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Patent CA-2570643-A1 (CA)
Title: Interleukin-8 homologous polypeptides and therapeutic uses thereof
Inventor: SCHMIDT KERSTIN N
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides having structural homology to IL-8 and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides.  Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided herein are methods for treatment and diagnosis of inflammatory diseases.
Patent CA-2572247-A1 (CA)
Title: Light emitting devices having a reflective bond pad and methods of fabricating light emitting devices having reflective bond pads
Inventor: BERGMANN MICHAEL J
IPC: H01L33/42
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Light emitting devices include an active region (14) of semiconductor material and a first contact (18) on the active region. The first contact (18) is configured such that photons emitted by the active region (14) pass through the first contact. A photon absorbing wire bond pad (22) is provided on the first contact. The wire bond pad (22) has an area less than the area of the first contact. A reflective structure (30) is disposed between the first contact (18) and the wire bond pad (22) such that the reflective structure (30) has substantially the same area as the wire bond pad. A second contact (20) is provided opposite the active region from the first contact. The reflective structure (30) may be disposed only between the first contact and the wire bond pad. Methods of fabricating such devices are also provided.
Patent CA-2574971-A1 (CA)
Title: Indanone potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors
Inventor: CUBE ROWENA V
IPC: C07D257/04
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, including the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.
Patent CA-2579322-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for distributing video clips produced using chroma key processing
Inventor: JAMIESON THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A method for distributing a pre-edited, keyed video clip and matte produced using chroma key processing, the method comprising the steps of storing the keyed video clip and matte in an electronic repository and distributing the raw clip, keyed video clip, and matte in a lossless image compression format over the Internet.
Patent CA-2580043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KULPERGER ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/467
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A solid formulation for use with sodium chloride and a chlorine generator to provide safe, clean chlorinated recreational water. The formulation comprises a chlorine stabilizing agent and a phosphate remover agent. An enhanced salt comprising a chlorine stabilizing agent, a phosphate remover agent and sodium chloride is also described. The formulation and enhanced salt can also contain a metal chelating agent and a pH balancing agent. A cleaning agent may also be included. A fast dissolving sodium cyanurate compound is used for the chlorine stabilizing agent. A method, kit, and system for providing safe, clean chlorinated recreational water are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2580961-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for detecting and quantitating multiple subcellular components
Inventor: TAFAS TRIANTAFYLLOS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A method for detecting and quantitating multiple and unique fluorescent signals from a cell sample is provided. The method combines immunohistochemistry and a fluorescent-labeled in situ hybridization techniques. The method is useful for identifying specific subcellular components of cells such as chromosomes and proteins.
Patent CA-2582383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASUBUSHI YOICHI
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide, while avoiding high costs, a train-installed video information delivery control display system that can effectively deliver moving and still images through digital transmission to present them to passengers in train compartments without using any separate transmission paths for the moving and still images. [MEANS FOR RESOLVING PROBLEMS] A delivery control central unit (10), which is installed on the front car of a train, uses a transmitting/receiving apparatus (90) to deliver, based on both contents received by wireless from a ground side and a contents display schedule, video information, which comprises moving and still image information, to a delivery control terminal apparatus (30) in each car via an inter-car transmission path (1). The delivery control terminal apparatus (30) of each car, which is connected to the delivery control terminal apparatus (30) of a respective adjacent car, delivers the delivered video information to the respective adjacent car, while also delivering the delivered video information to a video output apparatus (50) in that car via an intra-car transmission path (2). The video output apparatus (50) generates a video signal from the delivered video information to output it to a display apparatus (70) for display thereon.
Patent CA-2583298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES CRAIG WARREN
IPC: C11D1/04
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A method of preparing a composition for use in a unit dose fabric treatment system, the method comprising the steps of reacting together, in the presence of water, a ester-containing soap precursor, a base material, and optionally a solvent.
Patent CA-2587550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OBATA TAKEAKI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A fuel cell system capable of learning its current-voltage characteristics precisely in a short time even when the current-voltage characteristics of a fuel cell are varies due to reduction of a catalyst of an oxidizing agent electrode during the stop of operation of the fuel cell system. A controller (13) learns current-voltage characteristics of a fuel cell stack (2), detects the amount of variation in voltage of current-voltage characteristics before a stop of power generation and those after restart of power generation, and corrects the learnt value of the current-voltage characteristics by the amount of variation in voltage.
