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Patent CA-2630534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDSMITH ROBERT M
IPC: G01K3/00
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring item sourcing and handling information. The present disclosure provides a device for tracking and tracing a product or item's source and handling history. The present disclosure may, for instance, be applied to any product that is packaged, distributed, shipped, or requiring or using cold chain distribution where a greater quality of freshness of a product is desired or where preventing distribution or removing from distribution of a product exposed to a preselected condition such as an undesirable environmental temperature is desired.
Patent CA-2631764-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination of zd6474 and pemetrexed
Inventor: RYAN ANDERSON JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in a warm-blooded animal such as a human which is optionally being treated with ionising radiation, particularly a method for the treatment of a cancer, particularly a cancer involving a solid tumour, which comprises the administration of ZD6474 in combination with pemetrexed; to a pharmaceutical composition comprising ZD6474 and pemetrexed; to a combination product comprising ZD6474 and pemetrexed for use in a method of treatment of a human or animal body by therapy; to a kit comprising ZD6474 and pemetrexed; to the use of ZD6474 and pemetrexed in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in a warm-blooded animal such as a human which is optionally being treated with ionising radiation.
Patent CA-2631840-A1 (CA)
Title: Rnai-mediated inhibition of rho kinase for treatment of ocular hypertension / glaucoma
Inventor: CLARK ABBOT F
IPC: A61K31/7084
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Rho kinase mRNA expression for treating patients with ocular disorders, particularly for treating intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Rho kinase mRNA targets include mRNA for ROCK1 and ROCK2.
Patent CA-2636668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WERNER BETTINA
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an anticorrosive agent comprising zinc dust, and a second component, an organic binder and a VOC-free or VOC-compatible solvent.  In order to allow the metal workpieces to be coated in a reliable and energy-saving manner at constant quality, the binder comprises silicon dioxide and alkali silicate in a molar ratio of at least 4:1. The invention also relates to a device for mixing and metering solid and liquid components of an anticorrosive agent. Said device comprises means for metering the quantities of the respective components of the anticorrosive agent, a solution tank and a mixing device. An application system for applying the anticorrosive agent to a workpiece comprises a solution tank, feeding means, at least one pressure reducer connected to the solution tank and at least one spraying device connected to the solution tank.
Patent CA-2636891-A1 (CA)
Title: Luminescent stem cells and uses thereof
Inventor: NUCCI CINZIA
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: It is described a stable recombinant stem cell able to express an apophotoprotein and produce a bioluminescent signal in the presence of a suitable chromophore as substrate in response to intracellular calcium concentration variation; methods for identifying agents modulating the differentiation of stem cells towards a specific cell lineage; methods for identifying a ligand able to stimulate a specific cell lineage target; methods for identifying an antagonist to ligand known to stimulate a specific cell lineage target; uses of stable recombinant stem cells for in vitro testing of toxicity and/ teratology of a substance.
Patent CA-2637428-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LESAK ALAN E
IPC: H02K1/16
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A stator configured to rotate a rotor with a number of magnetic poles includes a yoke that includes a back portion and a first type and first quantity of integral teeth, and a second type and second quantity of insertable teeth coupled to the back portion. At least two coils are wound with a continuous electric wire. Each of the coils is placed around two different integral teeth to define a first winding section. At least two other coils are wound with a continuous electric wire. The other coils are placed around two different insertable teeth to define a second winding section.
Patent CA-2640023-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements to input peripherals for computer or the like
Inventor: DELATTRE ERIC
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: The peripheral has a movable part manipulated by an operator. The movable part has a casing (6) coupled to a fixed base (2) by a kinematic connection arranged to allow any movement of the casing with respect to the base with the exception of a displacement of the casing along a direction perpendicular to a support plane of the base. A cover (60) driven by the casing has a side wall (63) that is extended. An independent claim is also included for an object manipulation device comprising an input peripheral.
Patent CA-2640324-A1 (CA)
Title: Infectivity assay
Inventor: KIRBY ELIZABETH
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: There is provided a method for infecting a target cell with a TSE agent, comprising: i) contacting said target cell with a membrane preparation, wherein the membrane preparation comprises the TSE agent and a donor membrane;  and ii) infecting said target cell with the TSE agent. There is also provided a contiguous membrane, comprising a donor membrane and a membrane containing a TSE agent, wherein the TSE agent is selected from the group consisting of CJD, vCJD, familial CJD (eg. FFI or CSS), iatrogenic CJD, BSE, ovine BSE, and CWD.
