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Patent CA-2719755-A1 (CA)
Title: Fan blades
Inventor: AYNSLEY RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: A fan blade comprises an airfoil having a generally elliptical top surface and a generally elliptical bottom surface. The fan blade has a lower radius of curvature toward its leading edge as compared to a higher radius of curvature toward its trailing, edge. When mounted to a rotating hub member, elliptical fan blades may provide air movement at significant efficiencies.
Patent CA-2719911-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIMIZU TAKAVOSHI
IPC: C08G59/40
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A fuel cell separator can be produced by molding a resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, (C) a specific curing-promoting agent and (D) a carbon material as the essential components, wherein the component (D) is contained at a ratio of 50 to 85 mass% relative to the total amount of the composition, a highly crystalline artificial graphite having an average particle diameter of not smaller than 100 µm and smaller than 150 µm makes up 5 to 100 mass% of the total amount of the component (D), and the component (C) is contained at a ratio of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the component (B). The resin composition can provide a fuel cell separator which has excellent electrical conductivity and excellent fluidability, contains little impurities, has excellent electrical conductivity and dimensional accuracy, and does not cause the deterioration in performance of a solid electrolyte.
Patent CA-2723468-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATTEY GRAEME SCOTT
IPC: F03D7/06
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A wind turbine arranged to operate in confined area is disclosed. The wind turbine is constrained within two axial-ly displaced end plates and diametrically opposed wind barriers. The wind barriers are parallel to the axis and extend between end plates. The wind barriers each having an axially extending inner edge radially spaced from an outer swept surface of the turbine blades by less than 20% of the turbine radius. In another embodiment, there is disclosed a 2-dimensional array of wind turbines, with wind barriers being arranged between parallel axes.
Patent CA-2724752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAREACHEN RUSSELL D
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés d'extension lors de la dénotation d'arrière-plan selon une distance unique pour remplacer en continu des informations d'image non voulues sur une image capturée provenant d'une application d'imagerie afin de représenter l'orientation spatiale d'un objet sélectionné pour maintenir une image de l'objet sélectionné sur l'image capturée.
Patent CA-2725175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALKER KEITH A
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. In certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically altered yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically altered yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. The genetically altered yeast may have alterations in the expression or activity of enzymes involved in squalene production, for example, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (or "ACCase"), HMG-CoA reductase, squalene epoxidase, and squalene synthase. One or more genes of a genetically altered yeast may be modified by gene repair oligonucleobases. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically altered yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically altered yeast.
Patent CA-2725791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRUSS REBECCA
IPC: C07J43/00
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne de nouveaux composés chimiques, particulièrement des dérivés d'oxime de cholest-4-èn-3-one, leur application à titre de médicaments, notamment comme médicaments cytoprotecteurs, particulièrement comme médicaments neuroprotecteurs, cardioprotecteurs et/ou hépatoprotecteurs.
Patent CA-2725857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM JEONG BEOM
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of generating an induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell comprising the step of introducing into a target cell one or two coding sequences each giving rise upon transcription to a factor that contributes to the reprogramming of said target cell into an induced pluripotent stem cell and selected from Oct3/4 or a factor belonging to the Myc, KIf and Sox families of factors, wherein the target cell endogenously expresses at least the factors that are not encoded by the coding sequences to be introduced and selected from Oct3/4 or factors belonging to the Myc, KIf and Sox families of factors, and wherein the cell resulting from the introduction of the one or two coding sequences expresses the combination of factor Oct3/4 and at least one factor of each family of factors selected from the group of Myc, KIf and Sox. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an induced pluripotent stem cell generated by the method of the invention and a method of identifying a compound that contributes to the reprogramming of a target cell into an induced pluripotent stem cell. Also, a method of generating a transgenic non-human animal and a composition comprising an iPS cell generated by the method of the present invention for gene therapy, regenerative medicine, cell therapy or drug screening are envisaged.
Patent CA-2728951-A1 (CA)
Title: Washing apparatus
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIDEO
IPC: D06F33/02
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: When a cleaning liquid becomes supplied to a casing (1) by a liquid supply flow path (3), air in the casing (1) is discharged to outside air by an air flow path (5).  This reduces a load occurring when the casing (1) is filled and sealed with the cleaning liquid, allowing the casing (1) to be filled and sealed in a short time.  Also, when the cleaning liquid becomes discharged from the casing (1), air flows into the casing (1) through the air flow path (5), and this reduces a load caused by the discharge of the cleaning liquid.
