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Patent CA-2633166-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN ES JOHANNES HENDRIKUS
IPC: A61K31/222
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of biochemistry and medicine. More specifically, the invention relates to the treatment of epithelial changes in the esophagus. Even more specific, the invention relates to the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. The invention provides a method for at least in part decreasing Barrett's esophagus present in an animal comprising at least in part inhibiting Notch pathway activation in said animal. Preferably, said inhibition of Notch pathway activation is accomplished via a g-secretase inhibitor.
Patent CA-2633494-A1 (CA)
Title: Microaggregates including endothelial cells
Inventor: WEISENTHAL LARRY MARK
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Microaggregates which mimic the native environment of cells contained in biopsied tissue are used to assess and predict the effects of various treatments on the viability of cell types contained in the microaggregate.
Patent CA-2634673-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhaler device with airtight foil
Inventor: EVANI BHANU MURTHY
IPC: A61M15/06
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An inhaler device (10) comprises a fibrous cylindrical plug (12) with a paper wrapper (14) around the plug. An aromatic substance (18) is applied along the centerline (16) of the plug. Such substance may include eucalyptus oil or menthol. An airtight foil (20) surrounds the paper wrapper and the ends of the cylindrical plug. The inhaler device may be used to ease nasal congestion and quell cough.
Patent CA-2636034-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOSS UDO
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: Devices and methods for inserting at least a portion of a medical device in a patient are provided. Embodiments include medical device insertions that employ a plurality of insertion stages. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.
Patent CA-2636997-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for providing breathable air in a closed circuit
Inventor: DUNFORD STEVEN O
IPC: A62B7/08
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: The present invention provides for a closed circuit breathing unit comprising a reservoir bag, oxygen source, CO2 scrubber, and actuation device. The oxygen source and an exit from the scrubber may be fluidly connected to the reservoir bag. The reservoir bag may be attached to a mouthpiece to provide inhalation air. Expired air may be exhaled through the mouthpiece and directed to an inlet for the scrubber. As a user breathes normally, expired air is scrubbed of excess CO2, mixed with generated oxygen, and delivered to the user for inhalation within a closed circuit. Additionally, the oxygen source and the scrubber may be replaced and/or replenished without compromising or interrupting a breathing cycle.
Patent CA-2637819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROGOLL GUNTHER
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: An electrical circuit comprising a power supply, a load, a first pair of parallel positive cables between the power supply and the load, a first pair of parallel negative cables between the load and the power supply, and incendive arc prevention means, in which the incendive arc prevention means comprises monitoring means adapted to monitor the first pair of positive cables and the first pair of negative cables, and to detect if the current and/or voltage in one of the first pair of positive cables deviates from the other, and if the current and/or voltage in one of the first pair of negative cables deviates from the other, and in which the incendive arc prevention means comprises a control means adapted to fully or partially isolate the power supply from the first pair of positive cables and the first pair of negative cables if the monitoring means detects that the current and/or voltage of one of the first pair of positive cables has deviated from the other, or if the current and/or voltage of one of the first pair of negative cables has deviated from the other.
Patent CA-2638158-A1 (CA)
Title: Extracts rich in proanthocyanidins and relating process of preparation
Inventor: SOULIER CHRYSTELE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts containing high amounts of proanthocyanidins and the relating process of preparation involving the use as starting reactants of crushed fruits, plants or already prepurified extracts rich in proanthocyanidins.
Patent CA-2638550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRUYER JAN
IPC: B04C3/06
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: A hydrocyclone can be used for separating components of a fluid. The hydrocyclone can include a substantially open cylindrical vessel and a helical confined path connected upstream of the cylindrical vessel. The open vessel can include an open vessel inlet configured to introduce a fluid into the open vessel while minimizing disturbance of fluid flow. The helical confined conduit can be connected to the open vessel at the open vessel inlet. One or more wash inlets can be used to introduce a wash fluid into the helical confined conduit and/or the open vessel.  The wash or rinse fluid can be a liquid, a gas, or a compressed liquid having a gas dissolved therein. An overflow outlet and underflow outlet can be operatively attached to the open vessel for removal of the separated fluid components. Although a number of fluids can be effectively treated, de-sanding of bitumen slurries from oil sands can be readily achieved.
