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Patent CA-2444408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EWEN KRISTIAN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A re-bar (reinforcing rod) for concrete comprises an inner rod of a first material, and an over-wrap of a second material. The over-wrap is structurally or functionally discontinuous relative to the inner rod. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a reinforcing rod comprising a composite of at least two materials, at least one of which is present in structurally discontinuous lengths. The composite comprises a polymer matrix having embedded therein structurally discrete meso-rods of length with radius r m, ultimate and tensile strength .delta.um the frictional shear stress between a meso-rod and the polymer matrix being represented by ~m, wherein (see formula I)
Patent CA-2447811-A1 (CA)
Title: Glycerol-peg-derivatives as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 and phospholipase-a2
Inventor: KELLER BRIAN
IPC: C08G65/332
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: The present invention comprises a group of related lipid molecules, and methods for their use, that may be used to treat inflammation and certain inflammation related diseases. The group of related lipid molecules are capable of inhibiting certain enzyme systems including phospholipase-A2, and cyclooxygenase-2. The group of related lipid molecules of the invention may be characterized by specific structural characteristics, or by specific biological activity, including inhibition of the previously listed enzymes. With regard to the structural characteristics, the group of related lipid molecules of the invention are characterized by the following three structur al features: a glycerol backbone, a polyethyleneglycol (PEG) chain, and a tail group having two long chain fatty acids. The long chain fatty acids preferab ly range between 11 and 25 (inclusive) carbons in length, and may be saturated, unsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
Patent CA-2448100-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEINER DAVID B
IPC: C12N9/50
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: Fusion proteins which comprise an apoptosis inducing protein portion and a cell targeting portion are disclosed. Fusion proteins which comprise a protease portion and a cell targeting portion are disclosed. Compositions for and methods of targeting and inducing the death of cells are disclosed.
Patent CA-2451890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YODOSHI NOBUO
IPC: H01M4/92
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A carrier is subjected to a crushing process before carrier supported catalyst-containing ink including a catalyst, a carrier, and a solvent is prepared. Using the carrier, the carrier supported catalyst-containing ink is prepared. The ink is further subjected to a filtration process, or a disintegration process as required such that the number of the agglutinates (catalyst clumps) contained in the catalyst or the carrier supported catalyst in the ink is reduced. Then, the ink is applied to an electrolyte membrane.
Patent CA-2452002-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH STEVEN L
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A deck support system (10) for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The system includes at least one pair of deck panels (20, 21) mounted opposite one another on the side walls (14) of the freight compartment, which are capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels (20, 21) are in their extended position they at least partially define a platform abo ve the floor (18) of the vehicle freight compartment. The system also includes a support bracket (24) that is secured to each respective deck panel (20, 21) when in the deployed position and adjacent the free end (20a, 21a) of the de ck panels (20, 21). The bracket (24) has an elongated body, a longitudinally extending channel (28) for engagement with the deck panels (20, 21) and a longitudinally extending support ledge (32). The longitudinally extending channel interlocks the deployed deck panels (20, 21) and the longitudinally extending support ledge provides support to further pairs of deployed deck panels.
Patent CA-2452822-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-stepped appliance accessory holder
Inventor: HOLSTEN STUART V
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-stepped accessory holder for an appliance having accessories that have dissimilar inner diameter connections, such as accessories with a male and/or a female ends. The female end of an accessory has a first inner diameter, and the male end of an accessory has a second inner diameter. The accessory holder includes a base having a first perimeter, and an upper portion mounted atop the base that has a second perimeter. The second perimeter of the upper portion is smaller than the first perimeter of the base. When the female end of an accessory is placed upon the accessory holder, the female end engages the first perimeter of the base. If it is desired that an accessory's male end be placed upon the holder, the male end engages the second perimeter of the accessory holder's upper portion.
Patent CA-2453444-A1 (CA)
Title: Diaminediols for the treatment of alzheimer's disease
Inventor: SCHOSTAREZ HEINRICH JOSEF
IPC: A61K31/421
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the betasecretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.
Patent CA-2455036-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction of hair growth
Inventor: STYCZYNSKI PETER
IPC: A61Q7/02
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A topical composition useful for reducing in hair growth includes .alpha.- difluoromethylornithine and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising at least 4 % by weight of a polyoxyethylene ether having the chemical formul a R(OCH2 CH2)bOH, where R is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group including from 6 to 22 carbon atoms and b is from 1 to 200.
