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Patent CA-2644547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS ERIC SHAWN
IPC: G16H40/60
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: An apparatus (1000) includes a housing (1100), a medicament container (9000) and an actuator (4000). The apparatus includes a label configured to be coupled to a medicament delivery device The label includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surfac configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the medicament delivery device. The second surface includes a textual indicia (1400). The label further includes an electronic circuit system configured to output an electronic signal.
Patent CA-2649262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NATSUME KUNIAKI
IPC: C07D239/46
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: It is intended to provide a composition for measuring the discharge ability from the stomach, which is effectively usable in diagnosing dyspepsia, and a method of measuring the discharge ability from the stomach. It is also intended to provide a test agent for diagnosing dyspepsia, a method of diagnosing dyspepsia, and a method of evaluating the effect of a therapy (including a drug therapy) on a patient suffering from gastrointestinal disorder caused by insufficiency in the discharge ability from the stomach. The composition for measuring the discharge ability from the stomach as described above is characterized by containing, as the active ingredient, a pyrimidine compound labeled with at least one of isotopic C and isotopic O which is converted into labeled CO2 gas in vivo and discharged into the aspirated air.The above-described method can be conducted by orally administering this composition to a subject and then monitoring the amount or behavior of the labeled CO2 gas discharged into the aspirated air.
Patent CA-2650899-A1 (CA)
Title: Kidney-derived stem cell population, identification and therapeutic use
Inventor: ROMAGNANI SERGIO
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A novel population of kidney-derived cells is described that exhibits surface co- expression of CD133 and CD24 markers; said cells possess stem cell capacity and are capable of undergoing tubulogenic, adipogenic, osteogenic and neurogenic differentiation.
Patent CA-2654453-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATKIN MICAH JAMES
IPC: B81B1/00
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A method an apparatus for manufacturing a microfluidic device (10) is disclosed in which a laser is used to remove selected portions of one of the layers that make up the device. The portion of the layer may be removed before the layer is amalgamated with other layers making up the device, or the portion may be removed after the layers have been bonded together. The laser beam used to accomplish removal is a combination of at least two laser beams (3, 4), one of which (3) may be a continuous beam to form a melt of the portion to be removed, the other (4) being pulsed or modulated in some way to periodically induce shockwaves which remove the portion. The laser beams use at least one part (5, 8, 9) of the same alignment system.
Patent CA-2654577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUI MIZHOU
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: Basing on study of a previous discovered effective bioreactor system, a method to increase culture medium dissolved oxygen is disclosed. This method together with addition of an optimal mixing forms a theoretical foundation for effective bioreactor design and prototype construction.
Patent CA-2657112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERMEIREN WALTER
IPC: C07C11/06
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A process for converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to provide an effluent containing light olefins, the process comprising passing a hydrocarbon feedstock, the feedstock containing at least 25wt % C5+ paraffins, through a reactor containing a crystalline silicate catalyst to produce an effluent including propylene.
Patent CA-2659304-A1 (CA)
Title: A detection system and a detection method based on pulsed energetic particles
Inventor: CHOI PETER
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A detection system, comprises - a particle source (500) for generating a pulsed flux of energetic particles including both neutrons and gamma photons and for directing said flux (140) towards an item (600) to be analyzed, said particles being intended to react with nuclei of material(s) in said item, - a detection unit (400) comprising at least three detector assemblies responsive to neutrons and gamma photons in respective energy ranges coming from said item and impinging thereon in response to said flux of energetic particles and capable of delivering corresponding time signals, and - a data processing unit (800) connected to the outputs of said detectors, capable of generating a signature from said signals following the application of said pulsed flux to said item, including time-related signal features, and for comparing said signature with stored reference signatures. The present invention also provides a corresponding dection method. Application in particular to airport luggage security clearance, landmine detection, etc.
Patent CA-2664258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEHLER JAN
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: [2-(6-fluoro-lH-indol-3-ylsulfanyl)benzyl]methyl amine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, provided it is not the free base in a non-crystalline form are provided for the treatment of affective disorders.
Patent CA-2665733-A1 (CA)
Title: Medication dispensing system and method
Inventor: FAUCHER DENIS
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A medication dispensing system and method where the patient can have his personal console capable of receiving an insert having a tray with an array of medication compartments corresponding to respective times and dates at which the medication is prescribed to be taken. A database in the console can be set with the specified times and dates at which the medication is to be taken. When the console determines the time to dispense medication in one of the compartments has been reached, a visual and/or audible indicator can be triggered. Membranes which are to be hand-removed by the patient cover the respective compartments. A detector provided under the insert can detect across the tray whether or not the membrane corresponding to the selected medication compartment has been removed.