Patent CA-2729956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATO YASUYOSHI
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: Provided is a method capable of removing a low concentration of amines contained in an exhaust gas that is discharged from a CO2 recovery process, at low temperature with high efficiency.     A method of treating an exhaust gas containing carbon dioxide, the method including absorbing and removing CO2 by bringing an exhaust gas containing carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides, into contact with a CO2 absorbent liquid containing amines, subsequently bringing the resultant into contact with a catalyst comprising titanium oxide and an oxide of vanadium (V), or from titanium oxide, an oxide of vanadium (V) and an oxide of molybdenum (Mo) or tungsten (W), at a temperature of 130°C to 250°C, and thereby oxidizing and removing the amines.
Patent CA-2730191-A1 (CA)
Title: Stimulated cell standards
Inventor: STEBBINGS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G01N33/96
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: Methods for producing stimulated, positive and negative control reference standard for monitoring intracellular cytokine levels and cytokine release in test samples by stimulating cells to produce cytokines in the presence of a cytokine release inhibitor, fixing the stimulated cells with a fixative such as paraformaldehyde, washing to remove excess fixatives and freeze-drying the stimulated, fixed cells. Methods for producing labelled reference standards for cell proliferation assays are also disclosed, in which proliferation-competent mammalian cells, isolated from a human or animal body are labelled with a label, such as a dye, that is divided between daughter cells during cell proliferation (e.g.  carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl ester), the cells are stimulated to proliferate, the proliferated cells are fixed by addition of a fixative and then preserved by freeze drying or cryopreservation.
Patent CA-2730531-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical use of the radical scavenger and antioxidant alpha-1-microglobulin
Inventor: AKERSTRÖM BO
IPC: A61P39/06
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: Medical use of alpha-1--microglobulin (A1M) in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases wherein oxida-tive stress is a responsible factor in the progress of the disease. Notably, the present invention relates to the medical use of alpha-1 -microglobulin in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions associated with the presences of free radicals and/or free haemoglobin in the subject.
Patent CA-2730766-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of extraction of furfural and glucose from biomass using one or more supercritical fluids
Inventor: KILAMBI SRINIVAS
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: Methods of making glucose and/or furfural from biomass require one or more supercritical fluids that may be used to process biomass, cellulose from the biomass, and/or xylose from the biomass. Examples of supercritical fluids for use in pro-cessing biomass include ethanol, water, and carbon dioxide at a temperature and pressure above the critical points for ethanol and carbon dioxide but at a temperature and/or pressure below that of the critical point for water. A supercritical fluid containing car-bon dioxide and water may be used to convert cellulose to glucose or convert xylose to furfural. The fluid has a temperature and pressure above the critical point of carbon dioxide, but at least one of the temperature and pressure is below the critical point for water.
Patent CA-2733488-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANNIG HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a floor panel (1) which is designed as a multi-ply laminate and comprises at least one plastic support (30), a décor layer (31) applied to a top face of the plastic support, a transparent covering (32) applied to the décor layer, and a backing layer (33) applied to the lower face of the elastic support, the panel having pairs of opposite lateral edges (3, 4; 5, 6) comprising complementary holding profiles. The holding profiles of at least one of the two lateral edge pairs are designed as form-locking complementary hook-type profiles and comprise a receiving hook (9) which faces the top face (2) of the floor panel, and a locking hook (10) arranged on the opposite lateral edge, which faces the lower face (7) of the floor panel. The locking hook (10) comprises a snap--in element (12, 13, 14) on a distal lateral face (11), said snap-in element being associated with a complementary snap--in element (22, 23, 21) on a proximal lateral face (20) of the hook profile having the receiving hook.
Patent CA-2733493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HADBA AHMAD ROBERT
IPC: A61L17/10
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: A suture including a loop having a tapered end is provided. The suture includes an elongate body including a proximal end and a distal end and a loop integrally formed on the distal end of the elongate body. At least a portion of the loop includes a shape memory polymeric material.
