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Patent CA-2488238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEYTHALER JAY M
IPC: A61K38/58
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de réduire l'obstruction de l'écoulement du liquide céphalorachidien, qui consiste notamment à administrer une dose thérapeutique d'un agent réducteur de caillots à un patient ayant des antécédents ou présentant des symptômes d'hydrocéphalie obstructive. La dose est maintenue chez le patient pendant une durée suffisante pour réduire l'obstruction de l'écoulement du liquide céphalorachidien. L'agent réducteur de caillots comporte un activateur du plasminogène, un agent défibrinogène, un anticoagulant, un inhibiteur de plaquettes et une combinaison de ceux-ci. L'invention concerne une trousse commerciale contenant un agent réducteur de caillots, un appareil d'application, ainsi que des instructions d'emploi de la trousse.
Patent CA-2488933-A1 (CA)
Title: Quantitative analysis of a biological sample of unknown quantity
Inventor: VINOGRADOV ILIA
IPC: G01N33/96
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for testing a modified specimen such as a dried blood spot, plasma or serum specimen, for an analyte of interest, such as cholesterol. In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, the level of the analyte of interest in the medium from which the modified specimen was obtained (e.g., from a patient's blood) is determined based on the level of an analyte in a solution formed from the modified specimen and on the level of at least one normalizing analyte. The analyte and normalizing analyte each may be an ion, compound, biochemical entity, or property of the specimen. Also disclosed are a fluid collector and a fluid collection device.
Patent CA-2490282-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAILLARD JEAN-LUC
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The invention concerns the use for preparing anti-hypertensive medicines useful for treating or preventing hypertension, of one or more peptides having ACE inhibiting activity with IC¿50? values not more than 60 µM, selected among peptide groups having the following amino acid sequences: Thr-Val-Tyr (SEQ ID NO: 1) Asn-Met-Ala-lle-Asn-Pro-Ser-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 2) Phe-Ala-Leu-Pro-Gln-Tyr (SEQ ID NO: 3) Phe-Pro-Gln-Tyr-Leu-Gln-Tyr (SEQ ID NO: 4) Phe-Ala-Leu-Pro-Gln-Tyr-Leu-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 5) Asn-Met-Ala-lle-Asn-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 6) Phe-Ala-Leu-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 7). The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical composition containing, as active principle, an efficient amount of one or more said peptides, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further concerns a food product, in particular for supplementing the diet of persons liable to hypertension or wishing to prevent its occurrence, containing an efficient amount of one or more said peptides, in combination with food supports, in particular proteins, lipids or carbohydrates. Such a food product may also include at least one of the peptides having the following amino acid sequences: Ala-Leu-Asn-Glu-lle-Asn-Gln-Phe-Tyr-Gln-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 8) Ala-Leu-Asn-Glu-lle-Asn-Gln-Phe-Tyr (SEQ ID NO: 9) Tyr-Leu (SEQ ID NO: 10).
Patent CA-2491699-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil d'identification d'artefacts spectraux
Inventor: SCHOMACKER KEVIN T
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil et des procédés permettant de déterminer si des données spectrales obtenues d'une région d'un échantillon de tissu (402) sont affectées par un artefact. Les artefacts comprennent, par exemple, des artefacts lumineux tels qu'un éblouissement et une ombre, et des artefacts d'obstruction, tels que du sang, un spéculum, un tube de fumée ou un autre artefact d'obstruction. Par ailleurs, cette invention concerne un appareil et des procédés permettant d'obtenir des données spectrales redondantes d'une région donnée d'un échantillon (402). Un ensemble redondant de données spectrales est utile lorsqu'un ou plusieurs artefacts affectent quelques ensembles, mais pas tous les ensembles, de données spectrales, de sorte que cet ensemble redondant de données ne soit pas affecté par les artefacts et soit représentatif du tissu. Un mode de réalisation de l'invention consiste à utiliser des données spectrales représentatives dans le diagnostic d'une pathologie d'une région tissulaire (402).
Patent CA-2495554-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIM SOON
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: The invention is a method and system useful in determining the degree of comparative negligence of an insured person (320) involved in an accident as compared to the negligence of other parties involved in the accident, in particular the insurance claimant (324). The method and system of the invention include the steps of gathering preliminary information concerning accident type, applying preliminary rules to the preliminary information to determine the accident type (330), gathering additional information specific to the accident type, and applying accident-type-specific rules to the additional information to determine the degree of negligence of said to insured person and/or the claimant.
