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Patent CA-2630299-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for installing a sucker rod guide
Inventor: DAVISON MATTHEW S
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A fluid powered tool is disclosed for assembling a two piece guide on a sucker rod at a well site. The tool includes a table (26) laterally moveable with respect to the sucker rod and supporting a fluid powered cylinder (28), a bottom plate (42) for engaging the rod guide, and a top plate (56) also for engaging the rod guide. At least one vertical guide (30) is provided for guiding vertical movement of at least one of the bottom plate and top plate, and a horizontal rail (32) is provided for guiding lateral movement of the table. Each of the top plate and the bottom plate include a recess for receiving the sucker rod when engaged by the guide. The fluid powered cylinder moves the bottom plate with respect to the top plate to assembly the guide on the rod.
Patent CA-2630658-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of culturing unicellular organisms
Inventor: KOTLAR HANS KRISTIAN
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a culture of subterranean microorganisms, said method comprising: obtaining a sample of pressurized fluid from a subterranean reservoir; while maintaining said sample under pressure transferring it into a fermentation reactor; and incubating said sample in said reactor under elevated pressure.
Patent CA-2640393-A1 (CA)
Title: Expanding seal anchor for single incision surgery
Inventor: RICHARD PAUL D
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical anchoring apparatus for use during a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The surgical anchoring apparatus includes a body member and a dilator element at least partially positionable therein. The body member includes a grip segment adapted for manual engagement by a user and an expandable section having a plurality of expandable segments and a plurality of cam surfaces. The grip segment resiliently transitions between a first or normal state and a second state in which the grip segment is at least partially inverted. The expandable section's cam surfaces are configured to engage a distal end of the dilator element upon its insertion such that the expandable section may transition from an initial condition to an expanded condition in which the body member is secured or anchored within an incision in tissue.
Patent CA-2641062-A1 (CA)
Title: Drip filter coffee maker
Inventor: WHITE GERARD
IPC: A47G19/14
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a drip filter coffee maker that includes features to improve the taste of the brewed coffee and to enhance to ease of use. In one embodiment, an integral plate burr grinder sends coffee ground down a coffee chute that feeds the filter cone. A chute door at the end of the coffee chute prevents vapours or condensation from entering the coffee chute.  In another embodiment, the eject tray that carries the filter cone may be coupled with a dampened spring biasing mechanism which moderates the eject motion. Further, a pivot float may be provided within the carafe so that the user may read the carafe fill level easily.
Patent CA-2641633-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for separating material
Inventor: LARGENT DAVID WAYNE
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A screening apparatus for separating solids from a solids laden drilling mud, the screening apparatus comprising a shale shaker and a screen assembly mounted therein. The shale shaker has a mounting structure. The screen assembly comprises at least one layer of screening material tensioned to a screen support, wherein at least one hole is located in at least one of the screen support and the mounting structure. The screening apparatus further comprises a pin receivable in the at least one hole.
Patent CA-2641895-A1 (CA)
Title: Material and uses thereof
Inventor: GORMAN SEAN P
IPC: C08L33/06
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A material comprising at least one polymer and at least one sensitizer wherein the sensitizer is localised at a surface of the material wherein the sensitizer is an agent or compound able to provide improved anti-bacterial and / or anti-viral activity following exposure of the sensitizer to a particular wavelength or range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.
Patent CA-2644017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIORI ANDREA
IPC: A61K31/12
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phospholipids complexes of curcumin or extracts containing it having improved bioavailability.
Patent CA-2645125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAGAWA HIDEWAKI
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: REG4, a new member of REG family was identified as a biomarker of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The present invention provides sandwich ELISA to detect serum REG4 in patients with resectable pancreatic cancers i.e. PDACs. The present invention also provides a method for diagnosing a pancreatic cancer using REG4 as a serological marker.
Patent CA-2645318-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulations containing metformin
Inventor: VISHNUPAD KRISHNA
IPC: A61K31/17
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: Controlled delivery and instant release combination compositions of metformin or salts thereof and glimepiride and the process of making the same are disclosed. Metformin and glimepiride are granulated with a binder and further dispersed in a rate-controlling matrix that results in a controlled release formulation that increases patient compliance. In a further illustrative embodiment metformin and glimepiride are formulated in an instant release presentation using pharmaceutical excipients known in the art.
Patent CA-2646065-A1 (CA)
Title: Disease modifying anti-arthritic activity of 2-methoxyestradiol
Inventor: PLUM STACY M
IPC: A61K33/242
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating rheumatic diseases. The composition comprises 2-methoxyestradiol, or its derivatives, and one or more anti-rheumatic agents. A method of using the composition for treating rheumatic diseases in humans and animals is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2646069-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme
Inventor: MADAR DAVID J
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: A compound of formula (I):   
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, salt of a prodrug, or a combination thereof. Methods of inhibiting 11-beta-liydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. Methods of treating non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.
Patent CA-2646271-A1 (CA)
Title: Container for dispensing wipes
Inventor: BENDOR YARRON
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for dispensing vertically configured wipes, which provides improved sequential dispensing of the contained wipes while permitting enhanced accessibility to the wipes within the container.
Patent CA-2646467-A1 (CA)
Title: Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
Inventor: LOVAASEN ERIC
IPC: H02G3/00
Filed: 2000-01-03
Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a mounting fixture for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the mounting fixture. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional mounting fixture may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first mounting fixture, and two columns of ribs are provided.
Patent CA-2646814-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PESSIN JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: Oilfield equipment is provided that includes a base material less subject to abrasion, corrosion, erosion and/or wet fatigue than conventional oilfield equipment materials such as carbon steel, and a reinforcing composite material for adding stress resistance and reduced weight to the oilfield equipment.
Patent CA-2647856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARFREY PATRICK
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to diagnosing and treating caridomyopathy and particularly relating to methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyophathy (ARVD/C) are described. Provided are methods for screening for, diagnosing or detecting a risk of developing arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) comprising detecting the presence of a transmembrane protein 43 (TMEM43) disease associated variant in a sample of a subject, wherein the presence of a TMEM43 disease variant is indicative that the subject has ARVD/C or an increased risk of developing ARVD/C compared to an individual having wild type TMEM43.
Patent CA-2649230-A1 (CA)
Title: Chain extenders
Inventor: LEE JOHN Y
IPC: C08G18/50
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: This invention provides chain extender compositions. These compositions comprise (i) an aliphatic secondary diamine, and (ii) a component selected from the group consisting of: (a) a cycloaliphatic primary diamine; (b) an aliphatic secondary diamine; (c) an aliphatic secondary diamine and an aliphatic primary diamine; (d) an aliphatic diimine; and (e) a combination of any two or more of (a) through (d), with the proviso that when (ii) is (a), (i) is a noncyclic aliphatic secondary diamine. Processes for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyurea-urethanes are also provided.
Patent CA-2651743-A1 (CA)
Title: Low odor, low volatility solvent for agricultural chemicals
Inventor: STRIDDE HOWARD
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A composition includes an agricultural component in an amount of at least about 27% by weight and a solvent composition in an amount not greater than about 55% by weight. The solvent composition includes an amide having a structure of Formula I: (I) wherein R1 comprises a C3 to C15 hydrocarbon group, and wherein R2 and R3 comprise a C1 or higher hydrocarbon group.
Patent CA-2652110-A1 (CA)
Title: Flame-retardant polymeric compositions
Inventor: BARBER DON GARY
IPC: C09K21/00
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: The present invention describes a flame-retarded polymeric composition comprising a polyolefin; and a mixture of a halogenated flame-retardant and zeolite; and optionally a synergist, and also a flame and smoke-retarded polymeric composition comprising a polyolefin; and a mixture of a hydrated metal oxide and zeolite.
Patent CA-2653532-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSCEMA PAOLO MASSIMO
IPC: A61B5/374
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A method of processing multichannel and multivariate signals as described hereinbefore, wherein the signals from each channel are subjected to a first processing step by a recirculation artificial neural network being trained to generate the recorded multichannel and multivariate signals; and a second processing step in which the weights of the connections between the knots of the recirculation neural network determined in the first processing step are processed by an artificial neural network, the recirculation neural network being preferably of the non supervised kind. A particular family of recirculation neural network which can be used according to the present invention is a so called auto-associative neural network. The method further provides, in combination, the use of a predictive and/or classification and/or clustering algorithm for determining the qualities or features of objects from the multichannel multivariate signals generated by said object, the weight matrix obtained by processing said multichannel and multivariate signals with a self-associated neural network being used as records for representing said multichannel and multivariate signals. The method is used for patients suffering from neurological disorders for analysing and evaluating the EEG patterns of these patients.
Patent CA-2654019-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WINSTON WILLIAM M JR
IPC: C07K16/22
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The present application provides a family of binding proteins that bind and neutralize the activity of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), in particular human HGF. The binding proteins can be used as diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents. With regard to their therapeutic activity, the binding proteins can be used to treat certain HGF. responsive disorders, for example, certain HGF responsive tumors.
Patent CA-2655897-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NUR ISRAEL
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A method for purifying a protein solution from infective particles comprising (a) adding a macromolecule to the solution; and (b) passing the solution through a nanofilter. The macromolecule may be selected from a polymer of at least 3 monomers of sugars, amino acids, glycols, alcohols, lipids or phospholipids.
Patent CA-2656119-A1 (CA)
Title: Ship
Inventor: KEUNING JAN ALEXANDER
IPC: B63B1/08
Filed: 2007-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a ship designed for use at high speed and heavy seas having a single long and slender hull with a narrow beam and a more or less vertical bow, whereby the front half of the hull has more or less vertical sides, minimal flare in the bow sections and towards the bow an increase in draught at its center line combined with a more or less similar increase of freeboard and whereby the aft end of the hull has a flat or slightly V-shaped bottom with one or more propellers and/or waterjets as propulsion means. In accordance with the invention the bow has a fillet radius of at least 1 % of the beam.
Patent CA-2657156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOLINA SARA
IPC: B29C70/30
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A system according to the present invention may be comprised of an epoxy resin, hardener and catalyst. One particular preferred system ratio is 1:1.64:0.005, respectively. The epoxy resin may be a tetrafunctional resin.  The hardner may be a nadic methyl anhydride. One particularly preferred heat activated catalyst is 1-(2-hydroxypropyl) imidazole available from the Lindau Company under the brand name LINDAX 1. The amount of catalyst may be tailored to a certain desired pot life, oven cure and to promote polymer crosslinking at a faster rate. The system is particularly advantageous in the fabrication of composite bridge plugs.
Patent CA-2659017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OCONTE PHILIPPE
IPC: F28F13/00
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preheating a component cooled by conduction and/or by convection. The component (102) is in contact with a heat-conducting part (108) and the device comprises means (116) for heating the said part, the device comprising at least one heat pipe (114) connecting a heat dissipater (110) with the said part, the said dissipater and the said part furthermore being thermally insulated from one another. The freezing of the fluid comprised in the heat pipe (114) is taken advantage of in order to facilitate the preheating of the component (102) at low temperature. The invention applies notably to the starting of components subjected to low temperatures, for example, components installed in systems on board aircraft.
Patent CA-2659507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUEVSKI GEORGE
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The invention provides a screen module for use on vibratory screening apparatus. The screen module includes: a panel frame having opposed side portions joined by opposed end portions, the end portions being configured for locating the panel frame between spaced panel support rails of the vibratory screening apparatus; at least one intermediate portion extending between the opposed side portions and/or opposed end portions and dividing the panel frame into panel portions; the side portions and said at least one intermediate portion having engagement formations provided on upper surfaces thereof that, together with engagement formations provided on each of the panel support rails of the vibratory screening apparatus, in use, form peripheral panel engagement formations about the panel portions; and at least one pair of screen panels, said screen panels overlying respective panel portions of the panel frame and including complementary engagement formations on an underside periphery thereof for engagement with the peripheral panel engagement formations, defined by the engagement formations of the panel frame and panel support rails.
Patent CA-2659744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLF BODO MAX
IPC: C01B32/40
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reprocessing the combustion products carbon dioxide and water into renewable synthetic- heating fuel and fuel for vehicles with the help of electrical energy, according to the invention by means of the electrolysis of water, preferably steam, by mixing hydrogen and carbon dioxide into a carbon dioxide-hydrogen mixture to a mole ratio of 1 to 3.5, by prewarming this mixture in a high-temperature recuperator and subsequently heating it in an electrically heated device or in an electric plasma-generator to a temperature of 800°C to 5,000°C, by using the synthesized raw gas that forms to prewarm the carbon dioxide-hydrogen mixture recuperatively, and by then directly cooling the mixture by precipitation of the water from the reaction, and by inserting the then present carbon monoxide-carbon dioxide-hydrogen mixture into a Fischer-Tropsch- or methanol synthesis, where said mixture is transformed into hydrocarbon and/or methanol products and is cooled and, if necessary, condensed by the precipitation of water.
Patent CA-2660865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KANE MARK EDWARD
IPC: B61L15/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A train control system includes positioning systems at the end of the train and at the front of the train, allowing the conductor or engineer to unambiguously determine that no cars of the train have become detached. The positioning system at the end of the train is also used to verify that the entrie train has cleared a block. This information can be relayed to a dispatcher, thereby eliminating the need for trackside sensing equipment. A control unit prevent s the train from moving without an authorization that includes the train's current position.
Patent CA-2662511-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for improving plant health by providing dicamba to a dicamba monooxygenase (dmo) transgenic plant or by providing a product of dmo-mediated metabolism to a plant
Inventor: PITKIN JOHN
IPC: A01H3/04
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.
Patent CA-2666957-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for vascular closure
Inventor: BELHE KEDAR R
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A vascular closure delivery system for closing a tissue wall opening is provided. In one embodiment, the vascular closure delivery system comprises a suturing apparatus, a suture delivery unit (100) and a suture knot system (300). The suturing apparatus and suture delivery unit (100) comprises at least one tube (120), at least one leg (110), a tensioning device (115), a pusher (130), a suturing apparatus (140), and an actuator (112, 113, 230). When the leg (110) is in an open position, the tensioning device (115) exerts tension on the leg such that the leg can move with respect to the tensioning device, and the pusher and suturing apparatus are in an delivery configuration for delivery of the suturing apparatus to the internal tissue wall. Further, actuation of the actuator (113) moves the pusher (130) towards the expulsion ~ end of the tube such that the suturing apparatus engaging end of the pusher engages the suturing apparatus and expels the suturing apparatus from the tube.
Patent CA-2668000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NISHIURA NOBUO
IPC: B21B45/02
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A method of cooling a hot-rolled steel strip which can be implemented at reduced equipment/processing costs, provides little variations in temperature of a steel strip after cooling, and can control with high accuracy a cooling terminating temperature especially in a temperature zone of up to 500°C. A method of cooling a hot-rolled steel strip subjected to hot rolling by bringing it into contact with cooing water, comprising a first cooling step and a second cooling step subsequent to it, wherein the first cooling step stops cooling at a steel strip temperature higher than a transition boiling start temperature, and the subsequent second cooling step cools it with cooling water at a water amount density delivering nuclear boiling. Since passing through a transition boiling temperature zone can be avoided, cooling instability due to transition boiling can be positively avoided, variations in temperature of a steel strip after cooling are small, and a cooling terminating temperature can be controlled with high accuracy.
Patent CA-2670072-A1 (CA)
Title: Partie de transmission de force de rotation
Inventor: MORIOKA MASANARI
IPC: G03G21/18
Filed: 2007-12-25
Abstract: Partie de transmission de force de rotation destinée à un cylindre photosensible destiné à un ensemble principal d'un appareil de formation d'image, l'ensemble principal comprenant un arbre de commande ayant une partie d'application de force de rotation comprenant un élément de couplage capable d'adopter une position angulaire de transmission de force de rotation afin de transmettre la force de rotation au cylindre et une position angulaire de désaccouplement dans laquelle l'élément de couplage est incliné à l'écart de l'axe du cylindre à partir de la position angulaire de transmission de force de rotation. Lorsque le cylindre est démonté de l'ensemble principal dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe du cylindre, l'élément de couplage se déplace de la position angulaire de transmission de force de rotation à la position angulaire de désaccouplement.
Patent CA-2670429-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced cuff sealing for endotracheal tubes
Inventor: MCGRATH KEVIN
IPC: A61L24/08
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: Gelling sealants that promote enhanced impermeability to medical devices is provided. The gelling sealants include various viscoelastic materials that exhibit a first viscosity upon introduction into a body cavity and a second viscosity after dwelling within the body cavity for a predetermined amount of time. The gelling sealants thicken and provide a bacterial barrier after introduction into a body cavity by adhering to the inside surfaces of the body cavity.
Patent CA-2671285-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAFA EMAD
IPC: A47F11/00
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A display unit may be a cooler merchandiser for displaying products, such as food and beverages. The cooler merchandiser may have a housing that contains a display portion for displaying one or more products and a cooling portion that may be configured to cool the products in the display portion. A frame may be attached to the housing and may extend along at least a portion of the perimeter of a surface of the housing. A removable insert may slide into the frame so that it is positioned adjacent to a surface of the housing. The removable insert may include a cardboard material and the housing may include a rigid styrene material. The removable insert may display a graphics that may be customized. An opening may be provided in the housing to provide access to the display portion and a thermo-protective barrier may be provided to cover the opening.