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Patent CA-2641455-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel oxidoreductases and uses thereof
Inventor: MEIMA ROELF BERNHARD
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to newly identified polynucleotide sequences comprising a gene that encodes a novel oxidoreductase isolated from Aspergillus niger.  The invention features the full length nucleotide sequence of the novel gene, the cDNA sequence comprising the full length coding sequence of the novel oxidoreductase as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional protein and functional equivalents thereof. The invention also relates to methods of using these enzymes in baking and in dairy applications.  Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention and cells wherein a oxidoreductase according to the invention is genetically modified to enhance or reduce its activity and/or level of expression.
Patent CA-2646100-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the dynamic range of an optical link in an hfc network
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: The dynamic range of an optical link in a network is determined by simultaneously transmitting signals from two network elements at first and second frequencies, which create a combined signal at a third frequency. The transmission power levels of selected network elements is successively increased until the measured power from the third frequency no longer changes in a predicatable manner, at which point the upper limit of the dynamic range of the optical link is determined.
Patent CA-2647503-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REINERT ANDREAS
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a high-temperature fuel cell stack (10) which is braced by a temporary bracing apparatus. The invention provides that the temporary bracing apparatus (12-22) is composed of a plastic material which burns at a temperature which is lower than the operating temperature of the high-temperature fuel cell stack (10). The invention also relates to a method for temporary bracing of a high-temperature fuel cell stack (10) and to a method for removing a temporary bracing apparatus (12-22) from a high-temperature fuel cell stack (10). The invention also relates to the use of plastic elements (12-22), which are known per se, as a temporary bracing apparatus for the high-temperature fuel cell stack (10).
Patent CA-2652726-A1 (CA)
Title: Clamping device
Inventor: HERSKOVIC ARNOLD
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A clamping device for attaching a piece of first moveable equipment to a piece of second movable equipment comprising a body (20), a mounting portion (30), and an attachment portion (40) The attachment portion (40) comprising an attachment recess (42) disposed within the body for receiving the piece of first movable equipment, and a latch plate (44) rotatably attached to the body at a pivot (46) disposed on one side of said attachment recess, wherein the latch plate (44) may be pivotally disposed between an open position and a closed position The latch plate further having an attachment lock (56) disposed within the latch plate The attachment lock (56) is configured to produce a force against the piece of first movable equipment when the latch plate (44) is in the closed position
Patent CA-2657555-A1 (CA)
Title: Biological production of fuels
Inventor: ZHAO ZONGBAO
IPC: C12P7/62
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A process for the production of one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof from a carbohydrate, which process comprises treating the carbohydrate with a micro¬ organism which converts the carbohydrate to a microbial oil comprising one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof, in which the carbohydrate is inulin and/or is derived from Jerusalem Artichoke.
Patent CA-2659025-A1 (CA)
Title: Tunable narrow band filter
Inventor: EINBINDER STEPHEN B
IPC: H03H7/01
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A tunable narrow band radio frequency (RF) filter (200) includes an RF input (225), an RF output (227), a capacitive network (201-209) for coupling the RF input (225) with the RF output (227) and an inductive network (219-223) for resonating the filter at a predetermined center frequency. A number of semiconductor devices such as varactor diodes (215, 217, 229, 233) are used for tuning respective capacitors in the capacitive network (201-209). A single voltage source (Vc) is used for tuning each one of the respective varactor diodes for moving the resonant frequency of the filter over a substantially wide frequency range.
Patent CA-2660562-A1 (CA)
Title: A tensioning device
Inventor: CARTER BRIAN
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a tensioning device (1) for a strata support cable tendon (80). The tensioning device (1) comprises a barrel fitting (60) and a barrel actuator (50). The tensioning device (1) also includes locking means (40) coupled to the barrel actuator (50) for releasable engagement with the barrel fitting (60) to temporarily prevent movement of the actuator (50) relative to the barrel fitting (60). Release of the locking means (40) from the barrel fitting (60) permits longitudinal movement of the barrel actuator (50) relative to the barrel fitting (60) for tensioning of the cable or tendon (80) within the cavity.
Patent CA-2663595-A1 (CA)
Title: Proteomic patterns of cancer prognostic and predictive signatures
Inventor: GONZALEZ-ANGUELO ANA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: The invention provides method for predicting whether a cancer patient will respond to a therapy. Methods of the invention may involve examining protein from a cell of the cancer patient by determining the binding of a panel of antibodies to the protein. Methods of the invention may be used to generate both expression and activation profiles for cells from a cancer patient. Profiles from a cancer patient may then be compared to known profiles for therapy responders and non-responders to predict the individual response of the patient. For example, methods of the invention may be used to determine whether an ovarian or breast cancer patient will respond to a therapeutic protocol.
