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Patent CA-2446340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEMMON JOHN P
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: Systems and methods for high-throughput fabrication and evaluation of electrode and electrolyte material performance for solid oxide fuel cells. A system comprising a substrate (106), an auto-sampler operable for simultaneously controlling the flow rates of 2 or more solid oxide fuel cell components, a delivery apparatus, a mass flow controller (124), an x-y motion stage (126), and a microprocessor operable for controlling the system. A method comprising providing a library of samples, continuously and controllable supplying desired amounts of the samples to a liquid chromatography system (102) where a multi-compositional mixture is formed, serially loading the multi-compositional mixture into a common sprayer, serially and distributively spraying the mufti-compositional mixture onto a surface of a substrate (106), forming a discrete or continuous gradient array of the mixture reacted on the substrate (106), and evaluating the performance of the mixture for use in solid oxide fuel cells.
Patent CA-2446841-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical shutter assembly
Inventor: CARLSON STEVEN A
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The present invention pertains to an optical shutter (103), comprising an photon-absorbing layer (105), and a surface layer in a transparent state on at least one side of the photon-absorbing layer (105), wherein the optical shutter (103), is characterized by the absorption of photons to change the photon-absorbing layer (105), to an opaque state and to change the surface layer (15), to a reflective state. The optical shutter (103), is reversibly imageable between these transparent and reflective states. The optical shutter (103), may comprise a metallized layer on at least one side of the photon-absorbing layer. Preferably, the optical shutter comprises an organic free radical compound, such as a salt of an aminium radical cation, in the photon-absorbing layer. Also provided are optical switch devices and optical buffers (120) and (130), comprising such optical shutters and methods of switching an optical signal utilizing such optical shutters and switch devices.
Patent CA-2446893-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular system for storing-parking bicycles
Inventor: GARCIA SIMON RAMON
IPC: E04H6/02
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: Modular system for parking-storage of bicycles consisting of the use of modules formed of a base provided with horizontal and sloping runners along which the wheels of the bicycle run when it is pushed up to its inclined parking-storage position, as well as with elements that limit the end position of the pedals, when the bicycle is pushed along the runners, so that one of them remains above the axis of rotation and the other below, said modules being each housed in containers or lockers which, when juxtaposed to one another, form either linear structures, accessible from the front or back, or circular ones.
Patent CA-2451451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEDDES IAN
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Un dispositif à fourniture de semence en contact avec la terre comprend un bras support de forme allongée (8) monté pivotant sur un organe d'entraînement via un organe de montage (7) conçu pour accepter un déplacement linéaire vertical. Ce bras support comporte un disque de coutre décalé (3) adapté le long de sa longueur, un tube de débit des semences déporté sur l'arrière (2) suivi d'un rouleau à pointe (4) et d'un bras de commande (1) touchant le sol, positionné de façon à agir entre le disque du coutre (3) et le rouleau à pointe (4) de façon à suivre un sillon formé par le disque du coutre (3) et à empêcher la motte du sillon, de s'effondrer et/ou d'être rabattue avant l'arrivée de la semence dans le sillon, de façon que la roue à pointe (4) puisse remplacer la motte immédiatement après la pose de la semence dans le sillon.
Patent CA-2452980-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of administering vectors to synaptically connected neurons
Inventor: CARTIER-LACAVE NATHALIE
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to efficient delivery of viral vecto rs to cells of the CNS, particularly useful in the treatment of neurodegenerati ve disorders and motor neuron diseases. The invention involves selecting a firs t population and a second population of synaptically connected neurons, wherei n a therapeutic polypeptide is to be expressed in said second population of neurons; and administering rAAV virions comprising a therapeutic gene to sai d first subpopulation of neurons of said subject such that the rAAV virions ar e transported across a synapse between synaptically connected neurons. In another aspect the present invention also comprises the use of rAAV virions carrying a transgene in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease in a subject, wherein a first population and a second population of synaptically connected neurons are selected and a therapeutic polypeptide is to be expressed in said second population of neurons; and a medicament comprising recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) virions is delivered to said first population of neurons of the subject, wherein said virions compri se a nucleic acid sequence that is expressible in transduced cells to provide a therapeutic effect in the subject, and wherein said rAAV virions are capable of transducing synaptically connected neurons.
