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Patent CA-2466466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POULOS JOHN
IPC: G06K9/80
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A system, method and computer program for tabulating votes and creating an audit trail is provided. A ballot processing device is integrated with a ballot box.  The ballot processing device includes a paper feed mechanism, a computer, a ballot processing application loaded on the computer, and a digital scanning device linked to the computer. The ballot processing application provides instructions to the computer to initiate the digital scanning device to scan a paper ballot fed into the paper feed mechanism so as to create a digital image of the paper ballot. The ballot processing application also processes the digital image to establish a series of processing results defining one or more voting results for the paper ballot, and also an audit trail. The ballot processing application processes the digital image to define the voting results based on criteria established by election officials. The audit trail enables election officials to verify that particular paper ballots have been processed correctly in accordance with these criteria.
Patent CA-2467939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIM MICHEL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for enabling establishment of cross-domain services, including exchange of reachability information between domains, routing of services across domains, and differential labeling.
Patent CA-2468053-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromagnetic pyrolysis metallurgy
Inventor: RIDLER ROLAND
IPC: C22B4/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore includes subjecting the ore, or element bearing material to electromagnetic radiation to induce pyrolysis of the material. The residue of the pyrolysis may then b e processed in a conventional manner to extract the element. The radiation use d in the invention has a wavelength longer than microwave radiation, and is preferably 100mm or longer. Preferably, radio waves are used as the radiatio n to effect pyrolysis.
Patent CA-2468888-A1 (CA)
Title: Common lymphatic endothelial and vascular endothelial receptor-1 (clever-1) and uses thereof
Inventor: JALKANEN SIRPA
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A novel protein Common Lymphatic Endothelial and Vascular Endothelial Recept or- 1 (CLEVER-1) is described. CLEVER-1 mediates leukocyte and malignant cell binding to vascular and lymphoid endothelial cells. CLEVER-1 is the first protein that has been reported to mediate both influx into and efflux from t he lymph nodes. Also provided are methods of treating inflammation and preventi ng metastasis of malignant cells by providing an inhibitor of CLEVER-1 binding.
Patent CA-2469216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALM ALEXANDER
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de mesure en hyperfréquences pour la détermination de la charge d'un écoulement diphasé d'un fluide support gazeux renfermant des particules fines et minuscules de matière solide et/ou liquide, ainsi que pour la détermination du gaz contenu dans un écoulement de fluide, de préférence, par porteuses guide d'ondes. Un domaine d'application préféré de l'invention est la détermination de la charge d'un courant gazeux en particules solides dans des systèmes pneumatiques volumineux de transport de matières solides, par exemple, dans des installations de chauffe à charbon pulvérisé dans des centrales à charbon. Le dispositif de mesure en hyperfréquences selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu, en amont et en aval d'un parcours de mesure formé d'une antenne émettrice et réceptrice pour micro-ondes, des barreaux de champ émergeant à l'intérieur de la conduite de transport, lesquels, en liaison coopérante avec la conduite de transport constituée par un matériau électroconducteur, jouent le rôle d'un résonateur pour des micro-ondes injectées dans ladite conduite via l'antenne émettrice. De cette façon, les micro-ondes qui diffèrent des micro-ondes injectées par leur plan de polarisation et/ou par leur phase, du fait de la diffraction, superposition et/ou de la réflexion à l'extérieur de parcours de mesure, sont essentiellement court-circuitées, empêchant ainsi toute altération des résultats de mesure. Le dispositif selon l'invention présente notamment l'avantage d'être d'une construction simple et d'une installation facile, même dans le cas de systèmes de tuyauteries volumineux et ramifiés.
Patent CA-2469434-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing air consumption in gas conditioning applications
Inventor: WULTEPUTTE LIEVEN
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A control system for adjusting the desired air pressure provided to one or more spray nozzles disposed to receive liquid and compressed air adjusts the amount of compressed air supplied to the spray nozzle based on various sensed operating parameters of the system.
Patent CA-2474343-A1 (CA)
Title: Nsaid-containing topical formulations that demonstrate chemopreventive activity
Inventor: EVANS ALLAN
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: Disclosed herein are chemopreventive methods and topical formulations for the prevention and treatment of ultraviolet light-induced skin cancers, pre- cancerous lesions, and hyperproliferative disorders in mammals, such as humans, utilizing doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Low doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are present in the topical formulations and allow continued regular use over an extended period of time to prevent such disorders. In particular, the present invention is particularly suitable for non-melanoma skin cancers as these cancers tend to appear in areas of the skin that have had excess sun exposure (head, neck and arms) meaning that the chemopreventive agent would not need to be applied over the entire body of the typical patient. Moreover, it is possible to identify "high-risk" individuals within the populations because people who report one episode of NMSC tend to have a high incidence of a subsequent episode.
