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Patent CA-2442683-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing body fat and modulating fatty acid metabolism
Inventor: PIOMELLI DANIELE
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and compounds for reducing body weight, modulating body lipid metabolism, and reducing food intake in mammals are provided. The compounds of the invention include fatty acid ethanolamide compounds, homologues and analogs of which the prototype is the endogenous fatty acid ethanolamide, oleoylethanolamide.
Patent CA-2443485-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil de revetement par pulverisation electrostatique
Inventor: SEAVER ALBERT E
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un revêtement liquide formé sur un substrat par pulvérisation électrostatique de gouttes de ce liquide sur une surface de transfert conductrice mouillée par liquide (14), et par transfert d'une partie du liquide ainsi appliqué entre la surface de transfert et le substrat (16). Un ou plusieurs rouleaux pinceurs (26) peuvent éventuellement presser le substrat contre la surface de transfert, d'où une diminution du temps requis pour que les gouttes se répandent et forment ce revêtement par coalescence. De préférence, ledit revêtement traverse une station d'optimisation comprenant au moins deux dispositifs de transfert (39) permettant d'améliorer l'uniformité du revêtement, lequel peut être transféré entre la surface de transfert conductrice et une seconde surface de transfert, puis vers ledit substrat. On peut revêtir des substrats isolants, tels que des films plastiques, sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'effectuer un chargement préalable du substrat ou une neutralisation des gouttes après leur application. Il est aussi possible de revêtir des substrats poreux, tels que des bandes tissées et non tissées, sans que le revêtement ne pénètre de manière appréciable dans ou à travers les pores du substrat.
Patent CA-2445649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOWAK EDWARD ZBYGNIEW
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: An ingestible tablet (10), e.g. of a medicament, is enrobed to produce a tamper-evident coating by vacuum forming a film (40, 46) of material, preferably hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, onto the surface of the tablet.
Patent CA-2446799-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LE TUAN VINH
IPC: B65B57/00
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A simple box sealer has no flap folding structure, that seals shut the flaps of a cardboard box already having the flaps folded to the closed position. The box sealer has a low friction conveyor and a pair of lateral conveyors located thereon to move the boxes through the box sealer. A floating head located above the conveyors has an inclined entry ramp with a first sensor that causes the floating head to move upwardly as long as any part of the box touches the entry ramp, thereby lifting the floating head to the correct height to allow the boxes to pass through the box sealer. A second sensor, which may be one and the same or different than the first sensor, causes the lateral conveyors to move inwardly to grip and move the boxes through the box sealer.
Patent CA-2448385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARUSO JOSEPH D
IPC: A61N5/00
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: Photocosmetic device (100) for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissues via optical systems (520 for example) designed to pattern the radiation and project the radiation to a particular depth. The device has a variety of cooling systems including phase change cooling solids and liquids to cool treated skin and the radiation sources (510 for example). Contact sensors (1712) and motion sensor (1820) may be used to enhance treatment. The device may be modular to facilitate manufacture and replacement of parts.
Patent CA-2449001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROS-LOUIS ERIC
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: An anti-theft system comprises a digital code in a key ring. The code is transmitted to a client box installed in a car. The box analyses the code and, in the case of theft, transmits a distress signal to a police car. The police car is equipped with a receiver and a display to display information concerning the stolen vehicle. The police officer can stop the stolen vehicle or can use a switch on the police car unit that sends a signal to a receiver in the client box and thus turns off the fuel pump of the car.
Patent CA-2449016-A1 (CA)
Title: Milking installation and method for the reduction of noise emissions in a milking installation
Inventor: BILGERY ERWIN
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a milking plant wherein the vibrations and sound emissions thereof are significantly reduced.In said inventive milking plant, a vacuum control valve (500) is directly connected to a vacuum compensation tank (200). The vacuum control valve (500) leads into the vacuum compensation tank (200) via a diffusor (501). The vacuum control valve (500) is enclosed in a cylindrical container (503). Preferably, the vacuum pump (110) and the vacuum compensation tank (200) are connected to each other via a main line (150) which is embodied in the form of two bent, flexible hoses. Preferably, the main line (150) leads tangentially into the vacuum compensation tank (200).  The invention also relates to a method for reducing sound emissions in one such milking plant. According to said method, the flow speed of the air in the air-guiding parts (150, 200, 300, 302, 403, 420) of the milking plant is reduced. A buffer tank (300) can be used in the air line (30), enabling a stable operating vacuum to be obtained in addition to a reduction in structure-borne noise.
