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Patent CA-2506194-A1 (CA)
Title: Target for therapy of cognitive impairment
Inventor: GALLAGHER MICHELA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of identifying genes involved in cognitive impairment and compositions for treating cognitive impairment.
Patent CA-2509702-A1 (CA)
Title: Mutations affecting plasmid copy number
Inventor: CHENG QIONG
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Mutations in chromosomal genes have been identified that affect plasmid copy number in plasmids that are anti-sense RNA regulated such as the pMB1-derived and p15A-derived plasmids.
Patent CA-2509843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGE WERNER
IPC: D21D1/30
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to the production of fittings, used e.g. in refiners f or pulverising paper stock. The inventive accessory consists of a base body (1) , a mask (3) lying on said body, in addition to processing elements (5) which process the stock. The processing elements (5), e.g. strip-type blades, are inserted into the mask (3), which is provided with corresponding cavities (4 ). A fixed bond is subsequently produced, e.g. by a high-temperature soldering process. The advantage of said method is that optimal materials can be selected for the processing elements and that the production method is flexible and particularly cost-effective in terms of the quality of the produced fittings.
Patent CA-2509984-A1 (CA)
Title: Hammer and hammer head having a frontal extractor
Inventor: STEWART DAVID W
IPC: B66F15/00
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A hammer (10) and hammer head (12) comprising a striking head (20) with a striking surface (22) thereon that defines a front of the hammer (10), and an interface section including at least one fr ontal extractor (32). In one embodiment, a plurality of frontal extractors (32,34,36) are provided that are formed by a slot (33,25,37) the interface section including a groove that extends through the frontal extractors(32,34,36). In one embodiment, the slot is sized and/or magnetized to allow a head of a nail to be supported therein so that the nail is cantilevered substantially perpendicular relative to the striking surface. A method of extracting a nail from a surface is also provided.
Patent CA-2512230-A1 (CA)
Title: Light emitting diode module for automotive headlamp
Inventor: TESSNOW THOMAS
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A light gathering module (10) has a body (12) with a first end (14) comprising a single light transmitting surface (16) and a second end (18) having a plurality of arms (20), each arm (20) having an independent light gathering terminus (22) that is rectangular. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first end (14) of the body also is rectangular. The light gathering module (10) can be fabricated from acrylic, plastic, glass or other suitable material and preferably has no cladding so that light output I  maximized. When combined in a housing (32) with a projector lens (34) the light gathering module (10) provides a vehicle headlamp (30).
Patent CA-2513665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KU DAVID N
IPC: A61F2/12
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: An implantable prosthesis comprised of a solid elastomer made from a synthetic organic polymer that is biocompatible, compliant, and has water content greater than 5%. The solid construction prevents leaks and ruptures that are prevalent in other implants. The implant has the look, fit and feel of human tissue from various parts of the body.
Patent CA-2513754-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOVDE ARTHUR M
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A portable workstation that is collapsible into a carrying case. The portable workstation comprises an articulating support structure and an enclosure structure that cooperate between an open usable position and a closed carrying case position. In the closed carrying case position, the articulating support structure is substantially enclosed within the enclosure structure.
Patent CA-2513937-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IKEDA RIE
IPC: G08G1/0969
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: It is possible to perform highly effective compression even if the information is on a shape indicating a shape such as a road of a short interval, thereby further reducing the data amount. Shape data (11) on a branch line connected to a main line such as a road has a start position (start node P1) on the main line shape data (12) and accordingly, the branch line start position information is expressed by a relative position utilizing the main line shape data. For example, the start position is expressed by [the main line shape data number to be referenced] + [the number of nodes from the main line start end] + [deflection from the direction of the main line shape].
Patent CA-2514680-A1 (CA)
Title: Controller and driver features for bi-stable display
Inventor: TYGER KAREN
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods for partitioning displays, and in particular, displays of interferometric modulator displays. In one embodiment, a display system includes one driving circuit configured to provide signals based on video data intended for display, and a bi-stable display comprising an array having a plurality of bi-stable display elements. The array is configured to display video data using signals received from the driving circuit, and the driving circuit is configured to partition the array into two or more fields, each field including at least one bi-stable display element, and refresh each of the two or more fields in accordance with a refresh rate associated with each field. In another embodiment, a method of displaying data on a display of a client device includes partitioning a bi-stable display of the client device into two or more fields, displaying video data in the two or more fields, and refreshing each of the two or more fields in accordance with a refresh rate that is associated with each field.
