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Patent CA-2485968-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for predicting autoimmune diseases
Inventor: OLSEN NANCY J
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: The presently claimed subject matter provides a method for detecting an autoimmune disorder in a subject by obtaining a biological sample from the subject; determining expression levels of at least two genes in the biological sample; and comparing the expression level of each gene with a standard, wherein the comparing detects the presence of an autoimmune disorder in the subject. Also provided are compositions and kits for carrying out the methods of the presently claimed subject matter.
Patent CA-2486292-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for connecting a longitudinal carrier to a bone fixation means
Inventor: DONATH RAOUL
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for connecting a longitudinal carrier, for example, a longitudinal spinal rod, to a bone fixation means, for example, a pedicle screw.  The device includes a connection element having an upper end, a lower end, and a cavity extending from the upper end to the lower end, the cavity having a reduced diameter portion at the lower end thereof thereby forming a shoulder for engaging the head of the bone fixation means. The connection element further including a transverse channel for receiving the longitudinal carrier. The device further includes a sealing cap incorporating tensioning means for securing the longitudinal carrier within the transverse channel. The sealing cap being secured to the connection element by way of arresting means, wherein the arresting means preferably includes a plurality of bulges, i.e., projections, formed on the outer surface of the connection element and the sealing cap includes a plurality of complementary depressions, i.e., recesses. The device may further incorporate securing means in order to prevent the bone fixation means from passing through the upper end of the cavity once the bone fixation means has been introduced into the connection element.
Patent CA-2489564-A1 (CA)
Title: Dismounting device for heavy load hoisting sling
Inventor: TAKAI SEIICHIRO
IPC: B66C1/36
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A base 16 has at its upper end a crane engagement portion 27 with which a hook of a crane is engaged. Pivotally engaged with a first shaft 11 affixed to the base below the crane engagement portion, is a substantial center of a lever holder 17.  Swingably mounted on a second shaft 12 affixed to the base below the first shaft is a proximal end of a link lever 18, and this link lever has a distal end releasably engaged with a distal end of the lever holder. One end of a sling 13 including the other end to be hung on the hook of the crane so as to be engageable with a heavy load, is releasably hung on the link lever. Further, releasing means 19 lowers a proximal end of the lever holder to thereby release the distal end of the link lever from the distal end of the lever holder.   In hoisting a heavy load, it is enough to attain a required minimum of size increase of a dismounting device for a heavy load hoisting sling, so as to ensure a strength corresponding to a weight of the heavy load.
Patent CA-2491082-A1 (CA)
Title: A control circuit and a method for electrically connecting a load to a power source
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT KEITH HENRY
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: A control circuit (1) includes two input terminals (2, 3) for respectively electrically connecting with the active and neutral conductors (4, 5) of a mains power source (6). Two output terminals (7, 8) electrically connect with a load in the form of a two pin domestic electrical appliance (9). Conductors (4, 5) terminate at a domestic power outlet socket, and terminals (7, 8) are incorporated into a two pin plug for insertion into that socket. That is, terminals (7, 8) include elongate bundled conductors for extending between the outlet socket and the circuit. Appliance (9) has a conductive component, in this instance a housing (10) that, under normal operating conditions, is electrically insulated or otherwise electrically isolated from conductors (4, 5). The housing provides a reference point for circuit (1), and is electrically connected to that circuit by way of a conductor (11).
Patent CA-2491745-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAVRO-MICHAELIS DANIEL ANDREW
IPC: B24B49/16
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method of monitoring the wear of a grinding wheel (10) comprises the steps of measuring the force exerted between the wheel and a workpiece (26), measured normal to the grinding face of the wheel at the point of contact between the wheel and workpiece, and generating a warning signal when the measured force exceeds a predetermined threshold value. A signal indicative of the normal grinding force is obtained by measuring the force exerted by a wheelfeed drive (18) which in use urges the wheel into grinding engagement with the workpiece. Where the wheelfeed drive includes an electrically power ed motor, the torque developed by the motor will be proportional to the normal force between the wheel and workpiece. This in turn is proportional to the electrical power drawn by the motor during operation, so an indication of th e force between wheel and workpiece is obtained by measuring the power demand made by the motor on its power supply. The value of the force proportional signal obtained while grinding a workpiece is compared with a corresponding value obtained during the grinding of a preceding similar workpiece, and a warning signal is generated if a current grinding force signal value differs from a preceding grinding force signal value by more than a predetermined amount. Mean force valuesmay be computed during each of a succession of workpiece grinds on similar components and the value for a current workpiece can be compared with the mean value for a plurality of preceding workpiece grinds. Alternatively the peak value of the normal grinding force signal val ue during a current grind may be compared with a predetermined value to generat e a warning signal.