Patent CA-2496017-A1 (CA)
Title: Microreactor architecture and methods
Inventor: ZARUR ANDREY J
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to chemical, biological, and/or biochemical reactor chips and other reaction systems such as microreactor systems, as well as systems and methods for constructing and using such devices. In one aspect, a chip or other reaction system may be constructed so as to promote cell growth within it. In certain embodiments, the chips or other reaction systems of the invention include one or more reaction sites.  The reaction sites can be very small, for example, with a volume of less than about 1 ml. In one aspect of the invention, a chip is able to detect, measure and/or control an environmental factor such as the temperature, pressure, CO2 concentration, O2concentration, relative humidity, pH, etc. associated with one or more reaction sites, by using one or more sensors, actuators, processors, and/or control systems. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to materials and systems having humidity and/or gas control, for example, for use with a chip. Such materials may have high oxygen permeability and/or low water vapor permeability. The present invention, in still another aspect, generally relates to light interacting components suitable for use in chips and other reactor systems. These components may include waveguides, optical fibers, light sources, photodetectors, optical elements, and the like.
Patent CA-2496923-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilization of emulsion interface engineering to produce oxidatively stable lipid delivery systems
Inventor: MCCLEMENTS DAVID JULIAN
IPC: A23D7/005
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A method for stabilizing lipid components is provided in which a protein-lipid emulsification product is formed, and the isoelectric point of the emulsification product is determined. The pH of the emulsion is adjusted below the isoelectric point of the protein component in the emulsion system to form an emulsification product having an overall positive net charge. The lipid oxidation rates of these protein-stabilized emulsions are significantly lower at this pH value than of those above the pI of the protein component used in the emulsion system. As the difference between the pH of the emulsion and the pI of the protein component in the emulsion is increased the inhibition of lipid oxidation is also increased. These stabilized emulsification products are particularly useful in the production of water-based foods requiring the addition of inherently unstable oil or lipid components.
Patent CA-2497341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE DAN R
IPC: A61B46/23
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecti ng fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having a n open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedur e includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed withi n the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.
Patent CA-2501142-A1 (CA)
Title: Equipment for fine positioning of a cage of a multi-stage cage
Inventor: SCHAFFHAUSER URS
IPC: B66B1/36
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: In the case of this multi-stage cage there is provided equipment for fine positioning of a cage of the multi-stage cage for a lift, wherein the cage thresholds of the cages are positionable at the level of the storey thresholds. For fine positioning of the cages there is provided adjusting equipment which operates on the principle of a double lever and which moves a cage frame (19) along a path (delta z).
Patent CA-2501788-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIYAMA HIROKI
IPC: A61B1/018
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un endoscope (1) comprenant une partie à insertion (2) constituée d'une partie d'extrémité (8), d'une partie courbe flexible (9) et d'une partie souple (10) béquillable, disposées dans cet ordre à partir de l'extrémité. L'extrémité de la partie souple (10) comprend une partie de faible diamètre (10a), une partie de grand diamètre (10b), ainsi qu'une partie tronconique (10c) reliant la partie de faible diamètre (10a) et la partie de grand diamètre (10b). Lorsque la partie à insertion (2) est insérée dans le gros intestin et la partie d'extrémité (8) dans un caecum sur une plus petite distance, la distance entre l'anus et la face d'extrémité de la partie d'extrémité (8) est généralement comprise entre 60 et 70 cm. De ce fait, pour que cet endoscope soit facile à insérer, au moins une partie de la partie tronconique (10c) est disposée à 70 cm de l'extrémité de l'endoscope.
Patent CA-2503863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHIESSER RICARDO N
IPC: B65G47/244
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système (20, 22) et un procédé permettant de manipuler des articles (38). Ledit système comprend un lit (30) équipé d'au moins une surface de transport. Ladite surface de transport est conçue pour déplacer des articles (38) dans un sens de transport allant d'une extrémité amont vers une extrémité aval du lit. Au moins un capteur (36, 34a, 34b, 34c) est fourni afin de déterminer la position des articles (38) sur le lit (30). Des articles sélectionnés sont déplacés dans le sens du transport à une vitesse généralement plus élevée que celle des articles mobiles sur le lit à manipuler, lesdits articles étant sélectivement mis en rotation.