Patent CA-2735525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENBLATT KEVIN P
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for evaluating a pregnant subject and/or identifying risk of preterm labor in the pregnant subject. The inventors have observed that the initiation of preterm labor or its likelihood in a pregnant patient who has not yet completed 36 weeks gestation can be evaluated by measuring levels of one or more biomarker (marker) that is indicative of labor and/or preterm labor in a sample from the patient.
Patent CA-2736645-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for scheduling demand response events in a network
Inventor: TYAGI RAJESH
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: A system and method for receiving demand response data and for grouping customers into customer groups based on the demand response data. One or more of the customer groups is scheduled for a demand response event based on the demand response data and forecast data. The selected customer groups are notified and the demand response is implemented for the selected customer groups.
Patent CA-2737451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARKHAM KEITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N13/221
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to amethod of displayingstereographic images of a region R. The method comprises:  moving a vehicle (10) relative to the region, the vehicle carrying a camera system (12) for acquiring images I of the region; during movement of the vehicle relative to the region acquiring a series of temporally sequential multiple images(Il, I2) of the region at respective multiple different spaced apart locations (L1, L2) of thevehicle relative to the region; displaying successive stereographic images of the region during movement of thevehicle relative to the region.  Each stereographic image comprises a first of said multiple images acquired at a first location and a second of said multiple images acquired at a second location which are temporally spaced apart in the series one from the other. The method comprises the step of varying the temporal spacing of the first of said multiple images and the second of said multiple images according to a velocity of the vehicle relative to the region so that the spatial separation between the first and the second locations is not less than a predetermined amount so that the stereographic images having a required depth can be displayed independent of the velocity of the vehicle relative to the region.
Patent CA-2740664-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for connecting downhole tools to a wireline
Inventor: EIRICH GARY
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for connecting downhole tools to an electrical conductor is provided. The apparatus can comprise: a sealing assembly for connection to a distal end of coiled tubing; a logging barrel connectable to the sealing member so that the electrical conductor passes through the inner bore of the logging barrel; a split receiver connectable between the logging barrel and a first downhole tool and having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion connectable to form an inner passage configured to securely hold at least a portion of the cable head within the inner passage when the first portion and second portion are mated together; and a perforating barrel having a first end, a second end and an inner bore sized to accommodate the cable head, the perforating barrel connectable between the logging barrel and a second downhole tool.
Patent CA-2741125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOOKSER BRETT C
IPC: A01N43/50
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.
Patent CA-2742345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLARD MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A method of improving heart function in a subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a hyperbranched polyglycerol to a subject. The improvement in heart function may include one or more of an increase in myocardial contractile function, reduced or absent fibrosis, an increase in mechanical efficiency of the heart, an increase in ejection fraction, an increase in glucose oxidation or a decrease in fatty acid oxidation, as determined by conventional methods known in the art.
Patent CA-2742789-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FURTAW MICHAEL D
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: Gas analyzer systems and methods for measuring concentrations of gasses and in particular dry mole fraction of components of a gas. The systems and method allow for rapid measurement of the gas density and/or dry mole fraction of gases for a number of environmental monitoring applications, including high speed flux measurements. A novel coupling design allows for tool-free removal of a cell enclosing a flow path to enable in field cleaning of optical components and to enable re-configura-tion between open- and closed-path analyzer configurations.
Patent CA-2743321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JEFTIC-STOJANOVSKI GORDANA
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for recording information about an event resulting in application of a force to a body. The apparatus comprises data recording means for recording the information, sensor means for sensing a parameter which enables a predetermined source of force to be distinguished from another, different source of force, and control means responsive to the sensed parameter for controlling the data recording means. The sensor means may comprise a pressure sensor for sensing shockwaves resulting from an explosive force and the resulting signal used to distinguish from other events, such as blunt impacts. The pressure signal may be used to control the storage of acceleration data for injury analysis.
Patent CA-2744925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUTCHISON GRANT L
IPC: G06F16/13
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: For a database management system installed in a data processing system, the database management system for managing a database having partitions for storing table data based on a partitioning schema, in which each partition has an associated partition identifier, and in which the database has database catalog information associated therewith, a method for executing a query against the database is disclosed. The method includes identifying a partition identifier in accordance with the partitioning schema, selecting the partition identifier based on the contents of the query and the database catalog information, and executing the query against the identified partition. The method improves the execution of queries while minimizing the consumption of network resources.
