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Patent CA-2426775-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENISH MICHELE A
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne divers composés analogues à base de thiénopyrimidine capables d'inhiber sélectivement les tyrosine kinases de la famille Src. Ces composés sont utiles pour le traitement de diverses maladies, notamment les maladies hyperprolifératives, les maladies hématologiques, l'ostéoporose, les maladies neurologiques, les maladies auto-immunes, les maladies allergiques/immunologiques ou les infections virales.
Patent CA-2427966-A1 (CA)
Title: Reversible, protective garment for military or paramilitary firefighter
Inventor: GRILLIOT WILLIAM L
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: Being reversible, a protective garment for a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker has a shell of high visibility and a shell of low visibility. The shell of high visibility has portions that are reflective, fluorescent, or both, which the shell of low visibility does not have. V6~hen facing outwardly, the shell of low visibility appears black, or at least dark, in ambient light or displays camouflage. Except that the shell of low visibility does not have any reflective or fluorescent portions, the shells conform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for outer shells of protective garments for firefighters. The shells are equal, or at least similar, in basis weights.
Patent CA-2429592-A1 (CA)
Title: Organic photochromic compositions of improved kinetic performance
Inventor: MISURA MICHAEL S
IPC: G02B5/23
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: Described are improved organic photochromic imbibition compositions that incorporate kinetic enhancing additive(s). Kinetic enhancing additives include epoxy-containing compounds, organic polyols and/or plasticizers that improve the performance of organic photochromic compounds as determined in the Photochromic Performance Test. Also described is a process for incorporating kinetic enhancing additives into polymeric substrates with organic photochromic compounds and the resulting photochromic articles produced by such a process.
Patent CA-2430400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IBUSCA JOSE
IPC: B44C1/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: At present, a window blind is just as it is. It has no life. In this invention, the BlindArts will give life to vertical or horizontal, metal or fibrous window blind found in our bedroom, living room window, office window, or any window that has blinds. With the use of printed images of art on metal or fiber pieces of a vertical or horizontal blind, or with the use of printed images of art on stickers. A customer at home could buy an image of art in the form of blinds (BlindArts) or they could recycle their old ones by buying the printed image of art sticker (BlindArts) and stick it on their vertical or horizontal, metal or fibrous window blinds. A business customer may want their logo or any advertisement to be on the vertical or horizontal, metal or fibrous window blind. Meaning that it could be personalized according to the 'art' the customer wants.
Patent CA-2435330-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STUDENKOV PAVEL V
IPC: H01S5/125
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A modulated laser device (110) comprising two or more vertically stacked asymmetric waveguides (114,116) is provided. The laser device (110) comprises a first waveguide (114) having a gain region formed therein for amplifying at least a first mode of light, and a second waveguide (116) vertically coupled to the first waveguide (114) and having a modulator (106) formed therein for modulating a second mode of light having an effective index of refraction different from the first mode. Light propagating in the first waveguide (114) is transferred into the second waveguide (116) via a lateral taper in the first waveguide (114). The laser device (110) may further comprise a third waveguide positioned between the first (114) and second waveguide (116) for providing isolation between the gain region (104) and modulator (106).  Distributed bragg reflector (DBR) and distributed feedback (DFB) laser designs may be employed in the device.
Patent CA-2436716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORTE WOLFGANG
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an in vitro diagnostic method for patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis wherein by combined testing of patients' samples for D-dimer and CRP both the sensitivity and the negative predictive value of DVT diagnostics can be increased up to 100 %.
Patent CA-2437826-A1 (CA)
Title: Resin-impregnated substrate, method of manufacture and system therefor
Inventor: CROWE LARRY RAYMOND
IPC: B27N3/12
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to polyisocyanate-impregnated lignocellulosic substrates having improved strength, water resistance and appearance, and also to methods and systems for producing such substrates. The polyisocyanate-impregnated lignocellulosic substrate are produced by impregnating a lignocellulosic substrate with an isocyanate resin, followed by polymerization of the isocyanate resin by applying a heated liquid to the impregnated substrate.
Patent CA-2438070-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface reflectivity discriminating device
Inventor: BURKATOVSKY VITALY
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: Apparatus and method for discriminating between plate and interleave paper in a CTP device having a cassette with printing plates and interleave paper.  The device uses a light source for illuminating the topmost object in the cassette, a first optical sensor for receiving direct light reflected from the topmost object, a second optical sensor for receiving dispersed light reflected from the topmost object, means for comparing light received by the second optical sensor with light received by the first optical sensor, and means for determining the topmost object type based on the comparison.
