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Patent CA-2499994-A1 (CA)
Title: Abuse-resistant pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: VAGHEFI FARID
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: An abuse-resistant controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of discrete particles of an active capable of abuse, wherein surfaces of said particles are wetted with a water insolub le coating material, and preferably wherein said composition comprises a matrix , in which said particles are distributed, and which renders the abuse-capable compound within the matrix difficult to separate from the matrix; and a meth od for the preparation of a controlled release pharmaceutical composition havin g a reduced potential for abuse, comprising applying a pressure force to a mixture comprising a water insoluble material, and particles of a pharmaceutically active compound capable of inducing in a subject a reaction that is physiologically or psychologically detrimental if administered in an immediate release dosage form, thereby resulting in surface coated particles ; and incorporating said surface coated particles into a pharmaceutical composition.
Patent CA-2500091-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for the treatment of lupus using clofarabine
Inventor: WOOD CHRISTOPHER B
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating or preventing lupus comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or clathrate thereof to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing lupus comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or clathrate thereof and an additional therapeutic agent to a patient in need of such treatment.
Patent CA-2500145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKER JEREMY STEPHEN
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un composé de formule (1), dans laquelle R?4¿ et R?5¿ sont tels que définis dans la description, et R?6¿ représente hydrogène ou un groupe de protection. Ledit procédé comprend la cyclisation d'un composé de formule (II), dans laquelle R?4¿, R?5 ¿et R?6¿ sont définis par rapport à la formule (I) et R?7¿ représente un groupe protecteur d'azote. Ledit procédé comprend également l'élimination du groupe de protection R?7¿, puis, si nécessaire, l'élimination du groupe de protection R?6¿, de façon à obtenir l'acide carboxylique correspondant. L'invention concerne, en outre, de nouveaux produits intermédiaires et l'utilisation des produits dans la préparation de composés pharmaceutiques.
Patent CA-2500329-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil d'elastographie cardiaque
Inventor: VARGHESE TOMY
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: Selon l'invention, l'imagerie par élastographie des tissus cardiaques peut être utilisée afin d'obtenir des images de déformation par mappage de la magnitude de déformation par rapport à la luminosité et de signes de déformation par rapport aux nuances de teintes, et ainsi d'obtenir des indications cliniques améliorées de compression et de distension du muscle cardiaque. Un curseur de surface peut être utilisé pour obtenir des mesures quantitatives d'une déformation à des périodes prédéterminées dans le cycle cardiaque. Plusieurs mesures de surface peuvent être combinées afin d'obtenir un indice quantitatif de la santé cardiaque.
Patent CA-2501371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRESSEL RALF-PETER
IPC: C09K21/12
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ignifugeant à base d'une huile non saturée modifiée, à laquelle on ajoute d'autres substances chimiques ignifugeantes, telles que des composés de bore et de phosphore, pour améliorer les propriétés de résistance à la propagation des flammes. Les propriétés fongicides du mélange sont en outre améliorées par l'ajout de terpènes. L'invention concerne également un procédé pour la production de ces ignifugeants et leur utilisation.
Patent CA-2503118-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for electrochemical oxidation of ferrocyanide to ferricyanide
Inventor: NOVAK MIHALY
IPC: C07D491/10
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for oxidizing an aqueous phase comprising ferrocyanide (V) which is recovered from an oxidative phenolic coupling reaction, to an aqueous phase comprising ferricyanide (IV), in a divided electrochemical cell, comprising preparing an anolyte comprising pretreating the aqueous phase comprising ferrocyanide (V) which is recovered from an oxidative phenolic coupling reaction by. decantation or extraction or filtration; placing the anolyte in contact with an anodic electrode of the divided electrochemical cell; placing a catholyte in contact with a cathodic electrode of the divided electrochemical cell; and applying electrical power to the divided electrochemical cell, wherein the electrical power has an amperage or voltage and wherein the applying is for a time period sufficient to oxidize the ferrocyanide (V) to ferricyanide (IV).
Patent CA-2504918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AELMANS NICOLAAS JOHANNA JOZEF
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Flame retardants are described, comprising (A) at least one metal or metallo id salt of a phosphonic acid of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, C1-C18alkyl, C5-C6cycloalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C6-C10aryl or C7-C11aralkyl and R~ is hydroge n, C1-C8alkyl, C6-C10aryl or C7-C11aralkyl, the substituents R and R~ that are other than hydrogen being unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, amino, C1-C4alkylamino, di-C1-C4alkoxy, carboxy or C2-C5alkoxycarbonyl; and the metal or metalloid is one from Group IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IVA, VA or VII of the Periodic Table; and (B) at least one flame retardant component based on a nitrogen compound, and also the use thereof in synthetic polymers .