Patent CA-2665095-A1 (CA)
Title: Pulverized hair care treatment
Inventor: MOENKS MONIKA
IPC: A61K8/41
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to pulverized, non-fluid hair conditioning products comprising a fluid hair conditioning composition which is absorbed on a solid carrier, wherein the fluid hair conditioning composition contains at least one hair care agent, selected from the group consisting of hair conditioning surfactants, hair conditioning polymers, hair conditioning silicones, fatty alcohols, oils, panthenol, amino acids, panthenyl ethyl ether, sorbitol, betaine, creatine and protein hydrolysates; and wherein the carrier is a non-waxy material which is solid at room temperature. The products can be made by first dissolving a gas in said fluid hair conditioning composition at high pressure, then expanding the liquid/gas solution, wherein said solid carrier is added either before, or during or shortly after said expansion. The products can be used in a method of conditioning human hair.
Patent CA-2665584-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile wood chipper
Inventor: ZELLER LES
IPC: B27L11/02
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A mobile wood chipper a vehicle having a longitudinal axis and ground engaging wheels. A  rotary bearing is supported by the vehicle and a wood chipper mounted to the rotary bearing for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between an axially oriented travel position and an off-axis operative position. A grapple arm is supported by the vehicle, the grapple arm being capable of feeding logs into the wood chipper when the wood chipper is positioned in the off-axis operative position.
Patent CA-2665857-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety disposable syringe
Inventor: LU WEN-CHIN
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: A safety disposable syringe includes: a barrel; a plunger extending into the barrel; a piston mounted on the plunger and formed with a first engaging member; and a needle seat extending fittingly into the barrel and having a rear end face disposed in the barrel. The needle seat defines a fluid passage extending through the rear end face, and is formed with a second engaging member.  The fluid passage has a terminating end terminated at the rear end face. The second engaging member has a terminating end terminated at the rear end face and spaced apart from the terminating end of the fluid passage. The fluid passage is indented inwardly and radially from the outer surface of the needle seat along an axial length of the outer surface of the needle seat.
Patent CA-2666280-A1 (CA)
Title: Nozzle sleeve for an injection molding apparatus
Inventor: BOUTI ABDESLAM
IPC: B29C45/18
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: An injection molding apparatus (100) that includes a hot runner (104) and a mold (108). The hot runner (104) includes at least one nozzle (112) that engages a nozzle-receiving cavity (152) of the mold (108). The molding apparatus (100) further includes a nozzle sleeve (120) surrounding a portion of the nozzle (112) and having a nozzle-sealing opening (160) that receives the nozzle (112). The nozzle sleeve (120) is movably secured to the hot runner (104) or the mold (108) so that when the mold (108) is removed from the hot runner (104), the nozzle sleeve (120) remains secured to the corresponding part of the apparatus (100). When the mold (108) and hot runner (104) are engaged with one another, the nozzle sleeve (120) is springingly urged into sealing engagement with a sealing surface of the nozzle receiving cavity (152) of the mold (108).
Patent CA-2666959-A1 (CA)
Title: Moving hydrocarbons through portions of tar sands formations with a fluid
Inventor: STEGEMEIER GEORGE LEO
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A method for treating a tar sands formation is disclosed. The method includes heating a first portion of a hydrocarbon layer in the formation from one or more heaters located in the first portion. The heat is controlled to increase a fluid injectivity of the first portion. A drive fluid and/or an oxidizing fluid is injected and/or created in the first portion to cause at least some hydrocarbons to move from a second portion of the hydrocarbon layer to a third portion of the hydrocarbon layer. The second portion is between the first portion and the third portion. The first, second, and third portions are horizontally displaced from each other. The third portion is heated from one or more heaters located in the third portion. Hydrocarbons are produced from the third portion of the formation. The hydrocarbons include at least some hydrocarbons from the second portion of the formation.
Patent CA-2667055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWAYZE ERIC E
IPC: A61K31/712
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: Provided herein are gapmer oligomeric compounds for reduction of target RNA in vivo comprising different nucleotide modifications within one or both wing regions. Also provided are methods of using such oligomeric compounds, including use in animals. In certain embodiments, such compound have desirable potency and toxicity characteristics.
Patent CA-2668617-A1 (CA)
Title: Meter having load control unit
Inventor: SHUEY KENNETH C
IPC: H01H47/00
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: A load control unit is provided for a meter which can be connected to a meter communication network. The load control unit includes a dual coil solenoid switch that is operable to connect the meter to a load, and disconnect the meter from the load. An electronic switching circuit is provided that reduces or eliminates undesirable braking in the solenoid switch.
Patent CA-2670593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARON JUDY
IPC: A61P25/22
Filed: 2007-12-01
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a unit dosage form with an anxiolytic dosage of zopiclone particularly eszopiclone. Also provided is a method for treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety using a subsedative dosage of zopiclone particularly eszopiclone.
Patent CA-2673738-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile communication terminal comprising a motion sensor for locking and unlocking the user interface
Inventor: KURKINEN ERKKI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: It is presented a method and system for providing a user interface (334) of a mobile communication terminal (200) comprising a motion sensitive sensor (338), a keypad (337) and a display (336), the mobile communication terminal (200) being capable of being in at least an active mode and a key-lock mode, the method comprising: detecting, using the motion sensitive sensor, a first user input indicating a desire to switch modes (560); when the mobile communication terminal (200) is in the active mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal (200) to the key-lock mode; and when the mobile communication terminal (200) is in the key-lock mode, as a response to the first user input, switching the mobile communication terminal (200) to the active mode.
Patent CA-2676243-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASAUCHI NOBORU
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A printing material container is detachably attachable to a printing apparatus having a plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The printing material container comprises a first device, a second device, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal. The plurality of first terminals are connected to the first device and respectively include a first contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second terminal is connected to the second device and includes a second contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus--side terminals. The at least one third terminal is for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal and the at least one third terminal and includes a third contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second contact portion, the plurality of the first contact portions, and the at least one third contact portion are arranged so as to form one or multiple rows. The at least one second contact portion is arranged at an end of one row among the one or multiple rows.
Patent CA-2678083-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for treatment of dermal scarring and wrinkling
Inventor: HILL PATRICIA J
IPC: A61K36/68
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of dermal scarring and wrinkling, by application to the skin of a cosmetically effective amount of plantain (Plantago major). The plantain may be utilized in powdered form in an aqueous paste or poultice that is applied to the skin for various periods of time from 1 to 10 hours at a frequency of 1-12 times per week, for a period of 3-50 weeks or more. The composition is effective to remediate dermal scarring and wrinkling, and at least partially restore skin to an undamaged, undeteriorated state.
Patent CA-2679964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DREFS MARTIN J
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte - entre autres choses - à un système comprenant une interface utilisateur qui est adaptée pour recevoir un changement de statut électronique concernant un vol aérien, et un système de réservation de place sur un vol aérien afin de déterminer si au moins un service de voyage auxiliaire associé au vol aérien doit - ou non - être modifié sur la base du changement de statut électronique reçu. Le système comprend une interface de messagerie qui est adaptée pour transmettre électroniquement une requête de modifier le(s) service(s) de voyage auxiliaire(s) sur la base du changement de statut électronique, si la détermination est faite de modifier le(s) service(s) de voyage auxiliaire(s).
Patent CA-2680403-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUKUOKA MASARU
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2008-03-21
Abstract: Provided is a radio communication base station device which can obtain a maximum frequency diversity effect of a downstream line control channel. The device includes: an RB allocation unit (101) which allocates upstream line resource blocks continuous on the frequency axis for respective radio communication mobile stations by the frequency scheduling and generates allocation information indicating which upstream line resource block has been allocated to which radio communication mobile station device; and an arrangement unit (109) which arranges a response signal to the radio communication mobile station device in the downstream line control channels distributed/arranged on the frequency axis while being correlated to the continuous upstream line resource blocks according to the allocation information.
Patent CA-2683454-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSAWA RYUJI
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: According to the present invention, peptides comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3, 4, 9, 23, 25, 30, 60, 63 or 68 were demonstrated to have cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) inducibility. Therefore, the present invention provides a peptide having the amino acid sequence selected from the group of SEQ ID NOs: 3, 4, 9, 23, 25, 30, 60, 63 and 68. The peptide can include one, two, or several amino acid substitutions or addition so long as its CTL inducibility is retained. Furthermore, the present invention provides pharmaceutical agents for treating and/or prophylaxis of tumors, and/or prevention of postoperative recurrence thereof, which comprises any of these peptides. The pharmaceutical agents of this invention include vaccines.
