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Patent CA-2485601-A1 (CA)
Title: Determining the position of a receiver and/ or the system time of a positioning system
Inventor: SIROLA NIILO
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining in a positioning system th e position of a receiver and/or an accurate system time. The receiver receives and tracks code modulated signals transmitted by beacons of the positioning system and comprising a known regularity. In order to enable an improved positioning, it is proposed that the method comprises establishing a grid covering the area 20 of earth which is visible by a plurality of beacons fro m which said receiver receives and tracks code modulated signals at a specific reference time instance. The method further comprises determining the positi on of the receiver and/or the system time based on measured code phases of code modulated signals received and tracked by the receiver, on available assistance data and on at least a selected one of the intersection points of the grid as reference location. The invention relates equally to correspondi ng devices and a corresponding positioning system.
Patent CA-2485938-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for providing intelligent advertisement placement in a motion picture
Inventor: RATCLIFF RAYMOND F III
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for intelligently embedding advertisements or product placement versions into program content. An embodiment of the method includes a user entering personalized data (1010) receiving personalized data and the identity of a program content from a user over a computer network; determining which product placement version to deliver (1020) having attributes that approximately match the personalized data; editing the program content to include the selected product placement version; and transmitting the program content to the user over the computer network for user viewing of customized program (1030) An embodiment of the system includes a computer system for performing the above-described method.
Patent CA-2489387-A1 (CA)
Title: Staggered sectorization for terrestrial reuse of satellite frequencies
Inventor: KARABINIS PETER D
IPC: H04Q7/36
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A satellite radiotelephone system can include a space-based component and a plurality of ancillary terrestrial components. The space-based component is configured to provide wireless radiotelephone communications over a satellit e radiotelephone frequency band. The plurality of ancillary terrestrial components are configured to terrestrially reuse at least one of the satelli te radiotelephone frequencies, at least some of the ancillary terrestrial components terrestrially reusing the at least one of the satellite radiotelephone frequencies in a staggered sectorization. Related methods are also discussed.
Patent CA-2491300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRAL SIMON JOHN
IPC: F16L15/02
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: An expandable coupling arrangement for coupling first and second tubulars includes a male thread portion on an end of the first tubular and a female thread portion on an end of the second tubular. The thread portions comprise dovetail threads having flanks, roots and crests, wherein the flanks are inclined at an angle of greater than 10~.
Patent CA-2491820-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination of an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-13 with a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 that is not celecoxib or valdecoxib
Inventor: ROARK WILLIAM HOWARD
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: The invention provides a combination, comprising an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a selective inhibitor of COX-2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that is not celecoxib or valdecoxib. This invention also provides a method o f treating a disease that is responsive to inhibition of MMP-13 and cyclooxygenase-2, comprising administering to a patient suffering from such a disease the invention combination comprising an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a selective inhibitor of COX-2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that is n ot celecoxib or valdecoxib. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising the invention combination comprising an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a selective inhibitor of COX-2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that is not celecoxib or valdecoxib, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. This invention also provides a combination comprising an NSAID, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising the invention combination comprising an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with an NSAID, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. This invention also provides a method of treating a disease that is responsive to inhibitio n of MMP-13 and cyclooxygenase 1 or cyclooxygenase-2, comprising administering to a patient suffering from such a disease the invention combination comprising an allosteric alkyne inhibitor of MMP-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with an NSAID, or a pharmaceutically acceptable sal t thereof. The invention combinations may also be further combined with other pharmaceutical agents depending on the disease being treated.
Patent CA-2493371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDDINGTON RYAN S
IPC: B43K25/02
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an improved clip retention apparatus and to a method for attaching a clip to a writing instrument. The clip retention apparatus may comprise a clip, first and second plug bodies, and a retainer element. A portion of the clip may be disposed between the plug bodies, and the plug bodies may be coupled to the retainer element. The retainer element may be coupled with a writing instrument or formed as part of a writing instrument. The clip, plug bodies,and retainer element may be configurated and arranged so that movement of the clip between the plug bodies is at least inhibited.