Patent CA-2590418-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN TSAI-CHING
IPC: B23Q3/00
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: An extension tool comprises a shank body including a first end and a second end, with the first end defining a working end, with the second end forming a connecting end for insertion in the chuck of power tools, with a shank defined between the first and second ends. A sleeve rotatably disposed on the shank of the shank body. Wherein the shank body connects to a power tool and rotates therewith, the sleeve is steady for a user to be held and not rotate with the shank body.
Patent CA-2590516-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for securing a scaffold to a building
Inventor: ARCHER LOGAN WADE
IPC: E04G5/04
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: An anchoring system for securing a scaffold to a building includes a connection member configured to attach to a scaffold component and an anchor member. The anchor member includes a base configured to attach to at least one structural component of a building and a coupling fixedly connected to the base. The coupling is configured to receive a connection member to rigidly join the connection member to the anchor member, and thus, the scaffold to a building.
Patent CA-2592432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PYTEL STANLEY F
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A port closure system for use with a fluid container having fluid ports includes administrative and additive port closure assemblies. The administrative assembly receives a piercing pin and includes an administrative housing which seals closed one fluid port. A sleeve extends from an interior surface past a base surface in the administrative housing. The sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion, of differing diameters. A cap assembly mates with the administrative housing, sealing the interior surface of the administrative housing. A removable cap provides access to the interior surface. The additive assembly receives a needle and includes a reseal housing which seals closed another fluid port. Another cap assembly mates with the reseal housing, sealing an interior face of the reseal housing. Another removable cap provides access to the interior face. A reseal element is mechanically retained between the reseal housing and cap assembly.
Patent CA-2594891-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for edge matching in film and image processing
Inventor: LIN SHU
IPC: H04N9/093
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A method for edge mapping images for use in image processing. Edge mapping includes identifying base and non-base color components. A search window in the base color component is opened (44) and the non-base color components are compared with the base component picture. The number of matched or unmatched edge points is then calculated (46). The best match can then be determined through testing (50) or manual selection (48).
Patent CA-2598031-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous topical gel of high stability based on metronidazole and method of preparation
Inventor: BRZOKEWICZ ALAIN
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous gel based on metronidazole, comprising the successive steps consisting in: (A) forming a solvent medium M comprising water and propylene glycol; (B) dissolving the metronidazole in this solvent medium M, and optionally diluting the medium obtained by addition of water, whereby a solution S of metronidazole is obtained; and then (C) mixing the solution S obtained with a gelling polymer, in a sufficient quantity to ensure gelling of the composition. The invention also relates to the aqueous gels of high stability which may be obtained according to this method, and the use of these gels as dermatological compositions .
Patent CA-2599391-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystalline forms of ziprasidone mesylate
Inventor: MENDELOVICI MARIOARA
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: Provided are polymorphic forms of ziprasidone mesylate and processes for their preparation.
Patent CA-2599913-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for tracking and predicting response to a presentation
Inventor: NORFOLK AARON
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: There is disclosed a customer relations management (CRM) system for capturing response information to a presentation to an audience. The system includes a presentation module for presenting objects of the presentation to the audience, a tracking module for capturing the response information during presentation of the objects of the presentation to the audience, and a data storage for storing the response information. A method for capturing response information to a presentation to an audience is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2599980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOKE TODD MAXWELL
IPC: C09F1/04
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: This method relates to a method for the production of fully disproportionated rosin by treating rosin with sulfur and an alkylphenol sulfide compound of a particular structure.
Patent CA-2601781-A1 (CA)
Title: Deflection component for a luminaire and associated luminaire
Inventor: BRINKHOFF MICHAEL
IPC: H01J17/26
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A deflection component for a luminaire is hollow and consists of two sections, of which a first section is parallel to the axis and a second section in contrast runs obliquely outwards.
Patent CA-2603365-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for generating new hair follicles, treating baldness, and hair removal
Inventor: COTSARELIS GEORGE
IPC: A61K8/65
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating baldness in a subject and generating new hair follicles, comprising epidermal disruption and administration of a compound that promotes a differentiation of an uncor.alpha.mitted epidermal cell into a hair follicle cell. The present invention also provides methods for hair removal and inducing hair pigmentation.