Patent CA-2517805-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HYNDMAN HUGH
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: Categorisation selections are received at a client computer. Internet content (e.g., a web page) is received by the client from a server and displayed. A categorisation selection is received from the set of categorisation selections through a user interface of the client and this selection is sent to the server. At a server side, web content may be filtered (e.g., searched for keywords) and, based on the filtering, an item of web content may be added to a database. The given item may be sent to a client and an indication of a categorisation for the given item of web content may be returned. The categorisation may be logged and the given item of web content marked as categorized.
Patent CA-2517887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEGIEN DONALD J
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a rekeyable lock cylinder, comprising: a cylinder body having a longitudinal axis; and a plug assembly and disposed in said cylinder body, said plug assembly comprising a plug body and a backing rack combinable to cooperatively define a plurality of plug pin chambers each of said plug pin chambers housing a corresponding plug pin comprising a first plug pin portion releaseably engageable with a second plug pin portion, said backing rack relatively movable with respect to said plug body parallel to said longitudinal axis to allow disengagement of said first plug pin portion from said second plug pin portion. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Patent CA-2520478-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical supply or connecting terminal
Inventor: FEYE-HOHMANN JUERGEN
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: An electrical supply or connecting terminal with a clamping spring and a metal part located in an insulating housing having a conductor inlet opening for an electrical conductor. The clamping spring has a clamping leg and a contact leg, and the clamping leg and the metal part form a spring force clamp connection for the electrical conductor. The contact leg of the clamping spring is arranged essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the electrical conductor and a recess is formed in the contact leg for insertion of the electrical conductor. The clamping leg and the contact leg of the clamping spring are bent toward one another with the end of the clamping leg extending through the recess. The metal part has at least one mounting section inserted through the recess of the clamping spring in a direction opposite the insertion direction of the electrical conductor.
Patent CA-2521396-A1 (CA)
Title: Di-aryl substituted triazole modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptor-5
Inventor: COSFORD NICHOLAS D P
IPC: A61K31/4192
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: Novel triazole compounds represented by Formula (I): (where A, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B, R11, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein) in which the triazole is substituted directly, or by a bridge, with i) a heteroaryl moiety containing N  adjacent to the point of connection of the heteroaryl and ii) another heteroaryl or aryl ring, with at least one of the rings being further substituted with another ring, are mGluR5 modulators useful in the treatment of psychiatric and mood disorders such as, for example, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, panic, and bipolar disorder, as well as in the treatment of pain, Parkinson~s disease, cognitive dysfunction, epilepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, drug addiction, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, obesity and other diseases.
Patent CA-2524742-A1 (CA)
Title: Crop blower
Inventor: GULLICKSON ROY M
IPC: A01D41/12
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a crop blower apparatus, and more particularly to an apparatus for blowing crops towards the cutting knives of combine harvesters. The crop blower disclosed has a series of tangential flow blowers aligned along a continuous interconnected sectional drive shaft. The crop blower is mounted to the arms of a combine harvester using a pair of complimentary mounting arms. The sectional drive shaft design facilitates expedited repair work. The crop blower uses peripheral centrifugal blowers to maintain the volume of air flow at the ends of the apparatus to prevent blockage. The perforated metal blower design promotes high levels of air flow, and the positioning of the blowers relative to the discharge duct greatly improves the efficiency of the crop blower apparatus.
Patent CA-2525492-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording and reproducing data on/from write-once disc, and write-once disc therefor
Inventor: KO JUNG-WAN
IPC: G11B27/32
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: A write-once disc includes: a plurality of update areas in which a predetermined kind of update information is recorded; at least one main access information area in which main access information is recorded, the main access information indicating a final update area in which finally updated information is recorded among the plurality of update areas; and at least one sub access information area in which sub access information is recorded, the sub access information indicating a location of the finally updated information recorded in the final update area. Accordingly, an access time for reading a predetermined kind of information required to use the write-once disc can be reduced.
Patent CA-2526128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS G
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to raising a detectable immune response in a vertebrate by administering in vivo, into a tissue of the vertebrate, at least one polynucleotide comprising one or more regions of nucleic acid encoding a SARS-CoV protein or a fragment, a variant, or a derivative thereof. The present invention is further directed to raising a detectable immune response in a vertebrate by administering, in vivo, into a tissue of the vertebrate, at least one SARS-CoV protein or a fragment, a variant, or derivative thereof.  The SARS-CoV protein can be, for example, in purified form. The polynucleotide is incorporated into the cells of the vertebrate in vivo, and an immunologically effective amount of an immunogenic epitope of a SARS-CoV  polypeptide, fragment, variant, or derivative thereof is produced in vivo. The SARS-CoV protein is also administered in an immunologically effective amount.