Patent CA-2493760-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLSCHEFSKI ROBERT D
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de correction des performances d'un moteur ayant subi des "déviations" au montage consistant: à mesurer les caractéristiques physiques de chaque cylindre; à stocker les données recueillies dans le module électronique de commande du moteur associé; puis à faire fonctionner le moteur en prenant en compte les données stockées. Les caractéristiques physiques mesurées comprennent notamment: la course de chaque piston dans son cylindre, le calage de l'arbre à came, la durée des injections de carburants, le débit de carburant en fonction de l'angle de rotation du vilebrequin, et le calage du vilebrequin. Les paramètres de fonctionnement, réglés pendant la marche du moteur en fonction des données stockées dans le module électronique de commande, sont notamment la richesse du mélange et la durée des injections de carburants pour chaque piston. Ces corrections se traduisent par: une augmentation de la puissance, une réduction des émissions, un accroissement du kilométrage, une régularité accrue du moteur, et des composants moins onéreux.
Patent CA-2493867-A1 (CA)
Title: Computerized deformation analyzer
Inventor: BROMBOLICH DANIEL L
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for determining deformation of a surface of a material is provided. The method includes receiving, at a computer, an elastic deformation range and a plastic deformation range of the material. The method also includes modeling a region of the material with a mesh. The mesh includes a plurality of elements. The method also includes determining, by performing a finite element analysis on the mesh by the computer, a displacement for at least one point on each of the elements. The displacement results from a set of modeled boundary conditions.  The finite element analysis includes recurrently approximating the modulus of elasticity for each element according to the elastic deformation range and the plastic deformation range. The act of approximating is based on a value of strain calculated from a previously calculated element displacement.
Patent CA-2494288-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel salt and polymorphs of desloratadine hemifumarate
Inventor: PATEL HIREN V
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: This invention provides a process of preparation of novel polymorphic hemifumarate salts of 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-(4-piperidylidene)-5H- benzo[5,6]-cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine, hereinafter called "desloratadine". These polymorphic salt forms show much higher solubility in water and also i n protic organic solvents compare to the parent desloratadine. The process of preparing the polymorphic forms comprising: a) mixing the ethanolic solution of desloratadine and fumaric acid at a temperature of from about 55~C to 70~ C, and stirring for 30 to 45 minutes after mixing, and thereafter filtering the solid thereby prepared in hot condition; to yield the polymorphic form 2 having a DSC of 232~C .plusmn. 2~C; or b) mixing the ethanolic solution of desloratadine and fumaric acid at a temperature of from about 15~C to room temperature (25~C) and stirring at this temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, th en filtering at room temperature; to yield the polymorphic form 1 having a DSC of 224~C .plusmn. 2~C.
Patent CA-2494432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOVIELLO FLAVIO
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothes drying machine, or combined clothes washing and drying machine, comprising a drum (1) holding the clothes to be dried, a conduit (2, 10) adapted to convey a flow of drying air into said drum and out thereof, a fan (5) adapted to blow a first flow of drying air through said said conduit, a heatin element (4) adapted to heat up the air in said conduit at a location upstream of said drum, a motor (7) adapted to selectively drive said drum rotatably. In the machine there is provided a means (9) for producing atomised moisture, said means being adapted to release a flow of said atomised moisture into said conduit according to selected times and modes.
Patent CA-2495922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUIRE PATRICK E
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de production de réseaux à différentes densités, notamment à haute densité. Globalement, le procédé comporte une étape d'impression et une étape d'éclairement. L'étape d'impression consiste à appliquer un volume prédéterminé d'une solution réactive contenant des molécules réceptrices sur un support solide selon un motif souhaité. Dans un mode de réalisation, la molécule réceptrice est dérivée à l'aide d'un agent photosensible. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le support solide comporte un agent photosensible. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, la molécule réceptrice est un acide nucléique. L'étape d'éclairement consiste à irradier les groupes photosensibles afin d'immobiliser la molécule réceptrice sur le support solide. Dans un mode de réalisation, un masque ayant la même distance de centre à centre (l'écartement, par exemple) que les points imprimés, mais un diamètre inférieur, est placé sur le motif imprimé et éclairé. De préférence, le masque éclaire un point ayant un diamètre inférieur à celui des points imprimés. Ainsi, selon l'invention, le point réactif immobilisé a un diamètre inférieur à celui du point imprimé initial. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'étape d'éclairement peut être effectuée par technologie laser en miroir. Si on le souhaite, les étapes d'application et d'éclairement de points décalés peuvent être répétées pour former un réseau à haute densité.
