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Patent CA-2631998-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWAVOLA MICHAEL JAMES II
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: The invention disclosed is a portable and collapsible frame and sheet.  In embodiments of the invention, the frame and sheet may be rolled into a tube for easy and safe transport or mailing. In an embodiment of the invention, the frame comprises at least two pairs of elongate members, each elongate member having two ends, each pair of elongate members having at least one pre-attached sheet extending between members of the pair, and each end of each elongate member is adapted for fixed attachment to at least one end of another elongate member, wherein, in an assembled condition, a display is formed with at least partially overlapping sheets.
Patent CA-2632963-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell system, moving object equipped with fuel cell system, and abnormality judgment method for fuel cell system
Inventor: ISHIKAWA NORIMASA
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A fuel cell system (l) includes a fuel cell (l0), a hydrogen gas pipework system (3) for supplying hydrogen gas to the fuel cell (10), an injector (35) which adjusts the gas state of the hydrogen gas pipework system (3) in its upstream side and supplies it to its downstream side, and a control device (4) which controls the drive of the injector (35) in a predetermined drive period.  This control device (4) judges the presence of an abnormality in the hydrogen gas pipework system (3), based on a target injection amount for the injector (35) and the detected pressure in the hydrogen gas pipework system (3).
Patent CA-2634363-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUJII RYO
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a preventive/therapeutic agent for mood disorders or drug dependence, and so on. A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprising a substance promoting the function of an apelin receptor APJ or the like is useful as the preventive/therapeutic agent for mood disorders, drug dependence, etc.
Patent CA-2634485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OZLUTURK FATIH M
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) employing a CDMA technique, the method comprising: means for combining a plurality of spread spectrum data signals, wherein the output of the combining is a combined signal having a fluctuating power level corresponding to the data signals; means for modulating the combined signal to produce an RF signal for transmission; means for measuring an average power of the output of the combining means for a selected time period; means for adaptively limiting an output of the combined means to a calculated level based at least in part on the measured average power; and means for transmitting the RF signal.
Patent CA-2634943-A1 (CA)
Title: Uv-radiation protectant compositions
Inventor: HUNT SHERI ANNE
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A substantially aqueous composition comprising one or more particle encapsulated sunscreen active agents, at least one volatile additive, and at least one UV-radiation scattering agent, whereby the composition provides an SPF greater than 30.
Patent CA-2638746-A1 (CA)
Title: Recombinant mononegaviral virus vectors
Inventor: VEITS JUTTA
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a recombinant Mononegavirales virus (MV) vector comprising a foreign gene that is flanked by non-coding regions of a MV virus gene.
Patent CA-2640767-A1 (CA)
Title: Tibia platform implant
Inventor: ROMAGNOLI SERGIO
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: An implant (6) is provided for implantation in a condyle (21) of a proximal tibia. The implant is shaped in such a way that an anterior edge (63) at least approximately simulates the anterior contour of the tibial plateau (2). The implant is dimensioned such that it does not extend as far as the margin of the tibial plateau in the posterior and lateral directions and is shaped like a plate in such a way that it is free from form-fit anchoring elements and can be pushed in the manner of a drawer into a recess of the tibial plateau and can be cemented. The implant permits maximum preservation of the bone tissue and soft tissue, and the necessary resection and the implantation can both be performed by what is essentially a purely anterior approach.
Patent CA-2641322-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOSS LESLIE A
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: The invention provides methods of manufacturing toric lenses, apparatuses useful in the method of the invention, and lenses produced according to the method in which method the position of one mold half in relation to its complementary mold half is more precisely controlled so that tilting and rotation of the mold halves in relation to each other is substantially eliminated.
