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Patent CA-2523957-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL J
IPC: D04H1/65
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A fibrous assembly is provided for performing site-specific chemistry. In general the present invention provides a fibrous assembly comprising a first fiber that sequesters a first reactive component; and a second fiber that sequesters a second reactive component, wherein at least the first or second fiber releases its reactive component when the fiber is in the presence of a releasing agent, and wherein when the at least first or second fiber releases its reactive component, the first and second reactive components react with each other to form a reaction product. Related methods of manufacture and use are also provided.
Patent CA-2526956-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and procedure for fish boning
Inventor: GARCIA SCHNEIDER CRISTIAN
IPC: A22C25/16
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and procedure for extracting bones from fish. The procedure comprises detaching the bones from the meat using vibrations, and then, extracting the bone using only enough traction force in order to pull out the bone, thus preserving its integrity, without damaging the interior and exterior of the meat.      The apparatus comprises a vibrations generator, a boning device, and means transmitting said vibrations from the generator to the boning device. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a torque generator including maximum output torque controlling means.
Patent CA-2529374-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRIGHTON CARL T
IPC: A61N1/40
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et des dispositifs qui permettent de réguler l'expression génique de la métalloprotéinase matricielle dans les cellules cartilagineuses en appliquant des champs produits par des signaux électriques et électromagnétiques spécifiques et sélectifs pour le traitement de maladies ou de lésions des cartilages articulaires. Par expression génique, on entend la régulation positive ou négative du processus par lequel des parties spécifiques (gènes) du génome humain (ADN) sont transcrites en ARNm et traduites ensuite en protéine. L'invention se rapporte à des procédés et à des dispositifs destinés au traitement ciblé des tissus cartilagineux blessés ou malades, procédés selon lesquels on produit des champs optimisés qui réduisent l'expression génique de la métalloprotéinase matricielle, et on expose les tissus cartilagineux aux champs produits par des signaux spécifiques et sélectifs de façon à réguler l'expression génique de la métalloprotéinase dans lesdits tissus cartilagineux. Les procédés et dispositifs de l'invention sont utilisés pour le traitement ciblé de l'ostéoarthrite, de l'arthrite rhumatoïde, des lésions du cartilage, des défauts du cartilage et des métastases tumorales.
Patent CA-2532562-A1 (CA)
Title: Light duty liquid cleaning composition with suspended solid particles
Inventor: PAYE MARC
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin and dishes comprising a C8-18#191 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide, solid particles, a 3-D structuring agent which is a particles suspending system and water.
Patent CA-2532615-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable toolbox attachable to trees and other vertical objects
Inventor: ZEHNDER JUDY
IPC: A45F5/14
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A portable hanger is securable to a vertical support such as a tree. The portable hanger includes a foldable backing with a closure device. A strap coupled to one end of the backing and releaseably coupled to the other end of the backing allows the hanger to be secured about a vertical support. Containing in the hanger are a plurality of hooks and slots, as well as a bag or closure device.
Patent CA-2532904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAUFMANN REGINE
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) releasing an active pramipexol agent during a time ranging from 4 to 7 hours.
Patent CA-2533013-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled release preparations
Inventor: CHIDAMBARAM NACHIAPPAN
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Controlled release preparations and capsules are provided. Also provided are emulsions and suspensions, including compositions and methods of manufacturing controlled release capsules, where the fill contains a suspension and/or an emulsion.
Patent CA-2534252-A1 (CA)
Title: Network selection user interface for wireless devices
Inventor: LAZARIDIS MIHAL
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A method for selecting a wireless network for a wireless device comprising: receiving a command from a user through a clickable thumbwheel and a graphical user interface ("GUI") presented on a display of the wireless device to scan for and identify available networks; displaying a choice of the available networks on the display; and receiving a command from the user through the clickable thumbwheel and the GUI  to switch operation of the wireless device from a current network to an available network in the choice of the available networks.
Patent CA-2537599-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical instrument access device
Inventor: ADLPARVAR PAYAM
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: A surgical access device includes a single valve that forms a seal with a body wall and provides an access channel into a body cavity. The valve has properties for creating a zero seal in the absence of an instrument as well as an instrument seal for an instrument having a diameter up to about 37 mm. The valve can include a gel material and the access channel can include a protective sleeve to provide for wound protection during insertion and withdrawal of a sharp surgical instrument. The valve further comprises a cap ring which may be inserted or molded with the gel material. The protective sleeve may be bonded or molded around an inner diameter of the cap ring. The protective sleeve may be a single tubular member, or may comprise a plurality of axially extending sleeve members having a plurality of axial slits. The protective sleeve and the cap ring may comprise of the same or different materials. The surgical access device further comprises at least one support ring disposed circumferentially of the valve forming a hollow space, and a wound retractor operatively placed in the hollow space. The wound retractor includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a flexible sleeve connecting the inner ring and the outer ring.
Patent CA-2538141-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic human anti-mhc class ii antibodies and their uses
Inventor: NAGY ZOLTAN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods, compositions, uses related to the compositions and pharmaceutical packages for treating a disorder involving cells expressing MHC class II antigens using a combination of a human antibody-based antigen-binding domain that binds to a human Class II MHC molecule, and an antibody-based antigen-binding domain that binds to a cell surface receptor. Such disorders include cell proliferative disorders like lymphomas, leukemias, and certain solid tumors including melanomas, as well as disorders characterized by unwanted activation of immune cells like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
Patent CA-2538146-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyridomorphinans, pyridazinomorphinans and use thereof
Inventor: ANANTHAN SUBRAMANIAM
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: Comopudns represented by formula (I) wherein R is C1-6cycloalkylalkyl; or C3-6 alkenyl; R~ is H or C1-6 alkyl; X is H or OH; Y is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or aroyl; and Z is CH or N; provided that X is H, when Z is CH and R is C4 cycloalkylalkyl or C4 alkenyl; prodrugs thereof; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. Compounds of the above formula are useful as analgesics for treating pain; as immunomodulators, to modulate the behavioral effects of drugs of abuse and to modulate the development of tolerance and dependence of ~ agonists.
Patent CA-2539628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOUBERT DANIEL
IPC: D06M11/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel coating compositions, or surface-treatment compositions, in particular paint compositions. These compositions can be used in various applications, such as interior or exterior water-based paints, render, varnish, a semi-thick coating, formulations for finishes for architectural textiles, rigid or flexible plastic surfaces, or surface-protection products.
Patent CA-2539698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANETTA ALDO
IPC: G01M1/32
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a wheel onto a rim, and a corresponding compensating element. The method comprises the following steps:  a rim is provided with a specific rim balance error and a specially embodied point which is used to receive a functional element, for example, a valve; a wheel is provided with a specific wheel balance error and a compensating element is provided which is configured in such a manner that it is can be fixed to the point which is used to receive a functional element, such that after mounting on the rim on the point which is used to receive the functional element of the rim, balance error occurs in the drivable state, said balance error lying within a predetermined tolerance range corresponding to the balance error of the wheel. The compensating element is applied to the point which is used to receive the functional element and the wheel is mounted in such a manner that the position of the balance error on the wheel is opposite the point which is used to receive the functional element such that after the wheel has been mounted on the rim, a balance error of the drivable wheel which is below a predetermined threshold value is produced.
Patent CA-2541419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHLEMM CHARLES A
IPC: H05B41/14
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A gas discharge lamp power supply having a base, a pair of opposed side walls extending from the base, and opposed first and second end walls extending from the base between the opposed side walls. The first end wall has a sloped wail extending angularly between the side walls, and two input terminals are mounted on the sloped wall. In another embodiment, the power supply has a control with a nonvolatile memory for storing an error code in response to a detected fault condition, thereby permitting the error code to be displayed upon power being removed from and then, subsequently reapplied.
Patent CA-2541858-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-polishing anti-fouling compositions
Inventor: TOMKO REVATHI R
IPC: C09D167/08
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: The invention is a self-polishing antifouling coating composition that comprises at least one biocidally active material; and a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is a film-forming, alkyd-stabilized non-aqueous dispersion having an acrylic core and a nonvolatile material content greater than 75%.
Patent CA-2542958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARCIA DANIEL
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: Generally described, under on aspect of the invention, a single unique delivery notice is left at the particular location. However, this notice is "linked" to the parcel(s) that were undeliverable. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the delivery notice as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. If ten parcels were undeliverable, only one delivery notice is left behind but is "linked" to all ten packages. The intended recipient can then contact the delivery service via the Internet (or other suitable network) or by phone, by using information provided on the delivery notice. By providing the delivery service with unique information from the delivery notice, the intended recipient can get valuable information regarding the undelivered parcels. Such information can include shipper name, how many packages from each shipper, time of attempted delivery, COD status, etc. Arrangements can then be made to have the package(s) redelivered, held at a local operation center, redirected, or returned.
