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Patent CA-2702511-A1 (CA)
Title: Curable toner compositions and processes
Inventor: SACRIPANTE GUERINO G
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 2010-04-30
Abstract: Processes for producing emulsion aggregation toners are provided. In embodiments, methods of the present disclosure may be utilized to produce toners suitable for low melt applications, including use in flexible packaging applications, where low pile height is desired for low cost and flexibility. In embodiments, the EA toners may be prepared by optimizing the particle size of the emulsion, the choice of and amount of aggregating agent utilized, and the solids content of the emulsion.
Patent CA-2702536-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAJAGOPAL SRIDHARAN
IPC: C07D213/56
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: Provided herein are novel, stilbene like compounds of the general formula (I), their derivatives, analogs, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, hydrates, metabolites, prodrugs, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof. These compounds can inhibit HDACs and are useful as a therpeautic or ameliorating agent for diseases that are involved in cellular growth such as malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, skin diseases, infections, inflammation, etc.
Patent CA-2708052-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIDEO
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: There is provided a fuel cell power generation system in which power loss in a power line electrically connecting a stack and a power conversion circuit, thereby attaining high power generation efficiency. A reformer 6 and the stack 7 are disposed in a main body package 2. Stack output terminals 31 are provided in both ends in a stacking direction of the stack 7. A power conversion circuit 24 is disposed in the main body package 2 and arranged in the proximity to the stack 2. Power conversion circuit input terminals 32 are provided on the power conversion circuit 24 and arrayed in a direction parallel to the stacking direction of the stack. Stack output lines 27 electrically connect the stack output terminals 31 and the power conversion circuit input terminals 32.
Patent CA-2709086-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of a cylindrical heat source
Inventor: CLEMENS FRANK JORG
IPC: A24D1/22
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A process for the production of a cylindrical, carbonaceous heat source (4) for a heated smoking article, the heat source having a longitudinal air flow channel extending therethrough, the inner surface of which is covered with a coating layer (22) comprises the steps of: (a) forming the cylindrical heat source (4) by extrusion of a carbonaceous material through a die (6) comprising an orifice (8) with a mandrel (10) mounted therein to form the air flow channel; and (b) applying a fluid coating compound (16) to the inner surface of the air flow channel downstream of the mandrel.  The coating compound (16) is fed through a feed passageway (12) extending longitudinally through the mandrel (10) and having an outlet in the end thereof. The coating compound (16) wets the inner surface of the longitudinal channel as a result of forces of adhesion between the coating compound and the inner surface, thereby forming the coating layer (22) as the cylindrical article (4) is extruded.
Patent CA-2709425-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANERJEE SUJIT
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to compositions, systems, and methods for altering rates of catalysis. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention are directed toward compositions, systems, and methods for enzymatic hydrolysis of polysaccharides, such as cellulose and starch. An aspect of the present invention comprises a method for altering the rate of conversion of a substrate into a product comprising: providing a substrate in a carrier;  mixing a reactant and a co-factor with the carrier to form a substantially homogeneous mixture of the reactant, the co-factor, and the substrate in the carrier; and reacting the reactant with the substrate in the presence of the co- factor to convert at least a portion of the substrate into the product, wherein the reaction rate of the reactant with the substrate in the presence of the co-factor is different than the reaction rate of the reactant with the substrate in the absence of the co-factor.
Patent CA-2709463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMALI AFSHIN
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mutant TRAIL protein to treat various cancers in mammals. The invention provides a variant TRAIL  protein, which has superior selectivity for the death receptor 5, for treating a mammal diagnosed with cancer.
Patent CA-2711345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRBY GLEN HAROLD
IPC: C23C24/00
Filed: 2010-07-29
Abstract: Methods for making an environmental barrier coating using a sintering aid involving applying a bond coat layer to the ceramic component; combining at least an organic solvent, a primary transition material selected from a rare earth disilicate, or a doped rare earth disilicate, and at least one slurry sintering aid to produce a transition layer slurry; combining at least an organic solvent, and a primary outer material selected from a rare earth monosilicate or a doped rare earth monosilicate to produce an outer layer slurry; combining at least an organic solvent, and a primary compliant material comprising BSAS or a rare earth doped BSAS to produce a compliant layer slurry; applying at least the transition layer slurry, and any one or more of the outer layer slurry, and the compliant layer slurry to the component; and sintering the component to produce the environmental barrier coating having at least the bond coat layer, a transition layer and any of an outer layer or a compliant layer whereby a reaction between the primary materials and the slurry sintering aid results in the transition layer having a porosity of from 0% to about 15% by volume of the transition layer, the outer layer having a porosity of from 0% to about 30% by volume of the outer layer, and the compliant layer having a porosity of from about 0% to about 30% by volume of the compliant layer.