Patent CA-2527526-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer security management, such as in a virtual machine or hardened operating system
Inventor: ARMSTRONG BENJAMIN
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A security scheme provides security to one or more self-contained operating environment instances executing on a computer. The security scheme may include implementing a set of security applications that may be controlled by a supervisory process, or the like. Both the set of security applications and the supervisory process may operate on a host system of the computer, which may also provide a platform for execution of the one or more self-contained operating environments. The security scheme protects processes running in the one or more self-contained operating environment and processes running on the computer outside of the self-contained operating environments.
Patent CA-2529689-A1 (CA)
Title: Peintures parfumees, leurs additifs et procedes de production associes
Inventor: MALEENY ROBERT
IPC: C09D7/63
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne des mélanges additifs parfumeurs de peinture, conçus pour être introduits dans des compositions de peinture en tant que dispersion stable, afin d'obtenir une peinture parfumée qui procure un parfum ou un arôme agréable et durable dans un environnement dans lequel cette peinture parfumée est appliquée. L'invention concerne également des procédés de production de telles peintures parfumées mettant en oeuvre de tels mélanges additifs ainsi que les produits parfumés obtenus au moyen de ces procédés.
Patent CA-2535286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANAKNAKI HUSSEIN
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel support structure is provided having fixing and mounting surfaces linked together by ribs in an open space frame structure.  The ribs are sized, shaped and positioned to create critical load paths and eliminate the outer skin of the instrument panel support structure. Magnesium alloy material is only placed where it is needed for structure and function.  The functionality of the vehicle instrument panel support structure is maintained as are the stiffness and crashworthiness when compared to the traditional design, but the weight of the instrument panel structure and the projected area are reduced. A method of designing an instrument panel support structure using a computer aided engineering platform is also provided.
Patent CA-2536479-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring device and methods
Inventor: TWEED DAVID
IPC: A61B5/022
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The apparatus and methods of the present invention provide a non-invasive measurement of blood pressure with a frequency that approximates a continuous measurement. Blood pressure measurement provides information that is both clinically and diagnostically significant. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a non-invasive measurement of blood pressure, includes obtaining a first input signal and a second input signal indicative of occlusive measurements of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, respectively; tracking a signal indicative of pulse pressure;  continuously measuring third signal indicative of mean blood pressure; and processing the signals to obtain a measurement indicative of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, wherein at least a portion of the measurement indicative of systolic and diastolic blood pressure is continuous. The second input signal indicative of diastolic blood pressure is analyzed to identify a maximum amplitude of the signal, the maximum amplitude being indicative of the diastolic blood pressure measurement.
Patent CA-2540231-A1 (CA)
Title: Cetp inhibitors and metabolites thereof
Inventor: RUGGERI ROGER BENJAMIN
IPC: C07D215/08
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: Compounds resulting from the administration of torcetrapib to a mammal, and the use of such compounds as an indicator or biomarker to the presence or exposure of torcetrapib in the plasma of a mammal including humans. The invention is also directed to cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol and triglycerides.
Patent CA-2540284-A1 (CA)
Title: Azeotrope-like compositions containing hexafluoropropylene dimer and use thereof
Inventor: OWENS JOHN G
IPC: C23G5/028
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising hexafluoropropylene dimer and a hydrocarbon or a hydrofluorocarbon, and uses thereof, are described.
Patent CA-2540447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURPHY KIERAN P
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: An apparatus (20) for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus (20), in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator (24) connected to a scavenger (28) and an ozone administrator (32) via network of tubing (36,44,48) and valves (40,52,60). When activated and the valves (40,52,60) placed in the proper position, the ozone generator (24) will fill the ozone administrator (32) with ozone. The ozone generator (24) can then be turned off and the valves (40,52,60) moved so that the administrator (32) can be disconnected from the remainder of the apparatus (20). The administrator (32) is typically in the form of a syringe (56) and needle (64). Once the syringe (56) and needle (64) is filled with ozone, the needle (64) can be inserted into a tissue and the ozone expressed therefrom into the tissue. Various other apparatuses and methods are also contemplated.