Patent CA-2640606-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUELLER LOUIS B
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A sliding door for selectively opening and closing and opening is disclosed. The door is comprised of a door panel having a top, a bottom, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The door panel translates laterally relative to the opening between a closed position and an open position. The door also includes a guide located proximate the opening and between an upper and lower extent of the opening. The door also has an elongate beam attached to the door panel between the top and the bottom. A first portion of the elongate beam extends generally horizontally along a vertical plane of the door panel, and a second portion of the elongate beam extends away from the leading edge of the door panel, beyond the trailing edge of the door panel and operably engages the guide.
Patent CA-2641552-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of a monolayer composite article, the monolayer composite article and a ballistic-resistant article
Inventor: JACOBS MARTINUS JOHANNES NICOLAAS
IPC: C08J5/04
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: Process for the production of a monolayer composite article comprising an unidirectional array of high performance polyolefin fibers, the process comprising the steps of positioning of the fibers in a coplanar, parallel fashion consolidation of the fibers to obtain the monolayer composite article, the process comprises after the step of position of the fibers and before or after the step of consolidation of the fibers, a step in which the fibers are stretched.
Patent CA-2642334-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing manufacturing information
Inventor: CELESTINI STEFANO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: A system for managing data within an organization that is intended to provide tactical and/or role-based data. The system includes a data acquisition module, a data processing module and an output module. The data acquisition module acquires operational data and financial data related to the operational data. The data processing module is configured to: analyze the operational data to identify a variance in the operational data; determine a financial impact of the variance based on the financial data; generate an event based on the variance in the operational data; and prioritize the event based on the financial impact. The output module then outputs the event, preferably in accordance with priority. In a particular case, the event may also be categorized as relating to a particular role with the organization.
Patent CA-2646782-A1 (CA)
Title: Measurement tool and method of use
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL A
IPC: G01M7/02
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a measurement tool, and in particular to a measurement tool for use in determining the density and/or viscosity of a stationary or moving fluid. The measurement tool has been designed for use in borehole applications during the location and exploitation of oil and gas reserves. The measurement tool has a resilient pipe with a substantially uniform cross-section along its length, and the fluid is located within the pipe. The pipe carries an exciter which is connected to a signal generator, the exciter and signal generator being adapted to impart transverse and/or rotational oscillations to the pipe. Measuring the frequency of the oscillations can be used to determine the density and/or the viscosity of the fluid within the pipe.
Patent CA-2647161-A1 (CA)
Title: Probiotic strain and antimicrobial peptide derived therefrom
Inventor: BRINK MARELIZE
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a strain of Enterococcus mundtii having probiotic qualities. The strain of E. mundtii (ST4SA) produces an antimicrobial peptide which exhibits antimicrobial activity against a broad range of bacteria. The invention also provids an isolated nucleotide sequence which codes for the antimicrobial peptide (peptide ST4SA). Another aspect of the invention relates to a process for the production of a peptide of the invention which comprises cultivating Enterococcus mundtii strain ST4SA in a nutrient medium under micro-aerophilic conditions at a temperature of between 100C and 45°C, until a recoverable quantity of said peptide is produced, and recovering said peptide. The isolated peptide of the invention may be used as an antimicrobial agent in a liquid formulation or a gel formulation as a topical treatment and may also be used as an antimicrobial agent following encapsulation in a polymer.
Patent CA-2647366-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric vacuum cleaner, and vacuum cleaner hose
Inventor: ITO KOICHI
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a cleaner main body 16, and a suction unit 24 which is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the cleaner main body 16 and includes a suction port 23 and a rotary brush 25.  The cleaner main body 16 includes a dust collecting chamber 19, and a fan chamber 18 equipped with an electric fan 17 disposed at the bottom thereof. A handle 21 having a grip portion 20 and a control circuit board 22 are installed above the dust collecting chamber 19. Components such as the handle 21 and the electric fan 17 are installed at the rear of the cleaner main body 16. With this configuration, the vacuum cleaner is prevented from falling down when it is set upright. Further, the safety in use of the vacuum cleaner will be improved. Also, the user is able to easily use the vacuum cleaner. Furthermore, it is possible to finish assembling the component parts only at the rear of the vacuum cleaner. Accordingly, the number of parts to be assembled and disassembled can be decreased. Also, it is possible to shorten the time required for the assembling job and, further, to improve the workability.
