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Patent CA-2516765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSENAR PAUL
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: The present invention provides membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more external manifolds which deliver reagents and/or coolant to one or more reactant or coolant flow fields of the membrane cassettes. In certain preferred embodiments, the invention provides cassettes and stacks which are suitable for use in fuel cell applications.
Patent CA-2524684-A1 (CA)
Title: Instrument and method for delivery of anaesthetic drug
Inventor: HAFER FRED
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A needle and catheter system, including components, is provided such that the position of an stimulating needle may be identified after insertion into the body of a patient by electrically stimulating and thus locating a specific nerve. Positioning of the stimulating needle while simultaneously controlling and monitoring the electrical impulses applied therethrough is made possible by a control device and monitor integral with the stimulating needle. When a specific nerve is located, the catheter is inserted through the needle to a point slightly beyond the distal tip of the needle. The catheter tip may then be manipulated and the optimum position for the catheter tip determined by applying an electrical impulse through the helical wire and/or the ribbon support wire to the proximal tip catheter, this electrical stimulation being utilized in determining the specific location of the catheter tip within the nerve. Once properly located, or at any time relative movement between the catheter and needle is not desirable, the catheter can be locked into position with a catheter lock which may be part of the stimulating needle hub. A  catheter adapter is utilized to allow easy access to the catheter and introduction of fluid into the nerve of the patient through the catheter tip.
Patent CA-2528784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUHN BERND
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with DPP-IV, such as diabetes, particularly non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, and impaired glucose tolerance.
Patent CA-2535284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITMIRE JASON PORTER
IPC: B27C3/08
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A clutch bypass for a combination drill has a gearbox connected to a motor and an output spindle. The gearbox includes a ring gear. A clutch mechanism is coupled with the gearbox to selectively transmit torque from the motor to the output spindle. The clutch mechanism includes at least one link member disposed adjacent the ring gear and a rotatable mode selector disposed adjacent the link member. The mode selector has at least one opening that can receive a bypass member. The mode selector has a first position in which the bypass member does not abut the link member, and a second position in which the bypass member abuts the link member.
Patent CA-2535418-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical fiber connector cleaner, and method of cleaning optical fiber connector connection surface
Inventor: KIDA TAKAHISA
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: An optical fiber connector cleaner (1) comprises a housing (10), a winding means (32) and a delivery means (34) for a cleaning tape (T) which are disposed in the housing, a cleaning means (20) having a bar-like cleaning section (21) projecting outwardly of the housing, the front end of the cleaning section having movably mounted under tension thereon in an exposed state the cleaning tape delivered from the delivery means, the front end of the cleaning section being brought into contact with the end surface of an optical fiber connector to thereby clean the end surface, a cleaning section rotating means (23) coaxially connected to the cleaning section in the housing and supported for rotation with respect to the housing, and a transmission means (40) which rotates the winding means and cleaning section rotating means substantially simultaneously in a predetermined direction through a predetermined angle and then reverses the cleaning section rotating means to its original position.
Patent CA-2539187-A1 (CA)
Title: Label-free methods for performing assays using a colorimetric resonant reflectance optical biosensor
Inventor: LIN BO
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The instant invention provides compositions and methods for determining cell interactions that are faster than conventional methods and that require the use of fewer reagents than conventional methods.
Patent CA-2541137-A1 (CA)
Title: Encapsulating protocol for session persistence and reliability
Inventor: PANASYUK ANATOLIY
IPC: H04W40/34
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to network communications. A first protocol that encapsulates a plurality of secondary protocols is used to communicate over a network. Use of the first protocol provides session persistence and a reliable connection between a client and a host service. In one embodiment of this aspect of the inventions,, a second connection is established between the first protocol service and a host service using one of the secondary protocols. Communication between the first protocol service and the host service occurs via one of the secondary protocols. In another embodiment, a plurality of second connections are established between the first protocol service and a plurality of host services using the plurality of the secondary protocols. Specifically, each of the plurality of second connections is established between the first protocol service and a different host service and each of the plurality of second connections is established using one of the plurality of secondary protocols. Communication between the first protocol service and the plurality of host services occurs over each of the plurality of second connections via one of the plurality of secondary protocols. In yet another embodiment, the first connection between the client and the first protocol service is established through an intermadiary node. The first protocol can be communicated over TCP/IP and the secondary protocol can be, for example, HTTP, RDP, ICA, FTP, Oscar or Telnet. Additionally, each virtual channel can include a plurality of protocol packets that enable remote access functionality.
