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Patent CA-2435807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORTENSON SARA B
IPC: F28F17/00
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A film or tape has one of its major surfaces defined by microstructured features including a plurality of channels defined by spaced apart protrusions. The microstructured film is able to acquire liquids and to control the directional transport of such liquids for subsequent removal therefrom. The transport can be passive or active (i.e., caused or enhanced by an applied potential). The inventive microstructured films and tapes have applications in laminate floor assemblies (for spill removal) and industrial articles such as computer keyboards and other devices and assemblies that benefit from fluid removal. The invention also has application in evaporative and condensation applications. In one embodiment, at least one cross-channel is formed on the microstructured surface to join adjacent channels for liquid flow therebetween.
Patent CA-2437299-A1 (CA)
Title: Ground anchor
Inventor: KECK ARTHUR
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: Ground anchor designed to be screwed into the ground, comprising a shaft (3), whose upper end (8a) is provided with a bearing part (8) that can be placed on the ground, and a manipulation device (9). Said anchor has several screw-thread blades (5, 6, 7) consisting of a flat material, which spiral around the shaft (3), are arranged along the shaft (3) at a distance from one another in an offset manner, and respectively consist of a screw thread with upper and lower blade ends (11, 12). The length of the thread of the individual blades (5, 6, 7) slightly exceeds 360~, so that the perimeter of the blade ends (11, 12) overlaps, forming a cutting gap (11a) that is delimited by a plane on its upper and lower borders. The exterior diameter of the blades (5, 6, 7) decreases from blade to blade from the bearing part (8) down towards the lower end of the shaft. The shaft tip (22) is configured in the same manner as a wood-screw shaft, with a conical core (23) that tapers towards the tip of the free lower shaft end (25) and a continuous thread (27) spiralling around said core (23).
Patent CA-2437777-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for applying a meniscal staple
Inventor: GREEN DAVID T
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying surgical fasteners to torn tissue having a handle mechanism; and an elongated body portion extending from said handle mechanism, said body portion defining a longitudinal axis of said instrument. Means positioned adjacent a distal end of said body portion remote from said handle mechanism for releasably engaging a fastener. Advancing means includes at least one shaft member associated with the handle mechanism and extending longitudinally within the body portion for linearly advancing the engaging means along the longitudinal axis to drive the fastener into the torn tissue. A release member is associated with the advancing means, the release member being moveable into operative engagement with the advancing means to release the at least one shaft member to linearly retract the engaging means along the longitudinal axis to disengage the fastener from the engaging means, the fastener being positioned in the torn tissue.
Patent CA-2438000-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle assembly
Inventor: WILKINSON BRADLEY M
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: A needle shield assembly includes an elongate needle having a proximal end and a distal needle tip. A needle shield is provided for slidable movement from a retracted position in which the needle tip is exposed to an extended position in which the needle tip is covered. A flexible actuator is fixedly positioned toward the proximal end of the needle and releasably connected to the needle shield for actuatable release thereof. A resilient band attached to the shield urges the shield along the needle to cover the distal tip upon release of the connection between the shield and the actuator.
Patent CA-2441713-A1 (CA)
Title: Rubber reduction
Inventor: HOOPER HURDON A
IPC: C09C1/48
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A method of reducing vulcanized rubber is provided. The method comprises the steps of heating the rubber, wherein the rubber includes synthetic rubber, in the presence of a solvent, wherein the solvent includes water to a temperature below a critical temperature of the solvent, providing a pressure that is at least equal to a saturated vapour pressure of the solvent at the temperature and maintaining the temperature and the pressure for a time sufficient to devulcanize the rubber and produce a reaction product that is primarily a solid phase and includes rubber hydrocarbon.
Patent CA-2445157-A1 (CA)
Title: Eyestrain model, method of constructing the same, evaluation method with the use of the model and drugs screened by using the evaluation method
Inventor: KATSUYAMA IWAO
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2002-04-01
Abstract: It is intended to provide an excellent model of eyestrain; an excellent method of constructing the same; an excellent method of evaluating drugs with the use of the model; and excellent drugs screened by using the evaluation method. An eyestrain model wherein ciliary muscular contraction force is stably lowered via a contraction reaction due to repeated stimulation; a method of constructing the same; a method of evaluating drugs with the use of the model;  and drugs screened by using the evaluation method.
Patent CA-2446736-A1 (CA)
Title: Chemoprotection using amifostine and related compounds
Inventor: CASSATT DAVID
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of administering amifostine, WR-1065, or a combination thereof, to patients receiving radiation therapy in a manner that significantly reduces or decreases the adverse or undesirable side-effects of the compounds as compared with conventional intravenous administration.