Patent CA-2438901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ACKERMAN ERIC J
IPC: C12N11/14
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: A protein system is described in which a protein is bound within a matrix material that has pores that are sized to achieve excellent properties such as: activity, protein density, and stability. In a preferred embodiment, the pore sizes range from 50 to 400 A. One protein that has demonstrated surprisingly good results in this system is OPH. This protein is known to degrade organophosphorus compounds such as are found in chemical weapons and pesticides. Novel methods of forming the protein system and methods of makin g OPH are also described. Also described is a protein system including a porou s matrix material and a protein disposed within the porous matrix material; wherein the protein system contains at least 0.01 mmol of protein per gram o f matrix material and exhibits an activity at least 2 times greater that the activity of a protein system that has been formed under identical conditions on a normal silica matrix material. Methods of making protein systems with noncovalent bonding to entrap proteins in the porous matrix are also describ ed.
Patent CA-2440274-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANDS DAVID SNEDDON
IPC: H04N7/52
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: The quality of audiovisual material is assessed by measuring the audio and video quality and computing from these a combined measure. Using a parameter indicative of the degree of motion represented by the video, the computation employs one of a plurality of algorithms selected in dependence on the value of the parameter.
Patent CA-2440371-A1 (CA)
Title: Skin care emulsion composition comprising an epichlorohydrin crosslinked glyceryl starch
Inventor: FOWLER KEVIN
IPC: A61K8/73
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: Disclosed are skin care compositions that are emulsion formulations comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, at least one emulsifier, and an epichlorohydrin cross-linked glyceryl starch.
Patent CA-2441543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS DANIEL WILLIAM
IPC: B43L9/08
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A transparent plastic template permits an angle to be conveniently trisected with a pencil and straight edge. The template has three holes equally spaced apart along a hypothetical line, a central hole and a pair of outer holes. A circle is centered about one of the outer holes, and has a radius equal to one-half the spacing between the outer holes. A line is defined on the template, perpendicular to the hypothetical line and intersecting the midpoint of the hypothetical line. The template is manually positioned on the angle with its line intersecting the vertex of the angle. Simultaneously, the circle is positioned so one arm of the angle forms a tangent, and the opposing outer hole is positioned on the other arm of the angle. The central hole and the hole surrounded by the circle are then positioned to mark a pair of trisecting lines through the vertex.
Patent CA-2441546-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAWLINS DIANA J
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: In one embodiment, a network system of the present invention includes at least a first router (156) and a second router (158) coupled to an upstream link to permit data flow from the first router (156) to the second router (158) across the upstream link. The second router (158) includes a control plane (158a) and a data plane (158b) having an input port coupled to the upstream link and an output port connectable to a downstream link. The control plane (158a) includes a virtual pool (250) having a capacity corresponding to a resource capacity of the first router (156) and an admission control function (182). In response to a request to reserve resources for a flow through the data plane (158b) from the input port to the output port, the admission control function (182) performs admission control for the upstream link by reference to resource availability within the virtual pool (250). In one embodiment, the request is a request to reserve resources for an Integrated Services flow, and the capacity of the virtual pool (250) corresponds to a resource capacity of a Integrated Services service class supported by the first router (156).
Patent CA-2443537-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-tight grommet
Inventor: KIRCHEN JAMES T
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A substantially watertight grommet having a sealing mechanism that can simultaneously form a watertight seal between the grommet and a pin received therein and between the grommet and a panel within which the grommet is received is herein described. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing mechanism is formed integrally with the head of the grommet by an overmolding process. A body of the grommet has a retention structure for securing the grommet within a bore formed in a panel and a catchment mechanism for securing a pin within the grommet. The catchment mechanism is constructed so as to permit the pin to be secured within the grommet in a plurality of positions.
Patent CA-2444446-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-position height adjustment system for a pipe handling apparatus
Inventor: HANDLEY RICHARD A
IPC: E21B19/15
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A system for adjusting the height of a boom on a pipe handling apparatus. A cavity is formed in the base between proximal and distal ends. The boom is nestable in said cavity and has a distal end guided along the base. A pivoting member is pivotally coupled to said boom for raising a proximal end for positioned adjacent a work floor for handling of pipe therebetween. A plurality of ports are arranged along the boom at a pre-determined spacing. A plurality of ports are is similarly arranged along the same predetermined spacing along the pivoting member. The spacing of the boom and arm ports is such that a hinge pin can engage any one of corresponding pairs of boom and arm port when the boom is lowered to nestle inside the cavity as each boom port corresponds with an arm port.
Patent CA-2445339-A1 (CA)
Title: Snowmobile planetary drive system
Inventor: SCHOENFELDER RAYMOND A
IPC: F16H3/60
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a snowmobile including reduction drive (300) including a planetary gear system having a shaft with a sun gear, a plurality of planeta ry gears spaced around the sun gear and engaging a ring gear. A second shaft (302) is driven by said planetary gears or ring gear.
