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Patent CA-2572422-A1 (CA)
Title: Air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: FURUHASHI KENJI
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: An air cleaner includes an ion generator arranged in a path from an inlet port to an outlet port, a humidifying filter arranged in the path at a position closer to the inlet port than the ion generator, a dust sensor and an odor sensor for detecting impureness of air, and a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. When impureness is detected by the dust sensor and the odor sensor and when the temperature and the humidity attain a specific state (YES at S06 to S08), a fan motor is driven such that water is supplied to the ion generator in an amount larger than when the specific state is not attained (S14).
Patent CA-2575500-A1 (CA)
Title: Monocot ahass sequences and methods of use
Inventor: SINGH BIJAY K
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides that encode acetohydroxyacid synthase small subunit (AHASS) polypeptides, and the amino acid sequences encoded by these polynucleotides, are described. The present invention provides expression cassettes and plant expression vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the AHASS polypeptides or AHASS fusion polypeptides. Also provided are plants, seeds, and host cells transformed with the polynucleotides, expression cassettes, or expression vectors of the present invention. The invention further provides methods of using the polynucleotides of the present invention to enhance the AHAS activity and to enhance tolerance of plants to herbicides.
Patent CA-2577136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIM MUILL
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic 5-6 systems of aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds wherein the 5-membered rings have one to three nitrogen atoms and an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
Patent CA-2580718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANIK MICHAEL S
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A video endoscope system (10) includes a reusable control cabinet (50) and an endoscope (20) that is connectable thereto. The encoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate sahft (24) having one or more lumens located therein. An articularion joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators (110,112) in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope.  Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.
Patent CA-2580949-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THURLBY TIMOTHY
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of metabolically active bacteria, compositions comprising such a preparation, e.g. probiotic supplements or animal feeds, and to uses thereof, for example in the treatment of diseases affecting the intestinal microbial balance. Also described are a growth substrate for microorganisms comprising a mixture of complex and simple sugars and a process for the manufacture of preparations of metabolically active microorganisms using this growth substrate.
Patent CA-2585446-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WINOGRAD BENJAMIN
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: The use of temozolomide for the manufacture of a medicament for treating cancer in a patient in need of such treating is disclosed comprising administering temozolomide according to improved dosing regimen and/or schedules based on the patient's MGMT level. Additional improved dosing regimen and/or schedules for treating patients with temozolomide are also dislosed.
Patent CA-2592662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH MURRAY
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A golf exercising apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a horizontal base member with platform, a vertical lower frame member attached to the base member and a vertical upper frame member pivotally attached to the lower frame member whereby the upper frame member can tilt side-to-side relative to the lower frame member to accommodate right-handed and left--handed golf swings. A pivoting pulley assembly can be supported at an elevated position by the upper frame member. A cable can be anchored at one end to the upper frame member or to the pulley assembly. The other end of the cable can pass through the pulley assembly and can have a handle attached thereon. The cable can be tensioned to provide resistance by suspending weights from the cable between its anchored end and the pulley assembly. The golf swing is exercised by pulling the handle in a golf swing-like motion. Increasing the weights suspended on the cable increases the resistance in the golf swing motion.
Patent CA-2593126-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIKUCHI NORIYUKI
IPC: B66F3/00
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: In a pantagraph-type jack, a lower reinforcement plate (20) is integrally provided at an inner end of a bottom plate portion (7b) of each lower arm (7) so as to extend therefrom in parallel with a corresponding lower pivot (7), and a lower recess (28) is formed in an upper surface of a flange portion (20a) of each lower enforcement plate (20) so that the lower recess (28) receives a part of an outer peripheral surface of a threaded rod (4) when a load bearing platform (2) is lowered to a lowermost position. Also, an upper reinforcement plate (21) having the same structure is integrally provided at an inner end of an upper plate portion (8b) of each upper arm (8). Thus, it is possible to firmly restrict inward falling of side plate portions of the lower arms (7) and upper arms (8), and to lower the load bearing platform (2) to a lowermost position without interference by the above-described reinforcement structure.
Patent CA-2594262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHROEDER HARTWIG
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated SMP nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel SMP proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing SMP nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated SMP proteins, mutated SMP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of SMP genes in this organism.