Patent CA-2497665-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazopyridine compounds as 5-ht4 receptor agonists
Inventor: KON-I KANA
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): (I) 5 wherein Rl represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R2 represents a methyl group o r an ethyl group; R3 represents a branched alkyl group having from 3 to 6 carb on atoms or an alkyl group having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms substituted by an alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with the proviso that when the terminal carbon atom of said alkyl group is substituted by said alkoxy gorou p, said alkyl group is a branched alkyl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have 5-HT4 receptor binding activity, and thu s are usefulfor the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome or the like in mammalian, especially humans. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above compound.
Patent CA-2497858-A1 (CA)
Title: Compliant member for catheter to regulate aspiration rates
Inventor: HOGENDIJK MICHAEL
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The present invention (60) is directed to a catheter (61) that is configured to self-regulate aspiration rates through a working lumen (63) of the catheter (60). The catheter (60) comprises a compliant member (74) in communication with the working lumen (63) that is configured to transition from an open position to a closed position when a predetermined aspiration threshold is exceeded. In the closed position, the compliant member (74) is temporarily drawn inward to at least partially occlude flow through the working lumen (63), thereby mitigating the rate of aspiration imposed upon a patient's vessel. When the rate of aspiration is reduced below the threshold level, the compliant member (74) returns to the open position.
Patent CA-2500263-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BABINEAU MATTHEW
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for selecting, displaying, managing, tracking and transferring access to content of Internet web pages and other sources h as programming permitting a user to create custom selections of selected image, animation, movie and text content items, and other types of content items fr om web pages or other sources from the same or different network sources containing multiple content items in an independent, resizable, rescalable browser window; permitting the user to transfer access to the custom selecti on of content items to a recipient; permitting the user or recipient to navigat e quickly to a source of a content item in the , custom selection; and permitting the user to define search keywords for performing searches relate d to content items in a custom selection; and other features. A method of tracking viewing and sharing activities of content items and custom selectio ns of content items by users and recipients is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2509259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK JIN WOO
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to sustained-release preparations prepared by double granulation and methods for producing the same. The sustained-release preparations according to the present invention enables maintenance of effective blood concentration of drug for many hours via sustained release of the drug over 12 hours or more, and further its production is easy owing to convenience of process.
Patent CA-2509614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH KEVIN W
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A flexible endoscopic clip applier includes a flexible coil with a manual actuator coupled to one end and a jaw assembly coupled to the other end. A store of clips is arranged adjacent to the jaw assembly and a clip pusher is arranged adjacent to the store of clips. The actuator includes a lever for opening and closing the jaws, a knob for rotating the jaw assembly, and a crank for dispensing clips.      The knob and the lever are coupled to a single control member which extends through the coil to a joiner where it is joined to a pair of pull wires coupled to the jaws. The crank is coupled to a second control member which is threaded along a distal portion. The threaded portion engages a threaded member near the pusher and is coupled to the pusher such that rotation of the threaded control member by the crank causes the pusher to be moved distally.
Patent CA-2511456-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyester-modified polysiloxanes and their use as additives for thermoplastics, moulding compounds and coating materials
Inventor: GRIESEL WOLFGANG
IPC: C09D7/47
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to polyester-modified polysiloxanes of the general formula (I) (see formula I) where A is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Z is an aliphatic group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms, R is an aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic polyester group containing at least 3 (see formulas II and III) and having a weight-average molecular weight of 200 to 4000 g/mol, with no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms, Q is a group which contains no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms and is free from reactive carbon-carbon multiple bonds, m is 3 to 200 and o + n = 2, with both o and n being other than zero.   The invention further relates to the use of the compounds of the invention in thermoplastics, moulding compounds and coating materials.
Patent CA-2513316-A1 (CA)
Title: Training device
Inventor: DENOTH VIKTOR
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A training device is disclosed, or a device for training, sport, gymnastics and for therapy, characterised by an arched planar element (1), having a largely rectangular outline. The arching or curvature encloses an angle of at least 30~, said angle generally being an angle of ca. 30 - 180~, preferably ca. 60 - 100~. The arched planar element can have a nearly form stable embodiment, mad from wood, a polymeric material, such as a reinforced polymer or light metal. It is also possible to give the element a weakly elastic embodiment, using a correspondingly weakly elastic material such as wood, or a corresponding weakly elastic polymer.
Patent CA-2513989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMVAS LESLIE A
IPC: F28D7/16
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger particularly of enhanced diameter size of us e, particularly, in the manufacture of sulfuric acid and having a plurality of an adjacent pair of longitudinal baffle plates located symmetrically and intermittently between and extending the length of the tube bundle. The exchanger is most advantageously made from segments which may be shipped to off site locations for in situ manufacture of the heat exchanger, particularly when oversized heat exchangers are required when transportation of such large heat exchangers from an off site manufacturing facility is not possible.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2514263-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUGIMURA KENJI
IPC: C08F4/646
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A process for producing an olefin polymer is provided, in which ethylene and at least one kind or more of monomers selected from .alpha.-olefins are polymerized by a high temperature solution polymerization in a temperature range between 120 and 300.degree.C, in the presence of an olefin polymerization catalyst composed of a bridged metallocene compound represented by general formula [I] described below and at least one kind or more compounds (B) selected from (b-1) an organoaluminum oxy-compound, (b-2) a compound capable of forming an ion pair in a reaction with the bridged metallocene compound mentioned above, and (b-3) an organoaluminum compound. According to the high temperature solution polymerization of the present invention, it has become possible to obtain a polymer having a high molecular weight with high polymerization activity that was so far unattainable, and when the polymer is a copolymer, it is a process for producing a high molecular weight olefin polymer with a large comonomer content, a narrow composition distribution, and a narrow molecular weight distribution.
Patent CA-2518219-A1 (CA)
Title: Igf-binding protein-derived peptide or small molecule
Inventor: MASCARENHAS DESMOND
IPC: A61K38/30
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: New compositions based on IGF-binding protein sequences are provided. New tools for high-throughput research are provided. New methods for the treatment of human disease are provided. IGFBP-3-derived peptide or small molecule is administered to subjects having disease, thereby alleviating the symptoms of the disease.
Patent CA-2519462-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustably biodegradable material for a horticultural container and overpackaging for containers
Inventor: BARBIER JACQUES
IPC: C08L25/06
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: Biodegradable material comprises an alloy of polycaprolactone and polystyrene and a vegetable filler. Independent claims are also included for: (1) production of a sheet of the material by calendering; (2) horticultural container or outer packaging made from the calendered sheet by cutting, folding and gluing; (3) production of a horticultural container and/or outer packaging from the material, where the amount and type of vegetable filler are varied to adjust the biodegradability while maintaining substantially constant mechanical parameters; (4) production of a horticultural container and/or outer packaging using polycaprolactone with a molecular weight of 6500-6800.
Patent CA-2519566-A1 (CA)
Title: Volatile material delivery method
Inventor: DUVAL DEAN LARRY
IPC: D06F35/00
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of delivering one or more volatile materials, during the operation of a drying apparatus, to a fabric article.  The present invention also relates to fabric treatment compositions comprising one or more volatile materials. These compositions may be used to treat fabric articles during the fabric article drying process.
Patent CA-2520822-A1 (CA)
Title: Pedicure shoe
Inventor: ASHTON LUCY
IPC: A43B3/10
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A protector for toes is provided including a toe enclosure configured to block exposure of the toes to an environment external of the enclosure. The toe enclosure may be a footwear article configured to protect the toes. A pedicure shoe system is also provided for protecting freshly painted toe-nails from contact with foreign objects.  The pedicure shoe system includes a pedicure shoe and a pedicure slipper. The pedicure slipper is positionable in the pedicure shoe, and spacer members ensure adequate space between the pedicure shoe and the toe-nails.
Patent CA-2523319-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTERHAUS ALBERTUS DOMINICUS M
IPC: C12N15/86
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated mammalian negative strand RNA  virus, metapneumovirus (MPV), within the sub-family Pneumoviridae, of the family Paramyxoviridae. The invention also provides isolated mammalian negative strand RNA viruses identifiable as phylogenetically corresponding or relating to the genus Metapneumovirus and components thereof. In particular the invention provides a mammalian MPV, subgroups and variants thereof. The invention relates to genomic nucleotide sequences of different isolates of mammalian metapneumoviruses, in particular human metapneumoviruses. The invention relates to the use of the sequence information of different isolates of mammalian metapneumoviruses for diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The present invention relates to nucleotide sequences encoding the genome of a metapneumovirus or a portion thereof, including both mammalian and avian metapneumovirus. The invention further encompasses chimeric or recombinant viruses encoded by said nucleotide sequences. The invention also relates to chimeric and recombinant mammalian MPV that comprise one or more non-native or heterologous sequences. The invention further relates to vaccine formulations comprising mammalian or avian metapneumovirus, including recombinant and chimeric forms said viruses. The vaccine preparations of the invention encompass multivalent vaccines, including bivalent and trivalent vaccine preparations. The invention also provide methods for propagating virus.