Patent CA-2445366-A1 (CA)
Title: Molecules permettant de detecter et traiter des maladies
Inventor: DING LI
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne des molécules humaines qui permettent de détecter et de traiter les maladies, et des polynucléotides qui identifient et codent ces molécules. L'invention traite aussi de vecteurs d'expression, de cellules hôtes, d'anticorps, d'agonistes et d'antagonistes. L'invention a également pour objet des procédés permettant de diagnostiquer, traiter ou prévenir des troubles associés à l'expression aberrante de ces molécules.
Patent CA-2446553-A1 (CA)
Title: Content generation workflow management system and method
Inventor: DAVIDSON ALLAN L
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A system and method for content development management (Fig 1) is provided which increases the speed, quality control and accuracy of the content generation process and reduces the cost of the content generation process by providing the steps of the content generation process in a single integrated system (Fig 1). The system also permits the users of the system to work at different times of the day and in different geographic locations. The system also permits the users of the system to rapidly determine the current status (60) of any content in the system. The system may be used to generate various different types of content including written content (34), such as success stories, stories, articles, advertisements, auditory content, such as radio spots, radio advertisements, radio presentations, electronic downloaded auditory content, audiovisual content that combines 15 audible content and written content and visual content including television video or video data.
Patent CA-2450857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORSBERG MARKUS
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés par la formule (I) dans laquelle le symbole aa représente un reste d'un acide aminé .alpha.. L'invention concerne également un procédé de préparation des composés représentés par la formule (I), ainsi que leur utilisation en tant qu'inhibiteurs de la prolyl oligopeptidase, par exemple dans le traitement de la maladie d'Alzheimer.
Patent CA-2452030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTINOD SERGE R
IPC: A61K9/52
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A sustained release apparatus including a plurality of sustained release min i- implants or pellets; each mini-implant including a sustained release support material; and a pharmaceutically active composition carried in or on the sustained release support material; the pharmaceutically active composition including at least one pharmaceutically active component; and a carrier therefor; each implant being of insufficient size and/or payload individuall y to provide a predetermined desired threshold blood level of pharmaceutical active for treatment of a selected indication.
Patent CA-2452312-A1 (CA)
Title: Separation and/or closure wall for a container and methods for assembling containers using such a wall
Inventor: BRAS MICHEL
IPC: B65D41/22
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a separation and/or closure wall designed in the first place, to cover the opening of at least a container to retain a substance contained therein for conservation before use, and subsequently to be torn to reveal said opening and release the substance outside said container for use. Said separation and/or closure wall is characterised in that it consists of a deformable membrane arranged on the periphery of the opening of said container to cover same, with a tension which enables its being burst under the effect of a perforation and/or a tear, to be retracted over the periphery and completely reveal said opening. The invention also concerns methods for assembling two containers containing each a substance partitioned with respect to the other with such a separation and/or closure wall. The invention is applicable to food, pharmaceutical, and dietetic products.
Patent CA-2453794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CANTRELL DAN
IPC: B60R21/201
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a heat shrinkable blown film. In addition, unique applications for such heat shrinkable films have been invented, as well as articles using heat shrinkable films. The film shrinks about seven percent to about twelve percent in a machine direction and about eighteen percent to about twenty five percent in a transverse direction when heated at about 135~C  and can be used as a heat shrinkable wrapping for articles with a variety of shapes.
Patent CA-2454077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMOLJO DRAGOMIR DOUG
IPC: E04G5/12
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An enclosure system for scaffolding frame that includes a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end and at least one slot. The stackable section members may be stacked one on top of each other so that the slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot. The stacking of the stackable section members one on top of each other defines a continuous profile. Mounting members may secure each of the stackable section members to the scaffolding frame. An enclosing means is adapted to engage the slot and the continuous slot when the stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose the scaffolding frame.
Patent CA-2454323-A1 (CA)
Title: Asymmetric gel-filled microporous membranes
Inventor: CHILDS RONALD F
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides asymmetric membranes composed of a microporous substrate whose pores contain a crosslinked gel, the density of the crosslinked gel being greater at or adjacent to one major surface of the membranethan the density at the other major surface. The membranesare useful for separating matter from liquids and display good flux and good rejection at low pressure.
Patent CA-2455093-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reducing viscosity of mechanically separated meats and ground meats
Inventor: HASS SHAWN M
IPC: A23L13/40
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for reducing viscosity of mechanically separated meat in an amount effect to allow the mechanically separated meat to be transported through processing equipment at reduced pumping pressures. In accordance with the invention, pyrophosphate is blended with the mechanically separated meat in an amount effective for reducing the viscosity of the mechanically separated meat.