Patent CA-2610604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORBES JAMES W
IPC: B61D17/04
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: Un wagon de chemin de fer creux peut avoir une structure de confinement de chargement qui est un récipient sous pression. Le wagon peut être un wagon-trémie couvert avec une ou plusieurs sections de déchargement de trémie. Chaque section de déchargement de trémie peut comprendre une transition dune entrée supérieure sensiblement rectangulaire à une sortie sensiblement circulaire. La transition peut comprendre une plaque développée formée comme des sections coniques partielles adaptées comme des vallées entre les paires respectives de plans inclinés dans le sens de la longueur et des plans avec des pentes latérales. Le wagon peut avoir des ensembles de renforcement en forme danneaux internes sensiblement planaire qui servent à former un montage et une surface de soudage pour le plan incliné dans le sens de la longueur, un autorégleur pour les enveloppes des parois latérales et les tôles de toit, et lesquels définissent des nuds anti-flambage pour la compression longitudinale du wagon. Les anneaux forment des sections locales en T en association avec les enveloppes des parois latérales et nutilisent pas de sections formées hors du plan comme des profilés en oméga. Le renforcement peut être fabriqué à partir dune tôle plane ou dun fer plat.
Patent CA-2612662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PORNPRASERTSUK ROJANA
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 2006-07-22
Abstract: Solid oxide fuel cells selectively transport oxygen ions through an electrolyte membrane. The maximum oxygen ion transport rate limits the power density of the fuel cell. By ion irradiating the electrolyte membrane and/or the cathode, the oxygen absorption, dissociation, and incorporation rates can be improved, leading to higher ion transport rates and better fuel cell performance.
Patent CA-2613207-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIPPERT GERALD
IPC: F16F9/53
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetorheological formulation that contains at least one base oil, at least one magnetizable particle, at least one dispersant and at least one thixotropic agent.
Patent CA-2618524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAUTENBERG WILFRIED
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula (I), wherein R, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined as in claim 1. The inventive compounds are tyrosinkinase, especially TIE-2, and Raf kinase inhibitors and can inter alia be used in the treatment of tumors.
Patent CA-2619671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TURNER MARK
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A line retrieval system comprises a retrieval device having a radially magnetized magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to an object disposed on an opposite side of a structure for drawing the object in a desired direction relative to the structure.
Patent CA-2620000-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for thickness regulation during a hot-rolling process
Inventor: JEPSEN OLAF NORMAN
IPC: B21B37/16
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for thickness regulation during a rolling, especially hot-rolling, process, using at least one roll stand. The actual, average position of the adjustment cylinders of the roll stand and the total rolling force of the same are taken into account. According to the invention, at least one additional position measurement is carried out by the detection of position signals close to the roll gap of the roll stand.
Patent CA-2621646-A1 (CA)
Title: Removal of fluoride ions from aqueous solutions
Inventor: BADGER TIMOTHY J
IPC: B01D36/00
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A process for removing fluoride ions from a fluoride ion- contaminated aqueous solution and an apparatus useful for carrying out that process, both of which utilize modified alumina particles are disclosed. The modified alumina particles contain alumina complexed with iron or manganese, or both.
Patent CA-2621785-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREDETTE DAVID
IPC: B65B1/04
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A liquid reclamation apparatus for use in changing automobile oil includes a container, a portable receptacle within the container and dimensioned to hold a volume of oil sufficient to perform an oil change and a cover releasably secured to the container.
Patent CA-2622580-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOUTFY RAOUF O
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a solid substance comprised by more than one half by weight of hollow carbon nanotubes having walls consisting essentially of two layers of carbon atoms. Also disclosed are substantially pure double-walled nanotubes. Still further a composition is disclosed which comprises double-walled nanotubes and single-walled nanotubes wherein the ratio of the number of double-walled nanotubes to single-walled nanotubes is about 1.
Patent CA-2622935-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel nitrocatechol derivatives having selectin ligand activity
Inventor: KRANICH REMO
IPC: C07D213/30
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of e.g. the formulas (Ie) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols and substituents have the following meaning -X-is e.g. and Y is e.g. or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs of the above identified compounds can be applied to modulate the in- vitro and in- vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.
Patent CA-2623010-A1 (CA)
Title: Articulating swab device
Inventor: JULIUS ROBERT P
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: An improved swab device includes a handle member having a swab portion and a hinge. The hinge divides the handle member into a handle portion and a controllable portion. The device further includes a first stop member and a second stop member.  The controllable portion may articulate from a rest position in a first direction until it is retained in a first retained position. The first stop member is configured to prohibit the swab portion from articulating any further in a first direction and also may be configured to maintain the swab portion in the first retained position. The swab portion may then be released from the first retained position and articulate in an opposite second direction until it is retained in a second position.  The second stop member is configured to prohibit the swab from articulating any further in a second direction and also may be configured to maintain the swab portion in the second retained position.
