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Patent CA-2614265-A1 (CA)
Title: Corrosion inhibitor or intensifier for use in acidizing treatment fluids
Inventor: WELTON THOMAS D
IPC: C09K8/74
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The invention also provides a composition for treating a subterranean forrnation penetrated by a wellbore. The composition is especially useful in acidizing treatments, which when combined with a corrosive aqueous fluid, inhibits the corrosion of metal surfaces, most especially, "duplex" chrome steel surfaces. An advantageous embodiment of the invention comprises at least 0.01 % by weight of 3-hydroxypropionic acid and at least 1 % by weight of an acid or acid precursor that different from 3-hydroxypropionic acid. The invention also provides a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore. The method comprises the steps of forming the composition and introducing the composition into the subterranean formation through the wellbore.
Patent CA-2614960-A1 (CA)
Title: Writing instrument with multi-mode tethering
Inventor: HAGEMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A writing instrument has a main body having front and rear ends and a writing tip at the front end, and a cap detachably attachable to a front portion of the main body to cover the writing tip and detachably attachable to a rear portion of the main body. A first opening is provided in the rear portion of the main body, and a second opening is provided in the cap. The first and second openings are alignable with one another when the cap is detachably attached to the rear portion of the main body to enable a tether to be threaded through the aligned openings for tethering the writing instrument to an object.
Patent CA-2615015-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAHM JAMES JANG WOO
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: An expansion cone for radially expanding a tubular member comprises an expansion cone body comprising a plurality of adjacent discrete tapered sections.
Patent CA-2615305-A1 (CA)
Title: Extracellular polyhydroxyalkanoates produced by genetically engineered microorganisms
Inventor: TIMMIS KENNETH
IPC: C12N9/16
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The invention relates to a genetically engineered microorganism having at least one gene involved in the metabolism, preferably in the production, of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). This microorganism is useful in commercial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates. The present invention further relates to a method for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
Patent CA-2617427-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting an analyte
Inventor: GONZALEZ BERNARD A
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an analyte in a sample of material includes a chamber for receiving an eluted sample of material from a sample acquisition device and a testing device adapted to detect the analyte. At least a part of the apparatus assembly is moveable between a sample preparation orientation and a testing orientation.
Patent CA-2618122-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for bicycle seat adjustment
Inventor: BIRO DOMINIC
IPC: B62J1/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: In the method of adjustment a bicycle seat assembly the driver is rotatable in the first and second directions. Upon rotating the driver in the first direction, tightening of the connection between the bicycle seat, the seat post and the adjusting member causes simultaneous adjustment of the wedge sub-assembly provided at the interface between the distal end of the adjusting member and the seat post. Rotation of the fastening driver in the second direction causes loosening connection between the seat post and the elongated adjusting member and causes simultaneous loosening of the wedge sub-assembly.
Patent CA-2618151-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PECK JEFFERY EARNEST
IPC: C08K3/36
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A permeable film or container for use in extending the storage life of a foodstuff or produce is provided. The film or container is formed from a plastics component, a porous component having a particle size smaller than the thickness of the film, and an acid component selected from at least one carboxylic acid compound in free or salt form. The permeable film is adapted for controlling the environment surrounding the foodstuff to reduce its respiration rate or senescence by controlling the transfer of gases, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide, and build up of moisture. In one preferred embodiment the present invention provides a permeable film for use in the storage of a foodstuff, formed from a polymer component, a clay activated basl)e component, and sorbic acid in free or salt form.
Patent CA-2619585-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN LENNON
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A method of sizing of a stent graft (20) includes the steps of placement of fenestrations (30, 32) to ensure access to side branch vessels (13, 15) through the fenestrations when the stent graft is introduced into a body vessel. Assembly includes temporary diameter reduction arrangements to enable partial release of a stent graft to assist with positioning of fenestrations with respect to side branch vessels. The method includes spacing the fenestrations to be the same circumferential distance as the side branch vessels irrespective of the diameter of the stent graft.
Patent CA-2621834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUMAR DEVENDRA
IPC: F02P3/01
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A microwave combustion system is presented that can replace the conventional spark plug in an internal combustion engine. One or more microwave pulses are provided to a microwave feed in a plug that sits in the cylinder. A microwave generated plasma generated by the plug in the vicinity of a fuel mixture can provide for highly efficient combustion of the fuel-air mixture.
Patent CA-2623349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROISSART FREDERIC
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: Cette composition aqueuse pour l'enduction de supports aux fins de conférer à  ces derniers des propriétés anti-glisse, comprend : 50 à 99 parties d'un polymère liant ; 1 à 50 parties de microsphères expansibles. Le polymère liant est un copolymère présentant au moins une fonction réticulable.
Patent CA-2623413-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMTAGE PETER C R
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: Methods for stimulating epithelial cell proliferation and for treating oral and gastrointestinal disorders are described. The methods use compositions comprising stem cell factor-like protein A1 (SCFA1) polypeptides and polynucleotides.
Patent CA-2624868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHELLEN JASON H
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A user may subscribe to a content feed group that includes a set of content feeds. The content feed group includes a first set of content items from the set of included content feeds. The content items are presented in response to a subscription to the content feed group. After a change to a content feed group, such as an addition or a removal of a content feed from the set, a second set of content items, reflecting the changed set of content feeds, are presented. In addition, a label may be applied to one or more content items by a user or in accordance with predefined criteria, rules, or filters. The labeled content items are associated with a secondary feed associated with the label. Other users may subscribe to the secondary feed and be presented with the labeled content items. The label may be system-defined or user defined.
Patent CA-2625231-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES ALAN J
IPC: A47B27/04
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: The invention is directed at workstation having a workstation that is able to be tilted.  The tilting assembly for the workstation includes a actuator, a cable and a gas cylinder.
Patent CA-2625505-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of .gamma.-linolenic acid and/or stearidonic acid in transgenic brassicaceae and linaceae
Inventor: VENEGAS CALERON MONICA
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the production of .gamma.-linolenic acid (18:3 .DELTA.6,9,12) or stearidonic acid (18:4 .DELTA.6,9,12,15) or .gamma.-linolenic acid (18:3.DELTA.6,9,12) and stearidonic acid (18:4 .DELTA.6,9,12,15) in transgenic plants of the brassicaceae family, said transgenic plants containing at least 10 percent by weight of oleic acid relative to the total fatty acid concentration and being provided with an increased .DELTA.-6-C18 fatty acid concentration as a result of the activity of the .DELTA.-6 desaturases used in the method. The invention also relates to novel nucleic acid sequences coding for the .DELTA.-6 desaturases used in the method, gene constructs containing said nucleic acid sequences, a vector and transgenic plants containing at least one nucleic acid sequence or a gene construct.
Patent CA-2627762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAON MANUELE
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A bed rest with modular structure comprising a perimetrical bearing frame or bed base (17) and a plurality of elements supporting a body lying down, such as slats (12), which are connected to a supporting frame (11), that is positioned and fixed upon the perimetrical bearing frame (17), through fixing means (18, 23) provided in correspondence of the four angles of the two frames (11, 17); the bearing frame (17) and the supporting frame (11) have the same shape and the same dimensions of length of their respective beams (10, 25).  Furthermore, the assembly of the bed rest is feasible for both bed rests with a fixed structure and bed rests with an articulate structure.
Patent CA-2630727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESPAULT MICHEL
IPC: A47F11/02
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A cover-up display for covering merchandise on a display such as tobacco products, comprising a frame, at least one fabric support transversally attached to the vertical supports of the frame and a flexible sheet mounted on the frame including a plurality of flaps and pivoting independently from a close position covering the merchandise to an open position for accessing the merchandise.
Patent CA-2634540-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RELYEA DAVID P
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: Techniques are provided for compiling source code. A first code portion is generated that corresponds to the source code and is included in an application program. An attribute setting is received indicating an execution environment for the application program. A second code portion included in the application program is conditionally generated in accordance with the attribute setting. A determination is made as to whether the attribute setting is a first value indicating a first execution environment. If the attribute setting is the first value, a deployment manifest file and an application manifest filed are generated. The manifest files are used in connection with installation of the application program for execution in the first execution environment.
Patent CA-2636068-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEN NUN JOSHUA
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: Intraocular drug dispenser including an elongated support member with a pair of opposite ends for anchoring to opposite surfaces of an eye's eye wall, and a string of discrete drug containing capsules for individual time controlled release of their drug contents into an eye's vitreous cavity.
Patent CA-2636793-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZINGARO RALPH A
IPC: C07F9/72
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: The present invention provides organic arsenicals which may be used to treat numerous human tumor cell lines, both of solid and hematological origin, as well as against malignant blood cells from patients with leukemia.
Patent CA-2636912-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOSMEDER JEROME W
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.
Patent CA-2637710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARTHUR MICHEL
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 1991-10-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition de polypeptides, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins une protéine ou partie de protéine choisie parmi les séquences d'acides aminés identifiées dans la liste des séquences par SEQ ID NO 1 (VanH), SEQ ID NO 2 (VanA) , SEQ ID NO 3 (VanX) ou SEQ ID NO 19 (VanC), ou toute protéine ou partie de protéine reconnue par les anticorps dirigés contre VanH, VanA, VanX ou VanC, ou toute protéine ou partie de protéine codée par une séquence hybridant avec l'un des enchaînements nucléotidiques identifiés dans la liste des séquences par SEQ ID NO 8, SEQ ID NO 9 ou SEQ ID NO 10 ou avec l'une des séquences V1 ou V2 suivantes dans des conditions stringentes ou peu stringentes:   V1 : GGX GAA GAT GGX TCX TTX CAA GGX     V2 : AAT ACX ATX CCX GGX TTT AC       L'invention concerne également les séquences nucléotidiques codant pour ces polypeptides ainsi que leur utilisation pour le diagnostic à une résistance aux glycopeptides.
Patent CA-2640223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENIASHVILI ALLAN G
IPC: A61P25/18
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions useful for treating, preventing and/or delaying the onset and/or development of schizophrenia by administering a hydrogenated pyrido ¢4,3-b! indole, such as dimebon, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to an individual.
Patent CA-2640571-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OMAR SALIM H
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a system for providing data access between an information source and a mobile communication device includes a transcoding system and a first network device. The transcoding system includes a plurality of transcoders, and each transcoder is operable to transcode information content from a respective first content type into a respective second content type. The first network device is in communication with the transcoding system and includes a connection handler system. The connection handler system is operable to receive connection data for a connection between the information source and the mobile communication device and to select a corresponding connection handler. The connection handler is operable to select one or more transcoders from the plurality of transcoders to transcode the information content.
Patent CA-2642094-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating body tissues with electricity or medicaments
Inventor: RICHTER JACOB
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A therapeutic device and therapeutic method for delivering electrical energy or a medicament to a body tissue or organ utilizing ultrasonic vibration to cause a device implanted in the body tissue or organ to be treated to discharge an electrical current or medicament to the target area.
Patent CA-2642135-A1 (CA)
Title: Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual
Inventor: BRATTON HARRY
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
Patent CA-2643854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'NEILL FREDERICK TIMOTHY
IPC: C05F9/02
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises a positively aerated floor, a semi gas and liquid impermeable compost cover sized to cover a compost biomass pile placed on the positively aerated floor, and a suction system positioned under or substantially close to the compost cover and generally near a top of the compost biomass pile, wherein the floor comprises a plurality of channels connected to at least one gas flow pipe installed below or above grade, wherein gas drawn by suction system at the top of the biomass compost pile maintains a negative pressure across the compost cover, thereby generating suction between the compost cover and the top of the compost biomass pile, and wherein the compost cover directs substantially all of the gas flow towards the suction system.
Patent CA-2645659-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSS FOSTER
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: This invention relates to an aircraft de-/anti-icer for use at low temperatures. In particular, the present invention provides the use of a composition comprising 1,3-propylene glycol, one or more surfactants, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more pH regulators and water for removing frozen water from the surfaces of aircraft and/or for preventing the formation of frozen water thereon at a temperature below -32°C.
Patent CA-2646672-A1 (CA)
Title: High-calorie nutritional supplement
Inventor: TISDALE MICHAEL J
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: The invention provides a nutritional supplement comprising a protein source including milk protein isolate and/or canola plant protein, as well as related methods for its production and use in treating a nutritional deficiency in an individual.
Patent CA-2646843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JALFIN JONATAN
IPC: E21B49/06
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: An induction or propagation apparatus for performing measuring the tensor resistivity of a sample of matter includes a non-conductive, generally cylindrical tubular member adapted to receive the matter therein, a triaxial transmitter, at least one triaxial receiver, and an electronic module. The electronic module is adapted to energize the triaxial transmitter, control acquisition of signals by the at least one triaxial receiver, and perform anisotropic measurements and analysis. The triaxial transmitter and the at least one triaxial receiver are disposed on the generally cylindrical tubular member in axial spaced relationship.
Patent CA-2648001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAFFEE ROBERT B
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for a user to adjust a pressure in an inflatable device. The method includes acts of adjusting the pressure in the inflatable device with a control device to a pressure preferred by the user, where the pressure preferred by the user has a first value, and establishing a first setting corresponding to the pressure preferred by the user with the control device, and automatically establishing a second setting corresponding to a second pressure having a second value once the first setting is established, where the second value differs from the first value by a predetermined amount.
Patent CA-2648355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ECKHARDT ROLF
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An electrochemical oxygen sensor (1), comprising a housing (12) enclosing a chamber filled with electrolyte, at least one measuring electrode (6) for detecting oxygen, at least one counter electrode (5), and at least one reference electrode (9), wherein the housing (12) comprises at least one first aperture (2) for allowing oxygen to contact the measuring electrode and at least one second aperture (3) for allowing oxygen to escape from the chamber, wherein the counter electrode (5) is disposed adjacent to the second aperture (3).
Patent CA-2648707-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalysis system
Inventor: SCHLUMPF MICHAEL
IPC: C09J175/04
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component adhesive or sealant composition which consists of a first component (K1) comprising a prepolymer P, which displays an isocyanate group, and an acceleration component (K2). The said acceleration component (K2) displays a catalyst, which catalyzes the reaction of isocyanate groups and which is a lead, zinc, or iron (III) complex, as well as compounds displayed on isocyanate-reactive groups that are at most 1% by weight. In particular, adhesives with a high cure velocity and good adhesion can be obtained and adapted very easily to ambient conditions.
Patent CA-2651518-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASSO PASQUALE
IPC: B64C1/10
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: The present invention describes a pressure bulkhead (1, 1') for an aerospace fuselage (10) comprising a bulkhead main portion (3) having an approximately flat shape in unloaded state; and a frame (2) supporting and connecting said bulkhead main portion (3) to the fuselage (10); wherein said bulkhead main portion (3) comprises an airtight structure having a reticular component (5, 5', 5" ).
Patent CA-2652105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABBAS SYED HUSAIN
IPC: A61K8/86
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A liquid or flowable cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of anionic and nonionic surfactants and 5 that show a substantial increase in viscosity upon dilution with water. The cleansing composition also contains water soluble EO/PO block copolymer(s).
Patent CA-2652127-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for providing personalized information
Inventor: ARNOLD DEBBIE
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A system and method for providing personalized information to a consumer includes a contactless device containing electronic consumer data, a contactless device reader, a service platform connected to the contactless device reader for processing the consumer data and creating customized information from the consumer data, and an output device including a display for outputting the customized information to the consumer.
Patent CA-2655622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURLESON DAVID B
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Systems and methods of assembling an elementary stream from an encapsulated multimedia transport stream are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method is performed in a digital home communication terminal (DHCT). This method comprises the steps of: receiving a layer-2 packet through a binding to a network interface driver; applying at least one filter to the received packet to determine whether the received packet contains one or more multimedia transport packets meeting criteria associated with the filter; and for each multimedia transport packet meeting the applied filter criteria, copying the respective multimedia transport packet to an elementary stream buffer.
Patent CA-2659319-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAWLER KINTON
IPC: B28D1/08
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a carbide wire blade that is suitable for use in sawing through subsea structures. The carbide wire blade employs a tungsten carbide cutter, a vibration dampening member, and the first cylindrical spacer, slideably mounted on a solid cylindrical body.
Patent CA-2662586-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of abacavir
Inventor: CAMPON PARDO JULIO
IPC: C07D473/16
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: Process for removal of the amino protective group of a N-acylated {(1S,4R)-4- [2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-cyclopent-2-enyl}methanol of formula (II) where R = H or a (C1-C4)-alkyl, using an inorganic base in a mixture of water and alcohol, to yield abacavir or its salts. The process proceeds very fast and the product can be obtained in high yield and purity.