Patent CA-2643552-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAYERI STEVEN
IPC: B23D19/04
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: A hydraulic knife holder for a slitting machine is provided which includes a first fluid chamber for exerting pressure on the inner surface of a hydraulic holder, and a secondary fluid chamber in operative contact with the first fluid chamber, and which is connected to a movable piston which can be moved to increase or decrease the pressure within the first and second chambers. By movement of the piston, the inner diameter of the holder can be adjusted so as to cause the holder to be locked onto the arbors of the slitting machine, or released from the arbor. No fluid is lost from the system during adjustment, and the holder is particularly well suited for adjustment using an automated knife positioning system.
Patent CA-2649283-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMADA TAKASHI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a polymer electrolyte membrane, which comprises a step for modifying a polymer electrolyte membrane, which is substituted with multivalent cations to have a salt form, by subjecting the membrane to a modification process selected from heating, active-energy ray irradiation and electrical discharge. Preferably, this method for producing a polymer electrolyte membrane may also comprise a step for processing the thus-modified polymer electrolyte membrane with an acid. By this method, there can be obtained a polymer electrolyte membrane having high methanol barrier property and proton conductivity.
Patent CA-2649344-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BACHHOFNER THOMAS
IPC: F16J15/00
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for the sealed leadthrough of rotating shafts (2) through housing bores of housings (1) comprises at least one lip seal (3, 8, 14, 15) with a sealing lip which faces toward the region with normally higher pressure. In order to significantly widen the field of use of sealing arrangements with lip seals, and to thereby obtain, even in the event of relatively high pressures and pressure fluctuations, the advantages of said sealing arrangements with lip seals with regard to greater economic viability, better durability even in the event of pressure peaks, simpler installation and simpler servicing, the lip seal (3, 8, 14, 15) is acted on, on the side (5) which faces toward the region with the higher pressure, with a constant pressure which is higher than the highest pressure occurring within the housing (1), and a gap (7, 10) which throttles the outflow is provided between said region and the housing interior.
Patent CA-2649579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUENAHL JUERGEN
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A method of forming a nozzle plate component (30) for a printhead comprising the steps of: providing a laminar body having a polymeric upper layer (11) defining a top surface and a metal lower layer (12) defining a bottom surface; removing material by ablation or photolithography from the polymeric layer to selectively expose the metal layer; and applying etchant from the top surface that selectively etches the exposed areas of the metal layer, thereby undercutting said upper layer to form a recess area 21 in the metal layer and forming an opening through said body (20, 21).
Patent CA-2653341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE LUCA DOMENICO
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2009-02-10
Abstract: A service delivery platform receives a request for a catalogue. The system obtains subscriber-specific multi-media catalogue entries based on profile information stored with the service delivery platform. The system sends the subscriber-specific catalogue entries along with service details of the subscription back to the subscriber.
Patent CA-2654455-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining characteristics of a light source
Inventor: ASHDOWN IAN
IPC: G01J3/06
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for sampling and determining characteristics of a light source. The apparatus comprises a sensor system configured to sample the spatial and spectral radiation characteristics of the light source and a goniometer that is configured to desirably control and adjust the relative position between the sensor system and the light source. The goniometer is configured to position the sensor system relative to the light source using two or more degrees of freedom. The apparatus additionally includes a control system configured to control the operation of the sensor system and the sampling of the spatial and spectral radiation characteristics of the light source. The control system is further configured to control operation of the goniometer for the relative positioning of the sensor system and the light source.
Patent CA-2656187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER SLUIS PAUL
IPC: F24B1/20
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a solid fuel stove comprising a combustion chamber (12) for containing combustion fuel and a blower assembly (50) configured to provide airflow entering the combustion chamber in operating condition. When guiding means (40) establish airflow entering the combustion chamber substantially in a downwardly direction the combustion process of the stove is very clean and efficient.
Patent CA-2657170-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRYWITSKY LEE A
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A pipe coupling connects two fluid system components, such as two pipes, so that fluid can flow therethrough. The coupling is a ball and socket type articulating joint that is configured to allow one or both of the connected pipes to move relative to one another without compromising the integrity of the fluid system. The pipe coupling includes a sealing compartment in which packing material is disposed. The packing material can limit or prevent the development of leak between the components of the pipe coupling. The pipe coupling includes an injector port that can be used to inject additional packing material into the sealing compartment to repair any developed leaks.
