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Patent CA-2645241-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-cleaning hairbrush
Inventor: MALKA AHARON
IPC: A46B17/06
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A hairbrush for allowing trapped hair to be easily removed therefrom. The hairbrush comprises a handle for grasping the hairbrush and a head joined to the handle. The head comprises an array of bristles that protrude through a layer having an array of corresponding apertures. In an initial position the bristles fully protrude through the apertures. In a final position the layer is shifted to the free ends of the bristles. By shifting said hairbrush from an initial position to a final position tangled hair is gathered along the layer and easily removed from the hairbrush.
Patent CA-2645978-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOENE OLIVER
IPC: D06F37/20
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes a housing, a tub disposed in the housing, a laundry drum rotatably mounted in the tub, and an anti-vibration device on the tub.
Patent CA-2647235-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of sodium channel blockers for the treatment of neuropathic pain developing as a consequence of chemotherapy
Inventor: BUSCHMANN HELMUT H
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of sodium channel blockers such as tetrodotoxin or saxitoxin, its analogues/derivatives as well as their acceptable salts, for the production of a medicament for the treatment of neuropathic pain resulting from chemotherapy.
Patent CA-2649677-A1 (CA)
Title: Tetrasubstituted ureas as modulators of 11-.beta. hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1
Inventor: LI YUN-LONG
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to tetra-substituted urea compounds which are modulators of 11-.beta. hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11.beta. HSD1), their pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same.
Patent CA-2650136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILBARD JEFFREY P
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: The instant invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of infection or infectious colonization of the eyelid and/or ocular surface for the treatment and prevention of ocular disorders and eyelid disorders.
Patent CA-2650924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAWIN PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: D04H1/46
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A molded fibrous structure comprising a molded element. The molded element may be hollow. The molded elements may provide for an increase in the fluid uptake of the fibrous structure. The molded element may provide a texture impression of a high level molded fibrous structure.
Patent CA-2653546-A1 (CA)
Title: Bio-membrane for tissue regeneration
Inventor: CANCEDDA RANIERI
IPC: A61L24/10
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A bio-membrane with angiogenic activity for implant in 'tissue regeneration and repair, including bone reconstruction and the repair of skin and soft tissue lesions is described, essentially constituted by a gel able to provide support and growth and/or differentiation and/or angiogenic factors for the full in vivo functionality of the cell, containing also mesenchymal stem/precursor cells, an implant device for reconstructive surgery of bone tissue, of skin and soft tissue lesions which comprises the bio-membrane, and a method for its obtainment. Use of the gel alone for tissue regeneration and of adhesive plasters that comprise it is also described.
Patent CA-2654432-A1 (CA)
Title: Control apparatus for ac rotary machine
Inventor: HATANAKA KEITA
IPC: H02P27/04
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To propose an AC rotating machine controller for suppressing a great variation of the amplitude of an AC phase current even a variation of the temperature of an AC rotating machine and capable of stable starting th e AC rotating machine. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Control means makes cont rol including start control of an AC rotating machine. The control means com putes during the start control a resistance drop component corresponding to the resistance drop of the AC rotating machine from a detection current, reg ulates the angular frequency of the AC output voltage according to the remai nder of the subtraction of resistance drop signal from the voltage command, and regulates during the start control the amplitude of the AC output voltag e so that the amplitude of the AC phase current may vary according to a pred etermined function.
Patent CA-2654498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSS MATTHEW
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyrazolo[l,5-.alpha.]pyridines and related methods for their synthesis and use.
Patent CA-2655560-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode d'application de micromotifs, forme de matrice et objet presentant un micromotif
Inventor: DICHTL MARIUS
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour appliquer une microstructure colorée ou incolore sur un support et dans lequel a) on prépare un moule d'outil (40) dont la surface présente un système de reliefs (42) et de creux (44) configurés selon la microstructure souhaitée, b) on remplit les creux (44) du moule d'outil d'un vernis durcissable, coloré ou incolore (26), c) on pré-traite le support (20, 30) pour permettre un bon ancrage du vernis coloré ou incolore (26), d) on met la surface du moule d'outil (40) en contact avec le support (20, 30), e) on durcit le vernis (26) en contact avec le support (20, 30) dans les creux du moule d'outil (40) et on le relie ainsi au support (20, 30) et f) on sépare à nouveau la surface du moule d'outil (40) du support (20, 30) de telle sorte que le vernis durci (26) lié au support (20, 30) soit extrait des creux (44) du moule d'outil (40).