Patent CA-2598607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAKER ADRA N
IPC: A61K38/10
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides methods and compositions including HTm4, an HTm4 activator, and/or an HTm4 variant to potentiate a KAP  phosphatase activity and or inhibit a CDK2 kinase activity. In some embodiments, a functional C- terminal fragment of HTm4 is provided. In other aspects, the invention provides methods and compositions including an HTm4 inhibitor to inactivate or decrease the activation of a KAP phospatase activity and/or activate or relieve the inhibition on a CDK2 kinase activity.  Certain aspects of the invention relate to therapeutic compositions and methods for either inhibiting or promoting cell proliferation.
Patent CA-2598750-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for efficient indexed storage for unstructured content
Inventor: NAKANO RUSSELL T
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficient indexed storage for unstructured content have been disclosed.
Patent CA-2598817-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for gripping and severing film-like materials
Inventor: HANMER PETER BRUCE
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for gripping pliable sheet materials including at least first and second elongated substantially linear jaw members (30,43), the jaw member (30) being complementary to jaw member (43), and mounting means (36,37) for mounting the jaw member (30) to allow it to conform longitudiriálly to the other jaw member (43) to enable the material to be clamped fully along the length of the jaw members (30,43). Typically the gripping apparatus is incorporated in a dispenser (10) and the gripping apparatus includes a pair of upper jaw members (29,30) and a pair of complementary lower jaw members (42 and 43) between which the material may be gripped for severing by a severing blade (49).
Patent CA-2599451-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and compositions to decrease serum cholesterol levels
Inventor: REID JOSHUA
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: Methods for the reduction of serum cholesterol levels in a mammal involve the consumption of a grain product having an enhanced soluble fiber content due to hydrolysis of insoluble dietary fibers in the grain product. Desirable approaches for the hydrolysis of grain products are described that result in an increase in the soluble fiber content. Some approaches for grain fiber hydrolysis result in a product with low levels of lysinoalanine. The grain products generally have high fiber grain brans, such as wheat bran. The grains products can be consumed as breakfast cereals. Similarly, flours including the hydrolyzed grain products can be incorporated into baked goods and the like.
Patent CA-2600756-A1 (CA)
Title: Snap fit screw plug
Inventor: JOLLY ROBERT K
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: An electrical outlet box includes fastening hardware to secure the box to a wall structure.  A cover overlies the fastening hardware. The box has a flange with mounting apertures therethrough to receive the fastening hardware. The apertures may be formed in a recess in the flange. The cover may be formed as a plug that is inserted into the recess to provide a flush surface with said flange.
Patent CA-2604760-A1 (CA)
Title: Taste potentiator compositions and beverages containing same
Inventor: HARGREAVES CAROLE ANN
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions and beverage products, which include taste potentiators to enhance the perception of active substances contained therein. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least one active substance, such as a sweetener, and at least one potentiator, such as a sweetness potentiator, which enhances the sweetness of the composition upon consumption.
Patent CA-2607983-A1 (CA)
Title: Rubber composition containing metal salts of organic acids, method of curing, cured compositions, and article
Inventor: HENNING STEVEN KRISTOFER
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A composition comprising natural and/or synthetic rubber, sulfur as vulcanizing agent, and an activation system comprising at least one metal salt of a C1-C7 saturated organic acid. A method of curing the compositions, the resultant cured compositions, and articles comprising the cured compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2609491-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel enhanced vascular surgical device
Inventor: SHEPARD RUDOLPH C
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: An improved stabilizing tool functions in complement with conventional vascular surgical, interventional, cardiological and urological medical radiological, devices among others. Provided is a combinational set of tubular housing elements having alternate fail-safe securement mechanisms which prevents contamination while being operable, generally by a skilled surgeon with one of his two hands, leaving the other free to perform required surgical tasks.
Patent CA-2611327-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable motor housing for a barrier locking operator
Inventor: MULLET WILLIS J
IPC: E05F15/10
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A door system having a sectional door (D) moveable between an open position and a closed position, a track system (T, T1) guiding movement of the sectional door, and an operator system (10) driving movement of the sectional door, said operator system including a motor assembly (42) having an adjustable housing (48) and capable of pivotal movement to a door locking position, said adjustable housing having a base section (70), an extendable section (72), and a latching mechanism (100) for maintaining the extendable section in a desired position and for permitting selective axially repositioning of the extendable section relative to the base section.
