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Patent CA-2574474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMULLIN JOSEPH I
IPC: F01N13/12
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A buoyant component separator is disclosed for removing at least some floating contaminants from fluids. The component separator may be used with a marine engine exhaust system to reduce particulate matter and unburned fuel contained in liquid coolant before it is jettisoned overboard and pollutes the surrounding body of water. In one embodiment, the separator includes a first part for receiving a mixture of liquid and buoyant components and a second part joined by a communication passage, where the liquid flows through the communication passage to the second part and the buoyant components substantially accumulate in the first part. A method of separating a liquid from buoyant components is also provided.
Patent CA-2575949-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated article with low-e coating including ir reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method
Inventor: THOMSEN SCOTT V
IPC: B32B17/06
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments , a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity , and good coloration to be achieved.
Patent CA-2576025-A1 (CA)
Title: Activity ostomy bag
Inventor: ANDERSEN BIRTHE VESTBO
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: The ostomy receiving bag comprises a front wall (2) and a rear wall and has a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the rear wall is provided with an inlet to receive a stoma, and one wall is provided with at least one first half of a fixation pair (A), and the same effective wall after closure of the bag, if available, is provided with at least one second half of a fixation pair (B), such that when the first half and the second half of the fixation pair are attached, the volume of the receiving bag is reduced.
Patent CA-2579164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN HENRIK LINDENSKOV
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: Using an oxidative process it is made possible to apply an adhesive material to silicone. The process is controlled, allowing selective oxidative treatment to a silicone structure enabling treatment to the inside of a tubular structure.
Patent CA-2583257-A1 (CA)
Title: B7-h1 and methods of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer
Inventor: KWON EUGENE D
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: The invention features methods of diagnosis by assessing B7-H1 expression in a tissue from a subject that has, or is suspected of having, cancer, methods of treatment with agents that interfere with B7-H1-receptor interaction, methods of selecting candidate subjects likely to benefit from cancer immunotherapy, and methods of inhibiting expression of B7-H1.
Patent CA-2586020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURAI MASARU
IPC: B05B3/10
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A rotary atomizing head capable of increasing the quality and life of a paint by uniformly spreading the paint supplied onto the inner peripheral surface thereof over the inner peripheral surface and a rotary atomizing coating device. In the rotary atomizing head (6), the inner peripheral surface (67) enlarged from the center to the peripheral edge part (61b) thereof is formed, and a centrifugal force by the rotation thereof is imparted to the paint supplied to the inner peripheral surface to release the paint in an atomized state. A step part (68) is formed at the intermediate part of the inner peripheral surface held by paint supply holes (65d, 65d, ...) supplying the paint to the inner peripheral surface and the peripheral edge part (61b) of the inner peripheral surface.
Patent CA-2587189-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions involving mirna and mirna inhibitor molecules
Inventor: CHENG ANGIE
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions introducing miRNA  activity or function into cells using synthetic nucleic acid molecules.  Moreover, the present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying miRNA with specific cellular functions that are relevant to therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic applications wherein synthetic miRNAs and/or miRNA inhibitors are used in library screening assays.
Patent CA-2589765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAIDIG GUY J
IPC: C07K5/08
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome may be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include an epoxide or aziridine, and functionalization at the N-terminus. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds are expected to display anti-inflammatory properties and inhibition of cell proliferation.
Patent CA-2590340-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for reducing the transmissivity of illnesses
Inventor: ROSENBLOOM RICHARD A
IPC: A61K36/82
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: Methods for prophylactic and anti-transmissivity uses of an anti-microbial composition are disclosed. The method comprise the step of administering to a mammal or a bird, and amount of a composition having a first ingredient obtainable from ginger; a second ingredient obtainable from green tea; an optional third ingredient obtainable from turmeric; andan acceptable carrier.  When administered the composition is effective to reduce the incidence of contracting an illness or to prophylactically prevent transmission of an illness. Also disclosed are nasal and throat spray compositions for use in the methods of the invention.