Patent CA-2643298-A1 (CA)
Title: Metal heat treating methods and devices
Inventor: DISTERGEFT IGOR MIKHAYLOVICH
IPC: C21D9/56
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: The group of inventions consists of metal heat treating methods, method for the liquid or gaseous fuel and hot air combustion in a direct or indirect fired furnace, a heating device and regeneration nozzles for carrying out said method. The inventions relate to metallurgy and mechanical engineering and can be used for metal heat processing (melting, heating for deformation, heat treatment) and for sintering, drying and other types of heat treatment of non-metallic products, for example ceramics. The essence of each invention discloses novel technical features which make it possible, while implementing the inventions, to attain the air excess factor (.alpha.) values in the fuel and hot air mixture which are greater than 2.0 and mainly set in a range equal to or less than 6Ø Said inventions make it possible to reduce a waste of metal during the processing thereof in a direct or indirect fired furnace and to decrease the metal hydrogenation levels including aluminium, titanium and iron alloys. The use of the invention in the indirect fired furnaces makes it possible to extend the service life of radiant tubes and melting pots. Experimental data items obtained by the inventors prove that the technical result is attained by the respective composition of the atmosphere (gaseous phase) of combustion products of the liquid or gaseous fuel and hot air mixture with the air excess factor (.alpha.) values greater than 2Ø
Patent CA-2644321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSE MATTHEW JESSE
IPC: E03B9/04
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for retrofitting fire hydrants with additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include a seat and elongated member for efficient and cost effective installation and cooperation with valves, which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open.
Patent CA-2645649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSAKI TAKUYA
IPC: H01R12/38
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A structure for connecting a flexible substrate and a terminal fitting is provided, the terminal fitting including: an upper plate; a lower plate; and a barrel which is formed in an upstanding manner on the lower plate, and is inserted into a hole formed in the flexible substrate; the flexible substrate being held between the upper plate and the lower plate by bending the barrel inserted to the hole, wherein a projection is formed in each of the upper plate and the lower plate, and the flexible substrate is held between the projections.
Patent CA-2646051-A1 (CA)
Title: Microrna fingerprints during human megakaryocytopoiesis
Inventor: CALIN GEORGE A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer and myeloproliferative disorders. The invention also provides methods of identifying anti-cancer agents.
Patent CA-2646204-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted 2-amino-4-phenyl-dihydroquinolines, method for the production thereof, use thereof as medicaments, and medicaments containing them
Inventor: HEINELT UWE
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I). Medicaments containing compounds of this type are useful in preventing or treating various diseases. The compounds can be used, amongst other things, for renal diseases such as acute or chronic kidney failure, for defects of the biliary function, for breathing disorders such as snoring or sleep apnea or for diseases of the central nervous system.
Patent CA-2647784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TABATA YASUSHI
IPC: A61B1/24
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: An oral cavity insertion instrument which is to be attached to a monitor device having a long scope portion is provided. The oral cavity insertion instrument is adapted to be used by being inserted into an oral cavity and has a long cover member having a bore which extends in a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein the scope portion of the monitor is adapted to be inserted into the bore.  The oral cavity insertion instrument also has a long tongue depressor in the form of a plate. The tongue depressor is provided adjacent to and in contact with the cover member along the longitudinal direction thereof. The oral cavity insertion instrument includes an attachment unit used to attach the cover member to the monitor device. The tongue depressor includes a tip end having a width greater than that of the cover member. A pharyngoscope apparatus provided with the oral cavity insertion instrument is also provided.
Patent CA-2648521-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELUCA HECTOR F
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: This invention discloses l.alpha.-hydroxy-2-(3'-hydroxypropylidene)-19-nor- vitamin D compounds with a 1,1-dimethylpropyl side chain, and pharmaceutical uses therefor. These compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells and inducing their differentiation to the monocyte thus evidencing use as an anti-cancer agent and for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis as well as skin conditions such as wrinkles, slack skin, dry skin and insufficient sebum secretion. These compounds also have little, if any, calcemic activity and therefore may be used to treat autoimmune disorders or inflammatory diseases in humans as well as renal osteodystrophy. These compounds may also be used for the treatment or prevention of obesity.