Patent CA-2504486-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANG WEILIN
IPC: C08G18/65
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising a solvent solutio n of a mixture comprising: (i) at least one hydroxy-functional acrylic polymer ; and (ii) at least one low molecular weight polyol reactive diluent; (iii) at least one polyisocyanate; (iv) a metal catalyst, such as a tin compound, for accelerating the isocyanate/hydroxyl reaction; and (v) propionic acid.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2504522-A1 (CA)
Title: Drum-type control device having multiple switching ways and electronic appliance equipped with such devices
Inventor: BRICAUD HERVE
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: The invention proposes a device (20) comprising a housing (22), a revolving shaft (44, 46) rotated by a drum (36), and a rotary signals generator (100, T6), of the type in which the shaft is mounted such that it is vertically movable and tilts in both directions so as selectively to provoke the triggering of a first switching way when a force is applied to the center (38) of the drum (36), or of a second and a third switching way when a force (F2, F3) is applied in the vicinity of one or other (40, 42) of the two ends of the drum (36), characterized in that the drum (36, 41, 43) rests vertically directly on a central member (30, 131, B2, 133) common to the three switching ways, which bears upon the bottom (56, 28) of the housing (22) and which, from a rest position, is selectively elastically deformable under the action of one of the vertical orientation forces (Fl, F2, F3).
Patent CA-2507762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALKON DANIEL L
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un système porteur artificiel à base de lipoprotéines basse densité (LDL) artificielles, hautement efficace, pour le transport ciblé d'agents thérapeutiques à travers la barrière hémato-encéphalique (BBB). Cette invention se rapporte en particulier à des particules LDL artificielles constituées par trois éléments lipidiques : la phosphatidyl-choline, les esters de cholestérol d'acyle gras, et au moins une apolipoprotéine. Cette invention se rapporte en outre à des compositions, à des procédés et des kits comprenant des particules LDL artificielles pour le ciblage de médicaments vers et à travers la barrière hémato-encéphalique en vue de la prévention et du traitement de maladies cérébrales.
Patent CA-2508236-A1 (CA)
Title: Composants de la voie ampk
Inventor: O'CONNOR GREG
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: La régulation de l'activité de AMPK permet d'effectuer des interventions modulant la régulation de la durée de vie. Des agents modifiant la régulation de la durée de vie d'une cellule ou d'un organisme sont identifiés par criblage de composés qui régulent l'activité de AMPK ou l'activité de la voie de AMPK. Les agents ainsi identifiés et les composés dont on sait qu'ils modifient l'activité de la voie de AMPK peuvent être administrés à un sujet, par exemple, pour modifier chez celui-ci la régulation de la durée de vie ou pour intervenir sur un trouble associé à la longévité, ou sur un risque, un symptôme ou une prédisposition liés audit trouble.
Patent CA-2508975-A1 (CA)
Title: An elongate electrical conductor that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact
Inventor: JACKSON JEFFREY ALLAN
IPC: H01B5/02
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) is disclosed that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.
Patent CA-2511342-A1 (CA)
Title: Steam reforming process and apparatus
Inventor: MANSOUR MOMTAZ N
IPC: C10J3/54
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Various processes and systems are disclosed for converting carbonaceous materials into a product gas stream. For instance, the product gas stream ma y be endothermically converted to a gas through a steam reforming process. The present invention is directed to various methods and systems for increasing throughput and efficiency of the system. Further, the present invention is also directed to sulfur removal methods and systems from a gas stream. A thermo-chemical apparatus (10) is capable of endothermically converting a carbonaceous material into a product gas stream. Apparatus (10) includes a fluidized bed (14) which is indirectly heated by one or more combustion devices (12). Fluid bed apparatus (10) is provided with one or more material introduction ports (16) and also with port (28) near the bottom of the react or for introduction of a fluidization medium which maybe steam, a gas, evaporat ed liquids other than steam or a combination thereof.
Patent CA-2512685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFISTER JOEL W
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
Patent CA-2513064-A1 (CA)
Title: Nanoparticulate topiramate formulations
Inventor: RYDE TUULA
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate compositions comprising topiramate. The topiramate particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2 microns.
Patent CA-2513795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMMINS TIMOTHY A
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: To provide a personalized voice email service, data pertaining to one or more of a user's email accounts, e.g., email addresses and account access data, is maintained in a folder by an information assistance service, which is unaffiliated with the email service providers (e.g., AOL, Hotmail, etc.) maintaining the user's email accounts.  When the user calls the information assistance service, the user's folder is retrieved. The user's email accounts may be accessed on behalf of the user based on the email addresses and account access data in the user's folder. An information assistance provider including, e.g., an operator and/or a voice server, may present information concerning the email messages received in the user's email accounts in different manners. For example, the information assistance provider may report to the user selected email messages that satisfy one or more predetermined criteria, e.g., only those email messages which have been received since the last time the user called the information assistance service. Header information (e.g., sender/address, subject, etc.) concerning the selected email messages may be announced to the user. At the user's request, the information assistance provider may open and read a email message to the user. The user may then send a reply email message, or forward the email message to other recipients.
Patent CA-2515736-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling system
Inventor: MAGER GEORG
IPC: F28D5/02
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A closed circuit evaporative heat exchanger comprises an air distribution plenum (4), means (36) for spraying water into the plenum (4) and a collection surface (22) for collecting unevaporated water sprayed into the plenum (4).  The water is arranged to drain into a sump (16) within the plenum (4) without remaining on the collection surface (22).
Patent CA-2516888-A1 (CA)
Title: Leadthrough device
Inventor: MUENZENBERGER HERBERT
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A leadthrough device (1; 11; 21) for passing a conducting element (10) through an opening (8) formed in a constructional component (9) includes an elastic sealing member (3; 13; 23) having at least one through-opening (5; 15; 25, 26, 27, 28) and a removable guide sleeve (4; 14; 29, 30, 31, 32) arranged in the at least one through-opening (5; 15; 25, 26, 27, 28) and outer dimensions of which exceed inner dimensions of the at least one through-opening (5; 15; 25, 26, 27, 28) in a non-inserted condition of the guide sleeve.
Patent CA-2517464-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated method for discriminating the cardiac beat
Inventor: BONAN MATTEO
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: The invention concerns an automated method for discriminating the cardiac beat, on the basis of a blood pressure sampled signal, having a starting point Pstart, characterised in that it operates according to a finite state machine for determining at least the diastolic point Pdia, the systolic point Psys, and the dicrotic point Pdic of the pressure signal, the method being apt to iteratively repeat on subsequent sections of the pressure signal. The present invention further concerns the instruments necessary to perform the automated method and the apparatus performing the same.
Patent CA-2519270-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for producing aluminium alloy sheet material and an aluminium alloy sheet
Inventor: SYSLAK MORTEN
IPC: C22F1/04
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an aluminium alloy sheet material. The method of producing alumiium alloy sheet material comprising the floowing steps: continuous strip casting of a sheet at a predetermined solidification rate ensuring material microstructure exhibitnig primary particles having average size below 1 micrometer2, and (cold) rolling of the strip cast sheet to an appropriate gauge with optionally intermediate annealing during the cold rolling. It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel method of production of Al-alloy sheets applicable on heat exchanger sheet based components resulting in improved pitting corrosion applying (base) Al-alloy material with higher Fe-content.
Patent CA-2526362-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLINS JAMES F
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A fluid atomizer is disclosed. The fluid atomizer comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end. A removable reservoir containing a fluid disposed therein is connected to the body. A discharge plate is disposed at the distal end, wherein the discharge plate includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough. An ultrasonic oscillator is disposed in the body for transmitting the fluid from the reservoir to the discharge plate and through the plurality of openings, wherein transmission of the fluid through the plurality of openings atomizes the fluid.
Patent CA-2526747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAMP MARTYN
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A flame simulating assembly including a simulated fireplace having a flame image subassembly for providing images of flames and one or more light sources configured to provide light having an intensity. The flame simulating assembly also includes a controller for controlling the simulated fireplace, and an ambient light sensor positioned outside the simulated fireplace for sensing ambient light intensity. The controller is configured to increase or decrease the intensity of the light provided by the light source upon receipt of signals from the ambient light sensor.
Patent CA-2527184-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STINSON MALCOLM
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A method of making a post cover. A first step involves providing a rigid elongate substrate having a first face, a second face, a first side edge and a second side edge, with parallel "V" grooves positioned lengthwise in the first face and a flexible backing covering the second face. A second step involves placing glue in all but one of the "V"  grooves and forming the substrate into a tube, with the flexible backing covering the one "V" groove left unglued serving as a hinge which allows the tube to open and close lengthwise around a post.