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Patent CA-2457110-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOCHMAN MARK N
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'injection (10) amélioré, pouvant être utilisé soit dans un mode manuel, pour administrer une substance médicamenteuse liquide à un patient avec un débit déterminé en continu par un élément de commande (118), soit dans un mode de régulation automatique dans lequel le débit présélectionné est maintenu par le contrôleur (102) après que le clinicien a relâché l'élément de commande (118). L'élément de commande (118) permet au clinicien de choisir entre deux débits ou de sélectionner un débit comprenant une valeur supérieure et une valeur inférieure. Si le dispositif est utilisé dans le mode de régulation automatique, le clinicien doit activer un interrupteur de commande (106B, 120, 122) pour redéfinir le débit.
Patent CA-2458801-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLUNDELL PAUL
IPC: A61K31/439
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des utilisations thérapeutiques d'analogues de tropane de forme bateau, par exemple, pour le traitement de troubles neurodégénératifs. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement une méthode de traitement d'un trouble nerveux chez un patient, consistant à administrer audit patient une quantité efficace d'un composé de tropane de forme bateau. La Figure 1 représente un plan général permettant de préparer des tropanes de 2-carbométhoxy.
Patent CA-2459002-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIAMANTOPOULOS LEONIDAS
IPC: A61B5/01
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A catheter positioning system comprises a guide catheter extension (24) adapted to co-operate with a guide catheter, a catheter positioning device (21, 22, A) adapted to engage a catheter and guide the catheter within the guide catheter extension (24), wherein the guide catheter extension (24) further comprises a plurality of engagement means (32) for fixing the relative points of the guide catheter extension and the positioning device at any one of a number of positions over its length and a guide catheter extension (24) capable of receiving a catheter, comprising a substantially rigid tubular section (27) capable of sealing engagement within a compression fitting (29) of the guide catheter.
Patent CA-2459626-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in or relating to turbines and in particular pelton wheel turbines
Inventor: CATLEY ROBERT
IPC: F03B11/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A turbine rotor (eg: a Pelton wheel) is described which comprises a plurality of individual radial body members (11) comprising one or more impeller elements (eg: buckets) (1). The radial body members comprises segments which have leading (13) and trailing (15) radial abutment surfaces that contact with the respective radial abutment surfaces of adjacent radial body members when assembled as a unit.  Each radial body member comprises at least one further abutment (21), preferably two at opposite axial ends (17,19) thereof, and locating means (26,27) is provided which co-operates with the further abutment means, preferably directly. Wedging means which is tapered in the radial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the turbine rotor, acts between the radial body members and the locating means, and means is provided which acts via said wedging means to draw the radial body members radially inwards to hold them together as a unit.   More particularly the locating means comprises two collars (26,27) which are engageable with a respective one of the axial end abutments (21) of the radial body members, and the wedging means comprises frusto conical formations of the further abutments of the radial body members and the locating means.   The means acting via the wedging means to draw the body members radially inwards comprises axial clamping means (35) operable between the two collars and/or taper action locating means (34,38) securing the two collars to a connecting shaft or axle element (6).
Patent CA-2459927-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUEA DUANE ROBERT
IPC: G16H70/20
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: The monitoring device (10) incorporates transducing devices for converting t he desired measured parameters into electrical signals capable of being process ed by a local computer (55) or microprocessor system. The device receives a set of customized questions for presentation to an ambulatory patient. The devic e interacts (28, 30) with the ambulatory patient and then, via a modem (58) or other electronic communication device, transmits the measured parameters and answers to the customized questions to a computer (32) located at a remote site. At the remote location, the various indicia of the ambulatory patient' s condition are monitored and analyzed by the medical professional caregiver. To provide the ambulatory patient with an added level of convenience and ease o f use, such monitoring device is contained in a single integrated package.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2463096-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel with sound insulation layer and production method
Inventor: RUHDORFER HERBERT
IPC: E04B1/86
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying a layer on a floor panel, whi ch permits the reduction of impact sounds on a floor, as well as to such a pane l. Disadvantageously, according to the prior art, the sound insulation layer is subsequently glued on the laminated panel. Said panel is firstly produced by pressing and by the gluing of layers or papers. In a following step, said sound insulation layer is glued. PVAC glues, thermoplastic adhesives or wood glues are, for example, used as glues for the application of said sound insulation layer. According to the present method, during the production of a panel, a layer is provided in addition to the support panel, decorative pape r and rear face or veneer, said layer being in the form of a sheet product, preferably of a roll product. The material of said roll or sheet product is produced, such that it presents the aforementioned desired sound insulation features or induces said features in case of impact on said panel. Said roll or sheet product is pressed together with the remaining components in a pres s at a temperature of at least 100 ~C.