Patent CA-2447734-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for modifying a data stream using element parsing
Inventor: LASH JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-06-04
Abstract: A system and method is provided for increasing the efficiency of information transfer in a network and for modifying data in a data stream from a server to a user. Application data, e.g., HTML, XML, SGML, scripts, or other software code, coming from a Web server at the request of a user, can be parsed into elements by an intermediary server located between the user's PC and the Web server. The intermediary server can modify, delete, add, search for, filter, or replace one or more of the elements based on a set of user defined rules (1016) and forward the changed application data (1024) to the user.
Patent CA-2447880-A1 (CA)
Title: Stator with multiple winding configurations
Inventor: BROWN FRED A
IPC: H02K17/26
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A stator in a synchronous fan includes first and second main windings, and an auxiliary winding. Illustratively, the first and second main windings are wound in a bifilar arrangement. In addition, the stator has a switch to switch the stator between a plurality of configurations. One of those configurations is an induction configuration that permits the first main winding to induce a voltage in the auxiliary winding when a current (e.g.,a time-varying current) is transmitted through the first main winding. Moreover, the first main winding is electrically isolated from the auxiliary winding when in the induction configuration.
Patent CA-2448299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEYSAKHOVICH VITALY A
IPC: F27D27/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un four à induction comprenant une bobine d'induction de fond, qui permet de fondre, chauffer et/ou de brasser un matériau électroconducteur placé dans ce four. Ce four est notamment utilisé pour des matériaux électroconducteurs qui présentent une conductivité thermique relativement faible, tels que de l'aluminium ou un alliage à base d'aluminium.
Patent CA-2448690-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme modulaire d'etetage et de confinement d'un recipient sous pression
Inventor: HASSERT MARK
IPC: C10B25/10
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'étêtage et de confinement servant à étêter ou bouteroller un récipient sous pression. Le système comprend un appareil à étêter qui enlève le couvercle d'un récipient sous pression lors d'une opération d'étêtage; et un mécanisme de confinement modulaire qui confine sensiblement le couvercle pendant l'opération d'étêtage. L'appareil à étêter comprend un couvercle fixé de manière libérable au récipient sous pression, une plaque de verrouillage fixée de manière libérable au récipient sous pression, une plaque de verrouillage coopérant avec le couvercle fixé de manière libérable au récipient sous pression, une plaque de verrouillage coopérant avec le couvercle, et un mécanisme de déplacement du couvercle qui peut déplacer le couvercle verticalement ou latéralement.
Patent CA-2452801-A1 (CA)
Title: Alkyl-substituted imidazopyridines for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN PETER JAN
IPC: A61K31/4375
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1, in which the substituents and symbols are as defined in the description are suitable for pre-venting and treating gastrointestinal disorders.
Patent CA-2456939-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Inventor: O'NEAL JANET M
IPC: A61P3/12
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing carbonic anhydrase associated disorders or diseases in a subject in need of such treatment as prevention comprising the administration of cyclooxygenase -2 inhibitors, or structurally related compounds, having carbonic anhydrase inhibitory properties, as well as combinations of the cyclooxygenase -2 inhibitors, or structurally related compounds, with anti- inflammatory agents or drugs, antineoplastic agents or drugs or ophthalmic agents or drugs in methods of treatment and prevention o f disorders or diseases.
Patent CA-2457015-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDELSON RICHARD L
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes de <= transimmunisation >= comportant des défis immunologiques au niveau cutané, lesdites méthodes permettant soit de supprimer sélectivement la réponse immunitaire des destinataires des cellules ou du tissu transplanté, soit de surveiller l'immunité anticancéreuse induite. Dans un mode de réalisation, la peau d'un donneur de greffe est allogreffée chez le destinataire de la greffe, de manière à induire une réponse immunologique de la peau transplantée. Une certaine quantité de sang est prélevée auprès du destinataire et traitée pour rendre les lymphocytes T du sang apoptiques et pour induire une différenciation des monocytes sanguins dans les cellules dendritiques. Le sang traité est incubé et administré au destinataire afin d'induire la formation de clones de lymphocytes T suppresseurs qui diminuent le nombre de lymphocytes T attaquant le tissu ou l'organe transplanté. On peut réaliser cette approche fondée sur la tolérance des gènes, en acheminant les cellules nécrotiques ou apoptiques des cellules dendritiques immatures à partir du donneur d'organe. Dans un second mode de réalisation, des cellules dendritiques chargées d'antigènes tumoraux sont injectés au niveau intradermique, de manière à surveiller l'immunité anticancèreuse induite par la <=transimmunisation >=.