Patent CA-2449315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANDEL YARON NAHUM
IPC: B42F13/02
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A binder for filing loose leaf pages perforated with three holes. The binder has three posts made of flexible, hollow metal springs. A fastener locks the pages on the spring posts. On the inner cover opposite the spring posts there are three rigid posts on a common shaft.  During page insertion and removal, each rigid post is inserted into the opposite spring post. This creates an arch. Pages are moved along the arch, so the order of the pages is maintained.
Patent CA-2452951-A1 (CA)
Title: Functionalized polymers for medical applications
Inventor: NATHAN ARUNA
IPC: A61L31/10
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic, biodegradable, biocompatible polymers that are the reaction product of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated polybasic acid or derivative thereof and a monoglyceride, and which further contain pended thereto a functional agent, and to medical devices and compositions containing such polymers.
Patent CA-2453112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIBEIRO DE PAIVA GENARO
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: This invention is related to anti-microbial peptides having the same amino acid sequence and at least the same anti-microbial activity as those of Phylloseptins which are isolated from the skin of Phyllomedusa hypochondrialis. The peptides did not have any structural homology with another known peptide. The 19-residue anti-microbial peptides are cationic and based on their primary structure, all peptides can be fitted to an amphiphilic a-helix. The peptide masses analyzed by mass spectrometry were in the range of 1.9 to 2.0 kDa.These peptides can be used in compositions for retarding plant pathogens and for protecting plants from pathogens, comprising at least one antibiotic peptide and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. Another embodiment of the invention is to provide therapeutic compositions suitable for human, veterinary, or pharmaceutical use, comprising one or more of the peptides released in this invention and an adequate pharmacological carrier.
Patent CA-2455332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASTA SAMUEL T
IPC: B63C3/12
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: In a lift for watercraft, a load translation mechanism balances load upon t he actuator throughout the raising and lowering of watercraft, thereby greatly reducing load spikes. Embodiments of the improved lift employing an over-center locking mechanism further employ an elastic stop means to reduce jarring of the apparatus when it locks in the over-center position. In some preferred embodiments, adjustable telescoping booms allow the user to adjust the height of the lifted watercraft above the base of the lift.
Patent CA-2455657-A1 (CA)
Title: Shaking incubator
Inventor: MELCHING ACHIM
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a shaking incubator with at least one specimen storage device comprising several superposed specimen storage spaces. A shaking unit comprising a specimen storage position, a shaking platform and a base unit is arranged in at least one specimen storage space. The invention makes it possible to shake different specimens, located in the same specimen storage device, individually and independently of each other under incubator conditions.
Patent CA-2457340-A1 (CA)
Title: Transitive trust network
Inventor: SMITH KYLE W
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: Methods, data structures, and systems by which entities can efficiently discover, extend, validate and establish business relationships over a digit al network (400, 402, 404, 406) are disclosed. A transitive trust system (FIG. 4B) can be utilized by a plurality of interconnected entities capable of sharing information. The system includes an entity trust list and transactional trust list. The entity trust list contains information related to actual dependability, reliability and/or credibility of an entity. The transactional trust list contains information related to an exchange between at least two entities through at least one degree of separation between the entities. The system retrieves information from the entity trust list and th e transactional trust list in order to provide a framework for at least two of the entities to establish relationships with one another.
Patent CA-2457666-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KULPA WILLIAM G
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A computer system is described having a plurality of resources which include s a plurality of processors, a distributed point-to-point transmission infrastructure for interconnecting the plurality of processors, and a partitioning processor for configuring the plurality of resources into at least one partition. Each partition comprises a subset of the plurality of resources. The partitioning processor is operable to configure the resources by enabling at least one link between at least one of the plurality of processors and at least one other one of the plurality of processors accordi ng to a previously specified partitioning schema. The link(s) so enabled corresponds to a portion of the point-to-point transmission infrastructure.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2459821-A1 (CA)
Title: Image stabilization using color matching
Inventor: MCKAY THERMAN WARD III
IPC: G06V10/20
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A method for image stabilization of at least two digital images is disclosed . In such an embodiment, a first digital image having a plurality of pixels an d at least a second image having a plurality of pixels are provided. Each pixe l has an associated address for display and is representative of a color. Eith er a user of the system provides a color match range or the system provides a predetermined color matched range. A pixel is selected within the first digital image. Preferably the pixel is one that represents an item within th e image that is either blurry due to movement of the item or appears jittery d ue to camera movement. Due to the vast number of available colors a pixel selected in a first image can be matched to a pixel in a second image within a range. The range allows for compensation due to lighting changes. Once the pixel in the first image is selected it can be compared to all pixels within the second image. Each pixel within the second image that is within the colo r match range is saved and the closest pixel color to the pixel from the first image is selected. The address of the pixels in the second image are then readdressed such that the address of the pixel located in the second image that has the closest color to the pixel in the first image now has the same display address as that of the pixel in the first image. The repositioned second digital image is then stored to memory.