Patent CA-2463694-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONSSON AKE
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à installer de façon simple des systèmes centraux d'aspiration fixes dans des habitations ou analogues. Le dispositif se présente sous la forme d'un logement (6) servant à loger un aspirateur classique (7) qui comprend une entrée d'air (22) à laquelle un long tuyau souple d'aspiration (8) peut être connecté. Des parties du logement sont détachables du reste du logement de manière à permettre l'ajustement de l'aspirateur à l'intérieur du logement. Dans le logement, une ouverture (25) est formée pour permettre au tuyau souple (8) d'atteindre l'aspirateur. Une ouverture est également formée dans ce logement.
Patent CA-2466306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAVIV FORTUNA
IPC: C07K5/097
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés par la formule (SEQ ID NO:1), lesquels sont utiles pour traiter des affections découlant de l'angiogenèse ou exacerbées par elle. Cette invention concerne également des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant ces composés, des méthodes de traitement consistant à utiliser ces composés; et des méthodes permettant d'inhiber l'angiogenèse.
Patent CA-2467130-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical connector having a mechanism for supplementing spring characteristics of a contact
Inventor: MAEDA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: In a connector comprising a housing (11) and a contact (21) held by the housing, the contact is brought into contact with a connection object under a pressing force obtained by operating an operating member (61). An elastic member (71) elastically deformable is interposed between the contact and the operating member. The operating member has a first cam surface (63a) for applying the pressing force to the contact with elastic deformation of the elastic member and a second cam surface (63b) for releasing the pressing force. An insulating actuator (51) cooperating with the contact may be interposed between the contact and the elastic member. The elastic member may be a leaf spring member held by the actuator.
Patent CA-2468316-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID W
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouvelles séquences destinées à être utilisées dans le diagnostic et le traitement de carcinomes, plus spécifiquement de lymphomes. En outre, cette invention concerne l'utilisation de nouvelles compositions destinées à être utilisées dans des procédés de criblage.
Patent CA-2471420-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular cable system for solar power sources
Inventor: PERESS SASS M
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A modular system of mating connector cables for connecting solar power sources to devices requiring power includes connector cables assembled from compatible cable segments, mating connectors and junctions. The cables of the system may be of consistent polarity among various configurations such that current flows through mating connectors at the cable ends. The cables may be variously configured to provide for the connection of solar power sources in series or in parallel, and for connection to devices with various power input connectors or terminals.
Patent CA-2477787-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic methods and uses of sapogenins and their derivatives
Inventor: HU YAER
IPC: A61K31/58
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The invention discloses therapeutic methods and uses of certain steroidal sapogenins, related compounds and derivatives thereof, in the treatment of non- cognitive neurodegeneration, non-cognitive neuromuscular degeneration, motor- sensory neurodegeneration or receptor dysfunction or loss in the absence of cognitive, neural and neuromuscular impairment.
Patent CA-2478761-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for blow molding
Inventor: KNUEPPEL HARALD
IPC: B29C49/48
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for blow molding an article wherein a parison is positioned between substantially opposed mold closures. The opposed mold closures and at least one other mold closure are advanced, wherein the at least one other mold closure is advanced into abutment with at least one of another of the substantially opposed mold closures, and another of the at least one other mold closure.  Thereafter, a gas may be injected within the interior of the parison to form a molded article, the mold closures retracted along their respective axes, and the molded article removed.
Patent CA-2479563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDMAN ALLAN JOEL
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, an information clip is provided and it not only resiliently engages a securing ridge adjacent a free edge of the clip holder, but in addition, is provided with a platform on which leading edges of the clip sit on when the clip is securely attached to the clip holder. The platform is part of a stepped construction formed as part of the clip holder and the platform has a rear edge that acts to inhibit access to the leading edges of the clip when the clip is securely attached to the clip holder. In one embodiment, an upper surface of the platform includes surface modifying features that are formed therein to assist in locating and retaining the leading clip edges along the upper surface of the platform.
Patent CA-2481521-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWLEY PAUL
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel insertion sites useful for the integration of exogenous sequences into the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus genome. The present invention further provides plasmid vectors to insert exogenous DNA into the genome of MVA. Furthermore, the present invention provides recombinant MVA comprising an exogenous DNA sequence inserted into said new insertion site as medicine or vaccine.
Patent CA-2481788-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM I
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
Patent CA-2483968-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESLOGE GEORGE B
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for splicing a heatable section (20) of a tubular heater (12) to a cold section, (22) with the heatable section (20) having an outer sheath (78), which has a heating element (84) therein, while the cold section (22) has an outer sheath (88) which includes a cold pin (94). The apparatus (10) comprises an enclosure (12) defining a chamber (62) which further defines opposed openings in communication with the chamber (62). A welding tip (130) extends into the chamber (62) and is capable of melting the cold pin (94) and welding the ends (80,90) of the heatable and cold sections (20,22) together in a splicing operation.
