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Patent CA-2435160-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHRODER MICHAEL
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A method for correcting a colour image, wherein the image being represented by a plurality of colour values, the method comprising the steps of: determining local texture features of the image based on the colour values; and correcting the colour values based on the local texture features.
Patent CA-2435194-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal combustion - engined setting tool
Inventor: GSCHWEND HANS
IPC: E02D7/12
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: An internal combustion-engined setting tool includes a drive piston displaceably supported in the piston guide and displaceable in a setting direction by expandable gases produced in the main combustion chamber of the tool and pre-chamber for generating pressure that is transmitted to the main combustion chamber before the ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the main combustion chamber takes place, with the pre-chamber being formed by space a within the piston guide beneath a bottom of the drive piston remote from the main combustion chamber when the drive piston occupies its initial position, and with the pre-chamber being connected with the main combustion chamber by a transfer guide.
Patent CA-2439729-A1 (CA)
Title: System architecture and related methods for dynamically adding software components to extend functionality of system processes
Inventor: KHOURY ISSA
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for automatically installing and using media processing filters to extend the media functionality of system processes. A system service is requested by the add-in filter to be installed on the system. The filter management service processes the request and installs the filters to be invoked later by other system processes such as device drivers, applications and acquisition software. The system processes use the filter management service to enumerate filters available on the system and select one or more of the filters to extend their media functionality. The filters are objects that may be used by multiple processes at any given time. Also, the filter management service can validate trustworthiness of a filter prior to installing the filter on the system. Additionally, the filter management service can be used to provide selected filters to be invoked from a process separate from the process requesting the filter for use. The installed filters may be searched and enumerated according to their associated categories.
Patent CA-2440191-A1 (CA)
Title: Transgenic cells and animals for the study of the polarization of the immune response
Inventor: LAPIZE-GAUTHEY CHRISTINE
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a transgenic non-human animal cell expressing at least one transgene coding for at least one reporter protein, characterized in that the expression of said reporter protein is correlated to the expression of at least one protein which is naturally produced by said cell and which is specific for a type of polarization of the immune response and/or an effector function of the immune response. The invention also relates to a corresponding transgenic animal. According to the invention, the cell and the transgenic animal can be used in a method for characterizing the type of immune response, i.e. Th1 and Th 2, caused by an immunogene, a pathogen or chemical agent.
Patent CA-2440840-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOX CAROL A
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A method for updating terminal operating characteristics over a communications link from a host is disclosed. The video display terminal is capable of operating with a graphical user interface such as Windows® and provides windowing functionality to permit use of popular applications programs resident on a server, without requiring more than application data to be transmitted from the server, and keyboard and mouse information to be transmitted from the terminal to the server. This invention is useful in implementing a terminal which is relatively inexpensive, reliable, ready to administer, secure and capable of displaying application program information within a multiuser Windows. RTM, operating environment.
Patent CA-2443431-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURDICK DAVID CARL
IPC: C07D311/16
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2H-isoflavones which process comprises the reaction of a 2-hydroxyaryl alkyl ketone in the presence of a base with a formic-sulfuric anhydride salt which reaction is followed by neutralization. The procedure is especially suitable for the preparation of genistein.
Patent CA-2444332-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular pole system for a light fixture
Inventor: HADDAD ERIC O M
IPC: F21S8/08
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A modular pole system and light fixture is disclosed wherein the modular pole system is comprised of an internal skeletal structure and an external plastic shell. The external plastic shell may slide over the assembled internal skeletal structure and may be comprised of a singular unit. The internal skeletal structure may be comprised of an upwardly extending tapered pole which is held in place by a base and post which also provides a static structure acting as a passive defense mechanism.
Patent CA-2445367-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MIYOKO
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease(AD) is disclosed. The method involves directly detecting the presence of a biochemical marker, specifically human glutamine synthetase, in bodily fluid, preferably blood or a blood product. The detection is by an immunoassay incorporating an antibody specific to human glutamine synthetase. In addition, a method for distinguishing between AD and non-AD dementia is disclosed.
