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Patent CA-2508454-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of managing overwrite and method of recording management information on an optical disc write once
Inventor: KIM SUNG DAE
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A method of managing overwrite and a method of recording management information on an optical disc write once can make it possible to perform a logical overwrite on the disc and thus heighten the use efficiency of the disc. The method includes replacement-recording data which is requested to b e overwritten in a specified area of the disc where recording is completed in another data area physically separated from the specified area in the disc, and producing and recording management information for reproducing the physically replacement-recorded data.
Patent CA-2508786-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for inhibiting cancer and scar formation
Inventor: HAMDI HAMDI K
IPC: A61K31/4172
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: Methods for inhibiting cancer, scar formation, disrupting the cellular cytoskeleton, and conferring resistance from infection are disclosed. Such methods comprise the administration of oleuropein and/or the products of its hydrolysis in therapeutically effective amounts. To that end, a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and routes or administration are disclosed and may be utilized to treat a wide variety of diseases.
Patent CA-2509541-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for contained inspection and transportation of suspect objects
Inventor: ROBERTS TIMOTHY
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Apparatus/device for the contained inspection and possible transportation of a potentially dangerous object, the apparatus including: an inspection unit (10), the inspection unit (10) able to open to receive the object and then close to provide a sealed environment for manual inspection of the object, t he inspection unit (10) also including at least one glove member allowing a use r external to the sealed environment of the closed inspection unit (10) to manipulate the object within the closed inspection unit (10); and, a transportation unit (80) adapted to wholly receive the inspection unit (10) and provide a further sealed environment containing the inspection unit (10) containing the object; whereby, the combination of the inspection unit (10) and the transportation unit (80) safely contain the object for possible transportation.
Patent CA-2511555-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation for fungal infection therapy
Inventor: NARASIMHAN RANGACHARI
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A method of treating and/or providing prophylaxis against a pulmonary fungal infection comprises delivering an aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation comprising an antifungal agent to the lungs. The method comprises determinin g the minimum inhibitory concentration of the antifungal agent for inhibiting pulmonary fungal growth. A sufficient amount of the pharmaceutical formulati on is administered to maintain for a period of time a target antifungal agent lung concentration that is greater than the determined minimum inhibitory concentration. In one version, the antifungal agent is amphotericin B.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2512541-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite molded article and method of making a composite molded article
Inventor: O'HARA JEFFREY J
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to composite molded articles having a smooth, attractive thermoplastic surface. The invention also relates to a method having improved efficiency and reduced emission of hazardous air pollutants for making composite molded articles comprising a composite fiber reinforcement, thermosetting resin material having a thermoplastic exterior layer. The method comprises the steps of: (a) placing in a spaced apart relationship a first mold half comprising a first shaped ,mold membrane (5) and a second mold half (3) comprising a second shaped mold membrane (7) wherein the first and second shaped mold membranes define a mold plenum when brought together to mold articles; (b) placing a thermoplastic sheet (25) in the mold plenum wherein the shape of the thermoplastic sheet substantially conforms to the shape of the mold membrane; (c) placing reinforcement material (33) in the mold plenum;  (d) closing the first and second mold halves such that the thermoplastic sheet.
Patent CA-2512961-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRADFORD SHERRY A
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A cancer therapy comprehensive method for characterizing a cancer tumor for medical diagnosis and treatment. The method facilitates determination of a cancer protein pattern based on detected nonbasal levels of biomolecular markers (BMMs) associated with a patient's tumor. A cancer therapy regimen is selected based on the cancer protein pattern for eradicating the tumor.
Patent CA-2513808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RYTHER ROBERT J
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A solid detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The solid detergent composition is a result of solidifying a detergent composition precursor. The detergent composition precursor includes at least about 20 wt.% hydratable alkaline component, at least about 5 wt.% surfactant component, and water in an amount sufficient to allow the composition to solidify. Methods for manufacturing and using the solid detergent composition are provided.
Patent CA-2514747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNBAR DOUGLAS G
IPC: B65G49/04
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A conveyor assembly including a conveyor defining a conveying direction and a carrier assembly operably coupled to the conveyor. The carrier assembly includes a carrier frame, a rotating mechanism coupled to move with the carrier and having a rotatable shaft with a rotary axis parallel to the conveying direction. The carrier assembly further includes a workpiece mounting frame coupled to rotate with the rotatable shaft. The invention is also directed to a workpiece treatment system having the conveyor assembly described above as well as a method of using the conveyor assembly to convey workpieces through a treatment system.
