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Patent CA-2476876-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of catalyst coated membranes
Inventor: BRION LESTER RAY JR
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a catalyst coated membrane is provided by applyi ng at least one electrocatalyst coating composition to an element comprising a polymer membrane having a first and a second surface, and a first dimensionally stable temporary substrate, wherein the coating composition is applied to at least portions of the first surface of the polymer membrane; drying the electrocatalyst coating composition to form at least one first electrode on the polymer membrane of the element; applying a second dimensionally stable temporary substrate to the at least one first electrode ; removing the first dimensionally stable temporary substrate from the polymer membrane; applying at least one electrocatalyst coating composition to at least a portion of the second surface of the polymer membrane; and drying th e electrocatalyst coating composition on the polymer membrane to form a sandwi ch comprising the at least one second electrode, the polymer membrane, the at least one first electrode and the second dimensionally stable temporary substrate. The second dimensionally stable temporary substrate may then be removed to form a catalyst coated membrane having the polymer membrane sandwiched between the first and second electrodes.
Patent CA-2477080-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation of prostamides
Inventor: LU YEE-FUNG
IPC: C07C405/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a prostamide which comprises the steps of (d) reacting first intermediate having the general formula (I) with DIBAL wherein Z is a protecting group and the dotted line represents the presence or absence of a double bond to yield a second intermediate having the general Formula (II) (b) reacting said second intermediate with Na(TMS)2N and (C6H5)3P+(CH2)6CONR2X wherein R is a C1-5 alkyl or hydrogen and X is an anion to yield a third intermediate having the general formula (III) (c) reacting said third intermediate with a protecting agent to yield a fourth intermediate having the general formula IV (e) reacting said fourth intermediate to remove said protecting groups and yield a prostamide having the general formula V
Patent CA-2478796-A1 (CA)
Title: Footwear sole having support elements with compressible apertures
Inventor: ROHDE MARK W
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: The invention is an article of footwear having one or more support elements disposed in the sole. At least one of the support elements includes an aperture (240, 330) that increase the compliance of the sole. By selecting a specific aperture configuration for each support element, the compliance of each area of the footwear may be adjusted to conform to the demands of a particular application for the footwear. In addition, the footwear may include one or more plugs (250, 350) that are removably-received by the apertures to provide the wearer with control over the compliance characteristics of the sole.
Patent CA-2479440-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil de detection
Inventor: ULLAKKO KARI
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détection des paramètres électriques ou magnétiques, et analogues, ainsi que son utilisation. Ce procédé consiste à utiliser une pièce présentant des paramètres influencés par la contrainte basés sur les changements structuraux; diriger sur la pièce des forces qui modifient sa forme; mesurer le changement des paramètres magnétiques, électriques ou analogues subits par la pièce; et enfin, utiliser les paramètres mesurés pour commander d'autres opérations. L'invention concerne par ailleurs un appareil destiné à cet effet.
Patent CA-2480286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROACH MARSHA LYNN
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: L'invention concernent des mammifères non humains et des cellules animales présentant une dislocation ciblée du gène REDK.
Patent CA-2481077-A1 (CA)
Title: Beta-alethine use in cell culture and therapy
Inventor: MANN PAUL L
IPC: A61K31/16
Filed: 1993-01-22
Abstract: .beta.-alethine is employed in the differentiation, phenotypic expression, and vitalization of cells, for both in vivo and in vitro applications. Particular applications include the use of .beta.-alethine in the treatment of immune disorders and diseases, especially neoplasia, and in the promotion of cell cultures.
Patent CA-2482372-A1 (CA)
Title: Initiating distribution of server based content via web-enabled device
Inventor: HAAR MALCOLM S
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: Content that is stored on a remote server is distributed via a communications network. The distribution of the content, such as a document or pictures, is initiated via a properly enabled device, such as a web-enabled phone, handheld computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), or personal computer. In this manner, a website can be used as a repository for documents, and the sender is not required to have physical possession of the document to be sent or have a locally stored electronic copy of the document to be sent.
Patent CA-2484675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YU SHU-FENG
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: The present invention is to provide a clamp lamp comprising a first side plate, a second side plate and a lateral plate, wherein the lateral plate connects the first side plate and the second side plate, thereby forming a retaining space between the first side plate and the second side plate. A lamp is disposed on the first side plate opposite to the second side plate and powered by at least a battery installed in a battery holder formed on the clamp. A light source can thus be generated from a light emitting portion of the lamp. A screw rod is disposed on the second side plate and connected with a mobile portion. By adjusting the amount of the screw rod inserted into the retaining space, the clamp can firmly grab an object, so as to securely fasten the lamp onto the object.