Patent CA-2477758-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer welding using ferromagnetic particles
Inventor: WEBER JAN
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: An apparatus and method for bonding polymeric materials is disclosed. The apparatus and method both utilize ferromagnetic materials in association with the polymeric materials to be bonded together. The polymeric materials, and the ferromagnetic material, are placed within a magnetic field, which causes hysterisis losses in the magnetic field, and thus elevation in the temperature of both the ferromagnetic material and the polymeric materials to the point where the polymeric materials melt and fuse together. The ferromagnetic materials only rise in temperature to their Curie temperatures, at which point the hysterisis losses cease, and the polymeric material stops beng heated.  Removing the electromagnetic field allows for cooling and fusing. An interface composition may also be placed between the two polymeric materials to be bonded.
Patent CA-2482099-A1 (CA)
Title: Managing bubbles in a fluid-ejection device
Inventor: SMITH GILBERT G
IPC: B41J2/19
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A device for managing bubbles in a fluid and methods of same are described. One exemplary method sequentially energizes multiple electrical components primarily to move a bubble contained in a fluid and not primarily to vaporize the fluid. Responsive to said energizing, the method moves a thermal gradient along the fluid to move the bubble in a desired direction.
Patent CA-2485952-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for project bid and requisition process
Inventor: CULLEN ANDREW A III
IPC: G06Q30/08
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A comprehensive, web-enabled computer system and method is provided for producing analytical data related a project bid management system.  Transactional data related to the bid and project are entered into the computer system through an on-line bid, project requisition and payment process. Using the transactional data stored within the system, virtually any type of analytical data related to single or multiple projects performed by one or more vendors for one or more buyers can be generated.
Patent CA-2486926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORNBY SIDNEY
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for application as a nail polish, said composition containing: (i) at least one film-forming polymer and (ii) a carrier containing water, alcohol, or a mixture thereof, wherein the composition has a percent film retention at 30 minutes of from about 95 % to about 50 %.
Patent CA-2491114-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of code-free files
Inventor: SEINFELD MARC E
IPC: G06F21/22
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: Detection of code-free files is described. According to one implementation, an input file is parsed to recognize a file format. Contents of the input file are checked according to the recognized file format, if available, in an effort to determine whether executable code might exist within the input file. A status is then sent in response to the checking.
Patent CA-2492249-A1 (CA)
Title: Light emitting diode including barrier layers and manufacturing methods therefor
Inventor: BHARATHAN JAYESH
IPC: H01L33/40
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: Semiconductor light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes, include a substrate, an epitaxial region on the substrate that includes a light emitti ng region such as a light emitting diode region, and a multilayer conductive stack including a reflector layer, on the epitaxial region. A barrier layer is provided on the reflector layer and extending on a sidewall of the reflector layer. The multilayer conductive stack can also include an ohmic layer betwe en the reflector and the epitaxial region. The barrier layer further extends on a sidewall of the ohmic layer. The barrier layer can also extend onto the epitaxial region outside the multilayer conductive stack. The barrier layer can be fabricated as a series of alternating first and second sublayers.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2493066-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for production of coconut water beverage and blended juice beverages with coconut water
Inventor: HAYNES KELLIE
IPC: A23L2/46
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A method for producing a coconut water beverage having a pH below 4.5 by adding a food grade acid to coconut water. The method coverts coconut water from a low~acid food to a high-acid food which allows the coconut water to b e subjected to less severe commercial sterilization processing and preserves t he natural taste and aroma of the coconut water. The present invention is also directed to a blended beverage comprising coconut water and fruit juice and having natural isotonic properties.
Patent CA-2493662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIES RICHARD J
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'expédition de contenu par réseau câblé qui fournit des informations publicitaires par un réseau câblé et une interface de contenu publicitaire. Un annonceur soumet un contenu publicitaire via l'Internet, adapté ensuite à un réseau câblé. Une passerelle de données stocke les informations publicitaires. Le système traite une commande d'utilisateur reçue via le réseau câblé, y compris une commande de recherche d'informations publicitaires, et fournit les informations publicitaires récupérées via le réseau câblé.
Patent CA-2495164-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de conjugaison de doubles liaisons carbone-carbone dans des huiles
Inventor: SLEETER RONALD T
IPC: C11C3/14
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de conjugaison de composés organiques contenant de doubles liaisons carbone-carbone interrompues par méthylène consistant (a) à mettre en contact un trichlorure de ruthénium hydraté et un solvant organique ou acide carboxylique afin de former un premier mélange, le solvant organique ou acide carboxylique étant présent selon une quantité suffisante pour solubiliser le trichlorure de ruthénium hydraté, et (b) à mettre en contact le premier mélange avec un composé organique contenant de doubles liaisons carbone-carbone interrompues par méthylène à une température suffisante et pendant une durée suffisante pour conjuguer le composé organique contenant les doubles liaisons carbone-carbone interrompues par méthylène. La teneur en ruthénium dans le trichlorure de ruthénium hydraté sous (b) est comprise entre environ 5 ppm et environ 100 ppm d'après le poids du composé organique contenant les doubles liaisons carbone-carbone interrompues par méthylène.
Patent CA-2495208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VISHNU PRADEEPA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes utilisées en immunohistochimie, permettant de préserver et/ou de maintenir la qualité et le contenu de l'ARN durant une coloration immunohistochimique. La présente invention concerne plus précisément des méthodes permettant de préserver la qualité et le contenu de l'ARN durant une coloration immunohistochimique, pour une microdissection par capture au laser d'échantillons suivie d'une analyse de l'ARN.
Patent CA-2497241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SULTANA VICTOR
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A sports training apparatus comprising a tethering line 10 at one end being connected to ball retaining means 14, and at an opposite end being adapted to detachably anchor to a person 12. The ball retaining means 14 is adapted to fit about a ball 16. The ball retaining means 14 also includes adjustment means which is configured to permit releasable retention of one of differently sized balls.
Patent CA-2498135-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUELLER MORTEN
IPC: B01D3/20
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: Vapor and liquid passing downward through a vessel are brought into contact within a plurality of distributor assemblies (1) arranged across a horizontal distribution tray (14) located within the vessel. The distributor assemblies have fluid flow paths with different resistances to fluid flow, as by having vapor inlets (4, 5) of at least two different sizes, with the differently sized inlets being located on different assemblies or on different upflow channels (15, 16) of the same assembly. This provides different vapor flow rates and liquid flow rates in different upflow channels. The invention improves the uniformity of liquid distribution over the cross section of the vessel despite elevational differences in liquid levels on the distribution tray or changes in the vapor and or liquid flow rates through the reactor.
Patent CA-2499279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GACESA DESANKA
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an object of value with a security element having at least a first and a second liquid-crystalline material, the first material having thermochromic properties and the second material an optically variable effect.
Patent CA-2499536-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of preparing amino acid taxane derivatives and polymer conjugates containing the same
Inventor: GREENWALD RICHARD B
IPC: C07D409/12
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: Methods of preparing amino acid-substituted taxanes such as: (4 of Fig. 1) using selected blocked amino acids are disclosed. After coupling of the blocked amino acid to the taxane, deprotection is carried out with about an equimolar amount of a secondary amine thus substantially avoiding base- catalyzed hydrolysis of amino acid from the taxane. The preferred amino acid - taxanes are useful as intermediates in the production of polymer conjugated therapeutic compositions or as part of pharmaceutically acceptable formulations.
Patent CA-2499939-A1 (CA)
Title: Metering pump with gas removal device
Inventor: MUSCARELLA STEPHEN B
IPC: F04B53/06
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A diaphragm metering pump suitable for metering an effervescent gas. The pump has a pump head with a product chamber having an inlet end with a one-way inlet valve and an outlet end with a one-way outlet valve. A displaceable diaphragm member defines a boundary of the product chamber. The diaphragm member is capable of being reciprocated to cause pumping displacements. A  discharge side is disposed downstream from the outlet valve. A passageway is disposed in fluid communication between the discharge side and the product chamber. A valve is disposed in the passageway. The valve is opened intermittently to allow liquid to re-enter the product chamber in an amount effective to purge gas from the product chamber to prevent loss of prime.
Patent CA-2501940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAO PATRICIA
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the finding that certain molecules are preferentially associated with effector T cells or regulatory T  cells. Accordingly, immune responses by one or the other subset of cells can be preferentially modulated. The invention pertains, e.g., to methods of modulating (e.g., up- or down-modulating), the balance between the activation of regulatory T cells and effector T cells leading to modulation of immune responses and to compositions useful in modulating those responses. The invention also pertains to methods useful in diagnosing, treating, or preventing conditions that would benefit from modulating effector T cell function relative to regulatory T cell function or from modulating regulatory T cell function relative to effector T cell function in a subject. The subject methods and compositions are especially useful in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of conditions characterized by a too-vigorous effector T cell response to antigens associated with the condition, in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of conditions characterized by a weak effector T cell response, in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of conditions characterized by a too-vigorous regulatory T cell response, or in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of conditions characterized by a weak regulatory T cell response.
Patent CA-2502104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CERN YEHUDA
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une configuration de composants destinés au couplage de données entre une ligne électrique et un dispositif de communication. Cette configuration comprend un coupleur inductif utilisant un conducteur de ligne électrique comme enroulement primaire, un condensateur relié par un second enroulement du coupleur inductif servant à créer un circuit résonant avec l'enroulement secondaire à une fréquence comprise dans une bande de fréquence désirée, et un transformateur adaptateur d'impédance servant à connecter un dispositif de communication à l'enroulement secondaire. Le circuit résonant a une atténuation effective correspondant à la bande passante désirée. Un autre mode de réalisation de cette configuration comprend un condensateur monté en série avec une bobine conductrice entre la ligne électrique et le dispositif de communication, le condensateur étant utilisé pour bloquer la tension de la ligne électrique et pour laisser passer un signal entre la ligne électrique et le dispositif de communication, la bobine conductrice offrant une faible inductance par rapport au signal.
Patent CA-2503212-A1 (CA)
Title: Matieres pour filtres a eau et filtres a eau contenant un melange de particules de carbone microporeuses et mesoporeuses
Inventor: SCHUTZE FRANCOIS
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel therapeutic application of tenatoprazole. Tenatoprazole and the salts thereof can be used in the production of a medicament for the treatment of atypical and esophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, gastrorrhagia and dyspepsia.
Patent CA-2504909-A1 (CA)
Title: Xylose isomerases, acides nucleiques les codant et leur methodes de fabrication et d'utilisation
Inventor: CALLEN WALTER
IPC: C12N9/92
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: Un aspect de l'invention concerne des enzymes xylose isomérases, des polynucléotides codant ces enzymes, des méthodes de fabrication et d'utilisation de ces polynucléotides et de ces polypeptides. Les polypeptides de l'invention peuvent être utilisés dans une variété de contextes agricoles et industriels. Par exemple, les polypeptides de l'invention peuvent être utilisés pour convertir du glucose en fructose ou pour fabriquer, en grande quantité, des sirops à haute teneur en fructose. D'autres exemples comprennent l'utilisation de ces polypeptides dans la confiserie, la brasserie, la production d'alcool et de boisson non alcoolisées, dans les aliments pour diabétiques et dans les édulcorants.
Patent CA-2504969-A1 (CA)
Title: Pedale de cycle
Inventor: GARNIER MICHEL
IPC: G05G1/30
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne comportant un corps de pédale (1) constitué d'une platine horizontale (2) globalement rectangulaire munie sur sa face supérieure de moyens de blocage (5, 6, 33) d'une chaussure (8) de cycliste e t sur l'un de ses bords longitudinaux d'un étui (3) contenant un axe de pédale (4) apte à être fixé à l'extrémité libre d'une manivelle (41) de pédalier remarquable en ce que la platine (1) est solidarisée à l'étui (3) de telle manière que sa face supérieure s'étende sous l'axe de pédale (4) suivant une distance a et que l'axe d'appui (7) de la chaussure sur la platine (1) de pédale, qui est confondu avec le plan frontal passant par le métatarse du gr os orteil du pied du cycliste lorsque ce dernier pédale, s'étende devant l'axe de la pédale (14) suivant une distance b.
Patent CA-2505930-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of botulinum toxin in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating urinary retention
Inventor: SCHMIDT RICHARD A
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: Use of a neurotoxin in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating neuronally-mediated urologic and related disorders, for example, urinary retention, is disclosed.
Patent CA-2506095-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for preparative electrophoresis
Inventor: MUTTER MARTINA
IPC: C07K1/26
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to method and device for carrying out a membrane electrophoresis, in particular by means of microfiltration or ultrafiltratio n membranes. The inventive method consists in reducing or compensating an electroosmotic flow formed in the membrane pores by an additional pressure. The inventive device for membrane electrophoresis comprises at least one separation chamber (7) provided with at least four sections i.e. at least on e diluent chamber (16), a concentrate chamber (17), a cathode chamber (18) and an anode chamber (21) provided with an anode (19) or a cathode (20), respectively. Said individual chambers (16, 17, 18, 21) are separated by porous membranes (14, 15), in particular by the microfiltration or ultrafiltration membranes (14, 15). Said device also comprises the diluent delivery (22) and discharge pipes (23), the concentrate delivery (24) and discharge pipes (25) and eventually the electrodes flush solution delivery (26) and discharge pipes (27) and a pressure control unit (8, 10) or (9, 11) which produces a pressure difference, between the diluent chamber (16) and t he concentrate chamber (17), in particular the pressure difference equal at lea st to 3kPa.
Patent CA-2507694-A1 (CA)
Title: Accommodating intraocular lens system and method
Inventor: ESCH VICTOR
IPC: G02B3/12
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided that having optical parameters that are altered in-situ using forces applied by the ciliary muscles, in whi ch a lens body carries an actuator separating two fluid-filled chambers having either the same index of diffraction or different indices of refraction, actuation of the actuator changing the relative volumes of fluid within an optic element of the lens and altering the optical power of the lens.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2508997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROUNS CAMERON G
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une électrode destinée à être utilisée pour stimuler un individu. L'électrode comprend un élément conducteur qui est au moins qui comporte au moins une ouverture