Patent CA-2462829-A1 (CA)
Title: Esophagus stoma button
Inventor: NAKAGAWA MASATO
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide an esophagus stoma button capable of safely forming and maintaining a stoma hole provided in an esophagus and reducing the discomfortableness of a patient. To achieve the object, in the present invention, the stoma button 9 is comprised of a shaft part 1 and a flange part 2 provide at the rear end of the shaft part rounded at the tip thereof.     More specifically, in the esophagus stoma button 9, a flange part is provide at the rear end of the shaft part rounded at the tip thereof, and a lumen having a generally circular cross section in the area ranging from the shaft part to the flange part is provided, a means for fixing a catheter for infusion is provided in the flange part with a flat and generally circular shape and a means for tightly closing the opening of the flange part is provided at the opening thereof.
Patent CA-2467170-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus relating to the optical zone of an optical element
Inventor: ALTMANN GRIFFITH E
IPC: A61B3/107
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to the determination of higher-order aberrations of an optical element over an optical zone that is larger than the typically limited measured zone over which the aberrations are measured. This is accomplished by apparatus, systems, and methods in which, preferably, the Zernike data from an aberration measurement is fit to a conic function. The conic function smoothly and continuously increases or decreases between the measured zone and the optical zone allowing the extrapolated data to accurately determine the aberrations over the optical zone. According to the invention, a plurality of independent conic plus piston sections that vary azimuthally can very accurately describe a wavefront aberration composed of defocus, astigmatism, spherical aberration, secondary astigmatism, and tetrafoil. The description of primary coma and trefoil will not be as good because they vary with the 3rd order of the radial component. However, the description error is relatively small. A tilt term can be added to account for the tilt component of the coma and trefoil terms.
Patent CA-2467359-A1 (CA)
Title: Electroprocessed collagen
Inventor: STEVENS PETER J
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The invention is directed to formation and use of electroprocessed collagen, including use as an extracellular matrix and, together with cells, its use i n forming engineered tissue. The engineered tissue can include the synthetic manufacture of specific manufacture of specific organs or tissues which may be implanted into a recipient. The electroprocessed collagen may also be combin ed with other molecules in order to deliver substances to the site of applicati on or implantation of the electroprocessed collagen. The collagen or collagen/cell suspension is electrodeposited onto a substrate to form tissue s and organs.
Patent CA-2467390-A1 (CA)
Title: Enzymatic synthesis of sugar acrylates
Inventor: HAUER BERNHARD
IPC: C12P19/44
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the enzymatic synthesis of sugar acrylates, to a method for producing polymer sugar acrylates, to the polymers which can be obtained according to said method, and to the use of the same for producing, for example, cosmetic agents, pharmaceutical agents, washing agents, thickeners, protective colloids, superabsorbers and textile sizes.
Patent CA-2469180-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for business intelligence metadata exchange
Inventor: PERLMAN JULIA
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: The invention makes use of a single data structure to define all of the information and parameters necessary for the efficient sharing and exchange of entire or partial BI  applications. The invention enables a user to capture preferences that are applicable to both ends of the exchange, namely the source and the target systems. It provides for users to be presented with a comprehensive list of preferences and smart defaults from which they can select, and in some cases override, at both the source and target end points of the exchange. The actual metadata exchange is persisted as an exchange structure in a computer system file system called an exchange archive.
Patent CA-2472387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELLS KERRY
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A trailer-mounted pipe-handling apparatus has an elongate cradle swivelable about a longitudinal swivel axis for loading or offloading pipe at a well site. With the cradle horizontal, and swiveled into a loading position, loading arms receive a pipe from a loading rack, whereupon kicker members move the pipe from the loading arms into the cradle. With the cradle swiveled into a neutral position supporting the pipe, a swing arm raises one end of the cradle while simultaneously drawing its other end horizontally along a base track, thus placing the cradle in a tilted configuration. The raised end of the pipe can thus be positioned above the floor of a drilling rig or service rig for connection to the rig hoist, which can then lift the pipe out of the cradle. Pipe may be removed from the well using a similar, reverse procedure. The rig hoist positions a removed pipe in the tiltingly elevated cradle, which is then lowered to the horizontal position.  The cradle is then swiveled to an offloading position, allowing the pipe to roll out of the cradle onto an offload rack.
