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Patent CA-2458314-C (CA)
Title: Steam reformer with internal hydrogen purification
Inventor: EDLUND DAVID J
IPC: C01B3/50
Filed: 1998-10-14
Granted: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A steam reformer includes a shell, a reforming region within the shell, and a hydrogen purification module. The shell has an outer surface and is adapted to receive a reforming feedstock containing water and at least one of a hydrocarbon and an alcohol. The reforming region within the shell includes a reforming catalyst bed adapted to receive the feedstock and convert the feedstock into a reforming product stream including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen purification module includes a hydrogen-selective membrane in fluid communication with the reforming catalyst bed. The membrane is adapted to produce a permeate stream comprised of a portion of the reforming product stream which passes through the membrane, and a byproduct stream comprised of a portion of the reforming product stream which does not pass through the membrane. The hydrogen-selective membrane includes palladium, copper and silicon, and contains no more than 39 ppm silicon.
Patent CA-2468643-C (CA)
Title: Drive assembly for a power closure panel
Inventor: LEJBJUK PETER
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2002-11-29
Granted: 2010-11-23
Abstract: A power drive assembly (110) for controlling movement of a closure panel (102, 105) of a vehicle includes a closure panel (102, 105) that moves relative to the vehicle between open and closed positions, and a latch (108, 115) for cinching the closure panel (102, 105) to the vehicle. The drive assembly (110) includes an actuator (134), a first torque output (136) coupled to effect movement of the closure panel (102, 105), a second torque output (138) coupled to the latch (115), and a clutch assembly (144, 150) coupled between the actuator (134) and the torque outputs (136, 138) for selectively transferring torque between the actuator (134) and the torque outputs (136, 138).
Patent CA-2470668-C (CA)
Title: 5ht4 partial agonist pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: AUBERT JEROME
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2011-07-05
Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising tegaserod in base or salt form in an amount of up to 10% by weight a bulking agent in an amount of 70 to 90% by weight a disintegrant in an amount of less than 15% by weight a glidant and a lubricant.
Patent CA-2477851-C (CA)
Inventor: XIE DONG
IPC: A61K31/5375
Filed: 2003-03-11
Granted: 2009-12-29
Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound having the formula (see above formula I a N-oxide form, a stereochemical isomer, racemic mixture, salt prodrug, este r or metabolite thereof. It further relates to processes for their preparation as well as pharmaceutical compositions, their use as medicines, and diagnostic kits comprising them. The present invention also concerns combinations of the present entry inhibitors with anti-retroviral agents. It further relates to their use in assays as reference compounds or as reagents. The compounds of the present invention a re useful for preventing or treating infection by HIV and for treating AIDS.
Patent CA-2479612-C (CA)
Inventor: MOROMISATO GEORGE P
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Granted: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A conventional operating system folder or directory based file system is implemented with, or enhanced to provide, attributes of shared collaborative workspaces. In particular, the conventional file system is connected to either a server based or a distributed collaboration system and the user interface of the operating system file system is augmented to allow it to control aspects of the collaboration system. Each folder or directory can be synchronized and treated as a "workspace" that can be viewed and shared with other users or groups of users. Folder can also be provided with "awareness» information that indicates collaborators that are present and those that are sharing the workspace.