Patent CA-2446335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GNADINGER ERRIN WHITNEY
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: The present invention. comprises a diaphragm type solenoid fluid valve assembly of the class used in the on/off control of pressurized fluid flow.  The valve assembly has a housing, a solenoid, and a magnetized cylindrical armature engagingly coupled to the solenoid and residing within the hollow center of the solenoid.  The armature further has a spring affixed to one end of the armature and affixed to the end of the solenoid, wherein the spring and armature are capable of linear motion within the fluid chamber of the valve housing and within the cylindrical plunger guide of the solenoid. The linear motion is controlled by the magnetic field of the solenoid and the spring so as to enable the magnetized armature to abut against the orifice fluid exit of the orifice plate to prevent fluid flow there-through. The valve assembly further comprises a solenoid driver adapted to generate a pulse width modulated signal having two voltage levels other than zero volts, so as to control valve operation, wherein the first voltage level is to initiate movement of the magnetized armature, and the second voltage level is to hold the magnetized armature in the energized position.
Patent CA-2448273-A1 (CA)
Title: Drug delivery system comprising a tetrahydroxylated estrogen for use in hormonal contraception
Inventor: HOLINKA CHRISTIAN FRANZ
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of contraception in mammalian females, which method comprises the parenteral or rectal administration of an estrogenic component and a progestogenic component to a female of childbearing capability in an amount effective to inhibit ovulatio n, wherein the estrogenic component is selected from the group consisting of: substances represented by the formula (I) in which formula R1, R2, R3, R4 independently are a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an alokxy group with 1- 5 carbon atoms; each of R5, R6, R7, is a hydroxyl group; and no more than 3 of R1, R2, R3, R4 are hydrogen atoms; precursors capable of liberating a substance according to the aforementioned formula when used in the present method; and mixtures of one or more of the aforementioned substances and/or precursors. Another aspect of the invention concerns a drug delivery system for parenteral or rectal administration that contains the aforementioned estrogenic component and a progestogenic component, said drug delivery syste m being selected from the group consisting of suppositories, systems for intravaginal delivery, inhalers, nasal sprays and transdermal delivery syste ms.
Patent CA-2452865-A1 (CA)
Title: Milieu de culture cellulaire conditionne et utilisations de ce milieu
Inventor: MANSBRIDGE JONATHAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions comprenant un milieu de culture cellulaire conditionné par des cellules obtenues par culture tridimensionnelle. Les cellules utilisées pour le conditionnement du milieu peuvent avoir subi des modifications génétiques visant à modifier la concentration en facteur de croissance et en antioxydants du milieu. Ce milieu cellulaire conditionné (milieu conditionné) peut être utilisé dans au moins une des applications suivantes : applications cosmétiques, applications cosméceutiques, et applications pharmaceutiques et autres. L'invention concerne également des protéines comprenant une séquence hétérologue qui améliore la pénétration cellulaire, ainsi que des cellules contenant l'ADN codant pour de telles protéine. L'invention concerne en outre des procédés permettant de préparer les composés décrits.
Patent CA-2454671-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for nasal delivery of estradiol and norethisterone
Inventor: WUTHRICH PATRICK
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition for nasal delivery of 17-.beta.-estradiol and norethisterone. The aqueous solution further contains a specific amount of partly methylated cyclodextrin.
Patent CA-2454839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAJEWSKI ROBERT C
IPC: B02C13/286
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A paper shredder has a feed compartment, paper shredding implements and an auger disposed with a transfer tube, the auger having flights and wear plates on the flights to stabilize the auger within the transfer tube. The wear plates may be made of spark resistant material. The wear plates may also be replaceable. The auger may also be driven by a direct drive from a vehicle transmission drive shaft. A transfer truck for transporting materials to an off-site shredding facility has a frame mounted on wheels, at least one compartment mounted to the frame, the compartment comprising a top, a floor, sides, an ejector wall, an opening for receiving materials for shredding, and a door for offloading materials for shredding, the ejector wall capable of movement towards and away from the door to push out materials for shredding fom the transfer truck. The floor of the transfer truck may be ribbed. The ejector wall may have a vertical portion and an angled portion adjacent the floor.
Patent CA-2455232-A1 (CA)
Title: Structrural head restraint guide
Inventor: KREITLER THOMAS E
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A head restraint guide assembly mounted into apertures formed in a seatback (14) frame for receiving support posts of a head restraint. The head restraint guide (40) allows for incremental adjustment and locking of the height of the head restraint relative to the seatback (14) frame. The guide assembly (40) has opposite upper and lower ends. A center bore extends between and through both of the upper and lower ends. The guide assembly (40) comprises a generally cylindrical main body having upper and lower portions. A lip is formed in the upper portion adjacent to the lower portion. A lattice of structural ribs (60) extends outwardly from the upper portion and extends between the lip and the upper end of the guide assembly (40). The lower portion comprises a pair of symmetrically opposite and spaced apart legs (62) that extend downwardly from the upper portion. The legs (62) are elastically inwardly displaceable. Each leg includes a ramped surface to facilitate insertion into the seatback (14) frame. Each ramped surface terminates at a locating edge. The lip and the locating edge together serve to axially locate and lock the guide assembly in the apertures of the seatback.
