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Patent CA-2534647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URANKAR EDWARD
IPC: C08J7/056
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: This invention is directed to absorbent structures and preferred absorbent articles, comprising solid, typically particulate, water-swellable material that comprises coated water-swellable, preferably hydrogel-forming polymers, which are coated with a coating agent, which is such that it does not rupture when the polymers swell in a liquid, e.g. water or saline water. Hereto, the coating agent is extensible in wet state and comprises thereto a wet-extensible material that has a tensile stress at break in the wet state of at least 1MPa. Typically, the coating agent comprises thereto an elastomeric polymeric material.
Patent CA-2535013-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPAWALE FOYEKE
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: Fatty acid salt particles having a size distribution wherein the particles are from about 1 to about 1,000 microns in diameter, use of the particles in pharmaceutical compositions, as well as methods of making and using the particles and compositions.
Patent CA-2535264-A1 (CA)
Title: Recording medium, method of configuring control information thereof, recording and reproducing method using the same, and apparatus thereof
Inventor: KIM JIN YONG
IPC: G11B/
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: In a recordable optical disc including at least one recording layer, write strategy information is recorded within disc control information, so that standardized disc control information can be uniformly applied to data recording and reproduction. At least one disc information is recorded as the disc control information within the management area. The disc control informations are recorded for at least one write strategy for a same writing speed and recording layer.
Patent CA-2540059-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRUZ EVANGELINE
IPC: A61K9/24
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A sustained release dosage form is comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and adapted to release as an erodible solid over a prolonged period of time, wherein the dosage form provides an ascending rate of release of the pharmaceutically active agent for at least about 4 hours. The dosage form is able to deliver high doses of poorly soluble or slowly dissolving active agents. When additional pharmaceutically active agents are present, the agents are released from the dosage form at rates that are proportional to the respective weights of each active agent in the dosage form. Methods of using the dosage forms to treat disease or conditions in human patients are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2549396-A1 (CA)
Title: Cb1 modulator compounds
Inventor: GARDINIER KEVIN MATTHEW
IPC: C07D209/40
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: Novel compounds of structural formula (I) are disclosed. As modulators of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor, these compounds are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. As such, compounds of the present invention are useful as in the treatment, prevention and suppression of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis), cerebral vascular accidents, head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of substance abuse disorders, particularly to opiates, alcohol, and nicotine. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of obesity or eating disorders associated with excessive food intake and complications associated therewith.
Patent CA-2549589-A1 (CA)
Title: Prolinylarylacetamides
Inventor: GLEITZ JOHANNES
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R, R1, R2, R3, X, X', and Y have the meaning cited in Claim 1. Said compounds are inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa and can be used for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of thromboembolic diseases and in the treatment of tumours.
Patent CA-2550379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAGGONER JAMES ROSS
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Stretchable material with recovery properties that are waterproof and conformable in two or three dimensions particularly adapted for flashing in structures, especially at the bottom and lower corners of openings where water is likely to collect. A method of installing flashing materials in openings in structures.
Patent CA-2550798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUGGARI MALLAPPA I
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A method for monitoring the health of a choke used in wellbore operations, characterised in that the method comprises the steps of isolating the choke from an operative state, activating the choke and monitoring the choke during activation to assess the health of the choke.
Patent CA-2553275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID N
IPC: A61D1/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. The graft may have a curved, generally conical shape with a trumpet-like head end that continuously tapers to a smaller tail end. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material. Methods of closing single and multiple fistulae are also provided.
Patent CA-2554312-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced contaminant treatment system
Inventor: MURDOCK MATTHEW BRIAN FREDERIC
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: Decontamination systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system (300) comprises a first adsorption/desorption subsystem (225) that is configured to receive a contaminated gaseous solution and remove substantially all of the contaminants from the contaminated gaseous solution during an adsorption cycle, while a second subsystem (230) is configured to purge captured contaminants during a desorption cycle. An evacuator (255) is configured to drive potentially flammable gas compositions from the subsystem (225) operating in a desorption cycle back into the system (300) such that potentially flammable gas compositions are purged from the subsystem (225) operating in the desorption cycle at the beginning of the desorption cycle. A  heat source (255) is configured to heat contaminants adsorbed in the adsorption/desorption subsystems (225, 230) to remove the contaminants from the adsorption/desorption subsystems (225, 230) in a gaseous state during their respective desorption cycle.
