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Patent CA-2429800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANSEN JAMES G
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: Inflation devices for use with balloon catheters. The inflation devices are preloaded with a fluid stored in a chamber in the plunger. An inflation device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a barrel defining a primary chamber therein, a plunger disposed in the primary chamber and defining a storage chamber, and a valve for selectively providing fluid communication between the storage chamber and the primary chamber. The preloaded fluid may be pressurized and may comprise, for example, a gas (other than air), a liquid, or a fluid containing a drug. The inflation device is preferably preloaded by the manufacturer and/or packager of the inflation device.
Patent CA-2430605-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic spring having a damper
Inventor: GEDENK VOLKER
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: A hydraulic spring includes hydraulic volumes (4a, 4b). The hydraulic volumes (4a, 4b) are, on the one hand, closed off by a spring element (6) which is vulcanized into an outer ring (8).     On the other hand, the volumes (4a, 4b) are delimited by a compensating membrane (10). The volume (4a, 4b) is subdivided by a partition wall (26) into two chambers (4a, 4b), namely, a work chamber (4a), which is next to the spring element (6), and a compensating chamber (4b), which is next to the compensating membrane (10). The partition wall (26) has at least one connecting channel (28) and the chambers (4a, 4b) alternately change in volume and are filled completely with a hydraulic liquid. The partition wall (26) is configured to be flat in order to achieve a damping element requiring only a low structural elevation. The partition wall plane is orientated transversely to the spring axis. At least one level connecting channel (28) extends within the flat partition wall (26). One end of the connecting channel opens into the work chamber (4a) and the other end of the connecting channel opens into the compensating chamber (4b). The at least one connecting channel (28) is preferably configured to have a spiral shape.  Several connecting channels (28) can be arranged offset relative to each other in the partition wall (26) and these channels are configured to have a spiral shape.
Patent CA-2433284-A1 (CA)
Title: Reference standards and processes for determining the purity or stability of amlodipine maleate
Inventor: LEMMENS JACOBUS MARIA
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: Amlodipine aspartate and amlodipine maleamide are used as reference standard s or markers in determining the purity of amlodipine maleate substances and products.
Patent CA-2434862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANGELE JUERGEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer system (1) comprising means for storing data and an inquiry unit for determining output variables using the stored data. The data is classed according to pre-defined categories which form an integral part of at least one stored categorial structure constituting an object model. The categories are allocated attributes which are passed on inside a categorial structure. At least one interference unit (5) is provide d as the inquiry unit, by which means rules can be evaluated, said rules enabling links between pre-defined categories and/or attributes.
Patent CA-2436343-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOLTON ANTHONY E
IPC: A61K35/14
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A method of alleviation, prophylaxis against or preconditioning to hinder the on-set and progression of a neuro-degenerative disorder, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease or senile dementia, comprises treating a patient suffering from or at risk to contract such a disorder and having impaired endothelial function at the blood vessels, with autologous stressed blood cells, to improve the performance of endothelial function at the blood brain barrier towards restoration of normal endothelial function.
Patent CA-2436621-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of advertising on golf balls
Inventor: RICHARDSON MARK
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An improved method of advertising a companies trademarks using golf balls is disclosed. The method of the present invention includes the steps of acquiring a quantity of golf balls from a golf ball supplier, marking the golf balls at a central location with trademarks belonging to the companies and then distributing the marked golf balls to a plurality of different driving ranges. The driving ranges each have a plurality of tee areas from which golf balls are played by the members of the target audience and a field adjacent to said tees into which the played golf balls land. Each driving range distributes quantities of marked golf balls to the members and allows the members to play the marked golf balls at the tees. After the balls are played, they are collected from the fields and then redistributed to the members of the target audience to be played again at the tees. After the balls have each been worn out, the balls are removed from the driving range.
Patent CA-2437193-A1 (CA)
Title: Bias circuit for maintaining a constant value of transconductance divided by load capacitance
Inventor: BAZARJANI SEYFOLLAH
IPC: G05F3/26
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A bias circuit (126) is described for use in biasing an operational amplifier (110) to maintain a constant transconductance divided by load capacitance (i.e. a constant gm/CL) despite temperature and process variations and despite body effects. The bias circuit (126) includes a pair of current source devices and a switched capacitor (SC) equivalent resistor circuit (136) for developing an equivalent resistance between the current source devices. By providing an SC equivalent resistor circuit clocked by non-overlapping fixed clock signals, the gm/CL of the bias circuit is maintained substantially constant. Hence, a fixed bandwidth is maintained within the operation amplifier being biased.  When employed in connection with operational amplifiers of an SC circuit, the constant bandwidth enables the SC circuit to operate at a constant switching speed despite temp and process variation. Furthermore, by positioning the resistance equivalent circuit (136) between the current source devices of the bias circuit, voltage differentials between the sources are eliminated thereby removing any threshold voltage mismatch and thus compensating for body effect variations.
Patent CA-2437478-A1 (CA)
Title: Brassica pdhk gene
Inventor: ZOU JITAO
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: The isolation, purification, characterization and use of a mitochondrial pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDHK) gene from Brassica spp.. Methods of regulating fatty acid synthesis, seed oil content, seed size/weight, flowering time, vegetative growth, respiration rate and generation time using the gene and to tissues and plants transformed with the gene. Transgenic plants, plant tissues and plant seeds having a genome containing an introduced Brassica DNA, characterized in that the sequence has been introduced in an anti-sense or sense orientation, and a method of producing such plants and plant seeds.
Patent CA-2438429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUTU ANDRE
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A hydraulic turbine power house or installation has a rotatably mounted runner having a crown, a band and a plurality of original runner blades extending between the crown and the band. A method of retrofitting the runner with improved performance comprises the steps of removing the runner from the turbine power house or installation, removing the original runner blades from the crown, machining the surface of the crown to smooth the surface adjacent the removed original runner blades, affixing new runner blades with improved characteristics to the crown, securing the band to the runner blades to complete the assembly of the retrofitted runner, and re- installing the retrofitted runner in the turbine power house or installation.
Patent CA-2438943-A1 (CA)
Title: Hin-1, gene suppresseur de tumeur
Inventor: SGROI DENNIS
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des ADN isolés codant pour des polypeptides HIN-1, des vecteurs contenant de tels ADN, des cellules contenant ces vecteurs, et des polypeptides HIN-1 isolés. Cette invention concerne également des procédés de fabrication et d'utilisation des polypeptides HIN-1.
Patent CA-2440660-A1 (CA)
Title: High-gradient recursive locating system
Inventor: GOVARI ASSAF
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A system for tracking a probe within an area of operations such as a patient's body com-prises a set of primary radiators disposed at known locations. The primary radiators are driven by a control unit to track the positions of a plurality of secondary radiators with respect to the primary radiators. The secondary radiators are optionally movable, and are driven to track the position of the probe with respect to the secondary radiators. A calculation is performed to de-termine the corresponding position of the probe with respect to the fixed locations. Radiators at each level of the hierarchy generate fields that are locally optimized for detection by the next level of the hierarchy and for the minimization of interference by nearby metallic objects. The system is also capable of determining the angular alignment of the probe with respect to a known coordinate system.
Patent CA-2440687-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIGHELBOIM MARCEL
IPC: A61K31/421
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de traitement ou de prévention de l'acné rosacée, consistant en l'administration locale d'une préparation pharmaceutique contenant un médicament anti-inflammatoire non stéroïdien (AINS).
Patent CA-2443023-A1 (CA)
Title: 8-heteroaryl xanthine adenosine a2b receptor antagonists
Inventor: BOREA PIER A
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (IA): the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use in medicine as potent or selective A2B adenosine receptor antagonists and their uses for treating asthma, autoimmune diseases and retinal vascular diseases.
Patent CA-2443044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAMPAGNE REAL
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to in a process for increasing a relative humidity in an enclosed space from a first relative humidity to a target relative humidity by increasing the relative humidity in a plurality of graduated steps. The process is particularly useful in a process for sterilization with humidified ozone. The invention also relates to an apparatus for effecting a humidified ozone sterilization.
Patent CA-2445285-A1 (CA)
Title: Biosensor matrix and method for making same
Inventor: COCHETEAU EMELINE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: The invention concerns a biosensor matrix comprising a substrate made of semiconductor material. It has a planar main surface (4) and cavities (8), arranged from the surface (10) opposite said planar surface (4), defining between the base (9) of said cavities and the main planar surface (4) deformable structures (40) which include at least a piezoresistive or piezoelectric element (44). The method for making such a matrix uses manufacturing techniques adapted to microtechnologies and nanotechnologies, preferably with a localised pre-amorphisation of the surface of the substrate prior to implantation of the piezoresistive elements (44), which is followed by annealing.
