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Patent CA-2609335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AOKI TOMOYOSHI
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A lane recognition device has an image acquisition means (2) that acquires an color image of a road via an imaging means (9) mounted on a vehicle (8); lane mark detection means (3, 4) that detect lane marks of different predetermined colors on the road based on color information of the color image and outputs the result of the detection as lane mark candidate data; and a selection means (6) that selects, among the lane mark candidate data of the predetermined colors outputted from at least the lane mark detection means (3, 4), lane mark candidate data corresponding to the lane mark defining the actual lane where the vehicle (8) is traveling, and determines and outputs lane data representing information on the actual lane. Even if lane marks with different colors are present on a road, a lane mark of each color can be appropriately identified by a color image of the road obtained via an imaging means such as a camera.
Patent CA-2611728-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRYANT BARBARA M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the identification of predictive markers that can be used to determine whether patients with cancer are clinically responsive or non-responsive to a therapeutic regimen prior to treatment. In particular, the present invention is directed to the use of certain individual and/or combinations of predictive markers, wherein the expression of the predictive markers correlates with responsiveness or non-responsiveness to a therapeutic regimen. Thus, by examining the expression levels of individual predictive markers and/or predictive markers comprising a marker set, it is possible to determine whether a therapeutic agent, or combination of agents, will be most likely to reduce the growth rate of tumors in a clinical setting.
Patent CA-2614057-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et methode d'etablissement d'une communication dans un reseau cellulaire
Inventor: ZHAO WEN
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à des méthodes et à des systèmes permettant à un réseau cellulaire de recevoir et de décoder des sondes d'accès. Un appareil sans fil transmet une sonde d'accès à un réseau cellulaire à l'aide d'un code PN. L'émetteur-récepteur auquel est associé l'appareil sans fil peut recevoir et décoder la sonde d'accès. De plus, d'autres émetteurs-récepteurs peuvent recevoir et décoder ladite sonde d'accès. Dans certaines réalisations de l'invention, chaque émetteur-récepteur est à l'écoute pour déceler des sondes d'accès étalées avec leur code PN particulier respectif à chaque émetteur-récepteur, ou d'autres codes PN associés avec des émetteurs-récepteurs voisins. Dans d'autres réalisations, chaque émetteur-récepteur est à l'écoute pour déceler des sondes d'accès étalées avec un code d'accès commun. Il peut y avoir plus d'un code d'accès commun dans lequel tous les émetteurs-récepteurs sont à l'écoute pour déceler des sondes d'accès étalées avec un desdits codes d'accès commun.
Patent CA-2614462-A1 (CA)
Title: Porous membrane, method for producing porous membrane, solid polymer el ectrolyte membrane, and fuel cell
Inventor: KATAYAMA YUKIHISA
IPC: C08J5/22
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: This invention provides a porous membrane formed of a film or sheet comprising a polymer or an inorganic material. The porous membrane is characterized by having a number of pores formed by applying an ultra-short pulse laser having a pulse width of not more than 10-9 sec at a focal point output of 0.001 to 10 W, the diameter of the pores being 0.1 to 100 µm. There is also provided a polymer electrolyte membrane comprising a polymer electrolyte filled into the pore. The polymer electrolyte membrane may be brought to a thickness reduced form, has high strength, causes no significant cross-leakage of fuel gas, and is highly durable. When this porous membrane is used as a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, a fuel cell having improved output voltage and current density can be provided.
Patent CA-2616106-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated article including soda-lime-silica glass substrate with lithium and/or potassium to reduce sodium migration and /or improve surface stability and method of making same
Inventor: LANDA LEONID M
IPC: C03C3/087
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A coated article includes a glass substrate that supports a coating such as a low- E (low ernissivity) coating. In certain embodiments, the glass substrate is formed of a soda-lime-silica based glass composition manufactured using a float process. In certain embodiments, lithium oxide (e.g., Li20) and/or potassium oxide (K20) is used in the soda-lime-silica based glass substrate in order to reduce sodium migration and/or improve surface stability. Such coated articles are useful, for example in architectural, vehicular and/or residential glass window applications.
Patent CA-2617671-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for automatic segmentation of vessels in breast mr sequences
Inventor: JIANG XUGUANG
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A method for segmenting digitized images includes providing (61) a digitized image, selecting (62) a point with a median enhancement greater than a predefined threshold, wherein a contrast enhancing agent was applied to the subject matter of said digitized image prior to acquisition of said image, defining (63) a shape matrix for the selected point in said image from moments of the intensities in a window of points about said selected point, calculating (64) eigenvalues of said shape matrix, determining (65) an eccentricity of a structure underlying said point from said eigenvalues, and segmenting (67) said image based on said eccentricity values, wherein the steps of defining a shape matrix, calculating eigenvalues of said shape matrix, and determining the eccentricity of the underlying structure are repeated (66) for all points in said image.