Patent CA-2624293-A1 (CA)
Title: Fast switching between time division multiplexed (tdm) channels
Inventor: YOUSEF NABIL
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A system and method of reducing a channel switching delay in TDM mobile television systems comprises transmitting a sequence of data bursts associated with channels for reception on a RF channel bandwidth received on a mobile television receiver; switching between an active state of transmission and a non-active state of transmission during reception of channels on the RF  channel bandwidth, wherein the active state of transmission comprises transmission of data bursts associated with user-preferred channels and the non-active state of transmission comprises transmission of data bursts associated with user non-preferred channels; anticipating a particular user-preferred channel that a user will likely switch to during reception of channels on the RF channel bandwidth; decoding the sequence of data bursts during the active state of transmission; buffering one decoded data burst for each of the user-preferred channels; and replacing a previously buffered data burst with a newly buffered data burst.
Patent CA-2626889-A1 (CA)
Title: Pet food compositions having a defined relaxation property
Inventor: LANG JEFFREY SCOTT
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions exhibiting a defined Maximum Relaxation Force and Maximum Relaxation Stress. The pet food compositions exhibit prolonged chew time by the pet. In optional embodiments, the pet food compositions comprise one or more of water, humectant, a grain source, or a cross-linking agent.
Patent CA-2627806-A1 (CA)
Title: Iron-based alloy having shape memory properties and superelasticity and its production method
Inventor: KAINUMA RYOSUKE
IPC: C22C38/60
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an iron-based alloy having a shape-memory property and superelasticity. The alloy comprises 25-35% by mass of Ni, 13-25% by mass of Co, 2-8% by mass of Al, at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1-5% by mass of Ti, 2-10% by mass of Nb and 3-20% by mass of Ta in a total amount of 1-20% by mass, and the remainder comprising substantially Fe and inavoidable impurities. The iron-based alloy is composed substantially of a .gamma.-phase and a .gamma.'-phase and has a re-crystallized coherent tissue wherein a specific crystal orientation is uniform in the .gamma.-phase, in which the difference between the reverse transformation end temperature and the martensitic transformation start temperature in the thermal hysteresis in martensitic transformation and reverse transformation is 100~C or lower.
Patent CA-2631997-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable flat bag/cover with drawstring
Inventor: GEDANITZ TERRI-LYNN
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention may provide an article that may be a combination used for a landscaping bag for larger amounts of debris, a garbage bag for disposable purposes, a storage/laundry bag for reusable purposes, a cover for protecting purposes and the like.   The article may include one continuous draw string located on the circumference which can be grasped by 1 or more handles that expose parts of the drawstring, such as in a conventional draw string garbage bag. The draw strings are secured by means of folding the circumference of the plastic bag over the draw string and sealed with glue, heat or the like. Fig 1; E However, the present invention is not limited in this respect and the bag/cover may have other means of sealing said invention. The invention is flat for easy removal of items, and can expose items without having to place said invention upside down to dump items, by expanding the material over the strap, pushing around the edge to open said invention to its original state.
Patent CA-2633937-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing condensed-phase product from one or more gas-phase reactants
Inventor: GAEMERS SANDER
IPC: B01J8/04
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A process for producing at least one condensed-phase product from one or more gas-phase reactants in the presence of a solid catalyst having one or more catalyst components, wherein the solid catalyst has two or more regions in which the contact time of the one or more gas-phase reactants with the one or more catalyst components is different.
Patent CA-2634818-A1 (CA)
Title: Assay for detection of telomerase activity
Inventor: NICE EDOUARD COLLINS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of diagnostic and prognostic assays such as diagnostic assays for conditions associated with telomerase activity. More particularly, the present invention provides an assay for measuring telomerase activity as an indicator of cancer, an inflammatory disorder and/or a condition involving embryogenesis and/or requiring stem cell proliferation and agents and kits useful for same.  Automated and partially automated assays permitting high throughput screening also form part of the present invention. The subject invention further contemplates methods of treatment using agents identified by the subject assay or where treatment protocols are monitored by the assay.