Patent CA-2656394-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick install canopy
Inventor: MIRICA VIOREL
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: An assembly and a method for attaching a sign-type lighting fixture to an electrical box. The assembly includes a lighting fixture having a mounting plate affixed to the electrical box, an illuminating sign, and a canopy affixed to the lighting fixture, allowing the canopy and the mounting plate to attach quickly. The method first includes affixing a mounting plate to an electrical box and affixing a canopy to a sign-type lighting fixture. Next, the canopy is secured to the mounting plate by inserting at least one wing tab from the canopy through at least one holding tab on the mounting plate. Then, the electrical wiring is connected. After that the wing tab and holding tab are separated. Finally, the wing tab is inserted into at least one offset on the mounting plate, and the canopy is secured to the mounting plate.
Patent CA-2657932-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable lozenge compositions providing rapid release of nicotine
Inventor: HANSSON HENRI
IPC: A24B15/14
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: Compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine. Nicotine is present in the form of a nicotine-cellulose combination. The compositions are designed for administration to the oral cavity where the nicotine is rapidly released from the composition and available for absorption through the oral mucosa. The compositions are lozenges and have excellent storage stability.
Patent CA-2659044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAMERS JOHN
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A corner sander base including a sanding surface, the corner sander base for sanding proximate interior wallboard corners, the corner sander base including a fir st member and a second member connected together at a longitudinally oriented juncture where they form a tip, one side of the members defining a sanding surface. Each member further includes a planar forward section which in the radial direction originates at the juncture and terminates at a longitudinally oriented transition wherein a forward angle is the angle subtended between the planar forward sections in the radial plane. Each member further includes a planar rear section originating at the transition and connected to the forward section at the transition wherein a rear angle is the angle subtended between the planar rear sections in the radial plane and wherein the forward and rear angles selected to more aggressively sand the areas at the rear sections and less aggressively sand the area at the tip and forward section.
Patent CA-2660459-A1 (CA)
Title: Communicating a newsfeed of media content based on a member's interactions in a social environment
Inventor: SANGHVI RUCHI
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A system and method provides dynamically selected media content to someone using an electronic device in a social network environment. Items of media content are selected for the user based on his or her relationships with one or more other users. The user's relationships with other users are reflected in the selected media content and its format. An order is assigned to the items of media content, for example, based on their anticipated importance to the user, and the items of media content are displayed to the user in the assigned order. The user may change the order of the items of media content. The user's interactions with media content available in the social network environment are monitored, and those interactions are used to select additional items of media content for the user.
Patent CA-2663675-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de formation d'une phase liquide separee dans une phase liquide continue
Inventor: GABLER ANSOR
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) qui sert à former une phase liquide séparée dans une phase liquide continue qui présente un premier et un deuxième liquide. Les deux liquides coexistent sous la forme de phases séparées, ont des densités différentes et permettent un échange de matières souhaité. L'invention propose de placer le dispositif dans un récipient (9) qui contient le deuxième liquide qui forme la phase continue. Le dispositif comporte dans une extension longitudinale horizontale un organe de répartition (2), en particulier un tube cylindrique, et un canal (3) de collecte du premier liquide. Le canal de collecte présente un côté de sortie (4), un côté de collecte (5) et au moins une paroi latérale (6) qui relie le côté de sortie au côté de collecte. La paroi latérale (6) forme une liaison entre le côté de sortie et un bord horizontal d'égouttage (7). Cette paroi latérale présente une pente ou une forme qui permet la formation d'un film de liquide de la phase liquide séparée. Pour augmenter la stabilité du film, la paroi latérale (6) peut présenter une bonne mouillabilité pour le premier liquide. Le bord d'égouttage ou la paroi latérale présente avantageusement un profil, en particulier une denture (70), qui permet de former la phase séparée en forme de gouttes, de préférence de même taille, grâce à une denture régulière.
Patent CA-2665380-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of insulin resistance and disorders associated therewith
Inventor: RUSTAN ARILD CHR
IPC: A61K31/575
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: The present invention provides the use of an LXR antagonist, or a physiologically- acceptable pro-drug therefor, in the manufacture of a medicament for combating insulin resistance or a disorder associated therewith. Further provided is a compound being an ester or carbamate of a hydroxycholesterol, a pharmaceutical composition of such a compound or its use in therapy.
