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Patent CA-2572433-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable-aim light pipe fixture
Inventor: BUELOW ROGER F
IPC: F21V7/04
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: An adjustable-aim light pipe fixture, comprising a generally spherical eyeball (20) for receiving an end of a light pipe is disclosed. The eyeball has a longitudinal axis coincident with a longitudinal axis of that portion of the light pipe that is received in the eyeball. A socket (14) holds the eyeball.  The socket comprises a first retainer ring (16) and a second retainer ring (18). Each retainer ring has an interior surface with contact points to an outer surface of the eyeball. The first and second retainer rings are oriented with respect to each other so as to hold the eyeball in a fixed position when the first and second rings are pressed towards each other. Clamping structure (30, 31) clamps the first and second rings against each other in such a manner as to hold the eyeball in fixed relation to the first retainer ring.
Patent CA-2573381-A1 (CA)
Title: Telescopic tube for electric household appliances equipped with electricity conduction means
Inventor: CANALE GIUSEPPE
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A telescopic tube (1)for an electric household appliance is described, said tube comprising a first outer tube (2) and a second inner tube (3) slidable inside said first outer tube (2), and electricity conduction means (10,18,20) for conducting electricity from first tube (2) to second tube (3). The conduction means comprise: a) an elongate guide body (7) made of a non electrically conductive material; b) a locking member (5) for connecting the first end of said elongated guide body (7) to said second inner tube (3); c) an outer channel (6) connected to an outer surface of said first outer tube (2), said outer channel (6) being provided for slidingly receiving said elongated guide body (7); d) a pair of tubular-shaped electric conductors (18) contained in said elongated guide body (7); and e) a corresponding pair of substantially rigid rod-shaped electric conductors (10) which are able to slide, at least partially, within said tubular-shaped electric conductors (18)so that each rod-shaped electric conductor (10) is in contact with an inner surface of a corresponding tubular-shaped electric conductor (18).
Patent CA-2574091-A1 (CA)
Title: Stagnation point reverse flow combustor for a combustion system
Inventor: HASHMONAY BEN-AMI
IPC: F23R3/42
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A combustor assembly includes a combustor vessel having a wall, a proximate end defining an opening and a closed distal end opposite said proximate end. A  manifold is carried by the proximate end. The manifold defines a combustion products exit. The combustion products exit being axially aligned with a portion of the closed distal end. A plurality of combustible reactant ports is carried by the manifold for directing combustible reactants into the combustion vessel from the region of the proximate end towards the closed distal end.
Patent CA-2574749-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for making an annular abrasion bead element for a cutting wire for cutting relatively hard materials
Inventor: FIORATTI STEFANO
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making an annular abrasion bead element for a cutting wire for cutting relatively hard materials, comprising the following sequential steps: -    loading a mixture of metal material powder and abrasive granular material into at least one annular seat of a first mold; -    forming said mixture in said mold, thus obtaining at least one formed annular element with inner through opening; and -    sintering each formed annular element to obtain a finished annular abrasive element.
Patent CA-2575303-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BATCHELOR STEPHEN NORMAN
IPC: C11D3/40
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a treatment composition comprising a hydrophobic dye and a second dye, selected from hydrolysed reactive dyes, acid dyes and direct dyes; and a surfactant.
Patent CA-2576969-A1 (CA)
Title: Broadband fiber optic tap
Inventor: POOLE CRAIG D
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A broadband optical fiber tap (100) for transferring optical energy out of an optical fiber (102) having an optical fiber with a primary (104) and secondary (122) microbends for the purpose of coupling optical energy into the higher-order modes of the fiber, and a reflecting surface (106) formed in the cladding of the fiber and positioned at an angle so as to reflect, by total internal reflection, higher-order mode energy away from the optical fiber. In the preferred embodiment, the two microbends are spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to one-half of the intermodal beat length for LP01 and LP11 modes of a single-mode fiber.
Patent CA-2579187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPKE GORDON F
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: Clinical data that are measured at a plurality of sequential time points are interpreted by monitoring the Z-value of the clinical data. The Z-value of the measured data is calculated at each of the time points. The calculated Z-values are plotted and compared against a pre-selected Z-value, which may be Z = 5, in one exemplary embodiment. The clinical data are determined to have undergone a statistically significant change, compared to a baseline value BV of the data, when the calculated Z-value for the measured data is greater than or substantially equal to the pre-selected Z-value. In this way, signal detection from biomarker data may be enhanced. Also, the toxicity level of drugs that are tested in clinical trials may be determined in a more reliable fashion.
