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Patent CA-2552339-A1 (CA)
Title: Self testing digital fault interrupter
Inventor: YU DAMING
IPC: H01H73/14
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A self testing fault detector having a line side and a load side and a conductive path there between. The apparatus includes a solenoid, which is adapted to move a plurality of contacts disposed in the conductive path from a first position to a second position when the self testing device is powered from the line side;  and a processor, which is adapted to energize the solenoid using a first switch and maintain said solenoid in the energized state using a second switch.
Patent CA-2554202-A1 (CA)
Title: Article of commerce comprising edible substrate and game elements
Inventor: BAER JOHN HUMBERT
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An article of commerce comprising an edible substrate having an image which provides value beyond the aesthetic value of the image. In one aspect, the present invention provides an article of commerce comprising: (a) an edible substrate; (b) a first image disposed upon said edible substrate, wherein said first image comprises a first game element; (c) a second image disposed upon said edible substrate, wherein said second image comprises a second game element; and (d) optionally a container for containing said edible substrate.  The first game element and the second game element provide elements of a game.  In a preferred embodiment, the edible substrate comprises a fabricated snack chip.
Patent CA-2555758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREWSTER JOHN B
IPC: B61D45/00
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A B-hook retainer shaped and configured so as to maintain retention of B-hook hardware in a shaped aperture that secures various and multiple types of lading tie straps and strap hardware comprising of straps of woven webbing. The lading tie strap being held in place by the appropriate B-hook provision and the said anchor being contained within a pocket in the wall or floor of railway box or flat car. Various industry lading tie straps with said B-hook already in use are allowed to be connected to the shaped aperture anchor. An appropriate ratchet inherent to the specific type of tie strap being used is operated to remove any remaining slack in the lading ties and then apply the desired tension thereon to secure the lading to the railway car. If slack develops in the lading ties due to transport load shifting the B-hook retainer will prevent inadvertent removal of the B-hook from the shaped aperture resulting in lading tie strap no longer securing the lading to the railway car.
Patent CA-2556219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG XIAOBO
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: The present invention includes devices, systems, and methods for assaying cells using cell-substrate impedance monitoring. In one aspect, the invention provides cell-substrate impedance monitoring devices that comprise electrode arrays on a nonconducting substrate, in which each of the arrays has an approximately uniform electrode resistance across the entire array. In another aspect, the invention provides cell-substrate monitoring systems comprising one or more cell-substrate monitoring devices comprising multiple wells each having an electrode array, an impedance analyzer, a device station that connects arrays of individual wells to the impedance analyzer, and software for controlling the device station and impedance analyzer. In another aspect, the invention provides cellular assays that use impedance monitoring to detect changes in cell behavior or state. The methods can be used to test the effects of compounds on cells, such as in cytotoxicity assays. Methods of cytotoxicity profiling of compounds are also provided.
Patent CA-2557289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGUCHI AKIRA
IPC: G01N35/02
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus of supplying a micro-plate excellent in operating performance and operability. In a micro-plate supplying apparatus for separating micro-plates 10 mounted in a stacked state sheet by sheet to supply, a first stock portion 2, a second stock portion 3 for containing the micro-plates in the stacked state are arranged in series in an up and down direction by interposing a micro-plate take out and take in mechanism 4, the micro-plates 10 are moved from the first stock portion 2 to the second stock portion 3 while staying in the stacked state, the micro-plate at a uppermost stage of the plurality of micro-plates 10 is disposed at a micro-plate carry out level L2, and the micro-plate is taken out by a micro-plate carrying out mechanism to supply to a working apparatus 5. Thereby, the micro-plate is set in an excellent operation attitude and the micro-plate can stably be taken out.
Patent CA-2557329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TORTO ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of performing secure transactions between a first party and a second party. The method includes having the first party provide payment details to the second party. The second party then responds by generating a payment request including an indication of the first party and an indication of the transaction. This is provided to a third party which administers an account on behalf of the first party. The third party responds to the payment request to obtain payment from the first party from the account.
Patent CA-2557676-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions pharmaceutiques anti-inflammatoires synergiques et leurs procedes d'utilisation
Inventor: BABISH JOHN G
IPC: A61K31/557
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à une composition comportant un acide isoalpha réduit (RIAA) et un acide isoalpha (IAA) isolés du houblon, le rapport acide RIAA/acide IAA étant compris entre environ 3:1 et environ 1:10. L'invention concerne également un procédé visant à réduire une inflammation par l'administration d'une composition comportant un acide isoalpha réduit (RIAA) et un acide isoalpha (IAA) isolés du houblon, le rapport acide RIAA/acide IAA étant compris entre environ 3:1 et environ 1:10.