Patent CA-2457359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPRIGG STEPHEN A
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A system and method for the provision of downloadable subscription-based software applications to one or more wireless devices (12, 18, 20, 22) where the applications are downloadable from one or more application download servers (16) across a wireless network (14). An accounting module (32) receives subscription-based application download data from the one or more application download servers (16) for each subscription-based application downloaded by a wireless device (12), and subscription-based application deletion data from each wireless device (12) that has deleted a subscription-based application. The accounting module (32) accounts for the use of the subscribed software applications based upon the subscription-based software application download data and subscription-based application deletion data.
Patent CA-2462291-A1 (CA)
Title: Methodes et compositions pour le traitement de lesions cutanees
Inventor: PODOLSKY DANIEL K
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes destinées à prévenir et traiter les lésions du derme et de l'épiderme par administration de peptides en trèfle. Ces peptides en trèfle peuvent être administrés de manière isolée ou en combinaison avec d'autres agents thérapeutiques, tels que des agents antimicrobiens, des agents anti-inflammatoires ou des analgésiques.
Patent CA-2464585-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AISENBREY THOMAS
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: Shielded cable devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. Non-insulated conductors with shields, coaxial shielded cables, twisted pair shielded cables, and multi-wire shielded cables are described. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The ratio of the weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers to the weight of the base resin host is between about 0.20 and 0.40.      The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like. The conductive loaded resin-based conductive shield of the shielded cable devices can be formed using methods such as injection molding compression molding or extrusion. The conductive loaded resin-based material used to form the conductive shield of the shield cable devices can also be in the form of a thin flexible woven fabric that can readily be cut to the desired shape.
Patent CA-2464911-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KETELAARS ANDY WILHELMUS
IPC: G01P3/42
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A piston velocity detector to determine the velocity of a magnet carrying piston in a cylinder, preferably in the form of a self-contained, hand-held, battery powered piston velocity detector including a plurality of magnet field sensors disposed in an array fixedly spaced from each other within the detector.
Patent CA-2467771-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated hydroponic and wetland wastewater treatment systems and associated methods
Inventor: VON ROHR J ROB
IPC: C02F3/32
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: The wastewater treatment systems having a plurality of treatment modules.  Influent is directed to a covered anaerobic reactor (12), and then to an attached growth pretreatment filter (15) that is at least intermittently exposed to oxygen. A first (18) and a second (18') hydroponic reactor follow the filter, and are followed by a verticalflow wetland (24).
Patent CA-2473486-A1 (CA)
Title: Solenoid actuated pneumatic valve with an integrated pass-through and a quick mount body
Inventor: NEFF ROBERT H
IPC: F15B13/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A solenoid actuated pneumatic valve assembly including a valve body having a pressurized air supply inlet port in fluid communication with a source of pressurized air, an outlet port adapted to be in fluid communication with at least one active pneumatically operated device, and a pass-through port. The pass-through port is adapted to be in fluid communication with and provide a pass-through of the supply of pressurized air to the inlet port of at least one other valve assembly such that the valves are mounted in series with respect to the supply of pressurized air. A latching assembly is also provided that is supported upon the valve body and is adapted to engage and be operatively retained within an aperture in a mounting plate.
Patent CA-2474541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONG GERMANUS
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: An insect barrier is variable in peripheral dimensions, and can be adapted for installation into a catch basin opening having a ledge to support a grate cover. The barrier frame consists of substantially planar corner members and side members, each having respective channel portions. A corner member is comprised of two female connectors, which have an inner and outer folded tab. The side member is comprised of two male connectors having flanges for interfacing with the tabs of the corner members. The male connector of the side member is placed into the female connector of the corner member, during assembly of the closed frame to define an opening. The inner and outer folded tabs of the female connector can be compressed into the flanges of the side member to secure, via friction, the connection between corner and side members. The assembled frame is completed such that adjacent respective channel portions abut to form a continuous channel. A mesh screen is installed in the channel to inhibit ingress and egress of insects through the defined opening of the closed frame. The assembled insect barrier is installed by placing it onto the support ledge of the catch basin.
