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Patent CA-2475042-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved process and device for the training of human vision
Inventor: SABEL BERNHARD
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for training the visual system of a human by presenting optical stimuli to said human, said stimuli being presented to a zone within the intact visual field of said human and optionally to a zone outside the intact visual field of said human, one of said zones comprising a zone to be trained, thereby allowing an improvement of the vision in general, said process comprising the steps of (a) locating and defining a zone of intact vision and optionally a zone of deteriorated vision or residual visual function or partial visual system injury ("transition zone") within the human's visual system; (b) defining a training area which is located within at least one of said zones including the zone of intact vision;  (c) training the human's visual system by presenting visual stimuli to the human's visual system, at least a part of said visual stimuli being presented in or near said zone of intact vision; (d) recording changes in the characteristics of the human's visual system; (e) adapting the location and definition of the stimulus presentation to said at least one zone, including the zone of intact vision, according to said changes; and (f) reiterating the previous steps continuously so as to improve the human's overall visual system. The invention also relates to a device for performing said process.
Patent CA-2476707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REEVES KEITH CLARKSON
IPC: F16D65/092
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: An opposed piston disc brake caliper (10) which includes a caliper housing (11) arranged for mounting brake shoes (17) on each of opposite sides of a rotor which in use is disposed between the brake shoes (17). Each brake shoe (17) having radially inner (26) and outer (27) edges when mounted in the housing (11) and side edges (28) extending therebetween. A piston is associated with each brake shoe (17) and is operable in use to shift the respective brake shoe (17) toward the rotor for engagement therewith to effect braking. Mounting members (20) extend from the side walls (12,13) of the housing (11) toward the rotor and is provided for engagement with each side edge (28) of each brake shoe (17) and the engagement such as to substantially limit movement of each brake shoe (17) other than in a direction toward or away from the rotor. At least one of the mounting members (20) being removable from the housing (11) to facilitate removal of a the brake shoe (17) from the housing (11).
Patent CA-2477288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEZEMER JEROEN MATTIJS
IPC: A61L17/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a poly(ether ester) multiblock copolymer material based on a combination of a poly(alkylene glycol) component, a short chain diol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or derivative thereof and at least one type of non-aromatic dicarboxylic acid or derivative thereof. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the polymeric material, a medical device comprising said polymeric material and the use of the medical device for the preparation of a medicament for guided tissue regeneration, as a scaffold for engineering tissue in vitro, or as a matrix for controlled release of a (bio)active substance.
Patent CA-2477504-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANTONISHAK STEPHEN J
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A lift mechanism (40) for a wheelchair (10) includes a parallelogram linkage (46) and an actuator (60) for moving the linkage between a retracted position and an extended position to raise and lower a chair (30). One link (50) of the linkage is slidingly engaged with a rail member (48). Movement of the linkage is constrained by another link (58) suc h that as the chair is raised and lowered, the longitudinal position of an occupant's cent er of gravity relative to the wheelchair frame (12) is substantially maintained. The lift mechanism may be combined with a tilt actuator (92) to allow rotation of the chair. A chair tilt mechanism (70) is also provided having a tilt actuator (84), a first link (78) slidingly engaged with a rail member (76) and a second link (82) constraining movement of the first link. The tilt mechanism is capable of tilting the chair while substantially maintaining th e longitudinal position of the occupant's center of gravity.
Patent CA-2479604-A1 (CA)
Title: Transition zone in a wind turbine blade
Inventor: GRABAU PETER
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine blade and a transitional shell blank for the manufacture of the shell of a wind turbine blade, the blade or the transitional shell blank being made of fibre-reinforced polymer including a first type of fibres (1, 3, 6) of a first stiffness and a first elongation at breakage, and a second type of fibres (2, 5, 7) of a different stiffness and a different elongation at breakage. According to the invention the two types of fibres are distributed in the polymer matrix. When seen in a sectional view perpendicular to longitudinal direction of the blade or the transitional shell blank, the quantitative ratio of the two types of fibres varies continuously in the longitudinal direction of the blade or of the transition shell blank.
Patent CA-2479942-A1 (CA)
Title: A new class of amine coinitiators in photoinitiated polymerizations
Inventor: SANTOBIANCO JOHN G
IPC: C08G2/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A new class of amines is incorporated into phtopolymerizable systems employing type I or type II photoinitiators. These amines are trialkylamines having a total of 10 to about 36 carbon atoms in the molecule and wherein at least one alkyl group has a chain length of at least 8 carbon atoms. Preferably, one or two of the alkyl groups are methyl or ethyl or one of each. Short chain amines as defined herein provide synergistic results when used with such trialkylamines.
Patent CA-2481032-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MADJAR SILVESTER
IPC: H01M6/44
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed that includes a battery receiving frame. The fra me is a single integral piece comprising two end cap portions and two spine portions, and may be molded from a flexible thermoplastic. One of the two spines has free end, allowing that spine to be flexed so as to create an opening for insertion of electrochemical cells into the frame. The pack optionally includes the application of a label to portions of the frame and cells. The battery pack frame is molded from thermoplastic resin material. T he material may be a mixer of a polyolefin matrix comprising more than 30 weigh t percent of the thermoplastic material and an aromatic polymer having a repeating unit that comprises at least one aromatic functional group. In one embodiment, the polyolefin is a polypropylene and the aromatic polymer is a poly(phenylene oxide).
Patent CA-2481945-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-dampening ink compositions and method for lithographic printing using the same
Inventor: DURAND RICHARD R JR
IPC: B41N3/08
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A self-dampening ink composition and methods for lithographic printing using a single fluid lithographic ink are provided in the invention in which the composition comprises glycerol in an amount greater than 0 to about 10 perce nt by weight, a nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of about 8 to about 20 in an amount from about 0.25 to about 2 percent by weight, and water in an amou nt of about 50 percent by weight.
Patent CA-2483063-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricant compositions
Inventor: RYAN HELEN T
IPC: C10M137/10
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Lubricant compositions having improved load carrying capacity comprising an extreme pressure compound comprising a sulfur-containing compound, a load carrying capacity enhancing combination comprising a hydrocarbylamine compound and an alkylphosphorothioate compound, a friction modifier compound, and a diluent or base oil as applicable. These lubricant compositions can be used as industrial oils well-suited for the demands of geared device applications, such as in wind turbine gear-boxes and automotive gears and axles.
Patent CA-2486242-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESMARAIS PIERRE
IPC: A44B99/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A novel releasable clamp is disclosed. The releasable clamp has a common member at a first end thereof. A first jaw is coupled with the common member at the first end and extending to a second end away from the common member. A second jaw is coupled with the common member at the first end and opposite the first jaw and extending to the second end away from the common member. A mouth is formed between the first and second jaws at the second end. Pluralities of protrusions are formed along an inner surface of the first jaw facing the second jaw and an inner surface of the second jaw facing the first jaw. These jaws are either flexibly coupled with the common member or a track is formed within the common member for permitting of sliding one of the jaws with respect to the other.
Patent CA-2487702-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system of detecting signal presence from a video signal presented on a digital display device
Inventor: BARSOUM YOUSRI H
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A system for transmitting a modulated video signal to be presented on a digital display device, the video signal having a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame each comprised of a plurality of pixels, the system comprising a signal source for generating a video signal, an encoder, the encoder comprising a means for receiving the video signal from the signal source, a means for selectively altering luminance of the pixels of the first frame and the second frame of the video. signal to represent a signal presence or signal absence and thereby creating a modulated video signal, and a means for providing the modulated video signal to a broadcast source, and the broadcast source for providing the modulated video signal from the encoder to a digital display device.
Patent CA-2487761-A1 (CA)
Title: Phase change inks and process for the preparation thereof
Inventor: SMITH PAUL F
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Phase change ink compositions comprising (a) an ink carrier comprising a monoamide and a tetra-amide, and (b) pigment particles having oxygen-containing functional groups on the surfaces thereof. Also, processes for preparing a phase change ink which comprise (a) melting a tetra-amide which is solid at about 25°C; (b) admixing with the molten tetra-amide pigment particles having oxygen-containing functional groups on the surfaces thereof; (c) maintaining the mixture of pigment and tetra-amide at a temperature of at least about 100°C and at a temperature of no more than about 200°C for a period sufficient to enable the molten tetra-amide to wet the pigment particle surfaces; (d) subsequent to wetting of the pigment particle surfaces with the molten tetra-amide, adding to the mixture a monoamide; (e) subsequent to addition of the monoamide, subjecting the resulting mixture to high shear mixing; and (f) subsequent to subjecting the mixture to high shear mixing, optionally adding to the mixture additional ink ingredients.
Patent CA-2489686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILT H WILLIAM B
IPC: B60P1/56
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A transport vehicle includes a vehicle body having a first end and second end.  The vehicle body includes at least two discrete body portions with underlying wheel suspension. Each of the body portions has a top and a bottom. At least one bridge support extends transversely between the bottom of the body portions to define a recessed loading channel that extends between the first end and the second end of the body.
Patent CA-2491698-A1 (CA)
Title: Derivatives of gambogic acid and analogs as activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis
Inventor: TSENG BEN
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to derivatives of gambogic acid and analogs thereof. Exemplary gambogic acid derivatives of the present invention include, among others, derivatives substituted in the C10 and C28 positions of gambogic acid. The present invention also relates to the discovery that certain preferred compounds of the present invention are activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. Therefore, the activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis of this invention can be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.
