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Patent CA-2622139-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for carrying out real-time pcr reactions
Inventor: ECKERT GERD
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for carrying out real-time PCR reactions, comprising a thermocycler having a reaction region with a plurality of temperature-regulable receptacles for reaction vessels, comprising an illumination device, which has a plurality of light-emitting diodes and is assigned to the reaction region and by means of which excitation light can be radiated into the receptacles, comprising a detector device, which generates measured values in a manner dependent on a measured light intensity, comprising optical devices defining a beam path that leads from the illumination device to the receptacles and from there to the detector device, comprising a reference device, which generates a reference measured value by measurement of the light intensity of a light-emitting diode, and comprising an evaluation device, which takes into account the reference measured value with the measured values, wherein the reference device has a reference light-emitting diode, the light of which is coupled into the beam path behind the reaction region.
Patent CA-2625650-A1 (CA)
Title: Running mechanism for a passenger boarding bridge and control method thereof
Inventor: XIANG WEI
IPC: B64F1/305
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: Running mechanism for a passenger boarding bridge and the control method thereof are provided. The running mechanism comprises a beam, two rotary supporting members and two running wheel sets, wherein each of said rotary supporting members is pivotally connected to one end of the beam and is also connected to the respective running wheel set. Each running wheel set comprises a wheel carrier and two running wheels respectively mounted on two ends of the wheel carrier. The running mechanism includes four drive means for driving said four running wheels, respectively. The control method is used to provide a matching control for the four running wheels, so that there is no sliding friction between the running wheels and the ground surface when the passenger boarding bridge is steered.
Patent CA-2626579-A1 (CA)
Title: Formulation comprising a drug of low water solubility and method of use thereof
Inventor: MARSH KENNAN C
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises a drug-carrier system having a small-molecule drug of low water solubility, e.g., N [4 (3-amino-1H-indazol-4-yl)phenyl]-N'-(2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)urea (ABT-869), and (+)-1-(5-tert-butyl-l-y1)-3-( lH-indazol-4-yl)-urea (ABT-102), in solution in a substantially non-aqueous carrier that comprises at least one phospholipid and a pharmaceutically acceptable solubilizing agent. The drug-carrier system, when mixed with an aqueous phase, typically forms a non-gelling, substantially non-transparent liquid dispersion. The composition is suitable for administration by a suitable route, e.g., orally, to a subject in need thereof.
Patent CA-2629919-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAEVE PAUL KENT
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A system and method for conducting games of chance, including games that use cards, and games with electronically generated displays for showing representations related to the game. A set of rules are established for the game, wherein the rules define at least one winner based on at least one financial market data value that fluctuates based on market activity in a financial market that is distinct from the game. Updates to the financial market data value are received electronically from a third-party data source.  A forum is electronically coupled to the third-party data source, where the players play the game and bet against a house, in accordance with the established set of rules and the at least one financial market data value. The forum is electronically coupled to one or more third-party market makers who establish odds for the game and provide liquidity for bets of all players. The one or more third-party market makers payout winning bets to one or more winning players based on the established odds, and retain losing bets of one or more losing players.
Patent CA-2630952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIVORY LAURENT PIERRE
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: Interfering RNA molecules are now designed and produced with specificity for multiple binding sequences present in distinct genetic contexts in one or more pre-selected target RNA molecules and are used to modulate expression of the target sequences. The multitargeting interfering RNA molecules have two strands that target multiple target sites on one or more pre-selected RNA  molecules. Such a multitargeting interfering RNA approach provides a powerful tool for gene regulation.
Patent CA-2632760-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG HUAGANG
IPC: B01J29/06
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A low density material and a method for preparing a low-density material and precursor for forming a low-density material are provided. An aqueous mixture of inorganic primary component and a blowing agent is formed, the mixture is dried and optionally ground to form an expandable precursor. Such a precursor is then fired with activation of the blowing agent being controlled such that it is activated within a predetermined optimal temperature range. The firing conditions are also controlled to provide a low density sphere containing a heterogeneous sphere wall structure comprising a combination of amorphous glass and a crystalline phase or gas phase or both.