Patent CA-2474983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAROCQUE TIMOTHY
IPC: B65D33/28
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A retaining element for use with elastic sheet material is disclosed. In one form, the sheet material can be provided as a bag (100) having first and second side walls (102,104). The retaining element can be in the form of an elastic strip attached to one of the side walls. The retaining strip (120) c an comprise a heat-unstable activatable material such that it can be applied to the bag in a deadened condition wherein the strip is set and subsequently heated to transition to an activated condition wherein the retaining element is elasticized to provide an elasticized article which can have a shirred appearance. The retaining element can have various configurations and can be activated by various methods.
Patent CA-2477159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TADAYONI-REBEK MITRA
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The invention relates to marker molecules for identifying physical properties of molecular species separated by the use of electrophoretic systems. The invention further relates to methods for preparing and using marker molecules.
Patent CA-2479519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANDRASEKHER YASMIN A
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to the anti-cancer activity of IL-19 polypeptide molecules. IL-19 is a cytokine involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes Use of IL-19 for decreasing proliferation of cervical cancer cells, treating cervical cancer, amongst other uses disclosed. IL-19 polypeptides can be administered alone, or can be fused to cytotoxic moieties, and can be administered in conjunction with radiation or chemotherapeutic agents.
Patent CA-2480582-A1 (CA)
Title: Muscle stimulation in a cast-immobilized limb
Inventor: NACHUM ZVI
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A method of electrically stimulating muscles in a cast-bearing limb (15) so as to inhibit muscle atrophy, the method including the steps of: (a) providing a system including: (i) at least two electrodes; (ii) a signal generator operatively connected to the electrodes, and (iii) a power source providing power to the signal generator; (b) situating the electrodes in contact with tissue on the cast-bearing limb; (c) stimulating the muscles by externally inducing a percutaneous flow of electrical current between the electrodes through the tissue by establishing a plurality of external bipolar voltages waves defining a treatment period, and (d) applying, over a 24-hour period, at least 12 distinct treatment periods.
Patent CA-2480782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SILVER BRIAN H
IPC: A61M1/06
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble de pompe pour allaitement (10) comprenant un organe en forme de calotte (12) présentant une portion de protection en forme générale d'entonnoir pour la mise en place sur un sein, et une portion formant manchon (22) s'étendant à partir de la portion en entonnoir. La pompe comprend une enveloppe en matière plastique (24) sensiblement rigide, reliée à la portion prolongée de la calotte (12). Une pompe (14) est fixée ou reliée de façon fonctionnelle à l'enveloppe (24) pour l'application d'une pression négative sur l'enveloppe (24). Un récipient (16) est relié à l'enveloppe (24) et est en communication de fluide avec la calotte (12) pour recevoir le lait exprimé. Au moins une partie de la surface extérieure de la pompe comprend une portion adaptative.
Patent CA-2480866-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition a base d'extrait de l'espece zoanthus possedant une action anti-salissures et utilisation de cette composition
Inventor: GONSALVES CYNTHIA OLIMPIA LYDI
IPC: A01N63/10
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition utile en tant qu'agent anti-salissures agissant par blocage de la croissance microbienne, ladite composition comprenant de l'extrait et/ou des fractions d'extrait de l'espèce Zoanthus et éventuellement des agents désodorisants. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation de cet extrait et/ou de fractions de cet extrait pour produire un agent possédant une activité antibactérienne totale contre les salissures.
Patent CA-2481986-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface transfection and expression procedure
Inventor: UHLER MICHAEL D
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of transfecting cells comprising applying cells directly onto nucleic acids which are immobilized in transfection complexes on a surface and which transfect the cells. Preferabl y, the nucleic acids are immobilized in an array. In another aspect of the present invention, the method further includes expression of the nucleic aci ds in the transfected cells. In yet another aspect of the present invention, th e method further comprises detecting the expression of the nucleic acids in th e transfected cells.
Patent CA-2485595-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMON ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A system and method manages work requests used in reading and servicing gas, electric, or water meters in a utility system. A work request may originate at a utility system and is received at a data collection system. The work request may be generated based on an underlying data structure. The underlying data structure may be used in generating requests for multiple types of work events, including meter monitoring work events and meter servicing work events. The work request is then processed to generate a work order which is transmitted to a field device component or other component of the system so that work may be performed as directed in the request.