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Patent CA-2565102-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel use of peptide compounds for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Inventor: STOEHR THOMAS
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a class of peptide compounds for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other forms of motoneuron diseases and peripheral neuropathies.
Patent CA-2565196-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM YONG HO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-05-07
Abstract: A method of entering sleep mode in a mobile subscriber station in performing handover from a first base station (BS) to a second BS is disclosed. More specifically, the method includes entering sleep mode in the first base station and transmitting from the first base station sleep mode information in the first base station during handover, while receiving from a second base station sleep mode entry information in the second base station. The method further includes entering sleep mode based on the information the sleep mode entry information received from the second base station.
Patent CA-2567469-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHARDSON H WAYNE
IPC: B27K3/16
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: An aqueous wood-injectable particulate-based wood preservative comprising: 1) dispersants in an amount sufficient to maintain biocidal particles in a stable slurry; 2) injectable sub-micron biocidal particles comprising a solid phase of at least one of a sparingly soluble organic biocide, a sparingly soluble copper salt, copper(I)oxide, a sparingly soluble zinc salt, zinc oxide; a sparingly soluble nickel salt; and a sparingly soluble tin salt, wherein less than 2% by weight of the biocidal particles have an average diameter greater than 1 micron, and at least 20% by weight of the biocidal particles have an average diameter greater than 0.08 microns; and 3) at least one pigment particle or dye in an amount sufficient to impart a discernable color or hue to the wood, when compared to wood treated with the same particulate system but without the pigment.
Patent CA-2568197-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMBREE MICHAEL E
IPC: F15D1/02
Filed: 2000-04-04
Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a flow of air and particulates through a vacuum cleaner. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an intake body (100) having an intake opening (111) configured to receive the flow of air and particulates. An airflow propulsion device (200) is coupled to the intake opening (111) to draw the flow through the intake opening (111) and through a flow passage having an approximately constant flow area. The flow continues through one or more conduits (30) from the propulsion device (200) to a filter element (80) housed in a filter housing (70) where the particulates are separated from the flow of air.
Patent CA-2569643-A1 (CA)
Title: Contact lenses bearing marks
Inventor: WU JONGLIANG
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: This invention provides a contact lens comprising a front surface, a back surface, and an identifying mark, wherein said identifying mark comprises one or more holes depressed into at least one of said surfaces of said lens.
Patent CA-2569672-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides with the capacity to entrap drugs and release them in a controlled way
Inventor: POYATOS PAU CID
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: The present application relates to new peptide polymers comprising monomeric units derived from the residues of glutamic acid, aspartic acid and lysine, or their protected derivatives, and which are functionalized through the introduction of side chains containing thiol groups or protected thiol groups. The new peptide polymers can be crosslinked in aqueous medium, and the resulting polymer matrices have the capacity to entrap drugs and, subsequently, release them in a controlled way when introduced into a physiological medium. This enables new pharmaceutical compositions to be developed for the controlled release of drugs, especially peptide- and protein-based ones.
Patent CA-2573471-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARYA MANUEL P
IPC: C09K3/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: The present application discloses a composition comprising: one or more reactive metals in major proportion, wherein the one or more reactive metals is selected from calcium, magnesium, and aluminum; and at least one alloying element in minor proportion, wherein the at least one alloying element is selected from lithium, gallium, indium, zinc, bismuth, calcium, magnesium, and aluminum if not already selected as the reactive metal, wherein the composition at least partially degrades when exposed to a fluid at wellbore conditions. Also disclosed is a temporary fluid diversion apparatus for use in a wellbore comprising a body made from a composition that at least partially degrades when exposed to a fluid at wellbore conditions, the composition comprising one or more reactive metals in major proportion, wherein the one or more reactive metals is selected from calcium, magnesium, and aluminum, and at least one alloying element in minor proportion, wherein the at least one alloying element is selected from lithium, gallium, indium, zinc, bismuth, calcium, magnesium, and aluminum if not already selected as the reactive metal. Further disclosed is a method comprising: (a) formulating a composition consisting essentially of one or more reactive metals in major proportion, wherein the one or more reactive metals is selected from calcium, magnesium, and aluminum, and at least one alloying element in minor proportion, wherein the at least one alloying element is selected from lithium, gallium, indium, zinc, bismuth, calcium, magnesium, and aluminum if not already selected as the reactive metal; (b) shaping the composition into an apparatus or portion thereof able to be deployed in a defined environment; and (c) deploying the article during an operation in the defined environment.