Patent CA-2545569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGOVERN ALBERT
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A quarter turn slide lock assembly having a base (30), a cover (32), a slider (34), a rotator (36), springs (40, 42) and washers (44, 46). The base includes a channel (48) for the slider to move between extended and retracted positions. The slider includes internal (152) and exterior (146) cam follower surfaces. The rotator has a hex head (172) for 90~ rotation by a special tool and a cam arm for engaging the internal cam follower surface (152) of the slider. The external cam follower surface (146) is biased by an abutting surface on an object to be locked and the springs bias the slider in an opposite direction to an interference fit with the object. The base includes a smooth, slanted outer surface to avoid snags and the washers reinforce the slide lock so that rivets used to attach the slide lock to an object to be locked are strongly secured. The cover snap fits to the base for a simple and reliable slide lock assembly.
Patent CA-2545822-A1 (CA)
Title: Hovercraft
Inventor: WAH LEE CHUN
IPC: B60V1/11
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A hovercraft (10) capable of operation on either a solid surface or a liquid surface. The hovercraft includes a hull (12) on which is mounted at least one thrust-lift fan assembly (50) for providing and for propelling the hovercraft in a forward or reverse direction or propelling the hovercraft and providing an air cushion under the hovercraft. The hovercraft also includes a steering fan assembly (80) mounted transversely to the thrust-lift fan assembly to allow the hovercraft to be steered in either lateral direction. The hovercraft is controlled by operation of the fans in the appropriate direction, and may be in the form of a wireless remote control toy.
Patent CA-2548162-A1 (CA)
Title: Serum-free vero cell banking process
Inventor: NICHOLS AMY HELEN
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A serum-free Vero cell banking process provides a standardized and consisten t way to generate reliable and stable cell banks for viral vaccine production. The substitution of animal-derived substances with plant-derived substances in the growth and freezing media increases the viability of the cells upon thawing and reduces their recovery time, thereby allowing a more precise schedule for manufacturing and more consistent processes.
Patent CA-2548688-A1 (CA)
Title: Inductively coupled plasma alignment apparatus and method
Inventor: MARRIOTT PHILIP
IPC: H05H1/30
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma alignment apparatus comprising: a coil 10 for generating an inductively coupled plasma in a gas, the coil having a first axis 100; a torch 20 passing at least partially through the coil, the torch having a second axis 200; and an adjustment mechanism 80, 110 for adjusting the position of the torch with respect to the coil so as to alter the relative configuration of the first and second axes. The adjustment mechanism may adjust an angle and/or a distance between the second axis and the first axis. The second axis may be held substantially parallel to the first axis, while the adjustment mechanism adjusts a distance between the second axis and the first axis. The coil is preferably maintained substantially fixed in position with respect to a sampling aperture for sampling photons or ions from the plasma.
Patent CA-2548797-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HA BAO
IPC: F25J3/04
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A process for separating air by cryogenic distillation in a column system comprising a high pressure column and a low pressure column comprises compressing all the feed air in a first compressor (1) to a first outlet pressure, sending a first part of the air at the first outlet pressure to a second compressor (3) and compressing the air to a second outlet pressure, cooling at least part of the air at the second outlet pressure in a heat exchanger (5) to form cooled compressed air at the second outlet pressure, sending at least part (7) of the cooled compressed air at the second outlet pressure to a third compressor (8) and compressing the at least part of the cooled compressed air at the second outlet pressure to a third outlet pressure, liquefying at least part of the air at the third outlet pressure and sending the liquefied air (10) to at least one column of the column system wherein at least 50% of the liquefied air sent to the column system has been compressed in the third compressor (8), cooling a second part of the air (12) at the first outlet pressure in the heat exchanger and expanding at least part of the second part of the air in an expander (13) from the first outlet pressure to the pressure of a column (30, 31) of column system and sending the expanded air to that column, removing liquid (20) from a column of the column system and vaporizing the liquid by heat exchange in the heat exchanger.
Patent CA-2550197-A1 (CA)
Title: Molded plastic venting assembly
Inventor: THURSBY BRYAN S
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A venting assembly having modular components that can be connected together without use of external fasteners is disclosed. The modular components are capable of easily being attached to and detached from adjacent modular components, enabling individual modular components to be replaced or added into the assembly without replacing adjacent components.