Patent CA-2648413-A1 (CA)
Title: Separable faucet using plastic control valve
Inventor: LIU BOXIOU
IPC: F16K1/32
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: The separable faucet using a plastic control valve mainly includes two control bodies, an outlet assembly and a three-way pipe assembly. The control valve disposed in each of the control bodies for connecting an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe has joint holes corresponding to the inlet and outlet pipes. A sealing piece is sleeved on each of the joint sections of the inlet and outlet pipes to keep sealing between the joint section and the joint hole. A stop sheet disposed at the control valve is stopped at a stop face of the joint, fixing the joint reliably in the joint hole. Two ends of a soft plastic inner pipe disposed in a metal shell body of the outlet assembly are connected to a spout piece and a connecting pipe respectively. The three-way pipe assembly is connected to the connecting pipe and outlet pipes of the two control bodies.
Patent CA-2648692-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de levage de couvercle de piscine thermale
Inventor: KOREN GEORGE
IPC: E04H4/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un systeme de levage de couvercle de piscine thermale. Ce système comprend un mât de levage et un poteau. Ce système comprend également un premier élément de support et un second élément de support. Le premier élément de support est relié pivotant au mât de levage. Le second élément de support est relié pivotant au mât de levage et pivotant au poteau. Le système comprend également un premier câble relié au couvercle de piscine thermale, un second câble relié au mât de levage, et un mécanisme d'entraînement relié au premier câble et au second câble.
Patent CA-2648943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONOFAL ERIC
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne le domaine de la santé humaine et plus particulièrement le traitement du trouble déficit de l'attention/hyper- activité (TDAH) par le mazindol. Ce dernier peut être administré monothérapi e ou en association avec un ou plusieurs composés, y compris des psychostimulants, pour l'indication de TDAH et des symptômes associés ou comorbides.
Patent CA-2650658-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XU FENG
IPC: A61K31/403
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel processes for the preparation of (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (−)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have pharmaceutical utility and are known to be useful for treating e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and urinary incontinence.
Patent CA-2654030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORDELL LAWRENCE K
IPC: B02C17/22
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A grinding machine having plurality of lift elements positioned within the rotating drum. The lift elements are provided with a central ridge contact surface portion with slanted side surfaces extending from the ridge contact portion in a downward and outward configuration. Adjacent pairs of side surfaces form valleys with the downwardly converging side surfaces. In the grinding process, this enhances the effectiveness of the grinding mill.
Patent CA-2654955-A1 (CA)
Title: Toothbrush with bristles and elastomeric elements
Inventor: WAGUESPACK KENNETH
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a loop arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice, a central cleaning element disposed within the loop, two opposing arcuate cleaning elements disposed on opposite sides of the loop, peripheral cleaning element with a stepped and tapered construction, elongate distal cleaning elements, and proximal cleaning elements.
Patent CA-2656842-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulateurs de la udp-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase dans le traitement de l'acne ou de l'hyperkeratinisation
Inventor: LABRIE FERNAND
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne une m‚thode in vitro de criblage de compos‚s candida ts pour le traitement pr‚ventif ou curatif de l'acn‚, comprenant la d‚termin ation de la capacit‚ d'un compos‚ … moduler l'expression ou l'activit‚ de la UDP-glucose c‚ramide glucosyltransf‚rase (UGCG), ainsi que l'utilisation de modulateurs de l'expression ou de l'activit‚ de cette enzyme pour le traite ment de l'acn‚ ou des d‚sordres cutan‚s associ‚s … une hyperk‚ratinisation. L'invention concerne aussi des m‚thodes de diagnostic ou pronostic in vitro de ces pathologies.
Patent CA-2659187-A1 (CA)
Title: Rack interface pod with intelligent platform control
Inventor: MATTHEWS KEN
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: Rack Interface Pods (200) can be augmented with non-KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) functionality that can enable greater analysis of the state of the computer to which the RIP (200) is attached. A RIP (200) can be augmented to include a non-KVM input connection (e.g., an Intelligent Platform/Chassis control protocol input) that is used to communicate between the server (120) and the RIP (200). The RIP (200) can then multiplex the received information with the KVM signals for transmission to a PEM or to an ARI port (240). Video and computer environment-style data can be multiplexed across a communications medium exiting the RIP (200) such that they can be received by a remote computer (190).
Patent CA-2660246-A1 (CA)
Title: Light fixture with optional animate object detector and heat sink
Inventor: PRICHARD JEREMY LEE
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A light fixture (100) comprises a base (101) and at least a first arm (102 ) having a first end (103) that couples to this base. A housing (105) then couples to the second end (203) of this first arm and can serve to house both a light sourc e (901) (such that emanated light will tend to be directed towards a primary area of coverage) and an animate object detector (902) (such that the latter will be aimed towards, a nd will tend to be sensitive to, objects that move within the primary area of coverage). By one approach, this arm couples to the base and/or the housing in a manner that permits an end user to adjust a position of the housing with respect to the base without requiring any hand tools. The housing can comprise a heat sink (906) if desired.