Patent CA-2666170-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-[4-({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}amino)-3-fluorophenoxy]-n-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide monohydrate
Inventor: KEIL BIRGIT
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 2007-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-[4-({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}amino)-3-fluorophe-noxy]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide monohydrate, to processes for its preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising it and to its use in the control of disorders.
Patent CA-2667906-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle with three wheels
Inventor: STEINHILBER HEKTOR
IPC: B62K5/023
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle capable of inclining in curves, preferably having a front wheel and two rear wheels, and a frame which is rotatably mounted to the steering head (7) underneath the driver seat. Rigid drivers are arranged in the area of the steering head (7) and couple the inclination of the vehicle frame (1) to the counter movements of the rear wheel rocker arms (5a, b), using control elements, in order to control the inclination of the vehicle and steer the rear wheels. To support the initial horizontal position of the three-wheeler, the steering head (7) has retaining springs which hold the rear wheel rocker arms (5a, b) in a balanced middle position. For application in slow vehicles suitable for rehabilitation purposes, the steering head (7) underneath the driver seat can be locked for vehicle start with a brake. For application in faster vehicles, the movement of the rear wheel rocker arms (5a, b) can be assisted by means of foot pedals or manually activated hydraulic cylinders.
Patent CA-2671639-A1 (CA)
Title: Protection cover for portable product
Inventor: LIN CHIN-SHENG
IPC: B65D81/03
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A protection cover is used for sleeving over a portable product so as to help protect the product from being scratched. The protection cover includes a shock-absorbing structure for shielding and concealing a corner of the portable product. The shock-absorbing structure is formed with an air chamber bulging outwardly from the corner of the portable product. The shock-absorbing structure further has an inner region that defines an opening for access into the air chamber and that abuts tightly and sealingly against the corner of the portable product so as to convert the air chamber into an air-trapped chamber when the protection cover is sleeved over the portable product.
Patent CA-2673195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARSKA-WYSOCKI BARBARA
IPC: A01N63/20
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur l'inhibition de la croissance de Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline par des souches de bactérie d'acide lactique. Plus spécifiquement, l'invention porte sur l'utilisation des souches de bactérie d'acide lactique, sur des compositions comprenant les souches de bactérie d'acide lactique, sur des procédés d'utilisation et des coffrets de ceux-ci pour inhiber la croissance de Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline. Cette invention concerne plus spécifiquement l'effet inhibiteur des souches de bactérie d'acide lactique Lactobacillus acidophilus et Lactobacillus casei sur Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline.
Patent CA-2675024-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEYER RONALD C
IPC: C12P21/04
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: In various aspects, the invention provides methods for cyclizing proteins, including methods for enhancing the stability of cyclized proteins under cytosolic conditions. The invention also provides various methods for using the cyclized proteins. For example, cyclized proteins of the invention may be used in screening assays analogous to the yeast two hybrid assay. Selected embodiments of the invention provide cyclized single chain variable fragment (ScFv) molecules, including molecules in the form of an immunoglobulin fold.
Patent CA-2676823-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINSKEY TERRY
IPC: E04F21/32
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A multi-function tool apparatus and system, comprising a handle and a utility blade having a structure that accommodates a plurality of functions, thus, reducing the number of ancillary tools required by a painter. The handle includes a butt end that is a screwdriver in threaded engagement with the handle. The screwdriver can be removed to expose a shaft and several screwdriver bits. The butt end includes a bolt in threaded engagement with the butt end. The bolt can be removed to attach an elongated pole to allow the apparatus to reach remote areas. The structure of the utility blade allows functions including but not limited to: scraping; putty spreading; caulk scraping; can opening, can closing; roller wiping; cutting; torquing hex nuts on spray guns; nail pulling, nail driving and the like.
Patent CA-2682334-A1 (CA)
Title: Propane utilization in direct hydrotreating of oils and/or fats
Inventor: GHONASGI DHANANJAY B
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: Methods for producing C10-C30 hydrocarbons from fatty compounds are provided in which at least a portion of the hydrogen required to accomplish the conversion is generated from by-products of the conversion process. Light hydrocarbons, especially propane, produced during the conversion of triglyceride compounds are used to generate hydrogen which is used in the conversion process thereby reducing the need for outside hydrogen sources.
Patent CA-2682572-A1 (CA)
Title: New combination for use in the treatment of inflammatory disorders
Inventor: RAUD JOHAN
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: There is provided combination products comprising (a) suplatast, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (b) a statin, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such combination products find particular utility in the treatment of atherosclerosis and related conditions.