Patent CA-2480423-C (CA)
Title: Truncated 24 kda basic fibroblast growth factor
Inventor: LEVIN EUGENE G
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2003-04-07
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: The invention relates to fragments of an amino acid sequence of mature, full length 24kDa fibroblast growth factor-2 or an analog thereof. The fragments have an activity that inhibits the migration of cultured cells as well as inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, or any other processes that involve the migration of cells in vivo. This fragment does not stimulate the proliferation of cells which is in contrast to activity shown by the mature, full-length 24kDa fibroblast growth factor-2. The present invention also relates to a DNA molecule encoding the fragment, an expression vector and a transformed host containing the DNA molecule, and a method of producing the protein by culturing the transformed host. Moreover, the present invention relates to a therapeutic composition the 24kDa fibroblast growth factor fragment and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Patent CA-2480838-C (CA)
Inventor: MILLER NORBERT
IPC: G11C7/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device for establishing a communication link to cards (10) with different usage functions, whereby the device comprises at least two control units (16, 18), which are suitable for different card usage functions, together with a method for this. It is the object of the present invention to create a device and a method by means of which the use of different types of card is made possible in an inexpensive manner, whereby this method is adaptable, at low cost, to new card usage functions. As a solution [to the aforementioned problem], a device of this type is proposed that has a reading unit (12), which is suitable for the different card usage functions in question, and a multiplexer (24) that is linked to the reading unit (12) for communication purposes and by means of which the communication link can be established to the control unit (16, 18) that is suitable for the card usage function in question.
Patent CA-2485275-C (CA)
Inventor: VADURRO VALERIE
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2003-04-09
Granted: 2011-05-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne une prothèse implantable (20) servant à réparer ou augmenter des faiblesses ou défauts anatomiques et convenant, en particulier, à la réparation d'ouvertures dans une paroi musculaire et du tissu mou. Cette prothèse peut comporter une couche de tissu textile (22), qui est fabriquée et agencée pour permettre l'interposition tissulaire mais sensible à l'érosion et à la formation d'adhérences avec le tissu et les organes. Ladite prothèse est conçue pour inhiber l'érosion d'un bord de la prothèse, entourant le tissu ou les organes. Cette prothèse présente un bord résistant à l'érosion (114) destiné à isoler un bord (54) du tissu textile par rapport au tissu organique ou aux organes adjacents. Ce bord résistant à l'érosion peut être placé le long d'une ouverture conçue pour recevoir une structure tubulaire, telle que l'oesophage (202).
Patent CA-2487568-C (CA)
Inventor: MILETTE LUC
IPC: H01R9/03
Filed: 2004-11-12
Granted: 2011-07-12
Abstract: A connector assembly for interconnecting an end of a cable comprising one or more twisted pair conductors, each of the conductors enveloped in an insulating covering, with the bifurcated contacts of a connecting block. The assembly comprises an insulated housing and a plurality of non-contacting conductive terminals disposed in the housing. Each of the terminals comprises a blade exposed along a front face of the housing and adapted to be inserted into one of the bifurcated contacts, and a piercing mechanism comprising at least one tooth. Each of the conductors is terminated by one of the terminals, the teeth puncturing the insulated covering of a free end of the conductor thereby bringing the terminal into conductive contact with the conductor.
Patent CA-2488569-C (CA)
Title: Cleaning textiles
Inventor: MOTSON HAROLD RUSSELL
IPC: D06F43/00
Filed: 2003-06-24
Granted: 2011-03-22
Abstract: Cleaning media based on liquid C02 and including from 0.01 to 5 % by weight of the formulation of a cleaning additive which is at least one C6 to C24 hydrocarbyl ester of a multi-carboxylic acid can be used in dry cleaning of textiles. Desirable cleaning additives are of the formula (1): R1(C02 R2 )n where R1 is the residue of a C1 to C10 hydrocarbyl group from which n hydrogen atoms have been removed, R2 is a C6 to C24 hydrocarbyl, particularly alkyl or alkenyl, group; and n is from 2 to 5; particularly C12 to C18 adipate esters.
Patent CA-2495527-C (CA)
Title: Formulations pharmaceutiques a delai d'action rapide contenant un compose pour le dysfonctionnement sexuel contenant de la poudre de cacao et utilisation
Inventor: LINDBERG NILS-OLOF
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2003-06-18
Granted: 2008-12-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne une formulation pharmaceutique à délai d'action rapide contenant un composé pour le dysfonctionnement sexuel comprenant de la poudre de cacao, un procédé de fabrication de la composition ainsi que l'utilisation de cette composition en thérapie de dysfonctionnement sexuel.