Patent CA-2649506-A1 (CA)
Title: 2-alkenyl-3-aminothiophene derivative and process for producing thereof
Inventor: KAKIMOTO TAKESHI
IPC: C07D333/36
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for commercially producing 2-alkenyl-3-aminothiophene derivatives, which are useful as intermediates for agricultural chemicals, at low cost.  Specifically disclosed is a method for introducing alkenyl groups into the 2-position of 3-aminothiophene derivatives by reacting 3-aminothiophene derivatives represented by the general formula (2) below or salts thereof with a ketone represented by the general formula (1) below without using a protecting group. Also specifically disclosed are 2-alkenyl-3-aminothiophene derivatives (3a) to (3d) which are useful as intermediates for agricultural chemicals, (see formula 1) (see formula 2) (see formula 3a)(see formula 3b) (see formula 3c) (see formula 3d)
Patent CA-2652347-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of regulating expression of genes or of gene products using substituted tetracycline compounds
Inventor: NELSON MARK L
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The present invention relates, at least in part, to the use of substituted tetracycline compounds for regulation of expression of nucleic acids operably linked to a tetracycline operator system. The invention pertains to compounds used in a regulatory system which utilizes components of the Tet repressor/operator/inducer system of prokaryotes to regulate gene expression in cells. Use of certain substituted tetracycline compounds, as featured in the methods of the invention, result in improved dose-response results when compared to those for e.g., tetracycline and doxycycline. Certain methods of the invention thus allow for enhanced control of the Tet repressor/operator/inducer system in regulating gene expression in cells.
Patent CA-2654885-A1 (CA)
Title: Stretch composite fabric and expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene film
Inventor: IMAI TAKASHI
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A stretch composite fabric which comprises a stretch porous polytetrafluoroethylene film which has been burned and a stretch cloth laminated thereto while maintaining a flat state. The fabric has a tensile stress at 10% elongation, as measured in at least one direction, of 1.8 N/15 mm or less. When a 5 cm-width test piece of the stretch composite fabric is elongated in the lengthwise direction under a load of 300 g and then released from the stress, the recovery from elongation (R) which is given by the following equation is preferably 70% or more. R=(L2-L3)/(L2-L1)~100 (In the equation, L1, L2, and L3 indicate the lengths of the composite fabric before loading, under loading, and after load removal, respectively.)
Patent CA-2656630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAGNER DANIEL
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising 4-[((4-carboxybutyl)-{2-[(4-phenethylbenzyl)oxy]phenethyl}amino)methyl] benzoic acid or a salt thereof. The present invention relates particularly to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising 4-[((4-carboxybutyl)-{2-[(4-phenethylbenzyl)oxy]phenethyl}amino)methyl] benzoic acid or a salt thereof and amino-2(hydroxymethyl)-2-propanediol-1,3(trometamol).
Patent CA-2657528-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLESSING CHRISTOPHER D
IPC: C10G35/095
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A hydrocarbon aromatization process comprising adding a nitrogenate, an oxygenate, or both to a hydrocarbon stream to produce an enhanced hydrocarbon stream, and contacting the enhanced hydrocarbon stream with an aromatization catalyst, thereby producing an aromatization reactor effluent comprising aromatic hydrocarbons, wherein the catalyst comprises a non-acidic zeolite support, a group VIII metal, and one or more halides. Also disclosed is a hydrocarbon aromatization process comprising monitoring the presence of an oxygenate, a nitrogenate, or both in an aromatization reactor, monitoring at least one process parameter that indicates the activity of the aromatization catalyst, modifying the amount of the oxygenate, the nitrogenate, or both in the aromatization reactor, thereby affecting the parameter.
