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Patent CA-2516944-A1 (CA)
Title: Television receiver and method for single-selection viewing control of the television receiver
Inventor: CHENG ZUBEN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A television receiver is simply, rapidly and reliably configured for control of television program viewing using a correlated program blocking table containing rating codes associated with at least two rating systems used to rate television programs, the rating codes being arranged in predetermined correlated sets with an index associated with each of the correlated rating code sets. A user interface permits a user to enter an index to configure all rating systems used in a geographical region.      Single-selection program screening is therefore supported.
Patent CA-2517125-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for preparation and use of 1.alpha.,24(s)-dihydroxyvitamin d2
Inventor: STRUGNELL STEPHEN
IPC: C07J71/00
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A method of inhibiting the hyperproliferation of malignant or neoplastic cells, comprising treating the cells with an antiproliferative amount of l.alpha.,24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D2. The method also includes the co-administration of cyotoxic agents with the 1.alpha.,24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D2.
Patent CA-2520008-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds with nootropic action, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and use thereof
Inventor: GHELARDINI CARLA
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: Described herein are new bicyclic arylimidazolones having nootropic action (i.e., protecting and stimulating cerebral functions), analgesic action and anti hyperalgesic action; also described is the process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, useful for the treatment of cognitive deficits, and of various types of pain.
Patent CA-2520186-A1 (CA)
Title: Pastry blender and cooked fruit and vegetable masher
Inventor: DICKIE ROBERT G
IPC: A47J19/04
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A pastry blender (10) or cooked fruit and vegetable masher has a base portion (12), a side portion (14), and a handle member (16), and is such that the handle is separated from the base portion. The base portion has a pair of edge frame members (20) and a plurality of cutter wire members (22) which extend between them in spaced parallel relation one to another, and which are rigidly secured to the edge frame members. The spacing between the cutter wire members is at least five times the greatest horizontal width of any one cutter wire member.
Patent CA-2521139-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of completing and producing a subterranean well and associated apparatus
Inventor: LONGBOTTOM JIM
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A disclosed method and associated apparatus provide convenient and accurate control of rates of fluid flow within a subterranean well. In one described embodiment, an apparatus has multiple tubing strings installed within multiple wellbores intersecting formations or intervals into, or from which, fluid is to be flowed. A remotely controllable flow regulating device is provided for each of the formations or intervals to regulate the rate of fluid flow through its associated tubing string. In another described embodiment, a single tubing string is utilized with multiple remotely controllable flow regulating devices interconnected therein.
Patent CA-2522376-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell with ultraphobic surfaces
Inventor: EXTRAND CHARLES W
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A fuel cell with components having durable ultraphobic surfaces at selected locations where condensation of water may occur. The ultraphobic surface generally includes a substrate portion with a multiplicity of projecting microscale or nanoscale asperities disposed so that the surface has a predetermined contact line density equal to or greater than a critical contact line density.
Patent CA-2524889-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAMURA KATSUYA
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) : wherein R1 is cyano, and the like; R2 is hydroxy, and the like; R3 is (lower)alkoxy, and the like; X and Y are each CH  or N; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as a medicament.
Patent CA-2525467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YU JULIE
IPC: G06Q20/14
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A system, method, and computer program that automatically creates a subscription for applications and services provided to wireless devices from other computer devices on a wireless network, where the subscription requires periodic payment by the wireless device subscriber for continued access to the application or service. The system monitors wireless device end-user interaction with other computer devices, such as application download servers, across the wireless network and when the end-user obtains an application or service from the computer device, the system automatically records the subscription and can either bill the wireless device subscriber for the subscription(s) or transmit the bill to the carrier or other entity to bill the subscriber.
Patent CA-2526096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CERAMI ANTHONY
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: Methods and uses are provided for a pharmaceutical composition with an erythropoietin or a tissue protective cytokine for protecting or restoring function to a responsive cell, tissue, organ or body part function or viability in mammals when administered outside of the therapeutic window of previously approved therapeutics.
Patent CA-2530467-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic power line bandwidth limit
Inventor: HADAS DAVID
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2003-06-29
Abstract: A method of dynamically controlling a maximal bandwidth limit of one or more clients in a network connecting the clients to a remote point through a plurality of nodes. The method includes monitoring one or more parameters of the traffic through a first node of the network, determining whether the value of the one or more monitored parameters fulfills a predetermined condition, changing the maximal bandwidth limit of one or more clients of the network, responsive to a determination that the value of the one or more parameters fulfills the condition and imposing the maximal bandwidth on the one or more clients by a second node of the network different from the first node.
Patent CA-2535255-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved halohydrin dehalogenases and related polynucleotides
Inventor: HUISMAN GJALT W
IPC: C12N9/14
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel halohydrin dehalogenase polypeptides and the polynucleotides that encode them. These polypeptides are useful in the production of 4-substituted-3-butyric acid derivatives and vicinal cyano, hydroxyl substituted carboxylic acid esters. The invention also provides related vectors, host cells and methods.
Patent CA-2535972-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing ketocarotinoids in genetically modified, non-human organisms
Inventor: FLACHMANN RALF
IPC: A23L33/155
Filed: 2004-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing ketocarotinoids by cultivation of genetically modified organisms that have a modified ketolase activity and modified .beta.-cyclase activity as compared to the wild-type organism. The invention also relates to the genetically modified organisms, to their use as food stuff or feeding stuff and to their use for producing ketocarotinoid extracts.
Patent CA-2536951-A1 (CA)
Title: Personal air purifier
Inventor: MICHAELS ROBERT C
IPC: A61G10/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A personal air purifier employs tapered reticulated foam semi-cylinders (10) sized to be closely received within a user's nostrils through slight expansion of the nostril. The semi-cylinders include a flat base (14) and a spherical shaped surface (12) at a distal end with flattened surfaces (30) circumferentially spaced about the semi-cylinder for enhanced fit within the nostril. The flat base of the two semi-cylinders is connected by an integral flexible band (16) which extends across the end of the septum of the user's nose to preclude over-insertion and aid in removal.
Patent CA-2538982-A1 (CA)
Title: Loop reactor with varying diameter for olefin polymerization
Inventor: MEIERHOEFER MARKUS
IPC: C08F210/16
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: Process for polymerizing at least one olefinic monomer in a loop reactor at from 20 to 150~C, but below the melting point of the polymer to be formed, and a pressure of from 5 to 100 bar, where the polymer formed is present in a suspension in a liquid or supercritical suspension medium and this suspension is circulated by means of an axial pump, wherein the polymerization is carried out at an average solids concentration in the reactor of more than 53% by weight, based on the total mass of the contents of the reactor, in the case of continuous product discharge and at an average solids concentration in the reactor of more than 45% by weight, based on the total mass of the contents of the reactor, in the case of discontinuous product discharge, and wherein the polymerization is carried out at an ethylene concentration of at least 10 mol%, based on the suspension medium. The loop reactor has a diameter which varies by at least 10% and in which there is at least one widening and narrowing in a region other than that of the axial pump.
Patent CA-2543409-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALLISON EDGAR R
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A remote control center (12) controls and monitors a plurality of wells. A  surface control and monitoring system (20) is located at each of the wells (14), and each of the surface control and monitoring systems is in communication with a remote control center. Also, a down hole monitoring and control system is provided within each of the wells, and each of the down hole monitoring and control systems (22) is in communication with at least one of the surface control and monitoring systems. Each of the down hole monitoring and control systems comprises non-cooled, high temperature electronic equipment that can withstand the high temperature environment within the corresponding well.
Patent CA-2546279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAWRENCE STEPHEN R
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for the unification of search results are described. In one described system, a program, such as a search engine, executing on a client device receives a search query. The search engine executes the search on a local index and receives a first result set, which is relevant to the query entered by the user. The search query is also executed against a global index. The search engine receives a second result set from the global index.  Once the search engine has received both result sets, the search engine combines the result sets to create a combined result set. The search engine may cause the combined result set to be displayed or otherwise output to a user.
Patent CA-2546853-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of interfering rna in the production of transgenic animals
Inventor: WELLS KEVIN
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: The invention provides cells and animals, as well as methods of producing cells and animals, that express at least one interfering RNA molecule to regulate the expression of a specific gene or family of genes. The invention further provides novel iRNA molecules, as well as DNA templates for producing iRNA molecules.
Patent CA-2547087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLOTONIANKA RENATA MARTINA
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for polypeptides involved in tolerance to freezing and/or low temperature stress in plants. More particularly, the present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for ice recrystallisation inhibition proteins (IRIPs) in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of plant response to freezing and/or low temperature stress. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to polypeptides involved in tolerance to freezing and/or low temperature stress in Deschampsia and Lolium species.
Patent CA-2548063-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and flow meter for determining the flow rates of the components of a multiphase fluid
Inventor: WEE ARNSTEIN
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A method for determining the flow rates and/or composition of a fluid comprising a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid in a pipe comprises the following steps: electromagnetic loss and phase measurements are performed in at least two directions of the pipe; the degree of annular flow is determined based on the measurements of step a; the permittivity of the flow mixture is calculated based on the results from steps a and b, including corrections for the degree of annular flow; the mixture density is measured and compensated for the degree of annular flow; the temperature and pressure are obtained; the velocity of liquid and gas are determined, and based on the knowledge of densities and permittivities of the components of the fluid mixture, and the result from the above steps a-f, the volume and mass flow rates of the gas and liquid or liquids of the fluid mixture are calculated. A flow meter for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2548391-A1 (CA)
Title: Proline derivatives used as pharmaceutical active ingredients for the treatment of tumours
Inventor: SALAMA ZOSER B
IPC: C07D207/08
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to proline derivatives and their salts, to pharmaceutical agents containing said derivatives and to the use of said agents for treating tumours. The invention also relates to methods for producing said compounds and pharmaceutical agents.
Patent CA-2548686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCON LIONEL
IPC: B25B9/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The crimping tool, comprising levers (6, 7) with plastic covered handles (M1, M2) and jaws (1, 3) with a matrix (2) and crimping bit (4) respectively, has the matrix jaw ending in a section that lies at an oblique angle to the crimping bit's direction of travel. The two jaws have thrust edges that meet when the jaws are closed by being rotated about four pivots (5, 8, 9, 10) at the corners of an asymmetrical quadrilateral. The matrix is made in one piece with the first jaw, while the crimping bit is interchangeable in the second.
Patent CA-2549378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT CHRIS A
IPC: C10G67/08
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: The instant invention relates to an improved hydroprocessing method for lube boiling range feedstreams involving contacting a lube oil boiling range feedstream with an acidic solution to remove heterocyclic nitrogen-containing compounds prior to hydroprocessing.
Patent CA-2551769-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous polymer dispersions containing alkenyl succinic acid anhydrides, methods for the production thereof, and use of the same
Inventor: ETTL ROLAND
IPC: D06M13/13
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous polymer dispersions containing alkenyl succinic acid anhydrides. Said polymer dispersions can be obtained by miniemulsion polymerisation of hydrophobic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of alkenyl succinic acid anhydrides. The invention also relates to methods for producing such polymer dispersions by polymerising hydrophobic monomers according to a miniemulsion polymerisation in the presence of at least one alkenyl succinic acid anhydride, and optionally one alkyl diketene. The invention further relates to the use of the aqueous polymer dispersions containing alkenyl succinic acid anhydrides obtained in this way, as pulp and surface sizing agents for paper, and for hydrophobing leather, natural and/or synthetic fibres, and textiles.
Patent CA-2553837-A1 (CA)
Title: Pre-formatted linear optical data storage medium
Inventor: KIME MILFORD
IPC: B29C51/22
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A pre-formatted optical data storage tape (10) including an elongated linear polymer layer having at least one pattern of optically readable embossments (114) on at least one surface of the polymer layer, and an optical recording layer covering the pattern of optically readable embossments (114) of the elongated linear polymer layer, wherein the optical recording layer is adapted such that recorded marks (120) may be made in the recording layer by directing a focused source of energy into the recording layer.
Patent CA-2554482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLLENBERG ROBERT H
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: Method for determining deposit formation tendencies for a plurality of fluid samples of different compositions is provided. Each sample includes one or more lubricating oil compositions comprising one or more base oils of lubricating viscosity and one or more lubricating oil additives. The methods can advantageously be optimized using combinatorial chemistry, in which a database of combinations of lubricating oil compositions are generated. As market conditions vary and/or product requirements or customer specifications change, conditions suitable for forming desired products can be identified with little or no downtime.
Patent CA-2557917-A1 (CA)
Title: Frame or mesh mounted system for attaching a trim set to a mesh material surface
Inventor: PONIATOWSKI JEFFREY J
IPC: B60N2/58
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A trim set attachment assembly is provided comprising a retaining strip attached to a mesh panel encapsulated within a seat frame, and at least one tab extending from the trim set and securedly seating between the retaining strip and the mesh panel, thereby securing the trim set in relation to the mesh panel. The tab includes a trim piece seated within an anchor. The trim piece extends from the trim set to seat beneath the retaining strip atop the mesh panel, while the anchor prevents the trim piece from sliding out from under the retaining strip. The retaining strip includes a base, with at least one retainer extending from the base to secure the trim piece therebeneath.  The retaining strip further includes a flange, with at least one connector extending through the mesh panel and the flange to connect the retaining strip to the mesh panel.
Patent CA-2560297-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARNO MICHAEL J
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A disposable cartridge air/gas dryer apparatus for installation in an air/gas line delivering compressed air or gas to an air/gas-driven tool. The dryer includes a pressure vessel having first and second ends, an inlet port, and an outlet port. A disposable dryer cartridge is disposed in the pressure vessel.  The cartridge includes a casing and a quantity of a drying composition in the casing. A cartridge support surface in the pressure vessel supports a first end of the cartridge. A cartridge-receiving opening is provided in the pressure vessel for inserting and removing the cartridge in the pressure vessel. A cover removably covers the opening and captures a second end of the cartridge. The dryer can be provided with a handle so that it can be easily and quickly replaced by opening the cover, pulling out the cartridge and inserting a new cartridge. To simplify the cover construction, the pressure vessel outlet port can be positioned in adjacent opposition to a side portion of the cartridge, so that the cover thus does not require any air/gas passages.
Patent CA-2560652-A1 (CA)
Title: Insert for an opening of an appliance
Inventor: MIKELER EUGEN
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: In order to improve an insert for an opening in a wall area of an appliance comprising a housing socket, an assembly device provided on the housing socket, with an assembly section which can be guided through the opening in the wall area and has snap elements which engage behind an edge of the opening as well as with a pressure ring which is arranged on the housing socket at a distance from the snap elements and can be adjusted in the direction of the snap elements by means of an advancing guide as a result of a rotary movement about the central axis, in such a manner that a secure assembly of the housing socket is possible, it is suggested that the pressure ring be rotatable in a first direction of rotation in order to secure the housing socket and that the housing socket be adapted to be fixed against any co- rotation in the first direction of rotation by means of a holding section element.
Patent CA-2560730-A1 (CA)
Title: Wood preservatives and methods of wood preservation
Inventor: XUE ZHIXIONG
IPC: B27K3/34
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: This invention provides a method for preserving wood using a substantially metal-free wood preservative comprising a sodium-channel blocking insecticide and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of conazoles and ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors. This invention also relates to such wood preservative formulations.
Patent CA-2560840-A1 (CA)
Title: Transdermal delivery device
Inventor: CLEARY GARY W
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal delivery device includes a backing layer overlying an ingredient containing reservoir, and having a microprotrusion array attached thereto, a cover for the reservoir having at least one opening therethrough, an adhesive layer and a liner layer. Upon removal of the liner layer, the device may be placed over the desired area of the skin or mucosa and adhesively applied thereto allowing the ingredients to flow from the reservoir through the at least one opening to the skin or mucosa.
Patent CA-2561464-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON TREVOR
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a decor kit that is utilized to decorate and accessorize pumpkins, other fruits and vegetables, and other artificial like-shaped objects. The pumpkin decor kit may comprise a support base that is formed to give the appearance of a statuette with a supported pumpkin forming part of the figurine. Further, in some embodiments, the decor kit may further include a covering to wrap or surround the support base, and/or accessories to further adorn the statuette.
Patent CA-2562765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HULL WENDELL C JR
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A gastric balloon apparatus. An apparatus is disclosed that is insertable into a patent's stomach for treatment of overweight. The balloon occupies a volume of the gastric lumen to provide a sensation of fullness after the consumption of only modest amounts of food. The balloon apparatus has a basic toroidal shape to prevent blockage of the entrance or exit lumens of the stomach and promote proper passage of food through the stomach, while protecting the stomach lining from ulceration and irritation. A series of toroidal balloons of graduated diameter may be joined by inner and outer sleeves to define a funnel-shaped apparatus which expands when food is ingested, thus satiating the patient with substantially reduced quantity of food. A balloon storage and insertion apparatus also is disclosed, whereby a gastric balloon according to the disclosure may be pre-inflated and stored ion a tube for later use, whereupon the pre-inflated balloon is deployed into the stomach. Various mechanisms are disclosed for providing a pre-determined deflation of an inserted balloon, permitting the deflated balloon to be excreted from the body.
Patent CA-2564471-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for e-commerce
Inventor: MEEKS MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: An electronic commerce system for buyers and sellers to transact electronic funds exchange between their respective wallet accounts, the system comprising: a first mechanism for advertising a desire to engage in a sale or purchase transaction of electronic funds; a second mechanism for matching buyers with sellers of the advertised electronic funds; a funds exchange mechanism for transferring transacted electronic funds from a seller to a buyer.