Patent CA-2542371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN FRANK
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A post anchor for securing a support post for a structure comprises a base with four upstanding sidewalls forming a cavity into which a post is inserted, and means to secure the post inside the cavity. Interior ribs and exterior augmented corners resist deformation under pressure exerted by the post. Interior channels allow water to drain from inside the cavity toward a drain hole. The anchor post is slightly elevated relative to the ground, allowing air and water to circulate around the post and post anchor. The post anchor is made of a thermoplastic polymer which is given a textured surface, and may include an ultraviolet protection additive.
Patent CA-2542393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEAWALL JASON L
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A power toothbrush (10) is disclosed having a handle (15), battery (12), ultrasonic drive circuit (14), motor (16), control unit (18), and toothbrush head (20). The toothbrush head includes bristles (26) and a waveguide (24) that is operatively connected to an ultrasonic transducer (22). The waveguide facilitates the transmission of acoustic energy into the dental fluid to achieve improved cleaning and stain removal and improved cleaning in interproximal and subgingival regions. In one embodiment an ultrasound transducer module (30) includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements (32, 34) that may be mechanically connected in series, and electrically connected in parallel. One or more contacts (36) connect the elements, and a waveguide structure (50). An impedance matching layer (38) may be provided between the waveguide and the ultrasonic transducer module. The waveguide may be formed from a relatively soft material, for example, a polymer having a hardness between 10 and 65 Shore A.
Patent CA-2542742-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOIKE TOHRU
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A method of measuring a surface plasmon resonance, in which the presence of phosphorylated peptide (protein) can be easily detected from a biosample or the like and in which whether or not peptides are phosphorylated can be judged; and a noble metal compound that exhibits high capability of coordinate bonding with phosphorylated peptides to thereby enable suitable use in this method. There is provided a first method of measuring a surface plasmon resonance, comprising disposing a noble metal compound on a prism bottom surface, exposing the prism to light and detecting any reflected light, wherein as the noble metal compound, one having a substituent of the following formula (I) is employed on the side opposite to the side in contact with the prism and wherein in the noble metal compound, a test specimen is added to the side having the substituent (I). [wherein X is a linker group.]
Patent CA-2544079-A1 (CA)
Title: Offset transformation to zero dip that preserves angle of incidence
Inventor: MACKAY SCOTT
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for compensating acquired seismic data for the presence of dipping events are disclosed. The method includes migrating the acquired, unstacked seismic data; and spatially mapping the migrated seismic data to correct their respective offsets while maintaining the angle of incidence to a dipping event. The method may be performed by a programmed computing device or encoded as instructions for a computing device on a program storage medium.
Patent CA-2545925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATRICK TIMOTHY J
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: An interstitial brachytherapy apparatus and methods for treating proliferative tissue disorders with radiation and a surface delivered treatment agent. The brachytherapy device includes an insertion member having proximal and distal portions and at least one lumen extending therethrough. An expandable surface member is mated to the distal portion of the insertion member and includes a treatment agent releasably mated thereon. When the brachytherapy device is positioned within a tissue cavity and the expandable surface member is expanded, at least a portion of the treatment agent is delivered to tissue surrounding the tissue cavity.
Patent CA-2546782-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical uses of bisphosphonates
Inventor: EVANS CATHERINE ALYSON
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A method of treating a patient suffering from a malignant disease comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a chemotherapeutica agent selected from the group consisting of: taxol, a derivative thereof and letrozole, followed sequentially by an effective amount of a bisphosphonate.  The invention further provides a method of treating a patient suffering from a malignant disease comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a bisphosphonate followed sequentially by an effective amount of TRAIL.
Patent CA-2549109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOBROWSKI CHRISTOPHER T
IPC: F16B15/04
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A nail having a shaft and a bugle shaped head connected to the shaft. The bugle shaped head allows the nail to be driven into a target material surface and extracted without damage to the surface or the nail and without compromising the retention value of the nail.
Patent CA-2549787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREENSPAN DAVID C
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention and/or reduction of plaque, plaque build-up and/or gingivitis are provided. Bioactive glass compositions are provided which prevent or reduce plaque, plaque build-up and/or gingivitis through the use of low levels of small bioactive glass particles in amounts from about 0.25 to about 10% by weight in non-aqueous formulations. The resulting non-aqueous compositions are effective in dentifrice products and are stable and pass ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards. Moreover, these bioactive glass containing non-aqueous compositions have unexpectedly high levels of antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens.