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Patent CA-2582214-A1 (CA)
Title: Intubation device for enteral feeding
Inventor: STEFANCHIK DAVID
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: An intubation device is provided for use with a guide apparatus having a track that is adapted to be associated with an endoscope such that bending of the track is substantially decoupled from bending of the endoscope. The intubation device includes an elongated, flexible tube and a mating member attached to the tube and adapted to slidingly engage the track external of the endoscope. The intubation device further includes a tissue bolster disposed on the proximal portion of the tube and changeable between a collapsed and an expanded configuration. The tube is positionable inside the upper gastrointestinal tract of a patient such that the proximal end of the tube is externalized through the gastric and abdominal walls of the patient, and wherein the tissue bolster is securable against the inner gastric wall when the tissue bolster is in the expanded configuration.
Patent CA-2584714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSURUDA MARSHALL
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A covered stent (18) includes a generally tubular stent body (16) having inner and outer stent body surfaces (26, 24). A sleeve of porous material (20) encloses the stent body and has inner and outer portions (40, 42) opposed to the inner and outer stent body surfaces. A therapeutic agent is located along the stent body, the agent being diffusible through the material. A diffusion barrier (30) is located between the inner material portion and the agent along the stent. The diffusion barrier prevents passage of at least a significant amount the agent through the inner portion of the sleeve of porous material. A  diffusion restrictor (32) is located between the outer portion of the sleeve of porous material and the agent along the stent. The diffusion restrictor permits passage of the agent through the inner material portion at a therapeutic level.
Patent CA-2587874-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for thin client based image and transaction management
Inventor: KAVANAGH JOHN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: Provided is a system for coordinating collection and processing of digital data by a plurality of deposit modules with respect to a plurality of users over a communications network, the digital data based on a plurality of original paper deposits and including at least digital images of the original paper deposits and respective deposit information, the system comprising:  a communications module that provides a list of one or more deposit functions assigned to each respective user, each of the deposit functions coordinated by a corresponding module of the plurality of deposit modules, and that provides a list of the respective digital data that is associated with each of the assigned deposit modules; the plurality of deposit modules that facilitates a distribution of the deposit functions for the collection and processing of the digital data with one or more users of the plurality of users, the deposit modules including a first module that monitors receipt of the digital images and respective deposit information of the digital data, the first module associated with a scanner function of the list of deposit functions, and including a second module for implementing on the digital data a second deposit function of the plurality of the deposit functions; and a workflow module that monitors a flow of the digital data between the first deposit module and the second deposit module based on a completion status of the digital data with respect to the first module.
Patent CA-2587980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEXTER TIMOTHY J
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: Many drivers of vehicles transport cargo on the outside of their vehicles to increase the amount of space available inside the vehicle. Devices for transporting cargo in this manner must protect it from the wind and weather. The present disclosure is a carrier removably attachable to a vehicle. The carrier comprises a collapsible container having an exterior surface and an interior surface, the collapsible container capable of being removably attached to the vehicle, a cargo storage area defined by the interior surface at least one pocket located on the exterior surface, and at least one rigid member inserted into the at least one pocket, wherein the at least one rigid member permits the collapsible container to go from a collapsed storable position to a rigid cargo carrying position.
Patent CA-2589205-A1 (CA)
Title: Webbing guide mechanism
Inventor: AJISAKA SATOSHI
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A webbing guide mechanism includes an upper webbing guide (58) and a lower webbing guide (60) that are disposed on the side portion of a seat back (30) of a front seat (24) that is a tumbling seat. A webbing (50) is wound in a looped manner on these guides (58, 60). The webbing (50) is pulled forward and a loading/unloading space (78) is easily enlarged by sequentially changing the seat back (30) from a standard state to an inclined state and then to a tumbled state. According to the invention, a webbing guide mechanism is provided which can easily secure, without troubling a passenger, loading/unloading space behind the front seat (24) when the passenger climbs into or out of the space or when the passenger loads items into or unloads items from the space.
Patent CA-2590023-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid applicator for livestock
Inventor: MANN FRED W
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A liquid applicator for livestock comprises a combination of a liquid applicator assembly and a feeder assembly. The liquid applicator assembly includes a cover with a weather-impervious upper layer and a liquid-permeable, absorbent lower layer. A  liquid reservoir communicates with the cover lower layer for saturating same with liquid, such as pesticide. The feeder assembly provides a support for the cover.
Patent CA-2591686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DJABAROV GUEORGUI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A method includes recognizing an item within a first document based on a pattern associated with the item but not the exact content of the item. The method further includes identifying a link for the item and providing a second document that includes information associated with the item when the link for the item is selected.
