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Patent CA-2634370-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for starch modification
Inventor: BERCKMANS MARC CHARLES FLORENT
IPC: C08B31/18
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: An etherified thinned starch obtainable by a process comprising the steps of (a) mixing a starch substrate with a thinning agent, an alkalizing agent and an etherification agent; (b) drying the mixture of step (a); and (c) allowing the dried mixture to react with the etherification agent, wherein: the thinning agent consists of one or more hypochlorites; step (a) is carried out at an alkaline pH and does not involve any artificial heating; and step (b) is carried out before the mixture of step (a) reaches the starch substrate's gelatinisation temperature.
Patent CA-2634448-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRUENING BURGHARD
IPC: A61K8/898
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ester quat of a defined structure useful for the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions, and to oil-in-water emulsions which comprise said ester quat.
Patent CA-2634510-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAJIMI MUSTAPHA
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated liver progenitor stem cells, and cell population thereof, wherein said progenitor stem cells originate from adult liver, esp. of human. The present invention also relates to the use of said isolated progenitor stem cells in medicine, hepatology, inborn errors of liver metabolism, transplantation, infectious diseases, liver failure. The present invention also relates to methods of isolating these cells, their culture, characterization before and after differentiation, and their use for transplantation, animal models of human disease, toxicology and pharmacology.
Patent CA-2634768-A1 (CA)
Title: 3-aryl-substituted quinazolones, and uses thereof
Inventor: VENKAT RAJ GOPAL
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: Compounds represented by Structural Formula (I): are useful, for example, in the effective killing or reducing the rate of proliferation of cancer cells, such as in patients suffering from cancer. In addition to the compounds themselves, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and method of treatment using the compounds.
Patent CA-2636578-A1 (CA)
Title: Faucet mounting sleeve
Inventor: BALL WILLIAM T
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: A system for mounting a faucet to the exterior portion of a dwelling is provided. A mounting sleeve is employed that is associated with a tube that is interconnected to the faucet that is generally positioned outside of a dwelling. The tube is rigidly interconnected to a mounting sleeve that is supported by at least one bracket that allows for selective adjustments. That is, the mounting sleeve may be selectively offset from the interior surface of the dwelling, thereby accommodating exterior building surfaces with irregular shapes such as stone, brick, mortar, stucco, etc. The mounting system provides additional rigidity to the faucet/dwelling interconnection.
Patent CA-2637731-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESSINGER JOSEF
IPC: C12P33/08
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bacterial strains of the species Amycolatopsis mediterranei for the microbial transformation of 9.beta.,10.alpha.-steroids of general Formula (I) to their corresponding 11.beta.-hydroxyl analogues, as well as to specific strains of that species.  In addition, the present invention relates to the process of transforming 9.beta.,10.alpha.-steroids to their corresponding 11.beta.-hydroxyl derivatives using bacterials strains of the species Amycolatopsis mediterranei, and to the subsequent isolation of the 11.beta.-hydroxyl derivatives from the bacterial culture medium. The resultant 11.beta.-hydroxylated products are useful intermediates for the preparation of novel steroidal compounds with 9.beta.,10.alpha.-confirmation carrying different kind of substituents in the 11.beta.-position.
Patent CA-2638216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABENHAIM LUCIEN
IPC: G16H70/40
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A system and a method for surveying and assessing the contribution of drugs risks of adverse events, comprising a) identification and studying a plurality of case-groups of different categories of adverse events, each case of a given case-group being faced with a given adverse event; a pool of potential referents identified regardless of a previous medical history thereof; and a large number of drugs and vaccines used by the cases and the potential referents; b) selecting controls sampled from the pool of potential referents according to predetermined criteria; c) matching the controls to specific cases of the case-groups; and d) conducting statistical analyses by comparing cases and controls to identify drugs that are susceptible to be associated with a modified risk of at least one of the adverse events and factors associated with this risk; wherein the steps a) to d) are performed on a systematic prospective on-going plan
Patent CA-2638253-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced call forwarding
Inventor: DEGORI MARIA I
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides a method and system that combines arming and disarming of a security system with activation and deactivation of call forwarding, enabling a single input by an authorized user to alter the state of the security system and to activate or deactivate call forwarding. Further, when changing the state of the security system, a user authorization component determines whether call forwarding should be activated. Hence, forwarding of calls is based on both user criteria and the state of the system. Additionally, the state of call forwarding can be changed by an authorized user via the security system.
Patent CA-2641182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN NATHAN CHARLES
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: The invention provides drying apparatus comprising an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried, an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity and a filter unit arranged downstream of the outlet, wherein the filter unit comprises a particulate filter and a sterilising filter. By providing a filter unit comprising a particulate filter and a sterilising filter, solid matter and bacteria can be removed from the waste liquid. This results in a hygienic and sanitary waste liquid output from the filter unit.
Patent CA-2641429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGAN GREGORY J
IPC: F02B43/08
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A system [10] for producing, dispensing, using and monitoring a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a producing system [12] configured to produce the hydrogen enriched fuel, a vehicle [16] having an engine [18] configured to use the hydrogen enriched fuel, and a dispensing system [14] configured to store and dispense the hydrogen enriched fuel into the vehicle [16] . The system [10] also includes a fuel delivery system [20] on the vehicle [16] configured to deliver the hydrogen enriched fuel to the engine [18] , and a control system [44] configured to control the producing system [12] and to monitor the use of the hydrogen enriched fuel by the vehicle [16]. A method includes the steps of producing hydrogen gas and a hydrocarbon fuel, blending the hydrogen gas and the hydrocarbon fuel into the hydrogen enriched fuel, using the hydrogen enriched fuel in the engine, and tracking emissions during the producing step and during the using step.
Patent CA-2644668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENRY THOMAS
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable meat product and method of making such a product by mixing a raw communicated meat with a salt mix and a carotenoid stabilizing composition to form a complex that after thermal processing allows the meat product to retain its interior and exterior color, flavor, and/or texture during storage in a food composition.
Patent CA-2646652-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted pyrazinone derivatives for use as a medicine
Inventor: DRINKENBURG WILHELMUS HELENA I
IPC: C07D409/14
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The present invention concerns substituted pyrazinone derivatives according to the general Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salt thereof, a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a quaternary ammonium salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined in Claim 1, having selective alpha2C-adrenoceptor antagonist activity. It further relates to their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine. The compounds according to the invention are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress-related disorders associated with depression and/or anxiety, cognitive disorders, personality disorders, schizoaffective disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia of the Alzheimer's type, chronic pain conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, addiction disorders, mood disorders and sexual dysfunction.
Patent CA-2648805-A1 (CA)
Title: Downhole tool for rock drilling
Inventor: SHOTTON VINCENT WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A downhole tool to separate liquid from a drilling fluid includes a multi-vein cyclonic separator disposed within a housing, the cyclonic separator including at least two veins extending in a spiral along the length of the cyclonic separator, holes in the housing positioned adjacent to edges of veins of the cyclonic separator to allow liquid accelerated from the drilling fluid to exit the housing, and wherein the cyclonic separator is configured to provide high centrifugal forces to the drilling fluid downhole.
Patent CA-2650404-A1 (CA)
Title: Fused ring thrombin receptor antagonists
Inventor: CHACKALAMANNIL SAMUEL
IPC: A61P7/02
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: Fused-ring, heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate of said compound, isomer or racemic mixture wherein Formula (II) represents an optional double bond, and wherein An, En, Mn, Gn, Jn, R3, n7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R32, R33, X, Y, B and Het are herein defined and the remaining substituents are as defined in the specification, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a method of treating diseases associated with thrombosis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cancer by administering said compounds. Combination therapy with other cardiovascular agents is also claimed.
Patent CA-2651362-A1 (CA)
Title: Spectrometre de masse
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un spectromètre de masse comprenant un analyseur de masse de type temps de vol. L'analyseur comprend un détecteur d'ions pourvu d'un numériseur. Les signaux du numériseur étant numérisés, on calcule les temps d'arrivée et l'intensité des ions. Le temps d'arrivée T0 et l'intensité S0 de chaque événement d'arrivé d'ion donnent lieu à conversion en deux intensités séparées S(n),S(n+i) consignées sous notations temporelles T(n), T(n+1).
Patent CA-2652066-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear electric motor controller and system for providing linear speed control
Inventor: IVANKOVIC MLADEN
IPC: H02K11/20
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for linear speed control for electric direct current motors, in which digital to analog converter circuitry is used for converting an 8-bit digital signal to an analog voltage for setting voltage across a motor, a digital state machine means is used for converting the duty cycle of an input signal for output to the digital to analog converter means, and a closed loop feedback means is used for monitoring and setting the voltage across the motor. An over-current sense circuit can be used for monitoring the current across or passing through the electric motor. An over/under voltage sense circuit can be used for monitoring voltage of the electric motor.  The resulting 8-bit digital control signal is converted to an analog voltage for the electric motor.
Patent CA-2655584-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKINSON STUART L
IPC: B63B34/56
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A vehicle for movement relative to a medium, the vehicle comprising a base, and a carriage mounted on the base for supporting a human operator, the carriage mounted for forward and rearward movement relative to the base upon being driven by bipedal movement of the operator, a thrust mechanism operable to develop vehicle thrust by transmitting a force to the medium upon bipedally driven rearward movement of the carriage and a force mechanism operable to apply a force to the base upon bipedally driven forward movement of the carriage.
Patent CA-2656217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANGUS DORIS
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The invention provides process for making contra-soluble nano-dispersions of at most sparingly-soluble materials in a soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: a) a solvent or a mixture of miscible solvents, b) at least one carrier material soluble in solvent (a), said carrier material being also contra-soluble to payload material (c) and solid at ambient temperature, c) at least one a payload material which is soluble in solvent (a), and, (ii) drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles.
Patent CA-2659433-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIRKHOLZ HOLGER
IPC: B60S9/08
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting device (10), in particular a seat pillar or the like, having a shank tube (11) and having a support tube (12) which is movable with respect to the shank tube, wherein a lifting gearing (26) is arranged on the shank tube, which lifting gearing (26) has a drive input shaft arrangement (27) for connecting a drive device and a drive output shaft arrangement (28) for driving a lifting spindle (20) which is arranged in the support tube, wherein the drive input shaft arrangement and the drive output shaft arrangement have in each case at least one large-diameter (70, 78) and one small-diameter gearwheel (62, 81) which can be placed in force-fitting engagement with one another in order to form different transmission ratios, wherein the drive input shaft arrangement has a hollow shaft (86), which is mounted in a gearing housing (68), and an axially movable shift shaft (85) which is arranged coaxially with respect to the hollow shaft and is mounted in the gearing housing, wherein the hollow shaft serves for the rotationally fixed arrangement of the large-diameter drive gearwheel (78) and the shift shaft serves for the rotationally fixed arrangement of the small-diameter drive gearwheel (pinion) (62), and the hollow shaft and the shift shaft are provided with engagement devices which can be placed in coupling engagement by means of axial movement in order to vary the transmission ratio.
Patent CA-2660693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANG JOHN
IPC: C09D7/47
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: Polymers are described that are prepared from di and mono-functional silicone and silane monomers of Formula 1 in which Y represents a direct bond or a oxy group; R1represents an optionally substituted organo group with at least one double bond which optionally may be an activated unsaturated moiety such as a (meth) acrylate group: for example 1-n-propoxy(acrylate) or ethenyl; and R2 and R3 each separately, and independently within each optional repeat unit, represent an optionally substituted hydrocarbo, hydrocarbo(oxy), hydrosilico and/or hydrosilico(oxy) groups; or example, methyl; or trimethylsiloxy; R4 independently represents an optionally subsitituted organo group with at least one double bond (such as R1 above) an optionally subsitituted hydrocarbo, and/or hydrosilico group for example trimethylsilyl or ethenyl; and n is from about 0 to about 2000; preferably from about 1 to about 100, for example n is 1. Such polymer precursors can be used to prepare flow modifying agents, defoamers and/or pressure sensitive adhesives.
Patent CA-2660780-A1 (CA)
Title: Eyelash applicator and method
Inventor: WALT JOHN GARNETT
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A hair growth applicator system and method includes a squeezable container, an application device, and a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula: wherein the dashed bonds represent a single or double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration, A, B, Z, X, R 1 and R2 are as defined in the specification.
Patent CA-2660988-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenna arrangement for an electronic device and an electronic device including same
Inventor: DE ROSA RONALD J
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A wristworn device comprising a radio communication device for receiving from and/or transmitting signals to a radio communication device external to the wristworn device. In at least one embodiment, the casing comprises a metallic watchcase having a slot, and wherein the watchcase is electrically coupled to the radio communication device to function as the antenna. In another embodiment, a metallic loop is provided in the casing proximate the watchcase, wherein the metallic loop is electrically coupled to the radio communication device to function as the antenna and the watchcase comprises a slot and functions as an element for the reception and/or transmission of electromagnetic radiation. In a third embodiment, the metallic watchcase does not have a slot and the watchcase is electrically coupled to the radio communication device to function as the antenna.
Patent CA-2665658-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode pour l'impregnation de composant en bois avec de la cire de paraffine solide, appareil connexe et composant en bois impregne
Inventor: RISI BENOIT
IPC: B27K3/02
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: Linvention porte sur un procédé de traitement dune pièce de bois consistant à imprégner celle-ci dune substance hydrofuge, ladite substance hydrofuge étant solide à température ambiante. Le procédé comprend les étapes consistant à fournir une pièce de bois à traiter; à chauffer ladite pièce pendant une période prédéterminée, ladite pièce étant chauffée à une température A; à immerger subséquemment au moins une partie de ladite pièce dans un bain de substance hydrofuge liquéfiée, ledit bain étant à une température B, pendant une période prédéterminée; puis à retirer ladite pièce dudit bain en la laissant refroidir, ladite température A étant supérieure à 100 degrés Celsius et ladite température B étant inférieure à 100 degrés Celsius, mais supérieure à un point de liquéfaction pour ladite substance hydrofuge, et une différence de température entre les températures A et B étant dau moins 60 degrés Celsius.
Patent CA-2669188-A1 (CA)
Title: Papillary muscle position control devices, systems, & methods
Inventor: JIMENEZ JORGE HERNAN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Papillary muscle position control devices (900) systems and methods are provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, a papillary muscle position control device generally comprises a first anchor (905), a second anchor (920), and a support structure (915). The first anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to an in situ valve of a heart ventricle. The second anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to a muscle wall of the valve. The support structure can be configured to have an adjustable length and be coupled to the first anchor and second anchor such that adjusting the length of the support structure varies a distance between the first anchor and the second anchor. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.
Patent CA-2669280-A1 (CA)
Title: Turbofan gas turbine engine and nacelle arrangement
Inventor: ALECU DANIEL T
IPC: F15D1/10
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: The arrangement comprises a fan by-pass duct (32) located within the nacelle (34) and having an inlet (32a) and an outlet (32b). The outlet (32b) is generally oriented substantially radially and at an intermediary location along the nacelle (34). The nacelle (34) has an aft section with an initially convex and substantially outwardly extending surface (34a) adjacent to the outlet (32b) of the fan by-pass duct (32). The surface (34b) of the aft section decreases in curvature and becomes concave towards a rear end of the engine.
Patent CA-2670445-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRUWYS SIMON CHARLES
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: Binding members, e.g. human antibody molecules, which bind interleukin-6 (IL-6) and neutralise its biological effects. Use of binding members for IL-6 in medical treatment e.g. for treating inflammatory diseases and tumours associated with IL-6
Patent CA-2671016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SZYBISTY ROBERT J
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in a vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion extending between front and rear ends. The front end is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor for pivoting the seat cushion between a seating position and a kneeling position. A seat back is pivotally coupled to the rear end of the seat cushion and is adapted to be releasably secured to the floor. A drive link is pivotally coupled between the floor and the seat back. The drive link urges the seat back to pivot relative to the seat cushion as the seat cushion pivots between the seating and kneeling positions thereby maintaining the seat back in a generally vertical orientation.
Patent CA-2672107-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastener driving device with mode selector and trigger interlock
Inventor: JEYASINGH VIVEK
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A fastener driving device includes a frame, a fastener driver reciprocally mounted in the frame, and a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger lever configured to be moved to an actuated position to actuate the fastener driving device, a mode selector rotatably mounted to the frame, the mode selector being configured to move to select a mode of operation of the fastener driving device, and a trigger lock mounted to the frame, the trigger lock being movable between a first position wherein actuation of the trigger lever is permitted and a second position wherein actuation of the trigger lever is prevented. In the first position, the trigger lock engages the mode selector to prevent the mode selector from moving. In the second position, the trigger lock disengages the mode selector to permit movement of the mode selector to select the mode of operation of the fastener driving device.
Patent CA-2672271-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XIE YONGPING
IPC: C07D403/14
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with the activity of Cannabinoid Receptor 1 (CB1).
Patent CA-2673000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IBRAHIM PRABHA N
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: Compounds active on protein kinases are described, as well as methods of using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of protein kinases.
Patent CA-2674403-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing polycrystalline structures having improved mechanical and physical properties
Inventor: NAGARAJAN NANDAKUMAR
IPC: C25D5/50
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Polycrystalline materials are prepared by electrodeposition of a precursor material that is subsequently heat-treated to induce at least a threefold increase in the grain size of the material to yield a relatively high fraction of 'special' low .SIGMA. grain boundaries and a randomized crystallographic texture. The precursor metallic material has sufficient purity and a fine-grained microstructure (e.g., an average grain size of 4 nm to 5 µm). The resulting metallic material is suited to the fabrication of articles requiring high mechanical or physical isotropy and/or resistance to grain boundary-mediated deformation or degradation mechanisms.