Patent CA-2619455-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: Provided are A.beta. peptide fragments that are useful in inhibiting angiogenesis. Also provided are methods for the treatment of pathological or unwanted angiogenesis and conditions and diseases associated therewith by administering an effective amount of an A.beta. fragment. In a particular embodiment, the peptide fragment includes the sequence HHQKLVFF.
Patent CA-2619574-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article
Inventor: IWATA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.
Patent CA-2620148-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical recovery of arsenic
Inventor: HARRISON STEPHEN
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: Contemplated devices and methods for arsenic recovery employ a two-step process in which an arsenite and arsenate-containing solution is first subjected to a non-electrochemical reduction that reduces arsenate and arsenite. The arsenate-depleted arsenite-containing solution is the subjected to electrochemical reduction at alkaline pH using a cathode with a high-surface carbon portion. Most preferably, the treated solution is then used as eluent for an adsorbent that removed arsenate and arsenite from a water supply.
Patent CA-2620193-A1 (CA)
Title: Separation of protein from impurities using salts
Inventor: VICIK STEVEN M
IPC: C07K1/36
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: Separation methods, for example, to isolate a recombinant protein, are disclosed. The methods include forming a solid containing a first cation and a first anion in a medium containing a protein, and separating the solid from the protein.
Patent CA-2620319-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEWCHUK DAREN
IPC: E21B37/10
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A downhole well cleaning tool adapted for connection between upper and lower sections of an elongate string includes a pump barrel having at least one fluid outlet proximate its upper end. A swab assembly is connected to a pump mandrel for reciprocation within the pump barrel to pump fluids upward to the outlet to draw fluid and debris into the lower string section and trap the debris. A  lower portion of the swab mandrel is hollow and open at a lower end thereof with at least one conduit extending through a side wall of the swab mandrel to direct fluid laterally outward from the hollow lower portion against the side wall of the pump barrel during lowering into fluid to reduce debris build-up within the pump barrel. A wear bushing is mounted between the pump mandrel and barrel and a knuckle or swivel joint connects the swab and pump mandrels.
Patent CA-2621043-A1 (CA)
Title: Door locking system having a planar striker plate
Inventor: HOLZER MICHAEL
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a door locking system comprising a door lock situated in a door, which has a lock latch, a lock latch blocking device, which may block the lock latch in the "locked" position, and a driver control mechanism, which is implemented in such a way that the lock latch carries along the lock latch blocking device when moving toward the door lock. Furthermore, the door locking system comprises an essentially planar striker plate having a lock latch recess and a door opener, into which the lock latch projects in the locked state of the locking system. It is possible through an unblocking recess situated in the striker plate that the lock latch, during an opening procedure mediated via the door opener, carries along the lock latch blocking device far enough in the direction of the door lock that the lock latch blocking device overcomes the striker plate outside surface without jamming. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a striker plate in such a door locking system and a method for controlling such a door locking system.
Patent CA-2624699-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrazolo [1,5-alpha] pyrimidinyl derivatives useful as corticotropin-releasing factor (crf) receptor antagonists
Inventor: HOSSNER FRANK
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the polymorph Form 2 of [3-(4-methoxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-2,5-dimethyl-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl]-[(S)-1-(3-methyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-5-yl)-propyl]-amine. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and methods of using the same.
Patent CA-2625559-A1 (CA)
Title: Shower having a water saving system
Inventor: ZAVALA-AVELAR JUAN PABLO
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A shower having a water saving system, which comprises a deviation device defining two trajectories of flow of the water coming from the conventional pipe, a tank for storing the water that exits when opening the handles controlling the discharge of water of the shower so that said deviation device deviates the "first" water towards said tank; and a venturi tube placed in fluid communication between said deviation device and the shower outlet, said venturi tube including a conduit extending inside said tank for connection with a hose to allow the water contained in said tank to re-enter into the conventional pipe to be discharged towards the shower outlet.
Patent CA-2628529-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for quiet fan speed control
Inventor: DOBBINS AARON
IPC: H02P25/04
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of an AC motor by means of an AC motor speed control having a plurality of capacitors operable to be selectively coupled in parallel electrical connection, the parallel coupled capacitors operable to be coupled in series electrical connection with the AC motor, the method comprising charging the capacitors up to substantially the same predetermined voltage prior to combining the capacitors in parallel electrical connection.