Patent CA-2460154-A1 (CA)
Title: Easily applicable adhesive sheet comprising spherical protrusions and method for producing the same
Inventor: SAKURAI SATOSHI
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: Easily applicable adhesive sheet which can be easily applied neatly in good adhesion with easy air removal at the time of application to an adherent and a producing method thereof are provided.     An easily applicable adhesive sheet having, on the surface of a substrate, an adhesive layer in which a plurality of spherical protrusions are disposed and an air flow channel is formed between adjacent protrusions, and the spherical protrusion has a diameter of from 50 to 300 µm, a height of from 10 to 50 µm and a distance between the adjacent protrusions of from 0 to 100 µm, and a method for producing an easily applicable adhesive sheet as described above, by applying an adhesive layer formed on a shape-transfer face of a release liner to a substrate.
Patent CA-2460614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLANDA GAETANO
IPC: C07C217/28
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The invention provides low surface tension surfactants based on amino alcohol and also provides for their use in aqueous coating formulations, said surfactants being preparable by reacting at least one secondary amine of formula (I):   (see formula I) with at least one diepoxide of formula (III):   (see formula II) and/or with at least one triepoxide of formula (IV):   (see formula I) in essentially equivalent amounts of amine hydrogen atoms and epoxide groups.
Patent CA-2460820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEYPE CYRIL
IPC: H01Q5/40
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a broadband or multiband antenna for microwaves, comprising a reflector plane (R) and at least a radiating element (ER) arranged proximate to the reflector plane (R). A assembly of photonic forbidden band material default elements is superimposed on the reflector plane (R) and the radiating element (ER). Each photonic forbidden band material default element is substantially planar, parallel to the reflector (R) and has at least a characteristic of magnetic permeability of dielectric permittivity and/or thickness in the direction perpendicular to the reflector (R) different from one element of photonic forbidden band material to the next. The assembly forms a leaky resonant cavity. The invention is applicable to mobile telephone systems, or optical path transmissions.
Patent CA-2460850-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLTYS RICHARD
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: Selon l'invention, une ou plusieurs mains réelles de cartes à jouer sont vérifiées par rapport aux mains respectives prévues de cartes à jouer, cette vérification permettant de déterminer si les cartes réellement distribuées correspondent aux cartes qui devaient être distribuées sur la base d'une séquence de départ de valeurs de cartes à jouer. La séquence de départ des valeurs des cartes peut être générée de manière informatique et pseudo-aléatoire, les cartes étant alors ordonnées par exemple par impression ou tri, selon la séquence pour la distribution au joueur et / ou au donneur. La séquence de départ des valeurs des cartes peut être déterminée antérieurement à la distribution par lecture d'identificateurs à partir de plusieurs cartes à jouer.
Patent CA-2461378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COPEMAN TAMA MAYA
IPC: F17C7/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: Mobile hydrogen generation and supply system comprising hydrogen precursor storage means for storing one or more hydrogen precursors; one or more hydrogen precursor conversion means selected from the group consisting of means for converting a hydrogen precursor into gaseous hydrogen and means for converting a hydrogen precursor into a hydrogen-containing intermediate; one or more delivery means selected from the group consisting of delivery means for offloading gaseous hydrogen and delivery means for offloading a hydrogen-containing intermediate; and mobile support means for mounting the hydrogen precursor storage means, hydrogen precursor conversion means, and one or more delivery means. The system may further comprise one or more means selected from the group consisting of means for converting gaseous hydrogen into stored hydrogen; means for containing stored hydrogen; means for converting stored hydrogen into gaseous hydrogen; and storage means for storing a hydrogen-containing intermediate. Mobile support means for mounting the apparatus for these functions may be transported by trucks, tractor trailers, rail cars, barges, ships, or aircraft.
Patent CA-2462332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILLIP STEPHEN GREGORY
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: The description describes a tissue processor (10) for processing tissue samples for histological analysis. The processor comprises two retorts (12, 14), baths (16-22), reagent containers (26), a pump (44), and valve. The valve distrubutes the reagent from one container to either retort. Separate reagent lines connect the wax baths to the retorts (the subject of one claim). A  method is described (and claimed), of infiltrating a sample containin a reagent such as a dehydrating agent like an alcohol, where the infiltrating material is heated to a temperature at or above the boiling point of the reagent, to boil off the reagent when the tissue sample is contacted by the infiltrating material. Another claim defines the pressure in the retors as being reduced to lower the boiling point of the reagent.
Patent CA-2464766-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of predisposition to osteoporosis
Inventor: REED PETER
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: The invention provides novel reagents, kits, and methods for diagnosis of predisposition to low spine bone mineral density, low total hip bone mineral density, low femoral neck bone mineral density, or osteoporosis, based on analysis of polymorphic variants of the nucleic acid set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1.
Patent CA-2464892-A1 (CA)
Title: Jeu dote d'un pointeur pivotant
Inventor: BEDFORD JONATHAN
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un jeu, selon lequel des joueurs déplacent leurs pièces de jeu sur un plateau de jeu et tentent de recueillir des cartes de fin de partie en déplaçant leur pion jusqu'à un espace occupé par un pion de récompense. En outre, le jeu peut être portable. Dans certains cas, on peut transporter le dispositif de jeu dans un coffret en plastique ressemblant à un livre relié. On peut fonder les éléments du jeu sur un chapitre individuel provenant d'une nouvelle ou d'un livre publié pour enfants.
Patent CA-2465473-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular retaining wall fall protection system
Inventor: ROZIER SCOTT
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a retaining wall fall protection system having a plurality of base plates. It further includes a plurality of uprights pivotally attached to the base plates and a cross-brace attached to adjacent uprights at opposite ends of the cross-brace. A plurality of guardrails are provided and attached to guardrail adjustment brackets. The guardrail brackets are removably attachable to the uprights at various positions along the length of the uprights. Finally, there is provided an attachment assembly which secures the uprights in position adjacent the retaining wall. The attachment assembly comprises an attachment strap which is mounted to the upright and sized to extend through the retaining wall. A retainer on the opposite side of the wall engages a distal end of the attachment strap to secure the scaffolding to the retaining wall under construction.
Patent CA-2466856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEEKER PAUL K
IPC: A47C7/70
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A step stool includes a step and at least two legs coupled to the step. The step stool further includes a locking mechanism that, when activated, allows the legs to fold parallel to the step.
Patent CA-2467496-A1 (CA)
Title: Global motion compensation for video pictures
Inventor: EINARSSON TORBJOERN
IPC: H04N19/527
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A system and a method for coding and decoding video data are invented. In a system and method of video data compression a video frame (32) is divided into a sequence of image blocks (38), wherein one of several possible block-coding modes is an implicit global motion compensation (IGMC) mode, which is used to copy pixels from a previous frame (32) displaced by a predicted motion vector.  In another embodiment of the invention, a system and method of a video data compression, a video frame (32) is segmented into a sequence of slices (36), wherein each slice (36) includes a number of macroblocks (38). Respective slices (36) are encoded and a signal is included in the header (44) of an encoded slice (40) to indicate whether the slice (40) is GMC enabled, that is, whether global motion compensation is to be used in reconstructing the encoded slice. If so, GMC information, such as information representing a set of motion vectors (42a-42d), is included with the slice. In a useful embodiment each slice (36) of a frame (32) contains the same GMC information, to enhance resiliency against errors. In another embodiment different slices (36) of a frame (32) contain different GMC information. In either embodiment, motion vectors (42a-42d) for each image of a particular encoded slice (40) can be reconstructed using GMC information contained only in the particular encoded slice.
Patent CA-2467882-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORGANROTH JOEL
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: Dans un procédé et un système (100) de traitement d'un électrocardiogramme (ECG), des données numériques ECG sont reçues en provenance d'un appareil ECG (116). Les données numériques ECG éliminent une pluralité de rythmes cardiaques d'un patient détectés pendant un électrocardiogramme. Des données numériques d'annotation sont générées pour représenter des indications devant être inscrites sur un tracé ECG des divers rythmes cardiaques. Une image de tracé ECG annotée est produite au moyen des données numériques ECG et des données numériques d'annotation.
Patent CA-2469577-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for generating a high-power alternating voltage that follows an input data stream
Inventor: BIER GUNTHER
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a class D power amplifier for digital audio input signals, e.g. according to the I2S standard. The inventive power amplifier comprises a PFC voltage supply and an A/D converter for returning the output signal of the amplifier and the voltage supply. The amplifier is controlled by means of digital regulation loops.
Patent CA-2470508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LADNER ROBERT C
IPC: G16H50/30
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparati for screening libraries, particularly display libraries are disclosed. Methods can be automated or at least partially machine-based. Also disclosed are software and databases that interface with a library screening process such as a display library screening process. A  computer system can be used to store, manage, and generate information that includes assay results and sample tracking from various automation stations.  The system can include interfaces for project management, data analysis, and sample tacking and auditing. A database can manage hits identified during screening of a library. The database can be a relational database that includes tables for projects, libraries, screens, and hits.