Patent CA-2591578-A1 (CA)
Title: Recompression server
Inventor: APPELMAN BARRY
IPC: H04L29/02
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A recompression server (20) that automatically decompresses selected pre-compressed data streams and recompresses the decompressed data to a greater degree than the original pre-compressed data. In one embodiment, the recompression server (20) determines from a request whether a requested file is pre-compressed. In another embodiment, the recompression server (20) determines from a retrieved requested file's name or attributes whether the file is pre-compressed. Optionally, the recompression server (20) may cache frequently requested files in re-compressed form to further optimize the bandwidth of a wide area network (8). Such caching can be done on-line or off-line
Patent CA-2592768-A1 (CA)
Title: Chain tensioner
Inventor: IGARASHI MASASHI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: To provide at low cost a simply constructed chain tensioner having a small number of parts used, capable of automatically keeping a chain in a taut condition in response to changes in the chain with time. A chain tensioner, which is constructed as follows, is provided. Specifically, a tensioner slipper includes a proximal end pivotally moving to press a chain. A restriction member is fixed on a side opposite to the chain relative to the tensioner slipper. The tensioner slipper and the restriction member have mutually opposing surfaces formed to narrow gradually toward a center of pivotal motion of the tensioner slipper. An inserted member is sandwiched between the tensioner slipper and the restriction member. The inserted member is urged by a spring toward a side of the center of pivotal motion of the tensioner slipper.
Patent CA-2593218-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method to provision a mobile device
Inventor: KIRKUP MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/2757
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A system and method for provisioning a mobile device are provided. In accordance with one example embodiment of the present application, there is provided a mobile communications device provisioning system, comprising a mobile communications device and a smart card reader. The mobile communications device comprises: a controller comprising at least one processor for controlling operation of the mobile communications device; a display coupled to the controller for displaying information; a user input device coupled to the device controller; a storage element coupled to the device controller for storing user data; a radio frequency ("RF") communications system for exchanging RF signals with a wireless network; and a short range communications system coupled to the controller. The smart card reader comprises: a controller comprising at least one processor for controlling operation of the smart card reader; first means for storing data having provisioning data stored thereon, the provisioning data comprising service data used by the mobile communications device for communicating over the wireless network; and a short range communications system coupled to the controller for exchanging signals with the short range communications system; the mobile communications device controller and the smart card reader controller being collectively operable to establish a wireless communications link between the mobile communications device and smart card reader through the respective short range communications systems, provision the mobile communications device by sending at least some of the service data stored on the smart card reader through the wireless communications link, and store the service data sent through the wireless communications link on the storage element of the mobile communications device. A smart card reader and mobile communications device for use in the provisioning system are also provided.
Patent CA-2593761-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of insulating using spray-on dry fibrous insulation
Inventor: FELLINGER THOMAS JOHN
IPC: E04B1/16
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A method of applying dry and substantially thermal and acoustical insulation by spraying an air entrained stream of high velocity pils into cavities, including vertical wall cavities, without having to use any insulation securing means is disclosed. A nozzle system is used that comprises a shredder section for reducing the size of the pieces of insulation to pil size and an accelerator section for increasing the velocity of a stream of air suspended pils for improved just-installed insulation integrity or strength.
Patent CA-2600827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEBENES DE MADRID GONZALO
IPC: E04H12/32
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the forced waving of flags for advertising devices and similar and to the corresponding operation methods.  The inventive system comprises a support (10) for supporting a flag or similar (2) with the aid of a flag-waving shaft (20) and for securing blowing means (11) which release forced air flows (S) that are applied to the flag or a similar element disposed on the waving shaft. The aforementioned blowing means (11) supply one or more laminar air flows (S) through the outlet(s) (110) thereof. The flag-waving shaft (20) is positioned perpendicularly to the direction of flow of the laminar air flow(s) on an external side of, and close to, the outlets of the blowing means, said zone containing flows with no turbulence.
Patent CA-2600933-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLY MICHAEL
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, traumatic injury, and others.