Patent CA-2657195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAKOB HARALD
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Sodium percarbonate particles with a coating layer that contains 70 to 99.8% by weight moisture free sodium sulphate and 0.2 to 2% by weight of a sodium borate, the proportion by weight of the coating layer ranging from 1 to 10% relative to the mass of the sodium percarbonate particles, exhibit high storage stability in detergent and cleaning agent preparations, due to a synergistic effect of sodium sulphate and sodium borate on storage stability, and at the same time have only a low boron content.
Patent CA-2658492-A1 (CA)
Title: Multilayer heat-shrinkable styrene-based film and method for producing the same
Inventor: MARUO MASAHARU
IPC: B29C48/305
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-shrinkable multilayer styrene film which is excellent in lubricity and blocking resistance, and hardly causes ink scattering during printing. Specifically disclosed is a heat-shrinkable multilayer styrene film comprising a layer containing 0.8-2.5 parts by weight of a polystyrene resin and 0.02-0.15 part by weight of organic fine particles having an average particle diameter of 0.5-5 µm per 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer composed of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene hydrocarbon at a composition ratio within a specific range, and a layer containing a block copolymer composed of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene hydrocarbon at a composition ratio within a specific range or a layer containing a resin composition including a copolymer composed of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and an aliphatic unsaturated carboxylic acid ester at a composition ratio within a specific range.
Patent CA-2658531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILBERT JOHN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: Method and apparatus for a downloadable financial transaction printer supporting multiple interfaces and single encoding for worldwide languages configuration. The financial transaction printer interfaces with multiple host systems and multiple gaming machine protocols, downloads application code or code patches, receives printer maintenance instructions, arbitrates print jobs received from various communication interfaces, supports worldwide languages, and utilizes firmware version consolidation whereby fewer firmware versions are required to support worldwide requirements, such as regional and jurisdictional requirements. The financial transaction printer further includes security features for gaming regulatory requirements, memory protection, and preventing the execution of downloaded code on unauthorized hardware. The financial transaction printer further includes segmented memory for content related to each communication interface, gaming machine, or host system, among others. Additionally, the financial transaction printer supports Unicode, configuration to worldwide languages, configuration to multiple protocols, and configuration to prior firmware versions for backward compatibility, among others.
Patent CA-2659052-A1 (CA)
Title: Personal care product comprising collapsible water-containing capsules
Inventor: UEDA KANNA
IPC: A61K8/11
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A personal care product comprising: (a) a collapsible water-containing capsule having water encapsulated or dispersed in a first pigment component which is a hydrophobic pigment having a particle size of less than 1 µm; and (b) an applicator for applying the capsule on a personal care surface, wherein the surface of the applicator is made of material having open cells.
Patent CA-2659314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMM EDWARD J
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in an absorbent pad. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug.
Patent CA-2660791-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for removing sulfate and heavy metals from waste water
Inventor: RIEBENSAHM MICHAEL
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing sulphate and heavy metals from waste water. Said method consists of the following steps: a) in a first treatment step (I) hydrogen sulphide is guided through the waste water, heavy metals that are present in the waste water are precipitated as sulphide, and are removed from the waste water, b) in a second treatment step (II), calcium sulphate is precipitated from the waste water by adding a precipitation auxiliary agent, c) the calcium sulphate is removed in the second treatment step (II) and one part thereof is guided to a third treatment step (III) in which sulphate is converted into hydrogen sulphide with the aid of sulphate-reducing bacteria, d) hydrogen sulphide formed in the third treatment step (III) is guided back to the first treatment step (I).
Patent CA-2662174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POTTER ANDREW
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: Vaccine compositions comprising isolated Salmonella spp. cell culture supernatant for the prevention and treatment of Salmonella spp. infection are provided. The culture supernatant is produced under Salmonella pathogenicity island 2 (SPI-2) inducing conditions by incubating Salmonella spp. cells in a low phosphate and low magnesium medium (LPM). Methods for reducing colonization and shedding of Salmonella spp. in a subject by administration of the vaccine compositions are also provided.
Patent CA-2662620-A1 (CA)
Title: Poly(trimethylene)terephthalate filaments and articles made therefrom
Inventor: HOTTER JOSEPH
IPC: A61L24/04
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: Poly(trimethylene)terephthalate filaments are used alone or in combination with other types of filaments to make medical or surgical devices and to achieve wound closure or tissue approximation.