Patent CA-2475264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANT ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B62K21/00
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A bracket attaches rigidly to the steering head tube member at the front of a motorcycle frame, so that the fork steering assembly can be relocated and pivotally attached to the front of the bracket. The bracket permits the fork steering assembly to be mounted in a new position which is in front of, and higher, or lower than its former, manufacturer's specified. position. The steering axis can be positioned such that it is tilted at a greater angle of inclination from the vertical, permitting use of longer fork tubes. The bracket permits any motorcycle to be reversibly modified to have the appearance and handling characteristics of a chopper style motorcycle. No modifications to the motorcycle are needed, in order to relocate the fork steering assembly, and to attach the steering assembly and bracket to the head tube and frame. Thus, the originality and value of the motorcycle, if the owner decides to, later, revert to the original appearance, is maintained.
Patent CA-2478457-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEMELINE SEBASTIEN
IPC: A61G7/053
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A handle (5) is coupled to a frame (8) of a patient support by a bracket (1, 1') and a post (2). The handle (5) includes a locking mechanism (6).
Patent CA-2478806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOCSIS EUGENE
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: "QUOTATION DYNAMIX"! is a word-game based on quotations from hundreds of different sources, from all over the World.      The game contains 216 quotation cards in six subject categories, 36 each.    Each set of 36 cards is of a different colour, for easy sorting after play.      The 36 cards of each category are held in six pockets of a vinyl folder, three pockets on each side when opened. (Please refer to diagram).     The quotation-cards are of standard business-card size: 2" × 3 1/2".      Quotations are printed on one side only; the Corporate logo on the back.      In each of the six sets of cards, five cards are marked "double points", and five cards are marked "triple points".      The game objective and play activity is described in the Rules of Play.      This game will be up-dated on a monthly basis, with new and different subject categories.     The game will be progressively expanded to 8 and 10 categories, with 288 and 360 playing cards respectively.      A Braille version will be developed for the blind.      An electronic "solitaire" version will also be engineered.
Patent CA-2479466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANAT JON E
IPC: C08F210/10
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A selectivated molecular sieve, e.g., ZSM-22 or ZSM-23, is used as olefin oligomerization catalyst to provide product, e.g., octenes and dodecenes fro m butene, having a low degree of branching and hindered double bonds.
Patent CA-2479558-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREMBLAY SYLVAIN
IPC: B22D35/06
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A distributor device for use in aluminium casting includes a rigid, substantially bowl-shaped receptacle (2) of a refractory material having a base member (4) and a peripheral wall (6) that extends upwards from the base. The receptacle has an inlet opening (8) towards the upper end thereof and a pair of outlet openings (14) towards the base thereof. The device is constructed and arranged such that, in use, molten aluminium poured into the distributor device through the inlet opening (8) is redirected by the distributor device and flows outwards into the mould through the outlet openings (14).
Patent CA-2480293-A1 (CA)
Title: New piperidinyl-alkylamino-pyridazinone derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds
Inventor: SCHMIDT EVA
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 2002-12-28
Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidinyl-alkylamino-pyridazinone derivatives of the general Formula (I) (wherein R is hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl; one of X and Y stands for hydrogen and the other represents a group of the general Formula (II) Hal stands for halogen; and n is 1 or 2) and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The compounds of the general Formula I exhibit anxiolytic effect and are useful in the treatment of anxiety.
Patent CA-2480541-A1 (CA)
Title: International negotiable instrument payment
Inventor: TRUJILLO CHRIS
IPC: G06Q20/02
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: According to the invention, a method for purchasing a negotiable instrument from an online payment system by a payor to compensate a payee in relation to a listing on a vending site is disclosed. In one step, a payment currency and/or a drawee bank nationality is selected for the online payment system to use when issuing the payment instrument. Payment information is received from the payor and comprises at least two of: a payee identifier, a payee name, a payee, and a payment amount. A money handler associated with the payor is debited for at least the payment amount. The payment instrument payable to the payee name for the payment amount is generated. That payment instrument is based on at least one of the payment currency and the drawee bank nationality.  The payment currency is different from a currency used by the money handler.  The payment instrument is delivered to the payee.
Patent CA-2481918-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating determination of mobile roaming relationship
Inventor: LANKFORD GERALD WINTON
IPC: H04W8/08
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for forming a roaming network list that identifies roaming arrangements between network operators of a cellular, or other mobile, communication system in which different networks are operated by different network operators. The roaming network list is dynamically created through detection, at a detector, of positional information of mobile nodes that operate pursuant to communications with different ones of the networks of the communication system. An associator associates mobile nodes, by their home networks, with networks with which the mobile nodes are capable of communicating. Associations made by the associator are used to form the roaming network list. Subsequent access to the list permits the roaming arrangements, dynamically determined, to be ascertained.
Patent CA-2483022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFISTER BRIAN E
IPC: A01N63/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: Compositions, methods of production and use, and kits for an osteochondral graft involving both articular cartilage and underlying bone are provided.