Patent CA-2471331-A1 (CA)
Title: Timer tea maker
Inventor: CHANG RICHARD
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A timer tea maker is constructed to include an infusion cup carrying a timer, and a link mechanism provided at one side face of the infusion cup and controlled by the timer to raise a stopper from a bottom through hole of the infusion cup for enabling prepared tea to discharge out of the through hole to a tea cup below the infusion cup when the set time has expired.
Patent CA-2471362-A1 (CA)
Title: Reversible storage of hydrogen using doped alkali metal aluminum hydrides
Inventor: SCHUETH FERDI
IPC: B01J21/06
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to improved materials for reversibly storing hydrogen using alkali metal aluminum hydrides (alkali metal alanates) or mixtures of aluminum metal with alkali metal (hydride)s by doping these materials with catalysts having a high degree of dispersion or a large specific surface.
Patent CA-2473301-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling of air-cooled fuel cell system
Inventor: HSIAO FENG-HSIANG
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: An air cooling system for cooling an air-cooled fuel cell system including a plurality of cooling air channels formed in the fuel cell system is disclosed.  The fuel cell system is provided with a fan casing at a cooling air inlet side of the cooling air channels. At least one fan is mounted to an opening of the fan casing. When the fan is turned on, it generates a cooling air flow which flows in from the cooling air inlets, through the cooling air channels and flows out from the cooling air outlets. A temperature sensor is arranged at a position between an anode plate of a single cell unit and a cathode plate of an adjacent single cell unit for detecting a temperature of the fuel cell system. A filter casing is provided to fuel cell system at the cooling air inlet side, and a filter is mounted to an opening of the filter casing for filtering dust and impurities. A cooling air guiding cover is provided at an external side of the fan casing for guiding the cooling air to a humidifier. The humidified cooling air is recirculated via a recirculation pipeline to the fuel cell system.
Patent CA-2473302-A1 (CA)
Title: Recording medium having data structure for managing reproduction of multiple reproduction path video data recorded thereon and recording and reproducing methods and apparatuses
Inventor: UM SOUNG HYUN
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: The recording medium has a data structure for managing reproduction of at least multiple reproduction path video data recorded on the recording medium. One or more management areas of the recording medium store path change information. The path change information indicates where changes in reproducing at least one of the reproduction paths of video data are permitted.
Patent CA-2477868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'CONNOR NEIL
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Contacts are managed within a contact centre by representing each contact as a software object which contains skillset and priority identifiers. Contact objects are queued relative to one another by means of references to and/or from the object(s) immediately ahead of and behind each contact. In this way a conventional queue can be dispensed with. Queries can be made to a plurality of contact centres across a network to identify objects matching certain criteria at the top of each local queue. In this way a set of local queues substitutes for a network queue providing increased resilience in the case of the failure of any individual component of the network or of the network itself.
Patent CA-2478708-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for handoff in a communication system supporting multiple service instances
Inventor: HSU RAYMOND T
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: Method and apparatus for effecting handoff in a system supporting both wireless and packet date service communications. In one embodiment, the serving network provides information to the target network sufficient to establish the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections for handoff. In an alternate embodiment, the serving network and the target network do not share capabilities with respect to concurrent multiple service instances. When the serving network knows the status of the target network, the serving network takes responsibility for the handoff.
Patent CA-2479856-A1 (CA)
Title: Ethylene-alpha-olefin polymers, processes and uses
Inventor: CHIEN JAMES C W
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 1998-06-22
Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, useful as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.
Patent CA-2481568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALKER SIMON
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: An adjustable screw-in post support for use in supporting a post vertically above the ground. The adjustable screw-in post support has a shaft with a helical blade affixed thereto at one end and a shaft plate affixed thereto at the opposite end. The post support also includes a post-receiving unit mounted atop a base plate.   The shaft and base plate cooperate with one-another to provide adjustment of the post-receiving unit relative to one-another and are held together by a fastener.
Patent CA-2482467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KABNICK LOWELL
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: An endovascular sheath device for use with a thermal treatment apparatus is provided. The device includes a longitudinal tube which is designed to receive a therm al treatment device and is designed to be inserted into a blood vessel. An ultrasonically visible reinforcement element is disposed along the length of the longitudin al tube. The reinforcement element such as a braided wire provides several functio ns including increased visibility under ultrasound, clearer identification of sheath tip, and increased durability to protect the fiber from needle punctures during tumescent injections into the perivenous space. The wire reinforcement also increases shaft torquability and kink resistance during sheath insertion and withdrawal.</SD OAB>