Patent CA-2629396-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of r(+)-.alpha.-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidinemethanol for the treatment of sleep disorders
Inventor: MONDADORI CESARE
IPC: A61P25/20
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: A method of treating a patient for a sleep disorder comprising administering an effective amount of R-(+)-  alpha  -(2,3-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-Ä2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethylÜ-4-piperidinemethanol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of such treatment.
Patent CA-2629471-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating network selection using access technology indicator
Inventor: BUCKLEY ADRIAN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating selection of an I-WLAN  PLMN. A PLMN listing is created and maintained at a wireless device. The listing includes entries that identify PLMN together with their associated access technology indicators. The wireless device creates a list of available I-WLAN PLMNs. And a selector and comparator compare identities on the listing together with the list of available I-WLAN PLMNs. Selection is made of a PLMN on both the listing and the list and also exhibits an appropriate access technology capability identified by the access technology indication.
Patent CA-2630216-A1 (CA)
Title: Metabolite derivatives of the hdac inhibitor fk228
Inventor: OR YAT SUN
IPC: A61K38/12
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to HDAC inhibitor derivatives, particularly derivatives of the free thiol of metabolites of the HDAC inhibitor FK228, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and to methods of using such derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof in the treatment of diseases associated with HDAC, in particular, tumor or cell proliferation diseases.
Patent CA-2630790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGARAM BAKTHAN
IPC: C07F5/02
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to an improved optical method and/or sensor for measuring the concentration of polyhydroxy substituted organic molecules in aqueous or organic media. In one application, the method and sensor monitor the concentration of sugars, i.e., glucose or fructose, in aqueous solution in vitro. In particular, the method and sensor are adapted to monitor the concentration of sugars, i.e., glucose or fructose, in blood while implanted intravascularly.
Patent CA-2631733-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyvalent chimeric ospc vaccinogen and diagnostic antigen
Inventor: MARCONI RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A chimeric polyvalent recombinant protein for use as a vaccine and diagnostic for Lyme disease is provided. The chimeric protein comprises epitopes of the loop 5 region and/or the alpha helix 5 region of outer surface protein C  (OspC) types. The OspC types may be associated with mammalian Borrelia infections.
Patent CA-2632577-A1 (CA)
Title: Powered stimulation device
Inventor: KLEIN PHILIP
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A device and related method of use are disclosed which employ electrically-conductive wheels to massage and contact the skin to deliver electrical current. The present invention has both cosmetic and drug applications. In a cosmetic application, the rolling action of the wheels provides a light pressure skin massage that is important to reduce the appearance of skin surface irregularities. In a drug application, the device may be used to deliver ingredients of a conductive gel to or into the skin.
Patent CA-2633714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROLL WILLIAM A
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A pot rack comprising at least one track member having spaced-apart rails with at least an upper rail surface having a ferromagnetic property and at least one hook member having a lower hook portion for releasably engaging a kitchen utensil, and an upper cap portion of a dimension greater than a spacing between the rails wherein the cap portion includes a magnetic member which is magnetically attracted to the upper rail surface of each of the rails and a shaft portion interconnecting the upper cap portion and the lower hook portion. A hook member for use on a slotted ferromagnetic rail comprising a head portion, an integral shank portion and a hook portion extending from the shank portion, said head portion having magnetic means associated therewith to establish a magnetic attraction between the head portion and the rail.
Patent CA-2634669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREENWALD SHLOMO
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for detecting the presence and/or absence of a solid, liquid or gas which utilize an RF energy emitter and RF energy detector for determining whether a solid, liquid or gas is present within a defined physical space. More specifically, an RF energy emitter is provided at a first side of a solid, liquid or gas transmission channel and an RF energy receiver/detector is provided at an opposite side of the solid liquid or gas fluid channel. The RF energy emitter either continuously or periodically emits RF energy which in the preferred exemplary embodiment is in the high-frequency or more preferably ultrahigh frequency signal range. The amount of detected RF  energy transferred across the channel is used in determining the presence and/or absence of a solid, liquid or gas.
Patent CA-2635107-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems to drive rotary presses
Inventor: SMITH GREGORY S
IPC: B30B1/42
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: Methods and systems to drive rotary presses are described. In one described example, a rotary press system includes a first rotary press and a second rotary press adjacent to the first rotary press. The first and the second rotary presses are to receive a strip of material. A drive member is operatively coupled to the first and the second rotary presses and a motor coupled to the drive member rotates the drive member to cause the first and second rotary presses to process the strip material.
Patent CA-2638189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRASZNAI CHARLES Z
IPC: A47J42/26
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A spice grinder appliance 1 comprises a base 2 containing an electric motor 8 and associated drive system, an output shaft with a blade 25 attached thereto, and a removable cover 4 surrounding the blade and creating a chamber for spices or food product to be ground or chopped. The removable bowl and rotatable blade quickly and conveniently couple and de-couple from the drive shaft so that the bowl can be removed from the appliance while the blade remains therein in order to prevent contents from spilling out of the bowl.
Patent CA-2639746-A1 (CA)
Title: Fragrance emitting patch and compact for holding a plurality of such patches
Inventor: MOSCHEROSCH H MICHAEL
IPC: A45D34/00
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A fragrance emitting patch kit including a compact having an internal compartment and a plurality of fragrance emitting patches positioned within the internal compartment of the compact.
Patent CA-2643578-A1 (CA)
Title: Healthcare debit card linked to healthcare-related and non-healthcare-related financial accounts
Inventor: NORMAN DOUGLAS L
IPC: G16H10/65
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A healthcare financial payment system and method are disclosed in which a debit card which may be used by a cardholder to pay for medical products and services is linked with a healthcare-related financial account associated with the cardholder as well as with a non-healthcare-related financial account belonging to the cardholder. The healthcare-related financial account associated with the cardholder may be a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , a Health Savings Account (HSA) , or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) , and the non-healthcare-related financial account associated with the cardholder may be a bank checking or savings account or a credit card. Any expenses for medical goods and services which are not covered by the cardholder's medical insurance may be paid from the cardholder's healthcare-related financial account if the medical goods or services are eligible and if there are funds remaining in the healthcare-related financial account, with any remaining costs being paid for from or charged to the cardholder's non-healthcare-related financial account.
Patent CA-2643639-A1 (CA)
Title: Filter paper insert
Inventor: MUELLER GEORG
IPC: B01D27/04
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: A filter paper insert includes a filter paper shaped to define at least one side wall surrounding an inside space and an aromatic substance printed on an area of the filter paper.
Patent CA-2645869-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of making a heater structure and a heater structure
Inventor: BARDWELL ANTHONY
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A method of making a heater structure and a corresponding heater structure are disclosed. The method comprises providing a porous reinforcement material such as glass cloth, applying a metal to the porous reinforcement material such as by spraying and applying resin to the porous reinforcement material with metal already applied thereto to make the structure substantially rigid. Applying the metal to the porous reinforcement material before applying the resin provides a number of advantages such as enhanced shear strength between the porous reinforcement material and the applied metal layer and the ability to manipulate the porous reinforcement material with metal applied thereto prior to applying the resin. The heater structure may be used in many applications, some of which are described.
Patent CA-2652964-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de traitement des eaux sanitaire et menagere
Inventor: RUBY SERGE EMILE ALFRED
IPC: B01D21/02
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: Le complexe est un système de traitement des eaux sanitaires et ménagères, soumises a des contrôles différents pour se conformer, DIRECTEMENT A LA SORTIE DU SYSTEME aux normes Q2 ~ r8 du ministère de 'environnement Il permet d'effectuer, directement et en tous temps A LA SORTIE DU COMPLEX E les prélèvements pour contrôles de laboratoire et analyses.- Le respect des normes , CONSTAMMENT VERIFIABLES , permet d'éliminer le champs d'épuration, et de permettre son installation sur des lots de superficie réduite.- Le bac de décantation de la fosse sert de < container > pour le transp ort de la totalité des éléments du complexe,- Le complexe parfaitement étanche, peut être installé dans un sous sol de résidence Constitue d'éléments en aluminium de type 5052 H32 réunis et solidifiés avec des boulons en acier inoxydable, sa durabilité est évaluée a 40 ans.- Sa capacité peut être augmentée, si addition de chambres nécessaires, sans enlèvement du complexe existant.-
Patent CA-2653805-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SATO TOSHIRO
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: To promote the growth of human beings or animals, prevent the onset of diarrhea and prevent or ameliorate various diseases, it is intended to provide a substance which has an effect of decreasing eosinophils in the intestinal tract and a feed containing the same as a feed additive. Namely, an intestinal eosionphil-suppressing composition which contains an .alpha.-linked galactooligosaccharide as the active ingredient. When added in an amount of from 0.01 to 10% by weight, in terms of the saccharide, to an animal feed, this composition is useful in providing an intestinal eosinophil-suppressing feed.
Patent CA-2655179-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORDAHN MORTEN AGERBAK
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: There is provided a hearing aid and a method for in-situ occlusion effect or directly transmitted sound measurement. The hearing aid comprises at least one first microphone generating a first input signal from sounds external to a user of the hearing aid, at least one signal processing means and a receiver, a second microphone generating a second input signal from sounds in the occiuded ear of the user, and wherein in a measurement mode said signal processing means produces at least one occlusion effect value or at least one directly transmitted sound value from the difference between the sound levels of the second and the first input signals generated both at the same time and said receiver is silent.