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Patent CA-2560903-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of emmprin antagonists for the treatment of diseases associated with excessive angiogenesis
Inventor: YAN LI
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A method of using EMMPRIN antagonists to treat pathological processes associated with proliferative diseases, such as cancer, by specifically preventing or inhibiting the ability of new tissue to develop a blood supply.  The invention more specifically relates to methods of treating such diseases by the use of EMMPRIN antagonists such as antibodies directed toward EMMPRIN, including specified portions or variants, specific for at least one EMMPRIN  protein or fragment thereof, in an amount effective to inhibit angiogenesis.
Patent CA-2561666-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANCA NICK E
IPC: B65D17/52
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: An assembly (50, 100) for facilitating the use of paint applicator accessories in connection with a plastic container is provided. The assembly includes a nozzle device (502) housed within a container lid (100) and having a suction line, which extends into the paint container (50). The assembly also includes one or more vent holes (508). The assembly can be used to supply paint to a paint applicator device by attaching an intake conduit of the paint applicator to the nozzle device. As paint is siphoned out of the container by the applicator device, the vent holes allow air to flow into the container to replace the volume of withdrawn paint.
Patent CA-2563433-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for control of fetal growth via modulation of relaxin
Inventor: UNEMORI ELAINE
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 2005-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to the method for treatment, diagnosis and prevention of diseases related to fetal growth and placental insufficiency and comprises methods including inhibiting or increasing relaxin synthesis, relaxin receptor synthesis, relaxin binding to the relaxin receptor, and relaxin receptor activity. The invention also relates to screening assays to identify compounds that modulate relaxin and/or relaxin receptor activity. The invention further relates to gene therapy methods utilizing relaxin and relaxin-related sequences for the treatment and prevention of diseases related to fetal growth and placental insufficiency.
Patent CA-2563686-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick-change squeegee for floor scrubber
Inventor: WINSLOW OLIVER C
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A squeegee blade (15) is mounted to a mounting plate (11) carried by the frame of a floor scrubber by means of a structure which permits the blade to be changed quickly and without tools. A retainer member (13) is hinged to the mounting plate (11) for rotation between an open position permitting the blade to be replaced manually, and a closed position in which the retainer secures the blade in place for use. The retainer (13) is then secured to the mounting plate by means of a hand fastener which in the illustrated embodiment is an internally threaded retainer nut received on a threaded stud (32) fixed to the mounting plate (11). The nut is in the form of a knob (17) so that it may be tightened or loosened by hand.
Patent CA-2563980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINBRENNER ULRICH
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of detergents of general formula (I) R-O-(A)n-(B)m-H (I), where R = C8 alkyl, A = propylenoxy, B = ethylenoxy, n = a mean value from 0.8 to 2.0 and m = a mean value from 2.0 to 5.0, as wetting agents for polymeric surfaces and a wetting agent containing a) 0.5 to 50 wt. % of at least one detergent of general formula (I) from claim 1, b) 1.0 to 10 wt. % of a C8 alcohol and c) 0.5 to 30 wt. % of a compound of general formula (IV) R-O-(A)n-H (IV), where R = C8 alkyl, A = propylenoxy and n = a mean value of 0,.8 to 2Ø
Patent CA-2566903-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified antigen-presenting cells
Inventor: BUTLER MARCUS
IPC: C07K14/74
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to antigen-presenting cells having specificity against a selected antigen and methods for making the cells. The invention also relates to a method of selecting efficient antigen-presenting cells using reporter fusion constructs. The highly efficient antigen-presenting cells of the invention will provide a therapeutic strategy of modulating immune responses for a variety of diseases.
Patent CA-2570141-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable ccd charge splitter
Inventor: ANTHONY MICHAEL P
IPC: H01L27/148
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: An adjustable charge coupled device (CCD) charge splitter includes a channel control structure and an associated plurality of output channels. Control signals applied to the channel control structure determine an amount of charge, which passes into each one of the plurality of output channels.
Patent CA-2570512-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for modifying plant morphology, biochemistry and physiology comprising expression of cytokinin oxydase in the seeds
Inventor: SCHMULLING THOMAS
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for increasing seed yield of a plant. The methods comprise expression of a cytokinin oxidase in the aleurone and/or embryo of a seed. The invention also relates to vectors comprising a nucleic acid encoding a cytokinin oxidase that is operably linked to a promoter capable of driving expression in the aleurone and/or embryo of a seed, and to host cells, transgenic cells and plants comprising such sequences. The use of these sequences for increasing yield is also provided.