Patent CA-2543254-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOBESHIMA HIROBUMI
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a novel bactericidal pyridine compound represented by the general formula (7) below which enables to produce the novel bactericidal pyridine compound by a simple process at low cost using an easily available pyridine compound as a starting material. (In the formula, R1 and R4 represent the same or different linear or branched alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms; R2 and R5 represent hydrogen atoms, the same or different halogen atoms, lower alkyl groups or lower alkoxy groups; R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 2-12 carbon atoms; R6 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms; and Z represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom or an OSO2R7 group (wherein R7 represents a lower alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.) Also disclosed is such a bactericidal pyridine compound.
Patent CA-2546458-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for analyzing a region of interest relative to a predetermined event
Inventor: SHEFFIELD TATUM
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for analyzing a three-dimensional (3-D) region of interest relative to a predetermined event. The system and method are particularly useful as analytical, diagnostic and interpretive tools for any type of scientific data.
Patent CA-2547083-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of inducing melanogenesis in humans with mc1r variant alleles
Inventor: HUMPHREY STUART MICHAEL
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A method for inducing melanogenesis in a human subject having a melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) variant allele associated with loss of or diminished receptor function comprises administering to said subject an amount of an .alpha.-melanocyte stimulating hormone (.alpha.-MSH) analogue effective to induce melanogenesis by the melanocytes in the skin or other epidermal tissue of the subject.
Patent CA-2549237-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of cd20 in transplant rejection
Inventor: BRUNETTA PAUL G
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: The present application describes a method of treating transplant rejection in a patient, where CD20 is detected in a sample therefrom.
Patent CA-2551892-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUSTICE BRETT C
IPC: E04C2/20
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A polymer siding panel for mounting on a wall surface that in one embodiment includes at least two horizontal adjacent sections and a plurality of decorative elements integrally formed with the said panel and disposed in at least one row. The panel may also include an upwardly facing channel formed on a rear side of the siding panel opposite the front face; and at least two splicing members. The splicing members may be transparent or translucent and manufactured from a polymer that is the same or different than the polymer of the siding panel, and one of the splicing members may be welded to and joining the sections to one another. The other splicing member can be welded to one of the sections at a side edge opposite the side edge adjoining the other section. The outer splicing member may extend beyond the respective side edge. The upwardly facing channel can have a vertical leg and a bottom leg, and one of the side edges includes a notch in the vertical leg. The polymer siding panel may further include an upwardly extending lip on the bottom leg adjacent the notch. The bottom leg may have a portion adjacent the notch that is stepped to be higher than the rest of the bottom leg. The upwardly extending lip can be positioned intermediate the rear face and an outer end of the bottom leg. The side edge opposite the side edge having the notch may include a horizontal slot in the vertical leg. The slot can be configured to receive the stepped portion of the bottom leg of an adjacent panel with the upwardly extending lip on the adjacent panel fitting behind the vertical leg above the horizontal slot.
Patent CA-2552419-A1 (CA)
Title: Azadecalin glucocorticoid receptor modulators
Inventor: RAY NICHOLAS C
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
Patent CA-2552774-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for clear channel assessment optimization in a wireless local area network
Inventor: MARINIER PAUL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A method for optimizing clear channel assessment (CCA) parameters in a wireless local area network having an access point (AP) and at least one station begins by receiving a trigger condition. An upper bound and a lower bound for an energy detect threshold (EDT) parameter are determined. A value of the EDT parameter is calculated and is bound by the upper bound and the lower bound. Lastly, the EDT parameter is updated. The method can be performed at each station or at the AP, with the updated CCA parameters being signaled to each station associated with the AP.