Patent CA-2661075-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical instrument for applying compressing force to body trunk and extremities
Inventor: DOYA HIDEO
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: It is intended to provide a medical device for pressurizing the limbs and the trunk. A medical device for pressurizing the limbs and the trunk characterized by comprising a bandage-shaped cloth material for pressurizing and a locking means for releasably locking a first side of the cloth material for pressurizing as described above and a second side thereof facing the same at a plurality of positions in the lengthwise direction of the cloth material for pressurizing.
Patent CA-2661932-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced power distribution unit with self-orienting display
Inventor: BRADBURY COLIN
IPC: H02B1/00
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: An enhanced power distribution unit (PDU) with self-orienting display uses an orientation sensor in conjunction with a microprocessor to properly orient visual display of information by one or more displays of the enhanced PDU. Information displayed can relate to electrical current furnished to one or more power outlets of the enhanced PDU and /or information related to temperature, humidity or other conditions of the enhanced PDU.
Patent CA-2663065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPICER DAVID B
IPC: C10G9/20
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A quench exchanger and quench exchanger tube with increased heat transfer area on the process side of the tube are provided. The exchanger provides increased heat transfer efficiency relative to a fixed tube length and at the same time eliminates stagnant and low velocity areas as well as recirculation eddies. The tubes (100) incorporate a fin profile (110) on the process side of the tube with alternating concave (120) and convex (130) surfaces. Additionally, the fins (110) are preferably aligned with the tube center line (140) as opposed to being twisted or spiraled.
Patent CA-2663426-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NUTESON SCOTT ALLEN
IPC: B05B1/14
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A steam dispersion system including insulation is disclosed. The steam dispersion system may include a steam dispersion tube with at least one opening defined on an outer surface of the steam dispersion tube and a hollow interior. The insulation covers at least a portion of the steam dispersion tube, the insulation defining an opening aligned with the opening of the steam dispersion tube, wherein the insulation meets 25/50 flame/smoke indexes for UL723/ASTM E-84 and has a thermal conductivity less than about 0.35 Watts/m-K (2.4 in-hr/ft.LAMBDA.2 deg F). A nozzle defining a throughhole may be placed within the opening of the steam dispersion tube, the throughhole being in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the steam dispersion tube to provide a steam exit.
Patent CA-2663549-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERIN ERIC
IPC: A24D3/16
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un matériau composite de cohésion élevée, formé d'au moins un polymère et d'au moins un composé choisi parmi les oxydes minéraux , les silico-aluminates et le charbon actif, ledit matériau composite posséd ant : une taille médiane de particules d'au moins 100 .mu.m, un volume poreu x (Vd1 ), constitué par les pores de diamètre compris entre 3,6 et 1000 nm, d'au moins 0,2 cm3/g, une cohésion telle que son taux de particules de taill e inférieure à 100 .mu.m obtenu après une contrainte de pression d'air de 2 bars est inférieur à 1,5 %, de préférence égal à 0,0 %, en volume. Elle est également relative à un procédé de préparation de matériau composite. Elle c oncerne aussi l'utilisation de ce matériau composite comme support de liquid e, support de catalyseur, additif ou pour la filtration liquide ou gazeuse, en particulier dans les filtres à cigarettes.
Patent CA-2665322-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUSTER MICHAEL J
IPC: F16B39/282
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A fastener assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly comprises a nut compatible with a threaded shaft. A rotation indicator having at least one indicator extension is attached to the nut. At least one protruding structure extends from the nut. The protruding structure interferes with the indicator extension when the nut is rotated on the threaded shaft and the rotation indicator is compressed between the nut and a surface.
Patent CA-2665672-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARNSWORTH ANDREW
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A method, in a wireless communications device, the method for reporting a signal strength indication from a first layer to a second layer, the method comprising: measuring and reporting an initialisation value of signal strength;  periodically measuring a current value of signal strength; determining whether a change in signal strength meets a threshold criterion; reporting the current value of signal strength as an update value of signal strength when the change in signal strength meets a threshold criterion.
