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Patent CA-2637560-A1 (CA)
Title: Solubilization and targeted delivery of drugs with self-assembling amphiphilic polymers
Inventor: DIWAN ANIL
IPC: C08K5/05
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: There are provided amphiphilic biodegradable copolymers comprising a hydrophilic backbone with pendant aliphatic groups as the hydrophobic component. The polymers form nanoscale molecular aggregates in aqueous environments, which have hydrophobic interiors that are capable of solubilizing insoluble organic compounds such as drugs, vitamins, dyes, and imaging agents. The polymers optionally feature reactive functional groups that provide attachment points for antibodies, ligands, and other targeting moieties useful for the targeted delivery of drugs and imaging agents.
Patent CA-2640736-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for data management using multiple selection criteria
Inventor: DUBNICKI CEZARY
IPC: G06F7/24
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: Systems and methods for data management and data processing are provided.  Embodiments may include systems and methods relating to fast data selection with reasonably high quality results, and may include a faster data selection function and a slower data selection function. Various embodiments may include systems and methods relating to data hashing and/or data redundancy identification and elimination for a data set or a string of data. Embodiments may include a first selection function is used to pre-select boundary points or data blocks/windows from a data set or data stream and a second selection function is used to refine the boundary points or data blocks/windows. The second selection function may be better at determining the best places for boundary points or data blocks/windows in the data set or data stream. In various embodiments, data may be processed by a first faster hash function and slower more discriminating second hash function.
Patent CA-2643692-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COSTELLO SCOTT T
IPC: F16H35/10
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A propeller shaft and energy storage assembly includes a first power transfer mechanism for selectively drivingly interconnecting the propeller shaft and an energy storage device to store energy within the energy storage device. A second power transfer mechanism is operable to selectively retain and release energy stored within the energy storage device. A third power transfer mechanism selectively drivingly interconnects the energy storage device and the propeller shaft when vehicle acceleration is desired.
Patent CA-2647010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAY ANDREW
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing a castor (10) for a shopping cart. The apparatus includes a first wheel member (111) and a second wheel member (112) arranged in a side-by-side configuration on either side of a central wheel housing (24), each of the first and second wheel members (11) is arranged to rotate about a common axis (17). The apparatus also includes an elongate sleeve member (121) extending through the housing (24) and connecting the first and second wheels (11) together whereby the wheels (11) rotate together.
Patent CA-2648249-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical stapler
Inventor: WENCHELL THOMAS
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A surgical fastener applying comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners, an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge, the cartridge and anvil sections clamping tissue therebetween. The first and second cam members are movable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners. A cam member supporting member fixed within the cartridge section has an upper surface on which the cam members are slidable. The upper surface of the cam member supporting member has a first upper surface portion on a first plane and a second lower surface portion in a different substantially parallel second plane such that the first and second cam members slide in offset planes on the upper surface to fire the fasteners.
Patent CA-2649293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUTZ TODD
IPC: E01C19/22
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: In a riding concrete finishing trowel, a stabilizer is operatively disposed between the frame and either the gearbox or a structure that is coupled to the gearbox.  Such a stabilizer has been found to reduce the effects of rotor assembly vibration on the trowel greater than would be expected and even to improve steering response. In one embodiment, the stabilizer takes the form of a gas spring located between the frame and the pitch control post. Preferably, this gas spring is located relatively close to the top of the pitch control post so as to take advantage of the mechanical advantage offered by the spacing between that location and the gearbox.
Patent CA-2649669-A1 (CA)
Title: Telephone call notification in a network environment
Inventor: WYK RYAN VAN
IPC: H04M15/06
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to receive an incoming call message via a data interface upon activation of a trigger established with a voice communication network and activated when the voice communication network receives an incoming call to a destination identified by a pre-determined subscriber account; generate a call notification in response to the incoming call message; obtain a list of set-top boxes corresponding to the pre-determined subscriber account; and route the call notification to the set-top boxes on the list.
Patent CA-2652683-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DECKMAN DOUGLAS E
IPC: C10M129/76
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: The pour point of a lubricating composition consisting essentially of from about 5 wt% to about 100 wt% of a Group III base stock and from 0 wt% to about 95 wt% of a Group IV base stock is reduced by incorporating in the lubricating composition an effective amount of a polyol ester represented by Formula (I) wherein x = OH or CH2OH; y = H, CH3, CH3CH2, or CH2OH; and R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group having from about 16 to about 30 carbon atoms.