Patent CA-2556869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIE XUEYUAN X
IPC: C25D11/16
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: This invention is involved in a thin oxide coating process on lightweight materials (Al-, Mg- and Ti-alloys). The oxide coating with dimples on its surface is synthesized by a high voltage anodizing process where an etching and plasma oxidation in an alkaline electrolyte may occur. The as-synthesized coating has the microstructure, mechanical and tribological property, thermal conductivity, and surface finish required for the applications of sliding contacts and wear in ambient and elevated temperature environment. The present invention can be particularly applied onto Al-Si alloys for wear and corrosion-wear protection of a sleeveless aluminum engine bore/piston system and parts used in alternative fuel vehicles.
Patent CA-2557008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLIZNIUK ALEXANDR ALEXANDROVIC
IPC: B25B13/00
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to mechanical engineering. The crosswise wrench comprises a prismatic core with a polygonal cross-section, a face plate nut head on the one end and a working point on other end, three circular grooves and an extended element having face plate nut heads on the ends thereof. The extended element has at least three identical pairs of partially mutually transversal apertures with mutually perpendicular axes, which cross a longitudinal axis of the extended element at a right angle. The first apertures of each pair of the partially mutually transversal apertures are through and have the same polygonal cross-section, as the prismatic core and the sizes ensuring its sequential placement in said apertures with the possibility of longitudinal movement. One first aperture located in the middle of the extended element, and the other two first apertures located at an equal distance in relation thereto, wherein the lateral surface edge of the fist aperture, crossed by the corresponding to the second aperture in each pair of the partially mutually transversal apertures is located in diametrical plane of the extended element, perpendicular to axes of the above-mentioned second apertures, each of said apertures provided with a self-resetting push-button clamp.   Use of the invention ensures higher reliability of operation and maintainability of a crosswise wrench.
Patent CA-2558306-A1 (CA)
Title: Three-dimensional mammalian ovarian follicular cell and ovarian follicle culture systems in a biocompatible matrix
Inventor: SPINACI MARCELLA
IPC: A61K35/48
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A process for encapsulating and immobilising mammalian stem cells, ovarian follicular cells, gametes, ovarian follicles or mammalian embryos which are able to auto-organise into three-dimensional structures in vitro, and express biological functions in a manner similar to that which is observed in the organism in vivo is described. The capsules are constituted by: a nucleus containing stem cells, ovarian follicular cells, gametes, ovarian follicles or mammalian embryos and/or a biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymer; a semi-permeable membrane constituted by a divalent or trivalent metal ion salt of alginic acid, optionally cross-linked on the inner and/or outer surface and/or on both surfaces, optionally vehicularising a second or more cellular species.  The cells and follicles prepared and cultivated using this methodology are used for the in vitro and/or in vivo production of peptides, proteins, antibodies, hormones and hormone precursors, metabolites and catabolites typical of these cellular structures, plasma membranes, nuclear membranes, cytoplasmic organelles, somatic cell nuclei or gametes and embryos.
Patent CA-2558743-A1 (CA)
Title: Mattress with different firmness zones
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL E
IPC: A47C27/04
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A mattress has a perimeter rail having a head end, a foot end, and two sides, each having an inner surface, and at least two substantially parallel rectilinear sections. Each section comprises an array of springs whose tension is selected to provide a predetermined firmness for that section. Each adjacent pair of sections is urged into a spaced-apart relationship by a spacing means, where each spacing means comprises a flexible spacer. The flexible spacer restricts or substantially eliminates the translation of movements between the sections of the mattress, while avoiding the use of uncomfortable separation means.
Patent CA-2559018-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURPHY RAYMOND F
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A spinal fixation device is provided having first and second elongate members that are angularly adjustable relative to one another. Each elongate member can include a connecting feature formed on a terminal end thereof, and each connecting feature can be coupled to one another to allow angular movement of the first and second elongate members. The device can also include a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the connecting feature on each of the first and second elongate members to lock the elongate members in a fixed position relative to one another.
Patent CA-2561919-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for selling lottery game tickets through a point of sale system
Inventor: GILMORE MARK
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A system for selling game tickets for purchase by a game player within a store, the system comprising a point of sale terminal in communication with a game monitor that detects inputted game selection data and determine therefrom the number and type of game tickets to be played. The system further comprises a ticket dispensing system in communication with the game monitor. The game monitor detecting the activation of a predetermined terminal key of the point of sale terminal and dispenses the desired number and type of game tickets from the ticket dispensing system.