Patent CA-2456068-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of determining the position of a target using transmitters of opportunity
Inventor: WEEDON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G01S13/00
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A method of determining the position of a target comprising the steps of:  providing a transmitter or a plurality of transmitters to transmit a signal to the target, providing a receiver or a plurality of receivers to receive signals reflected from said target. Determining the time of arrival information of said reflected signal at the or each receiver; using information pertaining to the position of the or each receiver and/or the or each transmitter and with the information obtained determining the target position. Preferably the signal includes a modulated or coded portion unique to the transmitter; and said signal portion is associated with the or each particular transmitter by virtue of said signal portion. The signal may be a mobile phone transmission, DAB, digital TV, digital Radio or digital satellite transmissions.
Patent CA-2456148-A1 (CA)
Title: Dimmer control system having remote infrared transmitters
Inventor: GEHMAN JACKSON P
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A control system includes an electrical load control device responsive to radiant energy and a transmitter. The transmitter includes two sets of radia nt energy generators connected to an electrical circuit such that polarity of t he sets is reversed. A transmissive enclosure includes indented portions defini ng deflectors oriented obliquely with respect to a generator support surface. T he transmitter (46) is secured to a bracket (60) for attachment to a backcover of the load control device. The control system may also include a master contro l (12) generating an electrical control signal in response to an actuator (30, 32) or in response to a radiant energy signal. The control system is capable of limiting the master control to generate a signal only in response to the actuator. A power supply (100) for the transmitter includes a filter network (108) having a filter capacitor and resistor in series with a power supply capacitor (102) and a diode in parallel with the resistor.
Patent CA-2456783-A1 (CA)
Title: Sleeping bus
Inventor: TSYGIKAL KOSTYANTYN
IPC: B60N2/34
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: The invention provides an improved sleeping bus construction for better transportation service. The main cabin of the sleeping bus will consist of three rows, five two-tiered beds in each row. The bottom shelf is easily transformed to two regular seating places and a little table between them. During movement passengers will have an opportunity to sit on the bottom shelf or to lay on the bottom and top shelfs. At the end of interior there is a toilet with a washstand, the stewardess seat and small kitchen for preparation of coffee, tea and others precooked dishes.
Patent CA-2462969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAHL JEFFREY A
IPC: F16H61/42
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: The present invention includes a control system for, or methods of controlling a wheeled work machine (10) to accommodate desired travel control.  Acceleration and deceleration inputs (202, 204) are provided, as is a controller (210) for controlling hydrostatic motors to achieve desired acceleration and deceleration profiles.
Patent CA-2467256-A1 (CA)
Title: Machine melangeuse pour moulage par injection
Inventor: WOHLRAB WALTER
IPC: B29C45/54
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une machine mélangeuse pour moulage par injection. Cette machine comprend une extrudeuse (10) comportant un carter (12) et au moins une vis d'extrudeuse (14) disposée de façon rotative à l'intérieur du carter (12) pour produire une masse fondue, un dispositif d'injection (40) qui est ou qui peut être en communication fluidique avec la sortie de l'extrudeuse (10), ainsi qu'un dispositif de stockage (50) destiné au stockage intermédiaire de la masse fondue. Selon l'invention, le dispositif de stockage (50) est relié au carter (12) de l'extrudeuse avant la fin de la vis d'extrudeuse (14) dans le sens d'extrusion de l'extrudeuse (10) de telle sorte que la masse fondue formée dans l'extrudeuse (10) soit stockée dans le dispositif de stockage (50).
Patent CA-2467617-A1 (CA)
Title: A multi-function coffee maker and use thereof
Inventor: WEI KUN-LIAN
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: This invention discloses a multi-function coffee maker comprising: a casing, a cover assembly with a brewing room inside, a water reservoir, a water pump, an electric heater, a water distributor assembly, a control valve assembly and a base assembly, wherein, said coffee maker further comprises more than one brewing accessory, which may be either an espresso coffee brewing accessory, or a drip coffee brewing accessory, or a tea brewing accessory; said brewing accessories are interchangeable and can be loaded within said brewing room of said cover assembly to form an individual brewing chamber; said water reservoir assembly, water pump, water distributor assembly, control valve assembly and brewing chamber construct the water loop of said coffee maker, water flow of different pressures may be generated within said water loop, and water flow of suitable pressure is provided into said brewing chamber according to the brewing requirements. According to the present invention, drip coffee, or espresso coffee, hot tea or ice tea may be brewed in the same coffee machine.