Patent CA-2653890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAYNE ROY
IPC: F23L1/00
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: A burner (36) for use with a fuel-fired furnace (16) is provided. The burner (36) includes a first duct (206) configured to channel a fuel (12) flow into the furnace, and a second duct (208) substantially concentrically-aligned with and extending through the first duct, the second duct configured to channel a first fluid flow into the furnace, wherein the first fluid flow is a non-fuel flow.
Patent CA-2654012-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALFON AMOS
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2007-06-03
Abstract: Presented herein is a system for stiffening and strengthening a door, said system comprising a plurality of stoppers each having a channel, wherein said stoppers are affixed to the door; and at least one stiffening rod seated within the channels of said stoppers; and means for shortening the span of said stiffening rod disposed between said stoppers; whereby shortening the span results in straightening the door.
Patent CA-2655088-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUGHES ANNE ELIZABETH
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: Methods and reagents in relation to the diagnosis, protection and treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). In particular, the methods and reagents in relation to RNA; determined to provide a strong protection to a subject against development of AMD.
Patent CA-2655809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABERG A K GUNNAR
IPC: C07D211/56
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to new tetralin compounds, the methods of preparing said tetralin compounds, the method of using said tetralin compounds as local anesthetics and dermal anesthetics, said compounds having particularly valuable properties as dermal and topical anesthetics in mammals, including man, as well as compositions containing said compounds.
Patent CA-2656907-A1 (CA)
Title: Housing for tube coupling
Inventor: SUDAR DAMIR
IPC: F16L17/04
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an essentially cylindrical housing (11), for a tube coupling for connecting smooth ended tubes (16, 17), in particular, for axially strong connections with a gap (12), a one-piece moulded tongue (7), bridging the gap (12), tightening straps (9, 9') arranged to both sides of the gap (12) to accommodate closing bolts (12, 13) arranged parallel to the axis and tightening nuts (14) connected thereto, for radial tightening of the tube coupling. The housing (11) is made from flat strip material (1) and the tightening straps (9, 9') are connected in one piece to the housing (11).
Patent CA-2657483-A1 (CA)
Title: Macrolide synthesis process
Inventor: FLEISCHHAUER KERSTIN
IPC: C07H17/08
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making macrolides, and, in particular, to a method for making optionally substituted 20,23-dipiperidinyl-5-O-mycaminosyl- tylonolide and derivatives thereof, as well as uses of macrolides to make medicaments, methods of treatment using macrolides, and methods for making intermediates that, inter alia, may be used to make macrolides.
Patent CA-2658318-A1 (CA)
Title: Dithering control of oscillator frequency to reduce cumulative timing error in a clock
Inventor: SCOTT GARY LEE
IPC: H03L7/00
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: A method for correcting time error in an oscillator operated clock according to one aspect of the invention includes at selected times determining at least one of a time error in the clock and a frequency difference between the oscillator and a reference oscillator by detecting a time reference signal. A change in the at least one of the time error and the frequency difference between a first one and a second one of the detecting the time reference signals is determined. A frequency of the oscillator is adjusted so as to substantially cancel a cumulative time error between the second one of the detecting the time reference signal and a selected detecting the time reference signal.
Patent CA-2658786-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of inhibiting tumor cell aggressiveness using the microenvironment of human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: POSTOVIT LYNNE-MAIRE
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising one or more isolated factors from a microenvironment of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), including, but not limited to, Lefty and inhibitors of Nodal. The invention also provides methods of utilizing factors derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and their microenvironment to treat and prevent tumor formation and progression and to inhibit tumor cell aggressiveness. The invention further provides methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth and/or treating aggressive tumors in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal, having at least one tumor cell present in its body, an effective amount of an inhibitor of Nodal activity.
Patent CA-2661045-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MYERS ERICKSON BRUCE
IPC: G01R31/58
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting a discontinuity or irregularity in a supply line of an electrical power distribution network including a neutral return line and an earth return line. The method includes measuring a property associated with the supply line wherein the property is different when the network includes the neutral return line compared to when the network does not include the neutral return line. The method also includes comparing a result of the measuring with a reference to provide an indication of the discontinuity or irregularity. The property may include a complex impedance associated with the neutral return line or earth return line and/or ambient electrical noise present on the supply line. An apparatus for detecting a discontinuity or irregularity in a supply line of an electrical power distribution network is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2661756-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARAGHER CHAD
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A video multiviewer system (30) may include a video input/output (I/O) controller (31), a system memory (32), and a graphics processing unit (GPU) (33) comprising a GPU memory (34). The system (30) may further include a central processing unit (CPU) (35) for operating the video I/O controller (31) to transfer video data to the GPU memory (34) via direct memory access (DMA) without bei ng stored in the system memory (32), and a display (37) for displaying multiple video windows based upon video data in the GPU memory.