Patent CA-2563347-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREENAWALT KEITH E
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne une prothèse chirurgicale, qui comporte un réseau de mailles tridimensionnel comprenant au moins deux types de fils entrelacés ou en forme de boucles croisées pour délimiter au moins deux couches, l'une des couches étant sensiblement non biodégradable. Une barrière d'adhésion est jumelée à une seconde couche sensiblement biodégradable du réseau de mailles tridimensionnel.
Patent CA-2563475-A1 (CA)
Title: Iron-based powder comprising a machinability improving combined additive
Inventor: ANDERSSON OLOF
IPC: C22C/
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: The invention concerns an iron-based powder composition comprising, in addition to the iron-based powder, 0.02% and 1.0%, weight of a machinability improving additive, comprising calcium fluoride and hexagonal boron nitride.  The invention also concerns the additive per se.
Patent CA-2567372-A1 (CA)
Title: Cylindrical target with oscillating magnet from magnetron sputtering
Inventor: MADOCKS JOHN E
IPC: H01J37/34
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a cylindrical cathode target assembly for use in sputtering target material onto a substrate that comprises a generally cylindrical target, mean for rotating the target about its axis during a sputtering operation, an elongated magnet carried within the target for generation of a plasma-containing magnetic field exterior to but adjacent the target, a framework for supporting the magnet against rotation within the target, and a power train for causing the magnet to oscillate within and axially of the target in a substantially asynchronous manner to promote generally uniform target utilization along its length, as well as its method of use. In some embodiments, the magnet is oscillated in response to rotation of the target.
Patent CA-2567693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARADA SUSUMU
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A magnetic separation cleaning apparatus discharging high density sludge stably by well separating magnetic substance even if the water level of a magnetic separating section varies. The magnetic separation cleaning apparatus comprises a rotary filter having a tubular filtration mesh and filtering sludge and magnetic substance from fluid to be treated and containing magnetic substance, a tubular sludge collection rotator opposing to the rotary filter in close proximity thereto in the horizontal direction and conveying sludge and magnetic substance on its surface as the rotator rotates, a magnetic rotator which has an axis in the sludge collection rotator and is composed of a rotator and a plurality of magnets fixed to the circumference of the rotator, where at least the surface on the rotary filter side is arranged in close proximity to the inner circumferential surface of the sludge collection rotator and the sludge is transferred onto the surface of the sludge collection rotator by magnetically holding the magnetic substance filtered by the rotary filter on the surface of the sludge collection rotator, and a scraper for scraping the sludge and magnetic substance being conveyed on the surface of the sludge collection rotator.
Patent CA-2568390-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORZANI ITALO
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, more than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers comprising at least a heteroatom and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.
Patent CA-2568694-A1 (CA)
Title: Mif adsorbant
Inventor: GEIGER GEORG
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: The present invention concerns an apheresis material or adsorbant and a method for removing, depleting or inactivating MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor) from blood, blood plasma, blood serum or other body fluids. The present invention is also concerned with the use of said apheresis material or adsorbant. In order to prepare a novel means and novel method, which can reduce the activity or amount of the mediator for sepsis and septic shock, MIF, in a patient's body fluid in a manner which is more pleasant and tolerable for the patient than prior art means and methods, the invention proposes that the apheresis material or adsorbant comprises a solid carrier material on the surface of which MIF-binding molecules or functional groups are immobilized. The method proposes that the apheresis material or adsorbant be brought into contact extracorporeally with the blood, blood plasma, blood serum or other body fluids.
Patent CA-2568947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON FRANK ROBERT
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for maintaining or restoring decreasing production from a hydrocarbon or gas well using the exhaust of an internal combustion engine. The exhaust is utilized to displace or lighten the fluids in a well bore and increase the bottom hole pressure allowing the well to flow more easily with minimal or no damage to the formation that produces the hydrocarbon or gas. In another aspect, the present invention provides a means of purging and/or pressure testing production wells, pipelines, containers or vessels using exhaust gas.  The present invention is a simple, effective, inexpensive and mobile means for maintaining or restoring a production well and/or purging and/or pressure testing of pipelines, containers or vessels.
