recess is formed at both ends of the upper portion of a head rail. The recess is sunken at both sides to form a first slot and a second slot. The bracket includes a body and a fastener, wherein a claw is extended from the body, and an elastic part is extended from the fastener and bears against the body, such that the fastener is slidably disposed in the body. When being assembled, the first and second slots are easily locked with the claw and the fastener, and alternatively, they are exchanged with each other for locking with the claw and the fastener respectively. Then, the head rail and the fastener are designed into a thin configuration, and then, formed by bending and processing sheets, so as to achieve the advantages of simple assembly, mass production, and nice appearance.
Patent CA-2570209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILIPPI ANNE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of a human obesity susceptibility gene, which can be used for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders, as well as for the screening of therapeutically active drugs. The invention more specifically discloses that the TAS1R1 gene on chromosome 1 and certain alleles thereof are related to susceptibility to obesity and represent novel targets for therapeutic intervention. The present invention relates to particular mutations in the TAS1R1 gene and expression products, as well as to diagnostic tools and kits based on these mutations. The invention can be used in the diagnosis of predisposition to, detection, prevention and/or treatment of coronary heart disease and metabolic disorders, including hypoalphalipoproteinemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, insulin resistant syndrome X or multiple metabolic disorder, coronary artery disease, diabetes and dyslipidemia.
Patent CA-2579033-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital television signal, method of processing the digital television signal, and digital television receiver
Inventor: KIM JIN PIL
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A digital television signal for use in a digital television receiver for receiving PSIP data from a broadcast transmitter includes a rating region table which includes rating information for multiple geographical regions and a release time field specifying a release time of the rating information. The release time field may be included in a descriptor within the rating region table or in a table ID extension field included in a header of the rating region table, where the table ID extension field serves to establish uniqueness of the rating region table. The release time may be represented as a number of global positioning system (GPS) seconds since a coordinated universal time (UTC). A controller included in the digital television receiver controls storage of the rating region table based upon determining whether the rating information is determined to be newer than pre-stored rating information.
Patent CA-2579835-A1 (CA)
Title: Liver stromal cells for prevention and treatment of immune responses in transplantation
Inventor: MCINTOSH KEVIN R
IPC: A61K35/407
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for reducing an immune response to a transplant in a recipient by treating said recipient with an amount of liver stromal cells effective to reduce or inhibit host rejection of the transplant. Also disclosed is a method of inducing a reduced immune response against a host by foreign tissue, i.e., graft versus host disease, by treatment with liver stromal cells.
Patent CA-2580159-A1 (CA)
Title: Business yield-enhancement trust
Inventor: TREACY GERALD B JR
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: Supporting charitable giving in furtherance of a business objective of the business comprises proceeding with the business objective in response to a decision by a decision maker by performing several steps. A trust is established to achieve at least a part of the business objective, the trust having a term, the trust being either a charitable remainder trust. At least a partial interest in a low--yielding asset is selected as one or more assets of the business to be transferred to the trust. At least one asset within the trust is disposed of in furtherance of the business objective. Benefits, including an enhanced-yield income stream, resulting from the disposition of the at least one asset are passed from the trust while shielding the business from a tax liability due to the disposing step, if the tax liability is owing.
Patent CA-2580824-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and methods of preparing same
Inventor: MAZOYER JACQUES
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and methods for preparing cyclodextrin inclusion complexes. In some embodiments, the method for preparing a cyclodextrin inclusion complex may include dry blending cyclodextrin and an emulsifier to form a dry blend, and combining a solvent and a guest with the dry blend to form a cyclodextrin inclusion complex. In some embodiments, the method for preparing a cyclodextrin inclusion complex may include combining cyclodextrin and an emulsifier to form a first mixture, combining the first mixture with a solvent to form a second mixture, and combining a guest with the second mixture to form a third mixture.
Patent CA-2581021-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel, in particular floor panel
Inventor: DAMMERS DIRK
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a panel, with a tongue on a longitudinal and a transverse edge, projecting beyond said longitudinal or transverse edge, with essentially parallel tongue surfaces and a groove on the opposing longitudinal or transverse edge, enclosed by lateral panel sections, corresponding to the tongue of an adjacent panel with essentially parallel groove edges. In order to lock two adjacent panels such as to run into each other, a projecting locking element is provided on at least one tongue surface at least in parts and in each region of (a) panel section(s) corresponding to said locking element(s) for connected panels a recess(es) is provided, whereby the region (B) of the tongue with the locking element and/or at least one of the regions of the tongue and the panel sections which are in contact on introducing the tongue into the groove, before the locking element clips into the recess, have an elastic embodiment such that said elasticity is greater than the elasticity of the locking element.