Patent CA-2453451-A1 (CA)
Title: Aminediols 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 Alzheiner's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the betasecretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheiner'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-2454607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YON STEVE
IPC: A61F7/12
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de régulation de la température du corps humain. Le système comprend une sonde à demeure pourvue d'un élément de transfert de chaleur monté sur une tête. La sonde est couplée de manière fluidique à une console permettant à un fluide caloporteur de transfert de chaleur réchauffé ou refroidi d'échanger de la chaleur avec l'élément de transfert de chaleur, réchauffant ou refroidissant ainsi le sang. Le sang réchauffé ou refroidi réchauffe ou refroidit alors le corps du patient ou une partie sélectionnée de celui-ci. L'invention concerne en particulier des méthodes et des dispositifs, y compris des logiciels, de refoidissement ou de réchauffement et de régulation du refroidissement ou du réchauffement à partir d'une température contrôlée projetée mesurée par un capteur de température dans la sonde.
Patent CA-2455948-A1 (CA)
Title: Distribution of downloadable software over a network
Inventor: WEISMAN MITCHELL T
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: In one embodiment, a first stage software (124) is bundled together with a first downloadable software available from a first server computer (103). The first stage software includes computer instructions for downloading a second downloadable software available from a second server computer (102). When an end-user wishes to download the first downloadable software, the second downloadable software is also offered to the end-user. Accepting the offer results in the first stage software downloading the second downloadable software onto the end-user's client computer (101). In one embodiment, the second downloadable software is downloaded in chunk (125).
Patent CA-2457028-A1 (CA)
Title: Press brake tool and tool holder
Inventor: SHULDES GLEN M
IPC: B21D5/02
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: An American style press brake tool (20) and tool holder (10) having a safety key. The holder (10) has a body with walls defining a downwardly open, tool (10) receiving recess having a top, a downwardly facing force-delivering shoulder adjacent the bottom of said recess, and a shelf within said recess having an upwardly facing surface spaced upwardly from said force-delivering shoulder. The tool (20) comprises a body having a lower work-engaging surfac e, an upwardly facing force-receiving shoulder engageable with the shoulder of the tool holder (10), and an upwardly extending tang receivable in said recess, the upper end of the tang being spaced from the top of the recess. A manually operable actuator is spaced below said force-receiving shoulder, an d a safety key (22) is coupled to the actuator for movement horizontally into and out of alignment with the shelf between locked and unlocked positions, respectively.
Patent CA-2459169-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane de couverture de toit
Inventor: GRUBE LOUIS LYNN
IPC: E04D5/02
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une membrane de couverture de toit ou de parement comprenant un mat de non tissé recouvert d'une composition à base d'asphalte contenant, ajouté à 35 - 75 % en poids de bitume, un mélange de polymères de propylène amorphe et isotactique et entre 0,08 % environ et 15 % environ en poids d'un polymère d'oléfine fonctionnalisée afin d'obtenir une membrane non tachante de résistance élevée, à faible teneur en polyoléfine par rapport à la teneur en asphalte, une compatibilité améliorée entre l'asphalte et des polymères sans fonctionnalité et une réduction des exsudats de fractions légères d'asphalte et de polymère. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de préparation de cette membrane.
Patent CA-2459190-A1 (CA)
Title: Pulse detonation system for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM ANDREW
IPC: F02K3/06
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A pulse detonation system (46) for a gas turbine engine (10) having a longitudinal centerline axis (12) extending therethrough, where the pulse detonation system (46) includes an air inlet duct (48) in flow communication with a source of compressed air, the air inlet duct (48) including at least one port (50) formed therein for permitting compressed air (26) to flow therethrough, a fuel injector (52) mounted to the air inlet duct (48) in circumferentially spaced relation to each port (50), and a device (54) mounted to the air inlet duct (48) in circumferentially spaced relation to each fuel injector (52) for initiating a detonation wave. A rotatable ring member (56) is also positioned in coaxial relation around a portion of the air inlet duct (48), with the ring member (56) including at least one stage of detonation (58/60/62/64) disposed therein. Accordingly, a detonation wave is produced in each detonation stage (58,60,62,64) and combustion gases following each detonation wave create a torque which causes the ring member (56) to rotate. Each detonation stage (58,60,62,64) in the ring member (56) further includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced detonation ducts (66) extending tangentially from an inner surface (74) of the ring member (56), wherein the detonation ducts (66) are aligned with each port (50), the fuel injector (52) and the initiation device (54) in a predetermined timing and sequence so that detonation waves are produced therein.
Patent CA-2464353-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear basic compounds having nk-2 antagonist activity and formulations thereof
Inventor: FEDI VALENTINA
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: Described herein are compounds of formula (I) useful as antagonists of tachykinins in general, and in particular of neurokinin A; and the pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of formula (I).
Patent CA-2464453-A1 (CA)
Title: Auditory midbrain implant
Inventor: GIBSON PETER
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: An electrode array (10) that is implantable within the inferior colliculus o f the midbrain and/or other appropriate regions of the brain of an implantee a nd adapted to provide electrical stimulation thereto. The electrode array (10) an elongate member (11) having a plurality of electrodes (12) mounted thereon i n a longitudinal array. A delivery cannula (30) for delivering the electrode array (10) comprised of two half-pipes (31) is also described.
