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Patent CA-2536857-A1 (CA)
Title: Biodegradable chitosan-peg compositions, and methods of use
Inventor: ZHANG MIQUIN
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an interpolymer of chitosan and polyethylene glycol, wherein the interpolymer is a liquid below 25°C and a gel above 35°C. The present invention also provides methods for using the compositions to deliver drugs to a living body over time.
Patent CA-2543487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORE JAYAVANT P
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: Method and apparatus for measuring the amount of an organic substance in a biological sample using infrared electromagnetic radiation. For example, glucose levels can be detected in capillary fluid filtrate obtained subcutaneously in a continuous manner in order to provide real-time glucose monitoring for a patient with diabetes.
Patent CA-2546195-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of anti biotics as vaccine adjuvants
Inventor: LEYH RANDY DEAN
IPC: A61K39/116
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: The invention describes an adjuvant composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, in particular an azalide, wherein the antimicrobial agent acts as an adjuvant. More particularly, the adjuvant composition is a vaccine adjuvant.  The invention further describes a vaccine comprising several components comprising (a) at least one antigen and (b) at least one antimicrobial agent, in particular an azalide, wherein the azalide acts as an adjuvant. An adjuvant composition or vaccine of the present invention is useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by a pathogenic agent, a cancerous cell, or an allergen.
Patent CA-2549295-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified macromolecules and methods of making and using thereof
Inventor: PRESTWICH GLENN D
IPC: C12N5/077
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: Described herein are compounds such as macromolecules that have been modified in order to facilitate crosslinking by introduction of at least one hydrazide-reactive group and /or aminooxy-reactive group, and methods of making and using thereof for scar-free wound healing, for delivering bioactive agents or living cells, for preventing adhesion after a surgical procedure or for bone and cartilage repair. The macromolecule can be an oligonucleotide, a necleic acid, a polypeptide, a lipid, a glycoprotein, a glycolipid, a polysaccharide, a protein or a synthetic polymer, preferably a glycosaminoglycan like hyaluronan.
Patent CA-2549763-A1 (CA)
Title: Booklet cover
Inventor: NUGENT NICHOLAS OLIVER
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A flexible, impact resistant cover for a booklet, the cover comprising:   a cover assembly including a cover layer (10) secured to a first impact resistant thermoplastic layer (14), and an outer layer (12) on the cover layer whose outer surface has been formed so as to present a decorative finish. A second impact resistant thermoplastic layer (16) is secured to the first impact resistant thermoplastic layer (14) and in which an IC chip (22) is at least partly embedded, wherein the first and second impact resistant thermoplastic layers (14,16) provide a shock absorbing function to protect the IC chip (22).
Patent CA-2553570-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring jitter
Inventor: BREWER SYMON
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: In a method [400] for measuring jitter, a signal under test [220] is inputted [402] to generate signal transition locations. A signal transition location is latched [404] using a sampling clock signal [222], and the signal transition location is converted [406] to a delay value. The delay value is converted [408] to an edge position output [310], and a value of the edge position output [310] is detected [410].
Patent CA-2557035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROMITI DOMENICO
IPC: C01B21/12
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: An apparatus for treating highly corrosive agents comprises a tube bundle (14) heat exchanger (10), structured to carry out a heat exchange between two fluids one of which is highly corrosive and flowing inside of said tube bundle (14).
Patent CA-2558473-A1 (CA)
Title: A cartridge unit for a multi-compartment container assembly
Inventor: MAGGENI YOHANAN
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A cartridge container unit having a compartment for storing a material. The compartment is adapted for separately storing one compo-nent of a formulation until ready for mixing with a second component in an assembly unit prior to use. Thus, the cartridge unit allows the user to store a material until ready for use, or to store multiple components of a formula-tion in separate individually sealed containers until ready for use that can be readily assembled into a single multi-compartment container. The cartridge unit includes a substantially cylindrical housing having a sealable opening at its top end and an opening at its bottom end. The bottom end may be adapted and configured to engage and seal the assembly unit. A first inwardly ex-tending annular shoulder is provided between the sealable opening and the bottom opening, defining a flow passage along a longitudinal axis of the housing.
Patent CA-2559969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EVANS JOYCE J
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A composition prepared from intact killed cells of isolated .beta.-hemolytic Streptococcus agalactiae and a concentrated extract of a culture of .beta.-hemolytic Streptococcus agalactiae, is effective for the protection of fish against infection by the same and other virulent strains Streptococcus agalactiae.