Patent CA-2665461-A1 (CA)
Title: A lighting device
Inventor: GRAHAM MORTON
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A lighting device (10) for use within a light box or light panel and comprising a housing with generally parallel upper and lower walls (11, 12) and diverging side walls (13, 14) with one or more LEDs (18) disposed within the housing on a back wall (15) thus to project light outwardly from the housing. Several such devices may be disposed within a light box or light panel to project light across the latter which light is then diffused before exiting from a front display panel or the like. The diffused light conceals the lighting devices within the light box or light panel. Such devices are intended to replace conventional fluorescent or neon lighting tubes or tungsten lights to produce substantially uniform light distribution by diffusion within the light box or light panel and incorporating low voltage and low power consuming light sources.
Patent CA-2665783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLER CLAUDIA
IPC: A61K8/14
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: An amphoteric liposome composed of a mixture of lipids, said mixture comprising a cationic amphiphile, an anionic amphiphile and optionally one or more neutral amphiphiles, at least one of said cationic and anionic amphiphiles being chargeable and the respective amounts of said cationic and anionic amphiphiles being selected such there is a stoichiometric excess of positively charged cationic amphiphile at a first lower pH, a stoichiometric excess of negatively charged anionic amphiphile at a second higher pH and said mixture has an isoelectric point intermediate said first and second pHs; characterised in that said positively charged cationic and negatively charged anionic amphiphiles are adapted to form a lipid salt with one another at said isoelectric point. Also disclosed are methods of predicting the fusogenicity of an amphoteric liposome at a given pH, formulating an amphoteric liposome and loading an amphoteric liposome with a cargo moiety.
Patent CA-2666812-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and device for removing coatings on a metal structure
Inventor: BAANN TOM ARNE
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A device for removing layers of corrosion and other coatings (205) from a metal surface (204) is disclosed. Said device includes a signal generator (202) driving an induction coil (201) that is positioned on the structure (204). A control unit (206) includes a temperature sensor sensing the temperature in the metal structure (204). The control unit is adapted to control the power output of the signal generator (202) in accordance with the temperature in the metal structure (204).
Patent CA-2667857-A1 (CA)
Title: 8-sulfonyl-1, 3, 4, 8-tetrahydr0-2h- [1, 4] oxazepino [6, 7-e] indole derivatives and their use as 5-ht6 receptor ligands
Inventor: RINGBERG ERIK
IPC: A61K31/553
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein A, X and R1 to R9 are as described herein; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said compounds; to processes for their preparation; and to the use of the compounds as medicaments against 5-HT6 receptor-related disorders.
Patent CA-2667863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAGNER MARK B
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A wagering game award system is described herein. In some embodiments, the wagering game award system detects a player identifier associated with a wagering game award system, where the wagering game award system supports a plurality of award types. The system can also determine a number of awards of a first type, wherein the number of awards are associated with the player identifier, and wherein the first type is one of the award types. The system can also detect a request to exchange some of the number of awards for awards of a second type, wherein the second type is one of the award types. The system can also submit the request.
Patent CA-2671647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BODNAR ERNEST R
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A thin shell composite panel having a concrete slab , and sheet metal reinforcing studs, partly embedded in the slab at spaced apart locations , each sheet metal reinforcing stud having a sheet metal web, a plurality of web main openings formed at spaced intervals and ribs and rib openings at the ends of each rib, rib flanges around the rib openings, web flanges formed around each main web opening , reinforcing channels formed along opposite sides of the web main openings, side flanges formed along each side of the web, an embedment strip formed along one side flange, concrete flow openings in the embedment strip.
Patent CA-2675154-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying articles
Inventor: WORM KATJA
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for identifying (26) objects, wherein a signature (10) is generated for each object in a first step, including characteristic features (A, B, C, D, E) of the object and the objects are collected into object groups. In a subsequent step, after the completion of the first step, a distinguishing condition is derived from the signatures of the objects in said object group only for the objects of said group. In a subsequent step for identifying the objects of said object group, the distinguishing condition determined in the previous further step is used, wherein with specified matching of the distinguishing conditions, the object is identified in the subsequent step.
Patent CA-2675252-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN MICHAEL N
IPC: A01N43/58
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: The invention described herein relates to certain pyridazinedione N-substituted glycine derivatives of formula (I) which are antagonists of HIF prolyl hydroxylases and are useful for treating diseases benefiting from the inhibition of this enzyme, anemia being one example.