Patent CA-2560127-A1 (CA)
Title: Access ladder with plungers
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS W
IPC: E06C1/38
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: An access ladder for accessing a ceiling from a floor.      The ladder comprises a plurality of sections which telescope open and closed, and from a bottom section each section telescopes open to positively lock to the section below it with plungers that lock and unlock each section in sequence as the sections open and close, respectively. A method for using an access ladder for accessing a ceiling from a floor
Patent CA-2560412-A1 (CA)
Title: Shaft-driven motorcycle swing arm arrangement
Inventor: INOUE NAOKI
IPC: B62M7/02
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a motorcycle capable of suppressing the width of the vehicle without expanding a rear swing arm. A power transmission mechanism includes a drive case which is disposed at the rear end of and on the outside of a rear swing arm and which surrounds the axle of a rear wheel and incorporates a transmission device. In addition, the power transmission mechanism includes a drive shaft extending from an output shaft of an engine and transmits the power of drive shaft to the rear wheel. The transmission device converts the direction of a driving force of the drive shaft and transmitting it to the rear wheel. The drive shaft constituting part of the power transmission mechanism is disposed below the rear swing arm and the pivot shaft.
Patent CA-2562794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES DANIEL CHRISTY
IPC: B31C3/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: Spiral wound tubes (20) may be formed utilizing the method and apparatuses (100) described herein. The method includes providing a mandrel (110) and a web material (10) having a first overlap region (14) and a second overlap region (18). A binding agent (30) is applied to at least one of the overlap regions. The mandrel (110) is wrapped with the web material (10) such that the second overlap region (18) covers the first overlap region (14) of the previously wound web and the binding agent (30) is disposed between the previously wound first overlap region and the currently wound second overlap region. The spiral wound tubes (20) of the invention demonstrate improved axial crush resistance.
Patent CA-2563305-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination therapies for cancer and proliferative angiopathies
Inventor: CHENG JIN Q
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating cancer and proliferative angiopathies are provided. A composition can include an inhibitor of the Jak2/Stat3 signaling pathway and an inhibitor of the PI3k/Akt signaling pathway. In certain cases, the two inhibitors are capable of acting synergistically as compared to either inhibitor alone.
Patent CA-2566823-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAHIN AYSEGUL A
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Patients with ErB2-overxprsessing cancers can be given an ErB2 targeting agent as a therapeutic regimen but not all patients are responsive. The present invention concerns the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic methods and compositions for evaluating potential efficacy of an ErB2 targeting agent in an ErB2-overxpressing cancers by evaluating PTEN expression, which is predictive of responsiveness or resistance to ErB2 targeting agents such as trastuzumab. Low PTEN expression is predictive of a patient who will respond poorly to trastuzumab.
Patent CA-2571560-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUBMAN MARVIN J
IPC: A61K39/135
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to modified poxviral vectors and to methods of making and using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant avipox that expresses gene products of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV), and to compositions or vaccines that elicit immune response directed to FMDV  gene products and which can confer protective immunity against infection by FMDV.
Patent CA-2575067-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for spectral loading an optical transmission system
Inventor: MANNA MASSIMO
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: A system and method for spectral loading unutilized channels of a partially loaded WDM system may be used to suppress spectral hole burning (SHB). Dummy tones may be loaded at different loading wavelengths within the band of system wavelengths such that the loading wavelengths are associated with a subset of unutilized channels in the WDM system. The loading wavelengths may be selected and spaced based on a distortion in the gain spectrum of the partially loaded WDM system such that the dummy tones alter the distortion to provide a desired gain spectrum.
Patent CA-2576719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DONOVAN STEVEN PATRICK
IPC: F16B39/22
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un boulon de blocage (100, 200) comprenant une partie tête (102) et une partie arbre (104) qui s'étend à partir de ladite partie tête (102). L'arbre (104) comprend au moins une partie filetée et présente un profil à lobes multiples. Un collier (120) peut être embouti sur la partie filetée (104) à lobes multiples, les lobes (114) empêchant que ledit collier (120) ne vibre de manière lâche à partir du filetage. Le fait que la partie présentant un profil à lobes multiples est également filetée permet au collier (120) (ou à un écrou fileté classique) d'être retiré et réinstallé sur le boulon de blocage (100, 200) de manière sélective et rotative. Avant l'emboutissage, le collier (120) peut initialement comprendre un alésage cylindrique (130) ou un trou (130) à facettes multiples correspondant généralement, de préférence, au profil de la partie à lobes multiples du boulon de blocage (100, 200). Ledit boulon de blocage (100, 200) peut également comprendre un pivot frangible (106, 202), la partie filetée à lobes multiples étant disposée entre la partie tête du boulon de blocage et le pivot frangible.
Patent CA-2577727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESSLING MATTHIAS
IPC: D01D5/247
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow or solid fibre having multiple porous layers concentrically arranged, and wherein at least one of the layers comprises functionalized or active particles that are well accessible and maintain their function after preparation. The layer containing high loads of particles can be either the outer or the inner layer. The main function of the other porous layer is to provide mechanical stability to the fibre. It can further act as a sieve and prevent unwanted compounds or species to come in contact with the functionalized particulate matter. Where it is the inner layer, the second layer can advantageously be a biocompatible material. With the second being the outer layer it is now possible to reach a particle content of 100 wt% in the inner layer. These fibres comprising high densities of functionalized particulate matter and of still sufficient mechanical strength can be used for (selective) adsorption, conversion, isolation or purification of compounds from a mixture of compounds, in particular from a fermentation broth, tissue broth, plant broth, cell broth or blood.
Patent CA-2582531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKAMOTO JUN
IPC: H04N17/04
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A video quality objective evaluation device includes: a temporal/spatial characteristic deriving unit (12) for deriving a temporal/spatial characteristic amount (PC) which is a deterioration characteristic generated in a deteriorated video signal (PI), from the deteriorated video signal (PI) to be evaluated and a reference video signal (RI) which is a signal before deterioration of the deteriorated video signal; and a subjective quality estimation unit (14) for weighting the temporal/spatial characteristic amount (PC) according to the relationship between the pre-acquired deteriorated vide and the user subjective evaluation value, thereby estimating the subjective quality Y of the deteriorated video signal (PI). Thus, it is possible to estimate a video subjective quality even when deterioration is caused locally in the temporal/spatial direction in the video.
Patent CA-2585120-A1 (CA)
Title: Facet joint prostheses
Inventor: SCRIBNER ROBERT M
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. A pair of fixation elements are adapted to be secured within a vertebra in an orientation that best assures a secure and durable attachment to cortical and/or cancellous bone. Artificial facet joint surfaces are mounted on the fixation elements, either directly or with the aid of a support. The artificial facet joint structure may be carried by an arm. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted for articulation with a complementary natural or artificial facet joint structure. Bilateral prostheses may be coupled by a brace to further secure and stabilize the prostheses. Artificial facet joints can be used in combination with artificial intervertebral discs to treat a spinal pathology.
Patent CA-2586927-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LYDON MARGARET
IPC: A61L31/14
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to bioerodable polymeric coatings with antimicrobial agents that provide coated surfaces that resist protein absorption and infectious formation on coated surfaces of medical devices that are inserted or implanted in patients, and kits thereof with an antimicrobial disc.
Patent CA-2590649-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrokinetic device employing a non-newtonian liquid
Inventor: PAUL PHILLIP H
IPC: F16K7/17
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A non-Newtonian fluid (140) is used in an electrokinetic device to produce electroosmotic flow therethrough. The nonlinear viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid (140) allows the electrokinetic device to behave differently under different operating conditions, such as externally applied pressures and electric potentials. Electrokinetic devices can be used with non-Newtonian fluid (140) in a number of applications, including but not limited to electrokinetic pumps, flow controllers, diaphragm valves, and displacement systems.
Patent CA-2595095-A1 (CA)
Title: Preservative compositions for materials and method of preserving same
Inventor: NEAL EDWIN
IPC: A01N55/10
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Preservative composition for various materials and method of preserving the same is disclosed. The preservative composition includes at least one silane-containing material and at least one hydrocarbon solvent containing molecules of at least five carbon atoms.
Patent CA-2595616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATECHUK HENRY T
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: An angle clip for float mounting of a vertical stud to a horizontal roof angle includes rigid first and second flanges, wherein the first flange is mounted orthogonally to the second flange, and the first flange is adapted for rigid mounting to a first side of the vertical stud. The second flange is forming as an inverted channel between a second side of the stud, which is adjacent and orthogonal to the first side of the stud, and a planar channel-forming member of the second flange, so that an opening of the channel opens downwardly. The channel-forming member is substantially parallel to the second side of the stud when mounted thereon with the first flange mounted to the first side of the stud. The channel is sized to receive in snug vertical sliding engagement in the channel the upper vertical flange of the horizontal roof angle.
Patent CA-2598637-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIRARDI MARCEL
IPC: E01B3/00
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: The sleeper (8) has a rigid concrete block (9) with a lower surface, and an upper face to receive a longitudinal rail (4), where the block has a weight ranging between 400 and 450 kilograms. A shoe (20) receives the rigid block, and is formed of a rigid shell comprising a peripheral edge (50) bordering a base of the shell. A resilient tie plate (22) is arranged between the lower surface of the block and the base of the shoe. The tie plate has a dynamic stiffness ranging from 6-8 kilo-newtons per millimeter.