Patent CA-2560140-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSSON FREDRIK
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: Supply air terminal assembly for the supply of supply air to a room, the supply air terminal assembly comprising two throttling units (21, 31, 22, 32), which are supplied with supply air from a supply air pipe (3), each throttling unit being formed in order to give the passing supply air flow a preselected pressure drop under weak noise generation, one of, the first, throttling unit (21, 22) having a preconnected shut off valve (40, 44, 45) which normally is closed, and which is arranged to be reset into an open position (40~) for temporary enhancement of the supply air flow through the supply air terminal assembly. In the closed state, the valve (40, 44, 45) is arranged to connect the two throttling units in series in the flow direction of the supply air, the first throttling unit (21, 31) being located downstream the second throttling unit (22, 32), and in the open state connects the two throttling units in parallel.
Patent CA-2563403-A1 (CA)
Title: Reactive amino- and/or ammonium-polysiloxane compounds
Inventor: LANGE HORST
IPC: C08G77/26
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to amino and/or ammonium-polysiloxane compounds comprising reactive, functional groups and salts of said compounds, especially polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers and the salts therefrom. The invention also relates to methods for the production thereof, the use thereof for the surface treatment of substrates, such as natural or synthetic fibres or fibre-type substrates, especially as wash-resistant hydrophilic softeners. The invention further relates to the use thereof in cosmetic formulations, and formulations which contain reactive amino- and/or ammonium-polysiloxane compounds and the salts thereof.
Patent CA-2567979-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method, & computer program for managing storage and distribution of money tills or other items
Inventor: CARTER O KENNETH
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: An automated management system for monitoring and controlling distribution and storage of money tills and other items, and linking tracking of employee productivity to time in receipt of a till. The system comprises a cabinet, a control panel, and a personal computer. The cabinet is mounted through a wall to provide an interface having a front side accessible from a first area and a rear side accessible from a second area, such as a cash room. The interior cabinet space is divided into compartments that are selectively accessible from both the front and rear of the cabinet. Items are loaded and removed from the rear by back room personnel and from the front by employees using or distributing the items. The system is operable to anticipate, based upon work schedules, needed items, such as till types or amounts; compile and maintain useful associated records, including employee productivity; and link to other systems to further improve efficiency.
Patent CA-2568285-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for synchronizing databases connected by wireless interface
Inventor: TYSOWSKI PIOTR K
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A method of synchronizing at least one database including first data records of a portable electronic device with at least one other database including second data records.  The method includes receiving information representative of the first data records, comparing the information representative of the first data records with information representative of the second data records to determine if changes made to either the first data records or the second data records are not reflected in the other of the first and second data records, and if changes made to the second data records are not reflected in the first data records, transmitting only partial content of ones of changed second data records to the portable electronic device.
Patent CA-2568612-A1 (CA)
Title: Display assembly with adjustable shelves
Inventor: GAVIN GREGORY D
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A modular display assembly for displaying merchandise includes a pair of opposite side members and a plurality of shelves adjustably mounted to the side members. The side members have forward and rearward facing edges, which include a plurality of protrusions spaced therealong. The shelf includes a mounting assembly, which includes a handle and first and second movable arms for mounting the shelf to the side members. The arms are configured to engage at least one of the protrusions to limit vertical movement along the side members when the arms are engaged with the edges of the side members. The shelf is positionable between the side members at a desired location and the handle is movable to move the arms into engagement with the forward and rearward facing edges to substantially clamp the side member between the arms and thus to fixedly secure the shelf to and between the side members.
Patent CA-2569516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERRY STEPHEN E
IPC: H04B7/212
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically allocating hybrid automatic repeat request (H-ARQ) processes (124) in a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) (102) for supporting enhanced uplink (EU) (108) transmissions. The H-ARQ  processes (124) in the WTRU (102) are reserved for specific transport channels (TrCHs), dedicated channel medium access control (MAC-d) flows or logical channels associated with different data transmission priority classes. The WTRU (102) allocates H-ARQ processes (124) from those reserved H-ARQ processes that are available.
Patent CA-2571872-A1 (CA)
Title: Semi-robotic suturing device
Inventor: GILDENBERG PHILLIP L
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A semi-robotic apparatus and methods of use thereof for suturing body tissue, wherein the apparatus includes a housing; at least two distal arms connected to and extending distally from the housing, wherein the at least two distal arms are independently both extendable and retractable; a suture needle clasp connected to a distal end of each of the at least two distal arms, wherein the suture needle clasp is radially rotateable orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the distal arm to which it is connected; and at least one controller operable for controlling at least a portion of the extension or retraction of the at least two distal arms, the rotation of the suture clasps and the opening and closing of the suture needle clasps.