Patent CA-2675651-A1 (CA)
Title: Enantioselective synthesis of 6-amino-7-hydroxy-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-imidazo [4, 5, 1-jk] [1] -benzazepin-2 [1h] -one and zilpaterol
Inventor: MEYER THORSTEN
IPC: C07D487/06
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the hydrogenation of a ketooxime to selectively form an aminoalcohol stereoisomer, and, in particular, to a process for the hydrogenation of 4,5-dihydro-imidazo[4,5,l-jk][1]benzazepin-2,6,7[1H]-trione-6-oxime or a salt thereof to selectively form a stereoisomer of 6-amino-7-hydroxy-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-imidazo[4,5,1-jk][1]-benzazepin-2[1H]-one or a salt thereof. This invention also relates to the use of the 6-amino-7-hydroxy-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-imidazo[4,5,1-jk][1]-benzazepin- 2[1H]-one hydrogenation product or a salt thereof to selectively make a stereoisomer of zilpaterolor a salt thereof, as well as the use of such a zilpaterol stereoisomer or salt in methods of treatment and medicaments for animals.
Patent CA-2676998-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TALMER MARK
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: An apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders for use in an automated sample analyzer is disclosed herein. The apparatus for dispensing sample holders includes a rotating carousel for housing stack of sample holders. Stacks of sample holders from the rotating carousel are fed into a chute where sample holders contact a set of rotating members having helical threads thereon. The helically threaded rotating members engage the sample containers and separate each sample holder from the remaining sample holders in the stack by rotation of the helically threaded rotating members. The sample holder can then be transferred for use in an automated sample analyzer.
Patent CA-2678726-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEVY WARREN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A sensor used to determine the height of one or more fluids in a fluid column and to determine a location of an interface or boundary between a plurality of fluids in a fluid column is disclosed. The sensor includes a plurality of sensing elements comprising a capacitor and other components, such as resistors and inductors. The sensor also includes an oscillator that alters a frequency of an electrical current applied to the sensor, from which the dielectric constant of the fluid in which each sensing element is disposed can be determined. Methods of using such a sensor to determine the relative heights of various fluids in a fluid column are disclosed. In particular, methods of using embodiments of the invention in a well, such as water and petroleum wells, are described.
Patent CA-2678773-A1 (CA)
Title: Resin powder composition for slush molding and molded articles
Inventor: FUJIBAYASHI SHINYA
IPC: B60K37/00
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a resin powder composition for slush molding which can give slush molded articles with more excellent hydrolysis resistance. The present invention relates to a resin powder composition for slush molding which is characterized by comprising as the main component a thermoplastic polyurethane resin powder, preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer powder, and containing a polycarbodiimide prepared by polymerizing tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, alkoxy terminated one having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 30,000.
Patent CA-2681161-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PECK JOHN P
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination source includes first and second reflectors with a conic or conic-like shape. One reflector is mounted in the same plane as the LED and wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a central axis of the LED.
Patent CA-2682159-A1 (CA)
Title: Clamping flashlight
Inventor: PELLETIER THOMAS
IPC: F21L4/04
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.
Patent CA-2684851-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANNUKSELA MISKA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A method is disclosed for storing received real-time media streams into a multimedia container file (1200). Media content is recorded into a file according to a file format that provides instructions for constructing the media packets. At least one received media packet is represented in the file using the instructions for constructing media packets. The at least one received media packet in the file is also associated with an indication that it may contain errors. This technology bears the advantage that erroneously transmitted packets are easy to detect which can be applied to prevent a crash of the replay device.
Patent CA-2688478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCREY BERTRAND
IPC: A61K38/09
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition made of microparticles for the slow release of an active substance at least during a period covering the 6th month after injection of said composition, said composition comprising a group of microparticles made of a copolymer of the PLGA type which incorporate an active substance in the form of a water insoluble peptide salt; said copolymer furthermore comprising at least 75 % of lactic acid and an inherent viscosity between 0.1 and 0.9 dl/g, as measured in chloroform at 25 °C and at a polymer concentration of 0.5 g/dL; said microparticles furthermore having a size distribution defined as follows : - D (v,0.1 ) is between 10 and 30 micrometers, - D (v,0.5) is between 30 and 70 micrometers, - D(v,0.9) is between 50 and 1 10 micrometers.
Patent CA-2689657-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUI JI
IPC: C09D183/00
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A method of monitoring a coating applied to a metal surface is disclosed. Specifically, the method comprises the following: applying a sol composition to a metal surface, wherein said composition contains one or more alkoxysilyl group containing compounds, a fluorophore, and a solvent; forming a gelled coating on said surface from said composition; measuring the fluorescence of said coating with a fluorometer, wherein said fluorometer is capable of measuring reflective fluorescence emission measurements; correlating the fluorescence of said coating with the thickness or weight of said coating, and/or with the concentration of alkoxysilyl group containing compound in the coating composition; and optionally applying an additional coating to said metal surface when the thickness of the coating is less than a desired amount or adjusting the concentration of the alkoxysilyl group containing compound applied to said surface.