Patent CA-2491832-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PILAT JAMES F JR
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A specially designed eyewear system is provided. The frame or clip element utilizes multi-filament cable in order to define the lens openings. Such cable is both flexible and strong so that it can easily wrap around the lens elements during assembly. Various types of locking units or assemblies can be used once the cable is wrapped around the lens element in order to maintain engagement of the cable around the lens.
Patent CA-2491947-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of specified tcf target genes to identify drugs for the treatment of cancer, in particular colorectal cancer, in which tcf/.beta.-catenin/wnt signalling plays a central role
Inventor: GOMEZ EDUARD
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of inhibitors of the expressed proteins of TCF target genes whose expression is regulated by TCF/.beta.- catenin complexes for the preparation of a therapeutical composition for the treatment of cancers in which TCF/.beta.-catenin signalling is deregulated. Such inhibitors can be antibodies, small molecules, antisense RNA and dsRNA for use in RNAi. The invention also relates to these inhibitors per se.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2494200-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for controlled placement of oilfield chemicals and composition useful for practicing same
Inventor: CAMPBELL SAMUEL EVERETT
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for introducing additives into an oil, gas, or water injection well or pipeline in solid form at a location other than at the bottom. The method is practiced using pellets having a density sufficient to suspend the pellet at a top phase, bottom phase or at the interface of two phases of fluid within a wellbore. The pellets are prepared from a pellet matrix, such as an ethoxylated wax, and a weighting agent as well as an additive. By varying the amount of weighting agent, the density of the pelle t can be varied to suspend it at a desired point to for a time sufficient to deliver the additive to the desired point within the wellbore.
Patent CA-2494589-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper evident packaging labels
Inventor: RICHARDS BILL R
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A bunch wrapped wrapper has a label affixed to it with a die cut portion provided within its perimeter, such that the die cut-portion is at least partially torn away from the label when the label is removed to open the package to provide evidence of tampering. The packaging may be used to wrap confectionery pieces, where the edges of the wrapper are gathered at a flat side of the confectionery piece and the label is applied over the gathered edges of the wrapper on the flat side of the piece.
Patent CA-2494875-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for initiating routing messages in a communication network
Inventor: CORTEZ BRUCE GILBERT
IPC: H04L45/125
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Switches within a telecommunications network exchange so-called available bandwidth messages, each of which advertises how much bandwidth remains unassigned on a respective link. The network is of a type in which circuits are provisioned with various predefined numbers of time slots (equivalent to bandwidth). The sending of an available bandwidth message for a given link is triggered by a change in the number of time slots available on that link if that change results in a change in the number of circuit bandwidths that can be accommodated by that link for a newly provisioned circuit.
Patent CA-2494962-A1 (CA)
Title: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Inventor: DINSMORE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: C07D498/04
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are capable of inhibiting, modulating and/or regulating signal transduction of both receptor-type and n on- receptor type tyrosine kinases. The compounds of the instant invention posse ss a core structure that comprises a sulfonyl indole moiety. The present invention is also related to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and stereoisomers of these compounds.
Patent CA-2495776-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRENDEL THOMAS
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelchair, particularly an electric wheelchair, comprising a frame (20), at least one steerable wheel (3), two non-steerable wheels (5) which are connected to the frame (20) at a wheelbase (R), and a seat (10) th at is fastened to the frame (20) and is provided with a back rest (8). The inventive wheelchair is characterized by the fact that the wheelbase (R) is adjustable.
Patent CA-2498796-A1 (CA)
Title: Insulated container and cushion assembly
Inventor: MOGIL LORNE
IPC: A45F3/46
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A soft-sided container assembly may include a thermally insulated container assembly and a second wall structure. The second wall structure may be detachable, and may be used as a cushion. The cushion may contain cushioning material. The cushioning material may be extracted from the cushion and unfolded to act as a blanket or picnic cloth.  The thermally insulated wall structure may include beverage holding receptacles. The thermally insulated wall structure may be moved to a collapsed position, and may be secured in the collapsed position.      The assembly may include a music player.
Patent CA-2501331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMASWAMY ARUN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des dispositifs permettant de présenter des informations d'enquête. Ces procédés et ces dispositifs permettent plus précisément de présenter des informations d'enquête sur la base de compositions multimédia et de métadonnées associées. Ces procédés et ces dispositifs sont utilisés pour identifier des métadonnées associées à une composition multimédia et pour produire une compilation de lancement sur la base des informations d'enquête et des métadonnées. Une enquête symétrique est produite par multiplexage de la compilation de lancement et de la composition multimédia.