Patent CA-2666567-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOTHOREL ALAIN JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a radio communication system for ACARS messages exchange between an aircraft (2) and a ground centre (20) comprising in the aircraft a communication management unit (4) having a plurality of interface s for connecting communication equipments among VHF, HF and SATCOM communica tion equipments (6, 10, 14), the communication equipments being adapted via respective bi-directional channels to each communicate independently with th e ground centre (20). According to the invention, the radio communication1 s ystem further comprises a communication unit (24) including emulating means (44) for emulating a communication equipment when communicating with the com munication management unit (4) and wireless access means (50) for communicat ion with a wireless access point (28) of a ground communication network (30) .
Patent CA-2671237-A1 (CA)
Title: Wind turbine generator
Inventor: OKANO YASUSHI
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A wind turbine generator that is capable of completely eliminating heater heating of lubricating-oil piping or that is capable of reducing the number of heater heating locations to the minimum requirement is provided. A wind turbine generator (1) is provided with a lubricating system (20) that circulates lubricating oil (L) in a lubricating-oil storage tank (21) through lubricating-oil piping (23) connected to a lubricating-oil pump (22), to lubricate a main bearing (12) connected to the lubricating-oil piping (23) by supplying the lubricating oil (L) thereto. This lubricating system (20) is provided with a lubricating-oil recovery line that is formed when the lubricating-oil pump (22) is stopped and in which the lubricating oil (L) falls naturally and is recovered in the lubricating-oil storage tank (21).
Patent CA-2675656-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell and separator constituting the same
Inventor: GOTO SOGO
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: Each separator (600) of a fuel cell stacked alternately with the power generation bodies (810) has a first surface facing the first electrode of the power generation body (810), a second surface facing the second electrode of another power generation body (810), a first reactant gas channel (650, 660) that supplies or discharges a first reactant gas to or from the first electrode and that extends in the separator (600) and has an opening portion (440, 444) opened in the first surface, and a second reactant gas channel (630, 640) that supplies and discharges a second reactant gas to or from the second electrode facing the second surface and that extends in the separator (600) and has an opening portion (350, 354) opened in the second surface. The opening portion (440, 444) of the first reactant gas channel (650, 660) and the opening portion (350, 354) of the second reactant gas channel (630, 640) are both disposed along a first portion of a peripheral border (Sl, S2, S3, S4) of a power generation region (DA).
Patent CA-2678412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERTRAM RICHARD DAVID
IPC: C11D1/04
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A detergent comprising one or more neutral or overbased alkaline earth metal to C40 hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxybenzoates, wherein: (i) the one or more neutral or overbased alkaline earth metal C10 to C40 hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxybenzoates comprises one or more C10 to C40 hydrocarb-1-yl substituted hydroxybenzoates; or, (ii) greater than 50 mole % of the one or more neutral or overbased alkaline earth metal C10 to C40 hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxybenzoates, based on the total number of moles of said C10 to C40 hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxybenzoates, comprises one or more C10 to C40 hydrocarb-2-yl substituted hydroxybenzoates.
Patent CA-2682616-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for the preparation of n-isobutyl-n-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide derivatives
Inventor: ZINSER HARTMUT BURGHARD
IPC: C07C303/38
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-isobutyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-amino-4-phenylbutyl)-p-nitrobenzenesulfonylamide derivatives (I) in which a 1-benzyl-2-hydroxy-3-isobutylamine derivative (II) is reacted with a p-nitrophenylsulfonyl halide (III) in a solvent comprising a secondary or tertiary alcohol.
Patent CA-2683822-A1 (CA)
Title: Calcium flux as a pharmacoefficacy biomarker for inhibitors of histone deacetylase
Inventor: BUGGY JOSEPH J
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: Described herein are methods for using calcium flux as a biomarker to select and predict patients likely to respond to an apoptotic agent as therapy. Further described herein is a method of using calcium flux as a clinical biomarker to determine whether a tumor is sensitive to an HDAC inhibitor.