Patent CA-2636358-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSSON PATRIK
IPC: F04D7/04
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a pump for pumping contaminated liquid including solid matter, comprising an impeller (1), which is rotatable in a pump chamber of said pump, the impeller (1) being movable in the axial direction in relation to a seal housing cover (3) between a first position adjacent to an impeller seat (2) and a second position spaced apart from said impeller seat (2) , said pump also comprising a cavity (17) defined by the seal housing cover (3) and the impeller (1) , and at least one opening gap (20) connecting said cavity and said pump chamber. Furthermore, said opening gap (20) has a first flow area when the impeller (1) is in the first position, and a second flow area bigger than said first flow area when the- impeller (1) is' spaced apart from said first position.
Patent CA-2636377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN YON-YIH
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: Methods and kits for measurement of concentration of FK778 in a biological sample by means of an immunoassay, preferably a competitive immunoassay. In one aspect, the method and kit involve the use of (a) an antibody to FK778 conjugated to a label, e.g., an acridinium label, (b) an antibody to FK778 not conjugated to a label, (c) a solid phase containing an antibody to a first hapten, e.g., a fluorescein hapten, and (d) a bihapten comprising a first hapten and FK778 or an analogue of FK778, e.g., a bihapten comprising a fluorescein hapten and a FK778 hapten. In another aspect, the method and kit involve the use of (a) antibody to FK778, (b) a bihapten comprising FK778 or an analogue of FK778 and a first hapten, e.g., a bihapten comprising the fluorescein hapten and the hapten of FK778 or an analogue of FK778, and (c) a pretreatment reagent.
Patent CA-2636698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDT DICK C
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A system and method of enhanced user interaction with an identity agent makes use of in-form icons and actions to invoke the identity agent persona selection mechanisms.
Patent CA-2636748-A1 (CA)
Title: Push-button switch
Inventor: ASADA MAKOTO
IPC: H01H13/12
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: The invention provides a lateral pushing type push --button switch which is small and thin, and in which a mov-able -contact depressing stroke that is longer than that in the prior art can be ensured without increasing the height of the switch. In the lateral pushing type push-button switch of the invention, a pair of guiding portions (8) against which an actuating portion (9b) that is projected from a pressing portion (9a) of an operating member (9) into a housing (1) is buttable are disposed in a cover (7) which is attached to an upper portion of the housing (1). The switch has a second actuating member (10) which is formed in continuously with a peripheral portion (10a) that is accommodated in a peripheral side portion of the housing (1) , and which is projected into the housing (1) to be op-posed to the actuating portion (9b). When the operating member (9) is pressed in a lateral direction, the actuating portion (9b) and the second actuating member (10) are down-ward displaced to depress movable contacts (5, 6) to be contacted with stationary contacts (2a, 3a, 4a).
Patent CA-2639360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLINS CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A method of administrating inmate privileges in a correctional facility using a computer kiosk is provided. The method includes accepting data and information corresponding to inmate privileges for an inmate population, the data and information including restrictions on the inmate privileges. The method also includes accepting requests for privileges by an inmate, applying the restrictions to the accepted requests, and visually presenting information to the inmate regardi ng accepted requests.
Patent CA-2640895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRAND AARON
IPC: B65D65/28
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A reclosable bag for filling with at least one food product. The reclosable bag generally includes at least one sheet of web material having at least two areas of structural weakness. At least one fold structure is located between and defined by the two areas of structural weakness. An opening is located generally opposite the fold structure. The reclosable bag further includes a reclosable fastener structure having an integral skirt structure of skirt web material, including a distal margin, extending therefrom. The distal margin is coupled to the web material at, at least one location between the areas of structural weakness and the opening. The reclosable fastener structure extends past the areas of structural weakness and into the fold structure. The reclosable bag is capable of being filled with at least one food product through the opening.
Patent CA-2643972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEMIN PETER
IPC: C07C67/48
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to enantiomeric forms of hepoxilin analogs of Formula I-VIII, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, a method for the separation of said enantiomeric forms of hepoxilin analogs comprising applying said hepoxilin to a chiral phase HPLC column and eluting said hepoxilin with an alkane and alcohol solvent mixture. Said enantiomeric forms of hepoxilin analogs of Formula I-VIII were found to be useful in controlling the biological effects of PPAR mediated transcriptional control for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, thromboxane-mediated diseases and for modulating intracellular calcium concentration.
Patent CA-2644207-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical combination composition comprising at least one pkc inhibitor and at least one jak3 kinase inhibitor for treating autoimmune disorders
Inventor: MAIBUCHER AXEL
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising at least one PKC inhibitor, in particular indolylmaleimide derivatives, and at least one JAK3 kinase inhibitor and the uses of such a combination e.g. in autoimmune diseases, e.g. in preventing or treating type I diabetes mellitus and disorders associated therewith, or in transplantation.
Patent CA-2653450-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell having seal formed integrally with diffusion layer, and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: TAKESHITA NAOHIRO
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A fuel cell according to one aspect of the invention includes a power generating body including an electrolyte layer and electrode layers, diffusion layers disposed on opposite major surfaces of the power generating body, separators disposed on major surfaces of the diffusion layers opposite to those facing the power generating body, a first seal formed around the periphery of the power generating body and having an effective seal portion that suppresses leakage of the gas to the outside of the fuel cell between the separators, and a second seal formed integrally with at least one of the diffusion layers to extend along an end face of the diffusion layer, such that the second seal is in intimate contact with a surface of the power generating body on which the diffusion layer is laminated and a surface of a corresponding one of the separators which is laminated on the diffusion layer.
Patent CA-2653632-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CROCKETT SUSANNE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: An automated system enables presenting bills and paying bills in a convenient, secure and timely manner. The automated system stores user information in a database (250), the user information including account information for each user (260). Based on the user account information, the system generates (S340) a bill for services rendered during a predetermined time period. Once the bill has been generated, the system automatically initiates (S345) communication with the user (260) through a call generator (280). Once a communication line has been established, the system may authenticate (S430/S435) the user (260) and provides (S405) option information to the user (260), the option information including at least one of a payment (S505) option, a detailed bill information (S510) option, and a deferred payment (S515) option.
Patent CA-2654390-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for removing wire from a wire-tying machine
Inventor: HALL ANDREW D
IPC: B65B13/18
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: Systems and methods for threading and feeding a length of wire into a wire-tying track, for withdrawing at least some of the wire from the wire-tying track to tension the wire around one or more objects, and for extracting waste wire from the system. The object of the invention herein being a feed and tension mechanism comprising a feed and tension wheel, an accumulator disk, a primary nip mechanism for frictionally engaging the wire at the contact region between the primary nip and the feed and tension wheel, a drive system having two independently operable motors, and wire guiding devices for directing and routing the wire through the feed and tension mechanism. The present invention may further comprise a supplementary nip mechanism to facilitate the threading of the wire into the mechanism, a wire stripping mechanism for extracting any waste wire from the mechanism, and a series of wire sensing devices in communication with a control system to sequence and control the operational cycles of the system. The feed and tension mechanism further includes a frame that structurally supports the major assemblies and attaches to the wire-tying machine.
Patent CA-2654403-A1 (CA)
Title: Amino-imidazolones and their use as a medicament for treating cognitive impairment, alzheimer disease, neurodegeneration and dementia
Inventor: SEHGELMEBLE FERNANDO
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.
Patent CA-2654694-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARLSSON STEFAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for charging control of service usage in an electronic communications system. An invocation of charging control is received from a service client (201) for service usage by a user. Charging related data and rules checked for the user and it is determined whether the session should be charging controlled. In case of a non charging controlled session, a response message is returned to the charging client, indicating that the session is not charging controlled and that the service usage is to be reported at the end-of-session (203). A report of usage is received - from the client - including information of the usage consumed during the session at the end-of-session (205).
Patent CA-2655915-A1 (CA)
Title: Transdermal therapeutic system reinforced by ultrasound
Inventor: HORSTMANN MICHAEL
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (10) comprising a pharmaceutical active agent formulation (13), an adhesive layer (11) comprising a contact surface (12), and at least one ultrasound transmitter (21), the side of the ultrasound transmitter opposing the contact surface being directly or indirectly adjacent to the pharmaceutical active agent formulation. The transdermal therapeutic system is a multi-layered laminate, one of the laminate layers comprising the ultrasound transmitter, another comprising the adhesive layer, and another comprising the pharmaceutical active agent formulation. Furthermore, from a top view, at least in a plane position of the transdermal therapeutic system, all of the laminate layers (11, 21, 14) are at least approximately mutually congruent and are at least approximately the size of the contact surface. The inventive system provides an ultrasound-reinforced transdermal therapeutic system characterised by an extensive use of active agents, enabling an improved absorption of active agents through the skin.
Patent CA-2658585-A1 (CA)
Title: Transmucosal delivery devices with enhanced uptake
Inventor: VASISHT NIRAJ
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enhancing transmucosal uptake of a medicament, e.g., fentanyl or buprenorphine, to a subject and related devices. The method includes administering to a subject a transmucosal drug delivery device comprising the medicament. Also provided are devices suitable for transmucosal administration of a medicament to a subject and methods of their administration and use. The devices include a medicament disposed in a mucoadhesive polymeric diffusion environment and a barrier environment.
Patent CA-2658685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHULTZ GREGORY ALLAN
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses a fluid distributor and a operational drive of a molding system having a block, at least one fluid input or output port in the block, at least one fluid distributing circuit, in the block, in communication with the at least one fluid input or output port, and a drive, in the block, in communication with the at least one fluid distributing circuit. The drive is engaged with a translatable member to receive and discharge a pressured fluid by moving the translatable member.
Patent CA-2662207-A1 (CA)
Title: Bed foundation with drop-in unit
Inventor: GIFFT JAMES
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A bed foundation (10) may be retrofitted or otherwise converted in the field to include one or more additional function. In one illustrative embodiment, the bed foundation (10) may be retrofitted or otherwise converted by incorporating a drop-in articulation unit. Such an articulation unit may permit a user to raise and/or lower the head of their bed. In some cases, a second articulation unit may be placed at the foot of a bed foundation (10) to permit the user to independently raise and/or lower the head and the foot of their bed. In other illustrative embodiments, drop-in units may add other functions to existing bed foundations (10). In some cases, the bed foundation (10) and/or drop-in units may be configured such that it can be easily shipped and assembled in the field by a user.
Patent CA-2664490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEPPALA TERO
IPC: D21H21/12
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: An aqueous polysilicate composition comprising a polysilicate microgel based component in association with particles derived from colloidal polysilicate. The invention also concerns a process for preparing an aqueous polysilicate composition comprising mixing an aqueous colloidal polysilicate with an aqueous phase of a polysilicate microgel. The aqueous polysilicate composition is more effective than colloidal silica and is more stable than a conventional polysilicate microgel.
Patent CA-2665140-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved multiplier for lottery game
Inventor: MEYER MARK G
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: An improved multiplier for a lottery game is provided. In connection with a base lottery game, each player receives or selects a multiplier indicia (or other bonus indicia) from a pool of multiplier indicia. In addition to drawings for the base game, a drawing of multiplier indicia and a determination of associated multiplier values is also conducted. For those players winning the base game who also received a multiplier indicia matching the drawn multiplier indicia, the base game prize is multiplied by the associated multiplier value.
Patent CA-2665195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERBERICH BRADLEY J
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have general Formula (I), wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula (I), uses of such compounds and compositions for treatment of P38 map kinase mediated diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other inflammation disorders, as well as intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I).
Patent CA-2665976-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for application to a surface
Inventor: FRAZEE GLENN R
IPC: C09D201/00
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a decor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.
Patent CA-2671737-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLEY KEITH R
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: Prodrugs of parent drugs and methods of making and using the same are described. The prodrugs comprise an amine-containing parent drug moiety and a prodrug moiety, such as methoxyphosphonic acid or ethoxyphosphonic acid. The prodrugs may be employed in therapy for the treatment of various indications, such as pain, and in methods of decreasing the abuse potential of abuse-prone drugs and/or delaying the onset of parent drug activity and/or prolonging parent drug activity as compared to administration of a parent drug.