Patent CA-2598840-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of porous sintered metal materials
Inventor: ASGARI SOHEIL
IPC: C04B38/08
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a porous metal-containing material, comprising the steps of providing a composition comprising particles dispersed in at least one solvent, the particles comprising at least one polymer material and at least one metal-based compound; substantially removing the solvent from said composition;  substantially decomposing the polymer material, thereby converting the solvent free particles into a porous metal-containing material. The present invention further relates to metal- containing materials produced in accordance with the above process and their use in implantable medical devices.
Patent CA-2600064-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT SEAN
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Methods for modulating hormonal pathways involving the progesterone receptor in a subject with a neurodegenerative disorder, are provided. Progesterone receptor activity is modulated by administering an effective amount of an progesterone receptor modulating pharmacological agent to a subject such that the progesterone receptor modulating pharmacological agent interacts with the progesterone receptor and alters the expression of a protein associated with the neurodegenerative disease.
Patent CA-2600818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUROCHER ERIC
IPC: F02K1/80
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: An annular exhaust duct of a gas turbine engine includes inner and outer cases co-axially disposed and radially spaced apart by a plurality of airfoils radially extending therebetween. The outer case includes a connection apparatus for supportably connecting the exhaust duct to the gas turbine engine and the inner case includes an axial end portion at a rear end thereof for connection with a tail cone.  The axial end portion bends radially and inwardly at a rear extremity thereof to stiffen the rear end of the inner case.
Patent CA-2601656-A1 (CA)
Title: Syringe accessory device
Inventor: FIBI MATTHIAS R
IPC: A61J1/00
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: The invention provides a syringe accessory device for adjustment of a predefined partial syringe dosage comprises a recess ( 10) for receiving a syringe body ( 14) . Additionally, within a single portion ( 12) a slot ( 16) is located. Within the slot ( 16) a syringe flange ( 18) or finger grip can be held. To obtain a predefined dosage of liquid within the chamber of the syringe body ( 14) , a plunger (26) is pressed in the chamber ( 14) in the direction of the arrow (38) until the plunger head (44) contacts a stopping means (24) whereby the stopping means is performed by a stopping surface (24) of the single portion ( 12) . The invention further provides a kit comprising said syringe accessory device and its use for adjusting defined liquid dosages in syringes.
Patent CA-2603903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORN HARALD
IPC: G01L1/12
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: Method for measuring parameters in ferromagnetic steel structures, e.g.  railway rails and drillpipes, to detect mechanical stress, damage or deterioration. On the monitored area devices for magnetization or demagnetization e.g. an electromagnet, will be installed according to need .  Two or more electrodes for feeding of current, whereby a pulse shaped electrical voltage is applied. On another pair of electrodes the potential drop is measured. This voltage drop is compared with another voltage drop measured at known measurement conditions or is compared with calibration data for the object. The deviation between these voltages is analysed to quantify the relative or absolute deviations and based on this, the condition of the steel structure is estimated. The device can measure the transient voltage curves with reference to one or more of the magnetization curves and it includes algorithms for analysing the voltage response curve for determination of mechanical stress and/or fatigue and/or cracks and/or metal loss in steel materials.
Patent CA-2607572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANTETTI LIA
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: Phthalocyanine derivatives are described having photosensitizing characteristics and high solubility in water, useful for photodynamic treatment of bacterial infections, in particular infections generated by Gram-negative bacteria.
Patent CA-2608331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOOM REMKO MARCEL
IPC: A23J1/12
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the separation of gluten and starch from wheat flower, wherein in a first step the wheat flour is converted into a dough having a moisture content of less than 50 wt%, based on dry weight of the flour. The dough is in a subsequent step subjected to an essential simple shear flow with a shear stress of at least 1 kPa and a specific mechanical energy input of at least 5 kJ/kg per minute processing time to obtain a processed dough. It is preferred that the apparatus used for performing this step comprises a reactor of the cone-and-plate type or the cone-cone-type wherein an absolute velocity profile across the conical gap is present. In a final step, the processed dough is separated into a gluten enriched fraction and a starch enriched fraction. The gluten enriched fraction is very suitable for bakery applications.
Patent CA-2609463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNDBERG JOERGEN
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A washing arrangement for washing and dewatering cellulose pulp, comprising at least one rotary cylindrical element (5), against which the pulp is dewatered, and where a seal (1 ) is located in an end seal holder (4), so that the seal has a contact surface (6) against the rotary cylindrical element (5) and an application surface (7) placed against application means (8) located in a groove (9) in the end seal holder (4), where the seal has a longitudinal extension, which corresponds to the entire or at least a greater part of the circumference of the cylindrical element and is intended to seal against the end of the cylindrical element, and where the seal is a polymer ledge (2) provided with an arming element (3).