Patent CA-2506527-A1 (CA)
Title: Bgl7 beta-glucosidase and nucleic acids encoding the same
Inventor: WARD MICHAEL
IPC: C12N9/42
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel .beta.-glucosidase nucleic acid sequence, designated bgl7, and the corresponding BGL7 amino acid sequence. T he invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucle ic acid sequence encoding BGL7, recombinant BGL7 proteins and methods for producing the same.
Patent CA-2506608-A1 (CA)
Title: Critical alignment of parallax images for autostereoscopic display
Inventor: MARTIN MICHAEL B
IPC: H04N13/122
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A method is provided for generating an autostereoscopic display. The method includes acquiring a first parallax image and at least one other parallax image. At least a portion of the first parallax image may be aligned with a corresponding portion of the at least one other parallax image. Alternating views of the first parallax image and the at least one other parallax image may be displayed.
Patent CA-2508657-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted 1-piperidin-4-yl-4-pyrrolidin-3-yl-piperazine derivatives and their use as neurokinin antagonists
Inventor: DE BOECK BENOIT CHRISTIAN ALBE
IPC: C07D498/14
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: This invention concerns substituted 1-piperidin-4-yl-4-pyrrolidin-3-yl- piperazine derivatives having neurokinin antagonistic activity, in particula r NK1 antagonistic activity, a combined NK1/NK3 antagonistic activity and a combined NK1/NK2/NK3 antagonistic activity, their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for the treatment of schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, emesis and IBS. The compounds accordi ng to the invention can be represented by general Formula (I) and comprises als o the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, the N-oxide form thereof and prodru gs thereof, wherein all substituents are defined as in Claim 1.
Patent CA-2510096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NECKEBROCK OLIVIER
IPC: C07C317/44
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un procédé de préparation de formes cristallines de s énantiomères optiques du modafinil, comprenant les étapes consistant à :i) dissoudre l'un des énantiomères optiques du modafinil dans un solvant autre que l'éthanol ;ii) cristalliser l'énantiomère du modafinil ;iii) récupérer l a forme cristalline de l'énantiomère du modafinil ainsi obtenue.L'invention vi se également un procédé de préparation des énantiomères optiques du modafinil.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2510787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROMAGNE FRANCOIS
IPC: A61K38/20
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions pharmaceutiques présentant un effet sur la prolifération de cellules NK, un procédé permettant de stimuler de façon spécifique la prolifération de cellules NK et l'utilisation de ces compositions dans la fabrication d'un médicament utilisé dans la prévention, la palliation et le traitement antitumoral notamment, de mélanomes, d'hépatocarcinomes ou d'adénocarcinomes pulmonaires ainsi que dans la prévention, la palliation et le traitement antimicrobien.
Patent CA-2513602-A1 (CA)
Title: Hair dryer with infrared source
Inventor: HEIN DUANE CHARLES
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A hairdryer having a body with a handle portion and a head portion is provided. The handle portion has an ergonomically shape and a control interface. The head portion has an inlet end defining an air inlet and an outlet end defining an air outlet. The head portion also has a blower for drawing air into the inlet, to direct the fluid air through the head portion, and force the fluid air out the outlet. The head portion also has one or more primary heaters for heating the fluid air as it passes through the head portion and one or more secondary heaters for selectively providing radiant energy to the fluid air as it exits the head portion.
Patent CA-2513758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLUMMER LEW
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A power unit 20 comprises a power source 22 and a load distribution center 24 mounted to the power source 22. In one embodiment, the load distribution center includes a base 32 that is removably mounted to the power source, a primary positive terminal bus member 34 connected to the positive terminal of the power source, a secondary positive terminal bus member 36 connected to the primary positive terminal bus member through a switching device, and a negative terminal bus member 38 that is connected to the negative terminal of the power source. The primary bus member and/or the secondary bus member includes connectors for connecting leads of electrical devices to the primary and/or secondary bus members, respectively.
Patent CA-2513888-A1 (CA)
Title: Machine for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HANSEN NICK
IPC: A47J36/12
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine (201) comprising a fixed lower part (255) and an upper part (256) rotatable relative to the lower part, the upper part being moveable from an open position, in which the upper part is disengaged from the lower part, and a closed position, in which the upper part is engaged with the lower part, the closure mechanism further comprising a clamping lever (280) operable to retain the upper part in the closed position, wherein the clamping lever comprises a first member (281) being pivotably connected at a first pivot (283) to the upper part (256) and a second member (282) having a first end pivotable about a second pivot (285), an end of the first member (281) and a second end of the second member (282) being pivotably connected together at a third pivot (286) such that the clamping lever has first and second positions of stability, wherein on operation of the clamping lever to move the upper part from the open position to the closed position the clamping lever moves from the first to the second position of stability.