Patent CA-2496508-C (CA)
Inventor: ROSS GORDON D
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2003-09-04
Granted: 2014-04-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés d'utilisation de glucane soluble neutre et d'anticorps monoclonaux dans la thérapie anticancéreuse. Le bêta glucane soluble neutre (1,3; 1,6) favorise l'activité tumoricide du système immunitaire inné en se liant au récepteur protéinique de la fraction C3 du complément (CR3). Le glucane ne stimule pas l'induction des cytokines inflammatoires. L'invention se rapporte également à des procédés selon lesquels on utilise des particules de glucane entières comme immunomodulateur pour induire le passage d'une réponse Th2 à une réponse Th1, et entraîner une réponse lymphocytaire T cytotoxique antitumorale améliorée.
Patent CA-2497461-C (CA)
Inventor: AGAYOF JACOB
IPC: B65D19/44
Filed: 2003-09-04
Granted: 2008-07-15
Abstract: Roll stock cradle support structure (16, 20, 24, 28) for receiving and supporting one or more pieces of roll stock (18, 22, 26, 30), comprising: a flat base strip (32) of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material having an upper and lower surface, at least one set of facing cradle portions (34, 36, 38, 39) of pre-selected dimensions integrally formed on one base strip surface, forming a roll support cradle, said cradle portions comprising a substantially vertical end wall (41) and an arcuately shaped segment (40, 42, 44, 46) of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, said segment being reinforced by members (48, 50, 52) connecting the arcuately shaped segments with the end wall or base strip.
Patent CA-2499029-C (CA)
Inventor: KO JUNG-WAN
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2003-09-23
Granted: 2010-12-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil de gestion de défauts de disque présent dans un disque par l'utilisation d'une zone de gestion de défauts provisoire de ce disque, ainsi que le disque. Ce procédé consiste à enregistrer dans une zone de données des données utilisateur et à enregistrer dans une zone de gestion de défauts provisoire, qui est présente dans au moins une zone d'entrée de conducteur et dans une zone de sortie de conducteur, dans laquelle des informations de défaut provisoires et les informations de gestion de défaut provisoires relatives aux données utilisateur enregistrées dans cette zone de données sont enregistrées. Par conséquent, ce procédé et cet appareil peuvent s'appliquer à des disques enregistrables et capables d'utiliser efficacement la zone de gestion de défaut.
Patent CA-2499825-C (CA)
Inventor: BURNS H DONALD
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2003-09-19
Granted: 2011-11-01
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des antagonistes radiomarqués du récepteur de la neurokinine-1, utilisés pour le marquage et l'imagerie diagnostique des récepteurs de la neurokinine-1 chez les mammifères.
Patent CA-2500113-C (CA)
Title: Therapeutic piperazine compounds
Inventor: SUN QUN
IPC: C07D417/04
Filed: 2003-09-24
Granted: 2011-07-12
Abstract: A compound of formula: wherein Ar, Ar1, Ar2, R3-R6, R13, m, and t are disclosed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (a "Hydroxyiminopiperazine Compound"); compositions comprising an effective amount of a Hydroxyiminopiperazine Compound; and methods for treating or preventing pain and other conditions in an animal comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Hydroxyiminopiperazine Compound are disclosed.
Patent CA-2501075-C (CA)
Title: Shower curtain fastening system
Inventor: DYCKOW DEAN W
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 2005-02-14
Granted: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit for use in a shower enclosure with a shower curtain. The kit contains a wall component, a connecting component and a retaining component. The wall component has a back wall and at least one front wall, and is removably attachable to a wall surface of the shower enclosure.  The connecting component has both a front portion and back portion. The back portion is detachably connectable to one of said at least one front wall of the wall component by means of magnets attached thereto. Once the wall component and connecting component are connected together, they form a watertight barrier. The front portion of the connecting component contains a protrusion in the form of two spaced apart, elongated arms that are each provided with an abutting edge against which part of the shower curtain may be positioned. The retaining component is detachably connectable to the protrusion of the connecting component with the part of the shower curtain snapped in between.  The retaining component has a pair of arms with end edges that face toward each other and are sized to snap onto the abutting edges of the elongated arms of the protrusion of the connecting component with the part of the shower curtain pinched in between.