Patent CA-2664552-A1 (CA)
Title: Reinforcement structures
Inventor: THOMAS REBECCA LOUISE
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: The invention relates to the reinforcement of materials by the dispersal of structures in the material to be reinforced. In particular the invention relates to the reinforcement of materials and involves the random dispersal of independent three-dimensional structures in the material, these structures may be a mixture of left and right handed structures and/or comprise a series of lumen to anchor them into the material and/or be selected from a subset of possible three dimensional structures based on the number of apices and connections between these.
Patent CA-2666417-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE VILLIERS PIERRE
IPC: A01J5/007
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for managing the supply of consumable matter to be consumed by milk producing animals. The system comprises a supply arrangement (24, 26, 28, 34, 36, 38) for supplying consumable matter to a feeding trough (14) from which the animal (12) can eat and/or drink, and a control unit (30) which controls the supply of the consumable matter to the feeding trough (14). The system also has an analysis device (40) adapted to ana- lyse the milk from an individual milked animal (12) with regard to at least one property of said milk. The control unit (30) is arranged to receive information from the analysis device (40) and to automatically control the composition of the consumable matter supplied to the feeding trough (14) in dependence on the information received from the analysis device (40).
Patent CA-2666874-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LE-HENAND HERVE
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A method for providing long-term tube fed nutrition to at least a majority of patients requiring same comprising the steps of providing a line of tube-fed nutrition products that are designed to provide long-term nutritional requirements of at least certain patient populations, the patient population selected from the group consisting of: elderly, maintenance, cancer, digestive pathologies, pediatric, and cystic fibrosis.
Patent CA-2668084-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEISURE GARY L
IPC: B44D3/00
Filed: 2009-06-02
Abstract: A re-usable, shed-resistant roller cover for use with paint and other heavy liquids is provided. This roller cover includes a non-woven, woven, or knit surface material adapted to be used with paint rollers, wherein the surface material is substantially free of texture, and wherein the surface material further includes a plurality of fibers, wherein the plurality of fibers further comprise natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a combination thereof; and wherein the plurality of fibers have been interconnected with one another by mechanical means, chemical means, thermal means, solvent means, sonic means, or combinations thereof.
Patent CA-2668703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT MARK D
IPC: A61K35/19
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: A method for storing and using platelets and an associated platelet structure. At least one modified platelet is formed. Each modified platelet includes a platelet and at least one polymerated chemical. Each polymerated chemical includes a polymer covalently bonded directly to the platelet or includes the polymer and a linker molecule such that the linker molecule is covalently bonded to the platelet and the polymer is covalently attached to the linker molecule. The polymer of each polymerated chemical of each modified platelet is polyethylene glycol (PEG) or a PEG derivative. Forming each modified platelet does not include modifying the platelet membrane of each platelet with a glycan-modifying agent. The at least one modified platelet is stored in a temperature range below 20°C for at least one hour. After being stored, the at least one modified platelet may be introduced into a mammal.
Patent CA-2669993-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated imaging of part inconsistencies
Inventor: DWORSCHAK JOHN R
IPC: G03B29/00
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure relate to a method of displaying an image of an inconsistency on a part. The part may be scanned. An inconsistency on the part may be located. An image of the inconsistency may be displayed on the part. In other embodiments, parts are provided which had images of the parts' inconsistencies displayed on one or more surfaces of the parts.
Patent CA-2671108-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for drying organic material
Inventor: WRIGHT JAMES
IPC: F26B1/00
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: Organic waste having a moisture content of about 65% is dried to a level of dryness by applying heat generated by microbial action on the waste organ ic material to dry that material to usable levels of about 20% moisture. Met hod of the present invention is more efficient and economical for the drying of waste materials to combustible fuel than conventional drying methods and apparatus. Preblended portions of the organic material are deposited sequen tially into a fermentation zone of a chamber and hot exhaust gases generated by the fermentation process are passed through an air-to-air heat exchanger along with cooler ambient intake air which is in its turn heated and turned back on the waste material in the second drying stage.