Patent CA-2503106-A1 (CA)
Title: Fire safety device for propane cylinders
Inventor: JONES ROBERT CLIFTON JR
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A fire safety fluid flow device for engagement with a Schrader valve including a sliding valve a housing having a fluid path therethrough and a pressing member. The pressing member presses against the sliding valve of the Schrader valve when engaged therewith to allow fluid flow through the Schrader valve. The pressing member continues to maintain the sliding valve in an open position when the device is below a predetermined temperature and connected to the Schrader valve. The pressing member is configured to no longer press against the sliding valve of the Schrader valve at and above the predetermined temperature to allow the sliding valve of the Schrader valve to thereby stop fluid flow through the Schrader valve.
Patent CA-2506659-A1 (CA)
Title: Solubilized defoamers for cementitious compositions
Inventor: ONG FRANK
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: Amine solubilizing agents are mixed with water insoluble defoamers and optionally a dispersant for cementitious compositions to provide an admixtur e for cementitious compositions that is stable over time. A cementitious composition is provided that includes cementitious material, water, a water insoluble defoamer, optionally a dispersant for cementitious compositions, a nd an amine solubilizing agent that solubilizes the water insoluble defoamer. A method is provided for making a cementitious composition that includes mixin g cementitious material, water, a water insoluble defoamer, an amine solubilizing agent that solubilizes the water insoluble defoamer, and optionally a dispersant for cementitious compositions.
Patent CA-2507136-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyphenolics as lubricant oil additives
Inventor: MEYER JESSE
IPC: C10M163/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A process for preparing an oligomeric phenolic detergent composition comprising contacting an oil soluble alkylphenol with an alkaline earth metal base, an alpha amino acid, and a C1 to C6 aldehyde, in the in the presence of a C2 to C6 alkylene glycol and a C2 to C4 carboxylic acid; and reacting under reactive conditions at a temperature of from 150°C to 225°C. The oligomeric phenolic detergent product can be employed in a lubricating oil.
Patent CA-2507522-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIPTON ARTHUR J
IPC: A61K31/485
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds.
Patent CA-2509283-A1 (CA)
Title: Composes steroidiens possedant une activite antitumorale
Inventor: INGRASSIA LAURENT
IPC: C07J7/00
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne de nouveaux composés stéroïdiens représentés par la formule (IB) possédant une activité antitumorale, ainsi qu'un procédé de préparation desdits composés stéroïdiens. Cette invention porte également sur une composition pharmaceutique comprenant une quantité efficace desdits composés stéroïdiens, sur l'utilisation desdits composés stéroïdiens en tant que médicament et pour préparer un médicament destiné au traitement du cancer, et sur l'utilisation, dans le traitement du cancer, d'un composé stéroïdien ou d'une composition pharmaceutique comprenant le composé stéroïdien selon la présente invention. Formule (IB)
Patent CA-2511273-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for packaging hot melt adhesives using a mold placed into a carrier
Inventor: MEHTA ATUL
IPC: B31B50/00
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A dual component molding assembly for packaging hot melt adhesives wherein a mold (3), preferably in the form of an open top pan, includes a cavity which is lined with a thin film (8) of plastic material. The mold (3) has openings (7) formed therein which communicate with the cavity to facilitate vacuum forming of the film (8) to the cavity's interior surface. The second compone nt is a carrier for the mold (3) and is also preferably in the form of an open top pan (10). The carrier also includes a cavity for receiving the mold (3), and functions not only to support the mold (3) when nested therein, but also to act as a heat sink to effectively and rapidly remove, dissipate or absorb the heat from molten adhesive dispensed into the mold (3). After filling the mold (3) with a mass of adhesive, the exposed open top surface of the adhesi ve is covered with a second layer (18) of thin film of plastic material which i s then sealed to the first film (8) lining the interior of the mold (3). After cooling, the packaged adhesive is cut adjacent the seal to form individual adhesive blocks for further processing.
Patent CA-2511638-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NANDU MAHENDRA P
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ophthalmic lens, involves contacting the lens with an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant to remove debris from the lens, prior to inspecting and packaging the lens. The aqueous solution may further comprise a buffering agent and/or sodium chloride. Preferred surfactants include polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, nonionic surfactants, such as a poloxamer or a poloxamine. The methods may also be employed for additional biomedical devices, such as ophthalmic implants.
Patent CA-2512350-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating pad assembly
Inventor: BASSETT PATRICIA A
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A substrate for a heating pad, blanket or throw includes one or more heating elements and one or more securing loops disposed at a securing end of the substrate. Each of the securing loops is of sufficient diameter to encircle and secure the substrate in a scrolled configuration.