Patent CA-2579702-A1 (CA)
Title: Catheter gripping device
Inventor: GOLDEN JOHN H
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a urinary catheter gripping device for use with a urinary catheter located within a urinary catheter pouch. In one aspect, the urinary catheter pouch has a port defined in its exterior surface, whereby the port is in communication with the interior cavity of the urinary catheter pouch. In this aspect, the urinary catheter is substantially disposed therein the pouch and is configured to selectively pass therethrough the port. The gripping device can be positioned on the pouch at any convenient location that aids in the holding of the catheter.
Patent CA-2579967-A1 (CA)
Title: Multilevel anti-spam system and method with load balancing
Inventor: YANG LIANGHUA
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for managing spam within an email message stream. In an embodiment, a method comprises defining a plurality of anti-sp am filter levels where each anti-spam filter level includes at least one anti-spam module configurable for filtering spam messages. An anti-spam request including a user preferred anti-spam filter level is generated and communicated to the preferred anti-spam filter level. The anti-spam request is implemented on at least one anti-spam module in the preferred anti-spam filter level based on at least one predetermined criterion. If the anti--spam request cannot be implemented at the preferred anti-spam filter level, the anti-spam request is implemented on at least one anti-spam module at another anti-spam filter level.
Patent CA-2580051-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing an insurance claim
Inventor: JONES ED N
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a server system provides a user interface that allows users to submit a variety of claim data for an insurance claim stemming from water damage to an insured property. The server system utilizes the user-submitted claim data to generate additional claim data. The user-submitted claim data and the generated claim data together include (a) information on the damaged structural materials within the insured property and (b) information on the restoration of the damaged structural materials within the insured property.  The user interface of the server system presents multiple web pages that display all of the claim data for the users so as to enable management of the insurance claim. The users may comprise an insurance carrier, a claim adjuster, an insurance agent, a claim administrator, a contractor and/or a claimant.
Patent CA-2582057-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions against sars-coronavirus and uses thereof
Inventor: TER MEULEN JAN HENRIK
IPC: A61K39/42
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of binding molecules specifically binding to a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV and capable of neutralizing an infection caused by the virus. The compositions are suitable for diagnosing, preventing and/or treating a condition resulting from a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV.
Patent CA-2583537-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic control systems for aircraft auxilliary power units, and associated methods
Inventor: CAMPBELL THOMAS A
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: Systems and methods for operating aircraft power systems are disclosed. A  power system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes an aircraft auxiliary power unit and a controller coupled to the aircraft auxiliary power unit, with the controller being configured to automatically stop the auxiliary power unit while the auxiliary power unit is functioning normally. The controller can also be configured to automatically start the auxiliary power unit in-flight when power supplied or expected to be supplied to a subsystem of the aircraft has a non-zero value at or below a threshold value. The controller may also be configured to start the auxiliary power unit when a load or expected load on the subsystem meets or exceeds a threshold value.
Patent CA-2585563-A1 (CA)
Title: Transducer assembly
Inventor: MISTRY PRAKASH
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: Transducer assemblies and methods of replacing having a housing, a removable diaphragm, and a sealing diaphragm. The transducer assembly may be used with a spool piece to prevent fluid from escaping from the spool piece when parts of the transducer assembly are removed.
Patent CA-2586663-A1 (CA)
Title: Application of an antimicrobial agent on an elastomeric article
Inventor: WILLIAMS JALI L
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: An elastomeric article having reducing microbe affinity and transmission and methods for applying and immobilizing antimicrobial compounds to the elastomeric substrate surface are disclosed. The elastomeric article has a body formed of a natural or synthetic polymer latex having an outer surface and an inner surface. The body has a coating of an antimicrobial agent over at least a portion of said outer surface. The treatment involves applying according to either a spraying or dipping process an antimicrobial polymer or composition to a surface of the elastomeric substrate; binding the antimicrobial composition to the surface in a manner such that said treat antimicrobial coating passes either one or another or both versions of a zone of inhibition test, such test including: a) a dry-leaching or agar-plate-based contact test, according to AATCC 147 protocol, or b) a wet-leaching or dynamic shake flask test according to ASTM E-2149-01 protocol. The substrate is further subject to a rapid germicidal contact-transfer test of relatively short duration. The antimicrobial polymer can include an organosilane quaternary ammonium or a biguanide compound which can disrupt the ionic charges of microbial cellular membranes.