Patent CA-2514959-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLEBOWICZ BRIAN A
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A digital payload [202, 300, 500, 600] for processing a sub-band spectrum received on an uplink beam [204] at a communications satellite [200, 1100]  includes a digital channelizer [302], a digital switch matrix [304] and a digital combiner [306]. The digital channelizer divides the sub-band spectrum into a plurality of frequency slices [310] that can be routed by the digital switch matrix [304] to any of a number of receiving ports [312]. A digital combiner [306] receives the frequency slices and re-assembles them to form one or more output sub-bands for transmission on an output beam [216] of the communications satellite. The digital payload may also include an embeddable digital regeneration module [308] configured to demodulate some or all of the sub-band spectrum to extract a digital bitstream therefrom. The digital bitstream may be processed to implement code-based multiplexing, switching, access control, and other features.
Patent CA-2517278-A1 (CA)
Title: A computer network for identifying multiple nodes matching the same label
Inventor: BONSMA ERWIN REIN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: Nodes of a computer network are found by performing, in response to input of a label, a first retrieval operation (32) to identify the address of a node matching that label, and performing, in response to an address identified by the first retrieval means, a second retrieval operation (35) to identify the addresses of further nodes matching the same label. Each node matching a given label has a data storage area for containing the addresses of other nodes matching the same label and is responsive to enquiry messages to return a message containing the addresses of the list. The second retrieval operation includes sending an enquiry message to the address identified by the first retrieval means and upon receipt of a response iteratively sending further enquiry messages to addresses contained in the response to the previous enquiry message.
Patent CA-2519305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALEMME JAMES L
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A pressurised systems for dispensing multi-component products is provided. The system includes a valve assembly (5) having a muti-lobal valve stem (28). A  first chamber (16) contains a first component of the product. A second chamber (18) contains a second component of the product. A dispensing head (40) is provided, in fluid communication with the first and second chambers through wich the product is dispensed. The valve stem (28) has a first lobe (50) in communication with the first chamber and second lobe (52) in communication with the second chamber.
Patent CA-2521326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRANFAGLIA CHRISTINA M
IPC: A47G21/02
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: Eating utensils are provided which incorporate animal themes using depictions of animal features as eating utensil elements. A variety of depictions of animal features may be incorporated into a variety of utensils and utensil elements. Knives, forks, spoons, and spreaders are provided according to some embodiments, with respective utensil elements corresponding to individual animal features. Several types of utensils may be packaged together, with a variety of animal feature depictions corresponding to different utensil elements.
Patent CA-2522630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUYGHE BERNARD G
IPC: C12N7/02
Filed: 1996-03-06
Abstract: The invention provides a method of determining the number of intact viral particles in a sample, the method comprising: (a) chromatographing the sample containing the intact viral particles on an anion exchange resin; (b) monitoring the absorbance of the eluate from the chromatography of step (a) at a selected wavelength; and (c)determining the total number of intact viral particles in the sample by comparing the absorbance value obtained in step (b) to a standard curve which relates absorbance to number of viral particles.
Patent CA-2524217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGH MANMOHAN
IPC: A61K39/39
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, immunogenic compositions comprising a first antigen, at least two adjuvants, wherein a first adjuvant comprises a polymer derived from poly(lactides) and/or poly(lactide-co-glycolides), and wherein a second adjuvant comprises an imidazoquinoline, wherein said first antigen is encapsulated within, adsorbed or conjugated to, co-lyophilized or mixed with said first adjuvant, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein said composition elicits a cellular immune response when administered to a vertebrate subject. The invention also provides methods of producing immunogenic compositions, methods for producing a cytotoxic-T lymphocyte (CTL) response in a vertebrate subject, and methods of immunization.
Patent CA-2525974-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow meter monitoring and data logging system
Inventor: HAYS PAUL J
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A flow meter monitoring system (400) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The flow meter monitoring system (400) includes a communicati on interface (401) configured to receive flow meter output, a pre-error memory (407), an error log (409), and a processing system (403) configured to communicate with the communication interface (401), the pre-error memory (407), and the error log (409). The processing system (403) is further configured to capture the flow meter output into the pre-error memory (407), with the flow meter output overwriting an oldest flow meter output stored in the pre-error memory (407), detect a predetermined start triggering conditio n in the flow meter output, transfer a pre-error memory data from the pre-erro r memory (407) into the error log (409) when the predetermined start triggerin g condition is detected, and capture the flow meter output into the error log (409) after the predetermined start triggering condition is detected.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2526021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUTCHINGS BRENT MARK
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A spa system controlled by capacitive sensing. In one implementation, a spa control system includes a capacitive sensor to receive input from a spa user. The capacitive sensor is operable to sense a change in capacitance due to an object being in proximity with the capacitive sensor. The system includes a control unit coupled to the capacitive sensor to control at least one spa function.
