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Patent CA-2638838-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KODAMA YUKIKO
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to ammonia transporter genes and use thereof.  The invention relates in particular to a brewer's yeast which shows enhanced ammonia assimilation, alcoholic beverages produced using such yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the invention relates to the MEP3 gene which codes for the ammonia transporter Mep3 in brewer's yeast, particularly to a yeast which can control the ammonia assimilation ability by controlling the level of expression of the nonScMEP3 gene or ScMEP3 gene characteristic to beer yeast and to a method of producing alcoholic beverages using such yeast.
Patent CA-2641477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK SOO-HONG
IPC: H04W36/26
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A data stream transmitting and receiving method and apparatus guaranteeing quality of service (QoS), in which the data stream transmitting method includes obtaining information regarding a link characteristic change of a mobile node, which occurs due to a handover of the mobile node between heterogeneous links, and transmitting the data stream to the mobile node based on the obtained information. Accordingly, even when the handover of the mobile node between heterogeneous links is performed, QoS of the data stream can be guaranteed.
Patent CA-2642307-A1 (CA)
Title: Powder valve
Inventor: COLDING-KRISTENSEN HOLGER
IPC: B65D90/58
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: The present invention concerns a valve (1), a valve closing body (14) and use of a valve (1) and a valve closing body (14) of the type used for injecting dry powder which is mixed with liquid, and where the dry powder is supplied under the liquid surface in a mixing vessel (11) in which a vacuum is typically maintained. The novel feature of a powder valve (1) according to the invention is that a closing body (14) of the valve in the closed position extends through the valve seat (13) of the valve and into the wet environment. It is hereby achieved that when the valve (1) is opened, powder or dust from powder is not deposited on the valve closing body (14). This is in spite of the valve closing body (14) being wet, due to contact with the liquid to which the powder is added. Due to its elongated shape, the valve closing body (14), which in the withdrawn position opens for inflow of powder, has the property that the inflowing powder dries the valve closing body (14) at first and keeps it dry subsequently.
Patent CA-2642672-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM CHUN HYUNG
IPC: A61K31/4706
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The invention features methods and kits for treating or inhibiting the development of Parkinson's Disease by administering 7-chloro-4-aminoquinoline compounds, e.g., amodiaquine or glafenine. Stem cells are also useful in the methods of the invention and may be administered separately from or together with 7-chloro-4-aminoquinoline compounds. The invention further features methods of identifying additional chemical compounds that are useful in the treatment or inhibition of the development of Parkinson's Disease.
Patent CA-2642972-A1 (CA)
Title: Extracts and methods comprising cinnamon species
Inventor: LI DAN
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of cinnamon species plant material prepared by supercritical CO2 extractions methods.
Patent CA-2643723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUICK RICHARD
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A method of inhibiting activity of a cathepsin L-like protease in cells or tissue and the use of the method in the treatment of disease such as cancer and inflammatory diseases is described. The method comprises administration of a cathepsin propeptide or a nucleic acid encoding a cathepsin propeptide. In particular embodiments, the propeptide is a Cathepsin S propeptide. Further, the use of propeptides having an Fc portion is described.
Patent CA-2644944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANTHOINE BERNARD
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A method for marking pharmaceutical articles is characterised by comprising marking the pharmaceutical articles with an ink that is invisible under normal light conditions and that is visible under specific light conditions, such as under UV light.
Patent CA-2645718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEAN STUART J
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A patch radiator for use in beamformed or steerable antenna systems which maximizes upper frequency limit and simultaneously minimizes the lower frequency limit, by providing an annular patch configuration in which a central region of the patch element is devoid of material, whereby this central region is of a different shape from the shape of the exterior perimeter of the patch element. One possible configuration of such a patch radiator comprises a square exterior shape, enclosing a central circular region of removed material. In this manner, the upper frequency limit threshold tends to rise as the interior annular perimeter is reduced. Preferably, the exterior and interior perimeters have no interior angles of more than 180°.
Patent CA-2649727-A1 (CA)
Title: Agents for colouring keratin fibres comprising zwitterionic azomethine dyes
Inventor: BUCLIN VERONIQUE
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for colouring keratin fibres which comprise at least one zwitterionic azomethine dye of the general formula (I), (II) or (III) in which z is a heterocycle of the formula (IV), (V), (VI), (VII), (VIII), (IX), (X), (XI), (XII) in which R8 is an alkyl sulfonate radical of the formula (XIII);
Patent CA-2650762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASADA MASANORI
IPC: C12N5/04
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: Capsules which contain vital cells or tissues as the contents and in which these cells or tissues can be grown. Since these cells or tissues can be grown in the capsules, an extremely high cell density can be achieved. By using these capsules, foods having an excellent effect of ameliorating intestinal disorders, etc. can be provided.  Moreover, it is possible to provide artificial seeds showing an excellent storage stability and a high germination ratio which comprise seamless soft capsules consisting of an innermost layer containing indefinite embryo, indefinite shoots, multiple shoots, shoot apexes, growing points, protocorm-like bodies, indefinite roots, hairy roots, etc., an inner coating layer comprising a hardened oil and an outer coating layer made of a biodegradable film comprising gelatin, polysaccharides, etc.
Patent CA-2651539-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for hair colour simulation
Inventor: AARABI PARHAM
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided that change the colour of a person's hair in a digital color image composed of pixels. The position of the person's face in the digital image is identified. One or more hair sampling regions are identified based on the expected position of the hair relative to the position of the face. One or more characteristics of the hair are extracted from the hair sampling region or regions. Pixels in the image are compared with the extracted hair characteristics thereby to detect hair pixels throughout the image. Pixels in the image are also compared with one or more criteria indicating that a pixel is a non-hair pixel thereby allowing detection of non-hair pixels identified in error as hair pixel, A new hair colour is selectively applied to the detected hair pixels, omitting hair pixels identified in error.
Patent CA-2651583-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHU FANGYI
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining zein and/or xanthophylls in highly pure form. Zein is first extracted from corn using aqueous ethanol. Suspended corn solids are separated, and the resulting extract is purified in a single size-exclusion chromatography step to separate impurities and produce substantially purified zein. The chromatography step may simultaneously produce substantially purified xanthophylls.
Patent CA-2655625-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety lighter for pyrotechnic device
Inventor: DOUSSET ALAIN
IPC: F42B3/18
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The device concerns a safety lighter designed to initiate a pyrotechnic device into combustion, with the lighter including: a lighter body (10) with a cylindrical groove (12) of XX' axis; a pyrotechnic drawer (14) including pyrotechnic methods (70, 74, 30) to initiate the pyrotechnic device into combustion, with the pyrotechnic drawer (14) being capable of moving into the cylindrical groove, from position (Ps) of security, guaranteeing isolation between the pyrotechnic methods of the drawer and the pyrotechnic device to be initiated into combustion, toward position (Pi), referred to as that of initiation, designed to cause combustion of the pyrotechnic device. Suitable for use with firing rockets, missile motors, gas generators for pressurization of the reservoir, pyromechanisms.
Patent CA-2656391-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for adjustable fractional optical dermatological treatment
Inventor: DEBENEDICTIS LEONARD C
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: In a fractional treatment system, an adjustable mechanism can be used to adjust the beam shape, beam numerical aperture, beam focus depth, and/or beam size to affect the treatment depth and or the character of the resulting lesions. Adjustment of these parameters can improve the efficiency and efficacy of treatment. Illustrative examples of adjustable mechanisms include a set of spacers of different lengths, a rotatable turret with lens elements of different focal distances, an optical zoom lens, and a mechanical adjustment apparatus for adjusting the spacing between two optical lens elements. In one aspect, the fractional treatment is configured with a laser wavelength that is selected such that absorption of the laser wavelength within the tissue decreases as the tissue is heated by the laser (e.g., 1480- 1640 nm). Desirably, the laser wavelength is primarily absorbed within a treated region of skin by water and has a thermally adjusted absorption coefficient within the range of about 7 cm-1 to about 26 cm-1.
Patent CA-2656439-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal oxidizer with gasifier
Inventor: BLOCKI STEVEN WILLIAM
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for producing products results in solid waste and organic waste disposed in an air stream. The organic waste is subject to oxidation by a thermal oxidizer receiving the air stream from the manufacturing apparatus for oxidizing the organic waste. The thermal oxidizer includes a clean air outlet for venting the oxidized air stream to the atmosphere.  A gasifier receives solid waste from the manufacturing apparatus for gasifying the solid waste and producing synthetic gas. The synthetic gas is introduced to the thermal oxidizer for providing additional thermal energy to the thermal oxidizer reducing the amount of fossil fuel required to provide thermal energy to the thermal oxidizer that is necessary for oxidizing the organic waste disposed in said air stream.
Patent CA-2659059-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BILLOTTO FRANK V
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: Expandable polymer compositions are used to reinforce or provide various types of insulation to cavities in structural elements. The polymer compositions include at least two different segments, which may or may not be joined. At least one of the segments will expand before another segment when heated. The fixst-to- expand segment forms a physical barrier to the expansion of later-expanding segments, thereby restricting the expansion of the later-expanding segment in at least one direction. In this manner, the location of the expanded polymer within the cavity can be easily and inexpensively controlled.
Patent CA-2660009-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de fixation de membrane pour appareil de nettoyage de piscines
Inventor: HABIF JACQUES-ALEXANDRE
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: Système de fixation de membrane pour appareil de nettoyage de piscines. L 'invention concerne un système de fixation de membrane pour appareil de nett oyage de piscines. Permettant une parfaite tension de la membrane et sa fixa tion de façon définitive sur une cassette autonome à l'appareil de nettoyage facilement intégrable par l'utilisateur, le dispositif est une cassette aut onome (1) ouverte à ses extrémités (2) pour le flux de l'eau, contenant deux demies boîtes creuses (3) raccordées ensemble pour bloquer de façon définit ive, par pincement, la membrane à l'intérieur de la cassette autonome raccor dée soit dans le corps de l'appareil au moyen de clips de fixation, soit en ligne entre deux sections du tuyau de raccord à la pompe du bassin, au moyen de terminaisons coniques (6) d'emboîtement. Le dispositif suivant l'inventi on est particulièrement destiné à des aspirateurs de nettoyage et d'entretie n de l'eau des bassins.
Patent CA-2664030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINNAAR SANET HELENA
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A microbial leaching process is carried out on a heap of particulate chalcopyrite ore by adding carbon dioxide to an air stream directed into the heap at least when the heap is at mesophilic temperatures, to stimulate growth, and to achieve a sufficiently high concentration, of mesophilic microbial strains in the heap so as to generate heat, at moderate thermophilic temperatures, at a rate which exceeds the rate of heat loss from the heap.
Patent CA-2665272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHTER RENE
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for injecting a drug especially insulin into the human or animal body using a motor-driven pump head which can easily and rapidly be exchanged.
Patent CA-2665394-A1 (CA)
Title: Decontamination of filtration media for respiration
Inventor: MACDONALD GAVIN
IPC: A61L2/12
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: Microwave energy may be used to disinfect used face masks, respirators and other items containing filtration media for respiration. A method of disinfecting is provided as well as filtration media having indicators to visually indicate when disinfection has occurred. The indicators may function based on temperature and steam generation during microwaving. Thermochromic materials may be used to indicate that a proper temperature has been reached.
Patent CA-2667324-A1 (CA)
Title: Powered access device
Inventor: DUEL KEVIN L
IPC: B60R3/02
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A device (28) for accessing an elevated entry position (20) on a machine (10) including an operator position (22) includes a platform (30), which includes a step surface (33), configured to ascend and descend between a base position (1) and the elevated entry position, wherein the platform remains within an existing envelope of the machine throughout ascent, descent, and storage of the platform, and wherein the ascending and descending proceeds along an axis substantially orthogonal to the step surface. The device may further include a lifting mechanism (34) operatively connected to the machine and the platform.
Patent CA-2668341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEBER JOERG
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: To allow for a catheter to be easily visible in ultrasound pictures and thus to allow for a position control of a catheter with relatively little effort, an ultrasound marking device at the distal end of a catheter is provided in a body of a living being that can be detected by ultrasound. The catheter comprises a lumen and the ultrasound marking device in the lumen is arranged close to the distal end in a way, such that is can be removed via a proximal end of the catheter.
Patent CA-2669007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LONG TED A
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons are described The apparatus comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. The joint assembly also includes a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the Main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection. The coupling assembly may also include a torque spacer to help control fluid flow relationships.
Patent CA-2670281-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DYER THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: Sheet-like products, such as tissue products, are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. The additive composition can improve various properties of the sheet-like product. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition can reduce lint and increase softness.
Patent CA-2674085-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de depot de couche mince et produit obtenu
Inventor: BILLERT ULRICH
IPC: C03C17/09
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un procédé de traitement d'au moins une couche mince continue déposée sur une première face d'un substrat,caractérisé en ce que l'on porte ladite au moins une couche mince à une température d'au moins 300 °C en maintenant une température inférieure ou égale à 150 °C au niveau de la face dudit substrat opposée à ladite première face, de manière à augmenter le taux de cristallisation de ladite couche mince en la conservant continue et sans étape de fusion de ladite couche mince. L'invention a également pour objet le matériau susceptible d'être obtenu par ce procédé.
Patent CA-2675079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLIJEPCEVIC PREDRAG
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: A microfluidic device comprising; i) an inlet; ii) a first layer comprising at least first and second current carrying structures, wherein the at least first and second current carrying structures each comprise a plurality of teeth, and wherein the teeth of the first and second current carrying structures are optionally offset such that the teeth of the first current carrying structure are positioned between the teeth of the second current carrying structure; iii) a second layer comprising a first microfluidic chamber in fluid communication with the inlet positioned above the at least first and second current carrying structures of the first layer; and iv) a third layer comprising at least third and fourth current carrying structures wherein the at least third and fourth current carrying structures each comprise a plurality of teeth, and wherein the teeth of the third and fourth current carrying structures are optionally offset such that the teeth of the third current carrying structure are positioned between the teeth of the fourth current carrying structure; and wherein the at least third and fourth current carrying structures are positioned in the third layer so as to be above the first microfluidic chamber and such that the teeth of the third current carrying structure are positioned substantially vertically above or offset from the teeth of the first current carrying structure and the teeth of the fourth current carrying structure are positioned substantially vertically above or offset from the teeth of the second current carrying structure; wherein the teeth have a stem having substantially elliptical tip.
Patent CA-2677069-A1 (CA)
Title: Antibody single variable domains against serum albumin
Inventor: TOMLINSON IAN
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: The invention provides a dual-specific ligand comprising a first immunoglobulin variable domain having a first binding specificity and a complementary or non-complementary immunoglobulin variable domain having a second binding specificity.
Patent CA-2677650-A1 (CA)
Title: Entertainment system including selectable ir receive and transmit codes and day/night picture modes
Inventor: MACHOLZ JEFF
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle, including a media player and a control panel having an option that allows a user to select either a first communication mode or a second communication mode, wherein the first communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted first set of codes and the second communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted second set of codes.
Patent CA-2678314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLOUIN CHRISTOPHER W
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A method for landscaping an area using an earth-reinforcing revetment includes the steps of providing a first structure of at least one landscaping apparatus having a measure of openings and a base region, providing a second structure of the at least one landscaping apparatus having a measure of openings greater than the measure of openings of the second structure, arranging the second structure at an angle relative to the first structure such that the angle defines a landscaping feature, arranging at least a portion of the first structure on a landscaping region of the area such that the landscaping region at least partially supports base region of the first structure, and disposing landscaping material on the first structure of the landscaping apparatus so as to define a feature for the area. Also, a landscaping apparatus of an earth-reinforcing revetment includes the above described structures.
Patent CA-2678761-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing rolling data in communication systems
Inventor: FENNELL MARTIN J
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed.
Patent CA-2681125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANVER ULRICH
IPC: B22C9/08
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a core-sheath particle for use as a filler for feeder masses for the production of feeders, comprising (a) a carrier core having a size of 30 µm to 500 µm and composed of a material, which is resistant up to a maximum temperature of 1400°C and contains no polystyrene, (b) a sheath surrounding the core composed of or comprising (b1) particles having a maximum D 50 value for grain size of 15 µm and resistant up to a temperature of at least 1500°C, and (b2) a binding agent binding the particles to one another and to the carrier core, wherein the core-sheath particle is resistant to temperatures up to 1450°C.
Patent CA-2683169-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for diagnosing psoriatic arthritis in patients with skin psoriasis
Inventor: KHRAISHI MAJED
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for detecting and diagnosing psoriatic arthritis in patients with skin psoriasis is provided. More specifically, the invention uses information entered by a patient into a self-administered electronic questionnaire to construct a score that provides a probability of having or detecting psoriatic arthritis in patients with skin psoriasis using a combination of algorithms and empirical data. The electronic questionnaire can be used to set an etiology-based diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis for targeting of treatment and preventative interventions. The present invention is also useful for ruling out one or more diseases or disorders that present with psoriasis like symptoms and ruling out psoriasis and/or PsA.