Patent CA-2502028-C (CA)
Title: Wet pulverizing of polysaccharides
Inventor: KONDO TETSUO
IPC: B02C23/00
Filed: 2005-03-23
Granted: 2012-08-21
Abstract: Polysaccharide is wet pulverized by ejecting a liquid dispersion of polysaccharide from a pair of nozzles under a high pressure of 70 to 250 MPa to form a pair of jets so that the jets collide against each other. The nozzles are oriented to define a collision angle of 95-178° and the number of pulverizing cycles is adjusted such that the polysaccharide is pulverized to an average particle length which is equal to or less than 1/4 of the initial average particle length while undergoing a reduction in degree of polymerization of less than 10%.
Patent CA-2506199-C (CA)
Title: Liquid phenolic sulphur-containing antioxidants
Inventor: CAMENZIND HUGO
IPC: C07C323/12
Filed: 2003-11-24
Granted: 2011-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid sulphur-containing antioxidants obtainable by reacting at least compound of formula (I) with at least one compound of formula (II) and at least one compound of formula (III) where the variables are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to compositions comprising them. The novel lubricant compositions comprise the reaction product of a selected group of 5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-3-methyl(or tert-butyl)phenyl substituted carboxylic acid esters with thiodiethylene glycol and a mono-hydroxy alcohol with a chain length higher than 4 C-atoms. The novel lubricant compositions are highly resistant to oxidative degradation and are capable of reducing negative effects of deposits, such as black sludge, in motor combustion engines, particularly spark ignition internal combustion engines.
Patent CA-2510270-C (CA)
Inventor: NUMATA SHIGEAKI
IPC: C07C43/20
Filed: 2002-12-19
Granted: 2008-09-30
Abstract: An industrially advantageous process is presented whereby a high purity anthracene diether can be produced in good yield.     An aqueous medium containing an alkali salt of 9,10--anthracenediol is added to an organic solvent containing an etherifying agent in the presence or absence of a quaternary ammonium compound or a quaternary phosphonium compound, to carry out the etherifying reaction to produce the anthracene diether.
Patent CA-2510377-C (CA)
Title: Use of nicotinamide n-methyltransferase as a marker for colorectal cancer
Inventor: KARL JOHANN
IPC: C12Q1/48
Filed: 2003-12-19
Granted: 2009-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of the protein nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a liquid sample, derived from an individual by measuring NNMT in said sample. Measurement of NNMT can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Patent CA-2510668-C (CA)
Inventor: BOUCHY CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C10G45/04
Filed: 2005-06-28
Granted: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A new process is described allowing the selective hydrodesulphuration of gasoline cuts containing sulphur and olefin compounds. The process uses a catalyst including a substrate chosen among, for example, refractory oxides such as aluminium oxides, silicons, silicon-aluminium oxides or magnesium, used alone or mixed together, a group IV metal, ideally Mo or W, upgraded or not by a group VIII metal, Co or Ni. The catalyst is characterised by average pore diameter of greater than 22 nm. The process may include one or several steps.
Patent CA-2519948-C (CA)
Title: Tool connector
Inventor: CORNWELL WEBSTER R
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2005-09-06
Granted: 2009-11-10
Abstract: A tool connector (20) includes a shaft (22) and a collar (24). The shaft has a first shaft contact surface (70) and a second shaft contact surface (74). The coll ar is slidably coupled to the shaft to reciprocate the tool connector between a locked position and first and second unlocked positions.
