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Patent CA-2696557-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and procedure for the diagnosis or diagnostic preparation and/or therapy monitoring of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
Inventor: BAHNER MALTE
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a device for a diagnosis and/or therapy monitoring of inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. It comprises at least a rest or support device (1) for holding at least one extremity (11) of a person.  Thereby, the support device has the task of facilitating the at least one extremity, preferably two extremities, for instance the two hands to be comfortably and immovably placed as long as possible. This support device can be provided with a rest with several accessories, such as indentations, bowl-like recesses, ridges, elastic or non-elastic straps and/or loops, etc.. Furthermore, at least an excitation source (2) for at least partially illuminating one extremity at least with a radiation of defined excitation wavelength.  Furthermore, at least an image sensor (3) is incorporated for capturing at least a reference signal from the extremity as well as several signals from the regions of medical interest (ROI) of the extremity (11).  Moreover, a device according to the invention comprises a comparator for comparing the reference signal with the signals from the regions of medical interest (ROI).
Patent CA-2700992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOWLES MICHAEL
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing zoom functionality in a mobile device display are described. In the method, a data file is displayed on the portable device display in a full layout view. A cursor is displayed in the layout view as a zoom icon, such as a magnifying glass cursor, with which any portion of the layout view can be selected by positioning the icon and triggering a zoom tool in response to actuation of an input device, such as trackball, on a mobile communications device. In response to actuation of the trackball, the selected portion is displayed in the portable device display at a next higher magnification. The process can be repeated to successively zoom in on a desired portion of the data file, until a maximum magnification is reached.
Patent CA-2704276-A1 (CA)
Title: Grilling device
Inventor: WU CHUNYU
IPC: A47J27/04
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a grilling device, especially relates to a steam grilling device.  It comprises a main body and a steam generator disposed on the main body.  Compared to the conventional technique, by adding a steam generator on the main body of grilling device, the grilling device will has not only a general grilling function, but also has the steam heating function, so the heating of the grilling device will speed up, the loss of the nutrition of the food will be eliminated, and it also has effects such as degreasing and freshen, so the cooked food will be more nutritious and healthy.
Patent CA-2704478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HYLANDS DARRYL WILLIAM
IPC: F02D19/06
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: An exhaust system (10) for a dual fuel engine comprising a catalyst assembly comprising a first catalyst (4) comprising a methane oxidising catalyst and a second catalyst (6) comprising a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, the first catalyst (4) being positioned upstream of the second catalyst (6).
Patent CA-2704987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIAO MING-LIANG
IPC: H01L31/02
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which a photovoltaic element is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a photovoltaic roofing element comprising: an encapsulated photovoltaic element having a top surface and a bottom surface, a top layer material at its top surface and a bottom layer material at its bottom surface; a roofing substrate having a top surface; and a tie layer system disposed between the encapsulated photovoltaic element and the roofing substrate and joining the bottom surface of the encapsulated photovoltaic element to the top surface of the roofing substrate.
Patent CA-2708791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN LI
IPC: C07D233/64
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I):wherein R1 is optionally substituted imidazolyl, and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for treating diseases mediated by a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist and methods of making the subject compounds.
Patent CA-2713729-A1 (CA)
Title: Estimation de parametres de commande de procede sur des segments de trajet predefinis
Inventor: LATWESEN ANNETTE L
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de détermination d'une estimation, spécifique à un segment, d'un paramètre associé à une boucle de commande de procédé pour commander l'actionnement d'un ou plusieurs dispositifs de commande de procédé, tels que des soupapes. Le procédé comprend la réception de données de signal correspondant à un signal provenant d'une boucle de commande de procédé, le stockage des données de signal, la séparation des données de signal stockées en une pluralité de segments de données et la réalisation d'une analyse statistique sur un premier segment de la pluralité de segments de données sélectionné parmi la pluralité de segments de données pour générer une première estimation de paramètre spécifique au segment.
Patent CA-2714082-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANANTHARAMAIAH GATTADAHALLI M
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: This invention provides novel active agents (e.g. peptides, small organic molecules, amino acid pairs, etc.) peptides that ameliorate one or more symptoms of eye disease and/or other pathologies characterized by an inflammatory response, hi certain embodiment, the peptides resemble a G* amphipathic helix of apolipoprotein J. The agents are highly stable and readily administered via an oral route or via intraocular injection.
Patent CA-2714270-A1 (CA)
Title: Ancre de manutention d'elements de construction aux branches divergentes maintenues
Inventor: ARTEON MARCEL
IPC: B28B23/00
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne une ancre de manutention d'éléments de construction, tels que des panneaux de béton, formée à partir d'au moins un méplat, comprenant une partie supérieure d'accrochage (1) à un engin de manutention, s 'étendant selon un plan principal (P) et une partie inférieure (17) destinée à assurer l'ancrage (11) dans l'élément de construction, cette partie inférieure (17) comprenant deux branches (13a, 13b) divergeant en direction de l'extrémité inférieure (17) de l'ancre (11) et s 'étendant en dehors du plan principal (P) et formant entre elles un angle prédéterminé (?). Selon l'invention, l'ancre (11) comprend au moins une partie de méplat (14a, 14b) reliant l'une à l'autre les deux branches (13a, 13b) pour assurer le maintien de l'angle prédéterminé (?) entre ces deux branches (13a, 13b). L'invention est utilisable pour la manutention de panneaux, dalles ou blocs en béton.
Patent CA-2714327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAHIN DAVID
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for drilling with a top drive system. In one aspect, the present invention provides for a top drive system having a top drive, top drive adapter, and a tubular positioning apparatus. In one aspect, the top drive adapter is pivotably connected to the top drive for pivoting the top drive adapter toward the casing string with respect to the top drive. In another aspect, the system includes a telescopic link system connected to a lower portion of the top drive adapter to move the casing string into engagement with the top drive adapter. In another aspect, the top drive adapter includes a housing operatively connected to the top drive and a plurality of retaining members disposed in the housing for gripping the tubular. In another aspect, the tubular positioning apparatus includes a gripping member for engaging a tubular and a conveying member for positioning the gripping member. A spinner may be provided to rotate the tubular.
Patent CA-2714378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAN SIYUAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A variety of zinc finger proteins (ZFPs) and methods utilizing such proteins are provided for use in treating chronic pain. ZFPs that bind to a target site in genes that are aberrantly expressed in subjects having chronic pain are described. In addition, ZFPs that bind to a target site in genes expressed at normal levels in subjects experiencing chronic pain, modulation of whose expression results in decreased pain perception, are also provided. For example, genes that are over-expressed in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) of pain patients (e.g., Nay 1.8) can be repressed.
Patent CA-2715138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERNADOU JEAN
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: La présente invention est relative à des molécules d'inhibiteurs bi-substrats associant (i) une structure apparentée aux métabolites actifs de l'isoniazide et de type pyridine, pyridinium ou dihydropyridine ou structures apparentées et (ii) un substituant hydrophobe, à leur procédé de préparation, aux compositions pharmaceutiques les contenant et à leur utilisation à titre d'inhibiteur d'énoylréductase pour la préparation d'un médicament, notamment d'un médicament anti-infectieux pour le traitement de la tuberculose.
Patent CA-2716041-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERTUIT MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2010-09-27
Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display includes imparting, by an actuator, a force on the touch-sensitive display to provide tactile feedback, determining the force applied by the actuator on the touch-sensitive display, and adjusting a subsequent force imparted by the actuator based on the determined force.
Patent CA-2716533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTGOMERY TIMOTHY I
IPC: E21B19/07
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: A method for gripping a tubular in the construction and maintenance of oil and gas wells, the method comprising the steps of applying a gripping apparatus (150) to a surface of a tubular (TL), the gripping apparatus (150) comprising a t least one gripping element (152), characterised in that the gripping element (152) comprises conformable material (154), such that upon applying the gripping apparatus (150) to the tubular (TL), the conformable material (154) conforms to the surface of the tubular (TL).
Patent CA-2717497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEPLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61K31/225
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting the build-up of arterial plaque in a subject in need thereof. These methods comprise administering to the subject in need thereof therapeutically effective amount of fullerenes.
Patent CA-2719320-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARRILHO EMANUEL
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: Three-dimensional microfluidic devices including by a plurality of patterned porous, hydrophilic layers and a fluid-impermeable layer disposed between every two adjacent patterned porous, hydrophilic layers are described.    Each patterned porous, hydrophilic layer has a fluid-impermeable barrier which substantially permeates the thickness of the porous, hydrophilic layer and defines boundaries of one or more hydrophilic regions within the patterned porous, hydrophilic layer. The fluid-impermeable layer has openings which are aligned with at least part of the hydrophilic region within at least one adjacent patterned porous, hydrophilic layer. Microfluidic assay device, microfluidic mixer, microfluidic flow control device are also described.