Patent CA-2663058-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic device module comprising an ethylene multi-block copolymer
Inventor: MCGEE ROBERT L
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: An electronic device module comprises: A. At least one electronic device, e.g., a solar cell, and B. A polymeric material in intimate contact with at least one surface of the electronic device, the polymeric material comprising an ethylene multi-block copolymer. Typically, the polyolefin material is an ethylene multi-block copolymer with a density of less than about 0,90 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc). The polymeric material can fully encapsulate the electronic device, or it can be laminated to one face surface of the device. Optionally, the polymeric material can further comprise a scorch inhibitor, and the copolymer can remain uncrosslinked or it can be crosslinked.
Patent CA-2663245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN HERBERT
IPC: B05B5/053
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrostatic spraying arrangement for the serial coating of workpieces, wherein the high-voltage sensors (7) and actuators (6) of the sprayer (11) are supplied by an isolating transformer (T1-T3) in the sprayer (11) and/or in a robot arm (10) with a high voltage insulation path. Control and sensor signals for the actuators (6) and sensors (7) are transmitted potential-free, for example, optically or by radio.
Patent CA-2664604-A1 (CA)
Title: Wine making method
Inventor: SCHROEDER DARYL STEPHAN
IPC: C12G1/022
Filed: 2009-05-04
Abstract: In a method of making wine comprising fermenting a mixture in a main batch container to produce wine and transferring the wine from the main batch container to a plurality of bottles, at least a portion of the wine is exposed to a vacuum pressure during the wine making process prior to bottling. The wine is thus degassed without the stress of agitation or filtering being required. The wine is also transferable either for racking to remove sediment or when bottling in a manner which reduces sediment uptake into the siphon tubes and which reduces stress from agitations applied to the wine using vacuum pressure.
Patent CA-2667197-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANZALONE LUIGI
IPC: A01N43/02
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel salt forms of a compound of Formula (I): and processes for their preparation.
Patent CA-2667210-A1 (CA)
Title: 1,5-diphenyl-3-pyridinylmethylamino-1,5-dihydropyrrolidin-2-one as a cb-1 receptor modulator
Inventor: SCHAUS JOHN MEHNERT
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: Compound and pharmaceutical compositions of Forumla by blockade of the CB1 receptors via an inverse agonism mechanism, and are useful for reducing body weight in mammals, cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, mitigating treatment emergent weight gain observed during treatment with antipsychotics and have increased bioavailabilty.
Patent CA-2671118-A1 (CA)
Title: Waveguide radiator, in particular for synthetic aperture radar systems
Inventor: ROEMER CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01Q13/22
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a waveguide radiator comprising a slit wave guide (10) in which a plurality of slits (14) are formed, and an additional inner conductor which is applied inside the wave guide (10) and formed in a polarisation-dependent manner in such a way that all of the slits (14) of the wave guide (10) can be excited equally in terms of phase and amplitude.
Patent CA-2671449-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite material for tissue repair
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ANTHONY
IPC: A61K31/74
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biocompatible composite and method for its use in repairing tissue defects, including defects in cartilage. The biocompatible composite includes a fibrous polymeric component and a polymerizable agent, which is capable of forming the biocompatible composite in situ at the site of a tissue defect. In embodiments, the repair site at which the biocompatible composite is to be applied may be treated with a priming agent, permitting polymerization of the polymerizable agent to the tissue located at the repair site.
Patent CA-2672472-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular spacecraft
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A modular spacecraft incorporating a launch vehicle interface design that also functions as a berthing or docking interface for the spacecraft. The vehicle interface utilizes existing launch vehicle components to minimize cost and time to flight. In addition, the spacecraft is constructed from off-the- shelf launch vehicle components that enable a low cost construction as well as a secondary payload carrying functionality.
Patent CA-2674481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN HENNING
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: A fuel delivery manifold enlarged in size is provided which, when incorporated into fuel cells which are then stacked allows for insertion of a baffle or a perforated fuel delivery tube through the fuel cell stack via the enlarged fuel delivery manifold to enhance and/or even out or equalize fuel delivery to all fuel cells in the fuel cell stack.