Patent CA-2573649-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for the dynamic fixation of bones
Inventor: SCHLAEPFER FRIDOLIN
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: An intermediate element for a detachable, lockable, ball joint-like connection in a device for the dynamic fixation of bones has a longitudinal axis, an outer wall concentric with the longitudinal axis, and an inner wall forming a coaxial cavity. Either the outer wall or the inner wall comprises one of two contact zones that form the ball joint-like connection. The intermediate element is at least partly made of a super-elastic or visco-elastic material.
Patent CA-2574106-A1 (CA)
Title: Transparent laminated structure having peel-away film layers for use on aircraft windscreens
Inventor: BARBEE BRENT W
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A transparent laminated structure having multiple peel-away laminated film layers for protecting windscreens, particularly windscreens of rotary aircraft, from environmental conditions. The laminated structure includes at least one laminated layer wherein each layer includes a film, a bonding layer on a first major side of the film for releaseably attaching the film to either the windscreen or to an adjacent laminated film layer, a conductive material on a second major side of the film for dissipating electrostatic charging in the laminated structure that may occur due to accumulated precipitation static during aircraft fight, and a hard coat layer for protecting the relatively softer film against abrasion. As the outermost film layer becomes degraded below acceptable levels, that film may be easily removed, exposing a subsequent unblemished film layer.
Patent CA-2574961-A1 (CA)
Title: A cartridge, a machine, a system and a method for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HENSEN NICK
IPC: B65D81/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The invention provides a beverage preparation machine (201) comprising a brew head (250) for receiving beverage cartridges (1) of various heights and means for passing an aqueous medium through said beverage cartridges to form a beverage from one or more beverage ingredients contained in said cartridges.  The brew head comprising a first part (256) and a second part (255), the first and second parts being movable relative to one another from an open position in which said beverage cartridges can be received in the brew head and a closed position in which said beverage cartridge can be fixedly retained in a brew head space defined between the first and second parts. The first part of the brew head comprising a clamping member (500) which extends within the brew head space part-way towards the second part such that a distal end (501) of the clamping member (500) and the second part (255) are a fixed distance (D) from one another when the first and second parts are in the closed position.  Wherein in use, beverage cartridges of various heights may be clamped in the brew head space between the distal end of the clamping member and the second part. A beverage cartridge, a beverage preparation system and a method of preparing a single serving of a filtered beverage are also claimed.
Patent CA-2575431-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LU CHEN
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: Polymeric compounds of formula I comprising boronic acid are provided. These polymeric compounds are prepared either by grafting boronic acid containing compounds (e.g. 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid) to hydrolysed poly(N-vinylformamide) or hydrolysing copolymer(s) obtained by copolymerizing vinyl group containing boronic acid monomers (e.g. -vinylphenyl boronic acid) and N-vinylformamide. These polymeric compounds are used in increasing the wet strength of paper in paper-making processes.Formula (I).
Patent CA-2575647-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital stereotaxic biopsy system
Inventor: LOZANO FANTOBA MANUEL
IPC: A61B6/02
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a digital system (1) for performing stereotaxic biopsies with a biopsy needle. The inventive system (1) comprises a series of devices which are used to: emit X-rays, detect and transform X-ray photons into electric signals, position a tissue sample between the X-ray source and the detector, process the electric signals, and generate images. The system can also be equipped with a series of devices complementary to those mentioned above, as well as a means for positioning the aforementioned devices in two positions and obtaining images in two different orientations.
Patent CA-2575861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER WOJCIECH
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A system to detect theft of product from a storage tank is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operatively coupled to the tank to measure the level of product therein. The data center is in communication with the monitor and adapted to receive an activation period from a user. The data center generates an alarm signal when the level monitored by the monitor has dropped by a predetermined amount during the activation period.
Patent CA-2578972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IZZ NOFEL
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A rolled condom is sealed in a package having top and bottom walls. with the closed end of the condom facing the top wall and the open end facing the bottom wall. A peel-off label covers a substantial portion of each of the top and bottom walls, with a connecting neck portion wrapped over one peripheral edge. Cuts are formed in each of the top and bottom walls in a radially directed "X" pattern from the center of each wall, directed at the center point of each edge, or at each corner. A notch is formed at the center point of each edge, or at the corners. Before use, the peel-off label covers all of the cuts, and is peeled away for use. The material of the package is a frangible plastics material which will break away as the condom is applied.
Patent CA-2579266-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for scheduling software updates
Inventor: BUNN NEIL LAWREN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for scheduling software updates on data processing systems. In an embodiment, software updates are scheduled on a data processing system by identifying a list of software updates; scheduling at least one primary software update for execution within a scheduled outage time based on an estimated execution time and an estimated rollback time for the at least one primary software update;  executing the at least one primary software update during the scheduled outage time; and ordering the list of software updates for possible execution of at least one secondary software update in any remaining outage time in dependence upon the estimated execution times and estimated rollback times for each of the remaining software updates. The list of software updates may also be ordered in further dependence upon evaluation of relative priorities between the software updates, any prerequisite software updates, and a performance scaling factor for the data processing system.
Patent CA-2583048-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENNS THOMAS FREDERICK
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a syringe for use in enteral feeding includes providing a premolded syringe body having a plunger end and an outlet end, loading the premolded syringe body into a mold having a core pin extending into the outlet end of the premolded syringe body, closing the mold to thereby retain the premolded syringe therein and to close a mold cavity around the outlet end of the syringe body, injection molding by injecting plastic molding material into the mold cavity and cooling to thereby form a tip at the outlet end of the premolded syringe body, and opening the mold and extracting the syringe body and the tip.
Patent CA-2586694-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUDHOPE ROBERT H
IPC: F21V7/04
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: A highly efficient luminaire (100). The luminaire includes a light source (310) that emits light. The emitted light is redirected by a light transformer having a curved circular reflective interior surface (130), the reflective interior surface reflecting the light in a predetermined pattern. A substantial amount of light may be reflected close to an axis coincident with a radial line defining a radius of the circular reflective interior surface. Additionally, a substantial amount of light may be reflected in a pattern with low divergency or parallel with an axis of the light transformer. The light is transmitted to the exterior of the luminaire by an optical window (110).
Patent CA-2587577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHINKE KARL
IPC: F27D15/02
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to control the operation of a bulk good grate cooler for cooling hot cement clinker, for example, in a process-controlled manner in order to ensure that the volume flows of cooling air (21) in all areas of the cooling grate and/or the residence time in the respective area of the bed of the goods to be cooled can be matched to the cooling requirements occurring in each area. According to the invention, a control intervention is carried out during the operation of the grate cooler with respect to the respective local cooling air volume flow (21) and/or with respect to the respective local speed of conveyance of cooling grid according to the respective bulk good bed height measured per area and/or the bulk good bed temperature and/or the cooling air through-flow resistance such that if a modification occurs in one or several of the measured parameters i.e. bed height, bed temperature and through-flow resistance, the respective local cooling air volume flow (21) and/or the conveyance speed of the grate system is altered.
Patent CA-2593205-A1 (CA)
Title: Slip-resistant coatings and substrates coated therewith
Inventor: JOHNSON EDDIE C
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A slip-resistant coating composition comprising (i) a binder comprising a polyepoxide and a polyamine; (ii) a micaceous pigment selected from the group consisting of mica and micaceous iron oxide and blends thereof; (iii) at least one other pigment; wherein the micaceous pigment is present at a level of at least 4% PVC based on total volume solids and wherein the total PVC of the coating is at least 35%. The slip-resistant coating would have a slip coefficient of at least .50 after cure and is especially useful in the manufacture of structural joints.
Patent CA-2593551-A1 (CA)
Title: Machines motrices rotatives et turbinatives (derniers travaux)
Inventor: BEAUDOIN NORMAND
IPC: F01C1/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet de terminer nos travaux relatifs aux machines motrices rotatives et turbinatives en montrant, les liens mécaniques entre chacune d'elles, et pour chacune, quelles les sont les conditions de puissance maximale et de frictio n minimale, et comment généraliser ces conditions, et ceci en complétant l'éventail des inductions relatives aux machines rotatives standard, et en montrant comment et pourquo i et comment utiliser les inductions périphériques pour les mahines turbinatives.
Patent CA-2594457-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for supporting a container
Inventor: MANN DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A collapsible apparatus for supporting a container at an adjustable angle of incline to drain its contents includes a base, a shoulder support attached to the base for supporting a shoulder of the container, and a body support for supporting the container body above the shoulder.  The shoulder support includes a pair of legs hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart hinge ends and joined at its opposite ends supported by a strut hingedly connected to the base, and spaced apart crosspieces between the legs to act as a shoulder stop. The body support includes a pair of arms hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart arm hinge ends and slidably attached to a body support member which is removably attachable at its ends to the shoulder support. The angle of incline is adjusted by slidably adjusting the distance between the arms.
Patent CA-2595624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOLAND XAVIER
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade (2) of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips (4) of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighboring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connecting piece (G), which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device (7) for an oscillating wiper arm (8), with the special feature that said wiper blade is detachably connected to said longitudinal strips, wherein said wiper blade can freely slide along said longitudinal strips between a first position, wherein said wiper blade is retained onto said longitudinal strips, and a second position, wherein said wiper blade is disconnected from said longitudinal strips in order to be replaced or repaired.
Patent CA-2595839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PINNA FAUSTO
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: Compositions based on physiologically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid having very low viscosity, usable for the treatment and prevention of epithelial lesions and lesions of the connective tissue.
Patent CA-2596001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMEL SCOTT M
IPC: F23Q7/22
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: New igniter systems are provided that comprise a ceramic igniter element and an affixed encasing shield element. The shield element may be engaged or affixed to the igniter element in a variety of configurations, including by direct attachment to the igniter element or through another structure interposed between the igniter and shield elements. In preferred systems, a proximal end of an igniter element may be engaged in a mounting structure and a shield element that encases the igniter element is affixed to the mounting structure.
Patent CA-2596977-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyy agonists and uses thereof
Inventor: SIEGEL NED ROGER
IPC: C07K14/575
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides PYY3-36 variants and pegylated derivatives thereof and compositions and methods useful in the treatment of conditions modulated by an NPY Y2 receptor agonist.
Patent CA-2597286-A1 (CA)
Title: Enquete d'alarme au moyen d'une identification par radiofrequence
Inventor: WATKINS HARRY
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: Un procédé d'un mode de réalisation de cette invention peut consister à détecter une étiquette activée de système électronique de surveillance d'articles dans une zone d'interrogation et à lire au moins une étiquette d'identification par radiofréquence, en réponse à la détection de ladite étiquette activée du système électronique de surveillance d'articles dans la zone d'interrogation afin d'examiner une cause de l'étiquette du système électronique de surveillance d'articles dans ladite zone d'interrogation. Un procédé d'un autre mode de réalisation peut consister à détecter une condition représentative d'une étiquette activée d'identification par radiofréquence dans une zone contrôlée et à entreprendre une action de correction de manière à empêcher le retrait de ladite étiquette activée d'identification par radiofréquence de la zone contrôlée.
Patent CA-2598078-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for eliciting an immune response against mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis
Inventor: CHANG YUNG-FU
IPC: A61K39/04
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The invention provides compositions and method for stimulating an immunological response against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MPT). The compositions comprise at least five recombinant immunogenic components. The immunogenic components can be MPT antigens or DNA  polynucleotides encoding MPT antigens, or combinations thereof. MPT antigens used in the invention include MPT 85A, 85B, 85C, 35kDa, super oxide dismutase (SOD), MptC, MptD and ESAT-6 protein. The method comprises administering the composition to an animal in an amount effective to stimulate an immunological response against MPT bacteria. The method is of benefit to any animal susceptible to MPT infection, but is particularly beneficial for ruminants.
Patent CA-2602994-A1 (CA)
Title: Carter annulaire pour moteur a turbine a gaz et methode de fabrication connexe
Inventor: BOKAN STEVEN
IPC: B21H7/00
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: La méthode comprend le fluotournage dau moins une section de la préforme et ensuite le soudage dau moins un élément supplémentaire du carter à au moins une section fluotournée, pour former lélément supplémentaire du carter avec une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, la première extrémité de lélément supplémentaire de carter ayant un diamètre configuré pour un raccordement à la seconde extrémité de lélément de carter annulaire fluotournée et la seconde extrémité de lélément supplémentaire de carter ayant un diamètre inférieur audit diamètre de la seconde extrémité de lélément de carter annulaire fluotourné.
Patent CA-2603162-A1 (CA)
Title: Cavity ablation apparatus and method
Inventor: UECKER DARRIN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2006-03-25
Abstract: Ablation devices and associated methods are provided for use in ablating the margin of a cavity such as a surgical or body cavity. The ablation apparatus includes an integral or connected elongate probe and an elongate sleeve.  Suction can be applied with a vacuum source operably connected to the proximal end region of the sleeve, whereby tissue of the surgical cavity is drawn against the surface of the sleeve. The probe includes one or more electrodes disposed at the probe's distal end region, for ablating tissue when the electrode(s) are activated to create an ablated margin of tissue at least partially surrounding the surgical cavity.