Patent CA-2527087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORNES DEREK
IPC: A01N41/10
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de lutte contre la végétation indésirable durant toute la saison. Le procédé consiste à appliquer une seule fois une combinaison herbicide renfermant une 2-(benzoyle substitué)-1,3-cyclohexanédione ou un chélate métallique de celle-ci, un glyphosate ou un sel de celui-ci et un acétamide.
Patent CA-2527355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENG KUI ENG
IPC: B42D17/00
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A greeting card is suspended for multiple freedoms of movement from an overhead support mountable on different supporting surfaces.
Patent CA-2528257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OUWENDIJK-VRIJENHOEK MAARTJE
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: The present invention concerns the preservation of a perfume components in a bleaching composition. The bleaching composition is substantially devoid of a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxyl-generating bleach system.
Patent CA-2528539-A1 (CA)
Title: A high speed cooking oven having an air impingement heater with an improved orifice configuration
Inventor: NEALLEY CAROL S
IPC: A21B1/26
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: An air impingement oven having a conveyor belt assembly (30) for moving food through a heat treatment passage. The air impingement oven has a fan, a supply duct (42), a plenum (44) and a number of jet fingers (46) being disposed above the conveyor belt assembly (30). The jet fingers (46) have a base portion having a number of orifices for directing the impingement air onto the food.  The orifices have an improved configuration. The improved configuration intensifies the airflow on the food to penetrate heat into the food surface thereby improving heat transfer. The improved configuration reduces a cooking time of the food in the air impingement oven.
Patent CA-2528843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOI K YEON
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting the presence or amount of a target polynucleotide. A polynucleotide, target nucleic acid analog, and dye are combined to form a mixture. The optical property of the dye is compared to a reference value characteristics of the rate of change in the optical property of the dye in a similar mixture containing a known amount of a target polynucleotide/nucleic acid analog hybrid to determine a relative rate of change in the optical property. The relative rate of change in the optical property of dye in the mixture is correlated with the presence or amount of the specified target polynucleotide in the sample.
Patent CA-2529551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOD JERRY BUSBY
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: An embedded pattern-based adaptive equalizer coefficient updating mechanism (60) updates weighting coefficients of an adaptive equalizer (40) in accordance with an error or differential signal obtained processing the distorted version of a known signal pattern, that is repetitively distributed among information signals contained within electrical communication signal output from the equalizer, with copy of the known signal pattern (100). No dedicated ~training sequence~ communication with transmitter required, so that the coefficient update mechanism does not impact the operation bandwidth availability of the channel.
Patent CA-2530081-A1 (CA)
Title: Ophthalmic compositions for treating ocular hypertension
Inventor: CHEN MENG HSIN
IPC: A61K31/4188
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.
Patent CA-2531976-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EATON EDWARD
IPC: B01J47/00
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: An improved system (102) for transferring heat, utilizing diols, specifically 1,3-propanediol (PDO). The system reduces the energy consumption, maintenance costs, corrosion, toxicity, and the risk of the fire associated with such heat-dependent processes (106). Unlike traditional hydrocarbon heating fluids, diols do not require draining and replacement if a purifier (118) is installed in the system. Business methods are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2532738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAROBUS ALEXANDER PAUL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A content-targeting ad system is provided with a user behavior (e.g., selection (e.g., click), conversion, etc.) feedback mechanism. The performance of individual ads, or groups of ads, may be tracked on a per document (e.g.  per URL) and/or on a per host (e.g. per Website) basis. The performance of ad targeting functions may also be tracked on a per document, and/or per host basis. Such user behavior feedback data may be processed (e.g., aggregated) into useful data structures. Such user behavior feedback data (raw or processed) may then be used in a content-targeting ad system to improve ad quality, improve user experience, and/or maximize revenue.
Patent CA-2536632-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapy-enhancing glucan
Inventor: CHEUNG NAI-KONG V
IPC: A61K31/715
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: This invention provides a method for introducing substances into cells comprising contacting a composition comprsing orally administered beta-glucan with said cells. This invention also provides a method for introducing substances into a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of the above compositions. The substance which could be delivered orally includes but is not limited to peptides, proteins, RNAs, DNAs, chemotherapeutic agents, biologically active agents, plasmids, and other small molecules and compounds. Finally, this invention provides a composition comprising orally administered beta-glucan capable of enhancing efficacy of IgM and different uses of the said composition.