Patent CA-2611607-A1 (CA)
Title: Indolylmaleimide derivatives
Inventor: SCHULER WALTER
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R, R1, and R2, ring A and ring B are as defined in the specification, processes for their production, their uses, in particular in transplantation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2611792-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURNS RICHARD J
IPC: B32B15/18
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Composite materials that include a resin containing a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture that contains at least one polymerizable monomer and a magnetic material, where the composite material can be used to make sheet stock and articles, such as storage containers. The composite materials can be made by mechanical milling the magnetic material into the resin or by using bulk, suspension, emulsion, mini-emulsion or micro-emulsion polymerization techniques where the resin is formed in the presence of the magnetic material. Articles made of the composite material can be used in a method of deterring theft of an article which includes providing the above-described container, applying a magnetic field to an interrogation zone, causing movement of the container into the interrogation zone, and detecting a magnetic response resulting from the container moving into the interrogation zone.
Patent CA-2613063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRAR DEREK T
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A method and system of limiting recording demands on digital video recorders and other media records. The limiting being facilitated through analysis of programs and other media available from one or more network resources associated with and/or having capabilities to provide media to the recording element. The network resources may be associated with provider resources, customer resources, and/or any other resource in communication with the recording element.
Patent CA-2614874-A1 (CA)
Title: Seal construction for a suction box in a suction roll in a paper/board machine
Inventor: SNELLMAN JORMA
IPC: D21F1/50
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: A seal construction for a suction box in a suction roll in a paper/board machine comprises a seal (10) placed in a holder (11) and loading means, preferably at least one loading hose (12; 12a1, 12a2) between the holder (11) and the seal (10), in which connection the seal (10) is pressed against the inner face (T) of the roll mantle of the suction roll (T) by means of the pressure of a medium passed into the loading hose (12;  12a1, 12a2). Locking means (13, 14, 16) by whose means the seal (10) can be locked in the desired position in the holder (11) have been fitted in a cavity (D1) placed in one side face of the seal (10), and a loading hose (13) has been fitted to act with a force upon a rib (14). The loading hose (13) is placed between the cavity (D1) and the rib (14), and a second rib (16) has been fitted in a cavity/cavities (D2, D2a, D2b) provided in the opposite side of the seal (10). A resilient element (130, 15a1, 15a2) has been fitted between said second rib (16) and the bottom of the cavity/cavities (D2, D2a, D2b).
Patent CA-2617264-A1 (CA)
Title: Beverage brewing devices having movable spouts
Inventor: COLMAN ARNE BENJAMIN
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: Beverage brewing device (10) having at least two dispensing positions, the device having a spout assembly (24) having a brew basket (26) for holding an extractable material to be extracted to provide a liquid extract; and a spout (14) in liquid communication with the brew basket (26) for dispensing the extract of the extractable material from the brew basket, the spout (14) having at least two dispensing positions, wherein the spout is slidably associated with the brew basket (26) so that the spout can travel between the at least two dispensing positions.
Patent CA-2617816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUILLEN ALEJANDRO
IPC: C07J71/00
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: The invention encompasses processes for synthesizing 1-[17²-acetyloxy-3±-hydroxy-2²-(4-morpholinyl)-5±-androstan-16²-yl]-1-(2-propenyl)pyrrolidinim bromide (rocuronium bromide) and intermediates thereof.
Patent CA-2620582-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of altering an immune response induced by cpg oligodeoxynucleotides
Inventor: GURSEL MAYDA
IPC: A61K31/711
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: It is disclosed herein that agents that affect the activity and/or expression of CXCLl6 can be used to alter the uptake of D-type CpG oligodeoxynucleo tides (D ODNs). Methods of inducing an immune response are disclosed that include administering agents that increase the activity and/or expression of CXCLl6 and a D ODN. Methods of decreasing an immune response to a CpG ODN are also disclosed. These methods include administering an agent that decreases the activity and/or expression of CXCLl6. Compositions including one or more D-type ODNs and an agent that modulates that activity and/or expression of CXCLl6 are provided.
Patent CA-2620926-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for manufacturing enclosures of a sheet material and an enclosure of a sheet material
Inventor: ISOMAEKI ARI
IPC: B21D/
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an enclosure of a sheet material and to an enclosure of a sheet material, which is manufactured of a sheet blank, of which the sides (4) and the base (5) of the enclosure have been folded, and the seams have been joined together. At least one corner (6) to be folded of the enclosure is cut open (7) from a part of the range in the sheet blank so that the unopened section (8) corresponds to the smallest dimension to be folded in the product series of enclosures.
