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Patent CA-2540141-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and kits useful for detecting an alteration in a locus copy number
Inventor: HALLE DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A method of identifying an alteration in a locus copy number is provided. The method is effected by determining a methylation state of at least one gene in the locus, wherein a methylation state differing from a predetermined methylation state of the at least one gene is indicative of an alteration in the locus copy number.
Patent CA-2540430-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HACHOKOWSKI MICHAEL ROMAN
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: An engineered flexure component for mounting on a substantially flat surface for improving dimensional stability therebetween has a member with an elastic mechanism being connected thereto. The elastic mechanism manages a shear force between the engineered flexure component and the substantially flat surface when the elastic mechanism contacts the substantially flat surface.
Patent CA-2541245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOREMAN CHARLES S
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) that remotely switches telephony services from a telephone service provider to a telephony/cable service provider, which transmits telephony services via a coaxial cable network. The EMTA further enables local number portability (LNP) with very limited disruption to service. Switches that are responsive to command signals over the coaxial cable network are included in the EMTA. Upon release of service from the telephone service provider, the telephony/cable service provider transmits a command signal via the coaxial cable network to the EMTA, thereby remotely activating the switches.  Subsequently, the EMTA receives telephony services from the telephony/cable service provider.
Patent CA-2545187-A1 (CA)
Title: Vegf receptor antagonists
Inventor: PARK JANG P
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: The present invention describes an approach to cancer therapy utilizing novel VEGF receptor antagonists. Specifically, the invention provides peptides and polynucleotides encoding VEGF receptor antagonists and methods of use thereof.
Patent CA-2545654-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: F16B21/09
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A universal wall plate which can be secured to a wall and to which a variety of dispensers can readily be secured and removed with minimal effort, without the need to remove the wall panel and without causing damage to the wall.
Patent CA-2547974-A1 (CA)
Title: Annulus plugging detection using a pressure transmitter in gas-lift oil production
Inventor: KAVAKLIOGLU KADIR
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: Outer annulus plugging detection is provided for gas-lift oil wells. The outer annulus detection is effected using a pressure transmitter (100). The pressure transmitter (100) provides an indication of pressure within an outer annulus (22) of the oil well. A statistical parameter related to a plurality of outer annulus pressure readings is used to provide an indication of annulus plugging. Examples of the statistical parameter include means and standard deviation.
Patent CA-2552577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSICK JOSEPH A
IPC: B27N3/00
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: An improved process calcining a gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry to produce a composite gypsum/cellulosic fiber product resides in adding a selected crystal modifier to the gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry prior to the heating step to reduce the time necessary to carry out the calcination process, to reduce the temperature at which the calcination process is run or to increase the aspect ratio of the acicular calcium sulfate alpha hemihydrate crystals formed during the calcination process. Useful crystal modifiers include aluminum sulfate, aluminum chloride, chlorine, zinc sulfate, iron (III) sulfate, aluminum sulfate hexadecahydrate, iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate, iron (III) sulfate pentahydrate, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, copper sulfate pentahydrate, copper chloride dehydrate, manganese sulfate monohydrate and trisodium phosphate.
Patent CA-2553306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARENDT JOHN
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A custom moldable seating product includes a seat having a seat bottom and a seat back, and a moldable element for being carried by the seat. The moldable element is transformable from an initially flexible unactivated state to an activated state, such that the moldable element conforms to a seat occupant positioned on the seat. The moldable element may include a first component contained in a first compartment and a second component contained in a second compartment. The first and second compartments may be contained in an initially flexible enclosure. The first and second compartments may be ruptured to allow the first and second components to mix within the enclosure.  The reaction of the first and second components create an expandable foam that conforms to a body part of a seat occupant positioned on the seat.
Patent CA-2554004-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH LACHLAN
IPC: C12M1/26
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A streaker device for streaking a microbial inoculum for single colonies on the surface of a solid growth medium. The streaking device has a row of spac ed apart contact surfaces for contact with the surface of the solid growth medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces are resiliently flexibly supported by a common support member so as to accommodate variations in depth of growt h medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces may be provided on lowermost part of axially curved portions of plastics straps, that are angled backwardly. It i s found that formation of a single band can give separation into single colonies. Also provided is an automatic streaking apparatus.