Patent CA-2553977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOS ERIC
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A windscreen wiper device (1( comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade (2) of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade (2) includes opposing longitudinal grooves (3) on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips )4) of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighbouring ends of said longitudinal strips (4) are interconnected by a respective connecting piece (6), which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device (7) for an oscillating arm (8), wherein said oscillating arm (8) is pivotally connected to said connecting device (7) about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part (12), with the special feature that the windscreen wiper device is provided with first and second retaining means for retaining said connecting device (7) onto said oscillating arm (8), said first retaining means comprising at least one resilient tongue (13) provided on said joint part (12) engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole (14) provided in said oscillating arm (8), said second retaining means comprising a least one first stop surface (19) provided on the oscillating arm (8) and at least one second stop surface (23) provided on the joint part (12) or the connecting device(7), both first (19) and second (23) stop surfaces being spaced apart during normal operation of the windscreen wiper device, wherein in case of disfunctioning of said first retaining means said connecting device (7) is allowed to move with respect to said oscillating arm (8) causing the second stop surface (23) to correspondingly move towards the first stop surface (19) until the first (19) and second (23) stop surfaces are adjacent one another.
Patent CA-2558478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOPF JOHN
IPC: A61P21/06
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to ALK7 soluble receptors and their uses as antagonists of the function of certain ligands such as GDF-8 (Myostatin) and GDF- 11. The ALK7 soluble receptor of the invention is useful as antagonists of GDF-8 and GDF-11 in the treatment of neuronal diseases or conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and all peripheral nerve diseases. The ALK7 soluble receptor of the invention is also useful as GH (growth hormone) equivalent, and for increasing muscle mass.
Patent CA-2563338-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reducing cr from cr-containing metallurgical slags
Inventor: TSCHUDIN MARKUS
IPC: C21B3/04
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the chrome content in metallurgical slags, whereby the slags are fed in liquid form into an iron bath and Cr reduction occurs with the aid of the iron bath with a C content of 2 to 4 weight percent, wherein a) the Cr-containing slag with a Cr content of 2 to 20 weight percent is fed into an iron bath with a C content of less than 1 weight percent, whereupon b) the carbon content of the iron bath is raised to approximately 2 to 4 weight percent by adding C carriers and simultaneously supplying energy, c) the liquid slag with a Cr content of approximately 0.1 weight percent is tapped after Cr reduction, d) a cooling medium, preferably scrap, is added to the iron melt and the C content of the melt is lowered to less than 1 weight percent and e) part of the liquid Cr-containing melt is tapped while the remainder is preserved in liquid form in the converter for the treatment of subsequent melts.
Patent CA-2567330-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating and diagnosing cancer with wnt inhibitory factor-1 (wif-1)
Inventor: YOU LIANG
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: This invention provides compositions, methods and kits for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers wherein Wnt Inhibitory Factor-1 (WIF-1) is underexpressed.
Patent CA-2576225-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURRIS DAVID L
IPC: C08L27/18
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A composite material having superior tribological properties includes a first polymer being a transfer film forming polymer and a second polymer mixed with the first polymer. The first polymer is at. least 10 weight % of the composite and the composite provides a wear rate of <10-7 mm3/Nm and an average friction coefficient of said composite no more than 0.15. The first polymer can be PTFE  and the second polymer a polyaryletherketone (PEEK). A method of forming composites includes the steps of providing a plurality of transfer film forming polymer particles and second polymer particles, and molding or extruding the particles at a temperature sufficient to allow softening and mobilization of at least one of the transfer film forming polymer particles and the plurality of strengthening pháse polymer particles to form an interconnected network, wherein the composite formed provides a wear rate of <10-7 mm3/Nm.
Patent CA-2581819-A1 (CA)
Title: Support frame for a headboard
Inventor: CLICHE MARTINE
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A support frame for a headboard for a bed is provided. The support frame of the present invention comprises generally L-shaped support structures which are connected together via at least one frame member. Each support structure comprises a first generally horizontal, elongated and generally flat portion adapted to be sandwiched between the box spring and the floor and a second elongated portion extending substantially upwardly from the first portion. The second portions of the support structures are further adapted to receive the frame member and a headboard. Being distinct components, the support structures can be used with headboard and frame member of different width. The support frame is preferably mounted near the head portion of the bed.
Patent CA-2582873-A1 (CA)
Title: Endoscopic instrument with secondary vacuum source
Inventor: STOKES MICHAEL J
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: An endoscopic instrument to be used with an endoscope. The instrument includes an elongated tube having a distal end and a proximal end, an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongated tube, and a handle attached to the proximal end. The handle includes a mechanism for attaching the instrument to a first vacuum source. The handle further includes a second vacuum source integral with the handle for amplifying the first vacuum source, whereby the first and second vacuum sources combine to operate the end effector.