Patent CA-2588665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FENG TIM
IPC: B65H75/22
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A reeling apparatus may be provided in the form of a kit. The kit may includ e parts that permit the reeling apparatus to be shipped in a broken down, and therefore relatively compact condition. The kit may include cheek plates (or sideframes), and a s et of elements that may be combined to form a substantially cylindrical hub. The sections o f the hub may be of a size to nest, or partially nest, within the central passage of the cheek plates. The kit may fit together in a snap fit manner.
Patent CA-2589690-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIELDS MIKE A
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates generally to a set of graphical user interfaces which facilitate the use and/or organization of "Virtual Office" related web based services.
Patent CA-2589839-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for affinity purification
Inventor: OVERWEEL ANJA
IPC: C07K1/22
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of immunoaffinity purification which comprises the use of a binding agent which binds to an epitope that it is present at least twice on the target molecule. In another embodiment the method uses at least two different binding agents, each binding to different epitopes on the target molecule.
Patent CA-2590496-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUTZ DAVID A
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A gas turbine engine blade has a platform. A root depends from the platform and an airfoil extends from the platform. The airfoil has leading and trailing edges and pressure and suction sides. The blade has a substrate having a surface. A compressive stress exists below a first region of the surface. The first region extends over a majority of a streamwise perimeter of the airfoil at a location at a spanwise distance from the tip or more than 50% of a tip-to-platform span. A coating is on the surface including at the location.
Patent CA-2590564-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-solvent or solvent-free crosslinker dispersions with pyrazole-blocked isocyanate groups
Inventor: DOERR SEBASTIAN
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 2007-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of aqueous, solvent-free or low--solvent, storage-stable polyurethane crosslinker dispersions having pyrazole--blocked isocyanate groups, to coating compositions prepared from them and to their use in coatings.
Patent CA-2591162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG JIA X
IPC: B22F1/17
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing metal-coated palladium or palladium-alloy particles. The method includes contacting hydrogen-absorbed palladium or palladium-alloy particles with one or more metal salts to produce a sub-monoatomic or monoatomic metal- or metal-alloy coating on the surface of the hydrogen-absorbed palladium or palladium-alloy particles. The invention also relates to methods for producing catalysts and methods for producing electrical energy using the metal-coated palladium or palladium-alloy particles of the present invention.
Patent CA-2591953-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENDEJACQ DENIS
IPC: C08J3/075
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet une composition pouvant former un gel comprenant un copolymère. La composition est une composition aqueuse, et le copolymère est un copolymère étoile. La présente invention a également pour objet des copolymères utiles notamment pour ces compositions.
Patent CA-2593203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK ROBERT D
IPC: B25B1/20
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees.
Patent CA-2597554-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for conversion of biomass
Inventor: HAZEWINKEL JACOB HENDRIK OBBO
IPC: D21C11/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the conversion of cellulosic biomass, in particular lignocellulose-containing biomass into fermentable sugars. The invention is further directed to apparatus suitable for carrying out such processes. According to the invention biomass is converted into fermentable sugars by contacting in a reactor said biomass with an acid, while passing an inert gas stream capable of taking up water through said reactor, by which the pH in said reactor can be controlled.
Patent CA-2597713-A1 (CA)
Title: Conserving components of fluids
Inventor: SMITH KEVIN W
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A cavitation device is used to heat, concentrate and recycle or otherwise reuse dilute and other oil well fluids, brines and muds, and solution mining fluids, all of which commonly contain ingredients worthy of conservation. The cavitation device is powered by a Diesel engine whose exhaust may be used to heat the incoming fluid, and the product of the cavitation device is directed to a flash tank.
Patent CA-2603182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICARD PASCAL
IPC: B01F15/06
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: The mixing/kneading machine has a mixing chamber (1) of circular cross-section containing two rotary tools set one above the other and driven by a motor (3). The upper tool is helical in shape and extends perpendicular to its axis of rotation to ensure pre-mixing of the dough ingredients, while the lower one has one or more radial arms, each with an attack surface at an angle to the axis of rotation. The mixing chamber, which is fed by gravity through a vertical sleeve (11) and inlet (6), has an outlet (7) for the mixed dough in its side wall opposite the lower of the two tools.
Patent CA-2608557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEGENBARTH JACK
IPC: C08F6/16
Filed: 2006-05-01
Abstract: Crosslinkable perfluoroelastomer compositions having low metal content and low compression set when crosslinked, and processes for producing the same, are provided. Compositions comprising terpolymers of TFE, PAVE, and CNVE having a metal content of less than 3000 ppb may be formed into high purity transparent perfluoroelastomer parts.
Patent CA-2608874-A1 (CA)
Title: Folding work bench
Inventor: CARTER MARK C
IPC: A47B37/00
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.