Patent CA-2712651-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for monitoring breastfeeding
Inventor: KAPON RUTI
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: A method of monitoring amount of milk consumed by an infant being breastfed by a breast is disclosed. The method comprises: determining variations in electric capacitance of the breast during breastfeeding, and correlating the electric capacitance variations to an amount of milk consumed by the infant.
Patent CA-2716699-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of waking up and a portable electronic device configured to perform the same
Inventor: HOLBEIN MARC EDWARD
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2010-10-01
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of waking a portable electronic device and a portable electronic device configured to perform the same. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of conserving power on a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device having a device housing which comprises a touch-sensitive display, an accelerometer, and a force sensing transducer, the method comprising: causing the portable electronic device to enter a sleep mode in response to a trigger condition, wherein the touch-sensitive display is deactivated in the sleep mode and the force sensing transducer measures forces applied to the touch-sensitive display at a reduced rate relative to a rate of a full power mode when in the sleep mode; detecting an inertial event using the accelerometer; causing the force sensing transducer to measure forces applied to the touch-sensitive display at the rate of the full power mode in response to detection of an inertial event; detecting forces applied to the touch-sensitive display using the force sensing transducer at the rate of the full power mode;    causing the touch-sensitive display to be reactivated in response to detection of a force which is greater than a predetermined wake force threshold; detecting touch events on the touch-sensitive display; and causing the portable electronic device to wake from the sleep mode in response to detection of a touch event within a first predetermined duration of the detection of the force which is greater than a predetermined wake force threshold.
Patent CA-2717360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAULDREAY JOANNA MARGARET
IPC: C10L10/00
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: The subject invention relates to a kerosene base fuel having an initial boiling point in the range 130 to 160°C and a final boiling point in the range 250 to 300°C as determined according to ASTM method D86, and comprising less than 15% by weight of aromatic compounds, and at least of 80% by weight of aliphatic hydrocarbons, of which at least 20% by volume are n-paraffins and at least 25% by volume are cycloparaffins, as determined by according to ASTM method D2425. It further relates to the use of this base fuel in fuel compositions, as well as for he use of the kerosene base fuel in a fuel composition comprising a petroleum based kerosene base fuel having a higher density and a lower energy content than that of the kerosene base fuel, to increase the energy density above that of the petroleum derived kerosene fuel.
Patent CA-2718191-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent for treating disease
Inventor: GERMER MATTHIAS
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: The provision of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an autoimmune disease comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an agent capable of activating CD4+CD25+ regulatory T  cells, wherein the composition is to be administered to a subject in a dose of the agent from 10 mg to 200 mg.
Patent CA-2719444-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUEN STEPHEN
IPC: G09G5/393
Filed: 2010-10-28
Abstract: A method of rendering a scene with a plurality of objects includes rendering an object in a scene, wherein a portion of the object spans at least two of a plurality of non-overlapping tiles that subdivide the scene, and wherein the portion of the object is rendered only once in rendering the scene. The process further includes storing the rendered output of the object into a deep-framebuffer. While rendering the object and storing the rendered output of the object, in response to the size of the deep-framebuffer reaching a predetermined threshold, the steps that are performed include dividing the deep-framebuffer's contents based on the plurality of non-overlapping tiles, storing the divided contents of the deep-framebuffer in a plurality of tile files, and clearing the contents of the deep-framebuffer.
Patent CA-2720547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAUD JOHAN
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: There is provided combination products comprising (a) pemirolast, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (b) a compound that inhibits the formation and/or action of angiotensin II, or a pharmaceutically- acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such combination products fmd particular utility in atherosclerosis and related conditions.
Patent CA-2720870-A1 (CA)
Title: Reamer with polycrystalline diamond compact inserts
Inventor: DRIVDAHL KRISTIAN S
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: Reamers for use in core-sample drilling having PDC inserts and methods for using the reamers with PDC inserts are described. A reamer with PDC inserts may be used to maintain borehole diameters, reduce deviation, and/or stabilize drill strings used in core sample drilling. The PDC inserts may be of different sizes and shapes and may be arranged around the reamer in various ways.
Patent CA-2724108-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUBOIS GRANT E
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to improving the taste of synthetic and/or natural high-potency sweeteners and compositions sweetened therewith. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions that can improve the tastes of synthetic sweeteners and/or natural high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the compositions and methods provide at least one natural and/or high-potency sweetener in combination with at least one salt, at least one salty taste inhibitor, and optionally at least one sweet taste improving composition.
