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Patent CA-2596224-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal intervertebral disc prosthesis
Inventor: SIMON MATA ANTONIO
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a double-articulation-type intervertebral disc prosthesis model which is designed to replace the function and movement of intervertebral discs and which can be used universally owing to the main characteristic thereof, namely that it can be used as a constrained, semi-constrained or unconstrained prosthesis. The inventive prosthesis is particularly suitable for the treatment of a degenerative pathology affecting the intervertebral disc, discal hernias by anterior approach, syndromes involving transition of the overlying disc, chronic lumbalgia resistant to conservative treatment and chronic contiguous vertebral instabilities. The prosthesis is made from biocompatibility-tested materials and is equipped with a shallow profile which optimises same for implantation in a human and which comprises three parts: a lower disc, an upper disc, and an intermediate part.  The invention is used to replace discs in the lumbar and cervical spine and can be positioned either anteriorly or laterally.
Patent CA-2596678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIERAS FRANCIS
IPC: A61C1/00
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de traitement dentaire à ultrasons comprenant une pièce à main chirurgicale (220) équipée d'un transducteur relié à un générateur d'ultrasons (230), la pièce à main étant destinée à recevoir des inserts ultrasoniques (210) couplés mécaniquement au transducteur et fonctionnant dans des plages de puissance et d'amplitude d'ondes ultrasonores différentes. L'appareil de traitement dentaire comprend des moyens (224, 225), par exemple optique, pour détecter automatiquement la plage de puissance et d'amplitude d'utilisation de l'insert (210) monté sur la pièce à main et des moyens de traitement pour régler automatiquement le générateur d'ultrasons sur la plage de puissance et d'amplitude détectée.
Patent CA-2596683-A1 (CA)
Title: Conjugation of streptococcal capsular saccharides
Inventor: BERTI FRANCESCO
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: Three conjugation methods for use with the capsular saccharide of Streptococcus agalactiae. In the first method, reductive animation of oxidised sialic acid residue side chains is used, but the aldehyde groups are first aminated, and then the amine is coupled to a carrier via a linker. In the second method, sialic acid residues and/or N-acetyl-glucosamine residues are de-N-acetylated to give amine groups, and the amine groups are coupled to a carrier protein via a linker. In the third method, linkage is via galactose residues in the capsular saccharide rather than sialic acid residues, which can conveniently be achieved using galactose oxidase.
Patent CA-2608903-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture anchor with pulley
Inventor: LIZARDI JOSE E
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor.  The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art.
Patent CA-2610370-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSIRANGELOS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system for cables (5) which comprises a raceway (1) adapted to cover the cable (5) and a raceway outlet element (6) connectable to the raceway (1), wherein the raceway outlet element (6) includes first connection elements (12) for connecting the cable to second connection elements (13).
Patent CA-2611897-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-steroidal progesterone receptor modulators
Inventor: DROESCHER PETER
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal progesterone receptor modulators of the general formula (I), a process for their preparation, the use of the progesterone receptor modulators for producing medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of gynaecological disorders such as endometriosis, leiomyomas of the uterus, dysfunctional (bleeding )and dysmenorrhoea, and for the therapy and prophylaxis of hormone-dependent tumours and for use for female fertility control and for hormone replacement therapy.
Patent CA-2613381-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AGUILAR LUIS
IPC: H04H20/12
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: Arrangement and method for managing set-top boxes used by customers of a content service provider includes at least one automated tester each arranged to couple to set-top boxes and subject each set-top box to a series of automated tests to determine whether each set-top box is functioning properly or requires subsequent repair, and a processor unit coupled to each automated tester for receiving test results therefrom and monitoring testing of set-top boxes via the automated tester(s). Each automated tester is located at a testing facility maintained by the content service provider. A database stores the test results from the automated tester(s) and enables generation of customized reports about the set-top boxes tested by the automated tester(s). A billing system is coupled to each automated tester and to the processor unit and coordinates invoicing for testing performed by the automated tester(s) and repair of set-top boxes at a repair facility.
Patent CA-2613513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENTHAL PERRY
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a scleral lens which includes channels on its posterior bearing surface that improve the flow of tears between the bearing surface of the device and the underlying scleral eyes tissue into the space between the optic of the lens and cornea. The channels are disposed on the inside surface of the lens and extend generally radially from the inside of the haptic and the outside rim of the lens. Various configurations are possible for the channels, as described in more detail below. Additionally, the channels can have a serpentine or arcuate configuration to allow for the appropriate amount of fluid flow between the space under the lens and the scleral surface of the eye. In another embodiment, microchannels can be formed in the lens to increase the oxygen permeability of the lens. The microchannels can have many configurations that reduce the volume of the lens material.
Patent CA-2615217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOGIKALMATH GANGADHAR
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A grating-based sensor is disclosed that has a grating structure constructed and designed for both evanescent resonance (ER) fluorescence detection and label-free detection applications. Some embodiments are disclosed which are optimized for ER detection in an air mode, in which the sample is dry. Other embodiments are optimized for ER detection in liquid mode, in which the sample is suspended in liquid medium such as water. One and two-dimensional gratings are also disclosed, including gratings characterized by unit cells with central posts, central holes, and two-level, two-dimensional gratings. A  readout system for such sensors is also disclosed. One embodiment includes a first light source optimized for collecting label -free detection data, a second light source optimized for collecting ER fluorescence amplification data, and at least one detector. In one embodiment, the detector is an imaging system and includes a CCD camera for collecting both ER and label-free data.  In other embodiments, the at least one detector takes the form of a spectrometer for collection of label-free data and a photomultiplier for collecting ER data. In other embodiments, a single light source such as a tunable laser or broad band light source is used.
Patent CA-2618004-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS J
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: Anti-reflective (AR) coated transparent substrates and methods of making the same are provided wherein the AR coating includes a fluorinated polymer.  Preferably, the anti-reflective transparent articles and methods of making the same include a transparent substrate (e.g., glass), and an anti-reflective coating formed of a fluorinated polymer on one (or both) surface(s) of the substrate. If coated on both surfaces of the glass sheet, the fluorinated polymer forming one of the coatings may be the same or different as compared to the fluorinated polymer forming the other coating. In especially preferred embodiments, the fluorinated polymer is the reaction product of at least one fluorinated acrylic ester monomer which is formed over an anchor layer of a hydrolyzed unsaturated alkyl silane adsorbed onto the substrate surface.
Patent CA-2619084-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-colored crayons with associated packaging
Inventor: MESALIC ADMIR JAMES
IPC: A45C11/34
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A crayon with a plurality of longitudinally extending color zones. The crayon has generally planar exterior side surfaces on the tip and shank forming vertices therebetween. A  color zone bridges a vertex providing the same color of marking material on opposite sides of a respective vertex.
Patent CA-2619317-A1 (CA)
Title: Brillouin distributed temperature sensing calibrated in-situ with raman distributed temperature sensing
Inventor: TAVERNER DOMINO
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for distributed temperature sensing (DTS) along a single mode or multimode optical waveguide or fiber include a calibration of initial Brillouin--based DTS measurements using Raman-based DTS measurements to enable accurate subsequent Brillouin-based DTS measurements. Such calibration may occur while the fiber is deployed in the environment in which temperature is to be sensed and thereby corrects influences on Brillouin scattered light from stress or strain along the fiber. Further, calibration may utilize one or more discrete temperature sensors to correct errors in one or both of the Brillouin-based DTS measurements and the Raman- based DTS measurements.
Patent CA-2621595-A1 (CA)
Title: Coatings and articles including natural biodegradable polysaccharides
Inventor: SWAN DALE G
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: Biodegradable coatings and articles that include natural biodegradable polysaccharides are described. The coatings and articles are formed from a plurality of natural biodegradable polysaccharides having pendent coupling groups.
Patent CA-2625807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDNER RICHARD
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A method of inspecting a lateral pipe extending from a manhole, the method comprising: (a) extending an imaging head into the manhole using a positioning system, the imaging head comprising an imaging device and at least one lamp capable of producing a light beam, the positioning system comprising an elongated member and a targeting fixture operatively connected thereto, the imaging head being attached to one end of the elongated member, the targeting fixture having a distal end biased outwardly from the imaging head; (b) placing the distal end on a rigid surface proximate to the lateral pipe; (c) pushing down on the elongated member such that the distal end resiliently moves toward the imaging head, thereby allowing the light beam to be centered approximately in the lateral pipe; and (d) imaging a target located within the lateral pipe.
Patent CA-2630524-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for performing self-test in an automatic external defibrillator (afd)
Inventor: BOWERS KYLE
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: An automatic external defibrillator with an intelligent self-test system that ensures device readiness. The self-test system conditionally runs functional tests based on knowledge of device use, time of day, pre-programmed information, operational features and previous events. The condition of the defibrillator is indicated visually, audibly or both based on the results of the self-test performed.
Patent CA-2632732-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of using il6 antagonists with proteasome inhibitors
Inventor: ORLOWSKI ROBERT
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of treating a cancerous disorder or condition, or an IL-6 related disorder or condition, in a mammal in need of such treatment, which comprises co-administering a proteasome inhibitor in combination with an IL-6 antagonist
Patent CA-2634783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG JUN
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cancer therapy or diagnosis involving targeting hepatoma-derived growth factor (HDGF). In certain embodiments, an antibody and/or siRNA may be used to inhibit HDGF, optionally coupled to or combined with other cancer therapies.
Patent CA-2636552-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for speech coding, method for speech decoding and their apparatuses
Inventor: YAMAURA TADASHI
IPC: G10L25/90
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: A high quality speech is reproduced with a small data amount in speech coding and decoding for performing compression coding and decoding of a speech signal to a digital signal. In speech coding method according to a code-excited linear prediction (CELP) speech coding, a noise level of a speech in a concerning coding period is evaluated by using a code or coding result of at least one of spectrum information, power information, and pitch information, and various excitation codebooks are used based on an evaluation result.
Patent CA-2641977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUBNER PAUL
IPC: B29D35/10
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: An article of footwear having a rubber outsole, a polyurethane midsole bonded to the rubber outsole by polyurethane (PU) adhesive, and a polyurethane upper bonded to the midsole and the rubber outsole by injection molding. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing an article of footwear comprising the steps of applying a layer of primer to a selected portion of a rubber outsole and allowing the layer of primer to dry; applying a first layer of PU adhesive over the primed portion of the outsole and allowing said first layer of PU adhesive to dry; applying a second layer of PU adhesive over the dried first layer of PU adhesive and allowing the second layer of PU adhesive to dry; forming, separately, a polyurethane upper by injection molding; setting the outsole and the upper in a mold; and, forming, via injection molding, a polyurethane midsole and activating the PU adhesive to bond the outsole to the midsole and to the upper, thereby forming the article of footwear.
Patent CA-2642174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL LESLIE G
IPC: C12P5/02
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: A system and method for anaerobic digestion of an organic material includes a bag in a collapsed position on a bag filling mechanism which receives organic material and inserts same into the bag. The bag filling mechanism moves forward such that a filled portion of the bag rests on the ground behind the bag filling mechanism. When the bag is filled it is released and sealed to prevent gas from leaving or entering the bag. Liquid mixed with anaerobically active bacteria is discharged into an upper portion of the bag such that the liquid flows downward through the organic material to the bottom of the bag where it is withdrawn and circulated back into the upper portion of the bag. A gas recovery conduit is connected to a top portion of an interior of the bag and gas generated in the bag is drawn off to a gas collection site.
Patent CA-2642389-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of tpo peptide compounds and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of anemia
Inventor: MACDONALD BRIAN R
IPC: A61P7/06
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A method of treating anemia is disclosed. The method includes administering a TPO peptide compound to a subject. Pharmaceutical compositions including a TPO peptide compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier as well as diagnostic methods employing a labeled TPO peptide compound are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2643138-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic stepping valve actuated sliding sleeve
Inventor: GARAY THOMAS W
IPC: F15B15/18
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A fluid actuator for displacing a predetermined volume of fluid comprising: a piston disposed within a cylinder for displacement of a predetermined fluid volume by translation from one end of the cylinder toward an opposite end; a force bias of said piston toward the one cylinder end; a fluid supply to the one cylinder end; a first pressure differentially closed piston by-pass conduit whereby the conduit is closed by a fluid pressure in the cylinder one end that is sufficient to displace the piston against said force bias; and a second pressure differentially closed piston by-pass conduit for permitting a fluid flow from the opposite cylinder end toward said one end, the second by-pass conduit being disposed through said piston.
Patent CA-2643757-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESCHKE FRANK
IPC: F28F21/04
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger composed of a plurality of plates (1), preferably made from sintered ceramic material, in which fluid-flow guide channels (2) are formed as a system of channels in such a way that a substantially meandering profile of the fluid flow is obtained over the surface area of the respective plate, the side walls (3) of the guide channels (2) having a plurality of apertures (4), which lead to turbulence of the fluid flow. The invention also relates to a method for the production of such a plate heat exchanger, in particular by a diffusion welding process in which the plates are joined to form a seamless monolithic block. The plate heat exchanger according to the invention is suitable in particular for applications at high temperatures and/or with corrosive media, and also as reactors.
Patent CA-2643891-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for treating a substrate
Inventor: STOLARZ JOHN W
IPC: C09J103/00
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: A method for treating a substrate is described. In accordance with one aspect, the method includes applying a polymer coating to a substrate, and bringing the polymer coating into contact with a heated surface while the coating is still in a wet state. Optionally the polymer coating may include a crosslinkable material, and a crosslinking agent may be used to promote crosslinking. The polymer coating replicates the heated surface. A product produced in accordance with the described method is also disclosed. The product is characterized by having subsurface voids within the coating.
Patent CA-2647601-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrrole derivatives and their methods of use
Inventor: GOPALAKRISHNAN MURALI
IPC: A61K31/402
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a series of substituted pyrrole derivatives, compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.
Patent CA-2650182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GODDARD JAMES B
IPC: F16L11/115
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A pipe having an axially extending bore defined by a smooth inner wall fused to a corrugated outer wall is provided. The corrugated outer wall has axially adjacent, annular, outwardly-extending crests separated by valleys. The pipe further includes an outer layer fused to the outer wall, the outer layer having adjacent concave portions and convex portions, the concave portions being aligned with corrugation valleys of the outer wall so that each concave portion of the outer layer extends between at least two corrugation crests. A method of improving the resistance to deformation of a corrugated pipe having a smooth inner wall fused to an outer wall defined by annular crests and valleys is also provided.
Patent CA-2650530-A1 (CA)
Title: Dialkylphenyl compounds having .beta.2 adrenergic receptor agonist and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity
Inventor: MAMMEN MATHAI
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) Wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds, and methods of using such compound to for example, treat pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
Patent CA-2653848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAJAFIAN NADER
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: Uses for ant i- thymocyte globulin (ATG, e.g., Thymoglobulin®) and related compositions are described. In one aspect, ATG and, optionally, TGF-beta are used for in vitro generation of regulatory T cells, which are useful for cell therapy of immune-mediated conditions. In another aspect, ATG is directly administered to a subject at a low dose (e.g., less than 1 mg/kg per day) to treat an immune-mediated condition. The immune-mediated conditions include, for example, transplant rejection, graft-versus-host disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Patent CA-2657094-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NERST ALEX
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A method and a system for identifying a network entity within a first communication network, using an entity identification data of the network entity in a second communication network. More particularly but not exclusively, identifying a network entity within a peer-to-peer communication network, using an entity identification data of the network entity in an underlying conventional communication network.
Patent CA-2657577-A1 (CA)
Title: New medical use of triazine derivatives
Inventor: RIDDALL DIETER
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) especially where R1 is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or heterocyclyl-alkyl group, are shown to have activity as sodium channel blockers or as antifolates. Some novel compounds where R1 is an aralkyl or heterocyclyl-alkyl are disclosed.
Patent CA-2657952-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrolic accommodating intraocular lens
Inventor: CUMMING STUART J
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens comprising an optic made from solid silicone and liquid silicone. The optic has a central anterior area or membrane that can vary in radius and thus charge power.
Patent CA-2660165-A1 (CA)
Title: Morcellator with detachable handle
Inventor: COHN SIMON
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A surgical morcellator includes a trocar body portion and a handle portion detachably mounted to the trocar body portion. The trocar body portion is relatively lightweight and may be used separately from the handle portion with other laparoscopic instruments while morcellation is not required during the surgical procedure.
Patent CA-2661512-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOU YAT-CHEN
IPC: C12P7/10
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A strain of xylose-utilizing Zymomonas was engineered with a genetic modification to the glucose-fructose oxidoreductase gene resulting in reduced expression of GFOR enzyme activity. The engineered strain exhibits reduced production of xylitol, a detrimental by-product of xylose metabolism.lt also consumes more xylose and produces more ethanol during mixed sugar fermentation under process-relevant conditions.
Patent CA-2666192-A1 (CA)
Title: Current measuring device and processing unit comprising one such device
Inventor: KALENINE YVAN
IPC: G01R15/00
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: The current measuring device comprises a first measuring resistor (1A) to receive a measurement current (Is, IsA), and a first signal amplifier (2A) having an input connected to said first measuring resistor and an output to provide a first measurement signal (SA). A  second measuring resistor (1B) is connected in series with said first measuring resistor (1A), and first voltage limiting means (6A, 8, 9) are connected in parallel on the first measuring resistor (1A) to branch a first shunt current (IL1) off when a first limiting voltage (VL1) is reached on said first measuring resistor (1A). The value of the first measuring resistor (1A) is greater than the value of the second measuring resistor (1B). A  processing unit comprises one such current measuring device.