Patent CA-2586772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGE DANIEL H
IPC: G06V40/10
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for electro-biometric identity recognition or verification that produces and stores a first biometric signature that identifies a specific individual by forming the difference between a representation of the heartbeat pattern of the specific individual and a stored representation of common features of the heartbeat patterns of a plurality of individuals; after the producing step, the method and apparatus obtains a representation of the heartbeat pattern of a selected individual and produces a second biometric signature by forming the difference between the heartbeat pattern of the selected individual and the stored representation of common features of the heartbeat patterns of the plurality of individuals; it then compares the second biometric signature with the first biometric signature to determine whether the selected individual is the specific individual. The apparatus and method may be employed as a stand-alone unit or as part of another device pursuant to the many applications described herein.
Patent CA-2589700-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulators of alpha-synuclein toxicity
Inventor: CASHIKAR ANIL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating expression of genes that function at the step of ER of Golgi trafficking. Compounds that modulate expression of these genes of activity of the encoded proteins can be used to inhibit alpha-synuclein mediated toxicity and used to threat of prevent synucleinopathies such as Parkinson~s disease. Also disclosed are methods of identifying inhibitors of alpha-synuclein mediated toxicity.
Patent CA-2590522-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfonamido-macrocycles as tie2 inhibitors
Inventor: HUSEMANN MANFRED
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to sulfonamido-macrocycles according to the general Formula (I) and the salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the sulfonamido-macrocycles and to a method of preparing the sulfonamido-macrocycles as well as the use thereof for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of diseases of dysregulated vascular growth or of diseases which are accompanied with dysregulated vascular growth, wherein the compounds effectively interfere with angiopoietin and therefore influence Tie2 signalling. (I), wherein R1, R2, R4, A, X, Y, Z and m have the meaning as given in the specification and the claims.
Patent CA-2595207-A1 (CA)
Title: An injector for injecting a flexible intraocular implant
Inventor: VINCHON CYRILLE
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: The flexible intraocular implant injector comprises: a channel (14) with a passage section (18, 30) of diameter Dl, an open end section (34) of diameter D2 (where D2 < Dl) and a connector section (32), a rigid piston (16) which may be displaced within the channel in order to push the folded within the channel and a pusher piece (40) essentially round and made from a deformable material.  Said pusher piece has an outer diameter of D3, at least equal to Dl, said piece (40) being arranged in said channel between the folded implant (I) and the end of the piston (16) without mechanical connection to the piston. When the implant is pushed along the channel by means of the piston, the pusher piece may partly penetrate into the end piece by elastic deformation on expelling the implant from the channel and remaining blocked in said end channel on withdrawal of the piston.
Patent CA-2597610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RULE PETER
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: Described is a method of sampling a body fluid of a patient. The method includes providing a fluid handling system having one or more fluid passageways (20). The method further includes infusing an infusion fluid by way of a fluid handling system into a patient through one or more fluid passageways. The method further includes obtaining a sample of body fluid by way of a fluid handling system from a patient through one or more fluid passageways. The obtained sample is no more than 400 microliters in volume.  The method further includes analyzing at least an analyzed portion of the obtained sample by way of an analyte detection system (324) operatively associated with the fluid handling system to determine a concentration of at least one analyte. A corresponding system is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2599018-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN GAVAN
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes delivering a dose of aerosolized medicament intermittently to a ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of the patient. Also, a method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes taking the patient off a ventilator, and administering to the patient, a nebulized aerosol comprising from about 100 µg to about 500 mg of a medicament. Additionally, an aerosolized medicament for the treatment of a pulmonary disease, where the medicament includes amikacin mixed with an aqueous solution having an adjusted pH from about 5.5 to about 6.3. The pH is adjusted by adding hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to the aqueous solution.
Patent CA-2600382-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick connect thermocouple mounting device and associated method of use
Inventor: NGUYEN CAN TRONG
IPC: G01K7/02
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A thermocouple mounting assembly (1) is provided. A plurality of retainers (5,6) includes portions that are interengageable, some portions carried by a body (3) and some portions carried by a thermocouple assembly to effect releasable mounting of a thermocouple assembly (7) to a body. The retainers are constructed and shaped to provide for their formation by a molding process such as die-casting or investment casting, eliminating or substantially eliminating the need for machining of the retainer components. Preferably, there is an audible sound, e.g., click, present to signify when the retainers are interengaged .
Patent CA-2600523-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for analyzing communication sessions
Inventor: WATSON JOSEPH
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing communication sessions are provided. A  representative method includes: recording the communication session;  identifying those portions of the communication session not containing speech of at least one of the agent and the customer; and performing post-recording processing on the recording of the communication session based, at least in part, on whether the portions contain speech of at least one of the agent and the customer.
Patent CA-2603682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CIACCIA MARK
IPC: E04H12/32
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: This invention relates to a flag pole and more specifically, to a flag pole with moveable flag clips and an electric lamp to illuminate the flag.