Patent CA-2555909-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOYES GARY P
IPC: F25D17/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a vapor-compression evaporation system includes a plurality of vessels in series each containing a feed having a nonvolatile component. A first set of the plurality of vessels includes vapor~ compression evaporators and a second set of the plurality of vessels includes multi~effect evaporators. A mechanical compressor is coupled to the last vessel in the series of vapor-compression evaporators and is operable to receive a vapor therefrom. A turbine is coupled to, and operable to drive, the mechanical compressor. A pump is operable to deliver a cooling liquid to the mechanical compressor, and a tank is coupled to the mechanical compressor and is operable to separate liquid and vapor received from the mechanical compressor. A plurality of heat exchangers is coupled inside respective ones of the vessels, wherein the heat exchanger in the first vessel in the first set is operable to receive the vapor from the tank, and at least some of the vapor condenses therein. The heat of condensation provides the heat of evaporation to the first vessel in the first set, and at least some of the vapor inside the first vessel in the first set is delivered to the heat exchanger in the next vessel in the first set, whereby the condensing, evaporating, and delivering steps continue until the last vessel in the second set is reached.
Patent CA-2557362-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the carbonylation of ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated compounds
Inventor: ERNST RENE
IPC: C07C57/03
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A process for the carbonylation of unsaturated compounds by contacting the unsaturated compound with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising: (a) a source of palladium and/or platinum; and (e) an unsymmetrical bidentate diphosphine ligand of formula (I), R1R2 > P1 - R3 - P2 < R4R5 (I) wherein P1 andp P2 represent phosphorus atoms; R3 represents a divalent organic bridging group; and R1, R2, R4 and R5 each individually, or Rl and R2 jointly, and/or R4 and R5 jointly represent organic groups that are covalently linked to the phosphorus; and wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 are chosen in such way, that the phosphino group R1R2 > P1 differs from the phosphino group P2 < R4R5.
Patent CA-2559227-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulations
Inventor: MCALLISTER STEPHEN MARK
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel pharmaceutically acceptable polymeric compositions suitable for melt extrusion and injection molding of single or multi-component pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising a plurality of drug substance containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form.
Patent CA-2559383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANCIS DAVID FULTON
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A dispensing device (1) for separately storing two substances, adapted to dispense and apply proportional amounts of said substances, said device (1) comprising a longitudinal axis (3) about which two receptacles (4, 4~), composed of a flexible material, are disposed, each receptacle (4, 4~), containing one of said two substances and comprising an outlet (5) through winch said substance can be squeezed, said dispensing device (1) being adapted to be folded about the longitudinal axis (3).
Patent CA-2559664-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-product container and container blank
Inventor: PHILIPS NICHOLAS A
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-product container and container blank. In accordance with the present invention, a single sheet of foldable material is cut and scored to define a container blank. The blank includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, opposed side panels and a plurality of corner panels. Also, a top panel is attached to the back panel opposite said bottom panel. A fold over cup panel is attached to the front panel opposite the bottom panel. The cup panel does not include additional panels or tabs opposite the front panel. An optional cup receptacle is formed in the cup panel. As formed, the front panel, back panel opposed side panels and plurality of corner panels are hingedly attached to said bottom panel via unperforated score lines.
Patent CA-2561164-A1 (CA)
Title: Steroid sparing agents and their use
Inventor: LIEBERBURG IVAN
IPC: A61K38/05
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: This invention relates generally to the use of a steroid sparing agent for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), asthma, multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), graft versus host disease (GVHD), host versus graft disease, and various spondyloarthropathies, comprising administering a steroid sparing immunoglobulin or small molecule composition to a patient in need thereof. The invention also relates generally to combination therapies for the treatment of these conditions.
Patent CA-2567993-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus of performing amplitude variation with offset analysis
Inventor: MALLICK SUBHASHIS
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A method for performing amplitude variation with offset (AVO) analysis of a plurality of seismic data traces. The method includes fitting at least a two-term AVO equation to at least three seismic data traces having small angles of incidence using a curve fitting technique to generate an AVO intercept and an AVO gradient, computing a plurality of synthetic seismic data traces using the AVO intercept and the AVO gradient, subtracting the synthetic seismic traces from the plurality of seismic data traces to generate a plurality of higher-order seismic data traces characterized by a residual AVO equation, and fitting the residual AVO equation to the higher order seismic data traces having large angles of incidence using the curve fitting technique to generate a higher order AVO attribute.
Patent CA-2568548-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of protein rs15a as a marker for colorectal cancer
Inventor: KARL JOHANN
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of protein RS15A (ribosomal protein S15a) in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a liquid sample, derived from an individual by measuring RS15A in said sample. Measurement of RS 15A can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Patent CA-2568840-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for cleaning of a filter net of a pulp dryer's fan tower, a pulp dryer's fan tower and a pulp dryer
Inventor: RAJANUMMI KIMMO
IPC: B26B/
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (34) and a method for cleaning of a filter net (28) of a pulp dryer's (10) fan tower (12, 12'), a pulp dryer's fan tower and a pulp dryer. The device (34) according to the invention comprises: one or more nozzles (51-53); one or more connections (54-56, 58) for leading of underpressure to the nozzle; nozzle guiding means (44) which are arranged in connection with the filter net (28) at least mainly in an immobile manner and into which the nozzle is fixed in a mobile manner, and; power means (44, 66, 72) for moving the nozzle in relation to the guiding means.
Patent CA-2569132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILMER TONA MORGAN
IPC: A61K31/4709
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating cancer in a mammal by administration of 4-quinazolinamines and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In particular, the method relates to a methods of treating cancers which are mediated by the tyrosine kinases EGFR and/or erbB2 by administration of N-{3-chloro-4-[(3-fluorobenzyl) oxy]phenyl}-6-[5-({[2-(methanesulphonyl) ethyl]amino} methyl)-2-furyl]-4-quinazolinamine and salts and solvates thereof.
Patent CA-2570889-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for imaging with an imaging apparatus that facilitates the use of a starter cartridge
Inventor: EHLERT JEFFREY RAY
IPC: B41J29/38
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A method for imaging with an imaging apparatus includes the steps of designating a supply item for use in the imaging apparatus as one of a first cartridge type and a second cartridge type; establishing for the imaging apparatus a first operational state and a second operational state, the first operational state corresponding to a first period of imaging apparatus use when the imaging apparatus is new, and the second operational state corresponding to a second period of imaging apparatus use following the first period of imaging apparatus use; and determining whether the imaging apparatus is operating in the first operational state, the imaging apparatus accepting the first cartridge type for imaging only if the imaging apparatus is operating in the first operational state.
Patent CA-2573221-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for geographically locating a cellular device
Inventor: ESHPAR ALLON
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a method for geographically locating a cellular device. The method comprises: determining an effective cell~area for each of a first cell and a second cell in a cellular network; and determining a handover area within which the cellular device is likely to be located when control of the cellular device is transferred from the first cell to the second cell; wherein the determination of the handover area and the effective cell-area for each of the first cell and the second cell are made based on a topological relationship between the first cell and the second cell. Further related apparatus embodiments are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2573585-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEELE WOLFRAM
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a component and also an associated coating apparatus and method, including a base body (1), in particular a metallic base body, which includes at least one nickel and/or cobalt base alloy, and also a layer system arranged directly on the base body (1). The layer system includes a bond promoting layer (2) and also a thermally insulating layer arranged on the bond promoting layer, including a TGO layer (3), in particular a slow growing aluminium oxide layer (4) and/or chrome oxide layer as well as at least one oxide ceramic layer which is arranged directly on the TGO layer and a cover layer (5) of an A2E2O7 pyrochlorine arranged on the oxide ceramic layer (4). A preferably includes a lanthanide, in particular gadolinium and E preferably includes zirconium, and also in particular lanthanum zirconate, and/or a perovskite phase. The layer thicknesses of the oxide ceramic layer (4) and the cover layer (5) together amount to between 50 µm and 2 mm, in particular together amount to between 100 µm and 500 µm.
Patent CA-2578863-A1 (CA)
Title: Shared resource management
Inventor: ROBINSON DAVID LESLIE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and programs for computers are provided for automatic allocation of resource occupiers (e.g. data, people) to available resources (e.g. bandwidth, radio frequency spectrum, theatre seats).  Allocation of resources to resource occupiers is based on a measure of urgency of allocation derived from the size of the resource occupier, the resource available, and the time remaining in which to allocate resource to the resource occupier. One, two, or more time thresholds may be associated with each resource occupier: in particular a timeliness threshold up to which allocation urgency increases but after which it decreases, and a perishability threshold after which allocation of resource to the resource occupier ceases to be at all useful, and after which no more resource is allocated. Also automated auction methods, systems, and programs for real~time allocation of radio frequency spectrum.
Patent CA-2579608-A1 (CA)
Title: Spiro compounds and methods for the modulation of chemokine receptor activity
Inventor: ZHANG MING-QIANG
IPC: C07D471/10
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Compounds of formula I insert formula I from claim 1 wherein X, Y, Z, W, R1 and R2 as defined herein, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates thereof, are useful for the modulation of CCR5 chemokine receptor activity.
Patent CA-2579978-A1 (CA)
Title: Patte d'attache a petit bois et ensemble de petit bois
Inventor: GRISMER JOHN
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé et un appareil pour faire un assemblage ou une grille de petit bois de contour. Une grille de petit bois tubulaire présente une première barre formée à partir d'un tube allongé ayant des extrémités qui se mettent en prise sur un cadre d'espacement et comportent des parois latérales qui présentent des parois planaires à partie supérieure et inférieure relativement étroites et des parois planaires latérales relativement plus larges. Les parois planaires supérieures et inférieures définissant une ou plusieurs fentes qui définissent des positions de petit bois d'intersection. Un ou plusieurs petits bois d'intersection formés à partir de tubes allongés comportent des extrémités qui se mettent en prise sur le premier petit bois dans une région d'une fente. La grille comporte une ou plusieurs pinces pour positionner le ou les petits bois d'intersection en relation avec ledit premier petit bois. Chaque pince comporte une partie arbre qui s'étend à une extrémité desdits petits bois d'intersection afin de supporter ces derniers par rapport au premier petit bois et une partie d'ancrage qui s'étend dans une fente dudit premier petit bois et se connecte à une paroi du premier petit bois espacé d'une paroi du premier petit bois en contact avec un petit bois d'intersection associé qui se met en prise sur la partie arbre de la pince. La partie ancre comprend soit une patte intégrale qui fixe la paroi du petit bois entre un doigt flexible ou une patte distincte qui est montée sur une base d'attache qui définit le doigt flexible.
Patent CA-2580140-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANZENDOERFER MARTIN
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: This invention relates to anti-OX40L antibodies and, in particular, to anti-OX40L antibodies and variants thereof that contain a Fc part derived from human origin and do not bind complement factor C1q. These antibodies have new and inventive properties causing a benefit for a patient suffering from inflammatory diseases.
Patent CA-2581236-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY PAUL
IPC: G09B5/04
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The use of stimuli in order to create association between training regimes subconsciously is known. Unfortunately, in highly noisy and other polluted environments it is difficult to provide on-going reinforcement of previous behaviour modification and training. By providing a stimulus phrase which comprises two or more stimuli in known combinations it is possible to provide keyed association with previous training regimes.
Patent CA-2582582-A1 (CA)
Title: Elliptical machine
Inventor: WANG SHIH-PENG
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An elliptical machine includes: a machine body including a first support structure, and a second support structure extending upwardly from the first support structure; left and right cranks mounted rotatably to the first support structure and rotatable about a first rotation axis; a swing unit including left and right rotary shafts mounted rotatably and respectively to opposite sides of the second support structure, and left and right handles mounted respectively to the left and right rotary shafts,the left and right rotary shafts being respectively rotatable about second and third rotation axes, each of which is inclined to a line parallel to the first rotation axis; and a pedal unit including left and right pedal rods, each of which is connected rotatably to a respective one of the left and right handles and a respective one of the left and right cranks.
Patent CA-2584018-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLTMANN UDO
IPC: C09D7/41
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules and to a process for the preparation thereof and their use.
Patent CA-2585399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALLIAR WILLIAM R
IPC: B60P7/14
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A removable bulkhead for a railcar is provided, wherein the railcar includes a pair of spaced-apart side sills, at least one side stake pocket, and at least one end stake pocket. The removable bulkhead includes a support structure removably attachable to the railcar. The support structure of the removable bulkhead includes at least one bottom connecting mechanism, and the bottom connecting mechanism is receivable in a corresponding end stake pocket of the railcar. The removable bulkhead further includes at least one stabilizing mechanism operatively connecting the support structure to the railcar.
Patent CA-2588170-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VUYK ADRIANUS JR
IPC: E21B7/16
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A system and method for excavating a subterranean formation, according to which a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors are introduced into at least one cavity formed in a body member and are discharging from the cavity so that the impactors remove a portion of the formation. The impactors are separated from at least a portion of the fluid, and are passed to a conduit so that the impactors accumulate in the conduit before being removed from the conduit.
Patent CA-2588786-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions having a high antiviral and antibacterial efficacy
Inventor: FOX PRISCILLA S
IPC: A01P1/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain a phenolic antimicrobial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and an organic acid, wherein the phenolic antimicrobial agent is present in a continuous aqueous phase in an amount of at least 50% of saturation concentration and the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.