Patent CA-2457159-A1 (CA)
Title: Microphone-holding and damping element
Inventor: WILFER HANS-PETER
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: The damping element (10) is inserted into a bass drum, and is designed in the form of a pillow which has an upper side (15) and an underside (16). One or more materials (19) having sound-absorbing properties are arranged between upper side (15) and underside (16). A holder (18) for securing a microphone is placed on the upper side (15) of the damping element (10). This prevents microphone stands situated in front of the percussion instrument from being knocked over, and enables a good sound reception for a microphone.
Patent CA-2457213-A1 (CA)
Title: A hockey stick blade
Inventor: SARTOR LEO
IPC: A63B59/70
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A hockey stick blade comprising a shank and a blade element having a front surface and a rear surface. The blade comprises a core of synthetic material extendi ng along a longitudinal axis, the core comprising a blade element portion. The blade al so comprises a layer of fibers recovering the core of synthetic material and a layer of thermoplastic material recovering the layer of fibers.
Patent CA-2457433-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel alpha adrenergic agents
Inventor: SEOUNG-SOO HONG
IPC: A61K31/427
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed towards compounds of Formula I  for the treatment of human erectile disorders including erectile dysfunction in men (I), wherein: R1 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, phenyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1- C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, cyclohexyl, C1-C6 alkyl amino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; R2 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-.sim.6 alkyl amino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; R3 is a group of the formula R4 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, phenyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1- C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-C6 alkylamino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; and is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-C6 alkyl amino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Patent CA-2459797-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for selectively enabling transmit/receive modes of a radio transceiver
Inventor: DWORNIK GLEN A
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for selectively enabling and disabling transmit and receive functions of a radio (figure 1A), and more particularly to a system and method utilizing an out-of-band signal over a time division duplex channel to control transmit (11) and receive (12) functions of a radio so as to synchronize with the functions of a remote modem (figure 2, 40). The invention relates to a system and method for synchronizing the transmit and receive modes of a radio via an out of band signal. The out of band signal is preferably a control tone at a predetermined frequency and is substantially coextensive with the communication signal to be transmitted.  The radio filters a multiplexed signal and detects if the control tone is present. If the control tone is not detected, the radio preferably remains in the default receive mode. If the control tone is detected, the radio operates in the transmit mode for the duration of the control signal.
Patent CA-2460001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSON RICHARD IAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a diagnostic device including a prognostic assay for parameters which are indicative of a condition or event associated with the systemic vasculature. More particularly, the present invention provides an assay to detect parameters associated with a vascular disease including cardiovascular, stroke, pulmonary, renovascular, cerebrovascular, thrombotic or generalized arterial or venous condition or event including acute coronary syndrome such as but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, atheromoma or a thrombotic condition. The identification of these parameters or more particularly a pattern of parameters enables the diagnosis of a condition or event or the determination of the risk of development of a condition or event associated to the systemic vasculature. Still more particularly, the present invention is directed to a diagnostic device comprising a set of members wherein one or more of said members has o r have specific or generic binding partners in a biological sample from an animal including human subject wherein the pattern of binding of the members to the binding partners is indicative, predictive or otherwise associated with a likelihood of a condition or event within the systemic vasculature. The absence of detection of specific or generic binding partners is also of indicative o r predictive value. This is particularly important in cases where patients are unable to communicate advice to a physician on their own condition, such as during surgery or for patients in a coma. It is also useful in determining the risk of a vascular disease including cardiovascular, stroke, pulmonary, renovascular, cerebrovascular, thrombotic or generalized arterial or venous conditions or events in a healthy subject or a subject entering into an exposure to risk such as surgery or chemotherapy. The present invention is useful inter alia for the identification and/or quantitation of biochemical markers of conditions or events in the systemic vasculature such as heart disease, heart disorders, infections of the heart, stroke and thrombosis as well as the determination of a risk of development of these conditions including the absence of disorders or absence of risk of the development of a disorder. The assessment of such conditions may be made in a clinical setting, as part of triage, as part of a routine testing protocol and/or as a laboratory procedure.
Patent CA-2460010-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for multichannel logic matrix decoding
Inventor: GUNDRY KENNETH J
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: The present invention improves the stability of aural images in the decoding of multichannel signals. Output center-channel and back-surround channel signals are derived or augmented by applying signal processors such as matri x decoders to multichannel input signals.