Patent CA-2485300-A1 (CA)
Title: A self-opener closure for composite packagings or for container spouts to be closed with film material
Inventor: WEIST MARIO
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a self-opening closure consisting of a connection piece (2) having a projecting lower edge (9) which is to be welded or glued onto a composite packaging, an associated rotating cap (1), and a self-openi ng sleeve (3) which is arranged inside the connection piece (2) and can be rotated by the rotating cap (1). The inner side of the connection piece (2) is provided with four guiding sections which are arranged in a distributed mann er on the inner circumference thereof and have a changing incline. Said section s co-operate with specially formed guiding ribs on the outer wall of the self- opening sleeve (3), causing said self-opening sleeve (3) to carry out a discontinuous downwards movement while continuously rotating inside the connection piece (2), guided along said guiding sections, the downwards movement overriding the rotational movement. In this way, the self-opening sleeve (3) pierces the paper or cardboard laminate with the tip (24) of its piercing pin, first in a steep helical downward movement, and then carries o ut a horizontal rotational movement about 340~, during which it cuts a round di sk out of the laminate with its sharp cutting edge of the piercing pin, said round disk then pivoting downwards and stopping in this position.
Patent CA-2485835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARLEY SCOTT
IPC: C12P21/04
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: The invention provides an inclusion body fusion partner to increase peptide and polypeptide production in a cell.
Patent CA-2486020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKOOG HENRY
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims a fill system and method for reducing the chemical concentration gradient in absorbent materials. The fill system includes a source of liquid connected to a nozzle for dispensing the liquid into a container. The nozzle includes a dispersal face that defines primary apertures approximately equidistant from the outer perimeter and center point on the dispersal face. The nozzle may also include secondary apertures proximate to the outer perimeter and one or more tertiary apertures proximate to the center point. The dispersal of fluid through the secondary or tertiary apertures may be less approximately one-half of the dispersal of fluid through the primary apertures.
Patent CA-2487080-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of a radiation-grafted fluoropolymer-based pipe for the transportation of gasoline in service stations
Inventor: BONNET ANTHONY
IPC: F16L11/00
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: The use for the transport of petrol at a service station between storage tanks and the pumps and between the pumps and customer vehicles of a pipe comprising an interior layer in contact with the fluid to be transported consisting of a fluorinated polymer onto which has been irradiation grafted an unsaturated monomer and directly attached to it an exterior layer of polyolefin. Variant structures for the pipe are (1) a layer of fluorinated polymer adjacent to the grafted polymer; (2) a central layer of the grafted polymer and directly attached to it interior and exterior coats of polyolefin; (3) a central layer of polyolefin with layers of the grafted polymer on either side and a layer of fluorinated polymer attached to at least one of the grafted polymer layers. The grafted polymer may in all cases be substituted by a mixture of it and a fluorinated polymer, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride. An independent claim is included for the pipe with a central layer of olefin.
Patent CA-2487314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AEBERSOLD RUDOLF H
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: The invention provides a method for identifying and quantifying polyglycopeptides in a sample. The method can include the steps of immobilizing glycopolypeptides to a solid support; cleaving the immobilized glycopolypeptides, thereby releasing non-glycosylated peptides and retaining immobilized glycopeptides; releasing the glycopeptides from the solid suppor t; and analyzing the released glycopeptides. The method can further include the step of identifying one or more glycopeptides, for example, using mass spectrometry.
Patent CA-2487442-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIR ELIYAHU
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A rescue system for evacuating individuals through a window frame of a high-rise building. The rescue sleeve (18) is foldable between a compact, standby position and an extended, sloping down to ground level position. Means (92, 94) are provided for activating the ejection of the sleeve (18) from the standby position within a compartment (12) to the extended position. The system (20) is operable to anchor the compartment (12) to the window frame in a self-supporting fashion.
Patent CA-2487485-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotational force transmission member mounting structure
Inventor: UCHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: F16H55/30
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting structure for mounting firmly onto a rotating shaft a rotational force transmission member such as a chain sprocket, a gear, a belt pulley and the like. A drive sprocket as a rotational force transmission member is fitted into an end of the rotating shaft in a splined manner; a coned disc spring and a washer are stuck in sequence onto a face at the outer end of the rotational force transmission member; and the coned disc spring and the washer are supported and sandwiched by the screw fastening member to be screwed to an end of the rotating shaft and the rotational force transmission member.