Patent CA-2570724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAI GUANGMING
IPC: A61B3/09
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods measure, diagnose, and/or treat one or both eyes of a patient. Adaptive optics systems (such as those having a deformable mirror) may be configured to an aspherical or multi-spherical presbyopia-mitigating prescriptive shape to allow objective and/or subjective measurements of a candidate prescription. A plurality of viewing distances allow subjective and/or objective evaluations of performance using a light spot or a test viewing image. Measurements of aberrations at selected viewing conditions (including distances and/or brightness) with correlating pupil sizes may also be provided. Wavefront measurement systems and methods may help position and isolate the eye from ambient light.
Patent CA-2570765-A1 (CA)
Title: Suspension arrangement for a boom assembly mounted on an agricultural sprayer
Inventor: THOMPSON DENNIS G
IPC: A01B51/00
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A system for reducing oscillating movement of a boom assembly about a fore-and-aft aligned axis defined by a pivotal connection of a suspension arrangement independent of a carrier frame is provided. The system includes an accumulator, a cylinder actuator mechanically interconnected between the carrier frame and the boom assembly, and a metered orifice connected in fluid communication to restrict a fluid flow between the accumulator and the cylinder actuator. In response to rotation of the boom assembly in a first direction relative to the carrier frame, the system creates a force resisting the rotation of the boom assembly in the first direction. Thereby, the system deadens oscillating pivotal movement of the boom assembly relative to the carrier frame and exerts a biasing force to assist in returning and/or maintaining the boom assembly at a generally horizontal alignment.
Patent CA-2570873-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrimidine urea derivatives as kinase inhibitors
Inventor: GRAY NATHANAEL SCHIANDER
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents X1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meaning as set forth and explained in the description of the invention, to processes for the preparation of these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, the use thereof optionally in combination with one or more other pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy of a disease which responds to an inhibition of protein kinase activity, and a method for the treatment of such a disease.
Patent CA-2570960-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUZMA PETR
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'administration commandée d'agonistes d'hormone libérant de la gonadotrophine (GnRH), de préférence à partir d'un matériau polymère implanté dans le corps. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne des compositions comprenant un agoniste GnRH, de préférence de l'histréline, dans un matériau polymère, de manière à obtenir une libération souhaitée et commandée d'une quantité efficace sur le plan thérapeutique de l'agoniste GnRH pendant une durée prolongée, aux fins de traitement de la puberté centrale précoce (CPP).
Patent CA-2571001-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating or preventing erectile dysfunction or urinary incontinence
Inventor: SZABO CSABA
IPC: A61K31/473
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing erectile dysfunction or urinary incontinence, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the invention.
Patent CA-2571418-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIRETT FRED
IPC: F23L15/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A flame arrester and radiator combination includes a radiator body having a first face, a second face, and air passageways extending between the first face and the second face. Internal conduits define a flow path from an inlet to an outlet. A flame arrester is incorporated into the body. There is provided means for connecting the inlet and the outlet to a source of heated fluids, such that when the flame arrester is placed in proximity to a flame, combustion air passing through the air passageways of the body to the flame is preheated by heated fluids circulated along the flow path.
Patent CA-2571540-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for measuring chloride channel conductivity
Inventor: TANG WEIMIN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The invention provides non-radioactive methods to assay for functional chloride channels. The methods colorimetrically detect the amount of iodide conducted by a chloride channel. They can be easily adapted for high throughput assays or screenings.
Patent CA-2572284-A1 (CA)
Title: Solutions for ophthalmic lenses containing at least one silicone containing component
Inventor: MEYERS ANN-MARIE WONG
IPC: C11D3/48
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the occurrence of superficial punctate staining comprising the step of packaging, storing or contacting an uncoated ophthalmic lens comprising at least one polymeric wetting agent and polymer units derived from at least one silicone containing component in a solution comprising an osmolality of about 220 mOsm/kg or greater.
Patent CA-2573300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BODKIN NIGEL
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A Hard Disk Recorder (HDR) (3) is arranged to receive signals signals defining television programmes and television programme schedule data. The HDR receives updated programme schedule data substantially constantly in a dedicated programme schedule data channel. The HDR is arranged to output the programme schedule data for display on a television screen (2). The HDR comprises a hard disk (16) for recording received television programmes. A remote control (28) is provided to select television programmes to be recorded from the displayed programme schedule. Furthermore, the HDR is arranged to receive additional programme schedule information included in each of the received television channels which information is used to control the hard disk to record pre-programmed television programmes according to schedule. The hard disk is operable to record simultaneously two different television programmes received in different channels. Also, the HDR is operable to replay a currently broadcast programme offset in time. The time offset can be overcome by playing back the part of the programme inside the time offset at an increased frame rate. Furthermore, the HDR is arranged to receive transition signals indicating transitions between parts of programmes, such as transitions between advertisements and the "actual" programmes. The HDR is operable to use these transition signals, for example, to skip between transitions in previously recorded programmes replayed from the hard disk.
Patent CA-2573782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALGIENE KENNETH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A method of disclosing transaction information to customers includes receiving at a host computer system a file comprising processing information. The processing information comprises a plurality of transaction categories and fee information associated with each transaction category. The method also includes receiving a message from a point-of-sale device requesting the fee information associated with at least one particular transaction category relating to a transaction with a customer and sending from the host computer system an electronic message comprising the fee information. The method further comprises displaying transaction information relating to the electronic message at the point-of-sale device and providing the customer the opportunity to cancel the transaction. The transaction may involve an exchange between at least two different forms of value.
Patent CA-2574453-A1 (CA)
Title: Magneto-rheological camera motion, support, and positioning device
Inventor: KADLEC DAVID
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device useful for controlling the horizontal or vertical or plurality thereof axial movements of an image capturing device by utilizing a Magneto-Rheological (MR) fluid damp-ing system to accurately control motion forces and positioning of said device. The device comprises of a Magneto-Rheological (MR) fluid damping mechanism or plurality thereof attached to a rotating shaft or plurality thereof for each axis of rotation received by bearings mounted within a housing.
Patent CA-2576480-A1 (CA)
Title: Feeding device for a belt-type sintering machine
Inventor: PAMMER OSKAR
IPC: F27B21/06
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a charging device (6) for a strip-sintering machine, comprising a charging container (7) which receives the material (9) that is to be sintered, a conveying device (8) used to fill the charging container (7) with material (9) that is to be sintered, a charging drum (15) and a drum chute (16) used to charge the material (9) that is to be sintered onto the sintering strip (1). The charging container (7) is provided with two discharge openings (13, 14) wherein one is connected to a discharge drum (15) and another is connected to a charging chute (17). As a result, it is possible to reduce maintenance costs, increase productivity and homogenize sintering quality.
Patent CA-2577280-A1 (CA)
Title: Sample movement control unit, sample movement parameters acquisition method, and sample movement control method
Inventor: AOYAMA HISAYUKI
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] An apparatus and method capable of conveniently manipulating an object to be examined without requiring an expensive apparatus. [MEANS FOR  SOLVING PROBLEMS] The apparatus comprises a pipet (4), a vibrating section (5), a control section (7), and a storage section (8). At least a part of the pipet (4) is placed in liquid (2). The vibrating section (5) vibrates the pipet (4). The control section (7) delivers a vibration signal to the vibrating section (5). The storage section (8) stores parameter for generating the vibration signal. The parameter include information for creating a first vibration wave which causes the liquid (2) to generate a wave for drawing an object (3) to be examined located within a specified distance from the forward end of the pipet (4), and includes information for creating a second vibration wave which generates a wave for rotating the object (3) thus drawn. The information for creating the first vibration wave and the information for creating the second vibration wave is information on amplitude and frequency of the vibration, for example.
Patent CA-2579903-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method, and apparatus for generating a three-dimensional representation from one or more two-dimensional images
Inventor: PARR TIMOTHY C
IPC: G06V20/64
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: In a system and method for generating a 3 dimensional representation of an organism, collecting traing data (191 ). At least one statistical model having a set of paramelers(195).
Patent CA-2582737-A1 (CA)
Title: Out-of-round rotation disc for a timing drive
Inventor: KELM PETER
IPC: F16H7/02
Filed: 2005-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating disc, which may be rotated about a rotation axis by a rotational angle and a rotating disc profile with has at least one elevation, a given number of teeth, arranged around the rotating disc profile, each with a mid-point, whereby the mid-points of adjacent teeth have a given separation, a rotating disc radius, which is a function of the rotational angle and a mean radius and a resulting rotating disc contact curve, the mean radius being selected such that a rotating arc length for the rotating disc contact curve is the same as the product of the given separation of the mid-points of adjacent teeth and the number of teeth. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for embodiment of at least one rotating disc, rotating about a rotational axis by a rotation angle, for a timing drive.
Patent CA-2583100-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPIE DAVID C
IPC: G02C5/16
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: Eyeglasses including a frame with two lenses, two temple arms, two hinges by which the temple arms are attached to the frame, and a respective temple arm link in each temple arm, each temple arm link defines a respective aperture through the temple arm. Each temple arm link may be provided in the form of a clasp with a hook-shaped clasp body and a clasp arm.  The clasp body may provide a passage to the aperture for receiving a necklace link, and the clasp body passage also permits removal of the necklace link though the passage. A combination including the eyeglasses, a necklace that terminates in a pair of necklace links, and a respective necklace link aperture in each necklace link through which the necklace link and a respective temple arm link can be engaged. An eyeglass hanging loop is attached to the necklace through which a temple arm can be extended and hinged against the frame so as to hang the eyeglasses from the loop.
Patent CA-2583402-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for authenticating a rf transaction using a radio frequency identification device including a transactions counter
Inventor: SAUNDERS PETER D
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A system and method for securing a Radio Frequency (RF) transaction (100) a RF  identification device (RFID) transaction device (102) is provided. RFID  transaction device (102) includes a transactions counter for tallying the number of transactions attempted or completed with the RFID transactions device. Counter (118) value is used to create a RFID device authentication tag for use in validating the RFID device. A RFID reader, (104) interacting with the RFID device, provides a random number to the RFID device which may be used in the RFID device authentication tag creation and validation. RFID reader may also use counter value and random number to create a RFID reader authentication key useful for validating RFID reader. RFID transaction device may include an encryption key for creating RFID transaction device authentication tag. Likewise, RFID reader may include a RFID reader encryption key for creating RFID reader authentication tag.
Patent CA-2583487-A1 (CA)
Title: High-temperature rigid polyurethane spray foam for pipe insulation
Inventor: DOBRANSKY MICHAEL A
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a rigid polyurethane spray foam, which is made using cyclopentane as the blowing agent and which is useful for pipe insulation because of its ability to withstand high~temperatures (>250~F). The inventive foams may be sprayed with existing foam spraying equipment because the foams are reacted at about a 1:1.25 polyol to isocyanate ratio.
Patent CA-2585027-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of bisphosphonates
Inventor: BAETZ FRIEDRICH
IPC: C07F9/38
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel multi step synthesis of 3-(N-methyl-N-pentyl) amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate, of the formula
Patent CA-2585688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERLIN RAFAEL
IPC: C22C37/10
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A wear resistant casting and method of fabrication thereof, the casting comprising inserts imbedded in a matrix; each insert having a form such that a ratio A/B in any mutually perpendicular section that passes through the centre of mass of the insert is comprised between 0,4 and 2,5, and a distance C between two insert is at least two times smaller that a width thereof; the inserts forming at least one grid.
Patent CA-2585878-A1 (CA)
Title: Ensemble d'echappement des gaz de propulsion dans un aeronef formant un coude
Inventor: DARIS THOMAS
IPC: F02K1/40
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un ensemble d'échappement des gaz de propulsion, dans un aéronef propulsé par des gaz chauds produits dans l'axe de celui-ci par un générateur de gaz, comprenant un conduit et une tuyère. Il est caractérisé par le fait que ledit conduit forme un coude vertical.
Patent CA-2591020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUCHUK FIKRI J
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: Based on measurements that are obtained from a well test, a pressure in the well is modeled as a function of at least a skin effect factor that varies with time. The results of the modeling may be used to estimate at least one well parameter, such as a formation parameter and/or a well pressure, as examples.
Patent CA-2591562-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultra mobile communicating computer
Inventor: AMIRI AHMAD
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: An Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer, that can have all of the features and capabilities of a smart phone and pocket computer combined and more, plus many other features such as hands free carrying, one- hand and desk free, walk &  type, ready to use operation, a fast, multi finger, one or two hand keyboard with full set of large, soft touch keys, large bi-directional screen, photo cell pads and others, and that can be made disintegrable, reconfigurable, custom made, in particular to be a talking machine for speech challenged, an ear for deaf, a crime prevention device, computer remote control, translator, musical instrument and multi party game gadget, in addition to a thin earpiece, an ear borne music player, video player, radio and or TV.
Patent CA-2592439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPRONKEN MONIQUE I J
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of influenza vaccine production. Influenza vaccines have been produced in embryonated hens'eggs for over 50 years, but recently there have been considerable efforts to develop cell culture systems for vaccine production. The invention provides a nucleic acid comprising an influenza gene segment and a bacteriophage polymerase promotor or a complementary strand of said nucleic acid, and a cell comprising such a nucleic acid capable of producing desired influenza virus. Furthermore, the invention provides a composition comprising a cell or material derived from a cell according to the invention and a virus or material derived from a viral particle according to the invention.
Patent CA-2593546-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and nucleic acids for the analysis of gene expression associated with the prognosis of prostate cell proliferative disorders
Inventor: MODEL FABIAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel methods and compositions (e.g., nucleic acids, kits, etc.) having substantial utility for providing a prognosis of prostate cell proliferative disorders. In particular aspects, this is achieved by the analysis of the expression status of a panel of genes, or subsets thereof.