Patent CA-2725239-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEBEDEV ALEXANDRE V
IPC: C12P19/34
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for nucleic acid amplification.  These methods involve the use of 3'substituted nucleoside 5'-triphosphates or 3'-substituted terminated primers in nucleic acid amplification reactions. In certain aspects, the methods are accomplished by use of 3'-substituted NTPs and/or 3'-substituted terminated primers which provide utility in nucleic acid amplification. In preferred embodiments, the NTPs and/or primers are substituted at the 3'-position with particular heat labile chemical groups such as ethers, esters or carbonate esters.
Patent CA-2726485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANGIARACINA ANTHONY
IPC: H05B41/36
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A ballast system for, and a method of, controlling illumination of a lamp, include a dimmer switch having an actu-ator settable at different settings corresponding to different output voltages across the dimmer switch, a dimming electronic ballast operatively connected to an electrical power source and to the dimmer switch for dimming the lamp upon setting of the actuator, and a shutdown circuit, preferably provided in the ballast, for measuring the output voltages across the dimmer switch, and for au-tomatically powering the ballast off and, in turn, for turning the lamp off when one of the voltages measured by the shutdown cir-cuit does not exceed a reference voltage that corresponds to one of the settings of the actuator.
Patent CA-2728877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANCE MANOHAR
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating or preventing hearing loss in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject in need thereof, an adeno-associated viral expression vector encoding X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). The XIAP is positioned in the vector for expression in an inner ear organ, or associated neural structures, of the subject so as to treat or prevent the hearing loss. Also disclosed is a method of treating or pre-venting impaired balance.
Patent CA-2729857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LACAL SANJUAN JUAN CARLOS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of cancer based on the induction of the choline kinase beta (hereinafter ChoK.beta.) activity as well as to methods for the design of personalized therapies and for determining the response of an agent capable of inducing choline kinase beta (hereinafter ChoK.beta.) for the treatment of cancer as well as to methods for determining the prognosis of a patient based on the determination of the ChoK.beta. expression levels as well as based on the determination of the relationship between the ChoK.beta. and ChoK.alpha. expression levels. Finally, the invention relates to methods for determining the response of a patient who suffers from cancer to ChoK.alpha.-inhibiting agents based on the determination of the PEMT and/or ChoK.beta. expression levels.
Patent CA-2729915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARNEHAMMAR LARS BERTIL
IPC: B64C27/00
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A method for reducing vibration in a rotary system (140; 240a; 240b; 340a;  340b) of an aircraft (100), for example an aeroplane or a rotorcraft, such as a helicopter, comprising balancing said rotary system (140; 240a; 240b; 340a; 340b),characterized by providing a substantially circular chamber (232a, 233a, 234b, 235a, 236a, 237a; 232b, 233b, 234b, 235b, 237b; 335a;  335b; 433a; 433b; 433c; 535a; 535b; 535c) having a fulcrumon an axis (260a;  260b; 360a; 360b; 460a; 460b; 460c; 560a; 560b;  560c) of a shaft (131; 231a; 231b; 331a; 331b; 431a; 431b; 431c; 531a; 531b;  531c) of said rotary system (140; 240a; 240b; 340a;  340b) and being partially filled with an amount of a thixotropic balancing substance (338a; 338b; 438a; 438b; 438c; 538a; 538b;  538c). An apparatus, and a system, for reducing vibration in a rotary system (140; 240a; 240b; 340a; 340b) of an aircraft (100) according to the method.
Patent CA-2732230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CELIS MARIN JORGE ENRIQUE
IPC: B63B3/68
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: Flame-retarding arrangement for reinforced-plastic boats which may be of two kinds: 1.1 Solid laminate arrangement formed by various layers of reinforced plastic with flame-retarding additives, with a coating of intumescent paint; or, 1.2 Sandwich-type laminate arrangement formed by: a) a core material (1), this being a fireproof, low-weight, compact or meshed material made of metal, wood or structural foam; b) two films (2) of reinforced plastic with flame-retarding additives, which have a coating of intumescent paint, this being located on the sides of the core (1); and c) an adhesive (3) which bonds the two films (2) to the core (1).
Patent CA-2732399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BISSERY CHRISTOPHE
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: The invention falls within the field of the securing of protective strips covering the ridge or hip regions of a metal roof with standing seams. More specifically, the invention relates to a double tab metal fastener for securing a ridge strap or hip strap on a metal roof covering of the type with a standing seam, comprising: - a first tab (1) forming at one of its ends a hook (2) intended to be secured to the standing seam; - a second tab (3) forming at one of its ends a hook (4) intended to accept an edge of the ridge or hip strap; the two tabs being articulated about an axis (5) allowing their respective rotation in a plane intended to lie substantially parallel to the plane of the roof. This double tab represents a retaining system that can be used for ridging and hipping, which is easy to fit, without any through-fasteners, thus guaranteeing perfect sealing.