Patent CA-2573099-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal short code administration facility
Inventor: LOVELL ROBERT C JR
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: Systems and methods for assigning short codes (S564) to provide uniformity among wireless carriers (540). In the systems and methods, a Universal Short Code (USC) Administrator (510) maintains a list of short codes and their lease status so that SMS messages sent to a particular short code may be routed to the proper holder of the short code. A network facilitator (530) is in communication with both the USC Administrator (510) and at least one wireless carrier (540) to route the SMS message to the proper holder of the short code.  The short code may be leased for a specified period of time so that the short code can be reassigned after expiration of the lease. The systems and methods also support inquiries concerning particular short codes, leases, lessees, and usage prices.
Patent CA-2573357-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORAZZA SABRINA
IPC: C12Q1/527
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) enzymes. In particular it provides a cell-based assay system which allows to detect with high efficiency and sensitivity the soluble guanylate cyclase enzymatic activity. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a method of screening molecules that interact with sGC by stimulating or inhibiting its enzymatic activity and that can be used in the diagnosis or therapy of sGC-mediated dysfunctions or diseases. The invention further provides gene-constructs, vectors, and cells for use in said method.
Patent CA-2576574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAUFMAN RAYMOND J
IPC: B65G15/58
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A method for the electrophoretic application of a polymeric coating to an object having an elongate portion on a continuous belt, comprising the steps of positioning the object to engage a retaining member, the retaining member engaging the continuous belt such that a retaining portion on the retaining member releasably retains the elongate portion of the object to the belt;  conveying the continuous belt with a drive mechanism; and coating the object on the continuous belt.
Patent CA-2576683-A1 (CA)
Title: Aircraft auxiliary gas turbine engine and method for operating
Inventor: BALAN CHELLAPPA
IPC: B64D13/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A non-aircraft-propelling auxiliary gas turbine engine (10) installable in an aircraft (12) having a cabin (16) adapted to be pressurized. The auxiliary gas turbine engine includes an auxiliary-gas-turbine-engine compressor (18) having an inlet (20), wherein the inlet is adapted to receive pressurized air (22) from the cabin.
Patent CA-2579287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUAN HAOMING
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: Provided is an improved liquid composition for the treatment of surfaces, preferably the skin and/or hair in order to provide a cleaning and/or sanitizing effect thereto, which necessarily comprises: one or more detersive surfactants selected from anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants; a first biocidal constituent(s) which provide a biocidal effect in conjunction with at least one or more second biocidal constituent(s) selected from benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and salts thereof or farnesol, one or more pH adjusting constituents, optionally one or more organic solvents, hydrotropes, and further additive constituents, and water.  In preferred embodiments the hydrotrope and/or organic solvents are desirably excluded from the compositions, and the composition is thickened. The compositions are particularly useful as a hand wash composition, body wash or shampoo.
Patent CA-2580706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAENSENBERGER ULRICH
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for biomechanical stimulation, comprising a base unit, a support unit (4) that is mounted on the base unit in such a way that the position of the support unit can be continuously adjusted in relation to the base unit and a cylindrical stimulation unit (9). The latter contains a drive motor (10) and is connected to the support unit in such a way that during operation it executes a circular or elliptical movement about an axis that differs from the cylinder axis and undergoes a parallel displacement. The equipment can used, in particular, for the selective therapeutic treatment of certain parts of the body, preferably the leg or back muscles.
Patent CA-2581617-A1 (CA)
Title: Solar cell assembly and process for connecting a string of solar cells
Inventor: UEBELE PAUL
IPC: H01L31/05
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a solar cell assembly comprising at least one first solar cell and at least one discrete protective diode (101) that is connected to the solar cell. The aim of the invention is to comprehensively protect a solar cell, a solar cell composite or a string of cells by means of one or more protective diodes, without resorting to the use of the material of the solar cells. To achieve this, in addition to a front and a rear contact (13, 15), the protective diode comprises an additional contact (14) that is placed at a distance from the front contact and is electrically connected to said contact via a p/n junction. A connector leads from the additional contact to a second solar cell, the latter in turn being connected to the first solar cell in a string.
Patent CA-2582598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEVINAKATTI HANAMANTHSA SHANKA
IPC: C09K23/36
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: Fatty esters of oligoesters of a dicarboxylic acid and a polyol retaining at least one free hydroxyl group, particularly of the formula (I): R1-[OR2O-C (O)-R3-(O)C-]m-R4 (I), where R1 is H, a monocarboxylic acid group, or R6O-[C(O)-R3-(O)C]-; R2s are residues of polyols having at least one substituent free hydroxyl; R3s are hydrocarbylene; R4 is -OH, -OM where M is a salt forming metal, amine or ammonium, -OR6, or -OR2O-R7; R5 is C7 to C21 hydrocarbyl; R6 is C8 to C22 hydrocarbyl; R7 is H, or -C(O)R5; and m is 1 to 20; provided that at least one of R1 and R4 is or includes a C8 to C22 group, are surfactants. A  range of surfactant properties can be obtained by varying the molecules within these ranges. Especially where R2 is derived from a higher polyol e.g.  sorbitol, R3 is C2 to C6, and the fatty terminal group is C8 to C14, the products can be highly water soluble and effective oil in water emulsifiers.
Patent CA-2582955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATAGIRI FUMIMASA
IPC: H01M4/88
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A solid electrolyte fuel cell comprising a cathode layer 12 formed on one side of a solid electrolyte layer 10 and an anode layer 18 formed on the other side of the solid electrolyte layer 10, wherein the cathode layer 16 comprises a first cathode layer 12 formed in contact with the solid electrolyte layer and a second cathode layer 14 formed covering the first cathode layer 12, the second cathode layer 14 is formed having a higher porosity than the first cathode layer 12 and the first cathode layer 12 is divided into a plurality of island-shaped portions 12a, 12a.
Patent CA-2587466-A1 (CA)
Title: Batch analysis and optimization for glass manufacturing
Inventor: LEHMAN RICHARD L
IPC: C03C6/02
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A method of determining the constituents and impurities in mixed-color cullet to facilitate use of mixed-color cullet in glass manufacture is provided. A  glass batch formulation is adjusted based on the measured characteristics of supplied mixed-color cullet. More specifically, certain preferred aspects of the present invention include the steps of providing quantity of mixed-color cullet, collecting at least one sample of the mixed-~color cullet, performing, either singularly or in combination, particle size analysis, particle color analysis, or organics analysis of the mixed-color cullet, optionally storing the analysis results, determining a glass batch formulation, providing the cullet specification and the batch formulation to a glass manufacturer, and adjusting glass batch formulation based on the cullet specification to ensure consistent glass quality.
Patent CA-2588696-A1 (CA)
Title: Standoff compensation for imaging in oil-based muds
Inventor: ROSA HUMBERTO E
IPC: G01V3/00
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: Disclosed logging systems include a logging tool in communication with surface computing facilities. The logging tool is provided with a sensor array having at least two voltage electrodes positioned between two current electrodes. The two current electrodes are each shielded with conductive shields to prevent current leakage into the logging tool body. A common mode voltage is measured, and the phase and amplitude of the excitation source is controlled to reduce the difference between the common mode voltage and reference voltage of a voltage detector. The logging tool is further provided with electronics coupled to the voltage detector and the current electrodes to determine a differential voltage between the voltage electrodes and current flows from the current electrodes. From the differential voltage and multiple current flows, the computing facilities determine, and may display, the resistivity as a borehole wall image.
Patent CA-2590374-A1 (CA)
Title: Cap for an aerosol container or a spray container
Inventor: EBERHARDT HEIKO
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: In order to acoustically seal a spray cap, a cap (7) is provided with a button (6) having an elastic connection (49) between button (6) and cap (7) in order to achieve an acoustic seal (49) of cap (7). In this context, seal (49) is designed as a crimped device. A hinge (5) of button (6) is formed in an analogously crimped manner in order to be able to actuate it together with seal (49) in a smooth-running manner.
Patent CA-2590408-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic component comprising a modulator
Inventor: BOEHM MARKUS
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic component, especially an RFID  transponder, and to a security document comprising such an electronic component. The electronic component comprises a modulator for modulating a carrier signal, said modulator being constituted of at least two organic field effect transistors (72, 73).
Patent CA-2591419-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-dispersible xanthan gum containing composition
Inventor: SERENO NUNO MIGUEL FERNANDES D
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a readily water-dispersible particulate composition comprising by weight of dry matter at least 10% of xanthan gum and not more than 60% of starch, said composition being characterized in that the xanthan gum present in the composition can be dispersed completely within 2 minutes in distilled water of 25° C. at a concentration of 0.7% based on the dry weight of xanthan. The particulate xanthan gum compositions of the present invention exhibit unique viscosity enhancing properties that are dependent on the electrolyte levels of the aqueous environment in which they are applied. The favorable properties of the xanthan compositions according to the invention can be realized without resorting to chemical modification of the xanthan gum. The xanthan compositions according to the present invention can be applied advantageously in e.g. food products and oil drilling fluids.
Patent CA-2591668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISRAELSEN HANS
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composition for the manufacture of a medicament comprising living or dead bacteria with controlled amounts of surface-coupled proteins or proteinaceous compounds and a method for the preparation of the composition. The bacterium provides a multivalent heterologous protein display vehicle that may be used in the manufacture of vaccines or medicaments for delivery via the mucosa.