Patent CA-2622507-A1 (CA)
Title: Rear view mirror with integrated video system
Inventor: HALER ROBERT D
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A video system (10) integrated along with a rear view mirror (170) into a rear view mirror housing (20) of a vehicle. The system (10) includes at least one video camera (30) and a display monitor (40), with the monitor (40) being located substantially behind and viewable through the mirror (170). The system (10) is capable of recording, storing, and replaying video images, and may also allow for capturing audio signals and other desirable information, including, for example, location and speed information.
Patent CA-2623423-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted propylamine derivatives and methods of their use
Inventor: ZHANG PUWEN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted propylamine derivatives of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, compositions containing these derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of conditions ameliorated by monoamine reuptake including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromylagia syndrome, nervous system disorders, and combinations thereof, particularly those conditions selected from the group consisting of major depressive disorder, vasomotor symptoms, stress and urge urinary incontinence, fibromyalgia, pain, diabetic neuropathy, and combinations thereof.
Patent CA-2623638-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of cancer with specific rxr agonists
Inventor: CHANDRARATNA ROSHANTHA A
IPC: A61K31/203
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: A method of treating cancer is disclosed comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a RXR agonist at a level below the RAR activating threshold and at or above the RXR effective dose.
Patent CA-2625165-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROMMER WOLF B
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: Sucrose biosensors are disclosed, which comprise a sucrose binding domain conjugated to donor and fluorescent moieties that permit detection and measurement of Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer upon sucrose binding.  Such biosensors are useful for real time monitoring of sucrose metabolism in living cells.
Patent CA-2627108-A1 (CA)
Title: A pin number security system for debit card and credit card
Inventor: HUANG CHUN
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A pin number security system for debit card and credit card: when creating an account in a bank or a credit card company, the client will provide his or her mobile phone or wire telephone number or email address, the pin number of the debit card or the credit card can only be used once, and immediately, a new pin number will be sent to the client as a text message or email or via telephone transmission through the mobile phone or wire telephone or email provided by the client in his or her registration records at the bank or the credit card company. The frequent change of pin number for a client's debit card and credit card greatly improves the security level of such card, and reduces the opportunity of causing inconveniences to the client. And as no material modifications are needed for the existing pin number system for debit card and credit card, the entire system does not increase the operating costs for banks and credit card companies.
Patent CA-2627905-A1 (CA)
Title: Attachment for underwater surface cleaner
Inventor: KING JOSEPH A
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A dispenser or dispensable material for external attachment to a mobile surface cleaning device, mobile surface cleaning device provides an aftermarket apparatus and method for both on-the-go cleaning and on-the-go delivery of dispensable materials into the body of water with the dispensable material mounted either on a downstream side of the mobile surface cleaning device or spaced from the flow path through the mobile surface cleaning device.
Patent CA-2632660-A1 (CA)
Title: Auxiliary pulling apparatus for facilitating installation of anti-skid devices
Inventor: YERLIKAYA MURAT
IPC: B60C27/10
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: An auxiliary pulling apparatus (237) for attachment of the two ends of a flexible retaining ring (14) of an anti skid device is disclosed. The auxiliary pulling apparatus comprise a first attachment means (233) at its first end and a rope portion (235) connected to the first attachment means.  The auxiliary pulling apparatus is characterized by a mass (234) which is connected to the second or outer end of its rope portion (235) . The mass (234) is preferably spherical in shape and rotatably connected to the rope portion (235) . The mass (234) maintains centrifugal forces when thrown towards the inner part of a vehicle and keeps the rope portion tight and straight . The user releases the auxiliary pulling apparatus (237) off the anti skid device upon securing the first and second ends of the retaining ring.
Patent CA-2633575-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell having separator with distributed inlets for reactive gas or water
Inventor: SHIBATA KAZUNORI
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: In a fuel cell stack, each separator is constructed by sequentially stacking and joining an anode-facing plate 42, a middle plate 43, and a cathode-facing plate 44. The anode-facing plate 42 has multiple hydrogen inlets 422i arranged in a two-dimensionally distributed manner on its plate surface. This arrangement effectively prevents a decrease of power generation capacity due to local accumulation of water produced in the course of electrochemical reaction for power generation or other impurities on the surface of either an anode or a cathode.