Patent CA-2462283-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN IMMERSEEL ANTON REID
IPC: A23D7/005
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: Edible W/O-emulsion spread, which spread possesses ambient emulsion stabilit y in the absence of partial glycerides, which spread comprises a dispersed aqueous phase which contains at least X wt.% on aqueous phase of a natural thickening agent, preferably a natural stach, which agent is characterized b y a peak value in the temperature related viscosity graph of an aqueous dispersion of the thickener and where the thickener concentration X is chose n such that an aqueous dispersion with that concentration has a peak viscosity which is at least 70 Brabender Units and an end viscosity which preferably i s at least 60 Brabender Units.The found aqueous phase ensures that a reduced ( 25- 40 wt.%) fat emulsion spread, without the addition of partial glycerides, remains stable at an ambient temperature of 15~C for at least seven days.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2464115-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVERY JAMES E
IPC: H02S10/30
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A cylindrical TPV generator (150) uses low bandgap PV cells (25) mounted on circuits in a polygonal array around an IR emitter. A low NOx radiant tube burner enables operation at low NOx. The combustion gases are completely contained within the radiant tube burner. A gap is provided between a recuperator and an inner flame tube of a dual tube SiC folded back recuperat or assembly. Preheating combustion air in the recuperator allows for flameless oxidation. The gap allows for exhaust gas recirculation to complete combustion. The PV array is mounted inside a leak-tight envelope cooled on i ts outer surface by either water or air flow. Flanges on either end of this PV array container allow for hermetic seals. A folded back coaxial emitter support tube provides a long path length limiting thermal conduction along i ts cylindrical wall from the very hot emitter section to the cooled seal flange .
Patent CA-2464930-A1 (CA)
Title: Parameter estimator with dynamically variable integration time
Inventor: BHATIA ASHOK
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A parameter estimator for estimating one or more parameter(s) from a correlation function derived from a signal using a dynamically variable integration time is described. The parameter estimator may be employed in a subscriber station to estimate the time of arrival of one or more base station or sector pilot signals in a wireless communication system. This information may be utilized in an overall advanced forward link trilateration (AFLT) process for estimating the location of the subscriber station.
Patent CA-2465238-A1 (CA)
Title: High refractive index aromatic-based silyl monomers
Inventor: SALAMONE JOSEPH C
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: Optically transparent, relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as intraocular lenses, contact lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the polymerization of one or more aromatic-based silyl monomers or the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-based silyl monomers with one or more aromatic or non-aromatic non-siloxy-based monomers, hydrophobic monomers or hydrophilic monomers.
Patent CA-2465522-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YLA-JARKKO KALLE
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: An optical light source comprising a laser diode (1), a beam shaping optics (2), and an amplifying fibre (3), wherein the amplifying fibre (3) comprises a waveguide (4) comprising a core (5) and a cladding (6), wherein the waveguid e (4) is doped with a rare earth dopant (7), and wherein the laser diode (1) c an produce optical pump power (8) which is coupled to the waveguide (4) by the beam shaping optics (2).
Patent CA-2466853-A1 (CA)
Title: Removeable programmable thermostat for air conditioning and heating systems
Inventor: DELUCA MICHAEL R
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The invention is directed to temperature control system in which a programmable controller may be programmed to control a thermal output of said temperature - modifying device having a power connector. The programmable temperature control system may include at least one power coupler for removeably engaging the power connector from the temperature-modifying device. The programmable controller may be electrically coupled to the at least one power coupler and programmed to control the operation of the at least one temperature modifying device in response to the comparison of a measured temperature wit h at least one set point temperature. The power coupler may comprise one or more electrical outlets on the programmable temperature control system, for example, that may be used to individually control heating and cooling devices. The power controller may also include an power coupler for removeably engaging a power supply, such as an electrical outlet.
Patent CA-2467549-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of an ascomycin for the treatment of blepharitis
Inventor: FSADNI MARIO
IPC: A61K31/436
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of an ascomycin for the treatment of blepharitis.
Patent CA-2472780-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DI GREGORIO PIERATTILIO
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: It is described a process for inserting an insulating system comprising at least a vacuum insulating panel (20; 30) in a matrix of homogeneous polymeri c foam (602; 707), inside an interspace (101; 703) of a device which has to be subsequently subjected, at least at said interspace, to a temperature higher than 100 ~C, without damaging this system and without causing it to lose its original insulating properties by providing a flexible protection system of cardboard.