Patent CA-2515396-A1 (CA)
Title: New glycolipids and synthetic method thereof as well as their synthetic intermediates,and synthetic method thereof
Inventor: ANNOURA HIROKAZU
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: Novel glycolipid derivatives wherein the substituent of the sphingosine base moiety is alkyl having a shorter carbon chain, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; an efficient process for mass-producing the same economically; and intermediates useful in the production thereof. Specifically, glycolipid derivatives represented by the general formula (I) are chemically synthesized:  (I) wherein R3 is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; and R8 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having 1 to 35 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl.
Patent CA-2515533-A1 (CA)
Title: Power unit provided with combustion engine and stirling engine
Inventor: MORI MASAYOSHI
IPC: F01N5/02
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A power unit for a vehicle, such as an automobile, includes an internal combustion engine 1 as a prime mover for the vehicle, a generator 3, and a Stirling engine 4 for driving the generator 3. The Stirling engine 4 uses the exhaust gas discharged by the internal combustion engine 1 as a high-temperature heat source. Power generated by the generator 3 is supplied to an electric motor 2 for driving auxiliary machines 7, 8 and 9, and to a battery 5 for supplying power to the electric motor 2. The engine speed of the Stirling engine 4 is controlled through the control of the load on the generator 3 by a field regulator 15. An optimum engine speed of the Stirling engine 4 is determined such that the brake horsepower of the Stirling engine 4 increases to a maximum or substantially maximum brake horsepower. The fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine 1 as the prime mover that produces waste heat as a high-temperature heat source for the Stirling engine 4 is reduced, and the auxiliary machines are driven so as to fully exercise their functions even in a state where the brake horsepower of the Stirling engine 4 is low.
Patent CA-2516237-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for marking fibrous substrates
Inventor: OFFORD DAVID A
IPC: C09J133/02
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the preparation of fibrous substrates, including textiles, marked with colloidal particle nanobar codes, to the fibrous substrates so prepared, and to methods for detecting the nanobar codes on the fibrous substrates for use in quality control, counterfeiting, and the like.
Patent CA-2519283-A1 (CA)
Title: Arrangement for collision prevention of mine vehicle
Inventor: VON NUMERS THOMAS
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a mine vehicle and a method of preventing a mine vehicle from colliding. The mine vehicle (1) includes at least one scanner (13, 14) to scan the environment in front of the vehicle. On the basis of the scanning, an obstacle-free route is determined whose outermost points in a sideward direction are stored as memory points (21). At least one sideward safe area (15b) has been predetermined around the vehicle (1). A control system checks that no memory point (21) resides within the safe area (15b).
Patent CA-2524294-A1 (CA)
Title: Secure healthcare database system and method
Inventor: KRAGH JAMES F
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A healthcare management system includes a central processor (20) and a database accessible by the processor (20) that contains an electronic personal health journal. The journal includes a plurality of fields of information relating to a patient (40), including health status. A software program installed on the processor (20) is adapted to secure communication between a user and the processor (20) to interact with an information field of the journal subject to a predetermined permission level, which is established on the basis of a relationship between the user and the patient (40) and on the basis of user entity and is determinative of the information fields to which the user is permitted access and of the information fields that are amendable by the user. Methods are provided for accessing and maintaining health data, increasing patient compliance, and decreasing duplication of services, healthcare costs, and iatrogenic pharmaceutical interactions.
Patent CA-2525499-A1 (CA)
Title: Ligand (act-4-l) to a receptor on the surface of activated cd4+ t-cells
Inventor: ENGLEMAN EDGAR GEORGE
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to certain specific binding partners, in particular ligands and fragments, variants, mutants or derivatives for a receptor on the surface of activated T-cells eg activated CD4+ T-cells. Exemplary ligands are based on a ligand designated ACT-4-L-h-1.      Preferred fragments include extracellular domains of ligands. In addition the invention provides certain binding moieties with specificity for the above-mentioned specific binding partners. Suitable binding moieties include humanized and human antibodies to the ligand.      The invention further provides nucleic acid segments which code for such a specific binding partner or biding moiety as well as expression vectors and cell lines which include these.      The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the specific binding partners or the binding moieties together with methods of using the specific binding partners and binding moieties in the treatment of various diseases and conditions of the immune system. Also provided by the invention are methods of monitoring activated T-cells e.g. activated CD4+ T-cells using the specific binding partners or fragments thereof, together with kits for use in these methods.
Patent CA-2527104-A1 (CA)
Title: Blend comprising gellan, xanthan and pectin, beverages comprising said blend and their preparation
Inventor: BERNARDINI DEBORAH
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to about 0.055%, more preferably about 0.04%, gellan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.023%, more preferably about 0.015%, and pectin gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05%  to about 2.0%, preferably from about 0.10% to about 0.30%, more preferably about 0.2%, all by weight of a stable beverage.
Patent CA-2528232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLIPPIN LEE A
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for use in mediating hypoxia inducible factor and for treating erythropoietin-associated conditions by increasing endogenous erythropoietinin vitro and in vivo.
Patent CA-2529473-A1 (CA)
Title: Sculpture key
Inventor: MORRIELLO VITO MARIO
IPC: E05B19/04
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The Sculpture Key is a key blank that has a three dimensional sculpted bow that can be shaped in any design, colour or form. It will be used for any kind of locks such as locks for cars, houses, doors, etc. The main components of the Sculpture Key is a single key blank with a blade that can fit into any lock. The bow will be sculpted and connected to the blade so that the key is of one piece. The blade of the key can then be customized to fit any lock. The Sculpture Key II is a key blank that has a three dimensional sculpted bow that can be shaped in any design, colour or form. It will be used for any kind of locks such as locks for cars, houses, doors, etc. The main components of the Sculpture Key II is a single key blank with a three dimensional sculpted bow that has a cut-out centre. There are two pivots connected to the inside surface of the cut-out. The centrepiece will be a separate part that is added to the Sculpture Key II. It will have two small holes on either side of the centrepiece to allow it to fit onto the pivots.
Patent CA-2529693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHIMI OSAMU
IPC: A63F13/26
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: A topology for a bank of linked gaming machines; each gaming machine of said bank of linked gaming machines comprising a dual display gaming machine having a first display for display of a primary game and a second display; said second display located above said first display on each said gaming machine; each said dual display gaming machine further including at least a machine logic unit which controls said primary game and its display on said first display; each said dual display gaming machine further including a display and controller unit which controls what is displayed on said second display; a jackpot controller including computing and display means linked to said bank of gaming machines, the gaming machines arranged to display on said main display selected game features wherein randomized events are caused to award a prize if a predefined event occurs, the controller being characterized in that it is arranged to provide a second game feature; said topology comprising said bank of linked gaming machines in electronic communication with said jackpot controller whereby at least a first predefined portion of data associated with said second game feature is displayed on said main display of at least selected ones of said bank of linked gaming machines; and wherein at least a second predefined portion of data associated with said second game feature is displayed on said second display of at least said selected ones of said bank of gaming machines.
Patent CA-2530734-A1 (CA)
Title: Pigment paste for concrete and method for making the same
Inventor: SHIMANOVICH SEMYON A
IPC: C04B40/00
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A pigment paste and a method for making the same that alters the appearance of concrete such that, after the concrete sets, it resembles natural stone (e.g., marble, granite, sandstone, bluestone, etc.) without separately applying a finish of any kind to the concrete are provided. The pigment paste preferably comprises a filler, a pigment, an anti-foaming agent, a surfactant, and water.  In some embodiments, the surfactant is a water reducing admixture. A concrete compound having a finish resembling natural stone is made by combining the pigment paste with a concrete mix, which includes a cementitious material with aggregate and water, and a chemical admixture. Upon adding the pigment paste and mixing it, the cementitious material is allowed to set, where, after it sets, the concrete has a finish resembling natural stone.
Patent CA-2534301-A1 (CA)
Title: Multimode acoustic imaging in cased wells
Inventor: FROELICH BENOIT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A well casing is insonified with a first acoustic wave in a first mode that may be any mode of a set including: extensional mode, thickness mode, flexural mode. A first echo is received at a first acoustic transducer for receiving, a first signal is produced and a first measurement is extracted from the first signal. The casing is then insonified with a second acoustic wave in a second mode that may be any mode of the set of modes but is distinct from the first mode. A second echo is received at a selected second acoustic transducer for receiving and a second signal is produced. A second measurement is extracted from the second signal. The zone behind the casing of the well is evaluated from a combination of the first measurement and the second measurement.
Patent CA-2534321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOWLAI ULRICH
IPC: B23B27/14
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: Known Si3N4 and SiAlON cutting materials become, at the beginning, rounded very quickly on the cutting edge during usual long continuous cuts in gray cast iron (GG) which is described as initial wear. The invention thus provides that the raw material mixture of the material comprised of: component A, an alpha/beta SiAlON, and; component B, a hard material, has a composition consisting of 70 to 97 % by volume of component A and 3 to 30 % by volume of component B.
Patent CA-2535035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAWL PAUL
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: Articles, solutions, and methods for enhancing the grasping of and cleaning athletic equipment grips, in particular a golf club grip. These articles, solutions, and methods preferably comprise a water miscible solvent, a cleaning agent, and water to removes dirt, perspiration, water, and dried skin oils that have accumulated on the grip during the normal course of participating in athletic activity, while cleaning, drying, and restoring the natural tackiness of the grip.
Patent CA-2535483-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for reducing the risk of epileptic occurrence and/or for treatment of seizure disorders
Inventor: SHAPIRO ISRAEL
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of epileptic occurrences and/or for alleviating epileptic phenomena in patients. In accordance with the invention, the compounds and compositions have at least the following two components: a) vitamin B6-based component selected from pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxine, their pharmaceutically acceptable functional derivatives and salts; and b) at least one antiepileptic drug (AED) or anticonvulsive, neuroprotective drug or nootrope compound or moiety. The invention further relates to methods for preventing epileptic episodes and for alleviating epileptic episodes, as well as methods for reducing side effects of antiepileptic drugs.
Patent CA-2537289-A1 (CA)
Title: Camming device for climbing and use thereof
Inventor: DAWES REESE MORLEY
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A camming device is provided that has a superior range of operation, is lighter and has lower internal compressive forces. The improvement is a result of using a composition having a coefficient of friction ranging between 0.35-0.55 affixed to the contact area, for example, a semi-metallic composition. An improved method of fall protection is also provided, as is a method of manufacture.
Patent CA-2537667-A1 (CA)
Title: Personal message device
Inventor: MERAT FRANCIS
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A message device to be installed at a location for storing a message left by a visitor for an intended recipient while the intended recipient is absent from the location. The message device includes a housing to be installed externally of the location where it can be accessed by visitors to the location. The housing includes a substantially-planar writing surface upon which a paper can be placed while the visitor writes the message to be left for the intended recipient on the paper, an aperture in which the paper can be inserted once the visitor has completed the message, and a cavity for receiving the paper inserted into the aperture and storing the paper until the paper is later retrieved by the intended recipient. A writing utensil is provided to be retrievable by the visitor when the visitor is located adjacent to the housing for writing the message on the paper.
Patent CA-2537689-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IKEDA FUMINORI
IPC: C09J7/22
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: There is disclosed an adhesive sheet comprising an adhesive agent layer formed on a support film containing a plasticizer, and composed of an emulsion which is obtained by subjecting a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing components (a) at least 48% by mass of butyl (meth)acrylate, (b) 6 to 22% by mass of methyl methacrylate and (c) 0.5 to 5% by mass of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid to emulsion polymerization in the presence of a reactive emulsifier in an amount of 0.5 to 5.0 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and which comprises a polymer having an average particle diameter in the range of 100 to 300 nm. The adhesive sheet is free form adherend contamination due to migration of a plasticizer from a support film containing the plasticizer to an adhesive agent layer, imparted with resistance to water and whitening, minimized in deterioration of adhesive force with the lapse of time, environmentally friendly and advantageous regarding the cost.
Patent CA-2540421-A1 (CA)
Title: Magneto-mechanical locking device
Inventor: DRUMM KLAUS PETER
IPC: E05C9/08
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a magneto-mechanical locking device (1) for locking a door (4) which can be displaced in relation to a stationary frame (2). Said locking device comprises a locking element (6) produced from a magnetizable material and disposed on the frame (2), and a permanent magnet (12) that is mounted on the door (4) and that can be twisted from a first release position, in which the locking element (6) is subject to substantially no action of magnetic force, to a second locking position, in which the locking element (6) is attracted by the action of magnetic force of the permanent magnet (12) and locks the door (4).
Patent CA-2542780-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANAKA MIYUKI
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A compound having a cyclolanostane framework, e.g., 9,19-cyclolanostan-3-ol or 24-methylene-9,19-cyclolanostan-3-ol, is used as an active ingredient for a medicine or a food/beverage for ameliorating hyperglycemia.
Patent CA-2543522-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACK SHAWN CLIVE
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods to decrease body weight and/or body fat in an animal, e.g., in the treatment of overweight or obese patients (e.g., humans or companion animals), or as a means to produce leaner meat in food stock animals (e.g., cattle, chickens, pigs), and methods to treat eating disorders (e.g., binge eating disorder and bulimia) in patients in need thereof by administering a PDE9 inhibitor. The invention also features biological tools to further study PDE9 function, i.e., genetically-modified mice and animal cells having a PDE9 gene disruption.