Patent CA-2660455-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUJITA HIROSHI
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A method for the determination of the molecular weight of hyaluronic acid, comprising the steps of reacting hyaluronic acid in a sample containing the hyaluronic acid with a protein capable of binding to hyaluronic acid and measuring an amount of the protein that is bound to the hyaluronic acid in the sample or a value that reflects the amount.
Patent CA-2660511-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POPA MIHNEA A
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A dryer monitor detects when textiles in a dryer are dry, detects when textiles in a dryer are overdry, and/or may count dryer cycles. The dryer monitor includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a controller and various status indicators. The humidity and temperature sensors may be located outside the drying compartment of the dryer. In the case of a clothes dryer, the humidity and temperature sensors may be located outside the drum of the dryer and may be located, for example, in the exhaust compartment of the dryer. The dryer monitor determines dryness of items in the dryer, and may also determine whether the items are overdry, based on humidity information received from the humidity sensor. The dryer monitor counts dryer cycles based on temperature information received from the temperature sensor.
Patent CA-2662049-A1 (CA)
Title: Line stop adapter
Inventor: FARRELLY ROBERT E
IPC: F16L41/04
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A line stop adapter includes a body having a tapping flange mounting surface, adapted for mounting to a tapping sleeve flange, and an opposing valve mounting surface, adapted for mounting to a temporary valve. An interior wall forms a body aperture fluidly connecting the mounting surfaces. A portion of the interior wall is adapted to receive and selectively engage a completion plug, allowing the completion plug to fluidly seal the body aperture. Multiple engagement portions are arranged around the body aperture for securing the tapping flange mounting surface to the tapping sleeve.
Patent CA-2663030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZILBERMAN YIZHAK
IPC: A61N1/18
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: An apparatus includes a percutaneous connection port configured to convey an electrical signal between an electrical device disposed outside of a body and an electrical member disposed within the body. The percutaneous connection port has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion includes a surface configured to be accessible from a region of the body. The distal portion includes an anchor configured to be disposed within the body. The anchor has a curved shape about an axis substantially parallel to a skin of the body.
Patent CA-2664101-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for attenuating drillstring vibrations
Inventor: PABON JAHIR ALFONSO
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for highly attenuating vibrations of a drillstring assembly while drilling. In one embodiment, vibrations are attenuated by introducing one or more vibration attenuation modules at appropriate assembly locations. For example, vibration attenuation modules may be inserted at locations where vibration energy is expected to be maximal. In one embodiment the vibration attenuation modules include cavities loosely packed with particles of solid material such as sand or metallic powder. In one embodiment, the cavity walls are rough and/or include geometric features that enhance vibration energy transfer to the loosely packed particles in the cavity(ies). The vibration energy is dissipated via friction and inelastic particle-particle and particle-wall collisions that occur as a result of drillstring motion.
Patent CA-2667869-A1 (CA)
Title: Antagonists of pcsk9
Inventor: SITLANI AYESHA
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: Antagonists of human proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 ("PCSK9") are disclosed. The disclosed antagonists are effective in the inhibition of PCSK9 function and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for the use in the treatment of conditions associated with PCSK9 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antagonists, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antagonists. Methods of making PCSK9-specific antagonists as well as methods of using the antagonists for inhibiting or antagonizing PCSK9 function are also disclosed and form important additional aspects of the present disclosure.
Patent CA-2669766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUSTER ARNAUD
IPC: A61H37/00
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: Cette tête de massage est munie d'un boîtier (2, 11) définissant une chambre interne au niveau de laquelle est formée un pli cutané lorsqu'elle est appliquée sur la peau d'un patient, ledit pli venant prendre appui contre les bords inférieurs de la chambre, cette dernière étant définie par deux parois latérales et par deux parois transversales (15, 16), lesdites parois transversales étant chacune constituée d'un clapet susceptible d'être animé d'un mouvement de pivotement, de telle sorte à induire le rapprochement et l'éloignement des bords inférieurs desdits clapets au contact avec le pli cutané. Le déplacement relatif des clapets est assuré au moyen d'une came rotative motorisée (10) ménagée au sein de la tête de massage, ladite came définissant un chemin de came coopérant avec un organe associé auxdits clapets, apte à induire le mouvement de pivotement de ces derniers.