Patent CA-2571148-A1 (CA)
Title: Tape dispenser
Inventor: THORP SARAH
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A tape dispenser in which means for securing the dispenser to a tape roll comprises an arc of sufficient length to fit within the hollow core of the roll and follow a section of the hollow core's circumference to support the dispenser on the roll whilst allowing the roll to rotate relative to the dispenser as the tape unrolls in use; means for holding the unrolled portion of the tape away from the roll; and means for cutting the tape from the unrolled portion; characterised by the features that the means for holding the unrolled portion of tape away from the roll consists of respective first and second spars on the dispenser spanning or substantially spanning the tape width and the space between the first and second spars is sufficient and/or sufficiently unimpeded to allow a user of the dispenser to insert a finger and lift the tape.
Patent CA-2573792-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POBEREZNY KENNETH PAUL
IPC: A47C3/34
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A chair comprises a seat portion for enabling a user to sit on the chair and support means for supporting the seat portion. The seat portion is movable between a plurality of different height positions on the support means, and includes locking means adapted for engagement with and disengagement from the support means at each height position, by rocking the seat portion relative to the support means, wherein the seat portion is locked relative to the support means when the locking means is in the engaged position and free to move relative to the support means between different height positions when the locking means is disengaged.
Patent CA-2574292-A1 (CA)
Title: Piperazine derivatives with ccr3 inhibiting activity
Inventor: LEGRAND DARREN MARK
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in free or salt form, wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, X and T  have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating a condition mediated by CCR-3, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition such as an inflammatory or obstructive airways disease.  Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.
Patent CA-2574524-A1 (CA)
Title: A film having an electrically conductive coating
Inventor: ENNISS JAMES P
IPC: C08J7/044
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A protective device for a glazed structure, in particular an aircraft windscreen (20), comprises at least one removable sacrificial sheet of transparent composite (10). The composite (10) comprises a transparent polymeric film (11) having on one side an electrically conductive layer (12) formed from a dispersion of electrically conductive particles and which is coated with a transparent hard coat (13), with the other side having adhesive layer (14) thereon. Sheets of the composite (10) may be arranged in a stack so that each sheet adheres to the adjacent underneath sheet with the uppermost sheet of each stack being removable as the sheet becomes damaged and/or dirty.
Patent CA-2577162-A1 (CA)
Title: Cible de pulverisation en molybdene
Inventor: WU RONG-CHEIN RICHARD
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2005-08-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des cibles de pulvérisation en molybdène et pour frittage caractérisées par l'absence ou la faible formation en bande de texture ou par gradient d'épaisseur. Les cibles de pulvérisation en molybdène ont une dimension de grain uniforme, fine ainsi qu'une texture uniforme, sont de haute pureté et peuvent être micro alliées pour des performances améliorées. Les cibles de pulvérisation peuvent être des disques ronds, elles peuvent être de forme carrée, rectangulaire ou tubulaire et être pulvérisées pour former des films minces sur les substrats. Par procédé de formage de segment, la dimension de la cible de pulvérisation peut atteindre jusqu'à 6 m x 5.5 m. Les films minces peuvent être utilisés dans des composants électroniques tels qu'afficheurs transistor en couches minches à cristaux liquides, écrans à plasma, diodes organiques électroluminescentes, diodes inorganiques électroluminescentes, écrans à émission de champ, cellules solaires, capteurs, dispositifs semiconducteurs et dispositifs gâchette pour MOS complémentaires (circuit intégré à transistors MOS) avec fonctions de travail accordables.
Patent CA-2577836-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCRACKAN MICHAEL E
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A method is described for rapidly changing digital content for a digital cinema house. The method includes assigning the digital content to a first server for transmitting to a first projector in a cinema house; and deciding to change an assigned playback location of the digital content to a second projector. Next, actually changing the assigned playback location of the digital content to a second projector; and switching the assigned playback of the digital content directly from the first server to the second projector.
Patent CA-2578979-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOU STEPHAN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A report representation system and method of transforming report outputs into a standard representation format are provided. The report representation system comprises a report parser for parsing a report output, a code generator for generating a standard representation code of the report output and a code compiler for converting the standard representation code into a set of records in affixed schema repository. The method comprises the steps of parsing a report output, generating a standard representation code of the report output and converting the standard representation code into a set of records in affixed schema repository.
Patent CA-2579270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEETER RUSSELL JOE
IPC: H05F3/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A method and system of preventing lighting from puncturing composite surfaces is provided. The method includes reconfiguring plies of a composite surface so that a composite conductive ply is located on the outer surface of the composite surface and a non-conductive composite ply is located directly underneath the conductive ply and inserting a flashover point between an outer edge of the conductive ply and a fastener attaching the composite surface to a support structure.