Patent CA-2528717-C (CA)
Inventor: BONSIGNORE CRAIG
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2005-12-01
Granted: 2011-02-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a prosthesis for treating, repairing, and/or replacing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis includes a stent having a first end and a second end with an intermediate section therebetween. The first and seconds ends each include an anchor, wherein one or both anchor(s) has a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the intermediate section. The prosthesis also comprises graft material engaging at least a portion of the stent. The present invention is also directed to a prosthesis for repairing an aneurysm comprising a stent having a first end and a second end with an intermediate section disposed therebetween. The first and second ends each include means for sealing the respective ends to a structure, wherein the intermediate section has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the first or second end. Graft material engages at least a portion of the stent.
Patent CA-2535433-C (CA)
Title: Ear warmer with a speaker system
Inventor: LE GETTE BRIAN E
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2004-08-11
Granted: 2012-05-01
Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.
Patent CA-2551596-C (CA)
Inventor: ZINN RONALD SCOTTE
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 2006-07-07
Granted: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A hand-held electronic mobile device that includes a controller including at least one processor, for controlling operation of the mobile device, a display coupled to the controller, a user input device coupled to the controller for receiving user input selections, a storage coupled to the controller; and a rigid case dimensioned to be held in a hand of a user, the case housing the controller, the display, the user input device and the storage. The controller is operative to (i) generate on the display a user interface screen having a plurality of user selectable icons, one of the icons being an options icon; (ii) generate on the display, in response to user selection of the options icon, a main options menu listing a plurality of user selectable option items, at least one of the option items being an expandable menu item associated with a group of user selectable sub- menu option items; (iii) generate on the display, in response to user selection of the at least one expandable menu item, a sub-menu listing the sub-menu option items; (iv) generate on the display, in response to user selection of at least one of the sub-menu option items, a user interface screen for a user to change an operational setting of the mobile device.
Patent CA-2555458-C (CA)
Inventor: BALDWIN JOHN R
IPC: H01H83/04
Filed: 2006-08-04
Granted: 2012-04-17
Abstract: Un disjoncteur de fuite à la terre à test automatique (GFCI) fournit une détection de fin de vie améliorée (EOL) en rejetant l'information EOL erronée. Un dispositif de traitement reçoit des signaux de détection de défaillance qui indiquent à quel moment les défaillances sont détectées, et des signaux d'entrée qui indiquent à quel moment les contacts utilisés pour couper l'alimentation d'une charge se ferment. Le dispositif de traitement rejette les signaux de détection de défaillance lorsqu'ils ne satisfont pas à une condition sélectionnée, et les contacts se ferment. Ce dispositif déclare la fin de vie (EOL) lorsque la condition sélectionnée est satisfaite. Les signaux de détection de défaillance peuvent correspondre aux impulsions, à une sortie de dispositif sélectionné à travers une porte, entre le dispositif de traitement et une puce GFCI, et la condition sélectionnée peut équivaloir à un entier relatif sélectionné d'impulsions.
Patent CA-2564086-C (CA)
Inventor: CADDEN ROBERT LESLIE
IPC: B60G7/00
Filed: 1998-09-03
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension system (10,12) for installation between a chassis (14,16) and dual axles (18,20) of a vehicle. The suspension system (10,12) includes an equaliser beam (22) pivotally linking the axles (18,20) together. A trailing arm support member (14) is pivotally attached to a hanger bracket (68) on chassis (14,16). A suspension saddle (58) is secured to trailing arm support (64) to provide pivotal support for equaliser beam (22) and air spring means (72) located between chassis (14,16) and trailing arm support member (120).
Patent CA-2565482-C (CA)
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID
IPC: A23L29/25
Filed: 2006-10-24
Granted: 2010-09-21
Abstract: Nouveau produit comestible pouvant former un gel utilisable comme agent d'entraînement efficace pour des aliments. L'aliment est recouvert d'une épaisse couche de ce gel, qui forme ainsi une barrière sur au moins une partie de l'aliment et devient par conséquent un agent d'entraînement de l'aliment. Pendant la stérilisation, le gel protège l'aliment contre une cuisson ou un traitement excessif.