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Patent CA-2717791-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for filling cigarette tubes with tobacco
Inventor: DEMMER UDO
IPC: A24C5/40
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for filling cigarette tubes with tobacco comprises a base (10), a magazine chamber (2) adapted to receive a supply of tobacco (T), a lid (20) adapted to close the top side of the magazine chamber (2), a filling chamber (4) adapted to receive the tobacco to be filled into a cigarette tube, a stamp (30) adapted to shape the tobacco of the filling chamber (4), and a slider arranged in the filling chamber (4) which transfers the tobacco of the filling chamber (4) into a cigarette tube supported in front of the filling chamber (4). A press-down lever (6) is connected to the stamp (30) and to a coupling mechanism in order to move the slider after actuation of the stamp (30). A pusher for forwarding the tobacco in the magazine chamber can also be cou-pled to the press-down lever.
Patent CA-2721548-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible voltage nested battery module design
Inventor: IJAZ MUJEEB
IPC: H01M50/528
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide flexible, multi-voltage battery modules having multiple cells that are nested together. The cells can be, for example, cylindrical lithium ion cells. To increase cell package density, the cells can be disposed in a nested configuration so that adjacent cell centers form equilateral triangles. The cells can be placed in a housing or case with interlocking tabs that allow multiple modules to be connected together. Within a module, the cells can be connected in different configurations by buss bars at the top and the bottom of the battery cells. The different configurations may provide different voltages for the module.
Patent CA-2724035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDING BERNARD
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of substituted analogues of the selective platelet lowering agent anagrelide with reduced potential for cardiovascular side-effects which should lead to improved patient compliance and safety in the treatment of myeloproliferative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to certain imidazoquinazoline derivatives which have the general formula shown below wherein the substituents have the meanings defined in claim 1: and which have utility as platelet lowering agents in humans. The compounds of the present invention function by inhibiting megakaryocytopoeisis and hence the formation of blood platelets.
Patent CA-2727835-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for diluent nitrogen saturation
Inventor: THACKER PRADEEP S
IPC: F25B27/00
Filed: 2011-01-13
Abstract: An integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant (21) is provided. The plant includes a saturator (41) configured to saturate Nitrogen Process Gas (NPG) with water vapor, a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) (33), a low pressure steam loop deferred through the saturator, wherein the HRSG is configured to heat the low pressure steam loop, a compressor (27), and a heat exchanger (43,45,47) configured to heat the NPG using waste process heat and extraction air from the compressor, wherein the heated NPG thereby becomes diluent nitrogen.
Patent CA-2728351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLAAUW RICHARD HENDRIK
IPC: A61K38/10
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: The invention relates to PAD inhibitors that are suitable to be used as a medicament against an autoimmune disease such as RA.
Patent CA-2728543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTSON GRAHAM
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of plastics ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the frame being arranged such that, when fitted in a shaker to which it is adapted for, a portion of the opposing regions is clamped in place and a portion of the opposing regions is not clamped with the number of plastics ribs per unit length for the clamped portion greater than the number of plastics ribs per unit length for the unclamped portion, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame.
Patent CA-2728937-A1 (CA)
Title: Biomateriaux a base de phosphate de calcium
Inventor: BALAGUER THIERRY
IPC: A61L27/12
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: Biomatériau à base de phosphate de calcium, notamment à base d'hydroxyapatite ou à base d'un matériau comprenant de l'hydroxyapatite tel que les phosphates de calcium biphasés et les ciments phosphocalciques, et son utilisation pour la fabrication d'un implant ou pour la pose d'une prothèse pour permettre la régénération du tissu osseux.
Patent CA-2730364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAMNJANOVIC ALEKSANDAR
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: Techniques for utilizing multiple carriers to substantially improve transmission capacity are described. For multi-carrier operation, a terminal receives an assignment of multiple forward link (FL) carriers and at least one reverse link (RL) carrier. The carriers may be arranged in at least one group, with each group including at least one FL carrier and one RL carrier. The terminal may receive packets on the FL carrier(s) in each group and may send acknowledgements for the received packets via the RL carrier in that group. The terminal may send channel quality indication (CQI) reports for the FL carrier(s) in each group via the RL carrier in that group. The terminal may also transmit data on the RL carrier(s). The terminal may send designated RL signaling (e.g., to originate a call) on a primary RL carrier and may receive designated FL signaling (e.g., for call setup) on a primary FL carrier.
Patent CA-2731772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOVICEK THOMAS JAN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2011-02-14
Abstract: A system and method for displaying a graphical context short menu on a display screen of a mobile communication device. The method includes displaying information associated with a contact, receiving a request for a menu and displaying, in response to the request, a graphical context short menu including menu items based on context associated with the displayed information. The graphical context short menu can include an icon associated with the contact.  The icon can be an image of the contact, an avatar, and name of the contact.  The graphical context short menu can include nine (9) menu options with the icon in the center of the menu.  The graphical context short menu can also include a more menu items in the bottom right of the menu.
Patent CA-2732040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLVIN ARTHUR E
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A method and sensor for measuring the concentration of an analyte about radiantly excitable indicator molecules. A stimulus waveform is used to drive a radiant source. The indicator molecules are exposed to the radiant source. A response waveform is generated to represent photoluminescent radiation emitted by the indicator molecules. A phase difference between the stimulus waveform and the response waveform is a function of the concentration of the analyte that enables determining the analyte concentration.
Patent CA-2737158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECK ZACHARY Q
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells using a feedback- resistant mevalonate kinase polypeptide, such as an archaeal mevalonate kinase polypeptide from Methanosarcina mazei. The resulting isoprene compositions may have increased yields and/or purity of isoprene.
Patent CA-2739944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASTRUP JENS
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the method of measuring the YKL-40 level and using this measurement as a prognosis for survival of an individual suffering from heart disease caused by atherosclerosis. The method may be used for classification of individuals in order to optimize treatment or monitoring the individuals during the course of or prior to or after treatment. The individual may suffer from any type of cardiovascular disease or disorder. The method also detects and determines whether diagnostically or prognostically significant levels of YKL-40 molecules are present in a biological sample. Furthermore the level of YKL-40 may be used to predict disease relapse.
Patent CA-2744000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLUMENFELD ANDREW M
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: Described herein are methods of preventing, modulating and treating spasticity and maladaptive neuronal plasticity in patients having upper motor neuron lesions or have had a traumatic central nervous system event by early intervention methods.  The methods comprise the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a botulinum toxin or derivative thereof to least a portion of a 1A sensory afferent of at least one muscle prior to development of spasticity or maladaptive neuronal plasticity becomes clinically apparent. The therapeutically effective amount of botulinum toxin administered to the 1A afferent of the mus-cle does not substantially affect the Golgi tendons therein.
Patent CA-2744125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANBESIEN DARYL W
IPC: C08L25/14
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A method of making toner particles, including mixing at least one emulsion of at least one resin, a colorant, an optional wax, and optional additives to form a slurry;  heating the slurry to form aggregated particles in the slurry; freezing aggregation of the particles by adjusting the pH; and heating the aggregated particles in the slurry to coalesce the particles into toner particles.
Patent CA-2746436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALSINI LIANA
IPC: C07H1/00
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of L-fucosyl di-or oligosaccharides and their novel 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-fucosyl synthetic intermediates derivatives of easy crystallization. In particular the present invention relates to a process applicable to industrial scale for the synthesis of 2'O-fucosyl lactose.
Patent CA-2747903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAULT JEAN
IPC: A63C7/00
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: A multi-adaptable power automated apparatus used for gaining traction on various surfaces comprising: snow, and / or ice to name some. Further assisting with accelerating, decelerating, turning, and / or stopping of a person(s) and / or vehicle(s); yet further compatible in / or on water.
Patent CA-2747990-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUCHMANN BERND
IPC: C08G63/20
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of non-dendrimer, highly functional, hyperbranched polyesters and polycarbonates, which can be obtained by reacting (i) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic dicarboxylic acid (A2) or derivatives thereof, or organic carbonates (A2') with (ii) at least one x-valent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic alcohol (C x), which comprises more than two OH groups, where x is a number greater than 2, preferably 3 to 8, particularly preferred 3 to 6, very particularly preferred 3 to 4, and especially 3, and (iii) at least one fatty acid amide alkoxylate (D) of saturated or unsaturated C2-C30 fatty acid amides having on average 1 to 40 alkylene oxide units, as demulsifiers for cracking crude oil emulsions.
Patent CA-2748770-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARPENTER JAMES R
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2010-01-08
Abstract: A wild animal care device (100) is provided for use with wild animals, such as wild birds. The wild animal care device ( 100) includes a device body (102). The device body (100) includes a silver-containing, antimicrobial agent applied to the body in a sufficient quantity to exhibit antimicrobial ac-tivity.
Patent CA-2749126-A1 (CA)
Title: Oligomer-phenothiazine conjugates
Inventor: GU XUYUAN
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2010-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to (among other things) oligomer-phenothiazine conjugates and related compounds. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits advantages over un-conjugated phenothiazine compounds.
Patent CA-2749749-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIMMELFREUNDPOINTNER KURT
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for delivering deliverable materials through a hollow chamber that is closed off from the outside air in a pressure-tight manner and that is supplied with materials (1) via a storage container (2) serving as a lock and that end in the furnace chamber via a connecting tube. The delivery of the materials within the hollow chamber closed off from the outside air in a pressure-tight manner is carried out by means of depressurized mechanical conveyors (3,5).
Patent CA-2751360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON DANIEL J
IPC: B65D63/02
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A pre-cut and preformed free end band and seal of a predetermined length, and method of making and using the same is disclosed. The band is preformed with a substantially closed loop of band material to capture a seal to provide a preassem-bled band and seal wherein the seal is generally inhibited from being dislodged during packing, shipment, handling and installa-tion. The band and seal are also formed in a manner to facilitate relative positioning of the band and seal as well as placement of a crimping tool relative to the band and seal for optimized crimping of the band and seal.
Patent CA-2751498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICOLAJSEN HENRIK VIGAN
IPC: C07D295/096
Filed: 2010-02-16
Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the manufacture of 1-[2-(2,4- dimethylphenylsulfanyl)phenyl]piperazine.
Patent CA-2751917-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for packing concentrated mass loads for transport by container, box truck and van trailer
Inventor: EDWARDS ROBERT A
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: A load equalizing pallet apparatus for transporting a concentrated load and for use with load binders is disclosed and comprises a load equalizing base and a plurality of shoes. The base is constructed substantially out of wood, has a periphery and, in use, receives said load.  The shoes are metal and, in use, are arranged about the periphery of the base and rigidly engaged thereto.  Each shoe has a plurality of lugs, the lugs, in use, being engaged by said load binders to couple said load to said pallet.
Patent CA-2752136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAWAIDA REIMI
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2010-02-10
Abstract: The present disclosure provides recombinant antigen-binding regions and antibodies and functional fragments containing such antigen-binding regions that are specific for MST1R, which plays an integral role in various disorders or conditions, such as cancer. These antibodies, accordingly, can be used to treat these and other disorders and conditions. Antibodies of the disclosure also can be used in the diagnostics field, as well as for further investigating the role of MST1R in the progression of disorders associated with tumors. The disclosure also provides nucleic acid sequences encoding the foregoing antibodies, vectors containing the same, pharmaceutical compositions and kits with instructions for use.
Patent CA-2752248-A1 (CA)
Title: A thermal insulation material comprising precipitated silica
Inventor: MENZEL FRANK
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2010-01-21
Abstract: A thermal insulation material comprising a precipitated silica having a modified tapped density of less than or equal to 70 g/l.
Patent CA-2753030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANKE MICHAEL
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an electronic circuit (C) that comprises a first electronic sub-circuit (uC) having an operating voltage that is higher than a supply voltage ( Vbat) provided by a voltage source (V), and a second electronic sub-circuit (B) that is coupled to the voltage source (V) and to a first voltage input (VIl ) of the first electronic sub-circuit (uc), wherein said second electronic sub-circuit (B) comprises a short-time voltage boosting circuit (Ll, D1, C1, TA1 ) that is adapted to provide a voltage at the first voltage input (VIl ) for a period long enough to enable a start-up of the first electronic sub-circuit (uC) when the short- time voltage boosting circuit (L1, D1, C1, TA1 ) is triggered and a controllable voltage boosting circuit (L1, D1, T1, C1 ) that is adapted to provide a boosted voltage at the first voltage input (VIl ), which controllable voltage boosting circuit (L1, D1, T1, C1 ) is coupled to a control output (CO) of the first electronic sub-circuit (uC) to receive a control signal, and wherein said period is long enough to also allow starting the control of the controllable voltage boosting circuit (L1, D1, T1, C1) by the first electronic sub-circuit (uC).
Patent CA-2753309-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless connectivity in a radar detector
Inventor: KUHN JOHN
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards (50) or USB (48), provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11 (54), and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device (200) providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector.
Patent CA-2756856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOMEL SEBASTIEN
IPC: C07C51/41
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'une solution d'un sel de diacides et de diamine(s) pour la fabrication de polyamide. L'invention concerne, plus particulièrement, un procédé de fabrication de solution aqueuse de sels de diacides et diamine(s) obtenus par mélange d'au moins deux diacides et d'au moins une diamine, à une concentration pondérale en sel comprise entre 40 et 70%, consistant à réaliser dans une première étape une solution aqueuse de diacide(s) et diamine(s) présentant un rapport molaire diacide/diamine inférieur à 1 à partir d'un diacide et d'une diamine, et dans une deuxième étape à ajuster le rapport molaire diacides/diamine(s) à une valeur comprise entre 0,9 et 1,1, et à fixer la concentration pondérale en sel, par addition d'un autre diacide et éventuellement d'eau et/ou de diamine complémentaires.
Patent CA-2759434-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SNYDER CLARENCE
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2010-07-05
Abstract: A mobile apparatus (1) and method to sterilize surgical trays (80). The mobile apparatus ( 1) includes a cabinet (2) having wheels ( 104), filtered cabinet roof vents, filtered cabinet floor vents, and sealable door(s) (14) sealably covering a cabinet front aperture (12). The cabinet (2) includes shelves sized to support a plurality of surgical trays (80) and may support a heavy load such as up to 100 1bs, 200 lbs. or 300 1bs. The surgical trays (80) are placed within the cabinet (2) and, the cabinet doors (14) are closed. Thereafter, the cabinet (2) can be placed within an autoclave (98) and sterilized. Chemical indicators and a locator card may be used to verify the sterilization status and autoclave history of the cabinet and its contents. A system includes the mobile apparatus and a transport and sterilization cart configured to support the mobile apparatus on a shelf of the cart.
Patent CA-2762834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORN THOMAS ALEXANDER
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: Wearable absorbent articles with bonded and printed fibrous materials.
Patent CA-2764284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STARWEATHER TIMOTHY J
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A system and method for providing closed loop infusion formulation delivery which accurately calculates a delivery amount based on a sensed biological state by adjusting an algorithm's programmable control parameters. The algorithm calculates a delivery amount having proportional, derivative, and basal rate components. The control parameters may be adjusted in real time to compensate for changes in a sensed biological state that may result from daily events. Safety limits on the delivery amount may be included in the algorithm. The algorithm may be executed by a computing element within a process controller for controlling closed loop infusion forumulation delivery.    The biological state is sensed by a sensing device which provides a signal to the controller. The controller calculates an infusion formulation delivery amount based on the signal and sends commands to an infusion formulation delivery device which delivers an amount of infusion formulation determined by the commands.
Patent CA-2764345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORCHOVER ROBERT L
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2010-05-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for diagnosing sleep apnea and for comfortably fitting an oral device to treat the condition. The patient is screened to reduce snoring using a device which changes the airway, and then using an airway dilation simulator having sequentially sized elements to determine the mandibular position maximizing the upper airway dimension. An oral device is then fabricated to retain the maximum position during sleep.
Patent CA-2765224-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant system for controlling airway passage
Inventor: SHARKAWY ADAM
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2010-05-26
Abstract: Techniques for operating a subcutaneous implant device are disclosed. The implant device can be formed of a non-magnetic material that is compatible with diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and can include a rotor element that rotates under the influence of an external magnetic field. The implant device includes a tension relief mechanism for relieving excessive force applied between the implant device and a portion of a patient's tongue. A non-implanted device can include a stator and drive circuitry for generating the external magnetic field. The non-implanted device can receive a user command and can vary the external magnetic field based on the command. When activated by the magnetic field, the implant device can change its operating state to interact with the patient's body.
Patent CA-2765482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAUN MAX
IPC: C07C49/255
Filed: 2010-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a halogenated precursor of an alkenone, which comprises reacting a carboxylic acid halide with a vinyl ether in a liquid reaction medium comprising an alkenone or a halogenated precursor of the alkenone, and also relates to a process for preparing an alkenone, which comprises (a) reacting a carboxylic acid halide with a vinyl ether by introducing vinyl ether into a liquid reaction medium containing carboxylic acid halide to form a halogenated precursor of the alkenone and (b) eliminating hydrogen halide from said precursor to form the alkenone.
Patent CA-2767710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIDA MITSUZO
IPC: B29C48/27
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive purge compound for cleaning polymer processing equipment wherein the reactive purge compound that includes at least about 50 wt.% of a polymeric carrier component based on the total weight of the reactive purge compound, wherein the polymeric carrier component includes one or more polymers; a chain scission catalyst component dispersed in the polymeric carrier component; and iii) a water generating component; wherein the reactive purge compound is a feedstock material in the form of a plurality of pellets, granules, rods, powder or other particles.