Patent CA-2488388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN NESS JEFFREY
IPC: C12N9/22
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant DNAs which encode nicking endonucleases, LucNic and MetNic, and the production of LucNic and MetNic restriction endonuclease from the recombinant DNA utilizing LucNic modification methylase or MetNic modification methylase, respectively.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2488438-A1 (CA)
Title: Pervaporatively cooled containers
Inventor: SMOLKO DANIEL D
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: Disclosed are beverage and liquid containers that use pervaporation to cool a liquid or material residing in the container. The pervaporative cooling is preferably achieved by use of porous matrices (e.g. 520 in Fig.5) which allo w for the passage through the matrix of small quantities of volatile component s from a liquid or beverage, such as water or alcohol, the evaporation of whic h cools the container by virtue of the latent heat of evaporation of the liqui d. Alternatively, a pervaporative sleeve (e.g. 533 in Fig.7) may be used to coo l a container residing within or in contact with the sleeve.
Patent CA-2490245-A1 (CA)
Title: Tangential flow filtration devices and methods for leukocyte enrichment
Inventor: MONAHAN STEVEN J
IPC: C12N5/0789
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: The present invention provides tangential flow filtration devices and methods for enriching a heterogeneous mixture of blood constituents for leukocytes by removal of non-leukocyte blood constituents. In one particular embodiment the device can provide a composition enriched in monocytes. One embodiment includes a remover unit (1) having a crossflow chamber (3) separated by a microporous filter (5) from a filtrate chamber (4), the remover unit (1) also having a tangential flow inlet (6), a fluid outlet (7) for a fluid enriched in leukocytes and a filtrate outlet (8).
Patent CA-2491120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising: a reservoir (6) for storing a fabric treatment composition and transfer means (300) to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble dryer and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; characterised in the provision of reservoir charging means (301) comprising one or more charging conduits (60) for directing fabric treatment composition to one or more regions of the transfer means.
Patent CA-2495099-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for recharging a metal-air converter used for vehicle propulsion
Inventor: HSU MICHAEL S
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A power supply system for powering an electric motor (16) in an electric vehicle includes a metal-air converter (12) connected to the motor (16) for driving the motor (16) and a generator (10) connected to the metal-air converter (12) for recharging the metal-air converter (12). The generator (10) may also directly provide electricity to the motor (16) simultaneously with the metal-air converter (12). The system further includes a structure for providing a supply of fuel to the generator (10) that in turn converts the fuel to electricity.
Patent CA-2496707-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyamide molding compounds having ultrafine fillers and light-reflecting components producible therefrom
Inventor: STOEPPELMANN GEORG
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A polyamide molding compound is disclosed having a partially crystalline poly-amide, which includes partially aromatic copolyamides and classic mineral fillers and is distinguished in that the mineral filler is ultrafine chalk (CaCO3) and has an average particle size of at most 100 nm. The polyamide molding compound preferably includes at most 40 weight-percent ultrafine chalk. This polyamide molding compound is preferably used for the production of reflectors and/or sub-reflectors of vehicle driving illuminators with subsequent, direct metal coating.
Patent CA-2498723-A1 (CA)
Title: Design of chemokine analogs for the treatment of human diseases
Inventor: SALARI HASSAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with chemokine analogs, including IL-8 analogs, IP-10 analogs, MIP-1.alpha. analogs, RANTES analogs, I-309 analogs, MCP-1 analogs, and CCL28 analogs, that are useful for the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders, and as an adjunct to the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders. A therapeutically effective amount of the chemokine analog may be administered to a patient in need of such treatment.
Patent CA-2502544-A1 (CA)
Title: Screening molecules with anti-prion activity: kits, methods and screened molecules
Inventor: CULLIN CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: A kit used to screen agents for antiprion activity comprising a yeast (A) having the (PSI+) phenotype and an antibiogram, is new. Independent claims are also included for: (1) method of screening compounds for antiprion activity comprising culturing a lawn of (A) in vitro, applying test compounds by the antibiogram method, incubation for 2-4 days at 20-25 degreesC and analysis of the coloration of cell colonies; and  (2) antiprion agents of formula (I). R' = hydrogen, amino or NHR2; R2 = 1-10C alkyl or alkylaminoalkyl; X = fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, trifluoromethyl, methylthio, methoxy, hydroxy, nitro, acetyl, aminocarbonyl, carboxy or COOR3; R3 = 1-4C alkyl; p and n  =  0-2; and q  =  0 or 1.
Patent CA-2503249-A1 (CA)
Title: A headset
Inventor: PEDERSEN CHARLES L
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A headset (1, 10, 30) e.g. for use in connection with wireless communication by means of Bluetooth technology in connection with mobile telephones, PSTN telephones and the like, which comprises a housing (2, 3, 11, 28) with a transducer (5, 12, 27) in the form of a speaker, as well as a microphone (4, 14, 29) and an ear hook (6, 23, 28). In a first embodiment, the housing may be constructed as two shells (2, 3) which may be opened and closed so that all mechanical parts may be concealed on the housing when the headset (1, 10, 30 ) is not in use, thereby ensuring that the various parts are not damaged when the headset is stored in a pocket. The shells (2, 3) may be interconnected b y means of a hinge (7, 8) which has an axis disposed in the same plane as the surface of the shells. Alternatively, the shells may be arranged such that t he axis is disposed in a perpendicular plane relative to the surface of the shells. In a second embodiment, the housing (11, 28) is formed by a closed housing from which the ear hook (23, 31) and/or the microphone 13, 26) may b e moved in or out. The invention provides a headset (1, 10, 30) which is extremely easy to use, and where all mechanical and electrical parts are wel l protected when the headset is not used. Furthermore, all embodiments may be provided witha lock which may be mechanical and/or electrical, which ensures that only the right user can use the headset.
Patent CA-2504241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON LANGSDORFF HARALD
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A cluster of paving elements is formed with a peripheral edge having a re- entrant formation formed between the upper supporting surface and the lower, supported surface. The formation engages a complimentary formation on an adjacent cluster to inhibit relative movement between the clusters. The re- entrant formation may be applied to individual paving elements in the cluste r or to the exposed faces of the elements at the periphery of the cluster. The elements in the cluster may be shaped to inter-engage to inhibit relative movement between the elements within the cluster.
Patent CA-2504818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUTZ ROBERT J
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind CD33. More particularl y, the invention relates to anti-CD33 antibodies, fragments and homologues of said antibodies, humanized and resurfaced versions of said antibodies, functional equivalents and improved versions of said antibodies, immunoconjugates and compositions comprising said antibodies, and the uses o f same in diagnostic, research and therapeutic applications. The invention als o relates to a polynucleotide encoding the antibodies, vectors comprising the polynucleotides, host cells transformed with polynucleotides and methods of producing the antibodies.
Patent CA-2504872-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de resveratrol pour la preparation d'un medicament utile pour le traitement des infections virales de la grippe
Inventor: GARACI ENRICO
IPC: A61P31/16
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: L'utilisation de resvératrol est décrite pour la préparation d'un médicament destiné au traitement de la grippe. Ce médicament exerce son activité thérapeutique par l'inhibition de la réplication virale.
Patent CA-2510368-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACMILLAN JAMES R
IPC: E02D5/54
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A support assembly for receiving and maintaining one or more sections of an above-ground structure at a substantially upright position includes a base member having a protrusion connected thereto and extending upwardly therefrom in a substantially vertical direction. The support assembly further includes a plurality of ancillary members having top and bottom end portions defining engaging and receiving portions respectively. One of the ancillary members is positionable onto the base member and receives another ancillary member thereon. The assembly also includes a top member with a top end portion that has a slot formed therein and for receiving a section of an above-ground structure so that same can be maintained at a secure position.
Patent CA-2511847-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif d'eclissage d'elements de structure composite avec des elements de structure metallique
Inventor: BAZERQUE GILLES
IPC: B64C1/26
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: - L'objet de l'invention est un dispositif d'éclissage, notamment d'éléments de structure composite (1, 2) avec des éléments de structure métallique (3, 19) d'un aéronef, comportant un élément de jonction (4) pourvu d'un premier voil e longitudinal (5) fixé à un panneau métallique (3), solidaire d'un raidisseur (7) comportant une âme verticale (15) et au moins une semelle (16), d'un deuxièm e voile longitudinal (6) fixé à un panneau composite (1), et d'une branche inférieure (8) à laquelle sont reliées les extrémités proximales desdits premier et deuxième voiles longitudinaux (5, 6), le dispositif comportant en outre un premier élément de ferrure (9), pourvu d'un premier corps de ferrure (10), de reprise d'effort sur ledit raidisseur (7) et d'un premier talon (11) et un second élément de ferrure (12), pourvu d'un second corps de ferrure (13), de reprise d'effort sur le panneau composite (1), et d'un second talon (14), les talons (11, 14) des éléments d e ferrures fixés à la branche inférieure, de part et d'autre de la branche inférieure (8) en regard l'un de l'autre.
Patent CA-2514340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGSTROEM STAFFAN
IPC: H02K7/08
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A rotating electrical machine is described, wherein the rotor (1) is rotatably journalled to the stator (3) by means of bearing devices (5, 16) arranged in or adjacent to an air gap between the rotor (1) and the stator (3).
Patent CA-2517679-A1 (CA)
Title: Nanoparticulate meloxicam formulations
Inventor: KLINE LAURA
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate compositions comprising meloxicam. The meloxicam particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm.