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Patent CA-2687884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELL STEVEN J
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (100) (AIOL) comprising an optic (110), and at least one haptic plate (120) coupled to the optic by at least one connector (130a-130d), the connector being less rigid than the haptic plate (120), the at least one haptic plate (120) surrounding the optic (110), and the optic (110) and haptic plate (120) having a combined surface area between 70 mm2 100 mm2.The at least one haptic plate (120) may form a continuous 360-degree boundary around the optic (110). The at least one haptic plate (120) has a width in a radial dimension of 1.0 - 3.5 mm across its entire angular extent.
Patent CA-2695402-A1 (CA)
Title: Inductive element for intravascular implantable devices
Inventor: SINGH UDAI
IPC: A61N1/08
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: An inductive element adapted for use in implantable intravascular devices (IIDs) having an elongate form factor with a cross-section. The inductive element includes a core that has an outer surface contour that corresponds to the form factor. A set of elongate, or oblong, windings are situated lengthwise along the major length dimension of the inductive element.  The windings are also situated to direct a magnetic field along a radial direction in relation to the elongate form factor. In one embodiment the form factor is generally cylindrical and the cross-section is generally round.
Patent CA-2696147-A1 (CA)
Title: Support d'enregistrement, dispositif de lecture et circuit integre
Inventor: SASAKI TAIJI
IPC: H04N5/92
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un support d'enregistrement comprenant une région partagée 3D/2D suivie d'une région dédiée au 3D et d'une région dédiée au 2D. La région partagée 3D/2D est une région continue dans laquelle alternent les zones correspondantes d'un fichier de base de défilement de vues et d'un fichier dépendant de défilement de vues, région à laquelle l'accès se fait aussi bien pendant la reproduction d'images 3D que pendant la reproduction d'images 2D. La région dédiée au 3D est une région continue dans laquelle se trouvent en alternance les parties correspondantes suivantes des deux fichiers de défilement enregistrés dans la région partagée 3D/2D, l'accès à cette région se faisant immédiatement avant un long saut provoqué pendant la reproduction d'une image 3D. La région dédiée au 2D est une région continue dans laquelle est copié le fichier de base de défilement de vues enregistré dans la région dédiée au 3D, l'accès à la région dédiée au 3D se faisant immédiatement avant un long saut provoqué pendant la reproduction d'une image 2D.
Patent CA-2701530-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PINKNEY JOHN
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2010-04-27
Abstract: An apparatus and technique for measuring and coping with interfering signals in a wireless communications system. The apparatus and technique rapidly and regularly measures the signals present in the wireless communication system's band of operation. The apparatus and technique then makes this information available to all the transceivers on the network, so that each transceiver has information the interference other transceivers see, and the system can make intelligent decisions about radio transmission parameters to optimize the network performance.
Patent CA-2704405-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EPPS DOUG
IPC: G06T15/70
Filed: 2010-05-19
Abstract: A method for a computer system comprising receiving a displacement for a first object model surface from a user determined in response to a first physical motion captured pose, determining a weighted combination of a first displacement group and a second displacement group from the displacement, wherein the first displacement group is determined from displacements between the first object model surface and a second object model surface, wherein the second object model surface is determined from displacements between a second physical motion captured pose, wherein the second displacement group is determined from displacements between the first object model surface and a third object model surface, wherein the third object model surface is determined from a third physical motion captured pose, determining a fourth object model surface from the first object model surface and the weighted combination, and displaying the fourth object model surface to the user on a display.
Patent CA-2705433-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODHALL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: A multi-layer, thermal insulation quilt (1) comprises two spaced apart, outer layers (2, 3) at least one of which is a reflective thermal insulation layer, between which outer layers there is provided at least one inner layer (4) of thermal insulation, characterised in that the outer layers (2, 3) secured together by a non-metallic, common restraining tag (5) of such length, that the tag (5) determines the maximum separation of the outer layers (2, 3) but effects no compressive loading on the or each thermal insulation layer (4).
Patent CA-2706819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSCH MARTIN
IPC: F16B37/08
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: An engagement unit for insertion on and engagement with a threaded bolt (33) is provided with an inner part (1) and with an outer part (2) that can be slid onto the inner part (1). The inner part (1) and the outer part (2) are configured with torque receiving means (8, 9, 23, 24) for transmitting a torque applied to the outer part (2) to the inner part (1).  After the inner part (1) has been slid onto a threaded bolt (33) in a pre-assembly arrangement in which latching means configured on spring arms of the inner part (1) and cooperating with the threaded bolt (33) are able to slide along the threaded bolt (33), the engagement unit according to the invention can thus be inserted onto the threaded bolt (33) and, once the outer part (2) has been slid onto the inner part (1), can be tightened in the manner of a screw.