Patent CA-2445476-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel fitment system
Inventor: GRIMES PHILIP R
IPC: B66B11/02
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: The invention provides a paneling system primarily for elevator cabs, utilizing a plurality of decorative panels each of which is provided with a kerf extending into the panel from at least one edge thereof and a rabbet portion cut into a rear surface from the same edge as contains the kerf. A fitment member has a central web portion, a pair of rearmost flanges extending laterally from one end of the web portion and a pair of second flanges extending laterally from the web portion but spaced from the rearmost flanges. One of the second flanges will have tight fit in a kerf of one panel while a corresponding rearmost flange will fit within the rabbet portion of that panel. A second panel can then be registered with the other rearmost and second flanges of the fitment member, joining or interlocking the two panels together. The web portion can have its outer end flush with the outer surfaces of the panels or projecting therebeyond. The rearmost flanges can have countersunk holes therethrough for the use of flat headed screws to secure the flanges to a panel and to a wall or other surface to which the panels are to be mounted.
Patent CA-2448280-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COELINGH BENNINK HERMAN JAN TI
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a kit containing a plurality of hormone units for use in a contraceptive method which consists of two alternating consecutive phases, sometimes referred to as a sequential method or sequential regimen. More particularly the present invention relates to a kit containing a plurality of daily hormone units for use in a contraceptive method which consists of two alternating consecutive phases - an estrogenic and a progestogenic phase - of administering a sequence of said hormone unit s to a female of childbearing capability, the plurality of daily hormone units consisting of: (a) one or more daily hormone units, for use during the estrogenic phase, containing synthetic estrogen or a combination of syntheti c estrogen and biogenic estrogen in a therapeutically effective amount to inhibit ovulation and (b) at least 10 daily hormone units, for use during th e progestogenic phase, containing a combination of biogenic estrogen and progestogen in a therapeutically effective amount to inhibit ovulation and t o transform the endometrium from a proliferative into a secretory state.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2450790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEWETT CHRISTOPHER B
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A tissue dispenser (10, 110) includes a tissue dispensing station (16, 116) having a downwardly facing tissue dispensing orifice (31, 131), and a dispos al station (15, 115) having an upwardly facing tissue disposed orifice (40, 140 ). The disposal station may include a bellows (126), making it expandable. The dispenser is mountable in a shower stall, above the floor, by a connector su ch as a wall-attached adhesive tape (10a), or a rod- suspended elongated flexib le strip (29), or a hook.
Patent CA-2452152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAS SINAN
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of cyclopamine in the treatment of psorias is and achievement of rapid clearance of the psoriatic lesions from the skin of patients with no detectable side effects. Disappearances of the clinical sig ns of psoriasis, including the erythema and scaling, from the skin of patients are accompanied by the reversions of histopathological signs to normalcy and are achievable by topical treatment as fast as within a day. These features make the use of cyclopamine highly desirable in the treatment of psoriasis.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2458303-A1 (CA)
Title: Brain expressed cap-2 gene and protein associated with bipolar disorder
Inventor: VAN BROECKHOVEN CHRISTINE
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: We previously identified 18q21.33-q23 as a candidate region for bipolar (BP) disorder and constructed a yeast artificial chromosome (YAC) contig map. In a next step we isolated and analysed all CAG/CTG repeats from this region and excluded them from involvement in BP disorder. Here, in the process of identifying all CCG/CGG repeats from the region, we found a cluster of 6 genes encoding for serpins. For one of them, CAP2 located at 18q21.3, a mutation analysis was performed. Analysis of the thus identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (six in total) revealed a statistically significant association of SNP c.942G>T with BP disorder. It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a method of diagnosing BP or susceptibility to BP in an individual which method comprises determining, in a sample from the individual, the single nucleotide polymorphism in the CAP2 gene of the individual, and determining the status of the individual by reference to polymorphism in the CAP2 gene.
Patent CA-2462020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIVERA CARLOS
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A flexible clip applier includes a ratchet mechanism adapted to locate a clip pusher to a known location after deployment of a distalmost clip. In addition, the clip applier includes a flexible housing into which a train of clips may be chambered. The flexible housing is constrained from elongation when subject to tensile forces In accord with another aspect of the invention, the jaw assembly is adapted to have relatively high mechanical leverage which facilitates tissue compression prior to application of a clip.
Patent CA-2462541-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved o-ring for incrementally adjustable incision liner and retractor
Inventor: RAMBO ROBERT D
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: An O-ring (10, 12) is provided for use in an adjustable surgical wound protector having a solid cross-section including a cross-sectional center (2 0) that is spaced from a central longitudinal axis and a resilient configuratio n for squeezing into an oblong shape that is insertable into a surgical shape. At least one recess (26, 28) is defined in the O-ring that is selectively sized and shaped to enable a snap action rolling of the O-ring about the cro ss- sectional center in predetermined increments. The recess may comprise variou s cross-sectional shapes, such as, at least one circumferential groove, a plurality of circumferentially positioned recesses (70), or be shaped such that the O-ring comprises a cruciform cross-section. An improved incremental ly adjustable apparatus for protecting an incised wound from exposure to bacterial and other harmful contaminants is also provided including a pair o f resilient O-rings (10, 12) connected to opposite ends of an impermeable pliable sleeve (8).
Patent CA-2464934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARX KARSTEN
IPC: A61P25/14
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles utiles en tant que principe actif de compositions pharmaceutiques. Les pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles de la présente invention ont une activité inhibitrice sur MKK7 et MKK4 et peuvent s'utiliser dans la prévention et le traitement des maladies associées à l'activité des MKK7 et MKK4. Ces maladies comprennent des troubles inflammatoires et immunorégulateurs et des maladies telles que l'asthme, la dermatite atopique, la rhinite, la rhinite allergique, les maladies allergiques, la BPCO, le choc septique, l'arthrite, les maladies des articulations et les accidents du myocarde ainsi que des pathologies auto-immunes telles que la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, la maladie de Graves et l'athérosclérose. Les composés de la présente invention sont aussi utiles dans le traitement de l'ischémie, de la lésion myocardique, de l'hypertension pulmonaire, de l'insuffisance rénale, de la chorée de Huntington et de l'hypertrophie cardiaque ainsi que de maladies neurodégénératives telles que la maladie de Parkinson, la maladie d'Alzheimer et l'ischémie focale.
Patent CA-2464957-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMEL JOSEE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des polypeptides, notamment des polypeptides de <u>Moraxella</u> (<u>Branhamella</u>) <u>catarrhalis</u> pouvant servir à la prévention, au diagnostic et/ou au traitement de l'infection par <u>Moraxella</u> (<u>Branhamella</u>) <u>catarrhalis</u>.
Patent CA-2465157-A1 (CA)
Title: Sample well strip
Inventor: BLOUIN MATTHEW R
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A multiple cuvette strip comprises a plurality of wells and a reversible interlocking device. The well strips can be reversibly interlocked to other well strips to form a sample holder system. One embodiment of a well strip comprises a flange and a slot to form reversible interlocking device.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2466305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACDOUGALL KENNETH L
IPC: A63B57/30
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: A transport and storage tube for use with stackable golf tee markers. The tube is open at one end for receiving markers, and the other end has a rubber cushion and bottom plug with a hole for receiving the spike of the marker. The transport and storage tube is used to hold the stackable golf tee markers for easy storage, transport, pickup and distribution. Preferably, one tube holds markers for one golf hole, and may have the hole markers or other indica on the tube for easy identification.
Patent CA-2466760-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUGON XAVIER
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to wavelength-selective and tunable optical filters for transmitting the light in a narrow optical spectral band, centered around an adjustable wavelength, and for blocking the transmission of wavelengths lying outside of this band. In a micromachined monolithic structure containing the optical filter proper, the component comprises a low-absorption light detection element used for slaving the tuning control of the filter to a wavelength received by the filter, this element transmitting the majority of the radiation at this wavelength. The filter is a Fabry-Pérot interferometric filter, the cavity (C) of which is tuned to a value that maximizes the power detected by the light detection element. The filter is preferably based on layers of indium phosphide and air gaps. The detection element preferably comprises a layer of gallium-indium arsenide 74 suitable for detection of the intended wavelength band.
Patent CA-2467654-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable single-use external dosimeters for use in radiation therapies
Inventor: LEHMAN PHILLIP M
IPC: G01T1/161
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning disposable single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive means onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be minimally obtrusi ve and operate without the use of externally extending power chords or lead wir es.
Patent CA-2468162-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile imagebase
Inventor: WATKINSON MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A method for synchronizing database accords in a school is provided where a master database is populated with student records and photographic images, The master database is loaded onto a central computer and the student records and photographic images ate transferred from the master database to a plurality personal digital assistant devices. The Mobile Imagebase provides a conduit for the efficient updating of the student records and monitors the synchronization on a record and user level. In addition, Photographic images may be updated on the personal digital assistants at the school.
Patent CA-2468488-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for placement of test packets onto a data communication network
Inventor: TARANOV IGOR
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A test packet sequencer for dispatching test packets onto a computer network comprises a computer running software under an operating system. The software uses I/O completion ports to dispatch packets and bursts of packets. The packets may be dispatched to travel a path in the network which terminates at the test packet sequencer. The software may also receive and time stamp returning packets and bursts of packets. The test packet sequencer may receive the packets in I/O completion ports. The software may have a test handler thread which terminates its current time slice just prior to sending a burst of packets so that the packets are all dispatched within a single time slice of the test handler thread. The test handler thread may be assigned a time critical priority.