Patent CA-2484818-A1 (CA)
Title: A tax refund system
Inventor: DUFFY JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of computers and in particular to methods and systems for processing tax refunds. Existing VAT  refund systems are either expensive or overly cumbersome with paperwork. The present invention provides a solution to these problems by providing a tax claim system comprising a payment card system 1 suitable for accepting payment card transactions at a point of sale, the payment card system comprising a display for displaying information to a payment card system terminal user. The tax claim system further includes at least one data capture device for receiving card details from a payment cardholder and an indication receiving element for receiving an indication that a tax refund claim is required for a transaction. The system further provides a claim generation module for generating a tax refund claim in response to a received indication that a tax refund claim is required for a transaction and communicating this generated claim to an associated printer device.
Patent CA-2488119-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermoplastic stiffening:material for shoe production and an underlying:production procedure
Inventor: FREY STEFAN
IPC: C09J11/04
Filed: 2004-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel thermoplastic stiffening material used for manufacturing shoes or shoe parts, and to an environmentally friendly method for the production thereof. The inventive material is provided in the form of a hot-melt adhesive/filler compound and is characterized in that it is comprised of one or more hot-melt adhesives and of one or more fillers, which are provided in quantities ranging from 50 to 15 % by weight and which do not dissolve in the hot-melt adhesive. The hot-melt adhesive/filler compound simultaneously fulfills the following parameters: 1. MVR value between 2 and 6, preferably between 3 and 5 cm3~/10min; 2. Surface tack, when measured according to DIN EN 14610 at 65 ~C, ranging from at least 10 N/2 cm, preferably 15 N/2 cm, particularly 20 N/2 cm; 3. Bonding value/peel resistance with regard to upper materials and linings of at least 30 N/5 cm when measured according to DIN 53357; 4. Longitudinal extension of no greater than 25 %, preferably less than 20 %, when measured at a temperature of 90 ~C.
Patent CA-2488755-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAO DOREEN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A sling in accordance with the invention includes a synthetic material and a non-synthetic material positioned adjacent thereto. The non-synthetic material may be wrapped around or may be attached to the synthetic material.  Additionally, the non-synthetic material may include slits. Methods for making such slings are also described.
Patent CA-2489508-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for anastomosis
Inventor: ORBAN JOSEPH P III
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing a surgical anastomotic procedure are disclosed herein. Apparatus according to the present disclosure include at least one fastener including a first fastener portion having an anchoring leg portion, a second fastener portion including an anchoring leg portion, wherein the first and second fastener portions are operatively associated with one another to selectively fix the position of the first fastener portion relative to the second fastener portion. The apparatus has a first member for engaging the first fastener portion and a second member for engaging the second fastener portion. The first member and the second member are movable with respect to one another to move the first fastener portion and second fastener portion with respect to one another.
Patent CA-2489853-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of cardioprotection using dichloroacetate in combination with an inotrope
Inventor: LOPASCHUK GARY DAVID
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for maintaining or improving cardiac function by administering a cardioprotective amount of dichloroacetate (DCA) and an inotropic drug. Also provided are dosage protocols and pharmaceutical compositions for use in these methods.
Patent CA-2492079-A1 (CA)
Title: Microbiological processes for the production of 7 alpha-substituted 11 alpha-hydroxy steroids
Inventor: KUENZER HERMANN
IPC: C07J5/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a new synthetic pathway for the production of precursors for th e production of compounds having general formula (8,10,12). During said synthesis, compounds of general formal (4,B) are produced in a microbiologic al reaction. The meanings of radicals R7, R10, R11, R13, R17 and R17' and group U- V-W-X-Y-Z are defined in the patent claims.
Patent CA-2492989-A1 (CA)
Title: Ophthalmic ointment composition comprising a drug, an ointment base and a solubilizing/dispersing agent
Inventor: KIS GEORG LUDWIG
IPC: A61K31/196
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a semisolid ophthalmic composition, in particular an ointment, comprising (1) an ophthalmic drug, e. g. a staurosporine derivativ e, (2) an ointment base and (3) an agent for dispersing and/or dissolving said drug in the ointment base, selected from a polyethylene-glycol), a polyethoxylated castor oil, an alcohol having 12 to 20 carbon atoms and a mixture of two or more of said components.