Patent CA-2466630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARDEGGIA LUCIANO
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: The present invention refers to a toothpaste tube squeezer, comprising a container with a top central rectilinear slot and internal means to support a close pair of rolls with horizontal axis under the slot in horizontal position, capable of rotating together in the same direction and being controlled manually or automatically with suitable driving means actuated externally on the container; it being provided that the top slot and the distance between the rolls allow for housing the bottom section of a toothpaste tube.
Patent CA-2466728-A1 (CA)
Title: Azetidinyl diamines useful as ligands of the nociceptin receptor orl-1
Inventor: BURNETT DUANE A
IPC: A61P11/14
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: Disclosed are nociceptin ORL-1 receptor agonists of formula (I) wherein; (a) R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, fluorenyl, pyrimidinyl or optionally substituted piperidinyl; R2 is H; and R3 is -C(H)(R)-NR7R8; R is H, optionally substituted aryl or arylalkyl, or heteroaryl; R7 is -(CH2)xR9, optionally substituted tetrahydronaphthyl, or cycloalkyl; and R8 is H; or R7 and R8 together form a substituted piperidinyl or piperazinyl ring; x is 0- 10; and R9 is H, alkoxy, optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolidonyl, optionally substituted piperidinyl or diphenylmethyl; or (b) R2 is -NHR7 or formula (II) and R3 is H; pharmaceutical compositions; and methods of using the compounds to treat cough and pain.
Patent CA-2467651-A1 (CA)
Title: Air spring control system for a vehicle' s lift axle
Inventor: FULTON R SCOTT
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A lift-type axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle includes ride air springs for providing vehicle load support when the system is lowered, and one or more lift air springs for selectively raising the system when such additional load support is unnecessary or when greater vehicle maneuverability is desired. An apparatus integrates and simultaneously controls the operating systems for the lift and ride air springs. The control apparatus includes a plurality of conduits and valves which enable pressurized air from the lift air springs to be rapidly provided to the ride air springs when the system is being lowered. The additional air supplements the normal source of air from the vehicle compressed air source to ensure sufficient and timely air for smooth and efficient operation of the ride air springs without excessive buckling or folding, thus maintaining adequate overall vehicle air pressure needed for operating other vehicle components.
Patent CA-2468302-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds for treatment of inflammation, diabetes and related disorders
Inventor: DEY DEBENDRANATH
IPC: C07C317/22
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Novel acyl urea, thiourea, carbamate, thiocarbamate and related compounds ar e provided which are effective in inhibiting the cytokine-mediated inflammator y response in cultured cells, in ameliorating bone destruction, in an animal model of arthritis and in lowering blood glucose levels in animal models of Type II diabetes mellitus. The compounds are disclosed as useful for a varie ty of treatments including the treatment of diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, inflammation, inflammatory diseases, immunological diseases and cancer.
Patent CA-2469958-A1 (CA)
Title: Solids control system
Inventor: TETTLETON TAB
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A mobile solids control system for the processing of drilling fluids. The solids control system includes a suction tank skid, a suction platform skid, a shaker tank skid, and an equipment platform skid. The suction tank skid and shaker tank skid include the drilling fluid storage tanks, pumps to effectuate the flow of fluid through the system, and agitators to circulate fluid within the tanks. The pumps are preferably centrifugal pumps mounted vertically within notches or recesses built into the sides of the tank skids. The suction platform skid and the equipment platform skid are installed on top of the tank skids, and include solids control equipment used to process the drilling fluid.
Patent CA-2470843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEIN SANDRO DAVID
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un système de programmes électronique comportant une programmation qui peut être présentée sur un afficheur sous forme d'une grille de cellules disposées de manière bidimensionnelle. Un identificateur de programme est affiché dans chacune des cellules de la grille qui comporte une pluralité de canaux indiqués suivant une première dimension et des données horaires indiquées suivant une seconde dimension. Une partie de la totalité de la grille peut être affichée sur l'afficheur. Un utilisateur peut interagir avec le guide de programmes électronique ( au moyen de curseurs 2/3, de flèches 6 ou d'une icône 8) pour modifier les informations de la programmation qui sont affichées et/ou pour transmettre un ou plusieurs codes de commande à un appareil électrodomestique cible.