Patent CA-2606675-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing (alpha s, beta r)-6-bromo-alpha-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxy-alpha-1-naphthalenyl-beta-phenyl-3-quinolineethanol
Inventor: HORNS STEFAN
IPC: C07D215/22
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isolating (αS,βR)-6-bromo-α-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxy-α-1-naphthalenyl-β-phenyl-3-quinolineethanol from a mixture of stereoisomeric forms of 6-bromo-α-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxy-α-1-naphthalenyl-β-phenyl-3-quinolineethanol by optical resolution with chiral 4-hydroxydinaphtho[2,1-d:1′,2′-f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin 4-oxide or a derivative thereof, in particular (11bR)-4-hydroxydinaphtho[2,1-d:1′,2′-f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin 4-oxide, as resolution agent.
Patent CA-2606889-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEDEZ CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B01J20/08
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de captation de complexes organosiliciés en phase gazeuse ou liquide sur un solide contenant au moins 80% poids d'alumine après calcination à 1000.degree.C. L'alumine présente un volume poreux total supérieur à 30 ml/100g, une fraction du volume poreux située da ns les pores dont le diamètre est supérieur ou égal à 70 .ANG. supérieur à 10 ml/100g et une surface spécifique supérieure à 10 m2/g.
Patent CA-2607142-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER JEFFREY V
IPC: C07K7/06
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: The present invention provides peptides and supported peptides for treating various diseases and conditions. In particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for personal care. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions for use in skin and/or hair care, as well as cosmetic compositions. In alternative particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides peptides and supported peptides for treating diseases of the skin, such as rosacea. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the supported peptides of the present invention are anti-VEGF peptides. In alternative particularly preferred embodiments, the anti-VEGF peptides are expressed on a scaffold protein. In some most preferred embodiments, the scaffold protein comprises BBI.
Patent CA-2607384-A1 (CA)
Title: Resource allocation in multi-access point wireless networks
Inventor: CUFFARO ANGELO
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: Methods for sharing radio resource allocation information between access points (APs) in a wireless local area network include: sending resource allocation information from a first AP to at least one other AP; directly requesting resource allocation information from a first AP by a second AP; or requesting resource allocation information for a first AP by a second AP  through a centralized entity. A similar method may also be used to allocate radio resources among APs.
Patent CA-2607598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENNYPACKER KEITH R
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A method of post-stroke treatment at delayed timepoints with sigma receptor agonists. Sigma receptors are promising targets for neuroprotection following ischemia. One of the key components in the demise of neurons following ischemic injury is the disruption of intracellular calcium homeostasis. The sigma receptor agonist, DTG, was shown to depress [Ca2+]i elevations observed in response to ischemia induced by sodium azide and glucose deprivation. Two sigma receptor antagonists, metaphit and BD- 1047, were shown to blunt the ability of DTG to inhibit ischemia-evoked increases in [Ca2+]i. DTG inhibition of ischemia-induced increases in [Ca2+]i was mimicked by the sigma- 1 receptor-selective agonists, carbetapentane, (+)-pentazocine and PRE-084, but not by the sigma-2 selective agonist, ibogaine, showing that activation of sigma- 1 receptors is responsible for the effects. Activation of sigma receptors can ameliorate [Ca2+]i dysregulation associated with ischemia in cortical neurons, providing neuroprotective properties. The effects of 1,3-di-o-tolyguanidine (DTG), a high affinity sigma receptor agonist, as a potential treatment for decreasing infarct area at delayed time points was further examined in rats.  DTG treatment significantly reduced infarct area in both cortical/striatal and cortical/hippocampal regions by >80%, relative to control rats. These findings were confirmed by immunohistochemical experiments using the neuronal marker, mouse anti-neuronal nuclei monoclonal antibody (NeuN), which showed that application of DTG significantly increased the number of viable neurons in these regions. Furthermore, DTG blocked the inflammatory response evoked by MCAO, as indicated by decreases in the number of reactive astrocytes and activated microglia/macrophages detected by immunostaining for glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and binding of isolectin IB4, respectively.  Thus, the sigma receptor-selective agonist, DTG, can enhance neuronal survival when administered 24 hr after an ischemic stroke. In addition, the efficacy of sigma receptors for stroke treatment at delayed time points is likely the result of combined neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of these receptors.
Patent CA-2608098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN JIAN PING
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The invention provides end-capped ion-conductive copolymers that can be used to fabricate proton exchange membranes (PEM's), catalyst coated proton exchange membranes (CCM's) and membrane electrode assemblies (MEA's) that are useful in fuel cells and their application in electronic devices, power sources and vehicles.