Patent CA-2494235-A1 (CA)
Title: C-substituted tricyclic isoxazoline derivatives and their use as anti-depressants
Inventor: BAKKER MARGARETHA HENRICA MARI
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: The invention concerns substituted tricyclic isoxazoline derivatives accordi ng to Formula (I), the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof and the N-oxide form thereof, more in particular tricyclic dihydrobenzopyranoisoxazoline, dihydroquinolinoisoxazoline , dihydronaphthalenoisoxazoline and dihydrobenzothiopyranoisoxazoline derivatives substituted on the phenylpart of the tricyclic moiety with at least one radical that is attached to the pheny l radical by a carbon-carbon bond as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for treating depression, anxiety, movement disorders, psychosis, Parkinson's disease and body weight disorders including anorexia nervosa and bulimia, wherin all variables are defined in Claim 1. (I) The compounds have surprisingly been shown to have selective serotonine (5-HT) reuptake inhibit or activity in combination with additional .alpha.2-adrenoceptor antagonist activity and show a strong anti-depressant and/or anxiolytic activity and/or antipsychotic and/or a body weight control activity without being sedative. Also, in view of their selective serotonine (5-HT) reuptake inhibitor as wel l as .alpha.2-adrenoceptor antagonist activity, compounds according to the invention are also suitable for treatment and/or prophylaxis in diseases whe re either one of the activities alone or the combination of said activities may be of therapeutic use.
Patent CA-2494853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONCELLI MARCELLO
IPC: B28B7/40
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: Dans la production de dalles et de panneaux en matériau céramique selon le procédé de compactage par vibrations sous vide décrit dans le brevet italien 1311858, le mélange initial est formé à l'aide de sables à céramique ayant une grosseur de grain inférieure à 2,5 mm, de préférence inférieure à 1 mm, et à l'aide de poudres de céramique, avec un additif de liaison se présentant sous la forme d'une solution aqueuse contenant du silicate de sodium en une concentration supérieure à 24 · de Baumé, des fibres en matière inorganique transparente à haut point de fusion, de préférence du verre à haut point de fusion, étant également ajoutées au mélange. Les dalles obtenues présentent une résistance mécanique améliorée, une porosité réduite ainsi que des meilleurs propriétés esthétiques, en plus d'être exempte de fissures et de microfissures.
Patent CA-2500925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNTER SAMUEL C
IPC: A63F/
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: Selon cette invention, une cagnotte progressive est accordée dans un jeu de craps. Trois dés sont utilisés dans le tableau de résultat. La cagnotte progressive est créée avec une <= ante >= (mise)provenant de chaque joueur qui mise dans le jeu de craps. Un changement visant à gagner la cagnotte progressive est amorcé, lorsqu'un premier résultat prédéterminé s'affiche dans le tableau de résultat. La cagnotte progressive est accordée aux joueurs, si un tableau suivant le tableau de résultat présentant un premier résultat prédéterminé a un second résultat prédéterminé. Le résultat d'au moins deux des dés dans le tableau de résultat est utilisé pour déterminer le résultat du jeu de craps, uniquement si le tableau de résultat n'atteint pas le premier résultat prédéterminé.
Patent CA-2505353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XUE GUANGHUI
IPC: A01D7/10
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: The invention provides a garden rake that has the function of a conventional rake as well as a tool to pick up leaves. This invention includes a compound rake, a rake handle and a leaf pick up mechanism. The compound rake consists of two sub rakes that are spring-hinge connected, allowing the two sub rakes to close and open. The rake handle is tube shaped, allowing a control shaft to pass through. The leaf pick up mechanism includes a connecting rod assembly, which activates the opening and closing of the compound rake it also includes a control shaft that is firmly fixed to the rake at the center of the opposite end of the tine points.  The leaf pick up mechanism also includes a control handle, located on the upper end of the rake handle and telescoping with the rake handle.
Patent CA-2508879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THORSON RUSSELL E
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un vêtement jetable comprenant une partie corps et une garniture absorbante, présentant une couche inférieure reliée à une couche supérieure et une partie de rétention disposée entre la couche inférieure et la couche supérieure. Au moins une partie de la couche inférieure et de la couche supérieure est étirable et comprend une matière plastique. Au moins une partie de la couche inférieure et de la couche supérieure est reliée à la partie corps. L'invention concerne, de plus, un procédé d'utilisation d'un sous-vêtement jetable, comprenant l'étirement de la couche inférieure et de la couche supérieure. L'invention concerne, en outre, un procédé permettant d'informer l'utilisateur sur l'utilisation dudit sous-vêtement jetable.
Patent CA-2510400-A1 (CA)
Title: Diarylmethylidene piperidine derivatives, preparations thereof and uses thereof
Inventor: WALPOLE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61K31/4436
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: Compounds of general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined in the specification, as well as salts, enantiomers thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared. They are useful in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.