Patent CA-2744971-A1 (CA)
Title: Secure transaction authentication
Inventor: BRAND CHRISTIAAN JOHANNES PETRUS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A method and system for authenticating secure transactions between a transacting user (9) and a secure transaction host (15) is provided. The system includes a mobile phone software application (59) installed on a transacting user's mobile phone (7) which is configured to compose a digital fingerprint (13) uniquely associated with the specific mobile phone (7) on which it is installed. The system further includes an authentication service provider with which users of the system may be enrolled by registering at least the digital identifiers composed by the applications installed on their mobile communication devices in an authentication database (5). The authentication service provider is configured to authenticate secure transactions on request from secure transaction hosts by sending transaction confirmation requests to mobile phones of enrolled users requiring them to confirm or deny secure transactions before such transactions are allowed to be finalized.
Patent CA-2746855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARDINAL JOHN R
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: The present invention provides matrix-forming, sustained-release pharmaceutical formulations comprising four primary components: i) an effective amount of at least one drug substance; ii) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable, water-swellable, pH independent polymer; iii) at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable, anionic, pH dependent polymer; and (iv) a pharmaceutically-acceptable polymer selected from the group consisting of a) at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable cationic polymer; and b) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocolloid. The present formulations can be used with compounds having a wide range of solubilities as well as compounds characterized as having hydrophobic or hydrophilic characteristics.
Patent CA-2749809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS JAMES W
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for purifying guar comprising combining borate and guar in an aqueous solution and treating the aqueous solution with an organic solvent to induce precipitation of purified guar. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to ophthalmic formulations comprising purified guar produced by the processes described.
Patent CA-2752862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLANAGAN CRAIG T
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2010-02-09
Abstract: A therapy utilizing inhaled anesthetic agents (such as desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane, or xenon) for the sedation of patients outside of the immediate perioperative space such as in the medical intensive care unit (MlCU) and the surgical intensive care unit (SlCU). The therapy includes controlled delivery of volatile anesthetic agents to patients undergoing ventilatory support on an ICU ventilator (12) over extended periods of time. A system (10) which provides for the delivery of anesthetic agents includes an anesthetic agent vaporizer element (14), an anesthetic agent reflector (18), and a plug-in cassette (16) which contains both a cartridge (20) housing liquid phase volatile anesthetic agent and an anesthetic (LA) vapor scrubbing medium (S).
Patent CA-2753211-A1 (CA)
Title: Tv widget multiview content organization
Inventor: FRIEDLANDER STEVEN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: A television Widget movement method involves providing access to a plurality of Widget programs to a television Widget host processor; receiving a dedicated command from a remote controller that activates the plurality of Widget programs, wherein the Widget programs, when in a Display mode, display Widget representations on a display;  receiving a command from the remote controller that establishes one of the plurality of displayed Widget programs as the Widget program that is currently in focus; and receiving a command from the remote controller that places the Widget program that is currently in focus in a Move Mode, wherein the Widget representation can be moved about the display while in Move Mode. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
Patent CA-2753790-A1 (CA)
Title: Step device for a vehicle tailgate
Inventor: GENEST KERRY
IPC: B60R3/00
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A step device mounts on the tailgate of a truck to pivot downwardly and rearwardly from the open tailgate in a working position for providing easier access to the truck box. The step device includes a base fastened onto the tailgate upon which two rails are slidably mounted between retracted and extended positions. A  pair of legs are pivotally coupled to rear ends of the respective rails and are joined by a step member opposite the pivoted ends. The base is fully unobstructed between the rails and the area between the legs is fully unobstructed above the step member to remove any tripping hazards in use.
Patent CA-2754196-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JU JINGYUE
IPC: C07H19/10
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: This invention provides methods for attaching a nucleic acid to a solid surface and for sequencing nucleic acid by detecting the identity of each nucleotide analogue after the nucleotide analogue is incorporated into a growing strand of DNA in a polymerase reaction.  The invention also provides nucleotide analogues which comprise unique labels attached to the nucleotide analogue through a cleavable linker, and a cleavable chemical group to cap the -OH group at the 3'-position of the deoxyribose.