Patent CA-2594313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON KENT M
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A system (20, 120, 220) involving anchor retaining mechanisms for a bone plate includes a plate (22, 122, 222) with at least a first hole therethrough between an upper surface and a lower surface of the plate (22, 122, 222) to receive an anchor (26, 226) for engaging a bony segment. The system also includes a partially annular retaining member (28, 128, 228) engageable to the plate (22, 122, 222) and positionable in the hole of the plate (22, 122, 222) to prevent anchor backout while allowing insertion of the anchor (26, 226) through the plate hole and removal of the anchor (26, 226) from the plate hole.
Patent CA-2597871-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NARESSI ALEXANDRE
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A system for selecting digital content from at least one content source employs a plurality of RFID enabled objects that are read by one or more RFID  readers. The RFID enabled objects may be, for example, RFID enabled media objects or RFID enabled non- media objects, such as any suitable RFID enabled object. Specific combinations of RFID tags and RFID enabled objects, or RFID  enabled media objects provide access to more (or different) digital content than the same tags provide alone. A method includes contactlessly reading a plurality of RFID tags associated with a plurality of RFID enabled objects to obtain a plurality of RFID tag information and determining whether each of the read plurality of RFID tag information has been read within a suitable time period with respect to each other. If so, the method includes sending the read plurality of RFID tag information for receipt by a content delivery authorization unit to determine if downloadable content is available for download.
Patent CA-2598519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZOULIM FABIEN
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparation of HBV genomic amplicons which makes it possible, using the same amplicon obtained from a patient, to evaluate HBV strains resistant to antiviral agents by analysing, their genotype, their phenotype and their replicative capacity. The method of the invention guarantees to obtain the closest in vitro replication capability compared to the in vivo replication and ensures that the influences of all the mutations present on a viral genome are taken into account when evaluating the drug sensitivity and the replicative capacity.
Patent CA-2600774-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutically active diazepanes
Inventor: OBERHAUSER BERNDT
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: The present invention provides 1.4- diazepam-2-ones of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification, which mediate LFA-1 activity; the use of such compounds for the treatment of conditions related to LFA-1 activity, such as T-cel driven inflammatory conditions.
Patent CA-2601093-A1 (CA)
Title: Poly-stretch bagger system with hocking pusher
Inventor: KIRK EDWARD D
IPC: B65B43/36
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A bagger system for enclosing poultry very tightly in a plastic bag, to reduce material costs, present a pleasing appearance, decrease leaks, and minimize distortion of the printed information on the bag. A grabber assembly is described, to grasp the legs of the poultry and guide the poultry into a bag in proper hocking position.
Patent CA-2602493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONKOVICH ANNA LEE
IPC: B01F13/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: This invention relates to microchannel apparatus that includes microchannels with interior surface features for modifying flow; processes utilizing this microchannel architecture, and methods of making apparatus having these features.
Patent CA-2604076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKEMASA KENJI
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A pressure varying adsorbing type oxygen enriching device for medical treatment, comprising a flow passage selection means for adsorption and desorption by sequentially pressurizing and supplying an air from an air supply means to an adsorbing floor at a specified timing. The oxygen enriching device is characterized in that the flow passage selection means is of a rotary distributor valve assembly structure having a motor, and the rotary distributor valve assembly structure comprises a shaft seal mechanism shaft-sealed by an O-ring with a Shore hardness A of 45 to 60~. The oxygen enriching device also comprises a mechanism for simultaneously realizing rotational driving and transmission capable of following up the eccentricity and declination of the rotating shaft of the rotating distribution valve assembly structure and shaft sealing.
Patent CA-2609638-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARTER GLEN ALAN
IPC: E05G1/04
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A safety cabinet comprises an enclosure defining an opening and a door rotatably attached to the enclosure. The door is movable between an open position and a closed position, the door configured to selectively cover the enclosure when in the closed position.  The safety cabinet further comprises a latch system to selectively retain the door in the closed position. The latch system can include a paddle handle to operate the latch system.  The paddle handle includes a housing, an operating lever to actuate the paddle handle, and a tang. The operating lever is movable between a normal position and an operating position.  The tang passes through a slot in the operating lever when the operator lever is in the normal position with an opening in the tang being accessible for receiving a padlock therethrough. The tang is configured such that when a padlock passes through the opening of the tang, the padlock will prevent the operating lever from moving to the operating position.