Patent CA-2719675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAFFER TIMOTHY SCOTT
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: A gas burner for a cooking appliance having a base portion and a side wall extending from the base portion. A cap is disposed on the side wall. The cap includes a substantially conical interior surface facing the base portion. The substantially conical interior surface is configured to substantially eliminate creation of turbulent flow eddies in a gaseous fuel mixture passing through the gas burner.
Patent CA-2720304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESHAN ERAN
IPC: G16H20/17
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: An apparatus for optimizing a patient's insulin dosage regimen over time, comprising: at least a first computer-readable memory for storing data inputs corresponding at least to one or more components in a patient's present insulin dosage regimen and the patient's blood- glucose-level measurements determined at a plurality of times; a processor operatively connected to the at least first computer-readable memory, the processor programmed at least to determine from the data inputs corresponding to the patient's blood-glucose-level measurements determined at a plurality of times whether and by how much to vary at least one of the one or more components of the patient's present insulin dosage regimen in order to maintain the patient's future blood-glucose-level measurements within a predefined range; and a display operative to display information corresponding to at least the patient's present insulin dosage regimen.
Patent CA-2720553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CYR JOHN
IPC: C07B63/02
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: The present invention provides novel and advantageous processes for preparing and purifying chemical compounds such as pharmaceuticals. The processes comprise a nucleophilic substitution reaction with a moiety X wherein the leaving group L of a substrate S in the reaction is covalently attached to a purification moiety M. This concept offers a convenient and time-saving way to purify the desired product S-X from non-reacted precursors S-L-M and by-products L-M.
Patent CA-2722704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALEMMO ROBERT JR
IPC: C07D231/00
Filed: 2009-04-28
Abstract: Methods and compounds effective in ameliorating conditions characterized by unwanted calcium channel activity, particularly unwanted N-type and/or T-type calcium channel activity are disclosed. Specifically, a series of compounds of substituted or unsubstituted cyclylamine derivatives as shown in formulas (1).
Patent CA-2725166-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN CHAO
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2010-12-13
Abstract: A dome overlay structure for a mobile device keyboard includes a plurality of dome switches, a circuit board disposed beneath the plurality of dome switches with each dome switch electrically coupled to the circuit board, a main overlay disposed over the plurality of dome switches, and a first adhesive dab centrally interposed between the dome switch and the main overlay with a second adhesive dab surrounding the first adhesive dab. Each dome switch has a central portion and a non-central portion. The first adhesive dab can bond the central portion of the dome switch to the main overlay. The second adhesive dab is configured to form a gap between the second adhesive dab and the non-central portion of the dome switch in an unactuated configuration and configured to contact the non-central portion of the dome switch in an actuated configuration.
Patent CA-2726049-A1 (CA)
Title: Revetement syntactique a base de polyisocyanurate pour applications offshore
Inventor: LEROY DIMITRI
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un revêtement à base de polyisocyanurate pour applications offshore. Le revêtement est un revêtement syntactique, pouvant être obtenu par la mise en réaction dun composé polyisocyanate avec un composé contenant des atomes dhydrogène réactifs à légard des isocyanates en présence dun catalyseur de trimérisation et dobjets creux, à un indice disocyanate dau moins 2000 et de préférence supérieur à 2000.
Patent CA-2727538-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in computer room security
Inventor: RUDDUCK DICKORY
IPC: H01R4/28
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener system, in particular a system for improving computer room security, that reduces energy con-sumption. The fastener system com-prises a fastener for fastening a first element to a second element and a sensor of any suitable form and means for activating a third element in re-sponse to a signal generated from said sensor. The sensor sends a signal that prompts the third element to act in re-sponse to the status received from the fastener. This invention is particularly useful within server racks.
Patent CA-2727823-A1 (CA)
Title: Protection enveloppante gonflable spherique contre l'immersion aquatique et l'ensevelissement par avalanche
Inventor: SENE IDRISSA NDIAYE CESAIRE
IPC: A62B33/00
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif portatif (1), constitué d'alvéoles internes (3) qui, en se gonflant, se déploient, en forme de ballon, autour du porteur (6), qui y est amarré par des sangles et harnais (7, 8 et 9). Désenclenché par le levier (20) du mécanisme (22), le crochet (23), entraîné par un chariot (26) soumis à la traction des ressorts (27), tire sur les cordons (28 et 29) des boîtiers (10) de percussion des bouteilles de gaz (12). Puis, sous la traction d'un ressort (25), le crochet se soulève libérant les cordons dont le décrochage est facilité par une rampe de butée (30). Par leur recul, les deux fourches de l'axe du chariot (31) libèrent alors les mousquetons (35) des sangles (34). Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à empêcher, sur l'eau, l'immersion du naufragé et, en montagne, l'ensevelissement par les avalanches.