Patent CA-2492917-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for the modulation of gene expression in plants
Inventor: VANCE BOWMAN VICKI
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating nucleotide sequence expression, particularly for modulating gene expression in plants, are provided. The compositions comprise precursor RNA constructs for the expression of an RNA precursor. The precursor RNA construct comprises a promoter that is expresse d in a plant cell driving the expression of a precursor RNA having a microRNA. The miRNA is complementary or partially complementary to a portion of a targ et gene or nucleotide sequence and function to modulate expression of the targe t sequence or gene. In this manner, the RNA precursor construct can be designe d to modulate expression of any nucleotide sequence of interest, either an endogenous plant gene or alternatively a transgene. The precursor RNA constructs may be used in combination with modulators to enhance the effect on gene expression. Expression of a modulator in the presence of the precursor RNA alters the accumulation of miRNAs and thus enhances the regulatory capabilities of miRNAs. The invention further comprises the use of a modulat or to control gene expression via both siRNA and the miRNA pathway. Transformed plants, tissues, cells and seeds are also provided.
Patent CA-2493525-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for outage measurement
Inventor: MARATHE MADHAV
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: An Outage Measurement System (OMS) monitors and measures outage data at a network processing device. The outage data can be stored in the device and transferred to a Network Management System (NMS) or other correlation tool for deriving outage information. The OMS automates the outage measurement process and is more accurate, efficient and cost effective than pervious outage measurement systems.
Patent CA-2498245-A1 (CA)
Title: System for appraising life insurance and annuities
Inventor: KENDALL ERROL O
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A method and system of appraising a life insurance or annuity product includes receiving a request (1) for a life insurance or annuity product and information about a party requesting the life insurance or annuity product (104); preparing a bid solicitation (2) for the life insurance or annuity product based on the request and information and transmitting the bid solicitation to a plurality of product carriers (3) ; a plurality of product carriers submitting initial proposals for providing the life insurance or annuity product (4) ; generating ratings for the initial proposals, respectively; and generating appraisals for the initial proposals; and informing the product carriers (116) of the decision.
Patent CA-2499961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANAS CHRISTOPHER E
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: An implantable endoluminal graft (1) comprised of a microporous thin-film (3) covering having a plurality of openings and a structural support element (2) underlying and physically attached to the microporous thin-film covering, the microporous thin-film covering having shape memory properties.
Patent CA-2502215-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROLIO GIAMPIETRO
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A method of effecting payment for goods and/or services comprising the steps of: Agreeing with a supplier (22) terms of supply for the supply of goods and/or services in accordance with the terms of supply; Receiving details of an order (20) for goods and/or services from a first purchaser (10) placed with the supplier (22) in accordance with the terms of supply; Receiving details of an order (20) for goods and/or services from a second purchaser (12) placed with the supplier (22); Drawing on a credit facility (14) of the first purchaser (10) and a credit facility (14) of the second purchaser (12);  and Paying the supplier (22) for supplying the goods and/or services ordered to the first purchaser (10) and second purchaser (12) in accordance with the terms of supply and using money drawn on the respective credit facilities of the first purchaser (10) and second purchaser (12).
Patent CA-2507858-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLZER WOLFGANG
IPC: B27N1/02
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A gluing device for gluing wood chips comprises a drum, a plurality of locally fixed discharge devices for glue being disposed inside the drum at least substantially along a line running parallel to a longitudinal axis of the drum, and shedding elements that shed the wood chips falling downward from above laterally relative to a line of the discharge devices. The shedding elements are present above the discharge devices. There are diverting elements, by means of which part of the wood chips falling downward are diverted while falling downward onto the line formed by the discharge devices, with these wood chips being guided between the discharge devices.
Patent CA-2511513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEDGWICK JONATHAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des techniques permettant de renforcer et de maintenir une tolérance immunitaire par la modulation de cellules dendritiques CD200 ou CD200R. Cette invention concerne aussi des antagonistes de celles-ci comprenant des anticorps.