Patent CA-2674410-A1 (CA)
Title: Construction technique for a domestic appliance such as a surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: A domestic appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, comprises a fluid flow path including a dirt inlet and a clean air outlet with a suction motor and a treatment member provided in the fluid flow path. A first part of the surface cleaning apparatus has an opening and a second part of the surface cleaning apparatus has a key receiving portion. A key is insertable into the opening and the key receiving portion. The first part and the second part are secured together when the key is inserted.
Patent CA-2675155-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINTER PETER
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a lock mechanism for a casement window having a keeper adapted to be attached to a sash, a lockbar adapted to be attached to a frame for engaging with the keeper to lock the casement window, and an actuator for actuating the lockbar to engage with the keeper. The actuator includes a fork having a V  shaped groove, the V shaped groove includes a first leg and a second leg, and the actuator includes a switch having a channel for placement of a drive pin. The switch is rotatably mounted at a juncture of the first and second legs so that the channel generally aligns with either the first leg or the second leg for facilitating alignment of the drive pin within the V  shaped groove.
Patent CA-2676114-A1 (CA)
Title: Connecting piece and connecting piece comprising a sight
Inventor: FLUHR NORBERT
IPC: F41G11/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting piece (1) for fixing on a profiled rail (19), comprising retaining elements (3; 5) that can be moved between a working and a release position, said elements engaging with corresponding receiving regions (22;24) of the profiled rail (19) releasing the connecting piece (1) in the release position. The retaining elements (3; 5) are coupled by means of a guide slot (41), which is designed in such a way that when the retaining elements (3;5) are displaced in the longitudinal direction of the profiled rail (19), said elements are also moved obliquely, following the course of the slot. The invention also relates to a connecting piece (1) comprising a sight (57;104) with an adjustment element (69;75), which can be moved in opposition to a spring force from a sight position into an adjustment position, said adjustment element (69; 75) being releasably fixed in the sight position in relation to the sight (57; 104) by means of a detent mechanism and can be moved into various sight positions in the adjustment position. The invention further relates to a second connecting piece (1) comprising a second sight (104) that can be mounted directly on the hand guard (109) of a weapon (105) and can be pivoted about a pivoting element (125) from an unused position into a working position, said second sight (104) having a safety element (165) that fixes the sight (104) in the working position against a stop (171), transversely to the axis of the bore.
Patent CA-2676686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EFIMOVA YULIA M
IPC: C12N9/24
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide which has sialidase activity, selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polypeptide which has an amino acid sequence which has at least 60% amino acid sequence identity with amino acids 1 to 407 of SEQ ID NO: 3; (b) a polypeptide which is encoded by a polynucleotide which hybridizes under low stringency conditions with (i) the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 which is at least 80% or 90% identical over 60, preferably over 100 nucleotides, more preferably at least 90% identical over 200 nucleotides, or (ii) a nucleic acid sequence complementary to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2.
Patent CA-2677952-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of adaptive antenna array in conjunction with an on-channel repeater to improve signal quality
Inventor: OTTO JAMES C
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2679583-A1 (CA)
Title: Security device
Inventor: NILSSON THOMAS
IPC: E05B67/00
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to asecurity device (10) for protecting an item from theft, comprising: at least one cable (20) with two ends (20a, 20b), a cable lock (30) that is adapted for releasably attaching thetwo cable ends together by means of a locking device (40)for forming a loop, the cable lock (30) comprising a first cable endholding part (30a) and a second cable endholding part (30b), which partsare adapted to releasably lock together with the locking device for formingthecable loop. The cable lock (30) comprises a cable adjusting device (50), whichis configured for forming an adjustable loop for the cable (20).
Patent CA-2679607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICOLL ROY
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges intended for mounting on such shaving razors wherein the cartridges include one or mounted solid shaving aid portions that are wing shaped and that exhibit an improved conformation to a shaving consumer's skin surface.
Patent CA-2680576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAGHSHINEH MAJID
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A rotating rectifier assembly includes a metallic housing, a composite su bstrate, and a rectifier subassembly that can be used to rectify a polyphase AC current. The composite substrate includes a ceramic component and one or more metallic components according to a metallization process. The composit e substrate and rectifier subassembly may be positioned in an annular cavity within the metallic housing. In applications where excessive heat and/or sh ock and vibration are present, an encapsulant may be used to fill the annula r cavity.