Patent CA-2728211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKADA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant being a salt of stearylamidopropyldimethylamine and 1-glutamic acid; (b) a high melting point fatty compound;  and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the composition has a yield point of at least 5Pa, and the yield point meeting the following mathematical expression: Y >=  6.OX-28.5, wherein Y is yield point of the composition, X is a total amount (percentage by weigh of the composition) of the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound; and wherein the composition is substantially free of thickening polymers.  The composition of the present invention effectively delivers conditioning benefits to hair.
Patent CA-2728491-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et systeme de determination de la position angulaire d'un rotor de turboreacteur
Inventor: GALIVEL JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01D21/00
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détermination de ta position angulaire d'un premier rotor de turboréacteur, consistant à:  générer au moins une vibration au cours d'une rotation du premier rotor, chaque vibration étant générée lors du passage du premier rotor par une même position angulaire de référence; détecter les vibrations générées;  obtenir (E30) la position angulaire à un instant donné d'un second rotor du turboréacteur par rapport à la position angulaire qu'il occupait à un instant de référence représentatif de la détection d'une des vibrations, ce second rotor étant couplé en rotation au premier rotor et ayant une vitesse de rotation différente de celle du premier rotor; et déterminer (E40), à  partir de la position angulaire du second rotor, la position angulaire du premier rotor à cet instant donné.
Patent CA-2732108-A1 (CA)
Title: Prominin-1 peptide fragments and uses thereof
Inventor: ADINI AVNER
IPC: A61K38/10
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: Described herein are peptide compositions of a prominin-1, which can be used to enhance angiogenesis, increase VEGF binding to endothelial cells, promote vasodilation, enhance cell migration, enhance cell proliferation, stimulate neuronal growth, prevent neurodegeneration, and/or promote neuroregeneration.
Patent CA-2734119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIXON HONG
IPC: C07D213/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to two-phase systems of a bioactive ingredient in particle form that has limited or no solubility in a liquid medium, which provides stability to the active ingredient that is similar to the active ingredient when in the solid state. The active ingredient may be capable of therapeutically treating for the presence of a cholinesterase inhibitor.
Patent CA-2738610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMYOT ROBERT
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: There is described a method for simulating an imaging process for an organ, the method comprising:  retrieving from a memory a 3D volume model of the organ, the 3D volume model describing a 3D structure of the organ and a distribution of density within the 3D  structure, the 3D structure representing a surface and internal features of the organ; generating a slice of the 3D  model according to a position and an orientation of an imaging device, the slice including a cross-section of the surface and the internal features; rendering an image in accordance with the slice; and displaying the image.
Patent CA-2739870-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANGERMANN ALFRED
IPC: C07C69/738
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) (see formula I) in which X, Y, Z, A, B and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides.   Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.   The present invention furthermore relates to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising in particular phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates by adding ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and, if appropriate, penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or for preventing unwanted plant growth.
Patent CA-2740922-A1 (CA)
Title: System and resin for rapid prototyping
Inventor: CHAPELAT CAROLE
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a resin relating to rapid prototyping. The System comprises: (a) an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object from a light-sensitive material, wherein input optics (IO) and output optics (OO) facilitates transmission of light emitted from an illumination source via individually controllable light modulators (LM) of spatial light modulator (SLM) to an illumination area (IA), wherein said output optics (OO) enable focusing of the pattern of light from spatial light modulators (SLM) on an illumination area (IA); and (b) a resin composition comprising: (A) an acrylate component with (B) a methacrylate component and (C) a photo initiator.
Patent CA-2741652-A1 (CA)
Title: Acoustic voice activity detection (avad) for electronic systems
Inventor: PETIT NICOLAS
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: Acoustic Voice Activity Detection (AVAD) methods and systems are described.  The AVAD methods and systems, including corresponding algorithms or programs, use microphones to generate virtual directional microphones which have very similar noise responses and very dissimilar speech responses. The ratio of the energies of the virtual microphones is then calculated over a given window size and the ratio can then be used with a variety of methods to generate a VAD signal. The virtual microphones can be constructed using either an adaptive or a fixed filter.
Patent CA-2742123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMKA RYAN MICHAEL
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: The invention encompasses methods for altering food intake, modifying nutrient digestibility and altering stool quality and/or stool frequency in an animal by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the animal.