Patent CA-2684491-A1 (CA)
Title: Films comprising a plurality of polymers
Inventor: BOYD THOMAS J
IPC: C08L101/04
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: Films are disclosed that comprise a first polymer and a second polymer having a solubility temperature lower than that of the first polymer; wherein the breaking strength of the film is greater than about 750 psi (5,171 kPa). Also disclosed are compositions comprising such films that are useful as oral care, personal care or home care compositions. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2687070-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWANDER DENIS
IPC: H02K33/04
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un actionneur électromagnétique à reluctance variabl e comprenant une armature (3) ferromagnétique fixe comprenant au moins deux cylindres de révolution concentriques reliés par une couronne de liaison, au moins un bobinage (2) d'aimantation agencé entre lesdits cylindres, une arm ature (4) mobile ferromagnétique guidée en translations alternatives par rap port à ladite armature (3) fixe, avec laquelle elle définit un circuit magné tique avec un entrefer (20) dont la dimension varie au cours des translation s alternatives de l'armature (4) mobile, caractérisé en ce que ladite armatu re (3) fixe comprend au moins deux séries de fentes, une première série de f entes ménagées radialement dans dudit cylindre extérieur et s'étendant sur t oute la hauteur dudit cylindre extérieur, et une deuxième série de fentes mé nagées radialement dans lesdits cylindres extérieur et intérieur et s'étenda nt uniquement sur une majeure partie de la hauteur desdits cylindres.
Patent CA-2688112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES BRAD
IPC: C09K21/14
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A protective material comprising a flexible substrate including a top surface and a plurality of discrete guard plates affixed to the top surface in a spaced relationship to each other. The guard plates comprise a material which significantly expands upon the addition of sufficient heat forming a thermally insulating, flame retardant layer.
Patent CA-2688426-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROLLI KILIAN
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a tampon comprising an insertion end and a rear end, a pressed absorbent strip (2), and a withdrawal string (3) that is guided out of the rear end. In order to obtain short tampon production times, the withdrawal string (3) is guided around the strip (2) in the form of a loop (4), the strip (2) being provided with a fold (16, 17) on each side of the loop (4). Also disclosed is a method that is suitable for producing a tampon and encompasses the following steps: a) the absorbent strip (2) is cut to size; b) a withdrawal string (3) is placed in the form of a loop (4) that is put around the strip (2); c) the strip (2) is pressed between jaws (7) that can be moved towards each other such that a fold (16, 17) is formed in the strip (2) on each side of the loop (4).
Patent CA-2688430-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAITONDE ABHAY
IPC: C07C315/02
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polymorphic forms of the R- and S-enantiomers of modafinil, R-(-)-2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide and S-(+)-2- benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide respectively.
Patent CA-2692258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHATSKY ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A method and system for enforcing the user of a proxy server within an en terprise communication system. The system includes an enterprise voice appli cation server configured to act as a SIP proxy to client devices, and a priv ate branch exchange configured to act as a SIP registrar. The client devices are configured to evaluate incoming SIP requests to determine whether they were received via the enterprise voice application server and, if not, to re spond with a SIP 305 Use Proxy message referencing the enterprise voice appl ication server in a Contact field. The 305 Use Proxy message forces the PBX or other intermediate SIP server to reroute the SIP request and any subseque nt SIP requests in the dialog through the enterprise voice application serve r.
Patent CA-2692864-A1 (CA)
Title: Transformer meter and system for using same
Inventor: DE BUDA ERIC
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: The present invention is a meter for recording voltage and current on a transformer. The device has a housing with a body portion and a lever portion, the lever portion being movable between a closed position wherein the lever portion abuts the body portion and an open position wherein the lever portion is positioned away from the body portion.  The device includes a pair of current sensors each current sensor being divided into two corresponding sensor fractions with one fraction of each sensor formed on the body portion of the housing and the other corresponding fraction formed on the lever portion of the housing. The fractions of each sensors are constructed such that each of the current sensors have a central opening dimensioned to receive one of the transformer terminals when the lever portion of the housing is in its first position.
Patent CA-2694417-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved impactor
Inventor: MCMILLAN LAIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: An impactor for positioning and holding a surgical or veterinary prosthetic implant whilst it is being driven into position, said impactor including:- (a) an impaction means; (b) an impaction shoe which is configured to receive and support a prosthetic implant in a predetermined position; (c) connection means which connect the impaction means to the impaction shoe and are configured to transmit an impact from the impaction means to the impaction shoe; (d) arms configured to engage an implant supported upon the impaction shoe;  (e) said arms being biased into engagement with said implant, but movable against the bias out of engagement with the implant; (f) said connection means being adjustable between a first setting at which the impaction shoe is spring-loaded so as to bias an implant supported upon the impaction shoe into engagement with said arms but at which the impaction shoe can slide relative to said arms, against said spring bias; and a second setting at which both the impaction shoe and the arms are rigidly engaged with an implant supported upon the impaction shoe, to hold the implant in a predetermined position and orientation relative to the impaction means.