Patent CA-2471188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEONG WENG ONN
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a plectrum (1) having two portions (10, 12) being offset transversely but connected integrally by a stepped member (14).  One portion (12) may have a tear-drop shaped playing edge (112), while the other portion may have a pointed edge (114) at one corner and another short pointed edge (118) at the second corner. A scallop playing edge (116) is typically joined to the short pointed edge (118). The stepped edge (14) is preferably in the shape of an arc. Other embodiments of the present invention include a plectrum (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) having a planar body (20) with a tear-drop shaped playing edge (112a, 112b, 112c, 112d), a pointed playing edge (114a, 114b, 114c, 114d) and a short pointed edge (118a, 118b, 118c, 118d). A scallop shaped edge (116a, 116b, 116c, 116d) may be joined to the short playing edge (118). On the faces of the plectrum is preferably a ridge (201), a groove (202) or a combination of a ridge (201) and a groove (202) on the same or opposed face. The ridge or groove is optionally disposed across the centre of the plectrum and is in the form of an arc. The curved stepped edge (14) or the edges of the curved ridge (201) or groove (202) seek to provide a positive grip on the plectrum. The curved edges are also formed to fit comfortably with the curve of the user's thumb or finger.
Patent CA-2471383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW SIMON JAMES
IPC: A61K31/7048
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: Various macrolide compounds such as those having the following formulas are provided where the variables have the values provided herein.
Patent CA-2473429-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing gold nanoparticles
Inventor: LUONG JOHN H T
IPC: B22F9/24
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: Gold nanoparticles having a particle size of 4-15 nM are synthesized by the reduction of hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) trihydrate using a suitable reducing agent such as sodium citrate in the presence of unmodified .alpha., .beta. or .gamma.-cyclodextrin.  The particle size is dependent upon the type and concentration of cyclodextrin and the reducing agent concentration. Gold nanoparticles having a particle size of 2-4 nM are produced by the reduction of hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate using sodium borohydride in the presence of cyclodextrins.
Patent CA-2474127-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-oxo-4, 7-dihydrofuro¬2,3-b|pyridine-5-carboxamide antiviral agents
Inventor: TANIS STEVEN P
IPC: A61K31/4355
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: (I) Wherein G, R2, R3, and R4 have any of the values defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds or salts, and methods of treating a herpesvirus infection using such compounds or salts.
Patent CA-2474648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESSON BERNARD
IPC: C07C311/48
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A method for the treatment of impure organic imide compositions in which one of the substituents has a sulfonyl group on a perhalogenated (preferably perfluorinated) carbon, involves liquid-liquid extraction with an aqueous phase containing, as an impurity, at least one chemical species selected from halides, sulfonates and sulfinates, especially those in which the sulfur is on a perhalogenated carbon atom.
Patent CA-2479743-A1 (CA)
Title: Percutaneous technique and implant for expanding the spinal canal
Inventor: ANDERSON GREG D
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: The present invention expands a spinal (3) canal by drilling a cylindrical passage (7) in each pedicle (2) of a vertebra (1), making a circumferential pedicle cut (osteotomy) (11) through each pedicle (2) from within the passage (7), separating each pedicle cut (11) by inserting an implant (16) into the passage (7) which distracts the pedicle cut (11) to expand the spinal canal (3), and securing each pedicle cut (11), allowing the vertebra (1) to heal with the spinal canal (3) expanded. The implant (16) includes an outer sleeve (17), an inner bolt (18), and expandable flanges (21). The outer sleeve (17) includes an upper portion (19) and a lower portion (20), with the expandable flanges (21) connected to the lower portion (20) and housed within the upper portion (19). Rotation of the inner bolt (18) causes the upper and lower portions (19, 20) of the outer sleeve (17) to separate, causing the pedicle cut (11) to widen and the expandable flanges (21) to radially extend into and stabilize the widened pedicle cut (11) to effectuate expansion of the spinal canal (3).
Patent CA-2482127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESSER JOSEF
IPC: F16B39/24
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a self-locking fastening device comprising a screw or nut for fastening at least one first part to a sec-ond part and a shim (10) which is provided with a central borehole (11). The two surfaces of said shim (10) comprise means (12,14) which are fixed within or to the surfaces of the first part and the screw or nut no later than the time that the fastening device is tightened such that self--actuated unscrewing is prevented. The shim (10) is configured in a resilient manner such that said shim (10) can be com-pressed counter to the resilience thereof during tightening of the fastening device.
Patent CA-2483604-A1 (CA)
Title: Stepping exerciser having rotatable mechanism
Inventor: CHUANG JIN C
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A stepping exerciser includes a base having a seat, a follower rotatably attached to the base and having an axle and a shaft, two foot supports rotatably attached to the follower with the axle and rotatable up and dawn relative to the base, and rotatable relative to the base together with the follower. Two actuators are rotatably attached to the follower with the shaft and coupled to the foot supports, and each includes a pole for engaging with the seat of the base, to force the follower to rotate relative to the base when the actuators are caused to rotate relative to the shaft of the follower by the foot supports.