Patent CA-2609956-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling electrical wiring
Inventor: COX NED
IPC: H01R4/38
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a connector, which can define a plurality of cages. The plurality of cages can define a plurality of cage openings. The connector can comprise a plurality of pins, which can be disposed in an alternating proximal-distal relationship with respect to the co-planar plurality of cage openings
Patent CA-2610475-A1 (CA)
Title: Derivative prodrugs of ethinyl estradiol
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WILLIAM PAUL
IPC: C07J43/00
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: The present invention is a prodrug derivative of ethinyl estradiol according to Formula I: Formula I
Patent CA-2611760-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral dosage form comprising an antimisuse system
Inventor: SOULA REMI
IPC: A61K9/51
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: An oral solid dosage form containing one or several active principle(s) having analgesic properties, the composition of said dosage form being such that it prevents the misuse of said dosage form through the liquid extraction of the active principle(s) contained therein, using commonly available solvents. Said oral so lid dosage form containing at least one salt of at least one analgesic active principle, and an anti-misuse system comprising at least one quenching agent, said quenching agent being suitable for inducing complexation of said analgesic active principle salt when the analgesic active principle salt is improperly extracted, notably by a drug abuser, in vitro in solution from said oral solid dosage form.
Patent CA-2612308-A1 (CA)
Title: Voraxial filtration system with self-cleaning auxiliary filtration apparatus
Inventor: DIBELLA ALBERTO
IPC: B01D36/00
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A voraxial separation system having an auxiliary filtration apparatus (20) is disclosed for separating flowable composite media into components. The voraxial system receives a flowing stream of composite media and utilizes centrifugal force in voraxial separator (12) to separate the stream into component radial layers according to specific gravity so that one or more layers may be extracted from the stream. One or more layers is directed to the filtration apparatus (20) which includes an inlet (22), filtered media outlet (24) and unfilterd media outlet (26).
Patent CA-2614338-A1 (CA)
Title: Water turbine engine for an automobile
Inventor: FISHER PATRICK
IPC: F03B1/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A water turbine engine is provided comprising a water tank, at least one turbine vane, a high pressure pump, and an outlet. The at least one turbine vane is connected for rotation about a drive shaft. The high pressure pump is in fluid connection with the water tank, and is configured to pump water at high pressure onto the at least one turbine vane.  The outlet is in fluid connection with the water tank. The outlet is configured to transfer spent water from the at least one turbine vane back to the water tank.
Patent CA-2615977-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid couplings
Inventor: CHENVAINU ALEXANDER T
IPC: A61C17/36
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: Fluid couplings are provided for devices that include a flow path having two or more separable portions. Devices including such couplings are also provided, for example, a device including: first and second separable portions; a conduit, within the first portion, defining a flow path for fluid flow between the first portion and the second portion, the conduit having an open terminal end; a valve, within the first portion, including a deformable member configured to cover the terminal end thereby sealing the first portion when the first and second portions are separated; and a member, extending from the second portion, configured to cause the deformable member to deflect so as to expose the terminal end when the first and second portions are connected.
Patent CA-2616526-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved devices and methods for the analysis of biofilm
Inventor: CERI HOWARD
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: The invention is a diagnostic plate that can be used to select antibiotic combinations with efficacy against biofilms of a patients isolate. The invention includes methods for the selection of antibiotic combinations with efficacy against a specific bacterial type and for the formulation of bacterial specific test plates. The invention also includes an assay system to test patient specific isolates for sensitivity to the antibiotic combinations.
Patent CA-2618225-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reducing acrylamide formation
Inventor: LEUNG HENRY KIN-HANG
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A combination of two or more acrylamide-reducing agents are added to a fabricated food prior to cooking in order to reduce the formation of acrylamide. The fabricated food product can be, for example, a corn chip or a potato chip. Alternatively, a thermally-processed food, such as a potato chip from a sliced potato, can be contacted with a solution having two or more acrylamide-reducing agents prior to cooking. The acrylamide-reducing agents can include asparaginase, di- and trivalent cations, and various amino acids and free thiols. The acrylamide-reducing agents can be added during milling, dry mix, wet mix, or other admix, so that the agents are present throughout the food product.
Patent CA-2619366-A1 (CA)
Title: Bis-aryl urea compounds for the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases
Inventor: GEUNS-MEYER STEPHANIE D
IPC: C07D251/18
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas (I) and (II), wherein A1, A2, B1, B2, Q, X1, X2, Y and R3 are defined herein, synthetic intermediates, and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such compounds. The compounds and compositions are capable of modulating various protein kinase receptors such as Tie-2 and, therefore, influencing kinase related disease states and conditions. The compounds, for example, are capable of treating cancer caused by unregulated angiogenesis, and inflammation as well as other proliferative disorders.
Patent CA-2619828-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods to enhance chemotherapy
Inventor: BRIDGER GARY J
IPC: C07D255/02
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: Antagonists of the interaction of CXCR4 receptor with its ligand enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic methods in subjects afflicted with myeloid or hematopoietic malignancies.
Patent CA-2619940-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermostat including set point number line
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN GILMAN JR
IPC: G05B13/00
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A thermostat temperature programming display system for a digital thermostat that provides a graphical illustration of the relationship between the heating, cooling, and ambient temperatures is provided. This display system illustrates this relationship as digital markers along a linear temperature set point line on the display. As a set point is varied, the digital marker moves along the set point line. The heating and cooling set point markers are bounded by one another in a variable relationship based on a user defined dead band temperature during an automatic change over mode of operation. Only an appropriate marker is illustrated on the set point line based on the operating mode of the thermostat.
Patent CA-2620799-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN CHRIS
IPC: F25D3/02
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A ventilation apparatus for a cooler. The ventilation apparatus has a first cooler engageable portion and a second cooler engageable portion. Each portion is configured to interoperate with either a first cooler location or a second cooler location. A body section connects the first and second cooler engageable portions together. The cooler has four perimeter walls and a lid. The ventilation apparatus is positioned at the first cooler location and second cooler locations which are located on the lid and the perimeter walls. The apparatus maintains a ventilation space between the lid and the cooler perimeter walls promoting ventilation of the interior space of the cooler.
Patent CA-2621993-A1 (CA)
Title: Glaucoma treatment devices and methods
Inventor: BROWN J DAVID
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to treating glaucoma. For example, devices that can be implanted into a human's eye to treat glaucoma, methods for treating glaucoma, compositions for reducing polypeptide clogging of implanted devices, and methods for making devices for treating glaucoma are provided.
Patent CA-2625191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GERULSKI KRISTOPHER W
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A dispensing cap for a container includes a first lid having a dispensing surface and a skirt depending from a periphery thereof. The dispensing surface is formed from at least one of a substantially transparent and translucent material and includes several apertures. A second lid has a second dispensing surface and a second skirt depending from a periphery thereof that is adapted to be inserted into and releasably held within the first lid. The second dispensing surface includes several orifices. The first and second lids are rotatable a full 360~ relative to one another.
Patent CA-2625970-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzamide compounds useful as histone deacetylase inhibitors
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW
IPC: A61K31/454
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: The invention concerns benzamide compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 is a C-linked pyrazole ring, which is optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C1-4alkyl, C3-4cycloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy and C3-4 cycloalkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pro-drug form thereof. The invention also concerns processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an antiproliferative agent in the prevention or treatment of tumours or other proliferative conditions, which are sensitive to the inhibition of histone deacetylase (HDAC).
Patent CA-2626140-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluoride-calcium compositions, dental products, and methods for providing dental fluoride
Inventor: CHOW LAURENCE C
IPC: A61K8/21
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: Disclosed are dental compositions and methods. In accordance with one embodiment, a dental composition includes calcium, fluorine, which is generally present in the form of fluoride, and phosphate or another stabilizing anion. The composition is stable as against precipitation of calcium fluoride during transport and storage, but is unstable against the precipitation of calcium fluoride in the oral cavity of a human. In many embodiments, the amount of fluoride may be less than the amount of fluoride used in a comparable composition intended for a similar purpose. A dental method comprises applying the composition to the oral cavity of a patient, whereupon calcium fluoride precipitates from the composition.
Patent CA-2627686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENNERT OWEN M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Methods for predicting an individual's genetic risk for developing ARJVlD is disclosed, as are arrays and kits which can be used to practice the method.  The method includes screening for mutations and/or polymorphisms in ARMD-associated molecules, such as CFH, LOC387715, BF, C2, ABCR, Fibulin 5, VMD2, TLR4, CX3CR1, CST3, MnSOD, MEHE, paraoxonase, APOE, EL0VL4 and hemicentin-1.
Patent CA-2630660-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONSHEIMER SYLVIA
IPC: B29C65/14
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: Two moulded parts A and B that cannot be directly welded together can be welded to each other with the aid of a film C, if the material of the first surface of the film is compatible with the material of the moulded part A and the material of the second surface of the film is compatible with the material of the moulded part B and if either the film C or a surface region that comes into contact with it adsorbs electromagnetic radiation. Welding is carried out by the first surface of the film C being brought into contact with the moulded part A and the second surface of the film C being brought into contact with the moulded part B and electromagnetic radiation being radiated in.