Patent CA-2514437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEDD MORRIS
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the drilling of a borehole and its simultaneous lining with cement or the like by the same apparatus. The apparatus comprises a combination spray head and reamer head, a means to drive the reamer head through a borehole and a means for delivering cement to the spray head. Cement is fed to a rotatable spray disc or arm of the spray head, which is arranged to distribute the cement substantially evenly over the internal surface of the borehole created by the reamer head. The apparatus uses lines drill rods, as well as a lined reamer core with a double walled plastic tube. An air transfer assembly is used to connect an internal air source to an air passagae contained in the plastic tube, such that the external air source remains stationary during rotation of the lined drill rods and attached reamer and spray heads.
Patent CA-2515785-A1 (CA)
Title: Embolic protection filtering device
Inventor: VRBA ANTHONY C
IPC: A61F2/01
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: An improved embolic protection filtering device. In at least some embodiments, an embolic protection filtering device includes a filter wire assembly (12).  The filter wire assembly may include an elongate shaft (14), a tubular member (18), and an embolic protection filter (16).
Patent CA-2518163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IVANOV IVAN
IPC: G01S3/42
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: Tracking system for flat mobile antenna, which includes : sensors for angular velocity (1), which sense the rotation of the antenna around their axes;  sensors, sensing the orientation of the antenna according to vertical axis (2); control block (3), which calculates necessary corrections of the direction of antenna beam and which is connected to outputs of sensors (1, 2) and with inputs of driving block (4) and beam control block (5); at least one motor (7), which changes the orientation of the antenna and which is connected to the output of driving block (4) and which drives the antenna panel (8);  block for electronic beam steering (5), which is connected to antenna panel (8); power supply block, which converts the voltage from the electrical network of the vehicle into suitable values for providing of power supply of all blocks of the system.
Patent CA-2518669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORAJ CARINE
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying bacterial cytolysins such as pneumococcal pneumolysin. A single chromatography step produces excellent purification of the cytolysin by binding soluble aggregated cytolysin to a hydrophobic interaction chromatography material in the presence of detergent and high salt.
Patent CA-2519527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS
IPC: G01D3/028
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A sensor system (10) comprising a sensor (12) operable to provide an output signal representative of a sensed parameter is provided. The sensor system (10) also comprises a control system (20) coupled to the sensor (12), wherein the control system (20) is operable to change a physical characteristic of the sensor (12) based on the output signal representative of the sensed parameter.
Patent CA-2520083-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel crystal of 7-[2-[(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxyiminoacetamide-3-vinyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid (syn isomer) and method for preparation thereof
Inventor: NIWA HIROYUKI
IPC: C07D501/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A novel crystal (B-type crystal) of 7-[2-(2-aminothiazole-4-yl)-2-hydroxyiminoacetamide-3-vinyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid (a syn isomer), characterized in that it exhibits peaks at diffraction angles shown in the following Table 1, in its powder X ray diffraction pattern; Table 1 Diffraction Angle 2.theta. (~) approximately 11.7 approximately 16.1 approximately 18.6 approximately 21.2 approximately 22.3 approximately 24.4 approximately 26.2 and a method for preparing the novel crystal which comprises forming a crystal from a solution at a temperature of -5 to 5~C in an acidic state. The crystal is not bulky, exhibits good stability and good filterability, and is excellent in the solubility toward water, and thus can be prepared with ease.
Patent CA-2520688-A1 (CA)
Title: Applicateur pour dispositif chirurgical
Inventor: BUMBALOUGH TIMOTHY
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un applicateur pour dispositif chirurgical et une méthode facilitant l'application du dispositif chirurgical par le chirurgien. L'applicateur comprend un logement pour contenir le dispositif, un couvercle à l'extrémité du logement, un élément de retenue pour empêcher le mouvement proximal du dispositif tandis que le logement se déplace en direction proximale et un élément de tension qui relie le couvercle et le logement. L'élément de tension permet au couvercle et au logement de se rétracter en direction proximale en une seule unité, mais est suffisamment souple pour permettre au couvercle de se soulever du logement lorsqu'une seconde force plus grande que celle produite par l'élément de tension est appliquée sur le couvercle pour l'envoyer dans une direction distale. La force est appliquée par l'élément de tension à une extrémité distale du dispositif chirurgical tandis que l'applicateur expulse le dispositif. L'invention concerne aussi l'utilisation du dispositif.
Patent CA-2522289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UYAMA KEN
IPC: A24D1/02
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A cigarette comprising a tobacco filler rod and a cigarette paper sheet provided round the rod. The cigarette paper sheet has an intrinsic air permeability of over 20 to 80 Coresta units and contains a filler in a ratio of 1.0 to 5.0 g/m2.
Patent CA-2526350-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for dynamically generating and distributing synchronized enhancements to a broadcast signal
Inventor: WOODWARD STEPHEN GRAHAM
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to dynamically generate and distribute a synchronized media presentation. The present invention provides for the automated retrieval, assembly and formatting of an enhanced media presentation and the synchronous delivery of that presentation. The enhancing content is synchronized so that its delivery coincides with a broadcast signal or other media program that it is designed to enhance without requiring that the enhancing content be physically bound to the media program. Another aspect of the invention is that the assembly and synchronization of the enhancing content is independent of the distribution channel and platform used to execute or display the enhanced content. As a result, the enhancing content can be formatted for a set-top box, a personal computer, a personal video recorder, an audio system or any other platform used to deliver a media program to a user.
Patent CA-2526720-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUSIBOV VIDADI
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Recombinant carrier molecules having amino acid sequences from thermostable enzymes and methods of use for expression, recovery and delivery of foreign sequences (peptides and polypeptides) produced in different systems (bacteria, yeast, DNA, cell cultures such as mammalian, plant, insect cell cultures, protoplast and whole plants in vitro or in vivo are provided. The recombinant carrier molecule using sequences from lichenase B (Lic B) were also made and used it as part of carrier protein to express, recover and deliver a variety of target polypeptides of interest.
Patent CA-2528563-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive data exchange system for vehicle maintenance scheduling and up-time optimization
Inventor: LARSON GERALD L
IPC: G01M17/00
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: Vehicle telematics is employed to improve maintenance scheduling by facilitating collection and integration of vehicle condition information from diverse sources. These sources include real time data collected from vehicle sensors over an intelligent vehicle controller area network. The network is provided with facilities for generating records with stamps allowing their correlation with vehicle inspection results and the generation of trend reports to be used in scheduling maintenance.
Patent CA-2530608-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOBBS RAYMOND
IPC: F17C9/04
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: Systems for handling and/or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may include a hydrogen generator, a pressurizing apparatus or compressor, pressure vessels, piping, valves, vent pipes, and/or a dispenser. Substantially vertical orientation of pressure vessels may reduce the amount of land required and facilitate installation in urban environments. Pressurization may take place before hydrogen generation to reduce the power required for pressurization. Safety features include enclosures and surrounding walls that lean away from the equipment. Any leaking hydrogen, fires, or explosions may be contained and/or directed upward, protecting human life and property. Systems may be shop assembled and certified.
Patent CA-2530721-A1 (CA)
Title: Clamp for external fixation
Inventor: BRUNNER PETER
IPC: A61B17/64
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for clamping and releasing fixing elements (12;13) in a surgical fixing or repositioning device. Said device comprises: A) a cylindrical or prismatic rod (1) with a longitudinal axis (2), a first end (14), a second end (15), a first rod segment (19) that adjoins the first end (14) and a second rod segment (20) that adjoins the second end (15); B) a first pair of clamping jaws (4) that can be displaced along the first rod segment (19) coaxially with the longitudinal axis (2); C) a second pair of clamping jaws (5) that can be displaced along the second rod segment (20) coaxially with the longitudinal axis (2); whereby; D) both pairs of clamping jaws (4;5) comprise a respective inner clamping jaw (6;7) and an outer clamping jaw (8;9) that faces the ends (14;15) and the respective clamping jaws (6;7;8;9) of each pair of clamping jaws (4;5) have opposing gripping surfaces (29;30;31;32); E) A gripping element (10;11) for clamping and releasing fixing elements (12;13) in a surgical fixing or repositioning devi ce is mounted between two opposing gripping surfaces (29;30;31;32); and F) an elastic element (40) is located between a respective inner and outer clampin g jaw (6;8;7;9), interconnecting the latter (6,8;7,9).
Patent CA-2531340-A1 (CA)
Title: High-strength, low viscosity herbicidal formulations of glyphosate
Inventor: TANK HOLGER
IPC: A01N25/16
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a high-strength herbicidal formulation containing high concentrations of glyphosate monomethylamine or dimethylamine salt and one or more surfactants selected to enhance the herbicidal activity of the glyphosate salts. The formulations exhibit significantly lower viscosity at high concentrations.
Patent CA-2532152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEMPLE GRAEME
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain trisubstituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.
Patent CA-2533295-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOHN DAE UP
IPC: F21V21/088
Filed: 2004-01-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.