Patent CA-2604186-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LYCETT SAMANTHA JANE
IPC: G01S13/91
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A method of detecting a target in a scene is described that comprises the step of taking one or more data sets, each data set comprising a plurality of normalised data elements, each normalised data element corresponding to the return from a part of the scene normalised to a reference return for the same part of the scene. The method then involves thresholding (16) at least one of the normalised data elements of each of said one or more data sets. The thresholding step (16) comprises comparing each of the normalised data elements to at least first and second thresholds, wherein the first threshold is greater than the second threshold. The use of one or more confirmation scans (18) in combination with the thresholding step is also described. A  radar system is also described that uses the method to detect foreign object debris (FOD) on a surface such as an airport runway.
Patent CA-2607385-A1 (CA)
Title: Thiazole derivatives and their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders and diseases
Inventor: DORBAIS JEROME
IPC: A61K31/553
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The present invention is related to thiazole derivatives of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.
Patent CA-2607674-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual interstage cooled engine
Inventor: ORLANDO ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) includes a compressor (18), combustor (20), and high pressure turbine (22) operatively joined together. A first interstage bleed circuit (56) is joined in flow communication between a first preultimate stage (5) of the compressor (18) and hollow blades (44) in the turbine (22) to provide thereto pressurized primary air. A second interstage bleed circuit (58) is joined in flow communication between a second preultimate stage (3) of the compressor (18) and the turbine blades (44) to provide thereto pressurized secondary air at a lower pressure than the primary air.
Patent CA-2610209-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-anilino-3-quinolinecarbonitriles for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: BOSCHELLI FRANK CHARLES
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preventing treating and/or inhibiting cancer using compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula (I).
Patent CA-2611283-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making a semiconductor device including band-engineered superlattice using intermediate annealing
Inventor: STEPHENSON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: H01L29/04
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device may include forming a superlattice including a plurality of stacked groups of layers, with each group of layers comprising a plurality of stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions. The method may also include performing at least one anneal prior to completing forming of the superlattice.
Patent CA-2613269-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane electrode assemblies
Inventor: SMITH RACHEL LOUISE
IPC: C25B9/23
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: Flexible MEA comprising an integral assembly of electrode, catalyst and ionomeric membrane material.
Patent CA-2613702-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINHAUSER LOUIS P
IPC: H05B3/26
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A heater system and related methods of heating a surface are provided by the present invention that includes, in one form, a substrate defining a heating surface and a layered heater formed on the heating surface. A plurality of nodes are disposed along the heating surface and are in electrical contact with a resistive heating layer of the layered heater, along with a plurality of lead wires connected to the plurality of nodes. In one form, a multiplexer is in communication with the plurality of nodes through the plurality of lead wires, and a controller is in communication with the multiplexer, wherein the multiplexer sequences and transmits resistances from the plurality of nodes to the controller, and the controller controls an amount of power provided to each of the plurality of nodes based on the differences in resistances between the nodes.
Patent CA-2614508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOSTLER MARTIN
IPC: G16B40/10
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A method for characterizing a sample containing at least one compound, preferably a biological sample comprising at least one metabolite, is proposed. In a first process step, a three-dimensional first set of data is generated by analyzing the sample by using at least one time resolved separation technique (214) and at least mass one resolved separation technique (216). The set of data comprises at least one signal I as a function of a mass variable over a first range of measurement (420) and of a time variable over a second range of measurement (422). In a second process step, the first range of measurement (420) is divided into at least two mass variable intervals (424). For each mass variable interval (424), an extracted signal is selected, wherein the extracted signal is a function of the time variable. In a third process step, the second range of measurement (422) is divided into at least one time variable interval (426) .
Patent CA-2618050-A1 (CA)
Title: Anticorps diriges contre le recepteur du ldl
Inventor: BEHRENS CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un anticorps monoclonal dirigé contre le récepteur humain des LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), se liant au peptide correspondant aux acides aminés 280-307 (SEQ ID NO : 1) de la séquence peptidique du récepteur des LDL, son utilisation comme médicament, une composition pharmaceutique contenant cet anticorps, ainsi que son utilisation dans les analyses immunohistochimiques de tissus cancéreux, sains ou cirrhoses, en western blot, en ELISA ou en test de quantification in vivo.
Patent CA-2620340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUNEK PETER K
IPC: E01C15/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: The invention provides an improved velodrome riding surface for outdoor and indoor velodromes.
Patent CA-2620401-A1 (CA)
Title: Self contained wound dressing apparatus
Inventor: ACHESON DIANNE
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: The composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of an external peristaltic vacuum pump. The external peristaltic pump applies a vacuum pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed. The external peristaltic pump is tethered to the wound dressing and is portable, preferably, carried by the patient in a support bag, which permits patient mobility. Moreover, the patient does not need to be constrained for any period of time while exudate is being removed from the wound.
Patent CA-2626620-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAMBERT CHAD D
IPC: H05B33/02
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A headlamp assembly which employs semiconductor light sources includes an optics chamber that is isolated from the surrounding environment to prevent the ingress of water, dirt, or other foreign materials into the optics chamber. At the same time, the headlamp assembly includes a plenum chamber, separated from the optics chamber, and airflow through the plenum chamber provides the necessary cooling for the semiconductor light sources.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2627670-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrazole-isoquinoline urea derivatives as p38 kinase inhibitors
Inventor: LOPEZ DE URALDE GARMENDIA BEAT
IPC: A61K31/4725
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and X are as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent CA-2628055-A1 (CA)
Title: Polysaccharide-derived nitric oxide-releasing carbon-bound diazeniumdiolates
Inventor: HRABIE JOSEPH A
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds capable of releasing nitric oxide wherein the compounds comprise a saccharide and at least one nitric oxide-releasing diazeniumdiolate [N2O2] functional group, which is bonded directly to a carbon atom of the saccharide, and methods for preparing the same. The invention further comprises the treatment of biological disorders treatable by the administration of nitric oxide.
Patent CA-2628682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HESS MARKUS
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a beverage under pressure from a container to a dispensing means is provided. The apparatus comprises a heat exchanger that has a central chamber. The heat exchanger has a heat exchange conduit located in the chamber. The heat exchanger also has an inlet tube located and an outlet tube, at least one of which has an agitation means for agitating a coolant fluid in the chamber. A first trunk line communicates between the container and the heat exchanger. The first trunk line includes a first beverage conduit for delivering the beverage from the container to the heat exchange conduit. The trunk line also has a coolant fluid conduit connected to a source of coolant fluid for delivering the coolant fluid to said the chamber of the heat exchanger. A second trunk line communicates between the heat exchanger and the dispensing means. The second trunk line has a second beverage conduit for delivering the beverage from the heat exchanger to the dispensing means. The second trunk line also has a second coolant fluid conduit connected the outlet tube of the heat exchanger for delivering the coolant fluid back to the source of coolant fluid.
Patent CA-2628941-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for the identification of microrna and their applications in research and human health
Inventor: CIUTI JEROME
IPC: G16B20/20
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for prediction and identification of microRNA precursors (pre-microRNA) and microRNA molecules using data processing programs and databases. The invention also pertains to the isolated form of these pre- microRNAs, microRNA molecules and derived nucleic acids there of. The invention also relates to recombinant vector, host cell, support, pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising such microRNA molecules or there of derivated molecules. The invention also applies to the use of such microRNA molecules and/or their identified targets in research, prognostic, diagnostic tools/methods as well as for therapeutic applications.
Patent CA-2630507-A1 (CA)
Title: Intermediate compounds for the preparation of statins
Inventor: FIELDHOUSE ROBIN
IPC: C07C229/30
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: Process for the preparation of statins, in particular atorvastatin via intermediates of Formula (1) and a process for the preparation of said intermediates.
Patent CA-2630635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ERIKSSON ANDERS
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: An echo detector includes means (34) for forming a set of distance measures between pitch estimates of a first signal and pitch estimates of a second signal at predetermined delays with respect to the first signal. A selector (36) selects a distance measure from the set corresponding to the highest similarity between the first and second signals. A classifier (32) classifies the second signal as including an echo if the selected distance measure has a predetermined relation to a similarity threshold (TH)
Patent CA-2632630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SILVA EDUARDO ALEXANDRE BARROS
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A device that includes a scaffold composition and a bioactive composition with the bioactive composition being incorporated into or coated onto the scaffold composition such that the scaffold composition and/or a bioactive composition controls egress of a resident cell or progeny thereof. The devices mediate active recruitment, modification, and release of host cells from the material.