Patent CA-2684081-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for collecting responses
Inventor: WATSON HUGH EUGENE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A system collection of responses from users of scannable forms. Aspects include an apparatus that includes a pen-camera device, an electronic clipboard to store the pen-camera device, and a docking station for the clipboard. The clipboard includes a retention clip to hold a form on a substantially planar surface, and a pen-camera storage compartment to store the pen-camera device, the clipboard includes a power supply interface for charging the pen-camera device, a communication interface to transmit image and location data from the pen-camera device, and electrical interfaces for the clipboard docking station.The pen-camera device can mark response data on the form, optically scan response data and location data on the form, and associate time-stamped information for the marked responses on the form for error checking and fraud detection.
Patent CA-2684575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAY FUNG TSO
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: The invention herein includes a general method for reducing or eliminating a toxic effect of transgenic defensin expression in a host plant. The invention also includes a method of modifying a nucleic acid encoding a defensin, a nucleic acid modified thereby and a modified defensin encoded by the modified nucleic acid sequence. The invention also includes a transgenic plant containing and expressing the modified defensin-coding nucleic acid sequence, the plant exhibiting reduced or eliminated toxic effects of defensin, compared with otherwise comparable transgenic plants expressing an unmodified defensin. The modified defensin is termed a chimeric defensin having a mature defensin domain of a first plant defensin combined with a C-terminal propeptide domain of a second plant defensin or a vacuolar translocation peptide.
Patent CA-2684861-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the formation of multiple microconduits
Inventor: HERNDON TERRY O
IPC: A61B17/20
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that creates a number of microconduits, i.e., small holes in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of human skin tissue, to provide a pathway therethrough, which can be used, for example, for transdermal drug delivery.
Patent CA-2691653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SACHS VICTOR
IPC: B32B7/04
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A seal (1) for a container for commestibles, especially potable liquids, and in particular for use for sealing polyester containers such as bottles, which is suitable for passage through a PET  recycling process, comprises a metal foil layer (4), a foam layer (3) and a plastics film layer (2) as well as a heat sealable layer (5) below the foil. The foam is selected for its density and thickness so is to confer upon the seal a high buoyancy. The adhesion a between the foam and the foil is increased compared to currently available products, in order to prevent de-lamination between the foil and the foam during the recycling process.
Patent CA-2691925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAN KHAI
IPC: F16K17/02
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a valve. In one embodiment, the valve includes a body having a first biasing member and a sealing member configured to axially move inside the body against the first biasing member to provide a path for fluid to flow from an interior region of the body to an exterior region of the body at a first predetermined pressure difference across the sealing member.
Patent CA-2692624-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de liaison entre un vehicule lourd et un engin tracte et procede de traction
Inventor: DESSEVRE DOMINIQUE
IPC: B60D1/00
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de liaison (3) entre un véhicule lourd (1) et un engin tracté (2) disposés en position de travail sur un sol formant un plan horizontal, ledit dispositif (3) autorisant le mouvement de tangage relatif entre l'engin tracté(2) et le véhicule lourd(1). Selon l'invention, la distance (4) entre le centre instantané de rotation (5) du mouvement de tangage relatif de l'engin tracté (2) par rapport au véhicule lourd.     (1) et la projection orthogonale dudit centre instantané de rotation (5) sur ledit plan horizontal est inférieure à 1/9 du diamètre extérieur du plus grand ensemble monté du véhicule lourd et/ou à 25 centimètres. L'invention propose encore un procédé de traction d'un engin par un véhicule lourd.
Patent CA-2693050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEIJER JAN-WILLEM
IPC: A63C1/28
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A frame for a clap skate comprises: a lower frame part for carrying a runner or wheels; an upper frame part with means for coupling to the sole and the heel of a skate shoe; hinge means which couple the two frame parts hingedly to each other and which are situated at a distance above the foremost zone of the lower frame part and define a first free degree of freedom of rotation in the main plane, or a plane varying a maximum of about 30° therefrom, of the runner or the wheels; and resetting means for urging the upper frame part relative to the lower frame part to a rest position determined by positioning means, in which rest position the frame parts have the smallest possible mutual distance. The hinge means define a second free degree of freedom of rotation within a range of ~ 30° perpendicularly of the first free degree of freedom, such that the upper frame part can perform an up and downward as well as a lateral pivoting movement relative to the lower frame part.
Patent CA-2693262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEVENS JAN FREDERIK
IPC: A23L25/00
Filed: 2008-07-21
Abstract: Particular aspects provide methods for converting glucosinolate in a glucosinolate- containing plant material to glucosinolate breakdown products (GBPs), comprising: providing an amount of processed glucosinolate-containing plant material, the processed material being depleted of oil and glucosinolate converting enzyme activity by virtue of said processing; providing an amount of glucosinolate converting enzyme activity; mixing the processed material with the amount enzyme activity; hydrating the mixture; and incubating the hydrated mixture, wherein the glucosinolates are enzymatically converted to GBPs. Preferably, the processed plant material comprises a oilseed-derived seedmeal material (e.g., meadowfoam seedmeal) from which the oil has been removed by the processing (e.g., solvent extraction and/or heat treatment). In particular embodiments, the glucosinolate converting enzyme activity comprises at least one of a myrosinase activity and a nitrile-forming activity. Additional aspects provide low-fat compositions (e.g., herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, bacteriostatic or bactericidal, cosmetic, cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical) comprising GBPs derived from a glucosinolate-containing plant material.
Patent CA-2693667-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAJARAMAN HARI
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: Coated colored biofiber for thermoplastic articles is disclosed. The coating on the biofiber comprises film-forming polymeric binder, surfactant, and colorant.  The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combinations thereof.  The coated colored biofiber can be used in thermoplastic compounds to simulate the appearance of natural wood while adding durability.
Patent CA-2694317-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for language instruction
Inventor: GRAY JENNIFER LIEGH
IPC: G09B19/08
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: An apparatus for language instruction including at least one vowel card object having text corresponding to a vowel sound for a language and at least one consonant card object having text corresponding to a consonant sound for the language. Combining the text of at least one of the consonant card objects with the text of at least one of the vowel card objects defines a phonetic sound in the language based on the vowel sound and the consonant sound.
Patent CA-2696017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASHISH MOHAMED
IPC: B24C5/02
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A processing apparatus is provided to process a workpiece.    The processing apparatus can have a low-profile nozzle system capable of navigating through spaces in order to process target regions with relatively small clearances. A fluid jet outputted from the nozzle system is used to cut, mill, or otherwise process the target region of the workpiece
Patent CA-2698977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEVEC DORIAN
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Asp-Leu-Arg-Val-Asp-Thr-Lys-Ser-Arg-Ala-Ala-Trp-Ala-Arg-Leu-Leu-Gln-Glu-His-Pro-Asn-Ala-Arg-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Gly-Ala-Asn-Lys-Lys-Gly-Leu-Ser-Lys-Gly-Cys-Phe-Gly-Leu-Lys-Leu-Asp-Arg-Ile-Gly-Ser-Met-Ser-Gly-Leu-Gly-Cys-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquide buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Asp-Leu-Arg-Val-Asp-Thr-Lys-Ser-Arg-Ala-Ala-Trp-Ala-Arg-Leu-Leu-Gln-Glu-His-Pro-Asn-Ala-Arg-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Gly-Ala-Asn-Lys-Lys-Gly-Leu-Ser-Lys-Gly-Cys-Phe-Gly-Leu-Lys-Leu-Asp-Arg-Ile-Gly-Ser-Met-Ser-Gly-Leu-Gly-Cys-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent.
Patent CA-2700715-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONSTANTZ BRENT
IPC: C01B32/60
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: Methods are provided for producing a composition comprising carbonates, wherein the methods comprise utilizing waste sources of metal oxides. An aqueous solution of divalent cations, some or all of which are derived from a waste source of metal oxides, may be contacted with CO2 and subjected to precipitation conditions to provide compositions comprising carbon-ates. In some embodiments, a combustion ash is the waste source of metal oxides for the aqueous solution containing divalent cations. In some embodiments, a combustion ash is used to provide a source of proton-removing agents, divalent cations, silica, metal oxides, or other desired constituents or a combination thereof.
Patent CA-2700975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEPHAN DIETRICH A
IPC: G16B20/20
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for assessing an individual's genotype correlations to a phenotype by analyzing the individual's genomic profile and using ancestral data to determine the correlations between genotypes and phenotypes.
Patent CA-2701173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRAGADA SREENIVASA RAO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer readable media for distributing queries to a group of databases and expediting data access. The method embodiment comprises receiving a query for information from one or more databases, and returning a result to the query for information requested in the query from a hybrid database, the hybrid database being constructed by the steps comprising: (1) identifying one or more source member databases where query acceleration is required, (2) identifying one or more common dimensions or grouping patterns in a plurality of databases, (3) creating one or more sets of commonly occurring common dimensions, (4) building one or more multi~ dimensional databases using the one or more sets of commonly occurring common dimensions, (5) building one or more fractional databases, (6) compacting the one or more fractional databases into a master fractional database, (7) building a hybrid database metadata repository combining metadata from the master fractional database and the one or more multi-dimensional databases and source databases together referred to as derived member databases, and (8) building a query governor to interface between the query, the hybrid database metadata repository, the plurality of databases, the master fractional database, and the one or more multi-dimensional databases.