Patent CA-2707566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TEZUKA NAOTOSHI
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: It is an object, in a wheel attachment unit holding a rotary encoder externally attached to a wheel, to certainly acquire an encoder output signal obtained from a rotating shaft of a tire, by reducing an occurrence of a bending deformation or breakage of a unit component (e.g., shaft) occurred during a vehicle run and making the encoder function normally. A shaft, through which there is passed a cable for outputting a measurement result of the encoder whose rotating shaft is connected to the wheel, is arranged offset from the axle center by a predetermined amount and is held by a bracket attached to the vehicle, to be movable in the up and down direction. Alternatively, a holder for holding a stator of the encoder is attached to the body of the vehicle, by a rotary linkage mechanism to hold rotatably with five degrees of rotational freedom.
Patent CA-2707717-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method to provide two-way communications to and from a mouth wearable communicator
Inventor: ABOLFATHI AMIR
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: An electronic and transducer device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a two-way communication assembly.  In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a medical tag containing patient identifiable information. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.
Patent CA-2709203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds that modulate the hedgehog signaling pathway, pharmaceutical composition thereof and their therapeutic applications.
Patent CA-2710040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU YANJUN
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: A soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFRII) mutant has an amino acid substitution at position 92Glu compared with the wild TNFRII. The mutant improves the cytotoxicity capacity of neutralizing TNFalpha and lymphotoxin. The mutant and fusion protein comprising it are useful for the treatment of TNFalpha and lymphotoxin related diseases.
Patent CA-2710350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAYLAN NARENDER KUMAR
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating genetically modified and attenuated strains of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) for use in the preparation of immunogenic compositions.  More particularly, the invention relates to the identification of particular genetic modifications of attenuated VSV that result in an increased yield of virus and an increase in stability of the attenuated strains for preparation of the immunogenic compositions. Methods for cell culture propagation and use in large scale production of VSV is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2711168-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORUKONDA SANGHAMITHRA
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A method of inspecting a component using an eddy current array probe (ECAP) is provided. The method includes scanning a surface of the component with the ECAP, collecting, with the ECAP, a plurality of partial defect responses, transferring the plurality of partial defect responses to a processor, modeling the plurality of partial defect responses as mathematical functions based on at least one of a configuration of elements of the ECAP and a resolution of the elements, and producing a single maximum defect response from the plurality of partial defect responses.
Patent CA-2712463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABOU FOUL KHEDR SOBHY
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compositions comprising herbal preparations for the treatment and prevention of plant diseases caused by pests such as nematodes, fungi and insects. Said compositions comprise a preparation or extract of two or more plants selected from Pimpinella anisum, Peganum harmala,Myristica fragrans,Syzygium aromaticumand Rhazya stricta.  Also provided are methods for the treatment or prevention of disease in plants which comprise applying said compositions; seeds, plant growth media, food wrapping and pesticide formulations comprising said compositions; and methods forthe prevention of termite damage to buildings which comprise applying said compositions to buildings or to building materials.
Patent CA-2715940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OTTERLEI MARIT
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: The present invention provides an oligopeptidic compound comprising a PCNA interacting motif, or a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence encoding said oligopeptidic compound, for use in therapy, wherein the PCNA interacting motif is X1X2X3X3'X1'- (SEQ ED NO: 1), wherein X1 and X1'- are independently selected from the group of basic amino acids, X2 is a lipophilic amino acid and X3 and X3' are independently selected from the group of uncharged amino acids; and wherein the oligopeptidic compound is further characterised by at least one of the following: (i) the oligopeptidic compound comprises at least one signal sequence; (ii) the PCNA interacting motif is [K/R]-F- {LIV]-[LIV]-[K/R] (SEQ ID NO. 27). Particularly the therapy may be the treatment of a disorder or condition where it is desirable to inhibit the growth of cells, for example a hyperproliferative disorder, or a treatment which involves cytostatic therapy e.g. myeloablation. In certain aspects the compounds of the invention may be used as cytostatic agents in their own right. In other aspects of the invention oligopeptidic copounds comprising such a motif may be used in conjunction with cytostatic agents or with radiotherapy.
Patent CA-2717493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BICH FRANCOIS
IPC: F23Q2/16
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: The gas dispensing apparatus comprises a réservoir (2) having an upper wall (5), a well (6) passing through the upper wall, and a gas dispensing device (8) located at least partially in the well (6) and having an external rigid portion (8a) facing the inner wall of the well. The gas dispensing apparatus com-prises a résilient tubular élément (22) fitted into the well (6). The rigid portion (8a) of the device (8) is inserted therein. The well has an edge (34) extending outwardly and against which a stopping portion (30) of the tubular élément is flexed under action of the rigid portion of the device inserted into the tubular élément. The flexed lower portion preferably defines an annular protubérance that prevents upward movement of the tubular élément relative to the well. A gas lighter of simplified construction and suitable for a brittle réservoir material such as amorphous polymers is obtained.
Patent CA-2717835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYASHI SHINYA
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: To provide an azo pigment excellent in coloristic characteristics such as tinctorial strength and hue and at the same time, excellent in the durability such as light fastness and ozone resistance, a pigment dispersion containing the azo pigment, a coloring composition, and an ink for inkjet recording.   An azo pigment represented by the following formula (1), its tautomer, or a salt or hydrate thereof:     Formula (1):       (wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, Z and G each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; n represents and integer of 2 to 4; and the formula represents a dimer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 2, represents a trimer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 3, and represents a tetramer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 4).
Patent CA-2718930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER JONATHAN T
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A cassette 74 for use with an ophthalmic surgical pump 16 for collecting aspirant fluid and tissue from a patient's eye includes a rigid walled container 18 having an interior volume 42. At least one tapered alignment slot 20 is formed in a side wall of the container 18 and extends from a back wall 24 towards a front wall 26. An irrigation and aspiration manifold base 50 is removeably attached to the container 18. An aspiration path 46 is formed within the container 18 for receiving the aspiration fluid and the tissue from the eye and directing the flow of fluid towards a front half of the container 18 before the fluid and tissue collects within a majority of the interior volume 42 of the container 18. A fluid level indicator 34 is formed on a wall 22 of the container 18, such that an associated photo-detector 86 of the pump 16 may determine a level of fluid in the container 18.
Patent CA-2720766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KURTH DAVID
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for applying a coating to an ear of corn are disclosed. An enclosure (12) having a user accessible workspace (14) and a motor (18) to turn an ear of corn (44) therein to apply a coating to the ear of corn (44) rotated by the motor (18) is also disclosed. The method includes providing an enclosure (12) with a user accessible workspace (14) for housing a motor assembly (16) having a motor (18) with a grip (20), releasably securing the ear of corn (44) to the grip (20), rotating the ear of corn (44) with the motor (18), and spraying the coating on the ear of corn (44) with the coating applicator (26) associated with the workspace (14). Each ear of corn (44) has an identifier (40) to track and index the ear corn (44) during coating and drying.
Patent CA-2721902-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DORN JURGEN
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: A catheter delivery device for a self-expanding stent including a distal catheter component, a distal sheath disposed over the stent, a proximal catheter shaft defining a tube; a proximal sheath connected to the distal sheath defining a lumen containing the catheter shaft, an open distal end suitable to receive the proximal end of the distal catheter component side-by-side with the distal end of the catheter shaft and; a casing tube surrounding the catheter shaft having a distal end telescopically receiving the proximal end of the distal sheath.
Patent CA-2723805-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMCZYK MACIEJ
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to isolated human autoantibodies and assays and kits for detecting human autoantibodies reactive with at least one natri-uretic peptide or natriuretic peptide fragment in a test sample.
Patent CA-2724138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSON ARNOLD NEIL
IPC: B02C13/26
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A material reduction apparatus for reducing materials having an admixture that resists reduction. The mechanism incorporated into the apparatus to provide a bypass of such admixture while avoiding shut down interruption of the materials reduction operation.
Patent CA-2725323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOYNT VERNON P
IPC: F41H5/02
Filed: 2008-07-07
Abstract: The disclosed armor system for protecting a vehicle from high energy projectiles includes a leading layer, relative to the projectile trajectory, positioned exterior to the hull; a first plurality of sheet-like layers of a low density material positioned between the leading layer and the hull; and a second plurality of sheet-like high strength metal layers positioned between the leading layer and the hull. The individual ones of the first plurality of high strength metal layers are positioned alternating with, and to the rear of, individual ones of the second plurality of low density material layers. The leading layer can be one of a sheet-like metal layer, a metalicized grid layer, and the outer-most layer of the first plurality of low density materials layers. The materials of the high strength metal layers may be selected from high strength steel and high strength aluminum, and the materials of the low density material may be selected from low density polypropylene composites and R-Glass composites.
Patent CA-2730608-A1 (CA)
Title: Heater covers and methods of using the same
Inventor: FIS-MENACHE ARTURO A
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: Heater covers and methods of using the same are disclosed. The covers can be used on stand-type movable or fixed patio heaters or table top heaters. The covers can be removably attached to the heaters. The covers can have body covers separate or attached to head covers. The covers can be resilient or rigid. The rigid covers can have hinges and can clamshell or telescope around the heaters.
Patent CA-2730969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON JAMES NICHOLAS
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to signal processing systems and methods, and more particularly, to systems and methods for analyzing multiparameter spaces to determine changes in a physiological state. A first signal and a second signal may be obtained, from which a first plurality of values of a physiological parameter may be computed. At least one of the signals also may be transformed using a wavelet transform, which may be used to generate a scalogram based at least in part on the transformed signal. A  second plurality of values may be determined based at least in part on a feature in the scalogram. The first and second plurality of values may then be associated, and a physiological state may be analyzed using the associated first and second values. In an embodiment, the signals may be PPG signals and the associated first and second values may include a Lissajous figure that may permit a user to determine changes in a patient's ventilation state over time.
Patent CA-2730999-A1 (CA)
Title: Communications system including aggregation server for determining updated metadata of e-mail messages and related methods
Inventor: FOGEL CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2011-02-04
Abstract: A communications system includes a mobile wireless communications device and an e-mail server configured to store pushed e-mail data and metadata associated therewith already pushed to the mobile wireless communications device. An aggregation server is configured to download a first set of metadata of pushed e-mail data at a first time, and generate and store a first set of hash values corresponding to the first set of metadata. The aggregation server is also configured to download a second set of metadata of pushed e-mail data at a second time after the first time, and generate and store a second set of hash values corresponding to the second set of metadata. The aggregation server is further configured to determine an updated set of metadata based upon a comparison of the first and second sets of hash values, and push the updated metadata to the mobile wireless communications device.
Patent CA-2732087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUYSSOU THIERRY
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted naphthyridines of the formula (1) and to pharmacologically compatible salts, diastereomers, enantiomers, racemates, hydrates or solvates thereof, where R2 and where R1 can be a radical A or R1 can be a radical B as described in claim 1 and where R3, R4, R5, R6, R6', R7, R8, R9, R10, V, n and m can have the meanings indicated in claim 1, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.
Patent CA-2732350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HU ZHENQING
IPC: C22C1/00
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: The present invention provides an environment~friendly manganese brass alloy, which comprises 55~65wt% of Cu, 1.0~6.5wt% of Mn, 0.2~3.0wt% of Al, 0~3.0 wt% of Fe, 0.3~2.0wt% of Sn, 0.01~0.3wt% of Mg, 0~0.3wt% of Bi and /or 0~0.2wt% of Pb, the balance being Zn and unavoidable impurities. The alloys not only have superior mechanical properties, castability, cuttability and corrosion resistance, especially stress corrosion resistance properties, but also have the advantages of low manufacturing costs and simple manufacturing process etc, which is suitable for making components through forging, casting, cutting and other manufacturing methods, especially suitable for making water tap bodies and valves through forging, casting and cutting processes.
Patent CA-2735503-A1 (CA)
Title: Optimized flavored polymeric compositions
Inventor: MACINNIS KARI L
IPC: A23L27/20
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to optimization of flavored polymeric compositions and methods of producing optimized flavored polymeric compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to flavored polymeric compositions comprising "flavor enhancing agents" alone or in combination with other flavorants as well as polymeric articles made from the same, wherein articles made from such polymeric compositions are not intended to be consumed, significantly destructed, masticated or fully or partially dissolved to release flavor.
Patent CA-2741889-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling flushing apparatus and related interfaces
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS MORIZ
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2011-05-31
Abstract: A programmable automated water flushing system (PAWFS) allows for two way communication and remote flushing unit management through a secure web access point or a secure interface in signal communication with a supervisory control and data acquisition system. The PAWFS is configurable to provide and log real time data. The PAWFS can be integrated with exterior water management devices. The PAWFS is configurable to cause flushing of water retention areas when disinfectant residual falls below selectable parameters. The PAWFS can be programmed to flush or clear liquids in accordance with at least one time- based function.
Patent CA-2742835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOYKE CHRISTINE
IPC: A61K8/30
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A composition comprising at least one indicator, at least one light stabilizer, and at least one antioxidant. The composition is useful as a cleanser that provides a usage timer based on color change to indicate to a person that sufficient time has elapsed for cleansing.