Patent CA-2552197-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic compositions containing nacreous pigments of large sized synthetic mica
Inventor: STAVELEY RODERIC S
IPC: A61K8/19
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing nacreous pigments of large particle size coated synthetic mica and method for increasing or improving the gloss, glint, brightness, whiteness, transparency and compressibility of cosmetic compositions employing same.
Patent CA-2552882-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for diagnosis and prognosis of cancers of epithelial origin
Inventor: MOSES MARSHA A
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: ADAM 12 expression and activity are up regulated in patients that have cancers of epithelial origin, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer, as well as others: Accordingly. the present invention is directed to methods for prognostic evaluation, and diagnosis of cancers of epithelial origin. In particular, the presence of ADAM  12 in a biological sample is indicative of cancer of epithelial origin.  Further, the amount of ADAM 12 protein detected in biological samples, e.g.  urine, correlate with disease status such that ADAM 12 levels can be used to predict the presence of, as well as the metastatic potential of cancer. Thus, measuring the level of ADAM 12 in biological samples (e.g. urine or blood) provides a quick, easy, and safe screen that can be used to both diagnose and prognose cancer in a patient.
Patent CA-2555786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PORTER PAUL C
IPC: C05F11/08
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant nutrient reduction system comprising the application to plants of a microbially enhanced inorganic fertilizer composition wherein said application results in plant growth and yield comparable to the application of substantially greater amounts of a non-microbially enhanced fertilizer composition.
Patent CA-2558966-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispersant viscosity modifiers based on diene-containing polymers
Inventor: COVITCH MICHAEL J
IPC: C08F8/46
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A composition of the reaction product of (a) an isobutylene-diene copolymer having thereon groups containing carboxylic acid functionality or reactive equivalent thereof, derived from an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic compound; and (b) an amine component comprising at least one aromatic amine containing at least one N-H group capable of condensing with said carboxylic acid functionality, is a useful dispersant viscosity modifier.
Patent CA-2559354-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for determining an estimated value
Inventor: HILPERT JOHANNES
IPC: G10L19/025
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: In order to determine an estimated value related to an information unit requirement for encoding a signal, a measure (nl(b)) for the distribution of the energy in the frequency band is taken into account (102, 104, 106) as well as the permitted interference for a frequency band and energy of said frequency band. In this way, a better estimated value is obtained for the information unit requirement, such that the signal can be more efficiently and precisely encoded.
Patent CA-2561619-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERNSTEIN JOEL E
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of hepatotoxic compounds are provided in which the hepatotoxicity of the compounds is mitigated by including quantities of nicotinamide and methionine in the composition. Folic acid also can be included to further mitigate the hepatotoxic effects. The hepatotoxic compounds can include acetaminophen, methotrexate, atorvastatin, simvastatin, niacin, flucanozole, divalproex sodium, and valproic acid.
Patent CA-2564016-A1 (CA)
Title: Spray-regulating system incorporated in aircraft anti-icers
Inventor: SVANEBJERG ELO
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to de-icing and anti-icing procedures performed on airplanes on the ground, wherein a fluid is sprayed from the boom or arm of a de-icer installation onto the aircraft. A spray-regulating system is incorporated in aircraft anti-icers comprising a tank (1) with anti-icing fluid, a fluid pump (2) with a drive motor (6), and a hose or pipeline (7) between the pump (2) and a spray nozzle (3) located on an elevating boom, arm or operator's platform so that the fluid can be pumped from the tank (1) to the spray nozzle (3), said system further comprising a central control unit (5), a pressure-signal~-generating pressure sensor ( 4) located proximate to the inlet of nozzle (3), and a regulating device (8) for the motor (6) to adjust the motor momentum, wherein a constant pressure upstream of the nozzle (3) and consequently over said nozzle (3) is maintained by said control unit (5) producing a signal calculated on a pressure signal received from the sensor (4) and the pressure required upstream of the nozzle (3), and said signal being transmitted to the regulating device (8), which then adjusts the momentum of the pump motor (6) and thereby adjusts the flow rate and or pressure rate in the pipeline (7).
Patent CA-2565894-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for granting access to personal information
Inventor: ANDERSON TERRY PAUL
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A system and method to permit users to have personal unique identifiers associated with personal information stored on a database accessed by an identity server is disclosed. The identity server is connected to one or more networks including the Internet. Users can distribute the personal unique identifier to third parties who can then obtain the personal information by accessing the server through the network. The users may modify the information stored in the database, which can then assist third parties in obtaining the modified information by inputting the personal unique identifier, or permitting client software to do so automatically on their behalf, in turn making updates to that information for the third party. This can be done over a large period of time such that third parties can easily access personal information of the user even if that information changes. The third parties may also be organizations or corporations with extensive customer lists that wish to update their client contact information with minimum interference to the customers and at minimal costs to the organization. Furthermore, users can use the personal unique identifier to populate electronic forms, such as web forms, provided on web sites hosted by organization or corporation, for the convenience of the organization or corporation and the use. The personal information of the user may also be organized in different cards having a variety of reveal and hidden status levels permitting access to additional information if a key, comprising an alphanumeric code, is entered together with the unique identifier.
Patent CA-2566632-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides from non-typeable haemophilus influenzae
Inventor: ARICO MARIA
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: Polypeptides comprising non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) amino acid sequences. Over 2500 specific NTHi proteins are disclosed. The invention also provides related polypeptides, nucleic acids, antibodies and methods. These can all be usedin medicine for treating or preventing disease and/or infection caused by H.influenzae, such as otitis media.
Patent CA-2566882-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid filter
Inventor: MCINTYRE PHILIP
IPC: B01D35/10
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A fluid filter, particularly suitable for high pressure and high volume use, comprises a cylindrical housing (201) having an attachment plate (209) at an inlet end (202) to which is attached a plurality of bundles (303) of fibres (211), with the fibres being left unsecured at their distal end adjacent an outlet (203) of the housing. Between the bundles is provided a balloon (212), which can be distended in order to crush the fibres around the periphery of the housing. In use, a fluid to be filtered is introduced into the inlet end, adjacent to where the fibres are secured. In order to flush the filter the pressure within the balloon is released, and a flushing fluid is passed through the housing in the same direction.
Patent CA-2567030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAMHILL DAVID
IPC: A61K39/21
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: Methods of covalently-stabilizing alpha-helical, chimeric peptides constrained within a homotrimeric or heterotrimeric coiled-coil structure are disclosed.  The coiled-coil structures made by the methods disclosed within this specification mimic all or a portion of the internal, trimeric coiled-coil motif contained within the fusogenic conformation of an enveloped virus membrane-fusion protein, particularly the internal coiled-coil domain of the HIV gp41 ectodomain. The HIV-derived, chimeric peptides disclosed comprise a non-HIV, soluble, trimeric form of a coiled-coil fused in helical phase to all or a portion of the N-helix of HIV gp41 and are covalently-stabilized in a homotrimeric or heterotrimeric coiled-coil structure through the formation of disulfide or chemoselective bonds between said peptides. The covalently-stabilized, HIV-derived, homotrimeric or heterotrimeric coiled-coil structures made by the methods disclosed herein represent a close mimetic of a HIV gp41 fusion intermediate and are potent inhibitors of HIV infectivity. These HIV-derived chimeric peptides may provide for therapeutic treatment against HIV  infection by inhibiting the virus-host cell membrane fusion process.
Patent CA-2567757-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for detecting illegal operation of vehicles
Inventor: WEBER TORY SHANE
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: This document outlines a system and device for detecting incorrect or absent information related to legal operation of a motor vehicle. Information is periodically gathered by an in-vehicle system capable of reading RFID-tagged documents (such as registration and insurance) and vehicle features (such as license plate and vehicle identification number). Radio-frequency transmission of the information (or an abbreviated version thereof) is performed on receipt of a valid RF activation signal from a portable or fixed-location extra-vehicle reading system. Upon receipt of the information, the extra-vehicle reading system ensures that no discrepancy in on-vehicle information is present by performing a local check and consulting an authoritative database.  If a discrepancy is encountered, information is missing, or the authoritative database entry is flagged, law-enforcement officials are notified. The system may also be used for detection of moving infractions such as speeding and red light violations and logging of vehicle locations for security purposes
Patent CA-2570726-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for link layer assisted handoff
Inventor: ALI MOHAMMED D
IPC: H04W76/04
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: Various embodiments are described to address the need for an apparatus and method that improves upon known handoff techniques, such as Mobile IP and Fast Mobile IP, to improve the mobility experience of an end user. OSI layer 2-originated indications of a handoff being imminent (301, 501, 502), a link down for handoff (307, 509, 510), and a new link up after handoff (309, 511, 512) are introduced. These indications can be used by applications (such as real-time/streaming applications on the mobile (101)) to take suitable proactive measures prior to an actual handoff. Examples of such measures include the buffering of data to be used during the handoff interval in a way that improves the seamless mobility experience of the end user.