Patent CA-2733715-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KHOZIKOV VYACHESLAV
IPC: H05H1/24
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: An array of electrodes (104) for selectively generating plasma is described herein. The array includes a first electrode (302A) disposed along a first dielectric (304A), and at least a second electrode (302B). A second electrode (302B) is sandwiched between the first dielectric (304A) and the second dielectric (304B). A power supply (802) provides electrical power to at least the first and second electrodes. In turn, a power supply controller controls the power supply (802), so as to regulate the electrical power supplied to at least the first and the second electrodes, and to cause the first and second electrodes to generate and move plasma to modify different airflow patterns.
Patent CA-2733770-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEEGAN JAMES M
IPC: B23K35/36
Filed: 2009-10-21
Abstract: A self-shielding welding electrode (100) and a method of making the same are provided. The self-shielding welding electrode (100) contains lithium aluminate in either the flux (101, 201 ) or the electrode portion (103, 203) of the electrode (100).
Patent CA-2736156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLNER THOMAS J
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: A safety device with fall arrest and descending modes includes a housing, a drum, a lifeline, first and second brake assemblies, and a control.  The drum is rotatably operatively connected to the housing. The lifeline has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the drum. The first and second assemblies are operatively connected to the dram. The control is operatively connected to the first and second brake assemblies and has a first position and a second position. The first position selectively engages the first brake assembly in a descending mode and the second position selectively engages the second brake assembly in a fall arrest mode.
Patent CA-2736255-A1 (CA)
Title: Point of sale method and apparatus for making and dispensing aerated frozen food products
Inventor: TAKATA GARY L
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus for making and dispensing frozen aerated products includes a rotating horizontal freeze plate with an upper sur-face for receiving a chilled aerated mix. The horizontal freeze plate ro-tates about its central axis. The apparatus further includes a scraper for scraping frozen aerated mix off of the rotating freeze plate. The scraper includes a scraper blade with a leading edge that extends radially across the portion of the freeze plate and that engages the upper surface of the freeze plate. The scraper blade is directed opposite the direction of ro-tation of the freeze plate. The scraper further includes a body that forms an elongated semi-cylindrical channel above the scraper blade that ex-tends radially above the freeze plate for the collection of scraped, frozen and aerated mix. The apparatus also includes a plow for pushing the scraped, frozen and aerated mix through the channel towards a cup held by a cup-lifter mechanism disposed at an end of the channel.
Patent CA-2736971-A1 (CA)
Title: Aryl-phenyl-sulfonamido-cycloalkyl compounds and their use
Inventor: GREIG IAIN ROBERT
IPC: C07D239/26
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain aryl-phenyl-sulfonamido-cycloalkyl compounds of the following formula (collectively referred to herein as "APSAC  compounds"). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, in treatment, for example, of inflammation and/or joint destruction and/or bone loss; of disorders mediated by excessive and/or inappropriate and/or prolonged activation of the immune system; of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and the like; of disorders associated with bone loss, such as bone loss associated with excessive osteoclast activity in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer-associated bone disease, Paget's disease and the like, etc.; and of cancer, such as a haematological malignancy, a solid tumour, etc. Formula (I).
Patent CA-2737381-A1 (CA)
Title: Subsea apparatus
Inventor: EDWARDS JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for remotely running a subsea production tree (12) and desuspending a well is described. The apparatus comprises a tree running tool (16) adapted to be connected to a production tree, at least one downhole tool, at least one of the tools being a plug retrieval tool (22) and a tool deployment device (18) in hydraulic communication with at least the plug retrieval tool to hydraulically operate the plug retrieval tool.
Patent CA-2739291-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN SANG
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: Methods for preparing and isolating polymer conjugates that include a recurring unit of Formulae (I) and (Ia) are described herein. The polymer conjugates can include an anti-cancer drug.
Patent CA-2740959-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SJUNGARGARD PETTER
IPC: B64D37/14
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: A method of operating an aircraft fuel management system for an aircraft having at least one fuel tank, each fuel tank having an associated fuel quantity indicator arranged to provide an indication of the amount of fuel in the associated fuel tank, the method comprising calculating a value for the amount of fuel on board (FOB_FailedFQI) the aircraft to be utilised by the fuel management system in the event of a failure of at least one of the fuel quantity indicators, the amount of fuel on board being calculated as a value for the initial amount of fuel on board (FOBinit) minus the amount of fuel used. Additionally or alternatively a value for the gross weight centre of gravity of the aircraft is calculated using an assigned value of fuel for each of the fuel tanks having an associated failed fuel quantity indicator.